8 Chapter 08: Songs of Blood

The first fiery lights of dawn are just beginning to creep up over the land, and I can feel my body pulsing in response to its nurturing warmth. I smile softly as I get to my feet and re-equip my armor. Sadly the nurturing warmth that I had felt is gone as my communion with nature ends. I was able to test out a bit of my new powers last night though! The pure rush of casting a magic spell was exhilarating...at first. After a few hours of misfired or poorly made spells I was finally able to get one spell to work perfectly. Though this may be a slow start I'm proud of my new magic. Plant Growth.

Shaking my head softly I approach the manor. It may not be impressive, but it is certainly mine. I hope they don't mind too much that I made their flowers grow more...Nah, I mean I was only helping them after all.

The door springs open at my barest touch as a shy blushing maid trembles inside of it. Now I'm really glad I remembered to put on some pants before going inside. This adorable girl seems to be quite scared so I give her my kindest smile. "Excuse me, where can I get something to eat?" I ask nicely, but the scared little maid bolts away like a frightened rabbit.

My smile quickly dies as she runs away. How odd, what could make her be so afraid of me? I can't seem to recall anything odd that I may have done hm...

I shrug and decide that it would be best to simply follow my nose to breakfast. I inhale deeply and underneath the smell of wood and fabric I can faintly detect a hint of Lilac. "Oh perfect!" My grin returns as I maneuver around the manor. I'm able to navigate the house fairly well after my long communion near it. When I was absorbing the power of nature my mind was fully opened. Using that state mapping where the hallways were from the footsteps that I could hear was actually quite simple.

I can see the beautiful purple hair of Maya disappear around a corner and I hasten to catch her. "Hold on Maya." I call out simply. She suddenly stops dead in her tracks as if caught by a wild animal. I slowly drape my arm around her waist, "Where can we get some breakfast honey?" I ask cheekily.

Contrary to what I expected the beautiful girl in my arm stiffens and doesn't seem to care for my joke. That's when a cold austere voice makes me realize how bad my actions were. "Get your hands off of my daughter!"

Her tone bridges no argument and I let Maya go with a tinge of regret. I turn slightly to see, a gorgeous women clad in a princess dress. I'm stunned, I never thought there would actually be a dress that bulky and cumbersome on a real life woman. However, the woman inside of the dress is what really draws attention. She is fairly shorter, even shorter than her daughter, but that does little to impede on her womanly charms. She has an incredibly pronounced chest and as long as that dress isn't too much of liar her rear piece ought to be top notch as well.

"Maya you should have warned me how beautiful your mother is." I say grinning hoping to add a bit of levity to the conversation. I can hear a sound like air escaping from a bag and Mayas face has gone completely blank. Oh, this can't be good.

"Come. With. Me." Three short staccato words are all Mayas mother says before opening a door that seems to lead to another office. Okay, note to self. Stop saying stupid shit to people when you first meet them.

I walk through the same door and close it behind myself. Turning I meet Mayas' Mothers' eyes and I'm stunned. They look identical to her daughters, but a much deeper purple. They have an almost mesmerizing quality to them. Before I can stop myself I sit down in front of Mayas Mother ready for the interview.

"What would you like to know Madam." The words came out of my voice like a robots would, but the bigger issue I WASN'T GOING TO SAY THAT. I think this fucking snake bitch has me in some kind of mind control. I can see everything, but the words coming out of my mouth are not my own.

"Question 1, are you really a Druid?"

"Yes, I am." God damn this sucks, she could have at least let me TRY to answer honestly before all this. I mean..Yeah you are just meeting me today, and I am trying to marry your daughter....Okay so maybe it's a little understandable.

"Question 2, What position will my daughter have in your life?"

"Unknown, most likely first or second wife." I state simply. I can feel my cheeks blush a bit from embarrassment, but I can do nothing to stop the words from coming out. Though I am a bit surprised at my own answer, I guess I want to have multiple wives here.

She seems to be quite pleased with that answer and a small smile begins to light her face.

"Very good, a wife even! Oh Maya is going to be so very pleased!" She seems a lot less...reserved when I'm in a trance.

"Question 3," Her entire countenance changes as she pauses briefly. Her eyes turn dead and cold I can even feel a similar pressure as from her husband! "Are you going to betray us to the Crown?"

"I do not know the crown, but no. I will always protect Maya." I state simply. I guess this was probably a lot harder if someone had a lot to hide, and knew what the fuck the crown was.

She seems pleasantly surprised at my answer and I can feel the pressure and her control over my mind fade. I shake my head fiercely from side to side before glaring at her.

"Oh what wonderful news! Oh Maya!!" She calls loudly.

I shake my head and lean back against the chair. Well I guess I win. I smile ruefully at myself. Wow, two days and already a pretty new snake wife. I gotta say, not too shabby.

Instead of the dainty steps I expected I can hear thunderous boot stomps in the hallway. Curious I turn towards the door to see a fat old man with one eye missing burst through the door. "How DARE you marry lady Maya off to him! I demand my first right!" He yells loudly into the room. The shocked gasp from Maya's mother doesn't make me feel better. "What um...What is that?"

Crickets are the only sound for a few minutes before the fat man saunters his bulk over to me. "Well, boy that means that you and I are going to fight for Maya. Do you understand that that you little ignorant cockroach? How could Maya ever be with a lowborn, retarded, asswipe like yourself. I mean how stupid are you really?"

I feel the world go cold around me as my heart beats like a drum in my chest. This can not stand. I may not be much but, but. Turning resolutely towards my opponent I bear my teeth. "What the fuck did you just call me you fat slob?" I can hear little aside from my own words and pounding of my own hearbeat in my head. I lean over grabbing him by the collar and forcing him out of the room. "Fine let's fight." I say nearly screaming into his ear. I can feel my mana singing in my veins. This is a song of valor, a song of victory, this will be a song of blood.