"Oh, great! We found you already!" Lucy happily ran to Ryuua's side. "And here I thought we'd keep going the distance just to find you!" She had a beaming smile, but Ryuua's expression remained neutral.
"You followed Ryuua. Why?" The dragon girl asked.
"We wanted to talk to you." Lucy answered. "After what happened a few days ago, I was thinking about you. I was thinking about the things you did."
"...What things? The fighting? The feeding?" Ryuua tilted her head.
"All of it." Lucy nodded. "But also...you."
"Lucy came to Ryuua instead...Ryuua should be the one doing that."
"Eh, it doesn't have to be like that all the time." Lucy chucked, waving her hand.
"And...Lucy brought others." Ryuua would then look at Nemona and the others. "The weakling and others."
"W-Weakling?!" Nemona stuttered as Ryuua was very obviously referring to her.
"You three..." Ryuua pointed to Raven, Katara and Momo. "...Are you strong?"
"Uhh..." Katara was rather intimidated. Already, Ryuua was looking for a fight.
"I'd...rather not answer that." Momo backed off, nervous.
"We don't want to fight you." Raven added.
"Please don't." Lucy told her. "They're my friends. Just like you are to me.
"...Friend." Ryuua narrowed her eyes at that word. This was the word that Lucy used before, the one that Ryuua still couldn't understand fully. Lucy must have explained it to her in a way that made sense. But at the same time, Ryuua still struggled to understand it. But she could at least try. She was willing to try. "...Friendship...Ryuua wants to know what this 'friendship' is."
"It's like what we have now." Lucy replied. "Friends are people that care for each other. They help each other. They're always there for each other." She explained. "They protect each other from harm and will even put themselves in danger to do so."
"So...friends...protect each other from danger?" Ryuua tilted her head again, her mind processing the information.
"Mhm! I didn't properly thank you for last time! You protected me and Nemona from Minerva and Camilla. That was something you didn't have to do. But you did it anyways. It means a lot to me." Lucy smiled at her.
"...Ryuua protected you. You are a friend." Ryuua's eyes narrowed, the gears in her head turning, as if trying to put the pieces together. It was a strange concept. To protect someone, to not harm them. That was not what she was made for.
"That's right! Great, isn't it? Thank you so much for that! And now, I think I can actually repay you properly. Ryuua. Would you like to hang around us?"
"Eh?"
"You're different from all the Lust Entities we've come across so far. It actually feels nice to be around you, honestly. And I know because it's the Natsu part of you that's resonating well with me. Even though you're a Lust Entity...I have full faith in you."
"..." Ryuua paused as Lucy held her hand.
"I came all the way out here to try and see if you really could be my friend. Our friend, actually. I vouched for you back at base, having faith in you. Even if the Island has a different purpose for you".
"Faith...in Ryuua?" She looked at Lucy's hand, then at her face, which had a confident look. This was a feeling that was alien to Ryuua, something she couldn't quite put her finger on.
"She's really serious about this. I'm even more surprised that this Lust Entity's actually staying put." Momo pointed out.
"Although, now I wonder why Vera wasn't like that with Noelle." Raven wondered. "She's based on the guy named Asta, but she's nothing like Ryuua is."
"...I...I..." Ryuua slowed down her speech for a moment. And that's when, deep within her, more of her entire being was developing. By being around Lucy some more, her very being was gaining more traits.
Traits that relate to Natsu and his bond with Ryuua.
"Urgh...It's difficult for Ryuua. Friendship." Ryuua grimaced, struggling to fully grasp it. "But...Lucy is Ryuua's friend."
"That's right. It'll be tough for you, but I'll help you see it through." Lucy smiled. "We're already friends. So I can get you started with trying to become friends with others."
"Then let me take a shot!" Nemona bolted over, excited. She then stopped right in front of Ryuua. "Starting today, we can be friends!"
Ryuua narrowed her eyes at her. The weakling from before. The one that didn't look strong. But after seeing her fight...maybe not. But to Ryuua, she didn't have the vibe of someone to be friendly with. "You...Ryuua doesn't like you."
"Eh?!" Nemona flinched at that.
"I like Lucy. Ryuua likes you too. The others...weak." Ryuua then pointed to the others. "But you...not yet weak. Ryuua can't call you weak yet after seeing you fight a bit."
"Oh! So you saw my fight? Pretty cool, right?" Nemona flexed.
"You could have beaten that golem though. But Ryuua came instead. Ryuua is stronger."
"Nah, nah, nah! I promise you, I'm strong!" Nemona proudly pointed at herself. "In fact...it sounds to me like you like battling too. So...let's bond over that!"
"Eh?" Ryuua blinked a few times.
"You like to fight, right? Seek out strong opponents? Same here! In my world, I love to have battles all the time. That's what I do! So, since we have that in common, we can be rivals! And rivals are a type of friend!" Nemona explained.
"Rivals...are...friends?" Ryuua was confused.
"Kinda! They're friends that push each other to the limit to see who's better! They respect each other's strength and train hard to become even stronger! It's something I've got with other trainers back in my world. So...what do you say?" Nemona offered her hand out. "Let's be rivals!"
Ryuua stared at her hand for a moment, not sure what to make of it. She then looked at Nemona, her eyes scanning her body. She could sense a great deal of power coming from her, a power that rivaled her own. And a part of her, the Natsu part, was intrigued. The thought of a rival, a strong opponent to push her to her limits, was appealing.
"Then...Ryuua will easily defeat Nemona and prove to be the strongest."
"Ehe...Yeah..." Nemona chuckled a bit.
"Here I was worried your excitable personality would rub her the wrong way." Lucy sighed with relief. "You can approach her, you all. It's fine."
"She's still intimidating to look at..." Momo grimaced.
"Hi there. I'm Katara." Katara went up to Ryuua and introduced herself. She then saw how Ryuua was still not looking at her. "I uh, hope we can get along. I'm a Waterbender from the Southern Water Tribe." The dragon girl only looked at her for a moment, and then looked away. "Ah! Rude!" Katara grumbled, folding her arms.
"Ryuua, come on." Lucy said. "Be nice." She then turned to Ryuua, trying to reason with her.
"Mmm..." Ryuua frowned, being rather stubborn about this. It was easy for her to open up to Lucy, but everyone else, not so much.
"It'll be tough to get her to open up." Raven pointed out. "Her entire purpose is just like every other Lust Entity on this island."
"Yeah..." Lucy sighed.
"But...I know a thing or two about that." Raven said. She could speak from experience as she would float over to Ryuua. "I can read her emotions clear as day. She's trying. It's not easy though."
"You..." Ryuua then looked at Raven who approached. She sensed Raven's strength and was genuinely surprised. "You are..."
"Strong. I am." Raven replied. "You can feel it. And since you know that, you'll have an easier time chatting with me, won't you?"
"..."
"Someone like you isn't used to these kinds of emotions at all. You're an anomaly for the most part. So, I'll be the one to help you through it."
"Eh? Really, Raven? You'll help Ryuua open up?" Lucy looked over to Raven.
"I might as well. It'll be interesting to see how this goes. She's not like the others, after all." Raven stated. "And I promised I'd help out however I can. For you, Lucy."
"Is this one close with Lucy?" Ryuua pointed at Raven.
"Yeah. Raven and I are good friends. We've been good friends for 6 months now. And Raven's amazingly strong too." Lucy smiled.
"So...the bond...is strong..." Ryuua took that in. "Ryuua thinks...she understands."
"That's great! Now, how about we get a move on? We've been standing around here for a while after all." Lucy grinned.
"Hold on, Lucy. You aren't thinking of bringing her back to the base, are you?" Momo asked.
"I'd like to. Granted, I'd probably have to request that. Not sure how everyone would react to her. But, you don't mind, do you, Ryuua?"
"Base...Prey is there!" Ryuua thought about claiming all the women there.
"No! Not prey!" Lucy shook her head.
"We should be getting back soon. We have to make sure we're there to leave for Amor City soon." Katara reminded.
"Right." Lucy nodded. "We have to make it in time to leave. Ryuua, how about you come back to our base? We could talk a bit more. And I could give you some food. Food is good, right?"
"Food...?"
"Yeah! It's something you eat to keep your strength up. I'm sure you haven't had any before."
Ryuua thought about it for a moment. She hasn't eaten at all. She just feeds on Lust Energy and that was enough for her. But eating...it was an alien concept. She was curious, but didn't want to admit it.
Mainly because of the Natsu part in her. And once that was brought up, the interest of physical food came up.
"Food...Ryuua will have some." Ryuua was in.
"Yes! Alright!" Lucy was excited, raising her fist in celebration. "Let's go!"
And with that, the group began their trek back to the Shining Valkyries base.
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It was a few hours later when they finally arrived. Ryuua's eyes widened in amazement at the sight of it all. It was a massive fortress, built into the side of a mountain, and surrounded by a lush forest. There were also many women, all of them busy with various tasks, from training to cooking to building.
"It's...so big." Ryuua was surprised.
"Yep! This is where we've been staying since we got here. It's home." Lucy smiled, leading the way through the front gates. "We've got a lot of people here. So many strong ones too."
Ryuua's eyes scanned the area, taking in all the sights and sounds. She could feel the power of the women here, their strength and their determination. It was a feeling she hadn't felt before, a sense of community and unity that was foreign to her. But there was something else, too. A hunger. A hunger for power, for dominance, for sexual release.
She could feel it in the air, a thick and heavy presence that was both intoxicating and terrifying. It was the Lust Connection, the very source of power on this island. And it was calling to her, urging her to feed, to grow stronger.
But then, she felt a gentle touch on her shoulder. It was Lucy, her smile warm and inviting.
Ryuua looked at Lucy, her eyes softening slightly. With Lucy, that urge was quelled, if only for a moment. She was able to focus on something other than her primal instincts, to see the world through a different lens.
"Oh? Who is this now?" Mirajane spotted Lucy standing there with Ryuua, her usual smile on her face.
"She's a friend, Mira! Her name is Ryuua." Lucy answered. "The one I brought up."
And soon, all the other girls in the room looked at Ryuua. All eyes were on the Lust Figure. Ryuua could feel their gazes on her, their mixed emotions of curiosity, caution, and even fear.
"A friend?" Mirajane blinked. "Ah. The Lust Figure you told us about. And apparently, this one's based on Natsu, right?"
"She actually got a Lust Entity to come here without any harm." Some of the girls were genuinely impressed at Lucy for pulling it off.
"Are you sure that's safe, Lucy?" Momo asked. "She's still..."
"It's fine. I can assure you." Lucy smiled, but the others didn't look convinced. They were still on edge around the dragon girl, being prepared for the worst.
"Come on, Ryuua. Introduce yourself." Lucy encouraged Ryuua, being behind her.
"Uhh...." Ryuua froze up for a moment, that other side of her showing. That side that showed that she was still experiencing things.
"Try using I's and My's." Lucy pointed at herself. "Like how I do."
"Umm...Ryuua is...Uh...M-My name is Ryuua." Ryuua said, her eyes looking up as she didn't look anyone in the eyes. She was still a bit shy and reserved. "And Ryuua...Ryuua is the strongest." There she went again. Proclaiming herself as the strongest.
"Oh? Is she now?" Mirajane giggled. She wasn't intimidated by her like the others were. "You must be strong to say something like that. I'm Mirajane. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Mirajane..." Ryuua repeated her name, as if she was trying to commit it to memory. But her mind was gaining something. A refresh. After all, Mirajane was someone that Natsu also knew. Ryuua's mind and Lust Energy started readjusting itself. And soon, the memories were coming in.
The memories that Natsu had of Mirajane were registering in Ryuua's mind. And that's when Ryuua's demeanor changed. She no longer seemed shy. She now had a grin on her face "Mira!" She pointed at Mirajane.
"Oh?" Mirajane linked a bit.
"You...You're Mirajane...L-LI..." She struggled to say the next name, but managed to get it. "Lisanna and Elfman's sister!"
"Eh? You know that as well?!" Lucy was surprised.
"Ryuua can see." Ryuua pointed to her head. "Ryuua knows...Mirajane."
"Well, isn't that wonderful? You really must be a representation of Natsu." Mirajane chuckled.
"She certainly is." And walking over to greet Ryuua was the other member of Fairy Tail. Erza. "So this is Ryuua."
"Ryuua?" Ryuua looked at Erza. And soon, her mind would get refreshed again. Her mind was processing her memories of Erza, another guildmate. Another dear friend. And as such, her mind would take in her info.
"Erza." Ryuua's serious expression turned into a grin again.
"Heh. So you know who I am, then." Erza grinned.
"Of course! Erza Ryuua exclaimed.
"It appears the bond Lucy has with Natsu is strong enough for her to recognize us." Erza noted. "Your plan is going well, Lucy. I'm glad that it worked out."
"Erza...Mirajane...Very Strong!" And Ryuua knew very well how strong the two of them were. "You two...fight Ryuua!" And immediately, she wanted to fight them both right here, right now. The Natsu part of her was kicking in full gear now.
"There's a time and place for things, Ryuua!" Lucy said. She knew Natsu would be like this.
"Hmm...It certainly feels like Natsu. That magic power...It's very familiar." Erza nodded.
"It really is." Mirajane smiled.
"Ngh! Ryuua...!" Lucy tried holding Ryuua back, who was just itching to fight them.
"Man...Why isn't she like this with me..." Nemona felt singled out, twiddling her fingers while in the corner. She also wanted to fight, but alas.
"Well, now that she's here, this is a good way to try to understand the Lust Entities overall." Erza said. "There's still a lot we don't know about them after all."
"Lucy...she trusts this one though." Mirajane pointed out, Lucy's trust in Ryuua being a big factor here.
"Yes...But at the same time, we shouldn't get too comfortable just yet. We have to monitor her, but make her feel at home at the same time." Erza replied.
"I know. I'll do my best to help her adjust." Lucy smiled.
"We need to get ready for our trip to Amor City soon. But there's some time for us to get some more info from her before we depart." Erza then turned to Ryuua. "I'll get your meal soon enough, but first, I'd like to ask you a few things."
"Questions? For Ryuua?" Ryuua tilted her head, still eager for a fight.
"I'll take care of that!" The one to handle this was Bulma. And really, all high-intellect gals here would be the ones to question Ryuua. "Well, look at you...You look strong, don't you?"
"Ryuua is strong."
"Yeah, yeah. I hear you." Bulma raised her hand. "You sort of remind me of someone else though with all this fighting talk. Some of us here have friends like that." She said. "Regardless...I'd like to learn more about what you can do. If you don't mind, of course. And maybe...some other things about your species. I mean, for once, you're not trying to assault us, so that's a plus."
Ryuua looked over to Lucy for a bit. And Lucy gave her a smile and a nod, giving her the okay to answer. And with that, Ryuua looked back at Bulma.
"Ryuua...will try. Urgh...Hopefully it isn't long. Ryuua wants to go with Lucy to this city."
"Eh? You wanna go with us?" Lucy pointed at herself. "Ah, well...that might not be for the best. We don't know how the people in that city will react to someone like you, so you might want to stay here for a little while."
"Nnrrrrrgh...." Ryuua grumbled, not fond of that at all.
"Please." Lucy put her hands together.
Ryuua looked at her face, seeing that it was important. So, she decided to let it slide. "Fine." She said, crossing her arms. The Natsu part of her made her want to protest, but Lucy had a strong hold on her heart. So, she would respect her wishes.
"Thanks, Ryuua." Lucy smiled.
"It will still be a while before we can leave. Bulma's preparing a vehicle large enough to carry some of us. After all, it's not just a few of us, but some of the Fighting Furies will be coming with us to Amor City as well."
"Uuugh..." Ryuua groaned, being guided by Bulma to another room.
"Will she be okay by herself?" Nemona asked.
"Don't worry. Bulma and Velma will take care of her." Erza replied. "Now, for the rest of us...We need to prepare for the trip. So far, myself, you Lucy, Raven, Katara and Momo are the ones who will be going. Your whole team plus some extra."
"Wait, we're not all going?" Korra questioned.
"It's too risky for all of us to go. The Island can be unpredictable and our faction's base is still vulnerable to attack. We don't want to be caught off guard. So, a small group will go. A small group that can handle anything that comes their way." Erza explained.
"On top of that, we've been thinking. In case Amor City is safe to be in, maybe some of the girls who don't want to fight can go and live there, free of conflict." Mirajane added. "We've already been thinking of building homes here on this part of the island for that. But maybe some are available."
"We don't exactly know what to expect from that city though..." Raven pointed out.
"Yeah. But that Emma lady seemed nice for the most part. At least...she didn't seem to have any ill will towards us." Lucy said. "About that...is there anyone on this island that might know who Emma is? Does she come from any one of their universes?"
"For the most part, no. Anyways. Let's get ourselves ready." Erza walked off to prepare herself. It would be the first she and many others would leave this part of the island to explore more of it. 6 months of being on this part of the island and now more was about to be unveiled.
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Ryuua was in the special room where Bulma and other intellects were present at. And right now, she was sat down, her body being examined. A bit reluctantly as she wanted to get a bite to eat already.
She would sit there with a grimace on her face, simply because something like this was very boring to her and the urge to fight was heavy in her. She could sense so many girls that she deemed as strong. Not only that, but some girls she could claim as her prey.
However, via Lucy's request, Ryuua would keep herself under control and stay put. She didn't understand the concept of a friend completely, but if Lucy was her friend, then she was going to respect her wishes.
The room was a makeshift laboratory, filled with all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that had been either brought to the island or built from its resources. Bulma was standing right next to her while Velma typed away on a nearby laptop.
"So, let's start with the basics," Bulma began, her voice a mix of scientific curiosity and a hint of wariness. "You said your name is Ryuua, and you're based on someone named Natsu from Lucy's universe. Can you tell us more about this Natsu? What's he like?"
"Heh...He's the strongest." Ryuua immediately answered.
"Strongest, huh?" Bulma chuckled, shaking her head. "I've heard that line a few times before. But what else? What does he do? What's his purpose?"
"He fights...for his friends." Ryuua's voice softened a bit as she said this, her gaze drifting towards the door, as if she could see Lucy on the other side. "He protects them. He never gives up."
"Interesting," Velma murmured, scribbling down notes on a notepad. "So, you have a sense of loyalty, even if you don't fully understand it yet."
"And what about these... abilities of yours?" Bulma continued, pointing her tablet at Ryuua. "Are they the same thing?
"No...Ryuua is a Lust Dragon Slayer. Natsu is a Fire Dragon Slayer."
"Hm. That still counts. Different names but still the same kind of magic." Bulma observed, continuing to type on her tablet.
"Oh! Look at this!" Velma saw something fascinating about Ryuua, drawing attention to the laptop.
"Ooh..." Bulma and the others gawked what they were looking at. It was Ryuua's makeup. Every bit of her.
"Inside of her is just the energy itself. There's no sign of blood to be found." Velma explained, looking at the screen. "The energy inside is the only thing within her. Her body is completely comprised of it."
"No brain or heart from the looks of it either." Bulma noticed. "But...then how is she functioning? How is she alive?"
"It's probably the same way Slimes exist." One of the random girls said. "They don't need a brain or a heart to live."
"Huh. So, she really is still like the other Lust Entities." Bulma said.
"But also, we can see that a part of her is different from the rest. It has a different coloration and even seems to have a different make-up than the rest of the energy. It's pure purple. All the others emanate pink as the common color." Velma continued. "And Ryuua's entire body is made of purple energy. There's no sign of pink. Not even in her eyes or in the energy radiating from her body. It's just purple. But...there is a small amount of pink in there. Very little of it though."
"Hm...That must be what Ryuua's true Lust Energy is. The pink must be the other side of her. Welll, technically the main one. But it's so tiny in comparison." Bulma concluded. "Good on Lucy."
"Uurgh..." Ryuua grumbled a bit, suddenly feeling something. Something new. Something unexpected.
She was hungry.
She heard her stomach growl, which was not hard to do considering how loud the growl was. Everyone else in this room heard it too. They looked at her, and Ryuua looked at them.
"...Was that growl?" Velma adjusted her glasses, hoping she wasn't hearing anything. "That can't be right...There's no stomach organs or anything in her."
"Now there is. Look." Bulma pointed to the screen. On it, something interesting was happening. The energy makeup they were being shown was shifting, granting something new to Ryuua. They were seeing a new organ forming within her. A stomach.
Her entire body was slowly changing. The pure energy that made up her body was adjusting to her environment and experiences, solidifying and taking on the properties of a living, breathing organism. It was as if her body was adapting to the world around her, evolving to better fit in.
"Woah! Her body's changing before our very eyes!" One of the other girls was shocked. On the screen, they saw that Ryuua's new energy, as well as her new stomach, were forming at a rapid pace,.
"A stomach...developed just like that. But don't Lust Entities feed on lust itself? Why is she suddenly hungry?" Bulma wondered. "Hold on." Bulma would then go to zoom in on the image makeup of Ryuua, wondering something.
She focused on her chest area, zooming in more. And she found something.
A heart.
One that didn't form the same time as the stomach.
But one that was there the whole time. It was a small, tiny heart.
"A heart! It was there this whole time! A heart made of the same energy!" Bulma declared. "She's...developing the other functions of a living being! A new stomach, and a growing heart! This is incredible!"
"Wait...the heart was there the whole time? That means..." Velma looked up from the screen, her eyes wide with realization. "The love Lucy has for Natsu is the reason! That's why her heart is growing!"
"What?" Another girl was confused by that.
"Think about it!" Velma continued. "Lucy's love for Natsu is the core of her existence! It's the reason she's so different from others. Her heart is a physical manifestation of that! And now, because she's been around Lucy and the others, her body is starting to adapt! She's starting to become more human!"
"And the head?" She had to see if a brain was present there. So Bulma zoomed in on the head next. And there, she saw the same energy that made up the rest of her body. No brain to be seen. But something else was present in its place. A bright white and orange energy swirling in her skull.
"What's that energy?" One of the others asked.
"...No clue on that one." Bulma shook her head as that couldn't be answered. "But this is big! Now we know what a Lust Figure like her is made out of!"
"Nngh..." And all the while, Ryuua wanted to eat.
"We've got food!" Thankfully, her wish would be granted. Walking in here with plates of food were Mirajane and Chi-Chi, joined by Korra, who was helping carry some of the plates. They had a bunch of meat and some fruits for the Lust Dragon. Ryuua's eyes widened and her mouth salivated.
"Food!"
"Lucy told me to bring you some food," Mirajane said with a smile. "I hope you enjoy it!"
"Food! Food! Food!" Ryuua chanted, her stomach growling again.
"Go ahead, dear," Chi-Chi said, placing the plates on a table in front of Ryuua. "Eat up!"
And so Ryuua did.
She dove into the food with the ferocity of a wild animal, her mouth wide open and her teeth bared. She devoured everything in sight, her hands moving with lightning speed as she shoveled food into her mouth.
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"Eugh..." All the while, Korra was trying to sneak out. After all, Ryuua defeated her badly the last time they encountered each other, so she was hoping Ryuua wouldn't notice and start insulting her again.
But...when Ryuua looked up from her food, she would spot her.
"Avatar!"
"!!" Korra froze up, having been spotted.
"Mmm!" Ryuua tore apart a huge piece of meat. "Avatar...Weakling is here."
"There she goes..." Korra lowered her head and sighed, being called a weakling once more. On the bright side, at least she wasn't attacking Korra on sight. Then again, that's only because she saw her as too weak to fight a second time.
"If Avatar wants to fight Ryuua again, Avatar needs to get stronger."
"I-I wasn't planning on fighting you again though..."
"Then Ryuua has no interest in Avatar right now." Ryuua simply said. And just like that, she ignored Korra, continuing to chow down on the food that was brought to her.
"Sheesh. That's a way to talk." Korra sighed once more.
"Please don't mind her." Mirajane giggled. "Natsu was like that too, you know."
"He was?" Korra blinked.
"Mhm. He was the same way with other opponents he saw as weaker than him. He wasn't interested in fighting them again until they got stronger." Mirajane explained.
"Huh..." Korra found that to be interesting.
"Ryuua will leave soon. Head back to cave." Ryuua declared.
"Huh? Hold on. We aren't nearly done yet." Bulma said, but Ryuua wasn't listening to her. She just continued to eat her food. She wanted more.
"She's a glutton." Chi-Chi commented, remembering a certain Saiyan that was like this. Goku was a massive glutton too. That made her feel a little nostalgic.
"Ugh..." Bulma sighed. "Hopefully, she's not too keen on disobeying. Anyway, let's continue."
Time passed and soon enough, they were ready.
A small group were set to go off to Amor City. The group consisted of:
Erza Scarlet
Lucy Heartfilia
Raven
Momo Yaoyorozu
Katara
Nemona
Gwen Tennyson
Noelle Silva
Cynthia
plus some other girls.
And from the Fighting Furies:
And from the Fighting Furies:
Asuka Hanzo
Asuka Kazama
Rainbow Mika
Ikaruga
And a few other girls.
The group were ready to go. And it would be done via a vehicle Bulma recently made. With the capsule in hand, Erza would throw it to the ground, causing the capsule to burst and transform into a vehicle.
It was a massive bus-like vehicle, but with a more futuristic and sleek design. The interior was spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seats for everyone.
"Alright, everyone! Let's go!" Erza called out, as everyone started to board the bus.
"Wow! This is a really nice vehicle!" Gwen was amazed, looking at the interior.
"Bulma's really outdid herself with this one!" Lucy added.
"It's nothing. I just made a few adjustments to the design of a regular bus and added some extra features. Bulma smiled, proud of her creation.
"I hope Ryuua doesn't give you all too much trouble." Lucy said while inside.
"It'll be fine. She seems to be managing." Bulma shrugged it off.
"I'd like to get to that city as soon as possible. Living there sounds nice." Gwen was one of the girls who would like to live peacefully instead of fighting. Mainly until she can get back home. And Amor City might be the place to provide her and the few other girls that came along that very dream.
"Alright! To Amor City!" Nemona shouted, being the loudest on the bus. "Let's go!"
Asuka Hanzo also had a similar enthusiasm, being excited to go to a new place.
"Amor City...I wonder what it's like." Katara was curious.
The bus started up, its engine humming to life. The doors closed, and with a lurch, the vehicle began to move, driving away from the Shining Valkyries base and towards the unknown. The journey to Amor City had begun.
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They had been on the road for a couple of hours now. The bus made its way through the dense jungle and over the rugged terrain of the island. The girls were all settled in, some chatting amongst themselves, while others were enjoying the scenery. The landscape was a mix of lush greenery, towering mountains, and sparkling rivers. It was a sight to behold.
This island, despite how lewd it was, genuinely was beautiful. And they could only assume that Amor City was a beautiful place as well. After all, it would be the first time they've seen a city here.
As for its location, it was located to the North and when they advanced up north, more of the Island opened up, showing them just what they were missing.
"Woah! Look at that!" Nemona pointed at the sights outside. Up ahead, they saw a massive tower, one so huge that it almost touched the clouds themselves. It had Lust Energy swirling around it constantly as it was made up of an unknown crystal-like material that had a pink glow.
"What a big tower!" Gwen exclaimed, also amazed at the sight.
"A tower like that...what is it for?" Ikaruga wondered.
"Is that part of Amor City?" Noelle questioned.
"Doesn't look like it. Not a single building is near it." Katara observed. That tower was the only thing standing there. It had no city near it, no roads leading to it. It was just a lone tower in the middle of nowhere.
That wasn't the only surprising thing they saw. A forest of glowing flora could be seen nearby. The forest was filled with Essence Flowers, each one glowing with a different color. The sight was breathtaking. And the forest was rather massive. The biggest they've seen. So big that a part of it was elevated, rising up to the point where one could mistake it for a mountain. But it was a mountain made of pure flora.
The bus drove through a mountain pass, the road winding through the towering peaks. The view was spectacular, with the sun setting in the distance, casting a warm orange glow over the landscape. And as they drove further, they saw a massive waterfall cascading down the side of a mountain, the water sparkling in the fading light.
And after passing this beautiful sight, they saw it.
"Ooooh..." Nemona's eyes widened as it was finally coming into view.
And what they saw was outrageously massive and beautiful. It was a city of a spectacular size. A size none of them have seen before. This city was as large as 4 cities combined, making it incredibly huge.
It was a sparkling city with hundreds of buildings to be found. The architecture was a mix of modern and futuristic, with towering skyscrapers, sleek glass buildings, and elegant domes. There were also plenty of parks and green spaces, filled with colorful flowers and towering trees.
It was so vast that there looked to be various isolated yet still large sections of the city. Each section had its own unique style and theme. There was a section that looked like it was straight out of a fantasy world, with towering castles and ancient ruins. Another section had a more industrial look, with factories and warehouses, while another section had a more futuristic look, with sleek glass buildings and flying vehicles.
And it was all surrounded by a massive wall, one that seemed to be made of a glowing, pink crystal. The wall was so high that it was almost impossible to see over it, and it seemed to stretch for miles, encircling the entire city.
"It's...huge." Noelle was speechless.
"It's bigger than any city I've ever seen..." Nemona's jaw dropped.
"Other girls were just living around here?" Lucy blinked in astonishment. "It's no wonder Emma felt safe there."
Now that they saw what this city looked like on the outside, once they get inside, the full scope of it would be unveiled before them. The bus was getting closer to it, mainly because of the sheer size of the city.
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The vehicle moved down a sloped hill, passing by some beautiful trees before coming towards the entrance of the city. And at the entrance, two women stood guard, both of them wearing specialized armor.
"Halt!" The duo of armored women said, holding up their hands. "State your purpose here."
"We're visitors from the other side of the island. We've heard of this city and have come to see it for ourselves." Erza replied. "We mean no harm."
The guards looked at each other, and then back at the bus. They seemed to be communicating with each other through some sort of telepathic link, their eyes glowing faintly.
After a moment, one of them nodded. "Very well. We will have to examine your lust levels before you enter. All of you."
"Eh? How?" Lucy asked. And they would show how. Their eyes would glow again, and a beam of light shot out from them, scanning everyone inside the bus. The beam was harmless, but it was a bit intrusive.
"Hmm..." The guards seemed to be analyzing the data they were receiving. "Your lust levels are...quite moderate. Most of you are low, but the moderate ones balance it out well."
"Well, we've been on this island for six months. It's bound to happen." Erza stated.
"I just got here too..." Gwen pointed out.
"I see. Well, you're free to enter." The guards stepped aside, allowing the bus to pass through the gates.
As the bus drove through the gates, the girls were greeted by a sight that was even more breathtaking than the one they had seen from the outside. The city was a bustling metropolis, filled with people, all of them women, going about their business. The streets were lined with shops, restaurants, and other establishments, all of them catering to the desires of the women who lived there.
The air was thick with the scent of perfume, and the sound of laughter and music filled the air. It was a city that was alive with energy and passion, all thanks to the Lust Connection.
"Let's find a place to park this thing and explore." Erza said, her eyes scanning the city for a suitable spot.
The bus drove through the streets, the girls taking in the sights and sounds of the city. They saw women of all shapes and sizes, all of them beautiful and all of them radiating a powerful aura of lust.
They saw couples walking hand in hand, their bodies pressed close together, their lips locked in a passionate kiss. They saw groups of women laughing and joking, their bodies glistening with sweat, their eyes filled with desire.
It was a city that was a celebration of female sexuality, a city that was a paradise for those who embraced their desires. And for the girls from the Shining Valkyries and the Fighting Furies, it was a city that was both exciting and a little overwhelming.
"Wow... This place is... something else." Momo said, her eyes wide with wonder.
"It's... a lot." Katara added, her cheeks flushed.
"I love it!" Nemona exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "This is my kind of place!"
The bus finally found a parking spot in a large, multi-level parking garage. The girls stepped out of the bus, their eyes wide with amazement. The city was even more impressive up close. The buildings were towering over them, their windows gleaming in the sunlight. The streets were bustling with activity, the women of the city going about their business.
"So, where do we start?" Lucy asked, her eyes scanning the city.
"I think we should start by getting a lay of the land." Erza suggested. "We need to find out what this city is all about, and what the different factions are like. And remember. Ask about Wonder Woman as well."
"Good idea." Asuka Kazama nodded. "We should also try to find a place to stay for the night. We don't know how long we'll be here."
"Right." Erza agreed. "Let's split up into smaller groups and explore. We'll meet back here in a few hours to share what we've learned."
The girls nodded in agreement, and they split up into smaller groups, each one heading in a different direction.
Lucy, Raven, and Nemona decided to explore the city's central district, which was the most bustling and vibrant part of the city. It was known as Amity Path.
And immediately, they started asking around about a certain Amazon.
"Excuse me, have you seen a woman around here? She's tall, has dark hair, and wears a suit of armor?" Lucy asked a woman who was selling flowers at a street vendor.
The woman shook her head. "No, I haven't. Sorry."
They tried a few more people, but no one had seen Wonder Woman. They weren't going to stop now though. They still had to try. It would take a while though. Especially considering the absolute size of this massive city.
Three eyes were watching them from a high place, situated in one of the sections that had the most towers. Specifically, a luxurious penthouse, which was high up above most buildings.
A place where the watcher could see everything without being seen. The three eyes belonging to the woman who was watching them were sharp and analytical, taking in every detail of the newcomers.
They saw how they interacted with each other, how they carried themselves, and how they navigated the city's streets. It was a silent observation, but it was a thorough one.
"Interesting...So this is the new batch of girls that have arrived on this side of the island..." The watcher said,
From the shadows of the penthouse, another figure emerged. This one was a bit more playful in her demeanor as she was incredibly pink.
"Oh, Ragyo! They look like a fun bunch! Especially the one with the green hair!" The other figure giggled, her voice bubbly and sweet. "She looks strong!"
Ragyo Kiryuin. That was the name of the watcher. She sat on her throne-like chair, her legs crossed.
"Yes...They do seem to have some potential." Ragyo's voice was calm as she turned to a strange woman of pink slime, it covering her breasts as if they were groping them while she had rabbit ears. "Especially the one who seems to be the leader. She has a certain fire in her. I can feel it from here, Melona."
Melona, the pink-haired figure, giggled again. She had a curvaceous figure, her breasts large and bouncy, barely contained by the tight, revealing outfit she wore. One thing can be described by her. She was a creature of pleasure and pain, a being who lived to indulge in the desires of the flesh.
One perfect for this island.
"What do you think, Garnet? Are they worthy of our attention?" Melona asked, turning to the third figure who was standing in the shadows.
Garnet McLane, a tall, statuesque woman with a busty build, stepped out of the darkness with her long purple hair.
"They are. They very much are." Garnet confirmed. "I can feel it from two of them. Their Lust Energy is special."
"Then, we'll give them our attention." Ragyo smirked. "Before anyone else in this city does."