Ever since their encounter with the Scorpula, Helen has been walking close by Isabel, always checking on her injuries and making sure that she was okay. She would hold Isabel's hands to inspect the scars on her palms, noting how they seemed to be healing as time passed. At this point, Isabel wasn't sure if her heart was still racing because of the fight with the hybrid, or because of the way her mother's hand glided over her own. Isabel couldn't help herself. If the Crew and Thane weren't looking, Isabel's hand would caress part of Helen's body. Helen suppressed a soft whimper, but she didn't stop Isabel from touching her.

The Crew were more cautious on their journey. They looked out for any other potential ambushes or creatures that could feast upon them. Luckily, they had no further trouble. The sun was beginning to set when they finally found the cave that would lead them back underground.

Thane sighed. ''Let's get out of this hell hole.''

Cruise smirked. ''Funny, people don't usually go underground to escape from hell.''

Thane ignored the leader's taunts and was already marching towards the mouth of the cave. Isabel opened her mouth to scold him, but Helen tugged on her hand to stop her, silently telling her that it wasn't worth the trouble.

Clapping his hands together, Cruise turned to the mother and daughter duo. ''It seems that this is where we part ways for now.''

''It seems that way,'' Helen replied. ''We can't thank you enough for all your help.''

''Sure you can. We have a weapon to find.''

Isabel stared at him intensely. ''You're sure this weapon that can kill Dragons exists?''

Cruise's confidence and swagger didn't fade in the slightest. ''I'll bet my life on this weapon not only existing but having enough firepower to kill those fire-breathing bastards.''

''Well,'' Isabel said. ''What happens next?''

''You all go home. Gather your people and get out of the oven before the fire starts. My Crew and I will meet back with you later. Hopefully, you're right about where your colony is going next.''

Helen nodded. ''We'll be there. But, if there are any complications?''

As if he was expecting her to ask that question, Cruise turned to someone else in his Crew and nodded. Something was passed to Pitt and then he brought it over to Helen. The historian glanced at the device in his hand for a second before she realized what he was holding, and she couldn't hold back a gasp. She quickly grabbed the device and inspected it. Isabel looked at it curiously and then had to cover her ears when a static noise erupted from it.

''It's a long-range walkie talkie?'' Helen beamed. ''And it works?''

''For now,'' Cruise stated. ''Don't go using that for idle chit-chat. We have the other one, and we've maybe got a few more days out of them before they kick the bucket.''

Isabel turned to Cruise once again. ''In that case, you're not going to call us for small things either. It's only going to be about the weapon, right?''

Cruise chuckled. ''Come on, do you think so little of me? We've survived this long without your help.''

''I didn't mean it like that,'' Isabel said and gave him a slight grin. ''Thanks for everything.''

''Don't thank me proper until we've saved the world.'' He held out his hand to them. Hesitantly, Helen shook it and then Isabel followed. Behind the charismatic leader, the other members of the Crew nodded and waved them goodbye and good luck.

With those pleasantries out of the way, Isabel and Helen moved past them and walked to the mouth of the cave. Immediately, they were greeted by the earthly smell that has been with them throughout their whole lives. It almost felt welcoming. However, they both knew that what they really wanted was to feel fresh air again without the fear of being hunted or burnt by Dragon' fire.

''As goes an old proverb I've heard,'' Cruise called out, watching Isabel and Helen disappear into the darkness. He waved his hand in front of his face, horizontally and slowly. ''Live long and prosper.''

XXX

''Why do I have to hold the torch? I'm the one missing fingers!'' Thane moaned as he held up the wooden club above his head, using the fire on the tip to light the way.

In front of him, Helen was still fixated on the walkie talkies in her hand, while Isabel turned around to face him. ''Mom is busy with those things. I can see in the dark and I need to make sure we have no more surprises. You need to do something!''

''Just wait until my father hears about this.'' He hissed, marching in front of her.

''What? How we saved your life? Yeah, I guess I would be disappointed to hear that too.'' Isabel growled.

Without a word, Helen stepped in between them to prevent any further arguments. Thane looked ready to continue the argument, but one stern look from the woman was enough to make him sharply turn around and venture on ahead. Walking behind her mother, Isabel couldn't resist smirking at the way Helen took control of the situation, even if she was silenced too. Seeing her mother act in such a way caused a tremor to run up and down her body and without thinking, she leaned forward and kissed the back of her mother's neck.

Helen clapped her hand over her mouth to stop herself from gasping. ''He might see us.''

''He won't. He doesn't have my eyes.'' Isabel whispered as she kept planting soft kisses along the back of Helen's neck and even nibbled the skin lightly.

Helen tried not to groan out loud. But she knew that she wouldn't be able to stay silent for long, especially when she slowed down a little and Isabel sped up, causing her to feel the young woman's bulge press up against her behind. Helen did everything she could to stop herself from grinding against Isabel's stiffness.

''Isabel…'' she said huskily, turning around to confront her daughter. She glanced down at Isabel's bulge, licking her lips before gazing into her eyes. ''Not here.''

''We won't be able to do anything back at the colony,'' Isabel whispered, tilting her head down to kiss Helen's neck. ''Let Thane walk ahead.''

Helen moaned and lifted her head up, exposing more of her neck. She knew that they should stop, but she didn't want to. ''Why must you drive me crazy like this?''

''Because you've done so much for me, I haven't done anything for you yet.'' Isabel's hand then glided down Helen's body, coming very close to her thigh.

Helen whimpered as she felt Isabel's hand slowly move between her legs, rubbing through her clothing. ''It's…I wanted to see how your body would react to…'' she didn't get to finish her sentence. Isabel started to rub her pussy, feeling her wetness between the layer of clothing.

''I want to see how your body reacts too,'' Isabel said, bringing her mouth to Helen's ear and licking it. She could feel Helen step closer and spread her legs more.

Suddenly, Isabel noticed the light in front of them flicker. She pulled away from Helen just in time. Thane stumbled back through the darkness to see them standing away. ''What's happening? Why did you stop?''

''You tell me.'' Isabel snapped back.

Thane merely shook his head and turned back to look in the other direction, but he didn't walk away, meaning that Isabel and Helen wouldn't be able to continue with their antics with him standing so close. Isabel's frustration with him rose. If he weren't here, there would be nothing stopping Isabel from pinning her mother to the wall and making her scream with pleasure. And, judging by Helen's flustered expression, she wanted the same thing. She kept looking back at Thane, hoping that he would leave them, but he didn't budge.

Helen collected her breath and turned to Isabel. ''Maybe later…but…''

Isabel noticed her mother's hesitation. ''But what?''

''What about Jess? It wouldn't be fair on her.''

Isabel felt her heart sink in that moment. The fire inside of her that yearned to fuck Helen faded. She didn't know what she wanted as she remembered Jess's confession and their moment together which her mother stumbled upon. In an ideal world, she wished there was a way for it to work between the three of them, but she was having trouble controlling her own lust and emotions, shifting between three of them would be a problem.

''Should we tell her?'' Isabel asked. ''I'm sure she'd understand. And I trust her to keep it a secret.''

Helen thought for a moment. ''We'll see. For now, let's get everything moving. Between what Cruise told us, what happened with the slave-traders and…us, there's a lot on both our minds.''

Isabel nodded sadly. ''Whatever happens, we're a team. I'm the muscle, you're the brains.''

Helen smiled. ''Damn right.''

XXX

The hooded figure slowly walked around the scene of carnage. In the distance, he saw the fallen building and the remains Scorpula hybrid. He surveyed the aftermath of the carnage, curious to know what events transpired to leave such a mess. He lifted his head and sniffed the air a few times, catching scent of something…blood. He wandered over before coming across the top half of Angelique's body. Dry blood surrounded her. The figure kneeled next to her, rubbing the dry blood with his jagged fingers and bringing it to his mouth. A forked tongue slithered out to lick it.

''Fairly fresh.'' He said. His voice was inhumanly deep. If anyone stood beside him, their bones would rattle.

Another smell caught his attention. He walked over to find his subordinates jammed and forgotten sniper rifle. He picked it up and smelt it. There was a human smell but riddled with the scent of dirt and earth. After a few more sniffs, he looked to his left and managed to pick up on the trail.

''Well, if you want something done right...'' Lord Lacron grinned devilishly as he followed the scent.

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