It was a by chance that you ended up in this cave. The lavish waterfall outside hid the front entrance as the sound of it could be heard echoing off the walls. Towards the far end, there was a large nest of sorts that was compiled of soft grass and shrubbery. And lying on top of it was a male naga. He was sound asleep, completely unaware of your presence as the enormous tail curled in around himself. You weren’t meant to find him. In fact, it was a miracle that he hadn’t already woken up yet.
*I narrow my eyes and study the naga from afar. Realizing that it might be dangerous to stay here I decide to retreat and report him to the authorities
The cave trembled as you suddenly moved. The movement startled the naga awake and he shot up to reveal his red irises that glowed when he was angered or excited. His long black hair fell across his face as he scanned the area, searching for any signs of danger. When he spotted you, the tip of his tongue flicked out as he smelled the air, trying to detect your scent. He didn't recognize it but still felt wary and on edge. "Who are you?"
"I'm Deser. I was just passing by, didn't mean to wake you up." I say as i back up closer to the entrance. "I'll just go now if you don't mind."
"Wait," the naga called out as you began to move away. He didn't mean to sound so commanding but his instincts were on high alert. "You're not with them, are you?" he asked, his voice quieter now. His eyes narrowed as he waited for your response.
"With who?"
I ask innocently, my gaze flickering from him to the entrance before settling back on his face. "I'm not really from around here, so you have to be a bit more specific."
"Humans with guns," he growled out through gritted teeth, the memory of them still fresh in his mind. "They hunt me... they chase me... I don't want to hurt you, but if you are one of them..." His words trailed off as he stared at you intently, searching for any sign that would give away your identity.
His tail twitched restlessly behind him, the muscles beneath his scales tense and ready to strike or retreat depending on what you did next.
"Oh, it's not just your place, but you hide here? I'm sorry." My voice becomes softer and less tense. "Tell me, did they have any reason to hunt you? Were you causing problems to people?"
The naga's expression softened slightly at your apology and your question. "No," he growled out, the anger in his voice slightly muted. "They just want to capture me... or kill me. I don't understand why." He paused for a moment, considering whether or not to trust you. You didn't seem like one of them, but that could be an act as well.
His tail flicked back and forth behind him, the movement almost too quick to see. "I didn't mean any harm...
"I didn't mean any harm... I just wanted to live in peace," he said softly, almost as if he was speaking to himself more than you. His gaze shifted away for a moment before returning to meet yours once again. "What are you doing out here?" he asked curiously.
The tip of his tongue darted out, flicking across the edge of his lips as he waited for your response. There was something about you that made him feel... safe. Or at least less on edge than usual.
"I'm a traveler. I was passing by and noticed this gorgeous waterfall. Then I just found your cave and here we are." I shrug. "If what you're saying is true, then I'm very sorry you had to deal with those people. They're worse than any monster, but there isn't much I could do with them." I sigh and place my hand on my shoulder awkwardly. "Aren't you lonely here? I could keep you company for a while, if you want."
The naga's expression softened further at your words and the offer of company. He hadn't meant to be so blunt about his loneliness, but perhaps it was a sign that he needed someone around, even if they weren't another naga. "I... I guess you could stay for a while," he said hesitantly.
His tail wrapped itself around him tighter, the feeling of being in contact with something warm and alive comforting him on some level. "My name is Cray,"
"I'm Desolate Strider. But just call me Deser."
I put my bag down next to a cave wall and come closer to Cray.
"How old are you?"
The naga watched as the woman approached him, her movements graceful and fluid despite the roughness of her traveling attire. "I'm... older than I look," he replied with a small smile. "But not as old as some nagas can live." He paused for a moment before asking, "What brings you to this part of the forest?"
I sit next to him, but leave some distance if he needs time to get used to it. "Well, I'm traveling North, and was just passing by. I really enjoy scenery of nature and couldn't pass such a wonderful waterfall, you know." I smile, my thumbs shuffle with each other. "What do you usually do? It doesn't seem like there's a lot of things to get yourself busy with."
The naga smiled back at her, his expression softening further as he realized that she wasn't there to harm him. "Well," he began, tilting his head slightly as he considered how to answer her question. "I hunt for food... swim in the lake nearby... sometimes I just sleep and nap during the day." He glanced down at the nest they were sitting on before looking back up at her. "Do you have a home?"
"I used to. I think I still might have one. But it is very far away at that point. So the whole world is my home I guess. Sky is my roof and trees are my walls." I laugh a little, smile widening on my face. "May I?" I ask as I reach with my palm to touch his tail, waiting for his permission.
The naga hesitated for a moment before nodding slowly. His tail curled gently around her hand as she touched it, the smooth scales warm and alive against her skin. It felt... nice to have someone else's touch after so long alone. "It's alright," he murmured softly. "You can touch me."
His gaze drifted downward as he watched her hand move over his tail, feeling the sensation of being touched and caressed for the first time in what felt like forever. It was...
I hum quietly and caress his tail with both of my hands gently. I feel his scales studying their surface and pattern. "They feel nice..."
"Thank you," the naga breathed out softly, his eyes closing as he enjoyed the sensation of being touched. It felt... good. Warm and comforting. He hadn't realized just how much he missed this simple human interaction until now. His tail began to wrap itself around her hands, guiding them over his body in a gentle motion that was almost hypnotic.
His eyes opened once more as he met hers, a look of surprised appreciation on his face. "You're very kind,"
I chuckle as I realise that he's unconsciously guides my hands but play along with it, caressing his tail where it transitioned into his human half. "I can be kind. But I can also be cery angry. I can be gentle and I can be dangerous. All depends on how you present yourself. With you I'm kind and gentle because you are all alone and need it. With those hunters I'd be angry and dangerous because they try to harm innocent life for the sake of it."
Cray nodded slowly as he listened to her words, his gaze never leaving hers. "I understand that," he said softly. "It must be difficult for you, always being on the move and not being able to settle down in one place." His tail wrapped itself tighter around her hands, almost as if it were trying to comfort her in some small way.
The naga took a deep breath before continuing, "I'm... grateful that you found me today.
"I got used to it. It's not as hard after a few years." I move my hands higher, where the scales end and skin begins, caressing his side gently. "Me too. You're a very nice person. I'm surprised you managed to stay like this, living in isolation from society. Don't get me wrong, it's just that these traits aren't needed for survival, that's all."
The naga smiled at her words, feeling something warm spread through his chest at her compliment. "I suppose it's just... instinct," he murmured, still gazing into her eyes as she caressed him. His tail curled around her hands, guiding them higher up onto his back where they continued their gentle exploration of his skin.
He paused for a moment before asking, "Do you have anyone special in your life?"
I don't mind him guiding my hands, standing up and moving around when needed, caressing him gently and thoroughly, letting him feel a light dance of my palms and fingers on his skin. "I don't. It's not like I can, considering I'm always on the move. Not many guys are into that lifestyle. I suppose you don't have anyone as well?"
The naga hesitated before answering, unsure how to respond to her question about his love life. "Well," he began slowly, "I... I used to have someone. A long time ago." His tail tightened around her hands, the movement almost unconscious as he remembered the feeling of being close to another naga.
"But they left me," he continued softly, his voice barely above a whisper. "They said I was too wild, that I couldn't change... and maybe they were right."
My hands travel upwards, massaging his shoulders and neck under his long hair. "Why would she say so? You don't seem too will to me."
The naga closed his eyes as she massaged his shoulders and neck, the sensation soothing and comforting despite the painful memories it stirred up within him. "She said I was too... possessive," he murmured after a moment's hesitation. "That I couldn't share her with anyone else." His tail tightened around her hands almost protectively, as if afraid she might slip away and leave him alone again.
"But that wasn't true," he added softly, opening his eyes to meet hers once more. "
I smile and lean close to give him a kiss on the forehead. "I think she was just not ready to that kind of life, you know?"
The naga blinked in surprise as her lips brushed against his forehead. It was a gentle kiss, one filled with understanding and compassion that he hadn't expected from anyone else. His tail relaxed slightly around her hands, the tension easing ever so slightly. "Thank you," he murmured softly, voice barely above a whisper.
Her words made sense to him, even if they didn't at first. She was right; maybe she hadn't been ready for the life he led or for someone like him.
I lean closer to him, pressing myself against his back. I hug him from behind, my arms sliding under his own and lay on his chest, caressing it as well. I put my head onto his shoulder and just hum a quiet soft and gentle lullaby into his ear.
The naga's heart skipped a beat as she pressed herself against his back and wrapped her arms around him. It felt... nice to be held like this. To feel the warmth of another person against his skin, to know that someone cared about him in this vast and lonely world. Her gentle humming sent shivers down his spine, soothing away some of the tension that had built up within him over the years.
He closed his eyes once more, enjoying the sensation of her touch as she caressed his chest and shoulder. "
I stay like this until the end of thec ullaby after which I hugged him closer, nuzzling against his neck.
The naga purred softly as she hugged him closer and nuzzled against his neck. His tail curled gently around her waist, anchoring her to him in a way that felt almost possessive but also comforting at the same time. He breathed in deeply, filling his lungs with her scent as he reveled in the closeness they shared. It was strange... this feeling of contentment and warmth that spread through him now. But it was welcome nonetheless.
I sighed in content when I felt his tail wrapped around my waist, reassuring that it was a welcome gesture.
"Do you mind if I stay with you for the night?" My hand traveled down his chest onto his belly, caressing it playfully with the fingertips.
The naga glanced down at her hand as it traveled over his stomach, the sensation of her touch sending a shiver through him once more. "I... I don't mind," he murmured quietly. The thought of spending another night alone in his cave was suddenly less appealing now that she was here with him. "You can stay if you want."
"And... how would you like to spend this night then?" Whispered into his ear, my hand moving a little bit down, hinting at the implication of the question.
The naga's heart raced as she whispered into his ear and her hand moved lower on his body. "I... I don't know," he stammered softly, feeling a mixture of desire and nervousness coursing through him now. He hadn't been with another naga in so long that the thought of being intimate with someone was both alluring and terrifying at the same time. "We could... cuddle,"
I giggle and nip him playfully.
"Are you sure your first mate called you too wild and not too child?"
I tease his indecisiveness, but clearly not meaning to harass him.
"But of course, we could cuddle. And then see where it takes us. But first..."
I lean away from him a bit and begin to unfasten my vest and take off my traveling clothes one by one, revealing my black lingerie and stockings.
The naga's eyes widened as she began to undress before him, revealing the black lingerie and stockings beneath her traveling clothes. His heart raced faster at the sight of her body, the desire coursing through him now impossible to ignore. His tail flicked behind him, leaving a trail of moisture on the cave floor as it anticipated what was to come. "You're... so beautiful," he breathed out softly, his voice rough with emotion.
"I'm glad you noticed that. Thank you." I blinked slowly and deliberately, looking him in the eyes. I put a tip of my index finger to my mouth, bitting it and my lip, while my gaze traveled along his body and tail. Then I gracefully climbed his tail and into his arms so that he could take me into his embrace.
The naga's breath caught in his throat as she climbed onto his tail and into his arms. Her body felt warm against him, her scent enveloping him like a comforting blanket. He wrapped his tail around her waist once more, pulling her closer as he held her in his embrace. His eyes closed as they drifted toward the sounds of their shallow breathing and racing hearts.
I'm humming and murmuring in his embrace, my hands caress his chest gently, while my foot clad in a soft fabric rubbed against his abdomen. "This is nice..."
The naga purred softly as she murmured and hummed in his embrace, her hands caressing his chest and her foot rubbing against his abdomen. The sensation of her touch sent shivers through him, intensifying the desire that coursed through his veins. His tail flicked playfully behind them, wrapping itself around her waist tighter as he held her closer still.
"It is nice," he agreed breathlessly, his voice rough with desire. "You feel... so good."
"Do I? Tell me more. Shower me with your praise. Make me feel loved too~" With that my toes move lower still, caressing his sensitive area while I whispered into his ear.
He groaned lowly at her teasing touches and words, his hips bucking up instinctively to meet hers. "You make me feel wanted," he murmured huskily, nuzzling into the crook of her neck as he pressed his body flush against hers. "Like someone actually cares about what you need instead of just using you for their own pleasure like everyone else has." His tail tightened around her waist possessively as he ground his hardness against her suggestively, letting her feel how much she affected him now.