[For Sam] Healer & Dragon

[carrythetorch]

It had all gone wrong this time. In retrospect, Lio thinks maybe he'd been going too hard. He was on the brink of exhaustion, and his latest raid on livestock had been met with more resistance than it should have, almost as if someone had known he was coming.

He'd gotten away, thankfully, but not before he'd taken a number of blows -- arrows shot from crossbows with enough power that they'd pierced even through his scales. He'd ripped them out in flight and set the better part of a fallow field on fire before he'd flapped high enough to disappear into the cloud cover. That had been what saved him. It wasn't long before he couldn't keep himself aloft any longer, too much pain, too much blood lost.

Even maintaining his full draconic form is too much, and as he plunges to the Earth and tries to slow his descent with his wings, he fizzles back into his human shape, a lithe, slender man. His clothes are dark enough that the blood soaking them isn't obvious from a distance. He lands in a crumpled pile not far from a road through the woods, just off the trail in the underbrush. And that's the last thing he knows.

...

When he opens his eyes next, he's warmer than he expects to be. There's soft blankets beneath him and over him. He can smell something clean and earthy, herbal maybe, and light spills in setting the whole room in a comforting brightness and-- wait. He's in a room. The last thing he remembers is falling, and, oh.

He sits up all at once, hissing at the way his body protests the movement. Where is he? Has he been captured? Except no, if he'd been captured he'd be bound. Or dead. Maybe staked through to the ground. Not wrapped in soft blankets and tended to. "Where am I?" He asks the question mostly to himself as he blinks against his bleary vision willing it to clear, willing his eyes to focus.

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[barenakedspirit]

Galo growls against his neck. He scratches his fangs against it. Lio is trying to tempt him. His breath leaves him in a sharp inhale as Lio finds his cock. He presses his finger in a little harder than before, unable to help it.

"You got what it takes to hold out until you're ready." He tells him as he kisses his way up his neck to his jaw, then finds him mouth. He kisses him hard, panting when they part and diving back in. "Lio..." He finally adds a second finger, hissing endearments.

"Still good?"

[carrythetorch]

"Maybe. But do you?" Lio murmurs back. That's right, Galo. Lio is certainly trying to tempt him, and he fully intends to do his damnedest in that pursuit. At least he's honest in that fact, not bothering to hide it. At all. And not bothering to be subtle about the he wraps his hand around his cock, stroking him slow and deliberate, thumb playing along the ridge beneath the bed before pressing slowly over the slit, smearing the wetness he finds there down along his length.

A gasp slips free of his lips in that moment before Galo's mouth finds his. Then he throws himself into kissing back, his fingers gripping more tightly at Galo's hair. He's a breathless mess when the kiss breaks, groaning softly and rising up on his knees as that second finger presses inside along the first.

"Galo..." he manages, but that's all he has for words, so he only nods at the question.

[barenakedspirit]

He whines as Lio's hand slides over him in a slow stroke that threatens to try his patience. But he holds back, only rolling his hips and pressing his forehead to his with a heavy exhale. "Y-yeah, for you." His mind is still reeling from just how much Lio wants him.

Every time they desperately cling to one another it floors him. It's like falling in love over and over again. He works his fingers, moving slowly at first but increasing the pace, mimicking how he'd thrust into Lio's hand in the hot springs.

"Relax a little more, I got you." He rumbles with eyes glowing with his inner flame. It feels so odd to be an elemental but not bad. It's just what he has been all this time but on a higher scale. One he doesn't think about as he sweeps Lio into another kiss and searches for that spot inside that he's driven himself wild with when he got off on his own.

[carrythetorch]

"For me?" Lio echoes. Okay. That was sweet, really. It almost makes him ease off on his teasing -- almost. He's stubborn enough that he never did learn to back down on much of anything. There's a smile on his face though as he watches Galo, not wanting to look away, not wanting to miss a moment of his reaction.

It's intoxicating to know he has this effect on Galo, to know that he's wanted just as much as he oh so desperately wants his mate. A low sound that can't decide if it wants to be a whimper or a growl slips from his lips as those fingers move inside him. "It's good. Please..."

Relax Galo says, and gods know he's trying. He's also quite in danger of losing himself in the fire he sees in those eyes. His fingers tighten around the other man's cock, as he sinks into that kiss.

A moment later and he's breaking away from Galo's lips to cry out when those searching fingers find their target. "Oh!" Like it's a revelation.

[barenakedspirit]

His eyes light up. There it is. He kisses Lio's cheek then his jaw as he rubs over that spot, working his fingers and adding a third when he's sure Lio's ready for it. He trails his nips and kisses down the side of Lio's neck. His breath is hot, faint flames brushing skin like a warm caress.

"Mm, firm grip just like that is perfect." He notes Lio is as ready as he's going to get and steals a quick kiss. "Move those pretty hands to my shoulders, okay?" He carefully pulls his fingers out and waits for Lio to shift his hands before he lifts him up, taking a bit more of the lotion from the jar. He slicks himself up a little more and positions himself. "Go slowly."

Galo urges as he gently pulls Lio down, pressing into him slowly and carefully. "Breathe through it. I got you."

[carrythetorch]

Lio pants softly, unable to hold still. Galo is driving him crazy, and it's only his fingers. He can feel that flame licking his skin. What a fast learner, his gorgeous new dragon. Turning his head, he nips at the shell of Galo's ear, murmuring a low plea for more.

And he's all too happy to take that guidance, as he strokes over Galo's cock, at least until he's told to move his hands. He slides his hands up over the other man's broad shoulders. "You are so gorgeous," he breathes out like he's realizing it all over again. And he is. He's never seen anyone sexier than his mate, has never wanted anyone so much as he wants Galo.

He rises up as he's guided, breath catching at the feeling of Galo's cock at his entrance, the feeling of his body yielding as Galo presses inside. A little nod at that. "Mm. Breathing..." Breathing is good, and he takes a shaky breath to steady himself as he rocks his hips slowly taking him further inside. Galo is big, and it's Lio's first time. He's trembling by the time he's sunk fully down on that length.

"Give me a minute..." His hands shift to settle at either side of Galo's face, urging him to lean closer so he can kiss him while he gets used to the feeling of having Galo inside him, though he can't wait long, still wants far too much.

[barenakedspirit]

He leans in. The kiss feels like the first. He slides his hands down Lio’s back. His fingers trace over the patterns of scales and back up. He’ll give Lio all the time he needs to adjust.

“When you’re ready, I’m ready.” He says as they part for air. He breathes and presses his forehead to his. “You feel so good, Lio.”

[carrythetorch]

"So do you," Lio answers back, voice soft and low, meant only for Galo's ears -- though for the first time in Lio's life really, the rest of the world has disappeared entirely. The only thing that exists is him and Galo and this moment. His hands trace down either side of Galo's neck, mimicking that tracing of scales, fingers finding the mark he'd left on his skin earlier. His Galo.

"So good," he adds before he gives a slow, experimental rock of his hips, gasping softly at the feeling of it. It's overwhelming already.

A flicker of a smile touches over his lips, that fire sparking in his eyes -- that heat, that desire and the full intent to drive Galo absolutely wild if he can manage it. He rises up slowly, feeling each inch of Galo's length before he drops down to take him back inside fully once more, slowly finding a rhythm.

[barenakedspirit]

Galo's breath catches as the slow shift of Lio's hips stirs up sparks of pleasure. "Mm," He makes a soft sound as Lio looks into his eyes. He can all but feel the heat of that fire on his skin, in his very soul. His hands gently grip Lio's hips as he marvels all over again at being loved like this. Lio looks utterly lovely in like this, flushed with desire and moving slowly.

He makes another small sound closer to a whine as Lio sinks back down. When Lio comes back down his hips jerk and the results leave him gasping, head dipping towards Lio's. "Fuck." He breathes as he squeezes his hips. "That felt..." It felt really damn good. But not quite right. His blue eyes are a thin ring of blue around the black. His eyes are dark with desire but focus completely on Lio. "Little faster." He breathes, his hands traveling up Lio's hips to his sides.

[carrythetorch]

It's astounding to realize that he's found this incredible man, who loves him, who has him. Galo will be there for him to love and to love him back, to stand beside him and stand with him. Those hands at his hips are strong and steadying.

His voice catches at well as Galo's hips jerk up and drive him deeper inside. "Oh..." Yeah, that felt good. But it's nowhere near enough. He could disappear into the gaze he finds when he looks back to Galo, could lose himself there. But the desire is burning too deep, too hot. He nods. "Yeah. I--" Words are hard, so instead he acts. He rises up again, faster this time, finding a a rhythm of riding Galo's dick.

"Galo!" He groans his name, gripping at his shoulders, nails digging into his shoulders, holding tightly.

[barenakedspirit]

He shudders as Lio comes back down with a fire in his eyes that makes him want to never leave this moment. This man loves him, will love their kids with a devotion that takes his breath away. He rocks into him and pulls him closer chest to chest. He pulls him into a deep kiss as they move together. It's still not perfect.

He's confident they'll find the right spot. "I love you." He breathes, leaning in to kiss him again, sliding his tongue over his bottom lip. He hands slide up Lio's back, gently bracing him, keeping him steady.

"Love you, Lio." He builds to quicker rhythm, following the line of his neck down to his chest and kissing the skin with a low rumbling groan. A dragon in human skin.

[carrythetorch]

Lio whimpers softly to Galo's lips. Something about being pressed to that strong chest, about the hands on his back holding him close, the slide of skin on skin. Lio's skin is damp with sweat, hands sliding down Galo's shoulders to his biceps, holding tightly as he rides him.

Maybe it's those words, maybe it's the particular angle as he rolls his hips as he moves on Galo, maybe some combination of the two, but Lio breaks from the kiss with a startled gasp as a jolt of pleasure tears through him. "I... I love you too. Galo... Galo... Galo..."

Lio repeats his name like a repeated prayer, head falling forward to bury his face against Galo's hair as those lips explore his chest. His mate. His family. His home.

[barenakedspirit]

Lio tears away from him and the look on his face..."Beautiful." He slides his hand down Lio's back to his hips, moving his other hand to the same place. He locks his hands, keeping them in place.

This angle has to be right. He drives into him murmuring soft endearments as he aims at pushing them over the edge. This is what they need. He breathes Lio's name, Saying it over and again as he fans skin with his fire. "This good?"

He asks as he presses his face against Lio's chest, more flames curling out of his mouth. Being a dragon now he isn't that alarmed by how often he feels a need to breathe fire. Besides this is Lio. He'll be careful with fire anywhere else. His mate deserves everything.

[carrythetorch]

And Lio desperately wants to feel that fire, breathes his own to mingle with Galo's as he murmurs his mates name, gasps encouragement. "It's good. Just like that. Please.." he trails off into a wordless whimper.

Each stroke of Galo driving inside him pushes him that much closer. He can feel the pressure of his release building. His fingers run up Galo's back tot angle into his hair and hold him close.

His gorgeous, perfect mate. This beautiful dragon is his, and he's going to take care of him, of their children, with every last spark of flame in him. "Galo..!" Just his name, before he tips straight over that edge, painting both their stomachs with his release.

[barenakedspirit]

Only he will ever see Lio like this. He doesn't dare shut his eyes or he'll miss a moment of seeing him come undone. Their fire mingles and he has a crazy thought that maybe some day they'd craft eggs together themselves instead of being blessed by the world's spirit this time.

The heat and pleasure in him builds as they move faster, more desperately. His breath comes out fast and he slides his hands up to wrap his arms around Lio as Lio finds his release. He pulls him down into his lap as he spends himself inside him with a hissed, "Lio...!" He rides their release out, rocking into him and slowing down until he slows to a complete stop.

He presses a kiss to his forehead and dips his head to cover his mouth with his own. "Love you." Their flames mingle a little longer than fade away. Galo rubs Lio's back as his breathing slows. "...shit that felt...you okay?"

[carrythetorch]

It's crossed Lio's mind too, the thought of coming together to create eggs without the elements' intervention in the future, of a big family full of children who can grow up happy and safe and not know the fear and pain dragons have lived with for so long.

Just now though, the only single thought in his mind is Galo and the pleasure that the other man is giving him with each movement. He's so grateful for those arms that wrap around him as he comes, like he needs to be steadied and held or he might disappear into flame and smoke as his orgasm races through him. He's never felt anything like this before, and it has his vision swimming as he clings to Galo tightly, gasping quietly to try to catch his breath back.

He tilts his chin up to meet that kiss though, dazedly though it may be. "Love you too," he whispers the words in flame before ducking his head and cuddling himself up against Galo's chest, pressing a kiss to his shoulder. "Mmhmm. I'm good. So good..." if he sounds a little out of it, forgive him. He'll surface momentarily; it's not his fault. Galo should take responsibility for putting him in this state.

[barenakedspirit]

Galo grins and steals another kiss from his tired mate's lips. "Just take a little break, Lio. We can linger a little bit." They don't have anywhere too pressing to go. The Forest will let him know if the eggs need their flames or care. He runs his hands up and down Lio's back as he presses light kisses to Lio's neck.

He carefully slides out of him and pulls him close. It will be gross soon. He sighs and carefully lifts Lio up with a low pleased rumble. "Second time we'll be using the springs today." He breathes as he carries him out of the room and down a newly formed back hall. There's no one to see their messy, naked selves but he has to make it a habit to keep their privacy now.

Or he'll struggle with it later. He walks out of the hall and right into the water, sinking into it and running his hands through Lio's hair. "Gotta clean up before we go check on the kids."

[carrythetorch]

"Just a minute," Lio agrees, sighing in what has to be the closest to bliss that he's ever felt in his life. He's never been quite so relaxed, felt so satisfied and safe as he does right now, in Galo's arms. He arches beneath the touch of those hands like a cat seeking out more contact.

A whimper slips from his lips as Galo pulls out, and he winds his arms around his mate as he's lifted. Carried again. There's a smirk starting over his lips. "Sounds great though. No complaints here."

Hot water and his hot mate, yeah. Lio is on board with that. He hisses out his approval as Galo lowers them both into the water. Warm. He's happy. He shifts a bit to lift his own hands up and over Galo's chest. "You're going to be a great father," he smiles, all affection and softness now, finger tracing along the line of Galo's jaw. "I'm going to keep all of you safe. I promise."

[barenakedspirit]

“And I’ll watch your back.” Galo intones as he turns his face into the fingers on his jaw. The warmth blooms in his chest. “We will both be good fathers.” He adds as he kisses Lio’s fingers.

After he runs his hands through Lio’s hand and pours water over Lio’s chest and back. He lets his hands run over him. He has to clean Lio out but that can wait. He kisses his shoulder with a soft smile on his own face. “We’ll put things right too. It needs to be done.”

[carrythetorch]

"We will be," Lio agrees softly. Or at least they'll do their damnedest. His fingers freeze at the touch of those lips, expression softening further as he leans into Galo, near to melting under the gentle attention, even if his skin feels on the verge of oversensitive still.

"That's right. It's time to rebuild. It's not going to be easy, but... I know we can do it." Meis and Gueira will help. All the other dragons will, even if they'll need time to adjust to not being always on the run, always hunted. Lio knows human sentiment will take time to change too, but the truth is out now.

It's begun, the first blessed drops of rain washing away the dust and desperation of a long drought, except instead of rain they're returning the flame to the land that has too long been out of balance without it.

[barenakedspirit]

“Healing takes time.” Galo agrees as he keeps washing Lio. He runs his fingers through his hair. His lips brush Lio’s neck.

Then his hands finally slide down his back as he says in his ear. “Lean into me, gotta clean you out.”

He follows the line of his neck with his mouth as he gently slips two fingers back into him. Maybe they’ll have a round two if they get worked up again.

[carrythetorch]

"It does. And there's a lot to be healed." But it will heal, even if some scars may never fade entirely. Lio can feel some of his deeper wounds already beginning to mend, with each soft, affectionate touch from the other dragon.

He drapes himself up against Galo, nuzzling at Galo's jaw. "Mmhmm. Go ahead."

But he can't hold back a shaky moan as those fingers press back inside, still sensitive, and still all too easily stirred up. He can't help it. Galo is every fantasy he's never allowed himself to have, made flesh. He squirms against him despite trying to keep still.

[barenakedspirit]

Galo slides a hand up Lio’s back and into his hair. It never fails to stir him up a little at just how easily Lio fits up against him. He slides his fingers inside him, cleaning him out. He turns his head to press kisses to the side of Lio’s neck, fangs grazing on skin.

“Easy. I know you’re still sensitive.” He tells him in a soft rumble that’s the shade of his draconic self. Wings appear as he sheds his human body for his half form. He’s subtly bigger, wilder looking. His fangs scratch on skin again.

“Breathe, baby.” He enfolds him, kissing the mate mark again and again, paying homage to their bond. Yes, they both will heal.

[carrythetorch]

Still sensitive and very, very quickly getting turned on again. Maybe it's the fact that with Galo, it's the first time he's let himself experience this side of himself, the part of him that desires that wants to be wanted and be in love with this other dragon.

And that lower note to Galo's voice, the shift into his half form draws Lio's half shape into being as well, wings flaring as he presses even closer.

His head falls to the side to give Galo better access to that mark. "I'm breathing," he assures him, turning his head now to nip sharply at the shell of Galo's ear before he murmurs softly, "Fill me up again?" His claws press into Galo's shoulders. Please.

[barenakedspirit]

Galo shudders. Lio wants to couple again and he can’t think of a reason not to. It will be a little rougher. He is bigger as a half dragon. But Lio can take it. He licks the edge of Lio’s ear.

“Okay,” He lifts Lio up, removing his fingers. He positions himself and presses back in. It’s a little easier than last time. Lio is still stretched but he is a bit bigger like this. He groans against Lio’s neck and leaves a line of gentle kisses to it.

“You feel so good, babe. Doing okay?” He has to make sure. He wouldn’t live with himself if he hurt him.