The rest of the date went quite well. After dinner, we explored the city, arm in arm. We took a look at some of the shops that were there such as the blacksmith, alchemist shop and various gift shops. I even bought her a gold and black bracelet made from mithril. It cost 5,000 gold, but it was worth it seeing her beautiful smile. After I put it on her wrist, she gave me a big hug and clung to me even more for the rest of the date. Seeing her smile like that made me happy. I wanted to make her happy and show her that I liked her and I did. While we explored, we also talked about various things like what we liked to do, and why we trained. She said that she wanted to make her father proud as well as get strong enough to control her life. Right now, she was too weak and basically her whole life was controlled by her father. Of course, he didn't mean to and only wanted to protect her. As for me, I said the truth. I told her that I have always wanted to become the strongest and live free. I wanted to help people and save them when they needed it. Being able to do magic was always a dream of mine and now that I finally can use it, it feels like I can do anything if I put in the effort. When she heard that she playfully knocked into me, laughed and said jokingly yet not so jokingly that all the pretty girls were going to want to throw themselves at me. I responded saying that I just wanted to throw myself at her. She just laughed.

As the sun set, we went to a tower in the city that was for tourists to look at the city, and watched the sun go down. As we watched, I was standing in front of her with my arms around her, my hands on her stomach. She had her hands on mine and her back and head leaning on my chest. It felt so peaceful and right like that.

When the sun was just about down, and the light from the sun, almost gone, she started turning around to face me. I moved my hands to her waist to allow her to do so. Now, standing face to face with me, she looked at me in the eye and gave me the most beautiful smile. My heart melted.

Christy: "Thank you handsome. This date was amazing. I had the best time. You have made me so happy. Going out with you and having the most fun I have ever had, I will never forget this. You definitely deserve a reward."

She leaned her face toward mine, closing her eyes as she did and pressed her lips against mine and kissed me. This time thankfully, I didn't freeze. I closed my eyes as well and returned the passionate kiss. She wrapped her hands around my neck and inserted her tongue into my mouth. She used hers to play with mine and I did the same. Feeling turned on more and more as time passed, I slowly moved my hands from her waist down towards her ass. I then gave each cheek a tight squeeze. She gave out a light moan from her throat and kissed me even more fiercely. In turn the moan made me even more hot so I pulled her body completely toward me, with her whole body was now pressed up against mine. I could feel her chest rise and fall up against mine, her heart rate accelerating from her excitement. I started rubbing and squeezing her ass every couple seconds and she moved one of her hands to my hair and grabbing with firmness.

Just as I was about to lift up a bit of her dress to grab her ass with out the dress in between, she pulled away and said in between gasps:

Christy: "It's a bit public here. Let's go back so we can enjoy more of each other. I need more. I want more of you."

She had a hungry and lustful expression on her face. My eyes lit up and the both of us left the tower in a hurry and ran towards my house. However, trouble just had to come at that moment. The city's bell that rang when it faced a siege of beasts or an invading army rang at this moment. DING! DING! DING! We came to a stop immediately and faced each other, with looks of disappointment and worry on our faces. After the bell rang three times, a voice reverberated throughout the city. It was the guild master.

Van Hugh: "ALERT! This is not a drill! I repeat this is not a drill! Our scouts have detected a beast siege incoming towards the city's west gate. They are approximately 10 miles out and should be at the city's immediate area in about 30 minutes. Our scouts have estimated that the beast siege is about 5,000 strong, with F-ranks to C-ranks among them. All non-combatants are to report to the underground shelter immediately. All fighters, report to the west gate. Melee fighters, you will stay on the ground at the gate and wait for the command to attack. Long range fighters, report to the top of the wall. We will meet this siege with the utmost ferocity and destroy them."

The city was silent for a few seconds before commotion and mayhem broke out. People started closing their shops and heading home to prepare their things and board up their homes. Fighters gathered their weapons and friends and companions and ran toward the gate. Christy and I gave each other a seldom look and nodded. We summoned our weapons, held hands and took off toward the gate as well. We didn't need to talk to understand our feelings. We would face this situation together, and protect this city as well as each other. The city came first. our night of lust could wait. We knew in our hearts what we felt for one another.

10 minutes later, we were within sight of the wall and gate. The gate and wall stood 20 feet high and 5 feet deep, so fighters could stand on them for fights like this. Christy and I made our way through the crowd, and followed others who were using ladders to climb the wall. Already, almost a hundred people were here, and more were making their way towards us. Another few minutes later, we were on top of the wall overlooking the plains and trees outside the city. We surveyed the surroundings, waiting for the siege to appear in the distance. Everyone on the wall was on high alert, with their weapons drawn. The gates were open to allow the melee fighters to exit and stand in front of the wall just outside of it.

While waiting, I asked her if this was her first time fighting in a siege.

Christy: "Yeah. If I remember correctly, there has been only 1 siege since I was born, and I was only 3 at the time. You feeling nervous?"

Me: "A bit, yeah. I have trained for this a bit, but to actually fight a siege, it's a bit nerve wracking."

She squeezed my hand and looked at me.

Christy: "We will get through this just fine. You have me and always will. Even though we just met, I have already fallen for you. I will protect you until you can protect me. You and me, forever and always. Deal?"

I sighed and laughed.

Me: "Deal. Although, the man should protect the woman he loves. Don't worry though, I will be able to protect you soon."

She grinned and gave me a quick peck on the cheek.

Christy: "Good, that's what I like to hear. After this, we will continue where we left off tonight."

With that, she took her right hand and gave my groin a quick soft squeeze. I let out a grunt and she chuckled. This damn woman was gonna drive me crazy. However, I wouldn't trade her for the world. She was mine and I was hers.

10 minutes later, we noticed a mass group of silhouettes approaching rapidly from the distance. It was the beast hoard. They were now only a few miles out. The time for battle was drawing near and everyone at the gate was ready for it. As the beasts approached, a figure came flying out of nowhere and hovered above the crowd of fighters. He was clad in silver robes with a hood covering his head. He turned to face us and lowered his hood so we could see his face. It was the guild master.

Van Hugh: "This city is facing a crisis. Several thousand beasts are charging towards our city as we speak, seeking to destroy everything we love and care for. However, I for one, will not let that happen. This city is proud. This city fights with courage. And this city will be victorious. So, stand with your fellow friends and companions and defend this great city of ours! FOR TETRA!"

His speech got the crowd of warriors fired up as they started yelling for tetra and had their weapons raised. The guild master smiled and surveyed the group, and then noticed me and Chrissy, who were holding hands. He let out a smile and I let out a gulp. He didn't say anything, and just turned around to face the hoard. I let out a relieved sigh. Even though I heard that he liked me from Christy, I was still worried if he would approve of us. However, I didn't have time to think of that.

It was time for battle.