Personally, I imagined Starfire in her appearance from the flashback sequence in Judas Contract. But you can imagine her as you wish.

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"Go ahead and stay home. You'll have plenty to do. Yeah right."

Grumbling to himself might not be very classy, but Julio had nothing else to do on this ranch. Besides, it wasn't like anyone was around to judge him for it.

He had come with his father to visit some relatives for a gathering, but now he was on his own. The adults had a party that was hours away, and it was supposed to last for a few days if the booze kept coming. All of his cousins were older than him, so they were able to go.

Since Julio had plenty of food to last a week and change, they thought it would be a good idea to leave him on his own. And Julio told them they didn't need to worry about a sitter, since he liked the idea of being alone. But as the sun was now descending on the desert area, Julio realized that it might not have been the best decision.

It was just so boring out here.

He had bought some art supplies with him, but he had quickly run out of things to draw after painting the sandy landscape and the dogs. Speaking of them, Sombra and Luz had been fun to play with for a while, but they didn't want to do anything now that the sun was going down. All the other animals were fed and resting, and it wasn't like the chores would be any fun.

It wasn't much better inside. The cable wasn't the best all the way out here, and none of the channels had anything good at the moment. Not to mention that the internet wasn't all that good, so Julio couldn't distract himself with analysis articles and funny short videos. He could call someone if he wanted to, but his only options were his dad, his uncles, and the one friend who was probably asleep out back in Indiana.

The only option for entertainment that Julio had right now was looking at the stars. Which, while very nice and certainly good for the soul, was not something he could do forever. He supposed he would eventually have to turn in and sleep. But then he would have to figure out…

Julio's concerns for the future of tomorrow stopped dead when he noticed a particularly bright star. It wasn't just brighter than all of the other stars around it, but it also seemed to be getting larger. And… closer?

Julio stood up, scaring Sombra and Luz as they both got up. And they both seemed to notice the same thing Julio did, as they got up and stood defensively around him.

Thankfully, the trajectory didn't point anywhere too close to them or the ranch. But it did seem close, a few miles away.

When the star crash landed in the desert from the heavens, it made the earth shake quite a bit. The animals all woke up and started to panic, so Julio had to go to each of them to calm them down. He had to give the horses and cows extra treats and pats to make sure they didn't try to break out of their enclosures. And he had to make sure the chickens didn't run through the fences. Thankfully, the two dogs were content to just hide under the porch.

That left Julio with a different dilemma.

He could see the smoke rising from where the… thing had landed. He thought it was probably a comet or an asteroid, but he didn't know for sure. Honestly, it could be an alien that came to invade the earth, but he really hoped it wasn't.

Unfortunately, there was no way to know for sure without going to check it out. And while that was probably risky and possibly suicidal, Julio didn't think he had a choice. If he went inside, the question of what it was would keep him up. And besides, the walk didn't seem too far.

So Julio went inside, got a jacket and a flashlight (along with a knife for good measure), and headed out to see what had landed.

Julio wasn't sure how long he was walking. Could have been a few minutes, could have been an hour. All he knew was that when he reached the site of the crash, his fear was realized.

Because that thing inside the crater was too shiny to be a rock.

It looked like a miniature rocket in an ovular shape. It was silver, smoking, and it looked like something out of a sci-fi film.

But just as Julio began to ponder if he could sell it, more smoke began to pour out of it. Pulling the knife out of his pocket, Julio held it out as a small, likely futile sign of resistance. He didn't think it would do anything to an advanced alien, but he didn't want to go out without trying.

Something on the machine moved, and it looked like a door opening. The glass window lifted it, and it seemed like something would step out. And something did move. Julio saw an orange hand try to lift a body.

When the full body rose out of the smoke, Julio for some reason thought of Thundercats. His father had shown him the series when he was young, and the campy and over-the-top-outfits always stuck in Julio's mind.

The outfit worn by the alien… woman was very similar. She was dressed in a purple leotard that left little to the imagination. She was taller than any woman Julio had ever seen, and her body was a golden tone with a mane of long red hair. She also had curves like he had never seen. She had gotten up with her back facing Julio, which let him see her large, round, and toned rear. When she turned to face him, Julio saw large and perky breasts being held back by purple cloth before looking up to strikingly emerald eyes.

Those suspicious eyes bought Julio out of his momentary fantasy and back to the present moment. The one that had him pointing a small knife at a woman almost twice his size. A woman who seemed to be deciding if she should fight him.

No longer motivated to try and fight, Julio quickly dropped the knife. The woman seemed surprised by the gesture, but she didn't relax. She still seemed tense, so Julio held up his hands in an effort to show peace.

"I… I don't mean any harm."

The woman's eyes narrowed. She probably didn't understand a word Julio was saying. That didn't give him the most confidence about the situation.

The woman started to walk closer to Julio. As she got closer, he got more concerned that she might mean him harm. He had dropped his knife, so there was a good chance she could. And when she grabbed him by the neck of his shirt, he thought she would.

Only to be taken by complete surprise when instead of hitting or tossing him, she lowered her head and lifted him up to kiss him.

Julio exclaimed into the woman's mouth as her lips stuck against his for many moments. His eyes widened the more he felt her silky smooth skin against him.

The moment ended when she pushed him away. He fell on his back and had to look up at her.

"Mi nombre es Koriand'r de Tamaran. Cómo se llama esta planeta?"

Julio, still reeling from the fact that he met an alien and that she had just kissed him, did the best he could and answered. Not yet registering that she spoke Spanish.

"El planeta se llama Tierra," He said nervously. "I... my name is Julio."

"Bilingual," the woman, Koriand'r, answered in English. "Tell me, Julio, and speak honestly. Are you my enemy? Is this "Earth" under the control of the Gordanians?"

Julio had no idea what that last question meant, but he tried to answer honestly.

"I… hope I'm not your enemy. We just met. And I've never heard of Gorda… those things you mentioned."

Her eyebrows raised in slight surprise. "They have no presence here?"

"I'm pretty sure people would know if aliens controlled the world," Julio said, hoping it didn't sound offensive. "Are.. they the ones that sent you here?"

"In a manner of speaking. I stole this pod to escape them. I am fortunate they cannot follow."

Koriand'r turned away from Julio, allowing him to stand back up. She took a look at the ship before looking up at the night sky. She didn't seem angry or on edge anymore. The way her shoulders sagged, she just looked sad.

"This pod could only perform one course. It cannot function anymore. I am trapped in this world now. I cannot go home."

Julio legitimately had no idea how to respond to that. It wasn't anything he had any experience in. The only thing he could do was sympathize.

But maybe it wasn't.

"Um, would you like something to eat?"

The human (Julio), was much kinder than Koriand'r had expected. Her experiences with aliens up to this point had all been negative. They were either trying to enslave her or fight her for survival. This was the first time one of them had offered her a meal.

He was also kind enough to willingly share any information he had about this world. He was still young and learning, so he could not give her all the answers. She now knew that Earth was an isolated world with no connections to the rest of its galaxy. But this world seemed to be a galaxy of its own, being full of what Julio described as a variety of cultures and races.

She didn't think such a world, one with so much diversity, could get along so well. And based on what Julio told her, it didn't all the time.

"We're here."

Julio had led her to a small piece of land in this desert. Well, it was small to her, but it seemed adequate enough to hold a family. There was a farmhouse and stables, so it seemed meant for agriculture.

"This place is lovely."

It was smaller and less glamorous than Koriand'r was accustomed to, but she meant what she said. It was a quaint charm and a cozy aura that was exponentially better than the cell she had been forced to sleep in for weeks.

"I'm glad you like it," Julio said, already being much better company than the Gordanian guards she had been forced to deal with. He was also cute in an exotic way, with his brown skin and dark hair. It almost reminded her of her sister, but his features seemed more natural. And he certainly seemed much friendlier.

Although, for reasons Koriand'r was unsure of, he also seemed quite nervous. Had she done something wrong?

"Oh, right. Sombra! Luz! Come out here."

Koriand'r understood that the names meant shadow and light thanks to learning the languages from Julio. But she didn't know who he was calling.

She got her answer when two small creatures came running towards them. Normally, Koriand'r would react with a fighting stance when unknown creatures ran in her direction. But when she saw their small size, she saw no point. And when she got a good look at them, any thought of fighting was gone.

"They are adorable!"

Koriand'r bent down to pet and scratch the two small canine creatures. They seemed to like, licking her hands and putting their paws on her knees to ask for attention. Attention that Koriand'r gave willingly and affectionately.

"Guess they like you."

"I like them as well," Koriand'r told him. "What is the name of their species?"

"Dogs. Or you can call them perros, since you know Spanish too. There's other animals out here too."

"Really? What sort?"

"Mostly caballos y vacas. But I think they're asleep now. I can show them to you tomorrow if you'd like."

That made sense to Koriand'r. The sun seemed to have been down for a while, so her people would already be long asleep by now. The only reason she was awake now was her hunger mixed with leftover adrenaline from her escape.

"Right. What kind of food would you like?"

Koriand'r had no answer.

"This is good! What did you say it was called?"

"Rice. You don't have that where you're from?"

"No. The soil on Tamaran is incapable of making a dish like this."

Or any of the things that Koriand'r had seen so far. The fruits and vegetables mostly seemed incapable of growing on Tamaran, at least in the colors of flavors that Julio described. The "apples" he discussed reminded her rom berries, but that was the only one so far. And she had certainly never had arroz or frijoles.

"Are you thirsty? I could get you a drink."

"I would love one. What do you have?"

"Let me check."

Julio went to the large rectangular device that was called a refrigerator. It was meant for keep things, well, refrigerated. And he pulled out a jug that had a white liquid inside. It reminded her a bit of the milk of a quarken beast.

"Forgot we had this. I think you'll like it."

Pouring her a cup, Julio sat down as Koriand'r picked it up and took a testing sip. A sip that turned into a series of gulps when she realized that the drink was delicious.

"Amazing! What is it?"

"It's called horchata. It's one of my favorite drinks too."

She could see why. There was a sweetness and freshness blended together perfectly in this white beverage. It was even better than some of the hard drinks she had back on Tamaran.

"Do you want some more?"

Nodding, Koriand'r held up the cup so Julio could give her some more. But even still, in this comfortable kitchen environment, he seemed nervous. And Koriand'r's people always believed in sharing emotions, so she wanted to know if there was an issue.

"Is something wrong Julio? You seem tense."

"No. it's fine."

She gave him an unimpressed look.

"You are an inadequate liar Julio. What is wrong?"

He seemed hesitant, rubbing his arm while trying to find the best way to explain the dilemma.

"It's just… when we met a while ago. The way you… kissed me…"

Was there a problem with that? It was the way her people learned languages, and she wanted to communicate with what she thought might be a hostile alien.

Was… was that not the way humans did it? He wasn't speaking Tamaranian to her.

"What does a kiss mean on earth Julio? To my people, it's a way to learn languages."

"Really? That's.. Interesting. It's just that on earth, a kiss means… well, it kinda represents…"

He seemed to be having issues. It seemed to be something important. Could it be…

Koriand'r dropped her spoon. "It is not a marriage proposal, is it?"

"What?! No! It's nothing that serious. Not that I would mind, but that's not what it is."

"Then what is it?" Koriand'r brushed past that small admission, hoping to get better information.

"Well, normally, if you kiss someone, it typically means that you're… in a relationship with them. A committed one. That involves romance."

Oh.

That was strange. But it explained why Julio was acting so nervously around her. If what he said was true, then she had skipped stages of courtship in regards to him. That would certainly be rude and tasteless among her people.

"I apologize then. I did not know how important the action was in this world."

"It's fine. Really," Julio tried to reassure. "It's just that it was my first one. I guess I was just caught off guard."

Koriand'r was confused by that.

"Really? But you are cute and kind. You have not had prospects before?"

Julio's face suddenly turned red. "Well… no. I guess I just…"

"Why has your face changed color? Are you becoming ill?"

Koriand'r left her food and stood in front of Julio. She cupped his cheek and held her face an inch away from his. But instead of helping, his face only seemed to get redder.

"No. This is, um, normal. I think."

"Normal?" She asked in concern.

"Yeah, uh, blushing. Humans do it when they're… embarrassed. Or caught on the post."

"But why would you be embarrassed? The things I said are true."

Koriand'r saw Julio twiddle with his fingers. Did that mean he was still nervous?

"I guess I don't heat that enough," Julio said with a weak laugh. "Thanks… Koriand'r? Is it ok if I call you Kori? Your full name is a little long."

"I have no objection," Kori said as she finished her food and stood up. She felt full, but she was also beginning to feel some soreness in her limbs. The craft had been cramped, and she couldn't remember the last time she rested properly.

"Is it alright for me to sleep here tonight Julio?"

"Of course. I wasn't about to make you sleep outside. Let's find you a bed."

The two of them began to look into the different rooms. But they quickly realized a problem with them. They were either too short for her to be comfortable in, or her size made them creak in a way that didn't sound good. There was only one bed in the ranch that would support her. And that led to a different issue.

"Well, this is my room. I think this bed can fit you."

When Kori tested it, she found him to be right. It was long enough for her entire body to relax, and it made no sound when she sat on it. There was even enough room for another person.

"The couch will work fine for me. I'll let you sleep Kori."

"Julio. Wait," Kori said hesitantly. She had a request, but she did not want to overstep her boundaries.

"What is it Kori?"

"Would you be willing to sleep beside me tonight? I do not wish to sleep alone."

The rush of red returned to Julio's face. Had she done something wrong?

"Are you sure? It's not that normal for people to… sleep together."

"Can I ask you to break from tradition just once?" Kori asked with something approaching desperation. "I have been forced to sleep in cold and solitude for a long time. I… would like some kind company. If possible."

Julio had a hard time coming with a "no". After hearing her reasons, how could he refuse? He had mixed, intense, and confusing feelings about this whole idea, but he didn't want to see Kori upset.

"Ok."

Julio got into bed on the opposite side of Kori.

"Goodnight Kori."

"Good night Julio."

For the first time in a long time, Kori slept soundly.

The Next Morning…

Koriand'r woke up with the sun. The rays of light sent energy throughout her entire body, and she got up to stretch when she felt them.

At her side, she noticed that Julio was still asleep. Perhaps humans weren't as connected to their star as her people were? It made sense to her.

Not wanting to disturb him, Koriand'r tried to get out of the bed quietly. But even her best efforts had the sheets ruffle a bit. And when they did, Koriand'r was able to see something. Something on Julio's lower half. Something pointing upward.

Curiosity getting the better of her, Kori lifted the sheets and took a look. Her eyes widened when she realized that Julio had an erection.

She should have expected this. On her own planet, she was considered a very beautiful individual, even for a princess. Since humans had a similar appearance, it was logical that she might be attractive to them as well. And Julio seemed to confirm that.

But rather than being shocked or offended, Kori was rather flattered. She knew that men rarely had any control over erections, so it was something out of Julio's control. And the fact that he found her to be attractive, was admittedly, a pleasant realization for her.

But seeing the erection also did something else for Koriand'r. It gave her an idea.

For the past few years, she was nothing but a slave at worst and a trophy at best. Her entire life had become a conflict just to live. She had to bleed to get scraps of food and a concrete floor to sleep on.

She expected no better when arriving on this planet. Instead, she was treated to cute animals, a nice meal, and a warm bed. Best of all was the warm company of someone who didn't want to fight her. Someone who saw her as a living being and helped her.

So why not reward him?

Koriand'r wasn't sure of the etiquette of this world, but it could be similar to her own. Her people believed that passion and pleasure were beautiful things to release, and that no one should be afraid to express their desires. It wasn't uncommon for young people to start experimenting early. In fact, there were classes where the young tamaraneans were given instruction on how to be a good partner. Kori had them herself.

So perhaps she could do the same for Julio?

She was uncertain, but the idea was an enticing one. No one else was around, so they would have plenty of privacy. And based on his current predicament, he would likely be very receptive.

She would think about it a while longer. In the meantime, while he was still asleep, perhaps she could do something to repay his kindness now.

Julio woke up and realized that he was alone in the bed. For a moment, he wondered if the alien girl was just a dream he was waking up from. But the idea was dispelled when he heard sounds coming from the kitchen. When he was supposed to be alone in the house.

Getting out of bed, he put on a better shirt and headed to the kitchen. He had hoped to say good morning to Koriand'r. But his throat caught when he saw her.

Kori was at the stove mixing something in a pan. She also wasn't wearing the same purple swimsuit-looking outfit she had on when she arrived.

Julio saw her in the kitchen wearing nothing but pink panties and a white apron. The panties were small, and they gave Julio a good idea of her rumps shape. And the apron was similarly too small, only covering her chest up to her midriff, and leaving her back exposed save for the tied string. From a good angle, Julio could see the round size of her large breasts.

It was one of the most erotic things Julio had ever seen.

"Hello Julio. I hoped to repay your kindness from yesterday by making you breakfast."

Julio's mind was too distracted to come up with an adequate response.

"Cool."

She didn't seem to mind his curt response. And if she noticed the way his eyes wandered on her body, she didn't comment.

"I hope it isn't a bother, but I looked around for something different to wear. My clothes had tears, and I found this to be rather comfortable."

"Well, it does look great on you."

Kori turned and smiled at Julio.

"Thank you. Would you like to try what I made?"

"Sure. Yeah."

Trying his best to keep his groin hidden and his blush from appearing, Julio sat down while Kori prepared her meal for both of them.

"I was hoping that after this we could see the animals you mentioned yesterday. I do hope they are as adorable as the Sombra and Luz were."

"I think you'll like them," Julio said honestly, trying his best not to get lost looking at Kori's backside as she finished preparing the eggs.

"Here we are. I hope you like it."

While she found a plate to put the dish on, Julio couldn't help but notice the way her breasts jiggled and bounced inside the undersized apron. He was very happy that the table covered his lower half.

When the plate was in front of him, he tried the eggs that Kori made. They were.. Interesting. Salty, but interesting.

"Not bad."

Taking it as praise, Kori sat aside from Julio at the table. She already knew what she wanted to do with him soon. But until then, she was curious as to what else earth had to offer.

"You said there were other animals out here. May I see them?"

Julio smiled at the alien woman.

"Sure. I can show you around."

If you've read any of the stories I write, I usually try to save the exciting stuff for the second chapter. Gives the story a bit more of a build-up. So keep an eye out for the update.

In the meantime, feel free to let me know what you think, and I will see you all next time.

Later!