Dark Lifestyles: Secret Moments

by FireCracker (KLee624820@aol.com)



A/U - Insights

Obi-Wan scratches an itch.



They lay quietly together after a night of fierce loving. Obi-Wan eased to a sitting position and stared out their huge bedroom window. The double moons of Urus made a panoramic view, set against sparkling sky.

Emerald eyes glowed eerily in the dark.

This is insane. I can't stop thinking about him.

He glanced at Qui-Gon. The brown mane shimmered softly in the dark, tousled everywhere across them. Composed in sleep, the regal features relaxed. A neat goatee framed full lips in a smile.

Obi-Wan watched him. I love him madly. Yet, I burn for another as well.

He looked out the window again, pulling satin sheets up across his lover.

I feel like I'm going to explode. What's wrong with me? I can't sleep, I can't concentrate. My mind is awhirl.

Edging alongside his love, he pulled himself slowly. No need to wake him.

His groin was burstingly tight. Rosy nipples puffed.

Obi-Wan closed his eyes. Hips jerked and moved as he pulled himself faster and faster.

"Gahh"

He squirted heavily into the air as he relieved himself. Gasping, he lay still. A big hand reached across his belly, scooping up cream and tasting it.

"Mmm. Delicous" a deep voice said.

"Oh!"

"You should have awakened me."

Obi-Wan grinned in the dark. "I was trying to be quiet."

The lion head reared up. "No need. Besides, when have we ever been quiet?"

Obi-Wan moved closer. "Go back to sleep. I can-"

Blue eyes bored into him, lit from within. "Obi-Wan. The truth. What bothers you?"

"What makes you say something bothers me?"

"For the last few days you've been distracted. I would know the cause."

Obi-Wan swallowed. "Why would you say that?"

Qui-Gon was serious now, sitting up alongside. "Because it's true."

Obi-Wan looked away.

Qui-Gon pulled his face around. "You can tell me anything, you know that."

Green eyes flickered with uncertainty. "Even if I told you I desired another as well?"

Arctic eyes wouldn't release him. "I suspected as much."

"You...what??"

"Obi-Wan, we are bonded. Your distress resonates through my body as well."

A sigh. "Don't ask me why I seemed to forget that. Maybe I'm losing my mind."

"SSs. Your soul is in uproar. And sanity has little to do with it."

"Based on my perpetual hard on I'd have to agree."

Qui-Gon touched the smooth forehead. Obi-Wan sighed, closing his eyes. His body calmed a little.

"Thank you. At least now I can think for a few minutes."

"Your appetite tonight was unusual, even by our standards. I've had to repair the bed twice."

Small giggle. "We did crash it to the floor."

"Out with it. Who is it that drives you to this?"

Obi-Wan sweated a little. "I...believe it to be grandfather."

"Oh? How long have you had symptoms?"

Obi-Wan stared, spiky hair glimmering in the moonlight. "You don't sound surprised."

"I'm not" a pause. "When did he kiss you?"

Blink. "What?"

Qui-Gon was annoyed. "You heard me. How long ago?!"

Startled, Obi-Wan blurted an answer. "When I visited his castle in Limbo to enlist his aid against the Council. But I thought you said you knew he had kissed me. I assumed it didn't bother you."

Fangs clicked. "You assumed wrong. I thought perhaps he had kissed you, because I detected his scent on your skin. But now there is no mystery."

"I see you still hold a double standard."

"And you don't? You've wanted to fight nearly everyone over me."

"Haven't we gone around on this topic before?"

"SSSSSSS. There are too many inconsistencies."

"SSSSSSS. You got that right."

They glared at each other a moment.

Emerald eyes sparked. "And just why is his kissing me such an issue?"

Qui-Gon almost laughed. "Fool! I warned you about his charms."

Obi-Wan was redfaced. "Charms you certainly seemed to enjoy well enough! I remember that dopey look on your face."

Qui-Gon snorted. "I wasn't fool enough to let him kiss me."

Obi-Wan felt his body tighten again. "Damn!!" he swore. "What are you talking about. He has kissed you before!"

Qui-Gon looked him over. A golden cock bobbed angrily at him.

"And that was precisely the reason for my warning. It took me years to undo the effects-"

"What are you saying!"

"He touched my throat in the past. His poison kisses inflame the soul and burn the blood."

Obi-Wan gasped. "That's exactly what I've been going through! Can't think-"

"It nearly drove me insane with desire. And you are exhibiting symptoms of the fever, or calistari."

"But we've kissed in such a manner, during the sharing!"

"Aye, but dragons don't give poison kisses. Only serpents."

Obi-Wan twitched, his body trembling with need. He groaned, falling back onto the cushions.

"Ssh. Let me help" Qui-Gon swallowed him hungrily. Seconds later he had a mouthful of cream.

Obi-Wan threw a forearm across his eyes in exhaustion. "Thank you" he said weakly.

Qui-Gon tasted his lips. "You must go to him."

"I know. But I wanted it to be on my own terms."

"It is. You allowed him to kiss you."

"But I knew nothing of his poison kiss!"

"That isn't the point. You've been fascinated with him from the beginning. That fascination soon became desire. Did you think I wouldn't see that?"

A sigh. "I suppose I didn't see myself as being so obvious."

"When it comes to lust, serpents are never subtle."

Obi-Wan stroked his face. "You know I love you like crazy."

A smile now. "Of course. And I also know that you love him as well."

"Father!"

"I'm no fool. Although my first instinct is to fight, there is no need to."

"I don't understand."

"There is love between us all. And a fight...would be neither advisable nor wise. It would also be pointless, because our feelings would remain."

"So this doesn't bother you at all?"

"Yes and no. As you said, I'm inconsistent. I want you all to myself. Yet, I want my own double standards. It's the control freak in me I suppose."

The spiky head nuzzled. "No wonder I love you so."

Soft purr. "You are my soul."



Obi-Wan dressed in a mosaic cloak and cowl. It was covered with elaborate red and green serpent brocade. Qui-Gon observed him keenly from the bed.

"You look lovely. Litthsyss cannot resist you."

Obi-Wan pulled up his cowl, shading his features. The green eyes glowed.

"Stay where you are, father. Don't think to follow me, or look for a fight."

Qui-Gon smiled sharply. "Sss. You have the fever. I feel one, as well. Come here!" the broad chest flexed, hair fanning over the bed.

Obi-Wan was tempted, but stood off. "No. I know what you're trying to do."

Qui-Gon slid his tongue out slowly. "Mayhap I can quell the flame" he abruptly bolted out of bed, grabbing Obi-Wan in a sloppy kiss.

They clutched wildly. Obi-Wan inhaled spicy scent and musk. A curtain of hair rained around his face. Qui-Gon dragged him to the bed. Obi-Wan managed to pull off, barely. He shook with desire.

"You're making it worse!" he gasped, eyes flashing.

Qui-Gon lay down, magnificent in his nudity. "You'll come back to this" he stroked himself tauntingly.

Obi-Wan backed away, heaving. "True" he managed. "Although I wonder what I go to, as well."

Fangs cracked. "Find out and return!"

Obi-Wan disappeared in a flash of fire.



Obi-Wan was infernally bright in the dim gloom. Readjusting his cowl, he walked through the mists.

Grandfather must surely know I'm here.

He sensed the castle. Off in the distance he saw the multitiered outlines of stone gargoyles and demons against the dank skies.

I feel strange. Totally out of control like nothing I've ever experienced. It's as if something moves my soul and body.

A few wurelin demons bowed as he approached. He inclined his head as he neared the gigantic castle. Several hundred feet above Karboon demons observed from the high walls, their skeletal bodies blazing blue flame weirdly against the gloom. One flew down to him.

Hail, o Prince. How may I be of service?

Obi-Wan observed the creature. Transparent flesh covered the bones like glass. But the skull had eyes.

"Your name, demon."

I am Wugurgg, Lord.

"I would visit your lord. Is he about?"

The demon waved at the massive doors. Currently he is on a minor campaign, but should be back in a few hours. Can we attend your needs?

"I am famished. A bit of blood will do."

The huge doors opened.

Wugurgg smiled as they walked the cobblestone path under stone arches.

It's good that the royal family keeps castle watch. Many times have enemies attacked thinking Limbo and Hel vulnerable.

Obi-Wan tucked his hands in his sleeves. His motion was gliding.

"Surely none would be so foolish, for who would dare face our wrath?"

Wugurgg led him into the huge library. "You'd be surprised, Lord Prince. Factions are forever watching, waiting for any sign of weakness. Eternal vigilance is necessary for any ruler as well you know."

"Yes" Obi-Wan replied slowly. He was thinking.

Wugurgg stood in the double doors, her supernatural flame burning blue as cobalt.

I will leave you now, lord. One will attend you. Hail, Chaos!

Obi-Wan held a hand out. "Hail."



Obi-Wan walked about the great library. Carved marble pillars supported the high arched ceiling. Scenes depicting mystic battles were etched into the stone columns. Brass statues of gargoyles were about everywhere. Candles burned in pewter stands. Huge area rugs with ornate patterns were on display. Blue velvet curtains encircled stone bookcases ten feet high.

Obi-Wan whistled. There must be millions of books here.

Meandering over to the massive shelves he picked up one at random. It was extremely old, with a dusty leather cover. The pages were edged in gold.

Obi-Wan rubbed his fingers across the textured surface. He stared at the title: Diabolcus infernumm manifesto.

He cocked an eyebrow. "The first revolution?"

Pulling up a plush chair, he settled in for some reading.



Litthsyss reappeared in the deepest recesses of the castle. His sorcery chamber was pentagonal in configuration, carved from beneath the structure itself. The ceiling was low. Granite shelves in endless array held innumerable potions. Symbols of dark power were emblazoned into the walls and floors themselves.

A wound in his side seeped through his armor.

Milord, you are injured.

The snake god sat down on a large pallet, holding his side.

"A minor wound, Boo'boo. But it pains me greatly."

The wuerlin demon came forward with cloths, ointment and salve. I must treat that. For though minor, it will fester. Weapons wielded by the guardians do serious damage to our kind.

Litthsyss groaned in pain. "The accursed regents of light ambushed me as I patrolled the nexus."

The bear demon removed his lords' upper body armor. He eyed the wound critically, applying pressure to stop the bleeding.

Hmm. You've lost a good deal of blood, Lord.

Fangs cracked. The gray green eyes blazed wildly. "And because of it my thirst rages!"

Boo'boo tilted the square jaw back. He tipped a golden bowl to full lips.

I surmised as much, mighty one. Drink.

Litthsyss gulped noisily. "More!" he demanded.

The Wurelin fed him another bowl. Litthsyss closed his eyes.

"Ah, faithful one. I am grateful."

Boo'boo pushed him down gently on the pallet. Now let me treat that wound.

Too weary to argue, Litthsyss lay quietly as Boo'Boo tended his injury.

Gemlike eyes snapped open suddenly. "What?!"

The Wuerlin finished applying salve and was wrapping the wound. What is it, Lord? Is the pain worse?

"No" Litthsyss stared up at the roughhewn ceiling. A pause.

"Obi-Wan is here."



Obi-Wan found the book engrossing. And informative. He read of the primal and principle powers, both dark and light. He found out more on the true nature of the Fates and their fickle ways. He read of the early formlessness of being, before time and space existed. The final chapter explained the ultimate destiny of each great being as described by the fates.

Obi-Wan put the book down somberly. His eyes widened.

"By all creation" he whispered. "I am in this book. And so is father!"

He stared at the pages again. "Could destiny indeed be closed? How else could we be in ancient literature!"

He brooded. I remember a conversation with grandmother on this topic. She did say that all beings are bound, and immortals are no exception.

"But where mortals have open destiny, those of the gods are set" melodious baritone replied.

Obi-Wan spun in the plush chair. "Grandfather!"

Litthsyss entered the library wearing a black satin robe. Red blonde waves shimmered, framing high cheekbones and ruddy lips. Gray green eyes glowed at him under near black brows.

"Greetings, kry'ka. What brings you to Limbo?"

"You do" Obi-Wan bounded to him. Muscled arms held the hard body close.

"Oh? Well this is a pleasant surprise."

Obi-Wan stared into his eyes a moment. He backed off a bit, nose flaring.

"You don't smell right. How are you?"

Small smile. "Don't concern yourself with it. I see you've read the manifesto."

Obi-Wan continued to stare. "Don't change the subject" he felt his elder, squeezing his arms and touching his sides.

"Obi-Wan!" Litthsyss shouted, grabbing his side. Obi-Wan put an arm around him.

"I knew it. You're hurt!" he guided his elder to a soft chair.

Gray green eyes sparked as teeth clenched in pain. "SsssSSSS!!"

"Be still, grandfather. Let me see that wound."

"It isn't...necessary, Obi-Wan. My servant has treated it."

A strong hand reached inside black satin. "I still want to see. Lie back."

Litthsyss nearly protested again but smiled slowly, leaning backward. "Did you come to be my nurse?"

Obi-Wan pulled the robe away from a broad shoulder. "No, but we can discuss that later. Right now you need attention."

"I'm getting it" Litthsyss said softly.

Obi-Wan saw that the wrap and bandage were seeping. "You're still bleeding."

"It...isn't serious. It will heal in a day or so."

"I want to try something unusual that may speed up the process."

Litthsyss winced. "Fine, kry'ka. This pain drives me mad!"

Strong fingers stroked across the smooth forehead, pushing shimmering waves aside. Litthsyss closed his eyes. Obi-Wan gently removed the dressing. The muscled torso rippled to his touch.

Desire stabbed at his groin. Sith, not now.

The wound was caked. Obi-Wan blotted it dry with a clean area of the bandage. He bared his fangs, leaning forward.

We'll see if this works.

Litthsyss didn't open his eyes, laying quietly now. Obi-Wan touched his lips to the wound. He bit it gently.

Litthsyss stared down at him now in silence, mouth parting slightly. Fang tips peeked out as he purred.

Amazingly, the wound began to close. Obi-Wan licked the healing skin, then kissed once more. It was done.

Big hands stroked his face. Looking up, Obi-Wan could see the gray green eyes had darkened to a steel color.

Emerald eyes locked into steel ones in complete understanding.

"Sit beside me" Litthsyss finally said.

Not being small himself, Obi-Wan barely had room to fit. But he managed.

"Grandfather-"

Litthsyss held a finger to his lips. "You used your venom to heal me."

Obi-Wan nodded.

Litthsyss eyed him appreciatively. "Ask anything, and it is yours."

Emerald eyes blazed with fire now. "I have a question, and a statement."

Litthsyss leaned in, his own eyes matching fire. "Sounds like a challenge."

"Ssss. Months ago, did you give me a poison kiss?"

Perfect fangs smiled at him. "Of course. Remember my words? None shall lay false claim ever again."

Stunned surprise. "I thought you were speaking of father!"

"I was. But you came to me full of fire and heat. Your beauty made my decision an easy one."

Obi-Wan flushed. The proximity of Litthsyss was making him hard.

"Treachery. Can I ever trust you, grandfather? Or does the snake always strike from behind?"

Litthsyss eyed him slowly. "Usually. But you know that already. Besides, you're quite adept at striking yourself."

Obi-Wan feigned innocence. "I don't know what you mean."

A smirk. "Please. Did you not return the kiss just now?"

"That was for healing."

"Liar. Even now heat burns my bones from your touch."

Obi-Wan smiled in satisfaction. "Good."

"Sss. Witch" Litthsyss pulled his robe back up. "Well do you return favors."

Obi-Wan stood up slowly. Litthsyss admired his brocaded robe.

"This garment is beautiful, Oban" he touched the sleeves, noting the raised embroidery of serpent shapes. "Such detail."

"My thanks."

Litthsyss stood now, looking into his eyes. "Your statement" he said softly.

Obi-Wan felt his thoughts grow disordered. "My statement?"

A pause. "Why are you here?"

Another hot flush. Green eyes glowed over high cheeks. "I burn with fever. Your kiss...I can think of nothing else."

Litthsyss thumbed his lips, pulling them back over perfect fangs.

"Sssss. You are beautiful. And I have looked forward to this day for months."

Obi-Wan panted. His desire ran wild now. "Day and night...I have lusted."

Litthsyss heaved as well. "When you were brought to the castle 'twas I who dressed and put you to bed. Since then your body has burned my mind. I would hold thee endless nights."

Obi-Wan stroked his face. "I'll settle for one."



They kissed properly now. Tongues coiled and lashed, fighting for dominance. The struggle was sweet.

Litthsyss abruptly pulled off. "Come, Oban" steel eyes were dark with lust. "No longer can I contain myself."

Obi-Wan stumbled along blindly, his body and soul aflame. He gripped the poweful form from behind.

"SSssSSS!! Now ! We do it here!!"

Litthsyss felt a tight erection at his back. "SSSS" he spun, pulling Obi-Wan into another kiss. Erections bumped beneath fabric.

Litthsyss grinned savagely. "Ripe and hot!" he all but snatched Obi-Wan into his chambers. Powerful hands tore at the brocaded robe.

Obi-Wan lapped the strong throat, snaking tongue curling delicately over the handsome face.

Litthsyss caught it with his own tongue. Slithering flesh wrapped together before disappearing into hot mouths again. They staggered into the private chamber, collapsing on the huge bed.

Obi-Wan tore black satin away, clawlike nails lengthening in lust. Openly he admired the powerful form beneath. Perfectly porportioned muscle rippled everywhere.

He slid hands over skin like hot silk. /You are magnificent./

A potent cock coiled at him, stretching and lengthening. //Come. Sit. Let me tickle your fancy!//

Obi-Wan sweated, heat radiating from his back. His braid spun wildly.

"Want it" he groaned thickly.

Granite eyes lidded under black lashes. "SSSSS. "I would bounce thee! Come!!"

Wordlessly Obi-Wan straddled him, his muscular thighs wide. He roared as the tower of flesh penetrated, filling him like flaming poison. The pain was exquisite.

Strong hands gripped the lush ass cheeks. Litthsyss thrust hard in rapid motion, bouncing his lover high. Obi-Wan shrieked in pleasure, braid flipping in the air.

Litthsyss snarled, handsome features feral as they boiled in lust. The muscled chest sweated in bold relief, nipples prominent as he strained.

They were both lost. Obi-Wan spurted as his ass tightened and spasmed, clutching the serpentine cock. His nipples drained a milky substance as he came, firing across Litthsyss.

Litthsyss roared, arching back as he exploded up Obi-Wan. Powerful thighs trembled as his climax finally subsided. He lay smiling, perfect fangs a contrast to bronzed skin.

Obi-Wan grinned shakily, stroking the wet chest. They heaved again, slick with sweat.

Litthsyss held his arms out. "To me" he purred.

Obi-Wan slid down into his embrace. The wicked cock was still inside him, writhing. Obi-Wan squirmed, his thighs twitching.

"Ghods!!" he gasped.

Litthsyss bit his shoulder gently. "Rrrrr. You drive me mad."

Green eyes slitted in pleasure. "Let me...return the favor" he concentrated a moment.

Obi-Wan slithered his cock between them, poking the head into Litthsyss' navel. It sank into his belly.

Litthsyss jerked up, swearing. "SSssss. Sweet!!"

They held each other in silence, sliding wet skin tightly while deep coiling cock.

Kissing in silence, tongues wrapped. //This is delicious.//

/Oh yes./

Obi-Wan rolled his groin in tightly. He couldn't hold still any longer.

Nor could Litthsyss. They rocked once again.

Heavy legs clamped around a golden back. Litthsyss nearly bucked Obi-Wan off the bed. Powerful arms crushed close.

Obi-Wan could have sworn the cock up his ass came through his throat. He exploded again mindlessly, thick cream splattering inside the hot belly beneath. Litthsyss flooded him once more as they screamed in inhuman delight, collapsing as consciousness winked out.

Obi-Wan shivered. His voice wouldn't come. /Wonderful./

Litthsyss stroked him slowly. //You will stay.//

Wearily, the spiky head lifted up. "I...I can't..." he sweated.

Granite eyes smouldered on him. "Yes. Quogan will understand."

Obi-Wan gasped. His skin still felt hot. "Like hel he will. The two of you...are impossible. I barely got away from him to come here."

Litthsyss gave him a sloppy kiss. //You will find it equally difficult leaving here. I will see to it.//

Obi-Wan moaned, melting into the kiss. Litthsyss was too addictive. Poison burned his blood once more. The powerful body rolled on top of him, withdrawing slowly.

Litthsyss slinked back, slowly stroking the lush body. Obi-Wan couldn't move. His heart hammered in his chest as it heaved. Sweat sculpted the glistening golden skin.

Raw lust sizzled from the potent form of Litthsyss. The red blonde waves were ruffled wildly, high cheeks ruddy with heat.

That tongue slid out over full lips. "SSsssSS. You have come to me now and thus, are mine. I will hold and love thee for eternity."

Obi-Wan still couldn't move. He looked through red lashes.

"My will...is still my own" he managed.

"Yield. Sweet delights will I give endlessly. I will boil the blood and ravage that tender body."

Obi-Wan couldn't speak. The fever raced through his body.

Silky lips went low on him. Litthsyss swallowed the golden cock whole. Obi-Wan watched in fascination as the powerful jaws flexed as he deep throated.

"Aaahh!"

Hips jerked as heavy sacs strained once again. Litthsyss yanked them, squeezing tight.

Obi-Wan groaned, rolling his hips. "SSsso good...ghods..." he was gone.

Litthsyss caught flying semen from the air with his tongue. "Mmm. Hot and good, love."

"Sith" Obi-Wan swore. He struggled to a sitting position on satin cushions.

Litthsyss continued to lick residue off his forearms. "Thee are so juicy. Methinks an eternity of squeezing will prove fruitful."

Obi-Wan was soaked. The spiky hair was matted with moisture.

He stroked his lover in admiration. "I love you."

Soft kiss. "It is mutual. You will stay, Obi-Wan."

Emerald eyes were brilliant with glow. "You know I can't. We won't go around on this."

Litthsyss breathed heavily, looking him over. "There is a short list of things I am willing to fight for."

"No! There will be no fighting. I mean it!"

Stone grey eyes glimmered. "SSsss. Maybe this matter should be decided once and for all. Perhaps I don't care."

"Well I do" Obi-Wan insisted. "Fighting will not make me love more or less. This is nonsense. And I will be with my bonded one!"

"Ha. You think to dance between the Destroyer and Chaos?"

Obi-Wan smiled defiantly. "I can handle it. Can you?"

"SSsssss. Serpents are lust incarnate. But the dragon is appetite personified. How to compromise here?"

"We may be bound by our natures, but we aren't mindless slaves either. You've often told me that none dictate terms to you. Shall I be any less? I've said it to father and now I'm saying it to you. No one commands me!"

Slow smile. "I have no interest in commanding you. Unlike your father, I am not a control freak. That is his dam's heritage. But I want what I want. You are no different, despite your bond. In time it will become evident."

A pause. "You think I'll leave him for you?"

Litthsyss considered. "Maybe. Maybe not. But he resents the challenge my charms present. Yet he enjoys them as well. Dragons are so greedy they confuse themselves."

"I know. We had a discussion about his double standards. This is getting too complicated."

"Then stop thinking. Lay in my arms and give in."

"Letch! You'd make me a lotus eater!"

"You'd be a lovely one. So full, so lush" the tongue coiled again.

"Freak. I'll not just lie here. You've felt my kiss as well."

"And in so doing you've confused your relationship with your father" Litthsyss laughed now.

Obi-Wan snarled. "How so?!"

"You may find your return to your bonded love extremely unpleasant. Fool! Never give a poison kiss without intent!"

Obi-Wan sat up. "Liar. I loved you anyway. Don't think to cloak your lust with deception, Litthsyss. Besides, my father is aware of your feelings regarding me."

"But he fears the possibilites, no?"

Obi-Wan tucked a pillow under his arm. "He feels a rivalry."

Litthsyss looked him over again. "There are so many things I want to do to you."

"Perhaps I'll do something first" Obi-Wan moved forward, stroking the heavy thighs.

Litthsyss twitched, cock stiffening. "Snekt. You taunt me."

Obi-Wan looked up through his lashes. "Your skin. Does it taste as soft as it feels?"

Litthsyss growled at him.

Obi-Wan touched rosy nipples with his lips, suckling. A lapping tongue coiled wetly around each teat, pushing the plump tips up. Litthsyss groaned in delight, arching backwards. He clutched the spiky head.

"SSsssss. Your mouth...is exquisite, sweet Obi."

Blushed lips sucked harder, nipping and lifting the swollen flesh. Litthsyss thrashed, moaning. His musk was overwhelming to the senses.

Obi-Wan sweated again, pulling himself rapidly as he moved down, lapping heavy sacs. A thick cock coiled and curved wildly as he fanged the root. Red blonde curls tickled his nose.

Litthsyss bounced senselessly. "Rrraugrh!!" Clawlike nails gouged the furred bedsheets.

Obi-Wan licked the powerful thighs, trailing his tongue from the groin outward. He bit muscled calves, sliding lips down to the ankles. He kissed both feet, sucking the toes.

Litthsyss stroked himself as Obi-Wan lapped his feet erotically. The tongue tickled between the toes, delicately tracing the clawed toenails.

Gray green eyes were lidded. //A thousand delights a thousand nights, Oban!//

Obi-Wan looked at him hotly, squeezing the feet with his hands. He edged up again, pushing tongue tip against the bobbing cock.

"Yessssss. I will tassste..."

Fingers stabbed up a luscious ass as Litthsyss howled again. The powerful thighs nearly lifted Obi-Wan off the bed.

"Watch me!!"

Steel colored eyes glazed on him, hazed with lust. Obi-Wan swallowed the cock tip, pulling the velvet head slowly. Tongue rolled over tender skin, taunting the slit. His fingers probed deeper into wet heat.

Litthsyss moaned, handsome features twisted in sweet agony. Powerful hips jerked as Obi-Wan tortured him further. Nail tips pressed into a sweet spot. Litthsyss howled again.

"SSsssSSS!. Do me, lover!!" muscled legs went wide.

Obi-Wan couldn't think. There was no resisting that body. His own cock was painful with need, straining against soft fur. He withdrew his fingers quickly and plowed inside.

Powerful arms pulled him close as they screamed and shook. Wet flesh glistened in the dim light as Obi-Wan hammered away. Strong thighs gripped his hips, pushing and thrashing as the bed banged the wall.

Sweat rivered from them both. Obi-Wan felt a touch that sliced through his soul. Fire flickered in his vision.

Litthsyss abruptly lunged at his throat, sinking his fangs in. He drank deeply.

"Aahh..."

Jade eyes rolled in ecstacy. There was no control now. Their bodies were one as they slammed into the bed, spurting and howling like banshees.

Obi-Wan felt his entire body come. Nipples drained a second time. Litthsyss fell back, lips smeared from the kiss. He was out.

Smiling crookedly, Obi-Wan stared at the handsome features blearily. His eyes wouldn't focus.

/Feel like a junkie.../

He joined Litthsyss in darkness.



Obi-Wan had no idea how long he was out. He opened his eyes slowly. The first thing he noticed was white fur. It was long and everywhere. Gingerly he raised to an elbow. His nose flared. The air carried a scent of perfumed oil soap.

/I've been bathed./

He looked down. Litthsyss lay beside him, wrapped in thick white fur. He was still asleep. Obi-Wan could scent his clean skin as well.

/We're in a different chamber./

Emerald eyes surveyed their new surroundings keenly. The room was smaller than the previous one, more seclusive. Blue velvet curtain surrounded them in brooding quiet. The bedframe was solid gold, etched with images of limbo and hel. Red satin roll pillows lined the headstand.

Obi-Wan lay back against one, watching Litthsyss sleep in silence.

I thought it would be so simple. Come here, get it out of my system and return to father.

He moved closer, inhaling the musky scent of his sleeping lover. This is madness. I should leave, and yet I can't. At least not yet.

Green eyes stared into red blonde waves that shone like a mirror. He nuzzled his face into the bright hair.

My heart and soul are in chaos. What to do? Can we all love and not fight?

"Perhaps" baritone replied. Litthsyss rolled over to face him. Slate green eyes glimmered lovingly.

Obi-Wan panted. His skin felt immediately hot. "Whatever you've done to me I want undone."

Slow smile on the ruddy lips. "You came to me."

"True, but you set events in motion."

"You give me too much credit. I felt your affection when we first met. How is that machination?"

"Don't play me! You're chaos personified. I know you can disrupt all levels of being-"

Long fingers touched his lips. "Enough. We are in love bed. I have no desire to argue with accusations."

Emerald eyes glazed over. "Then just tell me if it's true. Have you cast a spell over me?"

The high cheeks were shaded, black lashes in stark contrast with slate green eyes.

"It's true I disrupt all levels of being, be it physical, mental or psychic. But the price of my power is lack of control. You see Obi-Wan, I can't always control my influence. It just happens because of what I am."

"So us being together like this...is mere coincidence?"

"Yes and no. I admit I wanted you, but that was never a secret anyway. I sensed your desire as well. My...appetite was triggered. Whenever that happens I rarely have conscious control of my influence."

Obi-Wan breathed deeply. "The bound by essence thing again."

Litthsyss leaned forward. The red blonde waves were tousled, casting his face in shadow. "Your own appetites will control you at times, despite your best intentions."

"But you are fully capable of direct influence."

"Of course. But I don't control every consequence or reaction."

A pause. "What about the poison kiss? That was deliberate!"

Fanged smile. "Yesssss. For though I'm not possessive, I am selfish. That which I desire I disdain sharing."

"You have no choice. Perhaps I've cast a spell as well."

"You did. And it reinforced the one I set in motion with the poison kiss. But didn't you find me desirable prior to that?"

Obi-Wan broke out in heat. "You know I did. I'd have to be blind, deaf and dumb not to want you!"

Soft kiss. "You are serpent as well. In time your own venom may counteract mine in your system."

Jade eyes widened. "You snekt!!"

"Tell it to Quogan, for he still comes to my touch."

"I'll bet. You've got him addicted, too!"

"I wish to love you again. Enough of this talk."

"So I can be a happy junkie?"

"Your words are ridiculous. And you seem to forget we all love one another. This is not a matter of chemistry."

Obi-Wan wiped his brow. It was getting too warm. "On the contrary. There's too much chemistry. I don't want anyone fighting."

Litthsyss pulled him down. "Who said anything about fighting? Youth makes you too wild, Obi-Wan."

"You're pretty wild yourself."

White fangs gleamed. "You don't know the half of it."



They talked for hours, much to Obi-Wans' amazement. And he couldn't deny the attraction they shared. They were too much alike.

"Your path is your own, Oban. Never forget it. But privately, and in love...all things are possible."

"I'm beginning to note the distinction."

They were still in bed. Obi-Wan enjoyed the comfort of lazing the days away under sinuous warmth and textures.

At times they nuzzled and spoke softly, or clutched in heat and bliss. But conversation flowed nonetheless.

Obi-Wan drank in the fine features. Litthsyss had looks to die for. He sighed, sinking into the bed as they continued their pillow talk.

"I love you."

Grin. "You said that already, kry'ka. And my love for you has no bounds. You will stay."

Obi-Wan attempted to sit up. His head spun. "Can't focus..."

Gray green eyes partially closed. "It will pass. But I would advise against sudden motion."

Obi-Wan stroked the cleft between muscled pecs. "I will counteract your poison kiss, grandfather. I'm not a love slave."

Litthsyss reared up, nuzzling the golden throat. "On the contrary, you are perfect. Tender. Juicy. And oh, so very hot."

Obi-Wan was breathing heavily again. "Perhaps my venom will make an impression" he abruptly bit into a broad shoulder.

The reaction surprised him. Litthsyss arched in bliss. "SSsssSSSS. Do that again!"

Obi-Wan sipped thirstily. He could feel the big body tremble in pleasure.

/Like this, do you?/

//Mmmm. Moooore...//

/Yessss..../

Litthsyss pulled off slowly. "Sssss. Though I cannot bond with you, we are bound nonetheless."

Obi-Wan licked his lips. "I know. But I must return to my beloved."

Soft snarl. "You shall. But I will still be with you, kry'ka."

Obi-Wan stared, taking in his words. "I don't know how to explain this to father."

Litthsyss gave a knowing smile. "He understands better than you think. For several reasons."

Emerald eyes narrowed. "He said that you touched his throat once, and it took years to overcome."

"The only way to tame a dragon is through his appetite. Besides, he's lying. Didn't you see that look of rapture he had in the kitchen?"

Eyes widened now. "You didn't-"

Litthsyss purred in satisfaction. "None escape my poison kiss. For I only give it to those I love."

Obi-Wan stroked the muscled chest idly. "It certainly is a way to ensure fidelity. Or whatever it is we ascribe to."

"More whatever" Litthsyss nuzzled. "Thee are beautiful."

A gasp. "Damn you..."

Hot lips suckled the smooth throat.

"Wait!!" too late. A stab.

Obi-Wan floated on heat and sensation, rasping in pleasure. The blood boiled in his veins. Litthsyss rolled him over face down.

Obi-Wan couldn't cry out as the thick cock pierced him once more. The agony was ecstacy. Fire rolled up his back as Litthsyss surged, pounding him into the mattress. The lush ass bucked up, seeking more, driving the burning flesh in deeper.

"Hurts! Yesss! Harderrrr!!" he roared.

Strong teeth held the nape of Obi-Wans' neck. Litthsyss growled, nearly lifting them from the bed with his thrusts. Powerful arms gripped a muscled torso as they thrashed.

In his mind, it was dark. He was in serpent form, scarlet and sinuous. Another serpent joined him in dance, his skin of every hue. They twined and coiled, curving in song. The dance was old, very old. Chaos and Ssarparti sang in harmony, dissolving into flame that curled in on itself and was gone.

Obi-Wan blissfully sank into oblivion.



Obi-Wan climbed out of bed, standing slowly. He was sore and weak. Reaching across the bedstand, he slipped on a robe.

Odd. Grandfather is gone. But where?

He walked slowly from fatigue. A sound behind him.

"Eventide, milord. What do you require?"

Smiling, Obi-Wan turned at the familiar voice. Boo'boo. The green furred Wurelin krinkled his bearlike features in a smile.

"As always Boo'boo, I'm starved."

"The Master assumed as much. Come, into the dining area."

Obi-Wan padded behind him. He moved with care as they went down a huge corridor.

"Boo'boo, how did my grandfather get wounded?"

The Wurelin slowed, thoughtful. "I'm not certain I should say. Do but ask him. I have no doubt he'll answer you."

"But you do know why?"

"Yes. But it isn't my place to tell you."

Obi-Wan sighed. The bear demon pulled him to a plush chair. A velvet topped table held raw delicacies of organs.

Too exhausted to pursue the matter, Obi-Wan collapsed in the chair.

"Eat, milord. Thy strength is tested. When you are ready the master will greet you in the library."

He must have fed already. "Thanks, Boo'boo. One day you must visit me on Urus."

Inhuman eyes sparkled. "On the mortal sphere? I'd look forward to it, Prince. Wild tales have I heard of the other side. Few immortals venture over."

"It's quite interesting, but different. And the beings are far more frail."

"So I've been told. You prefer to live among them?"

"For the foreseeable future. I was raised as one."

The Wurelin nodded. "Ah. That explains the affinity. Still, now that you know of your true heritage, why not spend time here?"

Obi-Wan considered. "I...perhaps in the future."

Boo'boo bowed. "Your nourishment, lord. You must eat."

Obi-Wan grinned. "You're worse than a mother hen."



The delicacies were quite good. Obi-Wan finished with wine before leaving the small dining area.

His strength was rapidly returning. He entered the library on silent feet.

Litthsyss heard him anyway. The imposing figure turned slowly, clothed in a purple satin robe with rope sash.

"I trust your strength is returning?"

Obi-Wan glided to him, emerald eyes aglow. "Yes, grandfather. We must speak-"

Litthsyss held out a hand. "Stop. Stay away, you bewitch me. For Chaos himself is now caught in his own web."

Obi-Wan slowed. "How say you?"

Litthsyss turned his back. Red blonde waves glimmered under candlelight. "You must return to your bonded. I have no desire to torture myself."

Obi-Wan edged to him. "Who speaks of torture? What passed between us...it was so beautiful."

Litthsyss still wouldn't turn around. "Now that I have tasted your body and soul I cannot release them from my own. Go!"

Obi-Wan held him from behind. The spiky head nuzzled. "No. It's too late for that. But why the dreamscape?"

A pause. "That is how I see you, fire and beauty personified. This serpent is enslaved by your glow."

Obi-Wan held him tighter. "Please look at me."

Litthsyss slowly turned. Stone green eyes burned with intensity.

Emerald ones matched them. "Thank you" Obi-Wan breathed softly. "I didn't know...the depth of your love."

Litthsyss gave a strange smile. "Your concerns are justified. And perhaps there will be a fight. If not now, then later."

A finger held his lips. "No. Once again I say no fighting."

Those eyes looked him over. "Have you ever made love in animal form?"

"As a wolf. I've only been in my serpent form once."

"You must become familiar with it as well. Pleasure has no description."

"Is that an offer?"

"A concession. For I love you every bit as much as Quogan does."

Obi-Wan considered. "My blood runs hot with hel, also."

A nuzzle. "True. We will dance once more before you go."

Soft kiss. Obi-Wan sighed. "There is no decision to make. Both do I love. But Qui-Gon is still my bonded one."

"I know all this."

"But you have a special place in my heart. Different. I cherish it."

Litthsyss purred, leaning into him. "Charmer. By the force, if Quogan hadn't bonded with you first-"

A quelling kiss. "Are you jealous, Null?"

"SsssSSS. I'm not sure. Are you jealous when I'm with him?"

Obi-Wan was taken aback. "I see your point. This is crazy."

Snicker. "It's bound to happen when we're all pairing off right and left. Sss. But I like it. After all, it's chaos."

"Grandfather, that's ridiculous."

"Of course. But it's also consistent with my nature. Look for disruption and disorder and I'm in the thick of it."

Jade eyes glowed. "SsSS. I'll say."

"Desire can destroy, Ssarparti. I tell you this as serpent. And venom can heal or inflame. But I myself find my own desires raging out of control."

"You cause disruption in my mental shields."

"I have that effect on all beings. Because you are serpent as well, desire almost becomes painful. But my only intent is to give you pleasure."

Emerald eyes were soft. "Do you have any idea how you've made me feel?" Obi-Wan held him tightly, breathing ragged. "Sssssss. Back to bed."

Hot lips locked. //Back to bed.//



Qui-Gon seethed. Scenarios of flaming heat raced through his mind. Clawlike nails tore fabric in the armchair.

//Watching old romance movies is a poor choice. Damn. I should never have let him go.//

He hurled the remote. "Sssss. Father thinks to make time with my son?!"

Qui-Gon sat in silence a moment, thinking about the absurdity of his own words. He burst into wild laughter.

"Ha ha ha...perhaps I'll crash the party. We'll see how the worm turns!"



Litthsyss and Obi-Wan held hands as they toured the castle. Various servants nodded as they passed through. A purple Wurelin went by, reminding Obi-Wan of Boo'boo's size.

"Null. I would know why you were wounded" Obi-Wan stated.

Litthsyss paused. "I was attacked as I patrolled the nexus. It wasn't serious."

"Who attacked you?"

"Guardians. They thought I meant to sneak through the mystic corridors and spy on Purgatory."

Obi-Wan lifted an eyebrow. "Were you looking for souls to snatch?"

A wicked gleam. "Hee. Just recruiting. You never know, some of them may be too tainted for heaven. Once in a while souls are misclassified."

"Hmm. So the fates didn't close off Purgatory?"

"They can't. It's a realm in constant flux, and existence there is transitional. Souls are never there permanently."

"So you were jumped. By whom?"

"I won't tell you. Suffice to say they were some heavy hitters."

Obi-Wan mulled that over as he stared at some paintings. "I suppose the sudden appearance of Chaos at the fringe of Purgatory would cause some commotion."

"It did. You'd have thought I went there looking for war. Three score guardians and fifty angels awaited me."

"Seems like overkill."

"For a lesser god it would be. But I found it flattering. That is, until they attacked me."

"Are you alright?"

"Of course. But they didn't go home without a few parting gifts, either!" Litthsyss laughed. "Their heads are quite musical when you crack them together."

Obi-Wan made a face. "You have a warped sense of humor."

"Of course. Come, into my chamber" he pulled Obi-Wan into a secluded room at the end of a cavernous hallway.

He was nearly dragged inside. It was another bed chamber. Heavily padded velvet walls made the room thick with quiet. Gold trim and brocade decorated side door panels. Heavy oak endtables were carved into demon heads. Candles burned inside the hollow eyes.

"Very seclusive" Obi-Wan noted. "How many chambers do you have?"

Gray green eyes flashed. "In a castle this size? Near a hundred. All have different color and decor to suit my mood."

Obi-Wan nodded. The overall color palette was that of deep green and plum purple. He looked around the room.

"Where's the bed?"

"At your feet. Serpents don't need a bed" Litthsyss indicated the multilayered fur carpets on the floor. They made an amazing contrast to the stark darkness of the room, blazing rust orange and bright blue.

Obi-Wan kneeled, running his hands across the garish plushness. The rugs covered the entire floor.

"These are so soft."

"Ssss. Perfect for serpents making love. Now change shape" Litthsyss insisted.

Obi-Wan did so. He stretched and lengthened into a beautiful serpent of purest crimson, scales shining like molten glass.

Litthsyss likewise shifted, his gorgeous skin resembling rainbow crystals. Every hue danced across his scales.

Obi-Wan slithered to his side, admiring the lovely sparkle. "SSSsssss. Thy skin reflectsss like a mirror, grandfather. It issss so beautiful."

The rainbow snake bobbed his head. "My thankssss, Oban. But I am partial to thy blood red color, which shines like glaze."

Obi-Wan poked his forked tongue out, tasting the air. Sliding along Litthsyss, he tickled along the sparkling length, tongue flicking over the coils.

The elder snake puffed quietly in contentment. "Come. A quick dip firssst. We will ssssoak."

Obi-Wan bobbed his head. "SSsssoak? I don't underssstand."

"Water is good for the lustre. Come."

The two serpents slipped into another side chamber. Python-like in form, they were nearly forty feet long.

"This sensation of crawling is interesting and most delightful" Obi-Wan noted.

"Your legless form has many interesting aspects. Do you sense where your sex organs are?"

Obi-Wan let his instincts take over. "Yesssss. A vent beneath my tail. A bud is there. It's very sensitive."

"Either friction or pentration issss good. You will ssssee."

"It tickles as I crawl."

"You mussst not overstimulate it. Retract it when you crawl or elssse you will injure yourssself."

"Underssstood." he retracted, closing his tail vent.

A huge bathing pool awaited them. It was carved from purplish marble with white veins. The side chamber contained the typical carvings and statues of demons on the decks. Griffin like sconces in the walls held large candles.

Obi-Wan slipped into the water, his sinuous form cutting the surface like a blade. He held his head a foot above the waves.

Litthsyss slid in behind him. He smiled to himself as Obi-Wan sliced across the pool, enjoying the sensuous feel of his snake form. The scarlet serpent looped and looped.

"Come, Null! Don't jussst watch. Or are you too old?!"

The rainbow hued snake swam towards him. "Ha! I'll ssshow you old!"

The huge serpents thrust and parried their heads, darting under the water from time to time. They danced erotically, necks encircled. Tails waved in the water slowly. At times they dove down low, rolling beneath the surface. The flat noses touched. For nearly an hour they played.

Obi-Wan felt his vent protrude and tighten. Litthsyss sensed his need.

"Come, beloved. It is time and I am ready as well."

The crimson serpent opened his jaws wide. "Yesssss. I want you" the black forked tongue flicked wildly, tapping Litthsyss on the nose.

"SssssSSSS" with lightining speed Litthsyss slinked past him, his long body sliding up onto the marble deck. Obi-Wan trailed him like a shot. They returned to the original chamber. Litthsyss rolled to his side on the pallet of brightly colored furs.

Obi-Wan could see his serpent cock now. It protruded above an opening under the tail. Litthsyss lay on his back, waving his coils in sinuous curves.

"Come!"

Obi-Wan curled around him. Their tails wrapped tightly as they wound together. The contact was electrifying. Obi-Wan swelled and shivered as pleasure danced through his body. He began to sing.

Litthsyss added his own melody to their love embrace. The two serpents curled and twisted wildly, their locked tails striking the carpet as they climaxed. It was over too soon.

Obi-Wan curled in contented bliss. Slowly he retracted, still entwined about Litthsyss. Their tails were sticky.

"SSSsssSSSS. That wassss amazing. Different."

The rainbow hued snake burbled softly. "But of courssse. After we rest together you may leave. No doubt Quogan isss beginning to wonder."

Obi-Wan coiled in tighter. "No doubt."



Qui-Gon prepared to return to Limbo. He'd had enough. Dressed in his lordly garb, he gestured in the mystic circle downstairs.

I am done with this nonsense. Too much time has passed, and the longer father holds him...

He disappeared in a flash of fire, unable to finish the thought.



Qui-Gon stalked through the mists towards the castle. A few lost souls in the area fled at his appearance.

"The dragon comes! Escape while you can!!"

"He storms to the castle. What buisness brings him here?!"

Qui-Gon glared at them. "Begone, you wretched wanderers. I've no time for silly questions" he finished with a snarl.

There was no need for further emphasis. The souls had vanished into the gloom.

Qui-Gon thought furiously as he strode past the Karboon guards at the arched entranceway. They stood aside in silence, blue flames flaring high.

I sense them in the lower chambers. So be it.

He continued his hurried pace through huge corridors. A few Wurelin were in attendance about their duties. He nodded at them and moved on.

This farce will soon be over with...



Obi-Wan and Litthsyss lay in bliss. Softly did they continue to sing to each other.

/I've never felt this way. It's unique./

//Lovers have ever proclaimed themselves in various expressions. Serpents do sing. Dragons ever dance.//

/My instincts told me as much. I just never dwelled on it./

//You should dance with your father. His soul would fly.//

/I'll try it someday./

They curled in quiet on the soft furs.



Qui-Gon burst into the small chamber. Rage colored his vision. Two huge serpents were wound into an impossible pile, their tails curling and waving gently in the air. He couldn't see their heads.

"Snakes!! Get up. I should have known!!"

A flat scarlet head lifted up from the mound of coils. "Father? I thought you weren't going to-"

Qui-Gon stepped forward. "Quiet, you two-timing skank. You were supposed to visit. Did you plan on staying forever?!"

Soft hiss. "What are you talking about, I've only been gone a couple of days-"

"You've been gone an entire week, you skizzer!"

A rainbow head that shimmered raised up next. "Take your bellowing somewhere else. None burst in on my love bed in such uproar."

"None save me. You dare, Litthsyss? He is my lover, not yours!"

Obi-Wan hissed louder now. "Correction. I am his lover as well."

"You flaunt this...this sleaze?!"

Litthsyss laughed, a sibilant sound. "Fool! He came here of hisss own will. Did I drag him away? Your memory continuesss to be selective. Or did you forget about the two of usss on the kitchen floor?"

The rainbow serpent laughed again.

"I may have stayed longer than I intended, but there's no need for you to act like an ass" Obi-Wan spat, snapping his jaws in emphasis.

Fangs bared. "I see. You just couldn't get away."

"You encouraged me to come here. Now live with the results!"

Feral smile. "You're right, sweet Obi. And to commemorate this occasion, I will leave a gift."

Swift as lighting, Qui-Gon grabbed both tails and tied them tightly into a knot. He then heaved the cable sized coils up over his shoulder, looping them into a hopeless tangle as well.

The serpents hissed like a thousand kettles. Qui-Gon laughed this time.

"Ha! There's nothing like true togetherness!"

He didn't see about eight feet of tail length coming at his head. Litthsyss blindsided him, knocking him clear across the chamber.

The rainbow serpent managed to get a small measure of clearance for his head.

"And there'sss nothing like a love tap. Have a happy headache, dear son. Dragons have hard jaws and soft skulls. Now leave, and take your noissse with you!"

Obi-Wan hissed in amusement.

Qui-Gon held his ringing head. He eased to a sitting position across the far wall.

"This isn't done, father. I know your plan!"

"SSssSSS. And what plan is that? To lisssten to your wild accusssations?"

"They aren't wild. You want my beloved!"

A beat of silence. The scarlet snake spoke.

"SSsso what, father? This isn't newsss. We were ssspending this last time together. I was about to return home when you burssst in."

"You...what?"

"SSSssSSS. You heard me. But after your tirade, I may jusssst change my mind and ssstay here longer."

"You would be mossst welcome" Litthsyss piped in.

"Quiet, father! You think to hold him. I'm not deceived!"

Obi-Wan spat, forked tongue whipping out.

"SSsssSS. Get it through your thick head, I am entitled to my relationshipsss as well. Are you ssso arrogant asss to think you can lay with whomever you wissssh, yet I am to wait for you alone? I think not!!"

"I...this has nothing to do with arrogance. I need thee" the lion head went down a little.

Litthsyss hissed softly. "Then moon at home. You seem to need everything and all at once. Oban is still your bonded."

Obi-Wan attempted to loosen out of the knots, twisting wildly. "Wait-"

Qui-Gon stood slowly, rubbing his neck. His head still pounded from the blow.

"Enjoy yourselves, serpents. I'm out of here!"

In a flash of fire he was gone.

"Ssss. Obi-Wan, stop squirming! You're making the knots tighter."

"Oh. Sorry."

"SsssSSS. Is he always like that when he doesn't get any?"

The crimson head coiled against the rainbow one. "Usually."



Obi-Wan prepared to leave a few hours later.

"Hopefully he's cooled off. I'm not interested in another fight. It's getting tiresome."

Litthsyss pecked his nose. "Your beauty will melt his anger. Trust me. And remember, you are serpent. You know what works."

Obi-Wan nuzzled. "Of course. He is mine" emerald eyes looked intensely into stone green ones.

"I love you. I had a wonderful time" his braid spun.

Litthsyss smiled, thumbing the high cheekbones. He sighed softly. "But for a twist of fate, this situation might be reversed."

Obi-Wan held his lips. "Shh, Null. Don't think it. I must go."

They kissed once more. Litthsyss reluctantly released him.

"Go, my Ssarparti. Until we love again" he held out two fingertips.

Obi-Wan touched them with his own. "Until then" he promised.

He was gone in a flash of smoke. Litthsyss smiled slyly.

"My coils hold softly. But once held, none are free."

Serene in his mysterious thoughts, he retreated to the dining hall.



Obi-Wan reappeared in the living room, once again clad in his serpentine brocaded robe. The house was dark.

Hmm. He is here. But why the darkness?

He padded upstairs. Opening the bedroom door he saw Qui-Gon sitting in the dark.

"Father?"

The lion head turned slowly. Bright eyes were wet with tears.

"No!"

Obi-Wan raced to his side, holding him tightly. Muscled arms held crushingly tight.

//I thought I would lose thee.//

/Never! No one, no being will ever take you from my side, or tear you from my heart!!/

Obi-Wan kissed the tears away. "Love you" he panted. "Always did. Always will."

Qui-Gon purred, a deep rumble in his chest. "Oh, Obi. Forgive me."

The spiky head nuzzled. "You called me a skank."

Qui-Gon grinned a little. "You are a skank. But I understand."

They fell back on plush satin bedsheets. Obi-Wan stroked the broad chest. He pulled a bronzed nipple.

"We are one soul. Nothing will change that, love" a red tongue curled around the neat goatee.

Qui-Gon clutched him. "I was acting like a fool. You were right. I want it all, and dared think you wouldn't have the same need."

"SssSSss. And are you still angry?" Obi-Wan looked through red lashes. He slipped his robe off a muscled shoulder, revealing nudity beneath.

Qui-Gons' cock lifted. "What...do you think" he breathed, nipping the golden neck.

Obi-Wan flared his nose, scenting hot cinnamon musk. "You smell wonderful. I would taste every inch" the robe slipped past his torso now.

Qui-Gon impatiently tugged it off. "Sssssss. Let us feast together!" he turned around on the bed.

Tongues lapped and licked, suckling and savoring. Mouths engulfed engorged cocks and heavy sacs. Silence, save for soft moans and whispers in the dark.

The muscled figures shone with sweat, moonlight glistening across their bodies. Faster in motion they moved, jolting as pleasure became nearly unbearable.

Obi-Wan flopped on his back, legs thrown wide. He stroked himself.

"Hurry, love! Let us be one, I crave it!!"

"Oh yes!!" The lion head was wild, hair tousled everywhere on the bed. Blue eyes blazed with lust, glowing eerily in the dark. A long tongue curled in the air.

"SssSSSSS" the powerful chest flexed as muscled arms pulled the fine thighs over his hips. Wasting no time he thrust inside.

"Yesssss!!!!" Obi-Wan shrieked, eyes rolling in bliss. Clawlike nails raked the broad shoulders, pulling Qui-Gon in.

They heaved and rocked, thumped and humped. Howling together as they shattered, souls joined in love and lust.

Qui-Gon shivered, his breathing heavy. His voice wouldn't come. //You are beautiful, my Obi-Wan. The love of my soul.//

Emerald eyes were soft in the darkness. /You are the love of my eternity. Know this now and forevermore./

They kissed softly. Tender caresses replaced hard grabs.

Obi-Wan sat up. Qui-Gon admired the lush body, a perfect blend of muscular strength and juicy ripeness. The spiky hair was wild and disheveled, the lips ruddy and plump. Rosy round nipples graced the shapely chest, full and moist.

Qui-Gon fixed his lips on one, suckling and teasing with tongue. //You taste like honey.//

Obi-Wan purred, holding the tousled head against his chest. Fire stabbed his groin. The spiky head fell back in pleasure.

"Beloved. Would you care to dance with me sometime?" he rasped.

Qui-Gon looked at him, startled. The brilliant eyes went wide. "You mean that, Obi?"

Obi-Wan fell back onto the bed, sinking into soft satin. Qui-Gon plunged over him, the big body covering like a blanket.

"Say again!"

Lazy smile. Obi-Wan looked through his lashes. "Dance with me sometime. I would hold thee in my arms."

Qui-Gon rubbed noses. A curtain of hair fell about them both. Obi-Wan revelled in the warm scent and texture. His hands scrabbled through the strands mindlessly.

Qui-Gon purred again. //My soul aches for it.//

Obi-Wan pulled satin sheets over them both. "Come, lie in my arms. I will sing to you."

Qui-Gon threw his head back wildly, roaring in delight.

"We shall dance like lovers and cling in bliss."

Obi-Wan pulled him in. Qui-Gon nestled snugly against his chest. The mat of hair fanned over them both, making a second blanket.

Obi-Wan sang his song. It was lyrical and harmonious, reaching the soul beyond description. Ancient words of love, older than any known mortal language. His voice lilted high then low, thrumming in his chest.

Qui-Gon purred deeply, his eyes closed in rapture. For serpent song had tamed the dragon. And he knew the truth of Obi-Wans' love. Passively he lay with the knowledge of commitment and devotion.

Ssarparti and Ssaurian slept as one, their souls forever linked. And across eternity Chaos did watch with pride, for he cherished and guarded them. The Devourer as well kept endless watch, for ever was she possessive of those she claimed. And so the game went on. The watching. The anticipation.

For Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, love was enough. Everything else could wait.

THE END