Rakshasa Girlfriend: Aksha (complete)

    My parents have always been very protective of me, from the time I was born and even until now. With the recent attack on Bastat, my mother has been insisting I stay closer to home. But I know there is more I can do. King Dhaval, who I consider a close and great friend, needs all the help he can. The Unified Nations is slowly shattering thanks to the influence of this Sanguis Rex and his men. With the recent revelations about Demir, as well as his death, things look bleak dissonance is growing. My mother had always known the unity under Demir was a fragile one, but I never even assumed it would be this dire.

    I’ve been working for Dhaval and going to kingdoms within the Unity that he is concerned over. I have talked to royals directly and invited them to a massive summit Dhaval wants to hold. Now that he has taken Demir’s role as High Unifier and leader of all, he’s doing all he can to hold the breaking reigns from Demir’s grasp. If I can talk to as many royals as possible and assure them of Dhaval’s intent and competence, I’m confident we can keep more kingdoms from falling into Sanguis Rex’s control.

    I must make a confession though. The kingdoms I have been going to are all well known for their military and weapons. After what happened in Bastat, seeing all the death and carnage with my own eyes, I do not want that happening again. I have seen the faces of the survivors, the stories from Dhaval and Mila, I have even lost my own heart to that malicious attack. My lover, Khati, who was a diplomat for the Sabertooths of Bastat, had died during Sanguis Rex’s attack.

    I travel to these kingdoms with their powerful military hoping that no one else has to suffer what the people of Bastat have. I also want to avenge my Khati and the life he gave protecting the children there. If I can assure Dhaval’s armory, then perhaps we have a chance against Sangis Rex and his unspeakable magic.

    News has traveled fast about his acquisition of Gravelmeuse. I know Aisling and her husband Jasper well, I am close friends with their daughter Charlotte. I know they would not have given up to Sangis Rex without good reason. There is something much more devious going on there. As such, I’m traveling to Charbagne where Queen Carmine and King Ikid rule. Their kingdom neighbors Gravelmeuse and Sothen and hopefully they have some insight on what is happening in both.

    Rather than going through the port of Obresh, I am taking a ship around where I will dock at the Harpy Peninsula. From there I will travel north to Charbagne. It’s going to be a long journey and I am anxious beyond belief, but it will be worth it in the end to save the people of the Ruby Empire.

    Needless to say, my parents are not happy about my journey, they would prefer I stayed home or even in the Capital helping Dhaval from there. I know they wished I had taken after my father and preferred making clothes and setting rooms. Instead, I am more like my mother, ready to argue, calculated, and defiant. Who knew the premature baby who always was too small would grow into someone with the will of an iron wall?

    I am traveling with one of my mother’s knights, Mero, a massive lion Rakshasa that my parents have designated to guard me during my travels. He’s a good man, but I can tell he’s irritated at the lot he’s been given. He’s a trained warrior and talented tactician who has been forced to essentially babysit a grown woman. 

    “If you want me to Mero I can start more fights with people,” I suggest to him one day.

    “Lady Aksha, that is neither wise or of use to my skills. I do not fight for someone who deserves a slap in the teeth.” He smirks down at me.

    I laugh and pat his back. “You simply want to see how I would fight, don’t you?”

    Mero nods his head to the side and tries to keep his grin in check. “I must admit, I am curious. You stand all of what? Four feet tall?” 

    “I am one hundred and forty-seven centimeters, thank you!” I scoff.

    Mero shakes his head and grimaces. “There is no way you are even that tall.”

    I gasp and playfully shove him, although he doesn’t move. I may have the will of an iron wall, but I am as strong as a sheet of cotton. “You stop teasing me, or I will pay one of these burly seamen to throw you overboard! I will tell my Mom you were very drunk one night.” 

    “Then you would for sure be like your mother,” Mero smirks.

    I grab the first person who walks by us. He’s a tall gnoll with thick arms, someone who looks like he could take on Mero easily. “Excuse me, sir.” I tug on his wrist. The look he gives me could melt brick, but I don’t back down. “Yes, hello, this is my guard Mero and I was wondering how much I would have to pay you to chuck him over the deck for me.”

    Mero laughs and waves to the Gnoll. “Ignore her. I’m quite sorry.”

    The Gnoll rips his arm away from me and sneers down at me. His lip curls over his teeth and then he turns to Mero. “You let her go on like that?”

    Mero narrows his eyes at him. “She may be mouthy, but she’s fun at least.”

    The Gnoll scoffs. “I see. Are you able to fit your dick inside her or does she just swat around at you?”

    I gape up at the Gnoll and strike his shin as hard as possible. “Mero is my friend and nothing more!” I roar at him. “Do you speak this way to all women? Or are you lucky enough to even cross any?”

    The Gnoll smirks and kneels down to look me in the eye. “And just who the fuck are you?”

    Mero steps in, moving me out of the way and placing himself between the Gnoll and I. “I suggest you stand down, young man. Or else I will take up for her honor.”

    The Gnoll stands. “You would,” he glares at Mero, tilting his chin up smugly. “But once you’re able to fuck that little pussy, I bet you’ll leave her high and dry.”

    “That’s it!” I rush forward, but Mero grabs me before I can sink my claws into that asshole Gnoll.

    Mero turns back to him and gets in his face. “If I ever see you near her again, I’ll see you never fuck anyone.”

    The Gnoll grins wickedly. “I hope that’s a promise.”

    Mero carries me away, taking me back to my cabin. “Had I known there was a Gnoll on board, I would have chosen a separate ship for us.”

    “Gnolls are the problem,” I grumble. “Sanguis knows what he’s doing aligning himself with them. I bet he’d get along with that bastard easily.” I kick a box on the ground and pace around my room.

    “Don’t let him get to you, princess,” Mero tries to coax.

    “Where does he get off?” I kick something else on the ground then cry out when it’s hard and dense. I flop onto my bed, holding my bruised toe.

    That evening Mero wakes me up with his snoring. He’s so loud it rattles things on the wall, so I get up and decide to have a walk in the fresh night air. I gaze out over the sea, watching as it melds together with the sky and they become one. It’s endless and frightening, even though I know there are lands beyond what I see, I can’t help but feel like I am on the edge of the world.

    “If it isn’t the itty bitty kitty.”

    I turn and glare up at the Gnoll. He’s shirtless and his fur looks damp, probably having just come from a shower. 

    “Alone tonight?” He grins. “What? Did your big lion man fall asleep after he had his?” He chuckles.

    “Mero and I are just friends. We have no relationship like that at all. I kindly ask you to shut the hell up and leave me alone.” I turn back to looking out over the water.

    The Gnoll clicks his tongue. “Oh, I see.” He walks up beside me. “If you’re so frustrated, maybe I could be of service.”

    I move to punch him, but he grabs my fist in his hand. “Let me go,” I snarl as the fur on my back starts to stand on end.

    The Gnoll smirks. “You started it.” He lets go of my fist. “Awfully vicious for such an itty bitty kitty.”

    “Don’t call me that!” I snarl at him.

    He tilts his head. “What kind of Rakshasa are you? Pygmy something, for sure.”

    I roll my eyes. “Move along. If you’re just trying to make me mad, I don’t give a shit.” I place my hands on the railing. “Go bother someone else.”

    He leans on the railing and looks out over the water. “It’s endless isn’t it?” He says in a low, strangely calm voice. “Like the sky and the ocean have no border. They just become one out there.”

    I furrow my brow and look up at him. “Do you have multiple personalities or something?”

    The Gnoll shrugs. “I’m tired. You also said you wouldn’t play with me anymore.” He winks at me and I quickly look away again.

    “Who are you?” He asks me. “Itty bitty pretty kitties seem to have more important things to worry about back home I heard. What with that massacre.”

    I grimace. “It’s none of your concern.”

    “It is a little,” he stands up. “Gnolls aren’t looked at too kindly anymore because of it.” He glances down at me. “Is that why you’re so chilly to me?’

    I turn and glare at him. “I’m chilly to you because you’re an ass. The fact you’re also a Gnoll has little or nothing to do with it.”

    He smirks. “I’m Eddie,” he says. “Short for a long stupid name I won’t bore you with.”

    I glance over him. If it wasn’t for his shitty attitude, I’d find him attractive. He’s nicely built with a sturdy frame, muscular thighs and arms, and a good butt to boot. I look back up at him and roll my eyes.

    “Aksha,” I grumble. “That’s all.”

    “Itty bitty kitty name, I like it.” Eddie leans back down and his attention goes back to the ocean. “I know Culuweth is out there,” he murmurs. “I haven’t seen home in so long.”

    I look down the side of the boat and then back to Eddie. “You don’t have a Culuweth accent. I was curious.”

    Eddie smirks at me. “You have a lovely tongue yourself, I could listen to you purr for hours.”

    I sneer and roll my eyes. “Does that mouth of yours always work overtime?”

    He grins and I realize I’ve fallen into a trap. “This is nothing. You should see me between your thighs though.”

    I slap at him and he dodges me. “You’re disgusting!”

    “I know many Rakshasa and all of them are the same. They try to act aloof and cool, but all of them love sex more than the next. Forgive me for making assumptions,” he laughs.

    “Is that why you were mocking Mero and me?” I snap.

    Eddie shrugs his shoulders and chuckles. “A little. I also loved watching your tail fluff up. It was fun for me.”

    I scowl at him and turn away. “You’re not funny.”

    “Not trying to be funny, itty bitty kitty.” He sighs and looks back out. “Just trying to make my night a little brighter.”

    I glance back to see him walking away. I take one last look at the water and sky before heading back to my chambers as well. Mero is still snoring.

    In the morning I’m in the galley enjoying my breakfast. I love the early morning clamor, the roar of the seamen as they grumble about their lives, joke around, and discuss what’s happening that day. It reminds me of when I was little and would sit in my mother’s lap while she gave our orders to her diplomats and the like. My mother loved to argue, she loved to play games and win. 

    “Itty bitty kitty, good morning.”

    Eddie plops down beside me and I sigh. “I am in no mood for you. Please leave.”

    He grins and holds his mug up. “Don’t be like that. Think of me as a way to kick start your morning and get that brain to purring.”

    “You best be glad Mero sleeps in.”

    “No one is glad for that,” Eddie scoffs. “You can hear your mighty lion’s roar through the whole ship.”

    I grimace. “Yeah well...aside from smothering him in his sleep I don’t know what to do.”

    “I can still push him overboard if you’d like.” Eddie leans in closer to me. “If you’re willing to pay the price that is.”

    I cut my eyes at him. “Oh?” I stiffen my shoulders. “What would that be, pray tell?”

    Eddie glances around then cups his hand around his mouth and bows towards me. “Let me hear you purr all night. No need to sleep. Just-” I pop him and he rears back. His ears are open wide and she shakes his head a few times. Eddie then breaks into a massive grin. “You already know how I like it.”

    My face cracks and I break into a heard laughter. I have to hold my gut I’m laughing so hard. I’m not sure why I find it so funny, in fact, I should be offended. But for some reason, I can’t stop laughing.

    “Now that’s a lovely sound,” Eddie smirks and sips his coffee.

    I tuck my chin down and look away. “You’re not funny.”

    “Then why did you laugh like that?” Eddie chuckles. “Huh? You don’t just laugh like that for no reason. Not unless you’re insane or a Gnoll.”

    “I was laughing at how pitiful you are,” I grin. “And are you suggesting all Gnolls are crazy?” I ask. “That’s a horrible stereotype.”

    “You don’t think I’m nuts?” Eddie leans in. “Because I’m starting to think you are.” He licks his lips.

    “I think you’re full of shit.” I stand my ground and get right back in his face. “Who even are you Eddie? What’s a Gnoll like you doing on a ship like this?”

    Eddie grins. “Just trying to have a good time before I have to face the cold, grim reality of my life.” He rubs his thumb along my cheek then licks off the jam. “While teasing an itty bitty pretty kitty while I’m at it.”

    Fuck, I think I may like him. I’m still hurt from losing Khati and for some reason Eddie and his smart mouth remind me of him. For the past month I have been looking for a comfort from my broken heart. Any way to ignore the pain and move on. 

    Eddie is charming and handsome in his own way. He’s not book smart the way Khati was, but he’s very intelligent in other ways. Mero still has no taste for him, and if Eddie appears while Mero is around me he makes me avoid him.

    We’ve come to meet at night while Mero snores, often just looking over the deck and talking. He still tries to get me and tease me, but our conversations have become deeper as of late.

    I yawn on evening and rub my eyes. I’ve not gotten a decent sleep since I came on this ship. A mix of nerves and Mero’s own snoring.

    “Can’t sleep?” Eddie smirks.

    “No,” I grumble.

Eddie then tilts his head. “My cabin is at the other end of the ship. You can still hear him, but you can’t feel it.”

My body goes warm and prickly all over. “I can’t do that.”

Eddie shrugs. “Sure you can. I’ll stay outside and just sleep against the door. You don’t have to worry about dumb old Eddie.”

“That’s even worse,” I grumble. “How could I sleep knowing you’re outside all cold and-” I glance up into his eyes and my heart skips a beat. “Alone.”

Eddie dips down and I close my eyes. His kiss is soft and warm and I needed it so badly. I cling to his shirt, tugging him down more so I could kiss him with more fervor. 

“There’s that purr,” Eddie moans as we part. He takes hold of my hand and I follow behind him as he leads me to his room.

His cabin is much smaller than mine, just enough room for his bed and few belongings. He has a sword propped against the wall and as I go to admire it he pulls me back and kisses me again.

“Eddie,” I moan between kisses. “Eddie. Wait I should-” I press my finger to his lips. “I should tell you who I am.”

“I don’t need to know that.” He bites my fingertip. “I need you Aksha.”

His strong hands knead my hips and I fall willingly onto the bed. Meeting his kisses I can’t help but need him too. I’m growing warm all over and my wetness is seeping out. Eddie makes quick work of my clothes and kisses down my chest and belly. He nuzzles his nose to my fur and kneels between my thighs.

His dark eyes glare up at me as his rough, warm tongue presses against my mound and pushes inside to find my dripping slit. He moans against me, pushing deeper so his tongue goes inside me. I whimper and grip the back of his head, tugging his dark mane.

Eddie growls low and his lashes flutter. His nose ruts against my clit and my whole body feels struck by lightning. We’ve only known each other for such a short time and yet, already, Eddie knows my body so well.

Eddie snarls and raises his head. He licks his chops as his eyes focus on me. “You’re quite small, but I have a feeling you can conquer anything you desire.”

I bite my lip and look down, seeing his cock bobbing between his thighs. I giggle and look back into his eyes. “I can certainly conquer you.”

Eddie kisses me and I can still taste myself on his tongue. His cock rubs against my belly and I grow excited to feel him inside me. He’s got a nice curve with a bulging knot at the base, the tip is red but fades into purple and then black.

“If you want to stop I understand,” Eddie moans.

“Why would I?” I cup his face between my hands. “I want you, Eddie.”

The look on his face is pained and he kisses me again. He lifts my hips and his cock slips along my slit. I suck in a breath, waiting for him to take me. He ruts against me, grunting and moaning into my ear. As he finally enters me his voice becomes low and dark. I stretch to accommodate him, but it feels so good. I throw my head against the pillow and drag my claws down his back.

Eddie snarls and ruts his hips, pushing all the way back inside me and grinding there. He then pulls out completely only to shove back in all at once. I almost lose my breath, but he knocks it back into me. He ruts and grinds, pulls away, then pounds hard and fast before controlling himself. 

“Aksha,” he moans into my ear and I’m a goner. I sink my claws into my back, crying out loudly as my body is overcome by lightning and fire. My eyes roll back and I hold onto him for my life. 

The heat inside grows, I feel it fill me and slowly dribble out. Eddie snarls and grunts, rutting his hips a few more times. He then falls on top of me, both of breathing heavy and exhausted. I purr for him until we both fall asleep.

I wake up in the morning as sun hits my eyes. I growl in frustration and try to escape it, but everywhere I lay that same beam of light finds me. I free myself from Eddie’s grasp and go to shut the blinds on the window. As I do I knock over Eddie’s bag. Several rubies fall out as well as an emblem pin.

I pick up the pin and recognize it from a corpse in Bastat. It’s the sigil of Sanguis Rex. My body goes cold and I turn to look at Eddie. My paws are shaking as I try to make excuses in my mind for why he has this. He’s a thief and robbed one of Sanguis Rex’s men. He found it. He traded for it. 

“I’m sorry.”

I look at him as he rises from the bed. “Who are you?” I snap and thrust the pin at him. “Please tell me that this is not what I think it means?”

Eddie lowers his eyes and hangs his head. “I wasn’t lying when I said I needed you Aksha.”

“What is this?” I snap again. “Who are you?”

He looks up at me with tears rolling down his eyes. “I need you help please,” he sobs bitterly. 

I close my eyes and shake my head. 

“I am Edragon,” he whispers to me. “One of Sanguis Rex’s head of command.” He covers his face again and weeps. “I’m...I don’t know what to do.”

I gather my clothes up and cover myself. “I slept with the enemy!” I hiss. “I slept with one of the men who killed my-” I weep and fall to my knees. “You were in Bastat! You were part of the massacre!”

“You have no idea what he’s capable of-” Eddie weeps. “You have to believe me. I didn’t want to be there!”

“But you were-” I wrench away from his grasp. “You were there and you followed him. You stood there and let him destroy all of Bastat and kill all of those innocents!”

Eddie, or well, Edragon throws himself down on the ground before me. “Please! I need you, Aksha, I need your help.”

“You’re the reason I’m even here!” I roar at him. “Do you even know who I am? You do. Don’t you?”

“Save me,” he begs at my feet. “Save me I can’t bear this any longer!”

“You did know who I was,” I whisper. “You…” I shake my head. “You tricked me in more than one way. You did-” I cover my head with my hands. “I care for you! You made me think you cared for me!”

“I do!” He sits up with alarm. “Everything I’ve said, everything I’ve done, it has all been true. Especially how I feel about you.”

“How can I believe that?” I cry. “My heart has been shattered enough! I cannot bear this, Edragon. I just...I just can’t! You are killing me!”

Edragon bows at my feet again. “I beg of you,” he whispers. “Sanctuary, please.”

“Is this a trick too? For him?” I weep. “For your Sanguis Rex?” I grab him by the scruff of his neck make him look me in the eye. “Why? Why this? Why now?”

“I can’t suffer it anymore,” Edragon whispers to me. “I’ll give you everything. I’ll tell you all of it. I just beg you help save my life, Aksha.”

I fall back and sit against the door. “I don’t know what to do.” I sniffle and rub my eyes then look back at him. I still care for him. I still want to love him. “Start at the beginning,” I whisper. “Tell me everything in your heart.”

Edragon takes a few shuddering breaths and nods. “For you, anything.”