A rather interesting commission I wrote for  silver470. This is definitely a bit of a self-indulgent piece on my part. Featuring Fane and Markus as dual preds, taking turns swallowing up little Jayden. Not the role I would normally cast Markus in, but it’s what I was commissioned for! And this was definitely a pleasure to write.

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In Flesh and Spirit

Jayden felt a hint of hesitation as he found himself in the shadow of the looming mass of bones that was Fane. He wasn’t scared per se, it was more that the entire prospect of what they were about to do seemed daunting to the little man.

“Well?” The Eternal began as he pulled a little notebook from one of the many hidden pockets on his robes. “I was told that you would jump at the opportunity to get ‘eaten’, yet you seem to be experiencing an impressive amount of trepidation.” He pointed out, gaze focused on the book as he scribbled down a few sentences that would remain a mystery. “Shall we call this off?” He raised an inquisitive eyebrow; not really judging, but not really concerned either.

“N-no. It’s okay.” Jayden assured with a nod as he took a step closer. “It’s just… well… I’ve heard so much about you from Markus. I’m almost afraid I’m not going to enjoy it as much as he expects me too.”

A pair of boney fingers pressed at the side of Fane’s skull, rubbing at his temple. He seemed annoyed, yet all too quickly his expression softened as he knelt down in front of Jayden, bringing the two of them face-to-face. “That’s hardly a reason for you to worry. You’re here to enjoy yourself, are you not?”

“I suppose so.” Jayden agreed. “But even so, it’s just-“

Just as the words of protest were about to escape Jayden’s mouth, the pair of skeletal jaws in front of him parted, revealing a hollow mouth that was immediately enveloped by thousands of shiny turquoise sparks. Immediately the human fell quiet, watching as the little lights swirled and mixed, forming into misty clouds and then finally materializing into a solid elongated shape with a neat little fold in the middle that stretched all the way from the pointy tip to the back of Fane’s ‘throat’.

Jayden stood there mesmerized, mouth slightly agape as the tongue formed of source was willed into existence before his very eyes, flexing and folding as transparent magical mist wafted from its surface, carrying the leftover sparkles on its wispy waves. Ever-so-slowly, the mystical lights would draw closer, energy waves washing over the little human’s face and pelting it with tiny coagulates of pure energy. The sensation was reminiscent of a snowstorm slapping across your face, but far gentler and spreading tiny bits of warmth rather than cool prickly snowflakes.

And then the skeletal jaws slowly came back together as Jayden found two glowing eye sockets staring at him from under a cocked eyebrow. “Still worried?”

The little human moaned and weakly shook his head, his face burning red from the magnificent sight he had just witnessed.

“Splendid! Let us proceed.” Fane concluded as he plucked the tiny being from the table; two boney trunks squeezing at Jayden’s sides ever-so-slightly as the massive gateway of source magic yawned open before him once more.

Unconstrained by laws of physics, the source that made up Fane’s tongue stretched and curved, reaching around the little human and scooping him up from the massive fingers that carried him. Despite its appearance, the ethereal source tongue was quite tangible. It felt soft, wet and slippery, rubbing up against Jayden’s skin as it coiled around the little human’s body; one curl after another, like a snake entrapping its prey. Yet he wouldn’t feel the strain or stress of it at all, instead finding himself gently kneaded into submission by the ethereal spiral as it wrapped around his head as well. Interestingly, it didn’t even seem to restrain his breathing.

The human felt it slithering around him, rubbing at his body, and covering him in tiny flecks of reflective turquoise liquid. “Is this…” Jayden began as found himself hidden in a sort of semi-transparent cocoon that lapped and squeezed at his entire body. As it did though, the wet squishy feeling slowly faded, giving way to an ethereal, weightless sensation of heat as his skin seemed to tingle at the touch, like a faint hint of static. “…Safe?”

“Just relax.” Jayden heard a confident whisper echo within his head. “I have no intention of putting you in danger.”

Jayden closed his eyes and for a brief moment allowed himself to become lost in this strange new sensation. It was like his entire body had gone limp with euphoria as Fane’s very essence ebbed and flowed around him. The little guy barely realized as this new feeling was replaced by a familiar one. His body seemed to lose its form as his entire being simply phased through the cocoon that surrounded it.

As the young man looked down at his hands he’d find faint blue outlines where once flesh used to be. He raised his eyes just in time to see his body; it was still wrapped up in a coiling tongue that had begun shift and change as its curves smoothed out. Little by little the tongue would transform, gradually flowing into the form of a protective bubble, while the body within seemed to freeze in mid-air, unmoving as it took on a slightly greyed out hue.

As the Eternal mage’s jaws parted a little more, a wave of energy blew past Jayden’s weightless form, like a gust of wind ruffling through his hair. It pushed the newly-formed bubble out, as a skeletal hand rose up to catch it just in time. “Naturally, I will keep your physical form safe as well.” Fane’s voice assured as another, firmer protective bubble formed around the first one and the body was left floating within it.

“Now turn around.”

With no reason not to listen to Fane, Jayden would look over his shoulder and find a brightly burning galaxy of stars shining in his face from within the skeleton’s ‘throat’, a whole pocket dimension that seemed to pull the young man’s weightless form towards it like a black hole.

In reality, it was Fane pulling him deeper in, an action that was not unlike taking a breath. Though it was Jayden’s soul the Eternal was breathing in, not oxygen.

With a happy chuckle, Jayden swung his arms, spinning around in mid-air just as the traction finally pulled him all the way in and he found himself lost in the bright light, both literally and figuratively. He looked about, trying to make sense of his surroundings only to realize he could not even see his own form against the backdrop of pure glowing light. His entire being seemed to disperse, his form, his thoughts and finally his consciousness as for a short moment he simply became one with this glow.

He saw fragment, hints of memories hidden deep within Fane’s soul, he saw study notes, he saw angular, glowing architecture that seemed as peculiar as it was ancient, he fell through a labyrinth of corridors and doors, saw glowing crystals and stone tablets flying about in a hurricane…

But then, just as quickly as it had dispersed, his existence began to converge again, drawn to a single point in space before bursting into the physical realm once more.

Jayden reappeared with a gasp and fell down, landing on a soft, gelatinous surface that seemed to bounce beneath his weight. It took his vision a moment to adjust but as it did, the young man realized that his form was still transparent but now had a sense of weight to it once more. He was trapped inside a source bubble within Fane’s chest, much like the one that still held his body outside. And he was lying within it, cooped up nice and cozy as though he was lying in a hammock.

“That was-“ The human was about to reflect on his experience when Fane interjected in a curt tone.

“Oh please, spare me. I hear enough about it from Markus on a regular basis.” Outside Fane would roll his eyes at memory of the other human’s last rant on the subject. “If you do have any substantial questions though, I will happily answer them for you.”

“How is any of this even possible?” Jayden asked, as he shifted and got a little more comfortable, putting an arm behind his head and closing his eyes as he enjoyed the feeling of the warm folds of the source bubble as it bulged outwards slightly under his ‘weight’.

“Put simply, Source.” Fane said. “Put in terms you might better understand, it is somewhere between matter and energy of your world. It is the very language of creation. And those who are able to manipulate it can manifest it in countless, theoretically infinite ways. I would teach you the basics but it would be like describing color to a creature without eyes.”

“Wow.” Jayden responded, looking up with a slightly miffed expression. “Rude.”

“Oh…” Fane paused for a moment. “No offense, of course. It’s just the objective truth. While I can teach you many other spells, Source magic is simply not something one can manifest by familiarizing themselves with it. Any other questions?”

Jayden briefly reflected on the implications of that but decided those questions were better left for a more appropriate time. “How long were you gonna keep me in here?” He asked instead, smiling a little as he tried sit up only to feel himself bouncing a little on the stretchy inner surface of the source bubble.

“How long did you want to stay?” Fane shot back. “I assumed around 10 or 12 hours would suffice. I have no particular desire to keep you any longer than I have to. Even if, I admit, the sensation of your soul within me is a little… empowering.” Jayden wouldn’t see it, but he could just about make out a hint of a forming smile in the way Fane spoke.

“That sounds alright actually. Thanks, Fane. You have… a rather unique take on vore but-“ Once again the human’s words would be interrupted this time by a slightly disapproving ‘tsk’.

“Oh honestly it’s more surprising that I have any take on it at all. Believe it or not, a mere couple years ago I had no plans to spend any amount of time or effort swallowing people.”

“Hahahah! And yet here we are.”

“Indeed. Now if you really are quite finished, do feel free to take a nap. I’m sure you will find it enjoyable and I have my research to get back to.”

“Alright. I’ll try not to disturb you too much.” Jayden nodded, sliding down and finding a slightly more comfortable position.

“That would be much appreciated.” Fane said in the same curt tone and then paused. With a sigh he begrudgingly reached a finger between his ribs, poking it into the bubble and gently petting the human, sliding his firm fingertip back and forth along Jayden’s tiny transparent form. “Do rest up though, you seem in need of a break. And, of course, should you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.”

Jayden gave an affirmative hum and settled in, allowing himself a yawn before closing his eyes and gradually drifting off.

After a few minutes passed, Fane looked down, observing the soft glow from within his ribcage and smiling as he reached for the stasis bubble that contained the body of Markus’ little friend. He looked it over, honoring the young man’s concern and making sure no harm had come to his physical form. Satisfied, Fane gently allowed it to float back in its place over his work desk as he began quietly humming a tune that had appeared in his head just a few minutes while ago as Jayden was – for the lack of a better term – passing through him.

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A knock on the door drew Fane’s attention as he rose his gaze from the detestable paper books to see Markus’ head poking into the room.

“Hey Fane!” Markus began, his arm coming through the doorframe as well to give the Eternal a wave.

Fane gave the loudmouth a withering glance and silently brought a finger to his mouth.

Immediately Markus would cover his mouth and nod in understanding, slipping into the room and making his way closer as quietly as he could. He spotted the bubble containing a tiny Jayden as well the faint glow coming from within Fane’s robes and smirked. “Thank you so much.” He whispered, leaning over and planting a gentle kiss on the Eternal’s bejeweled forehead.

Fane’s expression softened a little as he allowed himself a quiet chuckle in response to the tender gesture. He nodded and cocked his head to the side, pointing towards the nearby armchair. “We should wait for him to wake up.”

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The soft swivel of the ground beneath him was the first sensation Jayden experienced as he woke up. He stretched and yawned as he recalled the spot where he fell asleep; this was far from the first stomach he had ever woken up in and definitely not the last, but even to a seasoned veteran like, Fane’s insides were rather… unique. The little guy would gaze outwards, finding light seeping in through the gaps between the thick beams of Fane’s ribcage.

“Mnnghh…” He moaned as he pushed his face into the stretchy folds of the transparent surface that surrounded him. He could hear chatter up above but instead of paying it much mind, he closed his eyes, leaned back and continued lazing about; he was in no hurry to get up after all. He could make out a soft pop somewhere out there, followed by more chatter that eventually piqued his attention enough to actually listen in.

“…he finally awake?”

“Yes. Do give me a moment though, I still need to…”

Jayden yawned and drifted back into slumber for a little bit; whatever those voices were up to could wait just a little longer. Sweet ether almost enveloped him whole again and it would have, had it not been for the source bubble he was inside of suddenly bursting. The little guy was wide awake now, shrieking a little as he found himself sucked right backed up into the skeleton’s maw by some unseen force. His soul was practically tossed back into his body which now lay atop Fane’s tongue, firm, fleshy and covered in liquid source once more.

He moaned as he felt the warmth of it coiling around him again, quite literally squeezing out a number of noises from the little guy. And yet, before he could really speak up, the skeleton’s jaws opened, revealing the sight of Markus, smirking as his face moved closer, lips parting and then…

*UUUURRRP*

A wave of hot, stale air blew right in Jayden’s face, nearly pushing him back as suddenly the skeletal jaws around him closed.

“Was that really necessary?” Fane asked, clearly displeased with what the larger of the two humans just did.

“Heheh… Sorry I’m just messing with him~” Markus proclaimed before Fane rolled his eyes and opened his mouth once more. “Hey there, little man.”

Jayden was about to respond, but before he got the chance to Markus was already leaning in again. His lips pressed against Fane’s jaws in a tender kiss. Both humans moaned as Jayden felt himself carried along by the source tongue as it moved further and pushed itself into Markus’ lips. The helpless micro would feel it sliding back and forth along his back as he was pressed firmly against the two fleshy cushions. They flexed ever-so-slightly, squeezing at his head, his torso, his legs…

The next moment the lips parted, allowing Markus’ tongue to slip between them, placing a long lick that dragged along Jayden’s back, scooping up and pulling off his shirt as the rumble of a deep chuckle shook the world around the little guy. He’d hardly get a break though, as the tongue reached into Fane’s mouth, slamming itself over the feeble little form within and forcing it deep into the folds of the turquoise magical surface Jayden had already grown familiar with.

The tiny fellow found himself locked in a tight prison of two tongues that flexed and wrestled over him, massaging his body and sliding along his bare skin, teasing it and covering it in a thick mix of saliva and Source.

Finally the struggling beasts pulled apart, leaving a flustered, panting Jayden to catch his breath. Only for a second though, as Fane’s tongue surged once again, pushing him towards Markus’ lips and roughly forcing him against them one more time. And with a soft hum, they would part, all too happy to welcome the little snack into the mouth.

Fane would then pull away, giving Markus a bewildered, frazzled look before shaking it off, adjusting his collar and taking on a stoic, presentable demeanor he was known for. “Well…” He exhaled, allowing his glowing tongue to fade away now that he no longer had any need for it. “I believe that’s quite enough of that. I trust that you can take care of it from here?”

Taking a moment to carefully shove little Jayden into his cheek, Markus nodded. “I’ve got it.” He assured and leaned in, wrapping both arms tight around the tall skeletal mage in a loving hug. “Thank you, Fane.”

“Oh don’t mention it.” Fane waved his hand dismissively, already hard at work scribbling something down about the entire encounter in his notebook and muttering quietly to himself in-between sentences. “Really, at this point I expect nothing less from you and your friends. And I have to admit, this wasn’t entirely unenjoyable.”

“Heheh… Alright, I’ll see you later~” With a chuckle and another grateful nod, Markus left the room, finally allowing the studious Eternal his well-earned privacy.

Now that Markus was focused on him once again though, Jayden would find himself struggling as the massive monster of a tongue forced itself upon him, pinning him down and sliding all over his exposed form.

“Mmm… Oh but you do taste good, little man, I’ll give you that.” Markus hummed as little Jayden was toyed with. It wasn’t even difficult; the giant simply opened his mouth and… breathed.

Inhale… and exhale… Inhale… and exhale…

A slow, deliberate pattern; each breath, a steamy gust of heat blowing past Jayden as the shiny maw around him glistened in the light from the outside. Markus was standing in front of a mirror and Jayden saw himself in the reflection, a small and adorable shirtless little git, sitting inside his friend’s mouth like a tiny cherry waiting to be swallowed.

Markus reached a finger in, pressing on Jayden’s back and gently sliding him back and forth along the wet, bumpy surface of the tongue, tickling at Jayden’s upper body as the little guy found himself powerless to resist.

Tiny moans and whimpers coming from within his mouth, made Markus smile as his lips closed around his finger and he pulled it out with a satisfying *CHPOK~*

Jayden found himself at the mercy of his friend’s tongue once more, it reeled back, allowing the little man some space to slip under it, which Jayden promptly did, ending up in a small puddle of pooling saliva just as the tongue came down on him.

“Oof!” He’d exclaim as its weight simply rested on him, not pushing, not shoving him under, or forcing him down but just… resting, like a thick, heavy blanket.

Markus would exhale again, closing his eyes and moving his head back in sheer pleasure at the oddly peaceful sensation. “Mmm… I really need to eat you more often, Jayden.”

A little while would pass like that with Markus simply breathing once again.

Inhale… and exhale… Inhale… and exhale…

It was only now that all the chaos had finally settled down that Jayden had a moment to listen in properly, hearing the soft squelches of the flesh around him, the distant thumping of a heartbeat echoing in Markus neck. It was a noisy, yet oddly relaxing at the same time as he lay there underneath the motionless tongue.

He could tell Markus was enjoying the moment too, it felt harmonious, safe… Perhaps more than anything else though, the little guy felt welcome in there. Unlike the relatively clean interior he’d experienced within Fane this was… messy, organic yet all the more cozy for it. And it was definitely much more personal now that Markus was humming and moaning at his every move.

“You’re such an amazing pred, when you want to be, Markus.”

The giant’s tongue would move up, curving and pressing its tip atop Jayden’s head, ruffling up the already messed up hairdo. “I know~” Markus’ lips curved in a smirk. “And you feel really, really good in there yourself, little morsel. Speaking of which actually, I think it’s about time…”

The tongue surged, bending downwards and scooping Jayden up from below. The tiny man found himself atop the slimy surface once more. Markus opened his mouth wide and leaned his head back ever-so-slightly, allowing Jayden ample opportunity to observe himself slowly sliding deeper and deep into the bigger man’s waiting throat. Soon the view of the outside world was overtaken by the curve of the lips and then the thick muscles of Markus’ throat just as they got to work dragging little Jayden deeper into the slimy prison chamber within his friend’s body. He’d feel the walls of the esophagus revolving around him, pulling at his legs.

With a bit of effort, and a pair of fingers pressed against his neck, Markus swallowed Jayden up completely, moaning again at the sensation of the little bulge travelling down his neck and disappearing. The unlikely pred licked his lips, savoring the aftertaste as gave a small smile and pat his belly just in time to feel the small bump of the micro arriving inside. “There we go, all neatly tucked away. Comfy and safe with me~”

Jayden moaned, pressing himself into the walls of the empty chamber in an attempt at a hug, which was reciprocated by the gentle squeezing of two huge fingers, prodding at the flesh from the other side and wrapping themselves around Jayden as much as they could. Jayden slid down and looked around his new home, moaning as the thought of being Markus’ snack finally hit him. Beneath his back he felt the fleshy curves and folds that decorated every surface of the empty stomach; he moaned at the sight and sensation of it, sliding further and further down as he felt the space around him shift and churn, gently caressing his form as if to welcome it. The sound of a rhythmically beating heart from before returned once again, becoming more akin to an ever-present ambiance rather than a distant alien thumping. All of it… every last stretch of the world around him, every sound and every feeling was his friend, it was Markus surrounding him.

“I hope you don’t mind that I woke you up a little early for this. Had to skip breakfast and well… I was otherwise eager to get you. You are more to me than just something to sate my hunger after all. And I want you to know that keeping you inside of me is something that brings me joy as much as – I hope – it does to you.”

Markus released a loud belch that sent soft vibrations cascading through the flesh around the little man as he allowed himself to stew in the sauna-like atmosphere that enveloped him.

“And well… Feel free to stay as long as you like. I’m certainly in no hurry to let my favorite little snack go~” Markus chuckled, prodding at his belly once again as he sat down and relaxed. “Oh but…” He reached over for something he had prepared in advance. After a quick cursory look to make sure that everything was in place, Markus plopped it in his mouth and swallowed yet again. “There you go~”

Jayden shielded himself with his hands just in case, only to see a small plastic container fall in his lap. Inside he found four neatly packed sandwiches and three bottles, two with filled with fresh water and one containing apple juice, likely for a slight change of pace.

“Just ‘cause I skipped breakfast waiting for you, doesn’t mean you gotta, little guy. Enjoy yourself in there for me, alright? And let me know if you need anything~”