The Librarians and The Broken Seal - Chapter 3

3.

After a hearty meal that was both breakfast and lunch, they decided to spend the remainder of the day on the porch swing. Jacob had a fine library, Sasha had found a book she hadn't read yet and he a volume he wanted to compulse. She sat with her legs bent beside her, his head resting on her thigh as he was lying down.

He thought it was so easy to be with her. She had great conversation, as he discovered the night before. They had started with the oil rig he always said he was working on, went to the economy of said oil, switched to its discovery and uses, moved forward to black powder in ancient China, and digressed on ancient civilisations. He almost told her about the rise and fall of Apep but he had remembered in time that she wasn't supposed to know about that. Or the Library.

A sound coming from inside the house made them both jerk. Jacob had a hard time recognizing the ring of his phone. Eve’s ringtone. He jumped from the swing.

« Sorry, I have to take that. »

She made a muted sound he took for an agreement and kept reading. He had to haste not to miss the call.

« What's up? Is there an emergency? »

« The Clippings Book is acting up. It didn't show newspaper articles, but some kind of pictograms, dragons, and what appears to be a monster of some sort. »

« It's my weekend off, Eve. Can't this wait ? »

« Are you still hungover? It's almost eighteen hundred! »

« No... I met someone. »

« Oh... Oooh! Okay, we'll keep researching on our side, you come as soon as you can.  »

« All right. Bye. »

Jacob hung up with a sigh. There was no way around it : their moment out of time was coming to an end.

When he came out, Sasha was leaning on the railing, looking at the scenery. She had a look of seriousness on her face that told him something was coming, and not from him. He rested his shoulder against the post next to her and waited for her to talk.

« Something... unexpected happened last night. »

« You mean the sex? »

« No, I thought it might happen... I liked you... I was not supposed to like you. »

« What do you mean? »

« I knew who you were when I walked into that bar, Jacob Stone. I knew you are a Librarian. »

Jacob couldn't believe what she was saying. He was feeling the anger rising.

« So it was all a setup? »

« I needed a way to meet you, and it was the easiest one. »

« And why did you need to meet me ? »

« Dire times are coming, and you need my help. We should get back to the Library. What is the fastest way ? Shall we take your car ? »

« There's a faster way. Come with me. »

Sasha looked at Jacob with interrogation when he entered the house. Jacob took his phone and dialed a number. 

« Eve? I'm coming back. Can you ask Jenkins to prepare a door? I'm at the ranch. Thanks. »

He went to the main door and closed it, did the same with the back door, turned out all the lights. He took Sasha’s hand and led her to the guest room. The door glowed blue when he opened it and they went through. 

They were transported instantly to the Annex. Inside, Cassandra, Ezechiel and Eve had gotten books out of the shelves, put papers and drawings everywhere and were in full research mode. Sasha had a low whistle of admiration.

« That's ingenious! »

Jenkins was at the door when they arrived. He looked happy at Sasha's sight. 

« Lady Alexandria! I'm so happy to see you again! »

« Galahad! Oh! What a lovely surprise! »

Sasha extended her hands, Jenkins took them in his and kissed them as he bowed deeply. The Librarians looked at each other in surprise. Their questions fused all at once.

« You know each other? »

« How did you meet? »

« Alexandria ? »

Jenkins kept her hand in his while he presented her to the group.

« Lady Alexandria and I met in King Arthur’s court in Camelot some centuries ago. »

« I go by Sasha now. »

« Old habits die hard, Mylady. »

Jenkins bowed again and she laughed softly. Eve came forward.

« Who is she and what is she doing here ? »

Sasha didn't answer right away. She went to the Clippings Book and looked at the open pages. She slid her finger on the dragon.

Cassandra was the closest to the table.

« We know dragons are involved. But we've been unable to reach Mr. Drake. And the one who's hidden under Rome is asleep again. »

« Qiángdà is a son of a bitch, and Quirinus an old recluse wishing it was still ancient Rome. Dragons are rarely involved, but when they are, it's important for humankind. »

Ezekiel sneered. « Yeah, like when Mr. Drake tried to help the Serpent Brotherhood take over the Library ! »

Sasha looked at him. « I said dragons, not snakes. »

Eve repeated. « Who are you ? »

Sasha looked at Jenkins with an air of regret.

« I'm sorry I never told you before. You should have known back then. »

She turned to Jacob.

« And I was afraid of your reaction when you learned the truth about me. »

Jenkins' face showed worry. Like Eve, he asked.

« Who are you ? »

Sasha stayed silent, still looking at Jacob, gathering her thoughts. When she talked, they had no choice but to listen, with their heart as well as their ears.

« They say dragons are as old as time itself. It's not exactly true, but their measure of time is millennia. When men hadn't started to express their thoughts in writing, demons roamed the earth. Seven of them, the most powerful, were called from the underworld, summoned by means of a seal, a blood sacrifice and ritual words. One seal for each demon. They brought chaos and destruction, blood and tears, fear and death. 

« The dragons hadn't yet learned how to take human form, but some had a liking for humankind. And when the demons brought the world on the verge of extinction, they decided to drive them back to where they belonged. It was a bloody war. But finally the seven seals were broken and the demons banished back to the underworld.

« The dragons had broken the seals in seven parts each, and each of the pieces was given to one of them for safekeeping in its lair. And they remained safe for the next six millenia. »

Jacob looked at Sasha with puzzlement. She was talking about dragons and demons with a knowledge only a Librarian would possess. But clearly she wasn't one. 

She paused again, while they were taking in what she was saying. They knew dragons were real, they had met two of them already. But they had never heard of their history before. It suddenly clicked in their minds : the Clippings Book had shown pictograms, dragons and monsters. Not a coincidence. There never was.

« Who are you? How do you know all that? »

She looked at Jacob directly and her eyes shone of molten gold.

« I am dragon. »

The Librarians and the broken Seal - Chapter 2 MA

2.

« Let's take a walk somewhere ! »

They had been chatting for almost an hour. Jacob couldn't believe his luck : Sasha was fun, she loved art, and could talk about anything. Her invitation came just at the right moment.

« Where do you want to go ? »

« Somewhere wild, a forest, or desert. Do you know where we could go ? »

« I grew up five miles from here, I know this area like the back of my hand. But it's the middle of the night. »

« The moon is almost full, and I have excellent night vision. »

« All right. I think I know the perfect place. »

Jacob led Sasha out and took her hand.

« Where is your car parked ? »

« Don't worry about that. Let's take yours. »

« Okay. »

Something was a little off about this girl, but he couldn't put his finger on what made him tick. So he decided to follow his guts and enjoy the night while it lasted.

After a short drive, he stopped on the side of a dirt road, in front of a  patch of trees. She had been right. The moon was full and bright, and he could see almost as well as in daylight.

« It's peaceful. »

« It's one of my favorite places in the world. »

« I can see why. »

Taking her hand again, he led her into the wood. She had sure footing despite her city shoes and wasn't afraid of the noises and rustlings of a forest at night.

They were walking down a trail that was showing faintly through the trees under the moonlight when Sasha stopped suddenly, looking determined. 

« We can't go this way. »

« Why? The path is clear, and it’s a way to the beautiful clearing I wanted to show you. »

« I... I can’t go this way. Why don't we go that way? I smell water, is there a pond, or a stream? » she asked, pointing right at the deepest part of the woods.

« There is a little pool that way, yes, but there's no way to find it at night, it's much too dark out there. »

 Her eyes got bright with excitement and her smile grew wicked.

« Follow me. »

This time she led him through the woods. Jacob was stunned she could find her way so well, when she had never been here before. Before long, they reached the pond. It glinted in the moonlight and the toads were singing softly. Sasha let out a small laugh.

« Told you I'd find it! »

She let go of his hand and started to unbutton her shirt. He looked puzzled.

« What are you doing ? »

« Isn't that obvious? You've never been skinny dipping here before? »

Her clothes dropped softly on the ground and she got in the water. Jacob couldn't take his eyes off of her. Her skin was almost luminescent, it was like watching Venus being born again. Except this Venus had a tattoo of a dragon down her back, all over her left shoulder, its head teasing her breast. She dived, disappearing from his sight for a second, and surfaced again with a sigh.

« It's perfect. You should join me! »

He hadn't been there for years. The last time, he'd been a teenager, hoping to score with Hannah Waverly, but she'd been afraid all the time, and he hadn't gone more than first base. He thought he was too grown-up for such a kid's play but then, she was so enticing... He watched her swim for one more minute, and then surrendered to temptation. 

The water was fresh, but not chilly, and it was so nice after the hot days they've had lately. She was enjoying herself, and he followed her lead, diving and swimming. Being naked gave him a freedom he never thought he craved. The “must” and the “have to” disappeared, along with the obligations and responsibilities. And so he just floated in the water, watching the trees and listening to the toads while Sasha was floating beside him. He got back on his feet and wiped his hair out of his face.

*****

And then she was in front of him, putting her arms around his neck and kissing him. Her lips were hot, her mouth ravenous. Frozen by surprise for a second, Jacob let himself fall into the kiss. He opened his lips and let the kiss deepen. Tongues intertwined hungrily, noses bumped, teeth scraped. She was wild and he matched her pace.

She put her legs around his waist, and he prayed not to lose his balance as he embraced her. He felt her smile in the kiss when she brushed against his hard dick. And heard her moan when she did it again. Okay, time to get out of here. She was attacking his neck when they reached the bank. He laid her down on the mossy grass and pushed away a little. They were both breathing heavily.

« We can't do that here ! »

« Why not ? »

« Well, for one I don't have a condom. »

« Don't worry about that. I can't get pregnant and I carry no disease. »

« That's not the point. »

« Make love to me here, Jacob. »

With that plea, she put her hands back around his neck and pulled him into a kiss once more. Jacob surrendered and plunged into the kiss. He trailed her collarbone with his lips, then went down to her breasts. They fit perfectly into his hands and her nipples hardened under his hungry mouth. She wasn't silent, or immobile. On the contrary. Every time his lips touched her, she would cry, or sigh, or moan. And every time he moved to reach another part of her delicious body, she would move too to fit her curves to his muscles. He reached her belly, and that made her squirm. Her hands clenched in his hair. 

He went further down to her sex. The tangle here was a darker shade of red. She opened her legs and he found her center. He put his mouth on her. She let out a cry that was both shock and desire. She was delirious with passion as he licked, stroked, bit. She pulled his hair, bringing his face close to hers and hushed.

 « Come into me. Now. »

He was more than happy to oblige. He positioned himself at her entrance and pushed lightly, watching her intensely. She put a leg over his thigh, and he slid inside her until he was completely buried. He paused, lost in her eyes that were as black as the night. One heartbeat, a second... 

And then passion took over and he started moving faster and faster. She was matching his rhythm with her body and soon she peaked with another cry. He watched her come, making sure not to break the pace. Then, when her breathing started to calm down, he let go and thrusted once more inside her. His climax was violent, shattering. He flopped on her side, too weak to move further away, and she embraced him with a satisfied sigh. They laid for a while, hearing the world come back to life. 

*****

Her shiver made him realize they were still naked, still damp, and still in the woods. Time to get back.

« Where are you staying at? »

« I haven't checked in anywhere. »

« In that case, my house is not very far. But we need to go back to your car to pick up your things. »

« Don't worry about that, tomorrow is soon enough. »

She kissed him before he could say another word. They finished dressing in silence and went back to the car, his arm around her shoulders and hers around his waist. 

The sky was getting pink on the east when they arrived. 

The tiny ranch had cost Jacob a year's worth of savings, plus a hefty loan, but he just loved it. To the art lover in him, it was perfect: built over a century ago, with a wraparound porch, and the mandatory swing, a lovely wood siding painted a dark blue with white trims and lots of windows to get the natural light. He enjoyed every square inch of it. 

He had also put a lot of effort into the restorations. He had researched the style and the materials, worked with skilled craftsmen and the result was a classic feel, with all the modern comfort.

He led her to his bedroom on the second floor.

« Do you want to take a shower? »

« Oh yes! I'd love it! »

He showed her the main bath and offered to get a t-shirt for the night. When he came back she was already in the shower, turned away from him. The tail of her dragon tattoo was a splash of red and green on her fair skin.

*****

 He felt himself going hard at the sight. He wondered for a second if he should act on it, when she turned her head and smiled at him. So he undressed and stepped in behind her.

« Ready for round two? »

« Ready as you are! »

She made a move to turn around, but he didn't let her. He put her hands on the tiles in front of her and whispered.

« This time I'm in charge, baby. »

« With pleasure. And try biting the dragon, she likes it. »

It was curious to talk about a tattoo like a different being, but then, it wasn't the first curious thing about her, so he scraped his teeth lightly on her shoulder to see her reaction. She clenched her fists and moaned softly. He didn't know about the dragon, but Sasha liked it all right.

He started by pouring shampoo into his hands to wash her hair. He massaged gently her scalp, and she sighed with delight. He washed his own, then rinsed them thoroughly. He followed by the liquid soap, which he lathered generously over her body. He rubbed himself against her, leaving no part of her body untouched. Her breath got deeper, her moans more noticeable. 

Nibbling on her dragon, he slid his hands over her breasts, enjoying her sounds of pleasure. He pressed the nipples that were already hard, felt her buckle under his touch. He caressed her belly, then went further down. Her sex was damp, both from the shower and her own desire. He plunged his fingers inside her and she let out a cry. Her head dropped back on his shoulder and she put her hips forward so he could have better access. He stroked gently both her clit and her vagina, and she came. 

This time he did not wait. He bent her forward and pushed into her with one move. He felt the tremors of her pleasure and it drove him over the edge. With one hand braced with hers on the wall, and the other one on her sex, he began moving hard and fast. And he bit the dragon. She exploded in another orgasm, more violent than the last. He heard her cry echo in his head and felt her inner muscles press his cock. He peaked with a roar he didn't know he had in him.

He had the reflex to turn off the shower as they got out, holding on to each other like they were drunk. They dropped on the bed, and he had just the time to pull the covers before they fell asleep, still naked and wet.

When they woke up a few hours later, they made love once more, this time with all the tenderness and care they had missed before.

The Librarians and the Broken Seal - Chapter 1

They met in secret, in a place known only to them, the instinctive distrust they had for each other forgotten in the light of a much greater danger, a danger they hadn't face in several millenia.

1.

When she entered the bar, Jacob Stone barely noticed her. He was spending the evening with his friends Mitch and Tyler, and was having a fun time hearing them discuss the pros and cons of the latest models of Ford trucks. It was good to know some things stayed the same, when he was saving the world every week, twice before friday.

He was in good company, with a cold beer, and listening to good music, what more could he ask for ? Of course a woman came to his mind, but celibacy came with being a Librarian, so he pushed the idea to the back of his mind.

« My round ! »

Jacob finished his beer and got up. He waked to the counter and waved three fingers at the barman who was occupied at the other end. Then he turned his head to check the girl that had walked in earlier. She wasn't stunnigly beautiful. She was pretty, the girl-next-door type, with grey eyes and dark red hair curling almost to her shoulders, and a fair skin that was probably burning in the sun.

She turned her head and smiled. Jacob smiled in response, pushing his hat back. She had a lovely smile, and he thought there was a lucky guy somewhere waiting for her.

The barman put three beers on the bar, money exchanged hands, and taking the three glasses, Jacob turned to leave. The girl moved at the same time, and what was to happen, happened. Beer everywhere, broken glasses.

« I'm so sorry ! »

« No, it was my fault ! »

They both spoke at the same time while the barman sighed heavily.

« Three beers for the gentleman and another one for me too, please. »

The girl had a soft voice but Jacob had the faintest idea it could ring like a horn if she wanted. A waitress came quickly to mop up the mess while the barman aligned four beers on the counter.

« Thanks a lot. I'm Jacob. »

« I'm Sasha. Nice to meet you, despite the circumstances. »

« Would you like to come join us ? »

« Why not ! »

Sasha followed Jacob through the crowd, holding two beers. He explained what had happened and they sat down. After a few minutes, he noticed how his buddies talked with her, like she had been part of their circle for years. Easy conversation, laughs, there was a wierd familiarity that made his Librarian sense tingle.

« I have to go to the bathroom, if you'll excuse me. »

Jacob got up and left the table. When he came back, Mitch and Tyler had left. Sasha was sitting alone, in front of three half-empty glasses. She was sipping her beer with a slight smile.

« Where did they go ? »

« They told me you saw me first and they didn't want to step on your toes. »

The smile got larger, and sexier. She had a way of flirting with him that was both subtle and definite. Jacob shook his head, thinking his friends had sent the message loud and and clear : to get laid as soon as possible. And this girl had obviously nothing against it.

He sat back on his chair and wondered where this night would end.