Chapter 93 [Bonus ] Why Did You Stop?

"I understand what you are saying, but isn't this important? If this works, then you could make more people on your side with strong powers like I have. Shouldn't you just force me to do so, or at least be more insistent?" Firaga asked, and I shrugged.

"Force you? No. Be more insistent? What for? If you don't want to do something yet, then I am not going to force you to step outside of your comfort zone. You have already been through a lot, more than you are aware of, so I am not here to add to that. Take your time; there is no rush," I explained, but Firaga still looked troubled.

"That doesn't sound like the best way. People could die if we don't," Firaga said, and I shrugged.

"People are dying all over, but I will not change who I am just because of that. I care about the world and the people close to me. That might be wrong and selfish of me, from other humans' standpoints, but I really don't care what anyone but you girls think. Regardless, it is your choice, and I will wait to hear what decision you will make," I explained, and Firaga turned away from me.

I was putting a heavy weight on her like this, but I didn't really have much choice. She didn't seem to understand just how much I was pushing right now for this.

The best way to get her to do this was for her to make a choice herself, but I wasn't kidding. We could take on the Villains as we are now, and yes, we would have trouble, but two untrained systems would not make a difference.

"I will do this thing with you then," Firaga finally said after a short wait, turning back to me.

"No," I said flatly.

"What?! You just said that it was my choice!" Firaga said, and I nodded.

"Yes, you can tell me, and now I know. In the future, when you are ready, we will. For now, let's head back up the tree so I can start working on the defenses," I explained, reaching my hand out to Firaga, but she was still staring at me.

"Why don't you want to do it right now?" Firaga asked.

"Why do you want to do it right now?" I replied with my own question.

"Why? Because that is the only way to get the Systems out of me. Why else would I do it?" Firaga started, and I nodded.

"Exactly. You don't even want to do it; you are just doing it because you have to. Sure, we could, but are you even attracted to me? You have never done this before, but you are ready to give yourself away without notice?" I asked, and Firaga looked stunned.

"I don't understand. You know you need to do this, yet you still reject me?" Firaga asked, and I looked into her eyes.

"I am not rejecting you; I just want you to get to know me first. Is that really too much to ask for? Does everyone just think that is the kind of person I am? I am always being told to do this, but you are the first girl that I have picked beside Melody, and I want things to be different. I would like to see you smile before I do this thing with you," I explained.

I really just wanted a chance to get to know her, rather than being told that this is my new girlfriend, now go pump her full. Once I was done, I moved to the next; this is really how it was all starting to feel.

"I still don't understand you, but I will respect your wishes. Does it count if I move my face into the shape of a smile?" Firaga asked, trying to do just that, but it left her looking awkward more than anything.

"Good attempt, but it works better if you think about something you like. Then, If I see you looking at me with a smile, there is a good chance that you might actually be starting to like me," I explained, and Firaga nodded with a sigh.

"This is much more complicated than I could have ever imagined. I thought that you would be willing to take my body. Since I have awoken, several men have tried to force themselves on me, but I killed them. I have offered myself to you, yet you tell me to wait?" Firaga explained, and I nodded.

"It is a special time for you, even if you don't realize it. Let's just do our best to get ready for the Villains," I explained, but Firaga walked up to me.

"Can you kiss me?" She asked me suddenly.

"Yeah, that is no problem," I said and leaned down slowly, putting my hand to the side of her face.

Slowly, our lips pressed together as I started to slowly kiss her. It only took her a moment to respond, and she slowly started to kiss me back, even if awkwardly.

After a moment, I broke the kiss, but Firaga's lips chased mine briefly as I did. She looked up at me with confusion, touching her lips.

"Why did you stop?" Firaga asked, and I grinned.

"If you would like to do some more, we can on the flight to the top of the tree. How did that make you feel?" I asked as wings burst from my back.

"Feel? Like I want more. It was... different, and I felt warm inside, unlike when my body got hot. This was different, and I think that I enjoyed it. You can pick me up and do that again. I want to understand this feeling," Firaga explained, and I nodded while picking her up.

"Sure, we can do this in the water while I prepare things for a bit. This is the first step toward what you were asking to do before, but It is only one of the many steps we will go through. I think that it will be important for you to be able to understand and recognize your emotions first," I explained and then jumped up into the air, starting to kiss Firaga again.