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Populated Space the Continuation Vol. 2 Posted by: Unic0rn69 at 06-18-2023 10:48 AM, Last Modified 08-08-2023 18:08 PM
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                                                                                         Chapter 11




The chime wakes us from our blissful slumber. I look at the clock its 06:00 then I look at Valesz I gently touch her face she wakes up with a smile on her face. I say “Morning my love”

She leans toward me wraps her arms around me and gives me a deep passionate kiss and responds “Morning my love”

Katherine and Lakia are still sleeping I say “Let's get up and have breakfast ready when they wake up.”

We slide out of bed carefully trying not to disturb Lakia and Katherine. I say “If you will get the vegetables ready I will go to the galley and get the meat ready.”

She responds “Works for me.”

I ask “Has your father ever eaten eggs before?” she replies “I don't know , but I don't think so.”

On my way out the door I grab six eggs and some bacon. I say “We will have a treat for him this morning.”

When I arrive at the Galley there is no one here. I grab three steaks two large and one small. The small steak is about 1 kg. I set the steaks aside then get a medium bowl crack the eggs and begin mixing them, after that's done I toss the 6 slices of bacon in a skillet turn the heat on to get the bacon cooking first. then a pour the eggs into another skillet and put them on the heat. Flip the bacon and start seasoning the steaks now that the bacon and eggs are just about done, it's time to cook the steak. I drop mine in first wait a few moments and then toss the other two steaks in I flip the steaks wait only a few seconds and pull the two large steaks out while mine continues to cook for a little bit longer. I pull my steak and take the food and head back to my quarters.

When I arrive the door opens and I enter Katherine and Lakia are just waking up. Captain Nidhug is already here. He asks “So what is this special meal that you have prepared for us?”

I respond , seared steak, scrambled eggs, and bacon for the carnivores and a salad for the vegetarians.

He responds “ You cooked my steak?” Valesz chimes in “You will love it dad you have to try it.”

He glares at Valesz for a second then finally agrees “Okay, I will try it. Only because you say it's good.”

I continue getting the food placed for everyone to eat. Katherine and Lakia sit in the chairs leaving the spot on the sofa next to Valesz open. Before I sit, I say “Good morning Katherine and Lakia and give each of them a kiss.”

Then I walk to my spot and take my seat. I watch as Nidhug takes his first bite and his eyes roll back in his head all he can manage is “MMMMMMmmmmmm” He swallows then says “Never in my 200 years have I tasted a steak this good.” Then he turns to Valesz and says be careful or I may steal this one away from you.”

She laughs, then replies “Where would you take him your ship isn't as fast as mine now. He responds “Good point, but after today we will see.”

I say since I don't have as much time to work on your engines today as I had to work on this ship I don't know if I can get 5xl my goal to day is 4.2xl. He responds “that's only point 5xl faster than I can go now.” I reply “I was referring to cruising speed not max. speed”

Nidhug grabs a piece of bacon and pops it into his mouth and says “This meat is kind of salty, reminds me of last night with ….. oh never mind”

I respond “Had in interesting Debriefing huh” he replies “Something like that.”

Valesz says “Can we change the subject.”

I quickly respond “ I'm sorry yes we can change the subject.”

She says “Thank you.”

I say “After I am done working on the engines later we can take her for a little spin around the block”

Nidhug looks at me with a puzzled look on his face. I say “I'm sorry an old earth phrase. We will take the ship out for a quick test run and back.”

He replies That sounds good.”

Lakia says “How about a little dip in the pool this morning before we begin our day”

I look at the clock its only 07:00 I say “Sure we have time before I'm suppose to meet Xanthos and Squeaky”

Lakia looks at Katherine and says “Are you coming? It will be fun.”

Katherine agrees “Sure let's go.” The three of us get up and head towards the pool.

On the way there Katherine ask “Why are we going to the pool this early?”

I respond “Remember last night Valesz said that she wanted to talk to her father.”

She replies “Oh yes I remember now.” Lakia says “How about a few reps. before we hit the pool.”

I respond “After last night I'm doing good just to make it to the pool.” They laugh.

Katherine says “Ya Xanthos was hitting you pretty hard there at the end, he was buried all the way to his ring.”

I respond “He WHAT!!! no way he had that much in.”

Lakia responds “Yup and he was thrusting pretty hard there too”

Katherine says “I don't think I want anything that big in me, it almost looked painful.”

I respond “I didn't feel any real pain. It must have been all that tail I had had in me over the last few days, preparing me for something like that.” Lakia says “Looked like you were enjoying yourself.”
I reply “I was, I never knew that a mare could control their pussy like that.”

Lakia ask “How was it any different than being with any one of us?”

I respond “Well she can literally open her pussy at will and she can push me almost all the way out or pull me all the way in with her pussy. Oh don't get me wrong. I love the three of you and I will stand by you through thick and thin. but I have to say that was the most interesting sex I have had yet.”

Lakia responds “I'm glad that you enjoyed it, since they will be on the ship for quite a while perhaps you will get to experience that again.”

I respond “Perhaps but what we share I hope will last for a lifetime.”

We arrive at the pool room walking in side by side we all dive in and hit the water at the same time. We come up scattered around the pool. Lakia swims toward me and then dives underwater she takes hold of my waist and quickly wraps her mouth over my limp cock and begins to suck on it. Instantly I become hard and moan in pleasure. She comes up out of the water and quickly wraps her legs around my waist and lowers herself down onto my shaft I feel her hot wet pussy sliding down my hard pole then as she picks herself up the cool water rushes in to cool my shaft intensifying the feelings as she slides back down her pussy feels even hotter than the stroke before. She wraps her tail around me.

Lakia says “Maybe Ogrifina can control her pussy but can she do this.” I feel her probing for my hole and she quickly finds her mark and she easily slides in. I shudder as she enters me. I stammer out “ n n NO.”

Katherine swims over and says “Save some for me.”

Katherine reaches down into the water and begins playing with my balls squeezing them gently in her hand she begins sucking on Lakia's luscious tit. Seeing this turns me on even more I lean forward slightly and begin sucking on her other tit making her moan in pleasure. She begins working herself up and down on my shaft then I can feel her pussy squeezing down on my cock. She throws her head back holding on to my shoulders locks her legs around me pulling me deep into her and thrust her tail into me as she begins to scream my name “OH PAUL!!! YES! YES!” I can feel her cumming as her hot love juices escape into the cool water. She goes totally limp and begins to float on the top of the water

Katherine gives her a gentile push to move her out of the way and she takes Lakia's place riding my cock. She reaches down takes hold of my cock jumps up a bit in the water and wraps her legs around my waist as she guides my cock into her hot pussy she begins working herself up and down on my cock .

I begin biting her neck gently then she pulls away and swims off saying “Catch me if you can.” She is swimming towards the shallower section of the pool she gets to where the water is only about 1 meter deep, she grabs the side of the pool and says “Come and get it stud” while pointing her cute little butt at me.

I swim right at her underwater I grab her legs and stick my face right into her snatch and begin licking it viciously, probing her pussy with my tongue then I stop and blow bubbles just below her hot pussy and she begins to squirm with the tickling sensation of the bubbles. I come up out of the water stand behind her and guide my cock back into her she moans in pleasure. I begin thrusting myself into her I begin picking up speed and pushing harder and harder. She begins to moan loudly and her pussy clamps down on my cock as she has her first orgasm. I watch as her sweet love juices come oozing out of her lusciously wet pussy and kind of float in the water around us.

As her orgasm subsides she turns and says “Now that you have satisfied me that way how about some deer tail” understanding what she wanted I pulled back and guided my cock to her ass I push but she was quite tight there.

She says “It's okay push harder I want you in me there.” I push again and I finally get the head in she moans loudly and begins to cum instantly, squirting her love juices into the water with such a force I can feel it against my balls. I push again and go a little deeper and she pushes back forcing me all the way in she cums again this time right against my balls this with feeling of her tight ass sends me over the edge I make one quick hard thrust into her and begin releasing my seed into her. As we both moan in ecstasy.
I lay forward onto her back I grab hold of the edge of the pool just outside her hands holding us together with me still inside of her we both just kind of float there on the side of the pool while we regain our strength.

Lakia swims over to Katherine and me. She says “Looked like you enjoyed that?” both me and Katherine respond in unison “Yes we did.”

I say “Damn I need to go. I don't want to be late Squeaky and Xanthos will be waiting for me in a few minutes”

Katherine says “Lakia and I need to get to the bridge ourselves.”

We all get out of the pool and I grab some towels and hand Lakia and Katherine theirs.
while we are drying off Lakia walks over to a control pad she presses a few buttons and a red light in the ceiling comes on the pool starts draining. By the time that we are done drying off the pool is empty. As we are putting our towels in the reclamation unit I hear the water rushing back into the pool I notice the light has turned yellow as well. Lakia says “Wouldn't want to go for a swim and get a face full of cum or something would we?”

I respond “Nope. Before we go our separate ways for today how about we all meet at Zot's for lunch before we depart say 12:30 since we don't have any scheduled stops before we get to the dragon home world.

Katherine responds “We do have one stop scheduled but we might not stop since it will only take us nine days to make our delivery, and a nice get together lunch sounds nice.”

She wraps her arms around me and gives me a loving goodbye kiss. As we part Lakia is quick to move in and give me a kiss however this one is more intense she begins probing my mouth with her tongue pulling me tight against her body we finally break the kiss I say “I love you, both of you”
“Oh Katherine will you please invite Valesz and her father to lunch.”

She replies “I was planning on it.” as I watch them walk away towards the bridge both of them walking with that sway. (you know the one, that teasing hip swing that turns heads) I turn and head for the engine room to get my tools.

I quickly arrive at the engine room. I grab the top case that contains the tools that I will need then I grab the case that contains the anti-gravity units and head towards the port. As I approach the port I see that Xanthos and Squeaky are there waiting for me.

Xanthos says “Right on time” Squeaky says “Let me carry one of those for you.” I hand him the case with the Anti-gravity units, and say “thank you” We head for captain Nidhug's ship.

I ask Xanthos “What is your knowledge of engineering?”

he responds “Actually very little, I have only been in a engine room a couple of times.”

Then he ask “Why did you ask me to help you. Since you had no idea of my experience in engineering?”

I reply “To be honest I ask for your help for your bruit strength, if we have to move the engine core I will need your muscles.”

He says “ I thought that you enjoyed my muscles more than you let on last night.” We all laugh.

I reply “Since we are on the subject I was told that you had quite a bit in me, since you had the best view I was wondering if you could verify that you were buried all the way to your ring?”

Xanthos responds “Actually yes. I saw just how much tail the Captain had in you and knew that you could handle me. I never would have thought that a creature as small as yourself could have handled me as easily as you did last night and I was quite impressed with your control with my mate for that matter so was she.”

I reply “She was impressed by me?” Xanthos responds “Yes, we have both done a little research on human mating, and we found that the average human male will last about 10-15 minutes and have a penis about thirteen centimeters. And from what I could tell your considerably larger than that.”

I reply “I'm happy that I could bring pleasure to both of you. Oh and by the way you are the first male to have mated with me.” Xanthos responds “In that case I'm even more impressed. Perhaps we can do it again some time.” Just as we arrive at the ship I reply “Perhaps.”

Captain Nidhug is standing at port waiting for us.

Captain Nidhug says “Right on time. Welcome to my ship the Lamri.”

I respond “Thank you captain, permission to come aboard?”

He responds “Permission granted.” I say “Captain I will need computer access to complete my work he responds very well I will have my communications officer have your access copied from the Kameer to my ship as well.” I respond “ Thank you, that will do nicely.”

Nidhug says “Let's go to the engine room so you can get started.”

On the way to the engine room captain Nidhug stops at a computer console and calls to the bridge where he ask his communications officer to have the access copied to his ship. Then we continue on our way to the engine room.

I ask Nidhug “What exactly does your ship do at what speeds?”

He responds “When we get her up to 3xl she has a slight vibration and by the time we get her to 3.7xl it is a little more severe.”

I respond “ hmm that's almost exactly what the Kameer did”

He ask “Can you get her fixed?”

I respond “Does a dragon have a tail?”

He turns and looks at his tail and ask “Yes, but what does my tail have to do with the engines” I reply “Nothing, sorry just another earth expression, I will have these engines running smoothly before lunch.”

He responds “That's not possible. There is no way you can make the repairs before lunch.” I reply “Tell you what if I have the repairs done before lunch you buy lunch at Zot's. If I don't I will buy lunch”

He replies “Your on. But I need to warn you I can eat a lot of steak.”

I respond “That's okay I already have guest coming for lunch.” I say “If I may be so bold to ask, you said this morning something about 200 years, how long do dragons typically live?”

He responds “About 500 years, but few have been recorded to live to 700 years of age.”

Then he ask “How long do humans live?” I respond “Typically 70 a few make it to 100”

He says “Only 100 perhaps we can do something to change that.”

I respond “How can you change that”

He replies “We have been doing some genetic research over the last few hundred years we have finally gotten to the final testing stage, it has been tested on a few other species like Roo for instance they have a very similar life span as yourself but on the dragon home world Vivus we have a Roo that is nearly 200 years old and looks like she is her mid 40's in Roo years.”

I respond “That is defiantly something that I will want to think about.”

He responds “ I understand.”

I say “You understand what?”

He replies “That you care for Valesz very much and that you would hate to make her a widow at such a young age for her that is, you have to consider weather you want to keep her happy longer or live your life naturally.”

We arrive at the engine room. There we meet a beautiful Red dragoness.

Nidhug says “This is my engineer her name is Chusi. Chusi I wold like you to meet.

Chusi interrupts “Paul Curtis, welcome to the engine room.” and she offers her hand to me and I gently press my lips to the back of her hand.

She smiles at me and says “You honor me. I reply “The honor is mine.”

Nidhug says “Keep that up and you will be buying my lunch for sure.”

I respond “Okay lets get to work. Squeaky do you remember what I had you do on the Kameer?”

Squeaky responds “Sure do boss (squeak squeak)” I say “Then you know what I want you to do.”

He responds “I'm on it boss (squeak squeak)”

I say “Computer what is the engine status?” the computer responds “The engine is operating at 79.5% efficiency.”

I say “Only slightly better than the Kameer when I started working on her.” I set my tool case down and Squeaky sets the other case right next to the one I just set down. I open the case and pull out the Quantum spanner and hand it to Squeaky, and he heads straight to work I pull out two of the anti-gravity units.

I ask Xanthos “Would you mind getting the other two anti-gravity units and lock them to the back of the engine core?”

Meanwhile I set the first two at the front of the engine leaving them stick out about 2 cm, I walk back to the tool case and pull out a laser torch and the optical scanner. I proceed to take the ship measurements. I find center of the ship and make a score in the floor just like I did on the Kameer. Then I take the optical scanner and start measuring the engine core and make a score on its casing just above the floor.

Chusi ask “What are you doing?” I reply “I'm going to center the engine core to the ship, if the core is not dead center the field will be misaligned and can cause the ship to shake. Now that I have my marks I take the anti-gravity units and place them at the score marks and take another measurement. The optical scanner reads “7.2254862”

“Damn that's less than a millimeter difference than the Kameer was.” I say “Chusi would you get the status of the inertial dampeners please, I will bet that the starboard dampener on the bridge is burnt out..”

Chusi says “Computer what is the status of the inertial dampeners?”

The computer responds “ 7 of 8 of the inertial dampeners are functioning within specifications”
I say “You need to ask the computer for the diagrams of the dampeners and to show you each condition.”

She says “okay” then she says “Computer show me a diagram of the inertial dampeners and their status” I notice that she is looking intently at the viso screen.

Then Chusi looks at me and says “How did you know that dampener would be burnt out.”

I reply “I will answer later for now can you make sure that dampener gets replaced.

She responds “I will get a crew on it right now.” She turns back to the viso screen and calls to the bridge and says “ I need two engineering crew members down here” then I hear a response “They are on their way” In just a few minutes two male dragons enter the engine room. She commands them to begin repairs on the dampener on the bridge.

They move quickly to get the new unit before they leave the engine room I say to them “I will send Squeaky up to the bridge shortly to help with the dampener, he is small enough to get a couple of connectors that you won't be able to reach.” they respond “Very well” and exit the engine room with the dampener.

I ask Squeaky “How are you doing back there Squeaky?”

He responds “Almost half done.” When you Finnish the array that you are on will you go to the bridge and change the plugs like you did for me.

He responds “Sure thing boss (squeak squeak)”

I say “We are about ready to move the core.” I say “Chusi will you release the mag-locks on the core while I set these two anti-gravity units on the front of the core.”

She responds “I'm on it”

I say to Xanthos “Will you turn on the anti-gravity units on that side of the engine on, so we can get them to sync”

He responds “Okay they are on.”

I say “Okay now is when I really need you Xanthos” He walks around to my side of the engine and gets behind me and says “ are you ready?” I ask “Ready for what?”

He grabs my hips and I say “Whoa big boy!” I need you to help move the core, I wasn't referring to sexually.”

He laughs and says “ I know I was only teasing.”

Chusi laughs and says “You couldn't take him any way he is to big for you, hell I'm a female and I couldn't take him”

I respond “Tell you what, if I can take him will you take him?” Chusi says “Your on, I know there is no way your going to take him in you. So I don't have to worry about it.”

I respond “let's get this engine finished then we will see, but before you take him I will let you take me that will at least make it a bit easier for you.” I reach down and turn on the last anti-gravity unit. The units start beeping. I say when the units have a constant beep they are in sync and we can move the core” ...beep beep beep BEEEEEEEP on 3 1..2..3 we push the core it slides much easier than the core on the Kameer.

I look at the marks “Damn we over shot by a good centimeter. How about this time I let you push it by yourself.”

Xanthos responds “No problem I hardly put any effort into the last push.” Xanthos walks around the core to the other side.

I say any time your ready he pushes the core. It slides

I say “Just a little bit more “ he pushes again and the core stops with the marks directly in line.

I say “Perfect, thank you Xanthos.”

I say “Squeaky should be walking through that door, right” …. just then Squeaky walks in. and I finish my sentence “ NOW”

Chusi asks “How did you know exactly when he was going to be here?” I reply “There is one thing that I can count on Squeaky for and that's punctuality”

Squeaky says “Yup he won a bet on me because of it and Katherine learned not to bet against Paul.”

Chusi says and why not bet against Paul?”

Squeaky replies “he never looses” she responds “Oh shit.” Squeaky “You didn't bet him did you?”

She quickly replies “Yes, Xanthos walked up behind Paul and acted like he was going to fuck him, I said that there is no way that Paul was going to be able to take Xanthos.” Squeaky says “You have already lost they have already umm well mated.”

Chusi looks at me and says “You know if you wanted me all you would have had to do was ask , I already find you attractive, both of you. Though I am a little concerned if I can handle as much cock as I suspect you have Xanthos.”

Squeaky goes back to work on the injectors. I follow him. I whisper to Squeaky “Something is making me feel uneasy about captain Nidhug. Will you leave the last two arrays three microns out of alignment. Just in case there is any trouble that will slow his ship down just a little,
and besides I told him that I would get his ship to 4.2xl”

Squeaky says “Whatever you want boss.”

I respond “Thank you.” and I walk back to where Chusi and Xanthos are, and do I get a surprise. Xanthos is just getting ready to make his first thrust in to Chusi. While she is leaning over a table. He pushes and pop the head goes in she screams in pleasure and covers the head of his cock in her sweet juices. He pulls back out and pushes right back in and she screams again. I watch intently while he works his massive cock into the tight little dragoness. It don't take long until he is all the way in to his ring.

Watching this gets my own blood flowing and my cock quickly begins to grow. I walk around the table and kneel in front of Chusi I put my hands on each side of her beautiful face and look deep into her golden dragon eyes as I draw nearer to her and I begin kissing her passionately probing her mouth with my tongue she quickly returns the kiss sending her tongue down my throat. I gently break the kiss. I stand up and place my hard cock before her and she sends out her long snake like tongue wrapping it around my shaft. She pulls her tongue back into her mouth and me with it. Now engulfing my stiff member she begins working her mouth over my cock constantly massaging my cock with her tongue like a snake constricting its victim.

Xanthos pounding harder into her now thrusting his massive member deep into her tight wet pussy she begins to moan again sending waves of pleasure throughout my body she is having another massive orgasm Xanthos feels this too and is now slamming into her as deep as he can go. She squeezes her tongue tightly around my cock and this feeling of tightness sends me over the edge and I begin spewing my hot cum down her waiting throat she's swallowing every last drop. She continues licking my hard cock making it throb and twitch while she licks the last few drops as they ooze from my member. While Xanthos gives her one final thrust he begins filling her tight wet pussy with his seed. She is so full with his massive cock it has no where to go so it sprays out between his cock and the tight walls of her pussy. Leaving a large puddle on the floor between her feet. Xanthos collapses laying down on Chusi's back and I drop to my knees on the floor in front of Chusi she reaches to me and takes hold of my face while she is pulling me towards her she says that was wonderful, Both of you and she begins kissing me again, probing my mouth with her long tongue. She finally breaks the kiss and releases me I fall back to the floor sitting just below Chusi.

Then captain Nidhug walks in and says “I see that you have made yourselves comfortable.”

I respond “Yes sir, Squeaky should be done momentarily” Nidhug responds “But its only 10:00 I didn't expect you to be done for at least another hour. And you still found time to mate with my engineer, Impressive.”

Squeaky comes walking from around the corner. He says “All done sir. squeak squeak”

I get up off the floor and say “Computer what is the engine status?” the computer responds “the engine is running at 98.1% efficiency.”

I say “That's an18.6 % increase.” Nidhug says “I'm thoroughly impressed now” I respond “Your absolute max speed is 4.98xl, you should be able to cruise at 4.5xl but I would recommend a slightly lower speed of 4.3xl because these engines have been run pretty hard and it will save you a lot of maintenance time. Nidhug says “I guess I will owe you that lunch after all. Let's go to the bridge and give the engines a workout.”

I agree “ Let's see what she can do, but do you mind if we get a quick shower first ”

Nidhug responds “ I will see you on the bridge in say 10 minutes. And by the way I wanted to inform you that the crew is done replacing the inertial dampener on the bridge.”

I reply “In 10 minutes, and thank you” The captain turns and exits the engine room. We head for the nearest shower room with Chusi leading the way me right behind her. I can't help but watch her tail swinging from side to side and her cute little butt.

I say “Nice tail you got there”

She responds “Thank you, nice cock you have.”

I reply “Thank you.”

We quickly arrive at the shower room and we all enter and turn on the showers. I say “ Xanthos and Squeaky you don't have to go to the bridge, if you would like you can return to the Kameer.

Squeaky says “Thank you squeak squeak”

Xanthos says “Are you sure you want to be left here alone?”

I respond “Thank you for your concern, but I will be fine. I think that captain Nidhug still has a little something up his sleeve but I think I can handle myself. I have a couple of aces up my sleeve too”

Xanthos responds “Sleeve you are not even wearing a shirt , what sleeve?”

I reply “Sorry another earth expression, it simply means that I have a couple of tricks of my own.”

Xanthos says “Interesting terminology.”

As Squeaky begins to dry off I tell him “When you see Valesz please tell her that if we are not back in say 20 minutes to come looking for us.”

Squeaky responds “Will do boss, and I will take your tools back for you as well. Squeak squeak.”

I respond “Thank you Squeaky,” and they head back to the engine room to get the tools. Then Chusi turns to me wraps her arms around my neck and begins kissing me again. Sending her tongue down my throat.

Then she breaks the kiss and says “You just taste so sweet I had to do it again, it may be a very long time before I get the chance again.”

Then I wrap my arms around her and return the kiss with a very deep passionate kiss, entangling our tongues together. I pull her body close to mine holding her tightly. Then we break the embrace and I say “A little more to remember me by”

She says “We need to get to the bridge, we don't want to be late.”

I respond “No we don't.” We grab our towels and quickly dry off toss them in the reclamation unit and head towards the bridge.

We arrive at the bridge the door opens and we both enter. Nidhug says “Right on time, helm set a course out. Communications inform the station that we will be un-docking for a short period.”

They both respond “Aye captain.” and each preform their jobs perfectly. Nidhug says “After we have cleared the station set speed to 4.5xl then increase slowly to 4.9xl”

The helmsman says “Speed 2.5xl..3.0xl..3.5xl..4.0xl..4.5xl.. increasing rate 4.6xl..4.7xl..4.8xl..4.9”

Nidhug says “Slow to 3.5xl and bring us about and dock at the station.”

Then he turns to me and says “ Will you join me in the briefing room?” I agree and follow him. After we have entered the room he says “Computer seal the door level 8”

The computer responds “ Door sealed level 8”

Nidhug looks at me and says “I have a question that you must answer.”

I respond “If I can.”

He says “I know that the Kameer has a sealed cargo hold, it is not uncommon for a dragon vessel to have a secret cargo, but I need to know what her cargo is. What is she carrying in that hold?”

I respond “I can't answer that question Sir.” he steps toward me and ask again “WHAT IS SHE CARRYING?”

I again respond “I can not answer that question SIR.”

He draws his hand back and strikes me sending me flying back into the wall, he then take a claw and grabs my throat and says “If you do not tell me I will kill you.”

I respond “Kill me if you must but I will not answer that question. My loyalty is to my ship and her crew.”

He responds “ Had you answered that question I would have had to kill you. I'm glad that you did not. I am sorry for putting you through that but I had to know for myself just how loyal you were.”

I ask “Why is my loyalty in such regard” he responds “For the moment I have a cargo of my own that I would like to transfer to Valesz's ship and I had to be sure that you could be trusted because I will be depending on you to take care of my cargo as well as you have taken care of my ship.”

I respond “May I ask what this cargo is?” he responds “No we never talk about a secret cargo, but I will show you. Come with me.”

He says “Computer release door seal” the computer responds “Door is open” We exit the briefing room.

He says “ helm all stop” then he turns to his first officer and says “You have the bridge, maintain current position.”

We exit the bridge. Heading towards the cargo hold area. Nidhug says to me “I owe you a great debt. Valesz told me how you opened her eyes towards how I felt about her, and the reasons that I acted the way I do around her.”

I ask “Is this another test?”

He responds “No just a dragon to man talk, my son.” and he places his arm over my shoulders as we walk down the corridor. He says “ Valesz and me haven't talked like that in many years, I am glad that I can do so again, and it is all because of you.”

I reply “What did I do?” he responds “You have shown her that she can be happy again and still be in control of her life, until you came along all she had was her ship, but now she has found happiness again. That is why I owe you a great debt.”

I respond “You owe me nothing Sir, in fact if you hadn't raised her like you did I may never have met her. so it is I that owes you.” he says “We are almost there, you are about to take on an honor that no human has seen in thousands of years.” we arrive at a cargo hold and Nidhug presses a few buttons on the pad and the door opens revealing a beautiful pair of unicorn, and

I exclaim “UNICORN, I thought that they were a myth “( I couldn't let Nidhug know that I have already seen a pair of them) then I say “They can't be real” Nidhug says “They are real all right.” The stallion walks up to me.

Nidhug says “This is Celer”

I offer my hand to Celer, he takes it and says “It's a pleasure to meet you, your all Nidhug could talk about all night last night, and since your here I guess you passed his test.”

I respond “I guess I did, and the pleasure is all mine” Celer steps back and the mare steps forward.

Nidhug says “and this is “Dinos, Celer's mate.” She offers her hand to me I step in and give her a hug, and whisper very quietly into her ear “ Have I got a surprise for you two.” l lean back slightly and give her a kiss on the cheek. Nidhug ask “ Do you think that you can talk to Valesz into taking on these passengers.” I respond “Yes I can but I think I would rather make it a surprise for her.” Nidhug responds “She has never been one for surprises”

I reply “On the contrary I have found that she loves a good surprise, and what could be better than taking on such a beautiful and unique pair of creatures.”

Nidhug says now all we have to do is to call her and get her out here so we can get them aboard the Kameer. I respond no we don't she will be here in about ten minutes. I need to get to a computer console.” Nidhug responds there is one just down the corridor.”

I quickly exit the room with Nidhug right behind me, I get to the computer and say “Computer create a audio link with the Kameer.”

The computer responds “link established”

I say “Katherine can you hear me?” Katherine responds “Yes.”

I say “I need you to setup a link to the briefing room and have the captain talk to me in there please.”

She responds “Consider it done.”

I say “Computer activate video mode.” a few seconds later the screen lights up showing Valesz. I say “ Kameer computer seal briefing room door level 7 authorization Alpha Gama Omega 1101 green.” The computer responds “ door sealed level 7” Valesz says “Damn it will you quit surprising me with the computer controls. Now what the hell is all this about? and why are you sitting adrift in space ”

I respond “I don't want to talk to much about it but I need you to dock with the Lamri we are taking on More Cargo... I wouldn't have done this if I didn't think that you would approve. I need the decks cleared and a path to the cargo area clear.”

She responds “Very well but I will expect an explanation when you get back on this ship.” I will give you one right now “I can say that they are not deformed. Trust me.”

She responds “Very well then I will have the decks cleared and I will meet you at the port. We will dock in 5 minutes. Valesz out ”

Nidhug says “You do have a way with my daughter don't you. How the hell she understood half of what you said is beyond me. It was so cryptic.”

I respond “We have a trust and understanding about each other.”

Nidhug says “She definitely made a good choice by mating with you, such love, devotion and loyalty, most only have one of those quality's in abundance but you seem to have all three.”

I say “Now before we move the cargo I recommend that you clear the decks.” I step back from the computer.

Nidhug steps to the computer and says “Computer ship wide com.”

The computer responds “com open.” Nidhug says “This is your captain speaking I want all personnel to report to the bridge immediately.” Nidhug says “by the time we get back to the hold it will be all clear.”

I respond “We need to move quickly.” We hurry back to the cargo hold. Nidhug opens the doors, and we enter. Nidhug says to the unicorn “It is all arranged gather your personal belongings and lets go to the port.”

The unicorns begin rapidly gathering their things in just a couple of minutes Celer says “We are ready lets go.”

On the way to the port I ask “Why are we taking you to the Kameer anyhow?”

Celer replies “To be honest we are hoping that on the Kameer it will be a little different Nidhug tells us that there are many different species on the Kameer and this ship is mostly dragon. We are hoping for some variety of conversation and different things to do.”

I respond “I can say this I promise that you will enjoy being on the Kameer especially if what you want is variety.” Nidhug says here we are, now all we have to do is wait.” Then we hear the sound of metal hitting metal, then a release of gases and the door opens. Valesz has a look of surprise on her face.

Nidhug says “You never even knew that we had unicorn on board did you.”

She replies “No I didn't, but we must hurry.” She gives her father a big hug and then turns and says “Let's go everyone.” then Nidhug steps toward me gives me a hug and says “Now you take good care of that cargo and my daughter”

I respond “I will you can count on me.” He says “Now go !!!” just before the door closes

I hear him say “See you back at the station”

Valesz rushes us to the cargo hold. And just before she opens the door , I say “Hold on for just a second”

Valesz says “ why?”

I look to Dinos and say “Remember when I kissed you on the cheek and told you that I had a surprise for you.” she responds “Yes?”

I say “You are about to get that surprise.” Then I look to Valesz and say “Okay open it.” Valesz presses the last button and the door opens. The unicorn have a total look of amazement on their faces all four of them. Then Celer and Dinos drop there belongings and run into the room and begin hugging the other unicorn.

I look to Valesz and say “ I guess they know each other.” I drag there belongings into the room and tell them that we will be back later to check in on them. Dinos runs over to me and picks me up and gives me a big kiss, and says “Thank you , you do know how to surprise a female don't you.”

Valesz says “He sure does.” Dinos sets me back down.

I say “We will be back in a little while.” Valesz and I exit the room and Valesz seals the door.

We head for the bridge when we get there the door opens and Valesz says “We have taken on more cargo that is going back to Vivus with us. This is a closed door topic. Now everyone as you were before this all started.”

Everyone started scattering the bridge was emptied very quickly except for her needed crew. Valesz says “helm take us back to the station.” then she looks to Lakia and says “Lakia when we get back to the station I want you and Katherine to go get 600kg of vegetables, oh and get 2 cases of that...

She looks at me and says “What did you call what you put on the salad?”

I reply “vinaigrette.”

then Valesz continues “ vinaigrette and a case of seasoning for the meat and have it delivered to our food stasis unit.” Lakia responds “Aye Captain” then Valesz says “just as soon as that is on board we will head for home”

I look to Valesz and say “Will we still have time for our lunch at Zot's?, It may be a while before you get to see captain Nidhug again.

She agrees “Lakia instead of coming back to the ship meet us at Zot's they know where to deliver the food to.” they get the ship docked Valesz says “if you have any business that needs to be done on the station you have one hour.”

The three of us head to our quarters to get some clothes. After I get to my quarters and get my clothes on I stop by the engine room hoping to find Squeaky, and sure enough he is there

I ask Squeaky Would you mind going back to the Lamri and tweak the last 2 arrays to spec.” he responds “No problem squeak squeak”

I say “Make sure your back here in one hour we will be heading for Vivus then.”

I turn and head for the port. There Valesz is waiting for me. I say “I hope you weren't waiting long.”

She responds “No I just got here myself.” I reply “Shall we and I take her hand and we walk to Zot's. Just as we get to Zot's we see captain Nidhug walking in. After we walk in .

I say “Been waiting long?” Valesz looks at me with a puzzled look on her face.

Nidhug Says “Yes I have been waiting all morning, and we laugh. Then we walk over to a table and sit down. Roxy walks over and says “May I take your order as she sits in my lap.

I respond “Yes Roxy you may , but I am sorry I don't have time to play today we are leaving in an hour and this is our final lunch here for a while. She says “I'm going to miss having you around.”

I reply “I will miss you too. We will have two dragon steaks and one for me, all seasoned the way I like please, and the dragon steaks very lightly seared and you know how I want mine and three salads all with vinaigrette please.” and what would everyone like to drink

Valesz says “Just water for me.”

Nidhug says “Water here too”

I reply “Well looks like its going to be five waters. Roxy says “I will return with your drinks and the food will be out shortly.” and she walks away she promptly returns with the five waters she sets them on the table and then says “I will be right back with your food.”

Lakia and Katherine walk up to the table and sit down.

Lakia says to Valesz “The shopkeeper said that the delivery would be made in about 30 minutes.”

Valesz says “Thank you that will do nicely.” Nidhug says to Valesz “You made a fine choice for a mate . A rare one he is.”

Valesz says “I agree that's why I chose to mate with him.” and she reaches over the table and takes my hand.

I smile at her, and say “I am the lucky one not only did I find one love but three. I intend to be with all three until the day I die.”

Nidhug says speaking of dieing.” Then he looks to Valesz and says “I told him about the DNA experiment, so he knows he now has that option if he chooses.” then Roxy comes back carrying the salads she says “I will be right back with the steaks.”

Then I say “That is something that we all need to discuss together as one family because this is not a choice I'm making for just myself but for all four of us.”

Valesz responds “You truly are in love with all of us aren't you.”

I respond “Yes or I would not have said yes to all three. Let me tell you what I see in all three of you and what I believe that you see in me. “Valesz you see me as an equal very respectful yet yielding, Lakia you see me as another warrior willing to do what it takes, and Katherine you see me more as your guide you look up to me. Now on the other hand Valesz I see you as an equal someone that I can depend on to be there when I need. Lakia in you I see the warrior that when needed would stand side by side with me in hand to hand combat, and Katherine you I see you as the innocent little doe but I know that underneath you are willing to do anything I ask of you at any moment you get your most pleasure from pleasing others.
Individually we have our weakness's but together we are a force to be reckoned with. As a family there is no goal that we can't reach.”.

Nidhug reaches over and places his claw on my shoulder and says son with a speech like that as long as you mean it there is no one that can stop you. I am proud to call you son.”
I look over and all three of my mates are wiping a tears from their eyes. Then I look over and see Roxy wiping her eyes too.

Nidhug says “Time to eat we have light years to traverse. Speaking of traversing light years. I sent Squeaky back to tweak your engines a little lets just say that we passed each others test.” and we all finish our meals and say our goodbye's then we head for our prospective ships. As we reach our port there is Squeaky crawling up the ramp.

I look at him and say “You didn't.” he shook his head, I say I will help you back to the engine room I knew that you couldn't handle their engineer she used that tongue of hers didn't she?” again he shakes his head.

I say your not going to be worth a shit for two days now.” He just smiles.

I look to Valesz and the others and say “I will be on the bridge in a few minutes I'm going to get Squeaky to the engine room and let him take a nap there.” I finally get squeaky to the engine room lay him on the table and say “sleep well my friend.”

I exit the engine room and make a bee line for the bridge. I get there just in time to see the Lamri go to light speed. Then Valesz says 4.5xl . I look out the window and the stars become lines of light ….....





 

                                                                                         Chapter 12

 

As the ship reaches 4.5xl and everyone begins to settle in.

 

I look to Valesz and say “lets find out how the engines are running.”

 

She responds “The engines are your responsibility.”

 

I say “Computer what is the full engine status?”

 

The computer responds “Engines running at 98.7% efficiency, the core temperature is 527° Celsius.”

 

I say “Computer display engine temperature at 2xl for the last 3 weeks.”

 

The computer displays a graph on the viso screen showing that the engines have been running at 727° C at 2xl.

 

I look to Valesz and say “Let's see what these engines can do.”

 

Valesz responds “Helm take us to 5xl and increase speed slowly.”

 

I say “Computer monitor engine core temperature when the core reaches 725° C alert the bridge”

 

The computer responds “Monitoring engine core.”

 

Helm responds now at 5xl. Increasing to 5.1xl …. increasing to 5.2xl … increasing to 5.3xl ….increasing to 5.4xl

 

I say “Captain if you please hold at 5.5”

 

She responds helm “Set speed to 5.5xl”

 

Helm responds “Now at 5.5xl.”

 

I say “Computer what is the engine temperature”

 

The computer responds “Engine core temperature at 700° C and holding”

 

I say “Excellent, if we keep cruising at this speed we will arrive in about 7 days 6 hours and 30 minutes. Give or take a few minutes.”

 

Valesz responds , “You have shaved another day and ½ off our journey. How much more can you get out of these engines?”

 

I respond “This is it for the duration of the trip, after we dock again , I might be able to get another .5 but that would be pushing it. Even when I can get a chance to get the engines to 100% I would recommend cruising at 5.5 any how.”

 

 

Valesz says “True enough we don't want to over extend the engines any more that we have to.”

 

I say “We should contact captain Nidhug and inform him of these specs and maybe cut a few days off of his journey.”

 

Valesz says “Katherine send a communication to the Lamri” Katherine replies “Aye captain.”

 

A moment later the viso screen lights up showing captain Nidhug.

 

Nidhug says “Is everything all right?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes everything is perfect here.” Then Valesz ask “What is your cruising speed”

 

Nidhug Responds “4.9xl, why do you ask?”

 

Valesz replies “Is your engineer on the bridge?”

 

Nidhug responds “No but I can get her here.”

 

Valesz starts to talk, but I interrupt “If I may, I can do it from here. That is if captain Nidhug hasn't removed my access yet.”

 

Nidhug responds “No I haven't removed your access. Proceed.”

 

I respond “Thank you. Lamri computer what is the full engine status?” the Lamri computer responds “The engine is running at 98.7% efficiency, the core temperature is 657 Celsius.” Then I say “ Lamri computer monitor the engine temperature, alert the bridge when the core reaches 725° Celsius, enable permanent warning alert”

 

Then I say”Captain Nidhug would you please take her to 5.5xl” Nidhug says “helm 5.5xl” helm responds “Aye captain”.... helm reports “ now at 5.5xl sir” I say “Lamri computer what is the core temperature?” the computer responds 700° Celsius”

 

I say “That is your cruising speed I wouldn't recommend pushing her past 5.7 unless you absolutely have to and only then in short burst.”

 

Nidhug responds “Thank you that should take about 2-3 days off of our journey.” then he says to Valesz “You have one hell of an engineer there”

 

She responds “Yes I think so too. Safe journey's”

 

Nidhug responds “Safe journey's, Nidhug out.” and the screen goes blank.

 

Valesz says “Nice work , but now that's all done, I believe that you made a promise to go check on the new cargo.”

 

I respond “Yes I did.”

 

Valesz says “Katherine Paul might need some help with the cargo would you accompany him?”

 

Katherine responds “Yes Captain.”

 

We exit the bridge together. After the door closes behind us, I look to Katherine and say “Before we go to the cargo hold I would like to stop by the engine room and check on Squeaky.”

 

She replies “What is wrong with squeaky?”

 

I reply “Let's just say that the Lamri's engineer Chusi got a hold of him.”

 

She says “What do you mean?”

 

I say “Remember the night that you, Valesz and Lakia all had fun with me, and how I was after the fact?”

 

She replies “Yes I remember it quite well, the three of us left you a happy blithering idiot.”

 

I say “She kinda did that to Squeaky only he literally was left a Happy Blithering Idiot. Thats why he was crawling onto the ship just before we took off.”

 

She says “In that case lets go check on Squeaky.”

 

We arrive at the engine room, and find that Squeaky is still asleep on the table, I nudge him and say “Okay sleepy, time to get up.”

 

He stirs and finally sits up.

 

I say “Looks like Chusi rocked your world. Do you feel better now that you have had a little nap.”

 

He responds “Yup and yup squeak squeak.”

 

I say “Now that you are feeling better, I would like you to run a basic diagnostic on all engine systems. That should take about 4 hours.”

 

He replies “I will get right on it, squeak squeak”

 

I say “Take your time no need to rush. I will want a report in the morning.”

 

He responds “Yes chief”

 

I say “Have a good night Squeaky. Katherine and I will be busy for the rest of the evening.”

 

Squeaky responds “See you in the morning. squeak squeak”

 

Katherine and I exit the engine room and head for the cargo hold. When we arrive there Katherine opens the door and all the Unicorns are sitting around a table chopping lettuce and other vegetables.

 

Sigrun says “Come in Paul and Katherine have a seat. We were just talking about how nice it was to have other unicorns around.”

 

Alkippe says “We owe you a great debt for bringing our friends on board”

 

I reply “From what I understand they simply wanted a change of scenery I didn't have that much to do with them coming here.”

 

Celer says “From what I hear it was your loyalty and respect that got us on this ship, otherwise who knows where we would have ended up.”

 

Dinos says “Perhaps a Roo ship or another all dragon ship, and then we would have been in the same situation as before. But now we have friends from several different places not to mention friends of our own species.”

 

I respond “I'm glad that I could help.”

 

Sigrun says “You wanted to know about our history and how we came to the situation that we are in.”

 

I reply “Yes I am very interested.”

 

He responds “It was about 550 years ago. That the Mantis attacked our home world. The reason that they attacked us is simply that they wanted to attain the one power that unicorns have over all other species. Teleportation now we can only teleport once a day and not very far. The furthest I have teleported is about 2 km. The Mantis tried and tried to figure out how we did it, but after years of trying they decided to give up. Since they couldn't figure it out they decided to wipe us out so that no one else could try to find out how we do it.”

 

I respond “That is so horrible. did your parents teach you this history?”

 

Celer responds “No Paul we were there, Sigrun and my self were working on.... well lets just say a science project.”

 

I respond “Okay I won't ask about that although you do have me curious about it. Okay now I know that neither of you even look like your even close to 500, if I may how long does your species live”

 

Alkippe responds “I don't like to talk about my age but since it is you Paul I am currently about 1800 earth years old and well I expect to go about another 3200, if that answers your question.”

 

I reply “So your saying that you live 5000 years.”

 

Alkippe replies “Give or take a century or two.”

 

Celer says “Dinos and my self are a little older then Sigrun and Alkippe in fact we were on one of the ships sent to investigate earth almost 2000 years ago. At that time we deemed that the humans were still to primitive to contact.”

 

I respond “All the myths that I have heard about unicorns all my life were literally about you.”

 

Celer responds “Yes, unicorns were not the only ones on that expedition, there were also a few dragons that went with us, in fact Valesz's Great Great Great grandfather Astarot Unridoor was on the expedition as well. That reminds me. There was one time that a small group of humans had managed to get a lot closer to us that we expected and I had to transport myself and Astarot away from the humans or there would have been a bloody battle that the humans would have lost. In fact that is kind of how we ended up on Nidhug's ship, we were in a very remote out post and heard that a captain Unridoor was to be coming there and I arranged a meeting with the captain and since I knew his great great grandfather he took us on board.”

 

Sigrun interrupts “Now that is funny in a weird sort of way I remember you telling me of that expedition and that's how we ended up on Valesz's ship, and now that expedition has brought us all together 2000 years later.”

 

Celer continues “Kind of funny how things like that work from time to time. But back to earth on that expedition Astarot and myself were placed on what is now called the north American continent the ship was scheduled to return for us in two weeks. We had stumbled upon a young human female that had fallen into a ravine, and broke her leg. We couldn't just leave her there so I climbed down and teleported her back to the top of the ravine, there we mended her leg. She was so grateful that she stayed with us for the rest of our mission. Well needless to say that she was willing to service both Astarot and myself several times. But no need to go into great detail there you get the idea.”

 

I say “Hang on just a second. while you were on earth you mated with a human female, not to long ago I was ask if I had any Equine in me, and now your telling me that it just might be possible well in this case it wouldn't be Equine but Unicorn instead. I have to check this out. Katherine do you know where a med kit is? I need to get some DNA samples, if you don't mind that is?”

 

Celer responds “ I don't mind but the chances are so remote I really doubt that it is possible, but it never hurts to check.”

 

Katherine goes to the other side of the room and opens a panel and pulls out a med kit and brings it back she pulls out a small device and says “Hold out your hand.” I comply and I feel the tiniest of pricks felt more like a mosquito bite. The tiny vial shows a single drop of blood, Then she puts a new vial into the device and ask Celer to hold out his hand, he complies and again the vial shows a single drop of blood. Katherine says “I will take this to the doctor and have him run the DNA analysis. I will be back in a few minutes.

 

I respond “Wait a minute, there is one more sample that we need to get.”

 

She respond “Who's”

 

I reply “Valesz”

 

She says “Are you sure you want to know that answer?”

 

I respond “Have a seat and let me think about that one for a minute.”

 

She places the vials in the case with the rest of the med kit, and has a seat. We all sit in silence for a moment then I finally respond “Yes I want to know, even of it is a positive test the relationship is so distant it don't matter it may only be one step for Celer and 5 for Valesz but it has been 400 generation's for me.”

 

She says very well I will go get the captain and have her go with me to the infirmary.”

 

I reply “Thank you my love.” and I give her a kiss before she leaves.

 

Celer says “What are you going to do if you find that I am your great great great great... grandfather?”

 

I respond “Like I said the relationship don't matter since it is so distant for me however, if you are my great x400th grandfather then I guess I will be the first human alive that has gotten the chance to meet such a relative and I would be quite honored , and it would explain the reason that I am more comfortable around other species rather than my own.”

 

Celer says “It shouldn't take the doctor long at all to make that determination once he has all the DNA samples I would say about 5 minutes.”

 

The door opens and Valesz comes in she graciously bows before Celer Valesz says “It is an honor to have your lord on my ship.”

 

Celer reaches down and says “Thank you my child but there is no need for that anymore, that was a long time ago and there are not enough unicorns to need a leader.”

 

I say “What am I missing, what is going on.”

 

Valesz responds “This is Celer the lord of the unicorn, and if what Katherine told me is true that would make you even more special”

 

I reply “Because I might have unicorn blood coursing through my veins?”

 

She replies “No Paul because you have royalty, Unicorn royalty blood.”

 

Celer says “As far as I am concerned there is no more royalty, there is no more unicorn world.”

 

Valesz responds “Even if there are only 20 unicorn left in the universe you don't think that they need a leader. Look at this ship there are 21 inhabitants on this ship do you not think that they need a leader?”

 

Celer responds “You're right Valesz.”

 

I say “I realize that this is not a battle ship but we will have to see if we can do something about the Mantis problem. I will need time to think about it and then I'm sure that something like this would need to be run through the dragon counsel in person.”

 

Valesz says “Yes anything like that would have to be addressed by the counsel”

 

I say “Would it be possible for me to gain access to some military info on the Mantis?”

 

She responds “What kind of information.”

 

I reply “Any tactical info I can get would be helpful, it doesn't have to be real up to date for what I am thinking, I primarily need a rough count on ships and troops and ships weaponry.”

 

Valesz responds “I think I can get you that, but it is going to take a couple of days.”

 

I respond “That will be fine, this isn't something that gets done in a week anyhow but if what I am thinking can work it wont take but a matter of hours maybe even less”

 

I look to Celer and ask “Are you familiar with their tactical status from back then? I want to compare their technologies from then to now.”

 

Celer responds “Yes I remember the details of some of their tactical abilities from then”

 

I respond “Good when we get the new information then we will start building a plan to take care of this problem once and for all. The Mantis will no longer be the pirates of the galaxy.”

 

Valesz says “Okay lets go see Doc and find out if we have a family reunion to celebrate.

 

I turn to the unicorns and say “We will be back very soon.”

 

We exit the cargo hold. Valesz turns and locks the door.

 

Then she says to me “When I can get you back to the bridge I am going to give you full access to the ship.”

 

I look to her and say “I'm not questioning what you are doing but why this access change?”

 

she responds “Quite simply you continue to surprise me, and that alone is a rare gift, but you have shown so much loyalty love and respect to everyone on this ship, and I don't say this very often but, I trust you with my life. Besides since you are going to be spending so much time with the unicorns you will need the access. I can't keep sending Katherine with you to open the door.”

 

We both laugh. When we get to the infirmary Katherine is waiting there for us.

 

Katherine says “Doc has been waiting for your sample Captain”

 

Doc says “Just as soon as I can get your sample I will run the test. It will only take a few minutes”. Valesz holds out her hand, and doc takes the sample that he needs. then places all three samples in the analysis tray and slides in into the computer console.

 

The computer beeps a few times then says “Match found, continuing test.....match found... test complete two matches found.” The computer displays all three DNA samples. Highlighting the matched sequence's.

 

I look to Valesz and say “Does Doc know?”

 

She responds “Not until now but he is about to find out.”

 

Doc says “Find out what?”

 

Valesz says “Go ahead Paul tell him. It is your discovery after all.”

 

I respond “Very well. Doc I will try and keep this brief. I am the great 400th grandson of the lord of the unicorn and of Valesz's great great great great great grandfather.”

 

Doc queries “How could you be the unicorn have been gone for a very long time, your planet has just entered the alliance only a short time ago.”

 

I say “Doc you just proved it. One of the samples came directly from the lord of the unicorn. I watched Katherine take the sample myself.”

 

He responds “You mean that the lord of the unicorn is on this very ship right now?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes he is and Paul is his 400th great grandson.”

 

I say “I have one question doc, how is it that one woman can get pregnant from more than one male?”

 

Doc replies “I'm not totally sure about human conception but with many species even if the female is already pregnant the male seed can still add some of its DNA to the embryo. In the case of humans I didn't think it would be possible that they could conceive from another race but I guess your proof that they can. Then this case is quite special the woman may have already been pregnant then the the other two males simply added their DNA to the embryo.”

 

I say “What about now will Valesz, Katherine, and Lakia and myself be able to Mate?”

 

Doc says “I need to do some research and further test., Katherine since you are here may I take a sample from you?”

 

Katherine replies “Yes but why do you need a sample from me Doc?”

 

He responds “Since you are his mate I may as well run some compatibility test too. Valesz can I get Lakia down here too?”

 

Valesz responds “Just as soon as I get back to the bridge I will send her to you.”

 

Attor responds “Thank you.”

 

Valesz says “Okay everyone back to the bridge. We all have things to do there.”

 

Katherine and myself both say in unison “Aye Captain.” and we leave the infirmary and head down the corridor towards the bridge.

 

When we arrive at the bridge Katherine takes her post and Valesz stands in front of her chair and invites me to stand next to her. I cross the bridge and take my place on her left side.

 

She says “I need everyone's attention for a moment. What I am about to do may upset a few of you but I will try to explain as best I can that this is very essential Paul has decided to take on a monumental task and will need Maximum clearance to do his job. Now we can not go into details of this task due to the high security needs. Now before I continue are there any issues that need to be addressed?”

 

Everyone says “No.”

 

Valesz continues “Very well then, computer access level change Mr. Paul Curtis level 10”

 

The computer responds “Authorization required.”

 

Valesz replies “Authorization Alpha Dragon Black”

 

Computer “Authorization accepted. Mr. Paul Curtis will you please enter your authorization code to verify?”

 

I respond “Authorization Alpha Gama Omega 1011 green”

 

The computer responds “Mr Paul Curtis now has level 10 access.”

 

I say “Thank you captain, if you wish I will accompany Lakia down to the infirmary.”

 

Lakia responds “I'm not injured or sick.” Valesz responds “Attor wants to run a couple of test and needs a sample from you. I'm sure that Paul will explain more on the way there.”

 

We exit the bridge and head for the infirmary, I explain that the doc wants to run a simple compatibility test to see just how compatible we might be for inter-species mating.

 

Lakia says “I'm not quite ready to settle down and start a family.”

 

I respond “Thats okay neither am I but we do need to know if we will even have that option later. If we are not then you might want to take another mate later just for that purpose.”

 

She replies “I understand. So what got all these test started in the first place?”

 

I reply “Oh you don't know yet do you?” I know that you remember when we took on some cargo from Nidhug's ship. Well that cargo just happens to be another pair of unicorn, It turns out that the stallion just happened to be on earth about 2000 years ago and well he is my 400th generation grandfather, not only that he is the leader or lord if you wish of the unicorn.”

 

Lakia says “You're pulling my leg right, this is some kind of joke isn't it?”

 

I say “ Lakia I love you and I would not joke about something like this. My 400th generation grandfather is in the cargo hold with the others.”

 

She responds “You're not kidding are you.”

 

I respond “No my love I am not, everything I have said is true and already proven. You can ask Attor if you wish.”

 

She says “That will not be necessary I believe you, you have never given me reason to doubt you.”

 

We have arrived at the infirmary as we enter Attor says “I have been waiting for you Paul the other two test are done, would you like the results now or do you want to wait for to have Valesz and Katherine here?”

 

I reply “I will wait this does concern them.”

 

He says “Very well then I will continue with this test. Lakia may I please have your hand.”

 

Lakia offers Doc her hand and he presses the device against her hand and draws the single drop of blood. Then removes the vial and places it in the computer as before.

 

The computer beeps a few times and then responds “Test positive.”

 

Lakia ask “What does positive mean doc?” doc replies “When your ready you will be able to bear young.”

 

She looks at me with a tear in her eye and wraps her arms around me tightly and says “Do you know how much I love you?”

 

I reply “Yes I do and you know that I love you to.”

 

doc says “There are more test that I want to run if you will excuse me for a minute.” doc goes into the office and ask the computer to send messages to Squeaky , Jalad and Mikko to report to him ASAP. Just as Doc comes back out of the office Squeaky walks in.

 

I say “Squeaky you haven't been using the reclamation unit again have you?”

 

He responds “No boss I was just down the hall.”

 

I respond “Okay.”

 

Squeaky says “What do you need me for Doc?”

 

Doc responds “ I just need a small sample to do some species compatibility test”

 

I say “Doc while you are running the rest of your test Lakia and I have a few things to do will you have the computer call us when your done?”

 

Attor responds “Sure thing”

 

I say “Come on Lakia I think it's time you see.”

 

We exit the infirmary and head towards the cargo hold. When we get there Lakia presses a few buttons on the control pad and the door opens.

 

I say “I really need to learn the sequence to do that.”

 

Lakia responds “I will show you when we leave.”

 

We enter the room with me leading the way and Celer stands first , I walk up to him and give him a hug he returns the hug.

 

I say “hello grandpa”

 

He says “Thats nice but call me by my name please I'm still to young to be called grandpa.” every one laughs.

 

Then Lakia says “We don't have a lot of time we are waiting for Doc to call us back.”

 

Sigrun ask “Why is he calling you back isn't the test done?”

 

I respond “Yes the DNA has been confirmed but Doc seems to think that more testing needs to be done. He gave us the results from Lakia's and myself compatibility test. He is running other test on other members of the crew I'm not sure why at the moment but I know that I will find out soon enough.”

 

Alkippe ask “What were the results from the compatibility test between you and Lakia?”

 

Lakia responds “When we are ready we will be able to conceive.” and then she gives a big smile.

 

Alkippe walks over to her and they hug Alkippe says “ I'm so happy for you.”

 

Then we hear over the communications Mr. Paul Curtis will you please report to the infirmary. I say “We will be back later.” We say our good bye's and exit the cargo hold.

 

Lakia turns and locks the door. We head to the infirmary. When we get there Doc is waiting for us. Doc says “Paul can I see you in my office for a minute.”

 

I respond “Sure Doc.”

 

We walk into the office Doc says “I have made a most profound discovery, and it is inevitable that it will change inter-species relationships in the very near future, first of you seem to be the first species that is compatible with just about every other species. Due to the DNA that your 400th generation grandmother conceived. Due to my calculations given several variables against births and untimely deaths in the last 2000 years there could be as many as 64 million with the same DNA strands as yourself now I did these numbers with the population just before the earth's last world war. I know that it was a short war but it did a lot of damage to the population so there may only be a few like you left. I wanted to talk to you before I contact earth and have them start going a search for these DNA strands.”

 

I respond “Doc I would like for you to wait at least a few weeks perhaps a couple of months to do that I can not tell you any details at the moment. But I am about to start something very big and will affect our quadrant of the galaxy in a profound way and if information like that got out right now that just might affect my plans. And besides it may have taken the DNA skew 400 years to develop into what it is today I may still be the only one that is compatible with the other species. Can I see your work on the population numbers and what year was the work done on?” Doc says “I will be glad to have you look at the numbers. Computer display earth population.” the computer displays “ Earth population as of 08-28-2009 20:07 GMT 6,780,576,760” I say computer what is the north American population before the 3rd world war?” computer responds “528,720,588 as of July 2008”, “computer what is the current Earth population?” computer responds 5,625,576,725”

 

Doc says “Thats more then a 10% drop in the total population.”

 

I say “The only way to get an accurate count on people with this DNA skew is to do a world wide test. Right now that is publicity that I can't afford with what I'm about to do. With those kinds of numbers I'm guessing that your 64,000 is probably more like 6,400 but we will have to wait to find out.”

 

Doc responds “There are a few other species that I would like to test, can I run those test until you have completed your task?”

 

I respond “Yes but try and keep it quiet just make it seem like routine test if you would.”

 

Doc replies “I can do that.”

 

I say “Now that we have that settled for now lets go talk to Valesz and Katherine , I'm sure that they are waiting for us to give them the good news.” Doc and I exit the office and meet Lakia on the way out.

 

She says “well ?”

 

I say “So far its all good news, we are going to the bridge to talk to Valesz and Katherine now.”

 

She responds “What are we waiting for? Lets go.”

 

We all exit the infirmary, on the way there I ask Attor “What did you think of our new crew member Ogrifina?”

 

He responds “She is very skilled and her physique is top notch she seems to be in perfect health.”

 

Lakia says “I don't know doc maybe you need to make a house call and give her another physical.”

 

Doc replies “You know I just might have to do that now that you mention it she did seem to be a little flush after the reception.”

 

I say “You might need some one to help you I think Jalad would make a good nurse in that case.”

 

Doc responds “You know I think your right. I will have to see about eliciting his help.” as we approach the bridge the door opens and we walk onto the bridge.

 

I say to Valesz “Can you and Katherine join us in the briefing room?”

 

She says “Talzon you have the bridge.”

 

Talzon replies “Aye captain.”

 

Valesz and Katherine both stand up and follow us to the briefing room. The door closes behind them.

 

Valesz says “Computer seal the door level 7”

 

The computer responds “Door sealed level 7”

 

Attor says “Captain you will be pleased to know that when you are ready to conceive with Paul you will be able to, as for you Katherine... While a big smile creeps across Valesz's face a look of worry appears on Katherine's face. Then Attor continues “You will also be able to conceive.”

 

Valesz and Katherine embrace me in a big hug.

 

Attor continues again “I have further test to run but so far Paul is quite unique, with the DNA skew that has been instilled in him he is compatible with every species on this ship and perhaps every species that we know of.”

 

Valesz says “Is there something else doc? You look concerned.”

 

Attor responds “Yes in a way I am. We could be looking at the end of populated space as we know it and looking at a totally new species development. As it is now most of the species are incompatible but with this one change that could change very quickly and by quickly I mean over the next millennium. In evolution terms that is excessively fast.”

 

I say “This has been a very eventful week for me, I have gone from being unemployed and almost broke, on the verge of being sent back to earth, to chief engineer, got mated to 3 beautiful females saved three lives including my own, saved two unicorns from boredom and now here I am the dawn of a new era. Whats next domination of all of populated space... oh damn that's right that was my plan”

 

Doc responds “Your joking right” I reply “Yes doc I am joking. To a degree I'm not planning on domination but more to the fact of unification but you may not tell anyone and I mean ANYONE!.”

 

Attor replies “I under stand now why you don't want any publicity on this subject now, if the Mantis were to hear that there was even a trace of unicorn DNA they would try to wipe it out and that would put earth and your plans in jeopardy.”

 

I respond “That is correct Doc”

 

Valesz says “I was able to get the information that you wanted, I thought that it would take me a few days but just a few months ago my contact had compiled much of what you needed. The file is encrypted for your eyes only in the computer file name PC0001, only you will have access to it with your authorization code.”

 

I respond “so this information is new intelligence?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes.”

 

I reply “Perfect then we should be able to devise a plan and execute it fairly soon.”

 

Valesz says “ Sounds like we need to get to Vivus as quickly as we can”

 

I respond “Yes, remember those modifications I was talking about taking a day to do. I think that if I get Squeaky, Zipper and myself on it, I can squeeze it down to 2 hours that includes ½ hour for engine cool down time while the engines are cooling I can adjust my quantum spanners down to 1 micron. That will take most of the half hour then about 1 hour to readjust the injectors …. hmmm I need to talk to zipper”

 

I say “Computer open communications to the engine room.”

 

The computer responds “Communications open.”

 

“Zipper respond please.”

 

Zipper responds “Yes.”

 

I ask “Do we have enough magnetic constrictors to attach one to each injector on the engine?”

 

He responds “Let me get a count ….. yes we do sir, with 3 spares.”

 

I reply “Thank you Zipper, Paul out”

 

Valesz says “What have you got planned for my ship?”

 

I respond “well I have been thinking about this for the last few days. I know that by reducing the alignment of the injectors I can get the engines closer to 100% but I'm not sure if this will work but by adding the magnetic constrictors to the injectors I can compress the plasma stream going into the engine and increase the engine efficiency by another 50-75% it will be a bit risky but this is important and we need to get there ASAP.

 

Valesz responds “I agree, begin your preparations. We should be passing by an asteroid field soon. I will have Snowy set us down on one of them so that we are not just adrift in space while you make your modifications.”

 

I respond “Is there anyone else on the ship that has some knowledge of a working engine?” Valesz responds “yes, Talzon though it is not his strong area he can do basic work on an ION drive engine.”

 

I respond that will be just fine.”

 

Valesz says “Okay everyone back to your post. We all know whats going to happen over the next few hours and we have a job to do.”

 

Everyone says “Aye Captain”

 

Valesz says “Computer unlock briefing room door.” and the door opens and everyone files out. Once back on the bridge

 

Valesz says “Snowy we should be coming to an asteroid field soon I want you to set down on one and shut the engines down.”

 

Snowy responds “Aye Captain”

 

Valesz says “Talzon after we set down I would like for you to assist Paul in the engine room.”

 

Talzon responds. “Aye Captain”

 

I exit the bridge and head for the engine room. When I get there Zipper and Squeaky have already got the magnetic out and laid by the injectors.

 

I say “Very efficient work you two.”

 

I walk over to my tool chest and pull out the quantum spanners then I grab a polarized magnetometer and hand it to Zipper and say “Will you test each of the magnetic constrictors? They need to be in perfect working order, if you find one that has any defect set it aside and we will deal with it later.”

 

Zipper responds “What are we doing with these constrictors?”

 

I respond “Time is very crucial right now please get to work. I will answer your question while we work.”

 

Zipper promptly begins testing the first constrictor. I say “Thank you. while I am adjusting these quantum spanners I will answer. Squeaky after I am done with each one I want you to double check that each is set to a maximum of one micron.”

 

Squeaky responds “You got it boss squeak squeak.”

 

I say “Now to answer your question Zipper. We are going to install the magnetic constrictors onto the injectors to compress the plasma as it enters the engine to increase the engine efficiency.”

 

Zipper ask “How much more do you expect to get from this modification?”

 

I reply “I'm hoping for about 50-75%” I pause a moment then I say “If it works that is.”

 

We hear over the com. Valesz saying “We are about to land brace for impact.”

 

Then we hear Snowy “ touch down in 5..4..3..1..” She sets the ship down with a very gentile landing only a slight vibration can be felt from the impact. Then we hear the engines begin to shut down the sound of the constant humming slowly coming to a halt.

 

I say “Our real work begins in about thirty minutes the engines will still be quite warm so when we do get started be very careful and make sure that the injectors are depressurized before beginning work on them I wouldn't want any one to get any plasma burns.”

 

Zipper responds “No, I wouldn't either Doc has a hard time healing those and they usually leave nasty scars.”

 

Talzon walks in and says “What can I do to help?”

 

I respond “Please Help Zipper test the constrictors for now, after we get started I am going to have you help install them on the injectors after we have realigned the injectors.”

 

He responds “Zipper how many constrictors have you tested so far?”

 

Zipper responds “ I'm on the second one “ Talzon says “instead of you moving to each constrictor I will get them to you it will go a little quicker that way.”

 

Zipper responds “Sounds good to me.”

 

I say “This one is adjusted to point five microns. If I can get the other two to match that will be perfect.”

 

I hand the spanner to Squeaky to check and he begins going through the settings and making sure that it is at point five microns. For those that are wondering how thick a micron is a piece of paper is about 76.2 - 101.6 microns.

 

Squeaky says “Point five microns.” and gently sets that spanner down in its case.

 

I continue working on the spanner I have in my hands at the moment, in just a few minutes. I say “There point five microns.” and hand that spanner to Squeaky.

 

I say “How are the constrictors coming?”

 

Zipper says “Almost half way done.”

 

I respond “Good job keep it up.”

 

About seven minutes later I hand Squeaky the last spanner and say “While you are checking this spanner I am going to write a small subroutine so the computer can control and monitor the constrictors that should only take me about fifteen minutes. When you are done with that spanner would you get started on adjusting the injectors. I will help you just as soon as I'm finished with the subroutine”

 

Squeaky responds. “Sure thing boss. Squeak squeak” I go over to the computer console and begin my work. I say “Computer program mode.”

 

computer responds “Enter program”

 

array a1 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b1;

array a2 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b2;

array a3 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b3;

array a4 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b4;

array a5 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b5;

array a6 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b6;

array b1 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a1;

array b2 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a2;

array b3 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a3;

array b4 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a4;

array b5 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a5;

array b6 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a6;

monitor magnetic compression in array a1-a6 and b1-b6 if any fail slow to 4.5xl and alert bridge

monitor engine temperature if the temperature > 725 C then reduce speed by 20% and alert bridge

add compression command to the helm console and to the engine console;

if the plasma temperature is > 34000 C disengage magnetic constrictors; end program.

 

Computer responds “Program saved”

 

I say “Computer test array program for any anomalies.”

 

Computer responds “Testing …. Program tested negative for anomalies.”

 

 

 

I look at Squeaky and say “How are you doing with the injectors squeaky?”

 

“Done with array a1-a6 starting array b1 squeak squeak”

 

I respond “Then I will start on array b6”

 

I ask “How is the constrictor installation coming?”

 

Talzon replies “Almost done on the A array's we will be on the B arrays in just a few minutes.”

 

I respond “Good it wont take Squeaky and me long to complete the B arrays.”

 

A few minutes later I say “Okay B6 and B5 are done.”

 

Squeaky says “B1, 2, 3 and 4 finished. squeak squeak”

 

I say “Okay squeaky grab that constrictor and lets help them finish installing them.”

 

Talzon says “Only one more left to install.” As Zipper grabs the last one me and Squeaky step out of the way. They finish with the last magnetic constrictor.

 

I say “Computer begin engine startup sequence.”

 

Computer responds “Sequence will take twelve minutes to complete.”

 

I say “Computer open a com to the bridge.”

 

Computer responds “Com open”

 

I say “Captain the modifications are complete the startup sequence is started we will be able to take off in about fifteen minutes.”

 

Valesz responds “Nice work two hours just like you said.”

 

I respond “Even if the magnetic constrictors don't work we should be able to cruise at 5.7 and if they work as I am hoping we could reach 7xl, but this is only in theory. By the way Snowy a very nice landing you did.”

 

Snowy responds “Thank you.”

 

Valesz “When we take off we will keep an open com until the engines are proven.”

 

I respond “Agreed, since I have a few minutes I have something to go check on I will return to the engine room in about 7 minutes”

 

Valesz responds “Don't take to long you don't want to miss your new engines firing up”

 

I reply “I will be here in time I promise”

 

I exit the engine room and head for the cargo hold, when I get there … damn it Lakia never showed me the sequence … I head for the closest computer I activate the console “Computer release lock cargo hold level 8 authorization Alpha ,Gama, Omega 1011, Green”

 

Computer responds “lock released” I head back to the cargo hold and as I approach the door opens and I enter.

 

Celer says “Whats going on why have we landed?”

 

I reply “So that I could make some engine modifications, if they work we will get to Vivus a lot faster. I have the intelligence that I had ask Valesz to get for me so just as soon as the new engine modifications prove themselves I will be back so that we can start formulating this plan. But for now I need to get back to the engine room. I just wanted to come here and let you know what was going on.”

 

 

Celer says “Thank you for that.”

 

I say Sigrun do you know the sequence for this door ?”

 

He responds “Yes I do, but if you don't how did you get in?”

 

I respond “I will explain later but for now I need to get back and I still need to learn the sequence to lock and unlock this door. Would you please show me?”

 

 

He goes out the door with me and presses in the sequence and locks the door, I press the sequence again and the door unlocks.

 

I say “Thank you Sigrun, but I must hurry we are about to lift off. ” Sigrun enters the cargo hold and I lock the door behind him and head for the the engine room.

 

Just as I enter the engine room I hear the engines begin to start back up. The engines sound different than they did just before they shutdown. The hum is not as noticeable. I say “Is it just me or do the engines sound different?”

 

Squeaky responds “You're right they sound smoother and quieter.” I say “Computer what is the engine status?”

 

The computer responds “The engines are running at 100% efficiency.”

 

I say “ YES HE SHOOTS HE SCORES” Everyone looks at me, I say “Sorry, I just got a bit excited that's all.”

 

Valesz says “It's okay you have reason to be excited. None of these ships have ever ran at 100%”

 

I say “Captain when I was writing the subroutine for the new modifications I put in a couple of safety catches if the engines get to hot they will cut back by 20% or slow to 4.5xl and alert the bridge.

 

Valesz responds “I would rather have the engines cut back some than to keep running hot and breach.”

 

I say “Captain we are ready down here.”

 

Valesz says “Snowy take us up and lay in a course for Vivus 5.0xl”

 

I say “Snowy if you look there should be new icon on your control panel after the plasma reaches 10000 C you can activate the constrictors with the new icon.”

 

Snowy responds “Very good … 2.7xl 4.2xl..5.0xl”

 

I say “Computer what is the full engine status including plasma temperature?”

 

The computer responds “Engine running at 100% ,core temperature 500 C , plasma temperature 18000 C”

 

I say “ok Snowy are you ready to engage the constrictors? Just as soon as Valesz gives the order to engage the constrictors stay ready to shut them down.”

 

Snowy responds “Ready.”

 

Valesz says “Engage constrictors.”

 

Snowy presses the button. All of the constrictors make a brief buzzing sound then go almost dead silent. Even the engine is quiet, if it weren't for the controls telling me it was running I wouldn't even know it.

 

I say “We are still here.” and a sigh of relief from everyone on the ship.

 

I say “Computer what is the full engine status including plasma temperature?”

 

The computer responds “Engines running 172% efficiency core temperature 695 Celsius, plasma temperature 32000 Celsius”

 

I say “Okay, lets increase speed slowly to 6.5xl and see what she does. Snowy please stay ready with the constrictor icon.”

 

Valesz says you heard him slowly to 6.5xl” Snowy “ 5.2xl .. 5.4 ..5.6..5.8..6.0..6.2...6.4..6.5xl”

 

I say “Computer engine status”

 

The computer responds “Engine running at 172% efficiency core temperature 718 Celsius” I say “I have done the calculations and at 6.5xl we will reach Vivus in about 2.5 days.”

 

Valesz responds “Paul you have done it again, you just never cease to amaze me.”

 

I respond “As far as getting this ship to go any faster I don't think that I can do any more for her. Although since we will be arriving 5.5 days sooner we might want to let Vivus know that we will be early.”

 

Valesz says “Let's surprise them”

 

I respond “Aye captain”

 

Valesz says “It's almost time for shift change if you would like …”

 

Drake says “Captain there is a Mantis ship on an intercept course at at our current speed they will reach us in 3 minutes.

 

Valesz says “Prepare for battle”

 

I ask “What is their ship's max speed?”

 

Valesz responds “About 4xl-4.5xl”

 

I say “If we can avoid a battle right now we should; computer “Display Mantis vessel”

 

The computer displays the vessel is on a tangent course”

 

I say “If we increase speed to 6.7xl we will fly by them and they won't be able to catch us”

 

Valesz says “Do it”

 

Stormy responds “Aye captain, 6.6xl 6.7xl”

 

I say “computer engine status”

 

“Engines running at 172% efficiency core temperature 724 Celsius”

 

Drake says “It's going to work. They are not going to catch us.”

 

I say “Hold speed for 15 minutes then cut the engines back to 6.5, I don't like running them this hot”

 

Drake says “They are firing a torpedo.”

 

Valesz responds “Lakia shoot that torpedo down”

 

Lakia responds “Firing lasers… torpedo destroyed”

 

Drake “We are now out of weapons range.”

 

I say “This goes against what I just said but do we have the ability to destroy that Mantis ship ?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes, we do.”

 

I say “As much as I hate to say it we need to destroy that ship , if they get word back that any ship can move as fast as we currently are then we will have a big problem.”

 

Valesz “I agree, Snowy take us about. Lakia stand ready Snowy be prepared for evasive maneuvers. ” Drake responds weapons range in 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3..2..1...Valesz “FIRE.” Lakia fires weapons.

 

Drake responds “They have taken on heavy damage, their communications array has been destroyed and their engines disabled looks like there weapons are down too captain”

 

Valesz snowy take us around their ship. Lakia ready torpedoes target there engines …. FIRE” Lakia “Torpedoes away .”

 

Drake informs the Captain “The ship has been destroyed.”

 

Valesz ask “Katherine did they get any messages out?” Katherine responds “No messages were sent”

 

Valesz “Resume course 6.5xl” Valesz continues“As I was saying if you would like we can meet you in the cargo hold after shift change.”

 

I say “Sounds good I will have dinner ready for all of us. Valesz says “I was hoping you were going to say that.”

 

I say “Computer end communication.”

 

The computer responds “Communication terminated.”

 

I turn and say “Job well done I could not have done it with out you.”

 

They respond “ Thank you”

 

I say “I have work to do, if you will excuse me...”

 

Talzon responds “Go on your a mated male now.” .. and the three of them laugh.

 

I respond “I guess I am.” I smile and exit the engine room.

 

I start thinking about the unicorns and how they must feel after having to hide in cargo holds and things like that.. instead of going to the galley I head for the bridge. When I get there the door opens and I enter.

 

Valesz says “I thought that you were going to be making dinner.”

 

I respond “ I will, can I see you in the briefing room for a moment?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes , Lakia you have the bridge.” and we enter the briefing room.

 

I say “Computer seal door level 7” Valesz “What is this about?”

 

I respond “The unicorns , since we are going to expose them in a few days anyway why not let them have run of the ship. Most of us know that they are here already.”

 

Valesz responds “You have a good point. I don't see any harm in that happening. You have my permission.”

 

I reply “In that case lets make tonight a special occasion. Have everyone except those that know and you need, on the bridge. After we have introduced them we can return the shift back to normal.”

 

Valesz responds “Sounds like a good plan, but I have to ask what you mean by we are going to expose the unicorns in a few days ”

 

I respond “It is part of my plan but I still have a lot of details to work out.”

 

Valesz responds “I trust you. I know that you would not do any thing to cause harm to any of your friends.”

 

I reply “I know it sounds crazy but until we have a full plan I wouldn't want to go into any details that may or may not happen.”

 

Valesz replies “I understand. Shift is over in about 20 minutes are you going to have my dinner ready?”

 

I respond “Yes my love I will have your dinner ready for you in the galley. Computer release door”

 

Valesz wraps her arms around me and we embrace each other in a deep passionate kiss. We break the kiss.

 

I say “I need to go or I won't have dinner ready.” I turn and exit the briefing room I look at Lakia then Katherine and give each a quick wink then exit the bridge.

 

I quickly head for the cargo hold when I get there I unlock the door and enter I say “ I only have a minute, but I have a surprise for all of you, not as nice as more unicorns but tonight you will dine with the entire crew. I am going to start dinner now I will call for you in about 20-30 minutes.”

 

Sigrun says “Do you think that is wise?”

 

I respond “It will be fine I promise. I must go now I have a lot of work to do in a very short time.”

 

Celer responds “We will come when called.”

 

I reply “Thank you”

 

I exit the cargo hold. I run to the galley when I get there I fire up the grill. I start looking for cooking oil to oil the grill with but the only thing that I can find is a bottle of vinaigrette I think to myself it will have to do. I sprinkle the vinaigrette onto the grill and the aroma immediately begins to fill the room, while I'm waiting for the grill to heat up I start grabbing steaks. I grab three small steaks and nine large steaks Mikko walks into the galley,

 

I ask her “Can you help me prepare the galley for a full dinner I don't have enough time to do it myself.”

 

She responds “Yes I will help what do you need me to do, I need enough settings for everyone on the ship plus four more vegetarians.”

 

Mikko ask “how much time do we have to get this done in ?”

 

I reply “About 15 minutes. If you can manage it I would like the tables moved so there is a path to a table set for eight seven vegetarians and 1 dragon, that dragon will be Valesz”

 

Tiamat walks in and Mikko ask her to help as well. While they are working on moving and setting the tables I go back to making dinner. There is a very large salad bowl with a basic salad in it I grab a few other vegetables and chop them up and toss them into the bowl I grab the bottle of vinaigrette and start pouring it into the salad I mix it lightly just enough to get the vinaigrette all over the salad.

 

I set the bowl down and ask “Can one of you start dishing up the salad for the vegetarians while I begin cooking the steaks.” I grab a stack of plates and set them next to the grill then I start tossing the steaks onto the grill, as soon as I have nine on I quickly season them then immediately begin flipping the steaks and then season the opposite side. I start putting the steaks onto the plates and Mikko and Tiamat begin to place them where they need to go. I take the small steaks and do the same with them except I leave mine on just a little bit longer , I like my steak bloody but not quite raw either. As I pull the last steak off of the grill.

 

Valesz walks in and is seeing that the room has been set for the entire crew she says to me “How long have you been working on this dinner? There is no way that you have done all this in the last 20 minutes.”

 

Mikko says “ Tiamat and I have been helping and he was just starting when I walked in about 15 minutes ago.”

 

I say “Dinner is served my love.”

 

She responds “I guess you can have dinner ready in 20 minutes can't you. Very well then I guess it is time that I call everyone here.”

 

Valesz walks to a computer console and says “Computer open ship wide com.”

 

The computer responds “Com open.”

 

Valesz says “I request Everyone's presence in the galley immediately, with one exception I would like one volunteer to remain on the bridge. Valesz out. Computer end communication.”

 

The crew starts pouring into the galley.

 

I say “Everyone please take a seat at the side tables the center table is for our special guest.”

 

I can hear a few of them saying “Special guest, who can it be?”

 

The bridge crew is the last to enter I say Katherine and Lakia please sit here and here and I show them to the table to the left and right most seats.

 

I say “Quiet please.” and the room goes silent Valesz looks at me almost amazed that they got quiet so quickly for me.

 

I say “I will leave in just a second when I return I would like for everyone to show the utmost respect for our special guest. When I walk back through that door I would like for Everyone to kneel down while our guest make their way to the center table.” Everyone looks at me with a puzzled look. I say “Our guest is of nobility and deserves the treatment that I am asking of you. Each and everyone of you know that I wouldn't ask it other wise. Now if you will excuse me for just a couple of minutes, I will escort our guest here.”

 

I turn and exit the galley and go to the cargo hold when I get there the door opens.

 

I say “It is time.”

 

The unicorns eagerly follow me. On the way there I explain that I will enter first and they will enter with Celer and Dinos, then Sigrun and Alkippe. We quickly arrive at the galley.

 

I ask “Are you ready?”

 

Celer responds “Yes, we are ready”

 

I say “Very well then let's enter”

 

I walk into the Galley and the sound of everyone dropping to their knee echoes through the halls. Then as Celer and Dinos enter the galley I hear Squeaky in the back say “Uni....squeak Uni... squeak .. Unicorn” then a thud.

 

I turn and look and say “He just isn't one for any excitement.”

 

Then Sigrun and Alkippe enter. I escort the four of them to the table sitting Celer and Dinos in the center facing the room and then Sigrun and Alkippe to the outsides opposite Lakia and Katherine.

 

I turn and say “You may rise everyone. Now that everyone is here except for Talzon he volunteered to remain on the bridge. It is my pleasure to introduce these four unicorn but more than that, the lord of the unicorn Celer and his mate Dinos and whom a few of you know Sigrun and Alkippe.”

 

Every one takes a quick bow. Now that is done everyone enjoy your dinner.”

 

We hear a few voices in the background say “Who cooked my steak?”

 

Valesz responds quickly “You will eat that steak and enjoy it that's an order.”

 

Then in the background I hear “This steak is delicious, who cooked it ?”

 

We all continue eating our meal.

 

Celer says “Who made this salad I haven't tasted salad this good in a very very long time.”

 

I respond “Oh say about 2000 years ago?”

 

He replies “Yes that's about right. I remember now she was very good at preparing meals, as I recall Astarot enjoyed his steak as much as I am enjoying my dinner now.”

 

I say “How about after dinner we go to the pool and just relax on the deck maybe a quick dip.”

 

Sigrun responds “That sounds nice we haven't been able to enjoy something like that in a very long time.”

 

Celer says “ I agree, it feels so good not to be hiding in some dark corner.”

 

I say “If what I am planing works you won't have to hide from anyone any longer. But we can discuss that tomorrow morning.”

 

Celer “Agreed, let's just enjoy what we have tonight.”

 

I say “So Celer what can you tell me about my 400th generation grandmother?”

 

He responds “Well she was very kind and strong willed much as you are. Now that I really look at you, you have her eyes. They were the same blue green tint that you have. She was very energetic and willing to please. Although she had a bit of a temper at times. I remember one time we forgot to put out the cook fire, and she had such a fit about it. Her face turned a deep red and one blood vessel would stand out right here on her throat. I actually thought it was kind of cute, there were a couple of times I would do something just to make her mad so I could see it again. But in general she had a very good disposition about her.”

 

Just then Celer bumps his glass and the water quickly runs across the table and pours onto my lap. I say “YOU did that on purpose”

 

Celer says “Yes that's it, exactly as I remembered , even the blood vessel. I'm sorry I just had to do it I had to see that just one more time.” everyone laughs

 

“Damn you, that's not fair you already know how to affect me.”

 

Valesz responds “Finally I get to see someone affect you the way that you do me. I might be able to learn a few tricks from you Celer”

 

Celer responds “ I will show you where he is ticklish later.” then the bridge crew stands and approaches the table.

 

Drake steps forward and says “It has been our pleasure to dine with you, but we must return to our duties.”

 

Celer responds “Thank you for joining us in this occasion, and thank you Valesz for letting them have time from their duties to join us.”

 

Valesz replies “You are very welcome.”

 

they turn and head towards the bridge.

 

Valesz says to Katherine “Will you go to the bridge and lock out the communications array until we reach Vivus we are on communications black out. We will be going to the pool soon you can meet us there.”

 

Katherine responds “Aye Captain” and exits the galley. Just a few moments later Talzon walks in.

 

I say “Talzon come sit with us visit for a minute, while I prepare your steak. The on that I had made for you has gotten cold.” I stand and walk over grab a steak the grill is still warm so it won't take long to get cooking again. I sprinkle a little vinaigrette onto the grill I season the steak while I'm waiting for the grill to get hot again. I toss the steak on the grill wait just a few seconds then flip it wait a few seconds again and pull it off the grill and onto a plate. I turn off the grill take Talzon his steak and walk back to the grill and pour some cold water on the hot grill and quickly scrub the grill clean. Then I walk back over to the table and sit down.

 

Talzon says “I never thought that I would like a cooked steak but it is so flavorful I want you to teach me how to make it like this.”

 

Valesz says to Talzon “I know that you just got here. But I think that we are ready to go to the pool for a little while.”

 

Talzon replies “Don't let me stop you. I am enjoying this meal , I will return to my duties just as soon as I have finished eating.”

 

Valesz replies “That will be fine” and the eight of us exit the galley and we head for the Pool with Lakia and Katherine leading the way.

 

As we all enter the pool area , Lakia and Katherine waste no time and dive right into the pool everyone else sees this as an invitation and dive in behind them everyone except me , I wait for a minute just enough time for everyone to surface then I jump in folding my legs tight to my chest and hit the water with a big splash. When I surface Valesz, Lakia, and Katherine are waiting for me, I catch a single breath and they all push me back down. (you would think that I would learn that lesson) I quickly swim between Lakia and Katherine under water they are no match for me however, I am no match for Valesz I barely get past Lakia and Katherine, and Valesz has me by the waist I roll over in the water and pull her to me she wraps her arms around me and I give her a short kiss, but by this time I can't stay under any longer and must surface I am forced to push away from her and return to the surface. As I break the top of the water I gasp for air breathing deeply.

 

Valesz comes up right in front of me and again wraps her arms around me and says “Have I told you just how much I love you?”

 

I respond “Yes you have the night that you ask me to be your mate.” we embrace in a deep passionate kiss , she wraps her legs around me and then her tail, even if I wanted to move I couldn't. I gently break the kiss and ask Valesz “Do Lakia and Katherine know about the DNA testing that is being done on Vivus?”

 

She responds “I think that they are aware of it.”

 

I respond “Good enough let's go over by them I want to talk to them a minute about it.”

 

She replies “Okay.” Valesz releases me and starts swimming towards Lakia and Katherine I follow.

 

When we get to them I say “ I have an important question to ask you it is not something that I need an answer to right away, but I would like for you to think about it.” Katherine ask “What is it Paul?”

 

I respond “ I was informed about some DNA testing that the dragons are doing on Vivus to extend life spans. I would like to know if you would be willing to participate. You see my species don't live near as long as dragons. And from what I understand neither do yours. Well I have an option to take this DNA thing and possibly live as long as Valesz , but then if I do that by my self I will out live the two of you. Or not take it and then Valesz will be alone with out the three of us around, I have been thinking if we all do it well our little family will be happier for a much longer time.”

 

Lakia replies “That is defiantly something that we will have to think about.”

 

Katherine says “ I agree, it is something that needs to be though through.”

 

I reply “I don't expect an answer tonight. All I can ask of you is to think about it.”

 

Valesz says “Why don't the two of you go over by the unicorns and get to know them a little better.”

 

I realize what she was talking about the two couples are starting to have a good time, the unicorns have climbed up onto the deck and Sigrun is already fully erect with Alkippe stroking his huge member while Dinos is quickly working Celer to erection.

 

As Lakia and Katherine approach them they ask “ May we join?” Alkippe says “Yes come on in”

 

Dinos says “There's plenty to share.”

 

Lakia and Katherine both climb up out of the pool and sit next to the stallions I watch as Lakia takes hold of Celer's cock her hand doesn't quite reach half way around it she begins stroking that massive cock she leans over and starts licking on it like it was a lollipop. I look over at Katherine and she is sliding herself up and down the full length riding it like it was a fire pole now that I think about it he isn't that much smaller she is teasing him just letting her pussy barely touch one side of his cock while the other side is against his own belly then the mares simultaneously straddle their mates faces.

 

I hear Dinos say “Eat that pussy you big stud.” he waste no time and begins lapping eagerly at her wet pussy. Sigrun is seeing whats happening next to him and he reaches up and grabs Alkippe's butt and pulls her closer to his face and begins licking her probing his tongue in and out every now and then.

 

Seeing all of this is making me quite horny and Valesz takes notice and reaches down into the water and begins massaging my cock and says “Oh look what we have here … looks good enough to eat.” she submerges and quickly engulfs my cock into her mouth. I can feel her wrapping her tongue around my cock. It feels so good my knees collapse out from under me.

 

As I regain my stance I say “Maybe we should get out of the water”

 

She responds “That might be a good idea.” while I am climbing out of the pool I see that both Lakia and Katherine are riding their stallions taking more than I thought that they could they both are taking them to the hilt. Riding them like the stallions that they are. Lakia has leaned forward and reaching around Dinos squeezing her perky breast making her moan in pleasure or it could be that Celer has his face buried deep into Dinos's pussy Valesz comments “ I have never seen Katherine take so much cock before she must really be enjoying that.

 

I respond “It looks like they all are enjoying themselves.” then I say “Oh look Lakia is trying to … oh her tail found its mark.” She is now buried deep in Celer's ass.

 

I say “I need to thank you for helping to prepare me for my first male encounter”

 

She responds “Your welcome, but I think I enjoyed it as much as you did. Feeling your ass clench tightly around my tail just does something for me, it really turns me on.”

 

I reply “ I really didn't think that I would enjoy it that much but now that I have had the experience. I really enjoy it, feeling your tail flick around inside of me .. I don't have a word to describe it.” she rolls over and pulls her knees under her holding her ass up in the air.

 

She says “Fuck Me!” I position myself behind her and slide my cock into her she wraps her tail around me pulling me deeper into her and says “I said FUCK ME!” I reach up and take hold of her hips and begin driving myself into her hard pushing in as deep as I can go. She moans in pleasure I pick up the pace fucking her even harder and I feel her pussy clench my cock hard, she throws her head up in the air and lets out a scream (its not quite a scream but more of a combination scream / howl) as her orgasm subsides she says “Now that your good and wet I want you to show me how it feels” and she raises her tail.

 

I pull out and gently guide my cock to her tight ass. I push but she is so tight I end up pushing her forward. She says “Try again.” so I lean back and she comes back to me and I push again but this time she thrust back shoving the head of my cock into her tight ass. She pushes back again taking about half of my cock in a single push. She curls her tail around me and quickly finds her mark and she thrust her tail into me.

She thrust her tail again and pushes back at the same time she takes me all the way in I can feel my balls slap up against her wet pussy and her tight ass clenching my cock. I slide back a little knowing that if I try to come to far out we will have to start over. Then I push back in. It is a little easier this time. I pull about half way out and back in again. Feeling her tight ass is making me want to cum so bad but I want this to last a while so I relax and take it slow I pull back leaving just the head of my cock in her then I push back in. Her ass is becoming use to my intrusion it is much easier to thrust into her now, so I begin pumping in and out of her thrusting my cock deep into her tight ass. While she is doing the same to me with her tail as I begin to follow the rhythm and pick up speed pounding her ass harder and harder she throws her head up again and lets out another scream I bury my cock deep into her I push as hard as I can. I feel her pussy trying frantically to clench down on a cock that isn't there and then I can feel her cum squirting my balls as her orgasm subsides again.

 

She says “Now its your turn and she leans back pushing me back and she says “fuck me , I want to feel you cum in my ass.” and she thrust her tail deep into my ass that almost sends me over the edge but I again relax just enough to hold back my own orgasm. I begin thrusting into her again faster and faster, I am now pounding her ass with my hard cock I can feel her beginning to orgasm again and she thrust her tail into me again but this time I can't stop it I push my cock as deep as I can go into her tight ass and then she thrust her tail into me again raising my orgasm beyond the limits. I begin filling her ass with my seed my cock pulsing and throbbing as I shoot my cum into her load after load. I feel as if I'm never going to stop cumming. But finally my own orgasm begins to subside and I collapse onto her back.

 

She says “Fuck that was wonderful I don't know why I never tried that before.”

 

I say “Perhaps you were just waiting for some one like me to come along.”

 

She replies “There is no one like you my love.”

 

I finally regain enough strength to lift myself off of her and I lay down next to her on the deck and I say “And there is no one like you either my love.”

 

Valesz says “Okay everyone we need to get up. We can all sleep in my quarters tonight.”

 

I say “I think I want to get a shower before I go to bed.”

 

Everyone agrees. We all get up and head for the shower. On the way out I stop at one of the fruit trees and pick one of the fruits that Katherine selected. I take a bite and say “ Delicious”

 

Katherine says “I thought that you would like it.” I finish it before we start the showers . Celer says “ I told you that I would show you something.” and he reaches out and grabs my hip and squeezes slightly. It tickles and I jump back towards Valesz then

 

She says “Right here!” and squeezes my hip too I jump again and say “Okay okay that's not fair you know more about me than I do.”

 

Everyone laughs. Then we all start our showers. I step into the shower with Valesz and start scrubbing her back.

 

She says “Be careful you might get something started again.”

 

I reply “I'm to tired to even think of trying to start something.”

 

We quickly finish our showers and I am the first to step out. I grab a towel and toss it around my shoulders and begin handing towels out to everyone as they turn their shower off. Everyone gets dried off and we head for Valesz's quarters. When we get to the bedroom I say “Would you mind turning on the holographic emitters? I do enjoy going to sleep with it on”

 

She responds “Not a problem love.”

 

I crawl in the center of the bed. Valesz turns on the holographic emitters to the storm setting and crawls in next to me. Lakia gets in on the other side of me and Katherine on the opposite side of Valesz then Sigrun and Alkippe next to Katherine and Celer and Dinos on the opposite side of the bed. I look into Valesz's golden eyes and say good night my loves while caressing Valesz's face with my hand.

 

She puts her arm across me and says “Good night my love” and we all drift of into a blissful slumber.

 

 

 

As the ship reaches 4.5xl and everyone begins to settle in.

 

I look to Valesz and say “lets find out how the engines are running.”

 

She responds “The engines are your responsibility.”

 

I say “Computer what is the full engine status?”

 

The computer responds “Engines running at 98.7% efficiency, the core temperature is 527° Celsius.”

 

I say “Computer display engine temperature at 2xl for the last 3 weeks.”

 

The computer displays a graph on the viso screen showing that the engines have been running at 727° C at 2xl.

 

I look to Valesz and say “Let's see what these engines can do.”

 

Valesz responds “Helm take us to 5xl and increase speed slowly.”

 

I say “Computer monitor engine core temperature when the core reaches 725° C alert the bridge”

 

The computer responds “Monitoring engine core.”

 

Helm responds now at 5xl. Increasing to 5.1xl …. increasing to 5.2xl … increasing to 5.3xl ….increasing to 5.4xl

 

I say “Captain if you please hold at 5.5”

 

She responds helm “Set speed to 5.5xl”

 

Helm responds “Now at 5.5xl.”

 

I say “Computer what is the engine temperature”

 

The computer responds “Engine core temperature at 700° C and holding”

 

I say “Excellent, if we keep cruising at this speed we will arrive in about 7 days 6 hours and 30 minutes. Give or take a few minutes.”

 

Valesz responds , “You have shaved another day and ½ off our journey. How much more can you get out of these engines?”

 

I respond “This is it for the duration of the trip, after we dock again , I might be able to get another .5 but that would be pushing it. Even when I can get a chance to get the engines to 100% I would recommend cruising at 5.5 any how.”

 

 

Valesz says “True enough we don't want to over extend the engines any more that we have to.”

 

I say “We should contact captain Nidhug and inform him of these specs and maybe cut a few days off of his journey.”

 

Valesz says “Katherine send a communication to the Lamri” Katherine replies “Aye captain.”

 

A moment later the viso screen lights up showing captain Nidhug.

 

Nidhug says “Is everything all right?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes everything is perfect here.” Then Valesz ask “What is your cruising speed”

 

Nidhug Responds “4.9xl, why do you ask?”

 

Valesz replies “Is your engineer on the bridge?”

 

Nidhug responds “No but I can get her here.”

 

Valesz starts to talk, but I interrupt “If I may, I can do it from here. That is if captain Nidhug hasn't removed my access yet.”

 

Nidhug responds “No I haven't removed your access. Proceed.”

 

I respond “Thank you. Lamri computer what is the full engine status?” the Lamri computer responds “The engine is running at 98.7% efficiency, the core temperature is 657 Celsius.” Then I say “ Lamri computer monitor the engine temperature, alert the bridge when the core reaches 725° Celsius, enable permanent warning alert”

 

Then I say”Captain Nidhug would you please take her to 5.5xl” Nidhug says “helm 5.5xl” helm responds “Aye captain”.... helm reports “ now at 5.5xl sir” I say “Lamri computer what is the core temperature?” the computer responds 700° Celsius”

 

I say “That is your cruising speed I wouldn't recommend pushing her past 5.7 unless you absolutely have to and only then in short burst.”

 

Nidhug responds “Thank you that should take about 2-3 days off of our journey.” then he says to Valesz “You have one hell of an engineer there”

 

She responds “Yes I think so too. Safe journey's”

 

Nidhug responds “Safe journey's, Nidhug out.” and the screen goes blank.

 

Valesz says “Nice work , but now that's all done, I believe that you made a promise to go check on the new cargo.”

 

I respond “Yes I did.”

 

Valesz says “Katherine Paul might need some help with the cargo would you accompany him?”

 

Katherine responds “Yes Captain.”

 

We exit the bridge together. After the door closes behind us, I look to Katherine and say “Before we go to the cargo hold I would like to stop by the engine room and check on Squeaky.”

 

She replies “What is wrong with squeaky?”

 

I reply “Let's just say that the Lamri's engineer Chusi got a hold of him.”

 

She says “What do you mean?”

 

I say “Remember the night that you, Valesz and Lakia all had fun with me, and how I was after the fact?”

 

She replies “Yes I remember it quite well, the three of us left you a happy blithering idiot.”

 

I say “She kinda did that to Squeaky only he literally was left a Happy Blithering Idiot. Thats why he was crawling onto the ship just before we took off.”

 

She says “In that case lets go check on Squeaky.”

 

We arrive at the engine room, and find that Squeaky is still asleep on the table, I nudge him and say “Okay sleepy, time to get up.”

 

He stirs and finally sits up.

 

I say “Looks like Chusi rocked your world. Do you feel better now that you have had a little nap.”

 

He responds “Yup and yup squeak squeak.”

 

I say “Now that you are feeling better, I would like you to run a basic diagnostic on all engine systems. That should take about 4 hours.”

 

He replies “I will get right on it, squeak squeak”

 

I say “Take your time no need to rush. I will want a report in the morning.”

 

He responds “Yes chief”

 

I say “Have a good night Squeaky. Katherine and I will be busy for the rest of the evening.”

 

Squeaky responds “See you in the morning. squeak squeak”

 

Katherine and I exit the engine room and head for the cargo hold. When we arrive there Katherine opens the door and all the Unicorns are sitting around a table chopping lettuce and other vegetables.

 

Sigrun says “Come in Paul and Katherine have a seat. We were just talking about how nice it was to have other unicorns around.”

 

Alkippe says “We owe you a great debt for bringing our friends on board”

 

I reply “From what I understand they simply wanted a change of scenery I didn't have that much to do with them coming here.”

 

Celer says “From what I hear it was your loyalty and respect that got us on this ship, otherwise who knows where we would have ended up.”

 

Dinos says “Perhaps a Roo ship or another all dragon ship, and then we would have been in the same situation as before. But now we have friends from several different places not to mention friends of our own species.”

 

I respond “I'm glad that I could help.”

 

Sigrun says “You wanted to know about our history and how we came to the situation that we are in.”

 

I reply “Yes I am very interested.”

 

He responds “It was about 550 years ago. That the Mantis attacked our home world. The reason that they attacked us is simply that they wanted to attain the one power that unicorns have over all other species. Teleportation now we can only teleport once a day and not very far. The furthest I have teleported is about 2 km. The Mantis tried and tried to figure out how we did it, but after years of trying they decided to give up. Since they couldn't figure it out they decided to wipe us out so that no one else could try to find out how we do it.”

 

I respond “That is so horrible. did your parents teach you this history?”

 

Celer responds “No Paul we were there, Sigrun and my self were working on.... well lets just say a science project.”

 

I respond “Okay I won't ask about that although you do have me curious about it. Okay now I know that neither of you even look like your even close to 500, if I may how long does your species live”

 

Alkippe responds “I don't like to talk about my age but since it is you Paul I am currently about 1800 earth years old and well I expect to go about another 3200, if that answers your question.”

 

I reply “So your saying that you live 5000 years.”

 

Alkippe replies “Give or take a century or two.”

 

Celer says “Dinos and my self are a little older then Sigrun and Alkippe in fact we were on one of the ships sent to investigate earth almost 2000 years ago. At that time we deemed that the humans were still to primitive to contact.”

 

I respond “All the myths that I have heard about unicorns all my life were literally about you.”

 

Celer responds “Yes, unicorns were not the only ones on that expedition, there were also a few dragons that went with us, in fact Valesz's Great Great Great grandfather Astarot Unridoor was on the expedition as well. That reminds me. There was one time that a small group of humans had managed to get a lot closer to us that we expected and I had to transport myself and Astarot away from the humans or there would have been a bloody battle that the humans would have lost. In fact that is kind of how we ended up on Nidhug's ship, we were in a very remote out post and heard that a captain Unridoor was to be coming there and I arranged a meeting with the captain and since I knew his great great grandfather he took us on board.”

 

Sigrun interrupts “Now that is funny in a weird sort of way I remember you telling me of that expedition and that's how we ended up on Valesz's ship, and now that expedition has brought us all together 2000 years later.”

 

Celer continues “Kind of funny how things like that work from time to time. But back to earth on that expedition Astarot and myself were placed on what is now called the north American continent the ship was scheduled to return for us in two weeks. We had stumbled upon a young human female that had fallen into a ravine, and broke her leg. We couldn't just leave her there so I climbed down and teleported her back to the top of the ravine, there we mended her leg. She was so grateful that she stayed with us for the rest of our mission. Well needless to say that she was willing to service both Astarot and myself several times. But no need to go into great detail there you get the idea.”

 

I say “Hang on just a second. while you were on earth you mated with a human female, not to long ago I was ask if I had any Equine in me, and now your telling me that it just might be possible well in this case it wouldn't be Equine but Unicorn instead. I have to check this out. Katherine do you know where a med kit is? I need to get some DNA samples, if you don't mind that is?”

 

Celer responds “ I don't mind but the chances are so remote I really doubt that it is possible, but it never hurts to check.”

 

Katherine goes to the other side of the room and opens a panel and pulls out a med kit and brings it back she pulls out a small device and says “Hold out your hand.” I comply and I feel the tiniest of pricks felt more like a mosquito bite. The tiny vial shows a single drop of blood, Then she puts a new vial into the device and ask Celer to hold out his hand, he complies and again the vial shows a single drop of blood. Katherine says “I will take this to the doctor and have him run the DNA analysis. I will be back in a few minutes.

 

I respond “Wait a minute, there is one more sample that we need to get.”

 

She respond “Who's”

 

I reply “Valesz”

 

She says “Are you sure you want to know that answer?”

 

I respond “Have a seat and let me think about that one for a minute.”

 

She places the vials in the case with the rest of the med kit, and has a seat. We all sit in silence for a moment then I finally respond “Yes I want to know, even of it is a positive test the relationship is so distant it don't matter it may only be one step for Celer and 5 for Valesz but it has been 400 generation's for me.”

 

She says very well I will go get the captain and have her go with me to the infirmary.”

 

I reply “Thank you my love.” and I give her a kiss before she leaves.

 

Celer says “What are you going to do if you find that I am your great great great great... grandfather?”

 

I respond “Like I said the relationship don't matter since it is so distant for me however, if you are my great x400th grandfather then I guess I will be the first human alive that has gotten the chance to meet such a relative and I would be quite honored , and it would explain the reason that I am more comfortable around other species rather than my own.”

 

Celer says “It shouldn't take the doctor long at all to make that determination once he has all the DNA samples I would say about 5 minutes.”

 

The door opens and Valesz comes in she graciously bows before Celer Valesz says “It is an honor to have your lord on my ship.”

 

Celer reaches down and says “Thank you my child but there is no need for that anymore, that was a long time ago and there are not enough unicorns to need a leader.”

 

I say “What am I missing, what is going on.”

 

Valesz responds “This is Celer the lord of the unicorn, and if what Katherine told me is true that would make you even more special”

 

I reply “Because I might have unicorn blood coursing through my veins?”

 

She replies “No Paul because you have royalty, Unicorn royalty blood.”

 

Celer says “As far as I am concerned there is no more royalty, there is no more unicorn world.”

 

Valesz responds “Even if there are only 20 unicorn left in the universe you don't think that they need a leader. Look at this ship there are 21 inhabitants on this ship do you not think that they need a leader?”

 

Celer responds “You're right Valesz.”

 

I say “I realize that this is not a battle ship but we will have to see if we can do something about the Mantis problem. I will need time to think about it and then I'm sure that something like this would need to be run through the dragon counsel in person.”

 

Valesz says “Yes anything like that would have to be addressed by the counsel”

 

I say “Would it be possible for me to gain access to some military info on the Mantis?”

 

She responds “What kind of information.”

 

I reply “Any tactical info I can get would be helpful, it doesn't have to be real up to date for what I am thinking, I primarily need a rough count on ships and troops and ships weaponry.”

 

Valesz responds “I think I can get you that, but it is going to take a couple of days.”

 

I respond “That will be fine, this isn't something that gets done in a week anyhow but if what I am thinking can work it wont take but a matter of hours maybe even less”

 

I look to Celer and ask “Are you familiar with their tactical status from back then? I want to compare their technologies from then to now.”

 

Celer responds “Yes I remember the details of some of their tactical abilities from then”

 

I respond “Good when we get the new information then we will start building a plan to take care of this problem once and for all. The Mantis will no longer be the pirates of the galaxy.”

 

Valesz says “Okay lets go see Doc and find out if we have a family reunion to celebrate.

 

I turn to the unicorns and say “We will be back very soon.”

 

We exit the cargo hold. Valesz turns and locks the door.

 

Then she says to me “When I can get you back to the bridge I am going to give you full access to the ship.”

 

I look to her and say “I'm not questioning what you are doing but why this access change?”

 

she responds “Quite simply you continue to surprise me, and that alone is a rare gift, but you have shown so much loyalty love and respect to everyone on this ship, and I don't say this very often but, I trust you with my life. Besides since you are going to be spending so much time with the unicorns you will need the access. I can't keep sending Katherine with you to open the door.”

 

We both laugh. When we get to the infirmary Katherine is waiting there for us.

 

Katherine says “Doc has been waiting for your sample Captain”

 

Doc says “Just as soon as I can get your sample I will run the test. It will only take a few minutes”. Valesz holds out her hand, and doc takes the sample that he needs. then places all three samples in the analysis tray and slides in into the computer console.

 

The computer beeps a few times then says “Match found, continuing test.....match found... test complete two matches found.” The computer displays all three DNA samples. Highlighting the matched sequence's.

 

I look to Valesz and say “Does Doc know?”

 

She responds “Not until now but he is about to find out.”

 

Doc says “Find out what?”

 

Valesz says “Go ahead Paul tell him. It is your discovery after all.”

 

I respond “Very well. Doc I will try and keep this brief. I am the great 400th grandson of the lord of the unicorn and of Valesz's great great great great great grandfather.”

 

Doc queries “How could you be the unicorn have been gone for a very long time, your planet has just entered the alliance only a short time ago.”

 

I say “Doc you just proved it. One of the samples came directly from the lord of the unicorn. I watched Katherine take the sample myself.”

 

He responds “You mean that the lord of the unicorn is on this very ship right now?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes he is and Paul is his 400th great grandson.”

 

I say “I have one question doc, how is it that one woman can get pregnant from more than one male?”

 

Doc replies “I'm not totally sure about human conception but with many species even if the female is already pregnant the male seed can still add some of its DNA to the embryo. In the case of humans I didn't think it would be possible that they could conceive from another race but I guess your proof that they can. Then this case is quite special the woman may have already been pregnant then the the other two males simply added their DNA to the embryo.”

 

I say “What about now will Valesz, Katherine, and Lakia and myself be able to Mate?”

 

Doc says “I need to do some research and further test., Katherine since you are here may I take a sample from you?”

 

Katherine replies “Yes but why do you need a sample from me Doc?”

 

He responds “Since you are his mate I may as well run some compatibility test too. Valesz can I get Lakia down here too?”

 

Valesz responds “Just as soon as I get back to the bridge I will send her to you.”

 

Attor responds “Thank you.”

 

Valesz says “Okay everyone back to the bridge. We all have things to do there.”

 

Katherine and myself both say in unison “Aye Captain.” and we leave the infirmary and head down the corridor towards the bridge.

 

When we arrive at the bridge Katherine takes her post and Valesz stands in front of her chair and invites me to stand next to her. I cross the bridge and take my place on her left side.

 

She says “I need everyone's attention for a moment. What I am about to do may upset a few of you but I will try to explain as best I can that this is very essential Paul has decided to take on a monumental task and will need Maximum clearance to do his job. Now we can not go into details of this task due to the high security needs. Now before I continue are there any issues that need to be addressed?”

 

Everyone says “No.”

 

Valesz continues “Very well then, computer access level change Mr. Paul Curtis level 10”

 

The computer responds “Authorization required.”

 

Valesz replies “Authorization Alpha Dragon Black”

 

Computer “Authorization accepted. Mr. Paul Curtis will you please enter your authorization code to verify?”

 

I respond “Authorization Alpha Gama Omega 1011 green”

 

The computer responds “Mr Paul Curtis now has level 10 access.”

 

I say “Thank you captain, if you wish I will accompany Lakia down to the infirmary.”

 

Lakia responds “I'm not injured or sick.” Valesz responds “Attor wants to run a couple of test and needs a sample from you. I'm sure that Paul will explain more on the way there.”

 

We exit the bridge and head for the infirmary, I explain that the doc wants to run a simple compatibility test to see just how compatible we might be for inter-species mating.

 

Lakia says “I'm not quite ready to settle down and start a family.”

 

I respond “Thats okay neither am I but we do need to know if we will even have that option later. If we are not then you might want to take another mate later just for that purpose.”

 

She replies “I understand. So what got all these test started in the first place?”

 

I reply “Oh you don't know yet do you?” I know that you remember when we took on some cargo from Nidhug's ship. Well that cargo just happens to be another pair of unicorn, It turns out that the stallion just happened to be on earth about 2000 years ago and well he is my 400th generation grandfather, not only that he is the leader or lord if you wish of the unicorn.”

 

Lakia says “You're pulling my leg right, this is some kind of joke isn't it?”

 

I say “ Lakia I love you and I would not joke about something like this. My 400th generation grandfather is in the cargo hold with the others.”

 

She responds “You're not kidding are you.”

 

I respond “No my love I am not, everything I have said is true and already proven. You can ask Attor if you wish.”

 

She says “That will not be necessary I believe you, you have never given me reason to doubt you.”

 

We have arrived at the infirmary as we enter Attor says “I have been waiting for you Paul the other two test are done, would you like the results now or do you want to wait for to have Valesz and Katherine here?”

 

I reply “I will wait this does concern them.”

 

He says “Very well then I will continue with this test. Lakia may I please have your hand.”

 

Lakia offers Doc her hand and he presses the device against her hand and draws the single drop of blood. Then removes the vial and places it in the computer as before.

 

The computer beeps a few times and then responds “Test positive.”

 

Lakia ask “What does positive mean doc?” doc replies “When your ready you will be able to bear young.”

 

She looks at me with a tear in her eye and wraps her arms around me tightly and says “Do you know how much I love you?”

 

I reply “Yes I do and you know that I love you to.”

 

doc says “There are more test that I want to run if you will excuse me for a minute.” doc goes into the office and ask the computer to send messages to Squeaky , Jalad and Mikko to report to him ASAP. Just as Doc comes back out of the office Squeaky walks in.

 

I say “Squeaky you haven't been using the reclamation unit again have you?”

 

He responds “No boss I was just down the hall.”

 

I respond “Okay.”

 

Squeaky says “What do you need me for Doc?”

 

Doc responds “ I just need a small sample to do some species compatibility test”

 

I say “Doc while you are running the rest of your test Lakia and I have a few things to do will you have the computer call us when your done?”

 

Attor responds “Sure thing”

 

I say “Come on Lakia I think it's time you see.”

 

We exit the infirmary and head towards the cargo hold. When we get there Lakia presses a few buttons on the control pad and the door opens.

 

I say “I really need to learn the sequence to do that.”

 

Lakia responds “I will show you when we leave.”

 

We enter the room with me leading the way and Celer stands first , I walk up to him and give him a hug he returns the hug.

 

I say “hello grandpa”

 

He says “Thats nice but call me by my name please I'm still to young to be called grandpa.” every one laughs.

 

Then Lakia says “We don't have a lot of time we are waiting for Doc to call us back.”

 

Sigrun ask “Why is he calling you back isn't the test done?”

 

I respond “Yes the DNA has been confirmed but Doc seems to think that more testing needs to be done. He gave us the results from Lakia's and myself compatibility test. He is running other test on other members of the crew I'm not sure why at the moment but I know that I will find out soon enough.”

 

Alkippe ask “What were the results from the compatibility test between you and Lakia?”

 

Lakia responds “When we are ready we will be able to conceive.” and then she gives a big smile.

 

Alkippe walks over to her and they hug Alkippe says “ I'm so happy for you.”

 

Then we hear over the communications Mr. Paul Curtis will you please report to the infirmary. I say “We will be back later.” We say our good bye's and exit the cargo hold.

 

Lakia turns and locks the door. We head to the infirmary. When we get there Doc is waiting for us. Doc says “Paul can I see you in my office for a minute.”

 

I respond “Sure Doc.”

 

We walk into the office Doc says “I have made a most profound discovery, and it is inevitable that it will change inter-species relationships in the very near future, first of you seem to be the first species that is compatible with just about every other species. Due to the DNA that your 400th generation grandmother conceived. Due to my calculations given several variables against births and untimely deaths in the last 2000 years there could be as many as 64 million with the same DNA strands as yourself now I did these numbers with the population just before the earth's last world war. I know that it was a short war but it did a lot of damage to the population so there may only be a few like you left. I wanted to talk to you before I contact earth and have them start going a search for these DNA strands.”

 

I respond “Doc I would like for you to wait at least a few weeks perhaps a couple of months to do that I can not tell you any details at the moment. But I am about to start something very big and will affect our quadrant of the galaxy in a profound way and if information like that got out right now that just might affect my plans. And besides it may have taken the DNA skew 400 years to develop into what it is today I may still be the only one that is compatible with the other species. Can I see your work on the population numbers and what year was the work done on?” Doc says “I will be glad to have you look at the numbers. Computer display earth population.” the computer displays “ Earth population as of 08-28-2009 20:07 GMT 6,780,576,760” I say computer what is the north American population before the 3rd world war?” computer responds “528,720,588 as of July 2008”, “computer what is the current Earth population?” computer responds 5,625,576,725”

 

Doc says “Thats more then a 10% drop in the total population.”

 

I say “The only way to get an accurate count on people with this DNA skew is to do a world wide test. Right now that is publicity that I can't afford with what I'm about to do. With those kinds of numbers I'm guessing that your 64,000 is probably more like 6,400 but we will have to wait to find out.”

 

Doc responds “There are a few other species that I would like to test, can I run those test until you have completed your task?”

 

I respond “Yes but try and keep it quiet just make it seem like routine test if you would.”

 

Doc replies “I can do that.”

 

I say “Now that we have that settled for now lets go talk to Valesz and Katherine , I'm sure that they are waiting for us to give them the good news.” Doc and I exit the office and meet Lakia on the way out.

 

She says “well ?”

 

I say “So far its all good news, we are going to the bridge to talk to Valesz and Katherine now.”

 

She responds “What are we waiting for? Lets go.”

 

We all exit the infirmary, on the way there I ask Attor “What did you think of our new crew member Ogrifina?”

 

He responds “She is very skilled and her physique is top notch she seems to be in perfect health.”

 

Lakia says “I don't know doc maybe you need to make a house call and give her another physical.”

 

Doc replies “You know I just might have to do that now that you mention it she did seem to be a little flush after the reception.”

 

I say “You might need some one to help you I think Jalad would make a good nurse in that case.”

 

Doc responds “You know I think your right. I will have to see about eliciting his help.” as we approach the bridge the door opens and we walk onto the bridge.

 

I say to Valesz “Can you and Katherine join us in the briefing room?”

 

She says “Talzon you have the bridge.”

 

Talzon replies “Aye captain.”

 

Valesz and Katherine both stand up and follow us to the briefing room. The door closes behind them.

 

Valesz says “Computer seal the door level 7”

 

The computer responds “Door sealed level 7”

 

Attor says “Captain you will be pleased to know that when you are ready to conceive with Paul you will be able to, as for you Katherine... While a big smile creeps across Valesz's face a look of worry appears on Katherine's face. Then Attor continues “You will also be able to conceive.”

 

Valesz and Katherine embrace me in a big hug.

 

Attor continues again “I have further test to run but so far Paul is quite unique, with the DNA skew that has been instilled in him he is compatible with every species on this ship and perhaps every species that we know of.”

 

Valesz says “Is there something else doc? You look concerned.”

 

Attor responds “Yes in a way I am. We could be looking at the end of populated space as we know it and looking at a totally new species development. As it is now most of the species are incompatible but with this one change that could change very quickly and by quickly I mean over the next millennium. In evolution terms that is excessively fast.”

 

I say “This has been a very eventful week for me, I have gone from being unemployed and almost broke, on the verge of being sent back to earth, to chief engineer, got mated to 3 beautiful females saved three lives including my own, saved two unicorns from boredom and now here I am the dawn of a new era. Whats next domination of all of populated space... oh damn that's right that was my plan”

 

Doc responds “Your joking right” I reply “Yes doc I am joking. To a degree I'm not planning on domination but more to the fact of unification but you may not tell anyone and I mean ANYONE!.”

 

Attor replies “I under stand now why you don't want any publicity on this subject now, if the Mantis were to hear that there was even a trace of unicorn DNA they would try to wipe it out and that would put earth and your plans in jeopardy.”

 

I respond “That is correct Doc”

 

Valesz says “I was able to get the information that you wanted, I thought that it would take me a few days but just a few months ago my contact had compiled much of what you needed. The file is encrypted for your eyes only in the computer file name PC0001, only you will have access to it with your authorization code.”

 

I respond “so this information is new intelligence?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes.”

 

I reply “Perfect then we should be able to devise a plan and execute it fairly soon.”

 

Valesz says “ Sounds like we need to get to Vivus as quickly as we can”

 

I respond “Yes, remember those modifications I was talking about taking a day to do. I think that if I get Squeaky, Zipper and myself on it, I can squeeze it down to 2 hours that includes ½ hour for engine cool down time while the engines are cooling I can adjust my quantum spanners down to 1 micron. That will take most of the half hour then about 1 hour to readjust the injectors …. hmmm I need to talk to zipper”

 

I say “Computer open communications to the engine room.”

 

The computer responds “Communications open.”

 

“Zipper respond please.”

 

Zipper responds “Yes.”

 

I ask “Do we have enough magnetic constrictors to attach one to each injector on the engine?”

 

He responds “Let me get a count ….. yes we do sir, with 3 spares.”

 

I reply “Thank you Zipper, Paul out”

 

Valesz says “What have you got planned for my ship?”

 

I respond “well I have been thinking about this for the last few days. I know that by reducing the alignment of the injectors I can get the engines closer to 100% but I'm not sure if this will work but by adding the magnetic constrictors to the injectors I can compress the plasma stream going into the engine and increase the engine efficiency by another 50-75% it will be a bit risky but this is important and we need to get there ASAP.

 

Valesz responds “I agree, begin your preparations. We should be passing by an asteroid field soon. I will have Snowy set us down on one of them so that we are not just adrift in space while you make your modifications.”

 

I respond “Is there anyone else on the ship that has some knowledge of a working engine?” Valesz responds “yes, Talzon though it is not his strong area he can do basic work on an ION drive engine.”

 

I respond that will be just fine.”

 

Valesz says “Okay everyone back to your post. We all know whats going to happen over the next few hours and we have a job to do.”

 

Everyone says “Aye Captain”

 

Valesz says “Computer unlock briefing room door.” and the door opens and everyone files out. Once back on the bridge

 

Valesz says “Snowy we should be coming to an asteroid field soon I want you to set down on one and shut the engines down.”

 

Snowy responds “Aye Captain”

 

Valesz says “Talzon after we set down I would like for you to assist Paul in the engine room.”

 

Talzon responds. “Aye Captain”

 

I exit the bridge and head for the engine room. When I get there Zipper and Squeaky have already got the magnetic out and laid by the injectors.

 

I say “Very efficient work you two.”

 

I walk over to my tool chest and pull out the quantum spanners then I grab a polarized magnetometer and hand it to Zipper and say “Will you test each of the magnetic constrictors? They need to be in perfect working order, if you find one that has any defect set it aside and we will deal with it later.”

 

Zipper responds “What are we doing with these constrictors?”

 

I respond “Time is very crucial right now please get to work. I will answer your question while we work.”

 

Zipper promptly begins testing the first constrictor. I say “Thank you. while I am adjusting these quantum spanners I will answer. Squeaky after I am done with each one I want you to double check that each is set to a maximum of one micron.”

 

Squeaky responds “You got it boss squeak squeak.”

 

I say “Now to answer your question Zipper. We are going to install the magnetic constrictors onto the injectors to compress the plasma as it enters the engine to increase the engine efficiency.”

 

Zipper ask “How much more do you expect to get from this modification?”

 

I reply “I'm hoping for about 50-75%” I pause a moment then I say “If it works that is.”

 

We hear over the com. Valesz saying “We are about to land brace for impact.”

 

Then we hear Snowy “ touch down in 5..4..3..1..” She sets the ship down with a very gentile landing only a slight vibration can be felt from the impact. Then we hear the engines begin to shut down the sound of the constant humming slowly coming to a halt.

 

I say “Our real work begins in about thirty minutes the engines will still be quite warm so when we do get started be very careful and make sure that the injectors are depressurized before beginning work on them I wouldn't want any one to get any plasma burns.”

 

Zipper responds “No, I wouldn't either Doc has a hard time healing those and they usually leave nasty scars.”

 

Talzon walks in and says “What can I do to help?”

 

I respond “Please Help Zipper test the constrictors for now, after we get started I am going to have you help install them on the injectors after we have realigned the injectors.”

 

He responds “Zipper how many constrictors have you tested so far?”

 

Zipper responds “ I'm on the second one “ Talzon says “instead of you moving to each constrictor I will get them to you it will go a little quicker that way.”

 

Zipper responds “Sounds good to me.”

 

I say “This one is adjusted to point five microns. If I can get the other two to match that will be perfect.”

 

I hand the spanner to Squeaky to check and he begins going through the settings and making sure that it is at point five microns. For those that are wondering how thick a micron is a piece of paper is about 76.2 - 101.6 microns.

 

Squeaky says “Point five microns.” and gently sets that spanner down in its case.

 

I continue working on the spanner I have in my hands at the moment, in just a few minutes. I say “There point five microns.” and hand that spanner to Squeaky.

 

I say “How are the constrictors coming?”

 

Zipper says “Almost half way done.”

 

I respond “Good job keep it up.”

 

About seven minutes later I hand Squeaky the last spanner and say “While you are checking this spanner I am going to write a small subroutine so the computer can control and monitor the constrictors that should only take me about fifteen minutes. When you are done with that spanner would you get started on adjusting the injectors. I will help you just as soon as I'm finished with the subroutine”

 

Squeaky responds. “Sure thing boss. Squeak squeak” I go over to the computer console and begin my work. I say “Computer program mode.”

 

computer responds “Enter program”

 

array a1 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b1;

array a2 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b2;

array a3 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b3;

array a4 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b4;

array a5 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b5;

array a6 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array b6;

array b1 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a1;

array b2 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a2;

array b3 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a3;

array b4 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a4;

array b5 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a5;

array b6 voltage variable 0-100% in increments of 10% if any injectors fail then terminate opposite injector in array a6;

monitor magnetic compression in array a1-a6 and b1-b6 if any fail slow to 4.5xl and alert bridge

monitor engine temperature if the temperature > 725 C then reduce speed by 20% and alert bridge

add compression command to the helm console and to the engine console;

if the plasma temperature is > 34000 C disengage magnetic constrictors; end program.

 

Computer responds “Program saved”

 

I say “Computer test array program for any anomalies.”

 

Computer responds “Testing …. Program tested negative for anomalies.”

 

 

 

I look at Squeaky and say “How are you doing with the injectors squeaky?”

 

“Done with array a1-a6 starting array b1 squeak squeak”

 

I respond “Then I will start on array b6”

 

I ask “How is the constrictor installation coming?”

 

Talzon replies “Almost done on the A array's we will be on the B arrays in just a few minutes.”

 

I respond “Good it wont take Squeaky and me long to complete the B arrays.”

 

A few minutes later I say “Okay B6 and B5 are done.”

 

Squeaky says “B1, 2, 3 and 4 finished. squeak squeak”

 

I say “Okay squeaky grab that constrictor and lets help them finish installing them.”

 

Talzon says “Only one more left to install.” As Zipper grabs the last one me and Squeaky step out of the way. They finish with the last magnetic constrictor.

 

I say “Computer begin engine startup sequence.”

 

Computer responds “Sequence will take twelve minutes to complete.”

 

I say “Computer open a com to the bridge.”

 

Computer responds “Com open”

 

I say “Captain the modifications are complete the startup sequence is started we will be able to take off in about fifteen minutes.”

 

Valesz responds “Nice work two hours just like you said.”

 

I respond “Even if the magnetic constrictors don't work we should be able to cruise at 5.7 and if they work as I am hoping we could reach 7xl, but this is only in theory. By the way Snowy a very nice landing you did.”

 

Snowy responds “Thank you.”

 

Valesz “When we take off we will keep an open com until the engines are proven.”

 

I respond “Agreed, since I have a few minutes I have something to go check on I will return to the engine room in about 7 minutes”

 

Valesz responds “Don't take to long you don't want to miss your new engines firing up”

 

I reply “I will be here in time I promise”

 

I exit the engine room and head for the cargo hold, when I get there … damn it Lakia never showed me the sequence … I head for the closest computer I activate the console “Computer release lock cargo hold level 8 authorization Alpha ,Gama, Omega 1011, Green”

 

Computer responds “lock released” I head back to the cargo hold and as I approach the door opens and I enter.

 

Celer says “Whats going on why have we landed?”

 

I reply “So that I could make some engine modifications, if they work we will get to Vivus a lot faster. I have the intelligence that I had ask Valesz to get for me so just as soon as the new engine modifications prove themselves I will be back so that we can start formulating this plan. But for now I need to get back to the engine room. I just wanted to come here and let you know what was going on.”

 

 

Celer says “Thank you for that.”

 

I say Sigrun do you know the sequence for this door ?”

 

He responds “Yes I do, but if you don't how did you get in?”

 

I respond “I will explain later but for now I need to get back and I still need to learn the sequence to lock and unlock this door. Would you please show me?”

 

 

He goes out the door with me and presses in the sequence and locks the door, I press the sequence again and the door unlocks.

 

I say “Thank you Sigrun, but I must hurry we are about to lift off. ” Sigrun enters the cargo hold and I lock the door behind him and head for the the engine room.

 

Just as I enter the engine room I hear the engines begin to start back up. The engines sound different than they did just before they shutdown. The hum is not as noticeable. I say “Is it just me or do the engines sound different?”

 

Squeaky responds “You're right they sound smoother and quieter.” I say “Computer what is the engine status?”

 

The computer responds “The engines are running at 100% efficiency.”

 

I say “ YES HE SHOOTS HE SCORES” Everyone looks at me, I say “Sorry, I just got a bit excited that's all.”

 

Valesz says “It's okay you have reason to be excited. None of these ships have ever ran at 100%”

 

I say “Captain when I was writing the subroutine for the new modifications I put in a couple of safety catches if the engines get to hot they will cut back by 20% or slow to 4.5xl and alert the bridge.

 

Valesz responds “I would rather have the engines cut back some than to keep running hot and breach.”

 

I say “Captain we are ready down here.”

 

Valesz says “Snowy take us up and lay in a course for Vivus 5.0xl”

 

I say “Snowy if you look there should be new icon on your control panel after the plasma reaches 10000 C you can activate the constrictors with the new icon.”

 

Snowy responds “Very good … 2.7xl 4.2xl..5.0xl”

 

I say “Computer what is the full engine status including plasma temperature?”

 

The computer responds “Engine running at 100% ,core temperature 500 C , plasma temperature 18000 C”

 

I say “ok Snowy are you ready to engage the constrictors? Just as soon as Valesz gives the order to engage the constrictors stay ready to shut them down.”

 

Snowy responds “Ready.”

 

Valesz says “Engage constrictors.”

 

Snowy presses the button. All of the constrictors make a brief buzzing sound then go almost dead silent. Even the engine is quiet, if it weren't for the controls telling me it was running I wouldn't even know it.

 

I say “We are still here.” and a sigh of relief from everyone on the ship.

 

I say “Computer what is the full engine status including plasma temperature?”

 

The computer responds “Engines running 172% efficiency core temperature 695 Celsius, plasma temperature 32000 Celsius”

 

I say “Okay, lets increase speed slowly to 6.5xl and see what she does. Snowy please stay ready with the constrictor icon.”

 

Valesz says you heard him slowly to 6.5xl” Snowy “ 5.2xl .. 5.4 ..5.6..5.8..6.0..6.2...6.4..6.5xl”

 

I say “Computer engine status”

 

The computer responds “Engine running at 172% efficiency core temperature 718 Celsius” I say “I have done the calculations and at 6.5xl we will reach Vivus in about 2.5 days.”

 

Valesz responds “Paul you have done it again, you just never cease to amaze me.”

 

I respond “As far as getting this ship to go any faster I don't think that I can do any more for her. Although since we will be arriving 5.5 days sooner we might want to let Vivus know that we will be early.”

 

Valesz says “Let's surprise them”

 

I respond “Aye captain”

 

Valesz says “It's almost time for shift change if you would like …”

 

Drake says “Captain there is a Mantis ship on an intercept course at at our current speed they will reach us in 3 minutes.

 

Valesz says “Prepare for battle”

 

I ask “What is their ship's max speed?”

 

Valesz responds “About 4xl-4.5xl”

 

I say “If we can avoid a battle right now we should; computer “Display Mantis vessel”

 

The computer displays the vessel is on a tangent course”

 

I say “If we increase speed to 6.7xl we will fly by them and they won't be able to catch us”

 

Valesz says “Do it”

 

Stormy responds “Aye captain, 6.6xl 6.7xl”

 

I say “computer engine status”

 

“Engines running at 172% efficiency core temperature 724 Celsius”

 

Drake says “It's going to work. They are not going to catch us.”

 

I say “Hold speed for 15 minutes then cut the engines back to 6.5, I don't like running them this hot”

 

Drake says “They are firing a torpedo.”

 

Valesz responds “Lakia shoot that torpedo down”

 

Lakia responds “Firing lasers… torpedo destroyed”

 

Drake “We are now out of weapons range.”

 

I say “This goes against what I just said but do we have the ability to destroy that Mantis ship ?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes, we do.”

 

I say “As much as I hate to say it we need to destroy that ship , if they get word back that any ship can move as fast as we currently are then we will have a big problem.”

 

Valesz “I agree, Snowy take us about. Lakia stand ready Snowy be prepared for evasive maneuvers. ” Drake responds weapons range in 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3..2..1...Valesz “FIRE.” Lakia fires weapons.

 

Drake responds “They have taken on heavy damage, their communications array has been destroyed and their engines disabled looks like there weapons are down too captain”

 

Valesz snowy take us around their ship. Lakia ready torpedoes target there engines …. FIRE” Lakia “Torpedoes away .”

 

Drake informs the Captain “The ship has been destroyed.”

 

Valesz ask “Katherine did they get any messages out?” Katherine responds “No messages were sent”

 

Valesz “Resume course 6.5xl” Valesz continues“As I was saying if you would like we can meet you in the cargo hold after shift change.”

 

I say “Sounds good I will have dinner ready for all of us. Valesz says “I was hoping you were going to say that.”

 

I say “Computer end communication.”

 

The computer responds “Communication terminated.”

 

I turn and say “Job well done I could not have done it with out you.”

 

They respond “ Thank you”

 

I say “I have work to do, if you will excuse me...”

 

Talzon responds “Go on your a mated male now.” .. and the three of them laugh.

 

I respond “I guess I am.” I smile and exit the engine room.

 

I start thinking about the unicorns and how they must feel after having to hide in cargo holds and things like that.. instead of going to the galley I head for the bridge. When I get there the door opens and I enter.

 

Valesz says “I thought that you were going to be making dinner.”

 

I respond “ I will, can I see you in the briefing room for a moment?”

 

Valesz responds “Yes , Lakia you have the bridge.” and we enter the briefing room.

 

I say “Computer seal door level 7” Valesz “What is this about?”

 

I respond “The unicorns , since we are going to expose them in a few days anyway why not let them have run of the ship. Most of us know that they are here already.”

 

Valesz responds “You have a good point. I don't see any harm in that happening. You have my permission.”

 

I reply “In that case lets make tonight a special occasion. Have everyone except those that know and you need, on the bridge. After we have introduced them we can return the shift back to normal.”

 

Valesz responds “Sounds like a good plan, but I have to ask what you mean by we are going to expose the unicorns in a few days ”

 

I respond “It is part of my plan but I still have a lot of details to work out.”

 

Valesz responds “I trust you. I know that you would not do any thing to cause harm to any of your friends.”

 

I reply “I know it sounds crazy but until we have a full plan I wouldn't want to go into any details that may or may not happen.”

 

Valesz replies “I understand. Shift is over in about 20 minutes are you going to have my dinner ready?”

 

I respond “Yes my love I will have your dinner ready for you in the galley. Computer release door”

 

Valesz wraps her arms around me and we embrace each other in a deep passionate kiss. We break the kiss.

 

I say “I need to go or I won't have dinner ready.” I turn and exit the briefing room I look at Lakia then Katherine and give each a quick wink then exit the bridge.

 

I quickly head for the cargo hold when I get there I unlock the door and enter I say “ I only have a minute, but I have a surprise for all of you, not as nice as more unicorns but tonight you will dine with the entire crew. I am going to start dinner now I will call for you in about 20-30 minutes.”

 

Sigrun says “Do you think that is wise?”

 

I respond “It will be fine I promise. I must go now I have a lot of work to do in a very short time.”

 

Celer responds “We will come when called.”

 

I reply “Thank you”

 

I exit the cargo hold. I run to the galley when I get there I fire up the grill. I start looking for cooking oil to oil the grill with but the only thing that I can find is a bottle of vinaigrette I think to myself it will have to do. I sprinkle the vinaigrette onto the grill and the aroma immediately begins to fill the room, while I'm waiting for the grill to heat up I start grabbing steaks. I grab three small steaks and nine large steaks Mikko walks into the galley,

 

I ask her “Can you help me prepare the galley for a full dinner I don't have enough time to do it myself.”

 

She responds “Yes I will help what do you need me to do, I need enough settings for everyone on the ship plus four more vegetarians.”

 

Mikko ask “how much time do we have to get this done in ?”

 

I reply “About 15 minutes. If you can manage it I would like the tables moved so there is a path to a table set for eight seven vegetarians and 1 dragon, that dragon will be Valesz”

 

Tiamat walks in and Mikko ask her to help as well. While they are working on moving and setting the tables I go back to making dinner. There is a very large salad bowl with a basic salad in it I grab a few other vegetables and chop them up and toss them into the bowl I grab the bottle of vinaigrette and start pouring it into the salad I mix it lightly just enough to get the vinaigrette all over the salad.

 

I set the bowl down and ask “Can one of you start dishing up the salad for the vegetarians while I begin cooking the steaks.” I grab a stack of plates and set them next to the grill then I start tossing the steaks onto the grill, as soon as I have nine on I quickly season them then immediately begin flipping the steaks and then season the opposite side. I start putting the steaks onto the plates and Mikko and Tiamat begin to place them where they need to go. I take the small steaks and do the same with them except I leave mine on just a little bit longer , I like my steak bloody but not quite raw either. As I pull the last steak off of the grill.

 

Valesz walks in and is seeing that the room has been set for the entire crew she says to me “How long have you been working on this dinner? There is no way that you have done all this in the last 20 minutes.”

 

Mikko says “ Tiamat and I have been helping and he was just starting when I walked in about 15 minutes ago.”

 

I say “Dinner is served my love.”

 

She responds “I guess you can have dinner ready in 20 minutes can't you. Very well then I guess it is time that I call everyone here.”

 

Valesz walks to a computer console and says “Computer open ship wide com.”

 

The computer responds “Com open.”

 

Valesz says “I request Everyone's presence in the galley immediately, with one exception I would like one volunteer to remain on the bridge. Valesz out. Computer end communication.”

 

The crew starts pouring into the galley.

 

I say “Everyone please take a seat at the side tables the center table is for our special guest.”

 

I can hear a few of them saying “Special guest, who can it be?”

 

The bridge crew is the last to enter I say Katherine and Lakia please sit here and here and I show them to the table to the left and right most seats.

 

I say “Quiet please.” and the room goes silent Valesz looks at me almost amazed that they got quiet so quickly for me.

 

I say “I will leave in just a second when I return I would like for everyone to show the utmost respect for our special guest. When I walk back through that door I would like for Everyone to kneel down while our guest make their way to the center table.” Everyone looks at me with a puzzled look. I say “Our guest is of nobility and deserves the treatment that I am asking of you. Each and everyone of you know that I wouldn't ask it other wise. Now if you will excuse me for just a couple of minutes, I will escort our guest here.”

 

I turn and exit the galley and go to the cargo hold when I get there the door opens.

 

I say “It is time.”

 

The unicorns eagerly follow me. On the way there I explain that I will enter first and they will enter with Celer and Dinos, then Sigrun and Alkippe. We quickly arrive at the galley.

 

I ask “Are you ready?”

 

Celer responds “Yes, we are ready”

 

I say “Very well then let's enter”

 

I walk into the Galley and the sound of everyone dropping to their knee echoes through the halls. Then as Celer and Dinos enter the galley I hear Squeaky in the back say “Uni....squeak Uni... squeak .. Unicorn” then a thud.

 

I turn and look and say “He just isn't one for any excitement.”

 

Then Sigrun and Alkippe enter. I escort the four of them to the table sitting Celer and Dinos in the center facing the room and then Sigrun and Alkippe to the outsides opposite Lakia and Katherine.

 

I turn and say “You may rise everyone. Now that everyone is here except for Talzon he volunteered to remain on the bridge. It is my pleasure to introduce these four unicorn but more than that, the lord of the unicorn Celer and his mate Dinos and whom a few of you know Sigrun and Alkippe.”

 

Every one takes a quick bow. Now that is done everyone enjoy your dinner.”

 

We hear a few voices in the background say “Who cooked my steak?”

 

Valesz responds quickly “You will eat that steak and enjoy it that's an order.”

 

Then in the background I hear “This steak is delicious, who cooked it ?”

 

We all continue eating our meal.

 

Celer says “Who made this salad I haven't tasted salad this good in a very very long time.”

 

I respond “Oh say about 2000 years ago?”

 

He replies “Yes that's about right. I remember now she was very good at preparing meals, as I recall Astarot enjoyed his steak as much as I am enjoying my dinner now.”

 

I say “How about after dinner we go to the pool and just relax on the deck maybe a quick dip.”

 

Sigrun responds “That sounds nice we haven't been able to enjoy something like that in a very long time.”

 

Celer says “ I agree, it feels so good not to be hiding in some dark corner.”

 

I say “If what I am planing works you won't have to hide from anyone any longer. But we can discuss that tomorrow morning.”

 

Celer “Agreed, let's just enjoy what we have tonight.”

 

I say “So Celer what can you tell me about my 400th generation grandmother?”

 

He responds “Well she was very kind and strong willed much as you are. Now that I really look at you, you have her eyes. They were the same blue green tint that you have. She was very energetic and willing to please. Although she had a bit of a temper at times. I remember one time we forgot to put out the cook fire, and she had such a fit about it. Her face turned a deep red and one blood vessel would stand out right here on her throat. I actually thought it was kind of cute, there were a couple of times I would do something just to make her mad so I could see it again. But in general she had a very good disposition about her.”

 

Just then Celer bumps his glass and the water quickly runs across the table and pours onto my lap. I say “YOU did that on purpose”

 

Celer says “Yes that's it, exactly as I remembered , even the blood vessel. I'm sorry I just had to do it I had to see that just one more time.” everyone laughs

 

“Damn you, that's not fair you already know how to affect me.”

 

Valesz responds “Finally I get to see someone affect you the way that you do me. I might be able to learn a few tricks from you Celer”

 

Celer responds “ I will show you where he is ticklish later.” then the bridge crew stands and approaches the table.

 

Drake steps forward and says “It has been our pleasure to dine with you, but we must return to our duties.”

 

Celer responds “Thank you for joining us in this occasion, and thank you Valesz for letting them have time from their duties to join us.”

 

Valesz replies “You are very welcome.”

 

they turn and head towards the bridge.

 

Valesz says to Katherine “Will you go to the bridge and lock out the communications array until we reach Vivus we are on communications black out. We will be going to the pool soon you can meet us there.”

 

Katherine responds “Aye Captain” and exits the galley. Just a few moments later Talzon walks in.

 

I say “Talzon come sit with us visit for a minute, while I prepare your steak. The on that I had made for you has gotten cold.” I stand and walk over grab a steak the grill is still warm so it won't take long to get cooking again. I sprinkle a little vinaigrette onto the grill I season the steak while I'm waiting for the grill to get hot again. I toss the steak on the grill wait just a few seconds then flip it wait a few seconds again and pull it off the grill and onto a plate. I turn off the grill take Talzon his steak and walk back to the grill and pour some cold water on the hot grill and quickly scrub the grill clean. Then I walk back over to the table and sit down.

 

Talzon says “I never thought that I would like a cooked steak but it is so flavorful I want you to teach me how to make it like this.”

 

Valesz says to Talzon “I know that you just got here. But I think that we are ready to go to the pool for a little while.”

 

Talzon replies “Don't let me stop you. I am enjoying this meal , I will return to my duties just as soon as I have finished eating.”

 

Valesz replies “That will be fine” and the eight of us exit the galley and we head for the Pool with Lakia and Katherine leading the way.

 

As we all enter the pool area , Lakia and Katherine waste no time and dive right into the pool everyone else sees this as an invitation and dive in behind them everyone except me , I wait for a minute just enough time for everyone to surface then I jump in folding my legs tight to my chest and hit the water with a big splash. When I surface Valesz, Lakia, and Katherine are waiting for me, I catch a single breath and they all push me back down. (you would think that I would learn that lesson) I quickly swim between Lakia and Katherine under water they are no match for me however, I am no match for Valesz I barely get past Lakia and Katherine, and Valesz has me by the waist I roll over in the water and pull her to me she wraps her arms around me and I give her a short kiss, but by this time I can't stay under any longer and must surface I am forced to push away from her and return to the surface. As I break the top of the water I gasp for air breathing deeply.

 

Valesz comes up right in front of me and again wraps her arms around me and says “Have I told you just how much I love you?”

 

I respond “Yes you have the night that you ask me to be your mate.” we embrace in a deep passionate kiss , she wraps her legs around me and then her tail, even if I wanted to move I couldn't. I gently break the kiss and ask Valesz “Do Lakia and Katherine know about the DNA testing that is being done on Vivus?”

 

She responds “I think that they are aware of it.”

 

I respond “Good enough let's go over by them I want to talk to them a minute about it.”

 

She replies “Okay.” Valesz releases me and starts swimming towards Lakia and Katherine I follow.

 

When we get to them I say “ I have an important question to ask you it is not something that I need an answer to right away, but I would like for you to think about it.” Katherine ask “What is it Paul?”

 

I respond “ I was informed about some DNA testing that the dragons are doing on Vivus to extend life spans. I would like to know if you would be willing to participate. You see my species don't live near as long as dragons. And from what I understand neither do yours. Well I have an option to take this DNA thing and possibly live as long as Valesz , but then if I do that by my self I will out live the two of you. Or not take it and then Valesz will be alone with out the three of us around, I have been thinking if we all do it well our little family will be happier for a much longer time.”

 

Lakia replies “That is defiantly something that we will have to think about.”

 

Katherine says “ I agree, it is something that needs to be though through.”

 

I reply “I don't expect an answer tonight. All I can ask of you is to think about it.”

 

Valesz says “Why don't the two of you go over by the unicorns and get to know them a little better.”

 

I realize what she was talking about the two couples are starting to have a good time, the unicorns have climbed up onto the deck and Sigrun is already fully erect with Alkippe stroking his huge member while Dinos is quickly working Celer to erection.

 

As Lakia and Katherine approach them they ask “ May we join?” Alkippe says “Yes come on in”

 

Dinos says “There's plenty to share.”

 

Lakia and Katherine both climb up out of the pool and sit next to the stallions I watch as Lakia takes hold of Celer's cock her hand doesn't quite reach half way around it she begins stroking that massive cock she leans over and starts licking on it like it was a lollipop. I look over at Katherine and she is sliding herself up and down the full length riding it like it was a fire pole now that I think about it he isn't that much smaller she is teasing him just letting her pussy barely touch one side of his cock while the other side is against his own belly then the mares simultaneously straddle their mates faces.

 

I hear Dinos say “Eat that pussy you big stud.” he waste no time and begins lapping eagerly at her wet pussy. Sigrun is seeing whats happening next to him and he reaches up and grabs Alkippe's butt and pulls her closer to his face and begins licking her probing his tongue in and out every now and then.

 

Seeing all of this is making me quite horny and Valesz takes notice and reaches down into the water and begins massaging my cock and says “Oh look what we have here … looks good enough to eat.” she submerges and quickly engulfs my cock into her mouth. I can feel her wrapping her tongue around my cock. It feels so good my knees collapse out from under me.

 

As I regain my stance I say “Maybe we should get out of the water”

 

She responds “That might be a good idea.” while I am climbing out of the pool I see that both Lakia and Katherine are riding their stallions taking more than I thought that they could they both are taking them to the hilt. Riding them like the stallions that they are. Lakia has leaned forward and reaching around Dinos squeezing her perky breast making her moan in pleasure or it could be that Celer has his face buried deep into Dinos's pussy Valesz comments “ I have never seen Katherine take so much cock before she must really be enjoying that.

 

I respond “It looks like they all are enjoying themselves.” then I say “Oh look Lakia is trying to … oh her tail found its mark.” She is now buried deep in Celer's ass.

 

I say “I need to thank you for helping to prepare me for my first male encounter”

 

She responds “Your welcome, but I think I enjoyed it as much as you did. Feeling your ass clench tightly around my tail just does something for me, it really turns me on.”

 

I reply “ I really didn't think that I would enjoy it that much but now that I have had the experience. I really enjoy it, feeling your tail flick around inside of me .. I don't have a word to describe it.” she rolls over and pulls her knees under her holding her ass up in the air.

 

She says “Fuck Me!” I position myself behind her and slide my cock into her she wraps her tail around me pulling me deeper into her and says “I said FUCK ME!” I reach up and take hold of her hips and begin driving myself into her hard pushing in as deep as I can go. She moans in pleasure I pick up the pace fucking her even harder and I feel her pussy clench my cock hard, she throws her head up in the air and lets out a scream (its not quite a scream but more of a combination scream / howl) as her orgasm subsides she says “Now that your good and wet I want you to show me how it feels” and she raises her tail.

 

I pull out and gently guide my cock to her tight ass. I push but she is so tight I end up pushing her forward. She says “Try again.” so I lean back and she comes back to me and I push again but this time she thrust back shoving the head of my cock into her tight ass. She pushes back again taking about half of my cock in a single push. She curls her tail around me and quickly finds her mark and she thrust her tail into me.

She thrust her tail again and pushes back at the same time she takes me all the way in I can feel my balls slap up against her wet pussy and her tight ass clenching my cock. I slide back a little knowing that if I try to come to far out we will have to start over. Then I push back in. It is a little easier this time. I pull about half way out and back in again. Feeling her tight ass is making me want to cum so bad but I want this to last a while so I relax and take it slow I pull back leaving just the head of my cock in her then I push back in. Her ass is becoming use to my intrusion it is much easier to thrust into her now, so I begin pumping in and out of her thrusting my cock deep into her tight ass. While she is doing the same to me with her tail as I begin to follow the rhythm and pick up speed pounding her ass harder and harder she throws her head up again and lets out another scream I bury my cock deep into her I push as hard as I can. I feel her pussy trying frantically to clench down on a cock that isn't there and then I can feel her cum squirting my balls as her orgasm subsides again.

 

She says “Now its your turn and she leans back pushing me back and she says “fuck me , I want to feel you cum in my ass.” and she thrust her tail deep into my ass that almost sends me over the edge but I again relax just enough to hold back my own orgasm. I begin thrusting into her again faster and faster, I am now pounding her ass with my hard cock I can feel her beginning to orgasm again and she thrust her tail into me again but this time I can't stop it I push my cock as deep as I can go into her tight ass and then she thrust her tail into me again raising my orgasm beyond the limits. I begin filling her ass with my seed my cock pulsing and throbbing as I shoot my cum into her load after load. I feel as if I'm never going to stop cumming. But finally my own orgasm begins to subside and I collapse onto her back.

 

She says “Fuck that was wonderful I don't know why I never tried that before.”

 

I say “Perhaps you were just waiting for some one like me to come along.”

 

She replies “There is no one like you my love.”

 

I finally regain enough strength to lift myself off of her and I lay down next to her on the deck and I say “And there is no one like you either my love.”

 

Valesz says “Okay everyone we need to get up. We can all sleep in my quarters tonight.”

 

I say “I think I want to get a shower before I go to bed.”

 

Everyone agrees. We all get up and head for the shower. On the way out I stop at one of the fruit trees and pick one of the fruits that Katherine selected. I take a bite and say “ Delicious”

 

Katherine says “I thought that you would like it.” I finish it before we start the showers . Celer says “ I told you that I would show you something.” and he reaches out and grabs my hip and squeezes slightly. It tickles and I jump back towards Valesz then

 

She says “Right here!” and squeezes my hip too I jump again and say “Okay okay that's not fair you know more about me than I do.”

 

Everyone laughs. Then we all start our showers. I step into the shower with Valesz and start scrubbing her back.

 

She says “Be careful you might get something started again.”

 

I reply “I'm to tired to even think of trying to start something.”

 

We quickly finish our showers and I am the first to step out. I grab a towel and toss it around my shoulders and begin handing towels out to everyone as they turn their shower off. Everyone gets dried off and we head for Valesz's quarters. When we get to the bedroom I say “Would you mind turning on the holographic emitters? I do enjoy going to sleep with it on”

 

She responds “Not a problem love.”

 

I crawl in the center of the bed. Valesz turns on the holographic emitters to the storm setting and crawls in next to me. Lakia gets in on the other side of me and Katherine on the opposite side of Valesz then Sigrun and Alkippe next to Katherine and Celer and Dinos on the opposite side of the bed. I look into Valesz's golden eyes and say good night my loves while caressing Valesz's face with my hand.

 

She puts her arm across me and says “Good night my love” and we all drift of into a blissful slumber.

 

 

 

 





 

Chapter 13

 

 

I awake from my sleep and find that everyone is already gone. I think that they are already up and perhaps making breakfast as before , so I get out of bed and go into the main room but no one is there.

 

Maybe they have gone to the galley to make breakfast, so I head down to the galley to see if they are there. Walking down the corridor I see no one else on my way to the galley. When I get to the galley there is no one there either. There is usually some one there eating or just sitting enjoying a drink.

 

Maybe they have gone to my quarters to make breakfast there since I keep food in my quarters. I head down the corridor towards my quarters when I get there my quarters are just as empty as the rest of the ship.

 

Maybe Squeaky and Zipper know whats going on so I head for the engine room. Since my quarters as close to the engine room it doesn't take me long to get there, I quickly climb down to the first level but there is no Squeaky or Zipper to be found. While I am here I decide to check the engines real quick. I say “Computer what is the engine status” the computer responds “the engines are not operating.” ok now I am really starting to get quite concerned. “where the hell is everyone.”

 

I decide to head down to the cargo hold and see if the unicorns are there. I head down the corridor when I get to the cargo hold I press the combination that Sigrun had showed me and the door opens , revealing the corpses of all four unicorns blood every where I run into the room to make sure if there is something I can do maybe they are still alive maybe I can save them, but when I enter they are completely motionless all I can do is hold their motionless bodies.... I swore that I would protect them with my life, but I was unable to do so they are all dead .

 

But what of everyone else what of my mates, I must find them …. so I turn and start running for the bridge. When I get to the nearest lift pad I take to to the top level. I run from there all the way to the bridge. When I get there the door is locked

 

I say “Computer emergency override bridge door open authorization alpha gama omega 1011 green” the door opens. Revealing the entire bridge crew had been murdered in the same fashion the unicorns had been, there was blood every where the first that I seen was Drake then I begin looking around and see the others Snowy, Talzon, Adelind, and Tiamat. Again I swore that I would protect them all with my life, but what the hell has happened here every one was murdered in a most brutal manner their bodies were strewn all over the deck blood every where there was a battle here but who and why …. why couldn't I be there to defend my friends.

But where is everyone else where are my mates , Valesz, Lakia, and Katherine . Then I realize that there are sounds coming from the briefing room...

 

I turn and head for the briefing room and that door is also locked . I say “ computer emergency override briefing room door open authorization alpha gamma omega 1011 green”

 

The door opens. Revealing Lakia and Katherine laying on the floor with Jalad standing over Valesz just as he plunges his blade into her chest . I scream out her name “Valesz” Jalad runs out of the room leaving me alone with Valesz, I run to her kneel by her and hold her, she coughs up some blood. And she says “I love you.”

 

I look into her eyes and say “ I love you too. I'm sorry that I wasn't here to protect you my love.”

 

She says “You must take care of Jalad and continue the mission there are more unicorns out there and they need to be free.” she collapses in my arms. “I will my love , I will avenge you and bring the unicorn back to populated space.” I gently lay her on the floor “ I look around there is a case with a dragon blade hanging on the wall with a small plaque with a name etched on it it reads “Astarot Unridoor a great warrior.” I smash the glass and take the Blade. The blade begins to glow a bright blue white. I head out in search of Jalad. I begin walking back to the rear of the ship checking doors on my way towards the engine room.

 

When I get to the rec. area still no Jalad when I finally get to the engine room I find Jalad he quickly draws his blade when he see's that I have the dragon blade he says “That's impossible that blade has only ever shown for one other and that was Astarot”

 

I respond “You have killed everyone WHY ? I want to know before I kill you.”

 

Jalad says “That sword is more proof that you are an abomination and must be eliminated. I can not have you mating with other species and eliminating all other species YOU must be destroyed.”

 

Jalad lunges at me with his blade, I turn and evade the strike I wield the blade as smoothly as a wind mill spinning in the wind. The dragon blade cuts his blade in half. The tip falls to the floor he backs up and and moves back in for another strike he makes contact with my weapon hand cutting my hand deeply forcing me to drop the dragon blade, he swings again and cuts my shoulder, then while I'm down on my knees just as he lunges I feel the cold metal blade enter my chest …

 

I wake up and everyone is still in bed, feeling me stir Valesz wakes up and says “What's wrong?”

 

I reply “I'm sorry my love I didn't mean to wake you I was just having a bad dream is all.”

 

She says “Lay back down.” and I comply she wraps her arms around me and says “It was just a dream my love it's all right.” she kisses me and we drift back to sleep.

 

 

 



                                                                 Chapter 14

 
As I wake from my slumber Valesz is still sleeping peacefully next to me. I crawl gently out of bed, just  as I exit the bedroom Valesz stirs slightly but does not wake up, I turn and head for the galley after all of those breakfast that they have made for me its my turn to have breakfast ready for them. 
 
When I get to the galley Mikko and Tiamat are enjoying a meal they both greet me “ Hello Paul” 
 
I respond “Hello, how are you doing this morning?” 
 
Tiamat replies “Good, how are you and the unicorns doing this morning?” 
 
“I am fine, and the unicorns are still sleeping. I am making breakfast for every one this morning.” 
 
Mikko replies “That is so sweet.” 
 
Tiamat says “Don't let us stop you from your mission.” 
 
I reply “Thank you”  I proceed to the steaks and look for a small steak and a large steak. I find the ones that I am looking for and place them on a plate. Then I grab a large bowl and fill it with salad and a few other vegetables I chop them up and put them into the salad and add a light coating of vinaigrette to the salad, then I put a little of the salad dressing on the grill and begin it heating up. I season the steaks and then place them on the grill I quickly flip Valesz's steak leave it there for just a few seconds then pull her steak off the grill, then flip mine. I leave it there for just a minute then pull it off the grill as well, I turn the grill off grab the salad and some bowls and head back to Valesz's room. 
 
When I get there everyone is already up and sitting in the main room, Lakia and Alkippe jump up and say “Let us help you with that.” Alkippe takes the salad and bowls and Lakia takes the two plates with the steaks. 
 
Valesz stands and comes up to me and gives me a kiss and says “Good morning my love.” 
 
I respond “Good morning.” 
 
I gesture for her to sit down and she does. I take my seat next to her as I sit I say “ I know that I can trust everyone in this room so after breakfast unless you have other plans. We can start working on the plans to take care of the Mantis. Any ideas that you may have while planning will be welcome.”
 
Valesz replies  “We don't have to be on the bridge right away so that would be fine.”
 
I watch as Celer, Dinos, Sigrun, and Alkippe all begin to eat their salad, as I notice that everyone is enjoying their meal I begin to eat my own. I begin thinking about the plans to take care of the Mantis. We need to find a world that is suitable to sustain life and be fairly close to a nebula or something that can mask a fleet of ships. As I take my last bite of my steak, I stand and walk over to the Viso screen and press a couple of buttons, and the Viso screen lights up.  
 
I say “Computer access file PC0001 Alpha Gama Omega 1101 Green.” 
 
The computer responds “File accessed.” 
 
I say “Display statistical data on Mantis ships and troops.” 
 
the Viso screen quickly fills with numbers and information ...
 
Mantis Battle ships  2000 each carrying 500 short range fighters.
Mantis troop ships   1500 each carrying 20,000 troops 
Mantis destroyers        4 each capable of destroying a planet  
 
Mantis battle ships top speed of 4xl  fighters top speed 1xl but usually only use sub-light speeds.
The battle ship has 10 laser turrets and 10 torpedo launchers and can carry up to 50 torpedo's for each launcher 
 
Mantis troop ships top speed 4.5xl  each has 6 laser turrets and 4 torpedo launchers and can carry up to 10 torpedo's for each launcher 
 
Mantis destroyers top speed is 2xl and has 4 laser turrets and 4 torpedo launchers and can carry up to 25 torpedo's for each launcher its primary weapon is a pulsar beam when activated super-heats the core of a planet until the planet explodes, this process takes approximately 14 minutes but varies from planet to planet depending on the size and the density of the core. 
 
Valesz says “Thats 1,000,000 fighters and 30,000,000 troops , how do you expect to fight a force that size?” 
 
I respond “That is why we are here to formulate a plan to do just that. But my basic plan is to get them all to one place and have a force that can and will annihilate them, of course we will need help and I have a few other ideas and we are here to discuss all of the options.” 
 
Sigrun says “How do yo plan to get them all in one place?” 
 
I respond “YOU !!!!  or more to the point the idea of you. I am thinking that we will expose the Unicorn in the very near future, with the media and tell the media that there is a large colony of Unicorn near the Fox Fur Nebula in the constellation Monoceros (translates to “the unicorn”) there we will hide our fleet in the nebula and wait for the Mantis to attack, at witch time we will surprise them with our own attack and wipe out their forces.” 
 
Celer Says “That sounds fine but where do you expect to get the forces to attack the Mantis?” I look at Celer and say “Take a look around you in this room what do you see ?” 
 
He responds “ I see eight of us from 5 different species.” 
 
I say “That's correct but more than that we are different species that have all learned to live together in harmony hell I now have three mates each a different species do you think that matters to me.  Maybe at one time it might have but I have grown past that. I intend to unite the worlds of all of populated space, if we all work together we can rid ourselves of this common foe. Then and only then can the Unicorn begin to thrive again.” 
 
Celer replies “If your plan fails then the Mantis will destroy every planet they come to that supports life like ours.” 
 
I reply “I didn't say it was without risk there will probably be lives lost in the battle, but isn't freedom worth dying for? Was it right for the Mantis to destroy the Unicorn home world just because that you can teleport.” 
 
Celer replies “Yes and no. It seems that you have made your point quite clear and are intent on riding the galaxy of the Mantis” 
 
I say “That is not my only goal I intend on making this quadrant a safe place for everyone to live by uniting Populated space I can accomplish that goal.” Just then the Viso screen chimes 
 
Valesz Says “Computer open com” the Viso screen switches to a visual from the bridge it's Snowy  
 
She says “Captain I hope I'm not disturbing you but we just got an incoming message that there was a Mantis spy caught on the Equine home world they say that he was a member of the engineering team for the ship yard for the last eight years , and that he was surgically and genetically altered to appear as an equine.” 
 
Valesz responds “Thank you Snowy.” Valesz continues “Computer end transmission.” the Viso screen returns to the statistical report. 
 
I say “I was starting to wonder if something like that was the case.” 
 
Valesz says “What are you talking about?” 
 
I reply “When I was working on your fathers ship I noticed that the engine was almost exactly offset the same as this ship, I was going to wait until that I had a chance to do another one but now I don't have to. The equine have already discovered their spy.” 
 
Sigrun says “What if there are others disguised as other species?” 
 
Valesz responds “Perhaps we can do something about that. Katherine go to the infirmary and unlock the communications array and have doc contact some of his friends on the equine home world and see if he can do some kind of test to reveal any spy's.” 
 
Katherine says “Aye captain, I will return shortly” and Katherine walks out the door and heads towards the infirmary. 
 
Valesz says “Computer open com to the bridge” The computer responds “Com open” 
 
Valesz says “ Slow to 3.5xl.” 
 
Drake responds “Aye Captain.” 
 
Valesz says “Computer end transmission.” 
 
The computer responds “Transmission terminated.” 
 
Alkippe says “If I may why did you slow the ship down?” 
 
Valesz responds “Because with a communication going out that will make tracking us just that much easier and we don't want anyone knowing that we can go that fast, at least not just yet.” 
 
Alkippe replies “Thank you for answering my question.” 
 
Valesz replies “Your welcome.”
 
Meanwhile at the infirmary 
 
Katherine walks into the infirmary and calls out for the doctor “Doc you in here? Are you awake yet?” 
 
 
She hears Attor's response “Just a second.” 
 
Then he comes walking out of the office “What seems to be the problem are you injured?” 
 
She replies “No doc I'm not hurt, but Valesz ask me to have you contact some of your friends on the equine home world and see if there is a way to detect a mantis spy.” 
 
Attor responds “ Mantis spy … what are you talking about?” 
 
Katherine responds “I'm sorry they have caught a spy on the equine home world and they say that he was surgically and genetically altered to appear as an equine.” 
 
Attor replies “Oh really, I think I know just the one that I need to talk to then. Doctor Aeton 
 he is one of their foremost geneticists he will have the answer if there is one.” 
 
Katherine walks into the office and presses a button on the Viso screen then says “Computer release communication lockout authorization doe beta 1 red.” 
 
The computer responds “Communications unlocked.” 
 
Katherine says to Attor “You might want to do this on a secure channel.” 
 
Attor replies “Sure thing... computer open a secure communication link to the equine home world to the genetics lab Trinidon.” 
 
the computer responds “Link established connecting … . . . connected.” 
 
A voice says “Hello you have reached Trinidon labs.” 
 
Attor responds hello this is Doctor Attor I'm trying to get in touch with Doctor Aeton .. code black.” 
 
The voice responds “Just a minute I will transfer you to his office. He just checked in about 15 minutes ago so he should be in there by now.” 
 
beep beep beep ….... then Doctor Aeton answers “Hello this is Doctor Aeton.” Attor responds “Hello Aeton how are you doing this is Doc Attor.” 
 
Aeton responds “I'm doing good and how are you doing? Last I heard you were aboard a cargo ship.” 
 
Attor responds “Yes actually I still am... are you on a secure line?” 
 
Aeton replies “Hang on a second. … click beep ..  ok it is now..” 
 
Attor says “Good I can't go into any real detail but I need to know if you have been involved in the spy incident, and if there is a way to detect if someone is a spy.” 
 
Aeton replies “Actually I'm working on that as we speak. I should have an answer for you in just a minute the computer is almost finished with the results.” Then they hear the computer beep in the background 
 
Doctor Aeton says “Since I'm already on the com with you, you will be the first to get the results, I can't imagine why you would need this information but you ask for it. I'm transmitting the DNA skew now ..” 
 
Attor responds “Thank you, now I am going to transmit another DNA skew back to you, you will find that there is an unknown skew embedded and if you want to find out more about it you will have to come to Vivus.” 
 
Doctor Ateon replies “I have some vacation time I will be there asap.” 
 
Attor replies “There will be a cargo ship there soon I would suggest that you catch a ride with them the ships name is the Lamri her captain is Captain Nidhug Unridoor.” 
 
“You mean the one that just did the ceremony for … what was his name … Paul?”
 
Attor responds “Yes that's the one .. Paul Curtis, Valesz, Katherine, and Lakia.” 
 
Aeton replies “That was one hell of a fight. I especially liked the ending I was watching it with my secretary and well lets just say we had a fight of our own.”
 
he pauses looking at another monitor then continues “I'm looking at that DNA you sent that's human, dragon skew isn't it I didn't realize that someone was already working with that combination. But what is this skew here even the computer don't have that DNA on file and the computer has DNA collected from the last 250 years. I would think that we had every DNA there was.”  
 
Attor “Like I said if you want to find out in person get on that cargo ship.” 
 
Aeton ask “What is he hauling ?” 
 
Attor responds “Food products.” 
 
Aeton very well I will look up his arrival, and book passage.” 
 
Attor “Very well I will see you soon.” 
 
Attor Says “Computer end transmission.” 
 
The computer responds “Transmission terminated.” 
 
Katherine Says “Computer lockout communication's array outgoing authorization doe beta 1 red.” 
 
Katherine says “Now that you have that DNA can you use it to check for Mantis spy's?” 
 
Attor responds “Yes I have enough Mantis DNA do run test since I just did some testing on a lot of the crew, I won't have to test everyone. I can cross the test that I have already done and then get everyone else to come in for further testing.” 
 
Katherine says “Good I will inform the Captain you have what you need. Thank you.” and she heads out of the infirmary. 
 
Back at Valesz's quarters 
 
 
I say “I was wondering Valesz I saw the dragon blade hanging in the briefing room is there something special about that sword?” 
 
Valesz responds “Actually yes there is how did you know ?” 
 
I respond “Remember that dream that woke me up early this morning.” 
 
Valesz says “Yes, I remember you waking up from a bad dream” 
 
I say “That sword was part of the dream when I held the sword it glowed a bright Blue white” 
 
She responds “That's not possible that sword hasn't glowed that bright since the great dragon wars over 10,000 years ago. It is told that only a great dragon leader can make that sword glow like that. The greater the leader the brighter it glows, it only glows a dim orange for me. But that was only a dream I still don't understand how you could even know that it glows at all that story is generally only told to dragons.” 
 
Celer interrupts “Tell us more about this dream, it may not have been a dream at all but a glimps into the future, or at least a possible future.” 
 
I respond “In short Jalad had killed everyone on the ship. I found him and you Valesz in the briefing room. I seen the fatal strike he gave you, you died in my arms then I took the sword from it's case and went after Jalad.”  
 
Valesz “I still don't understand how you could have known about the sword.” 
 
Celer responds “It is rare but unicorn do occasionally get glimpses into the future it is one of our powers but still undeveloped in evolutionary terms.” 
 
Valesz responds “If you will excuse me for just a minute I will be right back.” and she heads out the door and quickly returns with the sword in her hand as she enters the room she says “Computer reduce lighting by fifty percent.” 
 
The computer dims the lights, and we can see that the sword has a faint glow then she takes the sword by the blade and hands me the hilt of the sword. Just as in the dream the sword lights up the room with a bright blue white light …..
 
 
Katherine walks in behind Valesz and sits next to Lakia.
 
Valesz says “There is another story to go with the others, but before I mention it I want you to try and remember your dream and think hard about Jalad since he was the one in the dream. Then close your eyes and wield the sword like you did in your dream.” 
 
I take the sword hold it tightly close my eyes and begin remembering the dream , I remember the part where I go into the briefing room and see Jalad  plunging his blade into Valesz then I continue through the dream to where I break the case and pull out the sword and it begins to glow.  I continue through the dream again now at the engine room . Remembering when Jalad lunges at me with his blade thinking back to the part when he killed Valesz in the dream I feel a rage building up inside of me, the blade glows even brighter then all of a sudden the blade burst into flames as I wield the blade I can hear the flames fluttering with the movement of the blade. I stop and open my eyes and the blade really is ablaze. 
 
Valesz says “This blade will be with you until the day you die, or until you pass it down to to your progeny. Here is it's sheath wear it always. Well except in bed.”(everyone laughs) I take the sheath and sling it across my left shoulder then sheath the blade and the room goes dim. 
 
Valesz says “Computer return lights to normal level.” the lights brighten.  
 
I say “In my dream Jalad mentioned that the sword had only glowed for one other before me he said that is was Astarot that it shown for.” 
 
Valesz replies “When my father gave me the sword he told me not to reveal the swords true history unless I found the person that it glowed brightly for. So the story I told was true but only to a point. It did glow for Astarot but only a bright red. Not at all like it does for you. This battle that you are about to start, I believe that you will win and regain freedom for the unicorn and the rest of Populated space. Now I told you that there was another story to go with the sword.” 
 
I respond “yes” 
 
Valesz continues “10,000 years ago during the dragon wars there was a dragon named Pendragon he led the revolt against the dragon leader of that time named Leviathan. Leviathan was a  ruthless leader and would kill just for the shear pleasure of it. So when Pendragon found the Dragon Sword or should I say the sword found him, he began planning the revolt against Leviathan, just as the sword has now found you, it is your turn to make 10,000 years of peace.” 
 
I reply “talk about the weight of the world on one mans shoulders , only this time its the weight of the galaxy. That story Pendragon was going after one dragon I am going after an entire armada.” 
 
Valesz says “That is true but you will have all of Populated space behind you Pendragon only had a legion of dragons. I know that you can convince everyone to join the cause, something else when you walk into the the counsel chambers in the great hall... well do you remember how I treated Celer when I first found out who he was?” 
 
I reply “Yes I remember.” 
 
“You should expect that when you enter the chambers, once they realize that you now wield the dragon sword.” 
 
I say “Okay, I will deal with that when the time comes we need to get back to the task at hand.” 
 
I continue “We need to give the Mantis a target in space before they even get close to the planet so they don't realize that there are not any unicorns there.” 
 
Celer responds “We have used an old tactic we would use a derelict ship in a given location and wait for the enemy to attack it.” 
 
I respond  “We are going to need more than one derelict ship, does anyone know where we might be able to find oh say a hundred or so ships?” 
 
Valesz replies “That will take some work and a little time but I know of a few ship yards where we might be able to get maybe thirty to fifty ships from each they wont be much more then empty hulls though.” 
 
I respond “That's all we need, decoys and if any of them can be made to run we can load them up with fighters so when the time comes the fighters can blast their way out and begin our assault.” 
 
Katherine says “It sure would be nice if we had some kind of energy deflectors.”
 
 
I reply “You know I just might be able to make that happen too. I was in my final semester when one of my professors told me that he was working on a prototype energy field. That was 3 years ago , he just might have done it by now, I will have to contact him and find out.” 
 
Valesz responds “Now would be a good time to do it. If he has finished his work we sure could use the technology.” 
 
Valesz turns to Katherine and says “Will you unlock the array again for Paul to contact his professor.” 
 
Katherine responds “Aye Captain, Computer release communication array lockout authorization doe beta 1 red.” 
 
The computer responds “Communications unlocked” I say “Before we open communications  Celer, Sigrun, Alkippe, and Dinos will you please exit to the bedroom for a few minutes.” as they enter the bedroom Kathrine says “Computer open secure link to..” 
 
She pauses and looks at me and ask “Who are you trying to contact and what institution can he be found at?” 
 
I reply “ Dr. Paul Simon at the space engineering academy.” 
 
The computer replies “Com open” the viso screen lights up a beautiful brunet answers “Hello how may I help you. Oh who ever you are you just made my day.”  with a big smile on her face. 
 
I respond “I'm sorry, I forgot to put some clothes on.” she says “It's quite alright I like it, how may I help you Mr.?” 
 
I reply “Paul Curtis, I need to speak to Dr. Paul Simon.” 
 
She says “ I remember now I saw you on the viso screen the other night, pleased to make your acquaintance. But Dr. Simon is in lecture right now.” I respond “This is very important can you please patch me through.” 
 
She replies “Hang on just a second I will see what I can do. The viso screen changes to the schools emblem (a dark blue background with a ship flying past Saturn.) 
 
Valesz says “Do you want to cover up before you talk to the professor.” I respond “No this is space and humans will have to get use to this sooner or later. I know that it didn't take me long to get use to it” 
 
Valesz responds “But your not like other humans are you.” 
 
I reply “No but humans are one of a very few species that constantly wears clothes and since we are rapidly joining Populated Space we need to adapt to it not it to us, and contrary to popular belief humans are quite adaptable.” 
 
Valesz responds “If they are anything like you I have to agree” 
 
The screen switches back to the brunet. She says “He will speak with you. He told me to tell you that it will be in front of his class so be ready for that.” 
 
I respond “Thank you and have a good day.” The screen switches to the classroom. There must be 100 college students in his lecture when they see me and my mates all naked the room fills with awes. 
 
Dr Simon says “To what do we owe this honor of your contact. Mr. Curtis?” 
 
I respond “Before I get to that I would like to say a few words to the class if I may.” 
 
Dr. Simon replies “Go right ahead.” 
 
I begin “Class as you see me now just as a few nights ago as you saw me in the fight and during the ceremonies. This is life in space most species don't wear clothes so this is something that you might want to get use to, unless you are stationed aboard a human ship. I hope that all of you make it out here and enjoy it as much as I have. Now back to the real reason that I called.” 
 
Dr. Simon says “And that is?” 
 
I respond “Do you remember telling me about a prototype that you were working on three years ago?” 
 
Dr. Simon responds “Yes I remember, what about the deflectors. It's okay the class knows in fact most of the world knows.” 
 
I respond “Have you got them in production yet?” 
 
Dr. Simon responds “Yes about six months ago. We started productions with the new Tachyon drives there is enough power to run the deflectors, the problem then was the old Ion drives just couldn't produce enough power to run them, it would take an Ion drive running constantly at 150% to operate the Deflectors.” 
 
I reply “Doc are you on a secure channel what I have to say from here out needs to be kept to a minimum.” 
 
Dr. Simon replies “Hang on I will go into my office and transfer the com there.” 
 
I reply “Thank you, and class good luck.” The class responds “Thank you.”  the Viso screen switches to his office  
 
Dr. Simon says “We are on a secure channel now why such secrecy?”  
 
I reply “Doc have you heard of the Mantis” 
 
He responds “Yes I have, the pirates of the galaxy.”  
 
I say “Yes but not for much longer if I have anything to do with it. That is why I contacted you, I am going to need a lot of your deflectors.” 
 
Simon replies “What do you mean a lot?” 
 
I respond “How many can you produce in a days time” 
 
He replies “In a days shift 500.” 
 
I say “In that case we will need about 15 days worth running double shift.” 
 
He replies “Your serious aren't you?”  
 
I respond “Dead serious doc. I am about to start a war to rid the galaxy of the Mantis threat, and your deflectors would come in very useful.” 
 
Doc responds “But there are not that many tachyon drive ships yet, how do you plan to power the deflectors with an Ion drive, we tried for almost 2 years to get an Ion drive to power the deflector. Its not possible” 
 
I respond “Yes it is doc I have the engine on this ship running at 172% efficiency, and now that you have told me that the engines need to be at a minimum of 150% I have a base line to work with, over the next month I intend to have my upgrades going on any and every ship that I can get to join my cause.” 
 
Dr. Simon ask “How fast can that ship go” 
 
I respond “I will tell you but you must promise not to tell anyone else in fact this conversation never took place.” 
 
Dr. Simon responds “You have my word.” 
 
I say “We have had this ship up to 6.7xl but the engines ran a little hot so we have a set cruising speed of 6.5” 
 
Doc replies “The new Tachyon drives don't go much faster than that they have a cruising speed of 7.0. I tell you what I will do since your cause seems to be just and I know that you need these deflectors I will make you a deal if you come to earth to pick up the deflectors and teach me how you made the Ion drives run at 172% I will give you all the deflectors you need.” 
 
I reply “How interesting the student becoming the teacher.” 
 
I look at Valesz and say “This is your ship I can not say where it is to go.” 
 
She looks back at me and says “You know my love that we will do what it takes to complete this goal of yours. We should reach Vivus by tomorrow I think that we can be at Earth in 1 week  after we finish with the counsel.” 
 
I say “Thank you my love.” then I turn back to the screen and say “Expect us in about 10 days, the crew needs a little R and R before we begin our quest.” Doc ask “how are you going to convince the dragon counsel to agree to you little plan?” I respond “ I can't go into that over communications but when we reach earth you can learn the truth then.” 
 
Dr. Simon responds “Very well then I will wait, until then safe journey.” The Viso screen goes blank once again. 
 
Katherine says “Computer lockout communication's array outgoing authorization doe beta 1 red, now that all that is over the Doctor has a test that he can run to find a Mantis spy, he is going to begin testing on the samples that he already has in his lab, then he will call the rest of the crew in for testing.” 
 
Valesz responds “Thank you Katherine.” 
 
Valesz says “Computer open com to the bridge.” 
 
The computer responds “Com open” 
 
Snowy responds “Yes Captain?” 
 
Valesz “Resume our previous course and speed”
 
Snowy Responds “Aye captain.” 
 
Valesz “Computer end communication” and the screen goes blank again” 
 
I call out to Celer and the others “It's safe to come back out now.” they all enter the main room Celer says “You show great restraint my friend.” 
 
I reply “ What do you mean.” when you were talking to the female on the viso screen I could feel your arousal you want to fuck her. 
 
I respond “How the hell.....” 
 
Celer responds “Unicorns are telepathic to a degree with practice we can communicate but normally we only sense emotion, we try not to eavesdrop, but that feeling was a bit strong and hard to ignore.” 
 
I respond “If you can read me do you think it is possible that I can do the same ?” 
 
Celer responds “I don't know try and find out, but try it with one of the females they are usually a bit better at that form of communication than the males, Dinos try and focus on a peculiar thought to make it easier for Paul.” 
 
She responds “Okay.” I try to focus on her and in an instant I get a flash of a memory and with it a flood of emotion it was a memory from last night when she was having an orgasm. My cock grew instantly feeling this emotion, and I say “So that is what an orgasm feels like for a female I never would have thought that they were quite that intense, thank you for sharing that with me” 
 
Dinos says “Your welcome, I was trying to think of something that would be strong enough for you to pick up on, I guess that did the trick.” 
 
Celer says “Yes I looks like it worked just fine now Dinos since you got him all excited why don't you help him with his problem.” then he whispers something in her ear “conscientia exercitatio”…..    
 
 
Dinos stands up and walks up to me and begins kissing me she tries to probe my mouth with her tongue  but my mouth just can't accept that much so I return the favor and begin probing her mouth with my tongue she quickly breaks the kiss and lowers herself in front of me and begins to lick my already firm cock she quickly engulfs my cock in her mouth then all of a sudden I start getting images and feelings from Dinos she is really enjoying sucking on my cock giving me pleasure (That's the easy part to deal with.) the images of her going down on me from her perspective is totally new to me but what the hell am I talking about this is all new to me only a few days ago I was a virgin now here I am getting fellatio from a unicorn.  
 
She stops, she turns around and lifts her tail up and to the side so I have a perfect view of her beautiful pink pussy. She begins winking that pussy as if to say you better do something. She is still bent over so I drop to my knees and begin licking around her pussy teasing her.  I get a sensation of just how much I am teasing her the feeling is quite overwhelming, so I continue my onslaught on her pussy and begin probing her with my tongue, licking and sucking on her and then another wave of feelings from her. I hear her say “Fuck me like the unicorn stud you are.” but I didn't actually hear her, it was to clear for that she had told me in thought only. So I try and concentrate and try and reply to her the same way “Yes, my sweet unicorn mare.” 
 
She stops and turns her head towards me and says “I heard that.” 
 
Celer says “Heard what?” 
 
Dinos says “He spoke to me telepathically.” 
 
Celer responds “Good now let's really test his abilities.” 
 
Celer stands in front of Dinos his cock slightly poking out of it's captive sheath. Dinos quickly takes the head of his cock into her mouth. Then I hear “Fuck me you unicorn stud.” and she winks her pussy at me then I start getting more images and feelings from Dinos. She does enjoy sucking cock words can't begin to convey how much she enjoys it. The images, talk about a close up view of Celer's cock it is like I'm the one sucking him, but I know that's not possible that thing is huge and wouldn't fit into my mouth like it does hers. I finally get caught up and realize that she is still in front of me waiting for my cock. I decide to give her a few more licks first. I place my hands on her butt and bury my face deep into her sending my tongue as deep as I can go into her, sending waves of pleasure throughout her body witch she conveys directly to me. I almost cum with this wave of pleasure. So I stop for just a moment I position myself behind her guiding my hard cock to her wanting pussy. I rub it up and down her wet slit to get my cock wet and then she winks again squirting her lube allover me there is no doubt that my cock is now wet enough to easily enter her. I push in all the way burying myself in her. I never thought that she would be so tight but she winks and pushes me all the way out. Then I hear her say “Sorry I didn't mean to do that.” I send her the thought “It's okay my sweet.”  She stops sucking on Celer for a moment she turns and smiles and quickly returns to her task in front of her. I guide myself back to her sweet pussy and push in again this time I hold on to her waist so that she can't push me out so easily. but the next time she winks she pulls me into her. I begin thrusting my cock in and out of her and she winks with my rhythm just as I bury my cock into her each time I feel her pulling me deeper into her with her winks. 
 
Just as I begin to get accustomed to her winking on my cock, I start getting waves of pleasure but they are not coming from Dinos they are Celer's thoughts and feelings, with my pounding Dinos and now to feel Celer's orgasm building  its almost maddening then I realize that my own orgasm is beginning to build, now I am getting waves of pleasure from Dinos too so now I am dealing with my own orgasm , Celer's orgasm and Dinos's orgasm and it pushes me way over the top I begin filling Dinos with my cum and the feelings only intensify with each flood of my cum its as if I can feel all 3 of us cumming at the same time it is totally indescribable.  I collapse onto Dinos's back totally exhausted. After a minute I begin to regain a little strength and I begin to focus a thought for Dinos “ thank you my sweet unicorn mare , that was absolutely astonishing.” she responds “ I thought so to my little unicorn stud” 
 
Celer says “ I don't believe it you made it all the way through the session, I'm very impressed, my first (“mind fuck if you will”) I made it to the second wink and it was all over for me. I don't think that anyone has ever gone as far as you just have on their first mind fuck, your control is very unique.”
 
 Valesz  ask “mind fuck? , what are your talking about?” 
 
Celer responds when ever a unicorn begins to develop their mental abilities they are tested with a sexual situation, where they get flooded with feelings and emotions of all parties involved.” 
 
Valesz responds “So he was feeling both of your sexual experiences while feeling his own” 
 
Dinos replies “ that's exactly it. In time he may even develop his mental abilities to a point where he can share his feelings with you, but for now I'm afraid he will only be able to communicate with unicorns directly.” 
 
I reply “What the hell I will give it a try it can't hurt. Valesz relax and clear your mind lay back and try to focus on me and only me.” 
 
Valesz lays back and closes her eyes, I relax and begin to think of what me and the unicorns had just shared , quite to the point the last few seconds of intense emotion and feelings, while holding those thoughts I begin to focus on Valesz and then she lets out a scream and clutches the the cushions of the sofa then she opens her eyes .
 
I say “are you alright my love , I'm sorry I wont try that again.” 
 
She says “I'm fine, fuck that was intense. That is what you just went through with the unicorns?” 
 
I glance down and notice that her sweet juices are running down her tail. I waste no time and begin licking her clean I start at the bottom just before it begins dripping off of her tail and slowly lick my way up to her wet pussy. 
 
Just as I begin to lick her pussy clean she stops me, and says “After that mind fuck I'm just a bit too sensitive for that just now.” 
 
Celer says “Quite impressive, now would Lakia and Katherine like to try?” 
 
They both respond with a bold “YES!!!” 
 
Celer says “Just sit back and relax, Valesz after your little mind fuck you might want to leave the room, I am going to try to get Paul to do this one a little different, unless you want to feel it again.” 
 
Valesz responds “I think I will stay.”  
 
Celer says “That's fine but I want you to sit farthest from Paul. Now Paul I want you to sit in the middle of Katherine and Lakia.  Now you two, I want you to get ready for the most intense sexual feelings that you have ever had.” 
 
Valesz says “He is not kidding, intense just doesn't describe it.” 
 
Celer says “Now relax and just like Valesz did the first time clear your thoughts and focus on Paul. Paul now when you gave Valesz this thought you were thinking just of her this time I want to to try and think of all three. This might make it a little easier, think of a time when all three of you were in very close proximity. Now that you have that thought try and project the thought of our encounter.” 
 
While he is telling me how and what to think of I remember the first time that we were all in bed together, the time that they were taking turns with me ravishing me, then I turn to the thought of the last few seconds of the mind fuck, and I unleash them. Lakia and Katherine both grab each of my legs and squeeze extremely tightly each begin drawing blood as they scream. While Valesz grabs a cushion and Lakia's leg she buries her claws into Lakia's leg. The pain instantly breaks my concentration and I realize what has happened. I say will one of you please call the Doc and have him bring a med kit quickly. Just then Valesz tries to pull her hand from Lakia's leg but Lakia screams in pain, 
 
I say “Leave your hand there you might have punctured a blood vessel and we need the doc here for that. My wounds how ever are not that severe.” Lakia and Katherine both remove there hands and blood begins to run from the wounds in my legs. 
 
Celer says “Relax Paul place your hands over the wounds, now this will take a bit more concentration than the mind link but I believe that you can do it. I want you to think of your legs just before we tried this. … relax, clear your mind now think of how your legs looked before.”
 
I do as he says I begin to relax and think of my legs before this happened. I begin to feel an intense heat filling my body for a second the wounds throb with pain but it soon subsides.
 
Celer says “ I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!! , he actually did it.” and with hearing that I pass out.
 
Several hours later I wake up to find myself in bed with Valesz next to me. I think “Was it a dream?” Dinos was on the other side of me and she responds in thought “No sweet it was not a dream.” 
 
This startles me and I quickly shift to see that Dinos was laying next to me as well, she says “ I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you, it was just that you ask a question and I answered it.” 
 
I think “It's okay, it's just that I hadn't realized that you were here as well and that question was to myself I wasn't expecting a response, lets continue communicating like this I don't want to wake Valesz just yet. 
 
Dinos responds “That's fine by me.” 
 
I think “Now what happened? The last thing I remember is Celer saying (“he actually did it”) what did I do?” 
 
She responds “You healed yourself. Very few unicorn have reached that level of mental ability, and you did it on your first day of awareness.” 
 
I ask in thought “What does this all mean?” 
 
She responds “I have been thinking about that question for the last couple of hours myself and I can only come up with two possibility's either you are the next step in the evolutionary chain or you are a fluke, a freak of nature, either way I am glad that you are here.” 
 
I respond “I am glad to be here too.” 
 
She responds “There is something that you need to know but I am not going to tell you what , but I want you to feel my body with your mind, I know that you are still weak from the healing but I know that you can do it.” 
 
I respond “What am I looking for?” 
 
She replies “NO! you have to look on your own.” 
 
I reply “Okay.” then I begin thinking about her body and begin scanning her something like a cat scan or an MRI would, I begin at the top of her head working my way down slowly it is as if I can see her insides , its quite remarkable actually .. as I continue working my way down I stop momentarily at her breast I notice some small changes looks like the glands there are beginning to swell slightly” 
 
She ask me you see something interesting there?” as if I'm staring at her breast like I want to suck on them,  so I continue my search working my way down I see that her heart is beginning to race a bit, she seems to be excited. I continue my scan I get to her stomach … could have done with out that picture I will spare you that description...  I continue down a little further and there I see what she wanted me to find it is an embryo in the first stage of development. I place my hand over her belly where the womb is . 
 
She says “I see that you found what I was talking about.” 
 
I respond “Yes , I'm happy for you and Celer.” 
 
She responds “This foal is not Celer's it's yours.” 
 
I reply “Mine???  but it has only been a few hours how could you know.” 
 
She responds “A mare knows almost instantly when she is pregnant, and don't worry about Celer he already knows and is quite happy about it. quite indirectly this is his child but it is only because you carry his DNA in you that makes this possible. In any case it is up to you to tell Valesz , Katherine and Lakia.” 
 
I reply “I will tell them as soon as we all get together again.” 






 

                                                                      Chapter 15
 

 
Dinos and I get out of bed to leave Valesz sleep I notice that Lakia and Katherine are on the other side of Valesz sleeping peacefully.
 
I turn and say in though to Dinos  “I want to try something, they are sleeping peacefully I want to try and give them a happy dream” 
 
Dinos responds “Don't make it too happy.” 
 
I turn back to my mates and begin thinking of our matting ceremony. In an instant a smile sweeps across each of their faces. 
 
Dinos says in thought “That must be a very pleasant thought that you gave them.” 
 
I respond “It was the memory of our matting ceremony.” and we exit the bedroom I grab the sword and sling it over my shoulder. 
 
As we enter the main room Celer walks up to me and gives me a big squeezing bear hug and says “Congratulations.” 
 
I reply in thought “ Dinos told me that you were happy about it but I didn't thing that you would be that happy.” 
 
He responds “Why shouldn't I be my mate is pregnant and I have you to thank for it.” 
 
I respond “But wouldn't you want to be the father?” 
 
Celer responds “Yes, but that coupling was a very special one. It was done during an awareness test and a pregnancy conceived during those is extremely rare, not to mention the fact that you are human and obviously compatible with just about every species in populated space. So begins a new dawn for civilization and my mate is going to give birth to the very beginning of it.”
 
 Just then the door opens and it's Jalad standing in the doorway.  I communicate to the unicorns to teleport out of the room. 
 
I say “Computer seal bedroom door level eight authorization Alpha, Gama, Omega, 1011, green.” 
 
As I draw my sword it begins to glow brighter that it had before its almost blinding white. 
 
Jalad says “You know that I must destroy you.” I reply “Yes, I know how you feel my friend , you feel that I am an abomination and that I am the beginning of the end of civilization as you know it.” 
 
Jalad responds “How the hell did you know what I was going to say” 
 
I respond “That don't matter now, what matters is if you persist then only one of us will leave this room alive.” 
 
 
Jalad responds “Then only one of us will leave because I can not let you live. I know that the doctor is about to discover who I am and you already know why I'm here. Let's begin.” 
 
Jalad draws his sword and swings it towards my mid section. But I deflect it with the dragon sword slicing through his blade. The tip of his blade falls to the floor. He swings again and again the dragon blade slices another piece of his blade off. 
 
I say “At this rate I will be fighting an unarmed man very soon.” 
 
He responds “How dare you call me a MAN!!!! , even you are not a man your a freak of nature.” 
 
I respond “You may see me as a freak. But I see myself as the next step in evolution. I will give you this last chance to stop and reconsider what you are doing.” 
 
Jalad responds by lunging his sword at me. I cut his sword at the hilt  the blade falls to the floor with a loud ting. I reach out with my mind and replay the dream that I had with Jalad for him letting him feel the anguish and hate that I had built up in the dream. He falls to his knees screaming “STOP !!!!  STOP IT !!!!!” I release his mind. 
 
Jalad says “Kill me now or I WILL kill you.” I resume my link with him this time I'm not giving him information I'm looking for it digging through his thoughts as easily as rummaging through a pile of paperwork scanning images of his life watching him go through the procedure to become something other than what he was there were several others too at least one from each race, Dragon, Equine,Deer, Fox, Catian, and many others, wait I see something, the Mantis already know that there are Unicorn , that is why they did this they are trying to search them out to finish destroying them. I again release his mind he falls to the floor and rolls onto his back holding his head. 
 
Jalad says “Kill me and be done with it.” 
 
I raise the dragon sword and run it through his chest. As the sword pierces Jalad and goes all the way into the floor, suddenly the gravity in the room goes to zero.
 
I begin floating and say “Damn it I just ruined a perfectly good gravity generator.” I pull myself back to the floor with the sword and say “Computer release seal on bedroom door Alpha, Gama Omega, 1011 green” 
 
The computer responds “Door released.” 
 
The door opens Valesz grabs the doorway and launches herself towards me. I release the sword and reach to grab Valesz as she approaches me but I can't stop her she wraps her arms around me and we both go flying into the wall behind me embraced in a kiss of deep passion.
 
 We break the kiss and Valesz says “You did it, you changed your future and ours. When Celer told me what was happening I was so afraid that I was going to loose you my love.” 
 
I reply “You will never loose me my love, I will love you even after death.” 
 
Celer says “Can we get the gravity fixed in here, I never liked zero G training.” 
 
I respond “Computer open communications to the engine room” 
 
The computer responds “Com open” Zipper says “Can I help you?” 
 
I respond “Actually yes you can Zipper,  bring a gravity generator to the captain's quarters and wear your gravity boots.” 
 
He responds “We are on our way.” 
 
I respond “Thank you; Computer end transmission” 
 
The computer responds “Transmission terminated”   
 
Celer makes his way to the door and opens it takes hold of the opening and pulls himself to the floor and steps out of the room. 
 
He reaches back in for Dinos and says “You better stand on the floor before you come out.” 
 
Dinos does as she is told she takes hold of Celer and pulls herself to the floor and walks out. Everyone else follows one by one. Before I head out I make my way back to my sword and Jalad's corps, I take hold of the sword and pull it out. Now what the hell am I suppose to do with this pointing to Jalad's floating body. 
 
Valesz says “Katherine have drake bring a torpedo case up here and we will put his body in that... on second thought go get Attor he may want to do some test or something.” 
 
Katherine responds “Aye captain.” Katherine disappears down the corridor. 
 
Valesz says “lets go to the bridge while Zipper, and Squeaky repair the gravity generator and the doctor tends to Jalad.” 
 
Valesz turns and walks to the bridge door and enters with everyone else following. As she enters the bridge she says “Report.” Drake is the first to respond “Weapons systems ready” Snowy “Engines running at 172%, ETA 18 hours 32 minutes.” 
 
I say “If we increase to 6.7xl we should get there about 6 hours sooner. It's about 20:00 now that would put us arriving at about 08:30 give or take a few minutes. I will explain the urgency in private.” 
 
Valesz says very well, “Snowy increase speed to 6.7xl.” 
 
Snowy responds “Aye captain, 6.6  6.7xl, computer estimates new ETA 12 hours 17 minutes.” 
 
I say “Well I was close.” 
 
Lakia says “Not bad, for not using a computer.” 
 
Valesz says “ I have an announcement to make.” everyone's attention is now on Valesz. Valesz says “ Jalad is no longer with us. Paul killed him in battle. It seems that Jalad was a Mantis spy.” 
 
Drake ask “What happened how did you find out, and how did you kill him?” 
 
Snowy says “Wait isn't that the dragon sword strapped to your back? But your Human why do you carry the dragon sword?” 
 
I respond , okay okay give me a minute to explain. First off I am not 100% human , I have dragon DNA as well as unicorn DNA that will take to much time to explain but Valesz brought me the sword because of a dream I had. A premonition if you will. 
 
Valesz interrupts “Paul just pull the sword out of its sheath, and that will explain it.” 
 
I respond “Aye captain” I do as I am told. I take hold of the sword and quickly pull it from its captive sheath and the sword begins to glow bright blue white as before. all of the dragons on the bridge slip out of their chairs and drop to one knee. 
 
Valesz says “This is were I get to say I told you so. I warned you that they would react like this.” 
 
I sheath the blade and say “Stand up everyone. Please I'm not worthy of such respect at least not yet.” 
 
Drake responds “But you make the Dragon sword glow white only a great leader can do that.” 
 
I respond  “I can not be considered a great leader until after great things have been done.” 
 
Drake responds “Yes, Lord Paul Curtis.” and bows his head. 
 
I say “I give up, let's continue the meeting in the briefing room.” 
 
Valesz says “When Katherine gets here please send her into the briefing room.” 
 
We all enter the briefing room the door closes behind us. We all take a seat around the elongated conference table. There are ten chairs around the table, four on each side and one on each end. 
 
Valesz says “What is so urgent that you had us increase speed?” 
 
I reply “During my battle with Jalad I started probing his mind and learned that the Mantis already know that there are unicorn hiding among the other species. That's why they have planted spy's to seek them out to continue destroying them.” 
 
Celer ask “I noticed that the battle was rather short, you defeated him quite easily what happened?” 
 
I respond “Well to be honest it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be, nothing like it was in my dream. Perhaps a little demonstration would be helpful, Lakia would you help me?”
 
Lakia responds “Of course my love.”  
 
I say “Please stand up in front of me.” and she does. I say “Now hit me, make your hands into fist and hit me.” 
 
She replies “But I don't want to hurt you my love” 
 
I reply “You won't hurt me, you can't hurt me. Now HIT ME!!” she makes a feeble swing I lean back and she misses. I say “Let me make this easier for you pretend that I am Jalad the night that you defended yourself against him.” I can feel the anger building in her. She throws a right hook, I block with my left arm. She throws a left and I block with my right arm. She kicks but just as she leans her weight on her tail I jump up into the air her feet hit nothing but air. I land back on my feet. She whips around and tries to tail sweep my feet, but again I jump she finishes her spin with a hook and I block with my arm and say “Enough. Thank you” 
 
Lakia ask “How did you do that? No one has ever avoided me like that.” 
 
I respond “My love I knew what you were going to do before you did. That is how I was able to defeat Jalad so quickly well that and if you will a different kind of mind fuck.” 
 
Celer says “What do you mean different kind of mind fuck?” 
 
I reply “In the same way that I was able to share our experience with my mates, I shared pain, hate and anger to Jalad, then after that I started to forcefully extract information from his mind... speaking of searching minds Katherine is about to walk in.” Then the door opens and Katherine enters the briefing room.
 
Valesz says “Katherine you just missed a good show Paul had Lakia try to hit him and she couldn't lay a paw on him.” 
 
She responds “ I would have loved to see that.” 
 
I say “ I can arrange that if you like, who's point of view would you like?” 
 
She replies “Will this be like the last time you shared with us?” 
 
I respond “No this won't have the extreme feelings.” 
 
She says “ Valesz would you mind?” 
 
Valesz responds “No I don't mind” 
 
I approach Valesz and say “Remember.” she starts thinking about the scrimmage between Lakia and myself, I begin reading her thoughts seeing it from her point of view. 
 
I comment “Not only are your eyes beautiful you see quite differently than I do. The images are so much more detailed that I see.” Then I say “Katherine are you ready?” 
 
She responds “Yes” 
 
I say “Clear your mind and relax.” I approach Katherine and begin replaying the memory for her. Just as I finish she takes a step back she looks a little week I grab her and say “Are you ok?” 
 
She responds “Yes,  its just that I'm not use to seeing those kinds of colors and detail, I got dizzy for a second.” 
 
Celer says “Looks like your developing your mental abilities very quickly now.” 
 
I respond “Yes it seems so, almost like to do something all I have to do is think about it and it happens.” 
 
Celer responds “Let's just try exactly that. Place your sword and sheath on the table then step back from the table.” 
 
I respond “okay.” and set the sword on the table.
 
  Celer says “Now pick it up” I step back towards the table. 
 
Celer says “No not with your hands use your mind to pick it up.” I take a step back . 
 
Celer says “Now clear your mind and close your eyes, picture the sword in your mind use the image of it laying on the table. Now imagine it standing up on the table ok now flip the sword over so that it is standing on its handle, very good now remove the sheath from the blade and let it lay on the table. Okay now open your eyes” 
 
I see the sword standing up with the sheath removed the blade is glowing it's bright blue white. 
 
Celer says “Now bring the sword to you slowly.” The sword raises off of the table and begins moving towards me I take the hilt in my hand. 
 
Celer says “Now bring the sheath to you. This time do it more quickly.” The sheath flies through the air hitting my hand with a smack. 
 
Celer “Okay one more try releasing them into the air and sheath the sword with your mind.” I release the sheath first it falls it stops just millimeters from the floor I bring it back up to eye level then release the sword this time nothing falls they are just floating in front of me in mid air. Celer says “ now place the sword in it's sheath. I concentrate and both the sword and sheath are now horizontal the sword slowly slides into it sheath all the way in to the hilt. I raise my left arm and place the sheath across my shoulder. 
 
Celer says “Very nice. It took me almost a week to do that. Your control is amazing.” 
 
I respond “Thank you” 
 
Celer says “There is a way to expedite your development, since you have come this far so quickly I'm sure that you can do it.” 
 
I respond  “What do I have to do?” well the four of us will all link to you and each will give you the training mentally we each have our strong points and each will teach you something different or expand on what you already know, there is a small draw back to this method. It is extremely mentally challenging, and an exhaustive procedure and everyone involved will need to sleep much like what happened when you healed yourself.” 
 
I respond “I have only been awake for a couple of hours now, lets wait a few hours. I don't want to be tired when we get to Vivus.” 
 
Celer replies “As you wish, there is one more thing since we will be giving you so much information while we are linked if we find that you excel in a particular area that we lack then that information will be shared by us as well, this type of link is a two way conduit since I know that you can heal and I lack in that area I may learn from you.” 
 
I reply “Sounds like a fair deal, we each gain from the others.” Celer says “I'm sure that I don't have to say, not to discuss this with anyone else ever. This kind of link is one of our most guarded secrets.” 
 
I say “since we are talking about linking , there is something in your skull that I would like to see.” 
 
Celer says “What is it?” 
 
I respond “If you don't mind I would like to try and find it myself.” 
 
Celer says “I have a lot of memories a little more than 2000 years worth, do you think you can handle that?” 
 
I reply “ I think I can” 
 
Celer says “ I also have some memories that you will find disturbing. Remember I have seen war.” 
 
I respond “I think I can handle that too.” 
 
Celer says “Any time your ready.” 
 
I begin digging through his mind. The last few years going from ship to ship hiding in cargo holds even with his mate so lonely its almost unbearable, I keep digging further back the images from the war seeing the Mantis hideous creatures evil looking, they look very similar to the preying mantis back on earth. Only they stand about three meters tall. (Oh he wasn't kidding when he said he had some disturbing memories.) to see a Mantis literally bite the head off of a unicorn. I continue going deeper into his memories deeper and deeper I go looking for that memory I finally reach a time before the Mantis but the memory I am looking for is much deeper. 
 
I hear Celer say “If you tell me what you want I can bring it to the top for you.” 
 
I respond “I'm doing ok but thank you.” I continue digging deeper I think I'm back close to 1000 years by now. But its still deeper so deeper I go .. he sure has had some fun in his past  I would say that unicorns use to make love at the drop of a hat, any hat. Perhaps soon enough it will be that way again. But I still need to go deeper .. oh wait I almost past it I see the memories that I am looking for. His visit to earth 2000 years ago. There his first meeting with my 400th generation grandmother, so that's why he felt so compelled to help her she was ducking in that ravine to avoid being see by them, he felt that it was his fault that she fell. Lets skip forward just a little here they are all sitting eating dinner enjoying the company, Celer is reaching for his glass and … ill be damned he just knocked it over like he did to me, oh she looks pissed she is beat red and damn he is right she has that vein popping out just like he mentioned, he really did enjoy watching her get mad at him. Ok she is starting to settle down again, she is a rather striking woman shapely figure to boot. Long flowing dark hair, big beautiful blue-green hazel eyes.. ok thats enough, I got to see what I wanted to see. I release the link. I step back using the wall to hold me up while I regain my balance.
 
  Valesz says “Are you ok?” 
 
I reply “I will be fine. Just a lot to deal with.” 
 
Celer says “With what you just did I'm surprised your still standing at all.” 
 
Valesz says “What did he just do?” 
 
Celer says “He just went back 2000 years to meet his 400th generation grandmother, and that was after he stopped and caught a few scenes from the Mantis attack, and a few other little stops he made but no need to mention those.” 
 
I say “So you were aware of everything that I saw. 
 
Celer replies “Yes, everything you saw and felt. I tried to suppress some of the emotion during the attack. I tried to warn you about that though.” 
 
I reply “Yes you did , and I thank you for holding that back for me during that part.” 
 
Celer says “You preformed that quite well in fact if it were a unicorn doing it I would venture that you had been doing that for at least 250 years, you are quite adept at mind linking. But for now I think you need to just relax for a while.” 
 
I reply “ I'm not going to argue that point, how about we go down to the Rec. area?” 
 
Valesz says “How about we go to the galley first, and get something to eat.” 
 
I respond “That sounds good to me.”  everyone stands and we exit the briefing room …..
 
When we arrive at the galley I ask everyone to take a seat. I sit at the table myself. 
 
Valesz says “I thought that we were going to eat?” 
 
I respond “We are. How would you like your steak?” 
 
She replies “You know how I want it.” No one seemed to notice that the light on the grill was now on indicating that the grill was heating up. Then when they hear the oil hit the hot grill everyone notices that the oil is just setting back down on the shelf. 
 
Valesz says “Damn it Paul warn me before you do stuff like that.” 
 
“What you mean like this?” and  seven bowls all line up in a row at the salad bar and I start filling them with salad. 
 
I ask “Is there anything specific anyone wants in their salad?” 
 
Sigrun says “The way that you make the salads is just fine with me.” 
 
Celer says “Same here.” 
 
Katherine says “I would like some fruit from one of the trees in the pool room, if you can manage it.” 
I respond “Let me try.” A few moments later a couple pieces of fruit come floating in to the galley, with Ladon, Tiamat ,Xanthos, and Ogrifina all following the fruit they all stop when they see it set on the table in front of Katherine. Tiamat says “Katherine did you do that?” 
 
before Katherine can respond Valesz says “no I did it.” 
 
Tiamat replies with a look of surprise on her face “Really?” everyone at the table begins laughing. 
 
Tiamat says “Whats so funny?” 
 
Valesz replies “The look on your face, and Paul is responsible for the fruit.” 
 
Xanthos says “I didn't know that humans were telekinetic .” 
 
I respond “As far as any of us know I'm the only one with the powers that I have.” 
 
Xanthos says “Powers? You mean that you have more than one mental ability?” 
 
I respond telepathically “Yes.” Xanthos says “I heard that but your mouth did not move. So your also telepathic? Anything else?” 
 
I respond “I don't know yet I'm just starting to learn to use these powers” Then I bring the salad over and put the steaks on the grill and add the seasoning. Then I flip Valesz's steak and season the other side. Then I bring the empty plates to the table, I return my attention to the steaks I flip my steak, and bring Valesz's steak towards her plate but it don't quite make it she bites it in mid air. Then I bring my steak to my plate. 
 
Celer says “You need to take it easy on the mental abilities remember tonight is going to be difficult you need to save your strength.” 
 
I respond “But this is effortless nothing like when I healed myself.” 
 
Celer says “Let me link with you while you perform some telekinetic abilities.” 
 
I reply “Any time you are ready.” I can feel Celer in my thoughts. 
 
I say “Everyone please place your paws or hooves on the table.” They do as I ask. Then the table lifts about 3 cm off the floor, I think to myself this is too easy then I lift everyone at the table and the table about 1m off the floor. 
 
Celer says “I can sense that you are barely using your abilities. Such power for any individual is unheard of, since you seem to possess such power I want you to reverse the link and go back into my thoughts about 200 years before your 400th generation grandmother, that's when I learned to teleport.”  
 
I start digging through Celer's thoughts. It it much easier this time I get right to the thoughts of my 400th generation grandmother then I start working my way further back.
 
Alkippe ask Celer “Has he reversed the link yet ?” 
 
Celer responds “Yes and with even more skill than before.” 
 
Alkippe says “But he is still levitating us.”  Celer replies “I know like I said he was barely using any mental power to do it in the first place. Even now he isn't using much with levitating us and mind linking with me.” 
 
I say “All of this has become so effortless for me I would like to try something else while doing these two other task I want to try and mind link with everyone here at the same time.” Everyone agrees. 
 
I begin with Valesz since she is the closest to me she is thinking about the first time we met, I say “Are you trying to make this hard for me love? Thinking about the first time we met...”  I continue on to Katherine she is also thinking about the first time we met more specifically the moment when she left me with Valesz and winked at me oh she wanted me something fierce...ahh there is what Celer wanted me to find images with him out in an open field getting ready to teleport for the first time the unicorn talking to him is warning him not to try and go far the first few times, explaining that there have been a few accidents where the students had teleported themselves into solid objects like trees and rock faces... now linking with Dinos she is remembering when I reintroduced them to Sigrun and Alkippe. Now I'm linking with Lakia she is thinking about the fight oh damn she gets seriously horny when fighting... Celer is now getting ready to try his first attempt at Teleportation... I'm now linking with Sigrun he is thinking about the time at the pool when Katherine was riding his cock like a fire pole. 
 
Celer is now thinking about teleporting behind his instructor his thoughts are very focused and then in an instant he is standing exactly where he wanted. Now I'm linking with Alkippe she is thinking about the first time we met and the fact that I had helped Lakia when she got shot. Celer is now on the next day and the next teleportation. The instructor tells him to try and go a little further today and points to a hill top about 200m away. Celer begins focusing on being on the hill top and just as quickly as before he is there. 
 
Celer says “After you see the next exercise you can release the link. I can sense that you are still not using much of your power even with all that you are doing. I wouldn't be surprised if you put you mind to it to destroy some of the Mantis ships just by thinking about it.” 
 
I continue to the next session of teleportation. Celer is on a floating platform above a large lake there is another platform the instructor tells Celer that the platforms will begin moving and that he is to transport himself from one platform to the other while in motion. 
Katherine is remembering impaling herself on Sigrun's cock at the pool. The sensations are quite different not the same as when a male enters a female.. Celer is now moving and concentrating on making his trip to the next platform, he disappears and then materializes right behind the other platform, and falls into the water. Celer tells me that attempt was the only time he has missed a target, and that if I wish I can now release the link or stay for the next session. 
 
I reply “I will stay for the next session. So we continue through his memories the next day the instructor tells Celer to try again and to try and project himself just in front of the moving platform. The platforms are moving about 85 kph. Celer begins to concentrate and tries again and this time is successful. Celer tells me to break the link now. I release his link then set everyone down then release the individual links that I had created. 
 
Alkippe says “What you just did wasn't that different from the link that we intend to do later. How do you feel after doing all of that at the same time?” 
 
I respond “I feel fine. I have a question though. There were several that were thinking about sexual encounters do you normally think of things like that on a regular basis or were you doing it for my benefit.” 
 
Valesz responds “When you first tried to communicate with Dinos telepathically she chose a sexual memory so it would be easier for you because it raises strong emotions. That is why I did it.” 
 
I say “Enough of this for now I'm ready for a dip in the pool, everyone else ready? 
 
Valesz replies “let's go” I take her hand and we lead the way... 
 
When we get to the pool I drop the sword on the deck and I am the first to dive in , I have about a 2 meter head start on Valesz, she dives in right behind me. By the time I get to the other side of the pool she has about a 1 meter lead on me when I surface. 
 
I say “Damn you''re fast in the water.” 
 
She replies “Thank you, I was always a good swimmer that is one of the reasons that I made sure that we had a pool on the ship. I enjoy it so much I insisted that my father get one installed on the Lamri. We argued about it for months but I saved the money to get it done and he finally agreed that I could have it. After it was installed he saw that everyone was enjoying so much he actually thanked me for making him do it. I will never forget that day it was so rare that he showed me any real attention. Until the day after the party at Zot's anyway now he and I have a much better understanding and I have you to thank for it Paul.” she wraps her arms around me and gives me a big kiss. 
 
I reply “ But I have so much more to thank you for my love, bringing me on the ship, becoming my mate, introducing me to the unicorn,  the dragon sword and that's just to name a few I can keep going...”
 
Celer says “With your abilities you can be much faster, but perhaps your not ready for that just yet, I need to stop pushing you. You are expanding your mind too quickly, the last thing I want is for you to do something that your not ready for. An example would be if you were to try to teleport right now you just might end up floating in space and that is something that none of us wants..”  
 
Dinos says “Perhaps we should wait for a day or two so that you can take some time to focus on the abilities that you know you have.” Celer says “Thats a good idea , at least until we get to Vivus just work on the abilities that you know that you have and can work with.” 
 
I respond “ I can wait to work on other aspects of my development, for now we can just enjoy each others company. 
 
Then Talzon and Drake walk into the pool room. Valesz says “Is something wrong?” 
 
Talzon responds “No captain it's just shift change, and Snowy wanted some command time, so I told her that I would go relax for a few hours and she could get some experience in the chair.” 
 
Valesz replies “Very well, why don't both of you come over here and join us?” 
 
Talzon and Drake both dive in at the same time I watch how they gracefully sway their bodies through the water the way the light dances on their scales as they swim across the pool, drake with his mirror like black scales looks like he is moving in perfect unison as the light moves in waves along his sleek body, and Talzon almost looks like he is on fire with the light caressing his bright red scales. They emerge from the water in front of Valesz and myself. 
 
I look to Valesz and tell her how I watched them swim towards us and how graceful it looked to me. Talzon says “I wish I could have seen that myself.” 
 
I reply “You can.” 
 
Talzon replies how it is impossible for me to see myself swimming?” 
 
I respond “No it's not, drake would you like to see as well?, and while I'm at it anyone else miss it?” 
 
Drake responds quickly “Yes I would love to.” everyone but Valesz also says “Yes” 
 
I say “Gather around me.” and everyone swims to make a circle around me. Then I say “Your not going to see this through dragon eyes you are going to see it as I did. So it may come as a bit of a shock to you.” Drake and Talzon both say “We are ready.” so I begin linking with all the minds in the room and project the memory of the two dragon swimming through the water. 
 
Then I ask Valesz “were you watching them as intently as I was?” 
 
She replies “yes I was.”
 
“Then may I see it through your eyes?” 
 
She replies “Of course.” and she brings up her memory of the event and I broadcast it as I am getting it. As soon as Valesz finishes her view of the memory I break the link. 
 
Celer says “Very nicely done Paul a perfect transference.” 
 
Talzon how the hell did you do that? As amazing as it was to watch Drake and myself swim, yes I agree it was graceful but I would still like to know how you did that.” 
 
I reply “Just very recently I have learned that I am developing mental abilities and this is just one of them. I have a feeling that I still have a few more to surface before its all done.”  
 
“Enough of all of that we are here to relax and enjoy the company.” 
 
I turn to Drake and say “You know Drake I never got a chance to really thank you for getting the ring ready for the fight.” Drake replies “ what you just gave me was plenty thanks enough the chance to see through human eyes, and to see how graceful I look swimming, a very rare opportunity thank you.”  
 
I say  “Your quite welcome.” then I dive into the water passing Drake as I pass him I take hold of his tail and pull him backwards into the water. He quickly pulls away from me and turns to give chase, and I take off swimming as fast as I can I reach the other end of the pool and surface turn around expecting that Drake is about to push me back under the water only to find that he is only half way across the pool. 
 
Celer says “ I thought that you were not going to try any new abilities for a couple of days.” I respond “I wasn't trying to it just happened.” Just then Drake gets to me, grabs my legs and pulls me under. While he is holding me underwater I get a sudden lustful feeling coming over me. I quickly realize that it is Drake that I'm getting it from. 
 
I reach down and take hold of his sheath, he jumps in surprise then realizes that I am not intending him any harm and begins to relax and returns the favor and takes hold of my growing cock he repositions himself in the water and quickly takes my member into his mouth, but by now I'm really needing some air I tap him on the shoulder he looks at me and I point up he understands that I need to surface and releases me. (yes I could have told him telepathically but the last thing I wanted to do was to surprise him and with a mouth full of razor sharp teeth and my cock well you get the idea) I quickly surface and get out of the pool and lay on the deck a few feet away from the pool, Drake has a look of disappointment on his face I hold up a hand with my index finger motioning him to come up on the deck. A slight smile creeps across his face and with a single motion he leaps out of the water and joins me on the deck. 
 
His cock slightly poking out of its captive sheath I reach up and take hold of his growing member and he quickly becomes hard as I continue to stoke him Drake says “I have never been with a male before much less a human, but there is just something about you.” 
 
I respond  “Just take your time and enjoy what we have to offer each other, besides until just a few of days ago I had not been with a male or female either so this is still new to me too. ” and with that said I lean over and take his cock into my mouth and begin working up and down on him. He moans in pleasure as I work my way down his 18cm shaft then I get on all fours and offer myself to him. 
 
Drake says “Are you sure?, I don't want to hurt you.” 
 
I respond “Don't worry you won't, just be mind full of those claws.” 
 
I hear Valesz say “And you thought that Drake wouldn't go for Paul, now if you will excuse me I'm going to see if I can join in some of that fun.” 
 
As Valesz approaches she ask “may I join you?” 
 
I reply “Yes, come here an lay in front of me.” just as Valesz gets her legs over my shoulders Drake pushes himself into me making both of us moan he squeezes slightly on my hips with his claws (I think to myself this just won't do ) I use my telekinetic power and bring a couple of towels I roll the first one up lengthwise and lay it across my back then roll the other one up and ask Valesz to sit up slightly and lay the other one under her back. 
 
Then I say “If you get the urge to squeeze grab the towels please.” As Valesz lays back down I begin licking her and she begins to moan, while Drake thrust away at me. 
 
I pause and say “Slow down Drake enjoy it, I am going to make this the most intense experience you have ever had soon enough.” and Drake slows down, now taking his time to enjoy the experience. I link with Valesz and ask her if she would mind giving drake some tail she skillfully dips her tail into her own wetness as she pulls it out I can't help but to grab her tail and begin licking and sucking on it, through the link she responds “How do you expect me to tail Drake with you sucking on my tail although it does feel good” 
 
I reply “I just couldn't help myself it just looked so tasty I couldn't let it pass me by” I release her tail and she proceeds to seek out her mark. While I return to licking her sweet nectar from within. As Valesz penetrates Drake he roars in pleasure and thrust deep into me making me moan sending the vibrations into Valesz she returns with a roar of her own feeling the pleasures that I am giving her, and she begins to squeeze her pussy on my tongue as her sweet juices begin flowing out of her. 
 
As her orgasm begins to subside she ask “Will you please lift up I want to change positions, I want to feel you in me.” I do as I am ask she withdraws her tail from Drake and gets on all four's and works her way under me. 
 
I reach between us and guide my cock to her entrance and slowly push my way into her extremely hot pussy she moans as I push all the way in. I can feel her sensations we are still linked then I hear her say “Now that you are good and wet you know what I want”  
 
I pull myself out of her and position myself a little higher she quickly dips her tail back into herself again getting it good and wet again and moves her tail back for Drakes ass again. I ask Drake “Are you ready for the most intense feelings you have ever had?” as I begin to link with him, she finds her hole and thrust into him again. He roars again and thrust himself as deep as he can into me pushing me all the way to the hilt into Valesz sending waves of pleasure throughout her body she lets out a roar louder than I have ever heard from her. Feeling her pleasure almost send me over the top but I manage to hold back she pulls her tail back from Drake not quite all the way out and she thrust it back again pushing him deep into me again I feel his orgasm building to peek and I am forced deep into Valesz again as my own orgasm has reached peek feeling the sensations all three of us were sharing. We roar as we all all fill or cover each other with with our hot sticky juices. I can feel Drake pumping his cum deep into me and Valesz covering my balls with her love juices. My roar was meager compared to the roars of the two dragons but none the less it was worth roaring about. Drake collapses onto my back with me trying to hold our weight off of Valesz but I am so week it is no use she slides down to the floor with me and drake both laying on top of her. 
 
I glance over to the others who were enjoying themselves until they heard all the roaring they didn't know what to make of it even Talzon has a look of bewilderment on his face they all quickly realize that we are fine and continue with their own task Drake finally rolls off of me and I break the link with him and Valesz I'm still laying on Valesz and then I link with the others Celer is on top of Dinos and next to them Sigrun is on top of  Alkippe and well Talzon is under both Lakia and Katherine. With my link letting them all share the experiences of the others it don't take them all long at all to to begin reaching climax the moaning quickly turns into screams and roars feeling their climaxes build my own climax builds again and I begin pumping what little cum I have left into Valesz as everyone else releases their own climaxes and everyone collapses where they are.  
 
I roll of of Valesz laying next to her with Drake on the other side of me he puts his arm over me and says “ thank you for making my first male experience a good one.” 
 
I reply “Your welcome perhaps we can do it again sometime.” 
 
Drake replies “I would like that.” 
 
Valesz says “You two just looked like you were having so much fun I couldn't help but join in, and now I am really glad that I did it was a lot of fun.” 
 
She is laying on her side facing me I put my arm over her and give her a kiss and say “ I'm glad that you joined in too, you know that I would never say no to you.” 
 
She replies “Yes I know my love and I would never tell you no either.” Everyone drifts off to sleep. 
 
I wake a few hours later to find that the only ones left are me and Valesz in the pool room. I gently caress her cheek with my hand. 
 
She wakes with a smile she takes my hand in hers and says “I love to be woke up by your touch.” 
 
I lean towards her and give her a gentile kiss. Then I say “Do you remember having a dream early this morning about our ceremony?” 
 
She replies “Yes but how did you know about that dream were you peeking into my mind then?” 
 
I reply “No my love I gave You, Katherine, and Lakia that dream. When I woke with Dinos next to me all of you were sleeping so peacefully I wanted to give you something to make you happy too.” she responds that was a very sweet thing for you to do.” 
 
I say “When we get to earth I would like to take some time to show you some of the sites and treat you to some more of the foods.” 
 
She replies “Since we will be a Vivus for a few days why don't we take some time and I can show you the sites of my home world, I think that you would enjoy the Fire Rock Caves. The temperature in the caves stays 39.4c there are a few small caves that streams trickle into keeping them quite steamy. 
 
I reply “Sounds relaxing, perhaps we can do that but I would also like to spend some time with just the four of us well I wouldn't mind if the unicorn were there. Now that I think about it there is something that me and at least Celer need to do after we meet with the counsel. 
 
Valesz responds “ I think I have just the place for you to do your training my grandfather has a bit of land out in the middle of nowhere it is about 25km square and a cabin that we can all stay in. My grandfather told me that he liked to go out there just to get close to nature to get away from everyone from time to time.” 
 
I reply “That would be perfect. We all can relax at leisure and I can still practice using my powers. 
 
Valesz says “How about we go to the galley and get something to eat. 
 
I reply “Now that we know most of what we are going to do when we get to Vivus I can relax a little, and after our last little escapade I could use something to eat.” 
 
I Stand up then turn to help Valesz up by extending my hand to her and she takes it and stands herself. I pull her to me and give her a passionate kiss and say “You know that I love you even more than life it self.” 
 
She responds “I love you too, you are my soul mate.” She gives me a quick kiss and turns and heads towards the door. I just stand there for a moment watching as she walks, watching that seductive sway, watching her tail swing from side to side as the light plays along her brilliant blue scales. 
 
She stops and turns her head and says “You coming?” 
 
I respond “Oh I just came a few hours ago but if you really want I can cum again...” 
 
she snickers flashing me that toothy little grin then says “Come on let's go get something to eat.” 
 
I reply “ I'm right behind you.” 
 
She replies “That's just where I like you.” As she flicks her tail giving me a quick glimpse of her wonderful backside .
 
I laugh and say “You keep showing that off and I will be cumming again.”  Then I begin walking quickly catching up to her.  
 
As we are walking down the corridor. I say “Let me make this trip a little more interesting.” 
 
Then with a simple thought we are no longer walking on the floor but floating through the air towards the galley I lift us both to a horizontal position and we are now literally flying through the ship heading towards the galley. 
 
As we approach the pad lift I say , “I hope that no one is coming on the lift.” she looks at me with a look of worry on her face. 
 
I say “You know that I would not do anything to hurt you my love.” she smiles as we fly through the lift pad opening.  
 
As we enter the galley I bring us back to an upright position and gently set us back on the floor. There we see that we weren't the only ones that were hungry, everyone's already here just finishing their meals. 
 
  As we set back down on the floor Celer says “Nice display of telekinesis. It is simply amazing at the speed which your abilities are developing.” 
 
Dinos says “I agree never before has even a unicorn developed abilities as strong as yours in such a short period of time, nor as many, usually a unicorn develops one strong ability and the others remain considerably weaker. For example my strength is in mind link but have to work very hard to teleport where as Celer is just the opposite he can teleport easily but has to work at linking.” 
 
I respond “I can only imagine how powerful I will become. For now all I can do is learn to use my powers as they are developing. As you suggest I am refraining from using some of them , like teleportation even though I know that I can do it. 
 
That reminds me I have been meaning to ask “Celer did you have the benefit of linking to help learn teleportation?” 
 
Celer responds “No I didn't, that one I had to learn on my own. When my teacher tested me trough a mind link he sensed that was my strongest power and decided that I should learn that before I linked to learn anything else. Before you ask, yes I tested you but your mind is so much more powerful than myself I really have no way to decide your real strength All I can do is help guide you through your learning but learning your limits are totally up to you.” 
 
While we were talking no one noticed that I was preparing mine and Valesz's meal, a steak for my love and a salad for myself. 
 
Sigrun comments “What no steak today?” 
 
I respond “No all I want this time is a salad.” Valesz and myself take our seats at the table with the others, and begin to enjoy our meal while Celer continues to discuss my mental development.
 
Celer says “I can help you find each power and help give you hints and in some cases show you how to use them, that is why unicorns use mind links to help teach each other. It was not long after I developed my teleportation that I linked with Dinos and taught her how to teleport. It took her a couple of months before she was actually able to do it on her own, and here it is 2000 years later she still has to work at it. Much like I have to work at linking, but you on the other hand don't seem to have to work hard at any abilities so far. They seem to be surfacing on their own and each with the power of an elder unicorn with that particular ability. With that I am more guessing since I have never linked with an elder nor will I get that chance. I believe that the mantis destroyed the elders in the very beginning of the war. I call it war, but it was more of a slaughter.” 
 
I ask “Since most of the unicorn can teleport, why didn't they just teleport out of danger?” 
 
Celer responds “Remember I told you that I can teleport about 2km, well there are a few that can go further but most can only go short distances like across a room or in the same building. Even if we could teleport as far as 20km there was nowhere on the planet that was safe. They covered it like ants to a piece of food on your world. When a unicorn did manage to teleport there was another Mantis waiting nearby. With the help of a very dear friend we were able to escape the onslaught of the Mantis our friend helped a small group of us out of that damn mess I was able to warn a few friends just as the attack really began. I did not want to leave at first but my friend told me that if me and my friends did not leave immediately that the unicorn race would die then and there, and after we were a distance away we sent out a warning to the few that were roaming through space not to return home. If it wasn't for him there would not be any unicorns left and we would not have met.” 
 
I say is your friend still alive?” 
 
Celer responds “Yes actually he is, perhaps you will get to meet him when this is all over.” 
 
Valesz says “ I would like to meet the one responsible for saving you and your friends my self.” 
 
Celer replies “In time you will get to meet him. I promise.” Valesz and I finish our meal.
 
I say “Since we are all here I told Dinos that I would be the one to tell everyone when we were together. Valesz, Katherine, and Lakia , and Sigrun and Alkippe if you don't know this is for you too. Dinos is pregnant.” 
 
Everyone starts giving praise to Celer and Dinos. 
 
I say “Celer is not the father, although he will be the daddy. This is my progeny.” 
 
Lakia ask “But you only mated with her once how do you know this is your progeny” 
 
Dinos pops in “Because I told him, a mare be it unicorn or equine, a mare knows almost immediately when she is pregnant. Even before I told Paul that it was his, I had discussed it with Celer first and we both decided that I should be the one to tell Paul, and that he should be the one to convey it to the three of you after all you are his mates.” 
 
Valesz responds  “I'm sure that everyone here is happy for you Dinos, I have to admit this is a bit of a surprise although Paul has been surprising me on a daily basis this is one that I definitely did not expect at least not so soon. None the less I am happy for you all four of you.” 
 
Lakia gets up and walks over to Dinos and gives her a hug and says “I'm so happy for you, congratulations.” Katherine does the same and says “Have you picked out a name yet?” 
 
Dinos replies “Not yet but we are thinking of 'Celer Curtis' if its a colt, and if it is a filly we are thinking about 'Valesz Curtis'. It is customary for the foal to carry the last name of the stallion.” 
 
Valesz says “We would both be honored to have the foal named after us.” 
 
I respond “I agree it would be a great honor.” 
 
Dinos and Celer look at each other for a second then look back and Celer says “Then that is settled if the foal is a filly she will be named 'Valesz Curtis' and if the foal is a colt then his name will be 'Celer Curtis'.” 
 
Valesz says “I need to go to the bridge for a while, my crew is probably starting to wonder about me, I don't normally stay off the bridge this long, but then again nothing has been normal since I have met you Paul.”
 
I respond “I'm glad that I can keep you guessing, and make your life more interesting.”
 
She replies “That you do.” she gives me a kiss and turns to head out the door. 
 
I say “Before you go will you have the helm officer keep an eye on the engine, and speed. I am going down to the engine room to see if I can squeeze a few more gigawatt's out of the engine.” 
 
Valesz responds “Yes I can do that for you.”and she walks out towards the bridge. 
 
Celer says “There is a small task that I would like for you to try, at your stage of development I think that with a little guidance you can do it.” 
 
I say “Okay, what is this task?” 
 
He replies “Consider this part of your training get a cup and put some water in it.” 
 
Without getting up I get a cup with some water in it about ¾ full. I bring the cup to the table and set it in the middle of the table then say “Whats next?”
 
Celer responds “I know that you understand that when something is hot the molecules are moving very fast and when something is cold they are moving much slower. What I want you to do is simply speed up the molecules and make the liquid become hot. Look at the water in the cup better yet don't look at the water try and see the molecules and make them move faster.” 
 
I look into the water and see the water.” 
 
Dinos says “Try and look into the water the way that you found the embryo in me.” so I try again looking into the water deeper and deeper until finally I see the molecules I look even deeper I see the atoms I take hold of one of the atoms with my mind and begin spinning it faster and faster Celer taps me on the shoulder breaking my concentration then I look back at the cup and see that the water is boiling. 
 
Celer says “Very nicely done, now I want you to do the opposite I want you to slow the molecules and freeze the water.” 
 
I look at the cup of boiling water and go deeper and deeper until I can see the atoms again, this time I reach out with my mind and seize an atom stopping all motion in that atom. The cup shatters with the instant temperature change leaving a small cup shape ice cube setting on the table. 
 
Celer says “One more small task I want you to put the cup back together and rearrange the molecules as if it had never broken.” 
 
Picking up the cup and putting the pieces back together is the easy part, mending it that's going to take a little more concentration I begin looking into the cups structure   even though I am holding the cup together the tiny cracks at this view are gigantic crevasses. I start by spinning some of the atoms a little faster and begin moving them back and forth slowly filling the cracks in I keep going until I can find no more crevasses and return to just looking at the cup that has been repaired. 
 
Sigrun says very good “It took me over 100 years to learn that one myself.”
 
Alkippe says “Yes and countless cups, plates and glasses.” 
 
Celer says “with what you are about to do I wanted you to have this training, I'm sorry the thought was so strong I couldn't help but notice and new that this would help you.” 
 
I say “Celer, Dinos, Sigrun, and Alkippe will you come with me to the engine room I would like it if you would all be my backups, safe guards if you will.”  everyone agrees to help me with my next task. We all stand up and start walking towards the engine room.
 
As we are walking towards the engine room Alkippe says “Paul would you mind doing that levitating thing  like you were doing with Valesz when you came into the galley, it looked like so much fun.” 
 
 
I don't respond I just lift everyone up and put us all in a horizontal position..  then I bring Dinos under me facing me and ask “Would you rather be looking at where we are going or me?” 
 
She responds looking at you is nice but this time I think I would like to see where we are going.” 
 
I flip her over just below me then I bring Alkippe over top of me and say “Hang on.” then I turn back and say “Guys are you ready” 
 
They both respond “Yes, lets go” we begin flying towards the engine room at speeds I couldn't even begin to run at I don't think that even the unicorn could run at this speed, under normal circumstances.. in just a few seconds we arrive at the engine room. I return everyone to the upright position and set everyone gently on the floor. 
 
As we enter the engine room an alarm sounds “INTRUDER ALERT.... INTRUDER ALERT...” I say “Computer intruder alert override authorization Alpha Gama Omega 1011 green.” I say “It's okay now you can come on in” 
 
Squeaky and Zipper are playing a game of poker or a variant of. 
 
I say “Okay boys time to do a little work.” 
 
Squeaky replies “What upgrades you got in mind this time boss?” I respond this is no upgrade. What I would like for the two of you to do is monitor the engines very carefully and if you see any signs of trouble shut them down.” 
 
Squeaky responds “Sure thing boss (squeak, squeak)”
 
I say “Computer display route map with ETA on terminal 3, display engine status on terminal 4 and give me constant audio of engine status including temperature's, and open a com to the bridge.” 
 
The terminals switch to the desired screens the computer responds “com open , engines operating at 172% core temperature 680 Celsius ,plasma temperature at 32000 Celsius ETA 12 hours 23 minutes  . Valesz responds over the com “Is everything okay down there? “ 
 
I reply “ Yes Captain,  I just wanted to make sure that everyone's aware that I am about to try something that has never been done and to stay ready, and monitor the engines very closely.”  
 
Valesz replies “We are ready up here.” 
 
I respond “Give me just a minute to get everyone down here prepared and in place. Snowy please release the engine speed controls.” 
 
Snowy responds “ you now have control of the ship speed.” 
 
I reply “Thank you.” then I turn to the unicorns and ask “Which one of you is best at temperature control?” 
 
Sigrun responds “that would be me” then I ask “ now who is best at linking ?” 
 
Dinos replies “ That's me”
 
I say “Okay Sigrun you are my temperature backup I want you to keep the core casing cool should I need help there. Dinos I would like for you to monitor those two screens and link the information to me, and Celer I want you to monitor me you are my backup if you see that I am having any problems help me break my concentration or help me with my focus you will have that decision should the need arise, and Alkippe I would like for you to keep an eye on everyone and jump in if anyone needs help.” 
 
Sigrun begins to focus on the core while Celer creates his link with me, and then Dinos creates her link with me. 
 
I say “Everyone ready ?” 
 
Everyone responds “Yes.” 
 
I begin focusing on the coolant casing slowing the atoms slightly, I hear the computer “core temperature 500 Celsius then I begin focusing on the plasma as it flows through the engine seeing all the imperfections in the core there are so many eddies in the plasma flow I will have to mention the design flaws later... I begin speeding up the plasma atoms, I hear the computer say plasma temperature 28400 Celsius ETA 5 hours 2minutes.
 
I hear Snowy in the background say “Captain we just passed 9.5xl” the computer says “ core temperature 730 Celsius” I return my focus to the coolant casing and slow the atoms down again. 
 
The computer says “Core temperature 550 Celsius I again return my focus to the plasma and speed the atoms up again the computer says “Plasma temperature 29500 Celsius the computer says “core temperature 700 Celsius, ETA 12 minutes” 
 
I again hear Snowy in the background “Captain our speed is off the chart.” 
 
I see from Dinos that are quickly approaching the Vivus star system , so I begin to slow the plasma atoms down back to their original speed and do the same for the coolant casing. Then I shut the engines down to sub-light speed. As Dinos and Celer release their links with me I drop to the floor and pass out. 
 
I wake up a some time later, I quickly realize that I'm not on-board the ship anymore. 
 
Dinos is laying next to me , she smiles and says “Your awake, its about time” 
 
I respond “ how long this time?” 
 
she says “About 2 hours. Valesz should be here soon.” 
 
“How did I get here?”
 
Valesz brought the ship to a low orbit and Celer teleported you here then she took the ship to the ship yard and we took a shuttle down here they are unloading the cargo now, and Valesz went to see about assembling the Dragon Counsel tonight. We will see if she can but they might not be available until in the morning.” 
 
Celer walks in and says “That was some impressive power you demonstrated in the engine room, come get something to eat you will need your strength in the morning might even need some tonight if Valesz can get the dragon counsel together.” 
 
I don't argue I manage to get out of bed and make my way into the  main room where Celer has a salad waiting for me. I look around I see a window it is dark outside. The cabin looks much like one from earth it is built with timbers stacked on top of one another the main room is about 6 meters square with two doors on one wall and the entrance door on an adjacent wall. The kitchen consists of a sink a small food storage unit and some small cabinets no cooking appliance. I begin to eat my salad continuing to look around the little cabin.
 
Then the door opens and Valesz walks in, I say “Hello my love.” and I stand as she approaches me and I greet her with a passionate kiss. 
 
She pulls back saying “Oh yuck salad!” then she gives me that cute toothy grin. 
 
I ask “What about the counsel meeting?” 
 
Valesz responds “We will be meeting with them at 08:00 so after you finish your salad we will go to bed and get a good night sleep.” 
 
I reply “Sounds good to me. Celer would you mind getting up early so I can practice one ability before we go to meet with the counsel?” 
 
Celer replies “No I don't mind at all I will probably already be awake when you get up.”
 
 Sigrun says “Now would be a good time to do the mind link, that way everyone will still be fresh in the morning and you will have all of the knowledge that we can give you.” 
 
Alkippe says “Finish your salad and then we will all go into the bedroom and proceed with the link.”  
 
I quickly finish my salad and we all go into the bedroom. Now that I am awake and can pay attention to what is around me the bedroom is almost as big as the main room and the bed is the largest that I have seen yet it will accommodate all of us with plenty of room to spare we could have invited Xanthos and Ogrifina as well and still have room. I ask where is Lakia and Katherine ?” 
 
Valesz says they will be here in a couple of hours they are overseeing the unloading.” 
 
Celer says “Get  in the middle of the bed and the rest of us will make a circle around you and then begin the link. 
 
I respond “Okay.” and crawl to the center of the bed. Then they circle around me, and Celer says “ are you ready Paul?”  
 
I respond “Yes “ 
 
Celer says “Okay link with each of us and then we will do a reverse link after that it won't take long you will feel a little over whelmed at first, but after you sleep your mind will be able to accommodate the mass of information.” 
 
I begin linking with Celer first then Dinos then I turn my attention to Sigrun then finally Alkippe then in a flash all the information starts flooding in. Then I can feel them searching my mind ah Celer has focused on the temperature control Alkippe is now focusing on telekinesis , Sigrun on teleportation and Dinos I'm not sure what she has found but she is very focused on it. Just seconds after they find what each is looking for they begin to pass out. 
 
I look around they are scattered on the bed , all except for Valesz she was watching and waiting patiently. 
 
Valesz ask “What happened I expect you to pass out with the rest of them?” 
 
I reply “ I don't know I was expecting the same thing, once the link was in place there was a massive flood of information it will take me a little time to sort it all out but after that I could feel them  scanning my mind finding what they were each looking for then they started to pass out.”
 
I pick them up line them up in their perspective pairs and lay them back on the bed in a more comfortable position. Then I crawl over by Valesz and we lay down holding each other as we drift off to sleep. 
 








 

                                                                 Ch 16 
                                                     first morning on Vivus 

 

When I wake the next morning , as I peer out the window I see that the sky is still quite dark, just starting to become illuminated by the on coming of the Vivus sun. it appears the I am the first to wake up. I crawl out of bed carefully so I don't wake anyone else up I head for the food storage unit and make sure that there is some steak and salad enough for everyone to eat. Then I go outside the air is slightly cool against my bare skin it feels quite refreshing. I start gathering rocks to make a fire pit. It don't take me long to get the pit setup then I begin looking for some dead branches laying around the trees .

 

The trees here are much bigger than the trees on earth I would say these trees are around forty five meters tall and close to seven meters thick. The area looks like there hasn't been anyone here in years. The sky it well lit now even though the sun still hasn't risen yet. Making my job of finding the fire wood that I need much easier I find a few branches laying on the ground about three meters long and about fifteen centimeters in diameter. I could drag them to the fire pit but to get them all there I would have to make several trips so I decide to do it the easy way I relax and reach out with my mind and pick up all the branches at once then with my mind I splinter one of the ends and taste the wood it has a very sweet taste. I think to myself this wood will be perfect for cooking with, it will give the meat a sweet BBQ flavor. If only I had some seasonings, well I guess the wood will have to be enough. I get back to the pit with the wood and begin breaking a bunch of the small branches off and place them in the pit in a inverted cone formation the large branches are much to big for me to break with my hands so I begin breaking with a simple thought into pieces about point five meters long and stack them in an inverted cone over the small branches. After I have the last piece in I begin looking into the wood I get down to looking at the atoms I find one at the core of a piece of wood and begin spinning the atom faster and faster while watching the other atoms around that one as they begin to move faster. I bring my attention back to normal just in time to watch the one piece of wood burst into flames thinking about what I had been taught about rubbing two sticks together. This is so much easier.

 

Then I head back into the cabin to give the fire time to get ready for cooking on while I get the food and begin preparing a meal for everyone. I begin by making up a large salad although I don't have every thing that I would like to put in it, it will have to do. Just like the steaks I don't have any seasonings to put on them but well I guess this one is roughing it, although I'm sure that everyone will still enjoy the meal that I prepare. I take the salad to the table and set it down I return to the food storage unit and pull out a couple of steaks.

 

I place them on a plate and take them outside just as I open the door to go out Valesz walks out of the bedroom and says “Good morning love.” I turn and walk towards her and say “good morning my love.” and give her a quick kiss.

 

Valesz ask “Why are you taking the steaks outside?”

 

I respond “I am going to cook them”

 

She responds “Your going to cook outside!, how?”

 

I reply “on the fire I made this morning.”

 

Valesz says “You haven't put any seasoning on them, I'm sorry I forgot to tell you that I brought some of the supplies back with me they are on the shuttle still.”

 

I reply “Oh thank you. Have I told you lately that I love you?”

 

She replies “ yes, I love you too. I will go get the seasonings for you so you can finish making our meal.”

 

I say “I will be waiting by the fire for you.”

 

We both head out the door and she goes to the shuttle and I head towards the fire. When I get there I set the plate on a rock close to the fire. I watch the fire burning the wood is quite dry and quickly burns down to a nice pile of cinders the flames only flickering up once in a while. Valesz joins me a the fire. She hands me the seasonings that she brought with her including the vinaigrette.

 

I say “ I won't need the that for the steaks but I'm sure that everyone else will enjoy it on the salad.”

 

she replies “ but you always use it when you cook the steaks.”

 

I say “I only use that to keep the steaks from sticking to the grill on the ship, yes it adds a little flavor but here there is no grill and I am cooking over an open fire, I think that you will enjoy the flavor that the fire gives the steak even more than the vinaigrette does on the grill.”

 

She replies “You mean it is going to taste different just because you are cooking over a fire ?”

 

I reply “Yes it will taste quite different. But I am sure that you will enjoy it even more.”

 

I take the other seasonings and put some on the steaks. I set the steaks back on the plate and look for a couple of branches that are forked and thick enough to hold the steaks over the fire I find one and break it to the length that I need, then I pierce the meat with the forked end and place it on the rocks with the meat just at the edge of the fire. I return to my search for another forked branch it don't take long to find another one. I remove all the small twigs off of the branch and put the other steak on it and place it on the opposite side of the fire. Then I turn the first steak .

 

I say “I could use something to sit on while we wait for the food to cook.”

 

Valesz says “ what about that fallen tree over there you could use the sword to carve a seat for us to sit on.”

 

I look a the timber laying on the ground it is just over a meter in diameter at the base, And say “ that could work it wouldn't take long at all either, I will be right back.” I head into the cabin to get the sword.

 

I enter the bedroom to find that the unicorn are all awake sitting on the bed talking, they all say “good morning Paul”

 

I reply “ good morning, breakfast will be ready in a few minutes” I grab the sword and start back out the door.

 

Celer says “Is something wrong ?”

 

I respond “No, just going to do a little carving”

 

Celer responds “Need any help?”

 

I reply “No but if you would like we are going to sit out by the fire when I'm done if you would like to join us your more than welcome.”

 

They all agree to join Valesz and myself. On the way out Celer says “ I noticed that when we woke up none of us were laying scattered on the bed like I expected. What happened after we passed out?”

 

I say “Well after everyone else passed out I re-positioned everyone so that they would be more comfortable for the night then I laid down with Valesz and went to sleep.”

 

as we approach the fire Celer says “You're joking right?”

 

I reply “No I'm not joking that is exactly what happened.”

 

Alkippe says “No one has ever remained conscious after a link like that much less use any powers afterwards. not even an elder ”

 

I respond “You may ask Valesz if you wish I'm sure that she will be glad to verify what I have just said.”

 

Valesz says “Verify what?”

 

I say “ that after the unicorn passed out after the link I placed them so that they would sleep more comfortably then I laid down with you and went to sleep.”

 

Valesz says “That's exactly what happened last night.”

 

I pull the sword from it's sheath and slice the broken end away from the tree, the blade sinks to the hilt cutting into the wood as easily as a hot knife into soft butter. I take the sword and hold it horizontal and slice a flat at the top of the timber for about 8 meters then cut the tree off at the end of that slice I step back from the tree and using my mind I roll the tree so that the flat is on the bottom. Oops almost forgot the steaks I reach out with my mind and turn the steaks.

 

Hearing the sticks move Valesz quickly turns and says “Damn it Paul will you please quit scaring me like that.”

 

I reply “ I'm sorry but the steaks did need to be turned.” I turned back to the timber in front of me and began making cuts into the wood first cutting the timber into about two meter lengths then I walk along and making a cut for the seat itself in each piece then slicing about fifteen centimeters from each end to make arm rest then I cut along the backsides again leaving about fifteen centimeters on the back then finally to finish the arm rest I make a horizontal cut about 25 cm up from the seat stopping just at the backrest then the final cuts vertically down the back to clear the rest of the wood away from the arm rest. The blade cut it so smoothly it already has a smooth finish like it was already sanded.

 

I say “Just in time for breakfast.” I place the benches around the fire pit. I say “Alkippe and Dinos would you please go get the salad and some bowls , the salad is on the table already made.”

 

Dinos says “ we will be right back.” and they turn and walk into the cabin.

 

They quickly return. I say “After we have finished eating I would like to get some practice in.”

 

Celer replies “ sounds like you already have a plan laid out for yourself this morning.”

 

I respond “ yes and I very much need your help.”

 

Celer responds “ after we eat then.”

 

I pull the steaks from the fire and place them on the plate . “Damn looks like I over cooked them slightly only deep pink in the middle. This one looks a little more rare than the other you can have it Valesz I know that you like you meat extremely rare”

 

She takes the steak a bears her teeth and takes a bite. I watch as her eyes roll back in her head just like she did the first steak I cooked for her. She swallows and says “ Paul you have out done yourself again. This has got to be the best steak that I have ever eaten.”

 

I reply “thank you.”

 

I begin to eat my steak. Just as the unicorn begin to eat their salad I reach down and grab the vinaigrette and hand it over, and say “Here put a little on your salad I know that you like it.” We continue to eat our meal.

 

We are just finishing up our meal and Celer says “Are you about ready to begin your training Paul?”

 

I reply “Almost, I need to get this cleaned up before we begin.” just then a small shuttle craft fly's by landing in the clearing a short distance away.

 

Valesz says “that must be Lakia and Katherine, I expected them here last night.”

 

I respond “They either figured it was to late to come here or perhaps they found something interesting to do. Lets take bets on which it was. 5 credits says they found something to do.”

 

Sigrun is the first to respond “I will take that bet I say they thought it was to late to come here.”

 

Valesz says “ I don't know why you males always have to compete like that all the time... 10 says they got busy with a couple of males.”

 

Alkippe says “Good grief Valesz … 10 says they were just tired and decided to sleep somewhere.”

 

Celer says“ I'm staying out of this one.”

 

Just then Katherine and Lakia walk up … Lakia ask “Staying out of what Celer?” Celer says “Oh nothing, just a male bonding thing”

 

 

Valesz ask “So what happened last night? Did you find a couple of cute dragons or was it to late to come here?”

 

Katherine says “Well there were a couple of dragons that we talked about for a while but we decided to go to the local club for a little while and relax then we went back to the ship...”

 

Lakia interrupts “Closed doors Katherine”

 

Katherine falls silent for a few moments. I say “Okay you can answer this question were there males involved?” Lakia looks at Katherine and they both turn to me and say “ No.” I yell “ YES I WIN ...”

 

Valesz says “ I should know better then to bet against Paul.. I have seen the results a few times before but did it anyway.... hmm did you peek into their minds Paul ?”

I respond “No I didn't I promise.”

 

Lakia ask “Exactly what were you betting on?”

 

I look at Valesz. Valesz says “Your the one that started it, you tell them.”

 

I respond “ok. Well Lakia we knew that you were suppose to come here last night. When we seen your shuttle we.. err I said 'they either figured it was to late to come here or perhaps they found something interesting to do. Lets take bets on which it was. 5 credits says they found something to do.' then Valesz said that you found a couple of dragons and upped the stakes a little.”

 

Katherine says “I'm surprised that you would bet on us Valesz, and worse yet against Paul.” Celer says “ I hate to break up our little reunion but Paul has work to do before we go meet with the counsel.”

 

I say “Okay, what do we do first?”

 

Celer replies “on our way in I saw a lake about one kilometer north of here, lets walk there and we can discuss what you are going to do this morning.” then Celer turns to face the other unicorn and says “I will need your help with his training this morning, would you come help?”

 

Alkippe, Dinos, and Sigrun all agree to help.

 

Valesz says “We would like to watch do you mind if we join you?”

 

Celer responds “Yes you can come but I would ask that you stay a good distance away, some of the task that I am going to ask of Paul can be dangerous.”

 

Valesz replies “We will stay where you tell us it is safe then.”

 

Then she turns to Lakia and Katherine and says “Will you help me with these dishes, we will take them into the cabin and wash them when we get back.”

 

They start collecting the dishes and head into the cabin. The rest of us stand up and start walking north. I stop and turn then focus on the remnants of the fire. Looking deeper into the coals I see the atoms moving quite fast I begin slowing them down this time many at a time until there are none left moving at the speed that they previously were.

 

I say “The fire is out.”

 

Celer walks over to the pit and places a hand by the fire, he reaches in picks up a coal and drops it back in the pit.” and says “your skills of molecular control are quite impressive. I think that we can omit that from your training.”

 

Sigrun says “I agree , I think that we should start him with telekinesis.”

 

Celer responds “Yes. We know he does well with small objects so we will find something large and heavy for him to try.” Valesz, Lakia, and Katherine come walking out of the cabin.

 

Celer says “Now that everyone is here lets go” We start walking north towards the lake . I say “lets just fly there.” Celer quickly responds “No. you need to save your energy for the exorcises. You are going to be using a lot of energy for the tasks at hand. We know that you find some of them easy but you will more than likely find a couple of them difficult ” I say “Very well then we will walk. Ok so now I know what is first on the list, what do you want me to do after the telekinesis exorcises ?” Celer responds “ hmm.. I just though of something that your could do with the molecular control. Just to see how precise you can be. Providing we can find a large branch or small tree that is dead, there is no sense on using your abilities on living things yet.” I say “ok so I'm going to start with telekinesis then molecular control. Then what?” Celer responds “ mind linking. So far you have linked with others in the same room but we are going to add distance to test you ” just as we are reaching the top of a hill Celer says “ I would like for the three of you to remain here.” Valesz responds “ but it is still ½ kilometer to the lake.” Celer responds “ I know there are a couple of reasons that I need you here.” Celer leans close to Valesz and whispers into her ear “ I am going to have him link with you at this distance, some of the task can be dangerous and for his last task I am going to ask him to teleport to you.” Valesz replies “ as you wish Lord of the Unicorn.” as the rest of us continue down the hill towards the Lake I turn to see Valesz she has a sad look on her face, I know that she wanted to be there during the test. I begin a link with the three of them and tell them all that they will get the best view 'My View' and then a smile creeps across Valesz's face.

 

A few minutes later as we approach the lake Celer ask “ how is your link with Valesz and the others doing?” I was so busy thinking about the coming task and maintaining my link with my mates I hadn't noticed that Celer had made a link of his own. I respond “ seems to be as strong as if I were only a few feet away.” Celer says when no one was paying attention I gave Lakia a secret word , I want you to scan her and find that word.” I respond “very well.” I begin to focus on Lakia reading her thoughts and memories until I find the word 'Monoceros' and I repeat it “Monoceros” Dinos says “very good it took me a bit longer to make that kind of distance when I was learning.” Celer says “ try sending them an image or memory.” I walk over to Sigrun and whisper into his ear “ you know that you want me to suck on that massive cock of yours, you want me to stoke it until you cum all over me don't you.” and apon finishing that sentence I glance down and sure enough Sigrun was getting a massive hard-on I begin focusing my thoughts to my mates.. we can hear then yelling in the distance “STOP PLAYING AROUND!!!” I say to Sigrun “ I'm sorry I had to do that but I needed something strong enough to send that far. And I do have to admit your well hung.” then I turn to Celer “is that proof enough that I can transmit at a distance.” Celer says “ I have to admit you did that with ease. That was a fairly powerful image that you chose to send them.” Alkippe says “well that sure is a powerful cock he has.”Dinos says “not quite as powerful as Paul's, after all he is the one that got me pregnant.” everyone laughs.

 

Celer says “Okay on to the next task do you see that boulder over there ?”

 

I respond “the one about the size of a life pod or a small car.?”

 

Celer replies “Yes that's the one, I would guess it weighs about 2200 – 2300 kilos, I want you to lift it and place it on top of the larger boulder 10 meters further north.”

 

I reply “ but that is much heavier than I can lift picking up something that I know I can physically lift is one thing but...

 

Celer interrupts “When it comes to telekinesis weight has little bearing. It don't matter if it 5kg or 5000kg to the mind its all the same. You will notice a little more effort is necessary but you will see for your self. Now if you would please move the boulder.”

 

I respond “I will try.” I begin focusing on the boulder and it lifts into the air as easily as I can pickup the sword. In fact it seems easier. I quickly place the smaller boulder on top of the larger one.

 

Celer says “Good now for the next task I want you to ask Valesz, Lakia and Katherine to duck behind the hill before we proceed.” I give them the message to get behind the hill. As they turn and walk back.

 

Celer says “Now I want you to focus on an atom in the core of that boulder and speed it up so fast that it is ready to explode be careful not to make the atom separate though, we don't want a nuclear explosion, we just want the boulder to explode and that much heat in the core will do just that. Now lets get behind these trees over here and then you can tend to your task.”

 

Everyone heads for the trees and crouches down behind them including myself. I turn so I can see the boulder.

 

Celer says “Do you want to keep your head? Do it from behind the tree.”

 

I respond “Okay I see your point.” I begin to scan the boulder studying it it detail.

 

I say “This boulder has a diamond core.” Celer responds “ a diamond will explode just as easily as any rock.”

 

“But you don't understand this diamond is fucking huge it is the size of four grapefruits put together.”

 

Celer then explode the rock away from the diamond then you will have a souvenir.”

 

I reply “Very well, I can do that” I focus on the diamond keeping its atoms at their current speed while instantly accelerating two atoms in the rock surrounding one towards the top and one in the bottom. I want to split this rock like an egg and keep the yolk whole. In an instant the boulder explodes leaving two half's falling to the ground with pieces whizzing past us some hitting the trees and embedding themselves deep within the trees. We stand and walk to the large boulder and there is a massive diamond setting perfectly on top.

 

Celer says “Very nice, I think we can skip the part that I was going to have you do, since you were able to save the diamond and get rid of the surrounding rock.”

 

I reply “What was the task that you were going to give me?”

 

Celer says “I was going to have you etch some writing in a piece of wood but I think that would be futile now.”

 

I respond “Yes I agree that would be simple but I can understand where it would be a task for an ascending foal. In a way I'm not much different from one but on the other hand you keep comparing me to an elder.”

 

I glance over at Sigrun and notice a trickle of blood running down his arm. I say “Sigrun your injured.”

 

He looks down at his arm and notices a small cut where one of the rock fragments had grazed his arm and says “I never even felt it, its just a scratch I will be fine.”

 

I respond “But I won't, I can't let any of my actions hurt any of my friends. At least let me heal that for you.” I reach out and take his arm placing a hand over the wound and focus on healing him. Just as quickly as the wound was made it was healed. This time it took no more effort than lifting that boulder.

 

I turn to Celer and ask “Why was it so much easier this time to heal a wound than before?”

 

Celer responds “Quite simply your powers are growing you are begging to reach your peek, with all the practice you have been doing over the last few days you have been developing your abilities and with the link last night we have shared with you our abilities and you shared your with us. Which makes us all a bit stronger.”

 

Just then my mates show up Valesz says “Is everyone alright we heard the explosion and thought that maybe some one got hurt.”

 

I respond “Sigrun got a small scratch but I healed him.”

 

Sigrun says “It would have hurt worse to have the doc heal me.”

 

Celer says “We have been at this for almost an hour now. I have 3 more task . Valesz you may stay for two of them but the for the third you need to return to the hill top.”

 

Valesz responds “Thank you I will return just as soon as the second task is completed.” Celer turns to me and says “For the next two task we are going to test your physical speed both in the water and on top of the water. Which do you want to do first?”

 

I think for a moment, and respond “ let's do in the water first.” Celer responds “Okay let's make it a little more interesting. Valesz would you like to make a race out of it?”

 

Valesz responds “Sure why not I know that I can out swim him.”

 

I respond “Care to make a bet?”

 

Valesz responds “Oh hell no!!, now maybe I should have said no but I will do it because I said I would and if it will help you Paul I will do it.”

 

As we approach the lake it appears to be about ½ km long . Valesz and I stand side by side I reach for her and give her a kiss.

 

She says “What was that for?”

 

I respond just because I love you and you are doing this just to help me.”

 

Celer says “On your mark .. get set … GO!” and we hit the water at the same time. I stop for a second the shock of the cold water against my body I quickly overcome the shock and begin swimming Valesz is just a few feet in front of me I begin swimming as fast as I can I quickly reach the other side of the lake. I jump out of the water and look back Valesz is barley ¼ of the way across. I focus on lifting her out of the water and bring her to me I wrap my arms around her giving her my body heat.

 

She whales “You cheated you teleported.”

 

I respond “No I didn't teleport I swam the whole way here.” she replies “ but I had a good lead on you in the beginning.”

 

I reply “I had to stop for a second ,I had to overcome the shock of the cold water against my body.”

 

Sigrun and Alkippe are the first to arrive they quickly huddle around us sharing their body heat with us.

 

I exclaim “Damn that water is cold, but now that your here it feels much better especially with you holding me Alkippe”

 

She smiles and says “He feels better don't he”

 

I respond “I will later, but for now I need to focus on completing the task, and then we need to go meet with the counsel.”

 

Sigrun says “After the testing is done you will need to take a nap before we go meet with the counsel.”

 

Just then the rest of the group arrives Celer says “Impressive display, just as soon as you get warmed back up we will do the next task.”

 

I respond “I will be fine let's do it.”

 

Celer says “If you feel that your ready.” then he says to Sigrun and Alkippe “I want you to remain here when he gets back you will give him his last task.”

 

Sigrun replies “Okay” Then Celer looks directly at Sigrun and gives him the final task {“I am going to send Valesz back to the top of the hill and have him teleport to her from here.”}

 

Sigrun responds {“But that's right at one km, your really going to test him on that one.”}

 

Celer responds {“Yes but I know that he can do it.”}

 

Celer says “Let's go” and starts walking to the other end of the lake with the others following him.

 

Since I have a few minutes I snuggle back up to Alkippe and say “Your fur feels so good against my skin and you are nice and warm and cuddly”, and with that she wraps her arms around me and holds me close to her. My cock begins to grow.

 

Sigrun says “Okay now you don't have that much time” and we all laugh”

 

I respond “I know I don't have the time but I cant help be get aroused by her touch.”

 

Sigrun says “ I know what you mean she does have a sensual touch.” the others are almost to the other side of the lake.

 

Sigrun says “Celer is going to hold a branch you are to get it and bring it back to me.”

 

I respond “simple enough”

 

Sigrun says “It's not that simple you have to run on top of the lake to complete the task.” I respond “ do you think I can run that fast?”

 

Sigrun replies “Yes, I know you can do it.” Celer links with me and says {“any time your ready”}

 

I respond {“Okay here I come”} and with that I take off I glance down seeing the water under my feet. I look back to Celer he is holding the branch in his left hand with it fully extended. As I pass him I take the branch it takes me a bit more to stop then I expected. I stop about 35 meters past him I turn around and head back to Sigrun this time with even grater speed my feet are not even touching the water I'm actually treading on air. Just before I reach the other side of the lake I begin to slow down a little now treading water again I begin stopping just as I hit the shoreline this time I only pass my target by about 10 meters. I turn around and walk to Sigrun and hand him the branch.

 

He says “Very nice it looked like you were not even touching the water most of your trip back.”

 

I reply “I wasn't but I had to slow down so I could stop closer to you than I when I stopped by Celer.”

 

Sigrun says “For your next task, just as soon as Valesz reaches the top of that hill you are to teleport to her.” I respond “But that's a kilometer away.”

 

Sigrun responds “I posed that same argument to Celer when he told me what your task was. But he assured me that he knew you could do it”

 

I respond “You know I think he is right I know I can do that and more.” Sigrun says “More !!! what do you mean more?”

 

I respond “You will see, why don't the two of you go ahead and teleport over to Celer. I will see you in a few seconds.”

 

Sigrun and Alkippe hold each other close and disappear, in an instant reappear next to Celer and Dinos. I pick up the branch and focus on Valesz and in an instant I'm standing right in front of her.

 

She wraps her arms around me and says “That was amazing you did it on your first try.” I kiss her and say “Are you ready for the ride of your life?”

 

I hand Lakia the branch. Then hold on tightly to Valesz I turn my head and begin focusing on Celer who is now walking this way, looking and talking to Sigrun. In an instant both Valesz and my self are standing behind them.

 

I say “ BOO” Celer jumps and yells “WHAT THE HELL!!!!” he turns around and says “ you teleported again and took someone with you?” I respond “Yup”

 

Celer responds “But that should not be possible, even me an experienced teleporter can only teleport once in a days time, it takes so much out of me I don't dare try a second jump. But you did a second jump just seconds after the first jump.”

 

I respond “There is something else too but I can't quite put my finger on it there is another power screaming to be turned loose but I don't know what it is”

 

Celer responds “That is one to be very careful with if its what I think it is.”

 

I respond “What do you think it is?”

 

Celer responds “Hang on just a second.”

 

he turns to the other unicorn and says “Come with me please” and they walk a few meters away and huddle. Celer ask “During the link last night did any of you come across something different?”

 

Dinos responds “Yes, I did but I was still trying to figure it out, it seemed like a very powerful ability but I didn't know what it was.”

 

Celer ask “May I link with you and see for myself?”

 

Dinos responds “Yes you may, I would like to know myself.”

 

Celer creates a link and begins scanning her mind, he quickly finds what he is looking for and instantly breaks the link. He stands there pondering what to say about it.

 

Dinos says “What is it love?”

 

He responds “You need to lock that away for a long time it will be another 1000 years before you are ready to even think about using it.”

 

She quickly responds “Okay but what is it?”

 

He responds “To put it simply it is temporal mechanics. The ability to literally teleport through time. Now I have a decision to make. Do I try and help Paul with this or do I tell him to lock it away like you have to?”

 

Sigrun says “I think you should help him with it, if he tries to use it with out knowing what it is it could destroy him, and maybe even distort the time line.”

 

Celer replies “I don't know how to do it myself how can I help him. I know that he can do it but I don't know how to help him.”

 

Dinos says “You need to help him, at least tell him what it is.

 

Celer says “Dinos I am going to ask you to remember something that I know your have tried very hard to forget.”

 

She replies “What is that, love?”

 

 

Celer turns and says “I want the rest of you to join us for this part of the conversation it is very important.”

 

We join the group and Celer says “Dinos I want you to go back to when we escaped from the mantis attack”

 

She “Says you know I hate thinking about that.”

 

Celer says “But this time I think it is necessary, do you remember who helped us escape?”

 

She responds “Oh fuck now I do.” she turns and looks directly into my eyes and says “Paul it was you. You were the one that rescued us from the mantis attack.”

 

Celer says “That is the power screaming to be turned loose Paul, temporal jumping.”

 

I respond “You mean I can travel through time itself?”

 

Celer responds “Yes Paul, but you have to be very careful with this power it can be very dangerous, meddling with time has great responsibility, change one tiny thing and the whole thing could go horribly wrong. An example if you were to go back and keep your 400th generation grandmother from falling down that ravine you would not be here now and for that matter neither would I.”

 

I respond “Okay I understand me not being here but how would that affect you being here.”

 

He responds let me explain “If your 400th grandmother never fell, me and Astarot would never have mated with her. Thus you would not exist at least not with the powers that you have now. With that said it is you that sometime in the future goes back in time and rescues us. So in which case we would have died on our home world during the attack. Do you understand now?”

 

I respond “Whoa talk about a mind fuck. I understand.”

 

Celer says I think I can help you with it but you have to promise not to use it until I tell you it is time. Do you want to try?”

 

I respond “Yes I need to know all of my abilities even if I don't use them all.” Celer responds “ then if this works you will probably see yourself but never, and I repeat NEVER make contact with your other self.” Paul stay here for just a few minutes everyone else follow me and they walk about 10 meters away on the way Celer says “ ok everyone make a circle, walk around behind me to do so, do not walk in front of me.”

 

Everyone does as he commands. Forming a circle. Then after a couple of minutes of everyone standing in silence I appear in the center of the circle.

 

Celer says “the time has come Paul.” I begin walking towards the circle.

 

Celer says “Paul out of the circle so the other Paul can enter.” and the temporal me walks out the opposite side of the circle as I enter the circle.

 

Celer and says “Paul now that you have seen it done you know that you can do it. Think about the time the circle was first formed and teleport yourself to that time.”

 

The other me just stands quietly outside the circle. I begin focusing on that moment.

 

The other me says “Think of the second that you seen me appear.” and in an instant I am seeing myself standing outside of the circle.

 

Celer says “The time has come Paul.”

 

Celer says “Paul out of the circle so the other Paul can enter.” and I walk out of the circle on the opposite side that the other me is getting ready to enter. I just stand quietly waiting.

 

As I see the other me is concentrating hard I say “Think of the second that you seen me appear.” and in a blink of an eye the other me is gone. Celer says “now perhaps you understand temporal mechanics a little better now that you have experienced it.”

 

I respond “Yes but that is going to take some time to think about before I try something like that again.”

 

Sigrun says “Are you ready for that nap now?”

 

I respond “Yes but I'm hungry again I think ill have a quick salad before taking that nap.” and we all start heading back to the cabin.

 

I say "Oh shit I almost forgot the Diamond" I turn around and focus on the Diamond and lift it into the air and bring it to my hands, I turn back around and we continue our walk back to the cabin.



 

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                                              CH 17 meeting the counsel

 

I awake to the smooth touch of Valesz gently stroking my face. As I open my eyes she greets me with a smile.

 

I say “Good morning my love.”

 

She replies” Good morning. It is time to get up. We must get ready to go to meet the counsel.”

 

I respond “Do we have enough time to get something to eat? I am still insatiability hungry.

 

She says “We can stop on the way but I am afraid that we will only be able to find salad on the way, there are a few places to eat that serve salad, all of the other restaurants serve raw meat.”

 

I say “Now there is an idea. When this is all over we can start our own restaurant here on Vivus maybe even a chain of them. Then we won't have to work just sit back and enjoy life to it's fullest. But we can talk more about that later, we need to go.”

 

Valesz says “The others have already left they took the other shuttle and went ahead of us. We knew that you needed as much sleep as you could get. By now they are a good 300 km ahead of us. If we can get to the shuttle quick enough we can communicate with them and have them stop at a restaurant and we can meet back up with them.”

 

I respond “ I don't need a communications system for that.”

 

I begin reaching out with my mind looking for Celer in only a few seconds I find him and create a link and say “Celer can you hear me”

 

Celer responds “How did you catch up with us so quickly ?”

 

I reply “What do you mean catch up? We are still at the cabin.”

 

He replies “Your kidding right?”

 

I respond “Nope I'm not.” Celer ask Lakia how far they are away from their departure point. Lakia glances at the control panel and responds “425 km, why?” Celer says to Lakia “Paul is contacting me telepathically.”

 

Dinos says “Damn the furthest I I have been able to reach is just over 100 km.”

 

Celer says “Since you have contacted me is there any thing wrong?”

 

I reply “No I was just going to ask you to find a restaurant that serves salad and we will meet you there. ”

 

Valesz says “If your talking to the others telepathically tell them there there is a good restaurant about ½ km due north of the counsel hall.”

 

I say to Celer “There is one about ½ km due north of the counsel hall.”

 

He responds “We will meet you there.” and I break the link.

 

Then I turn to Valesz and say “They will be waiting for us there.”

 

I crawl off of the bed and sling the sword over my shoulder then offer my hand to help Valesz up off of the bed. She takes it and stands then she wraps her arms around me and gives me a kiss, and says “How lucky I am to have a mate like you.”

 

I respond “I am the lucky one my love.” I turn and we walk out of the cabin hand in hand.

 

When we get into the shuttle the communicator light is blinking.

 

Valesz says “Someone has been trying to contact us.”

 

I reply “Well find out who, it must be important.”

 

She presses a few buttons and opens a link with the ship. Snowy replies “Yes captain?” Valesz “Attor was trying to contact me can you patch me to his office?”

 

Snowy replies “He left the ship about 20 minutes ago, he was heading for the counsel hall. All he said was that he needed to talk to you, and that it was very important.” Valesz says “will you relay a message to him and have him meet us at the restaurant that's ½ km due north of the counsel hall”

 

Snowy says “aye captain” Valesz presses a button and closes the connection. Then she pushes a few more and the engines fire up.

 

We lift off and we are on our way.

 

Valesz ask “Have you ever piloted a ship before?”

 

I respond “No I haven't” she says then now would be a good time to learn. I am transferring the controls to your console.

 

I respond “Not now please , perhaps after we visit the counsel we can go visit those fire caves that you were talking about. But for now I need to conserve as much energy as possible for what I have planned.”

 

She replies “What plan?” I respond “Let's just say that I have a surprise for the counsel, and leave it at that for now.” in just a few minutes we are flying over a huge city, with magnificent structures some buildings are very tall so tall that they dwarf the space needle in Washington. Some structures are spherical in shape with glass all the way around. There are even a few pyramid shaped buildings.

 

Valesz says “We will be passing the counsel hall in just a minute I will hover close by for just a few seconds so you can get a good look.”

 

I see a large stone structure coming into view the best way I can describe it is an old English castle, the castle is surrounded by lush greenery of all kinds. As the shuttle stops momentarily I can see that this castle is massive and carved with great detail, it is amazing to look at. Just then we begin moving again.

 

Valesz says “We can't gawk at the counsel hall all day, and besides any longer and someone might have thought that we might be up to something.”

 

I reply “The Hall is a magnificent building I can't wait to see it up close.”

 

Valesz responds “You will get to see it up close and in person very soon.” Valesz presses a button and the shuttle begins to descend. I quickly spot the other shuttle. While Valesz lands right next to it. Lakia and Katherine both get out Katherine is holding something.

 

Valesz and myself exit the shuttle and they greet us with hugs.

 

Lakia says “Did you have a good nap?”

 

I respond “Yes I did a much needed nap it was.”

 

Katherine hands me a bowl filled with salad and says “They don't have your vinaigrette I'm sorry to say”

 

I respond “It will do thank you” Katherine says “I knew that we were running short on time, so we got everyone a snack before the counsel meeting.”

 

Katherine hands Valesz a plate with a small steak.

 

Valesz quickly eats her steak and says “Thank you, that hit the spot.”

 

I say “How close can we land to the counsel hall?” Valesz responds “Did you notice the small layered deck building across from the hall ?”

 

I reply “Yes but I didn't think much of it”

 

She says “That is where we will be landing.”

 

I respond perfect that is close enough for what I have planned. will you hold this while I go talk to our friends in the other shuttle?” and I hand the bowl to Lakia.

 

I enter the shuttle and close the port behind me. Just a few moments later I exit the shuttle again closing the port and return to the others on the other side of the second shuttle. Lakia hands my bowl back, I say “ thank you.”

 

She responds “your welcome.” just then another shuttle is landing right next to us we see that Drake is at the helm Attor exits the shuttle with a case in his hand. He closes the port and Drake takes off heading back the same way that he came in.

 

Attor says “I need to accompany you to the counsel Hall. I will explain more on the way.”

 

Valesz says “You will have to eat the rest of that on the way there we need to go or we are going to be late.”

 

I respond “Okay, lets go”

 

Katherine and Lakia turn and head for their shuttle and the three of us enter ours. We all take our seats and I begin eating my salad while Attor begins explaining his results.” Attor says “first off I have discovered a much easier way to detect the Mantis spy's. They may be able to make themselves look like other species but they still retain much of their own DNA thus their bodies are still Mantis in origin, any how they secrete a minuscule amount of a phosphorous like compound throughout their bodies, I had Squeaky modify this palm torch to emit an IR/UV light to illuminate this compound.”

 

Valesz responds “very nicely done Doc”

 

Doc says “Paul I need to take a scan of you and compare them to previous scans taken, I noticed something odd when I was looking at your DNA profile and want to check something.”

 

I respond “What is it doc do I have some incurable disease?”

 

Doc replies “No just something different about a couple of nucleotide sequences in your DNA.” I had the earth medical facility send me all the data they got from you and compiled it with the data that I have done but I need new data to compare with to give you the information. That I have hypothesized on.”

 

I reply “Okay doc scan away, do you need another blood sample?”

 

Doc replies “Yes I will.” I stop eating briefly and offer my left hand to the doc. He takes the sample and puts it in his case then gets out another device and begins waving it around my body while I continue eating. He stops scanning and presses a few buttons on the scanner and after reading the data he says “Just as I thought your DNA is in flux state, have you noticed any changes in your body lately ?”

 

I respond “Actually yes Doc I have, my powers have grown quite a bit since last time you saw me, and I have been staying hungry all the time.”

 

Doc responds “I will take another scan after the meeting with the counsel and hopefully I will be able to give you more information then, another thing that I see with this scan is that your metabolism is now quite different from a normal humans, where the average humans metabolism is about 17-21% efficient yours is closer to 50-55% efficient. Its quite impressive actually.”

 

I reply “What does that mean Doc?”

 

“Well the simplest way I can put it is your body takes the food in and produces twice the energy that a normal human would, mind you that isn't the best analogy but it is the simplest.”

 

I notice that the shuttle is beginning to descend again I turn and see the Dragon Counsel Hall again, and say “That is definitely a magnificent building.”

 

Valesz replies “Yes it is, remember I told you that controlling the sword as you do makes you Lord, well you will be seeing a lot more of that building in the near future.”

 

Lakia and Katherine exit their shuttle. We exit ours and begin walking towards the hall. As we are walking towards the hall I'm looking around noticing all of the plants and trees are perfectly shaped the grass is lush and a deep green, the kind you just want to spend a day laying in. We approach the hall doors they are massive they must be 6 meters tall and 3 meters wide each. Valesz says “This is your honor Paul open the door.” I begin concentrating on the doors.

 

Valesz quickly says “No Paul open the doors yourself.” so I step closer to the massive wood doors grab the handle and with the slightest effort the doors swing open.

 

Two Large guard dragons promptly greet us as we enter the building.

 

One of the guards says “No weapons are allowed past this point, please surrender them now you will be able to collect them when you leave.”

 

The other guard says “Is that the Dragon Sword?” The first guard says “It can't be , how could a human wheeled such a great sword.”

 

I respond to the first guard “Your friend there is correct this is the dragon sword, and I only unsheathe it for two reasons. One to do battle and the other is to practice.”

 

The second dragon says “If that is the Dragon sword it would be a great honor to engage in a friendly battle.”

 

I reply “Let us pass and I will honor the two of you and two more of your friends.”

 

The first guard says “You wouldn't stand a chance with two of us much less four.”

 

I respond “Care to make a wager on that?”

 

The second guard says “Don't do it.”

 

The first replies “Shut up. I'll wager 200 credits.”

 

Valesz whispers “I hope that guard has that kind of money.”

 

I respond “I tell you what I will do if I loose I will pay two to one.” the dragon replies “ you don't look like the type to even have that kind of money”

 

Valesz responds “If he don't I sure do, and I will back him.”

 

I say to Valesz “You don't have to do that, you know that Diamond is worth 40,000 credits alone.”

 

She replies “I'm not going to let you go this one alone we are mates and I intend to back you whether you want me to or not.”

 

Lakia and Katherine both say “We are with you on that one Captain”

 

I reply “Very well my loves, I will not argue this point because I probably would say the same thing myself.”

 

The first dragon says “ I will let you pass but you must still prove that to be the genuine Dragon sword.”

 

I unsheathe the blade and it begins to glow it's brilliant blue white. I say “Is this proof enough?”

 

Instantly both dragons drop to one knee the first dragon says with head bowed. “Forgive me my lord I thought you were a fake trying to pull off some kind of scheme.”

 

I respond “Now stand you were just doing your job of protecting the counsel and I can understand that and admire it. There is nothing to forgive.”

 

The guards stand. The first guard says “You may pass my lord but do not enter the counsel chambers with your sword slung across your back, instead carry it sheathed across your arms. It will show respect for the counsel members. And the guards inside will not attack if your sword is presented in this manor. A counsel member will probably wish to examine the blade allow him or her to do so.”

 

I say “Thank you for your advice, the battle will commence immediately after we have finished with the counsel.” We continue on our way into the chambers. As we continue down the hall I hear the first guard say to the second “I think I just fucked up my mate is going to kill me for loosing so many credits.”

 

Then the second responds “I told you not to do it.”

 

We open the doors to the counsel chambers, I lay the sword across my arms as the guard suggested and we walk towards the center of this huge room there are Pew's lined up to either side of us for fifteen meters there must be 200 dragons here. We continue on towards the counsel bench it is semi circle formed there are 50 dragons seated along this bench,

 

When we approach the center of the counsel bench Valesz says “Kneel” and everyone does as she commands.

 

The Female dragon in the center is the first to speak “Paul Curtis, I am Desara the counsel leader. It is a pleasure to have you visit our chambers, but you must know that it is not often that the entire counsel is summoned, but before we continue I see that you have brought a sword into the chambers. There are only three weapons allowed in these chambers. If you would please present your sword to Volos to my right he will inspect your weapon.”

 

I approach the bench where Volos is seated and extend my arms Volos stands and extends his huge clawed hand and gently grasp the sheath slightly grazing my arm with his talons. He inspects the hilt before taking hold of it and withdraws the sword from its sheathe the sword begins to glow a dim orange.

 

Volos says “There is no doubt that this is the great Dragon sword.” he lays the sword back across my arms and says “You may now sling your sword.”

 

Desara says “If you would step back from the bench and draw the sword from its sheathe and show us the power the sword gives for you. As you must know only a great leader can make the sword glow brightly. Guard dim the lights please, I would like to see the full affect of this magnificent sword.”

 

The lights dim I give my eyes a couple of seconds to adjust to the new light level. Then I say “are you ready?”

 

Desara responds “yes”

 

I reach back and take hold of the hilt and unleash the blade from its sheathe. Everyone shields there eyes from the brilliant blue white light. The room echoes with a thunder from everyone dropping to their knees.

 

Desara says “Lord Paul what is your request of this humble counsel.”

 

I say “My request is important but what our doctor Attor has to say is more immediate I would have him heard first if you please. Guard please raise the lights.”

 

I return my blade to its sheathe, and Doc steps to my side and address the counsel “Counsel members, as you all know there have been Mantis spy's found.”

 

Desara responds “We only know of one, the spy on the equine home world.”

 

Doc replies “There was another found on our ship as well, and if it wasn't for Paul he would be walking among us now. I have had the opportunity to closely examine that spy's corps and found a new way to detect them I would like to check everyone in this room, it will only take a few minutes.”

 

Desara replies “continue with your test”

 

Doc says “Please dim the lights to 50% it will make this easier and quicker.”

 

I say “Just in case there is a spy in this room seal the doors.” the guards ignores my command.

 

Desara says “Do as he commands.” the guards close the doors.”

 

I say “Thank you counsel leader.” Doc walks back to the pews and begins scanning everyone working his way forward after scanning the audience he turns to begin scanning the counsel members on the left.

 

A counsel member stands and speaks “Is there a need to check the counsel members as well?”

 

Desara replies “I agreed that everyone could be scanned.” the member simply sits back down.

 

The Doctor continues his way around the counsel. He gets to Desara and a member to the right jumps up and the guards quickly apprehend the counsel member.

 

Doc says “Hold him while I finish scanning everyone else.” Attor finally finishes with the rest of the counsel and turns his attention to the member being held by the guards. As he points the palm torch towards the captive member his scales give off a green glow.”

 

I say “ Doc get back from him!!!” just then the spy jumps and kicks Doc square in the chest and buries his hind claws into his chest . Deep almost Black blood begins to pour out of his chest.

 

Doc mutters “It has been an honor serving with you my lord.” and he collapses on the floor.

 

I run to where the doctor was standing and in an instant everyone See's me disappear. I knock the doctor out of the way with my back to the spy he grazes my side with his kick. Slicing me open

 

I turn to the temporal me anY say “you must do it or the doctor will die, don't worry about me I will heal now go... GO NOW!!!!” and the temporal me makes the same run as I did and in an instant he disappears.

 

Desara says “What the hell just happened I heard you say “Doc get back from him” and then you appeared.” I can answer your question but only in private chambers. But if you don't mind can that wait until after we finish what we came here for in the first place?” Desara responds “You're wounded and badly, you need medical attention.”

 

I respond “Well then lucky for me Doc is right here.”

 

Doc already has his regeneration unit in hand. I whisper “Doc turn it off and act like you are using it.” I begin to focus on the wound while Doc waves the inactive device over the wound, the wound begins to heal closing up much quicker then the devise would do.

 

Doc whispers “Your powers have grown quite a bit haven't they.” I nod and get to my feet and say “Now that is done back to business at hand. I have a huge job ahead of me I understand that you know that I intend to wage war on the Mantis.”

 

Desara responds “Yes that we know, but what we don't know is how you plan on taking on such a monumental task.”

 

I reply “It is quite simple actually I intend to unit the species of Populated Space and together we can easily defeat the Mantis.

 

The spy speaks “You will never defeat us!” I turn my attention to the mantis and say “Let me show you just what an insignificant insect you are to me, a one on one battle right here right now.”

 

The mantis agrees “I am going to enjoy killing you human.”

 

I reply “I'm like no human that you have ever met, that much I can promise you, I will also promise you a very painful death after I have extracted your secrets.”

 

The mantis replies “I will die before you get me to say anything.”

 

I say “Release him and someone give him a sword, I don't want to kill an unarmed creature.” as the mantis enters the center of the room with me everyone else moves out of harms way. A guard slides a sword to the mantis. He picks up the sword and swings it a few times to get the feel of it. I draw the Dragon blade out and it begins to glow even brighter than before giving a pure white light . The mantis lunges towards me I easily deflect his blade and step to the side waiting for his next attack. He turns and tries bringing his blade down from above, again I deflect his blade with ease.

 

I say “The next strike you make will be your last.”

 

Again the mantis swings the blade and yes you guessed it I deflect his strike this time with the thin edge of the dragon blade slicing right through his sword at the hilt.

 

He throws the handle of the blade on the floor, and says “I will do this with out a weapon.”

 

I sheathe the dragon blade as he lunges towards me I reach out with my mind.

 

He grabs his head in pain he says “What is going on?”

 

I reply I told you that I would extract your secrets before I killed you, I never said that you would tell them to me.” I begin digging through his mind I find something there is another spy on Vivus but he doesn't know where. I turn to Desara and inform her that there is another spy on Vivus. I turn my attention back to the mantis and continue digging they have sent one to earth too. , I say how many more secrets do you hold. While I continue digging he screams in pain I see an image of the mantis in the room where he was created I see the human form.

 

I say “Now I know what he looks like. Your mind has betrayed you and your kind. You are a doomed species I will see to it personally. Now that I have your secrets you have earned that painful death after your attempt on the doctors life.”

 

Valesz Says “Please make it quick I hate to hear him screaming.”

 

I say “She has spared you the death that I was going to give you...” and he falls to the floor with a trickle of blood running from his nose.

 

I say “Now that the spy is dead perhaps we can get back to business.”

 

Desara says “Guards get rid of that. Take it to the scientist for further study.”

 

Desara continues “You wield that sword like it is a part of you. That mantis never had a chance did he?”

 

I reply “No he didn't but not because I can wield this sword but because of my other abilities, before I get into any detail may I request that the audience leave what I have to say and do is not for their eyes, at least not yet.”

 

As everyone gets up. I say come back in about an hour I have a little show for everyone.”

 

As the last person leaves Desara says “Now its just the counsel and your little group, what is it you want to show us.”

 

I respond “The reason that I have decided to eradicate the mantis. If you will excuse me for a few seconds. Please keep the center clear ” and before Desara can respond I'm already gone.

 

I reappear in the cockpit of the shuttle, I say “Everyone ready?”

 

Sigrun says “Are you sure you can teleport all of us that far?”

 

I reply “Yes.” and before he can say another word we are standing in the Counsel hall. I turn to face Desara I see that she and every one of the counsel members have a look of total shock on their faces.

 

I say “Yes they are exactly what they look like, they are Unicorn. If I may this is Celer Lord of the Unicorn , he steps forward and his mate Dinos and the other two are Sigrun and Alkippe.”

 

Desara says “I am honored to make your acquaintance. I am Desara leader of the Dragon counsel.” Celer says “The pleasure is mine Counsel leader Desara”

 

Desara says “Now that the introductions are over and the spy is dead can we get on with your plan.

 

Celer says “ spy what spy?”

 

I reply “I will explain later, by the way you will have to teleport yourselves back to the ship I don't think that I have enough left in me to do it again, not after the temporal jump.”

 

Celer says “you didn't”

 

I reply “I had to to save the doctor.”

 

Then I turn to Desara, and say “My plan is fairly simple but it is not without risk, I think I can explain it quickly enough so that everyone can be home by lunch. What I have in mind is to gather every derelict ship from any and all of the ship bone yards that are at least capable of maintaining an orbit out fitting them with a couple of laser cannons each and place them in orbit around a planet that is capable of supporting life close to the Fox Fur Nebula in the constellation Monoceros. Placing the fleet that I am expecting to build from each species from Populated Space, and all of those ships I will outfit with shields that I am going to get from earth, I will need two other cargo ships to make the journey with us we plan to leave for earth in three days and will be there in seven days.”

 

Desara says “Seven days that trip takes 4 weeks easy with the fastest ships.”

 

I respond “Not with the Kameer I have modified the engines to run at a cruising speed of 6.5, and I plan on making sure that some of your engineers are taught how to make these modifications so that all of the ships that come into dock get these modifications and are ready to join the cause. Now that I think about it do any of you know the story of what happened to the unicorn?” Desara replies “No only rumors”

 

I say “Celer if you would please.”

 

Celer steps up and begins telling the Counsel about the unicorn's home world destruction. “Counsel members it was a quick and cruel attack the Mantis were everywhere they were killing unicorn by the millions but I am getting a little ahead of myself. The mantis tried for years to discover how unicorn could teleport. After many failures they decided that if they could not figure it out that they would destroy all the unicorn. That is when they attacked our home world they showed no mercy. Me and a few of my friends barely escaped and sent out a warning to the unicorn traveling space not to return home. The mantis have been hunting us down ever since.”

 

Desara says “Thank you for your testimony Lord Celer.”

 

Celer says “Thank you for hearing me” and takes a step back.

 

Desara says “I want to hear more about your powers but first there is something that I must tell you but before I can. I want everyone to leave except for the high Counsel you Paul and your mate Valesz.”

 

I turn Celer and ask “Can you teleport back to the shuttle? He replies “I can take Dinos that far, but not any more than that.”

 

I reply “That will be enough. I can teleport Sigrun and Alkippe, I will teleport them first so that they can move to the cockpit and leave the back open for you.”

 

I step to Sigrun and Alkippe put my hand on their shoulders and say “Ready?” they both nod and before they could bring their heads back up we are in the shuttle. I step back from them and say “Get in the cockpit quickly.” they turn and move towards the cockpit. I teleport myself back to the counsel hall.

 

Celer ask “Are they in the cockpit?” I reply “Yes, we will see you as soon as this is over.” both Celer and Dinos give me a smile and say “Thank you for your efforts then disappear.

 

There are now only ten counsel members left sitting with Desara. Lakia and Katherine are headed out the door. I watch as they pass the doors. The guards also exit closing the doors behind them.

 

Desara says “I will continue now. That sword you carry, how much of its history do you know?”

 

I respond “Well I know that it helped to win the dragon wars it helped to reunite the dragon species under the leadership of Pendragon, and that it also glowed for Astarot Valesz's great great great grandfather. That is all of its history that I know.” Desara says “This is going to take a little while the sword has a Long history.”

 

I say “May I interrupt.”

 

Desara “What is it?”

 

I respond “I can save you time if you will allow me to link with you and retrieve the history myself.”

 

Desara responds “If it is what I seen you doing to that mantis spy then NO!!!”

 

I say “That was different he was unwilling to let me have the information that I wanted and it was his own resistance that caused his pain. As long as you are willing there will be no pain I promise, and if you are thinking about that specific topic that is all the information I will get. You will also be aware of everything that I see while I'm in your mind.”

 

Desara says “Very well I will let you.”

 

Volos quickly objects “You hold to many secrets to let him into your mind”

 

Desara says “One he needs this information, two he is our lord, and three I am curious as to the sensations that this will produce. Any more objections?”

 

I say “If it is sensations that you want I can oblige you after we conclude this matter.”

 

Desara says “ agreed, now continue with your link.” I proceed to link with Desara she is doing as I suggested the swords history is right on top. Even she doesn't know all of its history which predates their recorded history , I see that she has been reviewing earths wars she is focusing on Hitlers time line I see where she is going with this now this sword doesn't just glow for great leadership it is also an amplifier of its owner. She is conveying how Hitler ruled with his hypnotic words it would have allowed a ruler like that to rule the entire planet. She continues with another piece that goes with the sword .it is chest armor impenetrable by any blade except for the dragon sword not even energy weapons will affect the armor. I can feel she is wanting me out so I break the link.

 

Volos looks at Desara and says “How much did he get?”

 

she replies “Only what I wanted him to, when I ask him to leave he did, I also told him about the armor, which is in my family's possession. And provided that the counsel agrees to his plan, I intend on letting him use the armor for this war.”

 

Volos says “if the mantis get a hold of both pieces” Desara interrupts “if it will increase his chances then I am willing to take that risk. When he was in my mind I could sense his intentions and he is very honorable. More so than most dragons that I know.”

 

Desara turns back to me and says “Now that you know the history and the swords true powers. I think it is time that you reveal your powers.” I reply “yes I did say that I would in private company. Well you already know that I can teleport , and you have seen a demonstration of temporal jumping, and the mind linking, there is also telekinesis, and I also have mater control and well there isn't a single word for this one but super speed.

If you would like a demonstration have the two entry guards come in and tell them to bring two of their friends they will know who to bring, I have already arranged it, I just didn't plan on it happening this soon, but no matter.”

 

Desara says “Bring the guards in send for the rest of the counsel to return and you my have your mates return as well.”

 

While we are waiting for everyone's return, I ask Valesz “May I link with you so that the unicorn may watch as well.” Desara says “You can link with multiple individual's at a time?” I respond “ yes I can since you will be to my back most of the time would you like to see it through Valesz's eyes as well?” Desara responds “ yes I would.” I create the link with Valesz then I communicate with Dinos “Dinos would you and the others like to watch a little performance?”

 

She responds “Yes the others are ready for your link.” I continue linking with the other unicorn. I turn to Desara and say “This may seem strange at first, are you ready?”

 

She responds “Yes.” I link with Desara.

 

She says “wow this is weird I can see myself and for a dragoness of 400 I still have it”

 

I say “Yes you do.”

 

The guards are now entering the hall center. I turn to the guard that I made the bet with and say “Have any of your friends decided to include themselves in our little arrangement?”

 

He responds “no they were smart enough to stay out of it.”

 

I reply “ I will renegotiate our arrangement slightly, if I win you buy me,my friends and the high counsel lunch, and if you win I will still honor my offer.”

 

The guard replies “That will cost me about 50 credits.. that's a no brainier besides it will be a lot easier to explain to my mate 50 rather than the 200 credits agreed.”

 

I say “Okay now the rules are simple this is a friendly battle. NO fatal strikes , if I cut your blades you are considered dead and out of the match, but since you can not cut my blade if any of you draw a single drop of blood from me you win. Now are we ready to begin?”

 

all of the guards say “Ready.”

 

I turn to Desara “and say Counsel leader if you would please give the word to begin.”

 

I draw the dragon blade out and it glows its brilliant blue white. The two additional guards instantly drop to one knee. They were not guards that were present when I pulled the blade before.

 

I say “Stand and fight” they do as they are told. Now standing ready to fight again.

 

Desara says “ Begin.”

 

One of the guards approach me and begins his assault with no effort I continue to block his attacks then another guard enters that battle still no effort on my part. The other two guards enter the battle. All striking at me at the same time the dragon blade is moving so fast now that the blade is seen only as a constant glow around me I let the guards continue their onslaught for a few more seconds.

 

Then I yell “ENOUGH!!” my voice carrying a very deep resonance actually vibrating the building and they stop.” Now return to your perspective corners please, and I will continue my little demonstration.”

 

They turn and walk to where they were standing previously I walk to the bench just in front of Desara I turn my back to her and say “Now the game is about to end I will kill all of you in about 1.5 seconds and I'm not going to even use the dragon sword to do it. I throw the dragon sword up in the air and suspend it spinning in the air I focus on the first blade with the guard to my right I take off on a dead run and using my molecular control I slice the blade cleanly at the hilt grabbing the blade as it begins to fall and do the same to each guard as I continue my run around the counsel hall. When I return to my position I drop all 4 blades on the floor in front of me and release the dragon blade and lower it down to my hand. Just as I take hold of the dragon blade a single drop of blood runs down my fore finger on my left hand and hits the floor. One of the blades had cut me when I grabbed it.

 

The guard says “ you were cut after the blade was severed from its hilt making that guard dead. In any case I will honor my agreement and buy lunch.

 

Desara says “No you won't I will let you pay for Paul's lunch but everyone else here this treat is on me. Paul you have given us such an honor as our Lord and such a wonderful demonstration it would be my pleasure to treat everyone to this lunch. First we must conclude this matter. Normally we would deliberate on something of this magnitude but in this case I think we can vote right here and now.”

 

“Let me do a quick review and set your requirements and then as long as you agree to the requirements we will vote. Okay you plan to get all of the other species of populated space to join your cause , you will be upgrading all of the ships both with shields and engine modifications you want all ships that can maintain orbit from all of the scrap yards for a decoy I presume, and this battle is going to take place in the constellation Monoceros. Ok that takes care of review now provided that you can get the other 6 major inhabitance of populated space to join your cause we will offer up to 75% of out military fleet, while the rest stay here for defenses. Do you agree to my requirements?”

 

I respond “Yes”

 

Desara says “counsel everyone in favor of entering this battle raise your right hand.” and everyone's hand goes up. Desara says “It is unanimous” Desara continues now that is all settled where would you like to go for lunch?”

 

“There is a restaurant about ½ km north of here.”

 

Desara responds “A very nice choice I eat there a lot myself.” Desara continues “ Counsel Dismissed. Volos would you please contact the restaurant and let them know to expect a large group”

 

He responds “Yes Counsel leader.” and every one begins exiting the building... 







 

                                                                                  Ch 18 the restaurant

 

Before we turn to walk I say to Desara “If you wish you can ride with us, besides I promised you sensations didn't I.”

 

Desara responds “I would like to go with you I am very curious about these sensations.”

Valesz says “You will not regret it I promise”

 

As we reach the main exit the guard is there waiting for us. He stands directly in my path, he kneels before me and holds up his hand with a ring in it. The ring has the symbol of the dragon on it.

 

He says “Please take this ring as a token of my brother hood and I will go with you on your quest.

 

Valesz whispers “Take the ring or he will be extremely insulted.”

 

I reach out and take the ring from his hand.

 

The guard says “My name is Uther we are now brothers and I will join you in your battle against the mantis.” Uther stands I shake his hand.

 

Valesz says “That saves me from looking for another security officer. Uther understand that on my ship everyone has a job to do and yours will be security officer on board the Kameer.” Uther says Thank you.”

 

Desara says “Damn it all to blazes. Now I have two positions to fill. Paul you killed one and stole another, you are turning out to be a pain...” Everyone laughs.

 

Valesz says to Uther “We will meet you at the restaurant we will talk about the details there.” Uther turns and takes off ahead of us.

 

When we get to the shuttle the doctor is there waiting for us. He opens the port for us to enter. Desara, Valesz and myself enter the shuttle, while Lakia and Katherine go to their shuttle. We lift off.

 

On the way there Valesz says “I have a little surprise for you Paul after we dropped you and Celer off the crew called a meeting and everyone decided that since we didn't get a traditional mating ceremony that everyone would simply give half of their cut of this shipment for their gifts, and since we got the shipment here so quickly there was a nice bonus to go with it, I set up an account at Dragon credit consortium. We need to go there after lunch so they can make an identity profile on you.”

 

I Reply “I'm sure that won't be a problem.”

 

When we arrive at the restaurant there is a single shuttle in the area and it is lifting off.

 

Desara says “It looks like Volos contacted the restaurant just in time they have cleared everyone out getting ready for us.” We land and doc opens the port and steps out. Desara follows doc with me and Valesz right behind them. Just as we get to the building the other shuttles begin landing we continue on into the building with Lakia, Katherine, Sigrun, Alkippe, Celer, and Dinos right behind us. I watch the proprietor as the unicorn enter the building, his face is instantly covered in surprise as the sound of their hoofs echo throughout the restaurant and the staff turn to see the unicorn as well. Then we hear the crash of dishes hitting the floor.

 

I approach the proprietor and say “Hello, haven't you seen a unicorn before?” still stunned he turns to me and replies “I thought that they had been extinct.” then he continues “who may I ask are you.”

 

I reply “This may also come as a shock to you but I am Paul Curtis Lord of the dragon, and that is my friend Celer Lord of the unicorn.”

 

He responds “You must be joking, you're human how can you be my lord?” I reach the sword and draw it from its sheathe.

 

He instantly recognizes the sword, and drops to his knee and says “Forgive my ignorance, please how may I serve you?” I reply “I would like to have a little talk with you and your staff.”

 

He responds “Yes lord Paul.” I respond “Please just Paul will do, and what is your name?”

 

He responds “Tifar, I am called Tifar. Please follow me.” he leads me into the kitchen although there are no cooking appliances plenty of knifes, plates, glasses.. things of that nature.

 

He calls out “ Everyone I need your attention.” Everyone stops what they are doing and faces Tifar.

 

Tifar says “Everyone we have several special guest today you know that Desara is here but today we have Lord Paul Curtis Lord of the dragon and Celer Lord of the unicorn dinning at our establishment.” then Tifar turns to me and says “they will listen now My Lord” and takes a quick bow.

 

Everyone is now focused on me. I say “ what you may see and hear today is not to be repeated to anyone. The unicorn have not been able to enjoy eating in a fine establishment like this one for over 500 years. I want this to be a very enjoyable experience for them. So please treat them with the utmost respect.”

 

They respond “Yes lord Paul Curtis”

 

I say “thank you” I turn and exit the kitchen.

 

Tifar quickly works his way in front of me and says “Your seat is right over here sir.”

 

I follow him to the table where everyone is sitting waiting for me to join them. As I approach the table everyone stands. I get to my seat next to Valesz and everyone sits at the same time. He steps over to Celer and ask what can I you to drink lord?”

 

Celer responds “Do you have a white deer wine ?”

 

Tifar replies “No but I will be glad to send a waiter across the way and get it for you.” Celer responds “If it's not to much trouble I would love to have some.”

 

He says very well sir I will get it for you.” then he steps to Dinos next and what can I get for you. “

 

she replies “Just water for me thank you.”

 

Tifar says Very good ma'am”

 

then to Sigrun. Tifar says “and for you sir?”

 

Sigrun replies “Deer wine sounds good.”

 

Tifar replies “As you wish sir.”

 

Then he turns to Alkippe “and for you ma'am?”

 

I will share my mates wine, thank you.”

 

Desara is next she says “I think a red deer wine would go nicely with a large steak.”

 

Tifar replies “Good choice ma'am.”

 

He continues on to Katherine and ask “what would you like to drink?”

 

Katherine replies “Water for me I have to fly back.”

 

Dinos says “If you would like I can pilot the shuttle back.”

 

Katherine says are you sure?”

 

Dinos replies “Yes I'm sure”

 

Katherine says “Thank you, in that case I would like white deer wine as well.”

 

Tifar replies “very well.”

 

Then turns to Lakia and says “and for you ma'am?”

 

“a white deer wine for me as well. Please”

 

Tifar replies “very good.”

 

Then Doc Attor “and for you sir?” water for me.”

 

Tifar says “as you wish sir”

 

then Valesz. Tifar says “and what would you like to drink miss.”

 

Valesz responds “just water for me thank you and I am mated to Paul.”

 

Tifar replies “my apologies, ma'am.” then Tifar turns his attention to me.

 

“and for you Paul?” I reply just a water for me please”

 

Valesz says “You need to relax love have some wine” I reply “with my ability's I don't think that would be a good idea, I want to stay focused.”

 

Valesz replies “ yes love.”

 

I ask Tifar “do you by chance have any vinegar?” Tifar responds “yes we have some but we normally only use it for cleaning.” I say “Okay do you have any vegetable oil or olive oil?

 

Tifar replies “no but I can have the waiter get some while he is getting the wine. A small bottle will do nicely please.”

 

Tifar says “I will return in just a few minutes to take your orders.” Tifar walks towards the kitchen.

 

A waiter comes out carrying 4 small plates and several bowls. He begins setting bowls in front of the unicorn first working his way around the table setting plates in front of the dragons.

 

While he is setting the dishes down he says “Some appetizers while you wait.” when he gets to me he has 1 bowl and 1 plate left. He says “I am sorry sir but I did not know if you are carnivore or herbivore.”

 

I reply “ Neither, and both. I am what is called a omnivore, I eat both meat and vegetables, however I need to have my meat cooked.” he responds “cooked sir?, what is that?”

 

“well it is when meat is placed over fire or heat and the meat is cooked. But since I know that you can't cook meat here, for now just consider me a herbivore.”

 

He responds “as you wish my lord.” the plates small square pieces of steak on them while the bowls are filled with a mix of cut fruits.

 

Desara says “I have not yet had a chance to apologize for not being able to tend to your mating ceremony, I was away on family business.”

 

Valesz responds “You don't have to apologize for that, we understand that it was short notice and you have a life to live yourself.”

 

Desara replies “Thank you. I did at least get to watch the fight, at first I thought it was barbaric, but after I realized that the fight was staged. I thought that it was actually kind of sweet of Paul to engage her in battle simply because it was her species way.”

 

Lakia responds “I agree it was sweet of Paul, at first the fight was to be real I learned later that he provoked me into that battle just to earn my trust. But before the fight he found another way to earn my trust. He saved both Katherine and myself from a lunatic on the station and after that I couldn't bring myself to hurt him because I was simply falling in love with him.”

 

Desara says “All three of you females are very lucky to have found someone as unique Paul.”

 

Katherine says “Yes we are and we all know it.

 

Desara “Speaking of unique, there is something that I would like to show Paul, Valesz and the unicorn, would the rest of you mind if I borrowed them for a couple of hours today?”

 

Katherine says “Actually no we don't mind we need to get back up to the ship and get it docked for its service and restock the provisions.

 

I say “Please have them hold of any engine service until tomorrow at 8 am. I want to be there for that.”

 

Valesz says “Make it 10 am Paul is going to have a Long night.” she flashes that cute little toothy grin.

 

Katherine responds “ aye captain.”

 

Celer says “ Paul I have to say “Thank you from all of the unicorn none of us have had this kind of luxury in centuries, and you have made this a very special day for all of us.” I respond you don't have to thank me Celer you are my friend and you know that the day will come that all of the unicorn everywhere will get to enjoy simple luxuries like this.”

 

Desara says “since this day is going to be spent with us together, I should contact my mate and let him know that I will be busy.”

 

Valesz responds “You are welcome to use the COM in the shuttle when we leave.”

 

Desara replies “Thank you that will do just fine.”

 

Desara grabs a piece of meat. She says “ Paul if I may when you were injured by the spy for a few seconds there were two of you there, can you explain that ?”

 

I reply “I can try. What you saw was two of me but there was a temporal overlap of two different time lines. Perhaps I should explain the other time line. In the first time line the spy had jumped up and dug his hind claws into the doctor and pierced his heart at the point of death is when I decided to jump back and knock him out of the way. Thus the 2nd time line was created, then you saw me tell my other temporal self that he had to temporal jump to save the doctors life or it wouldn't have happened in the first place witch would have created a paradox. I'm sorry if this is confusing but it is hard to understand until you have done it, and even then it is still somewhat confusing.”

 

Desara says “ I would like to experience this. It sounds very interesting .”

 

I respond “I can not take anyone with me in a temporal jump at least not yet, and even if I could I do not think that would be a wise thing to do, but perhaps after I have had a nap I can take you for a teleportation ride.”

 

Desara replies “I would like that, thank you.”

 

A waiter and a waitress walk out carrying several bottles and glasses (the waitress is a beautiful gold dragon and the waiter is a tall thin black dragon) they proceed to set the bottles down and begin placing the glasses next to everyone then they take the bottles of wine and open them and pour them in the glasses.

 

 

Before the waitress can pour mine I say , “Hang on just one second.” I pick up my glass and begin concentrating on the glass focusing on the molecules I begin to slow them down as the glass begins to frost over, the waitress is so freaked out she drops the bottle of water. The bottle shatters leaving a puddle of water and glass scattered on the floor. The waitress immediately begins to apologize profusely.

 

I say “It's okay it is my fault. I should have warned you that I was about to do that. I just wanted my water cold.” she continues apologizing.

 

I say “If you will go and get something to put this glass in I will clean it up for you.”

 

She quickly heads for the kitchen while she is gone. I look to Valesz and say “ I really scared her, I didn't mean to and I feel kind of bad for her. I want to help her alleviate her fears and put her in a better mood.”

 

Valesz responds “I know that she is afraid, I saw her trembling.”

 

The waitress returns with a small pail. She bends over as she begins picking up the glass and of course her backside is to me giving me full view of her delicious pussy. I reach down and gently give her vulva a slight brush with the back of my hand. She jumps so quickly she almost jumps out of her scales.

 

I say “Come here please” as I turn my chair around all the way so that I'm facing away from the table. She slowly walks over to me and stands directly in front of me.

 

I say “What is your name hon?”

 

She quietly replies “my actual name is unpronounceable by humans but you can call me Annie my lord.”

 

I reply “Very well Annie my lord.”

 

She interrupts “No sir just Annie.”

 

I say “Okay Annie I will stop picking on you for now.”

 

So what is it about me that has you so scared ?” I reach up and gently pull her closer to me and gesture for her to sit on my lap, and she does so gracefully.

 

She says “You are the dragon lord and when I broke the bottle I thought that you would be mad.”

 

She is still so scared I can feel her trembling sitting on my lap.

 

I put my hands up to her face gently and turn her so she is looking directly into my eyes, and say “Sweet Annie look at me do I look like I am angry ?”

 

She responds “no sir. Now that I am looking into your eyes , I would say that you are very caring.”

 

I respond “ yes , I have no anger towards you nor any malice of any kind. The only way you could get me mad enough to do any harm to anyone is to try and hurt me or my friends, and I don't sense that you have any intentions of doing either.”

 

She responds “No sir” then I give her a little kiss and pull her close to me holding her in a caring hug. She responds by returning the hug. She says “Thank you my lord, I feel much better now.”

 

I respond “Now I told you that I would clean this mess up didn't I.”

 

she tries to get up but I hold her in place.

 

She says “But how is this mess going to get cleaned up if we are sitting here ?”

 

I respond “Let me show you, but I promise I will not hurt you, just relax and watch.”

 

I begin to focus on the glass scattered on the floor. The glass begins coming together in a pile. Then the pile lifts up about ½ meter off of the floor and drops into the bucket. I then begin focusing on the water puddle. The water quickly forms a perfect sphere, I lift the sphere into the air just in front of Annie. She raises a hand to touch it she stops and looks at me.

 

I say “It's okay its only water.” and she continues she pokes her clawed finger into the sphere then pulls it back out with a single drop clinging to the tip of her finger. I say “Watch this. Your going to love it.” I move the sphere to the center of the room and raise the sphere about 3 meters from the floor. I begin focusing on the sphere. In an instant the sphere of water explodes into a blanket of steam filling the room with a cloud.

 

She says “How do you do all of these things ?”

 

I reply “All I can say is I do them with my mind. It would be to hard to explain how I do each of them.”

 

She says “I need to get back to work now, thank you again for making me feel better.”

 

I respond “Your welcome.” as she stands and walks away she lightly drags her tail across my cock. Then she turns her head and smiles.

 

After Annie is gone Valesz says “What is it with you and waitress's ?” I say “Don't blame me love your the one that turned me into a slut.” Valesz laughs and says “ I didn't turn you into one you already were you just didn't know it.”

 

I reply “You may be right, but what matters is that she is in a better mood and not fearful of me.”

 

Valesz says “ better mood is right, in fact I would say that she was starting to get a bit excited.”

 

I reply “Yes she was I could feel her emotions starting to run wild. I think that is part of why she got up she was to embarrassed to bring the subject up. But she still showed me that she was interested.

 

Valesz says “We can come back another time Paul we have a lot to do today, perhaps tomorrow you can play with the waitress, after we visit the fire caves.”

 

Desara says “Your going to the fire caves tomorrow ?”

 

Valesz replies “Then perhaps to the Dragon pit.” I ask “What is the Dragon pit ?” Desara says “ It is a hole that is about three kilometers wide. But no one knows how deep. Those that have entered have never returned, there have even been a few that have tried to take small ships down but they never made it back out either...”

 

I say “Now that sounds interesting. I would almost be willing to make bets on this one.”

 

Valesz “don't even think of asking me to bet on this one unless it is on your side.” everyone at the table laughs except for Desara.

 

She says “What is so funny ?”

 

Valesz says “Everyone that tries to bet against Paul inevitably looses, I have seen him make 4 different bets now and he has won each one.”

 

Desara pauses for a moment she says “let me think about this for just a minute.”

then she turns to me and ask what exactly would you be betting on ?”

 

I reply “Well weather or not I would be the first to enter and exit the Dragon pit.” she says “If you win I will accompany you to your meetings with the leaders of the other species and help you gain their support.”

 

I say “And if you win you can have one quarter from the sale of my diamond the rest will be for my mates to help support them.”

 

Desara responds “Agreed, just out of curiosity how big is this diamond ?” I reply remember that water sphere I made ?”

 

Desara says “THAT BIG ?”

 

I say “No about twice its size.” she replies “ oh really?” I say “Not to change the subject but I think that I want a steak. If you will excuse me for a minute I am going to see what I can do about it. Valesz do we have access to about 1000 credits ?”

 

She replies “Yes but why? What do you need 1000 credits for ?” I respond “Remember I mentioned starting a restaurant. Well I am going to do just that today. I am going to offer Tifar a business proposition.”

 

Valesz responds “ I will make sure you have it if you need it.” I say “Thank you love.” and walk into the kitchen.

 

There I see Tifar hard at work helping to prepare all the meals. I say “ Tifar may I have a word with you for a minute. I have a business proposition for you that will be beneficial to both of us.”

 

Tifar says “Yes lord Paul what is it ?” I would like to buy a 50/50 partnership from you. You will stay here and run the restaurant as usual but with a bit of a menu change.”

 

Tifar says “Why would I make a menu change ?”

 

I respond “Because it will double or even triple your patronage.”

 

Tifar replies “and how can you do that Sir ?”

 

I respond “If after you watch your patrons that are in the restaurant you are not satisfied that your sales will not double then I will let you back out of our agreement. I see that you have a large metal table. I would like all of the dishes cleaned off of it, I will need to use it to make the meal that will make “our” restaurant the busiest one on the planet.”

 

Tifar responds “I can agree to your request but how much are you offering to buy this partnership ?”

 

I reply “I will start my offer with 500 credits”

 

Tifar says “a nice offer but I'm sure that you can do a little better than 500.”

 

I say “Okay 750”

 

Tifar responds “I can accept that, now let me see what you can do for 'Our' Patrons.”

 

Tifar says “Okay, everyone stop what you are doing and get this table cleared off.” and in just a couple of minutes the table is clear.

 

I say “Now I need a little vinegar and then something with alcohol it doesn't matter if its equine whiskey or wine..” one dragon brings me the vinegar and Annie brings me the wine. I pour some vinegar on the table and grab a clean rag and wipe it down then I pour a little wine and wipe it again to remove any traces of the vinegar, now I know that the table is clean enough.

 

Valesz sticks her head in the door and says “ Paul are you cooking again ?” I respond “Yes my love.”

 

she says “Oh good you know exactly how I want mine. Do you need your seasonings ? There are still some in the shuttle.”

 

I respond “ Yes please , that would be perfect.” she turns and heads out the door. While she is getting the seasonings I decide to tell the counsel that their dinner will be a special one tonight.

 

I walk out into the dinning area and say “May I have your attention please, and the room falls silent. I know that none of you have ever had your meat cooked before but tonight I am going to treat everyone to a special meal. One that I know that everyone will enjoy.”

 

Some of the dragons begin mumbling below their breath. A few even stand getting ready to leave . Desara quickly stands and yells “SIT BACK DOWN!” she continues “everyone here may very well owe their life to this human do you so quickly forget that he and his friends found a spy on the counsel today not only that everyone here acknowledges that he is our Lord and you are going to disrespect him like that, he is only offering to let you try something new today. How close minded are you I thought that we were suppose to be an open minded culture, and here you are proving otherwise. I am ashamed of you.”

 

They all sit back down and begin apologizing and asking forgiveness. Just then Valesz walks back in and sees the humbled crowd and says “What did I miss ?”

 

I reply “Come with me to the kitchen.” I turn and walk back into the kitchen with Valesz right behind me.

 

I say “will you help me season the steaks I have never cooked for so many before.”

 

She responds “Yes I will help, now what happened out there.”

 

I begin telling her that I told the dragons that I was going to treat them to a cooked meal some of the dragons were getting ready to leave and Desara stopped them.

 

Tifar says “ You may be able to cook but you still have a lot to learn about dragons.”

 

I respond “They will change their minds before they leave here today.”

 

Tifar says “Are you sure ?”

 

Valesz says “ I am sure!”

 

I say “While you are seasoning the steaks I need to make the vinaigrette, let's see if I can remember the ratio oh yes I remember now 3:1 three parts oil to one part vinegar and since I don't have any dark vinegar I will have to mix a little white vinegar with some wine.”

 

Tifar interrupts you want some red vinegar ?”

 

I reply “Yes do you have some ?”

 

He responds “Yes I have a bottle of wine that has spoiled I was going to throw it out but if you can use it be my guest.”

 

He turns and grabs the bottle off of a shelf and hands it to me. I pop the cork and sniff the bottle , “Oh yes it is vinegar now this will do perfectly, I don't suppose you have any garlic?”

 

Tifar responds “What do you think this is a restaurant of course we do. I don't use it very often but I like to keep some odd things on hand just in case I need them but I have to admit that I would never have thought to put it in something like this.”

 

I separate the garlic can I get someone to chop this up real fine please.”

 

Tifar takes the clove out of my hand and says “I will do it.”

 

I watch as he works his magic with the knife , he is very skilled with a blade. I then turn and pour about 1/3rd of the oil into a cup I put a little salt and pepper into the bottle.

 

I say “When you are done with the garlic will you please put it in this bottle. Then top it off with the red vinegar.”

 

Tifar says these ingredients will not mix are you trying to play a joke on me?”

 

I respond “No, no joke it will work you will see.”

 

I turn back to see that Valesz has most of the steaks ready for me. I begin focusing on the metal table deeper and deeper there I can see the atoms they are barely moving. I begin speeding them up faster and faster. Valesz taps me on the shoulder and brings my attention to normal I see that the table is glowing a light red.. oops a little to hot as the table begins to cool a little I dip my finger into a glass of water and dribble a few drops onto the table the beads dance on the table I quickly pour a little oil on the table and begin tossing the steaks on Valesz helps by throwing some on as well. We have about 25 steaks on the table I reach out with my mind and flip all of the steaks at the same time the waiters and waitress's are quickly scattering trying to get the plates laid out in time. Then I pick all of the steaks up and begin placing each one on a plate. Just as soon as the last steak is on a plate the staff starts rushing them out to the counsel members Tifar steps out of the kitchen to watch the patrons.

 

I begin to focus on the table again this time speeding up the atoms only a little bit. I bring my focus back to normal and again I dip my finger into the glass of water again and drop a few drops of water and they dance on the table again I pour a little more oil on the grill and as I'm pouring Valesz begins throwing the steaks on. Another 25 steaks and the rest of the staff is again scrambling to get the plates ready , I reach out and flip all of the steaks.

 

I turn and grab the bottle of vinaigrette and hand it to Annie and say “Will you please take this to the unicorn and tell them shake it up well before using it, on your way out I would like for you to be shaking it on the way out as well.”

 

She takes the bottle and says “Yes, my lord” and she quickly disappears into the dinning area.

 

Tifar comes back into the kitchen and says “You can forget the credits!” “Partner”

 

I look at him and say “Huh?”

 

He replies “I have never seen so many enjoying a meal as I have today. They all look more like they are engaged in sexual pleasures rather than eating food. You can keep the credits this is going to make us all a lot of money and you are still my 50/50 partner. First thing tomorrow I will have the new menus made up there will only be two items on the menu bedsides the drinks and they will be called “The Lord Paul Steak” and “ The Lord Paul salad” even the unicorn are enjoying their salads as much as everyone else is enjoying the steak. And one more thing this meal is on the house but I would like for you to make 8 more of those steaks for me and the staff.”

 

I reply “You got it.” one of the waiters is already getting the steaks to put on the table.

 

I say “Okay, it is your turn to cook you need to learn before I leave so that when the time comes you can do it yourself.”

 

Tifar responds “Very well.”

 

I reach over and grab a meat fork and hand it to Tifar. Then I begin to focus on the table again speeding up the atoms again and bring my attention back to normal. I take his hand and dip one of his fingers into the water and shake it gently over the hot table and the water drops dance.” I say it is ready. I hand him the oil he begins pouring the oil on the table Valesz has already seasoned the steaks

 

I grab one of the steaks and toss it onto the table in a far corner and say “That one is mine and needs to cook longer.”

 

Then I hand the platter of steaks to Tifar and he starts tossing the steaks onto the table just as soon as the last one hits I say “Now start flipping them, except for mine”

 

He takes the fork and flips the steaks when he has reached the last steak.

 

I say “Now flip mine and start pulling the others off.” He does as he is instructed. The staff holds their plates waiting for their steak. As Tifar pulls each steak the staff that is there takes their plate and leaves until there are only 3 left on the grill Valesz takes hers then I hand Tifar his plate and he puts his on the plate then he pulls my steak off the table I take a knife and slice through the middle revealing a red in the middle then I cut Tifar's steak so that he can see just how each needs to be cooked , as the blade slices through his steak blood oozes out.

 

I say “that is perfect for both mine and yours. Some humans like theirs only a little pink in the middle so be prepared for that. And some like no pink left at all. But as you can see I like mine close to yours.”
 

He grabs his steak and I watch as his razor sharp teeth slice right through the meat and his eyes roll back in his head as he swallows the first bite.

 

I say “when you get the grill you will need to cook the meat at about 246 Celsius. Now if you will excuse us we would like to enjoy our meal.”

 

Tifar “Oh please by all means.”

 

We take our plates and as we enter the dinning area everyone begins to applaud . We continue to our table and set our plates down Valesz starts to sit but I take her arm and say turn around. This is as much for you as it is for me.

 

We are both now facing the crowd and I say “ Thank you from both of us, just don't forget to leave a tip for the waiters and waitress's I made them work very hard to bring your meals.”

 

We turn back and take our seats and eat our steaks. As Valesz and I finish our meal Desara reaches into a small pouch tied around her waist and tosses a 100 credit chip on the table.

 

I say “Desara this meal is on the house”

 

She responds “I know that is the tip, Tifar has already told me of your venture with him and that the meal was taken care of.” then I turn and look and see that everyone is leaving and from what I can tell every table has a 100 credit chip left behind.

 

I turn back and say do you always tip this well ?”

 

Desara responds “No but like you said the staff worked very hard and the food was delicious, to be honest I can't think of a single word that would describe how much I enjoyed my steak., if your sex is half as good as your cooking ...”

 

Valesz quickly says “It is better much better.” Annie comes out and begins cleaning up our table. I know that she had to hear the last comments.

 

When she gets to my section of the table she begins caressing my back with her tail I can't help but to relax with the attention she is giving me.

 

Valesz says “Annie you don't need to tease him any more he is already interested in you. But we have business to tend to and we don't have time for that right now, but after we have visited the fire caves tomorrow we will be back.”

 

Annie says “ Your going to the fire caves? Can I come please ? I know that my father will let me go.”

 

I respond “Your father?”

 

She says “Yes Tifar is my father.” I ask “How old are you ?”

 

She responds “I'm 23”

 

I say “If you will excuse me for a minute again.” I get up and walk into the kitchen where Tifar is waiting for me. He doesn't wait for me to say anything. He says “ I was watching and listening. I have been waiting for this moment to come for a few years now. You are the first that she has shown any interest in. personally I was hoping she would find a nice dragon to mate with but if you are her choice then so be it. Just promise me that you will take care of her. You have already shown her kindness so I know that will not be a problem.”

 

“I will make sure she is safe you have my word on that, now as far as the mating are you expecting a permanent mating or something more casual, I know that I still have a lot to learn about dragons but this is not a lesson I was expecting.”

 

Tifar says “No I don't expect you to become her mate I just want to know that you will be gentile with her as this will be her first time.”

 

I reply “Okay I just wanted to make sure that I had your permission and knew what to expect. Yes I will be gentile with her.”

 

Tifar says “Good now get back out there with your mates.”

 

I turn and walk back to the table as I approach the table I say to Annie “He said yes you can go.”

 

She jumps up and puts her arms around my neck and kisses me and says “Thank you.”

then she releases her hold on me and stands back on the floor.

 

Valesz says “You handled that perfectly with proper dragon etiquette.”

 

I reply “I just did what I thought felt right.”

 

Valesz says “Well it was the right way to handle that. Now we need to get going. We have a lot to do today still.”

 

I say “Lets get going then.” I turn to Annie “Before we go there are 2 things, one is I have business on the ship in the morning and we will pick you up here around 12 – 1 pm , and the other is I would love to hear your real name, even if I can not pronounce it.”

 

She says “I will be waiting here for you then, and my name is ….” as she says her name it sounds more like purrs and clicks. She continues “My parents decided to give me an ancient dragon name it is in the old language. Very few can speak it today.”

 

Valesz responds with the purrs and clicks. Then she says “I told her that even in the old language she had a very pretty name.”

 

As we turn to walk out the door Annie is standing right there I give her a hug and take her hand and gently kiss the back of her hand. She drops her muzzle slightly and bats her eyes at me. If I didn't know better I would swear she was blushing. I say “goodbye we will see you tomorrow.” 






 

                                                       Ch. 19 the bank

 

We all head towards the two remaining shuttles.

 

Attor says “Before we part ways I would like to get that scan of you first.”

 

I respond “Very well doc.”

 

He quickly gets his scanner and begins running his test. He stops scanning and presses a few buttons and says “h'm” , “yes” “very good” then he looks to me and says “Well it has been almost two hours and no noticeable changes it looks like your body is starting to settle in with all its adjustments. I will do another scan tomorrow just to make sure. ”

 

I reply “ Thank you Doc.”

 

Lakia and Katherine both give me a hug and a kiss Lakia says “Have fun everyone we will be back at the cabin before you will.”

 

Desara says “She is probably right.” as we watch them fly towards the sky and the ship. The rest of us enter our shuttle and head for the dragon credit consortium.

 

When we get to the Dragon credit consortium Valesz and my self exit the shuttle we enter the building and walk up to a counter where there is a beautiful black dragoness, She says “May I help you?”

 

Valesz replies “Yes, I started an account for Mr. Paul Curtis, we came to do the identity profile.

 

The Black dragoness steps from behind the counter and says “Please come this way.”

 

Valesz and my self follow her. The dragoness says “We will need to do a retinal scan and get a DNA sample.

 

Valesz bumps my arm and says “Your going to like how she gets the DNA.” after we pass a few doors going down the hallway she stops at a door and opens it.

 

The dragoness says “Come on in.”

 

As we enter the room the dragoness grabs my butt with her clawed hand and says “Nice muscle tone, do you work out?”

 

I reply “On occasion.” she shows me to this machine and says “Rest your muzzle here, I'm sorry I'm not use to non dragon species, just look into here while I begin to get the DNA sample. The machine will beep after it is done but it will take me a little longer to get the sample.”

 

I look into the optical reader and within 2 seconds the reader beeps just as she wraps her tongue around my shaft I jump slightly not expecting this sensation.

 

She continues massaging my my cock with her tongue as my member begins to grow she stops momentarily to say “My you sure have a nice cock.” and quickly resumes her work.

 

Valesz stands behind me she brings her hands in front of me and begins rubbing my chest and kissing me. I begin my link with both of them, sharing my sensations with the two of them. As the black dragoness continues her onslaught on my member I lean back onto Valesz giving myself up to the waves of pleasure that are sweeping over my body she gently lays me on the floor and sits on my chest giving me full view of her sweet pussy, the scales around her pussy are already glistening with her wetness. I reach up and take her breast into my hands fondling them gently, lightly pinching her hardening nipples. Valesz slides her tail behind her and slips it into the black dragoness she moans at this pleasure sending waves of pleasure throughout my body, and theirs. The dragoness places her hands under my butt holding me off of the floor slightly while engulfing my cock into her mouth. I bring my hands down and pull Valesz closer to me so that I can taste her sweet nectar.

 

I pause for a moment to dip a finger into her to get it nice and wet, then I pull my finger out and continue licking her juicy pussy, I work my hand behind Valesz searching for her sphincter I quickly find my mark and gently slide my finger into her just as I get my finger in all the way the dragoness slides her tail into me with the two invasions going on sending wave after wave of pleasures throughout each of us and the link intensifying the sensations I can feel my own orgasm building as we pleasure each other I continue ravishing Valesz with my tongue while the dragoness continues her sucking my cock, the dragoness begins to increase her speed and depth plunging deeper into me with each stroke of her smooth tail she flicks the tip of her tail every time she plunges deep into me caressing my special spot with each stroke.

 

Valesz begins grating her hips into my face as I lick her sweet juices as they begin to flow from within her.

 

The black dragoness stops and says “I can feel you holding back , don't I want to taste you now.” and continues her licking and sucking on my hard cock working her tongue along my shaft. As my orgasm begins to build again, I let the sensations take over Valesz leans forward and puts her hand on the floor above my head I can feel her pussy clenching down on my tongue. I plunge my finger in her ass as deep as I can go while the black dragoness plunges her tail into me with a final thrust and I begin to release my seed into her waiting mouth my link with them sending waves of pleasure throughout everyone Valesz digs her claws into the rug on the floor while the black dragoness digs her claws into my butt as I pump my seed into her shooting load after load. She gladly swallows each shot as it enters her mouth. While her own orgasm takes hold of her body she deposits her own DNA sample all over the floor below me. As my orgasm begins to subside Valesz pulls her tail from the black dragoness and places the tip for me to taste the dragoness's sweet juices, I gladly accept her offer and lick and suck her tail clean. She slides back and begins kissing me probing my mouth for any sweet nectar that remains.

 

The dragoness releases my butt from her claws and says “Damn it I did it again there's none left for the sample.”

 

Valesz and I break the kiss I glance over and say “How about the few drops of blood clinging to your claws.”

 

she looks at her claws and says “Oh I am so sorry I didn't mean to hurt you are you okay.”

 

I respond , just put the blood in the scanner before it dries , I will be just fine.” she quickly gets up and grabs a small piece of glass and puts a single drop of blood on the slide glass. Mean while Valesz and I continue kissing. While I begin healing the wounds that the dragoness had given me.

 

The dragoness says “Let me get a med kit and take care of your wounds”

 

Valesz and I break the kiss once again and Valesz stands up then helps me up as well. I say to the dragoness “There is no need for you to get a med kit.”

 

She replies “But your...” she pauses and says “There are no wounds but then where did that blood come from ?” I respond “I can heal myself and others when needed” if you don't believe me that sample you just took to the scanner, look at the species it will list three.”

 

She turns to the computer console and presses a few buttons and the viso screen displays all of my information including species witch reads “Human, Dragon, Unknown”

 

She replies “Since neither of the females obviously don't have any human DNA it has to be yours. Something else that I am curious about I have never had an experience like the one that I just had while getting your DNA it was like I was feeling your sensations too.”

 

I respond “Yes it is my DNA and as for the sensations yes I have the ability to share feelings and thoughts with other species as well, what you felt was not only my feelings but Valesz too.”

 

She looks at Valesz and says “You're one lucky dragoness to get to have orgasm's like that all the time.”

 

Valesz responds “Yes, he is a wonderful mate.”

 

Just then the viso screen lights up with big bold letters “ NEWS FLASH” then after a few seconds the announcer says “The new lord of the dragons has just slain a spy in the counsel chambers. Then the viso screen changes to a short clip of the battle between me and the spy showing just how easily I defeated him the clip stops where I cut his blade at the hilt. Then focuses on a closeup shot of me.

 

The announcer says “Hail to the new lord of the dragons.”

 

The black dragoness turns and looks at me trying to pick her jaw up off of the floor. She stammers “ya ya your the dra dragon lord, and I just ….”

 

I say “It's okay my sweet.”

 

She quickly sits on the floor. She says “ I'm sorry my knees felt week all of a sudden. I had to sit down.” I reach down to help her back up. She takes my hand and pulls herself up.

 

Vales says “We would love to stay and chat more but we have business elsewhere.”

 

The dragoness replies “I have everything I need to complete your identity profile.”

 

I ask “If I may what is the balance on my account ?”

 

She presses a few buttons on the computer console and says “2,000 credits”

 

I respond “Thank you”

 

Valesz and I turn and exit the room and make our way back down the hallway. Just as we exit the building I say “2000 credits ?”

 

Valesz replies “Yes there are 14 crew members each gave ½ of there earnings , plus Jalads portion then there was the bonus all went into your account, I talked it over with the crew before I started the account and they all agreed that you deserved the credits.”

 

We get back into the shuttle and lift off again, heading back to the cabin. 






 

                                                                                                ch 20 the village

 

Desara says “If you would please change your heading to due south and hold it for 23 minutes.”

 

Valesz compiles and we start heading south. Then about 20 minutes later she says “In 3 minutes change your heading to due east and reduce speed to 200kph. You will see the twin mountain range clear the first range and then follow the valley to the south.”

 

Valesz follows Desara's instructions precisely. We are traveling in between the mountains through a beautiful valley full of thick forest and small rivers flowing down from the mountains into the valley forming lakes scattered throughout the valley.

 

Desara says “Now slow to 50 kph or you will miss the clearing. When you get to the clearing descend into the clearing and you will see a path just large enough for the shuttle go down that path for about one hundred meters then land the shuttle we will be hidden from any overhead view.”

 

Valesz slows the shuttle. Desara points “Over there that's it.”

 

Valesz says “That clearing is barely big enough for the shuttle.”

 

Desara replies “I know that is what makes it so perfect. You will see why this place has been chosen in just a few minutes.”

 

Valesz is moving the shuttle slowly down the path, the shuttle bumps one of the trees snatching a small piece of bark from the trunk. Valesz lands the shuttle on the path about 20 meters from the nicked tree.

 

We exit the shuttle Desara is the first to walk back to the tree I follow her. She begins looking around on the ground and finds the piece of bark that was removed from the tree. She turns to me and says “I know this seems like an odd question but would you please heal this tree, they are old and we don't want to leave any markings to say that we were ever here.”

 

I respond “Yes I will do what I can for this tree.”

 

I focus on lifting Desara and myself up ten meters to where the bark was removed I move Desara close to the tree.

 

Then I say “Hold the bark in place while I repair the tree. She places the piece of bark perfectly in place I begin to focus on the tree looking deeper and deeper into the tree the crevices are much wider and deeper than the crack in the cup. None the less I continue my work and in just a few minutes the bark is as good as new.

 

I lower both of us gently to the ground, and Desara says “Everyone follow me.”

 

We begin walking along the valley following the path. We hear a rustling in the woods around us.

 

Desara says “Amicae familiae.” Then they start coming out of the woods there must be ten unicorn surrounding us, they all look young. Some solid white some solid black and others white with golden blond mane's and tails.

 

One approaches Desara and wraps his arms around her and says “It is good to see you again. We were not expecting you for another two weeks.”

 

Desara responds “I know but matters are changing and I needed to talk to the elders.”

 

Celer responds “Elders ? I thought that ...”

 

Desara interrupts “Yes there are two elders here.” Celer responds “I had given up hope on ever getting to meet an elder, even for someone of my standing it was hard to get to meet them.”

 

The unicorn standing in front of Desara says “What do you mean someone of your standing?” Celer responds “do you not know who the lord of the unicorn is ?”

 

The young unicorn responds “Yes he is “Alastor”

 

Desara interrupts “Hold on just a second before this gets out of hand.'Eoos' I know that you have heard the stories about Celer.”

 

Eoos responds “Yes how he died in the Mantis attack fighting for our survival.”

 

Celer responds “That story is not entirely true, you see I am Celer.”

 

Eoos replies “We must see the elders at once they will know. but the smooth skin one has to stay here.”

 

I say “Are you old enough to mind link Eoos ?”

 

Eoos responds “Yes that is my primary how did you know that I could ? Your not a unicorn.”

 

I respond telepathically “Oh but I am, at least partly.” then I send him the visions of all of the testing that was done and a few images of the Mantis attack.”

 

He says “For you to have such knowledge you must be telling the truth. But I will still let the Elders have the final say in this matter, you may come.”

 

We continue down the path. I walk up next to Eoos and sling my arm across his shoulder and say “My friend how old are you ?”

 

He pulls away and says you are not my friend, and if you must know I am 45 the oldest of this group.”

 

I respond “Before we leave tonight I promise you that you will call me friend.”

 

He responds “Just because you are part unicorn what makes you think that I will call you my friend ?”

 

I reply “Because I like you already, when I was linked with you I sensed a deep feeling of loyalty. That is one trait that I admire and have in abundance my self.”

 

Eoos responds “That remains to be seen.” and he walks on ahead .

 

Celer catches up to me. He wraps his arm around my shoulder while we walk, and he links with me and says “ I think you just made a friend in Eoos.”

 

I reply “I know he is just young and stubborn he will come around”

 

Celer replies “Look who is calling who young.. he is almost twice your age.” both Celer and I laugh.

 

We soon come to a small village with the homes built under the trees well hidden from any aerial view.

 

As we pass the homes unicorn come out to see what is going on and follow us down the path to a water well where Eoos says “wait here.”

 

Meanwhile the unicorn continue to gather around us. There must be close to 100 unicorn here. then a gorgeous white with gold mane unicorn comes wading through the crowd.

 

He says “Celer is that you ?”

 

Celer turns his head to see the oncoming unicorn. He instantly recognizes him and says “Gulltopp my old friend” and they embrace in a hug.

 

As everyone hears his name they begin dropping to one knee I can hear a few of them saying “Celer our lord has returned to us.” Just then we see Eoos and the elders exit a home heading in our direction .

 

Celer says “Everyone stand and clear a path so we may speak with the elders.”

 

As everyone stands and clears a path we head for the elders and Eoos. One of the elders approaches Celer and says “I'm very please to meet you after all these years.”

 

Celer responds “The honor is mine.”

 

The elder says my “Name is Nonios and this is my mate Atalante.”

 

She politely bows her head, holds out her hand and says “I'm please to meet you Celer.”

 

Celer takes her hand and says “The pleasure is mine.”

 

Nonios says “Eoos is skeptical and that is understandable since he is so young. Then there are the rumors about you Celer. We heard that you were last seen running on our home world fighting your way through the mantis, and that you were killed trying to make your way to where ever it was that you were going.”

 

Celer says “Can you and I take this somewhere private so I may tell you the details?”

 

Nonios says “Yes come into my home.” Celer turns to me and says “Stay here and talk with some of the unicorn , get to know them. I will be back soon.”

 

As Nonios and Celer walk towards the home Eoos comes up to me , and ask “How is it that you can be part unicorn?”

 

I reply “It seems that Celer is my 400th generation grandfather. He mated with my 400th generation grandmother while she was pregnant and that union instilled some of the unicorn DNA into the embryo.”

 

Eoos ask how did you come to become friends with Celer ?”

 

I respond “To put it simply, Valesz had introduced me to Sigrun and Alkippe on her ship. Then I met Valesz father and showed him true loyalty he decided that the unicorn hiding on his ship would be better off on Valesz ship. At which point we transferred Celer and Dinos to Valesz's ship. It didn't take long to become friends, especially after learning that I was Celer's grandson. Shortly afterwords I discovered that I had these powers and they kept expanding.

 

Celer decided to help me learn my abilities, we even mind linked for learning.” Eoos replies “He let you link with him to learn skills? Normally that isn't done till a unicorn has learned the basics of their skills. How long have you been friends with Celer and the others ?”

 

I reply “About a week.” Eoos you must have made quite an impression to make friends so quickly.”

 

I say “So I know that you can link but what else can you do ?”

 

Eoos responds “I can teleport about 20 meters , but since you can link why don't you look into my mind and see what else I can do.”

 

I respond “Are you ready ?”

 

Eoos replies “ yes.”

 

I begin the link he is trying to help by thinking of his abilities, as he shows me everything that he can do and the things that he has not yet learned or he is not able to do. I communicate with him “I can help you with some of your abilities.”

 

He responds “You are younger than I am, how can you help me ?”

 

I respond “I will open my mind to you and you can see for yourself. But I warn you there is one ability that I want you to stay away from.”

 

Eoos replies “And what is that ?”

 

I reply “I will keep it buried it is much to dangerous. Now if you will please continue .”

 

Eoos reverses the link and begins looking into my mind and I keep it easy for him by thinking about my abilities , being careful to keep the temporal ability hidden from him. While he is examining my abilities.

 

He says “I never thought that you could have had so much power, your abilities are quite impressive, especially since you are half my age. I think I would like to enhance my teleportation ability.”

 

I respond “Very well learn what you can from me about teleportation.” he begins to absorb the information. As soon as he is done the link breaks and he begins to collapse I reach out and grab him as he begins to fall to the ground , I gently lay him down.

 

Dinos ask “What happened to him ?”

 

I respond “He wanted to expand his ability to teleport better.”

 

Dinos says “and you didn't collapse from the link?”

 

I respond “no , I didn't pass out during our link either.”

 

Alkippe says “He will sleep for a little while, and wake up with a new attitude for you Paul.”

 

I reply “I know.” just then Celer comes out of Nonios's home alone. As he approaches us he sees that Eoos is laying on the ground. And ask “what happened to Eoos ?”

 

I reply “I helped him expand his teleportation ability.”

 

Celer responds “You sure make friends quickly.”

 

Then I turn to Desara and say thank you for bringing us here I am honored that you trust us enough to show us this secret of yours.”

 

Desara responds “Like I told Volos in the counsel chamber I sensed nothing but good intentions from you, that and the fact that you already knew about the unicorn made this decision much easier.”

 

 

Celer says “The elder ask me to wait a few minutes then have everyone come into his home. I think we have waited long enough.”

 

We all head for the elders home on the short walk there Celer says “He would like to know more about the plan that you have laid out to free the unicorn of this fear.”

 

I respond “You know I don't have a problem telling someone in their position about the plan. It will be up to the elders to divulge the plan to the rest of the unicorn here if they choose to.”

 

Celer opens the door to the elders home. Celer invites me to go in first and I comply as we enter the elders home, Atalante says “Please come in, may I get you some water.

 

I respond “Yes please, that would be nice.” Nonios says “Celer tells me that your powers are quite impressive, and that you plan to rid the galaxy of the mantis.”

 

I reply “Well on my powers I have nothing to gauge them by so I have to take Celer's word for it as for ridding the galaxy of the mantis, I have every intention of doing just that. I am planning on uniting the the worlds of populated space and launch an attack on the mantis to rid the galaxy of this nuisance.”

 

Nonios says “That will be a glorious day for the unicorn.”

 

Nonios continues “Celer also tells me that you have a busy day tomorrow , I would like to take the time to test your abilities and perhaps help guide you in their use, will you be able to come back the day after tomorrow ?”

 

I glance over at Valesz she smiles and nods. I reply “Yes we can come back then.” Nonios says “Impressive you are able to communicate with other species as well.”

 

I say “There was no telepathy there, but yes I can communicate with other species as well.” just then Atalante hands me a glass of water.

 

I say “Thank you” and take a drink.

 

Nonios says “It will be getting dark soon you are welcome to stay the night here with us if you like.” Valesz responds “As much as we would enjoy that some of us have responsibilities early tomorrow.”

 

Nonios says “When you come back make sure you are well rested and have had a meal. The test that I am going to put you through will put a big strain on you and I need you fully aware and not distracted by hunger.”

 

Valesz responds “I will make sure that he gets enough sleep tomorrow night, we have quite a day planned tomorrow, and for that matter he is going to be quite busy tonight.”

 

Desara says “Oh yes he is !”

 

Nonios says “Have a safe journey we will be waiting for your return day after tomorrow.” as we stand Nonios places his hand on Celer's shoulder and they look at each other momentarily, Celer nods and heads out the door.

 

I hand my glass to Atalante and give her a kiss on the cheek and say “Thank you for making us feel so welcome in your home.”

 

She drops her head slightly and says “Any friend of Celer is welcome any time.”

 

Sigrun says “Paul and Valesz would you mind if we stayed here and spend the next couple of days here at least until you return, it would be nice to spend some time with other unicorn.”

 

Valesz responds of course you can stay. You are free to do as you wish you do not need to ask our permission. I do appreciate you asking though.”

 

Atalante says “You are welcome to stay with us, it would be nice to have someone to share stories with even if it is only for the next couple of days.

 

Nonios says “It's settled then you two are staying with us at least for the next couple of days, but you must follow a couple of simple rules. The rules have helped keep us safe and secret for a long time now. They are, one you must stay in the village unless accompanied by our young guards they will help you with the local animals and any other threats that you may encounter. Secondly here our thoughts are shared we stay linked when outside so that others know where we are and what is going on around us. It takes a little getting use to but it is for everyone's safety.”

 

Sigrun replies “We have been isolated for the last 250 years linking with so many at once will be difficult for us.”

 

Nonios replies “That's is fine as long as you stay linked with at least one other so that if you get into any trouble others will be able to help.” Sigrun looks over to Alkippe she simply nods her head. Sigrun says “We agree.”

 

Alkippe looks at me and gives me a hug and says “Be careful tomorrow.”

 

I respond “You know I will. Enjoy your visit with the unicorn, I know that you have been waiting for this for a very long time, and I am happy that you are finally getting this chance.”

 

Alkippe says “Thank you we will be looking foreword to your return.”

 

Valesz says “Let's get going its a long walk back to the shuttle.”

 

I reply “I was thinking of taking a faster route.”

 

We exit the elders home. Just before the door closes I hear Atalante say to Alkippe “you know that he cares for you and loves you very much. Just the the door latch clicks and no more can be heard. As we walk away from the home we see that Eoos is still sleeping I walk over to him and gently begin waking him saying “Eoos wake up my friend, Eoos wake up.” he slowly opens his eyes and looks up and sees me kneeling by him.

 

I say “Come on its time to wake up we are leaving and I wanted to say good bye, and let you know that we will be back day after tomorrow.”

 

He responds “Thank you Paul, my friend perhaps we will get to spend some more time next time you visit.”

 

I respond “of course we will, but after the elder finishes his test with me.” then Eoos realizes that I had not passed out from the learning link and says “hang on a second you have been with the elder since I fell asleep from the link, but how is that possible you should have passed out too.”

 

I reply “This isn't the first time that I have not passed out from this type of link, it takes quite a bit more to make me so exhausted to pass out. We can talk more about this later for now we need to go.”

 

Eoos says “Safe journey my friends.”

 

We continue heading towards the shuttle. Valesz says “What is the faster route you were talking about.”

 

I look to Desara and say “ do you trust me?”

 

Desara responds “Yes lord Paul of course I do.” I turn and say to Valesz, Celer, and Dinos “are you ready ?”

 

Celer and Dinos both say “yes”

 

Valesz says “ready for what ?”

 

I begin focusing on lifting everyone into the air. Valesz says “Oh ready for this. Desara your going to love this.”

 

I say “Desara would you like to see where we are going or would you rather face me ?”

 

Desara responds “ I think I would like to see where we are going .”

 

I reply “Very well. That walk that took us close to half an hour is only going to take a few minutes.” I turn Desara facing away from me and bring her right in front of me then I wrap my arms around her chest and pull her tight against my body then I bring Valesz to my back, I don't have to tell her to grab hold she does so quite on her own. Feeling the two of these dragoness tight against my body my mind begins to wander slightly and my cock begins to grow slightly.

 

I hear Celer say “Focus Paul”

 

I regain my composure and begin flying towards the shuttle going faster and faster down the winding trail flying quickly past the unicorn homes, dodging trees and the occasional bird. The trees are moving past so fast its hard to tell one from another. In just a few minutes we arrive at the shuttle, where I gently set everyone on the ground.

 

As I release Desara she says “ WOW!!! that was fun , I haven't had that much fun in ages.”

 

Dinos says “If you think that was fun wait until we get back to the cabin.”

 

Valesz opens the shuttle door. We begin entering the shuttle. When everyone is seated Valesz says “Desara do you still want to contact your mate?”

 

Desara replies “Yes I do.”

 

I say “Why don't you invite him to join us at the cabin I'm sure that he would enjoy it too.” Valesz begins working the shuttle back out of the path to the opening and heads back following the valley after a few minutes she crosses back over the mountain ridge. Just as we clear the ridge Desara contacts her mate... 




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