They both sat down.
The table quickly filled with abundance. Meat. Wine. Desserts. Plates. Napkins. Forks everywhere.
Piper smiled like a high school girl finally on a proper date.
"Finally. It is just you and me now, my goddess. Time to enjoy ourselves a little."
Kuina grinned, picked up a chocolate cream puff, and took a bite while holding eye contact.
"Hm. Not bad. But damn, it is way too sweet. How the hell do you eat stuff like this?"
"Baby, do I look like someone who eats sweets all the time?" Piper laughed softly, rolling her shoulders.
"Look at me. With a chest and ass like this?"
Kuina burst out laughing.
"I am not arguing with that, Piper. I did not mean you are fat or anything. I just do not get how people enjoy something this sweet."
Piper exhaled, unimpressed.
"And how do you eat so much salty food and meat? That stuff is not even tasty."
An eyebrow lifted.
"Yeah, you just lied to yourself. That is literally the best food there is."
Annoyed, Piper grabbed a fork, stabbed a piece of meat, and bit into it aggressively. She chewed hard, mouth full.
"It is… fine. I guess. I still do not get what you love so much about it."
Kuina flexed her arm proudly.
"This. Where do you think these muscles come from, babe?"
Piper suddenly stood up, palms on the table. Her body glistened with sweat, skin bare and radiant, the blue pendant resting against her chest. Her cheeks were flushed, eyes burning.
"Kuina… hug me."
Confused, Kuina blinked.
"Huh? What is going on with you? At least eat first."
Piper stepped closer, gentle now. She sat down on Kuina's lap, gazing at her with warmth.
"You turned me on so much, my goddess. Look at you. You are beautiful. I want us to kiss now. For a few minutes. No stopping. Okay?"
A crooked smile appeared.
"Uh… okay. But where did that come from all of a sudden?"
"Shh. Shut the fuck up."
Their lips met.
The kiss started soft. Warm. Then hungry. French. Uncontrolled.
Kuina stood up, swept the entire table clean in one motion, and laid Piper down on it.
They kissed while lying there, naked bodies pressed together, skin against skin. Hands explored. Breasts pressed. Breath tangled.
Kuina moved lower, kissing down Piper's body, from her chest to her stomach. Then she looked up, eyes glowing with hunger.
"Now I am going to make you scream."
She went lower and began to lick slowly, sensually, with intention.
Piper moaned loudly.
"Oh yes. My goddess. Yes. Yes. Yes."
Kuina continued, then stopped. She lifted Piper up again, pulling her back into another kiss. Hands grabbed her ass firmly, holding her with ease.
Between kisses, Piper whispered breathless words.
"Yes, my goddess. My slut. Grab my ass. Crush it. Those muscles of yours. The way you hold me like it is nothing. Mwah."
Kuina smiled.
They kept kissing and pleasuring each other until time nearly ran out.
In the final minute, they stopped.
Both lay on the floor now. Sweaty. Panting. Smiling.
Piper turned her head toward her.
"I love you so much. I am so happy I will be your woman. The woman of a fucking goddess. I never thought I would reach something like this."
Kuina exhaled, still catching her breath.
"Piper… wow. You really know how to have sex. I love you too."
Piper smiled proudly.
"I know, babe. Sex is my specialty. Oh, and Mortis told me he is not interested in marrying you. Just so you know."
Kuina snorted.
"He can keep dreaming. I am officially a full lesbian now."
Piper laughed and kissed her cheek loudly, exaggerated and warm.
"Mwaaaaah."
She vanished.
Piper reappeared in the hall where Kylie and Mira were waiting.
"Oh. So this is where people go after they finish, huh?"
Kylie raised an eyebrow.
"Well? Did you get a ring?"
Piper lifted her hand confidently, showing it off.
"Yep, babe. Want to compare whose is prettier?"
Mira stepped in without hesitation.
"Mine. Obviously."
Kylie and Piper rolled their eyes together.
"Whatever."
In the kingdom, Ortus watched everything unfold.
"Wow, Kuina. You really know how to fuck. Piper hit the jackpot with that one. Alright. The soft one is next."
She snapped her fingers.
The scenery shifted.
A white bench appeared. A vast sky painted in colors. A rainbow stretched across it. A massive lake shimmered below, swans and pink flamingos gliding peacefully.
Kuina jumped to her feet.
"Cloth Control."
A black suit wrapped around her body. Open cleavage. Tie. Elegant black pants and shoes.
"The fuck? Why do I look like a male groom?"
Lika appeared.
Her silver white hair was tied into a ponytail. She wore white clothing with long black leather gloves. Her cleavage was soft, subtle, genuine. Blue eyes stared at the ground. Hands pressed together in pure nervousness.
"Hi, Kuina."
A gentle smile.
"Lika. Wow. The tied hair suits you."
She glanced up shyly.
"I… um… thank you. You also look… very beautiful. With that suit."
Kuina laughed awkwardly.
"This? It is probably a mistake. I look like a guy, right?"
A small giggle escaped Lika.
"I do not think a man would wear it so open like that."
She took a step forward.
"Kuina, I…"
"No apologies," Kuina interrupted softly.
"I already heard them. Yes, you gave me an ultimatum. You or revenge. But look. I chose you. I chose all of you."
"I know. And I am so sorry. It was selfish. Pathetic even. I should never have put you in that position."
Tears fell.
She dropped to her knees.
"Please forgive me. I do not want to lose you. I am begging. I would do anything."
Kuina watched her in silence. Then she stepped forward and lifted her up easily, bridal carry style.
"Hehe. I feel like a groom carrying her bride. Of course I forgive you, my dear. Your heart is pure. Every word you speak comes from love. I wish everyone was like you."
Lika looked at her, blushing deeply, tears still falling.
"I… um…"
A finger gently touched her lips.
"Shh. Do not talk. Just look at me. There is no revenge anymore. No blood. No fighting. Only love. I am called the goddess of rage and love, but right now there is no rage in me. Only love. For you."
Her face turned completely red.
"Kiss me, Kuina."
They kissed.
Soft.
Not French.
Not sexual.
Just lips pressed together.
Kuina lowered her back onto her feet. They stood facing each other. A hand cupped Lika's cheek.
"Your gentleness is something special. It makes me want to protect you like a mother. But to me, you are not a child. You are a woman. And I… I want you to marry me."
A white ring appeared in its case. She knelt.
"Lika, my sweet one. Will you marry me? Even if I look like a man right now?"
Lika covered her face, sobbing. Silence stretched.
Then, choked with emotion, she answered.
"Yes."
The ring slid onto her finger. Kuina jumped up, hugging her tightly, kissing her cheek.
"Oh my sweet girl. Do not cry. I love you so much. You are so pure. Come here. Let me take the hair tie off. Be yourself."
The tie slipped away. Her hair fell freely, shining. Kuina hugged her again.
A whisper.
"I am so sorry. I love you so much."
They walked together toward the bench. Sat down. Lika rested her head on Kuina's thighs. Fingers gently stroked her hair. Lika closed her eyes, smiling, cheeks still red.
"I want you to teach me hypnosis," Kuina said quietly.
"It feels like the only thing I never really tried on this journey."
Her white hair shimmered as she breathed calmly.
"Teach you? That will take a long time. And I am a terrible teacher."
Kuina grinned and suddenly tickled her side.
"Come on, Lika. Please."
Soft laughter filled the air.
"Stop. Please. Okay. I agree."
Kuina stopped, smiling to herself.
"I never thought I would do something like this. But it was needed. She is just so delicate."
Lika stood, took her hand, guiding her toward the lake.
"I will show you. Watch the swan. Raise both hands. Focus on it."
Kuina raised her arms. The beauty of the water filled her vision. Then a vision struck. Blood. Bodies. Magic. Ruthlessness.
She panicked.
"No. What is this? Where am I?"
Arms wrapped around her from behind.
"I am here. I am not leaving. Focus. Only on the swan. Enter its heart gently. Slowly. Lift your finger. Circle it. Decide what it should do."
Sweat. Tension.
"Thank you, Lika. This helps. I do not know why that vision even happened."
She followed the instructions. Whispered.
"Try to fly."
The magic struggled. Failed.
"Without rage," Lika murmured. "Only calm."
She demonstrated. Same motion. Same technique. A soft sound.
The swan's eyes spun.
"Fly toward the light, sweet one."
It rose gently.
Kuina smiled.
"You did it. I do not think I am capable of this kind of power."
Lika jumped into her arms.
"You will be. I will teach you. We live together now. Wife and wife. Forever."
They kissed.
Ortus scoffed from afar.
"Fuck. That Lika. Cute, but boring."
Arrito appeared behind her.
"Do not belittle her. Her heart is simply gentle."
Ortus turned sharply.
"Did I allow you in here? Get the fuck out before I slaughter you."
Arrito laughed softly.
"Such dirty language. I am leaving. Just do not hurt Lika. She is sacred to me."
"Whatever. Go."
An hour passed.
Lika vanished.
The scenery transformed again.
A white paradise. Yellow light. Pure silence.
Clara arrived.
Golden blonde hair flowing. Orange eyes glowing. Pink lip gloss shining. Her naked body radiant, a green leaf covering her intimacy, hair cascading over her breasts.
"Beautiful suit, princess. Looks like you are ready."
"Cloth Control."
A white wedding dress appeared on Kuina. Deep cleavage. Flowers embroidered. Hair tinted orange and white. White heels.
Her face screamed confusion.
"Wow," Clara whispered.
"You are pure. Perfect. Sexy beyond comprehension."
Kuina tried changing it again. Nothing worked.
"Fuck. Of course it does not work now."
She scratched her head.
"Thanks. You also look perfect."
Clara approached slowly, offering her hand.
"Do you really think we should marry? We never truly talked. Do you feel love for me?"
Hands intertwined.
"Yes. You were part of the journey. You revived me. Saved us countless times. You are our healer. And mine. I love you."
"I love you too. And I will marry you. But we must truly know each other."
"Of course. First, tell me about Ortus' curse."
Clara inhaled deeply and told her everything.
Kuina listened. Laughed softly at the cat antics. Blushed.
"Cute. A little kinky."
Magic ears appeared.
"Miao."
Kuina knelt with the ring.
"Will you marry me?"
"Yes!"
Magic flared.
KUINA + CLARA = MARRIED
They spent the hour talking. Laughing. Learning each other.
Clara vanished.
Only one case remained.
"Molly."
The track appeared. Molly arrived. Nervous. Honest.
The conversation burned. Hurt. Exploded. A slap.
Words were said. Truths revealed.
Running. Chasing. Breathless reconciliation.
A handshake.
A truce.
Molly vanished.
Kuina exhaled.
"I am done."
Ortus clapped.
"Well done, babe. Wedding prep time."
Kuina laughed.
All the girls gathered. Rings shining.
"Now we wait," Mira said.
To be continued.
Next chapter. The epilogue.