Play Testers Wanted Pt. 06

"When?" I asked and she blushed. "Well."

"Somewhere between reverse cowgirl and tiger style." She purred as she touched her ever present bracelet. "It appears your people developed a relationship between themselves and dark matter. It is one of the cornerstones to their technology. They could interact with it and make it do their bidding. I think I've cracked the first step in that process. See." She pointed it out keeping her promise. It was still way over my head, but I paid attention. Who knew, maybe one day I might figure it out. "It is elegant and beautiful," she was saying as I imagined clouds of dark matter drifting and then coalescing into shapes on the whim of the Old Ones.

"Process complete!" Her bracelet chimed.

"You armor is done." Shuri smiled and snuggled. "Sleep now... armor later."

"I got you," I told her as I slid my arm around her. "Sleep."

I meditated and watched her sleep. I began to see why the Svaltalfar wanted to return the world back to chaos. They had been like gods. Reality bent to their collective will. That had to be intoxicating and addictive. Your merest whim became real. They must have felt betrayed by the universe itself when the first starburst into existence. Had they tried to snuff it out? When was the moment when they realized they couldn't stop it? Maybe it was well that the cube self-destructed and wiped the sleepers out. Tens of thousands dark elves would be a terrible force to deal with.

She woke around noon. We ate and were off to her lab even before the dishes had been cleared. Shuri took the necklace and slipped it around my neck. She had taken from the dagger's design and applied it to the armor. Once it was secured, I felt the mental click as Traci and the armor synced. All I had to do was think armor up and the pure vibranium weave flowed over my body like liquid shadow. The wicked looking Vibranium claws surprised me but were welcome. I was able to withdraw them with a mental command. I thought about street clothes and the armor was gone just as quickly.

"I love it." I told her and she clapped her hands.

"Back to training. Your web slinging skills need work. Your staff needs tweaking. Give." She giggled as she stuck out her hand.

It was useless to argue with her. I handed over the staff and returned to training. She wouldn't let me leave the embassy until I had reached at least level ten with web slinging. I could have guests though. Susan and Jennifer stopped by often to check on Reed's progress as well as mine. All of us were treated for our exposure to the Negative Zone. None of us were as compromised as Reed had been. I suspected that was the real reason for Shuri's demand that I stay close. It took a month to reach all the goals expected of me. My body was finally flushed of the last of the negative energy, I reached level ten on the trainer, and the final tweaks on my staff were finished.

Susan and Jennifer were true to their word and let me help them recover from their time in the Negative Zone. In the meantime, I was plotting and planning my entry into Latveria. The borders were still closed as the situation grew direr by the week. I got as much information about Latveria that I could from the Storm Sisters. Of all the outsiders to visit that country they were by far the best informed from personal experience. When it became clear that I was planning an entry into Doom's stronghold they agreed to help but refused to enter Latveria itself.

"I'm sorry Ghost," Susan stammered her lower lip quivering. "I can't face that monster again."

"I would never ask you to do anything you didn't feel comfortable with." I told her. "Besides, I planned on this being a solo mission from the start."

"While you are gone, we have our own tasks to perform," Jennifer winked at Susan. "Don't we?"

"Yes!" Susan responded almost upbeat. "We do indeed!"

I kissed them goodbye and went on my second fact finding mission for my trip to Latveria. I went to the Bar with No Name to ask any of the clientele what they knew about Doctor Doom and Latveria. I figured some of them had to have worked for him at one time or another. I took a cab to the nameless alley and there was a line waiting to get into the bar. Many of the men in line were no named thugs but in the middle of the line was none other than the Rhino himself. Aleksei Sytsevich stood out in any crowd with his dull gray body armor and trademark horns, but he like most of the other men was all smiles.

"Can I get an autograph?" I called out to the Rhino. He snarled at first and then spied me and smiled.

"Holy Shit!" He cursed in his heavy Eastern European accent. "It is the Ghost Fire! Come Comrade Ghost, join me and we will exchange pleasantries!"

The others not only didn't complain but let us move to the head of the line. I shook Aleksei's hand and damn he had a grip like steel. We had just began speaking when I noticed his expression change and I looked over my shoulder. The line of thugs parted, and a cute blonde raced down the alley and leapt into Rhino's arms. He caught her and held her at arm's length as if she were an annoying kitten. She was cute as hell in those short denim shorts and what passed for a t-shirt. It wasn't so much that the shirt was damaged or anything. There just wasn't much of it compared to her ample breasts.

"Koli, this is my friend Ghost Fire." Aleksei introduced me to the young lady. "Ghost, this is Koli Gradut, she's a professional fan."

"Ghost Fire! I am a huge fan." She said and my eyes went to her impressive breasts and noticeable nipples poking against the material.

"Behave yourself Koli," Rhino grumbled.

"I've never heard of professional fans," I said and looked above her head where two numbers the green number read twelve and the red number was nearly two hundred. "How did you find out she was a pro?" I asked as I tried to figure her out.

The green number was the last time she got laid in days. The red ones must be her notoriety score. I looked above the Rhino's head and he only had a green number. Was Koli another player or a special NPC? I'd never run into either before. Was her notoriety score a match for her annoyance factor or something else?

"So, where did you two meet?" I asked and Rhino had to think about it, she didn't.

Koli began to recite the exact moment like it was gospel. When she began talking about the first time, she sucked him off it got weird and she never got the hint to shut the hell up. So, when the doorman appeared and asked for the password, we jumped at the chance to get inside.

"Password?"

"That's what she said!" I responded and Rhino, Koli, and I entered the packed club. "Wow, it is crowded as all hell! Why?"

"You do not know." The Rhino chuckled. "Then I will not spoil the surprise." He continued raising his voice to anyone within earshot. "If anyone else spoils the surprise I will take it quite personally!"

"Thanks, Aleksei!" I said. "I will buy the first round."

"I will accept, my usual table." He demanded and we were shown to one of the centermost tables. A mock stage was next to it and it seemed the center of everyone's attention. Someone was already seated at Rhino's table and I was shocked to see Howard the Duck again.

"Howard!" I called out. "How the hell are you doing?"

"Not bad kid, not bad." He replied and handed me a second token identical to the one he had before. "Keep your eyes peeled and you might earn a few more of these."

"Haha! Drinks for me and my friends." I called out to one of the scantily clad servers. "I like the outfits."

"A hint of what is to come." The Rhino chuckled.

One girl was dressed as a 'pony' with a bit like gag in her mouth and a vibrating horse tail in her ass took our drink order. I heard the soft buzzing sound when she stood next to me. Another sported an impressive rack and an equally impressive leather corset. Was there a bondage show set up for our entertainment? That would be fun. The 'other' show was watching Koli's reaction to the other patrons and the servers. She appeared out of her depth.

"You okay?" I asked and she nodded. "Anal virgin?" I asked and Rhino and Howard both chuckled.

"Yeah. I've used toys but never gone that far." She admitted and a new icon appeared above her head. I knew her admission had just targeted her for sodomy. "Maybe this was a mistake." She whispered. "Can I sit in your lap?" She asked perhaps feeling I was safer than the other two.

"Sit away." I said and she plopped down facing away from me. "Do they like being dressed like that?"

"I believe they like being watched. It excites them." I explained. "So, why were you running?"

"Huh, oh! My ex was following me around." She straight up lied. I could hear it in her voice.

"Howard, how is life treating you?" I asked changing the subject and he took out a Cuban cigar and lit it.

"I've spent the last few years living in a cage that was in the severed head of a Celestial. Talk about boring! I am looking forward to seeing some tits and ass!" He laughed and then gasped when Koli flashed him her breasts. "Amazing tits you got there sweetheart! Here, take this." He flipped her another of his tokens. Koli shrugged and handed it to me.

"Thank you, Howard. How did you get locked up in the head of a... what is a Celestial?" She rambled.

"I learned all about them from a crazy fucker that called herself the Collector. In a nutshell they are gods, the old gods that survived the birth of the universe. How it died, who knows." Howard continued. A female version of the Silver Surfer hovered over and delivered our drinks and a token for me. I tipped her and slapped her on her shiny silver ass for good measure. I nearly broke my hand on her world class ass. "I heard that from here." Howard laughed.

"Something is poking my butt!" Koli chuckled.

Two drinks and three shots later the show started. The three women approached the center stage. One was armed with a wicked looking riding crop, supple leather gloves, and other leather gear. The one to the right was clad in a micro bikini and carrying lengths of rope. Her counterpart was lugging obvious bondage gear and restraints. It looked like they were armed for a very good time.

"Welcome to our first show of the night. Lady Pain Giver and her two nameless playthings are here to entertain and amaze you. Give them a hand!" The announcer introduced the trio to a thunderous applause including me. It was during this moment that the wicked Koli unzipped my jeans, freed my erection, and managed to impale herself on it.

"Damn!" I cried out and looked down. "When did you put a skirt on?" I asked her.

"I've always had a skirt on." She lied again. "Am I tight enough? Is your little cum dumpster a nice snug fit?"

"Short denim shorts," I gasped as her pussy muscles clenched and squeezed me. "Daisy dukes... UNNNN!"

"MMMMMM what-ever!" She declared in her best Valley Girl impersonation. "Just shut up and let me fuck you okay. Okay?"

"So much for foreplay." I grunted as she leaned back, placed my hands under her shirt on her bare tits, and started rocking her hips.

"Foreplay is so overrated," She purred. "I only came here for your cock."

I switched my attention between Koli leisurely fucking me and the bondage show on the stage. When I looked up the skinny brunette was standing with her legs shoulder width apart and both her arms bound behind her back with leather cuffs. I watched as Mistress Pain Giver slipped a bright blue ball gag into the other's mouth. Once a signal was given the stage slowly rotated giving everyone a view of the action.

Swish! Crack!!

The riding crop sliced through the air and landed firmly on the round plump bottom. The slave moaned into the gag and Koli whimpered. When I asked if she were close, she nodded. Good. I continued playing her Koli's tits focusing on pinching and teasing her nipples. The loud crack from the crop was followed up with cries of 'ooh, that was a good one' from the audience. Mistress Pain Giver reached between her slave's legs, gently pried her labia apart and showed us how wet she was. She clucked her tongue and gave the handle of her crop a twist and I could smell the subtle scent of ozone in the air.

Swish! Crack!! Zap!!

The slave nearly fell over when bright blue sparks rolled off her ass cheeks from the business end of the riding crop. Koli's pussy clamped down tight on my cock when she climaxed. It was almost as if she fed off the pain the slave experienced. I whispered in her ear to see if she were satisfied but she had barely begun. I was just her little boy toy and oddly I was okay with that for now.

"Time to spice things up," Lady Pain Giver purred. "Guess where this one goes." She laughed as she took the bullet shaped vibrator and worked it into her the unbound slave's ass. She held up a second phallic shaped vibrator and slid that into the unbound slave's soaked pussy. "Now, let's get things tied up." She gestured and the ropes came to life, slithered across the stage and wrapped themselves around the second slave. Soon she was utterly immobile and moaning loudly.

"So good mistress!"

"Oh man," Koli pouted. "I want something in my butt too."

"Lift up," I chuckled. "More... more... just a smidge more... perfect!" I urged and took aim with my upper erection. "Sit back down slowly... slowly I said."

"Irk!! Two!!" Koli squealed as she sat down hard driving my upper cock deep in one go. "UNNNN... that's the ticket!"

"You spoiled her now." Rhino warned me too late. "You are so fucked."

"Aw, it can't be that bad." I replied as he chuckled.

The smell of ozone was in the air again. I looked at Mistress Pain Giver, but her riding crop wasn't activated now. I sniffed around and located the source. I stiffened when I spied the tall stocky blonde hair man walking around the perimeter of the bar's interior.

"Irk! Why did you suddenly get so damn..." Koli gasped when she saw him too.

"Oh shit, it is Thor!" We said at the same time.

"Time to go," she growled as my arm slipped around her waist. "Let go!"

"Hey, Mysterio! Lend a brother a hand?" I whispered to the figure in the domed armor.

"I got your back." He laughed. "Presto! Change-O!"

A column of thick white smoke arose from below and swallowed us up. I launched to my feet and wrapped an invisibility field around us. Koli grunted when her full weight drove both erections deeper still. When I ran the motion drove them in and out of her with such force, she climaxed a second time. She came so hard she pushed me over the edge and I nearly tripped as I tried to flee and climax at the same time. Somehow, we reached the exit, and only then could I manage to pull out. Koli spun around and kissed me. She grabbed my wrist and we raced invisible from the club fleeing the Asgardian.

Aftermath. Four hours later.

"I've never made love in a seedy mortal motel before." Koli purred in my ear.

"I've never buggered an Asgardian before." I fired back and we both laughed.

"When did you figure it out?" She asked grinning ferociously.

"When Thor showed up and you freaked out. Then I thought about your name. K. O. L. I. It is a simple anagram for Loki, goddess of mischief.

"One thing has me puzzled though." Loki purred as I kissed her long delicate neck. "Why did you get upset when you saw Thor?"

"I thought you knew," I said as I deactivate the Helm of Anubis. "I am a dark elf sweetie."

"Buggered by a Svartalfar," She moaned. "That goes in my thousand-year diary. Why did you show up at the bar tonight?" She asked as she snuggled closer.

"I am going to Latveria. People are dying. I want to help." I admitted and the look she gave me.

"Why are you putting yourself in danger? Mortals die every day and you want to be a hero. Is that it?" She asked frowning.

"Not exactly, something is killing citizens of Latveria and Doom doesn't know who and can't stop them." I said and she smiled now. "If I take out these assassins then think of the points I earn as not just as a hero but showing up the great Doctor Doom. If I survive."

"The problem is getting in undetected." She said grinning. "What's your plan?"

"Someone got in and has been moving around unchallenged for weeks now. I need to figure out how they are doing it." I said. "I presume magic will be involved. I wonder if Doom pissed off someone like Mephisto or Dormammu. I might be dealing with demons."

Loki bolted upright suddenly and looked around. "I have to go." She stated and then cursed. "Shit! Listen... when I run into problems like this, I try looking at it from a different point of view. Best of luck."

Loki vanished from sight as she teleported away. Lying on the pillow where her head had rested was a ring. I picked it up and examined it. The band appeared to be gold, along the internal and external edges were intertwined Celtic knots. A single flawless emerald adorned the ring and around it a complex triangular knot. When I activated it, my HUD kicked in and I read the description of the ring. It was called Loki's Lament and it buffed my magic skills especially those dealing with shapeshifting and spell potency in general. I glanced at my shapeshifting score and whistled.

"When did you creep up so high?" I muttered aloud as I slid the ring onto my right hand. "Let's see what I can do with level ten shall we?"

I read the limits to level ten and my jaw fell open. If I ever lost the Helm of Anubis, I could still easily hide my dark elven nature. I suddenly remembered the Asgardian's abrupt departure. Why was she acting so strange? I activated my full armor and wrapped the shadows around me. I peeked out the window to see a redheaded amazon standing in the motel's parking lot. She was wearing Valkyrie styled armor with a series of ribbons decorating her helm, armor, and weapons. Her hand never drifted far from the hilt of her sword. She looked like a Valkyrie but carried the haughty arrogance of a noble born Asgardian. Who the hell was she? It didn't matter, it was time to get the hell out of Dodge.

I washed up as best I could in the motel's bathroom, armored up, and slipped through the shadows to the other side of town. It was still early, so I decided to put my training to work and try web slinging through parts of Manhattan. The first leap was the scariest. I was nervous as hell and a bit on the sloppy side but once I managed to find my rhythm, I wasn't half bad. Traci was scanning the police band and finding exactly nil. It was a genuinely quiet night. I reached the top of one of the office buildings and once again I smelled ozone in the air. I stood my ground to see if Thor showed up and if he did to discover what he wanted.

"Ghost!" Gwen hollered as she swung up to join me. "I haven't seen you in a couple of weeks. I see you've been training. I am so proud of you!"

"That means a lot," I told her.

"Smells like rain." Gwen replied looking around. "Oh, my goodness! Is that Him?!"

He was heralded by the crash of thunder and a blast of lightning. Thor landed nearby propelled by his mighty hammer Mjolnir.

"Good evening!" He boomed cheerfully. "I've been looking all over for you."

"Me?" I asked and he nodded. "I've been a good boy. I assure you."

"Of that I have no doubt," the god of thunder chuckled. "I have spoken with Strange as well as others including the Black Panther. It is because of my conversation with King T'Challa that I sought you out."

"Should I leave?" Gwen asked and Thor shook his head and handed me a coin before launching into a monologue.

"Nay fair Spider," he chuckled jovially. "You should hear the proud deeds your friend has accomplished. He braved the perils of the Negative Zone and even subdued a friend in need so that his sanity and soul could be saved. He braved the wrath of a possessed Mr. Fantastic and even the fabled Ghost Rider to save Reed from himself. If ever I doubted your true nature these deeds alone prove your worth. I would be proud to fight alongside you in any battle brave Ghost Fire." He declared and I was touched by his praise and kind words. "Alas, I carry dire tidings. Loki, my crazed sister has been seen on Midgard. I came to warn you that she might seek you out and harm you. She is not as understanding as I am."