Rated: NC17 For graphic sex between a man and a woman
Pairing: Iolaus/ Alira
Characters:
Alira, Iolaus, Iolan, Anya and Hercules
Disclaimer: Iolaus, Anya and Hercules are the property of Universal Studios and Renaissance pictures. I?m just borrowing them. Alira and Iolan are of my own creation.
Just a few short years ago, Iolaus was a very happy man and all was right with the world. His best friend from childhood was in town. Hercules was back after getting the news that Iolaus was going to be married. He wasn?t going to miss his best friend?s wedding for anything.
?So tell me about this girl.? Hercules said as they walked down the path to Alcmene?s house. He couldn?t help but smile at his blond companion. Iolaus had had a permanent smile on his face ever since Hercules put him above his head in the town market place where Iolaus had tried a surprise attack on him.
?I could sit and look at her all day, my Anya.? Iolaus said in a dreamy voice.
Just then, two women walked up the path towards them eyeing Iolaus and giggling behind their hands. As they passed, the two men looked over their shoulders at them and shook their heads smiling.
?Have you thought about what you?ll be giving up, Iolaus? You?ve always been popular with the ladies.? Hercules teased.
Iolaus blushed looking down. ?Some day, Hercules, you?re going to meet a woman who?ll change your life. Then you?ll understand.? They walked a few feet in silence.
?What happened to the Iolaus I used to know? I never thought I?d see the day when you settled for one woman.? Hercules said in amazement.
?I grew up and fell in love.? Iolaus turned his blue eyes to his friend.
Iolaus had invited Hercules and his mother to dinner that night to meet Anya, she was trying so hard to make a nice meal for them all but the poor girl just couldn?t cook! Iolaus came up behind her and kissed her cheek.
?I want them to like me.? She said looking at him with her doe eyes.
?They?re going to love you! How could they not??
When Herc and Alcmene arrived, introductions were made and then the men left the kitchen so Alcmene could help Anya salvage what was left of the stew she had tried so hard to make.
?So, what do you think about Anya?? Iolaus asked, his eyes twinkling. ?Isn?t she great??
?She?s very pretty Iolaus, she?ll give you good looking sons.? Hercules said.
Later, as they ate, someone came looking for Hercules needing his help. Iolaus insisted on one more adventure before he settled down for good. Saying goodbye to Anya proved more difficult then he expected.
?Maybe I?ll marry someone else while you?re gone.? She said in a ploy to keep him home.
?Then you?d be settling for second best.? He said softly and kissed her. ?No man will ever love you like I do.?
The wedding was held a few days after they heroes returned. Iolaus had never looked happier as far as Hercules was concerned. Married life suited him and he was very content with his new wife. No one was surprised when they couple announced that they were expecting a child. Iolaus was beside himself with happiness.
Alcmene had watched over Anya throughout her pregnancy because her parents were so far away. It was unfortunate that she was away visiting her sister when Anya went into labor almost a month early.
?It?s too soon!? Anya protested as pain after pain wracked her body.
Iolaus was at her side rubbing her hands with his as the midwife did all she could to bring the premature infant into the world.
?It?ll be alright, you?ll see.? He said with more assurance than he felt.
Anya screamed in pain and Iolaus hissed, feeling helpless as his love lay there in agony that he wished he could take away.
?I need to push!? Anya said suddenly.
The midwife checked her and nodded.
Iolaus smiled down at his sweet Anya. She smiled back and pushed as the midwife instructed.
Iolaus was so happy he thought his heart would burst! He was about to become a daddy. The baby was born in minutes and both parents were crying with the joy they felt. The midwife cleaned the baby up and handed him to Iolaus.
?He?s perfect, Anya.? He said breathlessly looking down at his son. He looked back to Anya and noticed that she was visibly paler.
?Anya?? He asked just as she started to bleed.
?Oh, Gods! What?s wrong?? He cried looking at the midwife.
She never answered just went to her patient who was losing blood at a rapid rate. There was nothing she could do. She looked into Iolaus? tear filled eyes and shook her head. ?No! This isn?t happening!? His brain screamed. This wasn?t the way it was supposed to be! What happened to happily ever after?
Anya was dying. She tried to put on a brave face for Iolaus? sake.
?Name him, Iolaus.? Anya said weakly.
Iolaus had tears streaming down his face in anguish as his beloved wife slipped away from him. In his arms, his newborn son, healthy and full of life.
?Iolan. Because he is of both of us.? His voice cracked with emotion.
?Iolan.? Anya repeated and died peacefully with a sweet smile on her face.
?Anya no! Please don?t leave me. I love you! You can?t?? He broke off sobbing loudly.
The baby boy started to fuss in his arms and the mid wife took him from his father?s arms.
?I?ll get him some milk.? She said and Iolaus just nodded, his eyes never leaving Anya?s face. His whole life tragically changed. That had been almost two years ago.
Hercules had tried to help his best friend through this terrible time but Iolaus pushed everyone away. Refusing anyone?s help as he struggled with single fatherhood. ?This is my responsibility.? He would angrily say every time Hercules suggested he get some help taking care of little Iolan. Hercules watched along with all the villagers as Iolaus struggled to raise his son. He looked haggared and became more and more withdrawn.
Alira was a village girl who grew up in Thebes and had known Hercules and Iolaus all her life. She was a tag-along much to their disapproval. Iolaus was seven years older than her and Hercules five. She had developed a crush on Iolaus when she was seven and would follow him everywhere.
?Iolaus has a girlfriend, Iolaus has a girlfriend!? Hercules taunted him one day and Iolaus had pushed him down. Iolaus was still the bigger of the two at the time. Iolaus, at fourteen, had grown into a very handsome young man that didn?t go unnoticed by the village girls, especially Alira. A few years later, Iolaus had met Anya and Alira had to realize that he was no longer able to play childhood games with her. He was a man. They remained friends, though and talked often.
Alira was walking home from the market one day and when she got to Iolaus? house, she heard him yelling in the forge.
?Iolan, I need to get this done! Why can?t you ever give me a break?!?
She could hear the child crying hysterically then SMACK!
?Okay, that?s enough.? She thought. ?You need help, Iolaus and I?m not taking ?no? for an answer.?
She marched into the forge and setting down her marketing basket, scooped the little boy up in her arms. He immediately hugged her neck, his little face wet with tears. Iolaus stated to protest and she backed up cradling Iolan in her arms. Iolaus looked terrible! She held back a gasp as she looked at him. He was unshaven and unbathed from the smell of him. His eyes once so merry and full of mischief were now hollow and dull. Dark shadows beneath them from lack of sleep. Iolan was dirty but well fed from the feeling of his rounded little belly. She touched his arm and said, ?You work, I?ve got Iolan.?
Iolaus nodded, defeat all over his face. ?This is not Iolaus?, she thought as she left the forge with a now sleeping Iolan in her arms.
She entered the house and stopped dead in her tracks. Never had she seen such a mess! Dirty dishes all over the sink, unwashed laundry, and the floors hadn?t been swept up in some time. Alira put the sleeping boy in his crib and got to work. The first thing she did was start a stew from the beef and vegetables she had bought at the market. Then she turned her attention to the house and had it right in no time. The dishes were done and placed in the cupboard. She started on the laundry.
Iolan woke up with a pathetic cry and she went into the bedroom to get him.
?Mama.? He said holding up his little arms. It almost broke her heart.
?No, Iolan. Alira.? She said pointing to herself.
?Ara.? He said happily.
?Close enough.? She said laughing.
She took him out to the kitchen and got him some stew and cut him a piece of fresh bread that she had gotten from market. He ate with gusto and she laughed lightly at him. He turned his eyes to her and she was struck by how much he looked like Iolaus. ?At least the Iolaus I used to know.? She thought sadly.
?Now little one,? she said, ?you need a bath.?
Iolan seemed to like the idea and stood excited hopping up and down as she filled the bath. She washed his hair and body then dried him with a clean towel. He began to rub his eyes so she dressed him quickly and put him to bed.
?Good night, Iolan.? She said softly and kissed his soft cheek. He snuggled up to his blanket and fell asleep immediately. She sighed and went out to tackle the laundry.
She was just hanging the last of it by the fire to dry when the door swung opened and in came a very exhausted looking Iolaus.
He looked around his home in disbelief at the miracle she had performed in just a few hours.
?You didn?t have to do this.? He said slightly embarrassed knowing the condition the house had been in. That was a hell of a lot of work for her to have done on his behalf.
?I don?t mind, Iolaus.?
?Where is Iolan?? He asked looking around.
?Fed, bathed and sound asleep.? She said with a smile. Come and sit down, you must be hungry.?
He was. Starved. The smell of the stew making his mouth water. She fixed him a big bowl which he gratefully took. She got him a mug of water then cut some bread for him.
Iolaus ate like he?d never seen food before and it broke her heart.
?This is delicious!? He said. ?Can I have more??
?Of course.? And she again gave him a heaping bowl which he devoured .
He sat back sighing not having had a meal so satisfying in a long time.
?Thank you, Alira.? He said softly and she nodded shyly in response.
?Why don?t I fix you a bath, Iolaus.? He did smell bad.
?Yeah, I guess I could use one.?
She heated the water over the fire while Iolaus took his boots off. Once the tub was filled, she turned her back so he could undress. She heard him sigh as he sank into the water. She walked over and got a washcloth for him.
?It?s still a little damp but it?s clean.? She said.
?Thanks.? He said taking it from her.
He sat there soaking then began to slowly wash himself. Noticing him having trouble with his back, Alira walked over to the tub.
?I?ll do your back, Iolaus.?
He looked at her then handed the cloth over never taking his eyes from hers. She moved behind him and began to wash his back gently. He sighed leaning into her touch. Done, she dropped the cloth in the water and started to rub his shoulders. ?Gods, he?s so tense!? She thought.
He let her work the stiffness out of his tired muscles. He took her hand off his shoulder and gently kissed it.
Alira gasped at the unexpected move. He turned to look at her. His blue eyes looking a little more like the old Iolaus.
?I really want you to know how much I appreciate what you?ve done for us.? He said his eyes tearing slightly.
This tugged at her heart and she moved forward and embraced him. He hugged her back desperately. She felt him start to shake and knew he was crying.
?Oh, Iolaus?? She said softly stroking his wet hair.
?Why did she have to die, Alira? Why??
?I don?t know, Iolaus.?
His heart was broken and he needed to get it out of his system. He sobbed loudly against her shoulder and she held him the whole time murmuring soft words to comfort him. Rocking him gently like a child.
?Let it out, Iolaus. You?ve been holding this in for far too long.? He cried for a long time.
Getting himself under control, he looked up at her. His face was tear stained and she gently wiped them away smiling at him.
The expression on his face changed and he seemed to be debating what to do, his eyes shining.
He leaned up and kissed her lips. She didn?t stop him or pull back. He needed someone to love him and hold him and she was prepared to do just that.
?The water?s getting cold, Iolaus. You had better get out.? She handed him a clean towel from in front of the fire. ?Here, it?s nice and warm.? She turned to give him privacy and he got out and dried himself off. He never afforded himself the luxury of warm towels before. He sighed contentedly.
Alira handed him his night pants over her shoulder. He thanked her taking them. ?Ah, clean clothes? he was so grateful to her for caring.
He knew Hercules cared, too, but he just couldn?t burden him. He had a family of his own to concentrate on. That?s why he repeatedly refused his help even though he secretly wanted it.
Iolaus yawned.
?Go to bed, Iolaus. I can handle everything here.
?Will you stay tonight?? He asked hopefully. It had been so long since he cuddled with a woman and he desperately needed it. He craved physical contact. Not necessarily sex. He was so weary, he didn?t think he could anyway.
She regarded his question carefully. She saw the longing in his eyes. ?He needs you.? She thought to herself and she nodded.
He looked visibly relieved. He held out his hand to her and she took it. He led her to his bedroom holding her hand tightly as if afraid she would disappear if he let go.
They got into bed and Iolaus immediately put his arm around her and drew her close to him. Gods, she smelled so good! He sighed contentedly and gave over to sleep.
She had always dreamed what it would be like to be with Iolaus and now here she was. She was determined to help him find the real him again, no matter how long it took.
He awoke in the early morning spooned against a warm female body. He nuzzled against her and she sighed softly in her sleep. He opened his eyes and saw Alira laying in his arms. He thought back over everything she had done yesterday overcome with emotion for her.
?How unselfish she is.? He thought. He leaned down and kissed her cheek softly. She turned in her sleep and pressed her mouth to his. The move surprised him but he didn?t let it stop him. He pulled the covers back. She had slept in her clothes last night. Damn! ?Oh well,? he thought, ? probably a good thing.? His lips still claiming hers, he caressed her cheek. Too long since he?d had a woman?s touch.
She awoke feeling lips against hers kissing her sweetly and hands caressing her. She moved her arms up around his neck and pressed her body to his. This elicited a moan from Iolaus. She opened her eyes at this sound. Gasping she sat up realizing she really was with Iolaus and not dreaming as she thought. Iolaus sat up with her and turning her face to his he was unsure what to do because of her response. He was afraid her action was rejection.
He grabbed her hand and looked desperately into her eyes.
?Alira, I need you! Please don?t tell me ?no?!? His voice was shaking with emotion. She was afraid. She knew what he was asking of her and it would mean her lost virginity.
She swallowed hard and raised a shaky hand to Iolaus? face. He turned her hand and kissed the palm. Gods, she was so beautiful and it had been so long since he?d made love. Iolaus found himself quickly losing control of the situation. His hands wandered all over her body as he hungrily kissed her.
Alira laid there holding her breath unsure of what to do. Iolaus was so aroused that there would be no stopping him now. She wanted to help him heal and if this was the way, so be it and she started returning his kisses. He responded by moaning against her mouth and rubbing his erection against her hip. The flimsy material of his night pants did little to hide his excitement.
Iolaus moved his kisses to her neck and began to fondle her breasts through her bodice. He rubbed her nipples until they were erect. He was moving so quickly that she barely had time to react from one sensation to the next. He roughly pulled the bodice down and claimed a nipple before a protest could even form in her brain. Soon, the feelings he was giving her were too much and she gave herself over to the pleasure flooding her body. She tingled everywhere he touched. Alira began to moan softly in her throat. Iolaus leaned up and pulled her skirt up over her hips and knelt between her legs. With a thrust he entered her completely. Too late he felt the barrier break and her sudden cry of pain.
? Oh Gods, what have I done?!? He leaned up and looked down at Alira who was crying gently. He felt like crying himself. Disgusted he withdrew from her and sat up.
?Now I?m a rapist.? He said turning his back to her. She smacked him hard on the back with her opened hand. He turned back to her in surprise of her sudden attack and saw her eyes blazing.
?Don?t you ever say that about yourself again!? She spat at him. Fury filling her voice.
?Iolaus?? she began calmly, ?I have loved you ever since I was a little girl.?
Her revelation shocked him.
?If I hadn?t been willing to be with you, I would have gone home last night.? She looked at him, her eyes never wavering from his.
?I?m so sorry. You being a virgin didn?t even occur to me. Not that I didn?t think you weren?t one!? He added quickly.
?Iolaus.?
?Yes.?
?You?re babbling.? She said with a smirk.
He hung his head then looked up at her sheepishly. ?I?m so sorry. Had I been thinking? I wouldn?t have just??
Alira put her arms around him and he laid his head on her shoulder. She lifted his head and kissed him. She stood up and took her dress off looking at him in invitation. He was so shocked he had to ask.
?Alira??
She straddled his lap and pushed him back on the bed. She ran her hands down his muscular chest. He had lost too much weight, his ribs too visible. ?I?ll change that?, she thought.
Iolaus was in the Elysian Fields. Her caresses awakening his hunger again. He moaned softly as she explored his body.
She was so beautiful he couldn?t stop looking at her. He reached up and stroked her nipple with his fingers. She responded with a hiss. He pulled her forward so he could suckle. Alira began to rock her hips against his erection moaning his name. That?s all the encouragement he needed. He reversed their positions so that he was on top of her and trailed hot kisses down her body. He didn?t stop til he reached her womanhood. She cried out as his tongue tasted her for the first time. Gently entering her tunnel then flicking her clitoris lightly. He moaned against her enjoying her taste. It was fueling his desire to be one with her the right way this time. She looked down at him watching him pleasure her. He looked up and saw her and leaned back a little so she could watch his tongue licking her most private region. It was almost his undoing knowing that she was watching him pleasure her. He moved his tongue directly over her clitoris then stated to drag it back and forth. She was moving her hips with him now faster and faster. Then her hips stilled and she cried out as rapture took her body somewhere she?d never been before. All too soon the feelings became too intense.
?Iolaus! Stop please! Please?? He removed his tongue and laid his head on her thigh. He watched her float back down from paradise. When she returned, he moved up her body and kissed her. She tasted her essence on his tongue. He put his forehead against hers and kissed her nose gently.
Alira pulled him trying to get him between her legs.
?Are you sure?? He asked in a whisper. She nodded.
Iolaus moved between her legs and locked his mouth to hers in a searing kiss. He felt her reach down and take hold of his penis and guide him to her opening. He gasped as she touched him. Knowing that she fully accepted him made his heart lighter. He felt so guilty about so brutally taking her virginity earlier.
He entered her slowly wanting her to feel all the pleasure he could possibly give her. When he was sheathed completely, he stilled reveling in the feel of her soft wetness surrounding him. He kissed her lovingly. He leaned back on his elbows and pushed her hair back from her face. The love shown clearly in his eyes.
?This is what it?s supposed to be like.? He told her huskily and began to move inside her. He pulled almost the whole way out before plunging back into her. She moaned and arched her hips to meet him.
? Oh Gods, this is bliss!? He thought as he stroked inside of her. Never since Anya had he felt such passion.
But Anya was gone waiting for him in the Elysian Fields. She would have approved of this he was sure. She never would have wanted him to live a lonely life and Iolan not have a mother figure.
Iolaus felt himself getting close and increased his pace. Alira was writhing beneath him totally lost in pleasurable sensation. She looked so beautiful in the throws of passion. Too far gone? no stopping now? orgasm gripped him and he groaned loudly and he thrust uncontrolled into her giving her another orgasm along with the countless others he?d caused. He felt his ejaculate leave him with intensity. His shout matched hers as they reached their completion.
Laying there in each others arms, they came back to Earth. Both breathing heavily. Iolaus kissed the top of her head and held her close to his mended heart.
?Thank you, Aphrodite.? Iolaus silently thought.
? You deserve it , Curly.? He heard in his ear. ?You?re destined to live a long full life with Alira.?
