(Ellion's POV)
"Ser Ellion." I heard Joanna call after me
I was walking back to my chambers, noticing that the sun was about to set. I had to be prepared for the visit I was going to give the Queen.
Not only that, I wanted to drink some wine to loosen me up.
I stopped and looked at her, "Yes?" I said, "What can I help you with, My Lady?"
She walked up to me, a slight smile on her face, "How are you feeling?" She asked me, "I spoke to Rhaella, she mentioned that you were rather....well, disturbed."
I looked around, spreading my Observation Haki through the area to confirm that we were alone. Nobody was in earshot, so we could speak freely.
"I am well." I said, "Thank you for asking."
She grabbed my hand and lifted it up, "About the decision you made." she said, "When you had the both of us."
I looked at her, "You know it was the right one."
"I know." She said, looking at my hand, "I know, Ellion. You are thinking about our wellbeing. I drank the Tea and Rhaella is about to do the same."
"Hm...." I said
She looked at me, still smiling, "I am afraid that the tea's effects would leave my stomach aching." She said, "And my body would be too hot to do any other.....activities."
"That means it is working." I said
She nodded, "Yes." She said, "But...when it is done, I expect you to treat me as well as you normally do."
"I will." I said
She rubbed my arm slowly, genuine affection in her touch. The way she looked at me, there was more than just lust or desire in her eyes; there was actual affection and yearning.
"Very well." Her voice was but a whisper, her smile not disappearing, "I shall leave you to it. I must remain in bed, or at least sitting down. To bear with the tea's effects. I believe that Tyrion would want me to read him some stories."
I nodded, "That is well."
She turned around and began to walk away, her beautiful figure was an alluring sight.
I cleared my throat, "Lady Joanna."
She stopped and looked at me, "Hm?"
I looked down at the floor, "W-Why is it.....?" I started, "Well....."
I didn't know how to bring it up, the topic that is. I was rather conflicted about everything, everything that I had been doing as of late. I was unsure if I should continue, but those were doubts due to the truth of what I had done.
"What is it?" She asked
"Why is it with you, Rhaella, and even Genna...." I said, "That I am quite careful. I would do anything to keep it a secret, that I would make decisions for your wellbeing. But when it comes to younger women, younger ladies, I don't make the exact same decisions."
"Younger ones, hm?" She said, "Malora? Ashara?"
I nodded, "Yes."
She reached for my cheek, "I cannot give you the answer for that question." She caressed it gently, "But what I can give you is assurance. I know that you will do anything to keep us safe, from exposure. I trust you, Ellion. I do."
I reached for her hand, gently holding it as I closed my eyes, "Do you?"
"I do." She said, "I also love you."
"You love me?" I asked, "Even if I committed a great sin?"
"What sin would that be? Hm?" She asked me
"...I cannot say." I said
I opened my eyes and saw her beautiful lips, the temptation was too strong. I wanted to kiss her, but I knew that she would not want to do that right now.
"I see." She pulled away, "When you are ready, I will be there for you. You can let out your worries to me."
I nodded, "Thank you."
"I forget how young you are." She said with a smile, "You must seek comfort in an old woman like myself....hm?"
"No, you are not that old, My Lady." I said, "You are....you are beautiful."
"Thank you." She said, pulling me down for a kiss
Our lips made contact and I immediately wrapped my arms around her waist, pressing her against me as I kissed her back with pure passion. She caressed my cheek as our tongues intertwined, her soft moans muffled against my lips.
I then slowly pulled away, "My Lady...." I said, "You should go and rest....if we continue, I will keep you away from that."
She licked her lips slowly, "That is a good idea." She patted my cheek, "When I am in condition, I wish to feel your warmth."
I nodded, "You will."
She pulled away, "Very well."
I then watched her walk away completely, disappearing into the halls. I focused my haki on her, making sure that she was walking safely to her chambers.
After minutes of standing, my haki being focused on her and ensuring she got to her chamber safely, I merely let out a sigh and turned around.
"Fuck...." I said as I began to make my way to my chambers, "What do I do?"
As I walked, I couldn't stop thinking about all of them, the women that I have. I had told Ashara that I am to be honest with all of them, to make them be aware of each other. That way, things won't have to be so damn awkward and I won't have to keep them a secret from each other.
Malora knows about Ashara and she could know about Elia by now. Ashara knows about Malora, obviously, but she also has that issue with Elia.
Rhaella and Joanna know about each other and well, Genna is nowhere near the city, so she's not currently in my thoughts.
Although, I do miss her.
I don't know. I need a drink.
I reached my chamber doors and noticed there were two presences inside, the door being ajar.
I then heard a smack, followed by a whimper and sobbing.
"S-Stop it....!" Rhaella's voice was heard, shaky from the sobbing
Immediately, I pushed open the door, "Your Grace???"
I stopped to see Aerys standing over Rhaella, who was on the ground crying. He had his fist clenched as he towered over her, glaring right at her.
My first instinct was to place my hand on the handle of Gloriosa, my blood beginning to boil as my eyes narrowed, staring right at the King with pure rage.
He didn't notice this at all, solely focused on Rhaella.
"Just who do you think you are, you whore?" Aerys said with an angry tone, "Sneaking to my sworn Knight's chambers?"
Rhaella was sobbing, clinging onto Aerys's pants, "I...." She started, "N-No, Aerys.....I was going to....."
"Going to what?!" Aerys exclaimed, "You were going to fuck him?! You were going to have him fuck you?! HUH?!"
He swung down his fist at her face, but I was already next to him, catching his wrist firmly.
He looked at me, pure rage in his eyes, "You dare?!"
"That is not wise, Aerys." I said seriously, "To strike Her Grace within my presence."
"You are nothing." Aerys hissed, his entire body shaking with pure rage, "To do this behind my back. I WILL KILL-"
I released a focused burst of Conqueror's Haki on him, causing him to stumble back as he was released from my grip. The burst was so powerful that his eyes went white and his entire body went limp, crashing down onto the ground as Rhaella let out a gasp.
The sight of the King unconscious on the ground might be a shocking one for Rhaella, her face went completely pale as she trembled with fear.
"W-What....?" She said
I gently pulled her up, "Rhaella...." I whispered, "What are you doing here? You were supposed to wait for me in your chambers...."
She had a small box in her hand, "I....I wanted...." She sniffed, her reddened eyes darting between me and the King, "To give you this...a.....a gift....I....I didn't.....E-Ellion...what have you done....?"
"Is he dead?"