Bonding with a bird, then flying East.

As Kihara led Marcus down the path away from the small tavern, the young prince turned back for a moment to give the building one last look, burning the memory of that disappointing tavern into his mind. He wanted to remember forever the night his savior claimed his virginity, making him hers just like she'd promised. The way she'd guided him so patiently but made sure he knew she was in charge all the while, using her strength to pin him down and ride him hard. It made him blush a little just to think about, his dick stirring in those tight shorts she'd got for him.

"Come, little one." Kihara called out. Marcus turned and darted after her, a smile on his face. He was so very lucky she was the one who'd saved him. He padded at her heels like an obedient puppy as she strode away down the road, leading him back towards the copse of trees where they'd landed last night. When they were off the road she slipped her odd whistle from her belt and blew it. Marcus glanced up at the sky, searching nervously for that massive eagle. He yelped in shock when Kihara's arm suddenly slipped over his shoulder, dragging him back into her armored chest. "Looking for Nasir?" She cooed in his ear, her warm hand slipping under his shirt to rub across his naked belly. He shivered as her fingers traced rather low, teasing a little into his shorts too, so close to his stiff little dick.

"Yes." Marcus nodded, suddenly finding it very hard to concentrate. He'd never admit it, but he loved the way she just grabbed and touched him all the time. It made him feel like very much like hers.

"He's coming, see up there." With her other hand she pointed at the horizon. A dark shadow was outlined against the sky, wings beating silently as it soared closer to them. There was a chilling screech as it raised its head high, then the huge bird descended like a thunderbolt. Marcus trembled against his savior, only the silent comfort of her body against his stopping him from turning and running away screaming. The huge eagle spread its wings wide just before it hit the ground, buffeting them with a blast of cool wind. Then it dropped the last few inches, landing on those saber-like claws. It stared at Kihara, bowing its head and chittering away. "Here, come with me." Marcus gasped as his savior suddenly stepped forward, dragging him gently with her towards the bird's massive head.

"Kihara." He whimpered.

"I know you're frightened, little one." She purred, holding him against her with one arm while the other reached up and stroked the bird along its huge beak. That massive yellow mouth looked like it could snap him in two with a single bite. "You don't have to be. Nasir is smart and very loyal to me. He knows I like you, and that means he won't hurt you. Come, I want you to touch him."

"What?" Marcus gasped, gazing in horror at this massive bird. One huge yellow eye stared back at him, cold and utterly unreadable. It looked like it was mad at him!

"You two need to get used to each other." She chided gently, giving his belly a firm pat. "We're all travelling together now and I want you to be friends. Just rub his neck. He likes that." Marcus bit his lip, raising a trembling hand. He'd never been a very brave boy, but with her holding him he felt like he could maybe find the courage. The bird's eye followed his hand as he reached along its huge, curved beak. It turned toward him and he squealed in shock, shrinking back into his savior's body. "Calm down, don't be anxious." Kihara murmured in his ear, her breath tickling on his skin. "You can do this, little one, I know you can." Just those words gave Marcus the courage to continue. He reached forward and laid his hand as gently as he could in the downy feathers of the bird's neck. It felt very soft there, nothing like he'd imagined. The animal kept staring at him, but it didn't bite or anything. "Good boy." Kihara murmured in his ear. The young prince trembled, his belly fluttering madly as he heard those two words in her strong voice. "Now stroke him a little."

Marcus rubbed his hand up and down the bird's neck, feathers tickling at his fingers. As he stroked, he felt those bristles smooth and the animal lowered it's massive head slightly, pressing into his palm. Just like the cats in the castle he always used to pet! It did like this! That thought made him braver, and he started scratching at the top of its neck. Another warbling cooing noise escaped its massive beak.

"Do you like being petted?" He asked, staring nervously at the big animal. It chirped softly in reply, it's golden eyes fluttering shut as he rubbed at the top of its huge head.

"Ah, you see?" Kihara cooed, sounding very happy. "He likes you. I knew he would." She rubbed his belly as he stroked the bird, making him wriggle against her. It felt so good having her touch his bare skin like this. "Okay, enough." At her instructions he let his hand drop and she gently guided him back from the softly cooing bird. It did seem a lot calmer now, it's feathers not as bristled and its eyes somehow softer too.

"I did it!" Marcus wriggled round to face Kihara, smiling happily.

"Very good, my brave boy." She replied, reaching down with one hand to rub his head just like he'd done for Nasir. He callused fingers brushing over his skin felt so very good he lent up into her palm, eager for more. "Now let's get you up on his back so we can be on our way." She grabbed him by the waist and easily lifted his slender body against her own. Marcus squealed in delight, throwing his arms around her neck. The way she handled him so easily made his head spin and his belly flutter.

She swung him up over the saddle still tied to the bird's back. Now he knew the animal was friendly, Marcus felt much less anxious sitting up here, especially when she jumped up after him and pulled him back to lean against her. Holding him there with one hand, she grabbed the reins and pulled them. Nasir spread his wings and leapt up on those massive feet, taking to the air with a single bound. More comfortable now, Marcus peeked over the side of the bird, watching in awe as the forest below and even that little tavern shrank away as they flew higher and higher.

With a gentle pull of the reins, Kihara guided the bird where she wanted. They were flying towards the rising sun and Marcus had to turn away to stop it blinding him. He lent back into his savior instead, shivering when her hand found his belly again, cupping it softly like she never meant to let him go again. Nasir let out a piercing screech as he beat his massive wings and carried them far away.