Chapter 8

Where one went the other two were sure to follow. It was as if they were not three, but one being.

By the time that they turned eighteen they had graduated from the academy and now at twenty years of age, they were settling in their lives.

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It was a beautiful, sunny day. Emilia had just finished her last training session of the day. Ever since she graduated from the academy, she had become Elysium's third in command. Not only was this her birthright, but this is what her father had trained her for since birth. When she started attending the academy her father had been skeptical about her focus, but to his joy Emilia had not disappointed him. She became sharper than ever. Her training made her a powerful tactician, great master of arms and physical ability.

Emilia who was now out of her training gear was breathtakingly beautiful. No one would have guesses that beneath her delicate figure there laid a strong warrior who not long ago had taken on two of Elysium's stronger soldiers.

Her hair bright as sunshine landed on her lower back. Her movement made it seem as if she was imitating ocean waves. Her fair skin and rosy cheeks added to her beauty. Her plump, voluptuous lips demanded to be kiss and those captivating eyes were like two magic stones that enchanted all those who laid eyes on her.

Her strength grew day by day and although she was keeping her promise to not stray from her path, Emilia always found the time to hang out with her best friends and today was such a day.

Outside the castle's main entrance Emilia climbed onto Eclypse. She was about to head out when she noticed a figure lurking by the entrance. His dark, raven hair gave him away.

From where Emilia was, it looked like the figure had not noticed her and she was extremely happy about that.

Often Azael and her liked to race to their destination and him being caught of guard would help her take the advantage and beat him to the village where Clementine was waiting form them.

Catching him by surprise Emilia sprinted on her horse and passed Azael who was completely unaware of her plan. When he noticed the fleeting figure, he immediately knew what her plan was.

"That's cheating Emilia. You caught me of guard!" Azael shouted as loud as he could, but he knew there was no use.

Emilia did hear his complaints, but she did not care in the least. She just giggled and pressured Eclypse to go faster. As of right now Azael was beating Emilia by one race and today was her chance to even the score. Emilia weas not going to let this chance pass by.

Azael quickly mounted his stallion and chased after Emilia at a fast pace. He was positive that he would catch on to her.

"I will win," His cocky attitude had increased over the years, He was so shameless and full of himself. Emilia knew that if she were to lose, she would never hear the end of it. But to her despair and bad luck Azael soon caught up to her.

"See, even with your cheating you still can't beat me," he said while laughing.

Emilia was to concentrate to answer back. Her aim was to win and win she shall.

A few minutes pass and just ahead of them they could see their destination. The village was a mere kilometer away.

Both Emilia and Azael pressured their horses. As of right now they were both tied, with no clear winner.

The fight for the win was intense. As soon as one took the lead the other would catch on. It was all too intense and nerve wrecking.

Now at a few meters away from the entrance to the village they both new that this was it. One of them would be the winner. Azael pressured his horse more and more and soon left Emilia behind.

However, his cockiness was his demise. As soon as he saw that he had a strong lead over Emilia he failed to control himself and started laughing and celebrating, but this was much too soon of a celebration.

"I won! I won!" Azael was rejoicing. He honestly believed that there was no way Emilia could catch up to him. He threw his arms in the air in triumph, failing to notice the small rodents that were right in front of his path. But his mighty horse did take notice of them and quickly halted to a full stop. In no time he felt a string wind current pass him by and he knew that it was Emilia. As soon as he looked ahead, he could see red hair flowing to the movement of the wind. It was Emilia she was at the entrance. She had won.

Azael was in a state of shock. Unable to move forward. He opened his mouth to speak, but no sound came out. He knew that his cockiness was his weakness but how could control it, he was a demon after all.

Seeing his dumbfounded expression Emilia could not help but laugh. She was laughing so hard that even her stomach started hurting.

Then finally she found her voice, "Come on Azael. Clementine is waiting. Let's go tell her how I beat you."

Azael gave her a fierce look as he started moving towards her.

"Is that look supposed to intimidate me?" Emilia laughed.

Azael just grunted, "I will beat you next time."

"Sure, you will, but for now let's go"

Emilia and Azael made their way thru the village. Their destination was the village's orphanage that was owned by Clementine's family. Her family held different business. They were one of the wealthiest and most powerful human families on town. After graduating from the academy they asked Clementine which business she wished to run and Clementine chose the orphanage. She felt that it was her duty to help those who were less fortunate than her. But even though she was one the owners Clementine never let that get into her head. She even served as an instructor teaching self defense classes. She felt and strongly believed that the kids living in the orphanage were the most vulnerable and should learn how to defend themselves if it was needed.

When they arrived at the orphanage Clementine weas already waiting for them.

She had grown into a beautiful maiden. Her long brown hair reached her waist. Her flawless skin tan as if it was kissed by the sun. She was beautiful and there was not a single person who could deny it. Her big brown eyes were pure and emitted a comfort that was not easy to find. Her aura was one that brought safety and reassurance.

Emilia often remembered how Clementine often shield her and defended her during her years at the academy and this memory made it only logical for her to choose to work at the orphanage. Clementine was a human, but Emilia was sure there was a bit of an angel in her.

Clementine's bright smile that reached her eyes was contagious. As soon as Emilia ans Azael saw her they knew that there no heart like hers.

"Clementine guess what?" Emilia shouted still far from her.

Azael who was riding his horse besides her just rolled his eyes.

"I beat Azael. We raced from Elysium to the entrance of the village, and I won!" Emilia was all joy and happiness.

"Really? That means you guys are now tied. Good job Emilia."

Azael quickly dismounted from his horse and took large steps toward Clementine.,

"What do you mean good job? You are supposed to be on my side" Azael said while holding her by the waist and bringing her body closer to his.

Azael was much taller than Clementine. He had also grown into a dashing young man with a sculptured lean body. His strong jaw was beautifully carved. His small nose was perfectly fit for his face. One could agree that his beauty could rival anyone's, but his best asset were his beautiful deep gray blue eyes. That created a sensual feeling that Clementine could never resist.

As Azael pulled her to him he leaned down and quickly captured her lips.

Clementine was caught off guard and tried to resist, but soon gave in to the kiss. She parted her lips to invite his tongue in and as if her hands had a mind of their own, they soon found their way around his neck.

Azael invaded her mouth with his tongue and started massaging her awaiting mouth. This was a sweet, lovers kiss that spoke volumes of the love they both felt for one another. He then retreated and started nibbling on her lower lip. She was his addiction, and he could never get enough of her.

Clementine knew that there was not much she could do nor wanted to do. She let him do as he please with her. And as soon as his tongue reenter her hot mouth and started massaging her own tongue, she lost it. She could not take it anymore. Her hands that had been steady on his neck soon found their way to his raven locks and she started running her fingers thru demanding him for something more. She turned the kiss into something more aggressive. Fighting his tongue with hers for dominance. She wanted to feel more. She nibbled on his lips just like he had done to her and soon his hands which had been firmly placed on her waist moved up her body in a slow and sensual way. His hands had one clear destination, but before he could proceed…

"Ummmhhh, uhhhmm" Emilia cleared her throat, "You guys do know that you are outside, in a public place, right?" Her sarcasm was obvious.

Upon hearing her words Clementine immediately tried to push Azael away, but there was no use his hold on her was firm. Clementine desperately started to look around wanting to know if people had seen them. When she saw that they were safe she turned to look at Azael and what she saw was him just smiling with his signature smirk.

Clementine stared back at him. Her eyes and face telling him to wipe that smirk from his face.

Seeing the look she was giving him Azael could only laugh. He loved the way she expressed herself. It was cute and before she realized it, he leaned in again and gave her a quick peck on the lips.

Then as if nothing had happened, he asked, "So what's the plan?"

Clementine could never get used to how shameless he was. Always doing something to then act as if nothing had happened.

Out of frustration she slapped him on the arm.

"What did I do?" Azael asked, claiming ignorance.

"You! Always so shameless!" Clementine was frustrated.

"Don't tell me you don't like it?" Azael retorted back catching Clementine by surprise. At his words her eyes wide open in disbelief.

Clementine was angry and was about to pounce on Azael, if it weren't for Emilia who quickly jumped in between both and embraced them.

"You both like it," Emilia said smiling at her friends.

"Emilia!" Clementine was flustered.

"See even she knows" Azael added in an innocent matter.

"What I mean is that, well if you both did not like it you wouldn't be together right?" Emilia explained hoping that her friend would calm down," Come on. Let's go to the river and hang out there"

"Fine" Clementine said

"Perfect" Emilia was happy

The trio started walking when suddenly Azael hugged Clementine from the back.

"I'm sorry for being so shameless. I'll control myself next time"

"No, you won't" Clementine said, knowing better than to believe him.

"No, no I won't" Azael laughed, "But isn't that why you love me?" Azael who was still holding her tight said before he gave her two smacking kisses on the cheek.

"I can't believe I fell in love with such a shameless demon," Clementine exhaled in while she held onto Azael's arms that were still around her waist.

"You guys are too cute," Emilia said while mounting her horse.

"Yes! Yes, we are" Azael responded ever so proudly.

Clementine could only laugh knowing that there was no way to change or control his shamelessness.