Captives of the Unknown

By TheRealXenocide

Disclaimer: This story contains plot elements and characters created and owned by Sunrise and/or their successor companies. No permission has been given. No money is being made with this story, and no infringement is intended.

Note: This is the chapter I was concerned about. I believe I managed to toe up to the between T (PG-13) and M ® without actually crossing it. If you have any concerns after reading, I would welcome a review.

Chapter 5

The Bared Necessities

As they waited to find out what the evening meal would bring, plans and accommodations were made concerning Jim and Aisha. First, at Suzuka's suggestion, she and Jim changed rooms. While it meant that Jim and Aisha were now on opposite sides of the main room from each other, it also put them directly across from each other, and it gave Jim the second room with a double bed.

Gene managed to get Suzuka to join him in he and Mel's room to talk. "Look, I know we were all expecting this." Gene complained, careful to speak low. "But do you have to give them that temptation when we can't close the door!"

"While that eventuality is a consideration," Suzuka admitted, "I was thinking about how she would feed him."

"Really?"

"It may have passed your notice, but Jim is much larger than an infant of either species. Therefore, I would expect that it will take them some effort at first to find an arrangement that is physically comfortable for both of them. The larger bed gives them more options."

"Well, it may have passed YOUR notice, but despite his going-on-forty mind, Jim is still a teenage boy. And he's had, what, two girlfriends in his whole life."

That caused Suzuka to laugh. "Do you really think so little of James as to believe he can't control his hormones? Or that Aisha can't control him?"

"He's a teenager. Besides," Gene got serious, "You said it yourself. I wasn't the best example for him on sexual restraint. At least, not until Mel."

"But, in fairness to you, you've been remarkably faithful to her since the Leyline. I must admit to having been surprised and impressed. And yes, despite his continued teasing of you, Jim has seen that example as well."

"Maybe. But even if he could manage more control than any other teenager, we also have Aisha to think about. She isn't known for her restraint. Hell, she's normally more impulsive than he is. She's on an emotional high already after that big reveal. And while it may be meant for feeding him, it still means she gets to have her new love suck her nipples. I'm sorry, but I think you're underestimating the level of temptation."

"Tell me the truth, Gene. Is it the age difference?"

He was about to reflexively protest, then stopped himself. "I don't think so. I don't want it to be. I mean, in most ways, he's far too mature for a fourteen-year-old. And while I know she's 26, she normally acts 6!"

"A bit extreme, but I take the point."

"Thing is, as opposite as they are, they just work together. Those twelve years won't mean much for them. Truth is, I want it to work for them. I just don't want to hear them going at it any more than he wants to hear Mel and me."

"Especially Mel." Suzuka acknowledged the point. "Even though she's the youngest of the three women in his life, she's the one he thinks of as mom."

"Why do you think he spent all that time inventing that body suit she can wear in the tube and still connect with Gilliam?"

"Alright, Gene, you've made your point. And I will strongly suggest to them they resist temptation. However, given the limits of our situation, I would be willing to endure a night or two of personal discomfort if it benefits my friends."

"You sure know how to phase things." Gene took a breath. "Fine. We ask for restraint, but don't make a big deal of it if they can't. Satisfied?"

"Yes. And please, don't tease him about it when he does eventually give her his virginity. I wouldn't want Aisha to make Mel a widow."

As their conversation came to a close, they left the room, only to notice that Melfina was alone. "Should I ask?" Gene asked her.

Melfina pointed toward Jim's new room. "Aisha said something about getting ready for tonight."

Gene looked to Suzuka. "Please talk to them." A few minutes later, Jim and Aisha left Jim's new room, hand-in-hand.

"Planning for tonight?" Suzuka asked, sparring Gene the awkward silence.

"Kinda." Jim answered, blushing.

"I didn't want Jim to be all nervous tonight when he saw my breasts for the first time, so I thought we should take care of that." Aisha declared, not the least bit embarrassed. "Of course, while we were there, out of sight and all, we couldn't resist kissing for a bit. You don't mind, do you? We were quiet, after all."

Gene just glanced at Suzuka and shook his head. Melfina, however, couldn't stop herself. "But he's seen your breasts after you transform out of your beast form, hasn't he?"

"Well, yeah, but I was trying not to pay attention to them then. Like trying not to look at you in the tube before the new suit." Jim answered, despite his deepening blush. "This is . . . different."

"Oh. Oh, okay." Melfina replied, a little embarrassed herself.

A little while later, Suzuka did talk to the new couple about the need for restraint in their current situation. But she added an element to it that she thought would help, based upon previous conversations with each. "Do either of you believe that a stiff mattress in a cell is the right place for your first time together? Personally, I think you both deserve better."

The rest of the day went smoothly, if a bit tedious. With nothing else to do in the doorless cell, they talked about the situation. After agreeing that their captures' treatment of Jim proved that punishment for 'misbehaving' was likely, they all agreed to be more careful with their planning. Focus on observation, try to figure out who ordered this before they were claimed. Unfortunately, they weren't any closer to an answer, except that the mysterious 'boss' was willing to hire mercenaries from many species. And expensive ones, judging from the presence of Ron MacDougall.

When it was time for their evening meal, it was Ron who brought the tray. "I'm sure you know what to do by now."

"You do realize that when this is over, YOU become MY prey." Aisha told him.

"We'll see. Now, do you eat, or not?" They moved toward their rooms. Their new rooms. "What do you think you're doing?" Ron asked Jim.

"We changed rooms." Suzuka answered.

"You don't really think that's going to help him, do you?" He indicated his wrist controller. "I have complete control all the light shields with this. No matter which room he's in, his punishment stands."

"Then it shouldn't matter to you that my student and I changed rooms, should it?"

Ron smiled slightly. "True. Carry on, then, and we can get this over with."

The rest of the meal went as the morning did, including Jim being excluded. Aisha's glare at Ron would have wilted a weaker being. After he left and Aisha confirmed the door was closed. Gene brought up an interesting point. "I guess Ron not knowing about the room change confirms that they don't have us under surveillance."

"I'm glad." Melfina said. "But isn't that strange? I mean, with all the extra precautions, why not at least listen in on us?"

"Actually, it's been my experience that jails have surveillance everywhere except the cells." Suzuka answered. "Although certain high security prisons do have cameras everywhere."

"Ctarl-Ctarl military labor prisons even have them in the toilets and showers." Aisha added.

"Hecatoncheires didn't go that far." Gene pointed out. "But I think that was for plausible deniability with prison sex crimes. The place was ridiculous with cameras everywhere else."

"I wonder if it has to do with the way sound doesn't carry in here?" Aisha suggested.

"What do you mean?" Jim asked.

"I'm not saying sound dies completely. But the stone walls should have a lot more echo then they do. But my Ctarl-Ctarl ears couldn't hear anything from you two when you went to talk." She pointed to Gene and Suzuka.

"We were being quiet, but I take your point, Aisha. The lack of echo is quite unnatural."

"Were you trying to spy on us?" Gene asked.

"No, actually, I was surprised I didn't need to work harder to ignore you." Aisha replied.

"Right." Gene didn't sound convinced.

"I think it may all have to do with why this place was built in the first place. I mean, it obviously wasn't built just for us." Jim remarked. "The cost would be outrageous unless they expected to get a lot of use out of it."

"I would have to agree with James on that. But, for the moment, I don't have any more of an idea of what all of this means than I did before." Suzuka replied. "Do any of you have any ideas?" A round of negative responses followed. "In that case, I suggest we table that discussion for now so we can all think on it and pick this up tomorrow." Everyone agreed with that. "In that case, I think it's time Jim and Aisha go and deal with feeding him."

It took a moment for that to sink in. "As happy as I am that we're together now, this part will take some getting used to." Jim remarked.

"Let's hope we're not here long enough for you to get used to it." Suzuka said. "Unless you develop a kink for it."

"Suzuka!"

Jim and Aisha did retreat to Jim's room. Once alone, and near the middle of the bed's length, they were quiet for a moment, then Aisha asked. "So, you really think you're idea for this will work?"

"It should. I mean, even though I've grown, it's mostly in my legs. If I've got it right, our height difference should make it work without much twisting around for either of us."

"And are you sure you're not thinking of anything else with that position, Jimmy."

Jim blushed. "Well . . ."

"Listen, I don't mind you thinking about us like that now that we're together. But Suzu's right. You deserve better than this." She used her hand to indicate the room.

"Well, I'd rather wait until we're free from here, too." Jim agreed. "But right now, despite the obvious temptation it creates, I can't think of anything else that's as likely to work, can you?"

Aisha thought for a moment. "No, not really."

"Right. So, should we begin?" Aisha nodded her agreement. Jim sat on the bed facing the room and Aisha, sliding back until the backs of his knees were pressed against the mattress. Meanwhile, Aisha had already begun to remove the white armor covering her breasts. "You remember that I learned how to remove that when I was improving my battlefield medic skills, right?"

"Yeah, but I think I like doing it for you." Jim started to blush. "And that blush is why." She got the last clasp open, and handed it to Jim. He placed it on the end of the bed nearest the opening as Aisha removed her arms from her green sleeves. It wasn't the exact same type of one piece body suit she'd had when they'd first met. The last time one of those had been damaged beyond repair, they couldn't find an exact match on Sentinel III. They did, however, come very close. The only real differences were that it more completely covered her hips, and the sleeves were not connected to the rest of the top. Aisha found she preferred this, as it let her leave the sleeves of if it was too hot. Now she liked it because taking to sleeves off one by one let her tease Jim a bit more. And she could see that Jim appreciated the show.

With her sleeves off and laying on top off her armor, she carefully moved in and settled down on Jim, with her hips on his things. Jim gulped, despite knowing this would happen. They'd talked about how to arrange themselves, but they hadn't actually tried it. He finally found his voice again. "Aisha, may I pull it down?"

"Next time. Let me do this one for you. Please?"

He actually gave a small chuckle. "You are enjoying this, aren't you?"

She smiled. "I admit, it feels good to treat you special."

"Alright, Aisha. I'll watch. This time."

Aisha surprised him with a quick kiss. Before he could start kissing back, she leaned back and continued the show. She slowly moved the top down, working it everywhere except her breasts, allowing that part to slip down on its own. Eventually, that material was barely hanging onto her. At this point, Aisha slipped her thumbs under the edge near her armpits. Then she moved them forward until they were pressed against her nipples. Then she pulled the material out about two inches, and finally lowered it to reveal her breasts to him fully.

Jim gulped. "Aisha, I doesn't matter how many times we're together, you will never cease to amaze me."

"Thank you. Jim. Now, while I would love if we had more time, we are here for a reason. And it looks like you were right about our heights matching up. So, do you remember what we talked about?"

"Oh, yeah." Jim said, remembering the reason for this. "Switch off every five minutes or so. When the first one goes dry, it's done for now, so stay with the other one until it's dry."

"That's right. My body will only make as much milk as I have calories for. Now go ahead and start."

Grinning like a fool, he started with the one on his left. It wasn't long before she started purring, and kept purring until Jim had finished, both breasts dry for now. He leaned back a little. "That was delicious, Aisha. And I feel full, too."

"That's the way it's supposed to work. Are you feeling tired?"

"A little . . ." He was interrupted by a yawn. "Okay, more than a little."

"That's normal, too." She reached out to her armor, lifting it and her sleeves. Getting up from Jim's lap, she placed them near the sink. "You should get ready for sleep, Jim."

"I appreciate the thought, Aisha, but I would like to wait until lights down."

"I said get ready for sleep, not go to sleep."

"Okay. But the problem with that is, without other clothes, I slept in my boxers last night. And since I'd rather not walk around like that right now, I'd rather wait until the lights dim."

"Hold that thought." Aisha pulled her top back over her breasts, then went to the opening. "Hey, Melfina, your internal clock still works, right?"

"Well, yes. Why?"

"How close are we until lights down?"

"About a half hour."

"Great. Thanks Mel." She leaned back in. "Be right back."

"Um, okay." Jim answered, confused.

Aisha walked across to her room, grabbed her blanket and pillow, and started back toward Jim's room. "Aisha, I thought you agreed." Suzuka started.

"Oh, please, we're just going to cuddle and sleep. So don't worry about it." She disappeared in Jim's, now their, room.

Gene closed his eyes and chanted. "They're my friends, and I'm happy for them. They're my friends, and I'm happy for then."

Back in Jim's room, Aisha placed her pillow next to his identical one. "Do you have a preferred side?"

"Aisha, don't take this the wrong way. I want to share my bed with you, even for just cuddling and sleeping. But is this a good idea?"

"Listen, Jim. I know what we said before. And my head means it. But I want us to cuddle. I want us to caress. I think we can handle it. And if not, well, I can think of worse things in the universe, you know."

Jim had to smile. "I could never say no to an idea like that, Aisha."

"Now, let's get undressed for bed, snuggle under the blankets, and enjoy the feeling."

Jim couldn't argue with that. Then, down to his boxers, he was reminded of the fact the Aisha didn't have a bra on when they were taken. Looking at her in nothing but powder blue panties, he remarked. "This might be harder than I thought."

"So I see."

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Note: As I noted above, I think I managed to toe up to the line between T [PG-13] and M [R] without actually crossing it. Especially when you consider the fact that I didn't actually describe any body parts beyond acknowledging their existence. Think of it like filming in shadow, through a curtain, inch out of frame camera work, and other R avoiding tricks.