Bet Your Life: Part 2 Humble Abode

Story by ShadowWolf_II on SoFurry

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#2 of Bet Your Life

With the events of the night having been quite high, there is now a third member. Who is this mysterious girl that was forced to fall in love with Shadow, and how will she benefit the siblings? Find out by reading now.

Notice: These stories are going to refrain from any kind of R-Rated material besides some foul language. Thanks!

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"H-How am I a perv sis?" Asks Shadow, his cheeks lighting up again as he smiles guiltily. His sister meanwhile holds her rather blank look towards him before turning to the newly in love third companion.

"Only a perv would use such tactics for love. Also, I suppose since we're here what is your name?" Lilly speaks out, her eyes focused on the girls as she tosses her a set of clothes from the bandits before. The size being way too big for the woman, but she smiles just happy to have clothing.

"M-My name? It is Amy. I am the daughter of the latest king. However, he has now passed. Due to the rules he put in place, I can not take the throne. He wishes the best gambler to take the throne." Amy speaks before releasing a sigh. Her silver furred ears lowering as she frowns. Her arms crossed now over her still mostly exposed chest. The shirt being large enough it just droops down. Her tail being the only reason the pants are held up as there were no belts. The cloak draped over her shoulder. Her eyes looking down as she takes a seat at the table. The siblings only just paying attention to their surroundings as they notice a table with two chairs. In the middle of the table is a oil lantern. The bed being a straw bed with pillows that are filled with feather without the stem. The floor a hard oak with a polished shine. The walls bare and looking rather shoddy however. Shadow sighs and sits across from Amy.

"Ok Amy. I am Shadow, and this is my sister Lilly. We are not from this world. We were transported here from our own world. We are not sure how. However, unlike most situations where one would want to go home, there is nothing there for us. This world has a lot better solution than the untimely end. Where we come from war and death are not banned. It happens all too easy and sometimes for no reason. Life is a game you can't win there. Here it is a different story. Here we can win. We intend to win." As Shadow speaks he smirks, his eyes focusing more on the princess before them. He had won, and now that she was in love with him she would be inclined to give the siblings a place to stay. This was of course his ultimate goal. However he had not realized that the woman he made fall in love with him was a princess. Of course she did not have to stay in love with him. However he was completely oblivious to this. His sister however was more weary and expecting it to take effect before too long.

"Well, I guess we should get going to our room love." Amy speaks as she hugs his arm, but soon realizes and backs off.

"No no nononononononono." She squeaks out and shakes her head. Her ears perking up in denial. Her tail pointing down causing her pants to slide off. This causes Shadow to blush and fall back in his chair dazed.

"Y-You ok Shadow?" Asks Amy immediately coming over to help him up, her pants still down causing him to blush more. When she realizes she quickly pulls them up and slaps him.

"P-Perv!" She yells at him before sitting back down leaving him there on the ground. He sighs and stays for a minute before regaining his composure and sitting up with the chair. He rests his arms on the table as his green eyes look up to her.

"Amy, we're gonna need a place to stay." He speaks up. His sister nodding in agreement. Amy sighs and smiles some.

"Ok, we will head to the castle in the morning. Although if that woman who I lost to becomes king, we lose that home." She speaks up. Her eyes focusing on Shadow who sighs before smirking.

"Can we interrupt the ceremony with a challenge? I heard it's happening tomorrow." Responds Shadow, his tail now stiffening as he listens. Amy nods and smiles happily. Her hand now going over the table to rest it.

"Yes, but we have to leave first thing in the morning." Amy says with a smile bigger than before. Her eyes focused on Shadow. Maybe this was the man her father always spoke of. Someone who can reclaim the factions territories. All Amy knew is she was more worried for the well being of the people rather than the these two before her.

"Sounds good. Well, night Amy." Shadow says as he lays on the bed, his sister sitting up asleep already. The pair were quite something when it came to their attitudes and smarts. Amy smiled and couldn't help but feel relaxed with them around. Maybe the days were looking up yet. She decided it best she go to sleep as well and returns to her room as the pair sleep.

-Approximately eight hours later-

"Hurry up Onii-chan! We're gonna miss the carriage!" Calls out Lilly into the bathroom door, her brother having been taking twenty minutes. However as she finishes the sentence he charges out and smirks.

"I'm ready." He says with a steely determination as he picks up Lilly and charges out the front door heading to the carriage that has Amy already waiting for them. As they open the door and get in they see Amy in a dress much like that during the game, but it is red instead. Her eyes looking up as her face reveals her cheery smile.

"Glad you could make it! Let's go show her who's boss." Speaks Amy with a never ending smile. Her ears perked up in a cheerful way as well. Shadow nods in response as he and his sister sit next to one another. Shadow's eyes now focusing on the scenery outside. Lilly however is focused more on her brain, thinking of different game strategies, always at work for testing her brain power. With Lilly being deep in thought and Shadow knowing so, he turns to face Amy with a smirk.

"So, since we are in a fantasy world, Is there magic?" Shadow asks as he keeps his focus on Amy, his tail curling up behind him. Amy nods silently and frowns as if thinking about it heavily.

"The simple answer is yes. The elves can use magical abilities. Although since the use of battle magic is now banned, they focus on magic to attempt to cheat at games. The other race that can use magic is the Ceveri. A human like race in appearance, but they have angel like wings. They can have ears and tails, but that is usually only within the higher powered ones. To follow that, I don't know about the nekos. They don't seem to have a connection to the aether, but they do however seem to possess a sixth sense. They always seem to know what their opponents are thinking." Says Amy, her eyes growing dim as she focuses more on the siblings. Her ears lowering in a steady worry. Shadow however reaches a hand out and grasps her shoulder softly.

"Don't worry. I can't just let this last capital be swallowed whole. I will defend it with any last amount of intellect I posses." Shadow says softly, his eyes showing a fiery determination. This was proof alone that he meant what he says. Amy smiles again and nods.

"Thank you Shadow. You and Lilly both. I don't know what I would have done without you two." She says, a few tears now formed under her eyes in joy. She couldn't say more if she wanted to. Shadow however is smiling and nods.

"This may have only just become my world, but I am definitely not going to give up on it that easy. This is already better than the last one." He responds. His eyes now back to looking in her own. Amy returning the gaze. As Shadow goes to lean in for a kiss Lilly speaks up.

"Onii-chan, you really are a pervert." Lilly says watching the two with a blank stare. Hearing her both Shadow and Amy turn a bright red, the color shown through their fur. Shadow quickly looking out the window as Amy just smiles shyly hoping they don't say anything more to her.

"Am not." Shadow says quickly with his blush still evident. Lilly smiles and leans back in her seat as she begins to think again, although not as deep this time. Amy on the other hand is now looking outside only to see that the mass of furs are gather in honor of the soon to be crowned king. However, she knew they would make it to challenge them.

-Thirty Minutes Later-

Shadow and Lilly step out of the carriage following Amy. Amy had begun to speedily lead the group to the coronation room. The trip having taken longer than they expected it to. Upon reaching the coronation room Shadow quickly opens the door.

"Is there anyone who is opposed to this coronation? If so speak now." Speaks a royal advisor dressed in a white tux suit. His eyes looking for anyone to speak up or raise their hand.

"Aye! I am opposed and would like to challenge her." Shadow yells out to make sure that he gets everyone's attention. His eyes drifting to the cheating mistress.

"However, I request that the companion who helped her cheat last time is removed from the room." Shadow continues, his sister lifting the hood off the elf. The elf blushing and gaining a few tears before running off.

"Nice trick, bringing an elf with you to try and accuse me." Speaks up the mysterious cheater, her eyes focusing on the siblings.

"A good comeback, but unnecessary. My challenge still stands. So tell me, do you accept? After all, surely you can beat a little ol' fur like me." Shadow speaks out confidently as he smirks, his eyes glowing for a second. Unlike magic users however, his eyes glow with determination and the intention to follow through whatever challenge is set up. His sister still having her blank stare as she walks up behind her brother. Amy standing back some and looking down shyly. Her thoughts drifting to other events from the night before.

"Fine, I accept your challenge. I will come find you tomorrow when it is time for the game. The game will be Simulcras. A game that is impossible to cheat at." She says watching the siblings, her own eyes gaining a glow showing she has something to fight for. Indeed she wasn't going to be an easy opponent. That was fine by the siblings standards. Although they intend to spend the night learning all about the games and history of the world. After the clearing of the room each party makes their way out. Shadow and his group heading to the king's bedroom. The cheating miss leaves to her quarters where she is supposed to stay for the duration of her challenge and if she wins the coronation.

-Time: 7:00 A.M. CST-

Sitting in the library silently is Shadow and Lilly, both of the siblings having learned the language that the furs use. Although similar to english there is a lot of words that had either changed or that were new. After having learned the language Shadow and Lilly were reading history books of each race. However they failed to find any for the Ceveri. Along with the Ceveri, the Neko faction was also missing any information on them other than a general appearance description along with a brief explanation of their sixth sense. Although the books about Elves were plentiful, none of them expressed much about their magic. Instead the books referred more to the culture and history of the elves.

"Shadow, Lilly? You two still up in here?" Calls out Amy's voice from the grand double doors that lead into the library. Her face showing worry over the two, but the siblings smile whilst nodding.

"Aye, we've been up all night learning about the world that we are now in. However, there seems to be a lack of knowledge for other races." Speaks Shadow in a somewhat disappointed voice. His eyes drifting up to the ceiling. Lilly just reading more through other books as Amy approaches closer. The pair were quite something when it came to it. They were always rather excited about games, but now they seemed a bit more distant.

"Are these all the books you have?" Asks Lilly, her eyes looking up to Amy who looks down some.

"W-Well, we used to have a library. However, my father may or may not have gambled it away." Responds Amy, her eyes drifting down still.

"The fool gambled away knowledge! That's the only hope of us ever making it further." States Shadow as he face palms. However his sister tugs on his shirt and points towards Amy who now has tears.

"M-My father was not a fool! He was a wise man!" She yells out before running off with tears still. Shadow sighs as Lilly speaks up.

"Too far brother." Is all she says. She quickly pushes him to get him to stand up and keeps pushing him towards Amy's room. Shadow sighs and rubs her head.

"I get it, I get it." He says before beginning to walk on his own, his sister following him. Upon making it to Amy's door he knocks softly.

"We're coming in Amy." Says Shadow as he opens the door, but to his surprise instead of Amy there was a empty room. However he could here the random shouts from the shower room next to the bedroom.

"MY FATHER A FOOL!? NO SHADOW IS A FOOL! JUST A BIG STUPID DUMMY...and yet. I can't seem to stop caring about him. I'm sure he didn't mean it." Amy randomly babbles, cooling down by taking a shower and venting off about Shadow. Shadow can't help but chuckle and smile. However, when he chuckles it's just loud enough that Amy hears and blushes deep turning around to see where he was. She pokes her head out the shower to see him and his sister.

"Need some help there?" Shadow asks with his pervy smirk, his right fang showing more than his normal smile. Amy turns a deep red as she quickly ducks back in with a squeak.

"N-No thanks. I'm fine by myself thank you." Amy responds with an obvious shyness. Shadow chuckles again and sits on the bed.

"Alright, I'll be waiting right out here for you." Shadow says as he gets comfy laying back. Lilly looks at her brother with a slightly agitated look.

"You're a perv Onii-chan." Lilly says with her still slightly agitated look.

"Aww, is someone jealous." Shadow says with a chuckle and going to run Lilly's head. However she quickly bites his hand and doesn't let go.

"Ow ow ow! Bad puppy!" He calls out in pain, trying to free his hand. However, Lilly seems rather reluctant to give it up. When she finally does Amy is out of the shower and dressed with Shadow holding his hand and caressing it.

"Shh shh there there hand, it'll be ok. Please don't fall off." He says still rubbing it and glares at Lilly.

"My turn." He smirks and begins to chase her around the room trying to catch her, but with her smile agileness she just continuously dodges his attempts. However, what he does catch is bumps and bruises from the dressers and bed. Amy just giggling and watching the two. However the fun ends with a knock on the door.

"Miss Amy, Sir Shadow, and Miss Lilly? There is a carriage waiting for you down stairs. It's Miss Veronica." Says a deeper male voice that Amy realizes as the butler.

"Thank you Belefold. I will be heading down soon. Would you please let her know?" Speaks Amy, her demeanor having suddenly turned serious.

"Of course Mistress." He responds before doing as Amy told him. Shadow and Lilly stand behind Amy and smile.

"We're ready. Let's go get that cheater." The pair say in sync.

"Creepy." Is Amy's response as she gives them a slightly creeped out look. However, with no time to waste the group quickly heads downstairs to find the carriage. Lilly and Shadow going back and forth over strategies. However, the thing is that they don't know what they are playing. They just figured that whatever it is would have to be reasonable. Shadow being quite the interested one, he was intent on learning any and all games of the world without losing a single match.

"Is there any chance of you two losing?" Amy asks starting to get a bit worried as the two had stopped conversing on strategies. Shadow smirks and so does Lilly.

"None. Together we are an unbeatable team." Respond Shadow, his sister again in sync with him. Amy gives them a creeped out look again.

"Could you two quit that?" Amy asks, her eyes going back to in front of her so she won't trip as they reach outside.

"Can't help it. It's just how we are." Shadow chuckles and sticks his tongue out in a playful manner. His eyes closed as he does. Lilly continuing to walk having gone back to her quiet self. Before long they finally reach the carriage and get inside to see Veronica was waiting already inside.

"I need to speak to you all. First, how did you know I had an elf helping me?" Asks Veronica the moment the carriage door is shut. Shadow smirks and gives her a rather scary serious look.

"You can't hide anything from us." He says calmly, yet with the look it turns intimidating. This causes Veronica to look away and sigh.

"I am working with the elves for the better chances of this faction. We lost all but our capital, so I intended to help them out by getting us protection under the elves. That way we could survive on!" She says looking up, the siblings leaned back.

"I detest people like you. Although that isn't a bad plan." Says Shadow.

"So you'll willingly lo-" Veronica starts to say before getting cut off.

"No. I detest that we'd have to lose. We do not lose. We will claim the throne, and we will claim the rest of the territories. Not a single loss will be counted." Says Shadow with a sharpness. His eyes glowing with determination again. Veronica soon matching the intensity.

"Don't say I didn't warn you." She responds to him, her eyes and his locked in a death stare with one another. Shadow knowing that they wouldn't lose, no matter what comes their way. Lilly knowing it too just watches the two rivals. Amy looking back and forth unsure of what to say. Yes she was for the protection, but what is Shadow said is possible. Surely he wouldn't say it without it being possible. However, she knew whatever happened that both sides would uphold their bargain. This was no longer just a matter of rivalry. This was a matter of all the world.

"Don't say that I didn't speak honestly." Shadow responds wittingly as he begins to watch outside the carriage. Everyone in the city seemed rather happy, but it was obvious that it was make do. Four million citizens in such a small area. He was going to right the past wrongs, and he intended to make sure that everyone felt his power. After all, Lilly and himself are set on challenging the god of the new world they found themselves in.

"You two really are egotistical aren't you?" Asks Veronica, her eyes drifting between the two siblings. Shadow was always speaking egotistically, but his sister acted that way.

"Is it really ego if it's the truth?" Shadow asks smirking, his eyes narrowing. He wasn't kidding. Veronica frowns some, getting the hint that this would be one of the hardest matches she has ever been in. With a sudden jolt the carriage comes to a stop, the drivers voice calling out.

"We're here Madame Veronica." He says.

"Thank you Esprit." Veronica responds getting out. Shadow, Lilly, and Amy all follow close behind. Shadow and Lilly eager to see the game. However, Amy is still feeling like some cheap magic tricks might be used somehow. Shadow notices her uneasiness and softly hugs her tight.

"Don't worry, we won't lose. Not even against cheaters." He says smirking. His eyes seeming so carefree, but Amy knew better already. When he says that he means it. After all, how could he make such promises if he didn't. However she realizes how tight he's hugging her and how pushed against him that she is, her blush showing as she freezes. Lilly jumps up and smacks Shadow in the back of the head making him let go. He rubs his head and sticks his tongue out as they begin to walk again. Amy placing a hand over her heart filling it rapidly beating. Was this love?

-A Short Time of Silent Walking Later-

Shadow and Lilly arrive at a balcony, and across the way is Veronica on her own balcony. Amy is standing next to the royal games judge. In the middle of the room is a bunch of toy soldiers. Twelve with shields and swords, two bigger with spears and shield. Then a king and queen for either side. The queen wielding a dual blade, and the king wielding a scepter. The siblings look at each other than at the board again.

"The rules are simple. This is a war type game. You want to remove the enemies king. However, you may find it harder than you think. Each piece has a will of their own. Do not worry about their deaths as they reincarnate into more pieces. They actually enjoy good battles. You get the honor of going first." Speaks Veronica. Shadow and Lilly smirk. This was going to be easy.

"A-1 to C-1." Says Lilly, after all this is her specialty. Shadow smiles watching, his eyes examining the pieces.

"J-1 forward." Says Veronica, her piece moving four paces forward. After all, she knew how this game really worked. This startled Shadow and Lilly, who focus more intently.

"A-2 to C-2." Says Lilly, but her piece doesn't move. Instead it stares up at the bigger piece ahead of it and looks scared.

"My turn sis." Says Shadow as he steps forward. "Men! Women! My soldiers! As your king and commander I instruct you to listen! This is not a battle of being scared. No, this is warfare! This is to defend those that you love and care about! This is to defend the innocence and cuteness of the world! Raise your weapons and let me hear what say you!? WIll you let these oppressors take everything away from you!? Will you stand idle and fear them!? Or will you fight, fight and protect those that matter most!? Now go forth, bring them down! All of you!" He yells out in a confident and yet charismatic voice. His eyes watching as his soldiers cheer and charge. This was a game of willpower, and Shadow never has a lack of such things. Especially when his sister is with him. The soldiers all beginning to have a back and forth fight. The rally making them all attack at once and begin to remove the soldiers from the enemy side.

"Yes go! You King and Queen, you two should be in there! Go and get them!" He calls out again, but Veronica hollers out.

"W-Wait you can't do that? Where's my turn?" She asks and questions. However Shadow smirks.

"This is war love. There is no turns, in war you don't give your opponent time to react." He states simply. However Veronica smirks too.

"King, move in." She says with blunt force. The king taking a step forward as the arena suddenly gains a purple glow. Her aura over the top with energy. The soldiers who get touched on Shadow's side all turning black instead of white to match Veronica's. This was bad.

"Fall back, don't let them touch you! If they touch you it's over." He yells out to them, his eyes focusing as he thinks. What can they do? They can't use just willpower anymore. However, her magic use may be obvious, but she covers it by claiming her willpower is higher. After all most furs can't detect magic. The enemy queen moves in front of the friendly king, ready to smite him. However in an instant Shadow jumps in and holds up a hand.

"Wait your majesty! I come here to beg you to reconsider. Do you really want to be with a king who hides behind his soldiers and sends someone as elegant as you to do his bidding? Do you really want to work for such a self centered and corrupt leader?" Shadow asks the queen, her eyes turning from violet to a red. This wasn't Shadow's aura. No, this was the pieces aura. The color changing to red, and soon she changes the enemy soldiers who try to attack her to red as well. The rest stand back and look scared and reluctant. They can't just attack their own comrades.

"Alright soldiers! Assist the red queen and her army! Don't let the enemy snake their way out!" Yells out Shadow as he focuses intently. Suddenly a flair of purple aura grows out again, this time it's ten times stronger and heavy. The black king looking up to the energy source. Veronica laughing evilly as she pushes her hand forward.

"Crush them all! Leave not a single survivor!" She yells out. The soldiers and king moving forward, but instead of going to attack they begin to crack, all the purple energy leaving. No matter what they do they can't fight their ex comrades. Sure enough, every piece bursts into shards, the game ending.

"Winner: Shadow and Lilly Nightstar." Calls out the judge who bows and leaves to take preparations. Shadow and Lilly smirk.

"Told you we couldn't lose." He says looking back to Amy who is happy. She hugs him and kisses his cheek before blushing deeply. She falls over and lays on the ground stunned that she just did that. Shadow just blushes and rubs his head with his usual smile.

"How...How did you beat me? Who are you sided with?" Veronica asks, now right behind the group. Shadow narrows his eyes and smirks.

"Do not underestimate our power. I can't forgive anyone that would willingly give up a whole capital to elves. I can't forgive anyone who underestimates us furs. So now I say it again. We will not lose, and we will take over this world. Do you understand the power of a fur now?" Shadow says. His voice stronger and more serious than Lilly had ever seen. Veronica falls to her knees and begins crying. Shadow looks at Lilly and Amy for help. However one is still frozen on the floor and the other just shrugs. With a sigh he kneels beside her.

"Listen, when you think you're ready, come challenge me. I'll be expecting it." With Shadow's last words he picks up Amy and rests her over his shoulder. Lilly just follows silently as they head back out towards the carriage. When they reach the carriage Shadow rests Amy on her back upon the seat before he and Lilly take the other seat. The ride back to the castle is silent, although Amy recovers from her shy episode. She is now sitting up in her seat and looking outside the window. The sight was average for her. Nothing but dust, trees, and bushes. All the animals avoided carriages. Whilst Amy was looking outside the window Shadow and Lilly were silently sleeping. This wasn't surprising as they hadn't slept since the tavern. Upon awakening the siblings find that the carriage was just beginning to stop. Unfortunately it wasn't at the castle. There were too many citizens to take the carriage there. Before long more guards appear to clear a path, and by the time the afternoon hits the group has reached the castle doors. Shadow and Lilly exit first followed by Amy who is looking down with a deep thought.

"It's your last day as normal citizens. What will you do while you can?" Asks Amy towards the two siblings. Shadow and Lilly look at each other, but shrug. Nothing comes to mind.

"There isn't anything we want to do now that we couldn't later. We were never really the kind to do much before." Replies Shadow, his eyes closing for a moment. Amy nods quietly. Her mind drifting to her father. Shadow and Lilly head to their new room, but not before bringing two carts filled with books. Their intention to read up more on the other races. However, they still failed to find more information than before. The siblings decided to search for Amy and ask about a library. However, when they find her, she isn't properly dressed and as such sets of Shadow's blush again. Her clothing is a nightgown that is see through, her bra and panties revealed to the two. Shadow blushing deep and looking away shyly as Lilly is unaffected.

"U-Uhm, Amy?" Shadow speaks, somewhat as a question mixed with a statement. She begins to walk over silently.

"Huh? What?" Amy asks, not realizing the way she looks.

"N-Nothing. So about that library that is taken over by the Ceveri. Will you take me there?" Shadow says, finishing it with the question.

"I suppose, but can it wait till morning?" Amy asks, her eyes looking up to Shadow's. Her ears are flattened shyly as her tail curls some.

"Aye. See you tomorrow then, when you're ready." Shadow says. Amy nods and smiles some before laying in bed. As Shadow and Lilly leave they can hear Amy realizing she was basically naked the whole time, her voice loud and shy. The siblings smile and laugh a little as they reach their room.

"What do you think the Ceveri are like Onii-chan?" Asks Lilly, her eyes focusing on her brother. However, he is lost deep in thought. She smiles and relaxes on the bed as he lays down.

"Guess we will find out tomorrow." Is all Shadow says before closing his eyes. What will the Ceveri be like? He couldn't help but wonder.

Alrighty! With that Chapter 2 is done. Thank you all so much for reading! If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave a comment! I wanna hear your feedback, good and bad!