The hivemind is conquering for me?

I looked at Jewel as my face morphed, confusion taking over. ”Can you repeat that my love?” I asked out loud as my brain began working again. ”What? My overseeing of the mating? I thought it best in case it tries something. Would you prefer I wait outside while you mate? I will if you wish, but I do not recommend it, my Apollo.”

”No you Bug brain! I mean why are you offering me up like a man whore? What just happened? What was that high pitched ringing? What is that thing? Why are you so calm? I am beyond confused love, I need answers.”

Jewel realised her folly and rectified it by explaining. ”The high pitched ringing you had just heard Apollo was... Well I suppose you could consider it my original language? Back when I was weaker, I could not use my Psionic link for everything and relied a lot more on tones and scents more than I do now, though I still naturally still use them. I used my high pitched ringing as the background source of my link. It is always there, just in a frequency that cannot be heard.”

I blinked my eyes in surprise at that bit of information as I looked towards fire Jewel. ’How could it know?’ I wondered in amazement before paying attention to Jewel once more. ”The entity that stands before us is Psionic energy. Not a being of Psionic energy. It is Psionic energy. More specifically it is the collective concept of fire given form via the Psionic energy of the universe. It exists technically in all flames, stars and everything in between. Like I exist inside every single one of my bio forms.”

The snake in my pants woke up immediately hearing that. Jewel sensed my body go into my ’science mode’ and stopped her explanation as she watched her love move closer to the entity.

”Hello again, give me a moment. I am just going to admire you for a short while.” I said politely as she wasn’t a hive being and I have somewhat learnt to at least say hello before I treat something like an object as I observe and investigate.

”A collective concept.” I muttered as I spun around her familiar form. I distracted myself a moment as Jewel’s rear as pure Psionic fire was a surprisingly attractive sight. ”Does that mean all sapient life that understands how fire works empower you?”

The entity turned Its head slightly, revealing the profile of Its face, revealing a flirtatious smile as it nodded its head. ”So, countless beings from across the universe empower your form. Are you to be considered as a god?”

The entity raised its hand out in front of it and began shaking it at a middle axis indicating yes and no. And made a short high pitched ringing that Jewel translated for me. ”The Psionic energy that has taken my form has explained to me that it is theoretically capable of the power you think a god should possess, but It requires something called a kindled to achieve that goal.”

’Interesting.’ I thought to myself. I put that information to the side as I grabbed the entity’s waist. ’With the most minimal Thermokinetic coating, It still doesn’t hurt me. Maybe I was right and the fire in the fireplace really was trying not to hurt me.’

The entity then grabbed my face with its hands, bringing my attention to the large bulbous head as it began nodding up and down, confirming my thought. ’Ah, I forgot you were also a mind reader. It’s like telepathy just isn’t rare here.’

Taking my hands off her waist, I turned around and made my way back to my Jewel. ”So as cool as it is to learn that universal concepts can take actual forms. It still does not explain why it is here, and why it wants me to have sex with it? That still requires some clarification, my love.”

”Actually my Apollo, both of us want you to mate with it. Naturally at first when it relayed that information to me I was furious. You are MY MATE!” Jewel raised her voice as she looked over towards the fire copy before continuing.

”However, while it didn’t clarify why it wanted to mate with you, it did specify its plans for the two of you.” Jewel paused a moment as she read my mind. I still wanted to know why she was ok with me mating with an individual outside of the hive. I knew she was only ok with Kathrine because of how quickly Kathrine displayed treacherous tendencies towards her own race.

”Your Peculiar new power Apollo. Your seed that can enslave another. While an entity such as it cannot be enslaved by my comprehension, it should help in building trust as she will still bond to you of her own free volition as it knows how to empower the effect.”

A short way away, Orchids eyes began to twitch with rage. She was being forcefully suppressed by Jewel as she knew that she was about to be usurped. AGAIN!

I furrowed my brow towards the entity, trying my best to keep my thoughts to myself surrounded by all the nosey mind readers. After a minute, I turned back to Jewel and asked. ”Ok, so what is this deal? I assume it is something to do with this kindled thing it mentioned to you?”

Jewel smiled at her mate. ”Yes my love. The concept from what it has told me will choose a kindled and melds itself to the Origin of said kindled, empowering the wielder’s use of Heat based Psionics, making them easier to use and easier to learn. She was forthcoming with the drawbacks as well. Them being that you cannot meld with another concept and your Cold based Psionics will be more difficult to use.”

I began to ponder over the pro’s and cons, but before I had a real chance to think, Jewel continued. ”That being said, the concept has come up with an alternative, something that will negate one of the cons. The soul energy you have been carrying in your Mindspace. Although you wanted to use it to boost your power after I checked it was truly safe, the concept can use it to create a body, similar to what you discovered about the Bloodfiend, though completely different at the same time. The body can then be used to make the bondage after the mating easier to manage as well. To be honest my mate, I hope you accept that offer as being able to witness soul energy being manipulated may help me achieve an increase in strength myself.”

I was almost convinced to agree right then and there for simply being able to help my Jewel, but there was still something that hadn’t been answered. Turning back to the entity, I walked forward towards it and met it eye to eye slit.

”What do you get out of this transaction? I do not understand. I am positive there are countless Pyrokinetic and arsonists who are much more powerful than I am. Jewel is definitely more powerful than I am, so why pick me?”

There was a silence that took over the surroundings. The sound of the entity crackling and a light breeze becoming entirely apparent. I was waiting for the entity to open its mouth and make that ringing once more, but instead, on the breeze, I heard a whisper. Powerful, passionate, regal and tender.

’I could merge with another hot head, my last kindled was 10,000 years ago and was exactly as you described. A powerful Pyrokinetic. But my power often amplifies the users’ understanding of their abilities. My previous kindled saw fire for the power it was. Destructive and volatile. This thought process caused Her to become mad with rage as she burnt worlds to cinder, fighting everything, leaving nothing behind except kindling for her own fire. Eventually she was put out. Too much destruction and even your own people can turn against you. Such volatile passion can burn in the hearts of all and can be snuffed out in a moment’s notice.’

Time felt like it had slowed down as the gust passed my ear seemed endless. ’You, however, Apollo. I have been observing you for a long, long time. You have a fire within you, it burns hot, it burns with passion, but you also have a phlegmatic temperament. Relaxed and carefree. This is what furthered my interest in you, your origin not included. No, what made my decision final was your attitude towards my flame. You understood that fire is not just destructive. It is cleansing, playful, and peaceful. It can bring a fresh start. A fresh perspective. You also fed me, danced with me, played with me and were not afraid of me.That is why I chose you. You burn brightly, yet know when to cool down your flame. Apollo I swear on the concept that I am that If you choose one of the two options, you will never regret it.’

’As for what I get? Well, you already understand the concept with that Kathrine woman’s bondage to you. I strengthen you and you strengthen me. Our bondage will truly be symbiotic, that I also swear to you.’

The gust of wind then passed and it truly felt like a mere second had passed. The Entity extended its hands and caressed my face with a deadly smile upon its face, for it was Jewel’s, my weakness.

”Ok.” I started. ”I have decided. I have chosen the bondage option. I am familiar with having beings inside of my Mindspace, so it will not be too out of the ordinary for me. So what now? should I try to expel the soul energy?” I asked as I turned to Jewel.

”No My love, We will do that for you later. For now, uphold the first stage of the deal.” She said, causing me to remember. As soon as I turned back to the fiery copy of Jewel, I did not have time to react as it pounced upon me, causing us to tumble to the ground.