by Marcus Sloss
“Come on, I guess I can give you a ride home. Dedric, you’re not me. Run for the heel first. I can adjust,” I said opening the boot. “Go!”
He was a soldier, a Saudi veteran who knew better than to doubt my orders. He ran for the heel. I almost fit in beside him in time. I grumbled as I went up sideways. My boot kicked off the wall to orientate me. A quick adjustment with my arms had me flying straight up. Dedric was hooting and hollering the whole way up. We flew from the hip, to the chest, and I saw him exit for the control room first.
“Awe Jill so sorry,” Dedric said, clasping his hands in a forgiving manner.
I crested the final bend of the tube to see Jill staring daggers at Dedric. She softened at my sight.
“Hey Jill, I need you awake for this part actually,” Dedric said. “My bad.”
I walked over to the control station. Goldie populated. I thought of Stronghold Aspen and selected go. No confirmation was needed. I went to sit beside Jill and said, “Out with it, you have five minutes.”
“I went to offer a prayer to the New Zealand folk you saved. May the Lord bless you and shine his light on your soul Eric. Their virum infected them but they were sick from a lack of zinc. That changed real quickly being around all us healthy infected, and they are on the mend. A woman was having her tongue grow back in front of my eyes. It was… unique,” Dedric said with a shudder. He kneeled to join us on the ground. “They were out of water, adrift not far from an Xgate, and in distress. A radio hail was finally answered. They had hope that the next morning they would be saved.”
Jill grew confused and asked, “Where was this?”
“West of New Zealand, let me check Gtower. The Tasman Sea, there is a corridor between Australia and New Zealand,” Dedric said and Jill lost her composure.
She went from laying down lazily to on her feet an instant later.
“A sailboat?” She asked desperately.
Dedric shot me a look, the news was not going to be good. Unfortunately, there was little I could do to calm her. My place was firmly in the friend zone. A butt in here might ruin that. Jill was a mature woman. Well, a young woman now.
“Jill, I just asked Eric to help you -”
“Hey, this is not on me. It’s bad news, sit down, please,” I said to a pacing Jill. She shook her head no in frustration.
“Just tell me,” Jill said biting a nail in agitation.
“An American sailing a yacht assaulted the three boats. Two men were killed. He used a dart gun to murder them. Then a siren from legend cut out a poor woman’s tongue. The man was beefy and young looking. Brown hair, brown eyes, and no tattoos. No names were used. But to a New Zealander, he was certainly American by the way he talked. No Texan or Yankee accent,” Dedric said. “I asked a lot of questions because, well, there was a chance.”
Jill was hyperventilating. “Phew, you had me worried. Sure Jarod could find a boat. I bet if he got the courage to run early he might have gotten one. However, I know Jarod. I also know virum is turning more people off fighting, more than on. Plus these sirens seem like bad guys as does this American.”
“We’re almost to Aspen if you want to talk to them,” I said offering Jill the opportunity.
“No, an American does bad things in New Zealand with an off behavior and off description are not Jarod. Thank you Dedric, this actually helped me find closure. There was a knot eating away at my gut that I can put to rest. We’re barely surviving out here and would be dead if those,” Jill paused trying to find the name. I mouthed divine apes. “Yeah, if those apes had wanted us dead. Jarod was weak, timid, and never harmed anyone ever. Jarod is either dead or is surviving in Australia. Right?”
And in crept her self-doubt. I needed to rescue the situation.
“Jill, you're a strong, smart woman. If you want to believe he is gone, then I support you. If you want to believe he is alive I support. But Jill. All that matters is Mary, you need to be strong. I honestly, don’t care if he showed up. I would be watching over you either way and would butt heads with Jarod about my friendship with -”
“I understand Eric. I got this. I worked my way through accounting school. I worked hard through IVF, and then struggled with postpartum. Now I am happy. I sneak nothing, I hide nothing, and I live the best life I can,” Jill said breaking into tears. Dedric rose to comfort her but she lunged into my arms. “We got this Dedric, thanks again for the information.”
“No problem, if I learn anything new I will inform you,” Dedric said.
My Gpad rang from Perci. I set the video on with Jill crying into my shoulder.
“Uh… what happened?”
“American in a boat killed some good people and there is a one in however many American accents between the two countries' chance that it was Jarod. Which seeing as he was grouped with tongue-eating sirens, then it is zero to none but I am here right. Good friends,” I paused, feeling tears in my shoulder and roaming hands. “What can I help you with Perci, my love?”
“I need a ride to the Xgate. Auctions hour is nigh, come get me, please,” Perci said.
I let Jill go and went to the podium station. An exterior camera flashed showing Dedric was clear as he left for the Aspen gate. I chuckled at seeing him shine from the bright guard lights. I set our destination for Mansion and off we went.
“Be there soon,” I said to Perci, closing the connection. A beep hit my Gpad.
‘She just asked for permission, the permission. Hold her off until I get there.’ - Perci
Huh, she was serious then. I turned back around to the station to pretend to fiddle with things. Leaving a horny girl wanting was not my specialty. I felt Jill slid up behind me to give me a hug. I turned to hug her back and yup, she was naked. There was only one way to play this.
“I am a big boy… Eh, that came out wrong. Perci is the boss here. You wait for her. Now!” I said and she jolted. “In the blankets. Get yourself nice and wet. If you behave I will operate this machine naked.”
Winner winner chicken dinner. She darted for the covers.
A new video call hit my Gpad. “Go for Cap.”
“Jesus Eric are you naked?”
“Yeah, Mitchell I am preparing for the vat of new armor things. Acrium, yeah, acrium. What’s up?”
A new face crowded onto the screen. She had narrow extended ears sticking out of velvety light pink hair. I noticed big blushing cheeks, huge breasts on her tiny frame, a mouth of jagged teeth that gave an O at my sight. “Oh my, you’re deliciously naked. Why are these other males clothed then?”
A crixxi hand yanked the fairy out of the image.
I heard a fight ensuing.
Mitchell retreated away from the scrap.
“So we have a problem. The fairies are very excited to stay. Oh, let me dial it back. These ones were captured during a raid by a group not too distant from rat people. Except nine feet tall and enhanced on some super bug-like virum but different.”
“Lexium!” Was shouted in the background followed by, “Get off me you anal prober.”
Did I just hear alien trash talk?
“Mitchell, what the flip do you need me to do?” I said growing impatient.
“Oh, I was trying to give you a briefing and attain guidance on this situation. I think we are both saturated with problems at the moment. Let me figure out how to calm the situation. Basically the crixxi and the fairies side glance at then they’re balled in a catfight. The guy, totally cool. The sexy ladies are little hellions,” Mitchell was tackled by a little fairy.
“Who you calling sexy!?” the fairy demanded, trying to keep Mitchell pinned down.
“Mitchell you have a hundred pounds on her, if you don’t put her in her place I will fucking crush you myself,” I ordered. That did the trick.
A crack sounded and Mitchell stood dusting himself off.
“We don’t fight like teenagers. There will be a pit built for you to scrap out your problems. Not in hallways, buildings, yards, or anywhere. The pit is it!” Mitchell�
��s voice boomed over the call. “I got this Cap, more to follow.”
The connection closed. I turned to see Jill propped up, tits out, enjoying checking out my ass. I gave her a winning smile and a wink.
“Is that how the whole military thing works?” Jill asked and I refused to answer. “I guess that was rhetorical. Have you ever had to -?”
“Back up my bark with a bite?” I quipped.
Jill shrugged and said, “Yeah that works here. Unlike other things.”
“Talk, it will help pass the time, see three minutes left.” I indicated a timer I displayed above the pedestal. “You do understand what happens if we have sex, right?”
“As if you would be a bad dad. But yes, I am aware.”
I sighed and said, “Jill I get it, your stones keep popping out. What do you want?”
“Controlled urges would be nice. Letting time pass while we slowly grow our relationship. I can stay on the outside,” Jill said assertively. I brought up an image of a fairy they sure had a sex appeal. “Those are sexier than the crixxi. Must be the virum.”
“Yup,” I said letting the image sink in for both of us. “I show you this because what if they are integral. Of course, I have no heirs or children to tie our bloodlines with. The closest thing I can pawn off is Jevon. Or…”
“You get another wife. I know, I have been talking with my new best friends. You have no idea,” Jill paused realizing I did indeed know what it was like to be alone. I had isolated myself from my friends after Saudi Arabia. “Sorry, Eric. I am happy. I have resigned that you’re there for me regardless. You never shun me, you set time aside every morning for dad time. That is huge because I know your passing on sex to get quality interactions with Mary. What man turns down four babes for talk of princesses?”
“Uh, I don’t turn them down. I just make an effort. Everyone should have seven hours of free time a day. I don’t unless I force myself into time off. Anyway, I like conversing with Mary. I get to start the day off not wanting to scream or throttle someone. I get to remember that life is precious, limited, and yet still full of joy.”
“Why does Perci want to be here?” Jill said, biting her lip. A shrill scream sounding from the tube. “Speak of the devilish duchess of darkness.”
Perci’s displeasure converted into a growl when she arrived at the control room. I saw her rubbing the back of her head. I went to comfort her but she put a hand on my chest.
“I’m fine. Thank you for waiting. Alright, Jill down to business. You will move to Aspen. You will set up a nice residence there. If you want to visit it is super easy. The main thing is, you're going to be the mistress of Aspen. It lets both you and Mary get distance without Eric being a home wrecker,” Perci said with a pause. She tapped her Gpad. “And there is your contract. If you choose to move on later it allows a clean break. If Jarod is alive, which is probable even if unlikely, you also have a clean break. Minus the kids.”
“Basically you want me to not hover over the family. Be content in Aspen and visit when we need a break. If things change we adjust,” Jill said in a serious tone. “You agree with this?”
“Of course, Perci is my Queen,” I said without having to say more.
“I get what I want but I get pushed away,” Jill said in a mumble.
“It is what we all need. I have about ten minutes so choose quick,” Perci said tapping her left foot.
“Oh, I am tired of spitting out stones. There is nowhere else for me to turn to. Eric is great and I always wanted more kids. If time goes by smoothly I will leave mistress status correct?” Jill asked.
“Probably, I know he likes having you around enough to visit you. Jill, you're not going to be alone though,” Perci said and Jill let out a long o sound.
“Yeah, we talked about that. My corner is assigned. What Eric does will never be up to me, I can accept that. Especially if I get another friend to reside with, I would like that,” Jill said, signing the contract. Perci sat cross-legged, elbows on her knees, and chin in her palms. “Umm. What are you doing?”
“That is my husband, I respect you’re not into women. I will watch, you’re not some crixxi virgin,” Perci said with a commanding tone.
Jill rolled her eyes. She flipped the blanket off, and I saw a small puddle under her butt.
“I self-entertained watching your naked ass. I hope you like a squirter,” Jill said with a wink and my cock grew hard. “Give me a son, Eric.”
I muted my Gpad, ran to Jill, and mounted her. Without hesitation I drove my throbbing penis into her.
Jill was a lip-biting, hip-thrusting kind of girl. We rotated positions a lot and she never said a word besides loud moans and shuddering squeals of delight. The sex lasted ten minutes and when we were done I needed a shower from her squirting. Jill asked for round two but I declined. I felt like she was turning this into something more than a good time. I felt like a breeding stud. The sex was great, and I was not going moan about it, but I was super tired from that damn market.
“Okay, out you two. I need to go work while you both rest from your fatigue,” Perci said with gleaming eyes of lust. “And Eric, turn your Gpad back on. I will try to let you recover, but just in case.”
I left Goliath 1 with Jill for the fold-out bed in RV3. She made the bed while I snuck into the shower quietly. I knew Willow and Nancy were still sleeping. I hopped into bed as Jill went for her own wash-down. Another nap would let me reset. Then it was time to test all these new toys. I curled up in the pillows and blankets. While I was waiting for Jill to join me I fell asleep.
CHAPTER 9
I shifted around on the fold-out bed tucking my legs from hanging over the edge. An eye cracked open to reveal Nancy snuggled tightly into my chest lightly breathing. So much for not trying to wake the others. My hand was cusped to an ass cheek. I giggled slightly prying my arm free of my delicious lover. I checked my Gpad. Three hours had gone by. I guess I had done my regular sleep too. Nancy applied a soft kiss to my lips that I savored.
I propped myself up to see it was just the two of us.
“My turn stud,” Nancy said, snaking down the sheets. “I showered and shaved my fresh little pussy for this exact moment.”
My morning sixty-nine was delightful. I guess Nancy was in a silly mood because when I muttered I was about to explode she removed my cock from her mouth and jerked rapidly with a tight fist. She aimed my ejection so it splattered against the front door. We rolled in giggles for a few minutes until the laughter died down. I left to get a fresh wash of my chin and to brush my teeth.
“Well, most of the shopping should be done. If not all of it,” I said happily after my trip to the tiny bathroom. I plopped back down into the bed to smother my lovely Nancy. She traced fingers over my body as I talked. “You would think six hours of sleep would not be a big deal, but when you have the virum it is.”
“Yeah, I actually woke up refreshed. I hadn’t gotten any me time in with you. The moment I saw Jill exit I ducked in and you were just so cozy,” Nancy said, opening the bathroom door hatch of doom to flick the shower on. “Come, my King, my back is dirty.”
“Did you wait for me to greet the new arrivals?” I asked, scooting out of bed. Nancy reached up on her tippy toes to plant a kiss on my lips. “What has you in such a good mood? I thought you might be upset about Jill.”
“Fuck no, she will birth your children from over yonder. I am so glad to be done with the anxiety of it. I like Jill, I do, but the dancing around the ordeal was nonsense. I also am biased. I fucking hate putting in stones. The procedure is barbaric and messy. So, no I am not upset. I like decisive things in my life. This is good for our family,” Nancy said using a cleansing foam on my body. When she finished I returned the favor. “Today, we exit as King and Queen of Bastion. We have robes waiting for our transition.”
“Transition?” I asked.
“RV3 was moved last night. We are now in a mini compound against the northern cliffs,” Nancy said shutting off the shower.
“Uh… Perci’s idea?”
“Willow’s actually. The rest of us approved. We are building our castle here anyway. We linked a smaller underway to connect to the main underway. Come Daddy,” Nancy said with a smile.
“He is not a Daddy yet, you hussie,” Willow said from elsewhere in the RV with a teasing tone.
“Good morning my love,” I said letting my voice carry to her. “I expect a full briefing.”
“I know. I am converting the bed back into a table. I have a lot to go over before we get into testing equipment,” Willow said with a grunt as she worked.
Nancy handed me a robe I slid into. I loved the soft feeling of the material. Aspen Inn and Refinement was etched into the chest. I wondered what kind of place that was. When I had visited Aspen I thought it would be infinite mega mansions with hotel rooms the size of homes. Instead there were a lot of large hotels with tiny rooms and only a few mansions in comparison.
“I take it we selected a defense officer?” I said.
“We formed a committee, majority vote, five members. I am on it, Perci, Torrez, Benson, and Eddy. This was voted on and approved. Are you ready for your briefing my King?” Willow said.
I exited the small bathroom to see Willow without her pink hair. I gasped, her black wavy hair danced off her shoulders as she fluffed it for me. Not only that, she was encased with acrium that was black as a moonless night. Her sleeves of armor were on and then her shielding power plant was equipped too. I was enthralled by the triple layer of gear.
I ran to my lovely lady and picked her up. She let out a light squeak. Willow hardly weighed a thing. Wow. This was impressive.
“But your hair,” I said.
“I am not a college girl trying to stand out anymore Eric. I am a Queen and a warrior woman. I will not be going back to pink hair. I dyed it black without asking, knowing you would approve. But I know you like to pull my hair so I will cut it to shoulder length to keep my man happy,” Willow said with a confident shrug. I darted in for a deep lustful kiss. Her hands fell down my cheeks softly. “I appreciate the approval. You will get a makeover of sorts too once this briefing is done. Now please, sit my King.”