Sapphic Voices Adventure

KINGDOM OF CLOUDS

Part Two

A STORY OF ROMANTIC ADVENTURE.

I would like to dedicate this Story to my best friends Tyler, Morgan and Pam.

Part 2

“Kat where are we heading? Shall we just ride until we reach new lands where no one has ever heard of us?”

“I don’t know. My only thought was to get you away from my brother. I wish I could find Steven.”

“We are outlaws now, and our fathers will be hunting us. My father is a very stubborn man, I don’t think he will give up easily.”

Kat held up her hand. “Shhh…I heard something.” She peered into the thick woods.

A wild boar ran past them, pursued by two huge dogs. Moments later a small group of huntsmen appeared. Kat recognized a few of the men. They had ridden with Steven. She waved her hand and called out to them. One man walked towards her and the rest followed the dogs.

“Greetings young Kat. How may I assist you?”

“I am seeking Steven’s new camp. Have you come across it?”

“He headed towards the falls after the soldiers raid. But he could be hidden anywhere. Steven lost many men and he needs to gain new recruits.”

Kat thanked the man, and he ran off to join his friends. The girls now headed north, following a winding path. Slowly they climbed higher and higher, now the forest was not so thick. They came to a small clearing, with a clear, cold stream nearby. Kat decided it was just the place to spend the night. They found an apple tree and some wild grapes.

Alexandria bit into an apple. “Not much of a meal. Maybe tomorrow I can catch a rabbit.” She pulled at her tunic; the wool irritated her burned chest.

“Let me see your wound. I may need to treat it.”

“It doesn’t pain me too much.”

Kat insisted and Alexandria took off her tunic. Her left breast was red and blistered from the wax burns. Kat cursed softly and gently cleansed the area with some cold water.

“How can that not hurt? You are very brave.”

Alexandria’s eyes twinkled. “I’m not feeling brave right now, the touch of your hand on my breast is giving me quite a different sensation.”

Kat lowered her mouth to the uninjured breast, and took the nipple into her mouth. Flicking it with her tongue. Alexandria felt a stimulating current flow through her body. Even her toes tingled. She watched as Kat sucked and nuzzled her breast. A wonderful, peaceful feeling entered her heart. Someone who has fallen in love for the first time, someone who has been extremely lonely and then found a special person to share their life with, can understand the intensity of the moment. A new world opened up to Alexandria, passion seized her and she shuddered in anticipation. She wanted this moment with Kat to go on forever.

A dog howled. Kat raised her head and turned her ear towards the sound.

“Cover yourself someone comes.”

Soon the dog entered the clearing. Kat called to the hound, the dog wagged its tail and came over. A rag was fastened to his collar. Alexandria untied it and spread it open upon the ground. It was covered with scratch marks, lines made with charcoal. The dog would not stay, he ran off as soon as the girls had the rag.

“What is this Kat? I have never seen the like of this.”

Kat grinned with relief. “Oh this is a map showing me the way to Steven’s hideout. It is written in our robbers code.”


The girls were excited. If they could reach Steven, then they would have protection and food. It was now too dark to ride the narrow mountain pass, so they attempted to get a few hours of sleep. Alexandria kissed Kat and fell asleep using her breast as a pillow. Towards morning it began to rain. The cold raindrops pelted the girls; the wind blew fiercely, as the storm gathered strength. The trees provided no shelter, the girls had little choice but to move on and lead their horses up the path. The rain fell harder and harder, the storm was getting worse. Kat spied an opening in the side of the mountain and headed for it. It was a cave. The horses barely fit through the opening, but once inside the cavern was huge. It had been used before as shelter for there were signs of old fires, and a pile of dry wood was stacked against one of the walls.

“Oh Kat this is perfection! I am so pleased to get out of the storm.”

“Yes, now I must build us a fire or we will freeze to death!”

She took out a flint and steel and gathered some small dry pieces of wood. After a few moments Kat had a blaze going, they fed the fire until it grew big enough to warm the cave. The smoke rose and dissipated through cracks in the ceiling. The girls stripped off their wet clothes and put them on boulders to dry. Kat found one dry blanket in the saddlebags, and the girls shared it. Huddled by the fire, with the blanket wrapped around them. Munching on the few remaining apples they pondered their fate.

Kat apologized to Alexandria. “I have not been a good provider and this outlaws life is very hard. I could return you to your father. You committed no crimes.”

“Are you tired of me already?” Tearfully Alexandria looked at Kat.

“Oh no! I am just worried, I seem to be leading you into more and more trouble.”

“First I love you and life without you would be unbearable. Second my father sold me like a slave, there is nothing to prevent him from doing it again.”

“You are used to a life of privilege with silks, banquets and servants. You might hate me for taking you away from all of that.” Kat was afraid…for the first time in her life she was hopelessly in love and yet she felt nervous about taking Alexandria with her.

“You lived the same kind of life. It didn’t stop you from running away.”

“My father imprisoned me in a convent because my maid and I developed what he called an unnatural friendship. I escaped and have lived as an outlaw ever since.”

Alexandria shook her head. “My mind is filled with doubt. You say you love me, but you are also pushing me away.” She took Kat’s hand and pressed it against her breast. “Swear to me that you will never leave me. Swear it…and I will believe all that you say.”

Kat looked earnestly into Alexandria’s eyes. “Do you think you could live openly as my lover, as my true friend? If you can do this…then I swear with all my heart and soul that I will NEVER leave you!”

Alexandria took a gold locket from her neck. “This was my mother’s…it is the only thing I posses of hers. I give it to you as my pledge of our love.” She fastened it around Kat’s neck.

Alexandria hugged Kat. Then she took the blanket and spread it open on the sandy floor of the cave. They lay down together; their kisses were soft at first then grew more and more passionate. Kat kissed Alexandria’s neck, breast and belly. Her warm tongue licked Alexandria’s firm thighs. Sniffing deeply she breathed in her lover’s womanly fragrance. Using her tongue she parted Alexandria’s lips and plunged into her vagina. Swirling round and round as she drank in her lover’s juices.

“OH! KAT! I LOVE YOU!”

She raised her head and kissed Alexandria deeply on the mouth. Alexandria tasted herself on Kat’s tongue. She was totally overwhelmed by her emotions; nothing had prepared her for this feeling. Tears of joy cascaded down her cheeks. Kat kissed her tears away.

“My Sweet Lady, don’t cry. I swear you will enjoy our passionate embraces.”

Alexandria roughly kissed Kat and assured her that she was very much enjoying their lovemaking. Kat smiled and put her hand on Alexandria’s pussy, rubbing softly at first then harder and harder. Alexandria squirmed with delight. Kat’s mouth replaced her hand, her tongue played with Alexandria’s clit. It swelled with desire, trembled with a life of its own.

Frantically Alexandria pushed Kat’s head down firmly between her thighs. Clamping her legs around Kats head, she urgently rubbed her hot, wet, pussy on Kat’s face. “OH…OH…OH God!” Her piercing screams echoed around the cavern. The girls made love many times, totally enjoying their passionate embraces. Alexandria learned and she felt great pride when Kat screamed with pleasure as she ate her pussy. Alexandria loved the taste of Kat’s juices and her tongue busily lapped up every drop. Pressing her face deeper into her lover’s soft folds, she inhaled the lovely fragrance. Now she knew what it was to be in love.

Alexandria felt like her whole world had changed, and indeed it had. Never again would she be the compliant daughter, never again would a man be in charge of her destiny. Kat was her soul mate and they would spend eternity together. Even though the time spent was extremely pleasant Kat had to think of their future. They had no food, and there were only a few logs left to burn. She stood by the cave opening and stared at the falling rain.

“I think the storm is passing.”

“Yes, but let us leave in the morning. I don’t want to ride in the dark. We need food, and I wish to set some snares for rabbits.”

When morning broke, the air was cold and foggy, but no rain fell. Alexandria had some luck with her snares. She caught one plump rabbit, and Kat quickly cleaned and cooked it. The starving girls fell upon the rabbit, burning their fingers as they eagerly stuffed the meat into their mouths.

They left the cave with a few regrets. It had been a wonderful time of lovemaking, but the world was full of danger and they needed to move on. The path was muddy and very slippery; the girls walked the horses up the mountain. Traveling all day they reached a lush green valley covered with white sheep and lambs. There were a few buildings made of stone and the inhabitants welcomed the girls, fed them and gave them a bed for the night. In the morning they moved on, riding deep into the North Country. That evening Kat killed a deer and roasted its haunch over the fire. Alexandria was not feeling well; she suffered from a sore throat, chills, and her face was flushed. Kat was very concerned and wanted her to eat a proper meal. She was so involved in her task that she forgot to check for signs of danger.

A group of rough and hungry men quietly surrounded the girls. When Kat’s back was turned, they jumped her. She didn’t have a chance. Alexandria struggled to help, but one of the men slammed his fist into her jaw. She dropped to the ground, a rock cut her forehead. Kat spat on their leader. He turned and grabbed her by the hair.

“Hold her!” He ordered his men. “This bitch is mine!”

He tore the clothes from her body, exposing her slender naked form. Falling on Kat he pressed his hardness against her thigh. Fumbling with the fastening on his pants. Kat knew she only had one chance and she swiftly brought up her knee, hitting him right in the crotch. Howling with pain he rolled off of her. The others surrounded her with lust in their eyes. Kat couldn’t fight them all off. Panic set in as Kat saw two men stripping Alexandria.

“You bastards! Leave her alone!” She yelled futilely.

Things looked desperate. But at that moment Steven appeared followed by more men.

He shouted. “Touch those girls at your peril! Back away or you will die!” His command was heeded and the men left the women alone.

Kat staggered over to Steven. “Oh but it is good to see you. Look what these men have done to us! I want them killed.”

Regretfully Steven shook his head. “You don’t understand Kat. These are all my men. I had to search for new recruits after Claude slaughtered most of my band.”

“THESE villainous dogs?”

He shrugged. “They were the best I could find.” Sorrowfully he looked at Kat. “I have bad news. You are my prisoners and I am going to take you to the King in exchange for my wife and children. They were captured and will die unless I bring you in.”

“You would betray us in this way? I have always been loyal to you!”

“Kat…you must understand…I have no choice. You killed Claude and the King will have his vengeance.” He turned away.

“In God’s name Steven…I loved you and Helen and the boys! You were my family! We can think of a way to save them.” Kat pleaded with him, her voice filled with panic.

Steven flung some clothes to her. “Cover yourself and then tend to Alexandria. I am sorry but I can do nothing to help you.” He walked over to the fire and sat down.

The girls were tightly bound. Kat tested her bonds but there was no hope of escape. They were in serious trouble. Alexandria was hurt and sick. She needed help, the wound on her head oozed blood. The men did not dare sexually molest them, but they did not stop their rough treatment. Steven said nothing as one man slapped Kat cruelly across the face.

He spat at her. “Once Steven has his family back, I will rape you and then turn you over to the others. Bitch, I will make you beg for death!”

Kat tried not to cry out in pain. She looked at the man; it was the same one she had kneed in the crotch. Memorizing his features Kat swore to kill him one day. The girls were given no food or water. The leather thongs that bound them were so tight they cut the skin. When morning came they mounted horses. Steven and ten of his men were to take them to the King. The rest of his band returned to their hideout. It was not a pleasant journey. Alexandria was delirious, her fever raged now.

Kat called out to Steven. “Is it your wish to torture us? Can you not see Alexandria is in dire need? At least give her some water.”

“It would be better if you died now. Once the King has you in his power, you will suffer like you have never suffered before. God help you!”

“Steven…I feel sorry for you. For you no longer have a soul. You have sold it to the King and now you are no better than a slave. “


Angrily Steven glared at her. “My wife and children are the only ones who matter to me now. I will do anything to see them safe. Even make a deal with the devil.”

“I wonder what Helen will think of your treatment of us. Do you think she will be pleased?”

He turned away from her and spurred his horse to the front of the line. Kat didn’t talk to him for the rest of the journey. It was late when they arrived at King Richard’s castle. The girls were separated and Alexandria was taken upstairs and locked in a room. Kat was thrown into the dungeon and shackled to a cold stone wall. Steven strode into the great room where the King was eating his evening meal.

He bowed to the King. “Your Highness, I have done what you asked. I have brought you the Princess Alexandria and the Princess Katherine. Now I beg you to return my family to me.”

The King’s booming laughter echoed around the room. “Not so fast. Your family will enjoy my hospitality a while longer. For in the morning they will watch you hang with the Princess Katherine. No longer will you rob me and kill my soldiers. Guards take him away!”

Steven struggled with the guards and protested loudly. “You gave me your word King! You are honor bound to keep your terms.”

“I don’t honor bargains made with thieves and murderers. I used bait to set a trap. There is no dishonor in that. You are a fool Steven!”

END OF PART TWO

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