The hivemind is conquering for me? Chapter 881: Safe Word

Earlier:

"Agh, my fucking ribs. Again!" I cursed my frail body before turning to Onyx who was looking at me as she popped one of her eyes back in, her mandibles opened slightly as she ’smiled’ at me.

"Yeah, ok. You clearly got the worst of it." I said putting my hands up in defeat at which point she let out a noise I had not heard from her before, but I could tell it was satisfaction.

"I was glad I was able to perform my role, my universe. Though even I will admit, this ’Warlord’ was a lot stronger than I had anticipated. I am eager to devour what is left of it." Onyx spoke in her calmer voice, courtesy of being in her Stalker form.

I walked towards Onyx and reached up, grabbing her large head and pressing my own against it as I spoke with more allure than I should have in this situation.

"Yeah, I bet you are. Are you excited to get your stomach on that incredible regeneration?"

"I am... Though can you tell me to do it? I enjoy following your orders."

I smirked at the gorgeous stalker. "Of course. Onyx, can you-"

"-No. My title. My true title."

I tilted my head to the side, confused by what she was asking me. I just stared at her for a few seconds before it clicked. "Oh! Darling Wife. Can you devour this meal for me? It has been too long since I have seen hive activities and I wont lie, this is going to do it for me... Fuck I’m weird."

"As you command, though I assume you want me to leave the head for the other humans to see as proof of death?

I nodded my head and Onyx picked up the head I decapitated and gently placed it to the side before digging in.

I just sat down and watched. I then felt someone slither over and hold me tightly as she gazed at Onyx.

"I know a bit about this ’Hive’ of yours, Apollo. Through your power. I know that is what you wanted to tell me about, but I will admit to you because I feel no need to keep anything from you. Onyx’s true form is very scary." Sithrik declared as she proceeded to watch Onyx much on a bone.

I nodded my head. "Yeah that makes sense I suppose. She is an apex predator after all. Even more so than you, cutie. She is supposed to instil fear into other species. It helps her hunt. Though I’m kind of the exception. I see that and I just... Nngghhh." I shuddered and Sithrik just looked at me for a few moments, probably thinking what type of ’situationship’ she had got herself involved in, but when she did speak up again, she changed the subject.

"Apollo. I am sorry if I was not as useful in that battle as you wanted me to be."

I was immediately drawn away from Onyx and turned to Sithrik with a frown on my face. "What are you talking about? You performed perfectly. I didn’t even need to call out Sapphire because you were here harassing. She says good job by the way."

Sithrik rested her head against my shoulder and wrapped her arms around my arm. "It is just that I am much weaker than you and Onyx. I don’t know how useful I can be going forward. Though I will always try my best for you. Don’t worry, your concubine is happy to try twice as hard to prove herself."

I tutted at the cuteness overload. Sapphire seriously had some competition at this point.

"Silly snek. Don’t think like that. With us, it’s not about who is strongest. The power of mine that brought you back. It will constantly make you stronger as I get stronger. As things currently stand, If Sapphire and I fought one on one. She would actually beat me due to the current plateau of our respective strength.

Your strength right now, is not all that weak as things go. But yes. You are the weakest of us here. But who knows? When my Psionics get another bump in power, that will also affect you and who knows then? So no comparisons. Alright? We are one big team. Like Onyx and the Hivemind are one big team. Alright?"

Sithrik just nuzzled against me and let out a few adorable squeaks that I took as yes. By the time I was done looking at my snakey concubine, I turned back to Onyx and she was done with her feast.

I got to my feet immediately and nodded. "Good. Now switch back before you get spotted by something. We should make our way back."

Onyx transformed back into her humanoid self and rubbed her belly satisfied as she walked over. "That Drakoshi was good. So much better than the clones."

I then walked over to her and took her face into my hands. She was still bruised, even in this form. Her left eye was practically welded shut. I shook my head in pain for her before dishing out the magic medicine.

...

After her shower of kisses Onyx was practically giddy, jumping about and skipping, as we made our way through the plains back to the fort.

However, all of a sudden, she suddenly stopped and collapsed to the ground and began shaking violently.

"Onyx!" I yelled in panic and instantly jumped into action, having seen this before.

She was having a vision of foresight. And not a naughty vision. A proper vision. One she doesn’t peek at.

I rested her head on my lap as Sithrik looked on worried. The vision lasted a while, nearly ten minutes before she stopped convulsing and just lay there still. A few seconds later her eyes opened wide before frowning in annoyance.

"That bitch!" Her tone was calm and composed, but her frown and her words gave way to her true feelings about whatever she just saw.

"Onyx? What happened, love?" I asked as she just proceeded to stare at me for a few seconds before becoming utterly dejected.

"Awww, I wanted to go home..."

"Onyx?" I followed up, but she just sighed and rubbed her forehead.

"Apollo, I can’t tell you much. But I can’t go back with you. But I need you to promise me a couple of things. Will you?"

I nodded my head. "Of course, tell me what is wrong?"

"Ok, first. You need to agree to Sigismund’s request... That foresight wielding bitch I can’t believe she- Second. I need to injure you, severely so you don’t have to explain in great detail how you survived your fight with the Warlord. And third. Don’t mention my name out loud to anyone until I say it’s ok. To anyone. Understood?"

I frowned. The second part and third part were fine. I’ve had a hive beatdown before with the mercs, that was cool in my book and not Saying Onyx’s name aloud was easy enough, but the first? "Why do I have to agree to what Sigismund has to say? What is he going to ask me?"

"Apollo..." Onyx just looked at me. Her eyes were riddled with mixed emotions, but the most present one was love. So my choice was obvious.

"Ok. I will agree."

Onyx then walked up to me and jammed her tongue down my throat passionately for an intense few minutes before pulling away. I understood her emotions even more from that kiss. This was a goodbye.

Wondering why, Onyx must have read my mind as she explained,

"The Human King ’specism’ is potent enough that he will notice something off about me. Plus I cannot go with you after you agree to his request because of the vaguely mentioned bitch. The time isn’t right yet."

Onyx then proceeded to place her head against mine and I felt the urge to open up our link. Pouring our love into one another. Nothing more needed to be said. No more actions needed to be taken. This was more than anything we could do to each other and more than we could say to one another.

We then took a step back from one another and I put my armour back on and opened my arms wide. Looking longingly into her eyes, already missing her.

Onyx then quickly transformed back into her Stalker form. If she has had a vision, then she will know its safe to do so.

She then got ready to strike, so I reminded her really quickly.

"Remember love, my safe word is ’Ahh! Stop Don’t eat me please!’"

...

I lost track of time as I dragged the head of the Warlord along with Sithrik hanging around my neck in her danger noodle form.

I wasn’t going to die from all these wounds, Onyx was very careful to give me as much damage as possible to really make it look authentic, while making sure they were not lethal. Plus, I was actively suppressing my healing, but still, being like this was exhausting.

I did regret not having Onyx do this so much closer to the fort, but it was fine. Especially once I could finally see it in the distance.

I smiled, gratefully that the Drakoshi were dead from the looks of things. I did not feel like fighting at this moment. It was then I saw the most beautiful sight running right towards me. My two Favourite Nymphs.

As they arrived before me I looked between the two of them, smiled and said, "Sup" Before allowing myself to fall into the blackness for a good sleep.