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                                                                     Chapter 7

I awake the next morning to the sounds of rain forest. The girls are already up. I smell food. I think to myself now it's official I'm in love with these females, they have already prepared my breakfast for me. I think it works out nicely I make dinner and they make breakfast a fair trade. I sit up in bed and cringe in pain. I forgot what happened last night, but the memories come flooding back with the onset of pain remembering everything that happened the night before. I manage to get up and go to the main room. I say Good morning ladies. They respond in unison “Good morning”and greet me with a kiss.

Katherine says “Lakia wanted to stay for breakfast but she had duties on the bridge to tend to.

Valesz “I hope that I prepared your steak properly, I tried to do it like you do. I even cooked my own. It was so delicious last night I had to try it again”

Katherine “and I did the salad, I had to have more of that. It was so good I want it like that all the time now.”

Valesz “I'm sorry I broke one of the yokes so I had to scramble the eggs this time”

I respond “I'm glad that you enjoyed your dinner so much last night. After the fight tonight I will make you all a special dinner. I'm not going to tell you what it is lets just say for now that you will all get to try something very new.” Then I say “Before I eat breakfast I need to go see Doc. I won't quite be able to enjoy breakfast until I do.”

Katherine says “Please hurry back.”

“I will be back in a few minutes.” On my way out the door I stop at the viso screen and press a button, and say “Computer locate Doc”

Computer responds “ Doc is in the pool room.” I say what the hell is he doing there this time of the morning.”

Valesz “ I would like to know too. Lets all go and find out.” Katherine “Breakfast will be fine here , lets go.” Then we all head for the pool room.

When we arrive we see everyone scattered on the deck snuggled up next to someone

Valesz “ looks like they had one hell of a pool party last night”

I work my way around to Doc and gently wake him. “ Doc hey Doc...” shaking him slightly, his eyes open he says “ morning”

I respond “ morning Doc , I need your services this morning”

Doc “What do you need?”

I reply “Look at my chest.”

Doc “That looks like it hurts.”

I respond “Well DUH!!! I wouldn't be here if it didn't.”

Doc “ okay, okay, lets go to my office and we will get you fixed up good as new.” hearing the discussion everyone else starts to stir Doc looks at Ogrifina gives her a quick kiss and says “Thank you for last night it was wonderful, but I have to go to work now. I will be back in a few minutes.”

We head for the infirmary. On the way there Valesz says “While Doc is fixing you up Katherine and myself will be waiting for you in your quarters.”

I respond “okay I will be there shortly.”

They continue on and Doc and I go into the infirmary when we get there while I'm waiting for doc to get his tools I ask “So Doc what is your name?”

He responds “My name is Attor” then he says “this is going to hurt a little”

He presses a button and the device hits me with a small laser on each of the wounds. I respond “ damn Doc that hurts A LOT!!!” he replies “ if you would have came to me last night when this happened I wouldn't have to do this part, but as it is I have to remove all the coagulated blood and dead tissue so I can use the dermal re-generator. There might be a little scaring because you waited so long.”

I reply “Thats ok it will serve to remind me of a wonderful night.”

He then grabs another device and says “This won't hurt quite as bad.”

It stings a little at first then it starts feeling better in fact it actually feels good. Doc says “All done, as I thought there are tiny marks where Valesz's claws entered my chest. “Oh Doc I have some small abrasions on my back do you mind?”

“Damn what have you been doing sparing with Lakia before the match.”

I respond “Ummm, no. I can't talk about it, ship rules you know”

Doc “I understand now, must have been Good”

I reply “Hell ya it was”

Doc finishes and I head back to my quarters. On the way out the door I say “thanks , and it looks like you had a good time last night too.”

He replies “Hell ya.” and I continue on.

I get back to my quarters and they are waiting patiently for me.

Valesz ask “Feeling better?”

I reply “Yes actually I do.”

Katherine “Now lets have breakfast before we have to leave again.”

I look at the clock it's 7:30 already I say “I better hurry I told Zipper and Squeaky to be on the bridge by 8:00 sharp, and I would bet credits that they are....”

Katherine says “I'll take that bet. How about 2 credits.”

I reply “Are you sure...”

She says “Yes I'm sure, Zipper is never on time”

“ok your on...” Then let's eat, we can take a dip in the pool on the way to the bridge rather than take a shower this morning it will be quicker and we will still get clean.

Valesz “It will be fun too.” We proceed to eat our breakfast.

I ask Valesz “How is your steak?”

she says “its good but not as good as the one last night.”

“here is a thought after the fight we have everyone get together in the galley, after Lakia and I get back from the Doctor we will prepare dinner like last night for everyone then we can come up here and do our little treat for dinner.” Valesz and Katherine both agree.

We finish our breakfast and then head back to the pool room. When we get there everyone is already gone Katherine is the first in the pool she waste no time and dives right in. Valesz is right behind her. They both look at me and Valesz says “What are you waiting for come on in the water is nice.”

I take a few steps back run and do a Cannon ball splashing the both of them, Katherine looks at me and says “That was mean.” They get on each side of me grab a shoulder and push me under the water. (like I didn't see it coming, and I deserved it but it was still fun) They let me back up and I ask “ are we even now?” they both say “NO!!!!”

I dive under the water and swim to the other side of the pool, little did I know that Valesz was right behind me. When I came up for air she grabbed me and pulled me back under. (That was one instance that I hadn't thought about her being a dragon and how well she could swim) She finally releases me and I shoot up to get air .. when I get to the top and catch my breath. I say “okay okay I give up.” they both laugh.. I reach for Valesz and pull her close to me and give her a warm passionate kiss.

Then slowly swim away towards Katherine just as I approach her she grabs me and shoves me under the water again. I take this opportunity to swim lower and give her a quick lick, she jumps at this sensation. Then I return to the surface again and she wraps her arms around me and gives me a deep kiss and says “Now we are even”

Just then Valesz comes over and wraps her arms around both Katherine and myself and we release our arms on the side that Valesz is on and embrace each other. I look at both of them and ask “Do you know how much I love the both of you?”

They both respond “Yes we do, and we love you too”

We hold each other for a little while and then Katherine says “It would be nice to spend the day like this but we have to go” Valesz and I agree, and we all get out of the pool and dry each other off.

Then just as we are leaving the pool room we see Drake. Valesz, Katherine and I all say “Hello Drake”

He responds “good morning”

I ask him would you mind putting camera's in the corners for the ones that can't come to the fight at least they can watch on the Viso screen.

He responds “no problem at all”

I say “Thank you, we need to get to the bridge, see you later Drake”

He responds “Good luck with the inertial dampener, Zipper and Squeaky are already on the bridge.”

I ask “What time is it”

Drake responds “It's 07:55” I thank him again and we head for the bridge.

Just as we enter the bridge Katherine says “Damn you Zipper you just cost me 2 credits”

Zipper “how did I do that”

She responds “I bet Paul that you would be late, he said that you would be on time, your never on time...” he responds “That will teach you to bet against Paul.” everyone laughs.

Adelind says “Morning everyone, Paul I would like you to meet Snowy she is our other Helmsman.” (she is a beautiful snow white dragon, a bit older than Valesz but still very sexy)

I walk up to Snowy and greet her by politely taking her hand and kissing it gently on the back side. Snowy says “You honor me with such a proper greeting, I'm glad to have you on the ship.”

I respond “Thank you I'm very glad to be part of the crew.”

Adelind says “I would also like you to meet Ladon, a tactical officer.”

I reach up and take shake Ladon's hand with a firm grip (Ladon is a Blue dragon though his colors are not quite as bright as Valesz's , he is fit but not muscular)

Ladon Says “Welcome to the Kameer”

I respond with “Thank you , I hope that we have many Voyages together.”

Valesz says “ (in a commanding voice)“Is this the Bridge or the galley?”

I look in her direction for a second , then realize that this is her domain and quickly decide that the Dampener needs my attention now.

I look at Zipper and Squeaky and ask “did you bring my tools with you?”

Squeaky responds “Sure did boss they are already laid out by the dampener.” “Thank you Squeaky”

I walk over to the panel where the inertial dampener is and remove the cover. The aroma of fried electronics fills the air. I say “No need to do any diagnostics on this device it's fried.”

“Squeaky, Will you go get a Anti-gravity platform and bring me a new inertial dampener. While your gone I will be removing this one and testing the circuits before installing the new unit.”

I reach for my laser torch, and begin cutting the old unit free from its mounting. Then I start removing the fiber optic cables, and begin testing the cables to make sure that they are not burnt somewhere

in-line. So far all the cables are in good condition. I open the control panel that maintains this inertial dampener, I begin testing the Herkimer crystals (Yes they exist, otherwise known as Herkimer diamonds.) their refractive properties are flawless. So far everything is checking out. Looks like this unit burnt out do to the added stress of the misalignment of the engine core.

I turn and say “Computer when did this inertial dampener fail.”

the computer responds “332 days past”

I turn to Valesz and ask “How long have you been running at 2xl ever since I was assigned this ship, that was about a year ago. I then ask “So about 10 or so days after taking command she started to vibrate and shake above 3xl right? She responds that sounds about right.”

I then ask “How old is this ship?”

Valesz responds “I took her out on her maiden voyage.” Valesz continues “The Dragons traded a huge shipment of food to the Equine for a small fleet of ships, I think twelve ships in all. All of them the same class as this one.”

I reply “Thank you. Thats all I need to know for now. I will have her fixed and running like she should in about an hour.”

The bridge door opens and Squeaky returns with the platform and new dampener.

I ask Squeaky “How the hell do you get around the ship so fast?”

He responds “To be honest I use the reclamation units. They are programmed to transport things from one part of the ship to another, I know that they are not made for life forms to be using but so far they have worked great for me. Besides I'm the only one on the ship that can squeeze into the units.”

“Okay, Thank you for being honest with me.”

Valesz “Squeaky , am I to understand that you have been using the reclamation units for transportation?”

I say “Captain I don't think that this is the time or place for that discussion. She responds in a stern voice “ YOU don't think ???”

I respond “If you have a problem with someone under me it goes through me it's my place to discipline them, and I won't do it in public for everyone to see and hear. (and the bridge goes silent , you could have heard a pin drop on the carpet)

Everyone on the bridge is totally astounded no one has ever talked to the captain like that before or stood up to her for the crew.

Valesz pauses for a moment then Valesz says “Your right I'm sorry can you forgive my lack of judgment?” (now the crew is scraping there jaw's up off of the floor)

I respond “Of course you are the captain. You have my full respect and loyalty as does the crew.” then I turn to the crew and say “What you have just seen here shall never leave this bridge, and know this; My duty is to this ship and her crew, I would give my life for the captain she has earned my full trust, loyalty, and respect just as Squeaky here has.”we hear a faint sound coming from Squeaky. Squeaky is all choked up with the thought that someone would take the heat for him. I say “Now that this is over , I think everyone needs to focus on their task at hand.”

I turn to Squeaky “Squeaky, I have a small job for you. Look in here see those two connectors , I can't reach them would you mind getting in there and uncoupling them for me?”

Squeaky “Not a problem boss (squeak, squeak)” Squeaky crawls in-behind the dampener an unplugs the two lines that are still attached to it.

Okay time to attach the anti-gravity units to the dampener. We attach the units and the dampener comes out easily. I attach 2 anti-gravity units to the new dampener, and guide it into place. “Okay squeaky would you reconnect those 2 connectors, then you can come out.”

Squeaky responds “sure thing boss (squeak, squeak)” I begin the tedious task of re-polishing the optic fibers and reattaching them one at a time. About 45minutes later the dampener is ready to go on-line. “Squeaky bring the dampener on-line.”

Squeaky Responds “On-line Boss (Squeak, Squeak)”

“Computer status of bridge inertial dampener”

The computer responds “Dampener is functioning within operating specifications”

“Okay captain she is all yours, would you like to give her test run around the block so to speak?”

Valesz looks to Katherine and says “ Inform the station that we will be undocking for a short period.”

Katherine “Aye Aye captain.”

Valesz says “Helmsman thrusters to ½ once we have cleared the station go to 4.5xl,

Snowy responds “Captain?”

Valesz (in a stern voice) “You heard my orders.”

Snowy “Aye Aye captain.”

Snowy starts reading out the speed “2.0xl 2.5xl 3.5, 3.7, 4.0, 4.5xl.” I ask “Is she giving you a smooth ride captain?”

Valesz replies “She has never gone this fast or smooth before.”

I respond “Lets take her to 5xl but only for a moment.”

Valesz “ helmsman 5xl . And just as soon as she makes 5.0 bring her back down to 3xl”

Snowy “Aye Aye” ….. Snowy “ 4.7, 4.8. 4.9 5.0..... going down to 3.0xl”

Valesz “Bring us around and dock back at the station. Excellent work Chief.”

I respond “Chief?”

Valesz “You just earned Chief engineer” Valesz continues “Computer access Paul Curtis new level 7 authorize alpha dragon nine”

I ask Valesz what I did to earn Chief?

She responds “ Well for one you have got the engines working in top condition in record time, and secondly proved that I was worthy of her ship for showing the loyalty to her crew even if it was against her captain. That is a very rare trait in any species. Now I know just how lucky I am to have you.”

I say “Thank you, I am lucky to be here on this fine ship, with such a wonderful crew.”

Valesz “Since you have done a fine job with the ship in the last two days you can have the rest of today off, if I remember correctly you said something about going to the station to buy a few things, now would be a good time to do that, in fact Katherine I would like for you to accompany him he may need a little help.”

I begin picking up my tools. Squeaky says “Don't worry about that boss I will take care of the tools, you have the day off now go enjoy it (squeak, squeak).”

I reply “Very good advice Squeaky, Thank you. I will see everyone in the Rec. center tonight then?”

Adelind responds “There are a few that won't get to watch the fight tonight the bridge has to be occupied at all times” I reply “I have made sure that is not the case this time, I ask drake to install cameras in the Rec. center so who ever is on the bridge can still watch the match.”

Just then Drake walks in and says the rec room is all set up” then he looks at me and says “ I though that you would still be working on the Dampener” I ask him “You didn't feel the ship leave dock and go to 5xl and re-dock I thought I felt the thrusters kick in but that could have been just to realign the ship with dock.... Did you say 5xl ????? this ship can't do that”

Valesz responds “Oh yes it can and so smooth even you didn't feel it, but we did”

Drake says “Thats going to make captain Nidhug mad he no longer has the fastest ship in the fleet his best speed is 3.7xl.”

I say to Valesz “twelve ships did you say ?”

Valesz responds yes twelve, the dragon counsel may want to pull you off of this ship to fix all the other ships, but I wont let them have you.”

I reply “Give me some time to think on this, it is just another problem and I bet I can find another way”

Katherine pops up “I'm not taking that bet” every one laughs.

Zipper says “Guess you learned that lesson well, only took two credits in one try.”

Then I say “ I have a solution to the Dragon counsel but lets have a little fun with it let them say that they want to take me we can argue with them a bit then drop my proposal in their laps”

Valesz ask “What might that be”

I glance over at the door then back to Valesz and say “The closed door policy hold here?”

She says “Yes it does” I say “With your permission of course we can meet the ships en-route at stations to do their repairs it will actually be quicker than me sitting at a station for weeks at a time waiting for ships to come in.”

Drake says “They only have authority to pull a chief engineer not just an engineer.” Valesz “Oh you missed all the fun. Paul is Chief engineer now with level 7 access”

Drake “What the hell did I miss?”

Valesz glances at me and then says “Lets just say that he preformed well above and beyond the call of duty.”

I say to Valesz “If you wish you may tell him, he is bridge crew after all, and I would like for Lakia to hear this as well.”

Valesz may as well inform the full bridge Staff then.” she reaches for a button on a control pad then you hear over the com. System “All bridge staff report to the bridge immediately.” Within a couple of minutes four more enter the bridge.

Valesz “ looks like everyone's here, before we begin I am going to inform you that what you are about to see and hear is never to be repeated outside of this bridge, is that understood?”

everyone says “ Aye Captain” Valesz says “Computer replay bridge log time frame 8:10 to 8:15”

Computer says “ access code?”

Valesz responds “ Alpha Dragon 9”

Every one watches the four that just entered the bridge as their chins hit the floor in astonishment. After the clip is over Lakia comes over by me, She looks at Valesz and says “Captain forgive me for what I am about to do, you may never see me do it again but.”

Then Lakia turns to me and says “After that display if you do not wish to fight me you don't have to, not even I have the nerve to stand up to the captain like that. You have my full respect and trust, my friend.”

I respond “I'm sorry we have to fight everyone's expecting a good match and I never go back on my word, so we must fight tonight. It just won't be for the same reason.” and with that she wraps her arms around me and gives me a warm welcoming kiss and then says “I'm glad to have you on the ship”

Valesz says “Now that's over , everyone that doesn't need to be here you are dismissed.” everyone quickly scatters, I walk over to Valesz and whisper into her ear. “I will see you tonight my love” she gives me a quick wink and I leave the bridge with Katherine.

I see Lakia just down the hall. I say “ Lakia, Katherine and I are going shopping on the station would you like to go with us?”

She responds “Your asking me to go with you? No one has ever ask me to do anything fun with them”

I respond “Then say yes and we can all go together”

Lakia says “ yes of course I will go with you.”

“Good then we will all go get dressed and meet at the port in say fifteen minutes.

Lakia replies “I will be there .” She heads off to her quarters.

Katherine says “My quarters are on the way to yours we can stop at mine I can grab something to wear and then we can both get dressed in your quarters.” We quickly arrive at Katherine's quarters.

“Would you like to come in while I get something to wear.”

We enter Katherine's room , its nice, lightly decorated there are a few plants carefully placed around the room, other than the decor her room is virtually identical to mine. She comes out holding what looks like a white silky sun-dress and says “Okay lets go get you something to wear.”

We head down the hall for my quarters.

On the way to my quarters Katherine says “Never in the history of any dragon ship has anyone ever made a rank jump like you did today.”

I say “Never?”

Katherine responds “No, never and I believe that Valesz did it simply because she believes in you. You have proven yourself in a way that no one ever has before on a dragon ship much less a non dragon. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished in such a short period of time.”

I reply “All I did was my job and preform my duties as I saw that they needed to be done.”

She says “That's just it most everyone only does what they are told to not what needs to be done. There is a huge difference there.”

I say “Yes I agree that there is a difference but I didn't realize that not that many people( for a lack of a better word) didn't do what needed to be done, it makes life a lot easier for everyone when it is done that way. But no matter whats done is done , I will continue to do my job as I see it needs to be done.”

We arrive at my room. I say “Come in, you know that you are welcome here any time my love.”

I go into the bed room and put on a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt, the hell with the way I look. I want to be comfortable. Then head back out to the main room, I start talking about some of the things I want to buy.

Then Katherine ask me “Do you have enough credits to get everything you want?

I say “I doubt it I was starting to run a little low on credits before Valesz found me, but things are starting to look up.” She tosses me a credit chip here this should help. I look at the chip its a 100 credit chip.

I say “I cant accept this, its way to much.'

She says if you want you can pay me back when you get your share of this load, that should be somewhere around 200 credits.” “…. 200 CREDITS !!!!” I exclaim, “That would take me a year to make at my last post.”

She responds “That was on a scout ship, this is a cargo ship and you get a cut of the load, and since you are getting us there almost a week in advance I suspect there might even be a little bonus for you. But that will be totally up to Valesz.”

Okay, well in that case if your sure you don't mind loaning me the money. Let' s Go shopping. She agrees let's go.

We head for the port and there we meet back up with Lakia.

Lakia ask “Where are we going first?”

I respond “I wanted to get some plants both for my room and some for else where on the ship. I know where there is a nice arboretum they should have at least some of the plants that I want to get, we walk along the station for a little while. Everyone's looking at us and veering away.

I ask “Why is everyone avoiding us?”

“It's me” Lakia says “My kind evoke fear in most species. I'm use to it. Well then lets see if we can do a little something about it I know where there is a grassy section and its on the way, when we get there you and I will pretend to be having a “Lovers quarrel” and we can start wrestling that way when either or both of us fall to the ground it wont hurt quite as bad. Really give them something to look at.”

Lakia says “Sounds like fun. Katherine you start screaming things like “She is going to kill him..”

When we get to the grass. “I whisper ready?” Then I start picking a fight with her, and were off …. I push her she pushes back. I leg sweep her to the ground then jump on top of her. Then she gets her power full feet between us and throws me back.

Katherine screams “ help she is going to kill him”

I land about 2 meters back and lay on my back for a moment then just as a crowd is really starting to form, I get my feet under her and push her back then I get on top of her and we start making out right in front of everyone.

I say “What have you never seen a Roo mating ritual.” Lakia, Katherine, and myself all start laughing so hard we can't stand up. We are all rolling in the grass. Then as everyone begins to depart we get up and on to the arboretum.

We arrive and walk in, there are some other customers looking at plants as well. They see us and say “Aren't you the two that were making love in the middle of the station.”

I respond “We weren't quite making love just having a little fun.”

“sure looked like fun to us. Nice to see you getting along so well” they responded.

We have a lot of shopping to get done, have a good day.

They respond in kind “You too”

“Now where are the fruit trees” … Katherine says “They are over here and points to them.

We approach the trees, I say “Excellent that's exactly what I'm looking for.” I ask Lakia and Katherine “Do you have any favorites in this selection?”

Katherine points to a tree and says “This one, I like this one.” and then Lakia points to another and says “This one has a nice tart fruit.

I say “Very well then those go with us.” I keep looking and I find an earth apple tree and next to it a pear tree. “These two go as well.”

A salesman walks up to us and says “Can I help you?”

I respond “As a matter of fact, yes you can. you are going to make a nice sale today I want these two trees here and the ladies want those , but make it 2 of each of the ones they wanted.”

The sales man ask “Your buying six tree's?”

I reply “Yes that's what I said isn't it.” “Let me keep track of how much it will be , these two are two credits each and the ones the ladies chose are 1.5 credits so far that's ten credits.”

I ask “Okay now do you have any earth flowers?”

The sales man says “Yes, Just got them in yesterday, and actually don't tell anyone I told you this but there is another human that lives on the station. When he orders his food we charge our shipping charges for the earth plants along with it... ain't that funny.”

I reply “ Yes funny ha ha ha. I'm looking for some roses. different colors if you have them.”

Yes got ten of them in with the last shipment. “Good then I'll take all of them.”

The sales man says Those are one credit each. We are at 20 credits total.”

Then I ask the sales man “you have any lilacs?”

“Only one its 1.5 credits” he responds.

“Any vegetables?”

Quite a few actually they seem to be the hot item lately, most of them are ½ credit tell ya what since you are buying so much I will even let you have some that are 1 credit at the ½ price.”

I respond “Sounds fair to me”.

I say “Perhaps we should get an anti-gravity platform to carry all this back to the ship.”

Lakia responds “I will be right back with one.”

Meanwhile I start picking out plants, a couple of bell peppers , a couple of tomatoes , a couple of bean stalks. Then Lakia gets back with the platform she has already loaded the trees so we start putting the vegetables in with the trees, now we have ten vegetables in all, and our total is 26.5 credits.

“I think we are about done here lets check out and on to the next store.” I say “By the way just about how much did you swindle out of that guy?”

Sales man responds “About 20 credits in the last 6 months.”

I reach in my pocket I have four different chips, a two credit, a five credit, a ten credit, and the 100 credit that I got from Katherine I ask Katherine to take the plants and go on out while I settle up this debt. She heads out the door. I toss the sales man the five credit chip and say Keep the change. Then I walk out the door with Lakia at my side.

The salesman runs out the door yelling “STOP THIEF!!!!!!”

I turn and grab him by the throat and say “Who the hell are you calling a thief you have been sealing from me for the last 6 months.”

Just then security comes up and says “What's the problem here?

I say “He is accusing me of being a thief when in fact he is the thief here. Call the station keeper I want to talk to him.” Then I release the salesman. After about 4 minutes the station keeper arrives, and I tell him everything that was said.

He responds “H'm let's see here, I want to see your books now.” We all enter the shop again, and the keeper pulls up the records for all the sales under my name.

He says “Looks like he got you for about 34 credits in the last 6 months Mr. Curtis” Then the keeper looks to the salesman and says “Here's what's going to happen your going to pay him back every credit and let him have all those plants that he bought. Or I'm closing your shop permanently.”

He quickly pulls out 39 credits and hands them to me, and says “Have a nice day Mr. Curtis.”

I respond “Thank you I will.” Then the keeper informs him that he will be looking at his books weekly.. then we promptly exit the shop and continue with our shopping. Lakia says “That was nicely handled, well done.”

I say “Thank you. But I need a com panel.”

“There's one over there.” Katherine says.

“Excuse me for just a minute.”

They say “We will be right here.”

I go to the com, and call to the ship I ask Adelind if she can patch me through to Squeaky.

She says “Sure.” Zipper answers the com. “Hello.” I ask if he and squeaky are busy?

He responds “No”

I say “Good then want to earn a few credits for lunch? I have a anti-gravity platform that needs to be taken to my quarters and unloaded. I'm still busy on the station and not ready to head back to the ship yet.”

I hear Squeaky in the background “Sure thing Boss (squeak, squeak)”

“We will be waiting by the parts shop.”

Zipper replies “We are on our way. see you in a few minutes.” (end transmission)

I walk back over to my friends, “There are a few tools I need to get before Zipper and Squeaky get here. The shop is right over there.”

Lakia says “Lets go.” I enter the shop.

The shopkeeper says “Hello Paul.”

I respond “Hello, hows business been lately?”

“Not to good actually been kinda slow the last few days.”

I reply “Maybe I can help change that do you by chance have any optical scanners?”

“Yes I do I have two of them.”

“Good then ill take both. I also need another Quantum spanner and a set of 4 anti-gravity units.”

“I can fill that order what happened to all you tools Paul?”

“Nothing its just that where I'm going I won't have access to a shop and want to have spares in case anything breaks. I'll also take another case to keep these in.”

“That will be 18 credits.” I toss him a 20 chip and say keep the change.

He says “Thanks Paul come back and see me sometime.”

We walk out of the shop and place the case in with the plants, just in time here comes Zipper and Squeaky. “Hey guys thanks for taking care of this for me here's 5 credits enjoy lunch.”

“Okay ladies, I have 26 credits what would you like to do now?

Katherine says “How about lunch I am getting a little hungry.”

Lakia adds “Me too.”

“Okay then off to Zot's.” When we walk into Zot's Roxy says “Hello Paul how are you doing today?”

I respond “Actually I'm doing great, got a new job and I'm moving on. Thanks for taking care of my friends last night.”

She replies “No problem it was fun. So the usual today.”

I say “Yes and I believe that my friends would like their salads like mine as well.”

Roxy ask “What would you like to drink with that?”

Katherine “Just water for me thanks.”

Lakia “Same here please.”

I say “well I guess make that three.”

We are all sitting enjoying our meal talking about everything that's happened today well except for the bridge incident... then I come up with a plan I stand up walk around the table in between the females and whisper into their ears. They both begin to giggle, and they agree it is a good plan. Then I go back to my meal and finish eating. I drop a five credit chip on the table and we leave Zot's

We head over to Jane's Pleasure and Pain and get a couple pair of fuzzy handcuffs and some soft rope.

I ask Katherine and Lakia if there is anything that they would like, or want to do?

They reply “No, we are just about ready to go back to the ship.”

I say “okay then only two quick stops before we head back to the ship. I think the clothing store needs to be first.” I glance at Katherine her and Valesz have similar build except Katherine is shorter.

“I would say this would fit you Katherine.” its a light beige evening dress. Then I grab a blue one for Valesz, “and you my dear Lakia I think a studded leather would look good on you.” Here try this on if you would please. She takes the outfit and heads to the dressing room , she comes out its a perfect fit hugging her curves showing off her beautiful body.

I say “Now that's what a warrior should look like. You look stunning Lakia, she blushes and says “Thank you.” I pay the sales female and we head to the market.

“I only have to get one thing in here if you would like you can wait here. I will only bee a minute.” I enter the market and in just a couple of minutes I come out holding my bag. “Lets head back to the Kameer.” Then the females each take an arm and we walk back to the ship side by side …..

so when the next chapter i also need chapter 45 asap please lol

                                                             Chapter 8

Just as we approach the ship I hear some one say in the background. “Because of you I lost my job you pile of fecal.” as I turn around I see he has a laser rifle. I manage to push Katherine out of the way. Then he fires but he missed his mark, I hear Lakia scream in pain. That sent me into a Rage I rush him. Luckily for me he never checked his rifle's energy pack, it only had charge enough for one shot. I took the weapon from his hands and started beating him with it driving him to the floor. Finally I raised the weapon high above my head and bring it down splitting his skull like it was a watermelon. I turned and left the corps laying on the floor. I went to see if there was anything I could do for Lakia.

She was holding her right shoulder the laser had only gone through the flesh of her arm. I pick her up and carry her onto the ship, and into the infirmary. Just as I enter the infirmary I yell “DOC!!!! DOC !!!! we need you Lakia is wounded.” The doc comes running out of his office.

Doc responded “Okay okay let me see.” She moves her hand revealing the wound for Doc to see .

Doc Says “That looks like it hurts.”

She takes her left arm and thumps Doc upside the head and says “Ya think... now get your tools and fix my arm Doc.”

Doc responds “I'll have you good as new in a few minutes.”

I ask Lakia “Are you going to be okay? I need to go talk to the station security. I'm sure that they are looking for me by now.”

She responds “I will be fine. Go take care of your business.”

I reply “I will be back as soon as I can.”

Just as I turn to leave the infirmary Katherine walks in and says “Station security is looking for you.”

I reply “I know, I'm going to take care of that right now.”

She says “I got the rest of your stuff and put it in the port office.”

I thank her and head out to the port. When I get to the port there are three security officers waiting there. I say “I think you want to talk to me. I am Paul Curtis. I killed him for trying to kill me and my friends. He had a weapon and he shot one of my friends. I just took her to the infirmary.”

The security officer says “We will need you to come with us. We have already talked to a few witness's and your story seems to be true but we will still need to do some test and take a statement.”

I respond “Lets go get this over with.” Then the two other guards take my arms and we walk to the security office. When we get there the stations Doctor is waiting there with some scanning tools and a few other devices that I don't know what they are.

The doctor says “I'm going to get a DNA sample and a couple of other quick scans then I have this memory scanner that will show us the incident as it happened.” I agree so the doctor begins his poking and scanning. Then the doctor places this conglomeration of wires and electrodes on my head and hooks it into a monitor.”

He then says “I want you to think just before it started.” I start thinking about walking back to the ship with Lakia on my right arm and Katherine on my left. We are discussing our possible future on the ship. Then we see the port and are heading for it. Just like before I hear someone in the background yell “Because of you I lost my job you pile of fecal.” and the monitor is displaying everything as it appeared to me.

The officer says “Clearly self defense. There is no reason to detain Mr. Curtis any longer. You may go, have a good day”

I respond “Thank you, you too” and I head out the door.

Just as I get back to the ship everyone's there waiting for me to return. Valesz is the first to welcome me back she runs up to me and wraps her arms around me and gives me a VERY welcoming kiss.

Then she says “ Today you have earned the trust and loyalty of every member of this crew. Including my own, My Love”

I respond “All I did was defend Lakia, Katherine, and myself.”

She says “This morning you defended Squeaky against me and my temporary lack of judgment, that earned you a lot. But when you defended your crew mates against an armed foe there is no higher sacrifice that anyone can make. You risk your life for another, and yet again surprised me and everyone on this ship, that's 3 days and four times that you have surprised me. Tonight instead of a fight there will be a ceremony in your honer.....”

I stop her … “Fight, How is Lakia? Is she okay?”

Valesz responds “She is fine Lakia and Katherine are waiting for you to return in your quarters.”

I reply “I want to go see them.”

As I turn and start walking to the ship everyone is lined up to great me in one way or another , shaking hands , hugs, a few quick kisses. I'm almost past the crowd, then Talzon and Drake come up behind me and put me up sitting across their shoulders and carry me onto the ship. I thought that they would put me down after getting on the ship but nooo they carried me all the way to my quarters where they finally set me down. The door opens and here come Lakia and Katherine they hit me so hard that we all fall to the floor. They begin kissing me and hugging me. I thought that I would never make it into my quarters but then again that really didn't matter , what mattered to me was that Lakia was okay. We laid there with the girls mauling me what seemed like forever, but in reality only about few minutes had passed. Lakia and Katherine finally decide to let me up so we can go into my quarters.

We enter my room and all sit in the main room Katherine ask if I would like something to drink.

I respond “Sure, a small glass of wine would be nice to relax with.”

She comes back with the bottle and three glasses, she opens the bottle and pours the glasses half full, she hands Lakia and me our glasses, and raises her glass and says “ To our friend our comrade and our lover. May you live a long and wonderful life.

I respond “I hope so too.” We all turn our glasses up. As we bring our glasses back down we hear a chime and the vizo screen reveals Valesz at the door.

I say “Come in my love”

The door opens, as Valesz enters the room Katherine asks Valesz if she would like a glass. Valesz responds “I would love some.” Katherine gets up to get Valesz a glass as Valesz sits down next to me she gives me a tight hug and she says “Tonight in the ring that you were suppose to fight Lakia in, there would be a ceremony and that during the ceremony she has a couple of surprises for me.”

I respond “well is there no reason that the fight can't be done before the ceremony”

then I turn to Lakia and say “As long as your up for it.”

Valesz says “no I don't guess there would be a problem with that as long as Lakia is up to the challenge.”

Katherine comes back with Valesz's glass, hands it to Valesz and sits on my other side.

Lakia responds “Doc told me to take it easy on my arm for a few days, but I think I can manage it. Although before I say Yes for sure I will go ask the Doctor and see what he has to say.”

I respond “That sounds good to me. Would you like me to go with you to see Doc Attor.”

She replies “Yes, I would like for you to come with me.”

“All right then let's go. If you will excuse us for a short while. We will be back with the news as soon as possible. My room is your room, you will find some snacks in the food stasis unit.”

Then I reach for Valesz and give her a hug and a kiss “We will be right back my love. Oh I can't forget you my love.” I reach for Katherine and give her a hug and a kiss and say “I can't wait until we get back.” then Lakia and I head out the door.

On the way to talk to Doc Attor , Lakia says “ Do you recall when we were making out in the grass and you popped up and said to everyone “What haven't you ever seen a Roo matting ritual before?”

I respond “Yes I remember quite well.”

She said “Do you have any idea how close you were to the truth?”

I say “No, not exactly I haven't studied all the different cultures mating habits. I didn't think that I would need that kind of knowledge.”

She says “You were very close in fact to anyone but a Roo that could have easily been mistaken for a mating ritual however, the ritual actually has a more aggressive overtones.”

“interesting” I respond. “I have a question for you during these rituals do Roo's ever get injured?”

She replies “Sure all the time but nothing serious mainly a few scratches some bruising, an occasional broken bone.”

I respond “Sounds like fun... “ (ok yes there is a little sarcasm there), if I may ask one more question about this ritual. She says”

“Sure ask”

“When we were fighting in the grass were you getting excited?”

She responds “To tell the truth yes, I wanted so bad to take your right then and there, but then I though about where we were and there are a few species that don't tolerate that kind of behavior, so I refrained.”

I reply “ It's a good thing that you have good self control isn't it?”

She says “Yes.”

Here we are at the infirmary. Lakia calls out “Hey Doc you in here?”

Doc calls out “Yes I'm in the office. Is something wrong?”

Lakia responds “No we just want to talk.”

Doc replies “Come on in.” then we enter his office.

She says “Doc do you think it would be okay if Paul and I fight tonight?”

Doc responds “No not really, you might tear the muscles that I have mended.”

She responds “What if we keep it on the mild side, say something close to Roo mating rituals?”

Doc responds “If your that serious about making this fight happen, and agree to keep it on the mild side. I guess it would be fine, but I do know just how rough Roo sex can be.”

Lakia giggles and says, “Yes I know it can get kind of rough, but not quite as rough as an all out fight.” Doc agrees.

I look to Doc and say “Oh by the way Doc I never got a chance to thank you for fixing up Lakia earlier today. so thank you.”

Doc “No problem that's what I'm here for.” then we head back to my room.

On the way back I say “You know when the salesman shot you I heard you scream. I thought you were going to die. I couldn't live with that on my continence. For an instant I kind of blacked out and acted strictly on instinct. Anyone that would try and hurt me or my friends... well you now know what the results can be.

She responds “Yes, I now know just how far you would go to protect your friends.”

I say “Enough about that. You know that we are going to have to adjust the rules slightly for our fight in a little while.”

She responds “I was hoping that you were going to say that. I also did some research on other forms of human fighting, like wrestling if we are careful we could use a mix of that and boxing , kind of like we did on the station.”

I reply “That will work for me but you have to promise that you will be gentle if you use your feet. I have a pretty good idea just how powerful those things are.”

She says “So I guess you heard what happened between Jalad and myself?”

I reply “No details, just that you nearly took his arm completely off.”

She says “It was a while back, but I was having a bad day to begin with he wanted sex from me and I told him that I was not in the mood. He tried anyway and I defended myself and that's how that happened. That's why the rule on the ship is that the other or others must be willing.”

I respond “That was in your past but now that I know or would do that anyhow, I will try not to push you to far. If I do something that offends you please let me know. I don't want to offend you so much that it would end our friendship or make either of us miserable on this ship. I want to know so that I can either try to fix it or at the very least not do it again.”

She says “Oh if you make me mad you will know it and you will know what you did to make me mad.”

I say “That's all I need to know.”

Now back at my room. We enter the room but Valesz and Katherine are not here. I walk towards the bedroom and there they are laying beside each other asleep.

I look to Lakia “That looks like a good idea how about we join them.”

She responds “I agree, is has been a busy day and a nap don't sound like a bad idea.”

I set the alarm for one hour. then we crawl up onto the bed me on Valesz's side and Lakia on Katherine's side just as I get snuggled up to Valesz she puts her arm over me and says “Glad you decided to join us my love.”

I reply “I am to my love.” I give her a kiss then we all drift off to sleep.

An hour later the chime wakes us from our peaceful slumber. I stretch and Valesz does the same. then I wrap my arms around her and hold her tightly and say “That's just what the doctor ordered.”

She replies “The doctor told you to take a nap?”

I say “ I'm sorry its an old earth expression ,meaning that's exactly what I needed”

She says “Oh then how about needing this.” and gives me a kiss parting my lips with her long tongue exploring my mouth quite easily, then after a couple of minutes of kissing.

I say “Oh how I do enjoy that, But we have a very busy evening planned. the doctor told us that if we keep it on the mild side that we could have our fight. What time is the ceremony going to take place?”

Valesz says “The ceremony is going to take place at 19:00”

I reply “Then we have 2 hours, if we schedule the fight for 18:00 we still have an hour to prepare.”

Katherine says “We need to inform the crew of the times so they can be ready.”

I get out of bed and walk over to the viso screen and press a couple of buttons then say “This is a ship wide announcement the fight is still going to take place. It will be held at 18:00, and the ceremony will be held at 19:00. After the ceremony everyone's invited to the galley for a dinner. Valesz chimes in “Except for the crew needed to maintain the ship, you will be relieved to join the dinner in progress.” end transmission.” I look at Valesz and say “ I'm sorry I didn't mean to over step my bounds.”

She says “Never mind that you know more about ship operations than anyone else on board, are you sure you aren't part dragon or equine”

I quickly respond “If I were part dragon I would have scales and no balls hanging, and if I were part equine my cock would be a lot bigger and I would have fur.”

Then all the girls say at the same time “That proves it he is equine.”

Katherine says “I have seen pictures of human males and none of them were quite as big as you are I would say that you are about 21 to 22 cm and the pictures I would have to guess they would be about 14 cm, and for the fur you could shave it off.” ….. and everyone laughs.

Valesz says “During the next few weeks will you be willing to teach the crew ship operations?”

“Sure but I will need someone to help teach me dragon script. I know a little but not enough to do everything this ship can do”

Katherine says “I can do that I read and write dragon script fluently.”

Valesz says “Now that's settled we all need to start getting ready.”

I look to Lakia and ask “Would you like to go the the gymnasium and work out with me to get ready for the match?”

she responds “I would love to.”

Valesz says “Katherine I have some preparations to take care of myself would you help me?”

Katherine responds “Sure I'll be glad to help besides looks like these two have other plans.”

I say “Before we get started would everyone mind helping me disperse some of these plants in different areas of the ship?”they all agree. I say “Thank you, the veggies stay here. I start pulling them off of the platform, and they help by grabbing some of them and placing them around my room .

“Oh that reminds me.” I get the 100 credit chip and hand it back to Katherine and say “I won't be needing this, and I thank you for the generous offer of letting me borrow the money.”

She takes the chip and says “If you ever need to borrow a few credits don't be afraid to ask.”

I respond “I don't think that money will be a problem for me, I have everything that I need in this room right now.” and they all Begin to blush, even Valesz scales show a slightly different shade of blue.”

“I think I will keep the pear tree here but the rest go else where. Now for the roses, I would like for each of you to pick from the three colors there are six red roses, two pink, and two yellow.

Valesz says “I like the red ones”

Lakia says “I like the yellow ones they remind me of a sunset at home”

Katherine says “I like the yellow ones too but the pink ones are pretty as well.

I say “That's easy to fix, Lakia do you mind if I take a clipping from each plant?”

Lakia responds “No, I don't mind.”

I cut a rose from each of Lakia's roses and put them in the dirt next to the pink roses then I go and get a couple of tall glasses and place them over each of Katherine's yellow roses.”

I say “These glasses need to stay over these roses for 12 months then after that you can replant them into another pot and you will have yellow roses as well as pink ones. Back to the task at hand, I'm going to keep a couple of red roses in my bedroom then the other two we can either put in the pool room or on the bridge. Now that we have all of the plants off of the platform that are staying here, we need to go.”

Lakia says “I will push the platform, I ask “Who's quarters are first on the way to the pool room?”

Katherine says “You know where my quarters are.” Lakia and Valesz look at me.

I say “When we were planning on going to the station we stopped at her quarters to get her some clothes to wear then we went to my quarters to get my clothes, and besides if anything would have happened would there be a problem with it?”

Lakia says “No, we were just wondering how you knew where her quarters were. After all you have only been on the ship a few days.”

I respond “Yes, and in just a few days look at what I have done.”

Valesz says to Lakia “He has a very good point there.”

Lakia says “Since you know the ship so well, why don't you tell me where my room is?”

I respond “Very well since you ask. There is a computer console just up ahead. We will stop there and I can get the room number.” we walk a little way further down the hallway and arrive at the computer. I stop and press a couple of buttons on the console then say “What room is Lakia assigned?”

The computer responds “Quarters 107”

Lakia says “Now that you have the number where is it?”

I reply “Four rooms from the bridge on the left 1st deck if we take lift pad two, if we take lift pad three then they will be on the right.”

Lakia “I guess you do know this ship well. It took me almost a week to learn how to find everything.” Katherine says “Okay Mr. know it all where is Valesz's quarters?”

I say “Computer where is the Captain's quarters?”

The computer responds “That information is classified.”

“Okay fine then. Computer where is the captains quarters authorization Alpha Gama Omega 1101 green.”

The computer responds “That information is restricted to level 8 and higher.”

“okay fine lets try this then. Computer show me a schematic layout of the ship.” and the computer displays a schematic of the ship with 3 area's grayed out. “Computer what are these 3 areas that are not on the schematic.”

Computer replies “Those areas are restricted to level 8 and higher access.” I think that this room here.” and I point to one of the gray rooms on the screen and continue “There's captains quarters I would guess the room number there is 102. Providing that room even has a number.”

Katherine says “I'm impressed, he even got around level 8 clearance.”

“Now that I know that Katherine's room is first on the way but we pass the pool room before we get there so lets make a quick stop there first.” Everyone agrees. When we get to the pool, there we see Drake and Snowy enjoying the cool water. I say “ Hello Drake and Snowy “They respond “Hello, what ya got there?”

Valesz responds “Paul bought some new trees to put in the pool room, it will help provide oxygen for the ship and a snack for the herbivores on the ship.”

Snowy says “That was nice of you Paul. Can I ask you a question Paul?” I respond , you just did... but ask away..”

Snowy” are humans herbivores or carnivores?” I respond “The best answer I can give you is both. We call it omnivore I eat meat and vegetables.”

She responds “You are a different species that's for sure”

Lakia says “We have a lot to do before the fight we need to get moving.”

I say “Then lets put the fruit trees around the pool. The apple tree can go here. The tree you chose Katherine can go over there, and the tree that you chose Lakia can go right over here. The trees are arranged in the corners of the room so everyone can have access to them when they want a fruit.

Valesz says “Lets go to Katherine's room now.”

Katherine says “Lets take lift pad two”

Lakia replies “Sounds good me me.”

We get to the lift pad and Lakia pushes the platform on and says I will wait for you on the next level and up she goes. When it returns the three of us get on and Valesz presses a button and up we go. we walk down the hall just a bit. Katherine says “Were here.”

As she enters her quarters She says “Please come in.” We follow her as we enter her room.

She says “I think the roses would look good here and here and the tree in that corner there.” I ask as I position the tree “How is this ?”

She replies “Just a little to the left” I slide the tree slightly to her left she says “Perfect.”

Valesz says “Now on to Lakia's room.” We all head out the door and down the hall towards Lakia's quarters.

Lakia says “Perhaps later we can take a clipping from the pink roses and start her a couple.”

Katherine says “Sure we can take the clippings tomorrow.”

Then I comment “We need to be careful not to take to many clippings or it can kill the plants.”

Lakia says “Here is my room please come in.”

As we enter the room Katherine says “Where would you like your plants Lakia?”

She responds “ I think I would like them in the bedroom.”

As we enter the bedroom Lakia says “I would like the roses on each side of the head of the bed and the tree in the far right corner so in the middle of the night if I want a midnight snack I can reach it.” We position the plants

She says “That's good, right there.” Lakia walks up to me wraps her arms around me and gives me a kiss and says “Thank you.”

I respond “Why all I did was give you a couple of plants.”

She says “ Its much more than that. You have shown me nothing but respect, love and kindness. Something that no one has ever done for me. You show me no fear like most everyone else.”

I reply “That's because you have given me no reason to fear you, and you have shown me only respect and love so why would I not return the feelings.”

Valesz says “You two can get all mushy later tonight. We still have a lot to do.”

We all exit Lakia's room and head just down the hall is Valesz's room.

Just as we get to the door of her quarters she says “I have never entertained guest in my room but today was quite special and that we would be welcome to come in.”

We all enter Valesz's room. As I expected it is much larger than regular quarters, she likes to be able to see the stars , in her room is a small transparent aluminum window this one is circular in shape about one meter in diameter, she has plants of all kinds arranged all around the room.

Valesz says “ I think I like Lakia's idea of having them close to the bed Lakia and Katherine each grab a rose and head for the bedroom leaving me and Valesz in the main room alone. Valesz wraps her arms around me and gives me a deep passionate kiss and says “Thank you, and before you ask why, just because you are you.”

Then I reply “I have something else for you, I know that you don't like wearing clothes but here.” I hand her a box. She opens the box, to reveal the silky blue dress that I picked up on the station. “I thought that this blue would accent your blue scales.”

As she picks up the dress I say “Yes it does go very well with your color.” I look into her eyes and she has a tear forming in the corner of her eye. I wrap my arms around her and say “Your very welcome my love.”

She wraps her arms around me and says “I have never loved any one as much as I love you.” and squeezes me tightly holding me close to her. Lakia and Katherine walk out of the bedroom. Valesz releases me and wipes the tear from her eye and says “Okay everyone now that's done we have to get ready for tonight. Lakia you and Paul go on to the Rec. area and do your training. While Katherine and I go to the bridge and start the preparations from there.

I reply “Very well Lakia shall we ?” On the way there we discuss the fight tactics in great detail of who is going to do what to whom and when, as we get to the pool we hear moaning and screaming. We look into the pool room and see Drake and Snowy going at it. We don't have time or we would join them.

I say to Lakia “Perhaps we will do the pool laps after we have been in the gym a while.”

She replies “Works for me, besides I want to see what kind of weight you humans can lift, push and pull.”

I look at her and respond “Probably not as much as you can, but we will see.”.

We get to the weight room and she says “You first.” I walk over to the bench and I put on two weights marked 20.4k and the bar weighs 9k then I walk over to the console and adjust the rooms gravity to match that of earth other wise the 50k would only feel like 40k (any of you guy's out there that have lifted weights should recognize some of these numbers) I walk back to the bench and lay down under the bar. I take hold and go through 10 rep's then I get up and put another set of weights on marked 11.3k and do another set of 10 rep's. I get up again and walk away from the bench Lakia straddles the bench backwards curls her tail around the bar and does 20 reps with her tail.

I look at her and say “Now do that with your arms.” She lays down on the bench and grabs the bar but its all she can do to do a single rep.

She says “I guess you got me on this one.”

I say “I'm not done there yet I do a couple set's of rep's then walk away for a few minutes to give my muscles a chance to become accustomed to moving that kind of weight.” she gets up and I pull the 11.3k weights off and put on another set of 20.4k.

She says “You can't lift that with your arms can you?” I say “watch me, will you stand at the head of the bench just in case I need a spot.

She replies “Sure, wouldn't want you to get hurt just before the fight.” I start my rep's by the time I hit the 10th rep its all I can do to get the bar back to the top.

Lakia says “ I never thought that your slender arms could lift that kind of weight much less several times.” I respond that a muscle that is properly toned has more power and endurance than the more bulky muscles, sure the big muscle guys might be able to lift more weight but only in short burst.”

She says “You mean like Jalad correct?”

I reply yes he can probably pick up twice his weight but not as many times that I can lift 1.5 times my body weight. We each have our own advantage me with endurance and speed and him with brute strength. Okay now that I have had a little rest back to the weight then on to the legs this time I'm going to do a reverse lift in five reps witch is I'm going to let the weight down slowly and then back up.”

She says “Any time your ready.” I lift the weight. I can only manage three reps this time on the 4th she has to spot me and help pull the weight back up.

I say “That's enough of the press lets go over to the treads.” We each get on a treadmill and I start out with a brisk walk. Then I say “Your going to spank me in these exercises.”

She looks at me and says “Yes, I am.”

After about 20 minutes on the treadmills. I say “Time for the leg press.” then walk over and start loading the press up., I get about 180k loaded and I sit in the machine and start my reps 1.2.3...10 I hop off and load it to about 226k next set of reps.. 1.2.3..10 “Last load for me.” 318k she looks at the load and then back at me and says “That's over 4 times your weight.”

I say “Yes it is and I am going to do everything I can to make my 10 reps.” I begin my reps.

1.2.3.6.7.8.9...10, I lock the weight in place before drop it and hurt myself . Then she steps into the leg press and starts her reps … 1.2.3..15..20..30

I look and say “Time for more weight?”

She says “Yes double it please.”

I say “It can only handle 545k.”

She says “Load it up.” I put all the weight on I can.

“It is maxed out. Go for it , but please don't hurt yourself”

she replies “Don't worry I won't” and she starts doing her reps. 1.2.3..10..20..30..40..50

“You defiantly have me on the leg press. Back to the treadmill for cool down.”

I hop on and begin again at a brisk walk she gets on the other treadmill and she starts at a blazing 48kph. Of course I have to kick mine up as well. It's all I can to to hit that speed. Then she kicks hers up as well she is now running at 52 kph. I slow my machine back down to a brisk walk and she kicks hers up again. I look over and she is doing 64kph. “I didn't know that a treadmill could go that fast.” but she doesn't do it for long she begins to slow down.

I comment “I had no idea you could run that fast.”

She responds “Yes but not for long periods.”

(yes I know that a kangaroo can't walk much less run but then again she really isn't a kangaroo)

she says “Another 5 minutes on the treadmills and then we will head for the pool.”

I say “Sounds good to me. I hope that Drake and Snowy are done.”

She replies “Me too I would hate to interrupt something.”

After 5 minutes have passed. We head for the pool. When we arrive Drake and Snowy are nowhere to be found so we have the pool to ourselves. Lakia waste no time she jumps right in and I follow close behind her. I can't help but notice that on her way into the pool that her pussy was dripping wet. I knew that she wanted me again but I also knew that we would both need to keep our control before the fight. So I chose not to entice her. I'm sure that she is having a hard time keeping her self control, I know I'm having a hard time especially after seeing her condition. and what a pretty condition it is. After a few laps in the pool its time to get out. It's almost time for the fight to start we crawl out of the pool and grab a couple of towels and dry off.

I say “I feel better how about you?”

She responds “Much better, we will have to do this more often together. I really enjoyed it.”

I say “So did I.” then I continue “I do want to get back to a scheduled workout, how about every other morning before shift start?”

She responds “I would like that very much.”

“I'm going to my room to get the gear for the fight would you like to come?”

She says “Does a dragon have a tail?” We go to my room. When we get there I go into the bedroom and get the container. I open it and begin pulling out the needed gear. She grabs me pulls me close to her warm naked body and begins kissing me passionately. I wrap my arms around her and begin probing her mouth with my tongue after a couple of minutes we break the kiss.

She says “I wanted to make sure you knew how I felt about you before we get into that ring in a few minutes. I know that I would not have had the chance after we leave your room.

I respond “I know how you feel about me you don't have to tell me you show it to me in more ways that even you realize. I have to admit that it is a little confusing for me. I know that I have deep feelings for Valesz and Katherine, and now you too. This is totally new to me, it goes against everything that I have been taught throughout my life and now to find my self feeling these feelings for more than one. how do you handle something like this?

She responds “Its easy, don't fight it. Let it happen and enjoy what your are feeling it may or may not last. So enjoy it while you have it.”

I reply “I will.”

Lakia says “We need to get going, everyone's probably already gathered waiting for us to make our appearance.”

We head down the hall towards the Rec area just before we get to the door she stops me gives me a quick kiss and says “Good luck.”

I respond “Good luck to you too.” We enter the room. Everyone is gathered around the ring Valesz and Jalad are in the ring waiting for us. Drake has done a nice job of recreating an earth boxing ring the three ropes with the padded turn buckles the lightly padded floor. Right down to the judges table with the bell waiting for the first ring.

We climb up into the ring. Jalad and Valesz greet both of us Valesz has a worried look on her face when she looks into my eyes and says “I don't want you to get hurt we can still call this off”

I reply “We can't call it off a challenge has been made an accepted the fight must continue for honer to be satisfied. I won't dishonor Lakia in that fashion she deserves more, and besides I know if anything goes wrong Doc Attor can fix me if it comes to that.”

Valesz “But if any thing happens to you ...”

I interrupt her “I will be fine you will see. And don't try and order her not to fight me. I don't think that she would follow that order anyhow.”

Valesz “Damn you.”

I grab her pull her close to me and give her a deep passionate kiss and then say “Everything will be fine my love.”

She finally gives in to my reassurance, and says “Okay, I trust you.” She turns and climbs down out of the ring. I walk to the center where Jalad and Lakia are waiting I ask Jalad for the microphone and he hands me the microphone.

I put it up towards my mouth and begin speaking “Quiet everyone …. QUIET!!!! Lakia and I have an announcement to make. We have decided to alter the rules. Instead of a straight Boxing match there will be three rounds. First round will be Boxing, the full rules apply to this round. Second round will be wrestling first one pinned for ten seconds wins that round. and last but not least the Third round will be free style any thing goes... so I will ask everyone at least during the third round try and stay close to the ring corners there is no telling who might be coming out of the ring. Lakia and myself are in full agreement of the rules laid out. We expect no interruptions in the ring during any match.”

Then I turn to Valesz and say “Would you please make that a direct order.” She hesitantly agrees then says “Under no circumstances is anyone to go into the ring during any of the three matches.” Everyone responds “AYE AYE CAPTAIN”

I hand Jalad back the microphone and Jalad speaks into the microphone and says “First off this fight will not only be broadcast over the ship like Paul wanted but it will also be transmitted for Populated Space...” Jalad continues “Okay, I want a clean fight everyone knows the rules. I want you to shake hands and come out fighting. DING” Lakia and I shake hands then we each jump back a bit to give Jalad time and room to move away.

Lakia jabs I duck she missed. I swing she blocks she comes in with an uppercut and connects knocks me back on my ass. I get up and say “Good one” she smiles at me I move back in she swings. I block I swing and connect it turns her around she regains her balance. Turns back and says “Nice one not bad for a human.” She moves back in I throw an uppercut and connect she catches herself with her tail. She says “I felt that one.” I move in she swings I duck she swings again and connects I land on the floor face down. A trickle of blood escapes my lips. I get up wiping my face and licking my lips.

I say “I guess we need to work more on the bench with you that one should have been a Knock Out.” then I give her a little smile. She moves in and I throw a cross and connect she hits the mat face down. She gets back up and says “Your getting better.”

I move in and swing again and connect she hits the mat again. She gets up and says “Now your asking for it.” she moves back in I swing again she blocks and then throws a cross and connects. I do a 360 in mid air before hitting the mat I land on my side. I slowly work my way back up, and say “Okay no more Mr. nice guy.” I move in and use a combo starting with a cross ending with an uppercut and connect. She was unprepared for it and looses her balance and hits the mat again.

She gets up “Now your defiantly going to get it!” with a grin on her face she starts to move back in … DING DING DING!!!! we both walk to the center of the ring and give each other a warm hug I whisper in her ear and she gives me a little peck on the cheek. We turn and return to our perspective corner.

Valesz comes up by my corner and ask “Are you ok?” I respond “Yes my love I'm doing great she hands me a glass of water I take a drink and hand her the glass back.

I say “It will be fine”

Valesz “But in the next round Lakia will have more of an advantage she is no longer bound by the no feet rule.”

I respond “That's fine she still can't kick me only pin me”

Jalad goes to the center ring the judges rule this round is Paul 5 to 3 .. Valesz pulls me down to her and she gives me another kiss and says “Good luck.”

I say. “Thank you but I don't need luck.” and I give her a smile then turn and head for the center ring.

Jalad holding the microphone “Everyone knows the rules for this match, I want a good clean fight … DING!!!

We start moving in circles around the ring she quickly pins me with my right arm under me. Jalad starts counting 1....2....3.. how the hell can I get out of this if I can only get my hand free just a little …... 4 ...5... Yes I got it. I begin tickling Lakia she squirms just enough for me to work free I get back on my feet. She says “That wasn't fair you tickled me.”

I reply “All's fair in love and war.” Round and round we go again I finally get behind her and get her tail in a leg lock and her in a sleeper hold ( I'm thinking I might just have this match as well) She kicks off the floor launching us almost three meters into the air we almost hit the ceiling. I let go so I can land on my feet.

I say “and you thought that my tickling you wasn't fair well I guess it was within the guidelines at least you didn't kick me.”

We both laugh. We start circling the mat again next thing I know she has my head in a scissor hold. Jalad starts counting again 1...2...3... Her beautiful pussy less than a centimeter from my face, just dripping wet, 4...5... I take advantage of the situation and slip her a quick lick and catch her off guard and she quickly releases me. We both get back to our feet she exclaims now that was cheating. I reply “Maybe but it sure was sweet and tasty.” She blushes slightly. We start going around again, I get behind her again and this time I manage to get her in a full nelson and her tail in a scissor hold and manage to get her to the mat this time while maintaining the holds, Jalad starts counting 1...2...3...4...5... 6...7...8...9...10 Paul wins we get up and we hug. She gives me a kiss and sends her tongue in search of a hint of that sweet nectar still lingering on my tongue.

We return to out perspective corners again. Valesz comes back to my corner she says, I'm quite impressed, I didn't know that you could fight like that.”

I respond “You would be surprised what a young man can learn on his own.” Valesz says “You keep surprising me day after day. It's about time that I surprise you for a change but that will have to wait until later tonight.

I respond “Now your just teasing me but I will wait.” Valesz says “ I'm worried about the next round, since its freestyle she can fight with her own style and if she gets you with her feet she can do some serious damage. I know, I was there when the doctor was working on Jalad.” She hands me another glass of water and I take a drink then I try to console her again saying “It will be fine, I have done well so far, there's no reason to think anything different now.”

Valesz says “ true you have handled yourself quite well in here so far” I finish the glass of water, she takes it from me. Jalad goes to the center of the ring . I lean towards Valesz and give her a quick kiss and say “I will be back in a few minutes.”

Jalad says “Everyone this is the round that we all have been waiting for, will everyone please move away from the ring sides. Everyone steps back about 2 meters from the ring Jalad says I want a good clean... ummm on your mark set (Jalad steps back ) GO!!!

I run into Lakia trying to knock her to the mat, She is prepared and holds her ground she easily tosses me back. She goes into a spin knocking me to the mat with her tail. I quickly get back up. She goes into another spin this time I catch her tail and pull her backwards and get on her back. I whisper into her ear “Are you ready?” She flips me over her back onto the mat I rush her from the front again she leans back onto her tail just as I get to her she pulls her feet up into the air and I land on top of her she kicks and launches me flying across the room and I slam into the wall behind me (ever seen the cartoon where the charter slides slowly down the wall , well that's about what it felt like) I slid down to the floor and land face down on the padded floor. In a single leap she lands right next to me she reaches down and gently rolls me over.

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To Niegh or Not to Neigh

I open my eyes and give her a quick wink she straddles my chest with her sweet pussy right in my face. The sweet smell makes me begin to grow instantly. I pick my head up and lick her sweet juices from her wet and wanting pussy. She slides down my chest reaches down and guides my hard cock towards her extremely hot moist pussy and quickly slams down on my hard shaft. Everyone looks on in awe as we begin fucking like wild animals. She is ridding my cock like there is no tomorrow she bends down slightly and begins kissing me deeply with her hands on my chest she begins clutching my chest digging her nails in slightly while dragging them across my chest I feel her pussy clenching down my my hard cock she throws her head back and screams my name “ PAUL!!!!!!!” while firmly digging her nails into my chest.

Valesz is standing over us. She ask “May I join in?

As Lakia releases her grip slightly Lakia says “Sure there's plenty of him to go around. Lakia continues her assault on my hard cock and Valesz sits on my chest facing Lakia putting her sweet pussy right over my mouth. I wast no time and begin licking her sweet pussy, driving my tongue deep into her. While I reach up and massage her firm breast occasionally giving her now hard nipples a little pinch between my fingers making her moan and push down onto my face. Then I feel Lakia squeezing down on my cock again and Valesz begins squeezing on my tongue both of them have their hands on my sides and each begins digging their nails into me. Feeling all this sends me over the edge and I explode deep with in Lakia both of them collapse against each other they finally regain enough energy to move and they each lay next to me. What I hadn't noticed was that everyone on the ship had followed Lakia's and my lead. The entire ship became an orgy there were couples everywhere, some already laying down and some still going.

Lakia says to me “You are the only one of any race that I have met that understands me and my kind.”

Valesz says “Looks like I'm not the only one that you keep surprising.”  

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                                                            Chapter 9

 I look at Valesz and say “I think that I not only surprised everyone on the ship but perhaps millions even billions all over Populated Space, because to the best of my recollection never before has a broadcast fight ever ended like this one has.”

Lakia says “He has a point there.”

Valesz says “True enough, and the night is not over yet. We will give everyone a few minutes to recuperate and then we need to get ready for the ceremony. For now we will just lay here and enjoy each others company.”

Valesz puts her arm across my chest. I cringe in pain she tries to move her arm but I hold her there while I adjust to the pain and say “It's okay, just like I have been saying all along.”

Lakia looks at my chest and says “Did I do that? I'm so sorry, I don't like the fact that I hurt you” I respond “It's okay, I didn't feel the pain when you did it. It was done in an act of love not anger.”

She says “and I do love you.”

I reply “I love you too.” I turn to Valesz “and you Valesz my love I love you”

Valesz replies” I love you too” (oh my can you feel the love) then both of them look at each other then they both lean over me and each start licking and sucking on my nipples and I instantly begin to get hard again.

I say “Okay okay stop that's not fair we have to get ready”

Lakia says “What were the words you used? Oh yes, all is fair in love and war.”

I reply “Damn you learn quickly.”

Valesz says “It's time we get up and get ready for the ceremony.”

The three of us get up. Valesz speaks in her firm yet soft voice “All right everyone get up and get this place ready for the ceremony. We only have 20 minutes before it starts.” I've never seen everyone move so fast. Everyone was doing their part in cleaning up using towels and mops, in less than ten minutes the room was spotless again.

Lakia says “Now that the room is clean its time for us to get clean.”

I say to her and Valesz “How about a nice hot shower.”

Valesz says “There is a shower just across the hall, you go on ahead we will be right behind you.” I head over to the shower and get the water to a nice temperature of 30 to 35c just about the time I'm getting ready to step into the shower Valesz and Lakia come in.

Valesz says “I see that you have the shower ready for us.”

I respond “Yes, will you join me?”

Valesz replies “ I thought you would never ask.” and they both step in the shower with me.

Lakia says “The water is just a little to hot for me would you mind turning it down just a little?” I reach over and turn the water down to around 28c a little cool for a shower but still comfortable.

Then I start scrubbing Valesz's back and she begins arching and says “That feels so GOOOOD!!!” then I reach over and start scrubbing Lakia's back and she starts to purr well it was more like a coo and her tail starts to twitch.

Then she says “Your so right Valesz it does feel GOOD!!!” Then begins cooing again

Valesz says “We need to stop this and get ready.”

Lakia responds “ But I am enjoying this so much.” Valesz says “ remember what we talked about before coming in here?”

Lakia replies “Oh all right we can stop but will you do this again for me later tonight Paul?”

I reply “Anything you want my loves”

Valesz says “Captain Nidhug should be docking shortly, hopefully in time for the ceremony.”

I say “What is so special that needs another ship here?”

Valesz quickly responds “Since we are not departing until tomorrow at 13:00 we were hoping that you might be able to realign his engines before we depart. He is carrying a load of grain and vegetables to the equine home world and its 5 sectors away. If you can do it it will prove to the Dragon counsel that the best course of action would be to keep you on this ship.”

I respond “I will do as you ask but with such a short time I may not have time enough to tweak his engines as tight as I got ours.”

Valesz responds “If you can get his ship to 4.2 then he will be able to make his delivery about a week sooner and that will be sufficient.”

As we step out of the shower Katherine walks in carrying some clothes, the dresses that I bought for all of them and she is already wearing the one that I bought for her. We all quickly dry off and put our towels in the reclamation unit, and begin getting dressed Katherine hands me a Tuxedo.

I ask “Why such fancy clothing?”

Katherine responds “ because this is a very special night for you Paul and you need to look your best for your people. This ceremony is being broadcast over Populated space and you are the guest of honor.” I continue to get dressed. Just as I finish I look up and all three of them are standing in front of me each a picture of beauty. I stand up and say the three of you are all absolutely stunning tonight.

Valesz is the first to speak “Thank you you look very sharp in a Tux.”

Katherine and Lakia both say “Thank you Paul” Lakia says “You don't look so bad yourself.”

Valesz says “It's time to go everyone”

We head back across the hall and enter the Rec physical room. The ropes and poles have been removed from the ring. Now it looks more like a center stage. There are chairs lined up around the room and around a large rectangular table. There is also a large Viso screen set up against the front wall. Valesz takes my hand and leads me to the table where Talzon is already seated at the end of the table. Valesz sits me in the middle and Lakia at the other end with Valesz to my right and Katherine to my left. Valesz points across the room and says “ That is Captain Nidhug” ( he is a large dragon about two meters tall and his scales are a beautiful bright red and shinny like Valesz's he has a very masculine physique, most definitely a dragon I would not want to piss off. Although have I already have his ship is no longer the fastest in the fleet. He looks to be in his late 40's in human years anyway)

Valesz says “He will be part of the ceremony.”

I hear Lakia whispering to Valesz “Have you talked to the Dragon counsel?”

Valesz replies “Yes.” Lakia “And?” Valesz “Yes.” a smile creeps across Lakia's face. I begin to wonder what in the hell would Valesz be contacting the counsel about and what is Lakia smiling about, and something tells me that captain Nidhug isn't here just because of his engines.

The Viso screen lights up reveling the Dragon counsel they are at a circular table with a large gold medallion of a dragons head in the middle. Valesz gets up and walks up to the center of the stage. She says “Quiet please” (in her soft yet stern voice) and the room goes silent. Everyone draws their attention to the center stage. Valesz begins to speak .

Today we are gathered here for two reasons the second will be conducted after the award

ceremony. First I would like to thank Captain Nidhug Unridoor for gracing this ceremony with his presence. He will also be conducting the second part of the ceremony.

Captain Nidhug stands briefly.

Mr. Curtis will you please come onto the stage

I stand and walk up to the center of the stage. Talzon right behind

me carrying a small golden case

I would like to present my commanding officer Talzon and our guest of honor my Chief engineer.

Mr. Paul Curtis

Everyone applauds.

Today is very special for more than one reason not only have you shown loyalty and courage to this ship and crew. But you have earned this award in the shortest time ever recorded in dragon history. And on top of that you are the first non dragon to receive such a high award. For performance above and beyond the call of duty

for displaying acts of courage and bravery.

Today it is my privilege and honor to award you with the highest award any captain can give to a member of his or her crew.

Talzon opens the case .

I present to you

The Dragon medal of Honor

Valesz takes the Medal out of the case and places it over my head.

It is about 8 cm in diameter it is the same symbol as on the counsel's table.

I begin to speak

I thank you for this great honor. I will do my best to uphold the values witch it stands for.

I will protect this ship and her crew with my life if needed.

Everyone applauds again.

Valesz gives me a hug and a quick kiss and Talzon shakes my hand and says “congratulations”

Katherine and Lakia join us on stage.

Both of them wrap there arms around me giving me a big hug.

then captain Nidhug joins us on stage

Katherine and Lakia step back beside Valesz.

Valesz begins to speak again.

According to Populated space regulations any member is allowed

a maximum of three mates, it is usually do to the fact that we can be away from home for extended periods of time.

I had to get special permission from the dragon counsel to even begin these proceeding's

On this day Katherine, Lakia and myself all ask

“Will You Be Our Mate?”

I can't help but tear up a bit, I quickly wipe my eyes and regain my composure

I respond.

“Yes, I will be happy to be your mate.”

A speaker from the Dragon counsel begins to speak.

Captain Valesz from what you have told us and what we have seen here tonight you have our full blessing to continue with the mating ceremony.

Valesz responds

Thank you Dragon counsel leader., You honor us all by attending the ceremony.

Counsel leader

No captain Valesz it is our honer to get to view such a wonderful occasion.

Captain Nidhug

It appears that my daughter has chosen her mate well. But tomorrow I will see for myself how well you handle your engines and your crew. But tonight is a joyous occasion and it is my honor to be the one that preforms the ceremony.

Both crew's begin surrounding us carrying lit candles.

Will someone please dim the lights.

I respond

Counsel members if you will excuse me for one moment.

Counsel leader

Continue Mr. Curtis.

I respond “ thank you.”

“Computer and the viso screen switches to monitor mode

dim lights to 10%

The lights dim and the screen returns to the counsel.

Captain Nidhug

Thank you Mr. Curtis. I didn't know that these ships had computer control out side the bridge and engineering.

Back to business at hand.

For centuries a Captain has had the honor and privilege of joining couples.

Today not only is it my honor to join a couple but to join my daughter and two of her closest friends with a fine mate.

Mr. Curtis you are one lucky man.

I respond “ Yes I am.”

Mr. Paul Curtis will you accept Valesz Unridoor, Lakia Keelin, and Katherine Kebi to be you mates until the day you die?

“I will.”

Valesz Unridoor, Lakia Keelin, and Katherine Kebi

Do you take Paul Curtis to be your mate until the day that you die?

They all look to each other, then look back to me and in unison say.

“ We will.”

I now pronounce you Mates one and all

you may kiss the brides.

They all come towards me and surround me with Valesz in front of me Katherine to my right and Lakia to my left.

as Valesz begins to kiss me everyone in the room begins to applaud

then Valesz steps back and Katherine steps in front of me and begins kissing me she steps back then finally Lakia wraps her arms around me and says “Looks like it may last for a while.” then she begins kissing me the audience starts hooping and hollering

“Hooray”

Valesz steps back up to my right side Katherine on my left and Lakia on the other side of Katherine

Valesz speaks up.

Everyone may I have your attention for a moment.

The room goes quiet again.

First I would like to thank the Dragon counsel for making this joyous day possible and I would like to thank Captain Nidhug my father for giving me his blessing and preforming this wonderful ceremony.

dragon counsel leader

You are very welcome Captain Valesz, congratulations on your choice of mate.

Counsel out.

the viso screen goes blank.

Valesz

The honeymoon will be postponed until we reach Draconis, the dragon home world

Now its time for Celebration Lets PARTY!!!!!

Jalad hollers

“Everyone to Zot's on the station they have been reserved for the celebration.”

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