Chapter 72: Morning Tension

Chapter 72: Morning Tension

Jacek woke up next to Erika and smiled at her, “Did you get any sleep at all last night? I think Vega next door had a little too much fun with his time off.”

Erika laughed, “I wonder who the lucky girl was? They were up late, and they were so loud! I must have woken up several times over the course of an hour listening to both of them scream.”

Jacek laughed as they laid in bed together, “Maybe I should go over there and interrupt their morning since they so rudely interrupted our night of sound sleep.”

Erika smiled and said, “I dare you!”

Jacek threw the sheets off of his legs and stepped out of bed. He reached for and donned his robe hanging on the back of the bathroom door, “You dare me? I accept. There’s no reason Vega should have all of the fun around here.”

Erika giggled, “You have to describe the look on his face when you return. I’m sure those two lovebirds are still in bed asleep.”

Jacek smiled back at her and said, “Here I go. Watch this!”

He walked out of the front door of their quarters and into the hallway. He then walked over to Vega’s door. Instead of knocking, he immediately let himself in and hollered, “Rise and shine Vega! It’s time to –“

He went speechless at the sight before his eyes. Vega stood in his robe making out with a girl he had placed atop the dresser. Her hair was up in a messy bun, and she wore one of Vega’s oversized T-shirts with the sleeves falling to her elbows and the bottom of the shirt falling to just below her waist. The girl was beautiful, and she had her legs wrapped around Vega’s waist.

Vega turned to face Jacek and immediately assumed a saluting position, “Lord Heraklinos, forgive me, sir!”

Xenia inched off the dresser and looked to Jacek, “Forgive him Jacek. He was only granting me my last wish before I might die in battle against Pope Gregory. He’s been a very good boy. But me? ... I’ve been a very bad girl. If you’re going to punish anyone, punish me.”

Jacek stood in shock as he thought to himself, “I listened to the sounds of Vega fucking Xenia all night?!” He quickly gathered himself and followed up by saying, “At ease, Vega.” Vega resumed a casual position.

Jacek then said, “I’m going to step into the hallway, so you two can get dressed. What do you say we all go get breakfast?”

Xenia smiled, “That sounds like great fun. We just need 5 minutes to finish.” She looked to Vega and smirked, “Don’t we?”

Vega nodded and looked to Jacek, “Yes, just five minutes please.”

Jacek was eager to exit this embarrassing situation and quickly exited into the hallway. He leaned against the wall opposite the door. He took a big sigh of air and leaned his head back against the wall resting it there with a thud.

He stood silently leaning against the wall in the hallway. Although he knew it was unhealthy, he could feel his jealousy within. He thought to himself, “I know I can’t have Xenia, or rather I have passed on Xenia, but it tears me up to see her with Vega and not me. She’s so...”

His thoughts were interrupted by a loud banging noise against the door followed by moans of pleasure. The door shuddered again and again as something or someone banged into it. Jacek knew he was listening to the sounds, once again, of Vega and Xenia making lustful and passionate love right within ear shot of him.

Xenia pushed her tongue against the side of her cheek, “So you are calling me a fool?”

Nero and Xenia stood silently. Nero could sense Xenia sorely wanted to attend breakfast; however, regardless of the amount of tension, he stood strong knowing it was his ultimate duty to prepare her for what lied ahead.

Xenia eventually agreed albeit reluctantly, “Very well then. I will yield to your and my mother’s advice on the matter. It is an important battle after all.”

Xenia gracefully turned to address her breakfast crew, “Jacek and Vega, I am afraid that I will miss breakfast as planned. I am off to prepare for the battle with my Gladiator Champion, Nero.”

She walked over to Vega and put her hand on his chest, “If I die, I am glad my last time was with you.” She smiled at him and kissed him before moving on to Jacek.

She stood a foot away from him, respectfully, as Erika looked on watching like a hawk. Xenia said, “Jacek, If I fall in battle, I want you to know that I really enjoyed getting to know you. You are a great warrior with a high ceiling. You can surpass even your father one day I believe.”

Jacek nodded, and before anyone could stop her, Xenia leaned in and kissed him on the lips.

Erika’s face went bright red with anger. Just as Erika began to lay into Xenia for kissing Jacek, Xenia cut her off sharply, “And you... You had better hope I fall in battle.”

Erika smiled back at her, “There is no need for hope. You are a fool for agreeing to battle on the terms of a Master of the world. An heir such as yourself isn’t even on the same playing field as a Master.”

Xenia laughed, “Then when I win, I suppose you wouldn’t mind facing me in a match. Would you?” She leaned in closer to Erika’s face and said, “Winner gets Jacek? Loser dies. What do you say?”

Erika no longer had a smile on her face as she responded, “I think you are getting ahead of yourself, Warlord BloodStar. Or is Pope Gregory not a serious opponent for you? I find that unlikely seeing as you nearly died in battle against the Holy Light Empire in Houston.”

Xenia pulled her face back and glared with a superior smile at Erika. Nero stepped between the two and said, “If that is all, Warlord BloodStar and I will be on our way to the Saber Forest.”

Xenia merely glared at Erika as she turned and said, “I am ready Nero. Let’s go.”

Nero followed Xenia as they made way for the fortress gates leading into the forest.

Erika gave an audibly frustrated grunt as she stormed off into the mess hall to find breakfast. Vega looked to Jacek and laughed, “I’m the one who had sex with her all last night, yet you are the one they seem to be fighting over.” He crossed his arms and said, “Women, am I right?”

Jacek nodded, “Xenia has always been the ultimate temptation in many regards; however, she is much akin to giving into sin. Nothing good comes of her. Should she lose, the world will likely be better off... even if it means we lose a sex goddess walking amongst us on Earth.”

Vega laughed and slapped Jacek on the back, “So you do admit it?! She is amazing, isn’t she?”

Jacek turned and faced Vega with a smile, “Come on man. Not a word to Erika. You don’t want me killed do you? Let’s go get breakfast.”