Thread: Ultra Woman, the series! (plus her daughter Anya)

Ultra Woman Tania, Captain Liberty, and Rei - Part 1 Ultra Woman, also known to her people as the Amazon named Rei, appeared in a flash of light inside the crumbling amphitheatre. In her arms was the unconscious form of her Amazon sister, Tania. The Silver Sorceress had, in gratitude for her freedom, given Rei a small gemstone that would teleport the two Amazons to any location in the city. There was only one place she felt confident of getting Tania both rest and security in this world. Besides, if Rei returned Tania to their home island, the blonde Amazon might not ever be allowed to return, and Rei knew now much Tania wanted to be out here... Rei remembered Tania sobs about how she had disgraced their people with what had happened. The younger woman knew that wasn't true. Tania would be welcomed back with open and loving arms like the Amazon sister she was. In her condition however, Rei knew it might do more harm then good right now to take her home. She had been stunned to learn about Tania's night of passion with BrianCaptain Liberty but she made sure her sister hadn't learned of her own night. Pushing the secret panel next to the rusted out bombshelter sign in the back of the crumbling outdoor amphitheatre, Rei took a covert look around. The old park, overgrown with trees and brush in this rough area of Zwicken, was devoid of humans, other than homeless. The criminals that infested the destitute borough avoided the park drug dealers and other lower forms of life were known to get greviously injured in the area. Within a room deeply under the ruins, a loud beeping awoke a man dozing in a small bedroom. Instinctivly he switched a monitor on and caught the sight of Ultra Woman approaching the enterance to his lair. She was carrying something but he couldn't see what. About time... the man muttered. He had been searching for weeks after the place he had fixed her up in was attacked. First she gets herself captured by Plant Master and now this! he said as began to put on some clothes. She's going back to that damned island of hers even if I have to carry her there myself. The door to the abandoned bombshelter, rusted and apparently fused shut by three decades of neglect, opened silently inwards. Carrying the naked blonde Amazon in her arms, Ultra Women turned sideways to get the taller, unconscious woman inside. A row of subdued red lights dotted the stairs that circled downwards as the door closed behind Rei like that of a tomb. Her red boots padded softly down the concrete steps swiftly as Tania's shallow breath made the air steam. Nearly there sister... Rei whispered, not wanting to awaken her. The door at the bottom was hardly rusted it looked like a steel bastion, impervious to penetration. As Rei approached within six steps, the door slid upwards, allowing her ingress. Nice to see that his silly computer finally recognizes me, she thought, having had some problems on previous occasions. What Rei didn't know was that Captain Liberty had programed the 'problems' into the computer to discourage her from coming around. It hadn't worked however... As she entered the wide area within the shelter, supermodern monitoring board to the left, motorcycle and another exit to the right, and a simple cot and door opposite, Rei sighed. Despite the subdued lights that made the place look forbidding and the light in the dome in the center that made a circle of red light in the middle of the rectangular room, Rei could finally relax for the first time in weeks. The Amazon knew she was safe here, and she knew her sister, Tania, the former Ultra Woman, was safe as well. Rei saw the cot and smiled slightly, her memories going back to that one night months ago. The night she had been introduced to the pleasures a man could give a woman. The rememberance was rudely interrupted when a door bang opened. What the hell happened? growled a wiry, athletic man as he burst from the door across the open area. Crossing the middle of the floor, his short stubbly blonde hair shining red for a moment as he rushed across the center of the room, he quickly approached Rei. When he came close enough, he recognized the bundle Rei carried in her arms. Shhhhhhhh! Rei said as she tried to shush him, not wanting to awaken Tania. The Amazon needed all the rest she could get after what she had been through. Tania...? he said, his harsh but haggard expression melting. Liberty wouldn't admit it, even to himself, but he did have feelings for the blond Amazon. In his case though, he tried to deny they even existed. Seeing her alive and not dead like he expected was a shock to his system. The blonde Amazon blinked slowly awake, her body and mind still utterly weak as she heard the familiar voice of her old friend, and the feel of her sister, Rei, holding her. Tania looked up at Rei and a very tired smile appeared on her face. She touched a weak hand to the gold tiara she now had on her forehead thanks to the mysteriously kind Silver Sorceress. Rei, where are w... Rei just smiled as Tania began to recognize where she was. A shiver that Rei could feel passed through her body when Tania heard Cap's voice. She turned her head to look at him seeing the concern and worry in the lines of his face. Oh, Cap, she said her voice quivering. Miss me? Rei asked him with a smile. Liberty reached up and cupped Tania's cheek with his own large hand. For a moment, it seemed like he was about to say something but he didn't. The Asian-Amazon could see a play of emotions behind his eyes as he struggled for control. Finally he withdrew his hand and smiled at her. Glad to see that you're safe Tania, he said simply. Many other words remained unspoken however. Tania placed her own hand to Cap's stubbly cheek. Her smile was weak but she beamed at him. I...I missed you, Cap. I missed you as well, he admited as they gazed into each other's eyes for long seconds. Finally, he took a deep sigh and lifted his head to look the other woman. What happened? he growled at Rei. Long, LONG story that I'll tell you about after we put her to bed, Rei replied, nodding at Tania. She's been through a lot and needs a place to lie down. You still have those quarters I was in once? Looking at the door, Tania knew where the quarters were. Many times she had daydreamed about that room but always resisted the temptation. But now, she did not feel like an Amazon anymore. Her bracelets were gone and she did not have the quick reflexed to deflect a bullet anymore anyway. Of course, he said. After Tania has been tucked in you'll tell me exactly what happened. I've been looking for you ever since your apartment building was raided. He placed a hand on Tania's bare shoulder and squeezed it gently. After we get you taken care of that is, Liberty said with a smile. Returning his smile Tania tingled again. two of her favorite people were both with her, except... Where's Julia!? she said in sudden alarm. She gripped Rei's hard weakly but still stronger than any normal person. Don't worry Tania, Liberty said. She safe back on that island of yours. The Queen requested that she return home, Rei added. She didn't go too willingly I might add. Quite a bit of attitude in that girl... Like her mother, he said with a smile. Rei couldn't remember the last time she had ever seen him smile this much! For sure there's something between those two... she thought, surpressing a grin. Tania choked back a sob as she felt Cap's hand on her. She did not feel complete any more. She was no longer a full Amazon, even if she did have these strange new powers that had been Skygirl's before... What's wrong? he asked, afraid that his touch had hurt her somehow. As Liberty looked down at his hand on her shoulder, he finally realized that Tania was naked except for her tiara. His eyes went wide as he took in all that firm, exposed flesh cradled in Rei's arms. Certain natural physical reactions within his body started up.... Her blue eyes widened. Tania heard a strange thumping. Tired but curious she looked around. Everything else was quiet except for Cap and Rei. Omigods, she mumbled out loud. It was Cap's heartbeat she was hearing. It was speeding up. Concentrating she could even hear the elastic of his underwear creaking and stretching. The sound made her shiver again with tiny goosepimples popping out on her arms. Rei could feel the goosebumps as she held Tania and she saw Liberty's face go deep red as he averted his eyes. She had a sneaking suspicion that the strange modesty of the outworlders had just reared its head again. She just smiled. Come along sister, Rei said as moved towards the door. Time for bed. We can all talk more in the morning. Liberty moved quickly ahead of Rei and opened the door for her. Use the door opposite of the one you used before, he said, making sure his gaze wasn't on the naked Tania. That one is...nicer. Will do, Rei said as she went into the corridor with her lovely burder. As she came to the door, it opened as she stepped toward it. The lights came on to reveal a much larger bedroom then the one she had been on before. This one included an actual bed rather then an overgrown cot masquerading as one. Even wood paneling and pictures on the walls.Nice... Rei breathed. She wondered just why Liberty had such a place here when he had so few visitors. Tania looked around the familiar room. Cap had helped her and let her stay here when she had first arrived from the island. Set me down, Rei. I should at least walk into the room under my own power. Okay sister, the younger woman said as she carefully set Tania down on to the soft carpet. She stayed close to her just in case the the blond was mistaken about her abilities. She walked to the closet, easily finding the hidden latch on the paneling and opened the door. Inside were an assrtment of clothes, most of them Tania's size. Some were for men too but most were for a tall female. Not really thinking about what Rei must be wondering, Tania pulled out a skyblue robe and pulled it over her weary shoulders. She's been here before, Rei thought as she watched Tania. She wondered if her sister wasn't part of the reason why Liberty had rebuffed her on occasions. I am so tired Rei, she said turning around to face her sister. But you must be tired too, why do you not rest first? Gently grasping Tania by her shoulders, Rei guided the blond towards the bed. I admit I could use some rest but you need it more then I. A sound sleep in a comfortable bed with people who care nearby will do wonders for you, she said with a smile. Trust me. Tania patted Rei's hand. Promise me you will rest and not go out again for a few days? Certainly sister. I could use the rest too. She thought again for a moment. I should try to tell Cap where we have been, she said coming to a stop. She bit her lip and fell onto the bed. But I do not remember what has happened. Rei made sure the fall was a gentle one and then sat on the edge of the bed, holding Tania's hand in hers. I'll tell him all that happened sister. Please don't concern yourself with such things. She looked towards a pretty painting of a landscape. Perhaps its better that you don't remember, she said softly. Tania leaned over and kissed Rei on the cheek. I know enough my sister, and it makes me shiver when I think of it. Putting a hand to Rei's chin she turned Rei to face her. Please do not tell Cap everything, sister. I do not want him to know, please. I could not bear him knowing of the things I was forced to do. To you, other of our sisters, even my daughter when I was with SPAY. I could not live if he knew. Tania's eyes begged. The younger woman instinctively wrapped her arms around Tania and hugged her tightly. Rest assured sister that I won't, Rei promised. I will tell him enough so that he knows the people involved but I agree that he doesn't need to know the details. Especially if you don't wish him to. Rei leaned back a bit and held Tania's hands in her on her lap. I suspect you will tell him someday when you're ready. At least to unburden your soul. Only when you feel ready however. She ran a finger over the golden tiara that held Rei's beautiful hair back and remembered when she was the champion and when got to wear that champion's tiara. Tania felt a tear form in the corner of her eye knowing she had been defeated exactly like Melania, Deanna, and Atalanta. She was free only because Rei, a horrible sorceress, and a wonderful sister that she would never know had worked together to return Tania's soul. Rei could tell that her sister was thinking the fact that she, not Tania, was the champion now. She had thought about telling her that if she so desired it, Rei would gladly give up the job. Just looking at Tania's face now, Rei was glad she hadn't said anything like that. Tania spoke very softly. What do I do now Rei? I am no longer the champion of our people. I am not even a true amazon anymore. She held up her bare wrist. Look, my bracelets are gone. Only a true Amazon can wear them and mine are gone. I am not champion and not even one of my people any longer. I cannot go back to our home. My shame is too great. I know they would love me and care for me but I still could not go back and live with pity and consolation even from those that love me. Oh sister, Rei sighed softly. You are and will always be an Amazon! It is a birthright that can never be taken away because its in your heart, not some silly metal we wear on our wrists. She squeezed her sister's hands to emphasize the point. You will return to our island sister. You will return with your head held high with the knowledge that we all respect and honor you. Just give it time. Tania tapped her chest with two fingers. You do not understand sister Rei, I feel different in here. I do not feel like an Amazon any more. I feel so very different. She tried to think of a way to explain it better but could not come up with the right words. I cannot explain it Rei but there is both something missing and something new inside me. After all she had been through, Rei knew that Tania would need a period of readjustment. She could only hope that being with people who cared for her would help her see it through. Tania jutted her jaw out showing some of the resolve she was feeling again. I must stay here in this world and become a part of it. I must never go home again other than to care for Julia. I will use what amazon powers i have left plus the powers that poor girl gave me. I can feel her, here. Tania tapped her chest between the swell of her breasts. She is here inside me. Her name was Yumiko and she was a very special girl. I must do her honor I think she would say by staying in this world and fighting for things she would believe in and also things our people believe in. Yes, that is what I must do, sister Rei, I will forge a new identity for myself and continue even if I am not champion. The Asian-Amazon smiled sadly as she remembered Yumiko. Their friendship was brief but she would carry it with her forever. I know she would be pleased to hear you say that Tania. That is a proper memorial for her. Deeds rather then marble or statues. I, and I know our sisters will agree with me on this, will always consider you an Amazon. Someday I pray that you will permit yourself to think like that too. Her expression softened as she looked at Rei in the mantle of the champion. You are so beautiful Rei. If I did not have the gods blessing of Julia I would wish you were my daughter. You are the true champion of our people and you have proven that you should be the champion. Gods you are beautiful. Rei blushed deeply at Tania's kind words. Thank you sister. Your words do me great honor. I also suspect that exhastion also plays a role in them as well. Reaching down, Rei pulled the silk sheets and soft blankets back. Time for you to go to bed Tania. I want you to crawl under those covers and go to sleep while go talk with our host. If you want, I'll return afterwards and stay with you for the remaineder of the night. With that, Rei got off the bed and stood next to it with arms over her ample chest, waiting. Tania crawled under the covers and pulled the sheet and blanket up to my chin. Rei? she said, please do not tell Cap about what I have done. I must tell him in my own way. She turned herself to face the wall and tried to close her eyes and not see the bad things she had done. Good night, my dear sister. Sweetest dreams dear sister, Rei smileed as she left the room, turning the lights off as did. Awhile later, Rei and Liberty were sitting before the banks of monitors in the main section of the cave. She had been tell him the edited version of what she and Tania had been through. As she sipped a cup of tea, Rei could tell from the quivering of his jaw that Liberty was enraged. And then we showed up here, Rei said as she finished. He stood up quickly and walked around to stand behind the chair. His knuckles white as his fingers dug into the black surface. There's more, isn't there? Rei sighed softly and set the empty cup in the saucer. Yes, but I can't go into it. Tania asked you to I imagine. Exactly. She wants to tell you in her own time and way. That sounds like her, he said with a nod. You've told me enough to get started on taking Ms. Verducci down though. She and her whole 'family' won't know what hit them. She was horrified at his cold tone of voice and the knowledge that he meant every word of it. Brian, Rei said, standing and taking hold of one of his wrists. Please don't. Not to her. What Gabrielle did was wrong and I'll make sure she's punished for it myself. However, your anger is better directed at the group that did these evil things to Tania in the first place. Go after SPAY and leave Gabrielle to me, please? she asked softly. Rei couldn't tell him that another reason she had was that she had certain 'feelings' for Gabrielle and truely didn't wish to see the vengeance Liberty would wrought brought down upon her. Liberty just gave a curt nod in acquiescence. Thank you. And now I think I'll be off to bed and get some rest. She leaned up and kissed him on his cheek. Night kind sir, Rei said as she walked towards the quarters. Liberty watched Rei go through the door and close it before he sat down at the monitors. Sorry Rei, he said quietly as he began to type into the computer. But you can't hurt Verducci as much as I can. That bitch only loves one thing and that's money. Deleting a few of her bank accounts should be a good start.... Rei quietly stepped into the bedroom Tania was staying in. She had only wished to check on her but Rei suddenly realized that she didn't wish to be alone tonight. That maybe Tania's company would help. As the door closed, the room was lit only by Rei's lasso and a small night light in the corner. Tania was lying on her side facing the wall. Her breathing was slow but steady. Her halfamazon body was recuperating from the terror of the last six months of being a slave at the hands of so many people. Smileing at the sight of her sister sleeping, Rei quickly but quietly unzipped and slipped out of her uniform. She folded it neatly and set it aside. Not wanting to bother Tania by climbing into bed with her, the now naked Rei silently padded across the soft carpet to some shelves built into the wall. Grabbing a blanket from them, she went back to the side of the bed and sat on the carpet. As she quickly braided her hair, Rei cleared her mind of extraneous thoughts and began to meditate as she normally did before bed. It tended to make it easier to go to sleep when she wasn't thinking of anything. With eyes closed, she wrapped her body in the soft blanket and laid down. In an instant, she was fast asleep. It seemed to Tania like she had been asleep forever. She felt so stiff. She moved her arms over her head and stretched like a blonde kitten. ooooohhhh... she groaned trying to stretch the kinks out of her stiff muscles. The skyblue robe at the foot of the bed made Tania. Why had she picked that one? It was old and had a bunch of loose threads. She had always used the red one, since it was longer and more comfy. Why had she chosen it? This is creepy, Tania thought sitting up in bed. Tania had never liked soft colors all that much, she liked bold, bright colors. Her uniform had fit her perfect, with the bold red and blue and gold of it. Now she could only think of a powdery blue as her favorite colo... Omigods! she gasped aloud. That had been the color of the uniform Skygirl had worn. Tania let out a sob with her hand on her mouth. She realized why she suddenly liked that color. It was Yumiko! She was inside her, a part of her.Just a few minutes more mom.... Rei mumbled in her sleep, turning over to face the wall. A tear trickled down her burning cheek. Yumiko! Tania had been a mindless zombie when Yumiko died but Tania felt like she knew everything there was to know about her. Her father's name was Hideki, her mother's name was Usagi. Yumiko believed she had gotten her powers from her grandmother, who had been outside Nagasaki when the atomic bomb hit. Her mother had shown a few weird powers but she had been too fearful of dishonoring her family to use them. Yumiko was a modern girl that did not want to be like that, she wanted to use her powers to do good. Tania stared blankly ahead. Tears ran down her cheeks and dripped off her chin onto her sobbing breasts. Yumiko was part of her now! Oh Gods! she cried out loud. Rei's eyes popped open at the sound of her sister's cry. Immediately she sat up, threw off the blanket, and looked around for some sort of danger. The only thing she saw was Tania sobbing. With a small sigh, Rei craweled on to the bed and wrapped her arms her sister to hold her close. Tania held onto Rei like she was drowning. She did not know how long she held onto her sister but it could have been forever. Her arms held Rei so tight. Words were meaningless, only the physical realisty of her amazon sister was the the anchor that Tania needed to keep herself from being cast adrift. As they held each other, Rei rubbed her hands softly up and down Tania's back. She tried to comfort her sister as best she could. It'll be okay sister, Rei whispered softly. She wasn't sure what caused this latest eruption of fear but with what Tania had been through, it could have been most anything. Uh, Rei? Tania said with a final sob. She had noticed something strange. Rei? Am I floating off the bed? she asked in amazement. Finally she had realized she was flying in place, hovering about two inches off the bed. Only Rei was holding her down. Rei's eyes widened as she realized it too. Um... she stuttered as she tried to take in that Tania was actually floating. I...I think so but for the life of me I don't know why! Her mind was spinning around again. Skygirl had been able to fly like this. Rei... she said choosing her words carefully, I have part of Yumiko in me. I think I also have some of her powers. Is that possible?? She didn't answer for many seconds as she processed the information. Its possible, Rei finally said. Yumiko gave you part of her soul but only the gods know what else she gave you.. That sort of transfer is beyond anything I've even dreamed off. She smiled at her hovering sister. Maybe you can consider this a gift from her to you. Something to replace what you think you've lost. Tania wiped a hand across her cheek to rub away the tears. Do you think? she asked. I had not thought of that. Her mind raced around. She remember being able to hear Captain Liberty's heartbeat earlier, and also the way his pants had creaked when... Rei, I believe you are right. When we first came here last night I could hear things I should have been able to hear. I thought that I was hearing things but now I know why. I have lost some of my Amazon powers but i have some of Yumiko's powers now. Its almost as if her powers filled the void in you that was created when you lost some of your powers, Rei mused. I'll have to do some studies on this... I doubt even the people in this world have heard of such a thing. I know I haven't come acrossed it in the library. She smiled and shook her heard. Sorry. I tend to go off on silly topics. She shook her head in wonder. Can you imagine that? She gave Rei a kiss on the cheek. I may not be an Amazon like you anymore but I have something else to make up for it. I was so worried I would have to go home and be a liability to our people, but now if I have these others powers, I can stay here. I love it so much here Rei, it is so unlike our home. There are so many things I would not miss in this world. Like the smell and the twisted men we meet. Yet there are many things I do not know if I could part from. Her mind swirled while she tried to name all the things she would miss. Cap... she mumbled under her breath. Rei surpressed a grin from the name Tania had said. She knew there was something between the two of them just by the way they acted around each other. If Tania was going to stay in this world, she hoped those two would get even closer and admit the things they now hide. You sound the opposite of me sister, she said. I can't wait to go home for good. Her Majesty, I believe the word is 'drafted', me into being the Champion. I'm more at home in the library then doing this job. Tania smiled at her younger sister. You are doing such a wonderful job Rei. Besides think of the things you can add to our library back home! I am not like you, I am not patient. I am only a warrior and do not know about such things as your books. You must stay here so you can write about what you have seen and help teach our people about this wonderful place. So many bads things happen to us out here but they are nothing when we think of all the special people we have met. You should tell our sisters of the good things here instead of our sisters only hearing about this world when one of our champions falls. They should know of all the wonderous things that exist here! Tania's eyes shined when she thought about the good things she had seen and all the wonderful people, like Cap, she had met. It was plain to see that she loved the outer world of men and would never leave it without a fight. With a smile Rei said, You should be the one to tell them Tania! You have the enthusiasm for this place that I could never match! Please promise me that you will come home someday for at least a visit. I just know her Majesty would love to see you. You could then tell us all about the great things in this world. A thought occured to Rei at this moment. I am the champion of our island and you could be the champion of this world. Perhaps that's why you have Yumiko's powers, to help right the wrongs out here. Tania thought about that. Could it be my fate? I do know if I beleive in destiny anymore. I would love to think that this is my fate to stay here in this world and continue my work instead of having to be back to our home as a failure. Rei I do not know if the gods truly look over us, she whispered half ashame that she would even say such blasphemy. I do not mean to insult our people but after every thing that has happened to you, me, Mel, Deanna, and Atalanta I wonder if we have gods to look over us or not. I don't consider it an insult sister. That....thing that kept us prisoner made me doubt many of our teachings regarding the gods. Rei sighed and shrugged. I don't know what the truth is Tania but I do know one thing. That we have to made our own destiny. We shouldn't depend on somebody doing it for us. Use this chance sister and live your new life. You are right sister Rei. We must make our own path through life. I will have to learn all about myself again, Rei. And it will be my pleasure to help you! Tania gave Rei a shameful smile. Some Amazon I am, look at me crying like a baby. She patted Rei on the back and gently pushed her down onto the bed. Here, you lay down up here and not on that hard floor. You deserve it more than I do, little sister. You rest here and I will wake you in a few hours. I will go clean myself and try to talk with Cap. He also deserves that. All right sister, she said snuggling into bed. I could use the rest I guess. Don't worry about our host's reactions to what you say though. I know he'll just care for you like I do. Rei pulled the sheets up to cover her naked body. Please tell him to make a pot of tea for me when you wake me, she said as she closed her eyes. Tania leaned down and kisses Rei on the forehead just like she would have done to Julia. I will tell him. Good night, sister Rei. Tania watched Rei doze off and wondered to herself. Rei was so very beautiful and such a special person. She wrapped her arms around herself and leaned against the bedpost and watched Rei sleep. The way her bosom rose and fall and the way she looked so peaceful enchanted Tania. If Rei was older Tania would have laied down with her and made love but Rei was the same age as Julia. It was an amazon taboo. Tania knew she should stay with amazons of her own generation like all the other amazons did. Rei and Julia would make a beatiful pair but Tania was so tempted to be with Rei. The other woman turned a bit as she slept so she laid on her side. Her long braid of black hair moving to rest partially on her stomach. She loved the outer world and the freedom it gave her but she still tried to follow the amazon code. She had always resisted the urges that wracked her whenever she was around Cap. She wanted so badly to make love to him, to let herself go and enjoy the pleasures of a man. It was against the code of the amazons to be with a man more than to procreate her one daughter and she had done that during the war. The night with the pilot named Steven had always been a night Tania kept dreaming about. Whenever she was with Cap she could see Steven in him. The way they were both alone when they fought and all the courage they had to do that. But i am not an amazon anymore, she thought to herself. She was in some ways but after everything that had happened she was not like Rei or Julia. Even her mystic bracelets were gone. Why did she follow those silly taboos anymore? She leaned down to kiss Rei on the lips, only tickling them. Tania felt a quiver but she knew this was not the time. She had to speak to Cap. Pulling the skyblue robe around her body putting on a pair of matching slippers. Tania quietly opened the door and went out to face cap. Brian, aka Captain Liberty, was just finishing up the final touches that transfered much of Gabrielle Verducci's overseas wealth into other bank accounts besides her own. It had taken several hours of typing on keyboards but the work was finally done. Just the start Ms. Verducci, he thought as he stretched out his aching muscles. I intend to repay you for what you did to my friends. When Brian heard the door to the other rooms open, he turned the chair around and expected to see Rei. To his shock, he saw somebody else. Tania! Tania was surprised at the way her name came so wonderfully from Cap's lips. Um hi, Cap, she said. For some reason she felt embarassed. She tugged the robe closer around her and walked up to him. She thought about putting a hand on his shoulder but she could only hug herself. How have you been? she said knowing she sounded so very lame. Quickly getting over his shock at her sudden appearance Brian stood up before her. I've been okay but knowing you're still alive makes it much better, he said with a smile that hide many different feelings. Brian glanced over her shoulder but didn't see somebody he thought he would. Where's Rei? I figured she would be up before you. I wanted her to get some rest. She is so brave and she does not want anyone to know how weary she really is. She went through so much that only she knows about. My dear sister has been too busy caring for me to take care of herself. Sounds like her. We've gotten on each other's nerves a few times, he admited. But she's a good person at heart I guess. If only she would drop that attitude of hers.... He shrugged slightly. Rei is a sweet girl. You must have patience with her. She is very smart but she is too smart for her own good sometimes. She would do anything and is a very good person. I know that Tania and I do try. What he thought but didn't say was But she's not you. No we are different. Rei is still very young by the standards of my people. I am not that old but in my land she is still a teenager. She will mature quickly and from what I have seen in the last days she has grown up so very much. She has lost much of her arrogance and stubborness and she is making a wonderful champion of my people. Maybe in your eyes... he thought to himself. Still too stuck up for my tastes. Brian remembered one of the last times they had met before Rei disappeared It had ended with the both of them nearly at blows before they both calmed down. He knew that this would probably be the style of relationship they would have. They both got on each other's nerves too easily. Tania went to run her hands through her hair but they caught on the gold tiara. Wanting to be more comfortable Tania pulled it off shaking her hair to pull the tiara loose from her long blonde hair. She set it down next to the computer. Brian's eyes just boggled at the sight loosened hair. It made her seem so....feminine. He had to take a deep, but silent breath before going on. Take Tania's hand in one of his own, he led her to one of the chairs before the computers. They both sat down, facing each other. I did miss you Tania, he admitted. Tania looked down at the floor so Brian did not see her cheaks turning pink. You have? she asked sounding more like a bashful teenage girl than a superpowered amazon. She could hear his heartbeat again and feel the blood pulsing through his hand in hers. Why did she feel so tingly? Why did his hand feel like it was on fire? I...what did Rei tell you Cap? I do not know what I should tell you about what has happend to me but...after my dear daughter Julia I thought so much of you too. For the millionenth time, call me Brian, he asked with a smile that quickly faded. Rei only told me what I needed to know Tania. She didn't give me the details and I didn't ask. All I needed to know was how bad it was for the both of you. He looked away towards the darkness of his lair. If only I had found some traces of what happened, he growled. I would've gone through the fires of hell to free the too of you! I...I know you would have Brian if it had been possible. I fear I would have hurt you if you had tried though and I could not have lived with that thought. Tania shivered at the thought of being commanded to attack Brian. If she had hurt him she would have died. You didn't so lets forget about that, okay? he asked, trying to switch the topic to something more pleasent. I expect you to stay here until you are fully recovered. Consider this a vacation. That depends on some things Brian. Where is my daughter Julia? I must find her before I can rest any. She's safe Tania. Don't you remember that we told you when you first arrived? You Queen ordered her to go back to your island after she escaped from SPAY. She's quite safe. Thanks the gods! Tania said with relief. I was worried something might happen to her. She is so young and not as mature as Rei. She worries me something awful. He smiled a bit at her words. She might be young Tania but I can certainly see you in her. You need not worry about how Julia turns out when she's older. If she's anything like her mom, she'll do very well. Tania knew her senses had been increased so many times over when she took some of Yumiko's powers but she had not realized how powerful they really were. She could hear his heartbeat and feel his pulse. She even smelled something but she was so nervous about talking to him again and confused by these strange senstaions she had never noticed before that she could not place it. The blond Amazon's sudden silence concerned Brian. Tania? he asked, squeezing her hand slightly. Is there something wrong? Tania's big blue eyes almost popped out of her head. She was glad she was looking at the floor when she figured out what the smell was. It was her own arousal! Her little womanhood below the ropes was so wet. Tania felt a tiny drop of her arousal run down the slit and roll onto the blue robe. His nostrals flared slightly as Brian smelled a very faint but somehow familiar scent. He couldn't place it but the pheromones within it had an immediate reaction on certain sections of his brain. Sections that delt with intimate actions of his body... Omigods! she thought to herself when she heard that noise again. Only she could have heard it, but it was the second time. It was Cap's pants stretching. She looked up from the floor enough for her supersensitive vision to see the way the threads in his crotch were being moved a micrometer at a time. Brian was so concentrated on Tania that he failed to notice that his pants were begining to tent as his shaft grew. By the time he did, it has almost half hard and his breath was increasing. Steady.... he thought as he tried to will himself softer without effect. She was so confused. She knew what she wanted to do but should she? Her body was screaming at her, demanding that she do it. Her breasts felt like boulders on her chest and her nipples were like daggers stabbing into the robe. I...I think it might be a good idea for you to get some more rest Tania, he said as he tried to control his arousal. The memories of their so close, but not consummated encounter flooded back. He did want to make love to her but she had been through so much that Brian didn't wish to cause her any more pain. Cap could have been reading the Gettysburn Address and Tania would not have heard a word he said. Her mind was spinning around like a clothes dryer and her body was supplying the heat. Use this chance sister, Tania heard Rei say in her mind. She took a deep breath and looked back up at Cap. Her eyes smoldered with blue flames. She would take her chance and hope he did not refuse her. She could not stand that but she would make her own fate and let taboos be damned!!