Suffocating Dream

-----Fabian's POV

I don't know when this happened, but I found myself waking up with Ilfa doing the same thing that she did to me before, only this time, all I felt was pain, with little to no pleasure at all. Even the look on her face was different as she looked to be enjoying seeing me trying to escape from underneath her, almost sadistic in a way.

Ilfa: "You're not going anywhere."

Suddenly, she wrapped her hand around my neck as she continues to bounce on top of me. Not only was she trying to drain me, but now it felt like she was sucking every last bit of air out of my lungs. Her nails dug into my neck, causing even more pain to come over me as I try my best to escape from this situation. With every passing second, I felt like I was coming closer to death as more and more strength slowly left my body.

Ilfa: "Fufufu~ That's it."

I desperately try and pry her hand off my neck, but her grip is like the shackles that were around my ankles, not budging no matter how hard I tried, if anything it made her dig her nails into me more as I felt blood begin to glide down my neck. But out of nowhere, I somehow managed to free my neck from her hands as I desperately took in as much air as I possible could.

It was then that my whole world changed... I found myself still in the bed, only this time, Ilfa was not on top of me. The lights were also off which left me confused as to what happened.

Ilfa: "Mmm~"

It was then that I looked to my right as Ilfa had somehow teleported from on top of me to now cuddling up to my side, resting her head on my shoulder, looking to be asleep. Was that all just a dream?

My heart slowly began to calm down at the realization as I breathed a sigh of relief. Still, I checked my neck with my left hand to make sure my neck was okay, and I couldn't feel any signs of pain or marks left behind, confirming to me once more that what I just experienced was just a dream. But I don't remember falling asleep...

Looking back over to Ilfa who looked to be relaxed as ever, I could hear her soft breathing tickling my chest. It's the first time I've seen a monster sleep like this, and with her eyes closed and still seeming to be naked under the covers, she looks quite human right now. It's also the first time where I'm actually noticing how beautiful she actually is. Her long eyelashes are on full display with her eyes closed like this, making her seem quite alluring. Her silky smooth hair perfectly formed on the bed, not creating any kind of knots. I couldn't see much of her breasts, but even under the covers I can tell she's quite well endowed. Wait why am I even looking over her like this, she's a monster, not a human, Fabian.

Ilfa: "Mm-mmmmh."

She adjusts herself while still cuddling me, but that only makes me realized where my right arm is. I couldn't see it, but I definitely felt her body just now. I can't lie that this feeling is nice, but I know I shouldn't be feeling like this.

Ilfa: "Oh? You're awake?"

While I was trying to shake away those thoughts, the person in question opened her eyes, revealing those bright red eyes to me.

Fabian: "Did I wake you?"

Ilfa: "You did."

Fabian: "Sorry."

Ilfa: "Don't be. I didn't mean to sleep anyways."

So she accidentally passed out with me? Cute. Could it be because of that talk we had before? Well in any case, she looked to be having a much better dream than whatever my dream was. Even now I'm still trying to fully calm down over it.

Fabian: "D-did you make me have that dream?"

Ilfa: "Hmm?"

Fabian: "I remember you saying something about dreams, so-"

Ilfa: "Oh... Well, yes. But I didn't do it intentionally. I must've did that to you while I was asleep. Sorry."

Would that then mean that she didn't truly feel satisfied with what we did before? If she did, then maybe she wouldn't of instinctively attacked me in my dream like that.

Fabian: "Were you that hungry?"

Ilfa: "...Yes."

Fabian: "Scary."

Ilfa: "I'd imagine so. Humans are like prey to my kind, along with many other races. Sometimes my instincts just take over. I'd be concerned if you didn't fear me."

Fabian: "You're fine. Like I said before, I get it."

Ilfa: "Wow. You're an odd one."

Fabian: "I'll take that as a compliment."

Ilfa: "Pfft."

Well, I somehow managed to turn this little conversation of ours into a more positive one. I found myself smiling as she chuckled next to me.

Ilfa: "But I do need to go. I might be a while so I'll have someone bring you something."

She then finally freed my right arm and my shoulder from her body as she sat up out of the bed. I watch as she stands up as I find myself staring at her naked back before the familiar black, leather-like skin shapes around certain parts of her body. Seeing her leave me like that almost felt sad in a way, but what was even worse was the prospect of having her sister come here and give me the food. I'd much prefer Ilfa rather than that blood-thirsty monster. Not that I can actually say that to her.

And after giving me one final smile, she closes the door behind her, leaving me all alone in this room. I can still feel her lingering warmth from the right side of the bed along with her aroma as that alone made this room feel less lonely.

Fabian: "Hah~ I must be going crazy."

I really do need to heal up faster and get the hell out of here along with the prince. I'm fortunate that she's allowing me to live, even if it's only to her benefit, but at least it's giving me time to recover. Speaking of which, the pain in my ankles have subsided somewhat, but I'll let them rest for a while longer. There's no way I can make a run for it in the shape I'm in.

After some time, the door opened. I already knew that Ilfa wouldn't be the one and instead would be her sister, but what I didn't expect to see come through the door was an elf. Unlike Ilfa who resembled a human, especially from recent events, this elf was clearly a monster. Her light purple skin really made her stand out and the look she gives me while carrying over some food to me was nothing but the utmost disgust.

Elf: "丂ㄖ 丨ㄒ'丂 ㄒ尺ㄩ乇... Ugh."

I may not be able to understand this elf, but just judging from her expression and that displeasing sound, she mustn't be happy about seeing me.

Fabian: "Do you know me?"

Elf: "匚卂几'ㄒ 乃乇ㄥ丨乇ᐯ乇 丨'ᐯ乇 乃乇乇几 匚ㄖㄖҜ丨几Ꮆ 卂ㄥㄥ ㄖ千 ㄒ卄丨丂 千ㄖ尺 卂 卄ㄩ爪卂几..."

She puts the food and water onto the bedside table before walking out of the room just as fast as she came in. It might've been brief, but I realize now just how fortunate I am. If it wasn't for Ilfa then I would already be dead by every other monster. Thinking that, I focus back on the remaining bit of warmth left behind from her on the bedsheets. The sight of the food that Ilfa prepared for me makes me feel at ease, especially with how delicious the smell is.

Fabian: "Thank you."

I mutter to myself before sitting up in bed and taking the plate of food form the table. I find it funny that the only thing I've been eating is meat, but I guess monsters don't really know how vast a human's diet can be, but at least they know to cook the meat. Not that I mind only eating meat, in fact I love meat, but it seems like the meat the elf brought me was from a different animal, and after ripping off a piece of the meat and tasting it, I realize that it was boar meat. It was quite a bit tougher than the roast deer I've been eating before, but it also gave me a sense of relief at trying more food, not to mention that this boar meat was a hell of a lot juicier and flavorful as well, to the point where I'm starting to question if a monster like her really did cook this.

That's when I recall all the other teachers and students in the academy. Last time I saw them was when we were reconstructing the wall, but surely that job has been finished by now. So it's possible that some of those students are actually responsible for cooking these food for me and potentially others as well. Although that's most likely the reason, I feel like it would be better if I knew Ilfa was the one that actually cook these... Yup, I really must be crazy... I wonder why a monster of all things has been on my mind recently. I guess I somewhat empathize with her family situation. Sure it might be different between us as I know my family, but as I am now, I likely will never see my mother and sister again, and my father is probably dead somewhere or turned into a slave. In a way, I'm somewhat envious of Ilfa as she wouldn't need to worry about such things...

Fabian: "Hah~"