Saving the Academy

Ten long years had passed since Shawn bade his best friends Josh Sorenson and Kristin Lee a fond farewell, off to begin training as an ranger, then off again to root out the remaining Killers. With Darpassine vanquished once and for all, the Followers had scurried to the far corners of the earth, hiding in the dark places. But now they were either dead or languishing in Tromveld.

Followers were the farthest thing from Shawn's mind right now, though. He was giddy with anticipation, his heart near bursting. He was about to see Josh and Kristin again. As he walked through the streets of Wolf Crossing toward the Pub, the stars in the night sky seemed to wink at him. At the pub's doorstep, Shawn straightened his robes and took a deep breath before reaching for the door handle.

But before he could open the door, it burst open and Miles tumbled out and sprawled onto the street. In the doorway stood George and his henchmen and Beedle, guffawing and holding their sides.

Shawn helped Miles to his feet.

"Thanks, Shawn. And hullo. It's great to see you," Miles gushed, vigorously shaking Shawn's hand.

"Great to see you too, Miles," Shawn said with a grin.

Miles entered the pub first, giving George, Beedle and Stuart a dirty look. The three goons snickered as he passed. When they saw Shawn, however, Beedle and Stuart shut right up, glowering. George threw an insult Shawn's way. "Well, well, look what the cat dragged in."

Without missing a beat Shawn pointed to the trio and said cheekily, "It's nothing compared to what the cat coughed up." He heard knuckles crack and a fist pounded in a palm as he passed. Some things never change, he sighed to himself.

George started to say something in response but was drowned out by a high-pitched squeal. Suddenly a pair of arms enveloped Shawn in a tight hug, and a mass of bushy brown hair smothered his face. "Shawn! You're here!" Kristin cried. "I've missed you so much!" She planted a big kiss on Shawn's cheek.

In her enthusiasm, Kristin was squeezing the air out of Shawn. In a hoarse cough he said, "I've missed you too, Kristin. Can you not hug me so tightly?"

"Oh, sorry," Kristin said as she released him. Shawn grinned. He looked her up and down. She was even prettier now than when they were schoolmates. But it was more than admiration. As his groin stirred he realized he was attracted to Kristin as more than just a friend. For the first time in his life, Shawn felt lust for her.

Before Shawn could dwell on this development Josh stepped forward, his hand extended. "Welcome back, Shawn."

"Glad to be back, mate," Shawn replied, shaking Josh's hand. "How've you been?"

Before Josh could answer, George broke in. "Yes, Sorenson, how are things at your shop? Burned anymore of my property lately?" he sneered. Beedle and Stuart guffawed.

Josh's face reddened. His broom shop had nearly burned to the ground the month before. "If I find out you had something to do with the destruction of my business, so help me I'll..."

George clucked his tongue. "Now, now, Sorensen. Don't say anything you might regret later."

Angry beyond words, Shawn made to step up to George but Josh held him back. George didn't seem to notice. He, Beedle and Stuart went to join a loud and visibly drunk Missy Miller and her equally loud and inebriated friends.

Shawn glared after them before turning back to his friends. "What was that about? Why did you let George walk all over you? You could've flattened the git. We're not at The Academy anymore."

Josh leaned forward. "Things changed while you were away, Shawn," he explained sheepishly, his voice barely above a whisper. "George practically owns Wolf Crossing. He can pretty much do what he wants."

"What are you talking about?" Shawn asked, incredulous.

Josh continued, glancing furtively around. "After Morton George's death, Byron took over managing the family fortune. Soon he was buying magical properties like mad. He owns several towns, including Wolf Crossing. He owns the land my business and my house are on."

Kristin piped in. "At least George will never own The Academy," she declared defiantly.

Josh beamed at her. "Kristin's a professor at The Academy."

"Brilliant!" Shawn exclaimed. "What subject? Arithomancy?"

Kristin nodded, smiling modestly.

"Cool, said Shawn. "Listen, I want to hear all about it. But let me quickly say hello to a few people before we catch up. There's loads to talk about. Grab a table in the corner. I'll be back in a few minutes. 'Kay?"

"Sure, Shawn," Josh and Kristin agreed. Shawn made his rounds and rejoined his Josh and Kristin at a corner table. As he sat down, Shawn couldn't help but notice that Kristin's slender hand was on Josh's thigh under the table. Shawn felt a twinge of emotion. Was it jealousy? No, that wasn't it. He did not want to take Kristin away from Josh. He would never do anything to hurt his friends. He loved them too much.

Shawn arched an eyebrow and grinned slyly at Josh and Kristin. "So, the rumor is true?"

"What rumor?" Josh asked.

"I overheard Samantha Bellows tell Catherine Lovejoy you two are an item."

Josh's ears turned a bright pink. Kristin's eyes flashed angrily at her former schoolmates, who were chatting animatedly to a pair of fellow alumni. "Those gossips!" Kristin hissed. "What we do is none of their business."

"But it's true?" Shawn offered.

Josh and Kristin glanced at each other, communicating with their eyes. "Yes, it's true," Josh admitted, grinning sheepishly. "But we like to keep it quiet."

Shawn nodded. "I understand," Shawn said, adding, "If being together makes you two happy, I'm happy for you." He genuinely was happy for them.

Josh grinned. "Thanks, mate. Personally, I don't give a fat fig what other people think, but Kristin...being a professor and all..."

Kristin glared at Josh. "Don't lay this on me, Josh Sorenson. You're the one who won't make a commitment."

Josh opened his mouth to reply, but before he could, Miles came rushing up to their table. "We have to talk," he panted in a low voice. "George's up to something. I was in a stall in the men's room when I overheard him order Beedle and Stuart to take Missy Miller to the Great Hall at The Academy for the ritual."

"Ritual? Did George say what kind? Shawn asked.

"Sex magic," Miles replied with a look of distaste. "George plans to turn The Academy into his own academy for the dark arts."

Josh made a sour face. "Bullocks. George can't even perform regular magic, let alone sex magic. Er, what is sex magic?"

Shawn answered matter-of-factly. "Just what it sounds like, mate. Making things happen through sex. It's a matter of two people focusing their energies on a goal while making love. Sex magic is the most powerful magic there is. Hindu yogis taught me the basics when I was chasing Followers in India. But I've never heard of anyone using it to take over a wizarding school."

Kristin sighed. "If you two had bothered to read The Academy: A History you would know that a small group of wizards and witches attempted to use sex magic to do exactly what George intends to try—turn The Academy into a dark arts academy. Thankfully, the headmaster discovered their plot and stopped them in time."

"But why didn't they use regular magic?" Josh asked.

Shawn answered, "Because regular magic won't work against The Academy. Only sex magic is that powerful."

Josh thought for a moment, and then asked, "So why hasn't someone tried to use sex magic to take over The Academy before now?"

Kristin answered, "Because the time wasn't right. The right stars have to be in perfect alignment for the ritual to work." She slapped her forehead. "Why didn't I see this coming?"

Josh placed a hand on her arm. "You couldn't have predicted George would try to take over The Academy, love."

"Yeah," Shawn agreed. "The important thing now is stopping George before it's too late."

Josh and Kristin agreed. The three friends took the secret passage from the Pub to The Academy. After they emerged from the door on the other side, they crept stealthily toward the Great Hall, keeping their eyes and ears open for any sign of George and his friends. But The Academy was curiously silent, devoid of any noise. In fact, The Academy seemed devoid of activity. No people, no ghosts, even the people in the paintings were gone.

"This is weird," said Josh

"George must have worked a banishment curse," Kristin said.

"Then the sooner we get to the Great Hall, the better," Shawn urged. The three set off on a run.

When they reached the Great Hall, they found the doors open. What they saw inside stopped them in their tracks. "Oh, no, we're too late," Kristin gasped. Josh groaned in shock. There were bloody markings on the walls. The tables were moved to the side to create room in the center of the room, where a naked body lay in a pool of blood, a knife protruding from its chest.

The three friends walked closer the lifeless body. Kristin covered her mouth and her eyes went wide as saucers. It was Missy Miller.

Josh nearly doubled over. "I think I'm going to be sick."

Shawn clapped his hand on Josh's shoulder. "No time for that, mate. We have to counteract George's curse as quickly as possible if we want to save The Academy."

"H-how?" Josh asked.

At the mention of The Academy, it was if a switch inside Kristin had been flipped. "A sex charm," she answered. "I have a book on sex magic. It has a countercurse for dark sex magic."

"Do you remember it?" Shawn asked.

"I...think so," Kristin replied.

"You're not sure?" Josh asked.

"We'll have to give it a shot and hope for the best," Shawn interjected. "So, Kristin, what do we have to do?"

Kristin looked at the floor as she spoke, blushing "Basically, the three of us have to...have...sex," she said in a hesitant voice. She glanced up at Shawn and Josh. Josh glanced at Shawn with a slight smile and an eyebrow raised archly.

"Right," Shawn said. "We're doing this for The Academy."

Josh grinned. "For The Academy."

Kristin sighed in relief. "For The Academy." Her confidence restored, she began laying out the details of the charm. First, they had to disrobe.

"Don't worry, Josh. I won't look," Shawn assured his friend.

After they disrobed, Shawn couldn't keep from stealing glances at Kristin. Lust for her filled him.

After arranging a circle of candles on the floor, they formed a circle within the circle, holding hands. Kristin continued. "Now focus on your happiest memory of The Academy. Really concentrate."

Shawn closed his eyes. But instead of actual memories of life at The Academy, visions of Kristin frolicking naked with Shawn and Josh filled his brain. Now she was reaching for Shawn's phallus...

Shawn felt Kristin's hand lightly touch his flaccid dick. His eyes automatically flew open. He saw that Kristin was on her knees, the tip of Josh's phallus in her mouth as she stroked Shawn's member. Oh, sweet Merlin! He savored the feel of Kristin's fingers on his skin. In seconds his little wizard was standing at attention.

Soon Kristin was mouthing Josh's member with abandon. Josh's hands tangled in her hair. "Oh, Kristin," he moaned. She let go of Shawn's member to caress Josh's balls. Kristin massaged them until Josh had her lie on her back. He kissed her on the lips before kissing his way to her breasts and then her sex. As he kissed and licked her nether regions, Kristin gasped in pleasure. Finally she pulled Josh up by his red hair. "Fuck me rotten," she breathed.

With a groan of pleasure, Josh guided his dick into Kristin's pussy. They ground together until suddenly Josh lifted Kristin onto her hands and knees before guiding his steely dick into Kristin's wet pussy and beginning a slow, steady driving rhythm. Shawn found himself stroking his own phallus in time with Josh's pumping.

Kristin had other ideas. She crooked a finger and beckoned Shawn closer. She opened her mouth and Shawn understood. He stood before Kristin. His phallus was now only inches from her mouth. Kristin craned her neck to engulf Shawn in her mouth. Shawn pushed his hips forward. Kristin's mouth worked its magic, eliciting sharp gasps from Shawn.

As Josh pumped harder, Kristin released Shawn from her mouth. Her face contorted with pleasure. "I'm going to come," she breathed hoarsely. Her body spasmed and she cried out.

Josh grinned at Shawn. "Your turn, mate."

Shawn knelt behind Kristin and guided his magic wand into her secret garden. "Oh, Shawn," she sighed when he buried his dick to the hilt. Shawn reached under to caress Kristin's tits. When he lightly pinched her hardened nipples she squealed with delight. At last she his pried his hands from her chest. "Fuck me," she murmured.

Shawn was only too happy to oblige, but he wanted Kristin on top. Smoothly, he rolled the two of them until he was on his back and she was straddling him, facing away. She began a steady rolling rhythm that he matched with an upward tilt of his hips. "Oh, yes," she sighed. "That hits my sweet spot."

Idly stroking his dick, Josh stepped forward to whisper something in Kristin's ear. She nodded her head. In one fluid motion, she raised her pussy off Shawn's dick and eased him into her ass. She reached behind to steady herself as she leaned back. Seeing that Kristin was going to lie back against him, Shawn supported her back with his hands. Josh knelt between Kristin's legs and slid his dick into her pussy. Working together, Shawn and Josh pistoned their dicks in and out of Kristin's ass and pussy, respectively. Kristin thrashed her head from side to side.

As their carnal grinding continued, so did the intensity of the candles' flames until the white-hot light formed a solid ring around the three lovers. Shawn watched in awe as the ring rose higher and higher. At the same time, he felt his senses building to a crescendo. His breathing, and indeed that of Josh and Kristin, was now coming quick and shallow. The three lovers fucked in a passionate frenzy.

Finally, inexorably, an orgasm wracked Shawn's body and he uttered a low animal growl. Incredibly, Josh and Kristin climaxed at the same moment as Shawn. Kristin cried out and Josh groaned.

Shawn, Josh and Kristin shut their eyes tightly as the column of white-hot light exploded like a supernova, filling the Great Hall with a burning intensity. In a split-second it was gone. They opened their eyes. "The markings are gone," said Josh, standing up before helping Kristin and Shawn to their feet.

"Missy's body is gone, too," added Shawn.

"It worked!" Kristin cheered, pulling Shawn and Josh into a hug.

"Ouch!" exclaimed Josh, as his skin was burned a bright pink. Shawn and Kristin's skin was also bright pink.

"I'll say it worked. I look like a lobster," Josh noted wryly.

Shawn and Kristin laughed.

Suddenly a loud bang echoed in the Great Hall as the doors flew open. George stood in the doorway, glaring at the three friends. "You ruined my spell! You are going to pay dearly for that."

George reached into his robes and was about to curse the trio when a voice behind him shouted, "Away!" George's wand flew from his hand and clattered on the Great Hall floor several yards away.

"Excellent, Miles!" Shawn exclaimed.

Miles beamed with pride until a large fist conked him on the head, knocking him out and sending his wand clattering. Beedle and Stuart loomed over Miles.

George raced to retrieve his wand. Shawn, Josh and Kristin were faster, however. In one fluid motion, they pulled their wands from their robes, pointed it at George, Beedle and Stuart and yelled, "As Stone!" Instantly, the three foes fell to the floor, their legs magically glued together and their arms clasped tightly to their sides.

Kristin rushed to tend to Miles. He came to and rubbed his head. He looked at Kristin and blushed. "You're naked," he noted.

Kristin blushed. "So I am." She winked at Shawn and Josh. "Perhaps we'd best put our robes on. We don't want people to talk." Shawn and Josh grinned in agreement. They quickly donned their robes and walked over to where George, Beedle and Stuart lay.

"Don't look too powerful now, do they?" Josh asked idly.

"They don't look powerful at all," Shawn agreed.

"Gits," Miles muttered, kicking Beedle and Stuart in the side.

Shawn heard voices echoing in the halls. The Academy was coming alive again. The Headmaster marched into the room. He glanced at the three men lying immobile on the floor. "I knew they were up to no good. Well, you've saved The Academy, Shawn."

Shawn threw his arms over Josh and Kristin's shoulders. "No, we did it."