Part (4/4)

So Adrian was coming for a visit that was... good... bad? Considering that I had a woman bleeding from her eyes laying on the kitchen floor I was going to go with bad. What to do... what to do? Well firstly, Sadiya had to go and quickly at that too! She was still leaking all over the floor and considering that she didn’t make an attempt to get back up, I simply grabbed her legs and started dragging her towards the cellar. Or at least that had been my intention, sadly instead of dragging her away, I couldn’t even get her body to move. ‘How heavy is that woman!? Are all unconscious people so hard to move? The last guy was far easier to get rid of!’ I had not expected her to be so heavy, but I was not one to give up so easily! Gritting my teeth I pulled with all the strength I could muster... only to fall down screaming when my socks slipped in the blood.

‘Ugh... this just pathetic. And why is everything so squishy?’ Trying as I might my head was somehow stuck in between two very squishy blobs, every attempt at getting away was met with sinking deeper between the valleys of flesh! Slightly panicky I raised both arms to my head feeling for what was going on. Yet all I got my hands on was boobs and tentacles. Those traitors, they were squashing my head in a canyon of boobage! ‘Really now? Is this what my subconscious wants? Being a tentacle monster that molests the boobs of what is basically my sworn enemy!? Fine! If you want it so much you can have it!’ With the righteous vigour of the wronged I wrapped my arms around Sadiya generous cleavage and hugged them against my face. It was the oddest thing to feel my head basically being molded around her breasts... part of me was concerned what was happening to my brain in there. The rest of me was busy with calming myself down enough that those dumb tentacles let go!

Finally after what felt like ages – though probably were mere minutes – the most embarrassing of moments in my life came to an end. Seeing as I had accepted my fate the tentacles slowly loosened, only for me to immediately yank my head back! Another few moments of catching my breath had me as much back under control as was possible. For even whilst I had managed to get my head tentacles to calm done a bit the ones growing from behind still were trying to molest the now unconsciousness form of Sadiya. Only after swatting at them a few times did they finally relent and curled around me almost sullen. While I didn’t quite appreciate how perverted my subconscious seemed to be, it did give me an idea of what to do with my chaperone. I couldn’t help but grin as the mental picture shot through my mind. Maybe I was indeed somewhat of a deviant because the idea of stringing her up like a present appealed to me far too much.

I was just getting back up when an all too familiar pain shot through my legs. ‘By Mother, fuck this hurts! Just what is it this time!? Another pair of tentacles? No, not just that. The pain, it is worse!’ A savage, guttural scream escaped me as another painful spasm wrecked my lower body. The beak between my thighs didn’t have lungs or a larynx attached but even it couldn’t help but grind and contorted in pain. With a series of short, pained gasps I began pulling myself up on the kitchen counter. It was made more difficult than it should have by the fact that my legs rippled and twisted with every movement. Finally after a few rather cruel minutes of struggling I had made it. Panting and breathing heavily in exhaustion I finally looked upon what was happening.

While most of my body seemed relatively unaffected, the sight of my lower body seemed to be taken right out of a horror movie. I could swear that saw and heard my bones breaking underneath the skin but worse even that that was another sight. My flesh was... moving, rippling like a bunch of snakes just beneath my skin. And they began to swell. Both of my legs grew in circumference and length, though to even call them legs any longer was a gross understatement. In fact the there was no sign of them even having bones any longer, instead, I was looking upon twisting strands of flesh right beneath seemingly paper-thin skin. The sight was so offsetting and eldritch it almost made me forget about the constant pain.

Well, only almost because I all came back like a train wreck when my flesh began straining again the confines of my skin. The sheer pressure was enough to almost make me blackout. The pain I had experienced before, but this was different. Instead of simply being extraordinarily painful, the almost mind-blowing pleasure that was building had me go cross-eyed. Whatever was happening, it was big, painful, and both the worst and the best thing I had ever experienced. But as everything this too came to an end; an end so violent and orgasmic that my mind simply shut off. Like massive balloons under too much pressure, the skin of what used to be my legs rip and exploded to all sides. The last thing I saw before gentle darkness took me, was a mass of large twisting tentacles flay wildly around each other.

“Ring~!”

“Ring~!”

“Ring~!”

“Ring~!”

“Ring~!”

‘Wha- What is going on? Where am I? And what is this infernal noise!?’ Slowly as if awakening from a dream my senses came back to me. I knew that annoying sound, the ringing that overshadowed basically everything else was without a doubt my phone. But who would call me when I had been sleeping? This was more than rude... Groggily I turned to my side expecting to find my phone on the bedside table, only to halt in confusion when I heard a wet squish instead of the shuffling of blankets. I blinked a few times to clear my vision and was just about to rub the sleep out of my eyes when I realized that I was smearing slime all over my face.

“What the... The fuck is this slime?”

I fully opened my eyes to gaze at my hand but froze when I saw their shape. Since when did I have webbing between my fingers, and why was my hand covered in black goo? It took me a few moments for the confusion to clear, as my memories took on a semblance of order. Ignoring the webbing and goo I pushed myself into my elbows and stared down at something I could only call ‘A slight problem’.

Instead of legs, I had eight at least a meter long tentacles in their place, that just like my fingers were connected through fleshy webbing. They actually would have resembled a long flowing skirt if they hadn’t been constantly moving around. A long flowing skirt with death in the middle, I realized when I caught one of the arms trying to go for a piece of pizza. A quick slap later it like all the others was finally behaving as they should namely, by my thoughts and not theirs! With my lower extremities reminded as to who was the boss, I began searching for my still ringing phone.

And was immediately confronted with another uncomfortable truth: My new tentacles couldn’t actually carry me! I had found the phone quickly enough, lying on the counter opposite of me. Yet when I had tried to get over there instead of standing up tall and proud I had simply flopped to the ground like a dead fish! After the initial of “Oh gods, I can’t walk anymore”, I actually realised the problem. While my tentacles should technically be able to lift me up, they didn’t actually have a way to keep me there. Without bones or cartilage they could host me up for a few moments but they exhausted way too quickly to let me stand. Despite this being an obvious problem, I did have other matters to attend to and so just let it go with a sigh and instead grabbed the phone. Immediately upon pressing the answer button Adrian’s smooth voice echoed out of the device.

“Thank the gods! Valerie, you have finally picked up! Where are you? I rang the bell at least five times already! And why did I see some woman covered in blood stagger down your driveway a few minutes ago? Just tell me what the heck is going on already!!!”

A look to where I had left Sadiya quickly answered my suspicion, instead of still laying there all I found was a small trail of blood drops leading towards the entrance. That she was gone was probably less than good, but technically I hadn’t done anything bad so maybe it wouldn’t come back to bite me in my squishy ass? Another heavier sigh escaped me and I activated the text to speech function, for I already knew for a fact, that I couldn’t properly talk to him.

“All is well. At least now. That woman was one of my parent's employees and she assaulted me but I fought her off. I am sorry for not talking to you directly, but some things happened that I wish to tell you from face to face. I can’t quite open the door so use the override code I’ll send you.”

“I- I see. Just, stay where you are right now, I’m coming in.”

Not even a minute after I had sent him the passcode I could hear his footsteps coming closer. Even if I was normally a rather proud and forward person I couldn’t help but be a bit shy and possibly even embarrassed. It was not every day that you had to present your lover with a completely new body... especially not one you hadn’t even told him about. Before he could come in I quickly wiped the pizza cartons of the counter and spread out across it in a play full pose. I took care to put most of my tentacles behind me, so as to not immediately scare him away and propped myself into my elbows. Doing my absolute best to keep the obviously non-existent blush from my face I did my best mermaid impression. And just as he came around the corner, I gave him a big smile.

‘Tada! Not... what you expect, right?’

‘Ah, well, shit. He is just staring at me as if he can’t believe his eyes. And he isn’t speaking. I guess I should have found a better way of doing this... maybe he just hasn’t quite understood that it is me?’

‘Uhm... so, it’s me? Surprised?’

“Val...erie? That is really you? I absolutely hadn’t expected this! I mean by now he gods... this... this is...”

‘Please don’t say gross or creepy! Please don’t!’

“This is the most amazing thing ever!!!”

‘Huh?’

“I mean you obviously never spoke about it outright but your fascination with meta-humans was always so obvious! All the books you were reading and the papers... I was always wondering what it was, that was so fascinating to you. But holy shit! If you had told me you were going to change your species, I would have totally helped and supported you! I mean you look amazing! Exactly like one of the girls from my favourite comics! Sa- say, can I... touch you? I mean it simply looks too cool to believe! Wait... the university group chat! That was about you... and somebody else! Did you actually find a way to change people in to amazingly cute monster girls? And that without the dangers of MAV or a spirit bond? Oh by all the gods in existence, Valerie! You are a frickin genius! I mean who doesn’t like cute monster girls!? Just imagine a world full of only cute girls! Never again would we have to deal with ugly dudes or people like your father! I mean, sorry Val but... yikes. Your father is soooooo creepy! The way he talked about meta-humans I always feared he was just straight up going to vivisect one! Or how he rants about magic! Like it is simply a tool to be used, no sense of wonder what so ever! Ugh! So infuriating that man! But fucking hells did you show it to him this time! I mean wow! He is so going to be pissed when he finds out! And it also gives you a reason to go live alone! I mean he technically has to still support you as long as you are studying! This is just awesome! How long have you been planning this? Oh, and why didn’t you tell me you, damned meanie! I would have never gossiped about it! At least not this time! And never about something that would hurt you! I mean I love you, Val! You are basically the most amazing mage and person of this decade! And now you managed to become even more amazing! And...”

Before another word could leave his lips, I drew upon the powers gifted to me. Not because I was angry or wanted to hurt him... I simply feared to never again be able to say a single word in this conversation if he kept going like this! And sadly I had much to tell him, at least this last time.

“Stop!”

In an instant, Adrian’s expression went from terrifyingly excited to most perplexed, which, I had to admit, look still far too good on his androgynous face. Now that I was looking at him again in light of both my transformation and my own new experiences, I couldn’t help but notice just how effeminate he was. A slender frame and delicate bone structure went already long ways, but the fact that he preferred rather flattering clothes and his long side cut hair made him look more a girl than a man. Perhaps it had been this that had instinctively made me say yes when he had asked me out... and most likely this had also been the reason why we had gotten so many looks when we were out together in public. You could have magic, demons, and hydrogen-powered cars but apparently humanity would never not find same-sex relationships – even if it was only in appearance – scandalous or intriguing, figures. Yet, even in with this new revelation of circumstances he still was a no-good gossip! Well, a no-good gossip that currently was utterly confused because there was not a single sound escaping his mouth.

‘Now then... as you are finally so courteous to let me speak, I would like for you to listen before giving your next comment. Is that deal okay, my dear?’

A frantic nod was all that I got in return, for he could obviously still not speak. A delightful little smile crossed my lips as I saw it, this dominant act was quite a lot of fun! But anyway, I was getting off track. With a polite and completely fake cough, I continued.

‘So, where was I? Ah, right... most important question first. Yes, I am obviously Valerie even if my physical experience has changed quite a bit.’ A sharp clap with my lower tentacles made clear what I was speaking about.

‘And as you noted quite right, I am also no longer Human. In actually it might even be a stretch to call me or Clarissa meta-humans. Which also brings us to the second question. What we are is indeed different from MAV patients or Magical Beasts. Instead, we are “God-touched” if you will. The attention Mother has given our bodies changed them in flesh, spirit, and mind. We are different for we are something else entirely. And I know what you are going to ask. And the answer is, yes. I can indeed change – if you wish to call it like that – some people into my Sisters. Though the process is uncomfortable and possibly dangerous to the mind, in addition to, as I understand it, the changed always becoming female. If my assumption is correct Mother doesn’t wish for us to be like other beings. Instead, we are constant and eternal. And in this my dear Adrian lies the problem.’

I couldn’t help but avert my eyes for the pain of looking straight at my former lover was too great, even if I had already made my decision.

‘Of all my lovers you were the only one that was ever kind to me. You showed me that others were not monsters or tools to be used. And even if I failed in living by these teachings I at least wish to extend the same kindness to you that you did to me. Being together with me would hurt you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. So instead I offer you a clean break. I will not break your heart for you will not remember ever having been in love. Sorry, Adrian, I did love you but this must be the end.’

Ready to let Mother guide me in this deed I extended my hands towards his head. Caustic tears rolled down my cheeks and dripped onto the surface with a splash and a sizzle. I hadn’t wanted to do this, but it was the kindest thing I could do. Softly my fingertips touched his temples... only to be ripped away with a force!

Frozen shackles were holding them down, dragging them around a lithe and shivering frame instead. Like a torrent of emotions Adrian’s own magic flared up and with a deviant look, my Suggestion broke. Tears streamed down his face as his lips formed a single word.

“No.”

‘No?’ Fury cracked his expression, fury, and pain.

“NO! I refuse! I love you Valerie and it doesn’t matter if you are some Eldritch being sworn to some abstruse entity. I don’t understand half of what you think is a problem but if I know one thing then that I want to stay by your side! I told once that I would do everything in my might possible to make you happy. And I refuse to abandon that is thought. If what you say is true, that your Sisters as you call them are utterly inhuman beings and that all touched by mother become female... then I have only one thing to say. Fuck Adrian, never liked that guy anyway! I mean he is as manly as a plush unicorn and has a loose mouth that would put a seagull to shame! No, I already decided this months ago when I first met you. Screw Adrian, if it is the only way than from now on there is only Adrienne. Fucking Valerie, you dumbass... I love you and I will not stop now.”

With more vigour than I had expected he pressed his lips upon mine and didn’t even flinch when my saliva burned his flesh. And I? I couldn’t help but be happy... I hadn’t wanted to lose him. But if he chooses this fate himself, then who was I to deny him?

‘Thank you, Adrian... no.’

“Adrienne~”