Heart of Darkness: Book Three: Father of the Immortals

Chapter Nine: Til Death Do They Part

Zodian and Dragica continued growing closer and closer, until one day as they were taking their nightly flight on their dragons, Zodian took her to a beautiful place. It was high on a mountain; the air was cool, and the stars were shining high above. They landed and Zodian helped her off Pureana, he took her to the edge of the mountain and sat down with her.

Her hair was blowing in the wind and Zodian gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear and looked at her, his eyes shining in the starlight. “Dragica, there is something I would like to talk to you about.”

She looks at him lovingly, “Yes dearest?” Zodian gently kisses her cheek.

“You know I love you, and I want to spend the rest of our lives together. I want you to rule by my side and care for our people together. Will you do me the great honor of being my wife?” He pulled out a small wooden box with an intricate dragon design, he opened it and inside nestled in a soft bed

of cotton lay a black band with a beautiful red diamond, with some onyx stones surrounding it.

Dragica looked at Zodian her eyes filling with tears, “Of course I will marry you my love!” She threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly then pulled away so he could slide the ring on her left ring finger.

“This ring will be a symbol of my commitment to you and when we wed, we will give each other matching bands, to signify our unity.” Zodian said gently kissing her hand. He looked into her eyes and they shared a deep passionate kiss. As they pulled away the moon began to sink, and the sun began to rise.

“Come dearest, it's time we announce our union ceremony and invite all the gods and goddesses, and their families to attend.” Zodian said standing up and taking her hand to help her stand.

Dragica nodded and they both climbed atop their dragons and flew back to their home. Zodian sent messages to all the Gods and Goddesses and waited for them all the gather at his palace.

After they all gathered and the announcement was made, Zodian could sense the jealousy in one of the Gods, but he ignored it and informed them all the wedding would be held the next evening.

He handled all the planning and arrangements for the wedding and spent the day getting everything prepared.

Dragica on the other hand went back home to her palace accompanied by the other Goddesses. They made all their

gowns and flowers for the wedding and had a huge sleep over. When morning came Dragica grew nervous, but the other Goddesses were there to keep her to from getting to shaky. As night began to fall, they all got dressed in their gowns, and Dragica in her wedding dress.

Dragica smiled as the Goddesses gathered around her and handed her a beautiful box, she opened the box and inside there lay a silver necklace with a silver dragon dangling, its bodies filled with onyx stones, its eye a ruby.

“Oh, it's beautiful!” She said pulling it out. It was a necklace that would hug her throat, she handed it to Embressa, “Will you?” She asked.

Embressa smiled and took it, “Of course.” She put it on Dragica, and they all stepped away to look at her.

Dragica turned and looked in her full-length mirror, her reflection was one of utter perfection. Her long black hair was elegantly curled and pinned on top of her head, with long tendrils of curls hanging down the sides of her face. She had put a light red powder on her eye lids, and a black line to highlight her eyes. Her cheeks were flushed, and she was beautiful her red lips slightly quivering in anxiousness.

She looked down at her dress, her pale arms her free from any straps, the silk black and red material wrapped around her bosom and her hips then flared out into a dramatic train that was long enough for another person to lay on it. The Goddesses grabbed her onyx and ruby imbedded silver crown and placed it on her head, attaching a long black veil to it.

Dragica was ready, she left the palace and called Pureana to her, she climbed onto her back and they took off flying,

Pureana landed just outside the black tent that Zodian had made for Dragica to wait comfortably in. She sat in her plush chair and waited...

Zodian sat in his throne room, he had been waiting for hours. This was more of a beginning then he had ever really had before, he had found love and peace and finally would be completely happy. Even being all powerful Zodian knew that he was incomplete. He didn't realize that when he created Dragica she would be the one, his life mate, soulmate.

Zodian stood up and looked in the mirror. His tuxedo was black and shiny, his undershirt was red. On his jacket he wore the special flowers he had created just for Dragica. A rose that had been combined with a black calla lily. The flower was shaped like a black calla lily, with red tear drops on the petals. His shoes were shiny and black. His long black hair was tied back with a red ribbon.

As the time drew near for the wedding, he became more and more anxious, not because he was worried, but because he couldn't wait to be a husband. Zodian had spent his entire existence alone and had longed for someone he could call his own. Now he had finally found her.

Zodian walked out of his palace and called to Shadowlore. When he arrives, Zodian climbs onto his back and they flew to the wedding ceremony location. He landed on the grass below and disembarked watching as the guests started to arrive.

All the Goddesses and Gods with their families were there, at least the ones who had families. Zodian took a deep breath and went to stand under the arch he had designed just for Dragica. The arch began as two solid columns of black marble, the arch on the left had a black and red marble dragon wrapped around it the top curve of the arch was colored and shaped like dragon fire, at the very top it melded with the other column. The column on the right had a blue and white dragon wrapped around it, the top of its arch was what looked like flames of blue ice. The very top melded the blue and red flames together into the shape of a heart and engraved in the very middle were special words.

'Love is a gift and is given to all who have the courage to embrace it. True love will last for all eternity.'

As the night began to fall completely, the two dragons on the pillars seemed to come to life and a light steam seeped down from the arch down the aisle where Dragica would be walking soon.

Zodian stood there waiting for Dragica, soft music began to play as Dragica came from her tent and slowly walked down the black and red runner through the light steam. In her hands she carried a bouquet full of the flowers he had made just for her the Lirosas, the handle was covered in blackish red lace.

She walked down the aisle her black lace veil covering her face, she finally reached Zodian and as she turned to him, he reached over and gently lifted her veil, revealing her beautiful blushing face. He let out a quiet gasp and gently touched her face, she smiled at him then slightly turned and handed it to Embressa, who was waiting to sit down.

Zodian took Dragica's hand once everyone was sitting, Twaili was the god Zodian had chosen to marry them. They both stare into each other's eyes as Twaili begins his speech about the joy of love and the importance of working together and being one in all they do. After his long eloquent speech on love, life and unity Twaili asked them to say their vows.

Dragica nodded and went first her eyes never leaving Zodian's, “Zodian, my dearest love I promise that I will love you with all that you have made me to be. I promise that no matter what may lay ahead I will always support you and respect you. I will cherish your love and the happiness and joy you give me every day. Above all though, I swear to love you for all eternity until my last breath. Nothing will ever take away my love for you.”

Dragica's eyes teared up, but she did not cry. Zodian kissed her hands and then spoke his vows.

“Dragica I have been waiting my entire existence for someone like you, and I promise that I will always take care of you, I will protect and defend you. When times get hard, I will be by your side, my hand in yours guiding you to safety, security, happiness and love. I will love you until I cease to exist, and I will never love another as I love you. I will do whatever I must you ensure your happiness and I will be yours forever.”

At this the tears Dragica was holding back begin to fall down her cheek, then dissolve into fire. Twaili asks them to place rings on each other’s hands as a symbol of their unity and love. Dragica slides a charcoal black band on Zodian's left ring finger, inside the band the words, 'Eternally yours,' are engraved. Zodian placed a matching black band, embedded with small rubies and onyx stones on Dragica’s left ring finger, the same words engraved inside.

After this Twaili nodded and said with a big grin, “You may kiss your bride.” Zodian pulled Dragica close and kissed her deeply and passionately. As they kissed the guests all cheered and applauded. After the kiss they walked down the aisle no longer as two but as one. Zodian led Dragica into a large banquet hall.

There was a table especially for them and so they went and sat down. Before the feast began, all the Gods and Goddesses along with their families placed gifts on a table for the newlywed couple. After all the guests were seated, food began to appear in front of them according to what they enjoyed, and everyone began eating.

Dragica took a sip of her glass, filled with red liquid. “My love what is this?”

Zodian smiled and took a sip, “It's a special drink made from fermented fruit called Wine. Careful how much you drink love; it tends to mess with the senses.”

He kissed her cheek and she lovingly caressed his face. After everyone had eaten, the newlyweds had their first dance, the music was soft and slow, they both moved as if they were on air in perfect unison. They held each other close and couldn't look away, in that moment they were alone in their minds, there was no one else just the two of them.

After their first dance ended others joined in and the music became livelier, eventually everyone was on the dance floor, except for Frailen, he sat alone looking miserable as always. Thanks to Zodian his mood wasn't affecting anyone, he was ignored most of the night. Deep into the night hours after the dancing, cake and presents, Zodian and Dragica stood there saying their farewells to the few remaining guests.

Reaperiam was the last to leave with a couple of very beautiful women clinging to him.

Zodian chuckled and whispered to Dragica, “Those two won't last him long.” She smiled and shook her head. “Of course not, Reaperiam needs a woman not two women who act like girls. He will be rid of them after he has his fun.”

Zodian nodded, “That's how he is my dear.” Dragica chuckled and took Zodian's hand, she gently held it against her face, then kissed his fingertips and held his hand in hers. He looked at her with passion, desire, and love in his eyes and led her to an open area. She called to Pureana and Zodian called Shadowlore. They both got on their dragons and flew to Zodian's palace.

After the landed Zodian jumped off and as Dragica landed he swiftly picked her up and carried her into his newly redone bedroom. The bed was king-size and covered with black silk sheets and a large black feathered comforter.

He gently set Dragica down and kissed her cheek, she smiled and went into their bathroom to change into a beautiful silk and lace short night gown, with thin straps, the dress stopping at her thighs. She came out after taking her hair down, cleaning her face, and removing her necklace and earrings. She left wearing only her rings. She walked in front of Zodian her body slightly shaking in nervous anticipation.

Zodian sat on the edge of the bed waiting, Dragica looked down and breathed deeply, after staring at her for a few moments Zodian stood up and went to her. He gently lifted her chin and looked into her eyes. She looked back into his which had changed a fiery red showing his burning passion and desire for her. Ever so gently he caressed her cheek and ran a single finger over her lips sending her body quivering.

He slid his hand into her hair and then kissed her cheek. He took her hand after pulling away and led her to the bed. He moved swiftly and picked her up setting her on the bed. She let out a soft laugh and moved back onto the bed sitting back on the soft pillows. She watched as he moved to the front of the bed and began removing his clothes, he stood in front of her for a moment his bare body glistening in the candlelight.

Her body quivered again as he got on the bed and lay next to her, Dragica turned to look at him, her hand gently caressing his cheek then moving down to his chest. Ever so gently he kissed her forehead, then her cheek slowly kissing his way to her lips.

As their lips met the passion grew, Zodian gently pulled down the straps of her nightgown and slowly slid it down her pale skin kissing as he went. He got it past her feet and gently tossed it to the side, then slid her lace panties off her body gently kissing her thighs slowly making his way to her soft smooth inner thighs.

She let out a soft moan as he kissed towards her bare lips his tongue gently sliding across her mound. Her hand slid into his hair and gently gripped it as his tongue moved deeper into her. She let out a quiet gasp as he reached up and gripped one of her creamy white breasts.

After minutes of torture she gently grabbed his face and started to pull him towards her. He kissed his way up her body again and kissed her lips, the taste of her consuming them both. They both moaned, the taste of her sweet nectar enveloped on their lips and tongues. Dragica gently shoved Zodian to his back and looked him deep in the eyes before giving him a seductive smile and began kissing down his chest her eyes never straying from his.

He moans and his body shivered as her lips approaches his long, girthy stiffened member. She gently kissed the tip of his long shaft and the proceeded to slide her tongue up and down it teasingly. He moaned and his hands her were in hair in seconds. After what felt long hours, she looked up at him, locked eyes with him and slid his throbbing shaft into her warm moist mouth.

He let out a groan and arched his body up. She let out a moan as his shaft slid further into her mouth, she got into a slow motion of sliding it in and out of her mouth her hands gripping his heavy filled quivering sack. When she was finally out of breath, she slowly slid his shaft out of her mouth and kissed her way back up his body to his lips.

He kissed her with burning passion and desire, and gently yet swiftly moved her onto her back, he positioned himself in between her smooth creamy thighs, the head of his shaft rubbing against her c**t, she moaned and for the first time since they started she spoke, her voice barely a whisper, “Please my love don't tease me anymore, I want to be one with you. Just be gentle.”

Zodian kissed her lips and whispered back, “I will do my best not to hurt you dearest one.”

He slid the head of his hard shaft into her tight, moist, warm entrance and with one swift, gentle yet hard thrust he broke past her untouched wall and buried himself deep into her. She let out a soft cry as he broke through, and he kissed her pain away.

Ever so gently, he began to slide his shaft in and out of her wet love canal, both moaning in ecstasy as he worked up a steady rhythm, her body moving in union with his. He began to drive into her harder and faster, hitting her deeper than she had ever thought was possible. She moaned as the hilt

of his shaft went deep enough to where she could feel his sack slapping against her bottom. He continued this for a long time.

Dragica moaned in ecstasy and she whispered after gently biting his ear lobe, “My turn,” he rolled onto his back taking her with him, their bodies still joined together as one. She moaned as she straddled him, his shaft buried deep into her wet love canal. She slowly began to ride his throbbing shaft, his balls slapping against her bare ass.

His left hand gripping her waist, his hips thrusting upwards to drive deeper into her as she came down, and his right-hand fondling one of her breasts. She rode him for a long time their bodies burning in heat and passion, their moans filling the night.

Zodian couldn't handle it anymore he swiftly lifted her up and turn her onto her hands and knees. He came behind her and drove his girthy shaft deep into her wet throbbing hole, his hand reaching up into her hair. She moaned in pure ecstasy as he pulled her hair and shoved his shaft as deep into her as it would go. His sack slapping her bare ass with every thrust.

She moaned and gasped and as he sped up she began to cry out her orgasm reaching its peak, hearing her moan and feeling her wet hole tighten on his shaft he let out a moan and orgasmed with her, burying his shaft deep into her with one final thrust, his seed spilling into her womb. He waited as his seed continued spilling into her and caressed her back softly kissing it.

When he was done, he slowly pulled out and the both collapsed next to each other, out of breath. Dragica looked at Zodian and slowly laid on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her, she looked up at him and kissed him once more

before laying her head back down and falling fast asleep feeling, safe, content, happy and loved.

Zodian held her and softly played with her hair, her held her tight with one arm wanting her to feel safe and secure. Finally, he had love, he had happiness, he had a real beginning to a life that mattered to him. He wanted it to last forever.

Zodian awoke in the night, Dragica still asleep in his arms, he gently kissed her forehead and then quietly slipped out of bed. He went to the window and looked out, his thoughts weighing heavily on his mind. He stood there for a long while and then he felt it...

Dragica not feeling Zodian next to her woke up to see him standing by the window, she got up and went to him wrapping her arm around his waist and laying her head on his shoulder. “Are you alright my love,” she asked quietly.

Zodian looked at her and smiled, “Yes my dearest, I just had a lot on my mind and needed to get some cool air.”

Dragica gently touched his face, “You have carried all the worries of the world on your shoulders, now you can share the burden.”

Zodian smiled and kissed her then replied, “One day soon I shall tell you, but for now let’s go to bed and leave the worries here at the window.”

Dragica smiled and led him to the bed where they made love again and then fell asleep until morning...

Meanwhile, Frailen left the wedding feeling even more angry and upset, especially since he had seen Embressa

there with her life mate. Three months had passed since he first started trying to plot and he thought back to that night...

Armado sat across from Frailen. “What’s your proposition Armado?” Frailen asked looking at him. Armado sat back and smiled wickedly, “Well I can tell you don't plan on letting this go so what if I were to help you out?”

Frailen crossed his arms, “How and why would you help me?” Armado chuckled, “I'm the God of Order, but I have grown bored, I am wanting some chaos. You want to get her back at her take away the thing she loves most. Her life mate for example, he isn't immortal like we are, he is a mere human.”

Frailen tapped his hand on his chair, “Okay, what if I do that and incur Zodian's wrath?”

Armado smiled wickedly, “He is a bit preoccupied with Dragica, or are you oblivious to that?”

“I know. I just didn’t think she would be that much of a distraction.” Frailen retorted,

Armado smirks, “Love is the biggest form of distraction there is.”

Frailen shook his head, “I want to get her back, but I don’t know if it’s worth the risk of making Zodian angry.” Armado shrugs.

“You can do as you wish, all I was offering was my help, so if by chance you do decide to do something, I will assist you.”

With this Armado stood up, nodded at Frailen then left. Frailen sat at his table remembering that conversation and wondering if Zodian was in fact to preoccupied to have noticed.

He highly doubted it, so he decided to wait and continue planning, he would never give up or let it go but the timing would have to be just right. He went to bed that night his heart growing with more and more hate...