Chapter 3: Rising Action
Alanna stood there, now barefoot and in leather armour, her sword and heavy plate discarded in a pile next to her.
"Well?" She said "are you ready to fight now witch?"
Gwen, who had been lost looking at the knight's physique, snapped back to reality.
"Oh er, well, there is one last thing..." Gwen said. "Hmmm well, I dont know, maybe you're not that brave"
Alanna's face contorted into a scowl, her green eyes sparkling with anger.
"Just try me," she spat, advancing towards Gwen.
Gwen shrunk back, feeling a jolt of fear coursing through her body. She had never felt so threatened in her life.
"Okay," Gwen stammered, "well I heard that the greatest warriors of the gods would actually fight completely naked to show their honour and bravery. But I'm sure you aren't that brave." She grinned.
"Very well, sorceress."
Gwen could feel her heart racing in her chest as Alanna began to strip. She pulled her top over her head
and discarded it to the side, revealing her toned torso. Gwen tried to keep her eyes forward, not wanting to be caught staring, but she couldn't help but gaze at the curves of the knight's body.
As Alanna removed her boots, Gwen took the opportunity to study her more closely. The knight's long, blonde hair fell in waves down her back, and her green eyes sparkled with determination. Gwen felt a rush of excitement as she realized that she might actually win this fight, despite the odds being against her.
Alanna continued, pulling down her trousers
to reveal her toned, shapely legs. Gwen couldn't tear her eyes away, mesmerized by the sight of Alanna's smooth skin and muscles rippling in the moonlight. Alanna stood there in just a simple bra and panties, making no effort to cover herself.
"Uhm, they also take off their underwear" Gwen said, shocked that she was getting away with this.
"Gah, very well." Alanna said as she felt for the straps of her bra.
She unclasped them and let them fall to the ground, revealing her bare breasts. Gwen could feel her heart racing, she had never seen another woman's bare breasts before. They were soft and full. The nipples were hard and stood erect in the cool night air. Gwen noticed her heartbeat quicken.
"And the-" Gwen started.
"I know" Alanna replied and she pulled down her panties, turning around so Gwen caught a look at her ass, round and perfect. Alanna turned around again and Gwen noticed the knight was blushing ever so slightly.
Gwen's eyes trailed down to the knights chest and she couldn't help but feel a wave of desire wash over her. Her nipples hardened and she swallowed hard as she looked at the naked beauty standing before her.
Alanna stepped closer, her bare feet making soft sounds against the grass.
Her eyes locked with Gwen's, sending a shiver down her spine.
"It's time witch" Alanna said.
"I know," Gwen sighed, before suddenly leaping into action. With a quick few words and gestures, she pointed at the knight's pile of clothes,armour and weapons and Alanna gasped as they disappeared in front of her eyes. The knight roared and ran at Gwen, but the sorceress threw out the spell she had been charging the whole time the knight had been doing her little strip tease. Vines emerged from every direction and grabbed Alannas hands and feet binding and her and spreading her limbs.
She tried to break free, to move, to fight, but the vines were too strong for her. The sorceress stood above her, smirking as Alanna struggled helplessly against the vines.
"You have put yourself in this situation" said the sorceress, "For what it's worth, I think you're pretty cute." She leaned in
closer to Alanna, her lips brushing against the knight's ear. She whispered, "Maybe this is your punishment for daring to challenge a sorceress? Maybe this is my revenge on you for defying me?"
Alanna struggled against the vines, trying to loosen them and remove them from her body. But the vines were too strong, too powerful for her to escape.
Gwen looked at the knight's toned body, now she had all the time in the world to admire it. She looked at her feet
and toes, her calves and thighs, all the way up to her chest, her round perky breasts, and her face. Gwen's heart was beating faster, she couldn't believe she was actually getting out of the situation. She couldn't help herself and leaned in, kissing the hapless and naked knight full on the lips.
Alanna was shocked, unable to stop her due to the strength of the vines holding her in place. She felt Gwens tongue exploring her mouth and felt her hands tracing her naked body.
Alanna was confused, but also excited and aroused at the same time. She didn't understand why Gwen was kissing her, but she wasn't going to complain.
It was a strange moment for her, a knight who had fought countless battles and had never once felt vulnerable before now.
She found herself unable to move, her body held captive by the vines that stretched and twisted around her like a protective embrace. In this position, she was at the sorceress' mercy, unable to fight back or resist her in any way.
The sorceress looked down at Alanna, a smug grin on her face. "So, my lovely, naked knight," she said, leaning in close to Alanna's ear. "I'm afraid I have to bid you farewell. Maybe I'll see you again, but for now, just a parting gift." She kissed Alanna on the breast and began to retreat into the forest.
Alanna was left lying there, her body still bound by the vines, her clothes and armor gone. She felt ashamed and embarrassed at what had just happened. She had been defeated by a trickster, stripped naked and then kissed and left in the forest, completely trapped and vulnerable. She felt humiliated and ashamed, but at the same time, aroused. She couldn't help but wonder if the feeling was caused by the magic of the sorceress, or if she was simply losing her mind.
A few minutes passed and she continued to trash against the vines to no avail. But suddenly, they rotted apart, the magic used to summon them seemingly dismissed. Alanna fell to the ground, her naked body hitting the floor.
She pulled herself to her feet and realised how much trouble she was in. The king would be livid to find out she had lost her equipment and she still had to get through the forest. Alone. Nude. And then talk to a neighbouring city about a diplomatic proposal.
There was a sudden spark of light and suddenly at Alannas feet, she saw her sword, still scabarded in a belt. It seems the witch had some mercy in her heart, but Alanna noticed she didn't return her armour or clothes. Still it was better than nothing. She strapped the belt to her nude hips.
Alanna thought suddenly of the witch, probably amused or even aroused at the idea of her being naked and despite herself, smiled.
She continued on, she'd worry about her nudity when she was through the woods.