I am Jude

{Jude}

True, I did decide to become a Sex Therapist but in that area mostly working with couples to help them sort out their issues in the bedroom. When it looks like they're getting ready to have sex, I just go sit in my office. I also use my ability to see through walls to make sure what I did for them was successful and after that, I don't use that ability because I don't want to see it. Ivy and I did talk about the possibility of my clients wanting offer me sex as a 'token of gratitude.' Ivy seemed to think I should accept the offer, but only if I was comfortable with it. Most of the time I wasn't comfortable with sleeping with a total stranger so I would politely turn the offer down.

I also worked as a regular therapist, which is funny because now I'm seeing a therapist because I need to sort out my feelings about what happened with Lexi and the flashbacks about being back at AI. I kept debating within myself on whether or not to charge Lexi with the crime of raping me. It didn't sit well with me that she could be executed for that crime and it also didn't make sense to me either.

One day as I sat in the therapist room that she uses that's adjoined to her office, she decided that today was the day to ask me to relive the painful experiences of being raped.

"You knew this question was coming down the pipe sooner or later Prince Jude," said the therapist. "In order to get past this, you have to deal with the memory of it."

I took a deep breath and let it out, "Okay, I guess so. It happened to one of the days where Lexi was on that stupid schedule to watch me so that demon god named Logan didn't attack me again. I had no idea that the one who was supposed to be helping me would help herself."

I gulped and looked down, I couldn't bear to look the therapist in the eye at the moment.

"So, what happened?" The therapist asked.

I could feel myself shaking in terror as I recalled what happened, "Lexi knew for a fact that I wasn't using my magic on anyone at the time because it was so out of control. I felt if I did use it, I would do more harm than good. She also knew that I wouldn't lay a hand on her because she was a woman. I don't do that, even if it is in self defense and I still won't."

The therapist jotted down some notes on her notepad and nodded. I continued telling the story even though I really didn't want to. "Lexi overpowered me and took my clothes off from the waist down. I protested and told her I wasn't in the mood for sex over and over again but my protest fell on deaf ears. I tried to fight her because when it started, it hurt and didn't know which was worse, the wounds I had gotten from Logan or being raped. After a while of me protesting, she must have got annoyed because she took a pillow case off one of the pillows on the bed and gagged me with it. I have no idea where she found the rope but she used that to start strangling me. At that moment, I thought for sure I was going to die. But then, Ivy walked in and she was pissed and rightfully so. Even though Lexi was arrested that night, it didn't end my terror of her.

"Because I hadn't accused her of a crime, the only thing Mom could do was throw Lexi in a dungeon for a week. I would pause in fear every time I saw Lexi after that. Then my fear would turn into anger and that led me to go on a demon rampage to defend myself. So that's what happened. I'm ashamed that I let it happen. But it did."

The therapist shook her head, "No you didn't let it happen, you were being kind and considerate of others and Lexi took advantage of that. People that take advantage of someone's kindness, they're using them to suit their own selfish needs. You did try to defend yourself, so you didn't let it happen. It's not your fault, okay? If Lexi gets sentenced to death for her crime or if she gets thrown in a dungeon for the rest of her life and gets killed by another prisoner when they find out what she did, it will be her fault and not yours."

I shook my head. "I don't agree with that."

"I know," the therapist sighed, "But you should also know that no one is above the law. If you let Lexi get away with this, then you're showing everyone that she is above the law. Do you understand that?"

I sat back in my chair to tell the truth, I didn't think about things that way. I had to admit, the therapist was right and Lexi should be disciplined for her crime. Another truth was, I was scared to charge her with a crime because I didn't want to become The Boy Prince Jude. But Rainbow Dash, Oliver, Ivy, Eli, Milo and Celestia all of them told me that no one thinks of me like that. Just because First Mother thought of me that way, not everyone is like that and even if it was true, I couldn't let that get to me.

From what I was told, everyone is basically out for Lexi's blood because of what she did to me. I sighed, "I never thought of things that way. It's just-"

"You're afraid of being thought of as less of a man if you charge her with a crime?" The therapist asked.

I still didn't want to look the therapist in the eye, so I looked down and nodded.

"I see," The therapist said. "Well, give it some more thought and I think you should finally decide what to do by the end of the week okay?"

"Fine," I said, "I'll think about it."

The therapist looked at the time. "Okay, that's all for today. You may go."

I nodded, got up, I turned around and left.

* * *

The next I had a session with a particularly difficult couple that were having trouble being considerate of each other in the bedroom. The couple I was working with was a man named William and his wife Jasmine. I don't know why but I found William to be cute, but seeing that he was married I made it a point not to flirt with him because that's not what he and Jasmine came to me for.

I was using the technique that I would make them get lost in each other's eyes and to make them think about why they fell in love with each other in the first place. I kept trying to use technique but it didn't seem to be working. I had half a mind to call it quits, when I was wondering if my presence in the room was making it difficult for them. So I tried the technique again and left the room. I would use my ability to see through walls and see if it worked but no success.

When I got finished with their session I would go to my room, and try my best not to think about it. I had other things to worry about at the time being. The week was drawing closer and closer to the end of it. I finally made up my mind and decided to accuse Lexi of her crime against me.

As I stood before the Head Judge of the Royal Court, I was shaking with nervousness. The Judge asked for a chair so I could sit down so I wouldn't fall over on him.

"I understand you want to charge someone with a crime Prince Jude?" The Judge asked.

I gulped and nodded. "Yes, I do. I… I… I want to charge a Servant girl named Lexi of the crime of rape towards me."

"And you understand that we have evidence against her, and it is very clear that she did what you are saying she did?" The Judge asked.

I sighed, "Yes, I know. So what's going to happen now?"

"Well, most of the time there would be a trial when crimes like this are done," the Judge explained. "Sometimes it's not very clear if the crime was done at all. But in your case, the evidence is very clear as to what happened. Cases like yours are very rare even with the forced magic signature on the victim. The evidence is very clear, so we'll go forward with the sentencing."

My jaw dropped in shock at what I just heard and bit the inside of my cheek to prevent myself from passing out. It's a good thing that I was already sitting down.

"I understand your shock, Prince Jude," The Judge said. "Guards!"

A guard standing nearby stepped forward and said, "Yes, Your Honor?"

"Would you please bring the Servant girl named Lexi in so she can hear her sentencing?" The Judge asked.

The guard nodded and when Lexi was brought into the courtroom she was kicking and screaming. The Judge did a facepalm and groaned, "It seems the iron chains aren't enough to keep this woman under control. Can you please put a muzzle on her and tighten the chains?"

The guard nodded, and much to my surprise the guard put an actual muzzle on Lexi. It was the type of muzzle that you would use to control a rabid dog. I almost laughed at this because I didn't know that could be done while someone was being accused of a crime. But I told myself not to laugh because this is a serious situation, even though I really wanted to.

Lexi was bound by iron shackles on her ankles and wrists. The bindings were complete with two iron chains wrapped around her arms and legs. I thought this was a bit of overkill on tying someone up but hey whatever keeps that witch from escaping was fine by me.

"Okay Servant girl named Lexi," the Judge said, "we already know you're guilty because of the overwhelming evidence against you, so we will proceed with your sentencing."

I gulped knowing that this was going to be the hardest part of charging Lexi with a crime to endure.

"Normally, with the crime of rape, we would just sentence you to life in a dungeon," The Judge sighed. "But seeing that you almost killed a person of royalty in the process of this crime..."

Before the Judge finished his sentencing, I had a pit in my stomach because I had a feeling of what he was getting ready to say.

"Servant named Lexi," the Judge said, "we of the Royal Court… Sentence you to death."

As soon as the Judge said death, the room started spinning on me. I have no idea what happened next.

* * *

After Lexi's sentencing I woke up in my room terrified by what I had just done. Great, perfect! Another person is going to die because of me!

"No, Jude that's not the case," said Ivy. "You did what you needed to do. The Judge did his job, just like you were doing your job back at AI. It happens and there's nothing you can do about it."

"But why death?" I asked. "Is that really necessary because I almost died when it happened?"

"Well, I think it is," said Ivy, "and everyone else around the castle would agree with me. It's very possible that if Lexi got away with the crime, she probably would have raped someone else and killed them in process. Or she might have come back to finish what she started with you."

I swallowed, "But… But… It doesn't make any sense to me! I don't get it. Really, I don't."

Ivy sighed, "I understand. But that's the way things are here. How would you feel if someone had done that to Rainbow Dash again here? Or what about Oliver? How did you feel when your father Code Silas was killed?"

I thought back to that memory what Code Silas did to Rainbow Dash. To tell the truth, I felt happy Code Silas was killed after what he did to Rainbow Dash and I did everything in my power to protect her. Knowing Rainbow Dash, she would do everything in her power to protect me also.

"Honestly?" I said. "I felt happy when Code Silas was killed and served him right too! He didn't need to do his job that way. Even to this day, I still feel grateful that he's dead!"

Ivy smiled, "How do you think Oliver and Rainbow Dash are going to feel once Lexi is killed?"

That's when it dawned on me. I knew for a fact Oliver and Rainbow Dash would feel just like I did when Code Silas was killed. They would feel extremely happy.

I smiled. "You know something? I bet Rainbow Dash and Oliver are going to feel happy and relieved that justice was served finally."

For some reason Ivy's smile turned into a grin. I raise an eyebrow, "Okay, what's that look for?"

"You know William likes you," Ivy said.

I blinked. "Excuse me?"

"Oh yeah, he and Jasmine approached me about it," Ivy said.

"And why did you do that?" I asked. As soon as those words came out of my mouth I instantly regretted it. I knew exactly why Ivy did it.

Ivy snorted, "Yup! That's right, you know the whole token of gratitude thing?"

"Yeah, so?" I asked. "They do realize that's not necessary and you don't need to egg it on. But you just can't help yourself can you?"

"You know me so well!" Ivy teased, "But yeah, William and Jasmine approached me about it, they were wondering why you were so tense around them. I heard in your thoughts that you were making it a point not to flirt with William because that was not what William and Jasmine came to you for. I think that's awfully sweet, you know."

I could feel my face turn red so I looked away which made Ivy burst into a fit of laughter.

I rolled my eyes after a while of Ivy laughing. "You know that's unprofessional to gawk at your clients right?"

Ivy stopped laughing. "Yeah I know that. I'm the Captain of the Royal Guard now, so yeah I know that. I've seen some beautiful women there too. I want to whistle at them but I stop myself every single time. But if someone wants to gawk at me whether it be a man or a woman, I have no problem with it. Unlike you, I think it's funny that you're a Sex Therapist and you're uncomfortable with watching people have sex. Let's see how many times do you come across people having sex as you walk down the hallway?"

I groaned, "Yeah I see at least two couples everyday do that. It's not that I don't want people to have sex, I don't want to see it. I don't want people to see me having sex either and that's why I won't do public sex with Ivy."

Ivy snorted. "What? Can you blame me for wanting to show my sexy husband off out in public?"

Of course, with me being curious about what Ivy was thinking, I just had to listen in on her thoughts, I wonder what incentive I could give Jude to have sex with me out in public? I can't wait to get a picture of his dick after that.

"Okay, I heard that Ivy!" I said, "Seriously? I didn't need to know that you have pictures of my dick after every time we've had sex. No, I don't want to know where they are either."

Ivy laughed, "Okay, okay, sorry I can't help it! You're dick is just so, uh, how do I put this in simple terms? It's attractive."

"Exactly when did you start taking pictures of my dick?" I asked.

"Right after the first time we had sex." Ivy squeaked. "But when AI got shut down I didn't bring any pictures with me, so I had to start over."

"Okay," I said, "you are messed up in the head!"

Ivy smirked. "Oh? I am? Well then, I guess I need to see a therapist then. I wonder who would be available at this hour? Why doctor, can you fix my head for me?"

I rolled my eyes and didn't say a word.

"Oh come one Jude," said Ivy, "I'm only teasing! But as I was talking about earlier, William and Jasmine approached me because he likes you and he's bisexual. Jasmine knows this, and she is agreeable to him sleeping with other partners just as long they talk about it first. William has agreed to do the same thing for her. True, they want to make a stronger intimate connection with each other, which is why they went to you. I'm just letting you know this has a heads up in case William offers."

"Yeah, let's hope he doesn't do that just yet," I said. "I still haven't helped them with their issues and I don't think they'll get things straightened if I'm standing in the way."

Ivy shook her head. "Nah you won't be getting in the way. If anything, you'll be helping them figure out how they can be more considerate of each other in the bedroom."

I leaned back on the headboard on the bed. Ivy seemed to set the gears in motion in my head. I wondered if maybe Ivy might be right about this. Maybe I should try something different with them? But the idea of sleeping with my clients even if they were offering doesn't sit well with me.

Ivy thumped me on my forehead to snap me out of my thoughts, "Ow! Hey, what was that for?"

Ivy rolled her eyes. "As usual, you're overthinking things Jude. Yeah, you're right, something different with those two would probably work. But that's up to you, it's your job and no one should tell you how to do it."

I nodded. I didn't realize I was tired until I yawned. Ivy smiled. "Looks like someone needs to get some sleep."

I nodded. "Ivy?"

"Yes, Jude?" Ivy said.

"Could you let me hold you? At least until I fall asleep?" I asked.

Ivy grinned. "Sure, that's fine by me."

I laid down on the bed and got underneath the covers again and Ivy followed suit. She snuggled up close to me and I held her in my arms and eventually I drifted off to sleep.