Knadyn: A Terraneu Novel (Book Six)

by McKnight, Stormy

  Gwen started at hearing her yell out and turned to face her in the doorway, “Ava. Hello.” She held up her hand and looked beyond her as if expecting someone.

  “I left Knadyn at Hu’lani with my father.” Ava strode across the room. “The change, how long does it take?”

  “It depends on the situation and the person.” Gwen hesitated, “With your father’s advanced age it took a day. He had been cleaned up of some damage though. Do you know how old you are in Earth years?”

  Ava thought hard, “I don’t know late thirties maybe.”

  Gwen bit her lip. “I would say you should be done in a few hours, one day at the most. It is a bit faster to change then heal. The genetics are just rewired instead of the finite process of healing damage. I know you were offered a life here on Terraneu and I can’t tell you how happy I am that you decided to accept. I need to ask you though, are you absolutely sure the change is what you want?”

  Is this what she wanted? The answer was an emphatic, “Yes. It is what I want. Knadyn has been so good for me, but this is something I need to do. To make a life here is what I want, and I need to embrace all that it means to be Terraneun.”

  Gwen laughed with her, “Okay then. When would you like to have it done?”

  “Now.” Ava answered. She was ready now. Almost dancing on the spot she waited to see what Gwen would say.

  “Now?”

  “Yes. Now.”

  Biting her lip, Gwen looked at her intently. “Okay Ava. What if it takes longer than I expect. How are we going to get a message to Knadyn?”

  “I want to surprise him. However, if it goes to a point where you don’t think I’ll be back before nighttime then send a message through. My father will find it if Knadyn doesn’t.”

  “All right then.” Gwen pushed some buttons and then moved to a medical unit that Ava hadn’t seen before. “This is the unit that does the change. I need you to get undressed and climb in. I will get Amber or Brennae to get you some clothes.”

  “What is wrong with what I’m wearing?” Ava asked, stripping off the swimsuit and cover-up.

  “You’ll see when you get out.” Gwen just smiled mysteriously. “In you go.”

  Ava took a deep breath and climbed into the unit. There was no turning back now.

  Chapter Nineteen

  Ava stood on the transport pad to Hu’lani and bit her lip nervously. Knadyn was going to be so shocked. She could hardly believe it herself. Coming out of the medical unit she hadn’t been surprised to see Amber, Catherine, Mairi, Jen, Gwen and Brennae standing around the room.

  “Gwen told us this was something you felt strongly about doing now.” Amber hurried over and handed her a blanket. Everyone turned their eyes away as she climbed out of the medical unit. When she felt something brush her hand, she let out a shriek and jumped. Everyone stayed where they were with their backs to her.

  “It’s just your hair.” Mairi called and Ava could see all of their shoulders were shaking with laughter. “It happened to all of us.” That was definitely laughter in her voice. “That thick mass on your head is your hair. Not a gnowler trying to eat you.”

  “Hey!” Amber’s laughing voice yelled out, “At least I didn’t think I was dead—”

  “Okay!” Gwen intervened before the women could get started teasing each other. “Ava is everything okay?”

  Ava was standing next to the medical unit, fingering her hair. It was flowing over her shoulders and down her back. The silky strands were the same icy blond. The only difference was the thickness on her head and the luster of the strands. Realizing Gwen was waiting for an answer she called, “Yes.” Taking a few steps, she paused to take note of her body. The skin on her hands, arms, shoulders and chest was clear of all remaining sores, scabs and scars. Her arms, legs and abs were toned. Her body just felt…fuller. The two small buds she called breasts that Knadyn had so lovingly paid attention to had turned into…well, two not so small handfuls. She was busy squeezing her new breasts when she noticed the silence. Looking up she felt her face flame with embarrassment. All of the women were watching her.

  “I did the same thing.” Jen joked with her.

  “Jen maybe Ava isn’t used to such candid discussions.” Amber got out before bursting into laughter,

  “No. I’m used to them.” Ava assured the ladies in the room, “I had much less privacy before coming here believe me. I have heard and seen it all.”

  “Really?” Catherine seemed intrigued, “Seen and heard…everything?”

  Ava felt all the women’s eyes on her again, “Well, you know. Living in a bunker, then assigned to the single women’s living quarters. We didn’t live like nuns you know.”

  “Really?” Brennae was intrigued now, “You…in a bunker—?”

  “Honestly.” Gwen interrupted again, “She needs to get back to Hu’lani before it gets too much later. They are probably already missing her. Brennae did you bring the variety of swimwear?”

  “Yes Aunt Gwen. They are on the bed over there.” Ava saw Brennae point to the side. “Her cover-up should still fit and I put that it on the bed also.”

  “Okay. Ava go try on the swimwear and show us the one that fits. The cover-up is one size fits most, so let us know if that still…covers.” Gwen pushed her toward the bed, pulling a curtain around so nobody could see her.

  Seeing the variety of swimwear Brennae had thought to bring Ava smiled. She tried on a few bikini tops and bottoms until she found the ones that were the most comfortable. Finished she pulled her cover-up back over her head and was happy to see that it still fit, if a bit snugly across the top now. Coming out of the curtains, she held out the two pieces of the bikini that fit. “These feel the best.”

  To Ava’s surprise, Brennae grabbed the two pieces of swimwear and then ran from the room. Her mother yelling out the door after her, “Don’t forget hair ties.”

  Backing away from the door Amber smiled, “She is going to grab a variety of swimwear and underwear in that size for you to take back…and hair ties since your hair is so much thicker.” Amber paused and took a deep breath, “If it’s not too personal, can I ask you why do the change now?”

  Ava looked at the women in the room. They all had the same change done to them for a variety of reasons. Amber on accident, Mairi because she was dying, Catherine because she was unconscious and would have died without it, Jen because she had chosen to be here.

  She decided to answer as honestly as she could, “I want to live my life here on Terraneu, with Knadyn. In order to do that, to fully embrace being his partner, I wanted to have the change done. To show him that I am committed to being here. When we choose to take mate status, he will know that it means for a very long time.”

  The women all nodded their understanding. Amber rushed into her arms and hugged her. Ava could barely remember her mother and it felt good to be held like this. It was into this scene that Brennae burst back into the room.

  “Here they are.” Brennae saw her mother hugging Ava and threw the bag onto a bed. “Group hug. My favorite.” Then grabbed both of them into her embrace. Before Ava knew it, all of the women were hugging in a large circle.

  “Okay.” Gwen laughed from her place in the hug, “I really mean it. Ava has got to get going.”

  Laughing, all of the women let go and rushed her into the transport dome.

  “Tell Knadyn we love him and it’s only a few weeks until he can return to his normal schedule.” Amber handed her the bag of clothes, “His father and brother—”

  “May I speak with Ava for a moment please?” a strong voice called out over Ambers.

  Amber stopped short and looked over at Knacayn then back to her. “We will see you in a few weeks Ava. Just transport here and someone will make sure you get your supplies.” Amber and the other women all said good-bye to her and Knacayn.

  Ava hurried to agree, “Thank you Amber, good-bye.” Then all the women were gone, and she was alone with Knadyn’s brother.

  It was u
nsettling to be face to face with Knadyn and know it wasn’t Knadyn. His twin was so like him, his face and hair and mannerism. Yet when he talked, it felt off and she knew that her connection with Knadyn separated these two in her mind. “What can I do for you?” she asked.

  “Can you tell me…” he paused awkwardly, “That is…” he stopped again.

  Ava took pity on him and grabbed his hand. “Knacayn, it’s okay. You can ask me anything.”

  He took a deep breath, “Is Knadyn happy? We have a bond that goes beyond the ability to talk as other males do…at least we used to. Since he has been back, I feel like that has been broken. I just need to know, since I cannot feel it…here.” He tapped himself in the chest. “Is he happy?”

  Ava smiled, “Yes. I think he is.” She paused, “I will let Knadyn tell you all about…things when this is finished.” She knew that he would want to tell his brother about her himself. It was something deeper between them like Knacayn was saying. Just because his mind was a bit off now, didn’t mean he wouldn’t get it back after the mission to Earth. She didn’t want to spoil that brother moment. “He has gained his health back and is thriving in Hu’lani. After the mission to Earth, Knadyn will want to find you and talk. I’m sure of it.” She looked at the transport pad, “I don’t want to be rude, but I am really running late. I have to go.”

  “I am glad that he has found you.” Knacayn hurried to hug her and then turned and strode from the room.

  Ava nodded at the male working the console and he hit the button to take her back to Hu’lani. It felt strange to be part of such a large group of people and have them care about you. In the Earth communities, it was all about survival and if you faltered, it was too bad for you. Here on Terraneu it was all about lifting each other up and making the best community to live in as possible. Everyone kept saying how happy they were for Knadyn to have found her but it was more than that. Ava had been handed a family and community that cared, she wasn’t going to let this chance at happiness slip away.

  Chapter Twenty

  Knadyn was sitting on the patio with Ava’s father. They had taken a quick break to see if Ava wanted lunch, only to find her gone from Hu’lani. He had wanted to use the teleport unit and find her in Terraneu, but Steve Howard argued that whatever Ava was doing must be important and she would return soon enough. Once the initial panic had worn off, Knadyn had agreed and they had gone back to surfing lessons.

  The sun had set and darkness was settling on the beach like a comfortable blanket. He was about to suggest they go to bed when he heard footsteps on the path.

  “Knadyn.” Ava’s voice held a hesitant note and he turned to see her standing under a light at the edge of the patio. At first, he couldn’t understand why she hesitated. Was something wrong? Then he noticed the long strands of hair flowing over her shoulder and the new fullness to her body. With a sudden realization, he understood. She had gone to Terraneu for the change.

  “I think I’ll go to bed now.” Her father walked over and gave her a quick hug, “I’ll see you in the morning. Good-night my girl. Knadyn.”

  “Good-night Steve.” Knadyn called out, and his attention fixed on Ava.

  “Good-night dad.” She kept her eyes glued to his, waiting for something from him.

  Slowly walking toward her he reached out and pulled her into his arms. “I’m so happy Ava. We are going to be together for a very long time.” With that said, he drew her into his arms and ran for their dome.

  Locking the door behind him, Knadyn made for the bedroom. Sliding Ava down his body to stand in front of him was a wicked taste of the pleasure to come. Pressing her back until she was half leaning on the mattress, propped on her elbows. He grabbed the hem of her cover-up and slowly pulled it up her legs to her hips.

  “No underwear again?” he let his fingers dip between her legs.

  “I left my new clothes at the transport dome.” She gasped when his fingers moved across the sensitive skin between her legs. She was now hairless since the change took off all un-necessary body hair. Armpits, arms, legs, chest, stomach and nether region. All hairless. He felt a thrill of excitement go through him. Her legs had spread to give him better access.

  He saw the deepening of her hazel eyes and leaned his chest to rub against hers. Her eyes widened further at the contact. “I love how your body responds to me.” Her nipples were hard nubs rubbing against his. His fingers were able to slide between her slick folds. Her hands were grasping at his shoulders and her lips were wet and inviting. Taking her lower lip between his teeth with a gentle tug, he groaned when her tongue flicked out to tease him. Deepening the kiss, he thrust a finger into her warmth at the same time. She responded with equal measure to the kiss, and lifted her leg to move her hips against his finger. He added another finger and bent her back, holding her off the bed. The kiss had turned primal and his fingers were thrusting and teasing her flesh in mock love play.

  Taking her cover-up, he pulled it over her head. Instead of taking it completely off, he did a few quick twists and turned it into a makeshift blindfold. It covered her eyes, but her lower face was exposed.

  “Knadyn…not fair.”

  “What fun is playing fair?” He picked her up at the back of the thighs and sat her on the bed. Using one hand he pushed her back onto the mattress, his other hand was still busy between her thighs. Her arms were flung wide until he settled himself between her legs. Then they flew to grab his shoulders. Before she could get out a protest, if that was her intent, he buried his face in the vee of her legs. His mouth joined his fingers in the sweet torment. In bringing pleasure to Ava, he was growing hard and aching himself. His balls were tight, his shaft was jerking with every sound wrenched from Ava’s lips…and she was making a lot of noise. Her soft gasps and groans were music to his ears.

  His tongue flicked at her fleshy nub, then dove to run along his fingers as they pumped inside of her tight channel. He sucked, nipped and thrust his fingers deep until Ava let out a startled shriek. His fingers felt her spasm, her fingers dug into his shoulders and her thighs clamped onto his head. When Ava went lax on the bed, he flipped her onto her stomach and lifted her onto her knees. Climbing onto the bed behind her, he positioned himself between her legs.

  “Can you hold this position?” his voice was thoughtfully with unspent passion.

  “Yes.” Ava’s voice was muffled, her face turned on the mattress. “I think so.”

  Knadyn made sure the blindfold was still in place. Grabbing a fistful of Ava’s hair, he rubbed his eager shaft along her cleft. Back and forth he stroked, wetting his length so he wouldn’t hurt Ava with his next move. Her hips were pushing back against him and she was making those sexy sounds in her throat again.

  With one hard thrust, he was buried deep. Ava let out a strangled gasp at the sudden intrusion then pushed back against him. Keeping one hand on her lower back tangled in her hair, he angled his hips. Sliding his shaft out all the way to the tip, he slowly pressed forward and buried himself deep. Back again slowly, feeling every inch of her channel squeezing at his shaft. Then he slowly pushed his steely length deeper. Moved his hips against hers while buried for a second, and then sliding out to the tip again. Over and over, he repeated the torturously slow moves.

  “Harder.” She gasped, “You can go harder.” She was insistently leaning back against him.

  “Slowly.” He held her hips still and pressed his shaft in, inch by inch.

  “Bastard.” She tried to rise onto her hands, but he pushed forward and pressed her lower back at the same time to keep her on her elbows. Her ass in the air at this angle was just too delicious.

  “Name calling?” he slapped her ass firmly. “Not nice.”

  “Knadyn!” She jumped, and then groaned out at the heightened anticipation the light smack had caused. “That’s too much.”

  “Okay.” He moved his hands back to her hips. “Let me take care of you.”

  Soon the sounds of flesh slapping against flesh rang out in the room
. Knadyn stopped being gentle. He was pulling back and thrusting into her hard. She was pushing back against him eagerly.

  “So good.” She groaned loudly. “So close.’

  Grabbing her hips, he held her against him. “Ava.” He gently rubbed his finger against her sensitive nub, just as his shaft went even more rigid in release.

  “Knadyn.” She turned her head into the mattress and screamed her release. Her body spasmed around him over and over again. He held her tightly against him until she stopped shuddering and went lax.

  Tucking himself against her back, he rolled onto his side. Kissing her neck and shoulder, he untied the blindfold and tossed it to the top of the bed.

  “That was incredible.” She snuggled her bottom against him.

  “You are incredible.” He agreed.

  Chapter Twenty-One

  Staging Area Antilles

  Antilles was where the original port pad was hidden for safety reasons thousands of years before. The males from Terraneu barter a sugar cane that grows on their planet with the leader of the Antilleans for their protection of the port pad, and letting the more permanent, larger base be established. When Ava had arrived on Antilles the last time, she hadn’t gotten a look at the native inhabitants. She had been rushed straight to the other port pad to Terraneu. This time she did get a chance to see them. They were giant insectoid instead of the humanoid she was used to seeing. She wasn’t able to communicate with their leader, but was told his name was Zerxix and that he had been a staunch ally for years.

  Now it was time to go on to Earth and she was arguing with Knadyn. “They just need me to go to the portal site on Earth. It’s no big deal.” Ava tried to reason with Knadyn. Medical units, technology, and weapons were being sent through the portal. All that the Terraneu councils were asking was that every person wanting to live in the new community went through the change. Oh, and that the Earth government abdicate power to a new Earth council selected by the people.