Dualism. Ch. 02: Astral

What about myself? I reached for the Water in my blood. Dissected it and saw and understood everything to the cellular level. Powered by Wisdom I remade my blood. Changing it. Making it immune to disease and poison. It was automatic. My mind knew what to do and just did it. Synapses were changing everywhere inside me. My body felt more alive. Everything more efficient now. What if I wanted to turn my blood into a weapon? Was it possible? I delved into the possibility. I reached out again and I understood what I could do but it would need both power to fuel it and power to bind it. Power to create life in my own blood! I pulled Power. Fed it to Aether. The Element of Alchemy. Reaching with all five Elements I found in my blood I tied them together locking them in place with my Power. I felt my Blood Alive! Like it was a sentient being but docile. No it didn't have a mind of its own. It merely waited for commands. I was shook awake. I opened my eyes to find both Yelena and Lilith staring intently at me.

"What the hell did you do? Its like you ripped the fabric of your being and replaced it with something else!" Lilith said in a voice filled with worry. I forgot she was connected to me.

"I tried to stop you but I couldn't. It was like you had a space just for yourself and it was shielded even from me! I was so scared of losing you because you were gone! I mean I couldn't sense your consciousness." She was weeping now and I held her close. I couldn't describe what ive done. It was better to show them. I opened my hand and out of my pores came my blood. Covering my entire body like a second skin.

It was a Symbiote. Amorphous and liquid-like unless tasked to form something. I willed it to form claws over my nails and it obeyed. I tried out different sizes and shapes. Both girls where amazed. I sent the Symbiote over to each of them, covering their entire bodies too. The Symbiote was part of me and I could sense what it sensed. I felt how smooth their skin was. How hot to the touch they were. I experimented some more since they were fully encased in it they clothes were actually outside of it. Grinning like an idiot I circled their clits at the same time adding a little heat to the gooey feeling. Amazement turned into a lust as the sensations they were feeling were both creepy and pleasurable. Lilith and Yelena were breathing harder now. Stabilizing themselves on the table with their hands. They tried so hard not to moan as we were still surrounded by a lot of people. Feeling braver I sent more of my Symbiote inside their pussies and their eyes nearly popped off. The situation was hilarious! I formed it the same as my fully erect cock. Pumping itself in and out slowly made them moan uncontrollably. I could see Yelena already cumming from the pleasure. I transformed my Symbiotic cocks. I made their heads rotate in 360 degrees. Its base continuing its pumping motion but I added soft little spikes to them. It the middle I searched for their G-spots and when I found them I created an extra little finger that would tickle the magic spot. They bit on the table cloths and came together. Breathing labored and faces flushed. I laughed heartily and I lit up in a bright smile. Like a little kid that just mastered new tricks.

"Gods the things you do with your powers! Its crazy!" Said the breathless Lilith.

"Your Welcome!" I replied.

"It felt so weird then it was like... sensory overload! It was so good but I like the real thing better!" Yelena said in a rasp.

"You are welcome to come over my room again now if you want." I smirked.

"Beast! I can't take it anymore!" Yelena groaned.

"Ooo the Dragoness is sore!" Lilith teased.

"Shut up sex fiend! You can fuck all day for eternity and your pussy will keep loving it!" Yelena complained.

"You got that right bitch!" Lilith purred.

"Come on, bell just rang time for class." I said.

"I got Psy next and you are stuck in Astral. Li keep him company for me?" Yelena asked.

"Always Yel." Lilith smiled.

We accompanied Yelena to Psy Hall and went our way towards my impending session of torment. I held Lilith's hands and on our way there Ares was waiting for me outside.

"Got word from Mother dear. Spend some time inside your Void Room and do some discovery training inside. When the bell rings come to Astral and show me what you've accomplished."

"Sure Master Ares." I bowed. Turned to the nearest wall and summoned a door to my Void Room and pulled Lilith inside.

"What is this place?" Lilith asked.

"Master Wong taught me to summon this. They call it a Void Room. Its were the gods train the use of their powers. Maximum throttle without the worry of damage anywhere. Plus its peaceful."

"So, is it my turn to train you?"

"If you would be so kind babe."

"Will you bleed here? Even die?"

"I think so because this room wasn't designed like Astral Hall."

"This is gonna hurt." She grinned. Lilith summoned a huge ass Scythe. It was adorned with Demons and Skulls. Its blade terribly black. She twirled it around like it was nothing. That was one sexy Reaper.

"Give me a moment Li. I need to do something. Don't worry about the next class. Time doesn't flow here." She simply smiled her reply and straightened her stance.

My Symbiote still surrounded me. Time to give it some permanent commands.

[As my armor. Be Impenetrable]

[As my weapon. Be Unbreakable]

[As a blade. Be Sharp]

[As a living part of me. Empower Me]

[Defend Me]

I felt the Symbiote acknowledge the commands. I dont know how but it just did.

"I'm ready." I said.

"Not yet. Do you trust me?"

"With everything that I am."

"Cheesy bastard." She blushed. Honestly, I really do.

"When our Contract was being in put place, your mind and soul were laid bare to me. You could not see into most of my memories because I have had more practice at locking my mind away from would be predators. Anyway, when you decided to accept me for who I am and what I was. You willed away all your defenses as our souls were bound together. Within you were not only your memories of your past life but also all the Knowledge of your Earth. The reason you are able to fight right now is because your sub conscious is trying to preserve your life by accessing the Martial Skills of your planet. The thing is, doing is different from truly knowing how to perform an art or a skill. You mind may process some, your body may be powerful enough to perform them but your experience was only that of two days ago. A master giving out a skill book to an apprentice does not automatically make the apprentice a full fledged master. Point being, I can fully make your mind materialize all the arts you know in real life should you allow me to access your brain."

"I trust you. I just do. Lets do this."

She vanished her Scythe and sat down. Crossing her legs she motioned for me to join her. Facing her she reached out and held my head with both hands.

"Relax. Breathe. Free yourself. Flow with me." Lilith whispered.

The world faded around us till we were the only ones left. Two circles floated. One I recognize. The Five Elements. Air. Water. Fire. Earth. Aether. Drawn in circles connected to each other. Beside it was foreign yet familiar. Chinese. Wuxia. Wu was Martial. Xia was Hero. Its power derived from 5 elements that were intrinsically the same yet different in some ways. Water. Wood. Fire. Metal. Earth. Lines bridging the two were written in something else. Japanese. Bushido. Gi Integrity. Rei Respect. Yu Heroic Courage. Meiyo Honor. Jin Compassion. Makoto Honesty and Sincerity. Chu Duty and Loyalty. The image flared. Each symbol burned in my mind. Suddenly a rush of movements everywhere. Qi being summoned continously with each strike. Skills consuming Qi. I understood clearly. Qi wasn't just power. It was fuel. It was harmony between the elements and grasping and honoring the code of Bushido allowed its use to bring out maximum effectiveness. I saw myself now. Caught between my Duality. I had limited myself thinking that since I had two blades only that I was limited to the use of only two elements at a given time. Also, that seeing the way other gods and students projected their Astral weapons I should simply follow. I was wrong but this is a good thing. I can hide my true power by developing what I've already begun. Thank you Lilith! Warmth enveloped me. Pulling me out of this space and back into the Void Room. Okay, now we practice. Now I must learn.

"You ready?"

"Anytime you are babe." Once again her Scythe was at hand. Twin blades in mine. We clashed. My movement was totally different. I was a blade master while she was a scythe master. There was only the sounds of clashing metal. I understood the value or this lesson as what we were doing was purely physical combat. She was burning into my body the feel of actual combat. Making my muscles remember the movement. Showing me my weaknesses therefore giving me the opportunity to learn how my other powers can help me overcome my flaws. It was a never ending flow of strikes so beautiful yet so deadly but we were connected to each other and we knew how not to hurt the other. I started developing muscles at a faster rate, muscles I never knew I needed to pull off various strikes and combos. Lilith was a force to be reckoned with as I knew she was going easy on me at first but eventually our godlike bodies allowed us to train for eternity inside the Void Room. Finally satisfied we rested. Backs to each other, savoring the comfort knowing that despite the training for me, our relationship deepened. We could now understand each movement the other would make. Our fighting was as syncronized as our relationship. Exiting the Void Room I felt good about ourselves.

"Li come on we got some time to grab a coffee". She didn't bother to reply just snuggled herself to me while walking to the cafeteria. Once inside we grabbed some sweets and had our coffee. Damian and his tour de force of asshole buddies walked in. I had this newfound habit of letting my senses do automatic investigations of everything in the room. The two fellas trailing the asswipe were werewolves too. Figures. Damians probably an alpha and those two are his betas. All three of them were each lazily fondling the ladies who were with them. How these girls could even stand the company of assholes is a mystery. What caught my attention was the girl with the scrawny fucktard beta. Tanned skin. Petite. Killer tits. Perky ass. Spanish if I have to guess. Dead eyes. I frowned. Lilith noticed it too. Neither of us wanted the attention so we kept quiet. Couldn't do anything here anyway. Fighting wasn't allowed anywhere outside the halls. It was evident when Ares beat the shit of two guys who fought over trivial matters in the hallway. They are still comatose despite being demi gods. The bell rang. Time for Astral class again.

"Okay. You all want to keep your ranks well today you fight to defend it. For the sake of the newbie loser the higher your rank the more benefits you get. The top 20 this year will be joining the Gods for interstellar war! Yo Loser! You are rank 500 you piece of shit now form the line and pair up! The duel is one versus one and the winner is the one left standing. Astral Hall will now only heal you once the match over." Boomed Ares. So enchantments can be altered by a halls master. Good to know.

#499 bowed. "My name is Marshall." He projected a pair of gauntlets, a head gear and shoes. A boxer. "Names Loren" I said then bowed. Ive just summoned my twin blades when he charged. His speed was surprising. Probably power from the boots. His gauntlets hissed with steam and started to pound me at sub sonic speeds but the training with Lilith paid off. In my eyes his punches were slow, sluggish even. I merely avoided the blows and when he swung for a hook I slashed his throat. The 400's were easy wins all the way rank 50's. Each fight normally ending in a 1 hit KO. Now #49 is a whole new ball game. She stepped into the match area clad in green. Blue eyes. Long blonde hair braided neatly. Pointed ears. Clothes similar to what Lilith liked. Hmm. An elf.

"My name is Sylvia."

"Loren."

Then she was gone. My senses out. Air. Above! She materialized a long bow drawn with three glowing arrows knocked and let loose. I sent out Air and Water to freeze the arrows to no avail. I gathered Qi and blinked out of the way but the arrows followed. Three knives landed barely missing my feet then suddenly the link to my Elements were gone. I could not feel Earth beneath me nor the Air to locate her. Shit. Elemental Magic barrier or some sort. Locked me out. The arrows came. Her eyes widened as I parried with ease, arrows burned to ashes. She was grounded now, one knee bent, the other leg fully extended forward . I had time to admire her legs. This time her arrows felt elemental. Fire. They seared my flesh as I parried. My Symbiote could only defend me against physical attacks. Something I should rethink when this is done. Sylvia had not counted on my raw power coupled with new found combat skills. I flipped my blades downward and blinked towards her my blades deflected by her long bow. From this point she drove me backwards with her bow. She was using it like a staff twirling in arcs causing powerful blows that impacted my blades. I slid a blade across the length of her blow cutting the flesh of her arms constantly circling and backtracking her own movement.

I was starting to get a read on her when she pulled her bow apart to reveal two crossbows. Fuck at this distance... I whipped up my blades to defend my chest however her arrows shifted and became one huge streamlined arrow aimed at my heart. I crossed my blades accordingly and was smashed to the ground. The sheer force of impact created a huge crater at my feet. This time she had her long bow drawn with a single arrow. She launched it up in the air. The when arrow nearly hit the roof of the Hall it expanded and a huge glowing sun in its place, then it rained arrows of fire downward. There was nowhere to run. I used the Halls repair function to my advantage because the crater was outside whatever magical interference Sylvie was running. I reconnected to Earth. Drew in Qi and launched myself towards her. Blades slicing through the barrage of arrows. Fire searing me everywhere but I could not be stopped. My sheer speed forced her to lose her bow in place of twin Daggers. Our blades met in the air, multitudes of cuts with each attack. It was now a battle of stamina. The relentless barrage drawed a lot of blood, I saw her fatigue. I smiled.

I willed my Symbiote to attack. Thorns from all directions pierced her. Thorns from my blood which was scatterd all over. Sylvie tried to free herself but I wrapped her in a cocoon. She let go of whatever magic she used to nullufy my Elementals and I felt all of it again. Glowing with a green aura she ported out of the cocoon, wounds fully healed and was instantly aiming for my neck. I encased the fighting area with my Aether. Preventing another interference of my powers. I held her with a Water bubble sending my Sybiote into it once again wrapping itself around her. This time I controlled Air with Aether preventing her Teleportation. Sylvie was trapped. Her eyes which first looked at me with contempt were now looking at me with respect. "Do you yield?" Inside the bubble she nodded and I released her. Soaking wet she landed on the ground gracefully. The sight of her in wet skimpy clothing sent shivers down my loins. Her pink nipples peaking though the soaked bra. I admired her fighting style. Swift. Precise. Sexy. I grinned.

Sylvie started her walk out of our match area. I watched her feline stride. That sweet ass covered only by a green thong. Hypnotized from all the swaying I was snapped back to reality when she turn.

"Come see me when you have the time." She winked. I just stared at her with my mouth agape. Everyone in Aeon are masochists. After a beating they wanna get fucked.

I was an over sexed idiot since all I could think about was sex. Maybe I should start a harem I laughed to myself. <No!> came Liliths thoughts. <Greedy slave! You know you'll always be at my side and I'm pretty sure you like pussies too> I sent back. <Well I suppose so>. The sound of the bell meant this was done. Wow. Rank 49 in a day.

Dinner was quite pleasant. People now respected me a bit more. Probably out of fear. Two days in Aeon and I was kicking ass. The only thing wrong was the company at my table. Lilith and Yelena were burning holes inside Sylvia as she ate her food in front of me. I knew why she was here but the girls didn't like her presence at all especially that seeing her now she was definitely a gorgeous elf. What is it with me and women whose clothes match each other? Maybe they think I like what Lilith wears and just copy it. That would make me presumptuous that they like me. I studied Sylvia a bit. High cheek bones. Long straight golden hair. Perfect nose. Thin lips. Ample cleavage. Definitely at least a D cup. I was pretty sure that Lilith was an E and Yelena was a DD but Sylvia was a head taller than I was so her tits look comparatively small for her body. Thing is, I am much an ass guy as I am a boob guy and Lilith still takes full honors on both subjects plus the fact that she literaly can fuck the life out of me. Lilith started to blush. I keep forgetting that we were so closely linked that strong feelings and thoughts get passed on to her. Blushing and giggling suits her. Liliths cute that way. She got redder as it was definitely visible in her flawless grey skin.

"So whats all this about Sylvia?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well for starters, I am not exactly a well liked person here and I don't want you to get hurt because of associating with me."

"See. He's sweet like that isn't he? Sometimes you just want to whack some sense into his thick headed brain." Yelena quipped.

Sylvia was clearly fidgeting about.

"Uhm. You see its about a friend." Clearly scared.

"Aha! Busted! You see its not all about sex bitch! Not everyone who wants to talk to him wants to fuck him" Yelena told Lilith. "You still lose girl." Replied Lilith. Sylvia blushed like crazy. The cheeks as red as roses and her legs scraping each other like a little school girl. "Oh mother fucker!" screamed Yelena.

"What was this about?" I asked.

"Yel and I made a bet that this goodie two shoes of a girl wanted to ask you if you could bang and make her scream like you did me and she just lost!" Lililth roared with laughter. "Fucking A!" Yelena muttered.

"And what did you bet?"

"Oh you know, just the chance to fuck you alone! Just myself and your awesome cock!" Lilith smirked.

"Geez you sound like I'm a hunk or something."

"Thats actually what makes your charming. Your innocence. Suave looks, killer bod, monster cock that knows how to make a girl scream in pleasure and you don't even know about it. You walk into a room and I can smell all the pussies getting wet at the sight of you. Why do you think the guys all hate you Master? Everyone here knows who screamed her guts out in orgasm the other night and everyone definitely knows who made me cum! I bet my life every single loser here wants to fuck me but after orgasms from you I wouldn't even bother getting those from anyone else." Said Lilith smiling sweetly at me and holding her hand to my cheek. It was my turn to blush.

"Uh huh yeah. She's right. Seeing you for the first time butt naked when I opened Aeons doors for you made me wanna fuck you right there and then and I did!" stated Yelena flatly.

"You girls do wonders for my ego."

Turning to Sylvia I said: "So Sylvia, whats up with your friend?"

"Her names Adrianna. My best friend. She's the latina hanging out with Damian's sick buddy."

"Yeah I saw her.. the pretty petite one with really weird eyes."