“Fae are very mysterious beings. They are practical the next evolution step a nature spirit arrives at as soon as they have gathered enough power and grew old, but now comes the strange thing. Just rising their level and growing old is not enough for a nature spirit to ascend into a Fae.

They also need a body. Nature Spirits are monsters that belong to the 'spirit' category (duh). They, like other monsters in that category, don't have a corporal form and only exist in the form of souls which possess minds. Fae on the other hands are corporal beings with flesh and blood.

Finding a suitable body is also very hard to do which is one of the reasons why Fae are so rare and therefore mysterious. They cannot take over bodies that already exist, but have to create their own! For that they mostly need very rare materials that are compatible with their elements. As an example, a Forest Spirit needs the wood of rare trees and flowers that are worth thousands of gold coins.

It also doesn't seem like Fae can reproduce since never in history has someone reported a child Fae or two Fae of different genders co-operating with each other at all. Some say that the Elves are descents of Fae since most of them are very nature friendly ant they share some similarities in their outer appearance. That theory is not confirmed though and there is no evidence that it could be true. “

-From 'Strange and Mysterious Beings' Volume 1

* Sirius POV *

It feels like my soul is burning. It's been quite a while since I felt warmth inside me. The last time as when this asshole Black fang used this blessed stuff on me. Needless to say, this warmth is hurting me.

Jehovas eyes seem to burn a hole into my very being while he walks towards me. After coming closer and closer he stops just a meter or less away from me. He shows me a disturbing smile and begins speaking. His voice is rather rough and deep, but surprisingly pleasant to listen to.

“Hooo? So, you are the one the old spider 'as chosen, isit? Aintcha a lucky boy?” (Jeff)

…

He doesn't seem that scary any more all of a sudden.

“Eh? No way! Well, I thought it was kinda suspicious his name was the same as the husbands...” (Rodario)

“Yer serious boy? Yer should 'ave guessed it yourself. it's pretty plain ter see that 'e is the bleedin' husband. Just 'ave a look at 'im!” (Jeff)

“I don't see it...” (Rodario)

“I would also like to know how you figured it out. We didn't even talk with each other.” (Sirius)

“Well, right, it's pretty easy actually. Yer 'ave the same mince pies I once 'ad. Yer know, right, the 'oh me god I married sumfink that is ten times me size' mince pies.” (Jeff)

Mince pies? Is he talking about my eyes? What's up with his way of speech anyway? Also, I don't really have eyes you know...

“How did yer cop ehr boy, eh? Wot 'ave yer done ter capture that ole spiders 'eart?” (Jeff)

“No idea. It just kind of... happened.” (Sirius)

“Welcome ter my club then boy! HAHAHA!” (Jeff)

“…Thanks, Jehova?” (Sirius)

“Come one, boy! only strangers call me that! Yer can call me Jeff!” (Jeff)

…

Jeff?

Really?

The great Abyssal Magus 'Jehova of the East' is not how I imagined he would be. He seems more like a really friendly grandpa instead of the ruler of the abyss. I wonder if I could somehow profit from this meeting...

Oh, there is something I want to ask!

“Jeho-, I mean Jeff. Could you tell me something about abyssal necromancy, dark and frost magic? I was looking for a way to increase my assets and learning something like that would be very helpful to me.” (Sirius)

“Usually I would decline. folks tend ter lose their minds and sanity wen practicin' abyssal magic. well, unless you are as great as I am! Right! But I think since you are a monster it should be alright? Well we could try at least.” (Jeff)

Yes! Abyssal Magic is very powerful and I can't wait to see what the abyssal form of my magic is! I will become even more powerful!

“So come and find me soon as yer reach Grandmaster-Rank in one of your magics. That's the bloody first requirement ter learn the way of the abyss, boy!” (Jeff)

…

Or not I guess. Well at least I have the option to learn it in the future. But Grandmaster? This will take a while. Meanwhile, Jeff started to sniff around in the air.

“So yor muvver is already 'ere?” (Jeff)

“Yeah. She's in the back looking for Mistress Saxin.” (Rodario)

“I see...” (Jeff)

“… Are you finally going to apologize? I miss living with both of you!” (Rodario)

“…” (Jeff)

“Please Father!” (Rodario)

“*Sigh* Your right. I will do it today, boy!” (Jeff)

“Yes! Nice!” (Rodario)

I wanted to ask the Abyssal Lord another question but I was interrupted by the ringing of bells. That's the sign, right? That everyone has arrived, right?

Everyone stops babbling and sits down on their tables quietly. A spider comes up to me and points towards an altar in the middle of the room. This wedding isn't exactly like a human one after all, but very similar.

I walk to the altar. I feel like sweating, but I don't have the ability to do so. Am I nervous? A bit I guess.

So, the time came, huh? I stand in front of the Altar and to my Surprise the Dragon appeared. She flew in through the big main door and slowly turned into a form similar to the one of a human. Even I have to say that she looks quite beautiful in this form.

Her appearance is that of a young woman in her late twenties with fiery red hair and golden eyes. Two powerful horns hurl around the sides of her head towards the front. A few scales remain on her arms and face as well as claws, sharp teeth and a tail. She walks to the altar and stops in front of me while giving me a soft smile.

Is she the one to declare us husband and wife? I guess so.

Music starts. A whole orchestra seemed to be hidden somewhere in this room. They play a soothing and calm song while another 'person' comes through the main door. Saxin mostly looks like she always does. The over thirty meter long and over ten meter high spider slowly and elegantly walks to the altar. She seemed a bit... cleaner? She kind of shines in the light.

Saxin arrives next to me.

I wonder what we look like? It has to be quite hilarious I imagine. 'The Spider Wife and the Skeleton Husband' sounds like a funny story. Is that what this is? Is that what this marriage is? A joke?

I start to feel regret.

Was this a good decision?

“We came together here on this faithful day to celebrate the union between two that truly love each other” (Diana)

I don't.

Not a bit.

I really don't think I can actually love anyone any more but even if I could I wouldn't love her, right?

She is a fucking spider.

This marriage is just happening so I can get an army and so some people have something to laugh about since this is all just a big joke.

The Dragon lady keeps talking for a bit and then asks Saxin.

“Wilt thou Mistress Saxin, Bloody Aspects of Spiders have this man to thy wedded husband, to live together until death do you apart? Will you love, honor, and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?” (Diana)

So you can still decline? Should I decline when she asks me? It would be pretty embarrassing for us but better then swearing a vow to be together forever. In the first place Saxin also doesn't take this all serious, right? Since we are just a big fucking joke, right?

I take a look up to her.

There in her eyes I find something.

Something I have never seen before.

What is that? What is that stare? Why is she looking at me like that? She can't be serious, right? We literally only know each other for a month. No one falls in love like that, that only happens in fairy tales and badly written stories. She is going to start laughing or something, right?!

RIGHT?!

“Yes, I will.” (Saxin)

“…” (Sirius)

What is this? Why has this suddenly become so serious? This marriage is just a power boost to me as well as a funny joke, right? Or maybe not? Maybe it's more?

…

I feel strange. I'm not supposed to feel like that.

“And you Sirius? Wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife, to live together until death do you apart? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor, and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?” (Diana)

“…Yes, I will” (Sirius)

Was that a good decision? I don't know. Well, at least everybody else seems happy, even though that doesn't help me at all. Everyone starts cheering and the celebration truly begins now with loud music, dancing and a lot of eating. Nothing I can do here...

“Follow me dear. I want to show you something.” (Saxin)

“Hm? Well it's not like I have anything better to do. What are you going to show me?” (Sirius)

“Your Soul” (Saxin)

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Authors Note: Do you like blushing spiders?