Chronicles of Eden - Act V (11 page)

“Special customers?” Daniel asked.

“Daniel,” Falla said with a proud smile at Squeak. “With her in town, you and your friends are rich.”

“I’m not following,” Alyssa mentioned shaking her head.

“I believe she lost all of us with her trail of thought,” Specca added.

Falla sighed and rolled her eyes then gestured to Squeak.

“She’s walking gold,” she explained, with everyone looking to Squeak than her curiously. “With giant butterflies we don’t pay for goods with gold or jewels, we pay with sheer beauty. We pride ourselves on being attractive and enchanting, and respect others who are as well. If she’s more beautiful than the store owners, and I’m willing to bet she is, she can get anything she wants for
free
.”

“Really?” Daniel asked with surprise.

“Really. Clean her up before you go into town, and dress her with something a bit more revealing than her bland tunic. She can get anything she wants just by showing off her goods.”

Everyone looked to Squeak as the ant girl pointed to herself and squeaked with a small blush on her face.

“Giant butterflies pay for services and goods with mere physical appeal?” Specca questioned.

“That’s right,” Falla boasted. “But you have to be
really
good looking. I mean enough to make everyone stop and stare with wonder and envy at your body. It’s no secret she’s got the biggest breasts and curvy hips of all of you, she can get a new bed ordered and delivered here no problem. And hey, while you’re in town feel free to stock up on whatever else you need.” She then glanced to Specca and winked at her.

“We do have a library, just so you know. We have a varied collection of material for you to purchase. You could have a bookshelf lined with new books sitting next to this table by the end of the day, if you wanted.”

Specca looked to her with wonder and a hand held over mouth to hush her gasp then glanced to Squeak as the ant girl was examining her body curiously with a small squeak.

“They could really get all of that just with Squeak showing them her body?” Triska asked.

“As long as she’s the hottest girl in town she can have whatever she wants,” Falla explained. “But if there’s another who’s more attractive than her then she’s not getting anything. Which means if she wants something over another customer she really needs to show her stuff.”

“Well…” Specca slowly reasoned. “If the giant butterflies would be so kind as to have our things delivered here to the caravan, I suppose we could purchase some essentials for the journey ahead while we’re here.”

“You’ll be getting more than just books, right?” Alyssa flatly asked.

“Of course, we need to find a new bed for Luna and Falla to sleep in.”

“We’re making you a list,” Triska said shaking her head. “Get the necessary stuff first, then go and buy whatever books you want.”

“I wasn’t going to the library
first
,” Specca sheepishly defended.

“Alright then,” Daniel said with some confusion still on his face. “Didn’t know about that little detail with the giant butterflies, but good to know, we’ll add that to the guide later on. So then I guess I’m going to see the monarch while you two handle the shopping in town.”

“You’d better not fuck this up, Daniel,” Falla warned, with everyone seeing her glaring at Daniel. “Luna and I have enough trouble visiting our home as it is. We don’t need you ruining any chances of us returning in the future. Don’t say a word until we visit the monarch, and once we do choose your words carefully, understand?”

“I understand,” Daniel assured her with a nod. “I won’t miss this chance to convince another ruler that we can be allies.”

Falla nodded slowly before glancing to Triska then her sword.

“And keep your sword in its sheath,” she firmly reminded her. “There is absolutely no reason for you to draw your blade in Flairwood under any circumstances. Even showing your dagger can cause a scene.”

“Relax, Falla,” Triska said holding a hand up. “This sounds like it’s going to be a very simple and peaceful visit. I don’t think we have to worry about a fight breaking out.”

“Fine,” Falla reluctantly said. “Then let’s get going. We’ll have to walk through the village together. Flying you two over everyone might cause some concern. Just… behave yourselves.”

The group nodded then quickly got ready to depart, with Daniel hopping down outside of the ride while Luna and Falla climbed out behind him. The other girls prepared a list for Squeak and Specca to shop in town with while Triska rummaged through her duffel bag with a curious eye.

“So, what should Squeak wear into town?” she asked the others.

“Honestly,” Alyssa said glancing to Squeak with a raised eyebrow. “Just have her stroll through the streets naked. That should do the trick.”

Squeak jumped a bit and glanced down to her body with a blush while the girls watched her curiously.

“No,” Specca countered shaking her head. “That may be a bit too brash. She should wear something that looks attractive, to show some civility while also highlighting her features.”

“She only ever wears her tunic though,” Triska pointed out. “She’s never wanted to dress in anything else.”

“We all wear our preferred clothing,” Specca reasoned. “She just likes that look is all.”

“Well she has to show off a little more so we can get everything we need,” Triska reminded them. “So what’s it going to be? She doesn’t have to go into the village naked, but she can’t wear that.”

Squeak looked down at herself then scurried over to Triska, hopping up and down while squeaking and gesturing over herself. The girls just watched her for a moment then glanced to each other questionably.

“We’re never going to understand her, are we?” Triska dryly asked, with Specca and Alyssa shaking their heads while Squeak face palmed with a squeak.

“We don’t have many other outfits for her,” Alyssa said with a shrug. “The only sexy thing we do have that she could wear is-” She then stopped and looked at Squeak carefully as did Triska and Specca. Squeak saw all the girls just staring at her and squeaked quietly while tilting her head, with Specca and Alyssa walking closer to her with slowly forming smiles.

“I know what you’re thinking, Alyssa,” Specca giggled.

“Squeak, strip. Now,” Alyssa ordered with a twitch of her eyebrow, with Squeak watching her with some concern as she slowly reached up to grab her tunic.

Outside the cabin Daniel was gazing ahead at the village they were parked in front of while the butterfly sisters stood at his sides, both of them looking around at the enormous grove they called home.

“Daniel,” Falla spoke up. “You’re going to be receiving a lot of attention from the locals once we enter.”

“I figured as much,” Daniel replied with a shrug. “I guess a human male walking into a monster village would draw some attention from them.”

“That’s not what I’m getting at,” Falla said as she and Luna walked over in front of him, both showing concerned expressions. “Giant butterflies will say
anything
to get your pants off. And I mean anything.”

“I do recall your attempt to do so rather well,” Daniel remarked with a raised eyebrow.

“I know, I’m not defending that. But I am trying to warn you. Every giant butterfly will say whatever they can, do whatever they can, and reveal whatever they can to lure you closer to them. And the monarch is no exception.”

“What do you mean?”

“She means stay focused,” Luna asserted while holding her hands out towards Daniel with a determined expression.

“The monarch will try to entice you, Daniel,” Falla cautioned. “Just remember that no giant butterfly has any wealth, any magic, or pretty much anything they promise they can give you. She may try to trick you into having sex with her or her court in exchange for something you think you need, she’ll make up any story or excuse for you to do that with her, even saying that it’s all for the good of your appeal to her. Don’t let her get into your head.”

“Don’t let her sway your mind, Daniel,” Luna warned. “You have to convince her to be good, and she’s going to be really naughty with you until you do.”

“I’ll be sure to be careful,” Daniel reassured them. “I appreciate the warning though, thank you.”

Luna and Falla nodded then looked behind him with wide eyes and open mouths. Daniel watched them gawking at something then turned around, promptly jumping with surprise as he saw the other girls disembarking the caravan. Triska walked over towards Daniel and looked back to the girls with a slick smile while Alyssa and Specca both stood on either side of Squeak who was the focus of everybody’s attention.

“Wow,” Luna breathed out.

“Dammit, how did hers get that big anyway?” Falla cursed as she looked down to her own bosom.

Daniel stared at Squeak with wonder, seeing the ant girl wearing a two-piece purple bikini, with the top piece barely holding in her bust while the bottom had short black tassels hanging off the hips. She wore short rugged shoes instead of her normal boots and had forgone wearing her gloves as she stood before Daniel with a timid smile on her face.

“I think she’ll win the favor of the butterflies now, don’t you?” Specca quipped while adjusting her glasses.

“Squeak, you look…” Daniel said while being overwhelmed seeing the ant girl like this. “Wow, you look great.”

Squeak looked herself over and squeaked a few times before smiling happily at Daniel.

“She hasn’t really gotten a chance to wear this since we got it for her in Ashwood,” Triska mentioned. “So we thought now might be a good time for her to show it off. What do you think?”

“I think Daniel approves,” Alyssa giggled. “He’s drooling.”

Daniel jumped a bit then quickly wiped his mouth with a weak smile as the girls smiled amusedly at him.

“Easy now, Daniel,” Specca playfully scolded. “You have to stay focused on speaking to the monarch, remember?”

“If you keep in control today we’ll all show you our swimsuits tonight,” Triska purred.

“We’ll dress up just for you,” Alyssa added with a wink. “Then you can undress
us
.”

Daniel looked around at all of his girls, seeing them watching him with immoral smiles, and then nervously rubbed the back of his head with a blush on his face.

“That thought isn’t going to help me keep focused here,” he admitted.

“He’s so cute when he gets flustered,” Specca giggled.

“Yeah,” Alyssa said eyeing over Daniel. “That’s our man.”

“Alright, enough,” Falla spoke up with annoyance. “You’re all going to fuck tonight, that’s not exactly a surprise. Can we please get this over with now?”

“Falla,” Specca sternly reminded.

“Fine.
Make love
,” Falla dryly corrected while looking away.

“She’s right though,” Triska reluctantly agreed turning towards the village. “Let’s do what we came here to do. Talking to the giant butterflies should be as easy as this comes for us. We can’t get lazy and screw this up.”

“We’ll take care of the shopping before you return,” Specca promised, with Squeak nodding with a squeak. “I don’t imagine we’ll have any trouble.”

“Alright, but hurry up,” Alyssa said looking back towards the caravan. “I don’t want to be alone with Pip for long after she wakes up.”

“What are you worried about?” Falla asked. “You don’t have any breasts for her to fondle, she won’t be interested in a flat-chested witch.”

Alyssa slowly looked back towards Falla with a cold glare, causing the butterfly to back up and smile nervously at her.

“I mean, I’m sure she won’t cause you any trouble. You’re not her type, you know?”

“Get going,
now
,” Alyssa ordered as her eyes gave off a soft glow.

Falla and Luna backed up worriedly and nodded while Daniel rolled his eyes. He then started walking towards the village along the road with the butterfly sisters and Triska accompanying him. Squeak and Specca glanced to each other then began making their way towards the village as well while Alyssa watched them all head off together.

“I really don’t like that girl,” Alyssa grumbled before walking back towards the caravan.

Daniel and the girls walked along the dirt road and into the village, all of them gazing around at the lush forest home within the larger surrounding trees of the grove. Daylight was diminished from the towering timbers and their expansive branches but what few sunrays did manage to reach the village was enough in accompanying the floating glows of magical light that floated about above the trees. Daniel watched as the drifting blooms of light sparkled every now and then while brightening up the area briefly before slowly fading again, giving the village a very serene yet mystical appearance.

“I have to say it’s very beautiful here,” Daniel admitted with a smile.

“I’ve never seen a forest come alive like this,” Triska mentioned.

“Thank you,” Falla said dryly while glancing around carefully still. “It means a lot to me to hear you say that.”

“Where is everyone?” Specca asked while looking about the village. They walked along the road leading through the tall trees yet now nobody was seen among them. The pathways were empty while doors and windows in the trees were all closed. “It’s so quiet in this place. Are they here?”

“I saw them earlier,” Daniel pondered. “They were all flying around before. Where did they go?”

“I told you,” Falla reminded him. “Strangers like you coming here is reason enough to be on guard, but we also have
her
with us.”

Looking over to the side the group saw Luna hopping about while twirling around in circles, her eyes gazing around at the trees with wonder as she skipped merrily along the dirt road.

“Hello?” Luna called out. “It’s okay, you can come out now!”

“They’re really hiding from her?” Specca asked. “How come?”

“HELLO?” Luna screamed as she started laughing and hopping about in erratic jumps, her wings fluttering wildly behind her as she had a deranged smile on her face. “COME OUT, COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE! HAHAHAHAHA!”

“That’s why,” Falla dryly replied.

Luna laughed and stumbled around before crashing into a table in front of a tall treehouse. As she fell to the ground with the broken stand Daniel and the others stopped and looked around, seeing a few fleeting glimpses of figures in the nearby windows before they quickly vanished back into the dwellings again.