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A/N: Wow. Not as many reviews as normal, but all convey a strong message: you have lots of questions, think Raph will hook up with Vivid, and you seem to want Raph to get a little 'action.' Interesting, interesting... Anyway, sorry it took so long to update this sucker, at work we've literally had three times our normal patient workload. At the end of the day my calves are numb and it's almost all I can do to crawl into bed. Good thing my husband loves to cook! Add that along with that I got something stuck in my eye, so they dilated it to look at it. That friggin dilation lasted a record of 4 full days, meaning 4 days of fuzzy double vision where one pupil is much larger than the other. I'm surprised that I'm able to escape to the library and type this here. Message: Have patience with me, please.
Jessiy Landroz: Attacked? Glomped? Huged? Pounced on? Is it just me, or do you want Raph to get more than a 'little bit' of action? artykidd: Thanx for the review and thanx for sticking with me Reijiro: Thanx for the long review! And as for the questions, I am already thinking of ways to incorporate it. For some things, like where the kid will come out, you'll find out later! Other stuff will come in due time. When you say 'fluff' do you mean the whole kissy-kissy-poo-poo stuff? Just making sure! RAPHAELFAN02: No worries about too many questions, as I say in many a chapter, they help me keep track of what I have yet to reveal. And school? Pleeeeze! You can R&R can't you? Please? Tewi: Thank you so much for the review. I can't believe it took me so long to even check on them but glad to see that your grudgingly staying with me! hahahaha!
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Chapter 9
Hello Cruel World
Well, it's not like I've never been to an alien planet before. In fact, I've been to (counts on fingers) 3-6, depending on whether you include alternate dimensions or not. I know, wierd, huh? Well, this was my 7th. But it is also my first, after all, I've never been escorted by an alien, or come there knowing that millions either want my hide or my, eh, jewels... Yeah...Um... Never mind that part. (looks uncomfortable) Well, now on to the story! Um, well the last place I left off was when Vivid was bringing me to her planet...
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She worked the controls, and I stared at the whispy clouds smoothing out of our way as we broke atmosphere. They were pink. Great. Oh wait, there's a purple one. Is nothing on this planet normal!
Then the clouds broke and I saw normal land with normal looking green grass. Well thank Daimyo for that at least.
"Tell me, Vivid, if you want to keep me 'safe' from copious amounts of women, why are you bringing me to the very planet where millions of them live?"
She gave me an odd look. I snickered. "What, are you saying that you want them all to 'jump your bones'?" She said with an equally odd note in her voice.
Startled for some reason, I shook my head. "Now that I think about it, not really. No. I didn't like it the first time. Hell, I don't even remember the first time!And look where I am now. I guess things would be better if the whole pregnancy thing were reversed." Man, now I know how women feel.
She snorted and turned back to the controls as she prepared to land. "To answer your question, I'm bringing you here because it is a more controlled environment, where you'll have allies with the power to protect you. Plus it is to keep your brothers out of harms way."
I nodded, never really thought about it that way before. I really didn't want my bros toget entangled in all of this. I snorted at the thought.I really don'tneedsomeone telling mehow nutso I am anyway.
"We're landing, better buckle up.
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"No!"
Vivid sighed in exasperation, a look of annoyance and sadness etching her eyes. "Look, I'm sorry Raphael. But it has to be done. If you don't, you'll arouse suspicion."
My jaw clenced and I said nothing. She approached closer with the thing but this time I made no move to stop her. What she said made perfect sense. I realize that. It just feels so damned...humiliating! I'm not some fu#king dog!
Yet I couldn't help but feel like one as she gently clamped the metallic fiber collar around my neck. She fastened it so it fit comfortably, but to me that was only physical. I couldn't stand the thing.
I didn't look at her as she stepped back and looked at me with sad eyes. "I'm sorry, Raphael. Believe me, I truly am." She murmured. "I promise I'll take it off as soon as we get to my dome."
She looked away, as though ashamed of what she had just done and spoke softly to me as she worked the controls to open the craft.
"All males initially brought to Elentia have to be, uh, broken down. One way we do this is to control their every insignificant need. I'm sorry again, Raphael, but in public you must only do what I say in order to avoid arousing suspicion. We need to make them think that I control you. Move only when I tell you to and speak only when I tell you to. We will have to put up this charade until we can figure things out. We need to find a way to keep you and your family safe. I do not know how long this will take. I..."
She stopped and just stared ahead, clearly trying to collect herself.
With one thick finger I fidgeted with the damndable collar and looked at her. She looked so...sad. For some reason I couldn't stand it. For some reason... I don't know. Hell. Maybe I really am going crazy.
Ruthlessly I shoved aside my indignation at my current predicament and placed a hand on her shoulder. She startled and whipped around to face me. We were close. Something new grabbed hold of me. Something new...and I didn't like it. Clearing my throat I took a couple of steps back and somehow managed to plaster a grin on my face. "Don't sweat it, I'm sure that I can stomach a little bit with this thing on me."
Relief poured through her features and the tension seemed to fall off of her like cool clear water. Her face broke into a grateful and understanding smile. Suddenly my own grin wasn't so forced. I never noticed that a smile could look like that...
I shook myself. What the Hell was I thinking! What the Hell was I doing! In the back of my mind it offered an answer but like the butthead I love to be (hehehe) I ignored it. "Well, how 'bout we get off this tin can and get moving!"
She looked at me curiously with a frankness that made me turn around so she wouldn't see my face burn. Why does she always have to look at me like that? I plucked at the collar and adjusted my sais.
"Come, Raphael."
She touched my hand and I jumped with the electricity of it, instinctively assuming a defensive stance. Her musical laughter filled the air and my green cheeks once again sported an embarrassing red color. Damn!
"What are you doing? Over here! Now, remember. Don't be overwhelmed and just follow my lead. I'lltake care of youif it gets too ugly."
I grunted. Honestly, it's not like I've never been on an alien planet before, I thought as the craft opened. I mean, I've done more space travel than the most experienced human astronaught. (did I spell that right? Bah!) I didn't know why she worried so much...
I stepped off the craft which lead automatically to a narrow tube big enough for about three people standing shoulder to shoulder. It was covered with what looked like to me as foggy plastic wrap. Huh.
"This leads directly out to the airport." Vivid whispered.
I nodded boredly and took this last chance to pluck some more with this friggin collar. I know it's not tight, or even snug. But it still feels like it's choking me. Some friggin dog.
I almost stopped outright at the blinding light, luckily I caught myself. The tube was decently lighted with some dying light bulbs but this was like full force summer plus half a million kazillion watt light bulbs. (is there such a thing?)
I felt Vivid's warm touch on my arm as she lead me, my eyes were still adjusting to the light. I've never seen this much light before, especially coming from a turtle who wanders around only at night and lives in dark, dank sewers. I guess you could say it was understandable.
Once my pupils finally adjusted I could follow Vivid like the obedient little puppy I was pretending to be. Then I saw the locals.
Women. Everywhere, women. It was like all of them were cast from some type of beauty-mold or something. All of them had long, shapely legs, slim hips, dainty waists, generous boobs, and sculpted faces and shimmering hair. All of them perfectly proportioned for a lifelong career in modeling. Of course, they all looked different physically but they still all looked beautiful. Naturally, that wasn't the only thing that was diffferent.
For one thing, not a single one of them had any pupils. All they had was the colored part, the iris. For another thing, every single one of those eyes were a different color. I'm not talking about blue, brown, hazel and green. I'm talking about all possible mixes of the rainbow being produced. The hair followed suit. I saw green hair, purple hair, hot pink, orange, navy blue, Hell. They probably don't even have names for all the colors they had! It was like walking into punk rock vs beauty model.
Then there was the height. Vivid was about the height of the average human female, maybe half a foot taller than me. The Dame was about my height, maybe a few inches lower. These, were my height or lower. I've never in my life been taller than a girl who wasn't more than 14 years old. This was crazy! And the fact that they looked so much taller made it more so!
Some of them were dressed in a catsuit, kinda likeVivid's. Most, however, were dressed in pastel colored fabric, so light and wispythatI thought it would blow awayeven as I looked at them. They were sheer, but not enough to be see-through (darn! hehehe). They all wore sandals withheels that would put any model to envy, and they walked in them without the slightest hitch or break in their grace. My feet pinched just imagining myself walking in those torture devices!
I felt the heat beating down on me. To some it would've been oppressing. But to a turtle who shares some cold blood I actually felt a bit upbeat.
Obediently following orders I didn't say a word, justfollowed Vivid. My eyes everywhere.
I've never seen so many beautiful women in my life! Wow! I wasn't even sure what to think.
My gaze slowly slanted towards Vivid. I wonder why she's so tall for her species? She's one, maybe even two foot taller than the rest of them. Then my gaze took on new dimensions entirely, taking in Vivid walking with her, uh vivid red hair and that lovely catsuit which hugged her every curve. I never really noticed how her toushy wiggled when she walked.
Suddenly an Elential in a steel gray catsuit approached us, her walk all business and authority.A tiny gray cap was perched on her head and she carried what looked like a pool stick. Patiently Vivid stopped to greet her.
What they said to each other I have no fu#king clue. Their language reminded me of someone drowning, which is what I felt like as I watched Vivid's expression. It went tocalm, to trying to seem calm amidst the worry. The elential, which I've already guessed was like a cop on Earth, didn't even spare me a glance as she finished and curtly turned around to be on her way.
Vivid took a breath. Without looking at me, and hardly moving her lips, she spoke as we continued. "I was hoping to avoid it, but you'll have to go through a checkpoint. All new males must go through it. I even chose a different exit in order to avoid it. Sorry."
I cocked my head and looked at her curiously, biting my tongue to keep from asking her a question. Why was she sorry about a checkpoint?
She saw the question in my eyes and looked down. "The ones who check are not kind."
Aw, shit.
Two of those grey uniformed dames appeared behind us and I realized that they were escorting us. They must've realized that we tried to avoid the checkpoint.
I was torn. I knew the need to be calm. After spending a few weeks with the Federation and the Triceratrons, one thing I realized was that it isn't helpful to have a planet full of people looking for you. There was also no way in hell that I was going to calmly go through a cattle-prod, either! I sighed silently in resignation. I already knew how I was going to react. What I had to concentrate on now was how to do it with stealth, or in other words, ninja style!
They led us to a small building with a moving sidewalk that entered into an archway into the building. There were several other males of various species, races, and who the hell knows what else waiting on the sidewalk, all with an identical collar on. A group of elentials obviously the 'owners' walked around the building, chatting. So the owners weren't allowed inside, eh?
Quickly my eyes scanned the area. There were too many guards outside. I needed to do this without alerting attention. I needed to escape before they realized what was going on. Then my eyesspied the camera. It looked a little funkier than the ones on Earth but I still recognized it's purpose. Guessing that this was an official government procedure, all the 'checks' of the males were probably videotaped for security purposes as well. Well, that just wouldn't do. Wouldn't do at all.
We were coming to the point where we were going to be separated.
Without warning I grabbed Vivid by the arm and whispered harshly into her ear. "Take out the cameras. Meet me on the other side."
Immediately the grey suited women jerked me away and rammed those pool sticks into my sides. It was then that I realized that these pool sticks carry a good amount of electricity.
Automatically I fell to my knees with the sheer burning pain of them, gritting my teeth to keep from crying out. FU#K! That HURT!
Apparently when one is finished getting electrocuted their supposed to be chipper enough to hop to your feet and continue on your merry way. When a split second passed and I wasn't moving they shoved the butt ends of the things on my shell, knocking me to the ground.
I couldn't help it.
My leg swung out knocking the feet out of both of them. I launched myself in the air and landed my elbows on their chests before they had a chance to move, knocking the air out of them. At the same time my hands grabbed fistfulls of silky hair, and I cracked their skulls together.
Quickly I scrambled to my feet and hopped on the sidewalk, trying so hard to project the air of innocence that I had to suppress the urge to whistle a peaceful tune. Did anyone see?
I dared a glance back. Confused looking gaurds bent down to the unconscious women. No one was going after me, I must be in the clear. I saw Vivid glaring at me acusingly and...was that amusement? Hehehe
We entered a long arched passageway, the sidewalk stopping periodically. The guy in front of me was a hairy dude, the one behind looked like so many mixtures of who knows what so I won't even bother to explain. Either way, they all looked timid and broken. What the Hell do these dames do to them?
I heard screaming ahead of me, muffling, then a thud and a zap. The screaming was reduced to a pathetic whimper. Only two more to go! The guy in front of me pissed himself.
The automatic doors opened and let the hairy guy in. I saw six women in labcoats and goggles, all with their silky hair tied back. They held various medical contraptions I won't even begin to guess the purpose of. Then the doors closed a scant few inches from my beak. I wanted to back up but of course they had us packed like sardines in here I couldn't. At least I no longer smelled the guys peepee.
There was a great deal of scuffling, so much so that the door shuddered. I tried hard to still my beating heart. Wouldn't do to get over excited and act before my time. I fingered the sais in my belt. At least they considered these too primitive to be any threat. I'll show them primitive, hehehe.
After who the hell knows how long the doors opened and the sidewalk moved me through the ominous doors. They slammed shut behind me. Wow. Creepy.
One of them grabbed my shell and moved me to the center of the room onto a black square. I allowed myself to be moved as my eyes searched my surroundings. I spied the cameras. Three of them. All of them had a little yellow light on and I could see them moving with me and the women. Great. Still functional. I'll put up with as much as I have to, but up until then...
One of the women with black hair read from a computer chart. "Owner is Larka, Vivid. Male is from earth. Serial code 19526. Pregnant: Yes."
Another with light blue hair cocked an eyebrow. "Really? Well, let's see where it is now."
One with blindingly yellow hair grabbed a glass and held it in front of me. Blue looked through it closely. I clenched my fist as I suppressed the urge to shove her away. Then Blue spoke. "Looks like it's only a week or so old."
Black recorded it down. "Gestation?"
Blue pursed her lips and my ears strained. "Oh, with this rate and his body type, considering who birthed Larka I'd say about 8 months give or take."
"Mode of birth?"
She touched my carapace and I forced myself not to sock her in the face. I was being treated like a fu#king horse at auction. It was humiliating! Blue whispered to herself, completely unaware of how hard I wanted to pummel her. "There's no beginning separation of the abdomen, the fetus is located separate from the digestive organs so we can forget about orally, it is conneted with the abdomen, but..."
She tapped her lips and motioned another woman with pink hair over.
Pink looked over it as well. "I see what you mean, it is close to the abdomen but it doesn't look like that will be the exit point. You see those colors?" She pointed on the glass which by now I guessed was sort of an x-ray thing. "Those are hormones. Lots of them. This was a hormone pumped guy even before the pregnancy. With all those little floaties around there, my best guess is it'll be the man-gina route."
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My legs pinched together and I suddenly felt light headed. Why me? Why is it always me? FU#K!
With pleading eyes I looked at the cameras. Lights still on. I just stared at those lights. I hardly even noticed when they looked at me teeth or made recordings of my height, weight and stuff.
I had to get out of here.
It was then I realized the purpose of that black square. My feet were glued to the thing. CRAP! How the hell was I supposed to fight now!
My thoughts swished back to the man-gina and suddenly I had to pee. Once again I wished that it could just explode through my chest and kill me. That would be a much better option, I think.
"What's next?"
"Well, we need a blood sample, check for diseases and parasites."
"What about the body cavity search?"
The WHAT! My heart panicked. This couldn't be happening! No, no! This couldn't be happening! Crap! Furiously I yanked at my feet but still they wouldn't budge. SHIT!
"Well, all his reproductive organs are located in his tail, so it might be harder than normal."
"Man! I thought so! Darn!"
Darn is fu#king right! Darn this! Damn that! Fu#k you! I had to get out of this. I just had to! I looked at the cameras again. My heart nearly stopped. The light was off! Cameras, off-line! Vivid did it! Now the only problem was I couln't move my damned feet! This is the closest to panic I'd ever been at. And for damned good reason! Well, turtle luck works true to form, so naturally things went from bad to worse.
I heard a sound familiar to anyone whose ever visited a proctologist. The slow stretch, then the snap of gloves as they're put on the hand. Then came that horrible sentence...
"Where's the lubricant?"
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A/N: I know, I'm an evil person to leave it there, but I'm #1 making this a little too long, #2 my time's up on the library computer #3 my husband's making dinner. I know I rushed through this and it's probably stuffed with mistakes but please forgive me. I really hope that this chapter is to your liking, I know I answered a few questions for you guys. The next update should come Wednesday or later. I know it sucks. Next chapter he meets Vivid's family. Please review. PLEASE! I LIVE OFF OF REVIEWS! Have a nice day. Toodles!
