Warning: Sex between a human and an anthropomorphic hedgehog.

Chapter 3

Black Doom's lithe body was strapped to the lab table, trembling under the gazes of the humans. Whether it was fear or anger, Abraham couldn't decide. Probably both. Abraham was already starting to feel sick. If they were going to do experiments on the hedgehog, he didn't want to be here.

"What are you going to do to me?" Black Doom demanded to know.

Dr. Kintor ignored the hedgehog and looked at the soldier by his side.

"Since you seem to like it so much, you'll do the honors. It has a vagina, go use it."

"What?" Both Abraham and Black Doom shouted. Black Doom continued. "You can't do this to me! Don't you have any idea-" A hit from one of the soldiers silenced him as their hand slapped across his face.

"Come now, Doctor," Abraham said. "You can't seriously want me to rape him."

"You're the one that helped it, but I suppose if you don't want to... I'm sure there's someone in this facility who's willing. Agent Summers, perhaps."

The incident between Agent Rouge and Agent Summers was called back to mind and Abraham frowned. She was barely even of age by Mobian standards, and too young by human law. Agent Summers had raped her, and left her half dead on the grounds. Last Abraham had heard, she was still in the hospital. Someone like that couldn't be allowed to touch Black Doom. Abraham closed his eyes and sighed.

"Fine. I'll do it. Could you just... leave the room?"

"Of course not. You won't do it if you're left alone with the creature. You'll probably let it free or something."

Abraham looked at Black Doom, who was still trembling. Dr. Kintor tapped his pencil against the clipboard.

"Sometime today, soldier."

Abraham moved closer to the hedgehog, who tried to move back away from him. Fear was evident in his eyes now; not that Abraham blamed him. Technically, he was about to get raped.

"Don't," Black Doom said. "You'll regret it, I swear..."

"It's either me or some sick asshole who'll take pleasure in making it as painful as possible. I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

Abraham leaned over him, looking down into the wide red eyes of the alien king. Both hands were placed on each side of the hedgehog's head.

"And how will you be any different?"

Abraham took a deep breath and ignored both the fallen king and Dr. Kintor. It was easier to simply show him. Mobian bodies didn't seem all that different...

Black Doom could feel his heart racing in his chest. He didn't want what was to come. Lifemates were meant to be one of your species, to carry on the bloodline. To give that title to a human- a common soldier as well- was unthinkable. A direct insult to all who had come before him. A-

A gentle stroke down his side surprised him from his thoughts and added red to his gray cheeks. He wanted to slap the human, but the straps binding him to the table prevented nearly all movement. The sensation was pleasant, but that only added insult to his embarrassment.

Abraham had to suppress a chuckle when Black Doom's face lit up. Clearly, the alien hadn't had many, if any at all, physical relationships. Which meant that this might be easier than he had been expecting. He watched the blush darken as he moved down toward the alien hedgehog. Black Doom tilted his head away from Abraham, exposing his thin throat to the kiss the human was trying to give him. Large hands pet down both his sides, gripping slender black hips for a moment before running down to the thighs. A gasp from above him brought a chuckle from the soldier.

"Wh-What are you doing?" Black Doom's voice shook in embarrassed nervousness. His face felt like it was on fire- a fact that was no doubt interesting to the scientist.

"Trying to make sure you enjoy this." Abraham spoke the words against Black Doom's throat. More kisses ran the length of Black Doom's small throat, trailing onto his collarbone.

"It's still rape... Oh..."

Black Doom's breathing was quickening as Abraham's hands stroked him, focusing the attention on his thighs and hips. Muscles tightened and loosened under long fingers as Black Doom kept trying to move his legs. He trusted this particular human not to hurt him, but he wasn't sure what to think of these new sensations.

"It doesn't have to be." Breath washed over a black ear with the words, bringing out a low, contented sigh.

Fingers stroked over the hedgehog's lower lips, parting them seconds later. Black Doom twitched and tried to move his hips away. His muzzle was still burning red as his eyes closed. Long, thick fingers stroked and prodded him. Sticky warmth covered Abraham's fingers as the soldier could feel Black Doom's body heating up. Knowing he was arousing the hedgehog lessened the worry he had been feeling. Sliding a single finger into the slickened hole was easy once he thought the time was right. A noise of surprise came from Black Doom at the motion. Abraham could feel the muscle walls tighten around his finger a moment before releasing him. Obviously, Black Doom wasn't sure how to react to the intrusion. His own arousal was growing as he fingered the hedgehog, bringing a faint blush to his own face. Knowing Dr. Kintor was watching only served to make the embarrassment worse.

"Just... get on with it..." Black Doom muttered. If the soldier took any longer, he wouldn't be ready for what was to come.

Abraham climbed over him, unzipping his pants and moving them down just far enough. Knowing they weren't alone made Abraham nervous. No doubt the scientist was going to note every detail he could. At least the man wasn't saying anything. Gray lips met his own tan ones as he moved into position. This was going to be difficult. The head of his dick touched the hole, pushing in as Abraham moved himself forward. Muscles were forced to stretch as he pushed his length in as far as it would go. Abraham wanted to take it slower but there wasn't much choice in the matter. Some of it didn't fit, as he had thought. Whimpers came from Black Doom as Abraham looked down at him. A few long moments passed before he pulled back and pushed into the hedgehog again. All three eyes widened and Black Doom started to look down. It didn't necessarily hurt; not as much as that first time. His body had adjusted rather quickly to accommodate his mate.

Black Doom looked at Abraham's face again, closing his own eyes as Abraham thrust his hips again. His mouth opened to show his mouthful of sharp teeth as he gasped. The small tail he had could be heard hitting the table as it wagged back and forth. Mating was more pleasurable than he thought. Something was rising inside him, leaving searing pleasure in it's path. Vaguely, Black Doom knew what it was. At the moment, he didn't care. A sudden flood of warmth had Abraham raising an eyebrow. That wasn't the kind of reaction he'd been expecting. Black Doom's grip on him tightened an instant as he shuddered in pleasure. A deep, growling purr came from deep in the alien's throat as binding pleasure and emotion washed over him. Once the hedgehog's orgasm was over and his grip had loosened, Abraham deemed it safe to move again. The sudden tight grip from the body holding him had nearly sent him over his own edge. It didn't take long for him to release his cum into the hedgehog with a low groan. Sticky strands of white followed him as he pulled out of the small body. Black Doom panted as he lay there. He'd felt the bonds form between them, tying them together. Now that the pleasure had faded, he hated it.

"Wonderful job, Towers. Now let me get a look at it." The authoritative tone brought a different kind of growl from Black Doom.

Dr. Kintor stood at the bottom of the table and looked between the hedgehog's thighs, holding them apart as he did. Abraham stood to the side, fixing his clothes.

"Stop touching me," Black Doom snarled.

"It's smaller than I had originally thought. However did you fit in there?"

"It can stretch farther than you think. It was sti-"

"Why are you standing there talking to him?" Both of Black Doom's ears were flattened against his head. "Don't you care how I'm feeling about his actions?"

"Of course I do." Abraham looked at Black Doom. "But he's my superior officer."

Black Doom snarled before starting to yell at Abraham. The language was one no one in the room understood, though the tone implied that he was insulting him. Abraham felt sharp stabs of pain in his head accompanying the words. They stopped when Dr. Kintor's hand moved onto and up Black Doom's inner thigh, and the hedgehog turned his anger to him.

"Get your filthy hands off me! Abraham is the only one allowed to do that!"

Dr. Kintor opened his mouth for a retort. Instead, he was pushed away from the hedgehog. One of Abraham's hands came to rest on Black Doom's cheek as he shushed him. It took a few minutes, but once the hedgehog had calmed down, Abraham looked at the scientist.

"Tell me what you need to know. I'm sure I can fill in the answers."

Dr. Kintor scoffed and hit the clipboard against Abraham's chest.

"Fine. But you had better get it used to other people touching it."

Black Doom looked at Abraham with a half-glare. The soldier smiled at him and pet his cheek. Looking at the clipboard, Abraham read over what Dr. Kintor had wanted to know.

"I hate you. I hate all of you."

"A few minutes ago would suggest otherwise." Abraham frowned at the paper and mumbled; "He's so specific, I wonder why he didn't just do it himself."

"Mating pleasure has nothing to do with liking the other participant. You humans are capable of deriving pleasure from it even when the two don't like each other, are you not?"

"Well..." Abraham looked at Black Doom again. "I suppose you're right."

"Can you let me up?"

Abraham nodded and released Black Doom. As he began filling in the answers to Dr. Kintor's questions, he spoke again.

"So... What were you talking about earlier?"

"Hm?" Black Doom looked at the soldier. For a moment, he didn't seem to understand. Then, he spoke. "How do I explain this... Our lives, the very energy flowing through our veins has entwined and bound us together. Through better or worse; until the day we die."

"What?"

"I believe you humans could call it 'marriage'."

"M-Marriage?" Abraham yelled in surprise.

Black Doom gave him a look that suggested he didn't see the problem. Then, it melted away to an expression of distaste.

"I don't like it any more than you do. My eternal life is entwined with that of a common soldier." He grimaced and looked away. "A human as well. You have no idea how utterly shameful this is."

"Shameful?" Abraham frowned down at the paper, leaving their current conversation off it. "Shame should be the least of our worries."

"Indeed." Black Doom looked back at him. "Humans die much too easily, and I'd rather not lose my life due to your occupation."

"That's not what I-"

Closing both eyes, Abraham took a breath. The hedgehog used to be- no, still was- a king. Of course he would think of himself first.

"If my superiors heard about this, they would find a way to use it against both of us. Dr. Kintor might even want to run tests based around our connection."

"Of course. Don't let him know, then." Black Doom sighed and looked away from Abraham.

"What's wrong?" The feelings of the other were obvious to him now. He could tell something was bothering the hedgehog, even if he didn't quite understand why he could.

"I just can't believe this has happened. No one in my family has ever mated with a soldier. They die too easily, too soon."

"You mentioned something about that earlier." Abraham set the clipboard down and placed a hand on Black Doom. "What does it mean?"

Black Doom looked at him and Abraham could feel a wave of shame and sadness wash over him. If the alien would explain that too, he would appreciate it. After a few long moments, Black Doom sighed.

"I am- was- immortal. That's why... Mating with you took that from me." Black Doom leaned back, hands holding him up as he looked at the ceiling. "The very essence of my life is tied together with yours. I still cannot die if someone were to physically harm me. But you... The day you die, I die as well. It doesn't matter how or when it happens."

"So you lose immortality as a price for having sex? Seems a little steep."

"It isn't just sex." Black Doom looked at Abraham. "Only royalty does it, and only when they're certain they've found someone worth their immortality. It's the most intimate way to bind yourself to another, as well as the only way to truly continue the family."

"Well then, I'm honored." Abraham smiled at the hedgehog. "Really."

"Don't flatter yourself. We never would have mated if your superior hadn't told you to."

Abraham shook his head as he finished filling in the paper. Of course it never would have happened. Why would it?

"That's done. So, let's get you back to your room."

Abraham placed his hands on Black Doom's waist and got him off the table. The alien king followed him back to his room, sighing as the door closed behind him. There really wasn't anything he could do about this situation. Abraham brought the clipboard to Dr. Kintor's office and went to the security room. Despite everything, he was still charged with watching over the hedgehog.