OK I know what you're all thinking, two chapters in one day? What can I say, I'm on a roll this week!

DISCLAIMER: Last time I checked, my name isn't Motaff, but I'm working on the paperwork for it ;)

Prompt: Vastra is confused about why Jenny wasn't allowed to love the same sex and is cute to Jenny when Jenny tells her she's a lesbian.

Vastra loomed over her prey, her striking blue eyes piercing directly into Jenny's fearful brown ones. The former matchgirl had no idea how she got into this position. One second she was clashing swords with Vastra, and in the next she found herself being tackled onto the floor. Resistance seemed futile for the Silurian had her entire entire body effectively pinned to the mat. Then again, it wasn't like Jenny had any strength to do so in her paralyzed state. She could only watch in horror as Vastra's head tilted at an angle and her forked tongue slithered out to glide over her lips. Something wildly primal flashed within those icy blue orbs that sent a chill down Jenny's spine.

Panic began to arise within her; was this finally it? Was this going to be end of Jenny Flint, eaten by a prehistoric lizard woman?

What happened next was the biggest shock Jenny had ever received in her life. Jenny's breath got caught in her throat when Vastra lowered her head for a kiss. The sensation was immediate, as a chain reaction was set off once their lips made contact. At first, Jenny was slow to react due to her disbelieving numbness, but gradually she closed her eyes and began to reciprocate the kiss. Lord knows Jenny often fantasized about what it would be like to have Vastra's mouth against hers, but she never knew it could feel so...incredible. The natural heat of her lips clashed with Vastra's coolness in the most pleasant way possible.

The Silurian soon released her grip on Jenny's wrists to move her hands down the side of Jenny's body, tracing over every last curve. A firm squeeze of her buttocks caused Jenny to release a squeal as she pushed Vastra off of her. The two of them quickly dissolved into breathless laughter afterwards, as they laid there side-by-side.

Then becoming more serious, Vastra turned on her side to face Jenny. Tenderly, she placed a scaly hand upon her cheek. "Jenny, I...I've been wanting to do that for such a long time."

Jenny's eyes fluttered shut for a moment as she replied, "Aye...and so have I, ma'am."

"Oh really?" If Vastra had eyebrows, she would have raised them in intrigue. "Why have you not done it sooner then?"

"Because it wouldn't be appropriate, ma'am,"answered Jenny matter-of-factly.

Vastra remained confused, however, and said," I'm afraid I still don't understand, please do elaborate."

The brunette averted her gaze from the Silurian as she pondered how she go about explaining this controversial subject. "Well, ma'am, I can think of multiple reasons why this is inappropriate. First of all, you are my employer and I'm just your maid. Then there's the fact that we are both females," Jenny made a gesture between them,"not to mention that you're also a lizard woman from the dawn of time. It's simply unheard of, ma'am."

"So what you're saying is that in this human society, people are not allowed to love the same gender?"

"Aye, I'm afraid so ma'am."

For once, Vastra appeared genuinely shocked. "How does your people deal these cases?"

"Here, it is a sin and serious crime to love the same gender," spoke Jenny, absently fumbling with button of her waistcoat. "If they catch you, they'll drag you away to jail and you will never be heard from again. I've even heard rumors about prisoners being tortured and shocked to force the habit about of them." There was a brief pause as Jenny sighed wistfully."It's a dangerous world out there for people like me, ma'am. We are the outcasts of society, cursed to go through life constantly being spat on, called foul names, and sometimes even...killed for our deformity." Jenny bit her lip as she felt tears pricking her eyes.

Vastra could sense her dear human's distress and promptly brought Jenny into a tight, comforting embrace. The Silurian shook her head in disapproval at the bigoted nature of these humans. As a detective, she had experienced firsthand the violent cruelty that humans are capable of inflicting against each other, but over something so trivial as their preference in mates? The idea sounded utterly absurd to her rational mind! Her own people never had this same problem, for they believed that the Goddess will approve of any partnership regardless of gender. To them, love is a sacred power that transcends all boundaries and should be available for everyone. Yet another example of how Silurians are socially superior than humans.

Suddenly, realization struck Vastra as something clicked inside her mind like a missing puzzle piece.

"Jenny, I want you to be honest with me, did your parents dislodge you because of your attraction toward the same sex?"

Silence. Eventually, she felt Jenny nod against her chest in response.

Vastra's hands clutched into fists in anger."Why did you withheld that information from me?"

"I-I'm sorry, I was afraid you would reject me," confessed Jenny, hot tears running down her face by now. "I was worried that you would react like my parents, and wouldn't want anything to do with me anymore. Please, you must understand...you were the only person who has ever truly cared for me and I didn't want to risk losing you." Her voice cracked as a shuddering sob forced it way out of her throat. Meanwhile, Vastra's heart was breaking with every word. "I'm so tired, ma'am...tired of always running away from who I am, and tired of everyone telling me how I feel is wrong. I just hope that you can find it in you to to forgive me."

Another period of silence passed before Vastra chuckled darkly, saying, "Oh, my silly little mammal, I don't think I can ever forgive you for assuming that I am anything like your apathetic parents." She then proceeded to lace her fingers with Jenny's, and kissed the top of her hand. "Though that is no longer of any importance, for I am your family now. I shall never abandon you, Jenny Flint."

That wasn't a mere statement, but a promise, and one that Jenny knew Vastra will keep until her last dying breath.

Wow, I really have a habit of turning fluffy stories into angst ones. But hey, we're talking about homosexuality in conservative Victorian England so it can't be all sunshine and rainbows I guess. Please for the love of all that's good and holy, leave a review. Getting feedback from you guys always makes me happy and motivates me to write these stories.

So have a happy Thanksgiving and eat plenty of turkey!