Chapter 51: The Scars of My Past

Chapter 51: The Scars of My Past

January 29th, 2089

After I came back home, I fell asleep due to exhaustion. I slept solidly through my alarm in the morning and came to school late. I kept dozing off throughout my classes throughout the day and had to have Hikari shake me awake several times. I managed to get home where I immediately went back to sleep. After another solid 8 hours of sleep I finally woke up feeling normal. Repeated unnatural rapid healing, whether from magic or potion, puts a strain on the body. I can endure the exhaustion during the fight, but afterwards I have to rest. nove(l)bi(n.)com

Kiras pendant suddenly started signaling me, meaning it was time to apply more healing magic to Grandma Kuma. I immediately left for the other world and arrived at Grandma Kumas side. Kira and Veronica were there, with Kira in tears while Veronica was comforting her. At my appearance, Veronica took Kira from the room to let me work in peace.

As I examined Grandma Kuma, I frowned as I saw that her dwindling life force was nearly gone. How long do I have Terra? Grandma Kuma asked me calmly. 1 week. Ara, that time is coming up quickly. Youre awfully calm about this. Of course I am, dying from old age in this world is a great blessing and a sign that Adligo favored me.

She started to purr, showing she was content, but it sounded different from what Kira usually does. Why does your purr sound so different from Kiras? I asked her. Its because Im purring from contentment with my friends and family, which is not what Kira does with you. She responded. Huh? Fufu, I shouldnt say this but I cant resist seeing the expression youll make when I do. Grandma Kuma smiled mysteriously while baiting me. What are you talking about?

Cat-kin have two different types of purr you know? One is for friends and family like I just did, and the other is only for your mate. A dumbfounded look appeared on my face as I stared blankly at Grandma Kuma, who giggled mischievously. B-but shes been doing that purr for as long as I can remember. Of course, since she has been in love with you from the very beginning. I am having trouble thinking straight right now. My assumption that Kira developed her attachments to me due to the trauma of Hafor has been blown out of the water. I used that thought as an excuse to play dumb and avoid her feelings, now I dont know what to do.

Grandma Kuma pressed me while I was confused And its obvious to me that you love her as well, so what are you hesitating for? I c-cant, I already have Veronica. So? Its only natural to have multiple mates. One needs to have many kittens after all. B-but, shes only 14! Thats too young! For a human maybe, but for a beast-kin shes an adult as soon as she experiences her first heat. Its about maturity after all. Otherwise, wouldnt you be far too young for Veronica? Geh, Grandma Kuma has been easily brushing away all my feeble excuses.

Kira started to purr, the one cat-kin use only for their mate and the one she has used with me since the beginning. She leaned over that small distance still between us and kissed me. Her lips had an intoxicating flavor that set my heart pounding. Kira started to pant heavily and her face started turning extremely flush. The body heat emanating from her spiked as she continued kissing me.

It was clear that Kira was starting to experience her first heat. Female beast-kin experience a heat once a year after their maturation. It is a state of arousal that amplifies their feelings of attraction towards males they like. It makes them aggressive towards the ones they identify as potential mates and they also release pheromones that act like as an aphrodisiac to the males that share their feelings. Kiras pheromones right now have hit me full force and my mind has started to go blank.

I tore off Kiras clothing as she let out a loud nya. She likewise had torn my clothes to shreds with her claws. She fell backwards onto the bed, giving me a full view of her newly developed body. Unlike Veronicas soft and slender figure, Kiras figure was taut and athletic. Her muscles had a well-defined tone which only added to her sex appeal. Her large well-shaped breasts and prominent curves rivaled Veronicas and her cream colored skin was flawless. I pounced onto Kira and we proceeded to spend the rest of the night like the animals in heat that we were.

Sunlight streamed through the window as I awoke in the ruins of the bed with Kira sleeping peacefully in my arms. I started remembering the previous night and sighed in amazement. I never knew how potent a beast-kins heat was. The bedframe was broken into pieces and the mattress had many gashes in the cloth. The sheets were still damp from all the sweat and I had multiple bite and claw marks on me due to Kiras enthusiasm. She definitely liked it wild and rough.

I heard Kira purring and looked down to see her awake in my arms and looking at me lovingly. I smiled back at her while petting her gently. We spent some time like that before finally dressing and going downstairs. Veronica was there waiting for us. Kira ran over to her as she happily spoke Vera, you were right! Terra really is amazing in bed! Huh, what on earth do those two talk about?

I gave a glance at Veronica to see her embarrassed look as she realized she was busted. But before Kira was about to start chatting with Veronica she turned back and gave me an intense look as she said Dont forget our conversation from yesterday! Remember, youre my hero and Veras hero as well. She turned to Veronica as she asked Right? and I saw Veronica smile and nod in agreement Yes! Terras our hero for sure!

I looked at Veronica and Kira smiling at me and a refreshing feeling starting spreading throughout me. The best way to describe it was that I felt lighter. My heart felt like it was beating more easily and my shoulders felt like a weight had been removed from them. I let out a sigh and finally, after more than 3 years, moved on from Hafor. I guess even the ugliest scars can fade away. The tears that had begun yesterday started up once more. I smiled back at the two loves of my life as the tears flowed freely down my face and simply said Thank you.