User blog:Gnomehunter/Day 30: Birdbrains

Write a story with a birdman-type monster

Val crested the hill leading out of the city of Cecily, a large monster girl neutral settlement on the coast. She was feeling good after the day’s tournament, and ready to see her friends. As she trained her eyes out over the mountainous terrain, she caught sight of a figure flying high in the sky. “VAAAAAALLLLL”. The harpy’s shadow passed over her as she began to swoop lower to the ground, slowing her descent to crash into Val, engulfing her in a tight hug.

“Aaahhh” Val cried out as her friend knocked her to the ground. “You have to be a little more careful Airo”.

“I’m sorry, I was just so excited to see you”.

“I was here a week ago!”

“That’s a lot of time to wait…”

“Well, I’m glad to see you too. And your sisters? Are they well?”

“We’re all doing just fine. They told me I should wait for you to arrive, but I wanted to be the first to greet you”. Val smiled at her friend. She was built like a typical harpy, with large feathery wings, except hers were a light green shade. She had next to nothing in the way of clothes, with a bit of feathery down to cover her chest and some skimpy shorts. Val ruffled her short pink hair.

“Then let’s not keep them waiting any longer”. She started to walk down the road as she had been, Airo following after. Splitting off onto a side trail, they climbed higher into the mountains until they reached a sheer cliff face.

“Up we go!” Airo said, grabbing Val around the waist and lifting her into the air. She stopped at a cave which had been carved into the side, and dropped her off where she was greeted by Airo’s sister Ocupete. She was older, with the same green feather coloration as Airo, but with bright orange hair.

“Val! So good to see you”. She walked over and draped her wings over Val, giving her a soft hug. “We tried to tell Airo not to rush you but she was so excited, she wouldn’t even wait until you were in the mountains.

“It was nice to have some company on the way over”.

“And it’s always a pleasure to have your company, darling”. A melodious voice floated in from one of the other chambers, and in came Keraino, the third of the harpy sisters. She was the oldest, with a slightly more noticeable bust, and dark blue hair. She crossed the distance between her and Val, taking Val’s hand and kissing it. “Good afternoon. How is our princess doing today?” Val turned a shade of red at Keraino’s flirty behavior.

“I’ve had a very good morning. Second place at my tournament and then I saw Airo when I got to the top of the hill”.

“You got all that way before meeting Airo? If she had left much sooner, she might have just snatched you right out of the shop. Why don’t you come and sit down?” She led Val, followed by her sisters, to another chamber with more modern looking furniture. Val took a seat on the couch, Ocupete and Airo sitting next to her while Keraino sat in a chair across from them.

“There’s plenty of room on the couch, sis”. Airo said.

“I like this spot better, it makes it easier to look at Val”. She smiled serenely. So Val, would you tell me about your performance today? It’s a fascinating sport”.

“Sure, but first, I have a few things to share with everyone”. She opened her bag which she’d place on the floor, pulling out some apples. The harpies’ eyes lit up. “I picked these from the orchard, they’re pretty fresh”. She handed them out to the three girls, and took another for herself. She began to relay the details of her matches.

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“I couldn’t help but notice all your opponents today were men. Do you run into any other female competitors?” Ocupete asked.

“Unfortunately not. It’s not a sport that many women like to participate in”.

“And would you say any of them are, hmm, do you have a good impression from any of them?”

“There’s a few regulars, that I’ve gotten to know, they’re fine guys, just a bunch of jokers. But maybe I could introduce you to them?”

“Oh that would be wonderful. Our season is coming soon…” The three sistrs went silent. None of them seemed to have very much luck finding a mate. Val tried to change the subject.

“Have you been talking to travelers as they come into the city?”

“When we can. But so many are only visiting, or they’re married. I’ve been wondering if we shouldn’t move to another place”. Keraino said.

“Hey now, it can’t be that bad, right? Cecily is a big place, and you’re bound to run into lots of couples wherever you go. Look, I’ll talk to those guys and we can set up a time for you all to meet, ok?”

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After saying goodbye to her friends, who dropped her off at the base of the mountains, Val walked down the road until she reached the hill overlooking the city. The sun was sinking past the horizon and below the water, providing a magnificent view.

A few days later, she was back at her regular playing grounds, and got a chance to talk to some of the men who frequented the place. “Say boys, I’ve got a little offer for you. What do you think about meeting some single monster girls?” The three men stared at her uncertainly.

“Well, I think we might be interested. Who are they?”

“Three harpies, sisters. They’re looking for mates for mating season in a few months”. One of them made a face.

“You didn’t hear it from me, but I’m not too partial to harpies. And I’m not sure if any of us are looking to raise kids”.

“I suppose not. Would you go and meet them at least?”

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A single day was devoted to Airo, Ocupete and Keraino meeting Val’s acquaintances. They were polite and friendly, but it was clear to Val that there wasn’t much chemistry for any of the three ladies. Then the leaves fell off the trees, the snow blanketed the ground, and Val found less time to visit her friends. In spring, as the buds began to form on trees, and the snow melted into great streams flowing down the hill and into the sea, Val thought of her friends, living alone in their cave all winter. March was supposed to be when they would normally start hunting a husband. As she walked down the street, a large shadow passed overhead. Looking up, she gasped at the sight of Ocupete swooping down upon her. “What are you doing here? I was going to visit soon but isn’t it your season?” Ocupete wrapped her arms around Val’s waist, leaning over to speak into her ear.

“Val, dear. It’s crucial that you come to our cave right now. Airo and Keraino are there already”. She lifted Val into the air, flying over the city, past the limits and into the mountains, right to their cave. Setting her on the floor, she took Val’s hand and led her straight past the living room and into their bedroom, where Airo leaped into Val’s arms.

“Val! Hurry up and take off your clothes!”

“W-what? Ladies what’s gotten into you?” Keraino stood up and grabbed Airo.

“We’re very sorry to put this all upon you so soon, Val. But through the winter we’ve all come to one conclusion. You’re the only one for us. No one else could take your place like you can, and now it’s made us rather...excited. Val covered her face at the thought of the three harpies seeking her attention.

“Honestly, Keraino, I’ve always thought you were pretty. All three of you. But are you sure I can be a good partner?”

“PLEASE join us in bed, we’ll worry about the details later”. Keraino beckoned her, and Val didn’t need to be asked twice. She sat down and Keraino pulled her close and kissed her, Val sighing as all the times she had imagined Keraino’s attention were coming true. Keraino allowed Val to rest in her arms, as Ocupete and Airo lay down next to her, taking their turns kissing her. They groped at Val’s larger chest, prompting a moan from her as they tugged at her clothes. Surrounded by soft feathers and soft bodies, Val couldn’t be happier.

At the end of the day, Val and the harpies lay together in a great big pile of blankets and pillows, all tired and satisfied.

“I didn’t know…” Val tried to say, but couldn’t find the words. Airo smiled at her as lay on top of her with ocupete, all cradled by Keraino.

“I love you Val. I love you so much. I just didn't realize it was this deep”.

“Seems a little unusual. But I’m glad to reciprocate”. Val replied, stroking her wings.

“And we’ll be glad to have you even more”, Keraino said. “Perhaps when we’re ready, we’ll look for alternative means of child rearing”.