UCR - Ratum (Captain Merix)

Captain Merix Lathuri Da Roxoralen

Captain of the UCR - Ratum

Watching the clock tick away on my communicator display, I repeatedly drag a claw along the desk. I know it's not a good habit, but I do it anyway. Feeling the vibration of the wood grans tingle my hand always helped calm my nerves. Looking at the cameras around the room, I knew what I had to do, but could I? It's been a week, and this is the first time I will actually get to talk to Abe again.

Hearing my com beep makes my heart skip a beat. Looking at the clock again, I see it is one minute early. About to answer, my claw hesitats to touch the call button. I want to push it, but I know I need to wait. Listening to the beeping, time slows, and the seconds drag by.

Five, four, three, two, one,

Pressing the button as soon as the clock switches over to 3:00, I feel a moment of giddy get dashed as Metha's voice comes out of the com's speaker.

"Captain Merix, I apologize, but the passenger named Abraham is here. He claims to have an appointment with you, but I see no record of this. I have tried to send him away, but he is insisting."

"Don't send him away," I say with too much force for my position.

Moving over to my terminal, I quickly searched through the documents. When I find the appointment, I see that it is marked for sending, but I never hit send. Cursing my stupidity, I almost pierced the screen with my claw, trying to send the message. I know I am going to have a dark spot, but it may serve as a reminder to actually finish what I am doing.

Turning back to the communicator, I say, "I just sent the paperwork. Once you clear it, send him in."

I wish I could apologize to Metha for that oversight, but I know I can't. Instead, as a form of apology, I deducted a hundred credits from my account and sent it to her. It's the most I could do for the inconvenience of a subordinate.

Sitting up straight, I stare at the door, then the cameras. They are not recording yet but will automatically turn on when that door opens. I have to do this right! These records will not be deleted and are often used to judge my fitness as Captain in case of any suit against me.

A minute passes, but the door doesn't open.

Seeing the small pile of wood shavings, I quickly brushed them to the floor and stared at the door again.

Another minute passes, but the door doesn't open.

Dame it, Metha. How long does it take to verify one appointment?

Another minute passed, and I considered starting to carve the table again. I can't have that on camera, and I already told Metha to send him in. I won't get a warning for the door opening.

Finally, after five excruciating minutes, the door opened, and I saw him. Abraham, the one I choose to love. Looking over his features, I try not to smile. He had a thin bipedal body with short brown hair crowning his head. His dark eyes hid a brilliance Abe would never admit to. Every mussel was visible below his fragile pale skin.

To my people, he looks weak. To Humans, Abe says he is average at best. To me, he is a kind and brilliant jewel that holds no equal. One that I had come to rely on the past year.

Feeling a smile creeping onto my face and the desire to jump the desk and embrace him, I burn it away. I can't do it, no matter how much I want to.

"Captain Merix," He starts, and I see him fighting a smile too. "Thank you for this appointment and for the time aboard."

"Abraham, the pleasure was mine." Gesturing to the seat, "Sit, I have a few questions I would like to ask."

Watching him sit, I involuntarily sniff the air. Smelling the floral scent, I can't help but feel my heart swell. He is still using that soap I got him.

"Before we begin, I would like to apologize for my actions." Abe states in a formal tone, "I recognize I jeopardized a lot by bringing Ouricel on board. I know that having a criminal in your employ, no matter the length of time, hurts the Ships and your own reputation. For that, I apologize."

Letting out a low growl at him made my stomach churn. I didn't want to do this.

"Alpoliges are insuficent." Pressing a button on my communicator, I see his ping. "I just passed you a condemnation for your actions. If this harms the UCR - Ratum's or my reputation, I will contact the Human Ambasitor to demand reparations."

"I fully understand," He says, pressing confirm on his com.

Dame it, Abe! You should have hit dispute. Now you have a permanent black mark.

Letting go of the growling voice, I returned to my professional one.

"Now that is settled, let's move on," gesturing to Abe. "How have you found your time aboard the ship?"

"I have been treated well thus far, and the work has been within reason. More than that, I can't say." He says

Good answer. I say to myself, smiling inside. He must have practiced.

"Did you find yourself wanting for anything?" I ask

"All my needs were taken care of. I thank Vice-Captain Metha for that." Abe says

Good job. You were able to increase Metha's rep with that. Altho, I may need to pay her more if you go too far.

"May I mark that down as no issues found then?" I ask, reaching for my terminal.

"One issue of note." He says, stopping my claw. I already know what he is going to say, but I still need to perform for the cameras.

Letting out a heavy sigh, "I am saddened to hear that." Reading myself to type "What was the issue?"

"A stricter guide for my responsibility onboard was needed." He says flatly.

I already knew that hiring him as a General Crew Member was terrible. I had no idea where to put him when I filled out the paperwork. That left his responsibilities to be determined at a later date. It's not a good look.

Finishing typing in his response, I turn to Abe. "That concludes my questions. Do you have any of your own?"

"Yes. What is expected of me now? I am no longer a crew member." he says stiffly, and I see him try not to smile at that.

Taping at my terminal, I see the update has already been processed.

"As a passenger, you are no longer allowed to enter any area of the ship considered essential. That includes the Cargo Hold. Feel free to wander the rest of the ship as you wish, but stay out of the way of the other Crew Members."

Standin he seluts me in the Vetauxm way. Abe's arms lock to his side, and his face points to the ceiling.

"I thank you for your time, Captain Merix, and for ferrying me the rest of the way to the station."

Nodding my agreement, I dismiss him. Keeping a close eye on the camera, I watch Abe approach the door. As soon as the door opens, the camera shuts off.

"Abraham," I call out, "Something was missed. Can you return to your seat?"

Seeing him turn to face me, I have to grab the desk to stop myself.

"Of course, Captain." He says and starts to walk back inside.

Behind him, I could see Metha flashing a toothy grin. She may suspect what is happening, but it's more than she knows.

As soon as the door closed, I relaxed my grip on the table and ran to intercept Abe. Grabbing him with my forelegs, I sit on my haunches and pull him close to my chest. Feeling his arms barely reach around my ribs, I hold him tight.

Not wanting to let go, I kept holding until I felt Abe push away from me. Letting him lean back but keeping him aloft, I smile down at him, and he smiles back.

"No more cameras, right?" He asks, his soft voice sending tingles down my spine.

Answering his question with a long lick across his face, Abe grabs my chin and pulls me down. Kissing me in the strange way Humans do. I do not resist the pull. Odd tho it may be, I could still feel the passion and heat of his love in his touch.

Pushing forward, my tongue licks his own as Abe tries to taste my fangs. I do not move forward farther. I have bloodied his delicate lips before with my sharp scales. It hurts me to know that my very skin can harm the one I love if I only lose myself to Abe's burning touch.

Tasting Abe's metallic blood, I pulled back. I thought I was careful. How did I harm him again? Setting him down, I see the slight pinking of his lips, and his tongue licks them with a small cut on one side.

Abe smiles at me, saying, "You recently sharpened your teeth, huh?"

He was right. I did that this morning.

"Yes, I did." Feeling a bit of shame in my voice, "I had to look presentable after all."

Reaching up, Abe pulls my chin back down and kisses me again. I both hate and love when he does this. I tasted even more of the harm I had caused, but I know he does not fear the pain I inflicted on him.

Slowly pulling away from the kiss, Abe walks to the chair and leans on it. Without looking at me, he asks, "So, What happens now? I am not familiar with the rules of a passenger outside of a contract. Is it any different than inside a contract?"

Walking past him, I flip a switch that rolls out my bedding. Abe describes it as a little extra soft carpet, but I also could never sleep on the soft foam his bed is made of. Laying down, I feel the rigid ring inside me shift and press against my sensitive parts. The desire to open myself to him rises, but I keep my legs closed. Now is not the time.

"Truthfully, not much difference." I sigh and tap my claw to the ground.

Taking the invitation, Abe walks over to me and sits on the bedding. With his back leaning against my side, I reach my neck around to rest my chin on his legs. Letting him softly scratch at my scales, my body starts to hum.

Just enjoying his presence for a moment longer, I regret that I must answer his question.

"I still require appointments to meet you. Caring for the passengers is Metha's job. I can't overstep without undermining her job proficiency." Letting out a frustrated groan, "I could have made you the VIP, but with an ambassador onboard, I would have to choose Ouricel."

"It doesn't sound like there are many ways to skirt protocol then." He says, "What if I sneak in after Metha returns to Rentha?" There is joking in his voice, but I see the pleading in his eyes.

"If it was someone other than Metha..." I hesitate

It feels wrong to even think about breaking protocol. My blood almost boils, trying to burn the thought away.

"No, Meatha is part of the original family with whom we signed the Ancent Pact. I can't break it." I feel my blood cool now that I accepted the Pact. I wish I could do more, but the Pact must not be broken.

"That's the Raxor part, right?" Abe asks, "She gained that last name from your people."

"Not my people." I corrected "My Clan. The Roxoralen Clan forged the Pact. From there, it spread to the other Vetaue."

Thinking about the Pact, I feel pride build in my heart. Vetaue and Vetauxm, working together. We protect, they serve. That is what took us into the stars.

Laying his arms across my head, Abe lays his head on mine.

Squeezing my face closer to him, Abe lets out a frustrated sigh. "You are lucky I love you. This is far too many rules for my taste."

Clicking my tongue, I tease back, "Like that would stop you. Humans don't even follow their own rules."

Feeling his body shake around my head with a silent chuckle, Abe responds, "True, True."

Tickling my cheek with his finger, Abe lets out a heavy sigh. "Speaking of Ouricel, I should probably tell you, something doesn't add up with that one."

Pulling my head away, I quickly interrupt him. "Unless you are going to tell me about your week-long escapade with her, I don't want to know."

Shock evident on his face, Abe stumbles to say, "But.. shouldn't you..."

I shake my head and answer, "No, I shouldn't. Ouricel was found in an Ambasitors pod. So she is an Ambassador. If I even consider something more, it will complicate things when we get to the Station. For her and us."

Licking his dark hair, I say, "You're Human. I know how hard it is to keep secrets from you. If she was dangerous, you would have let me know. Otherwise, who she is doesn't matter."

Sneaking a lick across Abe's face, I smile down at him. "Altho, I wouldn't mind hearing about what you two got up to. She had you to herself for a week. I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous."

Laughing, Abe wipes his arm across his face. Leaning into me, he slides down my side and lays down. Almost instinctively, I lay my wing over him and smile. Feeling him snuggle up into the little cave around him, I hear him chuckle.

"Not much actually happened," Abe says as his fingers lightly caress the thin film of skin on my wings. "We talked a lot, but it seems that she also has strict rules. It's not as strict as yours, but they are there. If you are asking if we..."

He is stopped by a bout of laughter before he continues.

"Ya, we fucked." Abe says, still chuckling, "And that is overestimating it. I would describe it more like Ouricel fucked me."

Surprised by the laughter and sudden relaxing of his tone, I peek into the little cave.

Seeing his eyes looking at something far in the distance, I know he is reliving that moment.

"She's Alien... more than I imagine." Looking up at me, he seems lost in thought. "Her body... It has a dozen or more tongues inside it. All of which she controls herself. Can you believe that? Also, the males don't move. She pulled me inside and then did all the work herself."

Shifting his body, I could smell the memory starting to work Abe up.

"It was so intense I barely lasted a minute." Holding his hands up in disbelief, "You know what she said?" Giving that last line just enough time to emphasize the question. "I lasted too long!"

Having to laugh at that, I start to feel my own body begin to react to the story. A dozen tongues licking me at the same time? I had to wonder what that would feel like.

Joining in my laugh, Abe says, "Turns out, Sex is just a part of negotiating and self-care for her people. Can you believe she has fucked more than I have? I have banged everyone onboard, but that's still not close to her."

"I have to say, that is surprising." Our chuckling was dying out. "She seems so rigid most of the time."

"Ya," Abe lets out one last laugh, "But I don't know how well that will work out in the future tho. She was so out of it that I had to carry her to the bed, and we just cuddled for the rest of our time. It won't work out well if she uses that method with other races. Can't complain about how soft she was, tho."

Taking that as a cue, I roll onto my back, carrying Abe with me. "That's not good." I tease as I feel him wiggle in my grasp. "I can't have you getting addicted to fluff well she's on board. From now on, you can only cuddle with me."

Relaxing into my grip, he slowly starts to pet my scales. Surprised he didn't say anything to my declaration, worry cools my blood. Something is bothering him. I know it.

Without looking at me, Abe asks, "Can... Can we wear the rings? Even if it's only for a moment."

His voice is soft, and the hint of pleading breaks my heart.

Whispering softly into his ear, I say, "All you ever need to do is ask."

Opening my mouth, I feel his hand bush against my cheek as he pulls the ring off my back tooth. Letting him slide off of me, I sit up. Feeling a little bit of pride in myself, I open my slit to him. Focusing on my lower muscles, I pull the walls open. Bit by bit, the cool air tickles my insides until the last of my body is open to him.

Reaching forward, he hesitates and chuckles. Huffing at him, Abe hurrys and reaches inside. His warm arm brushed against my skin, and I felt the cling of my body to his. His nimble fingers grab the ring inside of me, and slowly, the pressure disappears.

Holding up his dripping arm, Abe laughs, "Did my story really work you up that much?"

Releasing a held breath, I sigh. Clamping down is so much easier than opening up. Both I learned for his sake, and I couldn't be more proud that my large body can satisfy him.

Feeling him climb back on me, I hold out my claw and let him slip the ring on. It's a strange tradition to put a ring on a claw, but I can't say I don't also feel my stomach flutter when Abe slides it on.

Hearing the soft ting of the rings colliding, I feel him kiss my hand and hold it tightly. My cooled blood turns to ice as I feel the first drop of a tear land on my scales.

Forcing a rumble into my chest, I pull him closer and ask, "Abe, What's wrong?"

His voice cracks before he speaks, "Merix... Can I ask something unreasonable? I don't really want it, but... I have to ask."

"Of course," I say and wrap my wings around us. "This is our time. No rules will ever interfere with this moment. I swear on that."

"Can... would you..." Abe stumbles on how to ask, "I want to go home, to Earth. I want you to come with me and live there. I'm sure you can captain a human ship and still work, but..."

My heart stops at that. I would love to throw all this behind me and live with Abe. To give up on all my responsibilities and enjoy my time with him, but I... I can't do that.

For the first time in my life, I wish Vetaue could cry.

"I would love to do that," I whisper, "To spend all day, every day with you, but I can't abandon the Vetauxm. They need me here."

"They could come too." Abe chuckles out, "But I understand and would stop you if you tried. I know what this means to you."

Silence falls between us for a few moments until Abe speaks again. His voice is back to being the strong and kind one I love.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked," He says. "I am just scared right now."

Not wanting to interrupt him, I just keep the hum of my body going.

"Ouricel..."Abe hesitates for a moment. "She lost someone in that accident. It reminded me how dangerous this can be. Anything can go wrong, ship malfunction, space debris, pirates... I am scared to lose you to this life."

I want to tell him I am not going anywhere. About how slim the odds are of something like that happening, but that all rings hollow with Ouricel onboard. It happened to her and could happen to us.

A thought crosses my mind, making my heart skip a beat. Would that work? No, it's not possible, but a claim is a claim. It may work...

Feeling my organs start to churn, I let out a heavy sigh. Fuck, Mother is going to kill me for this.

"Abraham," I say as I lick his head again, "I know saying that I won't die can't help you right now."

His grip tightens on my claw.

"What I can do is offer you someone to love if the worst does come to pass."

Feeling the sharp release in my head, my heart starts to race. My blood starts to burn in my veins, and every scale tingles on my body.

"What are you saying?" Abe asks confused

Forced to steady my breathing, I sit up slowly and slide him down my body.

"Abraham," I say, looking into his dark eyes, "I want to mate with you."

His confusion only grows stronger, and I have to chuckle at his cute face.

"How does that have anything to do with asking me to find another to love?" He asks

Grabbing his hand, I place it on my slit, and I feel him try to pull back when he feels the now-growing heat of my body.

"I am offering you another to love." I say with all the love I can muster, "I have prepared an egg for you. You only need to accept it."

Seeing his lip quiver, he moves to say something, but I stop him with my claw.

"I know you can't be the Father of my child. It doesn't matter. By right, even if I don't bear for you, my firstborn will be yours." I say and caress his face.

"I have always known I would outlive you by three times or more. I never thought what would happen if I didn't." Placing his other hand on my leaking slit. "If I don't, I want to give you this. To remember me."

Seeing another tear run down his cheek, Abe whispered, "I love you. I love you more than I can say."

Slowly standing up, Abe slides his shorts off. Seeing his member slide free, I feel renewed heat rise inside me. It's not ruff and ribbed like a Vetaue, nor is it smooth like a Vetauxm. The tip, a slightly different shade than the rest of his skin, draws my eyes to it. Like it's telling me that this is the most delicate and sensitive part.

My will threatening to break, I reach down and open my slit to him, but Abe doesn't enter.

Instead, he leans down and kisses my burning flesh. Abe caressed my skin with his fingers with more care than I had felt before. Feeling more of my juice run down my tail, I want to tell Abe that I am more than ready for him. My voice betrays me, tho. Only moans escape as, with every breath, Abe's tender touch presses deeper inside me.

Biting down on the hard scales covering my hand, I try to regain a semblance of a voice. Using the sharp pain as a buffer, I look into his eyes and see a mischievous glint.

"Abe," I struggle out, "I am beyond ready... There is no need..."

Seeing a toothy grin creep across his face, my body flinches as I feel the direction of his fingers change. My body bursts with energy as his thumb presses down on the knot of nerves hidden within me. Hearing Abe laugh as I see the release of pleasure glistening across his chest, I realize something.

Abe is enjoying my overly tender state. Never before had I been this much at his mercy. This will not end quickly.

Keeping his eyes locked to mine, Abe leans in and kisses the bundle of nerves. Another jolt of electricity arcs across my body as his soft lips wrap around me. Licking and sucking keeps my body on the edge of exploding again, but he knows me too well. Abe pulls away just long enough for me to calm the fire before his lips relight it.

Feeling his hot breath, I ready myself for his tender care to continue, but my foggy mind was not ready for Abe's ploy.

Without warning, Abe forces his fist past my clinched walls. Pushing deeper until he reached the final barrier between him and the egg now waiting for him inside me. Giving me only a moment to breathe, Abe pulls his tight fist back, only to thrust it forward to make contact with my deepest parts.

His fist lightly punches my cervix over and over until my tightening walls are unable to slow him. A shift in his hand was my only warning before Abe's punch reached my gate again, and his finger pressed against the small gap. It, threatening to pierce through, forces a scream from my body. This pressure tells it the end has come, but I know better. Abe has yet to use his true weapon.

Stopping his assault, Abe pulls his arm free of my grasping flesh. A slight shift of his weight and arms wrapping around my stomach tells me it is time. Surprising myself, my breath calms and my voice returns to me.

"I love you." are the only words to escape my mouth before his sword pierces me.

Trying to force myself to grasp his blade proves fruitless. Instinct and pleasure numbed my control. Feeling soft skin pressed against my sensitive skin, I realize it doesn't matter. Abe's powerful thrusts send shockwaves through my hips that force my body to clench down as he pulls back for another piercing blow.

A feeling of jealousy arises inside me as Abe shows his expertise. Releasing one hand from my side, he slides it down and grabs at my slit. Moving aside the scaled lips, he slides his fingers dangerously close to his pounding spear. Feeling a tingle run across my scales as his fingers find thier mark.

A gentle pinch destroys my will, and I spray my juices across his hips. My body clenches down on his, and I feel the assault stop. The fire pouring into me, proving his victory. With every twitch of his small body, the pool expands, seeping into every crevice of my walls.

Reaching down to hold him close, I am stopped by Abe sitting up. Taking a heavy breath, Abe removes himself from me, his still dripping seed staining my scales. Exhaustion fills Abe's eyes, but he smiles at me once more before forcing his hand past my walls again.

Winching at the attack on my overly sensitive skin, Abe doesn't hesitate. Pushing deeper inside, he carries his seed with him until he reaches the final gate. Painting my cervix white with his fingers, Abe's face gains a satisfied smirk before he collapses onto my stomach.

Quickly wrapping my arms around him, I hold Abe in place. Laying there, I enjoy the feeling of his hot breath against my scales as the burning seed cools inside me. Never having felt his heat penetrate me this deep, I embrace the tingle of his cum running even deeper inside. No one would be able to argue that this egg was not touched by Abe's love.

I close my eyes to further enjoy this feeling and feel Abe's breath slow. His heart beat rhythmically pounding against my scales. I know we can't sleep now, but... Maybe I should... Let him rest... for a few.

Slowly, sleep overtakes me, too.

The beeping of my communicator wakes me up. Looking over to my desk, I see it saying that Metha is calling.

In my sleep-induced stupor, I answer, "Yes, Metha? What is it?"

"Captain Merix, Your six o'clock appointment is here. Would you like me to send her in?"

"Ya, go ahead..." Snapping awake at what I just said, "Actually, wait just a moment."

Sitting up so fast I fling Abraham off of me, I see him land deftly on his feet. Was he awake?

About to tell him to put back on his garments, I see he already has one foot in them. Standing up, I hurried over to my seat, and Abe barely made it to his own seat before the door opened.

Seeing Ouricel step inside and give a respectfull bow of her head. She takes a few steps inside before stopping.

"Captain Merix, I do hope I am not interrupting negotiations. I can return later if you need more time.

Smiling at Abe, I node. " I believe we are finished here."

Standing, Abe gives me a quick salute and agrees. "Thank you for your time, Captain Merix. I will take your words to heart, and again, thank you."

Walking past Ouricel, He gives her a short bow and heads out the door. With the door closed behind him, Ouricel turns to look at me.

"Captain, If I may be blunt. I have a proposal for you, and I think it may be of great interest to you."

Passing by the desk, Ouricel smiles up at me. "May we begin the negotiation."

Wondering what she is doing, I catch a new scent in the air. Remembering what Abe said about negotiation, I feel excitement rise in my freshly rested body. Reaching over to my terminal, I press the record button and then smile down at the little pink Arunin.

"Yes, let's begin."