A People's Plight

Chapter 9

Jace

The ship had just exited the gate. Out of the four bridge crew, only Ensign Stein and himself were awake and that was because they were the only people plugged into the ships computer. They remained that way waiting for the other bridge crew to wake up and report in.

The commander was the first to report, "ship functions at 99.7% efficiency, maintenance crew checking on a fault in subsection 23."

The security officer reported shortly afterwards, "shields and weapons at 100%, no reported issues. Scanning system for any ship activity."

"Sick Bay reports no casualties, Doctor Wallis is on his way to the cargo hold to check on our passengers." The commander stated.

"Inform the marines on duty to allow him access." Jace ordered in response. "Ensign, disconnect from the ship."

The ensign pulled out the connector from the base of his skull, immediately leaning forward and gripping his console while he regained his senses. Sitting back up, his fingers danced across his console, "navigation back under manual control, sir."

"Set course to gate 78, Ensign and let's get going at top speed."

"Yes sir!"

As the ensign worked, Jace pulled out his own connector. Taking deep breaths, he managed to stay sat upright while his vision returned to normal. "ETA, Ensign?"

"73 hours, 24 minutes and 12 seconds, Captain."

“Thank you, Ensign.” Slowly standing to ensure he retained his balance, Jace left his command chair, "you have the com, commander."

"Yes, sir!" Came the response as Jace left the bridge.

With his stomach rumbling, he headed towards the mess. He would pick up a meal and drink for himself and Susan, before heading back to his cabin. He had been gone over an hour already and he hoped that her first gate transit had gone smoothly for her.

When he finally entered his cabin, he found Susan sat on the bed. As soon as he shut the door, she jumped to her feet. Turning towards him, she took a step backwards before smiling at him. That was a bit strange.

He walked over to his desk and placed the food bars and drink cartons on it before sitting on the chair facing her. "Hi, how was the gate transit?"

She smiled shyly, "it was an..... experience."

Returning her smile, he patted the bed in front of her, "I've brought some food"

She walked warily around the bed and sat down in front of him, taking the food bar he offered. He picked up his own and demonstrated how to open it, then took a bite. Copying him, she also took a bite and then grimaced.

"It’s an acquired taste, but one bar holds all the nutrients and vitamins required by a human male for one day." Jace informed her.

She continued to chew the mouthful for a while before finally swallowing, "it could do with some seasoning!"

Opening a drinks carton before passing it to her, he smiled in acknowledgement of her statement, "this will help it go down."

"Thanks," she accepted the drink and took a swig. "It tastes just like orange juice."

She took another bite of the food bar, again taking her time to chew this new mouthful. she looked down at the rest of the bar in her hand, before leaning over and placing it back on the desk. Finally swallowing, she took another swig of the drink and placed the carton next to the food bar.

He had already demolished half his bar and drained his carton by this time, but seeing that she had had her fill, he too placed his uneaten portion on the desk. He looked into her eyes, he was about to speak, but she beat him to it.

"I've been thinking about what you said before, especially about your people's plight. I'm no scientist, but I seem to remember from my biology classes at school, that it’s the man's sperm that determines the s*x of a child, not the woman’s ova."

He felt confused, "go on" he urged.

"Well, from what I remember, DNA is made up of pairs of chromosomes, I can't remember how many. But anyway, one pair of chromosomes determines s*x, 2 x’s means female, an x and a y means male. When the body makes ova or sperm, it splits the pairs of chromosomes. Every ova contains an x, but sperms have either x or y, split 50:50. Perhaps something is affecting the sperms with the x chromosomes, making them weaker somehow."

"Interesting! So that would mean that we have been sent on a fool’s errand that will only delay the inevitable?"

"Yes, I'm afraid so. That is, of course, assuming that your race is akin to humans from earth.?"

"Not just akin, we are human."

"How is that possible?"

Leaning back against the wall behind him, he closed his eyes briefly, trying to recall the legend. Opening his eyes, he found Susan staring at him with interest, a slight tilt to head as she waited for his response.

He started his recitation of the ancient legend "according to our legends, a race called the ancients visited the planet gaia, also known as earth. They were sent to observe the race evolving there, but some of the ancients bonded with the natives and produced offspring. After 15 or so years, they were due to leave. But once bonded, they couldn't be separated from their bond mates without risking their lives. Their elders decided that the bonded ancients could bring their mates and offspring with them, but not all the mates wanted to leave their planet. Four colony ships left earth full of the ancients, their bond mates and offspring, as well as some other friends and family. The remaining ancients stayed on earth. Each ship went to a different system and colonised the earth like planets of Grecia, Roma, Afri and Anglo."

"How long ago was this supposed to have happened?" Susan asked.

"Between two and three thousand years ago."

"Oh! Around the time of Christ then? That makes a bit of sense, I suppose. Your planet names sound a bit like races from earth, Greeks, Romans, Africans, and Anglo-Saxons. Out of interest, did you take all the women from near where you took me?"

"Within a 2 mile radius, yes."

“It’s just that there is a hospital with a research centre adjacent to that park, so you might have some doctors, medical professionals, or scientists amongst your captives. If we could talk them into it, they may be able to work out what is wrong with your sperm. Well, not your sperm specifically, but you know what I mean." She looked down, a redness tinging her cheeks.

"You would do this for my people, after what we have done to you? Taking you from your home, from your friends and family?"

Looking up at him, she replied, "not for your people, no. But I would for you, because you regret taking us from our homes, our friends, our family."

He found himself feeling an overwhelming respect for this woman in front of him. He reached over and gripped one of her hands resting in her lap. Gazing into her eyes, he was full of gratitude, "thank you, Susan."

With a squeeze of her hand, he went to rise from his seat, but her other hand came to rest on his and he paused an inch above his seat. Looking down at her face, he found himself gazing into her dark brown eyes. Only an inch separated their faces. He had an overwhelming desire to kiss this gorgeous woman and he did.

Leaning himself forward slightly, their lips met. Her lips parted, inviting him in. His tongue explored those lips, tasting them. Her lips parted further, her tongue meeting his, tasting him. His free hand found itself entangled in her hair massaging the back of her head.

Her hand left his and came to rest on his shoulder, massaging him with her slender fingers and thumb. The kiss increased in intensity, no longer gentle but demanding from both sides. He sat back down, pulling her head with him so as to not break the kiss. With a final squeeze of her hand, he slid it beneath her jacket and rested it on her waist, stroking her with his thumb through her blouse.

He felt her other hand come to rest of his thigh, so close to his groin that a gasp escaped his throat, but he didn't break from the kiss which had grown even more passionate.

Untangling his fingers from her hair, he moved both of his hands to cup her bottom, after a quick squeeze of her cheeks, he lifted her onto his lap. She let out a startled gasp, but did not break off the kiss, their mouths seemed to be glued together.

Her hands left his body as she shrugged her jacket off her shoulders and down her arms. The kiss was broken as she attempted to undo her blouse, but he lowered his head and started kissing and nuzzling her neck.

Finally, she gave up on the buttons and simply ripped her blouse open and it joined her jacket on the floor. With the blouse no longer in way, his hands found their way to the clasp of her bra, unclipping it with ease. She slipped off her bra and arched her back exposing her breasts to him. Supporting her back with his hands, he lowered his lips to her breasts, sucking, nibbling and licking each in turn.

He felt her hips start to rock against him, rubbing herself against his groin causing his p***s to start to strain against his trousers demanding a release.

Moving one hand to support her bottom, he rose from his seat lifting her with him. She gripped his shoulders tightly as he lowered her gently onto the bed.

Removing his hands from underneath her, he stroked his way down to her trousers, he paused briefly looking at her face, silently asking permission. She nodded, granting his request. Undoing her trousers, he slid them over her hips, pulling them down to her ankles. Removing her shoes, he let her trousers fall to the floor. Returning to her waist, he removed her knickers the same way. Sliding his hands back up her legs, he knelt on the floor between them.

His hands continued their journey up her thighs, caressing all the way. Reaching her groin, he stroked her lower lips with his thumbs, a groan of pleasure escaped her mouth and her back arched.

Lowering his head, he slid his hands around her thighs and gripped her waist. His mouth touched her, his tongue extending, sliding into her. His tongue twisting and twirled, tasting her luxurious essence as it thrust deep inside of her. All the while, she squirmed, thrusting her hips towards him in response.

He felt her spasm and quiver as she reached her climax and he lifted his head gazing down her body. Her hands were tightly gripping the sheets beside her, a look of exaltation showing on her face. He watched her as her body visibly relaxed, her fingers loosen their grip and she raised herself up on her elbows, returning his gaze, her breaths coming in gasps, she whispered, "your turn."

Smiling, he withdrew his hands from her waist and stood up before her. Without removing his gaze from her glistening body, he undid his trousers, pushing them over his hips and letting them drop to the floor. Lifting his feet in turn, he managed to remove his shoes and shake off his trousers without falling over. By the time he had finished, she sat before him, her face level with his groin, his p***s standing to attention and pointing straight at her.

She started stroking his length with her fingers, every touch sending shivers down his spine. Her tongue slipped out of her mouth and he felt her taste his tip. He found himself arching his back, his hips thrusting forwards, his hands forming fists at his sides as her mouth slowly surrounded his member.

Her hands came to rest on his buttocks and squeezed him tightly, her mouth moving up and down his shaft, her tongue stroking him, tasting him as she went. He found his hands entangled in her hair, holding the back of her head as he thrust himself in and out of her mouth.

He felt himself approaching his climax and went to turn away, but her grip on his buttocks tightened, pulling him in closer, deeper. With a final thrust of his hips and an exultant grunt, he came inside her mouth. He would have collapsed, but for her grip on his buttocks.

Disentangling his hands, he rested them on her shoulders as she withdrew her mouth and lowered her hands to rest on his thighs. She gazed up at him and licked her lips, her cheeks flushed.

Turning, he sat on the bed beside her, before his legs gave out underneath him. Putting his arm around her waist, he pulled her close. She lent against him, one arm wrapping around his waist, the other resting on his thigh. Cupping her cheek with his other hand, he rested his chin on the top of her head. "You are a wonderful woman, Susan. Thank you."

"Believe me, it was my pleasure!" She replied, snuggling in closer to him.

He was just about to lift her chin to kiss her again, when his wrist com chose that moment to beep.

With a sigh, he removed his hand from her cheek and raised his wrist to his mouth, a hoarse "yes" came from lips.

"Just thought you would like to know that the women will be waking up soon." Came doctor Wallis's voice from his wrist.

Jace rolled his eyes, "thank you doc, would you and your assistant meet me at the cargo hold in 15 minutes, please? Oh and bring some translators."

"Translators? Care to explain."

"All in due time, doctor. Captain out." Jace ended the communication and lowered his hand. "I suppose clothing will be required when I meet my guests?"

Susan responded, "most definitely! I am the only woman allowed to see you naked now."

"Agreed.", Jace replied as he lent down to pick up their clothing. The first thing he grabbed was Susan's blouse, holding it aloft, he noticed the missing buttons. "I think you might need a new blouse!"

Susan giggled beside him, "I was in a hurry."