Vol. 2 Chapter 32: What This New Body Can Pt 1(18+)
Vol. 2 Chapter 32: What This New Body Can Pt 1(18+)
I closed my eyes, and tracked down Grusha, but she was moving fast. I opened my eyes on the side of Grusha's new mountain just in time to see her carve around me. Things slowed down as I watched the snow flare up, but my eyes were drawn to the brilliant smile plastered across Grusha's face.
Time snapped back, and Grusha turned and dug her board in to stop herself. The moment that she stopped, she jumped up with her board and then snapped her fingers, landing on her feet, the snowboard gone.
"Landon!" Grusha cried out and ran over to tackle me back into the snow with tears in her eyes.
I hugged her and held her in the cold snow for a while until she pulled back to wipe her eyes. "I don't have the proper words to thank you for what you have given me back!" Grusha cried, and then buried her face in my chest again to sob.
I just let her get it all out. From what I knew, she had an accident during a tournament. Some freak accident hitting a jump and then getting hit mid-flight by a flying Pokémon. It was almost comical, but nothing was comical about the girl who had clearly suffered for a long time. She stayed on Glaseado Mountain as a Gym Leader, her love and passion at her fingertips, but always out of her reach.
I held Grusha close, feeling the weight of her emotions in every sob that wracked her body. The snow beneath us felt cold, but it was nothing compared to the warmth of the moment. After a few minutes, Grusha finally composed herself, sniffling and wiping away the last of her tears.
"You don’t have to thank me, Grusha," I said softly, brushing a strand of her blue hair away from her face. "Seeing you happy and doing what you love again is more than enough."
She gave me a watery smile, her eyes shining with gratitude. "You’ve done so much for me already, Landon. I want to do something for you in return. Anything you need, just name it."
I shook my head, still holding her hand. "Right now, I just want to see you snowboard. Show me what you can do with this new body."
Grusha’s eyes lit up at the challenge, and she jumped to her feet, her energy infectious. She snapped her fingers, and her snowboard appeared in an instant. "You’re on! Try to keep up!"
She dashed off, and then jumped up, clicking her boots into the bindings on her board, slapping down on the snow. I could only laugh as I got up and summoned my Hydro Flash Skin, creating a board under my feet made from water that crackled with lightning. My body shot forward, and I carved my way down the mountain that seemed to have no bottom until I caught up.
"You seem like a natural!" Grusha called over as I matched her, and I could shrug, grinning sheepishly.
"Cryo makes me a near pro at everything I do!" I laughed, and then burst ahead of her.
I shot forwards to a ramp that headed off the side of the mountain. Grusha called for me to stop, but I turned on the speed just before I shot up the ramp of snow, out into open air, spinning three times. Just as my body started to fall, two massive glowing wings shot from my back, and I circled back around to where Grusha was stopped on the mountain with big eyes and an open mouth.
I swooped down and released my wings just before I landed beside her. Grusha kicked off her board, and then ran over to hammer her fists on my chest. That was probably a dumb idea, but I wanted to show her that she wasn't going to have to be scared anymore.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you, but I just wanted to show you some of the capabilities of my abilities, and what having a core and Poke Skin mean. When I give you this power, you will be stronger than most Pokémon, and be able to recover from any injury like they do in this environment," I explained and hugged Grusha, who finally called down and stopped shaking and hitting me.
Grusha eventually calmed down, pulling back from my embrace with a newfound determination in her eyes. "I want that power, Landon. I want to be able to protect what I love and never feel helpless again."
I nodded, understanding her resolve. "Then you know what we have to do, but if you aren't ready for something like that, I do have a back up plan."
Before Grusha could reply, she pulled back as a quest message screen popped up between us. Grusha smiled, and nodded.
"I am ready, no need for anything special, but can we do some more boarding, and then go get cleaned up after? I have been doing this since you left me here, and I am pretty sure I stink," Grusha giggled shyly, and I smiled, putting my hand on the side of her face.
Both our eyes connected, and hers closed as I leaned forward. Her lips met mine and we shared a kiss as snow started to fall heavily around us. We held the pose for a moment before Grusha pulled back from me with rosy cheeks that had nothing to do with the cold.
"Of course, Grusha," I said, smiling at her. "Let's enjoy this moment and have some fun before we get down to business."
We spent the next hour carving down the slopes, racing each other, and performing tricks. Grusha's laughter echoed through the mountains, and I felt a sense of pride knowing I had brought that joy back into her life. Her movements were graceful and powerful, a testament to the strength she had regained.
Eventually, we made our way to cozy her lodge nestled near the peak of the mountain. The warmth inside was a welcome contrast to the chilly outside. Grusha led me to a spacious shower room, with frosted glass separating the showers from the lockers.
She stripped off her clothes, and I followed suit. I looked up at the sound of her gasp, and I caught her staring at my erection. I looked up at her with a grin, smiling brighter at her blushing face. "Are you okay?" I asked, and she coughed.
"Umm, that looks bigger than I expected." Grusha muttered, turning around to finish stripping out of her clothes.
I watched her with hungry eyes, drinking in her naked form. Now that we were here, and I knew that she wanted this, I wanted to enjoy every moment of this. She was absolutely gorgeous, with her creamy skin and her large breasts. Her hips flared out from her thin waist, and my eyes traveled down her long legs.
Her skin was flawless and smooth, and I watched as she bent over to turn on the water in the shower. I walked up behind her, and ran my hand up her leg and cupped her ass, drawing a surprised yelp from her. She turned on the water at the same time and we were both hit with a cold spray.
"Ahh!" Grusha cursed as I jumped back, and she rushed to adjust the temperature. "That's cold!"
I laughed and moved up behind her, placing my hands on her hips, and moving my head to whisper in her ear. "It's okay, you can take it."
I let my hands wander up her sides and she shuddered as my fingers brushed over her ribs, and then came to a rest just below her breasts. My fingers traced along the bottom of her globes, teasing her, as she moaned under my touch, leaning back into me.
I kissed along her shoulder, and neck, taking my time with her. "You're so beautiful, Grusha." I whispered in her ear, and she blushed, moaning as I kissed her neck, sucking at the soft skin there. "I've wanted this since we first met."
I let my hands trail up over her breasts, and she gasped as my fingers found her nipples. I rolled them between my fingers, making her moan and arch her back into my touch. I nibbled and sucked on her neck, slowly working my way across her smooth skin.
"I like you from when I first saw you with Iono, but when you came out in that bikini, I knew that I wanted you," I confessed to her, and she turned her head, pressing her lips to mine, our tongues meeting in a passionate kiss.