Surreal

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The air was damp and moist, as billowy mist rolled off the base of the waterfall in waves. The multicolored trees as well as the various green plant life seemed brought to life by the sunlight streaming into the clearing.

Arabel sat on a smooth rock near the river’s edge. His gaze was riveted on the clear water; he could even make out the smooth rock pebbles of the river bed below. His thoughts turned to the first time he and Devo had made love in this very river. It was a time filled with much confusion for him. He had just lost someone close to him, but couldn’t even remember it. When another’s reflection joined Arabel’s in the river, a smile crossed his face as he eagerly stood to greet the newcomer.

“You know you really shouldn’t have those types of intimate thoughts of you Devo when you know I’m going to show up, I feel like I’m almost eavesdropping.”

Arabel grinned at the personification of his sister Anata. She was dressed in a long, sleeveless, blue dress that emphasized her aquamarine eyes. Her flowing, bluish-black hair which matched his own lay unencumbered down her shoulders. “If you weren’t taking so long to get here then my mind wouldn’t have wandered.”

“Well it seems your mind has other things to worry about these days,” Anata hugged him briefly before releasing him.

“Yes, our cousin Ja’el has returned to me. It should be a joyous time. However, his missing lover weighs heavily on his mind.” A thought had just occurred to Arabel that he opted to ask Anata about. “Would there be a way for you to know if Erik is dead?”

“Arabel, just because I’m among the deceased doesn’t mean I keep tabs on all of them.”

“I know, I just thought it was worth asking.” Arabel sighed and sat back down on the rock his shoulders slumped dejected.

“And what of the other issue that troubles you?” Anata joined him on the rock.

Arabel turned to face her. “The Captain, Rais Dian. He just lost someone dear to him. His lovers’ death and the aftermath, just hit a bit close to home for me.”

“Well you have the perfect way to help him,” Anata explained.

Arabel looked at her curiously. “I do?”

“Sure, look at the way you’ve dealt with my death.”

“So you want me to tell him the truth; that by placing you in my subconscious my loss of you lessened in light of these conversations we have when I dream?” Arabel raised an eyebrow in her direction. “If I say this to the Captain he’ll think I’m insane.”

“Then perhaps word it differently,” Anata winked at him. “Say, before you wake up, can we go back to the palace? I’d like to see my niece and nephew.”

Arabel smiled at her before nodding. He always felt better after speaking to her. “Anything for you sis.”

~*~

Soiph was pleasantly surprised when Rais summoned her that morning. She had been visiting him daily for she had realized right off the bat that he hadn’t been eating. Dascos had prescribed a dietary pill that would give him the nutrients he needed without being forced to eat actual food. Soiph showed up to make sure he took the pill. He never spoke much when she visited him, but she kept him informed on the progress of the search for Ja’el’s bodyguard and if there was any news of the Tolatrians which there hadn’t been.

Today, Soiph noticed that Rais wasn’t dressed in just a bath robe as he had been during previous visits. He was actually wearing a pair of black slacks and white shirt. The clothing was part of a wardrobe that had been provided for him upon his arrival. She was pleased to see this change in him, but couldn’t help noticing that his ebony hair was still a tangled mess and looked as if it hadn’t been combed in several days. On a previous visit she had attempted to groom it for him when he brushed her off, stating that they were professional officers and that was highly improper. She hadn’t said a word to him about it since. This was unlike Rais, at least the Rais she knew before Chav died. He was always so impeccably clean and well groomed. She knew he took pride in his hair and appearance, for her to see him neglect it like this made her realize that with Chav gone he simply didn’t care about the little things anymore.

“Thank you for coming, could you arrange it so that I may speak with the shareholder council?” Rais asked.

“I have already spoken to them. I informed them that we were both taking a leave of absence before they can make any plans for our futures,” Soiph stated.

“I need to speak to them myself, I am the ranking officer here it’s my responsibility,” Rais insisted.

Soiph gazed curiously at the Captain. The dark circles under his eyes indicated that he wasn’t sleeping well. The paleness of his cheeks also indicated he was getting very little sun. He didn’t look fit enough to pull rank on her. Not to mention he had given the reigns over to her when he felt that his relationship with Chav would affect his work performance. He had never made it official to Draymond and now Soiph wondered if he even recalled the conversation. He seemed a completely different man, one torn with grief. Soiph couldn’t wait to get her old Captain back.

“Fine, I’ll take you,” Soiph exited his quarters with Rais close behind. Moments later they arrived at Kenlan’s lab. Soiph asked the mystic to create a portal for communication purposes only. After Kenlan complied, Soiph was shocked when Rais asked both of them to leave so that he may speak with the council in private.

“Sir, I…” Soiph’s protest was cut short when Kenlan intervened.

“It’s his right to speak with them alone, I’ll respect his wishes.” Kenlan turned to leave before glancing in Soiph’s direction.

She was still reluctant to leave the Captain alone with the audience of shareholders now on the viewer screen, but it seemed she had no choice. Soiph had been intent to wait outside the lab for Rais when Kenlan wrapped an arm around her shoulder and led her away.

“Come with me, you look like you could use a drink.” Kenlan quickly headed down the hall with Soiph in tow before she’d been given the chance to protest.

~*~

On the floor where Kenlan’s lab was located, there was a stretch of open balcony located on one half of the walkway. Boden often visited there to take in the view and get some fresh air. When he arrived he grew instantly alarmed when he saw a man standing on the balcony railing looking down. He wasn’t sure who the man was but was aware that they currently had visitors from another galaxy.

Boden didn’t think twice before teleporting next to the man and quickly dragging him off the railing back onto the balcony flooring. “What did you think you were doing?” Boden held the man by the arm, perhaps a bit too tightly, but he couldn’t understand the sheer stupidity that would prompt the stranger to do such a thing. “The wind picks up precariously at this height; it wouldn’t have taken much before we’d have been scraping what was left of you off the lawn below.”

“Get your hands off me!” Rais quickly pulled his arm away from the giant of a man. He was slightly startled by the man’s appearance. As if out of thin air, this 7 foot tall Suvian had appeared and was now looking down at him with a furious expression on his steely face.

Boden crossed his arms over his chest and attempted to soften the look on his face when he noticed the man before him took a step back. This was not Ja’el, he had seen Arabel’s cousin before. Therefore this had to be Soiph’s Captain. Why would a respected man be trying to kill himself? “Tell me what you were doing?” Boden opted to give him a chance to explain.

“None of your fucking business.” Rais attempted to slip by the large man and be on his way but once again found himself caught in a suffocating grip. The man’s large hand that clutched his narrow waist spanned a good three quarters of it and kept him firmly in place. “Release me this instant!”

“You’re not going anywhere until we have you evaluated. The last thing we need is a nut job walking around,” Boden stated calmly. He immediately saw when Rais swung a fist at him and blocked it expertly. When the second punch met the same fate, Boden soon realized that he’d have to subdue the smaller man. He grabbed both of Rais’s wrists before twisting them around behind his back and holding them tightly with one hand. He then removed his belt and quickly tied it around the Captain’s wrists. Rais was busy hurling obscenities at him that only intensified when Boden took him and flung him over one shoulder as if he were a rag doll.

“Let go of me you bastard!” Rais was dazed when the man teleported a short distance with him. But once he arrived in the hallway outside a nearby bar room he began to walk at a steady pace which bounced and jostled Rais against his muscular shoulder. Rais realized the man did this on purpose which caused his fury to intensify.

Soiph almost dropped the glass of wine she had been holding when she saw Rais being ushered into the room on the back of Boden. She watched horrified as the tall man then swung the Captain down as if he weighed no more than a feather and placed him on his feet.

Rais immediately fell to his knees gasping for breath, so relieved to finally be released and no longer have the wind knocked from him.

Soiph set her glass aside and quickly ran to Rais’s side. She undid the leather belt and tossed it away before placing a hand on his shoulder. “Are you alright?”

//So, he was trying to kill himself?// Kenlan sent his private thoughts to Boden.

//That’s what it appeared to be,// Boden replied.

“Get that man away from me,” were the first words Rais uttered when he finally caught his breath.

“What did you do to him?” Soiph turned accusatory eyes on Boden.

“Well I thought you liked him well enough that you’d appreciate me preventing him from trying to kill himself,” Boden stated.

“Wha…” Soiph glanced from Boden to Rais and back again.

Rais finally got to his feet and turned flashing blue eyes at the Suvian. “I wasn’t trying to kill myself; I was getting some fresh air!”

“While standing on the balcony railing?” Boden asked calmly.

“I simply wanted a better view,” Rais replied through gritted teeth. He noticed when Boden exchanged glances with Soiph. He glanced at his partner then. “Commander, you know I’d never take my own life.”

Soiph hadn’t believed that, therefore when Gillian had asked her if she thought Rais needed to be under a suicide watch she had declined. But now, she wasn’t so sure. “You were on the railing?”

“You – you don’t believe me?” Rais swallowed as a feeling of loneliness overwhelmed him. Even his Commander was no longer in his corner.

“Captain I trust you, I really do but you’ve changed so much since Chav’s death I…”

“I’m a bit more put together than that Commander. In fact I had requested that the council transfer me to the Cadence Palace ASAP. I have neglected my duty for far too long. If you do not wish to come with me then so be it.” Rais then turned to Kenlan. “As I understand you can open the portal for me to Tobkar, I would like to leave as soon as you are ready.”

“Captain, there’s still a threat of danger surrounding the Cadence Palace,” Soiph protested.

“I will not continue to shirk my responsibilities Commander. Now if you’ll excuse me.” Rais turned to leave only to be confronted with Boden’s muscular chest. He stared the man down only to find that he was doing the exact same thing.

“Let him go.”

Rais turned and glanced at Soiph, grateful that she would not stand in his way. He was pleased that the giant man respected her wishes and allowed him to leave.

Soiph sighed after he left and ran both hands through her hair. “I’ve never seen him that furious in a long time.” She glanced at Boden who was the sole cause. “You stirred something in him. It’s almost as if you brought him back to life.”

There was a confused expression on Boden’s face as her curiously. “What are you suggesting?”

“We can’t allow the Captain to leave, but I’ve needed help getting him to open up. I think you may be what I’ve been missing,” Soiph stated.

“In case you haven’t noticed, the only thing I seem to stir in your Captain is anger,” Boden replied.

“But it’s an emotion, something I haven’t been able to get out of him in quite some time. I’m sorry Boden, but I’m going to need your help.”

~*~

Boden hadn’t intended to take Commander Shuoy up on her offer to go talk with her Captain. Yet that evening he found himself outside the man’s quarters. His primary intention was to apologize for his actions earlier that day. Although he thought himself justified for actually saving the Captain’s life. He’d hope to squash those feelings and hopefully carry on a civil conversation with the man in short order.

Boden rang the bell several times until he realized that the door was actually unlocked. He entered the room slowly. The initial parlor was empty except for its light furnishings. “Captain Dian,” Boden opted to make his presence known before he walked in on the man in a possible awkward situation. Their relationship had got off to a bad enough start as it was, he didn’t need to add further problems.

When there was no response, Boden finally made his way to the bed chambers. He saw Rais instantly; the smaller man was lying in the center of the bed wearing a long, white robe. He seemed to be in a fitful sleep as he was tossing and turning and clawing at the folds of the robe. Boden closed some of the distance between them and was uncertain if he should wake him or not.

The Suvian’s gaze covered the Captain from head to toe. Boden couldn’t help finding him attractive. His ebony hair was still damp which means he must have showered recently. A few wet tendrils clung to his handsome face appealingly. His firm lips were slightly parted, giving Boden a glimpse of even white teeth beyond. Thick lashes formed half moons against his pale cheeks.

The thought also occurred to him that the Captain was most likely naked beneath that robe. Boden felt his cock fill with blood almost instantly. He swore silently to himself. Of all the ridiculous situations he could find himself, this one probably topped them all. He was lusting after a sleeping man that no doubt hated him like a plague. Boden didn’t think he could get anymore pathetic. He was genuinely startled when the Captain opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling. The man didn’t seem to realize he was there so he opted to make his presence known.

“Are you well?”

Several moments passed before Rais finally turned his head and acknowledged him and to his surprise actually smiled. Boden regarded the Captain warily as he got to his feet and came to stand before him.

The Suvian had been waiting for Rais to say something but he remained silent. And Boden himself was stunned into silence when Rais immediately undid his robe and allowed it to fall at his feet confirming that his thoughts before were true. He was naked. And the body he revealed was breathtaking. “What…what are you doing?”

Rais placed a finger against his lips in a silencing gesture before quickly closing the distance between them and crushing his lips against the Suvian’s.

Boden had to admit he let the kiss go on longer than he should of. But the feel of those cool lips against his caused his semi-hard cock to twitch beneath the material of his leather pants. “What’s gotten into you?” Boden demanded.

Rais glanced at the bulge between Boden’s legs before raising his blue gaze to his. “Don’t you want me?”

Boden wondered if that was a trick question because it should have been obvious to both of them that he did. But something was definitely not right, this was too much of an about face for him to believe that the Captain truly wanted this.

“I want you,” Rais’s words were a mere whisper.

“You’ve got to be joking,” Boden was incredulous.

Rais pressed his nude body to Boden’s; rubbing certain areas of himself provocatively against the taller man. “Fuck me.”

Boden was beginning to grow alarmed by Rais’s behavior towards him. “You don’t appear to be yourself.”

“I know what I want and that is your cock inside me,” Rais stared at Boden forcefully before grasping the man’s neck and bringing his lips to his own.

Boden could no longer remain immune as their kiss had set his passions ablaze. He knew they’d both regret this later, but he was a red-blooded Suvian and he would have this man or die of longing.

Grabbing Rais by the thighs he lifted him against his waist and quickly traversed the short distance to the bed. A gasp escaped Boden’s lips when he felts Rais’s nails dig into the soft material of his body shirt so close to drawing blood. The man’s urgent need seemed to transfuse into his own which led Boden to quickly undo his pants and free his bursting member. He was unusually large, even for a Suvian. Nerves of steel allowed him to pause for the briefest of moments allowing his self-lubricating cock to become completely coated with the essence that would make this experience more pleasurable for them. The instant he felt the task completed, Boden took what was offered and filled Rais’s ass, wholly and completely.

Boden’s cock was now seated balls deep within Rais’s tight sheath. His golden gaze regarded the man beneath him with smoldering intensity. The Captain had squeezed his eyes shut and now bit his lip in a most becoming fashion. Boden was aware he had hurt him upon penetration; there had been no help for it. But was at this very moment radiating a small heal spell through him that would allow him to fuck him the way he wanted without further injury.

Boden’s hand shot out to stroke one flat nipple. He was fascinated by the dark pink color and the way it stiffened when given so slight attention. He once again gazed up at his lover and saw Rais staring at him with those penetrating blue eyes.

“What are you waiting for?” Rais’s voice was a breathless whisper.

Boden glanced down at where their bodies met. He could only make out the base of his shaft, as the rest of his throbbing cock was now encased deep within the tight walls surrounding him. “That’s a very good question.”

He began to move immediately. Boden’s knees ground into the mattress for purchase allowing him to move at the pace he wanted. He was slightly surprised when he noticed Rais ejaculated just a few minutes in. He could have joined him for the sight of the Captain’s belly now coated with his come was highly erotic.

Boden opted to change positions, and lifted Rais to straddle his lap, allowing him to pump his hips beneath him in a steady fashion as he continued to fuck him. He was pleased when the Captain wrapped his arms around his neck, and began to suck and nibble at his collarbone.

The Suvian squeezed the firm buttocks that held his cock captive while creating some of the most spell binding sensations. Before he knew it, he was coming, releasing his pent up desires along with his semen. Boden was slightly surprised when he felt wet splashes against his chest. He looked between them to see the last spurts of Rais’s cock as he reached his second climax. The man possessed more stamina than he would have imagined.

Boden collapsed on the bed, bringing his newfound lover with him. He instantly felt Rais wiggle out of his arms so he could lower himself to the Suvian’s slowly softening member. Boden watched through sex-hazed eyes as Rais engulfed his cock and sucked deeply. He was rock hard again in mere seconds.

Rais released the fleshy appendage between his lips for a brief moment to lock eyes with the man the impressive tool belonged to. “We’re not done yet.” He offered only that single statement before he went back to the task at hand.

As Boden watched the Captain suck the tip of his penis, he thought to himself that he couldn’t agree with him more.

~*~

Soiph returned to her quarters a woman with much on her mind. It seems problems followed her and Rais around like a well-trained pet. She had originally expected her vacation on Atika to be filled with lots and lots of sex with her two male lovers, as well as recreational activities. Instead, she was dealing with the mourning Captain who it seems had now become unstable. Not to mention the search for young Ja’el’s bodyguard seemed unending. It was not exactly the alternative she would have preferred.

Soiph entered her bedchambers, intent on collapsing on the spacious bed, but what she saw at the foot of it left her speechless.

Jubek knelt naked on all fours with Woen pumping into him from behind. The Suvian still wore his leather pants, which were unbuttoned allowing his cock free entry into Jubek’s slick hole.

“Apologies,” Jubek began with a breathy pant. “Our quarters are under renovations. We hoped you wouldn’t mind us joining you for a night or two.”

Whether Jubek’s explanation was true or not, Soiph didn’t care. She quickly began to remove her clothing intent on joining them. She saw when Jubek separated his body from Woen’s with a wet squishing sound before turning around to suck his lover clean. Soiph eyed the shapely ass that was now facing her. His tight pink hole seemed to wink at her which made her long to stick a couple fingers inside him.

Woen’s moaning brought Soiph’s attention back to the Suvian. He was coming. A thick syrupy load was now being deposited between Jubek’s pink lips. She was finally naked, but the scene she was witnessing left her rooted in place; transfixed as she watched Woen reach his fulfillment at the hands of – no by the mouth of the lusty Jubek.

Soiph saw Woen fall back on the bed and sigh contentedly. He didn’t bother to adjust his pants, therefore his slowly softening penis was revealed for all. The shaft still glistened from the wetness of Jubek’s saliva. She longed to head over there to use her own skills to bring it back to life. She saw when Jubek got to his feet and went to the side bar and helped himself. He glanced at her sideways before crooking a finger at her.

Soiph soon found herself in his warm embrace with their tongues doing battle. She tasted the sweetness of the wine he had consumed and actually longed to taste something else. When the kiss broke she decided to make him aware of this. “I would have liked to have tasted Woen’s essence on your lips.” She traced her fingers against Jubek’s lips before glancing in Woen’s direction. She noticed that the Suvian had left her bed and was now headed in their direction.

“I can arrange for you to partake in a load of your very own.” Woen’s silver eyes were glazed with passion, and the fact that he was once again sporting an erection was also very telling.

Soiph felt a tingle between her thighs. It seems the handsome Suvian rarely minced words while in the bedroom. This pleased her greatly. Soiph reached for Jubek’s wine glass intent on gulping the rest of the contents to give her a buzz for what was to come. That’s when she noticed a small pouch laying on the bar. “Hmm, what’s this?” She opened it and quickly emptied the contents into her palm – a single red pill.

“It’s a little something I’ve been working on ever since Woen and I got together,” Jubek began. “I haven’t quite decided on a name for it yet, but it essentially bottles one of the Suvian abilities.”

Soiph wasn’t quite sure what to make of this. The three of them were standing there mostly naked except for Woen and she had expected they’d already be busy screwing each other’s brains out. But she’d let curiosity get the best of her and now, Jubek was giving a small speech about his creation. Did they wish her to take the pill? Why else would he have brought it here; but just which one of the Suvian’s abilities would it give her? And would she want it? She had to admit they were remarkable people and exceptionally skilled. But would she be able to handle what came naturally to them?

“Have you ever wondered what it was like to fuck as a man?” Jubek asked her bluntly.

Soiph’s eyes widened as she glanced from the smirk on Jubek’s face to the pill he held and back. “Are you serious?”

“I wouldn’t joke about this,” Jubek took the pill from her. “I’ve only tested it on myself so far; the effects are temporary; an hour at best. I brought it simply to show you what the three of us can one day enjoy.” He winked at her.

“One day, why not now?” Soiph took the pill back from Jubek and poured a glass of water to wash it down. She was completely intrigued at the idea of a sex change and couldn’t wait to try it.

Jubek closed her hand into a fist around the pill between his. “Our physiologies are different. The pill may not have had any side effects on me, but I won’t use you as a test subject for this.”

“Do I have your word that it will not harm me physically, it will simply transform me into a man for an hour?” Soiph asked him directly.

“Yes, but…”

“But nothing,” Soiph pulled her hand away from his and placed the pill in her mouth taking a large gulp of water.

Woen exchanged a silent glance with Jubek. They’d discussed the possibility of having Soiph take the pill, but its existence was not even known to the other Suvians. It was uncertain how they would react to the knowledge of Jubek’s creation. As it were, the scryer would not have been able to experiment with the possibilities of the sex change pill if it weren’t for Woen’s help. He had been a constant source of available DNA for Jubek to study which made him solely responsible for the pills’ existence.

“So how long does it take?” Soiph was wondering if they’d have to wait a few minutes but she soon noticed her companions looking at her naked body with renewed interest. There was a long mirror located in one corner of the chamber, Soiph slowly walked towards it. Would she be attractive as a man? And how would her body react sexually?

Soiph’s breath caught in his throat as he looked at his reflection in the mirror. He’d gotten a little taller in male form and his muscles had filled out more. His red hair continued to curl provocatively around his now chiseled masculine features. He marveled at his flat chest and rippling abs, but it was the semi-hard penis nestled in a patch of downy, auburn, pubic hair that was drawing his full interest. There was a drop of pre-come at the tip and Soiph couldn’t help himself. He swiped at the clear liquid and quickly brought that finger to his lips. He tasted himself; he was slightly salty yet tart. The air hummed with unreality.

“Are you trying to send Woen and I into a frenzy?” Jubek came up to Soiph and pulled the finger out of his mouth before placing it in his. He sucked softly, his pink gaze never leaving the Commander’s face. “You’re very handsome,” He said after releasing the finger.

Soiph giggled at what he was about to partake in finally hit home. He was a woman now in a man’s body, with two male lovers anxious to get it on.

“You still giggle like a girl though,” Jubek winked at her before claiming her lips with his.

As Soiph reveled in Jubek’s kiss, he felt when Woen came up behind him and slipped two moist fingers inside his ass. The Suvian immediately pressed those fingers deep and crooked them slightly, creating wonderful sensations against Soiph’s prostrate. Goodness, he now had a prostrate. This experience got more unbelievable by the minute.

“This is incredible,” Soiph gasped at the sound of his voice. His baritone was now deeper, manlier. He glanced past Jubek to once again look at his new body. He was about to have sex as a man, this would rank as one of the most mind blowing experiences of his life.

“Hmm,” Jubek glanced down at the impressive tool that was now fully engorged and hanging between Soiph’s legs. “I think I’d like your red cock inside of me.” The scryer held Soiph by the arm and quickly pulled him towards the bed.

Jubek knelt on the bed, with his ass spread wide. He turned and glanced back at Soiph. “Fill me up,” He said while licking his lips.

Soiph wasted no more time and guided his throbbing cock into Jubek’s moist hole. The tight squeezing sensation almost left Soiph instantly undone. He’d never experienced anything like this in his lifetime. As it wasn’t something he could experience as a woman. Being penetrated from behind was not on the same level as being the penetrator.

Soiph wrapped his arms around Jubek’s slender waist and leaned forward spooning him, while pumping his hips in a gentle rhythm. He closed his eyes and felt as if he were seeing stars as the pleasurable sensations originating in his groin shot fireworks throughout his body. An involuntary moan left his lips as he sought for a way of prolonging this first session.

Soiph’s eyes flew open when he heard Woen moan softly very close to him. He glanced upward and saw the Jubek was once again giving his mouth a work out on the Suvian’s cock. Soiph’s green gaze locked with Woen’s and the fire in his silver gaze left him undone. He experienced his first climax as a man within the hot confines of Jubek’s body. His body slumped against the scryer as he allowed his breathing to return to normal. His gaze never left the scene that continued to unfold before him.

Once his strength returned, Soiph rolled off Jubek’s slick body and moved to join him on the bed. He wormed his way into a position before Woen’s dripping cock. “Let me,” His male voice sounded alien to him. He was grateful when Jubek released Woen’s cock to concentrate on the Suvian’s ball sack instead. This gave Soiph the opportunity to engulf the penis deep within his mouth.

Sucking cock seemed no different as a man as it did when he was a woman. Yet Soiph was almost convinced that Woen’s dick somehow tasted sweeter. He began to focus on the head, his tongue flicked across the seeping slit, being given only a slight taste of something he’d been craving. Soiph paused long enough to glance up at the man he was servicing. “I’m thirsty.”

The sultry grin on Woen’s handsome face was very telling. “I was never one to let a man wallow in thirst.” He began to climax almost instantly, and was pleased as Soiph held his mouth open to collect the stream of semen that flowed from his spurting cock head. The Commander did not swallow until his cock had ceased its creamy flow.

After consuming the Suvian’s load, Soiph licked his lips to collect any stray beads of semen that had escaped him. “Mmm, more.”

Jubek finally released Woen’s balls before rolling Soiph onto his back and straddling his chest. “I think I can help you with that.” Clutching his pink cock between his fist he aimed at the Commander’s lips and began to ejaculate. His release was messier than Woen’s for his seed now coated the lower half of Soiph’s chin and his slender neck.

Soiph scraped the excess come with his fingers and guided it towards his open mouth. He sucked those fingers squeaky clean before glancing up at both of his male lovers. “More…”

Jubek chuckled at him, “Now you’re asking for it.”

Woen winked at Soiph, “We’re certainly happy to oblige.”

~*~

Dascos was in his medical office going through his pill cabinet with his assistant Lgina, when it became apparent that some of the bottles were mislabeled. It didn’t take long to realize that the mix-up was Lgina’s fault.

“I’m sorry sir, I may have slipped something to my lover for added sex drive,” Lgina apologized.

“Let me guess, you used a simple dietary pill label over another set of nutrient pills that were laced with a powerful aphrodisiac,” Dascos assumed.

Lgina lowered her gaze and nodded.

Dascos realized he’d have to retrieve the bottle of pills from Captain Dian. He’d then switch them to the correct set. As long as Dian hadn’t overdosed on the aphrodisiac pills, he should be fine.

Dascos gathered the correct bottle of pills and thought the matter urgent enough to be taken care of immediately. After dismissing his assistant he headed for Captain Dian’s guest quarters. Night had fallen, but it wasn’t late by any stretch of the imagination, yet Dascos could sense no movement behind the doors before him. He decided it might be best to slip inside, replace the pills without alerting the occupant of the room. He had every intention of informing the Captain of his error at a later date, but would prefer not to wake him simply to give him that information.

Upon teleporting into the bed chambers, Dascos almost lost his grip on the bottle of pills when he saw a couple entwined naked on the king-sized bed. Boden’s powerful arms were wrapped around Rais’s slender form, with one large hand cupping the Captain’s bare buttocks possessively. Their legs were intertwined; Boden’s more muscular bronze calves seemed to have captured Rais’s smaller pale ones in place.

Dascos had only been staring at them for a few seconds when Boden opened his eyes and looked up at him. The Suvian healer recognized the surprise and confusion within that golden gaze. //Get up and meet me in the living area, don’t wake him.// Dascos didn’t wait for a response before pausing to retrieve the almost empty pill bottle on the dresser then left the room.

A few minutes later, a fully dressed Boden joined Dascos in the living area. “What’s going on?”

“I should be asking you that question?” Dascos fixed his silver gaze on Boden. Realizing the man was still confused he continued. “This was full when it was given to Captain Dian under a week ago, now it’s less than half that. Unfortunately, my office was negligent and the wrong nutrient pills were provided to him. These contain an aphrodisiac.” Dascos saw when Boden’s eyes widened. “Ah, now you begin to realize where I’m going with this.

“I thought there was something odd about his change in demeanor but I never imagined,” Boden lowered his golden gaze as he was overcome with guilt. The lusty man he’d just had sex with had not been in control of his full senses and a part of him had definitely known that. He turned and glanced towards the archway leading to the bed chambers. “I’ll have to explain to him that…”

“You should leave,” Dascos stated.

“Dascos, I never meant to…” Boden couldn’t finish the sentence. This was completely his fault; it would have been obvious to anyone else that a man like Captain Dian wouldn’t go from despising him to making him a bed mate in so short a period of time. He’d ignored the signs because he’d wanted Rais, from the first moment he’d seen him when he’d thought him suicidal. It was rather pathetic of him now he had a chance to think it through. He’d come into the life of a man mourning his former love, only to take advantage of him while he was not himself. He knew he’d never be able to live this one down. “Dascos, I’m sorry.”

“I’m not the one you’ll need to be apologizing to. But now is not the time.” Dascos glanced at the front door, indicating what Boden needed to do.

Boden sighed before nodding to Dascos. He slowly made his way forward and left the quarters, almost certain he’d never be granted access to them ever again. The Commander would regret ever having asked him to help Captain Dian with his recovery. For this was most certainly not what she’d had in mind.

~*~

Jubek heard the doorbell ringing but almost couldn’t believe it. Didn’t these Suvians realize by now when they were enjoying ‘do not disturb time.’ But wait a minute, these were Soiph’s quarters, which meant whoever was at the door was not looking for him or Woen. Jubek sat up in bed to find his two male lovers curled against each other in sleep. He would have enjoyed watching them sleep longer but then the doorbell rung again. At this rate, they’d soon be awake, at which point he could get rid of their guest then return to enjoy another sexual foray.

Jubek answered the door butt naked. He couldn’t think of a better way to deter future unwanted guests. “What do you want?” The words had barely left his lips when he saw Woen’s father standing in the doorway. Dascos was the parent he rarely saw, and the man didn’t seem to like Jubek much. But it was obvious as one of Woen’s fathers’ he must have tracked his son to this new location with their mental link.

“Dascos, how wonderful to see you,” Jubek plastered a smile on his face and pretended he wasn’t standing naked in the presence of someone who was practically his father-in-law. “I’ll let Woen know you’re here, but he probably already knows doesn’t he?”

“No he doesn’t, because I’m not here to see my son.” Dascos brushed past him and entered the living area before turning a steely silver gaze onto the naked scryer. “These are Commander Shuoy’s guest quarters are they not? Why don’t you put some clothes on and go get her for me.”

“Sure, right away.” Jubek almost fidgeted when he realized that Soiph was actually still in male form. He teleported quickly to the bed chambers half hoping the transformation would have faded in the short time he was gone. His hopes were crushed when he saw the naked red-head still sporting a penis. Of course he wouldn’t have minded this fact any other time except when Woen’s father was waiting in the next room expecting to see a woman.

Jubek quickly shook him awake and was pleased when those green eyes began to fill with lust upon seeing him. “We have a problem. Dascos is here to see you and I suspect it may have something to do with your Captain.”

“I’ll be right there.” Soiph’s hand flew to his lips as he heard the deep baritone of his voice once more. “I’m still a man,” it was more a statement of fact than a question. “I’ll need to find something appropriate.” Soiph jumped up and ran to his walk in closet located just off the bed chambers. In a few minutes he re-emerged, wearing a pair of black cargo pants and a white shirt that was just a tad snug on his male body. The wardrobe had been made to fit his smaller female form. He ran a hand through his sex tousled hair and was about to leave the room when he saw Woen awaken. The sight of him naked and sprawled on Soiph’s bed would have inflamed his desires at any other time, except that he had someone waiting on him, no doubt to discuss something of importance. He noticed that Jubek had donned a pair of loose white slacks.

“What’s my father doing here?” Woen asked out loud as he quickly sought Dascos out with his mind to also determine the answer.

“He’s here to see me, if you’ll excuse me.” Soiph quickly left the room, anxious to know what Dascos had to say.

//What’s going on?// Woen sent his thoughts to Dascos. He realized that once his father saw Soiph that there would be another issue on his mind.

//There’s a slight problem with the Captain. It’s best to let the Commander handle it – why is she a man?! Get out here!//

Soiph smiled at Dascos in greeting but noticed immediately that the man seemed irritated by something. He decided not to concern himself about that and focused on finding out what was wrong with Rais. “Is the Captain alright?”

“It depends on who you ask,” Dascos replied. He pinned Woen and Jubek with his steely gaze when they entered the room. “Either of you wish to explain to me why she’s in male form?”

“It’s something I’ve been working on for a couple years now. A way to bottle this aspect of the Suvian anatomy,” Jubek explained

“You used an experimental drug on an honored guest? And Woen, you should have known better. How did you let him talk you into this?” Dascos demanded.

“I’m sorry father,” Woen knew this wouldn’t be the end of it.

“The Suvian abilities will not be bottled, the idea is offensive,” Dascos stated.

Jubek scoffed before swishing his hips to the left. “It’s not like we were going to market the stuff. It’s for personal use only.”

“You,” Dascos pointed at Jubek. “Out!” He then pointed at the front door. He felt his anger rising when the scryer made no moves to leave.

“Please don’t be upset, they both warned me of the risk and I was willing to try this, I wanted to,” Soiph pleaded with him. “But never mind any of this; you had to tell me something about the Captain.”

Dascos sighed before returning his attention to the red-haired man before him. The Commander did make for an attractive male persona. But it was not natural, she was not a Suvian. “This is for your ears only.” He glanced up at the other two men in the room and switched to non-vocals. //You two, leave immediately.//

Soiph felt the air whooshing around him and didn’t need to look behind him to know that his two male companions had left the vicinity. “You didn’t have to be so hard on them. Like I said, this was my idea too.”

“They know better – especially Woen…”

“He’s your son, and you should know him well enough to realize that’d he’d never willingly put anyone in danger.” Soiph’s green eyes flashed as he stared at him. He hadn’t had many dealings with Kenlan’s mate outside of Rais’s treatment, but was finding that he liked the mystic a whole lot better than he did Dascos.

Dascos was stunned by the Commander’s strong words to him but was secretly pleased by them. It was reassuring to know that his son was not attracted to weak counterparts. His interest in Jubek and now this remarkable woman was proof of that; although he would have preferred someone other than Jubek for Woen. “Commander, you are certainly not what I expected.” He offered her a slight smile before turning to the matter at hand. “Now, I must offer apologies for an error which occurred at my office. Captain Dian was not given the correct nutrient pills. The ones he’d been taking contained a strong aphrodisiac. I’m afraid he may have overdosed on them.” At the alarm he saw on Soiph’s face, he quickly continued. “It’s not enough to make him ill, but they did increase his sex drive – exponentially.”

“Well if that’s all they did then I think he’ll be fine, he’s locked away in his quarters most of the time; I don’t think …”

“There was someone else there with him tonight,” Dascos said a little too quickly.

Soiph scanned his brain quickly to ponder who Rais’s visitor could have been. Perhaps it was Arabel who seemed intent on helping him recover. “He’s become friends with Arabel.”

“It wasn’t Arabel.”

Soiph was confused, if Arabel hadn’t visited Rais then who…

By the gods, Boden was supposed to go see Rais as a favor to Soiph. “Boden?” He almost cringed when he saw Dascos acknowledge his assumption. “He didn’t…”

“I arrived in the aftermath,” Dascos began. “I do accept partial responsibility for this. It would not have occurred without the mix-up at my office. Boden does appear to be genuinely sorry. But something tells me, your Captain may not be as forgiving when he recalls this. I came to you first in the hopes of smoothing this over before it escalates into something worse.”

“I have to go see him,” Soiph stated.

“He’s still asleep,” Dascos informed him.

“Then I’ll be there when he wakes up.” Soiph turned and headed for the front door.

It occurred to Dascos that he ought to mention to Soiph that the Captain would not know her should he awaken to find her in male form. But he realized none of that would falter her determination.

Dascos had followed closely behind Soiph as she headed for Rais’s quarters. Upon arrival, he did wait in the main living area while Soiph went in to see the Captain alone.

This had to be a nightmare; Rais was having sex with a large, muscular man that was dominating him in ways he was unused to. Rais was normally the one to lead in sex, yet in this dream he was being taken aggressively by another and what made it so alarming was the fact that he was enjoying it. How could this be, his preferences could not have changed so drastically. The face of his lover once again coalesced before him, golden eyes and long, deep brown hair.

Rais gasped as he was instantly awake. He knew almost immediately that what he’d just experienced had been no dream. He’d had sex with that brute Suvian, the one that thought him suicidal, and not once but several times in the space of an evening. “It can’t be.”

“Captain, are you alright?”

Rais bolted upright in bed when he heard the voice of another man within his bed chamber. He glanced down to ascertain that the sheets still covered his nakedness before looking over to see who had spoken. There was an unknown man standing before him. His red hair and green eyes made him seen vaguely familiar, but Rais was certain he’d never met him before. “Who are you; and what are you doing in here?”

“Captain it’s me, Soiph. I know I look a little different I…”

“Do you think I’m crazy…” Rais stopped himself and laughed almost frantically. “Well, my Commander probably thinks the same thing.”

“I know you’re not crazy Captain,” Soiph began. “I would have waited for the effects to wear off before coming to you but I thought you’d need me now.”

Rais looked up and stared at the man for several moments. A part of him already believed this was Soiph as incredible as it may seem. And the concerned expression on his face told Rais that he knew what had just taken place in this very chamber.

“Did you send him to fuck me; did you think it’d help me get over Chav?”

“Captain you’ve got it all wrong.” Soiph held up the nutrient bottle to him. “How many of these did you take?”

“A few, I was hoping they’d help me sleep.”

“Well they did more than that,” Soiph sighed before continuing. “Dascos came to me and explained that his office was at fault in prescribing the wrong pills to you. These contained something that boosted your sex drive to unimaginable heights. It was a mistake, and I’m sorry you had to pay the price for it.”

Rais shook his head before once again locking his gaze with Soiph. “Are you telling me that you didn’t send that man here?”

Soiph paused as he sought for the right words to continue. “We had talked about having Boden help you come to terms with Chav’s death. It was only because I saw the way you reacted to him and I thought that…”

“Well you thought wrong, Commander!” Rais wrapped the bed sheet around him before getting to his feet. “If we’ve ever meant anything to each other during our entire working career, you will get me off this planet and back to Andrenon. This is not my home and I can not stay here any longer.”

Soiph wanted to protest but realized anything he said would fall on deaf ears. As long as he wasn’t explaining to him the details of his departure, he wouldn’t want to hear it. He had been staring at Rais intently until he noticed a slightly startled expression cross his features. Glancing downwards, Soiph soon realized the cause; she was once again a woman. She must have transformed right before his eyes.

“You on the other hand seemed to have fit right in,” Rais stated dryly.

Soiph was torn as she recognized the signs of the end of their friendship. She’d only been trying to help him, but she realized now that he’d never forgive her for the Boden situation. It truly was over. Soiph felt defeated when she finally nodded in acquiescence. “One trip back to Andrenon – you got it Captain.”

~*~

It had taken longer than he’d expected for Erik to conform to him. His unruly offspring seemed intent on defying him at every obstacle. But finally, it seemed as if he had succeeded in conquering Erik’s proud heart. The transformation was almost complete. Now one test remained to prove Erik would indeed obey his every command.

//Come forward.//

Erik stood before his father, the great Sokan, deity of old. He moved towards the being and knelt before him in reverence. As his gaze lowered he saw the green scales that now covered half of his body. With his acceptance of Sokan’s will had come a change to his physical appearance. He now closely resembled his scaly god-like father more so than his human side. His appearance did not bother him, pleasing his father was all he cared about.

They were located in a wide open area surrounded by withered trees; Sokan sat on a throne of sorts directly in the center. While kneeling before him, Erik felt the presence of newcomers as they entered the clearing. He cared not who they were and waited only for directions from his father.

// Rise my child, and destroy that which had robbed you of your manhood.//

Erik stood and turned around. A human was on his knees between two alter realm beings. Erik recognized him as Ja’el, the man he’d once considered himself in love with. The younger man’s eyes were gaping wide as he stared at them in horror and shock. His body trembled slightly indicating his almost tangible fear.

//End him.//

One of Sokan’s tentacled limbs came forward offering Erik a sharp-edged sword. The Relic took the weapon and without further ado lunged forward and quickly sliced off Ja’el’s head. The decapitated body remained upright for a few seconds before slumping forward into the sand below. Erik turned towards Sokan and bowed. He recognized what appeared to be a smile upon that scaly face. A slight whooshing sound directed his attention back to the corpse which was no longer that of a human body. It seems he had killed a denizen of this plane in illusion form. He glanced back at his father in confusion.

//Well done my son, I felt the need to administer this final test. I had to know that your feelings for him had completely dissipated.//

Erik turned to glance once again at the severed head which was now that of a black scaled alter-realm being. He hadn’t concerned himself with Sokan’s acquirement of the Talion; he sought only to please his father. He wasn’t upset by the test because it didn’t matter, he’d prefer to kill Ja’el slowly anyways.

Sokan was pleased by Erik’s current line of thought. // Now you are ready for a true reunion. This, Ja’el shall rue the day he came into your life.//