Worlds Collide: Chapter 7 Questions

“So you are fire proof then?” John asks me as me walk through a maze of corridors.
“Considering that I am being treated like the enemy, I’m not sure how many of my secrets I should give away” I respond playfully.
“Well how about this, for each question I ask you, you can ask me one.” John offers.
“I suppose I am curious to know more about this place.” I agree.
“Then ladies first” John invites me to start.
“If you are not a dragon, what are you?” I ask, wondering how he made the ring of fire.
“I’m a fae, I can only wield fire magic though. My turn! How did you get free from my circle?” He asks.
“I am fire proof, we can dive through volcanos in our dragon forms, but I can handle the heat pretty well as a human too." I explain. "Why are there no dragons here?” I ask.
“That I don’t know. I only know of one in this kingdom and he was killed for threatening the crown. Although I’m pretty sure Ash was more mad about him trying to violate Ava." He says. "Are you a queen then? Jasmine said you ruled a kingdom” John asks.
“I am not a queen, our kingdom doesn’t have royalty, but a council with each section having a leader and 2 council representatives. My friends are the leaders of 3 of the kingdoms, but they are on honeymoon so I have been ruling in their absence. What about you? How did you get to be on first name basis with the king and queen?” I ask.
“In truth neither of them like the formalities of leadership, but I have known Ash most of my life, so he trusts me more than most." He answers. "Are there fae in your world?” John asks.
“No. At least not that I know of, but I didn’t even know dragons existed until recently. What different kinds of… creature exist here?” I ask stumping over what to call them.
“Well there used to be a lot of segregation in Loria and fea, wolves, vampires, shifters and humans were seperated from one and other, but with the changing of the laws and the merging of the kingdoms, many people with different abilities have been discovered. The professor will talk your ear off about his research on them." John explains and realise that also probably explains why everyone here seems to have a different accent. "Wait, how could you not know dragons existed when you are one?” He asks.
“It is a long story, but dragons are born human and to change you need to know a special phrase, our powers only come through in times of great stress, as a form of self defence, otherwise." I summarise. "Who is this professor?” I ask.
“You were looking for his books, but it might be easier just to speak to him personally. I wouldn’t see him alone though, I’m still not convinced he is right in the head, even if he did give up the throne. I wouldn’t want you getting hurt.” John says looking seriously at me with concern.
“Wait he is alive? Oh sorry, your question” I say avoiding his intense stare.
“I’m serious Rain, he is a vampire and a very dangerous man, keep your guard up around him” John warns.
“Well that makes more sense" I say, thinking back to the inexplicably youthful grandad. "Don’t worry though, I’m pretty sure I could take him, plus I love garlic, so I bet he will keep his distance. Did you have a question?” I ask.
“This is your room... Would you like me to come in?” John says mischievously, pointing to the door.
“I would like the company and I have an idea to make our game a little more interesting.” I say opening the door to the large suite. It is full of neutral cream colours and I can see at least 2 doors I want to explore. It is a definite upgrade from the stone cell I was in earlier. I jump onto the bed and gesture for him to sit across from me.
“And what is your idea?” John asks intrigued.
“I propose we make it a guessing game. Whoever guesses wrong has to remove an item of clothing” I say giving up on my abstinence vow and smiling as I see his eyes widen in excitement.
“That is interesting indeed! What are we guessing?” He asks.
“Anything you want to know. I will go first- I guess that you are an only child” I say.
“Correct. Ok, I guess that you are not married” He goes
“Well that was easy, correct. You love chocolate” I say
“Correct, but who doesn’t! I guess you are a warrior” John says.
“Incorrect, remove an item. I can fight, but I am not technically employed as a warrior” I say and watch him rise to take off his jacket and place it on the corner of the four poster bed. “I guess that you deliberately wear shirts that are too small to attract women”
“haha, incorrect. This is the sad result of me living away from my mother and having to do my own laundry. Your turn to remove something, although I do think that you are at a disadvantage with less to remove.” He laughs and I pull my top off hoping that having my chest on display will sway the game in my favour.
“You need to guess.” I prompt to break his trance like stare.
He visibly shakes himself “Sorry, I guess you got that scar in a battle?” He says gesturing to a scar on my side.
“No” I say coldly and turning to hide it.
“Do not hide! You are so beautiful and I am very much enjoying the view.” He says gently, realising it is not a topic to pursue.
“My turn to enjoy the view, you need to remove something and it is my guess. I guess that the people here love their king and queen” I change the topic as John removes his shirt and it is my turn to ogle his well defined chest.
“For the most part that is correct. I guess that you can wield fire too” John says.
“Nope. Take off both shoes since they are a pair. I guess that you don’t know what electricity is” I say, hurrying along his undressing now that I have seen what he has to offer.
“What is that?- I guess you are correct. I guess that your favourite colour is blue.” He says.
“Wrong, I love all colours.” I say, biting my lip as he takes off his trousers to be left in just his underwear and socks. “I guess that you have kissed the king” I say
“No! Take them off. I guess same sex kissing is common in your world.” John says as I take off my shoes.
“True. I guess that you have only kissed women.” I guess
“Hmm incorrect. Please remove those” He says pointing at my shorts.
I stand, moving closer to him to remove my shorts, glad that I wore my nice matching black lacy underwear.
“Your guess” I say sitting back down on top of his lap instead of in my place on the bed.
“I guess you would like to speed this game up too.” John whispers in my ear.
I answer not with words, but with a kiss, grinding my hips against him and feeling his arousal answer me back.
I hear the knock at the door, but I have no intention of stopping, whoever it is can watch for all I care.

“John! This is exactly why you are not assigned to watch her. Jesus man, get dressed so I can take over” the interrupter says angrily and John tenses underneath me and tries to move, but I hold him down.
“So are you going to get undressed to take over from him?” I ask, turning to look at the man who has his back to us.
“Given that they outlawed the practice of taking prisoners as sex slaves, no, I will not. John you should know better” He replies.
“Please, if anything I’m using him right now, so if you are not going to join in then you better wait outside.” I say annoyed.
“And they told me you were not a princess, but you sure do know how to give orders. John you have been assigned to supervise the scouts, they leave within the hour.” He says and leaves.
“I’m sorry Rain, you have no idea how much I want to finish this, but I have a duty to do. I will find you when I return.” John says standing up and quickly dressing himself. He places a quick kiss on my cheek before leaving. I hear him grumble spoil sport to his replacement before the door closes. Leaving me frustrated, confused and alone in a strange, if luxurious, place.