1857 April 22 2015 [Local calendar]
Stealth pelican
Entering Japanese airspace
Standing up and walking into the cockpit I see the shoreline of the island nation approaching quickly. Looking up at the co-pilot I ask, "We do have optical camouflage right?"
The man turned to me and nodded. "Yes sir." He said in the iconic voice of clone troopers everywhere. "Reactive camo, not very useful against sophisticated sensor suites, but against 21st century radar and visual feeds we might as well be invisible."
"Lovely, put down in a location near the airport that would allow me to seem to be leaving the place. The roof might be our best option." I reply with a smirk.
"Yes sir." He answered with another nod.
Moving back into the rear compartment I look at Kasumi, she had dozed off after the first 15 minutes of zero-g and not even re-entry had woken her. Tapping her shoulder she simply tilts her head up to look at me. "Nap time is over sleepyhead."
She nods and sits up, pulling up her Omni-tool to try to find a good overhead image of the drop zone.
As I open the rear hatch a mesh drops down over the bay entrance so as to continue to maintain the camouflage. Looking out I'm surprised by blue text appearing in my line of sight.
Initialization complete
Boot-up complete
Calibration complete
Loading H.U.D.
New message from [REDACTED]
FROM: [REDACTED]
TO: OUR ENTERTAINMENT
HELLO CHILD, AFTER SOME CONTEMPLATION WE HAVE DECIDED ON YOUR TASK IN THIS WORLD, AS THERE IS NO TRUE EVIL YOUR TASK IS AS FOLLOWS:
COLLECT WAIFUS!
TIER 6: 0/1
TIER 5: 0/2
TIER 4: 0/3
TIER 3: 0/4
TIER 2: 0/5
TIER 1: 0/6
REWARDS: 25% CAPTURE CREDITS PER 1
50% TOTAL CAPTURE CREDITS ON TIER COMPLETION
25% CAPTURE CREDITS FOR PERSONAL CAPTURES (CAPTURES YOU INITIATE YOURSELF)
WORLD JUMP ON LIST COMPLETION
ALL PERCENTAGES ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE AND ARE ADDED TOGETHER BEFORE CREDIT CALCULATION
PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THIS WORLD
I blink a few times as the tasks minimize and shift to the right side of my vision to only show the individual objectives and in the bottom left of my view I saw a radar like interface that pinged slowly.
'Well then, that happened.' I think to myself.
Ten minutes later
As we were on final approach to the airport I had to call off a rooftop landing as it appeared that there was a member of the Monster Ops: Neutralization squad were on over watch. "Well, I guess we're not sneaking in so we might as well make an entrance. Boys, as soon as we're clear, establish a geosynchronous orbit and wait for my signal." After receiving a nod from the men in the cockpit I turn back to Kasumi with a smirk. "Hey Kasumi, have you ever ridden a dragon before?"
Receiving a smirk of her own back she replies. "Really Fred, if you wanted me to ride you, all you had to do was ask." Was her seductive reply.
Walking onto the rear ramp I grab both mine and Kasumis duffle bags and loop them both over one shoulder before placing her hands on my shoulders before giving her a three finger countdown. After putting down my final finger I kept off the ramp and reached within myself to a pool of energy that felt like a storm ready to be unleashed, and pulled. As I fell there was a sensation of stretching and growing as my 2 meter tall frame grew to 3 meters, as the bulk grew outward, and finally with a tearing jerk away from my back as my wings sprouted and narrowly missed Kasumi who I noticed had engaged her tech cloak to hide herself. Looking over myself I could make out the sweeping golden plates that adorned my chest, arms, and legs. In between the plate-like scales there were smaller quarter sized scales in a deep blue almost purple color with a bright neon blue edging. Giving a chuff of amusement I focused on the ground and found an empty area near a door that would allow me to enter the main terminal. As I flew past one of the massive windows I got a look at my form looking from an outside perspective. 'I look like a fucking Protoss right now, if a Protoss was 3 meters tall and looked like a dragon.' I marveled at my own reflection for the second time that day.
As my feet were about to touch the ground I allowed my grip on my power to slacken just a bit, I shrunk down to my normal size and my scales retracted under my skin, but I didn't release it completely. I landed with the bags over one shoulder as my scales pulled back to just be a smattering of my blue scales along my forearms and neck as well as my wings protruding from my back. I felt Kasumi jump down next to me and take a step behind and to the left.
Noticing movement on what would have been my motion tracker it looks very odd, there are plenty of gray dots moving all around, but there were a group of four heading towards me at a good clip that were colors ranging from dark yellow to light orange, and behind me and to the left was a single green dot. 'Is that my bounty tracker?' I think as I open the door for myself and my invisible companion.
As I crossed the threshold my vision was obscured once again by a dialogue box.
OPTIONAL QUEST
STAMP M.O.N.!
STAMP THE LIAISON: KUROKO SMITH 0/1
STAMP THE COMMANDO: ZOMBINA 0/1
STAMP THE SNIPER: MANAKO 0/1
STAMP THE INFILTRATOR: DOPPEL 0/1
STAMP THE BODYGUARD: TIONISHIA 0/1
TIME LIMIT: 6:00:00
REWARDS:
SPECIAL BINDING PERK
'Well that's inconvenient.' I thought. That being said I was in the perfect position to do so. "Kasumi, I need you to go stamp the sniper that we spotted on our way in. After that's complete, go have some fun." I say to thin air.
I watched the single green dot move off quickly while the four yellow-orange dots approached. I don't even have to try to look for them as I can clearly see a woman who is taller than me (and therefore head, shoulders, and breasts above everyone else) making her way towards me with three smaller figures moving just ahead of her, though I can't really make out their details through the crowd.
Before too long has passed the group comes to a stop before me and I take in the four lovely ladies that stand in front of me. The most eye-catching one is the ogre that stands in the back, while wearing a suit to match her companions it did nothing to hide her muscles and to be fair there was absolutely nothing to do about the massive black horn on her forehead, that being said her blonde hair framed her tan face rather nicely. The second looked to be slightly more than five feet tall, had red hair, green and yellow eyes, but most importantly she had what appeared to be stitches crisscrossing all of her visible skin. Next was a very nondescript woman that was the shortest of the lot of them with platinum-blonde hair being her only distinct feature, the only notable thing about her was that my enhanced Draconic senses couldn't find any scent coming off her. The last member of the group was a black haired human woman who seemed to be the leader that wore a rather nice black suit.
As they stood there observing me the woman in the lead started speaking. "Excuse me, but as the liaison of the cultural exchange I need to see some identification. You can't just fly into an airport without clearing it with about five separate agencies." She said expectantly.
"Ah my apologies," I say as I pull out the Psychic paper and flip it open. "My name is Fred and my people are rather paranoid about announcing when and where we'll be to people who don't need to know." I say, looking at the platinum-blonde. "There are always reasons behind why we do what we do, if you need an example just look to your friend here. Shapechangers are a very tricky breed." I point out and am pleased by the widening of eyes from the group as a whole. "Besides I do believe that you were informed, Agent Kuroko Smith, after all that's why you were here waiting for me."
"While that may be true," Agent Smith started slowly, "we would appreciate it if you didn't scare civilians."
"Yes yes, I understand. I'll try to keep a lower profile, in exchange I'd like a favor from the four of you." I say pulling out a small black cylinder. After receiving a confused nod I continue. "I would appreciate it if you would allow me to stamp each of your hands with this specialized ink that produces a scent that allows me to ensure that you are who you say you are and would prevent any other shapechangers from taking your form to get close to me. If you do that then I'll be completely inconspicuous, deal?"
Agent Smith seemed to think about it for a little bit but the tall Oni stuck her hand towards me without even thinking about it. I quickly stamp the back of her hand and pulling it back I saw a stylized eagle head and recognized it as almost being the symbol for Blue team. Nodding, I notice a change to my right.
OPTIONAL QUEST
STAMP M.O.N.!
STAMP THE LIAISON: KUROKO SMITH 0/1
STAMP THE COMMANDO: ZOMBINA 0/1
STAMP THE SNIPER: MANAKO 0/1
STAMP THE INFILTRATOR: DOPPEL 0/1
STAMP THE BODYGUARD: TIONISHIA 1/1
TIME LIMIT: 5:52:13
REWARDS:
SPECIAL BINDING PERK
Seeing that there seemed to be no side effects the other three stuck their hands out and 1, 2, 3 I stamp them one after another.
OPTIONAL QUEST
STAMP M.O.N.!
STAMP THE LIAISON: KUROKO SMITH 1/1
STAMP THE COMMANDO: ZOMBINA 1/1
STAMP THE SNIPER: MANAKO 0/1
STAMP THE INFILTRATOR: DOPPEL 1/1
STAMP THE BODYGUARD: TIONISHIA 1/1
TIME LIMIT: 5:51:59
REWARDS:
SPECIAL BINDING PERK
Now I just have to wait for Kasumi. Smiling, I release the rest of my transformation and return to looking like a full human. Getting a few disbelieving, open mouth stares I decide to head off the questions. "Some of my people discovered that the best way to survive is to hide, the best way to hide is in plain sight, and as such developed this method to blend in. I can't keep it up forever so can we get moving?" I ask, shifting my bag on my shoulder.
Picking her jaw up off the floor, Agent Smith nodded. "Yes, let's go. We have an apartment set up for you just down the block from our main office." She said, leading the way towards the parking lot. As we approached the nondescript black SUV my vision was filled with a notification.
OPTIONAL QUEST COMPLETE
STAMP M.O.N.!
STAMP THE LIAISON: KUROKO SMITH 1/1
STAMP THE COMMANDO: ZOMBINA 1/1
STAMP THE SNIPER: MANAKO 1/1
STAMP THE INFILTRATOR: DOPPEL 1/1
STAMP THE BODYGUARD: TIONISHIA 1/1
TIME LIMIT: 5:42:37
BONUS OBJECTIVE: STAMP THEM ALL YOURSELF (FAILED)
BONUS OBJECTIVE: STAMP ALL WITHIN 30 MINUTES (COMPLETE)
REWARDS:
REPLICATION
POCKET SPACE
Cursing inwardly at my failed objective I look at my new perks;
POCKET SPACE
You now possess a timeless extradimensional inventory space. This inventory may be accessed via an app on your smart device, Apportation, or certain Heritage perks. Transferring an item into the inventory via the app requires it to be in contact with you before transport. An item pulled from the inventory via the app will be deposited into your hand or within one meter of your position.
Your Inventory has a volume of 1m by 1m by 3m. Living beings may be stored within, but not any resisting or unwilling ones. Stamped or otherwise bound retinue members always count as willing and unresisting. Time does not pass within your Inventory, for good or ill.
REPLICATION
For those who don't want to interfere with the canon timeline of any given world, you now have a new option when initially stamping a target; you may choose to have the stamp affect the target directly, or you can instead send a minuscule DNA sample back to your Ride to make a single clone that grows and is ready in 3 days. (Requires: Catch-A-Ride Crew Production Program) you may then sell the clone as though it was the original if you so desire.
That… holy shit, that was amazing. Looking at my in progress captures I saw that a new option was available next to each of their names. Thinking for a moment I quickly toggle the choice for three of the five to have clones made on the… damn I still need to name the ship. Anyway, I'll deal with that later.
Looking around the interior of the car I see three women, Tionishia was too big to fit into a standard SUV so she decided to wait for Manako and ride back in the M.O.N. riot truck, while Zombina, Doppel, and Smith rode in the car with me. With the zombie woman actually being a surprisingly careful driver and Smith riding shotgun that left me in the back with the doppelgänger who kept giving me furtive glances.
Deciding to call her out, I turn my head and ask. "Is there something I can help you with, Shapechanger?"
She turned to look at me, still in her human disguise, and narrowed her eyes. "My name isn't 'Shapechanger' it's Doppel, and as a matter of fact I do have a question for you." After receiving a nod from me, she continued. "You say that some shapeshifters did a lot of damage to your people, but I have never heard of such an event happening, could you please explain to me what happened?"
Shit. Shit shit shit. I wasn't expecting to be so blatantly called out on it. Scrunching my face in contemplation I buy myself a few extra seconds to attempt to consolidate my story. Random bullshit, Go! "A few centuries ago my people lived in the Rocky Mountains in North America, a few of the native human tribes began to believe that we were a group of protective spirits and feared their own spirits less. A few of those races didn't appreciate that, and so a small army of Wendigo and Skinwalkers decided to attack us so that they could regain the fear that they had so carefully cultivated over a few thousand years. The battle was long and bloody but in the end they failed, mostly. While they all died, they did accomplish one thing: they killed all but 3 mated pairs and a few hatchlings. My people are experiencing a very slow death due to inbreeding, which is part of why I'm here. To potentially find a mate that would help us to pull back from this brink of extinction." Please work, please work, please work.
"I see, I'm sorry for your loss." Nailed it. As Doppel turned back to her window I saw Smith give me a concerned glance over her shoulder.
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"These will be your accommodations for your stay here, if you need anything, or want to go anywhere please let me know so it can be arranged." Smith said as she displayed the rather nice penthouse apartment. As I leave the entryway I step into a very spacious kitchen with marble counters, black cabinets, and a large island looking out into the living room area.
"You guys didn't pull any punches did you?" I ask after letting out a low whistle. This kitchen and living room alone could have fit my old apartment in it with room to spare. "What all do we have to work with?" I continue as I look through the glass door onto the balcony with a private pool.
"When we get a client or dignitary as important as yourself we can't afford to spare any expense. As for layout, on this floor you have your kitchen, living area, two bedrooms, and a bath that has been modified to accommodate your larger body type. As you've already noticed there is a private pool and balcony as well. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms, an office, and a small conference room for making long distance calls. I hope everything is to your liking?" She asked more than said.
Looking around with a nod I respond, "Honestly this is far better than I was expecting, thank you Agent Smith."
Blushing slightly she nods. "Very good, and please call me Kuroko when we're not in an official capacity."
"Of course, and please call me Fred, even though I never gave you my family name, most usually call me sir, mister dragon, and the like." Receiving another blushing nod I continue. "Now if you'll excuse me I should probably get unpacked, work starts tomorrow and I've never flown that far in one day before, I don't know if jet lag applies to dragons but I'm exhausted. Thank you again." Getting a laugh and another nod from the woman she leaves for the evening.
Waiting a few minutes to make sure that I wasn't going to be interrupted I looked at my new, and seemingly empty, couch. "Good job with stamping the cyclops woman, were there any issues?"
As a beautiful woman pixelates into view on the couch she smirks and replies. "Only the distance, she was over a kilometer away." Kasumi says kicking her legs up on the coffee table.
"Excellent." I respond. Giving her a long look from my current position I continue . "Do you have everything that you're going to need for your secondary task?"
Noticing my hungry gaze she stretches further accentuating her curves even further. "I have a couple of targets in mind, but as you said, jet lag and all, I should probably get some rest before dealing with such low-lifes." She said before standing in the single sexiest motion I have ever seen.
"Well, who am I to argue with that logic?" I ask rhetorically. Before following her up to the master bedroom.
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A/N:
Okay so first of all, thank everyone for your support, I mean seriously, 17 favorites and 26 follows off of 1 chapter. You guys are amazing.
A note going forward: yes there will be highly suggestive situations, but as of now NO LEMONS. The main reason why I say that is that I don't feel like I'm up to the challenge of writing a good lemon. This may change in the future, but for the time being it will almost always simply "fade to black".
Once again thank you everyone.
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