37 Aftermath of the Death Games (1/2)

”It has been two months since the panic at the Death Games. While the rulers of the lands decided to keep quiet about what happened. The public demands answers. After all the Death Games were broadcast Nation Wide. So, the question everyone wishes to know is what happened? Why was the broadcast shut off and who was the man who entered the Games solo and tore through many three-man teams? So far no one has reported anything in...” Click! The monitor would shut off and the news program would end. ”You know, you could just throw your name out there, Riyku.” Kristen's voice called from the bed she was relaxing on. Her outfit was an almost see-through black gown that seemed to fit her rather nicely if one had to say. ”And attract even more attention towards me? I think not.” Riyku called from the bathroom, the steamrolling out of the bathroom the moment the male pushed the bathroom door open completely. ”Besides, I have all the attention I desire as it is,” Riyku stated with a playful tongue that caused Kristen to look up at him. She would bite her lower lip, taking note of how exposed yet concealed he was with that towel wrapped around his waist and only his waist. ”Glad to hear it, will you be joining me tonight or must I enter your bed?” Kristen teased back at him and he just chuckled lightly. ”I wonder.” He replied before sitting down beside her. ”How are your arms?” Riyku asked with concern upon his face. Kristen would wiggle her arm around freely with a bright smile. ”Much better. The doctors did say I made a full recovery after all. Though I am a little worried about Lira.” Kristen responded with a soft sigh.

Riyku would move a hand over her hair and brush it softly, before caressing her cheek gently. ”As am I, but I am sure she will pull through. She is a tough one after all.” Riyku would respond with a warm smile which caused Kristen to release a soft breath. ”You are right.” She said softly. ”Riyku, I am glad to have met you. I am glad I challenged you back then. If not, I may not have been able to experience these moments. I may not have even been able to find someone who genuinely cares about me either. So.. I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for standing up for me and thank you for accepting me for me. It truly means a lot to me.” Kristen would express with partially teary eyes. Riyku would wipe the tears from her face and smile softly at her. ”I also wanted to thank you.” Riyku's remark caught her off guard. Her confusion caused him to chuckle lightly. ”You see. These past several months I have come to understand more and more about myself and who I once was. I was always alone even when I had others around me. When it came to doing whatever it was I needed to do, I would always take to the tasks alone. Not once did I ever really attempt to team up with anyone. Of course, I do not know why myself, but I have a feeling that it was out of fear. Fear that would cause harm to those around me. So much so that I pushed them away to keep them safe.” Riyku would remark softly before closing his eyes. ”However, I am surrounded by wonderful people. People, who I have come to realize, wish for me to succeed in life and strive for the greater good. You are one of those people, Kristen. You have helped me more times than I can count and just being around you overall puts me at ease.” Riyku would relay to her while staring deeply into her eyes which caused her to blush out of joy. ”So thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me.” Riyku added and Kristen would leap into his arms and embrace him tightly. Blinking rapidly at this sudden display had caught him off guard. However, he would close his eyes yet again and embrace her as well.

After a moment, Kristen would release him and he would do the same. She would look up at her and caress his cheek softly. ”Make sure you tell the others what you have told me. Though, I am sure I do not have to tell you.” Kristen said softly and Riyku would nod lightly in response. ”I already planned to. Everyone has been good to me these past several months and I want to express my gratitude towards them.” Riyku would respond and Kristen would nod happily. ”Now then, we should get some sleep,” Kristen stated as she rolled over, pulling him on top of her. ”I could have sworn said something about sleep. You know you will be up to the majority of the night, right?” Riyku would tease her as the towel unwrapped from his waist due to the motion. ”I did say SOME sleep, didn't I?” Kristen playful teased back before giving off a sexy expression, ”Or are you not attracted to me anymore?” She teased him which caused him to smirk. ”Oh no, I am. I just want to make sure you know what you are getting into.” He would reply playfully. ”Oh, I do.” She cooed at him, reaching to move one of his hands to cup the thin fabric that laid over her breast.

RING! RING! RING! RING!

Before anything could progress further, Riyku's wristband displayed a cybernetic screen with the caller ID being Azeal Walker. Riyku would eye the decline button and push upon it, but then the screen popped up again with the same ID caller. A heavy sigh parted his lips and he pushed the accept button which brought up a video feed of Azeal who was in some kind of study with the bookcase behind him. ”That was mean... You know why I am calling after all.” The man would pretend to be hurt which caused Riyku to shake his head. ”Can I help you?” Riyku inquired as to if to pretend that he knew nothing which caused Azeal to chuckle. ”Always cold towards me, but warm towards those women of yours. Did I interrupt?” Azeal would grin as if he knew what he did and relished in it. ”And that is why you are sitting in an empty room alone and I am bedding a woman.” Riyku would retort which caused Kristen to chuckle lightly. ”That's not nice of you, Riy. It's not his fault he is too old to pick up women.” Judging from Kristen's way of speech, she was most likely annoyed with the fact that Azeal interrupted them. ”Hey! I'm not that old! I am only thirty-five!” Azeal exclaimed which caused Kristen to chuckle. ”Whatever you say, old man.” She responded with a giggle and Riyku would shake his head even though he had a pleasant smirk across his face.

”Geez, how mean. This old man's feelings have been hurt.” Azeal would pretend yet again. ”Anyways, the date is set. Two days from now you will be picked up and brought to the Head Quarters of the Hunter's Legion which resides in the Capital. So, I would prepare if I were you. You can bring anyone you want, but as I said they will be tested. Should they fail, well they will be returned to the Overhaul.” Azeal was quite serious when he made that last statement. Riyku would nod and provide a serious expression of his own. ”I know. Two days. I'll be ready. See you then.” Riyku would hang up right after that and return his attention to a much more important person. His hand moved to caress her cheek softly. ”You going to come with me?” Riyku asked softly and Kristen smiled gently. She would pull him closer with her arms wrapped behind him. ”Of course. Can't have some hussy moving in on you.” Kristen remarked playfully which caused Riyku to smirk. ”Yet, you are fine with the others?” Riyku would tease her and she would brush her lips over his own gently. ”Mmmm, that is because I know who they are. I know they won't hurt you, nor would they ever abandon you.” Kristen would reply, her minty fresh breath brushing against his lips. ”Glad to know I have someone watching my back.” Riyku would brush his lips softly against hers. ”I always will,” Kristen replied before the two engaged in a passionate kiss.

Riyku's hand would smoothly run down the fabrics of her nightgown only to massage her thighs as he slowly hiked the skirt up. The soft-touch caused her to moan softly into their passionate kiss. His fingers would rub at the entry of her clitoris causing her voice to hitch as she broke the kiss. His lips would brush against the side of her neck, pecking at it which made her squirm in pleasure. Kristen's hands would grasp a handful of Riyku's hair while the other hand would have her nails dig into the flesh of his back. This was what caused him to slip two fingers inside of her, and begin to massage the inside of her netherregion. His pecking turning more into fruitful kissing during this pleasure. The other hand slowly moving to bring the cuffs of her nightgown over one of her breasts so he could fondle the flesh and tease the nip by fingering at it. His kissing made way down to her clothed breast where he would nip at the erect nipple. Kristen felt her world starting to spin with the multitasking of her pleasure he was giving her it was like she could never get enough. Her hitched breaths turned into deep soft moans as he scratched her nails into his back. His eyes shifted towards his Shield Points where they dropped, but he did feel much pain. Still, to not react to such would be unbecoming of him. He would dig his teeth into the clothed nipple and grind against her nipple while tugging at it. It wasn't a painful gesture, but rough enough for her to feel the pleasure more than the pain. This caused her moans to escalate even more so when he started to 'claw' at her insides. Again, nothing painful, but pleasuring. His fingers twisting and twirling her free fleshly nipple which now caused her to arch her back, pushing her figure fulling into him as she let out a loud moan. Her lower region now a complete mess from simple stimulation; however, Riyku would withdraw his fingers only to lick them sensually which caused her to blush brightly when she noticed the naughty expression he was giving her.

Riyku would move said fingers from his tongue to her lips. Kristen would open her mouth to take in both fingers and swirling her tongue around the fingers. Moaning softly mainly due to the position she was in. It was like she got a thrill off of being a sub in the bedroom. Riyku would softly grind his erect mass against her wet opening, lathering himself up good. He would tease her with the tip of his rod which caused her to whine with her moan. ”Rather needy as always, alright, I'll give it to you.” Riyku's voices held a dark seduction to it moments before driving himself deep inside of her which caused a bold moan to escape her lips as her legs wrapped around his waist. Riyku would stuff his fingers down her throat since he knew she had no gag reflex after all. The other hand that was grasping her breast moved to her hips, aiding in keeping her steady as he bucked his hips rapidly. The rapid succession of deep thrusts caused her to tighten around him as her moans grew with more excitement. This would probably go on for a long time, longer than expected even.

BZZT! BZZT! BZZT! BZZT!

A soft vibration would cause Riyku to slowly open his eyes to a dimly lite white ceiling. He would lift both of his hands to tap upon the wristband which caused it to stop vibrating. His crimson eyes would shift towards Kristen who was happily clung to him as she could be. A silent sigh and small smile would greet her resting face as he gently removed her from him so he could get out of bed to prepare for the day. Once all preparations were finished he would head out of the room, making sure not to wake Kristen up. A soft yawn would escape the male's lips as he eyed his status. ”No buffs today.” He mused softly. ”Well not surprising with how long she kept me up,” Riyku smirked softly as he entered the elevator shaft. Pushing up on the button for the lobby floor, the male would rest his back against the wall as the shaft began its descent. ”I still need to take care of a few things before I leave for this whole ordeal. Seraphina has been rather silent of lately as well. I guess using whatever skill she used took a lot out of her. Still...” Riyku's voice would drop off as he recalled the death of his daughter. ”At least I was able to give her a proper burial even in this world we know nothing of,” Riyku whispered to himself recalling the events that had transpired several days after the Death Games.

About two months ago...

”I know a lot has happened to you these past several days. However, there is still the matter of your winning of the Death Games and our deal.” The Headmistress stated, sitting in her chair in their office. Her hands resting on her desk as she eyed Riyku who looked rather... depressed so to speak. ”Yes, I am aware.” Riyku would reply to her. ”Well, first we should establish the fact that the Host of the Death Games, the Emporer himself has announced that you are rightfully the winner; however; they will not publicize your name. Since the footage was cut off, there was no clear winner. Only the staff, the Emporer and the Seven Lords know who truly won. As for the Hunter Legion, they know as well since Azeal has a big mouth.” The Headmistress' brow would twitch rapidly in annoyance. ”Anyways, You are not forced to keep yourself in isolation; however, should you wish to publicize yourself you only need to show proof with your ID wristband. There will be a star next to your name which is the marking of the winner of the Annual Death Games. Your reward for winning has already been deposited into your account. The people of our Overhaul know that someone has won since taxation and prices dropped yesterday. As for who, well no one knows. I am sure if someone investigated it they could find out, but even so, I doubt they would since everyone is too busy enjoying the benefits given to them.” The woman would sigh heavily.

”Now then, as for our deal. You get to challenge me, when would you like to do that?” She asked though Riyku seemed more disinterested than he had shown than their first meeting. ”Riyku.” The woman called out to him which caused him to look from the ground to her. ”Oh... Umm, I don't know. Not really in the mood for it.” Riyku stated and the woman would huff lightly. In truth, she seemed more relieved than anything. ”Then how about this, I'll grant you one wish. As long as it is within my power.” She claimed though the look on his face gave her an answer. ”You already have something in mind, don't you?” She inquired and Riyku would nod lightly. ”I would like to give my daughter a proper burial,” Riyku stated which caused the woman to nod in return. ”I can do that. How does tomorrow sound?” She asked of him and he nodded softly. ”That is fine,” Riyku replied.

Tomorrow came faster than expected, but what was even more shocking was the fact that it was not just him, the HeadMistress and the Funeral Director, but everyone he generally kept in contact with was there. Kristen, Lira, Vex, Mina, Skylar, Rick, Melaine, Jessica, Eden, and Nora, all who he knew of from the campus grounds. Although, Deyo, Yumi, Natalie, and even Freya and Mary were there. All properly dressed which caused soft tears to stream down his cheeks and a warm smile to curve. ”Iris... I am surrounded by soo many wonderful people. I am no longer alone. So please, rest with ease now knowing that your Father is in great hands.” Riyku spoke softly as she knelt to the casquet and tossed a single black rose before the casquet was buried.

Present Day...