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Key to My Heart
Ritsuka Fujimaru x Tenochtitlan (Summer)
Dubai was a beautiful city. The Millionaire's paradise was not where Ritsuka thought he would be spending his summer. But knowing BB and her antics, he was prepared for some wild events. The United Arab Emirates had been on his list of places he wanted to visit, and Dubai, despite it being a singularity, was quite lovely. It was, of course, very hot as well. The sun was reflecting off of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest manmade structure in the entire world, making it a bit hard to explore the city. After all, you’d get a beam of light no matter where you went. The city was filled with people, all of who lived as if nothing was wrong, as if this chunk of civilization wasn’t currently on the surface of a bleached planet.
It made him sad, knowing that when this place was resolved, when BB was defeated, it would return to textureless white sand. The young master was still getting over the trauma he had experienced during his second Ordeal Call, and was preparing for whenever the world would throw a new one his way. These little snippets of rest, after such a long time fighting, seeing so many innocents die, was honestly a breath of fresh air for him.
Fanning his face, the young man pushed his glasses up his nose, making sure his eyes were fully protected from the sun. He half expected Kukulkan to be directly beaming her light on him, but the nuclear goddess was nowhere to be seen. Likely shooting around Dubai and experiencing everything the city had to offer. Thankfully, Da Vinci’s redesigned summer mystic code kept him cool, enough to move about the city. He hated to admit it, but he was beginning to miss the cold fields of the Scandinavian Lostbelt.
“Oi lad! Would you care for a drink? You look like you need one!”
Ritsuka looked away from the sky, finding a stand nearby, where a man had been selling some drinks. He was a tall man, with tan skin, wearing traditional Arabian clothes, a white turban and gown. He had a welcoming smile on his face, and looked far better adjusted to the heat than him.
“Oh… that would be lovely, actually,” Ritsuka said, approaching the stand. He had his wallet in hand, his QP turned into the local currency. “How much for one?”
“Only 5 Dirham, lad. We have plenty of flavors to choose from, but you seem like a pineapple and coconut kind of guy. It’s a fan favorite!”
Shrugging his shoulders, Ritsuka nodded, handing the man the 5 Dirham bill, accepting the large drink. He took a sip from it, sighing contently as the cool refreshing taste spread over his tongue. “It’s delicious!”
“Aye! I knew you’d like it! It’s perfect for the hot weather. I can tell it’s your first time in Dubai, how are you liking it?”
“It’s a beautiful city! I’ve always dreamed of visiting it, but always felt I would never get to. So this is a dream come true for me. Hopefully, I can explore the Burj Khalifa at some point before I end up leaving. I’d like to see the world from the top floor.”
“It’s quite the site. Shame it’s currently closed off, but I’m sure things will be resolved soon!” the man cheerfully said.
“Tlamacazqui! I wasn’t expecting to run into you here.” a familiar voice called out, causing Ritsuka to glance over his shoulder.
“Ah… oh… hello, Tlaloc.” the young man said, flushing a bit. She pouted her lips, but said nothing as she approached him.
He tried not to look, but it was hard not to. The young woman was very pretty, wearing a tight-fitting, white frilled bikini with red ribbon accents, along with matching white bottoms with golden decorations. Her hair was up in a high ponytail, and she was wearing her favorite pair of round sunglasses. A pair of white heels adorned her feet, she was also wearing a green and blue track jacket, making him wonder how she wasn’t dying of heatstroke.
It was then that he remembered she wasn’t only the personification of Mexico City, but also a goddess of water, so it was likely she wasn’t feeling the heat. Not like him at least. He flushed a bit as he looked away, clearing his throat.
“You look nice.”
She found herself smiling a bit, even standing a bit taller than before just from his words alone. She shifted her gaze toward the stand, seeing all of the drinks being prepared. “I had heard from a few of the girls that there was a drink stand around here, I take it this is it?”
“Aye, that it is, young lady! We have several flavors, though I recommend the popular ones, pineapple, and coconut. It’s what your friend here purchased.” the owner said happily. Tlaloc looked the choices over for a moment, eyes narrowing.
“Hm… I’m not really a fan of pineapple or coconut… How about Tamarind?”
“Of course! Fair warning, it is a bit sour.”
“That’s alright, I like sour.” she cheerfully said, glancing back at Ritsuka who had been nursing his own drink. “So, what are you up to, Tlamacazqui? Enjoying your vacation time?”
“Something like that. Despite what’s going on, I do tend to explore my surroundings a bit, get a feel for the land as it were. It’s what I did in Hawaii and Las Vegas. You never know what you’ll be running into. What about you, though? I thought you were hanging out with Tez today?”
“Meh… Tez decided to head out with some of the guys. He heard about an Arms show and wanted to check it out. You know how he is with firearms. He’s borderline obsessed with them. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say he was American.” she jokingly said, twirling a strand of hair around her fingertips. “Dobrynya and Xu-Xu invited me to hang out as well but I wanted to explore the city as well. You know what they say, if you wish to learn more about your surroundings, you need to get lost!”
“This is the first time I’ve heard that but that’s true. Something told me you would want to explore the city. Take in the architecture and stuff.”
“There you are lass, that’s gonna be 5 Dirham.”
Tlaloc reached inside her jacket for her wallet, only for Ritsuka to hand the man the money, giving him a nod. “I got it covered.”
“Oh… are you sure?”
“Yeah, it’s no problem, Tlaloc, none at all.”
“Good on you, lad! It’s always nice to treat pretty ladies. Especially on a hot day like this.” the man replied, glancing up at the sky. “What I wouldn’t give for a little rain. It’s been weeks since the last shower.”
“Hm… you never know, sir. If you keep praying the skies might bless you with a little storm.” Tlaloc said, giving him a wink. “This is delicious by the way, thank you.”
“You’re quite welcome! I’ll be here if you’d like some more. Keep heading down this road and you’ll make it to the beach. There are tons of beaches in Dubai, but the one close by is usually a little less crowded. Be sure to stay hydrated, alright?”
“We will, thank you!” Ritsuka cheerfully said, following his directions. Tlaloc matched his pace, sipping her drink as she walked.
“You know, you can call me by my true name whenever it’s just us.”
“I understand, but I didn’t want to say it in front of him. I don’t really want to answer why you have the name of the ancient Mexican capital.”
“That’s a fair point, I suppose. Still, I like it when you use my true name Tlamacazqui, just you, though,” she said firmly. “So, how’s your drink?”
“Fruity. I’ve always liked pineapples, even as a kid. We didn’t have them often though since they were a bit expensive. Whenever my mom was able to find the canned ones, she’d make me smoothies and cakes with them. It’s since become one of my favorite fruits.”
“I see… it’s a good fruit to like, I will admit. It isn’t necessarily my favorite, same with coconut.” she replied, earning a curious look from her master. She rolled her eyes. “It’s not the taste, it’s the consistency. Coconut just… feels weird. It’s slimy, yet hard. Is it a fruit? Is it a nut? I don’t know!”
Ritsuka couldn’t help but chuckle at this. “Yeah… I still wonder that myself. Coconut is definitely a nut, and yet people call it a fruit. It’s the same with corn. Everyone says that it’s a vegetable when it’s actually a grain.”
Tenochtitlan quirked a brow, pulling her straw away from her mouth. “Actually, Tlamacazqui, corn is a fruit.”
“What?”
“Yes, didn’t you know? While it can be prepared as both a vegetable and a grain, it is actually a fruit. This is due to it being a plant that belongs to the Poaceae family.”
The raven-haired master pursed his lips, glancing at the sky. “Huh… interesting. Well, I suppose I’ll take your word for it. You are more intimately familiar with corn than I am. I just eat it.”
“Pfft, yeah… I suppose I am a bit obsessed with corn. As much as I am with the rain I guess, but you already know why.” she admitted, holding back a laugh. She looked at her cup for a moment, holding it out to him. “Would you like to try mine?”
“Ah… Y-yeah, sure. Why not?”
He took a hold of her cup, taking a sip of her drink, cringing a bit from how sour it was. The heroic spirit couldn’t help but giggle at the face he made. He handed her the cup back, coughing slightly. “Ugh… that was awful. I usually like sour things but that takes the cake!”
“It’s not that sour, Tlamacazqui. You just can’t handle the flavor of it.” she retorted, rolling her eyes. “Hey, mind if I have a sip of yours?”
He found himself blushing a bit as he nodded, giving her his cup. She took a sip from it, sighing contently afterward. “Hm… you know… Pineapple and Coconut isn’t that bad of a combination. I think I’ll get my own next time.”
“You can have more if you want, I don’t mind.”
“No no… I wouldn’t want to drink it all on you. You were already kind enough to pay for mine, it would be wrong of me to take the rest of yours.” the woman replied, handing him his cup back. She turned back, gasping a bit as she saw the beautiful beach sprawling before them. “Oh wow, how pretty!”
“You’re right, it looks nothing like the pictures, in fact, it looks even more breathtaking than I expected.”
Ritsuka looked around at the rolling fields of golden sand, spanning several thousand feet, ending at a picturesque shoreline. The crystal blue water was sparkling in the sunshine, looking like a million sapphires. Though there were beach chairs and umbrellas laid out around the beach, it was completely empty. Even the coveted palm trees were left abandoned, their shade falling over no one. It was kind of sad, but also a pleasing sight.
“An entire beach, all for me and Tenochtitlan.” Ritsuka thought, as he glanced at his companion, whom had stepped a few feet ahead of him. The wind had picked up, ruffling her jacket a bit. She looked back at him, smiling at him, the wind sweeping her hair perfectly, accenting her natural charm and beauty. His face felt hot, and he started to fan himself. “Haah… even when the wind is blowing, it’s freaking hot!”
“Eh? But it’s not, it’s actually refreshing! Maybe a dip in the ocean is what you need.” Tenochtitlan replied, turning to face him. “Come on, let’s enjoy the water. We’re not gonna be bothered by anyone.”
“Yeah, you’re right. Let’s finish our drinks first, afterwards, we can find a place to eat.”
“My my, Tlamacazqui, if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were inviting me out on a date.” the girl teased, lowering her glasses a bit. “Not that I would mind, it’d be an honor.”
Feeling his confidence spike a bit, the young man nodded. “Yeah… Sure! We can call it a date, if you’d like. I hope it isn’t too forward of me.”
“It isn’t, as I said, it’d be an honor,” she said, finishing her drink just as he did. She took a hold of his hand, pulling him along. “Let’s go then. I’d race you but I have to take my heels off first. Sometimes I wonder why some of the outfits Miss Crane makes for us include footwear like this. Not that I mind, they look cute, but they don’t pair well with a bikini.”
“I think it’s about aesthetics. I can’t really complain though, you look nice.”
“You said that already, Tlamacazqui.” the woman said, making him blush. She only laughed, muffling it with her hand. “I don’t mind it, in fact, I’d enjoy even more compliments from you. Now then, let’s not waste any more time. I’d like to enjoy the water before people get here.”
Ritsuka allowed himself to be guided by the beautiful woman, following her toward one of the shaded beach chairs. She placed her jacket and heels by one, waiting for him to do the same with his shirt and sandals. Of course, she waited for that precise moment to bolt away from him, leaving him flabbergasted.
“Hey! I thought you said you didn’t want to race!”
“Not until I took my shoes off. Come on, Tlamacazqui! Are you gonna let yourself be beaten by a girl?” she challenged, causing him to sprint after her. Before, he likely never would have caught up, but now that he had proper magical training, he was able to shorten the distance with ease. He’d never be able to keep up with the likes of Achilles or Atalante, but it was still impressive for him. “Wow, it seems like someone took the bait!”
“Only because you’re gonna lose!”
“Ha! I don’t think so~” she replied, propelling herself forward. Ritsuka did the same, but he wasn’t able to catch up in time. He practically fell into the water by the time he reached it, panting for breath as the waves slammed into him.
“Haah… alright, you win!”
“Hehe~ Excellent, as the winner that means I get to select my prize!” Tenochtitlan said, tilting her head a bit. “Hm… what to choose…”
“Within reason at least.”
“Alright… how about a true and proper date? We’re in Dubai so we may as well make the most of it, right?”
“Oh… is that truly what you want?” the young man asked, taken by complete surprise. The woman nodded with a bright smile. “Alright, I guess I can arrange that.”
“Excellent, I expect nothing but the best from you, Tlamacazqui! And now that we’re here.” she stepped back for a moment, with a flick of her wrist, she sent a small blast of water at the master, who fell back from surprise. “Hehe~”
“Oi! That’s not fair, you can’t use your authority over water to splash me!”
“Yes I can, you never said I couldn’t!”
He quickly got up, using his own magic to send a small wall of water at the woman, who easily flicked it away. “You don’t know what you are getting into, you know.”
“I think I do know what I’m getting into.”
The furious water fight the pair had would become legendary. And thankfully, due to no one being around, no one managed to see the display of magic power. Of course, Ritsuka being unable to handle the strength of a Goddess of Rain, was unable to win. However, he wasn’t really seeking victory. To him, spending time with Tenochtitlan was more than enough for him.
xxx
To say Ritsuka was nervous was an understatement. Never in his life did he think he would be going on a date, much less with a beautiful girl like Tenochtitlan. He had found her charming from the moment they had met. Sure, it had been a rather tedious encounter, and her hands had been soaked with blood, and she threatened him, but it was par for the course when you were a Master. Now that she had joined Chaldea, she had mellowed out significantly. Those repressed charms were on the forefront, it was hard not to be smitten with her.
She was sweet, kind, forward and outgoing, loving architecture, and the soft pitter-patter of rain. Despite that, she was a beast in battle, capable of turning Tenochtitlan into a giant mech. A mech! Those were so cool!
But going on a date with her was far, far different. He had shown a great deal of confidence earlier, but now he was extremely nervous. His male servants and close friends assured him he would be fine, but he couldn’t help but worry. It was his first real date after all. He had been a part of Chaldea for a long time, he had lost track of the days and weeks, the years. With the world being bleached over, the concept of time sort of melted away. It felt like just yesterday when he had been called to Fuyuki.
He had grown so much as a person and as a master, and yet in something as simple as dating, he was a total novice. Still, he knew he had to bite the metaphorical bullet and try it. Especially with someone as radiant and as beautiful as Tenochtitlan. If he ever told his parents about her, they would likely be stunned, especially due to the fact she’s the living embodiment of an entire city.
“Hm… I should make a mental note to head to Mexico City when the world is fixed.” he thought to himself. He had been waiting outside of a five-star restaurant, one of the finest in Dubai. The night was cool and refreshing, and the wind was blowing in some darker clouds. Blades of moonlight peeked through them, allowing him to see parts of the starry sky. The only normal thing that had remained after the bleaching of the Earth.
He tried not to think of such things, especially on a night that was meant to be special. As he was checking things over, he ended up looking away from his phone, seeing his date confidently strolling up the sidewalk. The moment their eyes met, it was as if time had frozen.
She looked gorgeous.
The dark green dress she was wearing accented her lithe figure, it reached down to her knees, having decorative frills on the front, along with a black leather belt below the bust. She was wearing black thigh-high stockings and matching heeled green boots, along with a bright green hat, decorated with the emblem of Chaldea, along with a familiar pin, an eagle, sitting on a cactus with a snake in its beak. The symbol found on the flag of Mexico.
It made him even more self-conscious, considering he was wearing one of his Mystic Codes, the Mage’s Association uniform. It was the most formal-looking garb he could find on such a short notice. She stopped in front of him, giving him a small, shy wave.
“Hello, Tlamacazqui,” she said, a bashful look on her face. “How do I look?”
“Beautiful… as always.”
She blushed brightly, standing up straighter than before. “You look very handsome yourself.”
“Oh uh… thank you. This is just a mystic code though, I feel out of place. Especially given the pretty outfit you picked.”
“Nonsense, it doesn’t matter what you wear. Sure, you are supposed to look nice, but at the end of the day, I’m not dating your clothes. Right?”
He chuckled, nodding. “Right. Then let’s head inside, I already made a reservation and everything. The restaurant is on the top floor.”
The heroic spirit craned her neck, narrowing her eyes a bit as she tried and failed to see the top. Shrugging, she allowed herself to be guided this time, slipping her arm through his. It was a rather lengthy ride in the elevator, given how high the restaurant was. He was nervous the entire time, but he didn’t falter, making small talk as he led his date toward the venue.
After speaking to the host, the pair were guided toward their table. The restaurant itself looked rather expensive, with plush blue carpeting and fancy square-shaped tables. The chairs were different from what he expected, being plush and comfortable loveseats. There was a small lamp in the center of the table, as the lights had been dimmed down, almost off completely.
“Alright then, now that you are seated, may I start with your drinks? We have a 1984 Russian River Chardonnay that pairs well with our special for the night. We also have a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from California, as well as some Dom Perignon if you’d prefer champagne.”
“Um… I’ve never tried champagne.” Ritsuka admitted, rubbing his neck. “Alright, I’ll take the Dom Perignon.”
“An excellent choice… and for the lovely lady?”
“Chardonnay, please. I’ve never had any myself and my brother says it’s delicious.”
“Of course, I’ll return with both of those right away.”
As the man left, having written down their drink orders, Ritsuka leaned back a bit, stifling a laugh. “Well if I wasn’t working for Chaldea, I certainly wouldn’t have been able to afford even a swig of Dom Perignon, let alone Chardonnay.”
“Hm… even if you hadn’t been able to afford it, I would have paid for it. I have quite a lot of treasure I don’t mind parting with. Tenotchtitlan’s coffers are very well off.”
“Ah… but I can’t let you do that, it’s customary for the man to pay for dinner.”
She shrugged, leaning forward slightly, the low lighting accenting her shimmering smile. “I’m not exactly a ‘by the books’ type of woman. I don’t mind paying, you did get me that tamarind juice earlier today. Let’s call it even, alright?”
He nodded, smiling. “Alright then.”
As the night continued, the pair put in their orders and enjoyed each other’s company. Ritsuka took the time to share some of his stories from his journeys. Hearing him delve into the singularities, into the other lostbelts he had dealt with, it showed Tenochtitlan how strong Ritsuka was. He had been saving the world for a long time, and had been giving it his all, even in the worst of circumstances. It made her appreciate him even more than before.
As their dinner was winding down and they finished their dessert, Ritsuka briefly spoke with the host, who assured him everything had been set up. Tenochtitlan had excused herself to use the restroom, saying she had to powder her nose. He found it odd, despite the fact she was a spirit and didn’t have certain bodily functions. Regardless, it allowed him to plan things out accordingly.
“Okay, I have the flowers ready. God I hope she likes them.” he thought, as he looked at the flowers Da Vinci had recommended to him, Laelia Orchids and Mexican Sunflowers. One was a symbol of love and the other of faith, loyalty, and adoration. They both grew in Mexico, so he was hoping she’d like them. He glanced over his shoulder, spotting his date returning to the table. “Alright, game time.”
“Apologies, Tlamacazqui. There was something I had to take care of.” Tenochtitlan said softly, retaking her seat. “Has the dessert arrived yet?”
“No, not yet.”
“Attention ladies and gentlemen, as we begin to wind down our evening, we are pleased to announce the nightly opening of the curtains. We do hope you enjoy the view of Dubai and continue having a wonderful night.”
Ritsuka swallowed the lump in his throat, turning his attention to Tenochtitlan whose gaze went toward the felt red curtains not far from them. Ever so slowly, they began opening, revealing the picturesque city below. The lights were glimmering, making it almost look like a sea of stars. Her eyes grew wide as she looked out into the city, a look of wonder on her face.
“Oh wow… How beautiful,” she said, entranced by the view. “I… do hope one day, I can glow like that.”
“You already do, Tenoch,” Ritsuka said, grabbing her attention. He adjusted his tie, reaching beneath the table, grabbing the bouquet of flowers he had bought. He presented them to her, a soft gasp leaving her lips. “I couldn’t find any flowers as beautiful as you, but I do hope these suffice.”
“Oh… Tlamacazqui. They’re gorgeous.” she returned, accepting the flowers, cradling them almost like a newborn. She looked them over, sniffing one of the orchids, a content smile spreading across her lips. “Thank you… It means so much that you would present me with such a wonderful gift.”
“S-sure. I’m still getting used to Azteca culture, but I know that in other religions, flowers are placed, not just as a peace offering to the departed, but as a symbol of life. They reflect not just your beauty, but also your radiance.”
“Aw… that’s so cute. A bit cheesy, but very cute. I appreciate it so much, Darling.” she said, her hand flying to her mouth, a look of embarrassment on her face. “S-sorry.”
“No no… it’s fine.”
“I see she liked the flowers, Mr. Fujimaru.” the host said, bringing the pair their ordered dessert, slices of New York-style cheesecake with cherry jam. “I’m glad it turned out great for you.”
“Yes, thank you for arranging our seating.”
“Of course, these desserts are on the house. When you are ready to leave, we’ll settle the check at the front.” the man said, giving the pair a bow.
“Y-you planned this out? Even the scenery?”
“Mhmm… I wanted you to have a good night, that meant finding some stars to gaze at. Though even gazing at the city, there’s only one star that shines the brightest above them.” the young man said. His cheeks were tinged red, though the low lighting did a good enough job hiding it.
“I don’t know what to say… It’s more than I expected. I… really like it, Tlamacazqui.”
“Good, I’m happy. Let’s finish our dessert, we can take a walk by the beach and enjoy the cool weather.”
She nodded, grabbing her fork, glancing back at the sprawling city below her. Her heart was beating hard in her chest. She nodded to herself was she ate her cheesecake. “Alright then… I’ll give it to him afterward. He’s certainly earned it.”
“How’s the cake?”
“Huh? Oh… it’s super sweet. I never knew you could turn cheese into cake, the new world continues impressing me.”
“Don’t you mean the old world? We are in the Middle East.”
She stuck her tongue out at him, making him laugh.
xxx
Ritsuka and Tenochtitlan made their way back to Chaldea’s Hotel, which, like always, had been fully rented out for all of the spirits to stay at. He always wondered how such things were possible, but given the fact that he was in a singularity, the money problem wouldn’t be a problem for too long.
Tenochtitlan hardly waited, taking a hold of his hand the moment they had left the restaurant. She was walking with a spring in her step, cradling her flowers and taking in the nightlife. The Millionaire’s Paradise was certainly very beautiful at night. It was far more welcoming than Las Vegas at the very least. Though even if it wasn’t, by virtue of being a Master, he would be able to avoid getting into too much trouble.
It didn’t take long for them to reach the beach, the same one they had visited earlier that day. It was completely empty, just like they had left it many hours before. It was away from civilization, enough that they would be in relative peace without being disturbed. Tenochtitlan took her chance, turning to face her Master, setting her flowers down at one of the nearby chairs, taking both of his hands.
“Tlamacazqui, there’s something I’d like to give you. You’ve given me such a wonderful gift tonight, and have been very kind to me. I know it’s been a bit rough, given what happened in Mictlan.”
“Yes… we didn’t exactly have the best of meetings, but that’s water under the bridge, really,” he said, squeezing her hands. “Honestly, I’m used to cute girls threatening my life. Though I gotta say, yours was memorable. Not every day I run into a forest cutie with blood on her hands.”
She blushed brightly, standing a bit taller than before. “Well… we had been in the middle of a sacrifice, we needed rain after all. Regardless, that’s not what I want to discuss. I… want to give you something.”
The woman reached into her pocket, pulling out what looked like a golden chain. She uncoiled it, placing it in his hand. He looked at it, seeing it was a pendant, in the shape of a key. He looked at her, seeing just how red her face was.
“It’s lovely, Tenoch. Why a key?”
She puffed her cheeks. “Really? Don’t you understand what that key is?”
He narrowed his eyes a bit, only for them to grow wide. “The key to the city?”
Nodding, she took the key from his grasp, unclasping the chain. She placed it around his neck, letting it hang just below the knot of his tie. “This key is special. It’s a symbol, not just of the city, but to the depths of Tenochtitlan. This key opens a very special room, the control room if you will.”
“The control room?”
“That’s right. I’m acknowledging your strength and kindness, Tlamacazqui. You mean a lot to me. Earning this key is a supreme honor. It means my heart belongs to you~” Tenochtitlan said, looking away from him. “I hope you accept my gift, Tlamacazqui. It’s the first time I’ve ever given that key out. Only one will be made, and it belongs to the person whom I love.”
“Love?” he mentally screamed. He hadn’t been expecting her to say that. His heart was beating hard in his chest, face heating up more than it already was. He nodded to himself, smiling at the woman. “I accept it, Tenoch. It means a lot to me that you’d trust me with this key. I’ll take good care of it.”
“Good!” she cheerfully said, coughing into her first. “W-would you… like to visit the control room?”
“Um… perhaps not. We are in the middle of a city.”
“Oh… right, of course. Silly me.”
Tenochtitlan rubbed her neck in embarrassment. Ritsuka found her even cuter. He decided to throw caution to the wind, taking a hold of her chin, much to her surprise. She let out a squeak as he kissed her lips. Freezing for a moment, slow slowly melted into it, kissing the young man back. She slid her fingers through his own, holding his hand tightly as she kissed him. They remained like this for a few moments, separating after a while for air, only to kiss again.
Ritsuka’s hands moved to her hips, holding her in place while she wrapped her arms around his neck, ensuring he didn’t go anywhere. There, under the moonlight, the pair drank in their blossoming love. The wind picked up, ruffling their clothes a bit. Ritsuka pulled away from Tenochtitlan, glancing up at the sky. As if by magic, the sky was covered in thick clouds, and within moments it started to rain. He looked back at his date, who had a look of embarrassment on her face.
“S-sorry… It rains when I get excited.”
“It’s alright,” he replied, chuckling. “It’s actually kind of cute.”
“Even still… I sort of ruined our date.”
“It’s alright, really. How about we head back to the hotel?”
She nodded, grabbing her flowers from the beach chair. They started heading back, the rain falling harder as they did so. At some point, Ritsuka offered to carry her flowers, placing them in a hyperspace pocket in a Mystic Code Da Vinci had made him. They hid beneath an awning, wringing out a bit of water from their clothes.
“Why is our hotel all the way across Dubai?” Tenochtitlan asked, crossing her arms. “I’m sorry, Darling, I truly didn’t mean to make it rain.”
“Don’t worry about it. I like the rain,” he admitted, taking a hold of her hand. “I’m having fun, it’s a hot night so some rain is wonderful.”
The woman gave him a pout, but accepted his words. She looked around for a moment, spotting a nearby alleyway. Narrowing her eyes in thought, she got an idea, pulling Ritsuka along. “Let’s go this way, Tlamacazqui.”
“Huh? Alright.” Ritsuka said, allowing himself to be guided along. They ducked and weaved through a few streets, finally reaching a dead end. The woman looked around for a moment before holding her hand out.
The raven-haired lad watched as a stone door appeared out of thin air. Tenochtitlan smiled at him, poking the key she had given him with her fingertip. “Go on, Tla~macaz~qui~. Open the door.”
He looked at the key for a moment, noticing the small clasp it was hanging on. He unclasped it, watching as it magically grew in his hand. He slipped the key into the lock, opening the door. He stepped inside, eyes widening a bit.
It was as if he had stepped back in time, the entire room was large, with massive panoramic windows that overlooked what looked like a jungle. He spotted a massive throne near the very back of the room, but also noticed more modern furnishings. Tenochtitlan closed the door behind herself, giving him a small smile.
“Welcome to the Control Room.”
“Ah… but… where are we?”
“A reality marble of course. My noble phantasm is the personification of Tenochtitlan, as you know. But I’m also the one who pilots it. There’s only one place where I can store it. Right here.” she said, pointing to her chest. “We are, quite literally, within my heart.”
“Wow…” he said, looking around the room like a child in a candy store. She guided him along, gesturing to the throne. He glanced back at her, seeing the look on her face. “Can I?”
“Of course!”
The young man moved toward the massive throne, stepping up the stone steps. He sat down on the throne, seeing a magical, holographic screen appear before him. It showed him every single section of Tenochtitlan. Each area was split into a different sector, which would morph into another part of the giant mech, with the temple being the central core, the head of the machine. Tenochtitlan sat on the armrest next to him, tapping on the screen.
“Aha, there we are,” she said. The scene just outside changed from the jungle to a massive city, shrouded by thick cloud cover, fat drops of rain falling over it. “This is my favorite view of the city. It was a marvel, and then those annoying Spanish came and destroyed it all.”
“They didn’t know what they were doing. The beauty of it is that it can live in a snapshot, because you are here. You are the personification of that magnificent city. And even though it’s a modern metropolis, it still sleeps there. I’m sure the modern Mexicans appreciate the city that rested there before, and honor it just as much.”
“Perhaps… I am quite well-loved in the modern day. Despite that, I still feel a twinge of despair in my heart. It feels as if something is missing.” she said, shaking her head. “But that something probably already came to me.”
She turned back to him, giving him a small smile. “Hey, Tlamacazqui… have you heard of Urban Development?”
“Uh… yes? Everyone in the modern age has, it’s how cities continue to grow and develop.”
“That’s right… We need to ensure there is space for everyone in the city… would you care to develop me?”
He was confused for a moment, only for her to sit on his lap, immediately making him flustered. She wrapped her arms around his neck, straddling his hips. “Come on, Tlamacazqui. I’m sure you’d like to, right?”
Ritsuka swallowed the lump in his throat, giving her a slight nod. Tenochtitlan was still soaking wet, drops of water running down her skin. She had a glimmering smile on her face, a mischievous look in her eye. Perhaps she had been planning this from the beginning? He didn’t care. He merely kissed the woman, who let out a small moan at his forwardness, kissing him back with vigor.
He placed his hands on her hips, only for a moment as he found himself grasping her rump, much to her delight. She readjusted herself, giving him the perfect vantage for him to grab her ass. She licked his lower lip, a signal for him to let her enter, which he happily obliged. Their makeout session intensified, with Tenochtitlan getting friskier, slowly beginning to undress him.
It took a moment for Ritsuka to realize what was happening. He was actually doing what he thought he was doing. Just an hour ago, Tenochtitlan had been his date, and in a whirlwind, she had become his girlfriend and now even more. He wondered if he was moving too fast, but remembering how fleeting life was, especially for a heroic spirit, he decided to throw caution to the wind.
The man pulled away from her, kissing her on the cheek, slowly trailing kisses down her neck. She let out a girly laugh, clearly being ticklish in that area, which he took advantage of, while she fiddled with his tie. She finally removed it, tossing it aside, followed by his hooded cloak. He looked for something of hers to take off, but given she was in a dress, it was hard to find much of anything.
“Hm…Tlamacazqui… you are very eager, aren’t you?” she asked, after he had fondled one of her breasts. “I suppose I can let you worship my body for a bit.”
He watched as she rose from her seat on his lap, fiddling with the zipper of her dress. She slipped her arms out of their sleeves, allowing it to pool in her grasp for a moment before allowing the garment to fall to the floor. She kicked it aside, the garment joining the rest of Ritsuka’s clothes.
She was wearing a white lacy bra, with green stitching and blue markings. It accented her modest bust, his eyes hanging on them for a moment. They trailed downward, scanning her smooth stomach, free of markings of blemishes. His eyes landed on her hips, noticing the hem of her panties, a flowery set matching the bra. Her long, lithe legs were still covered by her stockings.
She fanned her hair behind her back, her hands on her hips. “So, Tlamacazqui… am I to your liking?”
“Y-yes. Very much so!”
She beamed, a look of pride on her face. “Excellent, then perhaps you should return my kindness?”
Looking at himself, realizing he was still fully dressed, he realized what she was getting at. Embarrassingly getting up, he kicked his boots off, his joining hers by the foot of the throne. He pulled his shirt out of his pants, shedding his sweater as he did so, followed by the long-sleeved formal shirt. He pondered as he undid his belt if he should continue, his member already fully erect at the sight of the beautiful woman. He shook that feeling off, finally stepping out of his pants.
Tenochtitlan looked at him, eyeing the numerous scars on his body. It was the appearance of a warrior. She had seen many scarred men when she was still “alive”, from the many warriors and sacrifices that had been brought to her. Even some of the priests, who were covered in blood, had some scars from their long lives. She found herself caressing his chest, tracing some of those scars with her fingertip.
“This body of yours tells a story, Darling. It tells the story of a young man, tasked with saving the world. Each of these scars is proof that you survived an attack on your life. That proved yourself to death and came out victorious. It’s quite beautiful.”
“T-thank you, Tenochtitlan. That was more eloquent than I expected.”
“Hmhm… Well, I do try to be articulate when possible. And what of me? What do you like?”
“Your titties, I mean, your boobs. Ah… I mean…” he looked away in embarrassment, rubbing his neck. “Sorry.”
Giggling, she merely rolled her eyes, pushing him back so he sat down. She straddled his waist again, arms wrapped around his neck. “It’s alright, Tlamacazqui. My body is yours to admire, I don’t mind if you stare at them. You did that a lot when we first met.”
“I mean… they were kind of out. That tribal outfit didn’t offer much in the modesty department.”
“You’re right about that, I guess.” Tenochtitlan retorted, cheeks puffed. “Still, you could be a bit tactful. But I’ll forgive you this time around.”
Taking a hold of his hands, she guided them to her breasts, holding them in place. She leaned in for a kiss, making him squeeze them, slowly moving her arms toward his own chest. The young man did so, the doughy, bra-covered globes fitting perfectly in his grasp. She ground her hips into his manhood, which poked at her deepest parts.
After a while, Ritsuka felt bold, reaching behind the woman’s back, and with a flick, her bra popped open, much to her surprise. She pulled away, holding the garment with her arm. “How?”
“I have my ways~,” he said with a smirk. Flushing brilliantly, she removed the garment, covering herself with her other arm as she did so. She looked away, finally removing her arm, allowing him to see her chest fully for the first time. His hands reached for them, giving them a soft squeeze, the woman moaning as he did so. “They’re so soft and firm.”
Far more embarrassed by his quip than by his touch, Tenochtitlan leaned forward a bit, sticking her chest out so that he could freely fondle them. His wonder was replaced by something else, his lips latching onto one of her puffy nipples. She groaned a bit as she felt his tongue swirling around the erect nub. He was quite gentle, suckling and licking it as though he were a newborn. He kneaded the other, making sure it wasn’t left out of his ministrations.
“Hgn…Tlamacazqui~” she moaned, panting a bit. She arched her back a bit, giving him a bit more to work with as he kneaded her breasts. He ran his hands down her sides, feeling her ribcage, holding her hips in place for a few seconds before trailing them up her back, sending shivers up her spine.
They returned to kissing after a few moments, Ritsuka kneading and rolling her tits as he did so. Tenochtitlan finally pulled away, kissing his neck for a moment, leaving a small bite mark on his shoulder. She continued trailing kisses down his body, until she finally arrived at her prize. Though hidden by his underwear, Ritsuka’s cock was throbbing. He felt his throat tighten a bit as he watched her kiss the tip of it, swirling her tongue around it despite a wall of cloth covering it.
“Hm… seems like it's my time to worship you, Tlamacazqui~,” she said, pulling his boxers down, his cock springing out. She looked at it, very impressed with its size. Her hand wrapped around his shaft, making him shudder a bit. “Very nice~”
She hardly hesitated, giving his shaft a long lick. She kissed his glans, tickling it with the tip of her tongue, watching and gauging his reaction. Seeing him squirm slightly, the woman found herself smiling, giving his penis another kiss before finally taking it into her mouth.
Ritsuka let out a groan, watching the woman take his length almost entirely. She swirled her tongue around it, licking every inch of skin. She bobbed her head, moaning as she did so, each hum making the raven-haired lad shudder, legs buckling slightly. Tenochtitlan looked up at him, slowly pulling his cock from her mouth, giving the tip another kiss.
“Haah… Tenoch~” the man said, slightly above a whisper. She gave him a wink, taking his cock once more, sucking it slowly as she did so. She took his hand, placing it on top of her head, the young man petting her as he did so. He started thrusting into her mouth, groaning in pleasure. “That’s it. Just relax.”
Listening to what he said, Tenochtitlan relaxed, allowing her Tlamacazqui to use her mouth as he pleased. He picked up the pace, his shaft slathered with saliva as he continued fucking her throat. He grit his teeth as he did so, holding the woman in place for a moment. She grasped his hips, nails digging into the soft flesh of his hips before he finally let her breathe. She coughed loudly, jerking him off at a rapid pace.
“You have a powerful thrust, Darling. Here I thought you would give me your load~”
“Not yet.”
“I’ll get it out of you sooner or later, preferably sooner.” she cooed, grabbing a hold of her breasts, sandwiching his cock between them. She held them tightly, moving as she did so, a sheen of sweat visible on them, her hair stuck to her face. “These tits are going to milk you, Tlamacazqui. So don’t hold back, kay?”
Ritsuka bit back a moan as she worked her breasts, kneading and squeezing them around his shaft. He was entranced, watching his cock disappear between her cleavage. Tenochtitlan went as far as licking his head every time it poked from between her breasts. She had a grin on her face as she watched his facade slowly shift, as he tried his hardest to hold back, until he finally couldn’t.
“Haah… Tenoch-” he began, his voice catching his throat as he hit his climax. An eruption of white shot out of his cock, blasting Tenochtitlan in the face, taking her by surprise. She let out a squeak, each glob hitting her in the cheek, bathing her titties in white. He wrung his dick out, coaxing the last of it onto her chest, panting a bit.
The heroic spirit gasped a bit, scooping a bit of his semen from her face. She licked it off of her fingers, feeling very energized from it. She continued cleaning herself off, until every drop of white was gone, only a few remainders staying on her breasts. Watching her do that was enough to get Ritsuka’s cock back at full mast.
“Very delicious, Tlamacazqui! It was actually quite sweet, perhaps it was that pineapple and coconut juice you had earlier today.”
“Ahuh.” he merely replied. With shaky legs, he decided to stand up, grabbing a hold of her arm as he did so. He guided her toward the throne, making her sit down on it, much to her surprise.
He grabbed a hold of her panties, slowly pulling them off, finally getting a look at her most sacred spot. Her vagina was smooth and shaven, and slick with arousal. Her lips were puffy and swollen, flushing and partially open. He spread her petals apart, a slight rush of nectar slowly dripping out.
Ritsuka didn’t hesitate, giving it a lick. Tenochtitlan groaned loudly, twitching as she felt his dextrous tongue over her nether lips. He licked her clit, swirling his tongue around it, focusing on it for a few seconds before continuing his ministrations. He grabbed a firm hold of her legs as he continued making out with her pussy, slurping up every drop of her nectar as he could.
Tenochtitlan grit her teeth, panting as he ate her out, eyes squeezed tightly shut. “Hgn… Tlamacazqui, it feels so good~”
Smirking inwardly, he continued what he was doing, slowly inserting his tongue inside her pussy, licking as much of her walls as he could. He was doing entirely by instinct, not knowing if what he was doing was alright, but Tenochtitlan’s squirming and moaning was enough to let him know he was doing something right.
Feeling a bit daring, he slid one of his fingers inside, taking the chance to suck her clit as he did so. He felt her virgin walls squeezing his digit tightly. By now she had practically ensnared his head, keeping him in place, her nails digging into his scalp. She was breathing raggedly, breasts bouncing with every deep inhale of oxygen she took. He slipped a second finger inside, her pussy squeezing them tighter than before.
“Haah… just a little more, Tlamacazqui. I’m almost there, I can feel it!” she exclaimed between gulps of air. Ritsuka kept rubbing her clit, scissoring his fingers between her wet folds, until he finally found what he was looking for, and with a single flick, Tenochtitlan melted in his grasp, letting out a pleasurable scream as she hit her peak. “Hgn… fuck! I’m cumming, Darling~ I’m cumming!”
He drank in every single drop he could, sharing a kiss with her the moment he could. She wrapped her legs around his waist, holding him in place for a moment as they kissed. This lasted only a moment as he took hold of her legs, spreading them apart, her drooling quim primed and ready for the taking.
Ritsuka looked at her, the woman giving him a nod. “I’ve given you the key to my heart, Tlamacazqui. All you have to do is take me.”
And take her he did, lining his cock at her entrance, he slipped in with hardly an issue. She groaned a bit as she adjusted to his length. He was fully hilted within moments, waiting for a bit for her to adjust. With a single look, he started to move, pulling his cock nearly all the way out before plunging himself back in.
The feeling was magical, he felt her walls hugging him tightly, her warmth, her love, filling him through his cock. The woman moaned his name every few seconds, holding tightly onto him as he squeezed her legs, holding them up as long as he could. He picked up speed, setting up a rhythm as he did so, trying his hardest not to burst in a few short thrusts.
“Tlamacazqui, your cock feels so good inside me. It’s so hard and thick, I want more of it! Please, give me more!”
“I’ll try, Tenochtitlan,” he replied, picking up the pace as he pinned her down onto the throne. He got a bit of space for his knees, allowing him to fuck her as fast as he could. Her moans evolved into screams of pleasure, it was only then that he realized the storm just past the front of the giant mech’s cockpit had intensified. To the point where there was a full-blown thunderstorm outside.
But that didn’t matter to him, as he was more focused on pleasing the woman beneath him. She readjusted, enough to wrap her legs around his waist, keeping him from pulling out, despite him not wanting to. He kept going, hammering away at her folds until he finally wasn’t able to hold back.
“Tenoch, I’m about to cum~”
“Do it, fill me up with your seed. Give me everything, Tlamacazqui!”
It was hard not to heed her request, as he was already about to burst. Finally, he did, his cock throbbing as he shot his sperm deep within her moist cavern. Her walls hugged him tightly, coaxing every drop of semen he could muster. Tenochtitlan hugged him tightly, face buried in his shoulder as she felt rope after hot liquid rope of seed shoot deep into her.
“Haah… it feels so hot~” she breathed, legs quaking as she moved, realizing she had also cum. The pair panted a bit, with Ritsuka pulling out of her, a stream of white erupting from within. She frowned a bit as she scooped some of it up with her fingers. “Here I thought my floodgates were tightly shut. I don’t want any of this coming out of me.”
Ritsuka let out a laugh, shaking his head. “I don’t think vaginas work that way, Tenoch.”
“Still… the human body could do with a bit of control. Then again, I’ll consider this population control,” she said, standing up from her seat. She moved the young man back, forcing him to take the spot she had just been at, her dripping cunt hovering over his rapidly hardening cock. She licked her lips, cleaning the cum off of them. “Now then, I may not be a Rider, but I can pretend to be one for a bit.”
With a wink, she guided his penis into her cavern. His cum was enough to serve as a crude lubricant, allowing him to easily reach her depths. She placed a hand on his chest, keeping balance as she bounced on his cock. She had a look of pride on her face as she rode him, holding back the urge to moan.
“That’s it, Tlamacazqui. Sit back and enjoy me. You’ve certainly earned it.” she said with a wink. The man couldn’t help but to take her offer, holding her hands as she gleefully speared herself on his cock. “Haah… yes, I think I’m getting used to this beast. I won’t have any problems with it in the future.”
“H-happy to hear it.”
She leaned forward, hugging him tightly as she rolled her hips, the soft slapping of their bodies filling the room as she quickened her pace. He kissed her, taking her lips in a chaste and needy kiss, his hands squeezing her ass, holding it in a white-knuckled grip.
Tenochtitlan screamed loudly, the man swallowing it as he started rapidly bucking into her pussy. She squeezed him tightly, the man panting and groaning as he stirred her insides. They stopped for a moment to catch their breath. Ritsuka forced Tenochtitlan to stand up, making her kneel down on the throne. She glanced over her shoulder, wiggling her ass at him.
“Take me, Tlamacazqui~”
He didn’t hesitate, shoving his cock between her sopping wet folds. He didn’t hold back, gripping her hips tightly as he pounded her ass. Tenochtitlan’s screams once again filled the room, the woman holding onto the throne for dear life as she was utterly fucked. He grabbed one of her tits, squeezing it, adding to her moans.
He could feel a familiar sensation in the pit of his stomach, but he did what he could do to hold it back. With strength he didn’t know he had, he pulled out, earning an annoyed look from Tenochtitlan. Ritsuka didn’t keep her waiting, pinning her to the nearby wall, the cold feeling making her moan in pleasure. He held her arms above her head, spreading her legs with his knee, and with hardly any trouble, his cock was back in her depths.
“You’re so beautiful, Tenoch~ I wasn’t expecting tonight to end this way.”
“Neither did I, but it was something I felt I needed to do. I’ve been in love with you for a long time now,” she admitted, cheeks flushing red. “I belong to you now, Tlamacazqui. I hope you take good care of me.”
“Don’t worry, I will,” he said, giving her a firm kiss on the lips as he thrust into her pussy. He released her arms, hugging her tightly, lips hovering over her ear. “ Nimitztlazohtla Noyollotzin, Tenochtitlan.”
She gasped a bit, face turning cherry red as she processed his words. She held him tightly, opening her legs slightly to give him a better reach into her depths. “Nimitztlazohtla Noyollotzin, Tlamacazqui.”
Ritsuka grit his teeth as he tried his hardest to hold back, but he was already at his limit. He held Tenochtitlan tightly as he sped up his thrusting, the woman’s screams filled the room for a moment. She buried her face into his shoulder, feeling his dick kissing her cervix was an immeasurable feeling, her body filled with nothing but pure ecstasy…
And then he came. She gasped as she felt him pumping his semen deep into her, his molten heat pouring into her body, filling her soul as her vagina coaxed every last drop out of his balls. Ritsuka hugged the woman tightly, as he filled her up to the brim.
For several pregnant moments, neither moved, basking in the afterglow of their union. Tenochtitlan grabbed a hold of his face after a while, giving him a firm kiss on the lips, which he happily returned. She pulled away after a moment, hugging him tightly, their sweat-soaked bodies rubbing against each other, sending soft sparks up their spines.
“That was wonderful, Tlamacazqui. I wouldn’t be opposed to doing it again.”
“Neither would I,” he said, holding back a yawn. “Perhaps later, I’m utterly spent.”
“As am I. It’s funny, I feel tired yet energized at the same time.” the woman replied. Ritsuka pulled out of her, a small torrent of white falling to the floor, staining her stockings. “Haah… I feel so full. If we keep this up, we’ll have enough children to populate half of Tenochtitlan within a few years.”
“Ah… is that possible?”
She merely kissed his cheek, rolling her eyes. “It was a joke. Come lay with me, let’s enjoy the rainstorm as we drift off to sleep.”
The man couldn’t help but nod, allowing himself to be guided toward her bed. He had to wonder… “Hey, Tenoch? Will anyone else find the door to the Control Room?”
“Hm? Oh, of course not. I’m the only one capable of opening it at will, no one else can even see it. No one but the one who holds the key, and that, My Dear Tlamacazqui, is you~ Now, let’s rest.” she replied, pulling him into the bed. The cold sheets felt wonderful on his skin, the sound of the rain already beginning to lull him to sleep. “That’s it, sleep well, My love.”
“You too, Tenoch~” he said softly, giving her one more kiss before falling asleep. Tenochtitlan grinned, letting out a giddy laugh as she hugged the man tightly. It wasn’t long before she too fell asleep, memories of their night being locked away in the deepest parts of her heart.