Chapter 8: Saving Ashley and Karone

Andros followed the ship and then when they finally stopped, Andros snuck onto the ship. He knew that it wouldn't be long before they came back.

"Have you chosen a queen yet, milord?" A robot asked.

"I have chosen one, the beautiful creature that we had just captured from that idiot chancellor, Andros. She should be ready by the time I return. Make sure she is all brainwashed so we can reprogram her," the leader insisted.

Andros then hurried onto the ship without them seeing him.

He couldn't believe of what he was hearing, they were going to brainwash Ashley and reprogram her to be evil. He wasn't going to let that happen to the woman he loved.

Once he got on the ship, he started his search immediately.

As he carefully searched down the halls, he hid behind a wall when he saw soldiers coming down the halls. He followed them towards the room where they would be brainwashing Ashley. The soldiers walked right by the room and he hurried in.

He saw Ashley unconscious on the table where they were going to brainwash her. He removed the headpiece and undid her binds on her arms and legs. He picked her up and hurried down the hall.

When he came onto his ship, he placed Ashley on his bed and touched her hair. "Ashley, Ashley," he whispered. Ashley woke up and looked up at him.

"Andros?" She asked.

"Yes, it's me," he replied.

She sat up and hugged him tight. "I was so scared, for the first time I was scared. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if you made it out before that shuttle exploded and if you did if you were hurt," she babbled.

"Shhh, I'm here, Ashley, I'll never let them take you again," he whispered.

They shared a gentle kiss before Andros hugged her tight. "Stay here," he insisted.

"Why?" She asked.

"It's too dangerous for you. If he catches you again, he will stop at nothing until he reprograms you and makes you his queen. I would rather die than lose you. Stay here, please."

She nodded and they shared another kiss before he ran to save his sister. Ashley got off the bed and had a blaster connected to her side.

Andros quietly went through the walls when he realized he had to disguise himself in order to save Karone. He grabbed one of the soldiers and was able to disguise himself as one of the Dark King's soldiers. "I have orders from the Dark King to bring the girl to him," he lied. The guards backed away and Andros walked in. "These guys are as dumb as rocks," he mumbled. He found Karone asleep on her bunk and removed his helmet. "Karone, Karone," he whispered. He touched her face and she opened her eyes.

"Andros?" She asked.

"Yes, it's me," he replied.

She sat up and hugged him. "Thank goodness you are safe," he whispered. He pulled away and pulled his helmet on. "I had to lie to the soldiers to tell him that I am ordered to bring you to the Dark King. Act as if you are still captured and we'll head to the main hanger. Ashley's there waiting for us," he informed.

"Wait, you brought Ashley with you?" She asked.

"Yeah, I just rescued her too."

"I guess that explains who was banging next door."

Andros smiled before leading her out of the room.

When they got on the ship, Andros threw off his disguise and ran to the bridge. "ASHLEY, GET US OUT OF HERE!" He yelled.

"Right, let's rocket," she agreed.

She then took off out of the main hanger. "Wait, why aren't we being attacked?" She asked.

"I have the cloaking device on," he replied.

"Oh."

"Set a course to Earth."

"Right."

After awhile, Andros walked up behind Ashley and kissed the back of her neck. "Don't, not while a girl is controlling a ship," she giggled.

"Here, I'll take control of the ship. You two have fun," Karone insisted.

Andros grabbed Ashley's hand and he led her out of the room.

They walked into Ashley's room. Once she closed the door, he was on her. Ashley moaned as his lips left hers and went down her neck. "I missed your touch for so long," she moaned. His hands moved up her shirt. She wrapped her legs around his waist. They ended up on her bed with her on the bottom.

After a few minutes, the two were caught up in the passion, not caring about anything but each other. His hair fell from his shoulders and tickled her cheeks. Ashley moaned as his soft touch went over her skin. The tingling feeling she hadn't felt in so long and missed it so much. "Ashley, I missed you so much and I can't stand the thought of losing you," he whispered.

"Andros," she moaned.

He placed a kiss on her forehead and laced her fingers through his. The couple felt so warm that they felt like they were on fire. Ashley looked up at him with a smile. She reached up and touched his face. He bent his head down and placed kiss across her collarbone and up her jaw line. With this much passion, Ashley thought she was going to die of happiness. Suddenly, it felt like they were both floating in heaven. He moved slowly to get used of her feeling once againbefore they were engulfed into the world of pleasure.

That night, Ashley was asleep with a smile on her face, but Andros was fighting in his sleep.

(Andros' Dream)

Andros fought as hard as he could when he reached the Dark King's lair. "ANDROS!" Ashley yelled. Andros spun around to see the Dark King holding his lover.

"Ashley!" He gasped.

"Say goodbye to your lover, Chancellor Andros," the Dark King taunted.

"ANDROS! HELP ME!" Ashley called.

Andros ran up the steps only to be hit with the Dark King's staff. "No!" Ashley shrieked. Andros groaned in pain and sat up. "ANDROS! LOOK OUT!" She screamed. His eyes widened when a bright white light came at him. "NO!" She screamed again

(End Dream)

"ASHLEY!" Andros yelled as he sat up. Ashley jumped from her sleep to see her lover trying to catch his breath and he had sweat on his forehead and his hair was damp with sweat.

"Andros, Andros, what is it?" She asked.

Andros was trying to catch his breath and she placed a hand on his shoulder. "You were gone, the Dark King took you from me. I tried to save you, but he killed me in front of you," he explained.

"Andros, sweet heart, I'm never going to leave you again. I promise," she vowed.

He lied back down and pulled her close. Ashley placed a kiss on his chest and sighed. "I love you, Andros, so much," she whispered. He held her close and kissed the top of her head while running his fingers up and down her back.

"I love you too, Ashley, I will love you now and forever," he whispered back

Ashley then fell asleep with her hand in his. Andros stayed awake a little while longer before falling into a calm sleep.

(Andros' Dream)

Andros woke up in his large bed. He looked to his side to find Ashley fast asleep next to him. He blinked when a shining light hit his eyes. He looked at her finger to find a wedding ring. He looked on his own hand to find a golden wedding ring shining at him. He smiled when he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist. "Did you sleep well?" she asked. He gave her a gentle kiss with a smile.

"I slept great," he replied.

Just then, the large doors opened and a little girl came running in.

She had brown hair with blonde streaks going through it, brown eyes, she was wearing red slippers, a red nightgown, and around her neck was the necklace he gave Ashley for her birthday.

The little girl jumped onto the bed and Andros smiled as the little girl launched herself into his arms.

"DADDY!" She exclaimed.

(End Dream)