Please be aware that there are sexual moments in case you wish to skip, but they are not detailed. Again, if the story is confusing or you believe something else needs to be done; please let me know. Again not a writer. Thank you for reading the story.

Chapter 48

Brian

Which Path - the Dark Path or . . .

Brian stares up at the ceiling of the shuttle feeling very tired. He had ran into two different Youth Corp members who were confused at the Visitor Youth Headquarters. The first one made him a bit concerned, but all turned out well. The second was fairly easy and understood quickly where their loyalty now lay and to act absolutely dedicated to the Regime. For some reason no one; no superiors or crew seemed to know that they were having a difficult time even knowing where they were. Unfortunately, he couldn't find Becky until almost the end of his shift on Earth. It was great she had already gone through the majority of her confusion and was no longer feeling lost and knew who she was. Now she is more than ready to find a way for the Youth Corp to find its own direction and to act not only as dedicated, but stay as close to the personality her superiors knew of her before her blind devotion was removed.

At this moment he is just looking forward to sleeping. Suddenly he jerks as he feels his device alert him of a message. Maybe it will be for the best when they make good of the threat of taking away their devices when on Earth so humans cannot get their hands on them. Lately he has begun to hate the constant reminders that are coming up or messages of those that now report to him. Looking at the current message causes him to bolt upright in his seat. Diana wants him to meet with her immediately, she wants a confirmation that he has received the message. He quickly sends a message that he is on his way back to the ship and will be there soon. It was not a subordinate who has sent the message, but Diana herself. His first thought, maybe she likes him, really likes him as he does her. That moment passes quickly as fear comes to him that he has been caught.

Once debarking he quickly walks down the hall toward where Diana has told him to meet with her, he has to tell himself that nothing is wrong. Again, nothing is wrong. One more time everything is fine, they have not found out that his speech was about the Youth Corp literally staying united together before their loyalty to the Regime and their ranking officers. He is truly being silly, this is just my imagination, all is good.

Turning towards the indicated hall he feels his heart beating so hard it feels like it will explode. It isn't long and he stands in front of the door he has been directed to go. He stands in front of the door telling himself just to get it over with and with a couple of deep breathes he feels he is ready to enter and confront Diana when Jason comes out of another door. Jason is wearing a lab coat, gloves and some medical shoe coverings and is carrying a small white box. "Jason," He says. However, Jason is giving him an odd look. "Ah, I'm Brian. You know the tests to ensure we get the correct inoculation." An immunization yet to be ready for everyone on the ship, although the ones chosen for testing were all Whipelli to his knowledge.

Jason appears to be taking a wavering breath, "I am going to say something very quickly. Take my advice, do whatever Diana asks you to do. Do whatever, whatever she asks. She has killed those who do not do as she expects. Do it without question."

"Sure," Brian remarks with a smirk. He has a hard time believing Diana would do this.

"Just don't tell her I said anything," Jason then turns and goes down the hall and enters another room without waiting for Brian to say anything else.

He is uncertain what to make of Jason's comments, his greatest fear right now is that he has been caught trying to ensure that the Youth Corp stay united. With a deep breath he enters the room.

Diana is there with a human he recognizes as a reporter named Kristine. Diana smiles at him and greets him, "Ah, Brian good to see you." She leans over to the human in a way that makes him wonder if there is something intimate between the two of them, "We'll talk more later," She runs her hand across the woman's hand in a way that makes him feel he should look away, but he continues to stand at attention. The way Kristine leaves makes it appear that the two have some intimate relationship.

When he is alone with Diana he takes his hat off and stands stiffly feeling rather intimidated by her now that he is alone with her. All he can do is continue standing, growing more nervous as he wonders if she does know what the speech he gave this morning really meant.

"I need your help," She says with a tone that seems almost inviting.

Brian finds himself puzzled by her tone, maybe all is good. However, what could she want. He keeps control of himself and answers simply, "Of course."

She walks away and he follows her into the next room and she smiles up to him. "It's come to my attention that you have developed a relationship with," Diana lightens the window in front of them, "This young lady.

There in the room is Robin and all he can do is stare at her through the one-way glass. He feels the fear crawling up his spine, to say he is surprised to see Robin is an understatement. At first he believes that Robin has told them about their friendship, but then remembers Daniel's comment. 'Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite,' Daniel had said it with a happy smile and a chuckle, then immediately his face took on a stern look. The human must have betrayed his and Robin's friendship, can he blame him. He promised his family would be okay, but his grandfather died and his parents did not return in good shape. Even then he feared Daniel would seek revenge. Brian watches Robin pace around the room with her arms crossed in what is certainly fear. There is no way to get out of this as Diana most definitely knows of their relationship. He nervously says, "Well, I know her. . ." His eyes can't seem to leave Robin and he can't finish his sentence. What is he supposed to say and is he going to be punished. Does Diana know about the truth of his beach house story. Robin's family have a mountain cabin and he knew that and didn't inform his superiors.

Diana, gives a smile. "Is she attractive to you?"

Brian, is not sure that he understands what she is looking for. He decides to look directly at Diana and when he does he finds himself wanting to be with her. Diana is the most beautiful woman on this ship or any ship. She is intelligent and except for John; no one can tell her what to do. What does her real eyes look like and he can't hide his admiration for her when he says, "Not like you are."

She gazes up at him, "I see now how you've risen through the ranks so quickly."

He can't help the loving stare he gives her, she is an amazing woman. "I'm quite serious."

Diana stares up at him for a moment before speaking again. Then she gives him a smile that makes him hold his breath and wish he could reach out and hold her close to him. She speaks her eyes not leaving his, "That is very interesting as I have had my eye on you for quite some time."

They look at each other not saying anything for a long moment. The thought of what Jason has said comes to him, but he dismisses it. She isn't going to harm him and he believes that she may be interested in being with him. Someone like himself, a Youth Leader, someone that many on the ship don't even consider a true officer. Finally he asks, "What is it that you wanted of me?"

"Presently," She looks at the floor for a moment. Then she looks up and states with a gentle smile. "I want your help. . ." Diana tilts her head towards the window and gives a quick glance to Robin, "With a medical experiment." She pauses for a long moment, "Unusual, involving you … and her."

Brian is trying not to react as he looks at Robin. He can't do what he thinks she is asking him to do. That is wrong and for a moment he begins to say just that. Then what Jason had said comes to him as well as the last speech he himself gave. Do as commanded no matter what, but Robin is or at least was his friend. He is shaking and needs to find an excuse, "I am not sure about this. I have never had sex with a human."

For a moment Diana's eyes flutter and she brings a fingertip up to her lips and the way she is using her tongue makes him excited. He tilts his head towards Robin, she is hardly going to say yes. Once the frightened Robin says no he will be done. Why not! Then Diana will know he tried and maybe, just maybe there will be something between them.

"Is there something you are looking for or need me to do, it could be that intercourse need not be done."

She smiles and takes his hand, "Just do as you would with any female. Stroke her, kiss her, touch her and slide between. . ." Diana runs her tongue across one of his fingers, "Her legs. So simple. I just want to know if it can be done the same as our people."

"But sexually it should be the same, should it not?" Suddenly he wonders is there something he doesn't know. Do human females have, maybe barbs inside or does sex bring some chemical out that only humans can tolerate. Why would Diana want him to do this, "I will of course be wearing a condom."

Diana giggles, "What fantasies do you have running through your head." She slides her hand down his arm giving him a suggestive look and giggles again. "No, why would you need a condom. You don't think that our, I mean your spices and hers could possibly create a child together."

This is true, humans and sirians cannot make a child together. In fact, Whipelli can't even have a child with any of the other three sirian species on their home world. What he really wants is to take Diana in his arms and kiss her. He imagines taking off her clothes, then he catches sight of the frightened Robin again. With a deep sigh, "I don't think she is ready for this."

"She wants you," Diana says in a sexy whisper. To him it sounds like, 'I want you.'

He gestures to Robin, "I am not so sure about that. If it was me I would not. Maybe we wait."

"She wants you, but I will find another." Then she walks away from him and snaps, "Why don't you leave."

Brian realizes that he is losing Diana and he can't, he can't lose her. He walks quickly to her and she turns back to him. He gives her an almost pleading look as he says, "I will. Whatever, you need. I promise."

Then she smiles, "I know you will be wonderful. Now go." Diana points to the door, "Now." She motions towards a door, "I will be here watching."

Taking a deep breath, "I will." Brian walks towards the door and stops for a moment looking at Robin who is crying. Then he takes one more look at Diana, but she is already staring at Robin.

Brian enters the room that Robin is being held in and walks very quickly over to her, for him this is a race. He will try to be intimate and she will tell him he is an idiot and she wants out and he will walk away. After all, she is already crying from stress and fear.

Robin looks up at him as soon as he enters the room and immediately calls out his name as she walks swiftly towards him rushing into his arms.

Brian swallows hard, time to get this over with. "Just take it easy. You're okay, your okay. I won't let anyone hurt you, I won't let anyone hurt you."

She is still crying, "I want to go home, I want to go home."

He immediately leans down and kisses her. This he knows is the same as kissing a girl at home. They stop and look at each other, he waits for her to push him away, but she does not. He is very aware that Diana is watching, so he kisses her again and there is no resistance. Instead she embraces him and he finds confusion setting in and there is that knocking inside of him reminding him that this is not real. He looks up, he knows that Diana is watching. He needs to walk away, but he wants Diana and Robin is quite willing so far. He and Robin keep kissing and at first he looks up from time to time as if he can see Diana, it is disturbing knowing that she is watching them. This is a private moment, he must dismiss any thought he has and just continue on as though they are not being monitored.

Brian has come to the realization that Robin is not going to push him away and that he must have sex with someone watching. Finally, he takes her hand and leads Robin to the bed and they sit down together. They kiss again and he removes his jacket and watches as she unbuttons her blouse then takes it off quickly. She then takes his hand and places it on her bra for a moment, he kisses her again and takes off his undershirt as she takes off her bra, alarms are screaming in his head. It hits him hard, Robin is not going to tell him to stop, this is really going to happen. They lay down and kiss again, his hope has died that Robin is going to start screaming that she wants to go home and then refuses to go further. He gazes at the mirror again as he knows Diana is watching and without Robin saying no, he must go on. Right now he tells himself that this is on Robin and not him, she just needs to say no. He pushes her away for a moment and gives her a look awaiting her to say no. Please Robin, just say stop. You really don't want this, I don't want this. Please say stop.

With a deep breath he removes his boots and then takes off her shoes, they both are a bit clumsy at removing their pants. Nothing he can do to stop this disaster, he wants to please Diana. He tells himself that it is for the Youth Corp, it is them he must not betray and Jason has warned him to do as requested. So he focuses on sex, which is not going so well with an audience.

Robin quietly says, "I've always wanted this."

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"Was this truly what you wanted Robin," He stares at her as he runs his hand gently down her cheek. The guilt is settling in now. He can't even bring himself to think of sex with Diana now after having been with Robin.

"Yes," Robin stares deeply in his eyes. "No, longer a virgin." There is a long pause, "This is kinda funny, but you don't have pubic hair."

He looks at her not sure what is wrong with her. She is being held as a prisoner and has jumped right away into having sex and the only question is pubic hair. "Ah,. . .we don't have body hair like that."

"I guess it shows we are different people." She gives a funny smile, "The important thing is just the same, right." Robin then places her hand on his penis, he removes her hand and they intertwine their fingers. "I will remember this day forever," She says this with a loving gaze.

"As will I."

"Funny," Robin says with a smile.

"What's funny?"

"I know it's nothing, but my mother was an artist I just notice color stuff." Robin giggles, "I mean. Just funny your penis is off-color." She giggles again as she strokes his arm, "What other differences are there?"

He smiles, sits up and looks around. It's time to get dressed and get out of here before she finds other differences. He had forgotten that Robin had an eye for color and he may have had parts of his body bleached and dyed that the pseudo-skin could not cover, but not everything could be done with this procedure. This is becoming a problem the longer he remains in the room, besides he was going to leave immediately anyway. What had Polly told him once when he was waiting for Robin to join him. Yeah, she told him it was; 'Get the hell out of Dodge'. It is time to leave Dodge.

Robin is still giving him the same loving gaze as she asks, "When can you take me home?" Now she is giving him a very hopeful look. When he says nothing she rolls off of the bed and joins him in getting dressed. Once again she looks up at him, "When? Let's leave now."

"I can't right now, it will get us both in trouble. I will go and figure out a way to get you out of here so no one sees us." This Brian says as he puts his boots on. "You will be fine, no one will hurt you. This is all a mistake. Just relax. Okay." He feels like a robot suddenly and everything inside him says she must know he is lying.

"Mistake," She stares silently for sometime as he finishes dressing. Finally with a sad look she says, "You won't forget me, will you? Come right back."

"No, I won't; I can't." This is probably the most truthful statement he has said so far. What he must say next though is going to be a total lie. "By mistake, I just meant your being held here. I will be back soon, but not tonight." He shrugs, "Again I have to go or we will both be in trouble."

"Pleassse, when?" Robin asks in a frightened tone.

He looks up at the mirror ever mindful that Diana is watching and regretful that he forgot there was a blanket on the bed. They should have gotten under the blanket and he could have given Diana an excuse saying he forgot. Again he lies, "I can't, but I will be back." For a moment he feels like he is going to vomit. He leans over and gives her a kiss, he will be leaving her to stand all alone in a room that would frighten even him. In a whisper that he knows Diana can't hear he says, "I am sorry. I really am sorry."

When he leaves the room Diana gives him a smile, "I hope to see you soon in the same eventful way." Jason enters the room, "For now I have work to do."

Brian feels embarrassed as he has an idea that Jason already knows what has happened. He races for his room with the hope that he has enough of a water allowance to take a shower tonight. When he does arrive there is not only Kelly, but Alex as well. His eyes shift back and forth at the two of them, suddenly he runs towards the small bathroom. Should have known I was going to vomit. He feels he has finished, but when he begins to turn and leave it happens again. He checks his shower status and finds he can't take a shower.

When he walks out they look at him. He turns and faces them giving them a fierce stare, "I am fine before you go about asking."

"I just want to make sure that everything is okay. I mean, we haven't seen you in a couple of days." Kelly says as he watches his friend carefully.

He walks over to his bed and sits down, "I am fine. I need to sleep. Could you visit in Alex's room?"

Kelly takes a deep breath, "You bet. Let's go Alex." He has a concerned look as he says, "Can I ask though if you are feeling, I don't know. . .off or something."

Brian grips the blanket of his bed, "I. . .am. . .fine. Okay, go."

"I am here for you, I just want you to know that," Kelly replies quickly. Brian doesn't answer so he and Kelly turn and leave.

Once they leave he takes his clothes off throwing them in a corner. He raises his arms above his head and looks up at the ceiling smiling. In a whisper still looking at the ceiling he says, "Looks like I made a decision. I have chosen the dark path. Never, never thought this would be my life." Then he closes his eyes tightly, I didn't mean to choose this life, I swear I didn't. Now it is too late, the path has been chosen and all he can do is hope that he can at least do one good thing and that is to protect the Youth Corp. He tries to focus on an image of Diana, but the sickness stares down at him. His desire to be with Diana, maybe this is the price he must pay. He tries to think of thoughts of being in bed with her, but Robin keeps taking her place. He can only shake his head, he has killed this fantasy and only the dark path calls to him. He has chosen his life's path, he smiles as the thought that one should always be careful what you wish for.