Desert Roses

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu watched the whole scene play out, frozen with panic. But when he saw Eladrian leaping at Amal, he ran after them, pulling El back so that only one good punch could connect. He pulled Eladrian back, "No, stop, please!! Darling, I'm sorry!" He tugged Eladrian a good few yards away before wrestling him to the ground and pinning him there. Ialu's eyes were glassy. He had confessed his love to this man, and all the while he had been plotting simply to bed him. He knew if he was worth Eladrian, he had to man up, even if it meant that he had to start courting El all over again.

"It was my idea... Okay? Please, just-... Listen to me..." he lifted off of Eladrian, choked up again, "I-... I asked Amal what I could do to seduce you... I wanted you so badly, Eladrian. I knew this would happen... Don't get mad at Amal. This was all my scheme." He sat beside Eladrian, "I'm the one who deserves to be punched." He sniffed, flushed and embarrassed that he was getting so emotional. This obviously meant a lot to Eladrian, and Ialu had selfishly ruined it. He looked away, not wanting Ialu to see him like this. He hadn't put forth the information about the ghetta wine, but he knew that if the elf asked, he would admit. He hated lying, especially to Eladrian.  

[Claude Faustus]

"Then...." Eladrian sat up his anger melting away. "....this was a coincidence? Your plan?" He couldn't bare to see Ialu so distressed. He pulled his beloved closer gently turning his face with one hand to look at him in the eyes. "Then...why didn't you wait? We could have done it in Odessa, on a proper bed, not out in the sand like this." He smiled gently. "Can you wait until then? I've already promised myself to you my love."

(( Amal's laying the sand knocked out and his glasses cracked. XD ))  

[lack_luster_soul]

The word coincidence broke Ialu's heart. He looked down to his hands, tears finally giving way and rolling down his cheeks. He tried not to look away from Eladrian's eyes as he was pulled close, the guilt making his chest feel like it was caving in. He shook his head and whispered, "No, it wasn't a coincidence... Eladrian..." he pulled away, shaking his head.

"Amal mentioned that a little bit of ghetta wine would speed the process along between Maya and Sadiki. I knew it was only a matter of time, the way they were together. I know it was wrong, but-..." He sighed, training his eyes on the ground, "I love you. I may act crazy for you, but I've never been treated like I was worth a nice bed, or worth affection. I knew that if we-... You would be stronger..." He looked back up at Eladrian, "You can hit me now."

((haha, I figure they'll probably go help him in a second. Amal is just lucky Ialu pulled El off of his guilty hide))  

[Claude Faustus]

"You are right..." Eladrian was still angry at Amal for telling Ialu about the ghetta-wine's connection with horse breeding, but he was more then a little disappointed in Ialu's impatience and going along with the scheme, he was sure that Amal had somehow convinced him.
" It will make me stronger.......and you are crazy." he kissed Ialu. "But this won't' stop me from punishing you. For tonight, you sleep alone in the tent."  

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu was surprised by the kiss, running a hand through his nearly dry, soft black hair. He swallowed hard, nodding slowly, "I'll do whatever you want me to, love."

Humbled, he stood and walked over to Amal, removing the broken glasses and grabbing a handful of water to sprinkle over his face. The glasses had cut him under his right eye, and a good shiner was forming, but otherwise, the elf looked fine, "Amal... Can you hear me?" He splashed the elf's face, "Come on, wake up. You're okay." He smiled and wrapped an arm around Amal's shoulders, sitting him up. He glanced back to Eladrian, a small smile on his face, "So, you're going to sleep alone with Amal under the stars? I mean, you can have the tent, I'll sleep outside if that's better. Whatever you wish."  

[Claude Faustus]

"Amal can sleep with his stinking camel for all I care." El said, "and I'll be fine out here, it's warm just give me a blanket and I'll sleep by the fire."
Still a bit woozy, Amal sat up, his head was ringing slightly. what a good arm he has he thought.
Eladrian shook his head to ward of any of Ialu's protests,"Go, go to sleep Ialu. I'll be alright."  

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu watched Eladrian, listening to his reasoning. He would do what the elf wanted. He patted Amal's back, saying softly, "Are you okay, my friend?... I'm sure we can get you some new glasses in the city."

The half-blood stepped into the tent, taking out the packs and grabbing the blankets for Eladrian. He came back out, dropping them into El's lap and leaning down to press a small kiss to the elf's forehead, "Goodnight..." He stepped back to the tent, making himself a sparse bed and lying down, alone with his thoughts. He knew he was lucky Eladrian was being so forgiving. He could have lost his love, betraying his trust like that.  

[Claude Faustus]

Amal took his saddle blanket to wrap around himself. with Ialu in the the tent, Eladrain glared at Amal across the fire.
After a few moments, Amal frowned "Are you going to be doing that all night?"
The silver haired elf snorted and turned around to lay on his other side, amla smiled and truned away too. closeing his eyes and counting down the secounds.....
He didn't' have to wait very long until her heard sound from the other side of the fire. sounds of the boy tossing and turning, then finally, the soft breaths of the youth frantically trying to relieve his self pleasure. Amal suppressed a snicker. With that silly grin on his face he fell asleep.

The next dawned and the trio where already packed and moving, Eladrian woke up extremely cranky and Amal sported a black eye from the night before.
The acting scribe seemed to be a good mood, Amal spoke animatedly with Ialu. Telling him of his own adventures.

Eladrian, seated on the horned camel, shifted uncomfortably, just before they had set from the oasis, Sadiki and Maya had decided to mate again. The connection with his mount had fueled his slow burning ardor and caused the elf to double up on the ground mumbling curses between his clenched teeth. His consent hard-on was also a problem for him as well.  

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu had been in a somewhat good mood in the morning, but was far too empathic to be too comfortable. He knew El was in pain, and he hated that. It tempered his mood and he almost winced when he saw Sadiki mate with the unicorn again. He was happy for his stallion. He hadn't seen Sadiki act this goofy, like a silly little colt. At the same time though, the stallion was extremely protective of Maya.

Trotting off into the desert, he noted that Maya practically walked in time with Sadiki, and Ialu felt slightly crowded atop his stallion. If the silly thing decided to mate while Ialu was on his back, the halfling would make sure to put an end to this ridiculousness. He glanced to Eladrian, worry in his eyes. He could tell this was rough for them. He said a silent prayer that the gods would keep them safe. El was in no shape to fight like this.  

[Claude Faustus]

Eladrian found himself becoming increasingly distracted his eye would fall on Ialu more often as they rode along. The elf was well aware of how experienced his would be lover was and his mind would wander into imaging scenarios and other pleasing activities. Perhaps they would do it in the bath or amid flowers of a garden, or even right there in the sand. That last one caused his arousal to throb uncomfortably, impatiently.
He had lost any respect for Amal calling him 'pervert old man' whenever he had to talk to him. the older man didn't take offense at this, but merely grinned in amusement, he didn't remember that last time he had this much fun before.  

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu rode along with them, feeling a bit flustered as well. But he knew he had it easy compared to Eladrian. He could tell that the elf was more than just aroused, and keeping in mind what Amal had told him the night before, he supposed that it had to do with that. Eladrian was feeling the need to mate, just like Maya. But Eladrian was also holding out to make love to Ialu. The thought made him blush. No one had used such restraint with him, not one of his masters had taken the time to make sure an experience was just as special for Ialu as it was for them.
But they were still a little ways from town. He knew if they hurried, they could make it to Odessa by nightfall, but it was a stretch. Ialu hurried Sadiki along as he headed the group, trying not to tease Eladrian. Mostly, he kept to himself, talking to them politely but not wanting to make this any harder for Eladrian. He took a big gulp from his waterskin, happy to have it full of fresh clean water. He glanced back to Eladrian, catching the elf's eyes on him. He blushed and smiled back, pulling his hair over his shoulder. He somewhat regretted taking out the braids. Now his soft, wavy black hair lay against his shoulders and back, blustering in the wind and, altogether, getting in his way.  

[Claude Faustus]

As the day wore on, the dessert heat was starting to get to the heated elf. El found his mind wandering even more, smiling in mute pleasure at the shimmering mirages in the distance. He drank water whenever Amun told him to, even thought he wasn't thirsty.
While Amun was riding in front ahead of them, recounting in his annoying voice of his about a journey that took him the far east. Eladrian glanced at Ialu once more, letting out a soft sigh of pure lust. His member throbbed irritatingly, Groaning in frustration the silver heard elf slowly stood on the moving camel, his superb sense of balance took him partly down the animal's side, his foot gently stepped on Maya's moving back, his step so light that it hardly broke the mare's stride.
His next step brought him to Sadiki's back, Eladrian carefully lowered himself behind Ialu, embracing him from behind.
The elf nuzzled his beloved's silk black hair, letting out a carnal growl in his ear. ".....need you." He whispered harshly, his frame was trembling slighty in his effort not to give into temptation.  

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu hadn't a clue what Eladrian was up to until the elf settled in behind him. He shivered, despite the heat as he felt that body pressing against him. He didn't want to make this any harder for Eladrian, but he felt so aroused. Unable to help himself, he pressed back into the elf behind him, his body molding tight to the other man's. He pulled Eladrian's arms tighter around him, nuzzling back into his cheek, whispering, "We're nearly there, darling. You can have me then. All of me... But until then..." He rubbed his backside into Eladian's hips, feeling the evidence of his arousal there. He bit back a moan, trying to keep it quiet from Amal.  

[Claude Faustus]

Eladrian clung to him tighter, his whole body shaking. He whimpered softly and kissed at Ialu's neck, simply kissing him when his body was demanding for more. With his lover rubbing up against him he was hard pressed to control himself.
They rode like that for a moment longer until El regained his senses enough to realize that double-riding would probably not be a good idea. Carefully, the elf moved back on to the camel just as Amal was finishing up his ballad on a pair of snow driven wanderers.  

[lack_luster_soul]

Ialu glanced back as Eladrian moved away once again, his heart pitter-pattering. It was hard for him to believe that someone as beautiful and pure as Eladrian loved him. Ialu knew he was quite beautiful. His long black hair, smooth tanned skin, sharp nearly delicate features, perfectly toned body. It was why he was prized among nobles. But he was still shocked by being loved. Surely he wasn't THAT special... was he?

He smiled back at Eladrian, winking to him. He couldn't wait until they got to the city, to get their own room, with their own silk-sheeted bed and a hot scented bath. He took a deep drink of his water, looking forward to Amal, listening to the stories.