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Origins: A Legend Unfolds: Chapter 38

Several hours later, Lance sighs as he listens to the commander finishing the meeting. He glances at the clock on the wall in irritation. Resisting the urge to tell Keith to shut up and let them go, he thinks, 'Please let Maia still be waiting for me and not mad as hell because I'm not there yet…'

His attention goes back to the meeting as Keith wraps it up, "Ok, that's it…"

Quickly standing up, Lance starts for the door then pauses when he hears, "One moment Lance…"

Swearing under his breath, he turns back as Keith curiously asks, "I believe you have duty in a few minutes. I wanted to talk to you about the north quadrant."

Lance shakes his head at him, "I swapped with Hunk, he's taking my shift tonight. I've got to get going…" He starts for the door again only to hear, "Where are you going?"

Groaning as he turns back to face his commanding officer, Lance finds Keith standing beside the conference table with his arms crossed and an expectant look on his face. Taking a deep breath, the lieutenant responds, "Fire Kingdom. I made a promise to Maia this morning."

"Lance, we have a responsibility…"

"I know that, Keith," Lance interjects as he pleads his case, "But I love the woman and made a promise to her. If I break it, she will think I'm just like every other man that's been in her life…unreliable."

Keith sighs then nods in understanding, "All right, go. But you better be back here in time for our workout at 0600."

"I will be Keith…thanks!" He dashes out the door before Keith can stop him again.

A smile twitches on the commander's lips as he watches the door close. Glancing up at the time, he sighs, "I better get to bed as well. There's too much to do tomorrow." Yawning at the thought, Keith makes his way out of the room.

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Running through the tunnel, Lance quickly makes his way to the lion cavern then jumps up into Red lion. Placing the key in the lock, he grabs onto the controls and quickly makes his way out of the cave. Flying through the night sky, he pauses to admire the full twin moons of Arus then pushes the lion as fast as it can go to get to Fire Kingdom. He arrives less than ten minutes later and dives the lion into the entrance for its cavern. Running the lion down the tunnel to its bay, he arrives to find the few men in charge of the area waiting for him. He pulls the key out of the slot then opens the hatch to jump out. Palmer, the one in charge of Red lion's upkeep, steps forward, "Princess Maia stated you were returning. But we expected you hours ago."

"I know, got caught up in a last minute meeting," Lance replies then glances around at the men, "Do you know where the princess is now?"

The man shakes his head then moves over to the lion. Swearing softly, the lieutenant makes his way to the entrance then runs down the tunnels. He enters the compound for Fire Kingdom and races through the hallways until he reaches Maia's bedroom. Lance knocks on the door gently then swears when there is no response. Trying the button for the door, he is pleasantly surprised when it opens. Walking into the room, he finds the lights dimmed and the remains of a dinner on the table in the corner with one set of dishes unused.

Cursing mentally, he makes his way over to the bed and looks down to find the princess asleep within it. Covered only with a thin sheet, her back is to him as she lies on her stomach, her hair spread out behind her. His eyes widen when she turns over onto her back with a sleepy sigh, loosening the sheet and revealing her breasts to him.

Lance feels himself harden instantly at the sight. Resisting the urge to lower his head and pull one of the exposed, rosy nipples into his mouth, he moves away from the bed and starts stripping off his clothing. When nude, he moves back to the bed, lifts the sheet, and slides in beside her. Resting his elbow, Lance whispers, "Maia…"

She sleepily replies, "Hmmm?" but does not open her eyes.

Smiling, he leans over and kisses her softly then adds, "Wake up love."

"No," Maia sighs out then turns onto her side toward him.

Gently pushing her hair off her shoulder, Lance leans over and kisses the soft skin then moves to her neck to nuzzle her there. He feels her shudder then hears, "Lance?" in a sleepy tone. Moving from her neck, he places kisses along her jawline before reaching her lips. He replies, "I'm here love…" then kisses her softly. Feeling her lips moving underneath his, Lance deepens the kiss.

As their tongues dance together, he feels her fingers moving into his hair while her other hand drifts over his shoulder to settle on his back. Moving his knee, he parts her legs then gently pushes her onto her back as he moves over her. Settling between her legs, Lance breaks the kiss to smile down at her, "As promised…"

Maia retorts, "You are late," but the smile on her face takes the bite out of her words.

"I know, I'm sorry," replies Lance as he leans over to kiss her lightly on the nose. "Keith decided to have meeting after dinner that seemed to last forever." Sliding down, he kisses her lips then moves to her cheek before sliding back over to her neck. "I'll make it up to you now…"

Gripping onto his shoulders even as he nibbles on the sensitive spot near her ear, Maia breathlessly asks, "How are you going to do that?"

Looking back at her with a wolfish smile on his face, Lance replies, "Maia, my love, by the time I'm done, you will be screaming my name in ecstasy." Moving back to her neck, he kisses her there once more then moves his lips down to her collarbone even as his hand slides up her side to cup her full breast, his fingers teasing her taut nipple. He continues to devastate her with kisses as he slides down her chest.

Maia gasps when he places a kiss in the valley between her breasts then uses his tongue to outline the underside of her breast even as his thumb continues to slide over her nipple, tormenting her. Shifting underneath him, the princess pushes her pelvis up against him in demand. She listens to him chuckle softly as he says, "Easy love…we have the whole night ahead of us."

His tongue moves up over the tip of her breast then he pulls the nipple eagerly into his mouth. Maia moves her hands into his hair, holding him to her as she cries out, "Lance…more…"

Releasing her breast, Lance smiles up at her as he says, "Demanding thing…aren't you?" He laughs at the look she gives him then moves over to her other breast, suckling on that nipple as his hand drifts down between her legs. Maia gasps and arches up against his hand as his fingers find her nub and start teasing it. The dual pleasure of the pressure on her nipple from his suckling and his fingers toying with her has the princess begging, "Please…"

Releasing her nipple, Lance kisses his way down her stomach, pausing to tongue her belly button as his fingers slide between her folds. She bucks against him as he pushes a finger inside her. He groans at the tightness of her clasping his finger as he slowly pulls it out then adds a second one as he pushes them back inside her. Moving down, he keeps moving his fingers within her as he begins tonguing her clitoris. Lance pauses when he feels the heel of her foot digging into his lower back as she cries out, "Oh Gods!" Smiling, he moves back between her legs and uses his finger on her nub as he decides to taste her.

Throwing her head back and arching her back like a strung bow as his tongue slides into her, Maia fists her hands into the bed sheets. As he continues to stab at her with his tongue, she feels as if she is riding a wave. Climbing higher and higher, about to reach to the top of a precipice. Screaming from the pleasure, "LANCE!" Maia comes hard then feels her entire body go limp as she comes back down.

Lance places one more kiss on her nub then slowly slides back up her body. Gathering her into his arms, he kisses her softly then deepens the kiss. She soon starts to react to him, her leg wrapping around his hips as her fingers move back into his hair. Stopping, Lance lifts his head to find her heavy-lidded emerald eyes staring up at him expectantly. A smile curves her lips as she says, "You are forgiven…"

"For what?" he asks, an eyebrow going up in question.

Leaning up, Maia kisses him then replies, "Making me wait for that…"

Laughter bubbles out of Lance as he states, "I'm not done yet…"

"Neither am I…" Maia retorts as she pushes on his shoulder and forces him over onto his back. Straddling him, she smiles devilishly as she says, "My turn," then bends over to kiss him. Their tongues duel for control of the kiss as her fingers slide down his muscular chest then grasps his manhood. Lance gasps against her mouth and she smiles as she inquires, "Ready?"

Resisting the urge to ask, "For what?" Lance nods then watches her slide down his body, her hair trailing behind to tease his skin. He grunts as she nips him in the stomach then feels her tongue laving the wound before moving on. A sense of anticipation fills him as she nears his groin, but it does not prepare him for the first swipe of her tongue along his length.

"God Maia!" he calls out as her tongue continues to move along him while her fingers find his testicles. Gripping onto her hair, Lance moans loudly when she tongues the tip of his penis then pulls it into her mouth. The suction of her mouth pulling on him is almost his undoing as he sits up and says, "Enough Maia…you have to stop!"

Doing as requested, the princess sits up then climbs onto Lance's lap, wrapping her legs around his waist. She smiles as she slyly asks, "Could you not handle it?"

Narrowing his eyes at her, the lieutenant replies, "Some other time I'll let you finish that, but for now…" He lifts her up by her hips and impales her on his shaft. Maia stiffens then cries out in pain. Lance swears broadly then quickly switches their position to lay her on back, "Damn it…I'm sorry love."

He can still feel her stiff body beneath him and places a kiss on her lips as he slides a hand between them to tease her clitoris once more. She slowly eases under him then he hears her derisive tone, "Clod!"

Looking back into her angry face, Lance sighs as he replies, "I know…I'm sorry. I forgot you were a virgin."

"Forgot?" she questions, her eyes burning emerald fire with her anger as she stiffens beneath him again. Her fists start hammering on his shoulders as she repeats, "Forgot!"

"Ouch! Maia!" Lance yells as he grabs both of her wrists and yanks them up over her head then forces his mouth down onto hers. She screams against his mouth and tries to buck him off, but it only serves to force him farther inside of her. Both go still and Lance pulls back to stare down into her face. He meets her eyes and they silent stare at each other as they both take deep breaths.

He bends back down to kiss her, but she turns her head away from him. Groaning, Lance whispers, "I said I was sorry." Releasing her hands, he places a hand on her cheek and forces her to look back at him. Tears slide out of her eyes and Lance groans even more, "Love…don't cry…please!"

A sob escapes her as she cries, "How could you forget?"

"I don't know," he starts then feels her fist hit him alongside the head. "OUCH!" Lance yells then grabs her wrists and hoists them above her head once more. He looks down into her furious eyes as he says, "I got caught up in it…and the way you teased me…I just lost my head." His eyes search hers earnestly looking for forgiveness as he says, "I love you Maia. I would never deliberately hurt you."

He feels her relax under him even as she accuses, "But you did hurt me."

"I know, I'm sorry," Lance states then leans down to kiss her. Maia returns the kiss then pulls back, her eyes have a steely look to them as she complains, "You are still an ass."

Laughter escapes out of Lance as he replies, "Yes, but I'm your ass and you're stuck with me."

"Gods, do I not know it," she retorts in a resigned tone.

Still laughing, the lieutenant leans down and kisses her lightly then whispers, "Shall we continue?"

Emerald green eyes narrow on him as Maia asks, "That depends, are we finished with the painful part?"

"Only one way to find out," he replies then rotates his hips.

A gasp escapes Maia as pleasure shoots through her body. She meets his gaze as Lance answers, "Guess it is," then leans down to kiss her even as he pulls out and thrusts forward again. Just as she is starting to move with him, Maia looks up surprised when he pulls out of her entirely, "Lance, what?"

He smiles wickedly at her as he replies, "I'm going to make this something you will never forget."

She arches an eyebrow at him and sarcastically answers, "So far, you are doing a marvelous job."

Chuckling, Lance kneels between her legs then pulls her by her hips onto his lap while instructing, "Bend your knees and put your feet down on the mattress."

Maia places her hands on his chest as she relaxes her shoulders against the bed. She feels his hands move to cup her buttocks. He enters her the next moment and the princess cries out as he pushes into her, deeper than before. His movements are slow and smooth as he begins thrusting. Gasps of pleasure escape her as she grips onto his forearms.

Arching her back as the speed of the thrusts increase, Maia cries out, "Gods Lance…I cannot take much more."

"Wait for it!" he instructs as he pushes up on his knees to increase the angle of his thrust.

Raising her legs, she wraps them around his waist and pushes her elbows under her to brace her body as she is slammed over and over with his hard thrusts. Maia cries out a moment later as she orgasms. She hears Lance's groan as he follows her shortly after. He keeps their bodies joined as he turns over so that she's lying on her side while he remains between her legs.

A smile is on his face as he leans forward to kiss her while running his hands along her side, "Are you all right?"

Maia returns the smile as she shifts her leg so that it rests over his hip, keeping him firmly nestled within her. She can feel him slowly hardening again as she replies, "I am fine." Her fingers run over his arm as she adds, "I will be even better if you do that again."

Lance laughs at her and whispers, "Your wish is my command, my lady," then pushes her onto her back once more as he begins thrusting into her.

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Wiping his hair with a towel, the commander walks out of his bathroom, makes his way over to his dresser and starts dressing for bed. Tying the string to his pajama bottoms, Keith picks up his nightshirt and starts pulling it over his head as a bright light flashes in front of him. Yanking the shirt into place, he finds Allura standing before him in her standard night gear of sleeveless, tight shirt and pajama bottoms. Her long hair hangs down her back in a braid as she states, "I gave up waiting for you."

"I didn't know you were expecting me," replies Keith as he takes a step closer to her.

Allura closes the distance between them to give him a hug. She rests her head against his chest as she says, "I tried to fall asleep without you, but could not."

Kissing her forehead, Keith sighs, "I'm sorry sweetheart. With Coran's warning today, I thought it best to keep up an appearance of propriety for the sake of the people of Storm Kingdom." Pulling away from her so that he can look into her eyes, he finishes, "I shouldn't be caught coming out of your room until we are married."

As she opens her mouth to retort, he puts a finger against her lips to stop her and says, "I know, according to Arusian tradition we are already married." Dipping his head, Keith kisses her then says, "We need to pick a date for a ceremony and let the people know of our plans."

Curious, Allura asks, "Why is this so important to you when it is not necessary?"

"Because," he starts then pauses. With a sigh, he guides her over to the bed and sits down on it then pulls her down onto his lap. Wrapping his arms around her, Keith says, "On Earth, a woman has a choice in who she marries."

He takes her hand with the mark and runs his fingers over it, "Before the cave, you said you wanted time to figure out what you wanted and I feel like you weren't given a choice in this." Looking back into her eyes, Keith finishes, "The ceremony will show the people that you chose to marry me, not that you are just honoring your father's wishes because he placed this mark on your hand."

Allura smiles at him then lays her head down on his shoulder, "I think my heart chose you the first time I saw you in those woods."

Clearing his throat uncomfortably, Keith replies, "I was a little out of it from the hit to the head. I don't remember our first meeting very well."

Laughter bubbles out of Allura as she lifts her head to look at him, "You saved my life then fell flat on your face in front of me."

"And you fell in love with that?" he asks with a lift of an eyebrow in disbelief.

Continuing to laugh, the princess nods her head, "It seemed very heroic at the time."

"Not quite as heroic as puking on your boots?" asks Keith with a mischievous look in his eyes.

"Oh…" snaps Allura, her tone suddenly changing to one of fury, "You ruined my favorite pair of boots doing that." Noting the humor in his eyes, she adds, "And you were very rude to me."

"I'm sorry sweetheart," laughs Keith as he pulls her stiff body tighter against him, "I've been told more than once I'm a complete asshole when I'm sick."

"I can vouch for that," she drolly replies while rolling her eyes.

Laughing softly against her ear, he whispers, "Can you forgive me?"

"That depends," sniffs the princess.

"On what?"

Turning toward him, Allura wraps her arms around his neck as she states, "If you intend to sleep beside me tonight?" She pushes her forehead against his as she finishes, "I do not wish to sleep alone."

Keith kisses her then replies, "As you wish."

"I also wish for a new pair of boots," she dryly adds, causing Keith to start laughing again.

Sobering up, he nods to her, "We are placing a request with Garrison for a supply ship. It's coming out of the Azure quadrant in a few weeks. I'll see what I can do."

Smiling, Allura places a kiss on his cheek then rises, "I think we should return to my room."

"What's wrong with my room?" asks Keith as he stands.

"My bed is bigger," she replies as she glances down at his twin-sized mattress.

Looking back down at the bed, Keith has to concur, "Yeah, probably not a good idea for you to have to sleep on top of me all night."

Allura makes a face and taps her chin as if she is reconsidering the idea. Laughing, Keith wraps his arms around her, "Take us to your room."

Smiling, she hugs him back as they disappear a moment later.