Hey there! It's been ages since I updated this one. With the promise of the Legendary edition I see good things on the horizon for our favorite couple :-)
I wanted to give Shepard and Liara an opportunity to speak their minds... what do they want from life after the war? The Reapers are gone, the galaxy is in decent shape. What will they do next? What are their expectations? This chapter is intentionally short to emphasize their words.
This weekend is a double bang as I just re-touched 'Life's a beach', do check it out. All feedback is welcome.
Chapter 27, Hopes and dreams
"Where do we go from here?"
No answer. She looked at Liara. Liara looked at her. The asari was half draped over her chest, absentmindedly playing with her hair. The bed was warm and when Liara squirmed Shepard purred with pleasure, cherishing the contact between their naked, hot bodies.
"Where do we go from here?"
"Let's just stay in bed."
"Hihi. Sounds great. But you know what I mean." She pulled the blankets up, making sure Liara's shoulders were covered.
"Yes." Liara gently shifted, now fully laying on top of Shepard. She hummed contently while fiddling with Jane's hair. With slow, twisting motions she wound the strands around her finger. Fascinating.
For a good minute she played with Jane's hair, breathing and inhaling the lovely scent of her partner. Smelled so good! She felt Jane under her. Jane was filling all her senses. "Mmm..."
It took her another minute to adress the question. "Reapers are gone. No more big bad space monsters for our hero. What will she do next?"
"Something like that."
"Stay in bed. Our hero can enjoy the spoils of war."
"The spoils of war..." Jane grinned from ear-to-ear. "Whatever could that be?"
Liara giggled and Jane felt every little movement. With Liara's abdomen pressing against her belly she could easily detect her lover's breathing. The asari's large, heavy breasts were weighing on her own tits, making Shepard even more aware of their lovely nudity. She studied the fine alien markings of Liara's eyebrows before getting lost again in those magic blue eyes. She's a marvel!
Filled with love and wonder she planted her hands on the out-of-this-world butt and cherished the asari's pebbled skin under her fingertips. Would she ever get enough of this? She doubted it.
Liara touched her lower lip in a deliberately erotic gesture. "Spoils. Of. War. Let's see... loot and plunder the casino. Burn the salarian embassy. Ravage the captured maidens."
Shepard smiled her teeth bare. Her hands moved slowly, massaging the delicious curves of Liara's butt. "Hmmm. Sounds great. But wouldn't these asari resist being 'ravaged'?"
"No way." Liara kissed Jane's cheek, "the lust-crazed maidens would be delighted to please the great hero." The playful words made her smile. Her body felt lazy, rich, full. She knew they'd both had enough. "She served the hero in ways she'd never even imagined. Their sex was a scorching, blissful inferno."
Jane grinned. "The hero was thoroughly and utterly satisfied. And a bit tired."
"Good," Liara stared at Jane through half-lidded eyes with a smoldering, unabashed sexual desire. "Satisfying you is what I enjoy doing."
They both remained quiet, cherishing the intimately warm moments.
"Back to my question." Jane finally whispered, "what are our plans? What do you want to do?"
"You first. You've obviously thought about this."
"I have. But whatever we decide, I want it to be our decision, not just mine." She exhaled, "it's been... a crazy couple of years. An insane rolIercoaster. Our lives are unreal. I nearly died twice."
She tried to keep a lighthearted tone but Liara noticed the incredible sadness hidden under the surface. It was only there for a second and anyone else would've missed it. Not her. She sensed the hurt Jane hid from the world. Shepard had been damaged by the war, physically and mentally.
She'd held Jane through the many, many nights of endless nightmares. She'd listened to her cry at night as the reports of countless casualties just kept coming and coming. She'd seen the despair on her face as the Reapers swallowed the Galaxy. Better than anyone, she knew the scars on Shepard's heart.
"I know." Oh-so-gently she kissed Jane's forehead, her closed eyes. Was that a tear? She kissed it away. "I know your hurt. I know it all."
Jane's breathing came slow and laborous. They were both quiet for some minutes. "It's been tough. But we pulled through. We're still alive." She flashed that cheeky grin, causing Liara's heart to jump.
"We pulled through. And now it's time to enjoy our victory. I just wanna enjoy my life. Is it wrong... that I want to relax?"
Liara smiled from ear-to-ear. Over the last couple of weeks she'd noticed a change in Shepard and this was exactly what she expected to hear.
She wanted to speak but paused, sensing Jane had more to say.
"Is that selfish Blue? I'd love some time for you and me. Time for our family and friends. Time to have fun. I want to have fun!"
She passionately rubbed her lover's waist. "What I want to do is more of what we've done the last few days. Let our hair down. Relax."
"Not selfish at all." Liara whispered. "For years you've given 100% to fighting the war... I think it's a great idea to make time for yourself. It might help you deal with the aftermath of the war. Sooo... any concrete plans already?"
"Pfff!" Jane theathrically puffed her cheeks. "I'd love to fly in a hot air balloon. Have a picknick and watch the sunset. Another foursome. Go to a costumed ball. Visit my Mom. And a thousand things I haven't thought of yet!"
Liara laughed out loud as she listened to the exuberance in Jane's voice. She wanted to give this wonderful woman anything she desired! "Those are some lovely ideas... let's do all that."
"Yes!" Jane smiled from ear-to-ear.
"What about the Alliance? You still want to be a Spectre?"
"Mmm... I do want to remain linked with the council... perhaps a relaxed, low-key mission?"
Liara lifted an eyebrow. "Does that even exist?"
"I don't know. We'll ask Councillor Tevos." Jane tightened her grip on her lover, "now you know what I want. What do you want?"
Liara was prepared for the question. It was something she'd reflected on a few times over the past week.
"Two things." She held up two fingers. "First, I want to pick up my academic career. With everything we've learned from Javik I've got a very decent understanding of Prothean culture. I want to write a book. Actually, a few books."
Jane watched Liara's eyes lit up as she talked about her passion. The asari had obviously missed being 'the archeologist' and Jane loved seeing Liara's scientific side coming back.
"A book? Great idea. You're the most qualified person to write about the Protheans." She gently squeezed Liara's hand.
"And a book about the war." Liara added. "It will be painful to write, but I feel I owe it to future generations to write down exactly what happened."
"You're so cute when you're being nerdy."
"Jane, I'd love to write together with you. I'm sure lots of people want to hear about your experiences."
Shepard flashed a hesitant grin. "I'm not sure if..."
"Please give it some thought. Please?"
"...We both know I cannot refuse you anything." Shep admitted, "now, what's your second point?"
Liara smiled. Then almost blushed. For a second Jane saw the coy scientist. The asari was adorable!
"You'll like this." Liara exhaled and it took her a second to continue, "I was a virgin when I met you. Only recently am I starting to discover my wilder nature. I feel my spirit longing for... erotic adventures."
Shepard blinked. "Oh! ...I l-like the sound of that!"
"I knew you would."
"Even wilder than our orgies with Miri and Ciux?"
"...p-perhaps." Liara's blush deepened and she bit her lower lip.
Jane's mouth fell open. "Blue!"
Liara laughed out loud. "Obviously I won't do a single thing without you being involved. I love you. Am I correct to assume you're open to... new experiences?"
"Oh I'll do anything for you!" Jane felt her heart glowing. "And that sure sounds like fun. Learning about one's true self is extremely rewarding. I'm so happy for you... I know sexuality is a fundamental part of being asari."
"Correct. I'm discovering that more and more. Deep inside I can sense my... naughty maiden, eager to... " she licked her lips, "...explore."
She passionately kissed Jane, who hummed her approval.
"Sounds like we can combine our wishes." Shepard's voice was filled with mischief, "I want to relax and have fun. You want to enjoy more sexual experiences. I think we're on to something here doctor T'Soni."
She started tickling the blue alien and Liara jerked on top of her. "Oh! Ah! Shep-ard! Stop!"
Jane let her go and Liara quickly grabbed a pillow to smack her. "Too slow Spectre!"
"Oh now you're gonna get it!" Hollering with excitement Jane grabbed a pillow and chased Liara around the bed, feathers flying in the warm afternoon air. "Bad asari!"
Giggling like school girls they enjoyed their fight before falling back on the bed. "Champagne!" Jane stated, "let's celebrate our plans!"
"Do humans use any excuse for alcohol?"
"Absolutely." Jane grabbed a bottle from the well-stocked fridge, filled two tall glasses and re-joined Liara on the bed.
With a symbolic ping their glasses touched.
"To the future," Jane whispered thoughtfully, "fun and happiness for everyone!"