Tekkadread The Second Stage Disclaimer: Everyone in this story has their own creators, so bother them about copyrights and stuff. < >: Thoughts Chapter 13 Part 3 Hearts Afire Slade let off a tired sigh as he entered his quarters on the Nirvana. It had been a long, but fun party and it had felt good to celebrate after months of non-stop fighting against the Harvesters, and later the Radam. Now, all he wanted to do was drop face-first into bed and sleep. However, fate had other ideas. As he pulled off his shirt and tossed it aside, someone called out to him... “Hello... Slade.” Slade stiffened as soon as he heard that quiet, seductive whisper. He hadn’t even noticed the presence of someone else in his quarters, and realized that he must be more tired than he thought. He swallowed hard as he gazed toward the direction in which the voice came from. Then his eyes widened as he saw... her. Jura smiled as she lay on her side on his bed. Her long, flowing blonde hair cascaded about her shoulders like some golden waterfall. However, some of her hair was draped over her shoulders and down the front of her body. And naturally, Slade’s eyes couldn’t help but follow those tresses down... The blonde Tekkaman was dressed in a mostly transparent negligee. The daringly cut front showed a good amount of cleavage, but since the material was see- through, Slade had no problems in making out her large, well-rounded breasts. He then gazed lower and noted that her stomach was flat and the curve of her hips was so womanly. Then he saw that she was wearing nothing else besides a pair of very skimpy, red and black thong panties. The front of the undergarment was a tiny triangle of material, and if one were to look behind her, the observer would be rewarded with a view of Jura’s fabulous, firm, well-rounded buttocks, which were separated by a thin strip of red fabric. Her long, slender legs completed the image as she slowly crossed one over the other. Jura smiled as she saw Slade give her the once over. She lifted a hand toward him and made a ‘come hither gesture’ with an index finger. With that, Slade made a 180-degree turn and headed toward the door. However, he almost walked into it, when the door would not open automatically. He stopped short as he heard an amused giggle, which was then followed by the rustling of sheets and the sounds of bare feet as they began to approach him. He swallowed hard as he heard Jura’s voice in a knowing tone... “I wouldn’t bother if I were you. I had Parfet make some adjustments to your quarters yesterday... without you knowing of course. That door is now magnetically-sealed with a new access code. She also installed a proximity force-field generator to reinforce the walls.” “That doesn’t mean I can’t knock it down!” Slade immediately cocked back his right fist and prepared to deliver a blow. However, just as he was release the punch, a slender hand gently clasped his wrist. She wasn’t using any of her enhanced strength, but the simple contact made him pause. Then his body stiffened even more as he felt Jura begin to press her supple body against his back. “Mmmmm!” Jura murmured as she began to rub against his hard-muscled form. Every now and then, she’d plant a small kiss on his back and broad shoulders. Her hot breath sent shivers down his spine. She silently reveled in the way he reacted and prepared for her final attack. She laid the side of her head against his back, and said, “Yes... you could probably break down the door and walls... given time. With your strength, you could punch through the ship’s hull. But... I think you’re going to have your hands full.” Jura slowly wrapped her arms about his torso and began caressing his pectorals with her hands. “W-W-What are my hands going to be full of?!” Slade stuttered as he tried to move, but his body continued to be glued to that spot. “ME!” “Now hold on, Jura!” Slade immediately turned about to face her and tried to push away. “We can’t... MMMPF!” At that point, the lovely lioness pounced on her prey... or rather... her mate! Using the slight pause, Jura immediately hopped up and looped her arms behind his neck. At the same time, her legs clasped themselves tightly around his waist with a grip that would have crushed a normal man. Her lips immediately pressed themselves against his own as her tongue delved inside his mouth. She began kissing him ravenously. The sudden movement caught Slade off guard and he started to fall backward. He raised his hands to try and cushion Jura from the impact as his back hit the floor. However, when he realized where he had placed his hands, his cheeks blushed and a certain part of his anatomy became hard. This was immediately noticed by Jura as she let off a sexy whimper while continuing her deep osculation. Slade’s strong hands were now grasping her buttocks, and she loved the feel of his calloused palms rubbing against her. She also noted that his manhood was pressing against her body and sensing that his resistance was fading, she continued her sensual assault on him. When his tongue rubbed against hers, she began a mouth-to-mouth duel with him as she pressed herself against him with as much as her voluptuous body as she could. Slade was not going to deny her this time! When she finally broke away from his mouth, she gave him a sly look, and then began trailing small kisses across his face to his left ear. She gave the lower lobe a gentle nip, and then started to make her way back toward his mouth. “J-J-Jura! We... we... can’t...!” Slade began to stutter, but was silenced as she placed an index finger on his mouth. “Shhhh. Let it happen! We’ve both waited long enough!” “But...!” “Nope! Not going to let you get away this time! And if you’re worried about hurting Meia or Dita, then don’t. We’ve already talked it over, and decided that we won’t fight over you.” “Huh?!” “If we have to share you, then that’s all right with us.” “What?!” “And we decided that as long as we’re with the man we love, then that’s fine.” “What?! Did you just say that you lo... MMMFFF!” ---------- The walls of his quarters were quite thick and soundproofed to ensure privacy. It was a good thing too, since any passerby would have blushed red furiously if he or she were to listen in on what was going on from within. ---------- “Jura! W-W-Where did you...?” Jura stopped for a moment to smile and reply. “On that old recording... and I asked your mother about it.” “What?!” ---------- A little later... “AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! It... hurts a bit... but that feels so GOOD! MORE! MORE!” ---------- Still later... “YES! OH YES! MORE! MORE! DON’T STOP!” “JURA! I CAN’T... HOLD IT ANY MORE!” “YES! YES! PLEASE! LET ME HAVE IT! GIVE ME YOUR SEED! I WANT YOUR BABY! I... I...” Jura and Slade panted as the last tremors of her climax washed over her and her body relaxed. She lovingly embraced the future ohma to her children and smiled. Though she knew that their coupling did not necessarily mean that she was pregnant, since Slade’s mother told her that the timing had to be right, she was still happy that she and Slade had finally did it. This was meant to be and now they were both changed forever. At that point, she looked up at Slade, who happened to be gazing down at her. She smiled as she said one word. “More.” This made Slade anxious. ---------- Ten minutes later... “More!” By this time, Slade was REALLY getting anxious. Jura was starting to get addicted. ---------- Five minutes afterwards... “AH! AH! YES! YES! DON’T STOP!” The two collapsed onto the floor, but it seemed that Jura was still raring to go as she said... “More! Oh more, you beautiful, WONDERFUL man!” ---------- Two minutes afterwards... “YES! YES! OH YES! I LOVE YOU! MORE!” ---------- Let’s now move to another pair, an hour earlier... Jensen Dar couldn’t believe the sensations he was feeling as he and Aika continued to lock lips with each other. He had only meant to escort his drunken First Officer to her quarters and let her sleep off the effects of the Torpedo Juice she had unknowingly taken in. However, Old Gun’s Specialty Brew had released Aika’s inhibitions, and the captain of the Fire Heart was now experiencing a kind of intimacy that would have been considered taboo on both Tarak and Mejele. So why did it feel so good? Jensen never got to finish that thought as Aika deepened the kiss... with her tongue. As soon as she got him to part his lips, the Tarak man’s ability to form coherent thoughts shut down and he began dueling tongues with his second-in- command. However, his mind snapped back to reality as she suddenly grabbed the front of his uniform and pulled hard. RRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPP!!!! “Whoa! Commander!” Aika shook her head while giving him a kind of starry-eyed look. Then she said in a slurry tone, “Nooooo! Dun.... wun... yuuuzzz.... to call me cummender! Aika! Say it! Aika!” “Uhm... Aika...” “Yeah! Dat’s it! Yuz Jensen... meezz Aika!” She then started to run her hands over his exposed, muscular chest. “Oooh! Hard! I like! So dis is a man’s chest? Not like woman’s. No boobs!” “Boobs?” Jensen asked in confusion. “Yeah! Like dees!” To Dar’s total shock, his First Officer then grabbed the front of her own blouse and tore the garment apart, along with her bra. He became transfixed by the sight of Aika’s (censored)... Things began to get really intense.... ---------- Much, much, much later... It was early morning on the Nirvana when Slade awoke to find that he and Jura had slept on the floor of his quarters. He looked beside him and found that the girl was laying on her side with him, a blissful expression on her face. His thoughts began to drift back to the previous night, and he blushed a bit as he recalled every detail. He couldn’t believe that they had made love for SEVEN hours straight! Only the enhanced endurance of their Tekkaman powers had allowed them to engage in the nonstop romp for most of the night. Then his thoughts remembered certain aspects of that night. Jura said... that she loved him. Though she had told him that it would not hurt Dita or Meia, Slade still felt a bit of guilt over it and decided that he needed to have a talk with the others. He then looked over to where Jura’s torn negligee and panties lay and then realized that he had destroyed the only clothes that she had brought with her. He decided to let her use his clothes for when she left for her quarters. With that in mind, he gently picked up Jura’s sleeping form and carried it to the bed. After gently laying her down and covering her with the blanket, he decided to take a shower, since he was already awake. Giving her a small kiss on her forehead, he headed toward his quarter’s bathroom. ---------- Jura let off a small yawn as she awoke to the sound of running water. She sat up from the bed and stretched out her arms. She looked about and saw that the shower stall door was closed, but she still saw Slade standing in it through the fogged glass. She smiled as she admired his well-muscled form and remembered how it felt against her softer, supple body. Then she decided that she needed to wash up, and thought that as long as the water was running... ---------- Slade stiffened as he felt the presence of someone approaching the stall. In an instant, the stall door opened then closed, as a certain female entered and sighed. “Mmmm! I could use a shower right about now!” Jura said seductively as she immediately pressed herself up against Slade’s back. “Uhhhh... Jura... if you wanted to use my shower... I could have stepped out and...” “Now, now, Slade. No need to be shy. Not after what happened last night, right?” “Uh... well, Jura I was thinking that... whoa!” Slade stiffened again as Jura reached down and began to stroke his privates. “Mmmmm! And while we’re cleaning ourselves off...” “Now Jura... we... we... just did all that for the last SEVEN hours!” “Hmmm... so why don’t we make it an even eight?” ---------- After another intense bout of lovemaking, Jura climaxed hard and fell on top of Slade. She gripped him tight and never wanted to let go. Jura was in a state of absolute bliss as she repeated over and over against his chest. “I love you! I love you! I love you!” Slade nodded as he pressed her even closer to him. “I love you, too.” ----------- Back to a certain pair of officers of the Fire Heart... Jensen let off a small sigh as he slowly stirred from sleep. He couldn’t remember when he had ever slumbered so deeply. And yet, he felt strangely refreshed. It was then that he realized that he wasn’t in his quarters. His eyes looked about and beheld unfamiliar fixtures and wall decorations. Then he realized that he was naked and that something warm and heavy was lying on top of him. He heard another sigh and his gaze locked with a pair of pretty blue eyes. That’s when the ruckus started. “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!” CRASH! BANG! WHAM! One thing for certain, things would never be the same again. ---------- Later.... Jura smiled as she was in her quarters and was now placing her newest keepsakes in a special box where she kept all of her most precious items. She let off a sigh as she gazed at the torn negligee and panties in her hand then placed them into the box. Then she began to think what her children would look like after she and Slade were married. She couldn’t wait to tell Dita and Meia! ---------- The cafeteria of the Nirvana... “You did THAT with Slade?!” Meia gasped as she, Dita and Jura were sitting together at a table. Dita was wide-eyed and speechless after hearing every detail from her former Dread wingmate. Jura smiled with pride as she continued with her description of her encounter. “It was WAY better than what we saw on that old video record. If there was EVER a perfect way of experiencing paradise, then THAT was it!” “Wow.” Dita remarked quietly as her cheeks blushed with the thought of her doing the same act with Slade. Meia was also in a state of disbelief. Slade had always been so reserved and kept his distance when it came to intimacy toward women. To think that he could actually be that way. She shook her head and asked the blonde a question. “And you just went in and... TOOK him, just like that?” Jura nodded as she grinned. “Go for the GUSTO I say! I got tired of the shy routine, so I coaxed out the BEAST in him! And we all agreed to share him, right? Don’t wait for him to make the first move. Grab that wild stallion and RIDE him!” The other two girls gave each other a questioning expression as they began to think very naughty thoughts. ---------- Later that day... Slade sighed as he washed himself off at one of the stalls in the Nirvana‘s communal bathing area. It had been a LONG night since he and Jura did the wild thing. At one point in their lovemaking, he had begun to fear that the sexy blonde would never stop. Though he had to admit, a lot of the stress he had built up during the long voyage across the galaxy had been eased. He wouldn’t have to rely on cold showers anymore and was looking forward to a hot soak. All he had to do was wash down his back with the back scrubber and... When he heard the door to the bathing area open, his well-honed battle instincts went online as he immediately stood up into a fighting stance and faced whoever had entered. The towel he had around his waist fell to the floor, leaving Slade in only his birthday suit. Then he saw... her. Meia stood with a furious shade of red to her cheeks as she beheld her beloved in all of his naked glory. There was not an ounce of fat on him, and every muscle was lean and well-defined. He had good shoulders and muscular arms. He had a wonderfully sculpted chest and hard abdominals. Then her gaze went lower. Slade let off a yelp as he immediately turned around and sat down on a stool while covering up his privates with his towel. He was hyperventilating at a rapid pace as he tried to banish the image of a nearly naked Meia from his mind. But that was like asking his heart to beat to the tune of Yankee Doodle Dandy. It couldn’t be done, especially since the girl in question was just a few meters away. The former Dread Leader only had a thin towel wrapped about her body just above her breasts. And the fact that the cloth only emphasized her body’s curves, rather than hide them, had Slade’s body temperature and libido raging like an inferno. Her fair skin contrasted with the darker hue of the towel and she wasn’t wearing her usual decorative face piece. Her athletic form was well-toned, yet pliant. She didn’t have the sensual curves and generous bosom that Jura possessed, but she was slim and lithe. Her breasts were quite nice and fit her frame well. Her limbs were long and slender. Her waist was tiny. Her rear end was tight and as for what was going on between her legs and in her mind... “Slade?” Nodoka’s son gulped hard as continued to keep his back to her. “Meia! What are you doing here?!” He asked in a panicked tone. The one known as Tekkaman Diamond smiled a bit as she realized that she had the advantage. After being told by her compatriot Jura, of what it was like to make love to a man, (especially the man they both loved), Meia had decided to make her move. The real question was, how was she going to seduce her target? Unlike the voluptuous Tekkaman Ruby, Meia had no experience in dealing with matters of the heart and intimacy. Though she had assurance from Jura that she was pleasant-looking and gave her some pointers, the former Dread pilot still didn’t have any previous schemes to get herself alone with Slade. She had just come to the bathing area to ponder the situation. And here he was, clean and naked, with no one else around to interrupt. She couldn’t have planned a better scenario! Meia slowly walked toward him while gathering her courage to take the final plunge and seal the tenuous bond between them. She knew that he harbored deep feelings toward her, just as she loved him. However, with the constant battles and missed opportunities, she had never been able to capitalize on her affections toward Slade. Now was the time to make her greatest dream come true. Slade stiffened as he heard her footsteps approaching him. He tried to make his body move and run, but his legs had turned to jelly and he had a hard time keeping a certain part of him from GETTING hard. Then he shuddered a bit when he felt a pair of slender hands touch his shoulders. He peeked over his right shoulder and saw that Meia had knelt down behind him. He looked down a bit at the towel that covered her and his eyes couldn’t help but focus on the upper swell of her breasts just above the fabric. They weren’t as large as Jura’s, but he could tell that they were firm and full. He then had flashbacks to when he backed into them during the first time he and Meia formed their Tekkadread. He immediately averted his gaze and hunched down a bit. Then Meia started to rub her hands over his broad back. “Meia? What are you doing?” “Shhh.” The aqua-haired girl said gently. “I’m just washing your back. You need to relax.” “Uhhh... wait a minute! I can wash my own back!” “No. You’ve done so much for everyone. It’s time that we return the favor.” “Well, the birthday party yesterday was nice and...” “And nothing.” Meia insisted as she started to massage his hard muscles. She started to use the rubbing techniques she had developed when she had massaged her mother’s aching back. “You’re tense, Slade. Let me ease that tension.” In a few minutes, the White Tekkaman started to loosen up as she worked her magic. She began to sense that his mental tension was started to loosen up as well. Being so close to him had also an effect on her. However, instead of being soothed, she was actually getting hotter. Meia had never felt such intense emotions toward anyone, much less a man. However, Slade wasn’t just any man. She loved him and she already had his mother’s blessing. It was time for her to show the man she loved the depth of her feelings. She stopped stroking his back muscles and moved even closer to him. Her hands slid around his torso and rested her palms against his pectoral muscles. She laid the right side of her head against his back and sighed as she pressed her body against his. Her towel fell free, allowing her bare skin to rub against his. This made REALLY tense up, especially in the groin area. “MEIA!” She let off a contended sigh as she intentionally rubbed her body against his, in slow, lazy motions. Her nipples started to harden with the stimulation, which Slade immediately noticed. It was very difficult for him to form a coherent thought at the moment. Then her hands started to roam as well. Her fingertips traced lightly over his muscular form, making his heartbeat pound in his chest. Then Meia dropped the bomb. “Slade, you’re still so tense. I would have thought making love to Jura for eight hours would have relaxed you a bit.” Slade nearly choked at that statement as he stiffened up even more. Then he stammered out, “Y-Y-You KNOW about that?!” “Mmmm” Meia nodded as she let off a quiet sigh. “I know all about it.” When she sensed Slade becoming agitated, she then added in a calm tone, “And I don’t mind. Didn’t Jura tell you? We’re not going to fight over you. We love you too much for that.” That declaration shocked him even more. He found himself speechless at how freely Meia made her admission to him. The Mejele girl nodded at his silence and said, “I love you Slade. And... I want you take me like you did with Jura.” “W-w-what?!” “I want you to make love to me.” “But...” “Please?” Meia pleaded. “I know that you love Jura and Dita. Do you feel the same way about me? I want you to take me, like you did with her. Please? Do you love me?” The was another long silence as Slade considered his response. Like with Jura and Dita, he didn’t want to hurt Meia’s feelings. That was the main reason why he didn’t show any special affection toward any one girl, for fear of upsetting the others. Now, with Jura and Meia’s assurance that they would not be offended, he could actually put his feelings into words. “Yes. I do love you... Meia Gisborn.” ---------- Much later... “I LOVE YOU SLADE!” “I LOVE YOU MEIA!” The two of them collapsed to the floor as Slade took care not to crush his beloved with his weight. The pair breathed heavily from their coupling and clung to each other. The aftermath of their union left them broken and spent, yet strangely refreshed and renewed. Not a word was said between the two. Then again, no words were needed as they would not be able to describe the sheer joy they had just shared. Then Meia smiled at her lover and said... “Slade... take me again.” This caused Magno’s son to wince a bit. Like Jura, Meia was starting to get addicted. At that moment, he heard a noise and grimaced as he guessed that someone else was coming into the bathing area. He then realized that he and Meia were STILL intimately joined. Then the door opened. ---------- A group of the Nirvana’s crew entered the bathing area while chatting amongst themselves. What they saw was not two Tekkamen in a sexual and compromising position. What they saw was an empty communal bath. Not seeing anyone else, they got down to the business of cleaning themselves off. What they didn’t know was that Meia and Slade were closer than they thought... ---------- Slade grimaced as he and Meia stood behind one of the shower stalls just out of sight of the others. This particular stall had been closed for repairs. The two had to squeeze into the small space and since there hadn’t been time to separate, Slade was still merged with Meia. He had no choice but to hold his lover close to him, or else someone would see them from behind the thin barrier of the stall. Then another problem arose as Meia started to squirm in the confined space. This had an adverse effect on his body as her bosom rubbed against his chest. This caused another part of him to react. “Meia!” Slade whispered. “Don’t do that!” He then noticed that she an agitated look on her face. “I... can’t help it! I... don’t like... being in... closed spaces!” Meia started to tremble. Slade thought. He started to panic as the movements she was making would certainly be noticed by the other girls. He had to do something fast. Seeing that this was an extreme situation, he needed some way to keep her mind off her fear of tight spaces. The sensations of pain or pleasure normally did the trick in these cases. He didn’t want to hurt Meia, so... Before her fear could escalate, he immediately locked lips with her and kissed her deeply. Meia’s attention was immediately diverted as she returned the kiss. With his mouth over hers, he muffled her moan. Using his knowledge of pressure points and ki manipulation, he stimulated several of her pleasure points. Gradually her body started to relax as the tension eased off. When her body stopped trembling from fear, Slade relaxed his grip on her posterior and stopped the movements of his left hand. However, his success in calming her down had the adverse effect of getting her sexually aroused. Almost immediately after he relaxed, she tensed up, looped her arms around his neck and wrapped her legs about his waist. Things started to get more intense as the two began moving together. It wouldn’t be long before they both reached the apex of their passion. Finally, for what seemed to be an eternity, the girls finished cleansing themselves and left the area. A minute after the door closed, the pair tumbled out from the stall and onto the floor. Then Meia let off a loud cry as she climaxed. A moment later, Slade spilled his essence into his mate. A few minutes would pass as the two simply remained on the floor in each other’s embrace. Meia finally let off a sigh and said to her lover, “I’m sorry Slade. I didn’t mean to... well, you know.” “It’s okay.” Slade said quickly as he separated from her and sat up. Meia did likewise and faced him. She raised her right hand and started to stroke the scar over the left side of his face. The two simply gazed upon one another for a long time, saying nothing in fear of spoiling the mood. Finally, Meia stood up and went over to the front entrance. With a sly grin, she activated the security lock. She then started walking back to him while swaying her hips seductively. “Now, no one’s going to bother us for a while, so... shall we continue?” ---------- Later that evening... Slade walked with a bit of a spring in his step. The day had been quite memorable and he still couldn’t get over the fact he had just made love to two beautiful women who loved him with all their hearts. He had to admit that Jura and Meia had incredible stamina and it had been like running two marathons. Although it had been pleasurable, he needed to rest in preparation for the coming Radam Invasion. He just had to take care of a little errand first. During the party, Dita had lost her favorite hair clip. Slade had found it and called her, saying that he would come to her room later to drop it off. As he thought about her, he began to wonder if the third female Tekkaman of the Nirvana would try something with him, just as Jura and Meia had done. Though he still thought of Dita like an overgrown child, she was quite a beautiful girl, and he was very certain she had special feelings for him. Would she go to such lengths that Jura and Meia had? It was at that point that he arrived at Dita’s chambers and pressed the intercom button. He was allowed entry and stepped into her room. Then the door slammed shut behind him with an ominous clicking noise, indicating that the locking mechanism had engaged. Slade began to feel déjà vu as a certain someone stepped into view with a tray of food in her hands. Then his eyes bugged open as he saw that it was Dita, who had a frilly pink apron on, and NOTHING else! “Hello Slade. I thought that you might like something... SWEET for dinner.” Slade gulped hard as he beheld her. “Ready for the appetizers?” The redhead asked. ---------- Meanwhile, in another part of the Nirvana... It was a very slow day at the Sick Bay as Duero was about to go off-duty. Since the Nirvana had come to Tarak space and with everyone preparing for the Radam onslaught, (now that the party was over), Duero and his assistant Paiway had been getting less patients, since there were now more doctors available to treat injuries and give physicals. Yes, most of the added healers were from Tarak, but the pirates had long learned with Duero, that the men had the edge over the women in terms of practical medical knowledge, if not technology. The Mejele females, with the exception of Paiway, were so dependent on their machines that they barely knew about the basics of health care. However, for this shift, Duero would have to spend the night at the Sick Bay due to a gap in the schedule. However, with no patients in the clinic at the moment, and just about everyone had been given their physicals, the Tarak man was looking forward to a quiet night at the Sick Bay. As such, he had set up a foldable hammock in his office. However, things were about to get more interesting as the door opened and in walked a certain, beautiful brunette. She was dressed in her standard attire of bodysuit with a low, plunging neckline, long boots, and decorative hairpin. She smiled at the physician as she walked into the Sick Bay, but unlike her usual casual stride, her hips swayed a bit in a kind of graceful way, which immediately caught Duero’s attention. The good doctor mentally composed himself as he greeted the attractive Dread Pilot and his incidental partner as Tekkadread Blade. “Good evening Barnette. What sort of medical problem do you have today?” Jura’s friend swallowed a bit as she mentally went through what she and her friend had discussed the night before. Jura was in a state of jubilation after she had described, (in detail), her encounter with Slade, after telling Dita and Meia about it. This had gotten Barnette’s interest as she had been feeling more and more drawn toward the handsome doctor. She had also seen the video that Jura had watched, and images of herself and Duero doing the same acts had been etched in her mind for a very long time. Of course, there was another reason why she was now so intent on getting intimate with him. She had seen earlier that day, when Parfet went into the Sick Bay for her usual checkup, this time wearing a very revealing dress and more makeup. This had gotten Barnette in a bit of a tiff at Parfat’s obvious attempt to catch his eye. At that moment, she had decided to get Duero first! And now she had this opportunity... “Barnette?” Barnette immediately brought herself back to the present as she tried to recall all the pointers that Jura had given to her in seducing a man. She had to be bold and forward. She had to make the first move. She couldn’t show any hesitation and make her intentions clear to the man she was about to lose her virginity to. “Barnette?” Duero asked again. The brunette cleared her throat and nodded as she walked up to him. She stood before him and finally spoke. “Uhm... I was so busy today that I just remembered that I didn’t come in for my scheduled physical.” “Oh. Well, that’s quite all right.” He replied as he gestured toward a waiting examination table. “I don’t have any other patients right now and I’m going to be here all night. Paiway won’t come until 0500 hours.” Barnette smiled. That meant that there would be no one coming in to interrupt them. She then sat on the examination table as Duero began taking out his stethoscope. He then instructed her to strip down to her undergarments. She followed his orders, but did so in a slow and sensual pace. She first began by unzipping her front with a gradual pace, letting the clicks of her zipper echo throughout the clinic. When she removed her bodysuit with delicate, yet deliberate motions, Duero couldn’t help but admire her graceful curves. When she finally took off her bodysuit and dropped it off to the side, she then sat and leaned toward him with her legs crossed. She was now only clad in a white bra and a pair of matching panties, as well as her thigh-length boots. Her breasts weren’t quite as large as Jura’s, but they were still more than a handful at 38D. Duero got a good view of her cleavage as she continued to lean forward with her hands at her sides braced against the edge of the exam table. Duero felt a bit of heat as his heart rate picked up as he saw the valley between her boobs. He immediately reasserted himself as he pressed his stethoscope against her chest and began listening for her heat beat and breathing rates. However, as he heard the first few beats and began counting, his right hand was then gently clasped between Barnette’s. He looked up and saw her eyes with a kind of... longing? Duero blinked. He couldn’t be seeing what he was seeing right now. The only time he ever saw that expression on a woman was when he saw that pornographic video. Barnette couldn’t be directing that kind of look at him, could she? The two of them had been on friendly terms for some time now, but he had never expected her to be this forward. Oh there was that kiss on that desert world and a few instances of what could be described as... what did Slade call it again? Flirting? “Uhm... Barnette?” The Dread pilot smiled as she gently placed a kiss on the back of his hand, followed by another, then another. She then met his gaze with her own and said, “Doctor... I’m feeling a bit of pain in my chest and I think you would know the cure for it.” “Uhm... what kind of pain?” “I don’t think you’d be able to feel it with this on. Here...” Barnette then unsnapped the clasp at the front of her bra and released her breasts from their silken confines. Before Duero could protest, she placed his right hand on her chest and moved it back and forth, rubbing the calloused skin across her softer and more sensitive one. By this time, the calm and collected doctor had begun to feel more of his primal instincts come to the surface. Then his thoughts came back to that time they spent on that desert world and how she had done the same act. However, this was no fever dream. And just like before, he was enjoying it. Duero then noticed a certain part of him beginning to harden and clenched his thighs together in an effort to control himself. However, this only made him even more uncomfortable. He took a deep breath and tried to gently pull his hand away, but Barnette wouldn’t let him. She instead drew it closer and continued to press it against her chest. Again, Duero tried to keep control as he stuttered out, “Uhm... I... don’t feel any... ab... abnormalities... or...” Raising her left hand and placing an index finger on his lips, cutting him off. She gave him sly smile and leaned even further. She paused just as their faces were less than an inch away, and then went in to seal the bond between them. Their lips came together as she used her tongue to rub against his teeth. This caused his own mouth to open as his tongue automatically came out to duel with hers. Her arms came up and looped themselves around his neck, but Duero’s hand still remained on her breast. At that point, the analytical part of his mind shut down, as the good doctor started to operate totally on ancient instincts. His only goal now was to please this female as much as possible. And now, they were going to share the most intimate of acts together. Afterwards... well, she hoped that she and Duero would feel even more. ---------- At that point, a certain someone had decided to visit the good doctor of the Nirvana. Since it was late at the night, she was only dressed in her nightdress and slippers. Her sleepwear consisted of a simple silk nightie and panties. As Parfet approached the clinic, she heard the sounds of ragged breathing and moans. The young engineer suppressed a small gasp as she peered around the doorway. ---------- Later... Barnette was panting heavily after having Duero come inside her. She could feel their liquid passion mingle deep within her and it felt absolutely right! To have him so intimately joined with her was strange, yet felt totally natural. What they had just shared went beyond words, yet it didn’t need any descriptions. It was the most incredible thing she had ever experienced. In the corner of her right eye, she noticed a shadow near the Sick Bay’s entrance. Listening carefully, she caught the sound of labored breathing and recognized it. She smiled slightly as she realized who was there and considered what to do. To her, Parfet was a rival for the affections for the man they loved. Being the first to do the deed him would indicate that Barnette was the winner. However, it did not feel as satisfying as she thought it would be. Parfet had saved the Nirvana many times in the past and the Dread pilot wasn’t a cruel person. It was just that when she discovered that she loved Duero that she wanted to be with him and only him. The sensation she had just experienced confirmed how much she cared about him. Then she felt the overwhelming urge to feel it again... “Razor...” “Yes, Barnette?” “Take me again.” Duero became unsure as to what to do. The ancient act of mating had always fascinated him when he first learned about it, and now he had just performed the ritual with Barnette. As a doctor, he should have been satisfied with the results, and leave it at that, but now he was feeling the same urge as his partner to repeat it again. Already he could feel his member starting to harden within her. Slade had told him that such a thing was extremely pleasurable and that couples did it frequently, just for the sake of it. However, he then remembered the consequences of indulging too much in this kind of act. His more practical side let itself be known as he looked deep into Barnette’s eyes and asked. “Are... you sure?” “Yes.” She responded without hesitation. “Barnette... think about this carefully. If... we do this again... there may be a chance we might.. Might...” Barnette gave him a confused look, then realized what he was trying to tell her. She became silent for a long time, then put her right hand behind his head and gently pulled his face toward hers. She raised her head up slightly to meet his lips to hers and kissed him deeply. When their lips parted she nodded and said, “I would love to have it.” “Barnette?” “I mean it. I would love to have your baby. I would love being the fahma to your children. I love being with you. I love doing this with you. Duero Mcfile... I love you.” Duero became dumbfounded at her admission and at the same time, his heart began beating with utter joy. She loved him... she actually LOVED HIM. At that point, he decided to throw caution to the wind as he kissed her again and began to move within her. ---------- In the hallway, Parfet couldn’t believe that the two would engage in another bout of lovemaking so soon, and became even more envious that Duero would give himself so freely to her rival. Their words of love for each other deepened her feelings of despair. Her head bowed down sadly as she realized that she had lost in the race for his heart. Holding back her tears, she slowly stood up and prepared to leave the two lovers to themselves. Just as she turned however, she heard a voice. “Parfet!” ---------- Dita’s room... “I love you, Slade! I love you!” “I love you, Dita!” Together they strained to reach that ultimate plane of fulfillment. The pair felt all their strength leave them as they lay in bliss over their coupling. Dita let off a sigh of pleasure and absently kissed repeatedly against his chest and neck. Her eyes then met with his and she gave him a mischievous smirk. Slade smiled back at her. “So did you like that dish?” “Well... ah, I got admit. That was really... tasty.” “Good! So let’s move on to next course!” ---------- At the Sick Bay, Parfet stood in shock as Duero held her shoulder with both of his hands and smiled down at her. He stood naked and displayed no hint of embarrassment. Behind him, Barnette held her discarded clothes in front her, while giving her rival a knowing smile. She then stood up from the examination table and walked toward the entrance. She paused for a moment before them, leaned toward the physician’s ear, and then whispered into it. “Be gentle with her.” Giving him a quick peck on the cheek, the other half of Tekkadread Blade exited the Sick Bay, and began making her way back to her quarters. She didn’t bother to put on her clothes since she knew that the hallways were empty at this time of night. Then again, she wouldn’t have cared if someone did see her. She was happier than she had ever been before in her life. After she had disappeared around a corner and was out of sight, Parfet’s eyes came back to Duero and then looked down. They widened as they beheld his manhood and the sight of it stiffening in front of her made her both nervous yet excited. But why would such a reaction happen at all? Unless... Before she could even think about it, she felt a finger under her chin, which lifted up her face and had her gazing into Duero’s eyes again. The good doctor leaned forward and kissed her. At that moment, Parfet was in heaven. She didn’t even notice when her nightie was pushed off her slender shoulders and pooled on the floor. She was gathered into his arms, lifted off her feet, and carried toward the examination table. Duero laid her gently upon the table and began to specially ‘service’ the second of his patients that night. ---------- A little later...As she was about to peak, Parfet shouted out without thought her feelings. “I LOVE YOU, DUERO! I LOVE YOU!” Duero groaned out his response as he released his seed into her womb. His partner trembled as she too reached the pinnacle of her passion. A few minutes after, as their bodies began to cool down, Parfet took this opportunity to turn around and pose a question to her lover. “Duero?” “Yes?” “Why?” She asked simply, knowing that he would get the meaning of her inquiry. There was a long pause before he replied with a small kiss then said, “Because we both sensed that you needed it.” “What?” Duero tapped the side of his head with a finger, then explained. “Remember, that Barnette and I are linked now, so we can sense each other’s feelings. I sensed her feelings when she saw that you were watching us. Barnette didn’t want you to feel sad, just because she’s feeling happy. So, she wanted me to make you happy too. Of course, I would have done so in any case.” “But, I heard you say that you loved her!” “And I do love her. However, I love you just as much. Barnette knows this and she accepts it as well. I want to see the both of you happy, so I will love you both.” It was the simplest of responses, yet it gave Parfet a sense of joy that she never experienced before. He loved her! Barnette understands and accepts it! She would have to share the man they both loved, but at least, she would be part of his life. “Oh Duero!” With that, the two began to move again in the most intimate of couplings. ---------- Several days later... Aika Shan swallowed hard as she headed toward the Captain’s Office on the Fire Heart. In her hands was a handwritten note that had been delivered her this morning. On it was written a single sentence, along with Jensen‘s signature. It simply said... We have to talk. The former commander of the Crimson Twilight nodded as she read the note for the umpteenth time. She then found herself in front of Jensen’s office. The sensor on the door identified her then opened up to admit her inside. Taking a deep breath, she entered the room to face her superior officer... and unintentional lover. When she stopped before her superior’s desk, she gave him a sharp salute. “First Officer Aika Shan reporting as ordered.” “At ease, Commander.” Jensen said as he gestured her to sit down. “This was a request, not an order. And what we’re about to discuss is going to be strictly off the record.” “Sir?” “Sit down, Commander.” Aika paused for a moment, before doing so. At that moment, the captain of the Fire Heart pulled out a form from a drawer, and placed it flat on his desk in front of her. “What is this, Captain?” Jensen took a deep breath and nodded. “That is an application for double occupancy or shared residence on Tarak. It is when two men... er, I mean individuals are in a very... intimate relationship and have decided to... cohabitate. Normally, it’s for life. I have heard that you have a similar process in your culture. I believe you called it a... marriage license?” “M-M-Marriage license?! You... can’t be serious!” Aika gasped. If she hadn’t been sitting down, she would have fainted. In her military career, she had little in the way of a social life and even less thought about getting married in the relatively near future. To be proposed to by a MAN threw just about she ever knew about them out the window. “I assure you I am very serious, and I will take responsibility for our... (ahem) interlude a few nights ago?” “I-I don’t know what to say. This is happening too fast! I mean... I... you... are a man!” “And you are a woman.” Jensen conceded. “And according to what Captain Magno and Tekkaman Slade told me, that kind of relationship is possible.” “What?!” “I discussed the matter with them a couple of days ago, along with Dr. Duero’s observations over his time with the Mejele pirates, (discreetly of course). It seems that human males and females are biologically compatible.” “Compatible?” “Well, you cannot say that the events that transpired on the night of Slade’s birthday in your quarters prove otherwise.” Aika blushed furiously as she remembered what she had done in the midst of her drunken stupor. To do such an act with another female officer was considered somewhat taboo in the Mejele military. To do the same thing with a male officer, and her superior to boot, would have probably had her court-martialed and executed! And now, he was asking her to m-m-marry him?! Jensen nodded at her state of shock and put away the form. “I know that this is all very sudden and we have more important matters to attend to with the impending Radam invasion. I don’t need to have your immediate reply to this proposal.” Aika winced at the word proposal as he continued. “I didn’t mean to shock you like this, but I felt that we needed to air things out concerning our... encounter that time. I just wanted you to know that I am WILLING to do this.” At that moment, the intercom beeped, thereby turning their attention away from the delicate discussion they were having. “Captain?” The Head Engineer asked. “We need you and the Commander down here in the Engineering Section near the Main Vanguard Launch Bay.” “Acknowledged. We’ll be there in five minutes.” Dar switched off the intercom and stood up. “Are you coming Commander?” Aika shook herself out of her shocked state and nodded as she assumed her military attitude. “Yes sir!” Jensen quietly put the Double-Occupancy Form away as the two left the office. -------- Five minutes later... All around the world of Tarak, the men toiled away at their factories, churning out military supplies and weaponry in record numbers. Slade’s birthday celebration had been enjoyed by all and had brought the two genders closer. However, now was the time to prepare for the Radam Invasion. Even the women of Mejele had begun to cast off their prejudices and aided in the wartime buildup, by getting their hands dirty and worked beside the males at the machinery. Out in space, the new Tarak/Mejele hybrid battle cruisers were being put through their paces. The male technology focused on power, simplicity and durability, while the female enhancements boosted speed, control and range. Everything seemed to be on track as the combined races prepared for the fight for their future. However, that was not the case in the Main Vanguard Hanger as Aika and Jensen looked upon the latest weapon against the Radam menace. A weapon that was having fits as it continually let off sparks and smoke. The new Quantum Energy Cannons would be a huge asset against the hordes of Spider-Crabs. However, the development teams were only able to assemble a few prototypes and only one could be mounted on a Vanguard. The rest would be given to a few of the lead cruisers, including the Fire Heart. Those were easily installed. It was the one that was Vanguard-operated that was giving them the most trouble. However, they needed at least one Quantum Cannon among the Vanguards for close-quarter engagements. And it was even more ironic that the Vanguard chosen to mount the cannon was Old Gun’s. Engineer Siloma began explaining the problems. “As you can see, even though the men and women are getting along, some of our technologies are STILL fighting each other. The Mejele electron-modulators cannot keep up with the energy flow of the Tarak power couplers. On the other side, the Tarak condenser filters are incompatible with Mejele photon relays. And don’t get me started on how the Tarak quantum-energy processors are frying the Mejele wavelength detectors and...” “Can you explain the general problem in one sentence?” Aika interrupted. At that moment, a small explosion of sparks and smoke appeared near the rear of the cannon. Head Engineer Willard popped his head out of a nearby access panel and replied for his Mejele counterpart. “In short, the whole thing’s blowing a fuse!” Siloma nodded and gestured with a thumb toward him. “What he said.” At that time, Old Gun appeared from within his mecha’s cockpit and gruffly said, “And I’m about to blow a couple of fuses myself! These two don’t wanna hardwire around the problem!” “Have you lost your mind, Old Gun?! We can’t do that!” Willard exclaimed. The female tech nodded. “He’s right. If we hardwire the system, it’ll cause an eventual overload of your Vanguard’s main power core! We’ll be sending you on a suicide mission!” This revelation greatly concerned all those present, but it was up to the captain to give the final decision. The grizzled veteran gave his superior a stern gaze. After a long pause, Jensen asked his old friend. “What do you think, Master Sergeant Fulson?” Old Gun shrugged his shoulders. “The Radam aren’t going wait for us to try and fix this glitch, and they’re not going to pull any punches. They’ll be here soon. As for me, well I’ve done everything I ever wanted to do in my life, and I wouldn’t mind going out in a blaze of glory. I hear the upper brass want to retire me after the war, and I don’t see myself spending my remaining days at some old folks home. Trading my life for billions of others sounds like a pretty fair deal to me.” Jensen let off a tired sigh as he made one of the hardest decisions of all. Ordering his subordinate to an almost-certain death. “Proceed with the hardwire modification.” Both engineers flinched as their captain gave the order to essentially sign Old Gun’s death warrant. As the heads of the maintenance and repair crews, it was their duty to make certain every weapon and piece of equipment was double and triple-checked. They were well aware that if they failed in their jobs, then people would die. However, with very few options left and the enemy fast approaching, they had to go through with the hardwire solution to the Quantum Cannon’s energy imbalance issue. Jensen motioned for his First Officer to remain and oversee the operation as he went off on his own. Thought he tried to keep his emotions in check, Aika could see that losing the old Vanguard pilot was hurting him. In less than ten minutes, the Quantum Cannon was operational and ready for its first and last battle. At that point, Aika called toward Fulson. “Master Sergeant, may I have a private word with you?” “Sure thing, Commander.” The grizzled old mecha pilot gave the engineers a few instructions before joining the First Officer in a private conference room. After closing the door, both sat down at a conference table. “So what did you want to talk to me about, Commander?” “At ease, Sergeant.” Aika said. “I would like to know why you are not that concerned with the seriousness of the current situation. You do realize the ramifications of the Captain’s last order, right?” “Yes, I am aware that I’m more than likely going to kick the bucket before this war is over, and I accept that. And as I said before, I have no regrets since I already did everything I ever wanted to do in this life.” “I see. So does that mean you have had a good career in the military then?” “Oh no! I’m not talking about the military. Mind you, the men in my squadron are a great bunch and it’s been my honor serving with them. They’re like the sons I never had, but no one could ever compare to the son that I DID have.” “Oh? I was not aware that you were a parent. So were you an Ohma or a Fahma?” “Ohma or Fahma?” Hikar cocked his head to one side, then realized what the terms meant. “Oh, is that what you call a Prime and Second on Mejele? Well, to answer your question, I was the Second or Fahma. My boy took his Prime’s last name.” “Ah, I see. So what is your son’s name?” Old Gun paused for a very long time while assessing Aika’s overall nature. After a brief nod, he replied. “Well, I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to tell you. Mind you, I don’t want this to go out anywhere.” “I assure you, that I will not divulge this information to anyone. I was curious as to what you meant when you said you did everything you ever wanted to do in this life.” “That’s right. And the greatest thing I ever did in this life was to watch over my boy as he grew up into a fine young man. Even though he doesn’t know it, I kept watch over him and helped him through the tough times after his Prime died a year after he was born.” “Oh? Your son doesn’t know that you’re his Second?” “Not a clue and I’d like to keep it that way. He’s got a bright future ahead of him and I think he’s already seeing it with you at his side.” “W-What do you mean?” Old Gun grinned at her surprise. “I saw how my boy was looking at you during the party. I may have been drunk, but I wasn’t THAT drunk yet.” “At the party? What do you...?” At that moment, she realized whom Hikar Fulson was talking about. “You don’t mean... the Captain is your child?!” The old warhorse grinned even more. “Tell me, did Jensen offer to co-sign a Double-Occupancy with you?” When the First Officer blushed furiously and did not reply, the old Vanguard pilot nodded in understanding. “I figured that he’d do the right thing. Let me tell you, that boy of mine is quite the catch. Though I’m a little surprised that he plans to hook up with a woman, but I’m not gonna stop him. I heard that it’s possible between men and men so who am I to judge? He’s become his own man and has the right to make his own decisions.” Aika finally shook herself out of her shock and responded. “I’m sorry, Sergeant. I didn’t mean to tune out like that. I’m still a little surprised that you are the captain’s Fahma... er, I mean his Father. And he’s your superior? I would have thought with your record, you’d be higher in the ranks.” Hikar waved it off while shaking his head. “Naw. I turned down at least a dozen promotions because I believe my true place is to train the rookies and help them grow. I teach them the rules, I discipline them and I push them to be their best. You could say that in a way, I try to be the ‘father’ to them, since I was denied the chance to be Jensen’s father.” “You were denied?” “Yeah. You see, me and Jensen’s Prime were from two different social classes altogether, and even my identity as his Second was erased from the records. I was a low-ranking Corporal at the time. After his Prime died, I pulled some strings to have Jensen become the ward of the Tarak Military Academy. That way I could keep an eye on him as his Drill Sergeant, when I was promoted to that rank. That son of mine exceeded all of my expectations, and he worked hard, and rose through the ranks real quick. I never let on that we were related as I didn’t want people to think he was getting special treatment from his superior. Jensen EARNED every one of those commendations and promotions. Just after he became captain of this ship, I was allowed to transfer my squadron over so I could keep tabs on him.” “But shouldn’t he know about the truth now?” “No. He’s gotten along fine without an old wardog like me holding him down. And I’m going to HOLD you to that promise you made to never tell anyone, especially my son.” “But...?” “I mean it! He’s a captain now, and he needs to focus on what’s important. Telling him that I’m his Second would cloud his better judgment, and he doesn’t need that, especially now! If it means sending me to a certain death in order to save humankind, then so be it. I KNOW he will make the right decision.” The old Vanguard pilot then stood up. “Now then Commander, if you have nothing more to discuss with me, I’ve got to go over some tactics with my squadron.” Aika paused for a moment, then nodded as she stood up and saluted him. “Dismissed.” ---------- Among the combined forces, there were many others who were thinking of the coming Radam invasion as well as what to do after they had been defeated. Defeating the enemy was of course the number one priority, but what about afterward? The two sides were going to have to live on Tarak after all. There was just no choice since the planet Mejele was virtually uninhabitable after the Darkon’s forces had gutted it. Tarak was just barely habitable by human standards, and there was talk among the scientists for some major terraforming projects. One idea was to transplant Mejele seedlings that the women had brought with them. Another was to bring in large chunks of ice from space to create an ocean. A third idea was to release those of the first generation, who were currently in stasis. There was no doubt that the war with the Radam was going to cause large numbers of casualties, and the humans would have to prepare to repopulate the planet to cover those lost in the conflict. However, all plans for the future would have to wait until the present threat was dealt with. ---------- Less than two weeks before the Radam invasion... Jura she paced back and forth in her room. Though she and Slade had been sharing several intimate moments after that night following his birthday party, she had begun to feel somewhat tired lately. It was if their interludes were causing her to become exhausted more easily. Normally she was a bundle of youthful energy, (even more so as a Tekkaman), but now she had started to take more naps whenever she got the chance. She just couldn’t understand it. Why was she feeling drowsy all the time? At that point, her head snapped up as she started to count on her fingers. At that moment, Jura realized the real reason why she had been feeling so tired. It was the same reason why her breasts had become more sensitive in the last few days and the fact that she had been somewhat lethargic this morning. She had missed her period and that only meant one thing for a woman. She was pregnant... with Slade’s child. To be continued... Author’s Notes After almost 3 years, I’m finally done with this part of chapter 13. Online will be the censored version so whoever is reading this uncensored version, consider yourself one of the lucky few who I have decided to should have this copy. As for the cliffhanger, sorry but you must wait until the next part. Up next, the Radam move forward with their plans to invade as Slade and the human race prepare to stave off the extinction of the human race. See you there!