Ch.95 Girl talk

Ch.95 Girl talk

"Percy, Lady Dalia. Good to see you both." Prince Quinus said as he nodded his head.

"Sorry, it took us so long to return, my Lord," Percy said, bowing his head respectfully to the prince.

Quinus shook his head, "No need to apologize. I have confidence there was justification for you two to go and run off on your own."

"Yes, Beta. There was. I caught the scent of the one that betrayed you and Alpha back in the Tomb of the Horde," Dalia said as she bowed her head to the prince.

"Oh? Is this so? I'm assuming that he wasn't on the battlefield," Prince Quinus said as he narrowed his gaze at the woods in the distance.

Percy nodded, "Yes. He was hiding in the woods close by. We had to move quickly before he disappeared again."

Quinus smiled as he looked at the two of them. "Lady Dalia. Percy. You two have become quite a formidable team. Thank you. And Lady Dalia, I would like to make you an official member of the Royal Guard. If you're interested that is?"

Dalia looked up at Percy. Then back at the prince. "Will I have to be away from Alpha?"

"No. It will give you more authority within the kingdom. I want you to become Rya's personal retainer," Quinus said with a smile.

Dalia nodded her head, "But I already have a life debt to Alpha. Why go through all that trouble?"

"Because I don't wish for some noble or knight to push you around because they use their statue on you. When it comes to life in the capital, it's not who is the strongest warrior. It's about the court of nobles, positioning themselves to curry favor with the King. And if you're a Royal Guard you only have to answer to me and Rya. I need someone I can trust to be by her side. And you are that person," Quinus said as he smiled at Dalia.

Dalia blushed, 'Beta, is really good with his words. Alpha, needs to fully claim him.'

"I'm honored, Beta. I'll become a Royal Guard," Dalia said as she bowed her head once more to the prince.

Sir George and Percy smiled once they heard Dalia accept the offer.

"So, we finally have a new member added to our merry band. Glad to hear, Lady Dalia," Sir George said as he gave a slight bow.

"How many are in the Royal Guard?" Dalia asked as she looked at Percy.

"A little over 100," Percy replied as he thought about it for a moment. "Maybe 150."

"That seems like too many. I guess there are some important people here then," Dalia said as she smiled at Percy.

"Well, we are the Prince's personal Guard. And there are only five of us. We lost a few when we went after the labyrinth," Percy said.

Rya was surprised that Dalia became her personal retainer. She wasn't used to having this type of authority placed on her.

'So, now Dalia is my bodyguard? I mean it's flattering and all, but I don't want to put her in danger.'

Dalia noticed Rya's discomfort. She turned towards the dark elf and spoke softly, "Is something wrong, Alpha?"

Rya sighed as she shook her head, "I just have a lot on my mind... Thanks, Dalia," Rya said.

Nieren chimed in, "Rya has been feeling guilty about how many men died. Because of being enslaved by the Black Roses."

Dalia looked confused, "Alpha, come with me. We need some girl talk."

'Huh? G-Girl time? But Dalia knows I was a man. I'm not sure if I know what to do.'

"Oh, can I come too?" Nieren asked with a smile.

"You want to tag along, Woody? Okay, why not! Hey! We'll be back in a few!" Dalia said as she grabbed Rya's hand and dragged her away from Quinus and the other men.

"D-Dalia! You don't have to pull me so hard!" Rya complained while being led away.

Quinus started laughing, "I hope Lady Dalia can help Rya. I feel helpless right now."

"What do you mean, my Lord? We've said everything the needs to Lady Rya. It's post-battle jitters. It will pass." Sir George replied.

Quinus glanced at Sir George before watching the girls walk off.

'No George. She's an earthling like me. We are not used to having people die for our mistakes. Fuck! I wish I knew what to do... I just need to let her have her space. Be patient, Quin. She's safe and that is what matters.'

***

After being led away by Dalia, Rya was taken to an unoccupied tent that was set up by the Ironside Army.

Nieren was dumbfounded, "A summoned? You mean that you're from another world?"

Rya nodded her head, "Yeah, the Goddess Nils brought me here to Tertius."

'And she brought me here against my will.' Rya thought to herself.

Dalia was giving Rya a look to continue.

"A-And I was a human male before coming here." Rya finished.

"Huh! Oh! So, that's why you went to the brothel. You're interested in females." Nieren asks, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Rya gave an awkward laugh, "Ha ha. Yeah, I was into females when I was a male."

"Huh? So, you're saying that you're interested in males instead?" Nieren asked curiously.

Rya blushed and shook her head, "I don't know! Maybe?"

Dalia shook her head and sighed, "Alpha, what's wrong with liking males? Is there some reason you shouldn't have feelings for one of them?"

Rya paused for a second, "Oh course there's nothing wrong with liking a guy, but if I do that means that Nils has won. She controls me, right?"

"Does she control you? Did she tell you to save a wolf-kin at deaths doorstep? Did she tell you to help Beta defeat the dungeon core? Did she tell you that I should try having a relationship with a human? Did she tell you to help Woody to free her people?" Dalia says with a serious expression.

"Uhh... N-No? I didn't talk to her at all about those things. Besides, they only told me to rebuild the dark elves empi-" Rya cut off mid-sentence.

"So how are they controlling you, Alpha? Besides changing you into a female dark elf." Dalia asks.

'Huh? I mean... I-I guess she's making a good point?' Rya thinks to herself.

"Well... Well, hmm..." Rya ponders to herself.

"Alpha, does it feel wrong to be beside Beta?" Dalia asks curiously.

Rya looked out the opened tent door and saw Quin in the distance. Her heart raced, she wiggled her hips to see how they felt. She felt an odd feeling between her legs. It wasn't painful or uncomfortable. In fact, it felt natural and it wanted attention.

"No, I don't think so!" Rya answers quickly.

"If you want him then claim him." Dalia said, her hand on her hip.

Rya blushed and smiled, "B-But how much does it hurt? I know wom- human females say it's unpleasant for their first time. That's not true though, is it?" Rya asked timidly.

Dalia grinned, "When it's with someone you care about, then it feels like the most wonderful thing ever. You might get swept away by passion and forget your pain."

'W-Well, I guess this is a way to know what a woman's body feels during sex. It could be good research. O-Okay if Quin will have me I'll give it a try! Yeah, it's for research! Now I need to ask Nieren one last thing.' Rya thought to herself.

Rya looked to Nieren, "I have something I need to know. How often do female elves have their periods?"

"Huh? What's a period? Wolf, do you know what she is talking about?" Nieren asked curious.

Dalia shook her head.

Rya sighed, "It's when a girl's body releases blood from her womb and uterus. When a girl is fertile, she can get pregnant. Do you guys have monthly cycles?"

"OH! You're talking about menses. I mean I get one about every ten years or so." Nieren answered.

"Oh, nice! So it's highly unlikely that I'll get pregnant right now! Okay, that one thing I don't need to worry about!" Rya said relieved.

Dalia wagged her tail, "So, are you going to go after him?"

Rya stood up and looked at Dalia, "Yes I am, but I'm taking my time. I want to make sure he wants me too."

"That's fine! Just leave it to us. We'll help you get ready for your first time if you want. It will be fun!" Dalia said excitedly.

"No, no. I'm good. I've done it with a woman... Before I became a woman so I'm good. As long as I know I can trust him that's all I need." Rya said as she walked out of the tent.

"Alright, well we should probably get some rest, it's been a stressful day," Nieren said.

Dalia nodded, "Yeah, I think I'll have fun with my mate when he comes along."