Author's Notes: HOLY SHIT! You guys got lucky. I couldn't wait to post this chapter so I figured what the hell? Also, ARGH! *shakes fist* I need some fun A/O shippers for friends. My wife is not cut out for it. (She dislikes femslash for some strange reason.) I tried to show her something cute related to my fav SVU pairing and she didn't get it. Oh well. She's pretty so I'll keep her around. Plus you know she's my wife so I gotta love her. Just kidding! But anyways so here we're getting closer to the island and what's going on. Also going to be a gaggle of OC's here since you know this thing is pretty big. I dunno if I'll be able to work on the next chapter tomorrow. We'll see what happens. My wife will be home and I like to spend time with her so we'll see what happens. Maybe if I get up before her I'll be able to work before she gets up. If I don't get it up tomorrow I will try to get it up on Monday. We'll see though Doctor's appointment and all that. So ENJOY! And review if you can please?

Chapter 8

"What color collar should she wear for this Julia?" Alex asked even as she directed Olivia with a snap of her fingers to the floor. Julia watched closely as Olivia obeyed. They were learning each others techniques and getting more comfortable. Only a few days to go and they would be on their way to the Caribbean.

"For this I would say the same thing I'm going to tell Elliot. Black leather, simple and sturdy, not a posture collar nor one with any sort of elaboration on it unless it's a tag or something else small that is identifying to you specifically Alexandra. You want it to be as downplayed as possible."

"Why is that?" Olivia asked as she rose to her feet sliding into the position Julia had taught her for standing.

"Don't. You have to get into the habit of not speaking until you're spoken to." Alex corrected her softly.

Julia smiled pleased by Alex's improving abilities. "Because Detective different collars and colors mean different things. A simple black leather collar states that you are owned and not to be shared with anyone else should you consent to it. Your Master may consent to your use and should you agree it would be fine but since I don't think that's going to happen here we won't have to worry about that. A posture collar is mostly used during training should one decide to pursue. Many people choose not to train but I've come to find it's the best way to make sure it's drilled into the mind of the person I'm working with that this is how to behave. A posture collar keeps the head immobile which seems to be a bit easier to be controlled for training purposes. There will be a few of those I'm sure. You'll also see a chain choke collar. That signifies that the person wearing it is unowned or belongs to Decadence as a whole and is willing to be mastered should the chemistry be there." Julia moved out of the way allowing Alex to click with her mouth to get Olivia to walk.

Still Alex resisted telling the dark haired woman how she felt about her but Julia was beginning to have hope. Even though Alex still remembered her own harsh training and being a pet she did seem to truly enjoy being on the commanding end now that she was settled back into her old life and not floundering with trying to find out where she fit back in.

Julia nodded, "I think you two will be more than adequately prepared for this as long as you understand that things are not black and white and keep your poker face on. Never react to what you see because things may not be as they seem. And be prepared for any possibility. Truly anything can happen while we are there."

"Did everyone pass the background check?" Alex asked looking at her former mistress.

"So far so good. I spoke to my friend about it. He was certainly surprised to hear that I was bringing a male instead of a female. He knows I prefer the fairer sex but I assured him Elliot was a regular client of mine at first and we struck up a relationship that was working for us. After he checked Elliot's background and determined that he was a Wall Street Broker he didn't ask anymore questions."

Alex nodded, "What about Olivia and I?"

"Same thing. I told him you were coming with me as my guest and you were bringing Olivia. He knows you're an ADA with political aspirations and he was rather excited. Said it would be nice to discuss politics with you. And he was pleased that Olivia worked for a marketing firm. He felt it would be good for us to have someone with that ability among us."

"Then we're set." Olivia said softly then squeezed her eyes shut.

"If you're going to have trouble holding your tongue Olivia we can always gag you." Julia joked her eyes sparkling with laughter.

"I hope that won't be necessary. But if I have to it's fine." Olivia assured with a small smile of her own. She was much more at ease with Alex there than she was by herself. Plus having Alex command her was very sexy.

"During the week it may happen so as I said be prepared for every possibility. And continue to practice. I can tell you've improved. Elliot has too. For now what I would say is practice what I've shown you do some reading on your own and allow yourself to fall into the role. Embrace it and you'll survive the week unscathed. And we'll see about finding your murderer. Alex and I will do our part and you and Elliot do ours. We'll compare our notes when we can and we'll go from there."

Olivia nodded looking at Alex who was smiling at her. She smiled back looking at the ground almost shyly. Julia seeing their reaction smiled softly staying quiet so as not to break the sweet moment. Finally Alex tore her gaze from Olivia and looked at Julia. "So we'll meet you on Friday?"

"Bright and early on Friday morning. Elliot is coming here on Friday morning. You two are welcome to join us. We're going to take my Sequoia to the airport." Julia offered.

"That's fine." Alex agreed. "What time should we be here?" Alex answered once she looked at Olivia who nodded her agreement.

"Six AM. The plane is leaving at eight."

"What should we wear?" Alex asked figuring there was some sort of dress code.

"Olivia needs to wear a black t-shirt not too tight and either a black skirt or blue jeans and a pair of boots. Preferably with little to no heel that is comfortable for walking. You'll need to wear something a bit nicer. A blouse and a skirt are fine or you can wear jeans as long as they're dark washed and nothing too simple. You should look a bit nicer for the sake of meeting other people. I'll be dressed similarly since upon touch down we're expected at tea. They will want to make this as civilized as possible as well as introduce people who don't know one another to each other."

"That makes sense. What should we pack exactly?"

"That's a more difficult question to answer. That's why I've been saying Olivia should get comfortable in her undergarments. Lingerie is going to be a big thing for the female submissive to wear. So I would say go to the store and find things you are going to be comfortable wearing around others. Occasionally it will be fine to cover up but sometimes you are going to be held to a dress code. I've told Elliot what he needs though he wasn't happy about it he agreed for the sake of the operation."

Alex nodded frowning, she didn't know how well she would do with Olivia's gorgeous body exposed like that. "What about short skirts or shorts?"

"Those would be fine. Really don't forsake your privacy but still keep it sexy. There's a way to do it tastefully and I'm sure Olivia is beyond capable of that."

Olivia smiled at the compliment and nodded. "What about for Alex?

"I would bring your swimsuit and comfortable nice looking clothes. Jeans, nice tops, skirts, summer dresses. It's going to be hot so you will want to compensate while still looking fashionable."

"Okay I think we can do that." Alex looked at Olivia who nodded.

"All right then I'll see you both at the airport on Friday."

Friday morning dawned bright and early. Alex walked out of the elevator rolling her suitcase. She knocked on Julia's door and smiled when it opened. "You look lovely Alexandra."

"Is this all right?" Alex asked looking down at her dark washed jeans and blue blouse.

"It's perfectly fine. Olivia called. She went out to Queens to pick up Elliot since he didn't want to take the family car for the week. Said his wife would need it. But they'll be here shortly." Julia explained smiling softly at her. "I'm having a smoothie while I wait for them. Would you like to come in and have one?"

"Sure." Alex smiled leaving her suitcase in the main hallway and walked with Julia to the kitchen. Julia poured her a glass full of the pink liquid and smiled at her taking a sip of her own.

"Strawberry banana." Alex said softly taking a sip of it.

"Yes. I always have loved Strawberries. I'm sure you remember how often I ate them when we were together."

"I do." Alex said taking another sip of her smoothie. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yes. Everything is packed and ready. I already loaded it into the Sequoia so we can leave as soon as we get everyone else settled. Are you ready for this Alexandra?"

"I am I hope." Alex looked down at the glass on the polished granite counter top.

"Have you been working with Olivia any without me?"

"Yes a little. We've been trying to get familiar with each other."

"That's what it will take. Elliot has been coming by as well. We've been spending time together to get a feel for each other. He's very sweet when his temper doesn't get the best of him."

"I'm glad you two are getting along better." Alex studied her face still thinking she was quite pretty even though her feelings were stronger than ever for Olivia.

"Well I understood why he is the way he is. He just didn't quite understand why I am the way I am. But I think we're seeing more eye to eye now." Julia glanced up at the ring of the bell. "Perfect timing. Are you ready to go?"

"Sure." Alex lifted her glass taking one last sip before setting it into the sink after rinsing both glasses out. Julia went to the door and answered smiling at the Detectives and allowing them to enter. "So now that we're all here. Let me get my keys and purse and we can take off." Julia walked to her bedroom even as she noticed the shy exchange of smiles Olivia and Alex shared before she left. She glanced at Elliot seeing his slight smile as he watched them and then caught her eye. The two shared a look for a moment before Julia turned and walked into her bedroom retrieving her purse and returned.

Julia pulled the Sequoia into the parking space carefully. As soon as they all stepped out onto the curb she spoke. "Elliot, Olivia the two of you need to walk two steps behind Alexandra and I at all times even here. More than likely we'll run into people from Decadence and if they see you two not acting in your proper roles it will arouse suspicions. Always walk two steps behind us. It shows our authority over you. Alright?" When both Detectives nodded she looked at Alexandra. "All right. Let's go."

It didn't take long for them to get into the airport and head to the terminal the private plane was leaving out of. They were led onto the tarmac and their bags were taken and loaded into the plane. Julia stood beside Alexandra they were both chatting quietly over a few books they'd read or so it seemed when Olivia heard them talking before. She tensed only marginally as a man approached them. He was maybe in his early to mid-forties. He was tall, broad, with a sprinkling of white at the tempers but his brown hair was still thick and full on top. He was wearing a casual suit and leather gloves since it was still cold in New York. He smiled as soon as he saw Alex and Julia.

"Julia?" He spoke her name, his voice was low with a very heavy accent that sounded almost Russian.

"Lord Romeifellar? My you are looking very well." Julia held out her less scarred hand which he lifted to his mouth to kiss.

"And you look lovely my dear. How have you been? It's been so long since I last saw you." He was smiling genuinely at her. Olivia glanced at Elliot who looked back for a moment though the two were careful not to be noticed.

"I've been well. Working and going back and forth between Japan and New York."

"I heard your mother was living over there still. Is there no hope on bringing her back here?"

"No. She loves it over there. She says she doesn't know why I refuse to move over there with her but I told her it wasn't quite to my taste." They both laughed.

"And who might your guest be?"

"Oh forgive my rude manners Lord Romeifellar this is Alexandra, a dear friend of mine. You'll have to forgive her sir she's a lawyer."

"Has she been filling your head with nonsense about me Lady Alexandra?" He asked with a bright white smile. "She knows how much I detest the profession. Hopefully you aren't one of those sorts are you?'

"I hope not." Alex smiled a charming smile trying to play along with Julia.

"Well I believe our plane is ready. Ladies may I help you both aboard?" He held out his arms meaning to walk them to the stairs that were lowered. There were quite a few people milling about obviously all going to the same plane since they were all dressed either like Alex and Julia or Elliot and Olivia.

"We would be honored Lord Romeifellar." Julia took his arm smiling when Alex did the same. Elliot and Olivia trailed in their wake though neither woman looked back at them. He helped them aboard the plane ignoring Elliot and Olivia though Julia turned her head and motioned for them to come. Alex seeing her motion did the same so as not to seem out of place. The four got settled into their seat with Julia and Alex sitting in the middle together and Elliot on one side of Julia and Olivia sitting on the other side of Alex.

"Who was that?" Alex asked Julia softly.

"Lord Romeifellar. Everyone here either goes by their last name or given name attached with the honorific Lord, Lady, Sir, or Madam. They will introduce themselves to you. Learn them quickly and never drop your poker face."

"So he was a friend of yours?" Alex asked lowering her voice to a whisper.

"Oh heavens no. I can't stand the man. He's a pig. But that doesn't mean I let him know that I think that of him. No one can know what you think. Remember that." Julia whispered back with a conspiratorial air. "Just rest for now and enjoy the plane ride. Once we land they'll unload the plane and put us on a boat over to the island. It's not big enough for a landing strip after all." She spoke a bit louder now.

"How big is the island exactly?"

"I believe it's about ten acres all together. The house itself sits on two acres and then the rest is open space with forest and beaches. Beautiful place from what I've heard." Julia smiled and settled back in her chair ready for the ride.

"What about their collars?" Alex asked noticing that as various submissives got on the plane with their dominants they weren't wearing collars.

"We'll put those on before we go to tea." Julia answered easily. She glanced over noticing an older woman looking at Elliot. She laid her hand on his arm drawing his attention towards her. "You have an admirer precious." She spoke in a low voice giving the nickname a hard edge.

"I'm sorry ma'am. I didn't mean to draw attention." Elliot answered softly keeping his chin down.

"Hush. You're too handsome for your own good." She glanced over seeing the woman facing away from them now. She leaned over pressing her lips close to Elliot's ear. "You're doing a wonderful job. Keep it up."

She pressed a chaste kiss to his cheek which made him smile slightly as though pleased to receive her affections. She settled back in her seat flipping her red hair over her shoulder as she smiled at Alexandra. "Soon you'll see why I decided to come back to this world. It's the only place one can truly feel like they belong." She spoke in her normal voice knowing everyone was listening to what everyone else was saying.

"I hope I can belong as well as you do Julia." Alex replied with a small smile catching her former mistress' glittering blue eyes.

Author's Ending Notes: Something I forgot to mention this thing is going to get heavy and I want to be cautionary of people who are a bit uneasy. I'll let you know in the beginning notes how heavy we're getting on the spectrum before I just toss you to the wolves. So if you aren't sure/are too squicked please be advised. So just look for the warning and all will be right in the world...hopefully...