The Daily Adventures of Zash

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

He touched her back as she was coming, and it was like every inch of her body was exploding. And then Zach's mouth was there, and she felt like she was pouring all that energy - her life force - into him through it. She had never felt anything so amazing, their connection never so strong as it was at that moment, him kissing her as her body shook.

She pressed her body against his, laying on top of him, wanting to feel every bit of him as she moved. The heat from his skin was intoxicating, Zach helping her ride him with long, deeps strokes that made her want to cry out. She whispered his name, moaned it, screamed it. She brought her wings down around them, so the world went away, leaving just the two of them. And when they kissed it was like they were one soul, Zach coming hard.

"Io sono la tua, Valkyrie, per sempre, il mio amore." (I am yours, Valkyrie, forever, my love.)

"As you are mine, I am yours," she whispered, her mouth finding his again, her kiss lingering this time.

She loved him so completely, with everything she had, it was like there was no room for anything else. She felt like there was an electric current running through her, and at first she couldn't be still. Then, finally, her wings retracted and then disappeared, and she collapsed on top of him, resting her head on his chest, pressing into the curve of his arm.

Her eyes were so heavy, she had to close them.

"Tell me how it ends..." she murmured, falling into peaceful slumber.

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

Ash: As you are mine, I am yours.

She told him quietly, sending his heart soaring, and again their lips met, tenderly. He had experienced love before, but never once had it been reciprocated so strongly by his partner. Zach closed his eyes for a moment, and let the happiness flood over them both. Regardless of what hardships he faced, for the rest of his life, he knew that as long as he had her, he'd be okay. He felt like he could take on the whole world.

"Do you think the Gods would be angry if I changed my religion? I only want to worship you from now on...."

He smiled as he told her, when she stilled in his arms, and her wings started to retract. She'd mentioned that spreading her wings would tire her out, and while he was happy to cuddle with her, he was amped up by their exercise, and his mind was racing with thoughts that were quickly taking over all others.

Ash: Tell me how it ends....

She said, but he could tell she was already asleep, because her breathing pattern slowed and deepened, like always. He shifted gently, just enough to pull the blanket up and get comfortable. He kissed her brow, and reached for his phone with his free hand as the movie's final fight scene played out. He typed out the messages with one thumb, it was slower going, but he couldn't bear to push Ash off onto her side of the bed.

To Steele>> Hey John, I know tomorrow is Sunday, but can you possibly think of a way to keep Ash busy in the morning?
To Steele>> Just a couple of hours, I've got something to take care of that I don't want her to be suspicious about.

To Zizi>> Hey, I need your help with something tomorrow.
To Zizi>> Top Secret, tell NO ONE!

 

[Oracle]

Zizi was busy putting some final customizations on the new security system for the Clocktower. Gabe had installed it but she wanted to tweak it just a bit. She heard her text alert and turned towards the main screen to see the words come up:

From Zach>> Hey, I need your help with something tomorrow.
From Zach>> Top Secret, tell NO ONE!

She wheeled over to type her response:

To Zach>> Anything for you, honey.
To Zach>> Everything okay? You're not in trouble are you?
To Zach>> You and Ashley haven't been around lately.

Not that she minded that the two of them were spending so much time together, as long as they were both okay. But a plea for help from Zach certainly brought up the possibility that things weren't completely fine. She wheeled over to the kitchen, getting a bottle of water from the fridge and taking a long drink. Things had been so crazy but the past few weeks had been quiet - it was eerie, in a way. She was used to being alone at the Clocktower, but for some reason lately it just felt empty.

 

[Steel]

John and Andrew were having a beer, playing darts in Dempsey's on 2nd Ave, when John felt his phone vibrate. He welcome the break because the little Irish prick turned out to be really good at darts.

From Zach>> Hey John, I know tomorrow is Sunday, but can you possibly think of a way to keep Ash busy in the morning?
From Zach>> Just a couple of hours, I've got something to take care of that I don't want her to be suspicious about.

John rolled his eyes. He smelled a scheme.

To Zach>> Listen, mate, if this is some thing where I help you so you can dip your cricket bat into someone else's field...
To Zach>> We're friends and everything, but she's not a woman I want to cross.

He sighed, knowing he was going to regret it later.

To Zach>> But if it's legit, I can think of something. Don't make me bleeding regret it though, bro.

He looked at the dartboard and swore. That cheeky bugger. He was definitely going to need another beer.

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

Zach checked to make sure Ashley was asleep -- then he checked again -- before he looked into the store hours for tomorrow. They opened at noon. Okay, next task.

From Zizi>> Anything for you, honey.
From Zizi>> Everything okay? You're not in trouble are you?
From Zizi>> You and Ashley haven't been around lately.

To Zizi>> Thanks!! Pick you up around 11:30?
To Zizi>> Oh yeah, it's all good, no trouble at all.
To Zizi>> Yeah.... sorry, it was just always kind of a full house at the Clocktower.

He responded, and then went searching for the number of that restaurant. Screen-shot that, he could call tomorrow for the reservation.

From Steele>> Listen, mate, if this is some thing where I help you so you can dip your cricket bat into someone else's field...
From Steele>> We're friends and everything, but she's not a woman I want to cross.

Zach's eyes widened for a moment, then he started typing hurriedly.

To Steele>> What?? NO!

Ash stirred a bit against him, and he jammed the phone under his pillow. When she settled again, he pulled it back out.

To Steele>> I just need someone to make sure my Detective girlfriend doesn't tail me.

From Steele>> But if it's legit, I can think of something. Don't make me bleeding regret it though, bro.

Zach checked to make sure Ash was still sleeping for the third time.

To Steele>> You won't! It's something for her. It's the good kind of surprise, I promise.
To Steele>> Can you call her away at 11?

The credits rolled on the movie, but Zach wasn't paying it any attention. He kept checking Ash's level of consciousness as he researched all the info he would need to know for tomorrow. Even after he got all the intel he could at this point, it was a very, very long time until he was finally able to close his eyes. At least he'd get to sleep in a bit tomorrow.

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

Ashley picked her head up, squinting in the sunlight, forgetting where she was at first. She'd been drooling on Zach's chest, still in exactly the same position she'd fallen asleep in last night. She'd slept a long time, and they had slept late into the morning on top of that. And then she remembered why she'd been so tired and smiled, resting her head back on his chest. She'd shared with him something she hadn't with anyone else, and he hadn't run away. They'd had even more amazing sex than usual, and she'd fallen asleep in his arms. It was perfect, though she hadn't meant to sleep quite so long.

And now she was starving. She spied the pizza boxes still at the end of the bed. Score. She backed out of Zach's arms and turned herself around, laying on her stomach, her knees bent and ankles crossed as she sifted through the boxes to see what was available before shoving a slice of pepperoni into her mouth. It tasted like heaven.

She turned her head around to look at Zach's sleeping form. He looked so perfect like that. She giggled to herself in such satisfaction that he was hers. Every time she saw him she just wanted to jump on him, feel his skin, smell him. Just be enveloped by him. She eyed him, knowing he was naked under those covers. She grabbed another slice of pizza as her foot wormed its way under the comforter, doing a little investigating for base camp. Her toes found what they were looking for, already forming to something of substance. A smile played across her lips as her foot touched him lightly, seeing how long it would take him to wake up...

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

Zach was losing steam now, succumbing to growing exhaustion. Each blow fell heavier on his shield, each time he swung the steel it moved slower. He would hold his ground, then back away. It was a challenge to stack his opponents and keep from getting flanked. Pretty soon his back would be against a wall. He was glad for hammered plate armor, because when he DID miss the block, as least he didn't bleed.

The crowd was deafening. Were they cheering for his victory, or his death? He couldn't be sure. His foe over-committed to a strike and Zach made him pay for it. A fresh opponent took the man's place. A shadow swooped across the ground, a large bird of prey. Zach's sword sang a metallic song. Behind the group that had him cornered, Valkyrie landed and laid waste to all that threatened him. Zach, getting his second wind from her arrival, finished off his one opponent. She put an end to the rest. The Colosseum roared, and Zach smiled. She looked amazing, even when she was splattered with blood. He felt the stirrings of desire.

He woke up then, and stretched his arms out until he felt it in his chest. Ash was in the pizza boxes, playing footsie with what was quickly becoming his morning wood. He smiled, because even though he'd woken right when the dream was getting really good, there was no incentive to sleep when he could live the dream. Wait, what time was it? He glanced at the clock. Ten minutes after ten o'clock. They had time. Zach was feeling a little hot under the blanket, so he pulled it clean off of them. He looked back down at a pretty sexy view of Ash's very nice ass. In one swift movement, he sat up and then with one knee between hers, he was pressing his need hard against her and lowering himself down on top of her.

"College breakfast?"

He asked her, leaning in for a kiss.

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

She felt the blanket swoosh off behind her, but she didn't turn to look, just smiled knowingly into her pizza, already excited for what was surely going to happen next. She felt his knee between her legs, and something else press against her that made her lick her lips.

"College breakfast?"

"I was starving."

She said matter of factly, tossing the rest of the slice she was eating back in the box and turning her body enough to accept the kiss he was offering.

"I was just about to start snacking on something else, but now that you're awake."

She smiled, kissing him again, opening her knees in invitation, helping him settle between them. She slid her hands around his waist then up his back, feeling him grow against her.

"Did you sleep well? I was out."

She drew back a hand so she could run a finger through his beard.

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

Ash: I was starving.

"Starving?? Oh no...."

He said, as she turned into his kiss. He pressed his lips on hers. Her tongue tasted like pepperoni, and it made him smile.

Ash: I was just about to start snacking on something else, but now that you're awake.

He pushed himself up a bit, pulling back away from her, giving her a little space. She shifted under him, and it sure didn't seem like she was interested in eating any more food. Just to be courteous, he decided to make an offer.

"Well, I can't have my woman starving. Shall I get up and make you some proper breakfast? Or would you rather do something else?"

He lowered himself against her again, his mouth on her neck.

"Tell me what you want...."

He said in her ear, in a voice still a bit rough from sleep. She asked him if he slept well, and he smirked into her hair as she stroked his beard, making him sigh pleasantly. He hadn't gotten very much sleep, but if he admitted to that she might ask questions.

"I dreamt of you, my love."

He answered, smiling warmly as he recalled it. She'd been quite heroic, and looked incredibly sexy in armor that was probably more fantasy oriented and skin revealing than actually practical. And the wings, oh Gods, the wings. He rubbed himself against her slowly.

"As you can probably tell, it was quite the dream."

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

He commented on her choice of breakfast, to which she replied nonchalantly that she had been starving. So why wouldn't she eat the pizza that was right here instead of having to go to the kitchen and cook something?

"Well, I can't have my woman starving. Shall I get up and make you some proper breakfast? Or would you rather do something else?"

She chuckled, feeling his beard tickle her neck as he kissed it.

"Well, I've eaten now."

She murmured it low and sultry, feeling him press against her again. When he whispered in her ear, she smiled, but didn't give in just yet, extending the conversation to ask how he'd slept.

"I dreamt of you, my love."

Her grin widened, wondering if it was true. Her hand brushed through his hair.

"As you can probably tell, it was quite the dream."

He was starting to rub against her, and her breath was quickening. She had already begun to get worked up while she was watching him sleep, and now that he was touching her? He would be able to feel just how excited for him to be awake that she was.

"Why don't you re-enact the good parts?"

She'd started to move her hips already, and now she reached down and guided the tip of him inside her.

"Was it anything like this?"

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

He offered to make her breakfast, but she didn't go for that idea, instead telling him she'd already eaten now, and she used her sexy voice, just to provoke him. He showed her just how he felt about that, and tried to get her to tell him what she wanted, but she played coy, asking him how he slept.

He told her he'd dreamt of her, and she combed through his hair with her fingers, as he tried a bit harder to tempt her. He knew it was working. He could sense her desire swelling, just as his had. Not to mention the physical trademarks of her arousal, which always excited him further. And even though he was as hard as a man could be, she still wanted to discuss his dream.

Ash: Why don't you re-enact the good parts?

Now we're talking...

He thought, with a lewd smile. His laugh was a low rumble.

"You'd like that, wouldn't you?"

He asked, and in answer she took hold of him and got him started, just the tip. He wanted her so badly it almost hurt, but he held himself back still.

Ash: Was it anything like this?

"It could've been...."

He replied. She was moving her hips, ready and beckoning, but when he started up, he only gave her an inch at a time. He kept taking it back with a smile and a groan, until finally the torture was more than he could stand, and he found himself going all the way in. He pushed himself up, straightening his arms, looking down at her as he moved between her legs.

"OhAsh... I absolutely love... your body."

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

Ash suggested they act out the more interesting parts of his dream. There was a low rumble in his chest as he laughed, and that awoke something further in her.

"You'd like that, wouldn't you?"

She nodded slowly, touching him, guiding him to her, asking if his dream went anything like this. He was so hard...

"It could've been...."

She couldn't be still, wanting him inside her, wanting his hands on her, his mouth. Her hips were moving, ready for what was coming. She looked at him through heavy lashes and whispered:

"Then do what you wanted to in the dream..."

He teased her - she would gasp and sigh as he started, but then he would pull out and she would whimper. But then finally he pushed himself all the way inside, and came up on his hands, so he was looking down at her as he started to move.

"Oh Ash...I absolutely love...your body."

Her back arched and her eyes closed.

"Take it, it's yours," she purred out, her body slowly writhing under him.

She opened her eyes, and her hands grabbed his ass, pulling him against her.

"Oh Zach - you feel amazing."

And he did. She loved this first time of the morning, when it was just the two of them, not a care in the world. The way he touched her drove her body crazy, and there was a warmth that spread over her entire body. He knew exactly what to do.

"Yeeeeessssssssss."

Her hands slid up his back, wanting him closer, wanting his hands on her, wanting his lips on her.

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

She told him to do what'd he'd wanted to in the dream, and he started to, with a smile, in slow increments, quite enjoying her reaction. Up high for the moment, he watched her, and told her that he loved her body.

Ash: Take it, it's yours,

He could only groan in response, as the arch in her back tilted her hips and changed the angle. Zach let his eyes close and his head hang a bit. Her hands were on him then, electric on his skin, pulling him closer again, and he lowered himself to his elbows so he could shower her with kisses. His tongue drew circles around one nipple, then the other, as his traveled her body with his mouth.

He shifted his weight onto one elbow, sliding his right hand down from her left shoulder to find her hand. Intertwining their fingers, he brought her hand down to the bed next to her head and held it there. Shifting back, he took her other hand and did the same thing, as his lips moved up from her chest. He nudged her chin with the bridge of his nose, tipping her head back, and then his mouth was on hers.

It was about enough to bring him to completion, so he pulled back, separating for a second with a smile. He got his knees up under him, as his hands moved down her wrists and arms, over her breasts, down her torso to lift up her hips and pull her in again. His right hand continued on down her left leg, taking her knee and picking it up, guiding her leg across to the other side of his body, turning her hips and rolling her onto her side.

When he entered her again, he gave a new groan and leaned down to kiss the side of her ribs, her breast, her jaw. His hands went back up her body, one finding a breast, the other the nape of her neck, as he renewed his efforts, kissing her neck, nibbling her earlobe. This time as he got close he didn't stop himself, thrusting faster, moaning in her ear, until they found the release they were looking for.

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

When she didn't think she could take it any longer, he finally brought his mouth down to her. His tongue licked over her nipples, and her body responded immediately.

"Ohh...Zach..."

She sighed out contentedly. His mouth felt so good, kissing her everywhere he could. He took her hands and held them on either side of her head, and then he used his nose to tilt her head back before his mouth was on hers. It was perfect, the feel of him on her just right. But then he pulled back. She whimpered at him with sad eyes.

He got on his knees, and let go of her hands, and he was touching her again. Her eyes closed with pleasure, but then opened again and watched him as he started to turn her, licking her lips in anticipation, not know what he had planned but sure it was going to be phenomenal. And he didn't disappoint.

She was now laying on her side with her knees bent, and he entered her, groaning. Her lips parted.

"Oh...fuck Zach..."

The change of position was allowing him to go deeper, and she felt every inch of it. His mouth was on her side and then her breast making her cry out, his hands following suit, and then his mouth was at her neck, her earlobe. He was taking his pleasure, moving faster as he thrust against her. She felt her body clench and then the release came, feeling his body jerk as he finished as well. She felt like she was swimming in a sea of gratification, the tingling sensation throughout her body lingering. She rolled onto her back, her breathing still rapid, looking up into his face and smiling, reaching up to touch his cheek.

"Gods, I love you so much..."

 

[Orion]

EOS Nomad

Ash: Gods, I love you so much...

She said, awash with the same satisfaction he felt. He laid down next to her on his side, his arm across her body.

"I love you so much more."

He said with a wide grin, staring into his most favorite pair of hazel eyes. He leaned in for a kiss, then his head dropped against the bed with a sated sigh. His stomach grumbled a loud protest, and he chuckled.

"My turn to be starving."

He commented, scratching his chest. Take the short cut with a slice of pizza, or get up and make something? He really wanted some coffee, so maybe it was time to get up. Her phone started making some noise, and it took everything he had not to smile, as he remembered what his plans were.

"Is that my phone, or yours?"

He asked casually, as he started to get up, hand-combing his hair, playing cool despite his excitement.

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

She told him she loved him, and then he tried to be cute.

"I love you so much more."

She rolled her eyes.

"Don't start."

He kissed her, and she had to smile, the way he was grinning. He laid back against the bed and she didn't move, just trying to recover from what he'd just done to her.

"Is that my phone, or yours?"

She sighed, not out of contentment this time, but of annoyance.

"Ugh - it's mine."

He was starting to get up already, otherwise she would have let the damn thing ring.

"I hate when people call me. They always want something."

She yanked her phone off the nightstand, looked to see who it was, then put it to her ear.

"I am not in the mood right now, John. I'm right in the middle of someone."

Steel: "Ash, I need you. I got a line on a couple of scumbags that might have some info about that cop that was killed a couple weeks ago. I need someone to have my back and look intimidating."

She looked at her fingernails.

"Will it involve beating anyone up?"

Steel: "Perhaps."

She sighed into the phone.

Steel: "Come on, I'll pick you up in ten minutes. I'll bring you McDonald's."

"Oh alright. Did you know Zach won't let me eat in the car? But I'm not going to sit there all day, so this better go quick."

Which meant, he better give her a free hand to make this go quick. She hung up, and started hunting around for some work-type clothes.

"John needs some back up - I won't be long."

She grabbed a pair of jeans from under the bed, then leaned against him and pressed her lips against his.

"But when I get back, I'm going to want to put my mouth somewhere very useful."

She kissed him again for good measure, before heading off in search of a shirt.

 

[Orion]

Eos Nomad

She was annoyed by her phone, but at least she still answered it. John was THE man. She eventually agreed to whatever he'd come up with, though she made sure to tell him that Zach wouldn't let her eat in the car. He smiled and shook his head, giving her a look of warning that said you'd better not be trying to sass me. She hung up the phone and started to get ready, explaining that Steele needed backup. She pressed against him with a kiss.

Ash: But when I get back, I'm going to want to put my mouth somewhere very useful.

Oh, that reminded him of a clarification he ought to make.

"I won't let you eat in the car because I don't want any food stains or funky smells in my Ferrari. But there IS something you can put in your mouth while we're on the road-- if you're ever in the mood for it."

He said, looking down between them, and then back up at her. Another kiss and she went off to finish getting dressed. Zach pulled on some boxers and made a bee-line to the coffee pot. As soon as Ash left, Zach was on the phone, calling the restaurant.

"Hi, good morning. I'd like to make some arrangements for dinner."

The woman on the phone didn't recognize his voice, because he usually had his assistant make these kinds of calls. But she did recognize his name, because he often brought in large parties for all sorts of business dinner functions. It was a very classy place, and convenient because of its close proximity to the UN building.

The event coordinator started asking him some questions. Date and time? Tonight, Six o'clock. A table for how many? Two, but he wanted to buy out the space, so it'd just be them. No, cost wasn't a concern. Which private room? What kind of music? Lighting?

He answered them all, one by one, as he got dressed. When that was finished, he rode the elevator down to the parking garage. There was one more call to make, but he could do that on the drive over to pick up Zizi.

When he got there he parked out front, and as he took the lift up, he ran through his checklist in his mind. So far, so good, but there were still a few details left to take care of. When he and Zizi wrapped up their errands, he'd need to stop by Sally's and get a tux.

"Hey Ziz! How are you? You ready to go?"

He asked, a bundle of excitement.

 

[Valkyrie]

EOS Nomad

John had called, and she figured, she'd better help him, because otherwise he was likely to screw it up. Or get all the fun to himself. Either way... She hung up and started trying to find some clothes.

"I won't let you eat in the car because I don't want any food stains or funky smells in my Ferrari. But there IS something you can put in your mouth while we're on the road-- if you're ever in the mood for it."

She ran her hands up his chest to his shoulders, looking up at him seductively while he gestured with his eyes towards what he was talking about, as if she couldn't figure that one out.

"Well, I wasn't sure you could handle it without wrecking the car. And I know how much you love that car."

She patted his cheek and then went to get dressed. Ten minutes later she was sliding into John's black SUV.

"You are so lucky I get ready quickly. Where're we headed?"

Steel: "Queens."

She snorted.

"Ugh, I hate Queens. It's so depressing."

Steel: "Oh it is not."

"Yeah, cause we're headed there right now to attend a garden party."

Steel: "Just play it cool."

He handed her a paper bag with a Big Mac AND a bacon eggs and cheese biscuit.

"Where's my-"

He shoved a Big Gulp into her cupholder without looking at her.

"Okay, then."

 

[Oracle]

The Clocktower

Zizi had to admit: she was curious about what Zach was up to. She still wasn't entirely sure somebody wasn't in trouble. And if this was some "Gabe Intervention: Part 2" Zach was going to get the wrong end of a stun gun. He had told her he was going to pick her up, but he hadn't told her where they were going, so she had dressed in a wrap dress with leggins and a black motorcycle jacket, figuring that covered most of the bases. She saw Zach park out from and enter the building, so she grabbed her purse and waited by the door - not going out just in case there was something he needed to tell her before they left.

When Zach stepped off the elevator, her new security system kicked in. Over the loudspeaker she heard a computerized voice say:

"Recognized: Orion, b zero 3."

Scanners were in place which identified members of the team - and those who were not. It was more than surface visual, so even a shapeshifter would not be able to bypass the system. Gabe had developed it for her, and it was her pride and joy.

"Hey Ziz! How are you? You ready to go?"

She smiled up at Zach when he came through the door.

"Hi Zach, honey - yep, I'm ready. Do I need to bring anything beside my purse?"

She glanced at the windows that faced the street.

"And are you sure you're going to be able to fit my chair in that new car of yours?"

 

[Orion]

The Clocktower

Ziz: Hi Zach, honey - yep, I'm ready. Do I need to bring anything beside my purse?

Zach shook his head, unable to think of anything she'd need, aside from her insight.

Ziz: And are you sure you're going to be able to fit my chair in that new car of yours?

"Uh, yeah. It folds up, right?"

He asked, as they went downstairs. There was a lot more trunk space in his F60 América than one would expect. After he stowed her chair, he fired up the 760hp V12 engine and navigated to Bowery.

"So, I want to take Ash out on a very special date. I'll need your help figuring out what kind of dress to buy for her, and you know, like shoes and other things too."

Bowery became 3rd, which he stayed on until 57th. Then a left to get to Fifth, and he expertly parallel parked out front of the flagship store.

"But, before we go clothes shopping... you wouldn't happen to know her ring size, would you?"

He asked, as he hopped out, grabbed her chair back out, and set it up for her after he opened her door.