Roswell Fanatics

Well you all are awesome if you are reading this right now. I know I left you guys on a cliffhanger last time, but work has been so busy this past month! I had more responsibility heaped on my plate, and my ususal down time to write, has been spent actually working. =) I had some time to finish up this chapter today, so here it finally is! Only one, maaaaybe two chapters left till the end....let me know what you are thinking! =) I should be able to get some more writing time in so you guys shouldn't have to wait so long for the next chapter!

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~Andrea

Chapter 28

The eight of them were set down gently on the ground, and regained control of their bodies as their feet touched the floor. The blue circles still surrounded their feet, but they could move freely. A million different thoughts and feelings were flying through everyone’s minds and bodies, but despite all the confusion, the one thing prominent was that of love for the person in front of them.

(Author’s Note: All Couple conversations are happening simultaneously)


“Liz” Max began while squeezing her hands tight and caressing them with his thumbs “How do you feel about this?”

He tucked a piece of her hair behind her ear as he continued “I know it’s a lot to take in…I can just barely wrap my mind around what the…..creators…just told us…”

Liz took a deep breath, and pulled Max closer to her, grasping the back of his arms just above his elbows. He in turn took hold of the back of her arms. “Max…I don’t know what the future holds for us…but since the day you healed me I have always thought of my future being US; not my future or your future. Our future…” She replied with her love for him speaking volumes through her shining eyes.

“You took the words right out of my mouth…god I love you Liz” he replied as he gathered her in against his chest and running his fingers through her soft hair. Liz pressed her forehead into the curve of his neck and just breathed in his scent. She could breathe him in all day. As Max inhaled Liz’s familiar Vanilla/Strawberry Shampoo scent he knew he would love her for the rest of his life. After their embrace, they pulled back and looked into each others eyes.

“Liz…will you meld with me?” He asked her quietly.

All thoughts of inadequacy and fear left her as she looked into his eyes. Through their connection she could feel his strength giving her strength and the unending depths of his love for her. She knew her answer, she felt like she’d known it her whole life.

“My answer is yes…it’s always been yes.” She replied with a tear running down one cheek. Max gently wiped away her tear with his thumb, after which he cupped her face in his hands and brought his lips to hers in a lingering gentle kiss.

Michael was staring hard at Maria. He still couldn’t believe what was happening. All this time he thought being an alien was his greatest fear…now…it looked like they weren’t that different after all. Every one of his fears of letting himself get to close to Maria because they were so different melted away. She never ceased to amaze him. Even now when faced with literally the fate of two worlds being placed on their shoulders, she had a graceful smile upon her lips and a confident glint in her eyes. He took a breath to speak, and was even more surprised when she spoke first.

“Michael I know my answer. Even though it’s only been a short time since we actually admitted our feelings for each other…” he cut her off.

“Maria are you sure? I know we are kind of between a rock and a hard place with this whole “save the world” on our shoulders, but…”

“Are you saying you don’t want to meld with me?” she asked with her eyes flashing, feeling extreme shock and placing one hand on her hip.

Feeling the spell broken, and his regular wacky girlfriend finally about to make an appearance, he said quickly “No! No, Maria that’s not what I’m saying at all.” He replied while Maria crossed her arms over her chest and leaned away from him, balancing her weight on the foot that was behind her.

“Then what are you saying spaceboy?” she replied while tossing her hair behind her shoulder with a flick of her head.

“I just don’t want you to feel like you are doing this because you have to do it.” He replied with exasperation in his voice. He then said in a more quiet tone “I want you to meld with me because you want to.” He said while grasping her hands from her crossed arms and pulling her close to him.

“Did you just tell me you want to meld with me?” She replied while looking deeply into his eyes.

“Yes, if you’ll do me that great honor….Maria…” he replied while gently touching her cheek with one of his hands, the other still grasping her hand.

“I’ve loved you since the first moment I saw you. Until right now, I never thought I’d admit that to you.” He put one hand on her neck and pulled her face closer to his, so that their noses touched and she could feel his breath with his next words. “Will you?”

“I thought you’d never ask!” she replied while the biggest smile she had ever smiled graced her face and tears pricked the corners of her eyes. She pulled him into a tight embrace, and he turned his face to meet hers and kissed her thoroughly.

Kyle was in a state of shock. First he sees Tess’ face painted on the ground next to his, which completely wigs him out. Then the “creators” tell him they were destined to be together, and need to meld to save their planets from ultimate destruction?? This seemed to him like something out of a movie. “Get a grip Kyle” he thinks to himself. “She is staring at you like her very life depends on it.” He continued to think while he felt her grasp tighten on his hands.

“What a second, what am I worrying about?” he thinks “I love this woman, and now I’ve just been told that it’s ok that I do! God she is so beautiful. I totally don’t deserve her…”

Tess took Kyle’s silence and deer in the headlights look to mean he didn’t want to meld with her, but was trying to talk himself into it. She felt her heart begin to hurt at the thought that he didn’t love her. She didn’t know if she could handle that; not when she had just so recently admitted to herself that she loved him; truly loved him. Just as Tess felt her chest begin to constrict with trepidation, Kyle opened his mouth.

Kyle took a deep breath and began to speak “Tess, I know I haven’t really told you how I feel…” he began, but was interrupted by Tess.

“Kyle if you don’t want to do this I understand” she blurted out in her typical self preservation tone. She hadn’t been in foster homes all her life and not developed some defense mechanisms.

She looked away from his eyes as she felt hot tears begin to slide down her cheeks despite her trying to clamp down on her feelings. “Stop crying!” she yelled to herself in her head, and quickly wiped the tears from her cheeks with two deft movements.

Kyle could tell she was getting emotional fast, and by her stiff posture, he could guess what she was thinking. That he didn’t want this. That he didn’t want her. Tess was doing her best to maintain her composure but could not stop herself from beginning to shake. Kyle took her by her trembling shoulders and pulled her towards him. He took his right hand and used it to tip up her head so he could look into her eyes.

“It’s just the opposite Tess. If you would have let me finish I was going to say that even though I haven’t told you how I feel, I should have done it a long time ago. Ever since my dad brought you to our front door I have been hopelessly in love with you.”

Tess was openly crying now and was feeling such a rush of love in her soul, like she had never experienced before. Kyle was tenderly wiping the tears from her cheeks. All of her life was spent hiding her emotions from others and making herself hard so she wouldn’t be that hurt when she was moved to her next foster home. Now she could feel her dams breaking loose. She stole a quick glance at her brother, and could tell his walls were breaking open as well.

Michael, sensing her emotions, sent her a quick mental thought -*Tess, Tell him the truth!*- She quickly shut her connection off after that and turned back to Kyle.

“Kyle, this isn’t easy for me to say. I…I have been in love with you since that first day also. Even though I thought we were so different, and I tried to deny my feelings, at least to myself…I never stopped feeling that way about you.”

Kyle had envisioned his proposal since he was a child. He would never admit it to the guys in the locker room, but he was a closet romantic. With that in mind, he got down on one knee and Tess’ breath caught in her throat.

“Tess Harding, will you meld with me and be my wife?”

Tess burst into tears of happiness and sunk down to the ground with Kyle, throwing her arms around his neck.

“yes, Yes, YES!” she replied while squeezing him as tight as she could.

“Whugh, Woa, Tussss, I cenunt breet….” He struggled to get out.

Realizing she had his neck in a strangle hold, she released her arms and Kyle gratefully sucked oxygen back into his lungs.

“I’m sorry Kyle” she said with a giggle, as she waved a hand in front of her face and removed her tears. “I didn’t realize I was choking you…” she said while Kyle rubbed his free hand around his neck in mock pain.

“Come here, and I’ll return the favor” he growled as he pulled her in his lap and kissed her till her breath left her and her head began to swim. She could care less…her love was kissing her like there was not tomorrow. As far as she was concerned, she could breath later…


Alex couldn’t believe what he had just heard. His beautiful Angel Isabel was actually destined to be his! She was a princess in another world, and the creators intended her for him! He was so excited he didn’t even notice he wasn’t breathing, and let out the breath he had been holding in with a rush.

Isabel had been staring at their joined hands since her feet had felt the cool ground beneath her. She heard Alex let out a breath he had apparently been holding in, and looked up to meet his eyes. His silence was unnerving her, but she did see what she thought was happiness in his eyes. Might he possibly be ok with this?

“Alex, I don’t know what to say…that was….wow…”

“Yeah, it was” he replied with a big goofy grin appearing on his face.

“I think you know how I feel about this Iz. I’ve already told you, where you are is where I want to be. I meant that in the long term sense. I want you to be in my life always.”

Isabel couldn’t believe he wanted her after all that she had done in her past.

“You are so important to me Alex…I love you …but how can you even want me after what I did in my past? I might seriously screw up your life with my bad judgment…” she replied with tears making her eyes glisten.

Alex’s face changed from his big grin to one of astonishment. “Iz, how could you even think that? You were a different person then….with different obligations, and brought-up in a different society! How could you think I would hold that against you. I….wait…did you just say you loved me?” he asked in shock.

With one tear trailing down her cheek she replied “Yes Alex. I did. I do. I have for a long time, but just couldn’t admit it to myself for some reason. I want you in my life always…I…” she was silenced by Alex putting a finger to her lips.

“Come here” he said feeling a sense of confidence like never before, as he put his arms around her waist and brought her face close to his.

“Isabel Evans…I love you….you love me…that’s all I need to know…ever.” He said in a low voice for her ears only. She could smell the mint gum on his breath that she knew so well. She loved the way he always had fresh breath. “Focus Isabel!” she shouted to herself internally. “This is the moment you have been waiting your whole life for!!”

“Iz…be mine forever…meld with me?” he asked with sincerity and love filling his eyes.

“My answer is yes” she replied just as softly, for his ears only. “Yes!” she said a little louder, and pulled his face the inch more closer to her it needed to be to join her lips with his. The kiss deepened as their arms closed in around each other.

“It is done.” Came a voice from the tall shaft of gleaming light.

Startled, everyone broke the kiss they were currently enjoying and turned to face the light.

Everyone turned to look at Max in confusion, and understanding that they were looking to him to speak on their behalf he asked “What do you mean it’s done? What’s done?”

“The melding union is now complete.” The voice replied.

“What do you mean?” Isabel broke out. As happy as melding with Alex made her, she couldn’t help but remember that her meld with Kivar had been much different. “I mean, the melding ceremony has not been performed yet.” She said while looking at Alex who seemed to relax after hearing her explanation.

“You have melded in the traditional way. This includes the tradition of choosing your own melding promise words and then sealing your promise with the melding kiss. Thus with the criteria being met, you are now melded units. There remains only one final step to make your melding final. Humans, please join your left hand to your Antarian Partner’s right hand. With your right hand, as Antarians, you promise to bring the necessary strength to the relationship that as Antarians you possess. With your left hand, as Humans, you promise to bring the full capacity of love and emotion to your relationship that as Humans you posess.”

Everyone exchanged looks with their partner and joined the appropriate hand, after which the blue light that surrounded their feet shot up and encircled their joined hands, running up their arms in a spiral motion. A brief sensation of heat followed by the hair on their arms standing on end and it was done. In amazement they each brought their hand up to their face and stared at the metallic golden mole, shaped like a half moon at the base of their pinkies.

“The golden mark is to remind you of who you are; gold for royalty and half of a whole to never forget that you are not a complete unit without your partner or as you would call it here, your husband or wife.”

Smiles were plastered on everyone’s faces as they hugged and kissed their mates, some with tears and all with overwhelming love.

“In the tradition of melding completion, you will have 24 earth weeks to be in solitude with each other on the planet Neweden. Neweden is a neutral planet that can only be accessed by royal leaders joined from two worlds. You will find other races there from many other galaxies. Besides deepening your relationship with your melded partners…”

Heated glances were shared between the couples…

“…you will also have a chance to talk with dignitaries from other worlds, sharing in their knowledge of leading their worlds, and expanding your knowledge of political etiquette. This paradise has been lost on both of your races for centuries with the cessation of mixed marriages from both planets. You will have much to learn.”

“Won’t anyone miss us if we are gone for six months?” Liz asked in confusion.

“You will not be missed. Time travels extremely slow on Neweden. You will be gone the equivalent of one earth day. Please make preparations for your departure and be back at this location by noon tomorrow.”

“Will we need to bring anything with us?” Isabel asked.

“All will be provided there. You only need to make sure your partner is with you. Welcome to your rightful royal status. Until tomorrow.”

The glowing shaft of light lessened in intensity, as they all felt they were left alone again.

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Author's Note: Well, there is only one more chapter till the end. =) This chapter is a little short, but the next one will be substantial. You guys will get a good glimpse of Neweden and a good glimpse into some good old fashioned consummation *wink wink* in the next and final chapter. I haven't decided if I will write a sequel yet, but I may if enough people want one! I'll set up a poll after my final chapter. Happy Reading!

~Andrea


Chapter 29

“Ummm.. yeah…did that just happen??” Kyle asked in amazement. “Or am I dreaming?”

“Yes, it happened.” Tess replied while putting one of her hands on his shoulder. “Can you believe it…” Tess asked with a blush on her cheeks “husband?”…

“Come here you!” he replied while squeezing her in a hug and then picking her feet off the floor and swinging her around.

“Wooo hooo I’m married!!!” Maria yelled while jumping up against Michael’s chest. He quickly scooped her up and kissed her neck while Maria giggled.

Liz had tears in her eyes and a big smile on her face. Max tenderly wiped her tears away as he ran his hands through her hair and pulled her towards him in a bear hug.

Alex could feel his cheeks begin to burn as he had never smiled this much in his whole life. He didn’t mind. It was a good burn. He was burning all over his body it would seem… Isabel felt awkward, now that she was apparently a married woman and suddenly she began to feel Alex’s eyes on her like she had never felt them before. She shivered involuntarily when he squeezed her hand as she delicately fingered her green topaz hanging from her necklace.

It seemed everyone in the room seemed to be sharing the same heated emotions. No, it was beyond heat. They was fire in everyone’s eyes.

Max, feeling it was his duty to break the ice, or heat, for them all, and with his eyes glued to Liz’s began “Well everyone, you know we have to be back by noon tomorrow. I know this is going to be hard…” to which he heard a snicker from Maria, “…I mean difficult to go home and pretend like nothing has happened today.” He finished while Liz stuck her tongue out at Maria.

“Whatever Max.” Michael exclaimed “I’m taking Maria home with me!”

“Wait, wait, waaaait spaceboy…” Maria interjected.
“Don’t tell me you don’t want to be with me on our wedding night??” Michael stated in disbelief.

“Michael, did you forget we are going to be gone for like six months on Neweden?”

“No.” he replied while kicking a rock on the ground.

“I just want to see my mom before we leave. You know, have a little girl time. She won’t have a single daughter anymore when we get back.”

“She doesn’t have a single daughter now you know.” Michael replied.

“Come on spaceboy…” she said while trailing her fingers lightly down his arm. “It’s only for one night…we’ll have six months of nights all to ourselves…” she finished, with her words dripping with seduction.

“Ok. But for the record, I think this sux.” He replied with a smirk on his face. Maria just smiled and punched him in the arm.

“Ow!” what was that for?

“Old habits die hard I guess…” she replied before she jumped in his arms again, wrapping her legs around his waist, and kissing him full on the lips.

“Ooook, well, ahem, I agree with Maria. I want some alone time with mom tonight…” Isabel said while Alex winked at her.

“I can wait princess, don’t you worry about that.” He replied as he winked again. Isabel blushed in response.

“Well Tess lives with me soooo.” Kyle stated to no one in particular while he raised his eyebrows up and down and looked at Tess suggestively.

“Don’t get any ideas, oh husband of mine. If everyone else has to wait, so do we. Besides, you will have to fill your dad in on the past few days events, and I will have to get my beauty rest for tomorrow.” She replied while flipping her hair over her shoulders.

Kyle responded with a harrumph, and crossed his arms over his chest. Tess giggled as she ran her hands over her hips just a tad suggestive of things to come.

Kyle harrumphed again, which made everyone laugh.

“Max, um, could we take a drive before you take me home?” Liz asked.

“You better not be going out to the desert missy!” Maria exclaimed.

“God Maria, can’t we just go for a drive?” Liz asked with a red flush on her neck and face.

“Hey, if Maxwell gets a ride (emphasis on the word ride) than I get one too.” Michael said sarcastically.

“Michael!” Maria yelled while smacking him on the arm.

“What??” he replied in an innocent voice.

“Everyone, save your dramatics for later…I’ve gotta get my lady home! The sooner tonight is over, the sooner tomorrow arrives, and the sooner…well you know….sooner…soon.” he exclaimed while looking uncomfortably giddy. Isabel just laughed at her quirky husband, and slipped an arm around his waist, pulling him along with her back to the van. He threw a glance over his shoulder to everyone else, which was probably the dopiest smile he had ever smiled. Liz, Tess and Maria exchanged a knowing look, while the guys just rolled their eyes.

“Wait…” Kyle began, and everyone stopped. “…how are we going to explain our clothes?”

“What, you weren’t at the school play practice today?” Tess replied.

“Gooood One!” he replied as he slung an arm across her shoulders, and they all turned to leave the cave.

“Although I think Jim could probably be told the truth…” she replied with an excited giggle.

On the drive back, Isabel pulled the notepad she kept in her purse out, and waved her hand over three of the papers.

“Seeing as tomorrow is Monday… here we go…one for you…” she handed a paper to Liz “…one for you…” she handed a paper to Alex “… and one for you…” she handed another to Maria.

They looked at the papers, then back at Isabel in disbelief.

“How do you know my mothers signature?” Maria asked.

“Photographic memory…I used to work in the registrar office.” She replied with a smile.

“Don’t we get one?” Kyle whined.

“I think Jim would be up to writing us a note.” Tess replied while jabbing him lightly in the ribs.

“Hey! Well then you tell him we got married!” He said while Tess rolled her eyes.

“I can write my own note.” Michael said with a smile.

“I’m sure you’ll take care of our note, right Isabel?” Max asked.

Alex just folded his note and tucked it into his pocket while giving Isabel a shy smile. If he thought anymore about what they would be doing tomorrow night he would not be able to get them all home safely.

Hello ALL!!

Ok, ok. I know I said this last chapter would wrap everything up, but I just couldn't do it! I didn't want to diminish any of what I'm planning on happening next, and so I will have at least one to two more chapters after this one. I hope you enjoy yourselves. Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. Without it, I wouldn't have as much motivation to write. Enjoy!

~Andrea

Chapter 30

A gently breeze was stirring the sand around everyone’s feet as they walked the short distance from the van to the cave entrance. Isabel tucked her hair behind her ears as the wind was making her hair block her view. Alex was close by with his hand pressed tenderly against the small of her back, guiding her. They shared a timid smile as they looked into each others eyes and thought about what was coming…later. They were the first to reach the cave, and Alex took a breath before waving his hand on the knot in the rock he knew would cause the wall to slide away. The shimmering handprint sprang to life and he pressed his hand decisively onto it.

As they entered the cave, the group was more silent than usual, not really knowing what to say as no one knew what to expect when the reached the granolith. At least that’s what Isabel had called it. It resembled a transportation device she recognized from Antar, and they called those shafts of light ‘granoliths’.

After they crawled through the pod opening to reach the granolith room, the girls felt their hair begin to lift with the static electricity. As before, they began to smooth it, but this time Liz had remembered something to help them. She reached into her pocket and produced four hair bands which she handed to the girls, who promptly put their back with satisfied sighs.

“So what are we supposed to do now Max?” Michael asked as he squeezed Maria to his side.

*-“Gosh brother, can’t you wait just a little longer?”-* Tess asked him accusingly in his head.

*-“Yeah, like you can wait to feel Kyle’s…”-* he replied before Tess snapped the connection off abruptly, her face turning beet red.

“What’s the matter Tess? Are you…is it to hot in here?” Kyle asked in confusion, to which Michael snickered and Tess looked even more uncomfortable, shifting her gaze away from Kyle’s.

“Yeah, I think she is ‘hot’ Valenti…but only you can help her with…” he was swiftly elbowed in the ribs by Maria, cutting of his next few words.

“Ungh, what??! She started it!” he replied while rubbing the now tender spot on his rib cage.

All eyes went back to Tess, when they realized Michael meant she had spoken to him through their connection and began to wonder just what was said. This served to make her blush even more.

Everyone laughed at her reaction, but their laughter died down as they felt the shaft of light begin to gain strength.

--*“Welcome Back Royalty. Officials on Neweden have been made aware of your arrival today. They have also been briefed on your lack of knowledge of political proceedings and culture. Each couple will be assigned a transition Litka upon arrival. Litka is literally translated to mean advisor. Litka’s are highly trained liaison’s that specialize on helping cultures blend with one another. Typically they’d be helping you to relate to each other, and to bridge the cultural gap. This time they will be helping you to understand the culture of Antar, of what it once meant to be Antarian, and of what the unions between your two worlds were meant to be. Litka’s are very old, even though they will appear to be fairly young. They have been around since the beginning, and are very wise. Trust them implicitly, for they will play an integral part in your growth and development for the next six months. Of course you will want to give substantial time to your melded partner as well. Deepen your relationships and learn to lean on each other equally, for both of you bring a strength to your melded partner that will be pivotal in your children’s future.”*--

At hearing the world “children”, everyone shifted uncomfortably looking at their husband or wife with concern in their eyes. With silent acceptance, feeling a maturity beyond their years, their concerned looks turned into reassuring their partner. They felt they could handle anything together. Strong feelings of love and trust radiated off of all of them.

“This…this is why you were chosen. No matter what the obstacle, you eight have the capacity to look beyond the temporal and see clearly the picture in its entirety. With that in mind, it is now time to show you how to operate this portal. To your left you will see four marks in the rock wall. They look like triangles fitted snugly side by side. Two are is facing up and two down, both overlapped with each other.”

Liz, who was nearest, ran her hand over the symbols that she hadn’t even noticed before and they began to glow. Underneath the symbols a flat five inch by five inch section of wall protruded out and she could see something inside.

“Please grasp the crystal that has presented itself from within the wall.”

Liz took a hold of it and brought it our in front of her, for everyone to see. It was green, translucent, and had a slick feel to it. It was about four inches long with pointed ends as well.

“Typically, all one would need to do to travel, is to place the crystal in the space provided for it on top of the row of triangles and then their body would be drawn into the light, based on their need to travel, and their destination would be ascertained by their thoughts. In order for your trip to be programmed for Neweden though, you must insert the Crystal into the slot while your hand is in the hand of your partner. After this is done, and while your hands are still joined, you will need to reach both of your free hands up to the triangles on the ends and touch them at the same time. This will transport you into the light, but you won’t leave until you think “Neweden” in your mind. You can travel as couples separately, or you can wait for everyone else to be placed into the light together, to think “Neweden” and travel. After the first couple is in, the next ones will join hands and touch the triangles in the same way as everyone else. After the travel has been completed, the crystal will slide further into the wall and be placed back in it’s place of origin. When 23 weeks are up, the Litka’s will make preparations for your arrival back on Earth. The Litka’s control the gateways on Neweden and you will only be able to leave the planet with their cooperation. Don’t worry, you will have it. I leave you with this final word of encouragement. Trust your partner, trust your Litka, and trust yourself. You have within yourselves the means to accomplish all that you will need to and more. Never let love falter and you will prosper in all that you do.”

Liz was holding the crystal in her hands, and was kind of shell shocked after hearing all of the creator’s final words. Softly she felt Max’s fingers lace with her own on her free hand. He tipped her head up so he could look in her eyes and kissed her. His warm lips on her own made warmth permeate through her body and when she opened her eyes again she felt it. She was ready.

“Well, I guess this is it. Do you want us to go first, or do you want to go all together?” Max said as he internally hoped they would want to travel together. He might be their famed leader, but he couldn’t help feeling nervous about the unknown just a little.

“Together sounds good to me.” Maria replied.

Tess followed suit “Yeah, we started this together, and we need to continue to do things as a unit, don’t you think?” she asked to no one in particular. Nods of affirmation that everyone else agreed were seen.

“Ok then.” Max replied. After exchanging a look that he hoped conveyed strength to Liz, he gave everyone else a final glance before walking over to the wall.

Each person joined hands with their partner and followed behind Liz and Max. Their excitement was fighting with their anxiety making their knuckles white as they gripped the hand they were holding tighter.

With a fluid motion, that felt like a stick penetrating wet, muddy sand, the crystal slid into the wall. Liz looked at Max who squeezed her hand as their hands reached up and touched the outer triangles at the same time. They were instantly transported into the upper portion of the shaft of light, floating with their hands still joined.

Max’s arms instantly went protectively around Liz and he squeezed her as his heart began to race. He didn’t know what it would feel like to travel and was feeling very uneasy …but he wanted to be strong for Liz and the others, and was attempting not to let it show.

Michael and Maria were right behind Liz and Max. They repeated the process and were also caught up into the shaft of light. Once in the light, Liz grasped Maria’s hand with her free hand as did Michael and Max. Next came Tess and Kyle, who also followed suit and joined in the circle.
Lastly, Isabel and Alex joined the circle. Isabel wasn’t afraid of traveling in the light at all. She remembered what it felt like on Antar to travel there, and if this was the same, she knew it would be almost instantaneous. She squeezed Alex’s hand as they reached up to touch the triangles. When they reached the light, they completed the circle and held onto each hand in their own tightly.

Isabel, sensing everyone’s worried anxiety, said “Don’t worry guys. Traveling in the granolith’s at home was not a scary thing at all. It’s kind of is a little breathtaking, and I mean that in the literal sense. You will feel like you can’t breath for a second, but the feeling is fleeting. So, are you ready?” she asked as she looked everyone around her in the eye.

“Let’s do it” Maria said.

“No time like the present” Kyle said.

“Yee ha” Maria said sarcastically, to which everyone let out the breath they had been holding and laughed a much needed laugh, releasing some of the nervous tension in the group.

“Alright then, everyone, on three; think Neweden.” Max stated.

Everyone chanted “One, Two, Three!” and thought NEWEDEN in their heads.

Their breath was instantaneously forced from their lungs just like Isabel said, but instead of an instant transport, the pale light of the cave was transformed around them into the darkness of space. Instead of feeling suffocated with no air in their lungs; they didn’t feel the urge to breathe like they normally would. Without the need to breathe, their other senses swiftly grew stronger. The one at the forefront was their sense of sight.

Breathtaking views were surrounding them. It appeared they were traveling through some type of wormhole, which was transparent enough to see through, but still held a shape that could be seen as well. Planets and stars zoomed by, and sometimes at different junctures they would be suspended for a few seconds; and if they had the ability to speak, they would have been speechless at the profound beauty they were witnessing. Vivid colorful planets and awesome star clusters were all around. No looks were exchanged between the eight of them, who were still holding hands, as they were too wrapped up in the sensation of flying and the images that enveloped them. Some were on the verge of tears as their emotions were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer power of the feelings incited by the ambient atmosphere.

Just when they began to wonder how long they would be traveling for, a yellow planet, that looked much like Earth but different with it’s golden glow, came into view. The present wormhole they were in was making a beeline for it and apprehensive feelings began to twist in their stomachs as they approached the planet at such a high rate of speed.

As they entered the planet’s atmosphere though, their speed decreased significantly, and before they could catch a good glimpse of the view of the landscape from the sky, they found themselves in a lavender domed room. Looking up they could see a pinkish gold sky through the transparent triangular ceiling. It domed up just like a pyramid, to an astounding height. They realized they were back in a white shaft of light and instinctively they mentally willed themselves to the ground below. As their feet touched the cool ground they realized they were barefoot, and their breath came back to them all in a rush. As they breathed in, they all took a breath of the sweetest air they had ever experienced and with it their senses were awakened to a height of remarkable proportion.

They all had huge smiles plastered over their faces as that experience would stay with them for their lifetime. They all turned and hugged each other with cries of glee and happiness; laughing and teary eyed until they heard a voice breach the spell of wonder that encompassed them.

“Welcome…” they heard a pleasant voice say from behind. “…to Neweden.”

Hey Guys!

Finally I'm back with a new chapter. Your wishes have been heard, and this will NOT be the final chapter. This chapter is not even as long as I want it, and will be reaching higher levels of "heat" in the coming chapter...ahem....no pun intended. I just didn't want to make you guys wait longer for at least something to hold you over!

Sibylle-Thank you as always for your support, and all the fun over at ARFC!

Sternbetrachter-lol yeah, all is friendly on Neweden. Neutral plantes tend to be that way. The Litka's, who run the place, were made to be extremely peaceful beings which gives them an edge, being the advisors. Glad you are enjoying it!

Redrumm-I'm glad you like my M & M portrayal. I love all the couples, but their interaction is the easiest for me. I'm glad you liked the space traveling. I wanted it to be as awe inspiring as I could!

RhondaAnn-Thank you as always for your faithful support!

Timelord31-It is your fault that I havne't updated sooner! I followed you over to "The Fate of Destiny" and got sucked into the vortex! That is such an awesome story...I couldn't stop reading! =) After reading that one, I'm very appreciative that you take time to read mine also! Thank You Thank You!

Begonia9548-I'm touched that you approved of my space travel scene. I dug deep for that one, trying to make it as vivid as possible. Thanks for your encouragement and support! I'm glad to hear from you!

Soulmates4eva-So glad to see you again! So, looking forward to the "hot scenes" hmm? =) Well, this chapter will get the fire going...the main event will be in the next one.

Asabetha-Wow a new face! Yea!! I'm beyond flattered at your reaction to my story. It makes me get all warm inside. I hope you are up for some heat! Thank you for reading, and I can't wait to hear from you again.

Bethann-Thank you for checking on me! I blame Timelord31 entirely for my absence. I was totally hooked on another story and besides work and life in general, that story called for me to finish reading it before I could finish this chapter! Well, now that I'm waiting for that author to write another chapter, here is one for you! I'll be working on the next chapter today....hope to have it up by Thursday the 30th at the very latest!

Enjoy everyone!

Chapter 31a

Shivering a little, Liz looked at the floor length mirror in front of her. She ran her fingers through her hair, murmuring to herself trying to decide what to do with it, when the top half of the mirror seemed to come to life.

“Do you have a style you desire, or do you wish to see a list of possibilities?” the mirror stated.

Liz jumped when she heard the voice and crossed her arms across her chest. Her and Max’s Litka, Cherinee, had briefly explained that some things in their room were automated, but not to worry because they were very user friendly. She had ushered them quickly to their rooms, knowing they would initially want to spend some time alone after having been melded so recently. Cherinee showed them where their clothing was and different types of toiletries in their rooms, before leaving them alone. Liz had blushed profusely when she had showed her the sheer outfit she was currently wearing, but took it from her hands when it was offered to her, while Cherinee smiled a knowing smile.

“Umm…I want to wear it in long curls in layers down my back, with half of it gathered in a twist on top.” She said hesitantly.

“Simply think of the style, and I will comply” the voice replied.

Liz closed her eyes and scrunched them for just a moment before she felt unseen hands lifting and twisting her hair at a rapid speed. The fast air movement around her made her think she should keep her eyes closed. Before she knew it, the air calmed and she opened her eyes.

“Is the style satisfactory?” the voice from the mirror asked.

Liz stared at her reflection in amazement. Not only was her hair exactly as she imagined it, but she was now wearing makeup! Her eyes were darkened with a beautiful shade of blue that complimented her skin as well as perfectly matched her outfit. Her cheeks shone with a light pink glisten. Her lips were a deep red color and glossy. She touched a finger to her lips, thinking she might remove the color so it wouldn’t’ get messy, when she noticed that the color did not leave residue on her finger. “Awesome” she thought to herself as she was glad she’d never have to worry about messy lipstick again. She then noticed that her skin glowed with tiny bits of sparkle from face to feet. She twirled a little in front of the mirror admiring the effect, before she thought to reply.

“Yes, it’s perfect. Thank you.”

“Your welcome.” It replied before seeming to turn off.

“Liz?” she heard Max call from the other room.

“I’ll be right there!” she replied while running her hands over the soft material covering her curves. The friction made her nipples stand on end and she sighed as she began to feel a warmth gather below.

Max was going to die when he saw her in this outfit. It was Royal Blue and swished around her ankles. The material fell off of her shoulders exposing them to shine a little when the tiny sparkles caught the light as she moved. The material was tightest around her breasts, and flared from there to her ankles. The shade of blue was slightly darker at the very top, but hid nothing. It was so sheer that you could see right through it, but only if you knew it was transparent. If not you might think your eyes were playing tricks on you and were seeing shadows of the forbidden. Her breath began to come faster as she realized fully, that soon she would be sharing with Max all that he had never seen before. Taking one more look at herself in the mirror, she reached with her hand to the panel on the wall that would slide the door open, and pressed her hand against it.

Max was fidgeting on the bed, trying to decide if he wanted to be under the covers or on top of them…or maybe he should just stand. He adjusted his black robe, made of a heavier material than the clothing Liz was wearing, soft like suede. He stood and decided to fold the covers back in favor of simply standing and waiting for her, when he heard the door to the closet/bath area slide open. He took one look at Liz and felt his mouth drop and go dry at the vision before his eyes.

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Kyle and Tess had the room across from Liz and Max. Kyle had muttered a comment about being so close to the other couple and hoping he wouldn’t be hearing anything from them as their Litka Gonuva led him and Tess into their rooms. Gonuva heard the comment and smiled, assuring Kyle that the walls were thick and were absolutely soundproof. Tess blushed when she heard him reply and knew that he had heard Kyle’s remark. She smacked him on the arm, and he rubbed at the spot feeling the sting. That girl had a heavy hand! Oh she was going to get it, he thought to himself. Later after their Litka had left and Tess found the luxuries in the bath area, she came out to find Kyle kneeling on the bed, facing her. His knees were spread apart a little, his hands joined in front of his waist. He was wearing a Blue robe which was tied loosely, and she could see matching shorts underneath. His sculpted chest peaked out, tantalizing her as she shyly walked over to the bed.

“Tess” Kyle choked out when she ran her hand down the exposed portion of his chest. He had been holding his breath since he saw her emerge from the bath room. She was wearing a light Silver/Grey floor length dress, with braided cord running under her breasts and over her hips, accentuating her curves in a way he had never seen before. The material was not see through, but was thin enough that ever detail of her body was cradled. The dress dipped in a v-neck in the front to just a couple inches above her belly button, but the braided cord went all the way across, underneath her breasts. He could see her nipples were hard, pressing against the fabric, and begging for him to touch them. The material even revealed the tiny raised pores all around her areola and that’s when he felt his breath catch in his throat. As she came towards the bed he could see in a mirror across the room the back of the dress was laced up with the same cord, but it was a much thinner strand. Beneath the lace up, was her bare skin, which was like white porcelain and shimmered softly under the lighting of their room. When her soft fingers came in contact with his bare chest he let out the breath he had been holding and could barely say her name. He wasn’t sure if he could hold back the tears of joy that this awesome beauty was his for the rest of his life!

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Michael and Maria were down the hall from the other two couples. The hallway walls were a soft yellow color and were very cheery. There were rectangular glass like cubes hanging about every few feet or so that had a bright glow and lit the passage. When they got to their door their Litka, Atshaynu, showed them how to press their hand to the plate located about shoulder level next to the door, to gain entry. Once inside they quickly acclimated themselves to their surroundings, Maria running in and out of all their rooms at top speed. Michael had never seen her this excited before. Atshaynu simply smiled, and paused to wait for her to come back.

“Is their anything else we need to know?” Michael asked Atshaynu since Maria seemed to be taking her time coming back.

“Just that you will be alone for a period of two weeks, not having to mingle with anyone else until that time period is over. Any food you would like can be obtained from the Hydra located over there.” He pointed to the far corner of the wall where a rectangular space seemed to be carved from the wall, and was coated in a bright silver metallic material. He indicated a button on the right side of the area. “Press that button to turn it on, and tell it what you want. It can make over 100 different cuisine styles. The cuisine lists are available for perusal on the menu list display” he said while pointing to an white, oval section of wall to the right of the Hydra. “Earthling and Antarian are only two of the available cuisines to choose from. You may prefer to order from the Earth List as you will be more familiar with that cuisine, but you will find all of the Antar list, although foreign, to be the kind of food your palate has always dreamed of. Your mate will probably wish to stick to the Earth fare for now.” He said as he winked at Michael.

“Your private gardens are though there” he pointed to French doors that seemed to be made entirely of glass where lush foliage could be seen “and once outside you will find a path that will lead you to your private beach front as well. If you wish to talk to any of your unit, you can communicate with them by picking up your orb” he pointed to a blue metallic oval shaped device that fit in the palm of Michael’s hand “and trace the whirl symbol with your finger to activate it. Say their name and it will activate their orb, causing it to emit a sound that will alert them of your call. The common areas for your unit are out your door to the right and down at the end of the hall. Some recreation you will recognize from earth, and some you will not. All will be enjoyable and will allow you to bond with your mate and the other members of your unit at ease. If you need any help at all, press the panel on the other side of your Hydra to call me to your room. I can be here almost instantaneously, traveling through our local granolith. Do you have any questions Michael?”

Michael saw Maria, having probably the first shy moment he had ever witnessed before, peering at him from the hallway. Her eyes were locked with his in silent invitation.

“No, I think I understand. Thank you Atshaynu.” He replied as their Litka bowed slightly and exited the room.

Maria, having left her shy moment behind, walked up to Michael, and boldly ran her hand lightly over his pants, as she passed on her way to the bath area. Michael, not wanting to wait after she so mercilessly teased him, grabbed her hand and pulled her back to him and into a fiery kiss. She moaned into his mouth and couldn’t help but respond when he slipped in his tongue. Remembering she wanted this day to be perfect, it took all her power to gently push him away so she could look into his eyes.

“Michael” she said as he pulled her mouth back to his and reached around to cup her ass.

“Later Maria” he replied as he began to grind against the front of her, her hips involuntarily bucking against his hard member which was now very apparent.

“Michael” she said again between feverish kisses. “Michael!” she shouted.

“What is it?!” he replied. “I’m dying here Maria...” his eyes pleading with her.

“I’m dying here too! I just..I just want to go slow you know? We only get one first time…and I…I want…” she replied slowly biting her lip at the end. She didn’t want to disappoint him.

“Ok, ok.” He sighed in resignation “I know, I do to.” He replied while gathering her against him in a gentle hug. As soon as her skin made contact with his again though, he felt his desire double. Resisting the urge to maul her with all he had, he said quickly “You better go fast before I attack you again!” while pushing her in the direction of the bathroom and slamming his hand on the plate to close the door behind her as he stood panting. He grabbed his crotch as it throbbed and yelped as he grabbed a little to hard.

“Michael, are you ok?” he heard her call from the bathroom.

“I’m fine…just hurry alright!” he replied beyond frustrated.

She giggled and yelled back in a sing song voice “I’ll be their sooooon.”

He gave an annoyed sigh and took a deep breath, trying to calm down. He then began to tear off his clothes and went in search of something else to wear all the while trying not to think of Maria and what she looked like behind that door…

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Alex was staring in amazement at the beauty of his and Isabel’s rooms. After their Litka Nehkimo had departed, having given them all the instructions they would need for the next two weeks, Isabel rushed into the bath area and told Alex she had to do a few things. He gulped when he though of what she might be doing behind that door. He walked over to the French doors, that led to their private garden area, and went outside. The air was a bit warmer than their room, in the shade, and it felt about 80 degrees in direct sunlight. He took in a breath of the best air his lungs had ever breathed, turned around and went back inside to find something else to wear before Isabel came out of the bathroom. He walked over to his dresser area; well you couldn’t really call it a dresser. It more closely resembled drawers that were in the walls of the room. They each had a small button you pressed to have them slide smoothly out of the wall. On his side of the room, they were filled with clothing for him to wear while on Neweden. The temperature was so mild that most of the clothing was light and soft in an array of colors and fabrics. When they had arrived, Nehkimo had showed them where their shoes would be held until their departure, as they would have no need for shoes while there. The ground inside, as well as outside, was soft and spongy, and cool to the touch. He smiled when he found a soft red robe with matching red shorts. The material looked like linen but was much more supple. He quickly got undressed and as he slipped the clothing onto his skin, it made him think of Isabel’s soft skin sliding against his own. He had to stifle a moan as his skin began to heat up and his desire was becoming apparent below his waist. He dove for the bed as he heard Isabel near the door in the bathroom. Getting under the covers to hide his unbidden arousal, he had just found a position he liked when the door to the bath area slid open.

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Hey Guys, a quick explanation of what I'm doing next. Each couple will have their own chapter part (i.e. 31b, 31c, 31d, and 31e) I hope you enjoy being a part of the most intimate moment of their lives!

~Andrea

Sibylle-As always I love hearing from you! =) I'm glad you were so understanding of my absence. I hope the next four parts makes up for that!

BethAnn-Yeah they are VERY excited. I'm glad you liked the descriptions of the clothign and rooms. Neweden is a very cool place. Thanks for understanding about my absence as well.

Asabetha- Right back at 'cha! Thanks for reading!

Everyone else....your thoughts? =)

Enjoy!

Chapter 31b

Max quickly swallowed to put some moisture back into his mouth before he said “Wow” with a mischievous glint in his eye.

Liz blushed profusely and smiled a shy smile.

“Maaax.” She said while biting her lip and transferring her weight to one leg as she stood shyly.

“I mean it Liz. You are breathtaking. I think I literally forgot to breath for a moment there!” he said as he walked over to her and took her hands in his.

He pulled her over to the edge of the bed and sat down, putting his arms around her waist. She was nestled between his legs as he kissed her stomach through the sheer fabric. He knew he’d soon loose control and wanted to make this time perfect for her, so he gently moved her away from him and turned her around so she could sit where he was just sitting.

“Hold on, I want to do something first” he said as he walked over to a table near the wall in front of the bed.

He held his hand over a white octagonal shaped glass box and when he removed it a fire had lit. Tossing a playful glance to Liz, who was biting her lip again in that cute way he loved, he continued toward the doors leading outside. He waved his hand over a button on the wall and deep burgundy sheer curtains began descending from the ceiling effectively blocking out most of the outside light.

Liz watched Max walk, and couldn’t help the feelings of passion that were mounting in her. She watched as he moved and each muscle flexed and when he looked at her with his smoldering eyes....she shifted on the bed in anticipation.

“Max…come over here…I’m getting cold…” she mock whined.

“Just one more second my love” he replied as he retrieved a small dark blue vial from the bathroom.

“What’s that?” Liz asked while she looked coy and twirled her hair around her finger.

“This is just something I’ve been waiting to do for you for a long time” he said as he approached the bed.

He got on the bed behind her and after pouring a few drops of oil onto his hands and rubbing them together to heat the oil, he began to massage her shoulders. His fingers kneaded gently but firmly and Liz felt herself turn to a pile of putty in his hands.

“Max…Oh Max that feels so good” she said as felt her eyes slip closed in bliss. “It smells heavenly too…”

“An angel should smell like heaven…” he replied and Liz just sighed in response.

Max could feel himself getting harder as he was kneeling behind her, and could see her breasts move every so slightly, beneath her outfit with every stroke. He began to trail his hands down her arms, squeezing lightly and changing from massage to sensual stroking every few moments; kissing her neck and shoulders with feather light kisses intermittently.

After a little while, he got off of the bed then and had her scoot back so she was resting against the pillows with her feet in his lap. He began to rub her feet and she threw her head back against the pillows in pleasure.

He then moved up to her ankles, then ran his fingers underneath the sheer material covering her legs to rub her calves. Slowly he worked his way up her legs rubbing, stroking, caressing, and every so often dropping a gentle kiss onto her skin. Liz was in pure heaven and felt herself getting hotter and hotter the closer Max got to her hot center.

When he got to her thighs he caught the scent of her sex and groaned in desire. It took all he had not to just bury his head, right that second, and taste her.

He crawled on top of her then, straddling her hips, and caught her lips in a smoldering kiss. Her arms went around his neck and she pulled him down on top her.

One hand cradled her head and the other went to one of her breasts and began massaging it through the fabric. He could feel her nipple rise against his hand and he moaned into her mouth at all the new sensations he was feeling. Liz was quickly loosing control as well and slid her tongue into Max’s mouth to deepen the kiss further.

She pushed the robe he was wearing off of his shoulders and ran her hands down his back; massaging and stroking. Max began to kiss her neck alternating sucking and kissing and Liz moaned in pleasure.

He began to trail kisses down her chest and used one of his hands to test the fabric on the front of her outfit; teasing the top of her breasts as he did so. He found that the fabric was very stretchy. He had no trouble running his hands down from her shoulders to chest and catching the fabric with his fingers pulling it down and exposing her breasts to his waiting gaze.

“God Liz, you are so beautiful…”

He immediately took one of them in his mouth, sucking and stroking with his tongue making Liz moan and writhe underneath him. He massaged her other breast with his hand and grunted when he felt the tightening of his member even more, if that was possible.

He shifted his weight on the bed and gently put his other knee between her legs to spread them apart. Liz took the opportunity to reach down and tentatively began to slip one of her hands under the waistband of his shorts. Max sucked in a breath as he realized what she was doing and brought his lips back up to her mouth in feverish kisses.

He hiked up the fabric of her dress, and Liz helpfully raised her hips to help him. Max helped Liz to quickly remove the sheer outfit she was wearing and caught her mouth again as he massaged her breasts with his hands.

He began to trace slow circles around her nipples and Liz was beside herself with how good that felt. Then he replaced his hands with his tongue and alternated sucking and caressing, as his hands kneaded her hips. Liz couldn't believe how good that felt, but was squirming because she wanted more of him in contact with her burning skin. She arched up against him and he looked down to see the tiny wisp of fabric hiding all that he had left to see of his amazing Liz.

While still kissing her he trailed one hand down her neck, over her breasts and down her stomach to come to rest at the top of the fabric. He played ever so gently at the top of it as Liz was doing the same to him. Her hand was just under his waist band and she was pushing her hand further in, inch by inch, massaging his abdomen as she went further and further down. He dropped his hand further down and began trailing the edges of fabric on both sides. He then started gently snaking one finger in as he pushed the fabric to the side with his other fingers.

Liz moaned “Oh Max….” as she was getting wetter and wetter as he teased her.

He trailed his finger from the top of her hot center down to the bottom and up again over and over. Liz began to arch up against his hand as she slipped her hand all the way in his shorts and took a hold of him, gently stroking him up and down his shaft. Max put both knees between her legs and since he was leaning over her, the next time Liz bucked his member came in contact with her hot core through their remaining clothing.

“Liz…oh god Liz…I love you…” he gasped as he felt himself getting so close to loosing it.

“I love you to Max…ohhh….I want you inside me…now Max…please…make love to me” she begged as she pushed his shorts down with both her hands. Max then slipped one finger inside of Liz, moving it back and forth. He felt her hot slickness surround his finger and moaned, knowing she was ready for him. Catching her mouth in a searing kiss he positioned himself at her entrance and gently began sliding in. When he reached her barrier, he broke the kiss and looked at her while gasping.

“Do you want me to remove it?” he asked quickly.

Liz was going crazy having such a small part of him in her when she wanted ALL of him in her and replied with quickly arching her hips up against him, sheathing him all the way herself. Max moaned in ecstasy and Liz only felt a slight momentary burn before enjoying the feeling of being filled to the brim with Max.

“Oh God Liz…”he moaned again.

“Max…” was all she got out before he took her mouth again. He rocked against her and she matched his rhythm, tilting her hips up to give him more access. Max quickly felt his orgasm building and suddenly their connection sprang to life. His feelings became her feelings and her feelings became his feelings bursting suddenly like a dam broken loose as both of their orgasms reached their peak. Max could feel his seed spilling into Liz and felt hot liquid electricity flowing through his veins. Liz opened her eyes just at the end, with enough time to see the look on Max’s face as he came. She would remember that face forever. She was then overwhelmed with her own orgasm before Max even finished, and felt heat permeate every crevice of her body. As the extreme pleasure subsided she felt like she was floating on air.

Max stopped his movement inside of her and laid down lightly, covering her with his body. He then propped himself on his elbows and looked into her eyes…”I love you Liz Evans.”

“I love you Max Evans” she smiled and then let out a giggle. “I can’t believe we just did that!” she exclaimed.

“I can’t believe we haven’t done that before!” He replied and Liz grabbed the pillow next to her and whacked him in the head with it.

“Oh you ‘re going to pay for that one later little lady…” Max said in mock aggression.

“Oh really…is that a promise?” she replied with a demure smile, blinking her eyelashes at him.

Katydid~Yea! Another new face! Yeah, I had to break it up to make each scene memorable...and I didn't want to rush through it ...I hope you like this next part! Thanks for leaving your thoughts! I appreciate it so much!

RhondaAnn~M&M are next! I hope this part will tide you over until I get the next part finished! Thank you Thank you for hanging in there.

Asabetha~LOL I see who your favorite couple is... Unfortunately no more Max & Liz action for a little while...but hopefully these next two parts will make the wait pleasant. Thank you for your support!

Begonia9508~LOL I'm glad you liked that bit about the mirror. I've always dreamed about having a mirror like that ...and now the pod squad girls can make use of my dream! Thanks so much for your comments! I treasure them....

As always, thank you to everyone else out there reading this 'lil fic. Hope you like the next part!

~Andrea


Chapter 31 C

“You like what you see?” Tess asked him brazenly.

“Understatement” he replied while crawling to the side of the bed and caressing her cheek with his hand.

“You look divine…” He said while pulling her against him; hands on her shoulders and gently pressing his lips onto hers. His hands went over her shoulders and down her back, stopping at her waist and snaking around to have even more contact with her. He felt a heat spring up between them and felt his skin ignite. He moaned when he felt the heat grip his hard member and it began to throb.

Tess was experiencing a state of being she had never experienced before. Kyle felt like liquid heat on her skin and was burning her through her dress. Kyle deepened the kiss, softly running his tongue along her upper lip and slowly easing it into her mouth. Tess responded immediately by running the top of her tongue along the tip of his and moaned into his mouth as this was making her even hotter. All she could think was that she wanted to remove what was left blocking her skin from his, and fast. Just as she was reaching back to pull at the strings in the back of her dress, he broke the kiss, panting. Tess gave a frustrated sigh.

“What? Why are you stopping?” she asked she asked while squeezing his sides in displeasure.

“Slow down Tess…” he said as she pressed her lips together and looked to the side, looking irritated and hurt. What was wrong with her? Why did he stop after all that she could feel happening between them?

“Hey…hey. Look at me…” he said while stroking her cheek softly with his fingertips. She slid her eyes back to his with some reluctance, embarrassed that she had blown up at him so easily.

“Don’t get the wrong idea here. I just want this to be perfection for you Tess; and perfection take a little time…” he said while grasping the smooth, thin chopstick like piece of wood that was holding Tess’ hair up in a bun, letting her curls fall down to frame her face and caress her shoulders.

She could feel one hot tear slide down her cheek. Kyle was being so good to her. After all that she had been through in her life. People had used her for the monthly check, or she remembered one of her foster parents leering at her when she hit adolescence. She was still getting used to someone loving her unconditionally, just because of who she was and not what she could do for them. Kyle was her idea of perfection. She didn’t think she deserved someone like him.

“You’re wrong Tess” Kyle spoke in response to her silence as he was sure of her inner thought pattern.

“You deserve much more than me…but I hope I’m enough” he said sincerely.

She threw her arms around his neck and his arms encircled her in a bear hug. “Kyle, you are…and more! How did you know what I was thinking?” she asked with emotion.

“Don’t think I haven’t spent every minute, since I’ve known you, twiddling my thumbs. I’ve been studying you and learning you. I want to know everything about you! I love you Tess…so much.” He replied with tightening his embrace, then loosening his arms so he could look her in the eyes again.

“I love you too Kyle” she said smiling through foggy eyes, a layer of tears fresh at the surface.

“Now no more tears…it’s time for some more fun…” he said in mock severity.

Tess responded with a giggle and she waved a hand over her face, erasing the redness and the tears.

“Wow…there’s the beauty I married!” he said honestly as he ran his hands lightly down her arms.

She smiled in response, but then a smoldering gaze met his eyes.

“Since we are taking things a bit slower, let’s do something…” she said with an excited look.

“What did you have in mind?” he replied unsure what she was cooking up.

Tess trotted over to the bathroom area and disappeared for a couple minutes coming back with a medium sized brown, rectangular bag; which she slung over her shoulder. With her free hand, she threaded her fingers with his and pulled him towards their French doors leading outside.

“You want to take me for a walk?...Now??” he replied surprised.

“You’ll see…you were the one who put the brakes on anyway if I’m not mistaken.” She replied with a laugh.

“Guilty as charged…you want to cuff me?” he said suggestively as he offered her his wrists.

“Later…” she winked, as they stepped out onto the soft earth outside their room.

Kyle took a deep breath and exclaimed “This air is so amazing…makes me not want to ever go back to that smog ridden planet we like to call home.”

“I know! The temperature is perfect too...” she agreed while spinning around with her arms stretched out at her sides. She suddenly broke into a run and rounded a curve just out of Kyle’s sight.

“Hey, come back here!” He yelled to her as he took off after her. He rounded the corner and stopped at the splendor he beheld. Tess’ silhouette facing the golden sea, with the dark red sun glinting off of the surface and illuminating Tess like a goddess. The lavender sky peeked out through the clouds and Kyle was struck speechless.

“Isn’t this beautiful Kyle?” she asked quietly over her shoulder.

“Your second understatement of the day little lady” he replied while coming up behind her and sliding his hands around her waist. He began gently kissing the back of her neck, trailing kisses over her shoulders. Tess felt a shiver go through her when his breath tickled one of her ears.

“Hold on a second” she said as she smoothly disentangled herself from his arms. She reached into the bag she had brought with her and drew out a thick tan blanket. She unfolded it quickly and spread it out near the water, but far enough away that the water would not get it wet. She kneeled down on it and motioned for Kyle to join her on the blanket.

“Kinky Tess…you don’t mind if someone hears or sees us out here…um…together?” he asked with mock abash.

“Well besides the waves making great, soothing background noise, Gonuva told me this is our own private beach…and no one can see us here…”

“Well in that case…” he replied as he charged her and Tess squealed.

The blanket she spread was quite large and even though Kyle rolled with her a couple of times, they were still on the blanket.

Kyle landed on top of her, straddling her between his legs. Tess’ breaths became shorter as it was very apparent how much he wanted her right now.
Slowly Kyle leaned down over her and began to kiss every part of her face, beginning with her forehead and her temples, then her eyes and nose, and finally he trailed light kisses over her cheeks and jawbone. Tess had never felt so loved by anyone in her life.

When his mouth neared hers, she turned to catch his lips with hers and soon they were engrossed in a passionate kiss. Kyle had one hand cradling her head, with his thumb stroking her cheek, as the other began to drift down her body. He felt the curve of her shoulder, then the curve her side dipped until it flared out again at her hip. Tess’ hands were threaded in Kyle’s hair as he left a trail of fire down her side with his touch. Involuntarily she arched up against his throbbing erection when she felt it brush her aching center.

He broke their kiss to say “Tess…if you keep that up…I won’t be able to maintain control…” he panted out.

“Kyle we have our whole life for control…I want to lose control…if just this once…” she replied while pulling his head back down so she could taste him again. He slipped his tongue into her mouth and slid it across her own. The sensation made her moan into his mouth as she pushed gently against his tongue with hers.

She suddenly began to sit up, her lips still locked with his. He felt she wanted to roll over and helped her to straddle him. His arms went around her waist then trailed up and down her back as she captured his cheeks between her hands and then slid up to thread through his hair, kissing him for dear life. Kyle’s hands slipped under her lacing at the back and he pulled on the strings experimentally. He was working blind and didn’t want to tear her dress. Frustrated that he couldn’t undo them, his hands drifted to the front and began to stroke Tess hard nipples through the fabric. His hands became more firm as he groped and caressed her breasts until Tess suddenly broke their kiss.

She sat up, her face ablaze with passion, and reached behind her dress. Deftly she undid her laces and with a little alien magic, she caused her dress to fall from her shoulders, landing in a puddle around her waist.

For an instant Kyle couldn’t breathe as he took in Tess’ milky satin skin. Her pink nipples were perfectly round and her chest was bigger than he had imagined; perfectly proportioned. The sun was behind her head, and made her curls reflect the light. He came back to his senses an instant later, and reached up to cup one breast in his hand.

“Oh god you feel so good Tess” he gasped.

Tess responded by throwing her head back a little, and moaning as he began to knead the breast he had in his hand. His other hand made its way around her back and pulled her down on top of him, so he could catch her nipple in his hot waiting mouth. He couldn’t resist gently pinching her other nipple with his hand, which only caused her to moan more.

He suckled her gently then more ardently, and Tess could feel wetness drench between her legs as the ache to feel Kyle shot through her body. Her breath began to come in short gasps again as he was driving her crazy. He quickly changed breasts and as he suckled the new breast he softly caressed the other with his hand, before flicking that nipple a little, pinching firmly.

“Oh my god Kyle….ohhhh” she moaned.

His mouth never leaving chest, his hands then slid down her sides and began to push at her dress. Tess slipped her knees between his legs and helped him to push her dress down to her ankles. Kyle then wrapped his arms around her and then rolled over again so that he was on top.

He lifted his head from her now dark pink nipple, and surveyed his goddess in all her naked glory.

She self-consciously began to squirm under his gaze. “Kyyyyyle…you are staaaaring..” she trailed off and looked to the side, under his blistering stare.

“I can’t help it Tess…you are just so gorgeous…” he replied while shrugging out of his robe. Tess’ hands went immediately to his waist band and pulled down his shorts to expose a formidable, swollen, hard member.

She felt her breath catch in her throat as she took in the sight of Kyle for the first time, without a stitch of clothing on. “God I love you…..Adonis….” She whispered

“I’d be insulted if I thought you actually know someone named Adonis…” Tess responded by huffing, until Kyle smiled and pressed a finger to her lips.

“I love you too…and I was thinking the same thing Aphrodite…” he replied as he kissed her face again and placed a knee between her legs. Her arms went around his neck and pulled him down on top of her her hot little body. While kissing her deeply, he pressed himself against her as much as he could while placing his other knee between her legs. Her now soft nipples felt so awesome pressed against his hard chest before the friction made them hard again. Her legs then responded by wrapping around his hips bringing his firm appendage in direct contact with her sensitive core.

Kyle pulled his hips away from hers just a little as his hand snaked over the edge of her breast on its way down her side and in between their bodies. His fingers trailed embers as he began to tease the vulnerable skin that joined her thighs to her private lips. Slowly they stroked, working their way in until they came in contact with her drenched heat.

“Kyle…ohhhh…please….” She moaned as she arched up against his hand. He began by unhurriedly slipping a finger inside her, little by little. She was writhing underneath him and he could tell what he was doing was driving her just as crazy as it was driving him. He withdrew his finger, and took a hold of his girth, carefully positioning at her entrance. He didn’t want to hurt her.

“Kyle…ohhhh…” she moaned when she felt him come in direct contact with her warm, wet entry. She arched up against him then, partially sheathing him inside her.

“Oh God Tess…I don’t think I can go slow…” he strangled out.

“I don’t want you too…” she replied by arching firmly up against him again and suddenly she was filled with all of him. They both moaned, Kyle in ecstasy and Tess a little from the momentary burn, then she shared in the blissful feeling as he began to move inside of her.

She raised up a little on her elbows, so Kyle could have better access to her breasts as he began to thrust within her. He sucked on her nipples and Tess moaned in delight at all the new sensations she was feeling at the same time. Kyle began to pick up the pace of his rhythm as he felt his pleasure sensors reaching to new heights. They rocked together, kissing, touching, panting, and getting hotter by the second. He wrapped his hands around Tess’ shoulders and took her mouth again in his, kissing her fiercely as he felt himself getting close. Tess was nearing her own orgasm and began bucking up against him as liquid pleasure began spreading hotly throughout her body. Tess squeezed Kyle with her legs, which were still wrapped around his hips, as she felt him stiffen and her hot juices drench him. His seed spilled into her like liquid fire, and Tess could swear that she actually felt it hitting deep inside of her. Kyle shuddered, moaning as his climax leveled off and Tess sighed in rapture. They rolled over, Kyle still inside of Tess, and he held her close.

“OH my gosh…that was perfect Kyle.” Tess said sincerely.

“Are you sure I wasn’t too rough with you?” he asked softly.

“No, not at all. I loved every minute!” she replied with a giggle and Kyle sighed, relieved.

“Now all I need is a hot shower…” Tess gave him a curious look. “With company of course” he added quickly, inclining his head in her direction.

“I totally agree….aughghg!!!” Tess suddenly yelped, and Kyle instantly knew why. They both sat up and saw that the tide was coming in, and water was now lapping at their feet.

Kyle and Tess both jumped up and pulled the blanket back, so it wouldn’t get wet. Tess picked up her bag and dragged, to where the blanket now was, about 20 feet from the water. Another idea suddenly struck her, and she began to walk back to the water.

“Where are you going Tess? I thought you wanted to take a shower” Kyle asked in curiosity.

Tess threw a look at him over her shoulder and replied “I’m fulfilling another fantasy…we can shower later…you coming?”

“You better believe it!” He replied as he ran up behind her and scooped her up in his arms, causing Tess to squeal in delight, as he ran them into the warm water.

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chanks_girl~I'm overjoyed again! Another new face....I love hearing from you guys! Well, here is the long-awaited Candy Part. I hope you enjoy it!

Hello to all the other readers out there in Roswell Land! =) I hope you enjoy my candy part, to be followed in seven days or less by the Gazer Part. I hope you have enjoyed the previous Dreamer and Lamptrimmer parts, and hope I can keep things interesting with the new M & M, and soon with the final "intimate" part...Stargazer. Happy Reading!

~Andrea

Chapter 31D

Maria ran her hands along the different colored, bright fabrics hanging in her personal closet. She was in awe of some of the most beautiful garments she had ever seen before. She began to notice that they were arranged around her in some kind of order. Tops followed by bottoms, followed by one piece dresses. They were also arranged by color and fabric type, and she wondered if someone would be keeping her clothing in order, because if not, she would soon mix everything up!

In the middle of the closet was a rectangular, island with some type of drawers from top to bottom. Curious to see what was in them she began pressing the button she found at the top right corner of the drawers, and one by one, they slid open at her touch. She picked up and examined an item her and there; socks, silky tights, underwear, under shirts…but no bras. Maybe this planet doesn’t require that binding piece of clothing, she thought to herself.

The last two drawers held what were obviously negligees and her heart sped up as she sifted through her options. The first thing she found, that she knew she would wear, was a dark green, sheer robe that almost touched the floor. In the next drawer, after some sifting around, she found a black corset type of top, made out of a buttery soft leather material. It was so soft, it almost felt like satin but she knew it was some type of animal hide. It made her smile when she thought of Michael’s face when he saw her in leather.

The leather pants she had worn to school one time had made him choke on his food when she walked by. He of course would not admit that was why he had choked, but she knew better.

The last piece of clothing she selected was a thong, made of the same buttery leather material, but it was the same color green as her robe. She laid out her outfit on a piece of furniture that reminded her of an ottoman, and walked back into the restroom area. She then slid her clothing off and dropped it all in a pile near the door. Catching a glimpse of a metal basket on the sink, she walked over to inspect its contents. She found a wide variety of body lotions, and oils in it; all in blue and green glass, vials and bottles. She noticed the labels were in English and also in another language which she assumed was Antarian. She took all the bottles out and lined them up on the sink, looking for her signature fragrance. When she found it she jumped up and down for a second, happy that she didn’t have to settle for something else. She rubbed apple lotion all over her body and just a tiny bit of essence of apple oil in to her hair. After she was satisfied she smelled like an orchard, she walked back into the closet to get dressed.

The corset laced up the front and was fairly easy to get into. The top of the corset gathered her breasts up and supported them, making her look at least two sizes larger than she knew she was. She gave a small smile at the effect, again thinking of how Michael would react to it. After slipping her legs through the thong panty, she draped her robe around herself, and returned to the restroom. She began looking around for a brush or some kind of pins or hair bands with which to do her hair, and could find nothing. She sighed, frustrated, and looked at herself in the full length mirror in the corner.

“Now how will I do my hair…” she muttered and the mirror whirred to life.

“Do you have a style you desire, or do you wish to see a list of possibilities?” the mirror asked.

“OH my gosh…” Maria exclaimed as she jumped back from the mirror. “I guess Atshaynu forgot to explain this…” she reasoned before stepping back to the mirror. What could you expect from a male Litka. They were just like Human and Antarian males it would seem, lack of attention to detail!

“Um…I was kind of thinking of wearing it back, and straight; with some kind of silver barrettes holding the hair out of my face on both sides.” She replied.

“Simply think of the style, and I will comply” the voice replied.

“Oooookaaay.” Maria stated before closing her eyes and thinking of exactly what she wanted.

When she opened them again she was amazed at her reflection. Her hair was just like she imagined it, and she was wearing a silver necklace in the shape of the V-constellation around her neck. Her eyelids were darkened in shades of black and green, perfectly setting off her eyes, and her lips were colored in a shade of pale pink lip gloss. Her whole body seemed to glow, and she felt more beautiful than she had felt in her entire life.

“I can’t believe my makeup is done too!” she squealed.

“Is it to your liking?” the mirror asked.

“Yes, everything is exactly how I wanted it. Thank you!” Maria replied.

“Your welcome” the mirror stated before it returned to a normal reflection.

She knew she couldn’t stall any longer as she was done dressing, and walked slowly over to the door. Taking a breath, she pressed her hand to the plate and the door slid open.

Michael finally found his clothing in the drawers set into the walls, and had settled on a soft gray robe, and gray shorts. He ran his fingers through his hair, but knew it would be pointless to try and do anything else with his spikes. Suddenly getting an idea, he walked over to the Hydra and waved his hand over the button to turn it on.

It lit up and a voice said “What would you like to eat?”

“Ummm, all I need is a jar of honey and hot sauce.”

“Please specify what type of hot sauce” the Hydra replied.

Praying it knew what he was talking about he said “Tabasco?” uncertainly.

“Request accepted” it replied and made a whirring sound as a glass jar of honey appeared along with a bottle of Tabasco.

“Wow…looks like Star Trek had it right after all…” he said with a smile as he walked back over to the bed and placed his items on the night stand. He opened the bottle of Tabasco and dropped half of its contents in the half full jar, and used his powers to mix it together. He then folded down the bed, and went over to inspect the white octagonal object on the table against the wall, directly in front of the bed. He found it was a candle of some sort, but had an oily substance at the bottom. He waved his hand over it to light it, and was satisfied when a narrow flame appeared. After setting it back down on the table, he walked over to the curtains and figured out that a switch on the wall lowered them from their open position. He lowered the silver curtains three fourths of the way, blocking out most of the light.

With the candle light, and the partial light peeking in under the curtains, he thought the room now had perfect ambient lighting. He walked back over to the bed and sat down on the edge, not really knowing what to do next and beginning to get antsy that Maria had not appeared yet. When he heard the door slide open he jumped to his feet and then froze having to do a double take of the beauty before him.

Maria’s outfit made him instantly hard and he quickly pulled his robe around him to hide that fact. “Is she wearing leather?” he thought to himself as his mouth went dry. “Oh god…” he thought “How am I going to go slow when she looks like that?!” he thought.

Maria tried to stifle a giggle as she registered Michael’s reaction to her outfit. She saw the gentle rise in his shorts before he yanked his robe closed and took immense satisfaction that she had that reaction on him. Suddenly gaining her confidence back, she began to glide over to him. When she reached him she touched his face with her hand, slowing letting it caress down his cheek, neck, shoulder and arm before taking his hand in hers.

“So Spaceboy…are you ready?” she asked with fiery eyes.

Michael nodded because he found that his mouth was still dry and he stood in place, afraid if he moved he’d knock her over in his frenzy.

Maria took his hesitation as an invitation for her to advance and she ran her fingers inside his robe, teasing his abs, chest and shoulders before slowly letting his robe fall to the floor. Her eyes raked over his body and took in how well built he was for the first time. Gone was the gangly boy she had seen at the pool in summers past. Hard muscles replaced youthful softness, and she felt her mouth water as her gaze danced across his skin.

Michael felt his skin ignite along Maria’s trail of sight. He was getting hotter by the minute and didn’t know how much longer he could hold himself back.

“What’s the matter Spaceboy? Cat got your tongue?” Maria asked seductively as she whispered into his ear, softly touching his chest with hers.

“No, I have my tongue…and I’m trying to hold back what I want to do to you with it right now…” he replied with some difficulty, after swallowing to put some moisture back into his mouth.

“The time for holding back has passed…I’m not afraid of you Michael…” she replied before Michael crushed his lips onto hers and wrapped her in a tight embrace. Her mouth opened to him and their tongues entangled shooting electricity from their mouth’s to the rest of their body, encompassing them in liquid heat. Michael wasted no time pushing her robe to the floor, to pool around her ankles as he picked her up she wrapped her legs around his waist. He walked them back against a wall, and held her in place there as he assaulted her mouth and neck with hot kisses and licks. Maria moaned in pleasure as his hard abs pressed against her wet core and his kisses left a trail of flames along her neck.

Michael suddenly pulled her away from the wall, cupping her ass and feeling for the first time that she was wearing a thong. He felt himself get harder, and quickly laid her on the bed, climbing on top of her. As he kissed and sucked her neck, and the tops of her breasts his other hand pulled at the strings that tied her corset. Nimbly, he got the bow undone, and began undoing her laces. Getting frustrated, he used a bit of alien magic, to draw the rest of the string out from their holes, and the corset snapped open for him.

His head went down and fastened to the first exposed nipple and Maria arched her back, for him to have better access, and moaned in pleasure. He palmed the other with his hand, before switching breasts. He then placed hot open mouthed kisses down her stomach before seeing her green leather thong, covering the last bit he hadn’t seen of her. Without stopping, he waved his hand, and the material snapped open, exposing her blonde glory to him. His tossed the thong aside, mentally noting to fix it later, and buried his face in her warm muff. Maria bucked up startled, and squirmed away, raising up on her elbows.

“Umm..doesn’t it..umm…well…you know…” she said while blushing.

“No, as a matter of fact, it doesn’t….I could do this all day. But if it makes you feel better…” he broke off as he reached for the jar of honey on the side of the bed.

“Where…where did you get that?” she asked in amazed and confused.

“From the Hydra…” he replied matter of fact “now close your eyes…”

“Michael….” She mock whined.

“Close theeem” he replied.

“Ohh…ok” she said as she leaned back and closed her eyes.

He drizzled a little in the hollow of her neck, then down between her breasts, then he made a couple small circles around her nipples, before leaving a trail down her stomach and finally he dropped a liberal amount on her hot aching core. He waved is hand over it immediately though, removing the Tabasco, so it would not burn her sensitive skin in that area.

Michael began by slowly licking off the honey in the hollow of her neck, then kissed her deeply, so she could taste the hot/sweet honey on his mouth. When he broke the kiss, Maria couldn’t believe what she was thinking.

“I hate to admit it spaceboy, but I’m beginning to understand the hot sweet thing…ooooohhhh that feels good.” She moaned as he began to suck off the honey trail from her neck to her breasts.

Slowly he worked his way down and between, before rising up to her left breast and suckling her nipple. Maria felt tiny shots of electricity as he suckled and moaned in enjoyment.

He then slid his tongue along the dip between her breasts before taking the other one in his mouth. He kneaded the now clean breast as he licked and sucked the honey off of the other. Maria was writhing in bliss, and felt wetness drench between her legs in anticipation of what was to come. When he had cleaned her right breast too, he licked and sucked his way down her abdomen, making Maria wriggle even more, until he reached her swollen nub. That’s when she arched up and moaned loudly, and Michael grinned inwardly that he had that effect on her.

He lapped at her core and laved her, making sure he cleaned her well, and drove her crazy in the process. His tongue kept dipping further and further down until he was at her entrance. He easily slipped it inside of her and tasted her juices making himself moan in pleasure.

“Unnnghghh..” he moaned and the vibrations his voice created, caused Maria to arch into his mouth even more.

“Oh my god Michael…” Maria moaned as she threaded her fingers in his hair and arched up again against his mouth.

He could sense she was getting close, with what he was doing, and when he felt her gentle tug on his hair, he willingly brought his mouth back to hers and straddled her. Maria could taste the honey in his mouth as she sucked on the tip of his tongue, and could smell the musk that was hers. She found that she didn’t mind the smell as long as it was on Michael’s mouth and kissed him more ardently. She raked her nails down his back in impatience, and slithered her fingers underneath is waist band, pushing his shorts off of his hips. Needing no further invitation, Michael whipped his shorts off, simultaneously spreading Maria’s pliant legs, and leaned over her once again.

Maria then pushed him off of her, and Michael look at her confused, as his passion was making his thinking fuzzy. Quickly she made him lie down, and threw one leg over his hips to straddle him, resting on her hands and knees and kissing him fervently. Michael’s pleasure sensors shot off the roof, feeling her breasts tickling his chest, and her hot slit rubbing his cock. He couldn’t believe it when he felt her lightly positioning herself over his hard member, and then slowly her hips rocked until he felt her progressively sliding down his shaft.

“Maria I want you….” He strangled out, wanting all of him to be inside of her.

After briefly considering the burn she knew would be coming from being filled with Michael she dismissed the thought and whispered back “Then take me…” and he arched up to fully sheath himself inside of her. They both moaned in pleasure and Maria wondered why she didn’t feel anything but delight at the movement she now felt inside of her. Not really bothering to care at the moment, she matched Michael’s rhythm and sat up, when his hands gripped her around her hips. He gently lifted her up and down his shaft, and loved seeing her breasts bob with every stroke. Maria’s tender nub was taking in every movement, and she felt her pleasure begin to heighten with every thrust. Suddenly taking control she leaned forward, with her hands on his chest and took control of their speed.

“Maria…ohhh” Michael strangled out, as her speed up and bobbing breasts were quickly taking him over the edge. Not being able to resist, he pulled her hands down to the bed, on either side of him, so she was leaning farther down and took one of her breasts in his mouth and sucked hard.

“Ohhhh…Michael…mmmm” she moaned and then bit her lip as she felt herself reaching her climax; liquid heat filling the space between her legs, and then spreading out into the rest of her body.

As she went over the edge, she felt Michael get super hard inside of her, and then felt his hot cum shoot up. Arching one last time into Maria’s now drenched passage, Michael’s climax passed and he pulled Maria down on top of him to kiss her senseless. Their bodies slick with sweat, Michael gently lifted Maria off of him and laid her down beside him.

After a big contented sigh Maria said "I was expecting that last part to burn or something, but instead it was pure heavan..." Maria said elated, then turned curious eyes on Michael who seemed to be smiling behind "I have a secret" eyes.

"What?" Maria asked.

"Umm, I sort of took care of that little...thing...while I was taking care of other business in the region..." he said while his eyes slid down to her blonde glory again, which made Maria giggle and flip on her back to look at the ceiling and away from Michale's pericing stare.

“Do you know how beautiful you are?” he asked her while tucking her now tousled hair behind her ear.

“Hahah, yeah, you say that now!” she giggled.

“I’m serious Maria! You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. When I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were the only one for me.” He said sincerely.

“Why did you take so long to tell me??!! She said as she pushed him in the chest, a little harder then she intended to.

“Oh so you wanna wrestle now huh?” Michael asked with a wicked glint in his eye.

Seeing his intentions were quickly changing, Maria replied “You gotta catch me fiiirst” while jumping off of the bed, and running towards the shower; Michael right on her heels.

“Oh, I’ll catch you” he said as he caught her hand, spinning her around, and twisting her arm back behind her back, taking her lips in an affectionate kiss.

“Ow…Mi..ch..you..hurting” she strangled out between kisses.

“If you stop squirming it won’t hurt” he replied and Maria responded by stomping on his foot.

“Ow!” Michael yelled, and Maria smiled and laughed in victory as he let her out of his grasp. Seeing his dangerous look come back, she sprinted for the closet, thinking she could get the door locked before he got to her, but was unsuccessful, as Michael rushed at her and pinned her arms above her head, on the ottoman, kissing her passionately. She felt him get hard again underneath her, just as her own temperature began to rise, and knew they’d be in the closet for a little while…

Hello to you all! Thanks for sticking it out with me and being patient for the new part. It has been crazy hectic for me the past month with the holidays and work driving me completely bananas! I also wanted this part to be really special (and hot!) so I wanted to spend some extra time with it. I hope it meets everyone's expectations!

RhondaAnn-I'm glad you liked the M & M action. =) I hope you are ready for some gazer!

Flamehair-Thank you as always for your gracious compliments! Let me know how you like the gazer part! =)

Chanks_girl-LOL Thanks for the compliment as well. I have had to take a few cold showers after writing these chapters! (or go maul my husband hee hee) Hope you like the "gazer getting laid" part.

The following chapter(s) will be back to everyone else but no promises as to when that will be.... (sorry it's still busy at my work =( ) I'll try my hardest though!

Chapter 31E

PreviouslyAlex was staring in amazement at the beauty of his and Isabel’s rooms. After their Litka Nehkimo had departed, having given them all the instructions they would need for the next two weeks, Isabel rushed into the bath area and told Alex she had to do a few things. He gulped when he though of what she might be doing behind that door. He walked over to the French doors, that led to their private garden area, and went outside. The air was a bit warmer than their room, in the shade, and it felt about 80 degrees in direct sunlight. He took in a breath of the best air his lungs had ever breathed, turned around and went back inside to find something else to wear before Isabel came out of the bathroom. He walked over to his dresser area; well you couldn’t really call it a dresser. It more closely resembled drawers that were in the walls of the room. They each had a small button you pressed to have them slide smoothly out of the wall. On his side of the room, they were filled with clothing for him to wear while on Neweden. The temperature was so mild that most of the clothing was light and soft in an array of colors and fabrics. When they had arrived, Nehkimo had showed them where their shoes would be held until their departure, as they would have no need for shoes while there. The ground inside, as well as outside, was soft and spongy, and cool to the touch. He smiled when he found a soft red robe with matching red shorts. The material looked like linen but was much more supple. He quickly got undressed and as he slipped the clothing onto his skin, it made him think of Isabel’s soft skin sliding against his own. He had to stifle a moan as his skin began to heat up and his desire was becoming apparent below his waist. He dove for the bed as he heard Isabel near the door in the bathroom. Getting under the covers to hide his unbidden arousal, he had just found a position he liked when the door to the bath area slid open.

Isabel looked around the restroom in amazement, and familiarity as part of the design of it was obviously like Earth, but distinct parts of its set up were Antarian. Suddenly remembering her favorite part of an Antar bath area, she began scanning the walls for a diamond shaped panel. Squealing in delight, she found it at the back of her dressing area, and with a smile, she waved her hand over the plate. A portion of the wall slid away and her body was greeted with a warm, moist breeze. The fog instantly cleared, and she beheld a kidney shaped pool of cobalt blue water. There was a very fine layer of steam resting on the surface, but the rich blue color shone through and was still immensely enticing.

She had to resist the urge to step inside and let the hot, milky water caress her entire body with warm pleasure. Looking up, she saw that the red walled chamber was completely dark except for a few small lights shining like spot lights on different areas of the pool, and a large shaft of light was shining down on the very middle. Tilting her head to the side, she suddenly got a very good idea. Shivering a little, she pictured what her and Alex could do in a pool of water such as this. As a thrill of excitement shot through her, she twirled around and quickly made her way out of the steam pool area and to the drawers of her closet as the door slid shut behind her.

She began to rifle through the clothing in all the drawers of her closet, feeling herself get moist between her thighs, as thoughts of her and Alex’s future activities swirled in her head. She finally found intimate clothing in her signature color red, and began to look for something that would knock Alex’s socks off. She settled on a raspberry red teddy made of satin. Black lace made a three inch border over the curves of her chest, and dipped down to just above her nipples, meeting in a wide V shape between her breasts. Lace also ran down the center of the satin in a transparent swirling pattern, that would show off the inner curves of her breasts, and stretched all the way down between her thighs. The bottom edges of the teddy were boy cut, and black stretch lace lined the edges. She found a matching black lacy robe and made her way out to the dressing area. She placed her clothing choices down on the ottoman, and removed her clothing, letting it fall to the floor beside it. Looking up, she recognized the Tem-chare, or in English, Style Mirror.

“Oh goodie!” she exclaimed as she clapped her hands together, and then walked over to it.

“Style Please” Isabel spoke to the mirror.

“Do you have a style you desire, or do you wish to see a list of possibilities?” the mirror asked.

“I’d like the Antarian Up-twist with long curls surrounding and cascading in the back, secured with black hashi sticks.” Isabel replied. She knew all she needed to do was to tell the mirror her hair style of choice, and as she thought of her makeup, it would sense her thoughts and do the rest for her.

“Please close your eyes for compliance” the mirror chirped. Isabel obeyed and felt the invisible hands whizzing around her head and face.

“Is it to your liking?” the mirror asked when Isabel opened her eyes again.

Isabel looked on amazed as her reflection stared back at her. Her Hair was twisted into a half bun at the top of her head, with long luxurious locks of hair falling down her back in wide curls. More long curls peeked out, of the base of her bun, all the way around. Two black sticks that closely resembled chop sticks were twisted throughout her bun and held the style securely in place. Her lips were darkened to a shade that perfectly matched her teddy, and her eyes were a mixture of smoky gray and charcoal. She admired her reflection and noticed her nails and toenails were also painted a color to match her outfit.

“I had forgotten the Temchare did that” she stated to herself while she inspected the color. She then walked to the sink and rifled through the glass vials containing fragrances. She knew Alex loved the smell of cinnamon buns, and was ecstatic when she found a brown sugar/cinnamon combination with a certain Antarian mark on the bottle indicating it was a sweet-edible. She took care rubbing the creamy lotion all over her body and she smelled like a delectable confection when she was done. She knew whenever Alex kissed her skin he would get more of a sweet surprise than he was expecting!

She then walked back to the dressing area to slip into her teddy and robe. The robe reached the floor and was a tiny bit to long. Frowning, she walked to the closet area and looked through her bag of belongings she brought with her from Earth. Her frown turned to a smile when she found the extra pair of tennis shoes she had stuffed into her bag before she knew she wouldn’t need shoes on this planet. With a quick wave of her hand her tennis shoes turned into a pair of black stiletto heels, and she got a wicked glint in her eyes as she knew this would be the icing on the cake to completely shock her new husband. After sliding her feet into the heels, she walked over to the door separating her from Alex, and firmly pressed her hand to the plate.

Alex looked up when he heard the door slide open and involuntarily felt his mouth drop open in shock. Isabel stood with one hand on the doorway frame and looked like something out of Alex’s wildest fantasy.

“Oh my god….” he thought to himself “…oh…my…god…wow...oh…my…god…” he kept repeating in his head.

Isabel stepped through the doorway and walked half of the distance separating her from Alex and placed her hands on her hips.

“Hi Alex” she cooed at him.

“Um…hi…I…um…I…I mean you…you look….” He struggled to say something coherent, but was failing miserably. “She looks so hot…god I hope I’m not drooling!!” he thought to himself as his eyes traveled up and down her body.

Isabel laughed at his lack of ability to speak clearly at the moment and walked over to him. She placed a finger to his lips to silence his attempts to talk for the moment, and placed her hands in his to pull him up.

As she bent down, Alex’s eyes were glued to the black lace holding in her breasts. He was staring at her creamy roundness, and he couldn’t help himself! The little curves visible through the lace in the middle almost made him choke in surprise, before he forced himself to look up as he stood up and met Isabel’s smoldering gaze.

“Do you want to dance?” she asked him seductively.

“But…uh…there’s no music” Alex replied shifting nervously from foot to foot.

“I can fix that.” She replied while pulling away from him and gliding her way into the bathroom.

She left Alex standing their stunned, but returned in only 30 seconds or so. She was carrying a walkman and placed it down on the table next to the bed. Using some Alien magic she caused it to have stereo sound throughout the room and the voice of Etta James engulfed them singing “At Last”. She then stretched her hand to the light at the center of the ceiling causing the lights to dim, and dark spots to spin around them on the walls.

Alex, finally having composed himself somewhat, offered his hand to Isabel as she walked back to him and gathered her close to him when she stepped into his arms.

Looking into her eyes, and finally finding coherency, he told her softly “You look breathtaking Izzy.”

Isabel gave a shy smile at his compliment and blushed as his eyes were piercing her own so deeply. His eyes were pools of desire, and they sent shivers up and down her spine.

“You don’t look so bad yourself my love” she replied as she draped her arms more securely around his neck and pulled him closer to her. She loved how tall he was. Here she was wearing the highest black stilettos she had ever braved, and he was still taller than her. She sighed in contentment as she felt his warmth surround her.

He breathed in her scent and found that she smelled like cinnamon rolls…he gave a tiny shudder of pleasure as he breathed in more deeply.

Isabel giggled softly as she realized what Alex was doing and shifted to give him better access to her neck. Alex took the opportunity to gently sweep her thick curls to the side and place gentle kisses down the side of her neck from ear to collar bone. He could feel a light oiliness on his lips as he got to her collar bone and involuntarily licked his lips. He was met with the most delicious sugary/cinnamon combination he had ever experienced and couldn’t help himself when he began to place wet open mouthed kisses all over her neck and collar bones; tasting her intermittently.

“Oh Alex…mmm…that feels so good” she moaned as he assaulted her skin with his mouth and tongue.

“Mmmmm…you…taste…delicious…” he murmured between licks and kisses.

They swayed to the music as Alex continued to kiss her, finally coming up to her mouth. As his lips met hers, Isabel felt electricity shoot from her mouth to her hot center and deepened the kiss almost immediately, slipping her tongue into his mouth. He responded by caressing her tongue slowly with his and moaned into her mouth when he felt electricity surround his member and it began to throb.

Isabel suddenly remembered her surprise for Alex and pulled away slightly.

“What’s the matter?” Alex asked with concern in his eyes.

“Nothing at all.” She replied with a sly smile. “I just have a surprise for you”

“A surprise?” he asked with one eyebrow raised. “What kind of surprise?”

“One that I hope you will like very much…” she said as she ran her hands down his back and squeezed his hips.

“Mmm…I like surprises…especially if they are from you” he replied giving her his signature dopey grin and caressing one of her cheeks with his pointer finger.

Isabel giggled softly as she trailed her hands back to the tops of his shoulders and pushed him an arms length away from her.

“Now, I want you to do me a favor ok?” she said.

“Anything for you” he replied without hesitation. “Just name it.”

“I want you to go over to the Hydra, wave your hand over the plate, and when it comes on, order a bottle of champagne. Get some kind of small sweet food too, ok honey? Then come into the restroom, hang a left into the closet and walk to the back. Your surprise will be waiting” she said coyly.

Alex gulped and replied “Yes Ma’m” as he wondered what Isabel could possibly have waiting for him in the closet of all places!

She turned and glided out of the room as Alex turned to walk to the Hydra. When Isabel got to the diamond plate, she again opened the door and she breathed in the steamy air. Noticing a coal burner in the corner, she ran back to the sink to grab some sweet spices she had seen in a packet, and came back to sprinkle them on the burner. They instantly filled the air with a steamy sweet smell, and she then walked to the far side of the pool, to stand in the shadows.

Alex finally managed to get a decent bottle of raspberry champagne from the Hydra, and grabbed two fluted crystal glasses from the adjacent cabinet. He had thought of what Isabel was wearing and raspberry champagne came to mind. He also asked the Hydra for some fresh raspberry cream cheese over butter crackers, and a bottle of Tabasco which he sprinkled over all of them.

Spotting a crystal tray near the bottom of the cabinet, he picked it up and was surprised at how light it was. He wasted no time though grabbing a blue silk cloth from the stack he saw neatly stacked near the Hydra, and spread it out. He arranged the champagne bottle, glasses and snack neatly on the tray and carefully picked it up. Feeling a butterfly feeling of mass proportions as to what was awaiting him, and not wanting to drop what he was holding, he walked cautiously to the restroom area.

When he got to the back of the closet he was surprised to see that there was another doorway leading to a beautiful steam pool of shining blue water. He stepped inside and took a breath of sweet steamy air and sighed in satisfaction.

“Iz? Are you in here?” he called out to the darkness, not readily seeing her anywhere.

“Come further in Alex…” he heard from the shadows. Isabel could see him, with the brightness of the closet behind him, but he could not see her.

Alex saw a small black iron table near the water’s edge and walked over to it to place the tray down.

“Where are you?” Alex called to the shadows with his arms raised out as the door slid shut behind him, and covered him in darkness.

“I’m right here” Isabel said as she stepped forward into the spot light at the back right corner of the pool. She was a vision standing there. The light flashed off of her golden hair as she dropped her robe to the floor. A great expanse creamy skin instantly became visible, and Alex gulped in anticipation of touching those long stems soon.

“Um…ahhhhem…can you see me?” Alex said while clearing his throat.

“No…but I want you to see me if that’s ok.” She replied softly.

“I see you now Iz…” Alex replied in confusion.

“No…I want you to…see me….” She replied while slipping a finger underneath one of the straps of her outfit and gently pulling it down off of her shoulder.

“Oh my god….I think I’m going to cum right here in my pants” Alex thought to himself as his breathing rate picked up.

“Iz I…” but he was cut off.

“Alex…I really want to do this for you…please?” she asked so passionately that all Alex could do was to choke out “Ok”.

She proceeded to hook a finger under her other strap and pull it off of her shoulder. Her gaze was fixed on the area she knew Alex was standing, and a nervous smile played at her lips. She then picked up one foot and slipped off her right shoe and then shifted to remove her left. She bent forward to give Alex full view of her chest peeking liberally out of the top of her outfit as she laid her shoes on the ground. She then stood up to her full height and reached around the back of her outfit to unzip the back. The fabric began to fall slowly from her torso and inch by inch Alex felt as if he were hyperventilating, but with no other effects except that of feeling light headed and breathing hard. One breast was revealed, then the other. Her breasts were bigger than he had ever imagined and were shaped perfectly with dark pink nipples hardened from her excitement and the cool air above the steam.

When Isabel got the zipper all the way to hip level, she slid her hands inside the fabric at her sides and slowly slid the teddy to her ankles, bending over once again and giving Alex such a view of her at all angles that he had to hold himself back from running over to her right then. He licked his lips as she stood up to her full height, in all her naked glory. A golden v peeked up from her lower abdomen and glinted in the spot light just like her crown of hair on her head. Her abdomen was taut and she was perfectly hour glass shaped. Alex was gripping his robe so tight his knuckles were white, but no one could see in the darkness. Just when he thought he couldn’t take it any longer, Isabel began to walk to the back center of the pool, and paused at the top step. Reaching up with both hands, she grasped the hashi sticks and slowly slid them from her hair, letting it fall around her shoulders and down her back in soft waves. Alex was entranced and stared open mouthed as she walked gracefully down the steps. The extremely warm water rushed around her body, as she stepped deeper, and she shivered with pleasure at each step. She stopped when she reached the center of the pool, under the main spot light. Her breasts floated in the water, her nipples just below the surface and swollen with desire. As she looked up to find Alex’s eyes again she held him there with her fiery gaze.

“Aren’t you going to come in Alex?” Isabel asked coyly while trailing her fingertips along the surface of the water in shy circles.

Alex, who had been mesmerized and frozen in place, suddenly walked to the pool’s edge.

“Are you sure you are ready for this Iz?” Alex asked in all seriousness. He couldn’t believe she had just done what she did, even though his skin was feverish with desire.

“Alex…” she said with a nervous giggle “I just took off all of my clothes, and now I’m naked in a pool of water…you do the math.” She replied amused. “Come on, it’s my turn to see you…” she said boldly and with a wink.

Alex hoped his knees weren’t shaking as he grabbed his robe’s edges and dropped it to the ground. He stole a glance at Isabel, and she was smiling looking so much like a goddess that he paused for a few seconds to just stare at her.

“Come on, come on! On with the show!” Isabel stated impatiently, but smiling shyly.

Alex smiled down at her, his awkwardness suddenly forgotten, and took a firm hold on his waist band, pushing down until he was touching his ankles. He stood up, and stepped out of his shorts, knowing he was fully erect, but did not give it a second thought. Isabel shifted when she saw his hard erection, and firm body causing her nipples to peek up over the surface. They were hard and Alex thought they looked like two ripe cherries, begging to be touched. Isabel couldn’t believe how sculpted Alex was. With clothes on he looked like a tall and trim guy, borderline skinny. With his clothes off, every muscle was defined and toned…her mouth began to water as she admired his pecs and six pack as well as his girth when her eyes trailed down as he stepped into the pool.

Alex savored the warm temperature of the water as he stepped further into the pool and felt Isabel’s eyes burning a trail down his body. He liked how the water felt against his hot skin, but quickly closed the distance between him and Isabel making his way through the warm blue liquid. When he reached her he fused his lips to hers without hesitation. Her hands traveled up his chest and around his neck as she pressed herself fully against him, skin to skin, for the first time. Alex’s arms wrapped around her waist and his skin ignited when her soft, full body came in contact with his. As there tongues snaked out of each other’s mouths, the movement created friction between their bodies. Isabel could feel Alex’s hard muscled chest, as well as his stiff erection beginning to nestle between her supple folds. Suddenly his hard cock made contact with her hot center and she pressed up even harder against him. Alex moaned into her mouth when he felt her squeeze him closer and his cock pulsated with wanting to be inside of her. Her nipples were teasing his chest mercilessly and he did not think he could feel more pleasure then he did right at that moment. He found out he was wrong when one of Isabel’s hands slithered down his wet body and gently began to stroke his shaft. His mouth left hers and began to passionately kiss her cheek, then her neck and shoulders and finally coming down to her breasts.

“Oh Alex…god yes….” Isabel moaned as Alex took both substantial breasts in his hands and squeezed them gently, followed by licking one nipple in slow circles while he massaged the other with his hand. Isabel was still stroking Alex’s hard shaft and began to pull his cock against her, making firm contact with her hot clit as she ground herself against him.

Alex lifted his head from her chest when he felt her increase the pressure on his cock, and shuddered with pleasure. He loved just being between her slick folds, rubbing the head of his cock on her clit. It was even more exciting because she was doing it for him. His mouth found hers again and Isabel brought her arms back up to pull Alex close to her body. Alex stroked Isabel’s back up and down and then focused on the curves of her waist. Isabel gripped Alex’s back and her hands drifted down to squeeze his ass. The moment broke only slightly when Alex jumped because his ass happened to be very ticklish.

He laughed throatily, and said “Hey, what’s good for the goose huh…?” and responded with gripping her ass and squeezing firmly causing Isabel to make a squeaking noise. She was obviously ticklish too…

“Now none of that sir…” she said while taking a hold of his cock again and stroking it more firmly up and down the length of it, making Alex’s eyes cloud over in desire once more. Isabel used her free hand to push Alex in the direction of the front left portion of the pool, without stopping her motion, and was met with a flat surface that stood up in the water. It was only a couple of feet high; basically a very large seat. Alex felt the slab behind him and was forced to sit down to avoid falling over. Isabel used the momentum to climb up on her knees straddling him. She let go of his cock and positioned her hot slit right above it, feeling him pressed gently to her center. Alex was kissing her deeply before he brought his mouth down to her chest which was now right in front of his face. He licked and sucked one of her round breasts delicately flicking her nipple with his tongue and savoring the sweetness of her skin. He could feel her folds directly above his cock, brushing it ever so slightly and moaned as his mouth changed to the other nipple sucking hard. His cock was harder than a rock at this point, and he didn’t know if he could hold out much longer.

“God I want to be inside of her…” he thought to himself just as Isabel strangled out a moan.

“Alex…please…I need you…inside of me..right now…” she moaned out between pants of breath.

Alex then used both of his hands to cup her face and kiss her ardently, then continued to kiss her as his hands slid down her sides, over her hips and took a hold of them firmly. With his left hand still firmly on her hip, he used his right hand to guide his cock to her entrance. The water surrounding them made this experience all the more potent, and they gasped into each other’s mouths as he began to part her folds with his cock, sliding up and down her slit before slipping slightly into her hot entrance. When he reached her barrier, he paused with his last shred of gentleman pride, and looked up into her eyes. He was met with a gaze matching the ferventness of his own and she answered his silent question by slowly lowering herself down his length.

They both moaned in pleasure as Alex was now fully sheathed in Isabel, and he felt his entire body ignite on fire. Isabel thought it strange that the pain she felt was only brief and fleeting. She had one last thought of how the hot water may have had something to do with that, when Alex lifted her up with his strong hands gripping her hips and began a slow rhythm for them. Isabel felt pleasure course through her body with every thrust and sucked in her breath when she felt Alex take one of her hot nipples into his mouth again. Alex gripped Isabel’s hips firmly, increasing his pace, feeling pleasure in places he never felt before. Isabel’s tight, hot passage was setting his cock on fire and her soft body rubbing his chest and stomach was driving him crazy. He never wanted to let her go now that he knew what this felt like…

“Alex…oh…you are so hard…ugh… you feel so good inside of me.” She said as she wantonly pressed her other breast in his face, which he needed no more encouragement to suck happily into his mouth.

“Ugn…oh yes…oh god…” she panted as she felt herself approaching the edge.

Alex moaned deep in his throat as he felt himself approaching the edge as well, and picked up their pace with his hands gripping her hips. His mouth released her breast as his lips sought her mouth and he kissed her deeply while thrusting into her completely. He then swiftly picked her up, and she wrapped her legs around his waist to stay sheathed inside of him, as he spun them around placing her bottom on the slab. He still had a hold of her waist and rammed even deeper inside of her at this angle sending them both over the edge with a few adamant thrusts.

“Oh my god…Alex..ugh..ohhhh” Isabel moaned.

“Iz…yes….ohhh” Alex moaned back as they rode through heights of pleasure together.

They held each other tightly until their racing hearts slowed, Alex occasionally placing a gentle kiss on her shoulder and neck.

Mustering up some courage after his fit of passion, Alex hesitantly asked “Are you ok Iz.”

Isabel responded with chuckling throatily and pulling back to look him in the eye. “I’m fine Alex.” She said with a huge smile. “Better than fine. I love you so much, and I just got to show you in a way I never have before…”

“You can show me again sometime if you want” Alex replied jokingly.

Isabel laughed like tinkling crystal as she softly pushed him away from her. “I’ll be sad if it’s not in the next half hour!” she said in a sing song voice.

“Oh, your wish is my command my lady…” he replied seductively.

Isabel threw Alex a smile over he shoulder as she walked to the edge of the pool and delicately picked up a cracker from the tray he had brought. She placed it in her mouth and then closed her eyes in pure bliss as the sweet/spicy taste swished against the sides of her tongue.

“Oh Alex this is divine!” What is it? She said through a mouthful.

“That’s just your regular Raspberry Cream Cheese spread over butter crackers” he said with a smile.

Isabel smiled and raised an eyebrow at him.

“Ok, and some Tabasco for some extra zing!” he said laughing with a shrug as he popped a cracker in his own mouth.

“Alex, since when do you like Tabasco? I think every one of these crackers has some on it!”

“Weeeel, I have kinda been trying more and more things with Tabasco on it to see if I could acquire a taste for it…and guess what…” he said with a sly smile as he swallowed.

“What?” Isabel asked in disbelief.

“I have actually come to love it!” he said with one hand extended out for emphasis while he popped another cracker in his mouth.

“Ah huh….so, you like it in your coffee too now?” she asked skeptically.

“Ok, ok, you got me. I haven’t yet acquired THAT taste yet…but I love it on my pancakes!” he said as Isabel smacked him playfully on the chest. Alex then hoisted himself up on the side of the pool with his legs still in the water and grasped the champagne bottle. He undid the wrapping as Isabel smiled at him and munched on another cracker. Pointing the bottle away from them, he eased the cork off and it flew across the room.

“Woah!” Alex yelled, almost falling back in the pool with the force of it causing Isabel to laugh while grasping her sides.

“Hey, you just be glad I didn’t fall back in the water, otherwise I might have other ideas…” he stated with mock severity and suggestion.

“Promises, promises” Isabel laughed out and Alex just rolled his eyes and began to pour them each a glass of champagne. He handed the first to Isabel and had the other in his left hand.

“So what do you want to toast to my love?” Alex asked holding his glass slightly higher than chest level.

“I don’t know what do you think…” she replied coyly, raising her eyebrows up and down suggestively and finishing with a wink.

“Oook then, ‘May we have many nights of fiery passion here on Neweden, and many years of even more for the rest of our lives!’” he said seriously. Then they clinked glasses as they both smiled widely and took a sip.

“Oh this is wonderful Alex, what is it?” Isabel asked while taking another sip of it and licking her lips.

“It’s Raspberry Champagne…” he replied.

“I see. Going with a whole raspberry theme tonight are we?”

“He that was YOUR idea.” He replied while pointing at her.

“My idea?” she said while dramatically pointing to herself.

“Yes your idea, Ms. ‘I’m going to wear the most drop dead gorgeous raspberry colored outfit so I will make Alex cum in his pants’ idea.” He stated matter of fact.

Isabel almost chocked on her drink and had to spit most of it out, she was laughing so hysterically after that, and Alex just nodded and said “See! See! I knew it!” which made her laugh even harder, until tears were coming out of her eyes.

He then took her glass out of her hand and put both glasses back on the tray.

“For this you must PAY!” he said as he jumped back in the water and chased Isabel to the other side.

“You will pay dearly…..” he said under his breath with an eager smile.

Well, I got a very unexpected award at ARFC and thought I'd share it with you! =)

Thank you for all of your kind words and for sticking it out with me and my writers block. I finally got some new inspiration and the idea juices are back to flowing! Without further ado, here's chapter 32! =)

~Andrea

Chapter 32

Kyle was busy trying to make the Hydra work in the common area when Michael tapped him on the shoulder.

“Woah! Dang, you nearly gave me a heart attack Guerin!” he said while breathing heavy and with one hand over his heart.

Michael smirked and replied “I just thought you could use a little help with the Hydra” he said while he waved a hand over the plate to activate it. It whirred to life and Kyle began to place his order.

“Cheeseburger and Fries” he told the machine.

“How would you like your meat cooked?” the Hydra replied.

“Um, well done I guess” Kyle replied while scratching his head.

“Request Accepted” it replied and a silver plate appeared with the most delicious looking burger he head ever seen. What looked like a thick slice of cheddar cheese was oozing over the sides and onto the plate and the smell emanating from it made his mouth start to water…

“Wow, I hate to say it Guerin, but this looks way better than that slop you serve at The Crashdown!” he said while bringing the plate to his nose so he could get a close up whiff of its contents. Michael grunted disapprovingly and waved the Hydra to life again so he could put in his own order.

“Cheeseburger, well done, and fries along with a bottle of Tabasco Sauce” he said, and a matching plate appeared along with his choice condiment.

“Copy cat” Kyle said under his breath.

“Ah, not exactly my friend” Michael replied while twisting the cap off of his Tabasco and pouring liberal amounts on the entire contents of his plate.

“Now THIS is way better than Crashdown fare” he said while sinking his teeth into his burger, bliss written all over his face. Kyle was staring at him chew thinking he might never understand Antarian taste buds and Michael thought he might want to try some of his favorite condiment. He offered the open bottle to Kyle, and Kyle held up his hand in protest.

“Ehhh…I think I’ll pass on that bro.”

“Suit yourself” he replied through a mouthful of burger.

“So, long time no see huh? What’s it been…seven days?” Kyle asked through a mouthful of fries.

“I don’t know, I haven’t really been keeping track of the time of day lately” he said with a big grin on his face. It was kind of unnerving considering Michael’s usual impassive, complacent face or signature scowl. He knew if anyone could loosen that guy up, Maria could.

“So, what’s your blushing bride up to?” Kyle asked as he took another bite of his burger.

“Oh, she’s not blushing anymore” he said pointedly, and Kyle rolled his eyes. “She’s with Isabel in our hot steam bath area that is apparently an Antarian staple.”

“A hot steam bath area in your room?” Kyle asked with is eyebrows raised. How did I miss that, he thought to himself “Sounds kinky...”

“My thoughts exactly…anyway, there is one in all of our rooms at the back of the closet. Tess can show you later I’m sure.” He replied with a wink.

“How do you know that Tess will know where it is?” he asked while taking another bite of his burger.

“She was in the hallway when Isabel knocked on our door. Iz called her over, and I think they were going to get Liz before having some ‘girl talk’ .” he replied while rolling his eyes.

“After this week, I expect they’ll be in there for a while” Kyle replied with a chuckle.

“So, how was it Valenti?” Michael asked with a gleam in his eye “Afterall, she is my blood…so she had to have blown your socks off”

“Ughgh Guerin! That’s your sister you are talking about man!” Kyle said in disbelief.

**

“This place is awesome!” Maria squealed as she stepped into the hot water, her pink bikini letting more of the luscious water come in direct contact with her skin.

Isabel replied with a smile “I know, isn’t it?” she replied while sitting on the edge of the pool in a green swimsuit.

“If only I had known about this room earlier…” Tess trailed off as her skin got goose pimples of pleasure.

“Wait…are you blushing Isabel? I never thought I’d see the day…” Liz said with her hands on the hip area of her red suit.

“Oh, I’m glad we are in our steam bath and not yours!” Maria laughed as she pointed at Isabel. Isabel responded by splashing Maria making Maria shriek.

“Ha Ha, now who’s laughing!” Iz replied with a big grin while laughing.

“You guys! Can you believe we are actually here?” Liz said blissfully as she allowed the hot water to relax every muscle in her body as she rested against the side of the pool, up to her neck in water.

“I can’t believe the past few weeks, but especially not the last one” Maria said, breathing out a sigh of delight as the hot water worked on her own tight muscles and her hair fanned out around her.

“If Neweden is anything like Antar, I think you guys are going to LOVE it here” Isabel said.

“What do you mean?” Tess asked while propping her head up on her hand. She was reclining on the portion of the pool that was only a foot or so deep.

“Well, I remember that practically 80% of things were automated. Like I’m sure you all noticed the nifty mirror in your dressing area that doubles as your personal assistant?” she asked with amusement in her eyes.

Positive answers were heard from everyone.

“Well, that’s what I’m talking about. Antar was so technologically advanced that we never even had to literally read a book.”

“Well then how did you guys learn?” Liz asked in disbelief. Leave it to their resident genius to worry about their method of learning.

“We used a device called a fordar.”

“Mmmm…okay, what the heck is that?” Maria asked.

“It was a headband that had these tiny metal arms that extended out from the headband at ear level and folded forward to rest in front of our eyes. When you pressed a button located at the base of the right side of the headband, it turned on and you were suddenly in VR.”

“Huh?” Tess asked.

“It was a type of Virtual Reality”

**

“I see you guys are probably eating your first real meal in days huh?” Alex said walking up to the common area with Max beside him.

“I don’t know about you Whitman, but I did find time to EAT this past week.” Kyle replied with a wink.

Alex blushed and waved his hand over the plate at the Hydra.

“Hey, maybe he did eat…just not a man’s meal!” Michael replied to Alex’s obvious knowledge of how the Hydra worked.

“I was a little busy to be concerned with grease” Alex replied as he sat at the table, holding an extra long chili dog and onion rings.

“More like Iz didn’t want to taste onion breath” Max said as he ordered his meal along with four cherry cokes. He then walked to the table and slid into the seat next to Michael. Everyone thanked him for remembering to order drinks.

“Gah, look at us. We get away from earth and can try our own home cuisine and still we are eating Crashdown fare.” Max said with a chuckle.

“Wait till you taste your burger Max, it’s a tiny bit better than home.” Michael said as he handed Max the bottle of Tabasco to add some to his dish.

“So Max” Michael said as he elbowed his friend in the ribs. “How was it?”

**

Special Agent Marx walked briskly down the white house main hallway as he checked his watch to make sure he was on time. He took a corner to fast and almost collided with a young intern and stiffly apologized before continuing on his way. After years of keeping this knowledge to himself, it was finally necessary to tell the President of the United States. He felt his heartbeat quicken at what the President’s reaction would be. He’d probably think he was a raving lunatic. It didn’t matter. Whatever he had to do to prove it to him, Special Agent Marx knew he’d do it. He had to make the President believe him. A portal had been opened…