Nusquam Alius Res (Nothing else Matters)
Chapter 49
It was dark, but one of the two Rannoch moons reflected some light back to the planet below. The stars were clear, the air dry. Shepard woke, he had to pee. He slid out of the covers making sure Tali was covered and went to a tree to relive himself. He wondered if his levo urine would kill a dextro plant? He could ask Mordin later and get a paper on it. He shook and walked back to the shuttle. He pulled the covers back and saw Tali's naked form. It was their bonding night, no ship, no mission, nothing to worry about. It was time he did things right. He was already aroused as he thought of his plan.
He left the covers off of her, and she started to subconsciously reach for them. He kissed her, starting at her navel, with long licks. She stopped moving, a smile spread across her face. He started down, softly kissing her smooth form. He reach his goal, her mound had a small bit of peach fuzz on it now. He spread the lips out and licked, her body shivered, her arms clutched her sides. He was between her legs, he grabbed her arms this time he wouldn't let her stop him. He licked more, slowly, softly, teasing the folds; she started to react, her breathing increasing. He smiled, it was going to be a fun night.
Tali was having a wonderful dream about John and her making love, so intense, so real, then she bolted up. John's head buried between her legs. She tried to move, but he had her arms. His chest was on her legs, she couldn't move him off. "What…Mordin…said" She couldn't finish the sentence; Shepard continued his assault on her clitoris. The sensations were building, it felt so good. She fell back, John having his way with her. The sensation was far better than anything from the suit, or she had done to herself. A month of waiting, those damn Krogans kept her from this. Something was building inside her, something big.
John stopped, it brought her back to what was going on. She felt him kissing up her body. Everything was heightened, tingling. He kissed then licked her nipples, the touch was electrifying. She moaned, and brought her hands up to meet him. He grabbed them with one hand and held them above her head, and then she felt him enter her. She was going to mention the lubricate, but as he slowly worked his way in, she sucked in the cool night air. She was wet from his saliva and her natural lubrication, all her, no help this time. He started working his way in and out of her, slowly, then a faster pace he knew she liked. He softly kissed her on her neck, head, lips, and then gently nibbled on her shoulders. She wanted to embrace him, but he wouldn't let her.
The feeling was coming, she had felt it before. The warmth, the heightened awareness of her body, then the images telling her she should feel guilty, she had too much. She struggled with them, she wanted whatever it was so badly, and her body ached for it. As if John had read her mind, he let go of her hands, scooped her legs behind the knees and raised them near her head. Then he grabbed her hands again, she was trapped. She had no leverage, she couldn't move. He wasn't stopping, more kisses. With change in position, he touched her in a new way. It almost shocked her, she tried to get away, John held her firmly and didn't stop. She was speaking, but neither knew what she was saying, they were lost in the moment.
John felt her beginning to contract on him, and knew she was close; he was going to give her one this time, he was determined to show her to full pleasure of having sex. He kept pushing, holding on to her tight, not letting her legs get any leverage to push him off. Tali's eyes closed, she felt it, pushing guilt and memories away, only leaving her, John, and pleasure. Her eyes shot open and the rolled into her head, her legs started shaking, her body tensed. Finally, release, her body finally indulging her. She yelled quarian things John couldn't understand, but the Keelah's where fast and frequent. He let go of her hands and quickened his pace. Tali almost couldn't stand it, every nerve in her body felt like it was being pleasured at once. Her toes curled, and then shot out straight. She embraced him, and brought her head to his neck, she inhaled his scent, her body linking to it, claiming it as her own. Like a pulse, another jolt of pleasure shot through her, she bit down on John's shoulder, not realizing it, or how hard. She yelled in to his shoulder anything that came to her mind. It was just a blinding light she saw, she hooked her legs around him and squeezed him into her as much as she could. Another pulse of pleasure hit, she felt a cramp in her toe of all places, and ignored it. As the pulse hit her, she fully tensed up, John had to fight to stay in her, and finally, her body went limp, exhausted from the new sensations.
She still squeezed unknowingly and Jon could not hold out any longer, he finally released inside her, having held back for her pleasure. He stayed inside her as long as he could. Tali felt every bit of him in her, every little bump and bit of skin that was him. He finally pulled out, Tali tried to protest, but words failed her and her body didn't respond. Her arms failed as she was still coming down from her high. John laid down beside her, a little winded himself. He brought the blankets up and then held her close. Mordin had said to do so to help with bonding. The human pheromones could still be responded to by quarians, it just took longer. They wanted to make sure everything was as normal as possible, so the quarians couldn't deny them.
Tali felt herself pulled to John's side, she couldn't resist anything, she mumbled and still tried to control her body. He kissed her on the forehead and cheeks, the sensations still amplified by their love making. Her head on his shoulder she breathed him in deeply, it relaxed her. She mumbled something only to hear John quiet her and tell her to sleep. She was in his arms, on his body. She couldn't remember the last time she ever felt so safe, secure, and loved.
*****N.A.S.*****
On another continent other members of the crew were also enjoying themselves. "OH JACOB!" Not bound by having to be quiet on the ship, Jacob and Kasumi were free to fully express themselves. Kasumi body was barely seen as her broad lover covered and pleased her. "The prize!" she shouted as Jacob smiled, he was the man, and he made sure she knew it. He rolled off of her and lay on her side. Kasumi gasping for air, "Wonderful, you are something, you know that?", she was quite satisfied.
"I try, you're not bad yourself." She giggled and looked at the stars. Their omni-tools went off. "Shit? Think something bad has happened?" Jacob left for the tools as Kasumi pouted. The she heard him laugh, put the tools down and come back.
"What's so funny?"
"We're being watched by the Geth." He was still chuckling as sat down.
"So, tell me." She straddled him and rubbed his torso.
"Well, remember that bet on when Tali would get her first one?" Kasumi's face lit up and she joined in the laughter.
"I forgot about that bet with the Krogan fighting. They hadn't been together for a month, good for her. Who won? Me?"
"No, believe it or not, Kelly actually found out and placed one."
"Is that fair? She has inside knowledge of everything." She gazed at his body and licked her lips.
"I don't think Shepard and Tali will appreciate it, I mean that was a little personal." He admired the form on top of him, he massaged her legs.
"Jacob, are we going somewhere?" Her faced changed to one of doubt. She had only loved Keiji, but Jacob was a good man and she could tell she was falling for him. She waited for his reply, holding her breath.
"You know, after the Mianda thing, I thought I wanted to the play the field again, but you came in and changed that. I really want to be with you." Kasumi exhaled and hugged him. "But, are you over the last man, the greybox?"
She bolted up and stared him in the face. "Yes! Shepard only keeps it for the alliance secret in it. I haven't held it since the end of the Hock heist. Honest, I like you too. I'm glad you feel the same way. Hey, think we could double date with Shep and Tal? We could cause quite the riot."
"They seem pretty private, I don't know. Don't give me the face either….it won't work….damn…wait…fine, maybe I'll ask sometime." Kasumi smiled at her victory. "Shepard did get us together, wonder what he knew?"
"Don't worry about it; just be glad it's done. Come here." She kissed him and fell in to his arms.
*****N.A.S.*****
Tali's eyes shot open, she spread herself over her mate. Her mate. She listened, nothing was heard but his breathing. No threats to what was hers. She relaxed as his scent filled her, relaxed her. What happened finally hit her. She was finally living, life had never been better, all because of the man beneath her. She felt his warmth, and wanted to burrow in deeper. She stretch her toes out, she couldn't believe they cramped. It was so peaceful, no fighting, worries or Reapers. Maybe someday they could have this together. She felt John semi-hard beneath her and blushed at what had happened a few hours ago, so wonderful, she relished it. Her body reacted, and it wanted him, again, now. Tali started to shiver. She grabbed his member and stroked it until it was hard, she getting wet the entire time. A small smile spread across his face.
She pulled herself to his ear. "Wake up, your Elz-hikic needs you, wants you." She rubbed on his body. John woke up to a pleasant sensation, and Tali whispering in his ear. "I want another one and I want it now." She hissed it between her teeth. She rolled over on her back. "Come on, now." John shook the sleep from his eyes and laid on top of her. He greeted her with a kiss. "Now." Tali's body was awake, she just followed its lead. She wrapped herself around him. This time she knew what she wanted and how to get it, she wouldn't let any issues interfere with her enjoyment. She felt complete.
Later, Tali went limp again, muttering again, satiated, but Shepard wasn't quiet done. He turned her over, she could offer no resistance. She grinned as she realized what he was doing, page 76 she thought to herself. He pulled her up on all fours and entered, she cringed a bit and relaxed as she adjusted to the new position. She felt her face flush, John quickening his pace. She looked back at him; he was staring at her backside, and her body relishing every movement. Then he shook and almost fell on top of her. He fell to her side panting. Tali, slid forward and wrapped herself around him.
"Enjoying yourself?" John kissed up and down her back.
Tali cooed, "Mmmm…It's wonderful, everything is."
"You know, you have to do some work eventually." He chuckled.
"We'll get there; I just need you to keep doing that. It's incredible, everything is right now." She inhaled his scent again, basking in the feeling. Sleep came again. She felt him nudging her awake. She jumped up, ready for more. "Another round lover?" She wrapped her legs around him.
"No, not yet, look over there." He pointed to the east. She looked and saw a faint light in the sky.
"What is it?"
"We didn't get to see a full sunrise yesterday, now, the sunrise. Hold on." John left and returned quickly with some water and food. They enjoyed the sunrise and talked about the days plan.
"Okay, we can begin, but I think you hurt my back." He grinned. Not amused, she pushed him back hard. She stayed on top, figuring out exactly what she wanted and getting it. She would have to ask Kasumi about how to really torture him as she had told her before. This time, she was a little sore, her body needed a break. The day would provide it. They showered and got dressed. Tali having some issues since a suit didn't take care of all of her needs anymore. John checked for messages. Everyone was okay.
Tali got her messages and had quite a few. "John! JOHN!"
"What?" John ran over.
"Look, they bet on this too! Betting, how did they know?"
"Geth, did you report on our activities last night?"
"The unit you called Legion said to monitor to complete an organic transaction."
"Please do not do anymore monitoring like this. Thank you."
"Affirmative."
"Welcome to womanhood, congratulations, was it everything you hoped? Do all humans ask these things?"
"No, just the ones you call your friends unfortunately. Let's go, to the falls." He read the messages with her and laughed.
The falls were beautiful, untouched in three hundred years. They were 150 meters high and 1000 meters wide. Water poured over the edge, a rainbow hovered in the sky. They played in the pools, John held on to Tali, he would have to teach her how to swim someday. They ate lunch overlooking the falls and went through the remains of the tourist building. At noon they left for the Barrier, the clear water and vibrate fish amazed Tali. He had a breather for Tali and guided her around the coral. They caught a fish for his tank. That night they dined on the beach not being able tell where the stars ended and their reflections in the water began. Tali had a whole book on human and quarian mating to go through, and she intended to do as much as she could.
The next day they went to the mountains in the morning, Tali enjoyed the cold. Without the suit she experienced snow, more sensations to feel. At 4000 meters it wasn't the tallest mountain range on the planet, but it was beautiful. White topped mountains, and being able to see with no haze. The air had settled since the war. As Tali was getting cold, they left for the Canyons below. Tali pressed against the window partaking of everything she could see.
The Canyon was 1000 meters deep and stretched for 20 kilometers. Some of it had been blown apart by the war's bombs. Tali compared it to the fleet footage, the war's affects was evident. Parts had caved in, Geth worked in other areas, still repairing. They walked along the edge and then flew through the canyon. Tali saw too much damage and wanted to move on. They left for the Temples.
They ate dinner overlooking the Temples. They reminded Shepard of the pyramids on earth he had seen in pictures. They got ready to retire for the night, Tali had something new to try, page 50. She had worried about it and talked to Kasumi about it. Kasumi told her a woman could bring any man to his knees if done right and be in complete control of him. Kasumi seemed lost in memory when she said it. It was the last of the things she was ready to try for now. He had done it for her, many times now. Just don't swallow; she didn't need to go into shock she reminded herself.
As Shepard undressed, she pounced on top of him, smiling widely. Shepard knew something was up, something good. She pushed him back. Started kissing down his stomach, then she reached her goal, already rigid as she grasped it. John was ready to get started and was then surprise when he felt Tali's cool mouth on him. He tensed and then relaxed. Tali, started simple as her friend suggested and just got used to the act. She wasn't sure if she was doing it right until she felt John squirm beneath her. She cupped and balls and continued. John's breathing became ragged as he began to rub her back. A basic motion, up and down, seemed to give so much pleasure. It got her wet too, John was feeling it now, playing with her, distracting her. She paused to moan and John pulled her up and laid her on her back. Kasumi warned her about that, she would definitely try again later. For now, she let John show his appreciation.
The next day they decided to go in to the temples. Tali marveled at the architecture. What her people had done. Only 2 of the 10 temples had survived the war. The art work, craftsmanship, her people had done this, she stood in wonder. They spent the morning visiting the temples. As they got ready for lunch, two shuttles showed up. Kal and Liadi in one, and Kasumi and Jacob in another, they were going to different places but saw them on the radar screen and decided to see if they would like any company for lunch. They all agreed and settled on an area overlooking the temple near a reflecting pool that had no water in it.
They talked about what they had seen and recorded. How beautiful the planet was and how much the Geth had done to restore it. Tali told Kasumi no more betting on their love life, which she reluctantly agreed too after a playful scolding from her friend. Kal's mood changed as he saw the couples, he missed Calda, and felt guilty she wasn't there. Kasumi, Liadi, and Tali helped him finish his letter to her as Jacob and Shepard started to pack up the site. They went their separate ways for the remaining time they had left.
