The Stowaway -Closed-

She watched him test its weight, the Arl wood warming to the touch and contrasting with the coldness of the metal. He could tell it was well used but taken care of.

A weapon like this is quite remarkable I am sure you have been trained well with it, of course, I wonder if my blood will be on it after all this is said and done.

She did not tell him that she had been trained since two years old as to how to fight. Though they had been a gentle race they knew how to battle.

Handing it back to her, he spoke. There is going to be a quick stop I've decided to drop Captain Crayton off on a class 5 humanoid planet be warned though as we stop there will be a certain dress code for females so you will need to play along while we are on planet that means, Sexy attire if you can pull that off if not we will have to get you something at one of the shops. Come with me.

There was the briefest of hesitation as she followed him out of the room. "Can I not just stay on the ship? That way I would not have to change." She would feel uncomfortable without her cape and weapons. Perhaps he planned on dumping her on the planet - leaving her easy prey for Per Verdict to find her. "You could confine me to quarters."

What kind of planet was this place they were heading to, a prothel? She had heard of such, planet-wide brothels solely for the use of providing pleasure to others.

I chuckled seeing Súile hesitate "Nonsense the planet is safe and I might need your help with getting supplies needed for the ship and the point is for us to trust each other am I right." As I entered the cockpit I sat down as I pointed to the second seat "At times I won't be fast with piloting so I will need a copilot you might come up with a made-up name for the time being did you have a childhood nickname that you can use while we are off the ship." As I listened to Súile talking I couldn't help but get an urge or two for her thinking of her pretty face down on my thick hard cock I shook my head trying to get those thoughts out "Now do you have any training on flying any starcrafts?"

Trust each other? She trusted him like he trusted her. Which she suspected was very little.

A made-up name? She wasn't going to tell him that name. It was more in line of when she was a child, not of a warrior.

Instead, she thought quickly. "Just call me Red." That felt safe enough. As to the "sexy clothes", she would just ignore that and perhaps it would be forgotten.

Now do you have any training on flying any starcrafts?

"Not that much. Only the basics. We didn't always have access to tons of technology." She was a quick study though and didn't think that she would have that much of a problem. In fact, she suspected that there would be a bigger problem with Captain Reynolds than with his Starcraft.

I chuckled at the name "Really Red that is the best you could come up with." I for one couldn't complain about the name it actually matched her personality "Ok let me teach you the basics this what I am holding my hands onto is the throttle to make the craft go up bring the throttle down basically where you want to go move the stick in the opposite direction to activate weapons press this grey button here and to shoot the two red button on either side of where my thumbs are, pay close attention because at any time I want you on the guns shooting us a clear path." I reached up pressing a button as the ship announced: "Hyperdrive enabled." As I looked at Súile I smiled and said: "We are entering hyperdrive so hold onto something."

She watched his basics for flying the craft. Pretty straight forward. Reminded her of the little Rover that they had used to transport between nearby planets. Nodded her understanding.

The ship announced hyperdrive and he told her to hang on. And hang on she did. Pressed back in her seat, the view was magical, and never failed to impress her.

While space and time zipped by, she thought back. On his ship, she had not actually seen any other crew. So, who was this Lacy that he talked to over his ear com. What about the guy that she had seen loading the cargo bay back on planet Halcyon? Just a dock worker?

I had to say the sight of hyperdrive was something every time as I turned and looked at Súile as I pushed the seat back a bit and turned around facing her "Now we have some time to ourselves I'm sure we could find something to kill some time." As I looked at her body her clothes filled them nicely I had a couple of ideas of having her change her look when we get to the planet "My one question is do you have any other clothing besides that tunic and the outfit you are wearing?" As I watched her start to stir from my question I chuckled a bit.

His words made her stomach dip - something sent alarm bell off in her head. The next words cinched it.

My one question is do you have any other clothing besides that tunic and the outfit you are wearing?

She shifted uncomfortably in the seat.

"This is all that I have. If I wear my cape, then no one need see what I'm wearing underneath." Somehow, she suspected that it wouldn't work but she had to try.

I could only imagine what beautiful skin was wasted away hiding behind her outfit

and tunic as an idea began to form in my head I couldn't wait to try it out

"This planet we are going dropping off Crayton and procure some supplies it may be a majority filled planet with women but most on the planet are either slaves to a
single person or they themselves are the masters so for the time being while we are on planetside I expect you to stick to my side if you don't I'm sure one of the many people will either take you or steal you away."

I finally began to form my plan as I said: "Oh and one more thing you will be changing on the planet to something fitting I won't take no for an answer otherwise you can stay and find someone else to hide you from Peyton and I highly doubt it."

Shit! His words told her in no uncertain terms that she either dress as he told her to dress and stick by his side or she would would be dumped on the planet and left at the mercy of the dubious elements of the society until Peyton caught up with her and killed her. Not much of a choice, though the embarrassment of a possible skimpy outfit was preferred to eventual death.

"I understand." She sat back, unsure of what else she should say. Maybe nothing. At least she would be able to return to her regular clothes once they returned to this little Rover.

There was a question that had been turning over in her mind and she finally decided to ask it.

"Where is the rest of your crew? I have yet to see anyone other than you."

I simply bowed hearing her answer to the clothing on planetside as I turned my chair around I heard the question not many ask me "Where is the rest of your crew? I have yet to see anyone other than you." I chuckled "You have a good eye you are the first person to ask me that in a long time I don't really prefer the company of others so instead I had an AI built into the ship named Lacey she is a bit of a pain in the ass at times but saved my ass many times."

I pressed the button making the ship exit hyperspace as I looked back and said "It's not that I don't prefer working with people but when you get burned many times even by your ex you have a hard time trusting people you know do me a favor in that left compartment there is a small plasma pistol take it and hide it well better to be armed good than not armed at all am I right and welcome to Lumesse.

An AI named Lacey? Interesting. This was a man that preferred to be alone. In a ship this large, if it wasn't to hold crew, then it must be for contraband. A smuggler. A good looking smuggler to boot.

Following his directions, she found the small plasma pistol and secreted in the secret pocket in her cape. As to where she would hide it once they were on the planet would depend upon the stupid costume she would have to wear.

Coming out of hyperspace a couple of minutes ago, she had noticed a beautiful blue-green planet quickly starting to fill their view. This must be where they were going to leave that Captain Crayton. Would he really be willing to hide out here on this out of the way planet?

Welcome to Lumesse

"Lumesse? I've never heard if it. Do you really think that Captain Crayton would be willing to stay here hiding from Peyton Per Verdict?" She bit her tongue before finishing the question. She was going to say that Peyton Per Verdict was rich and had a long reach. Perhaps that was wrong of her. But the desire for preservation was strong in her. And she definitely wanted to live.

As I flew the ship down to the nearest port I couldn't believe I choose to return to this planet "That's because this planet doesn't exist in fact if you tried to ask around for its location no one would know it because you forget about it after you have left it think it has to do with the planet effects or something of that nature and besides its the safest place to be."

As I began to land the ship into one of the empty tether bay's I pressed a button as the ship began to lock in place with the tether "follow behind." As I got out of my seat we walked down to the medbay where Crayton was being held as I hit the side of the wall making the door shoot up as I smiled saying "Right this way captain." As I followed behind him I pressed my communicator button and said, "Lacey, open up cargo bay 3 and start unloading and this time don't try to shoot the buyer if they give you a dirty look." As I walked down the ramp I could spot a few onlookers as I turned around and said "Captain Crayton this is where we will part ways you will find a bar down that way tell them I sent you and they will take good care of you as for you Red lets go shopping i'm thinking something with chains." I said with a wide smirk.

A planet that makes you forget that it exists? Very strange. She had never heard of such a thing, though she certainly would not begin to call Captain Reynolds a liar. You don't piss off the man that is trying to help you.

Not wanting to pass up a chance to learn all she could, she paid attention as he 'parked' the spacecraft. His order for her to follow was met with her quickly and quietly getting in step behind him.

In the sickbay, Crayton waited for them. His eyes flicked over to Captain Reynolds and then lingered when they reached her. She could see approval in his eyes. She had never really thought of herself as pretty or ugly. She just was. Laoch had frequently called her a 'bonnie lass'. She pushed the pain the threatened to rise up back down inside her. This was not the time to feel sorrow for Laoch, or sorry for herself.

As they left the ship, Captain Reynolds gave Crayton directions on where to head on the planet before washing his hands clean of the man.

As for you Red lets go shopping i'm thinking something with chains.. She said nothing but was glad to be behind him so he could not see the rolling of her eyes.

It did not take long for her to note that every single woman that they met wore practically nothing at all. Oh, some of them may have had their sex covered though at times the material was sheer enough for her to see their shaved mons. Even pierced nipples were clearly visible through transparent tops. Surprising to her was that she was the one receiving dirty looks from each passerby, and she was starting to understand the gleam in Reynolds' eye. She didn't say anything but deep down inside, there was big urge to slap the man's face for what she was sure was running through his mind.

Above all, she needed to make sure that her clothes were not lost or left behind. There were things in them that would be necessary. Things that could make the difference between living free or dying at the hands of Per Verdict.

As we walked down the small road I kept my hand on my weapon sure this was a good planet but you could never be too careful as I brushed past a woman barely dressed my smile widen as I couldn't help but wink in her direction as I looked back to Red I could tell she was a bit fuming and blushing at the women barely wearing anything "I take it you have never seen another naked body before it's natural to see all kinds of things here wait until we get closer to the main city hub I think you will die of embrassement."

I couldn't help but chuckle as we passed a small shop I turned around and said: "In here." As I walked in I noticed a small elderly lady folding the clothes as I approached her I couldn't help but embarrass Red even further as I said "I bought this slave on the outer planets and I have come here to find her some stuff to wear I am looking for something seethrough with a bit of chains where I can keep her close to me if you get my meaning."

I take it you have never seen another naked body before it's natural to see all kinds of things here wait until we get closer to the main city hub I think you will die of embrassement.

She ignored him. The words, like a mantra, repeatedly ran through her brain. I am a warrior, I am a warrior, I am a warrior, as if to use it as a shield against this. His chuckle mocked her.

He led her into a shop. The little old lady that worked there was folding clothes. Captain Reynolds words embarrassed her, much to her chagrin.

I bought this slave on the outer planets and I have come here to find her some stuff to wear I am looking for something see-through with a bit of chains where I can keep her close to me if you get my meaning.

The woman nodded, her eye looking Súile over. Her hands, wrinkled but still fast, reached in a pile of clothes and pulled out several outfits. She escorted Súile and Reynolds into a dressing room where she noted a couch against one wall with a bowl of what looked like fruit on the table beside it.

Once the door closed, she turned to find Reynolds in the dressing room with her, a big grin on his face.

"Don't I get some privacy? You get out!" She was indignant!

I never saw someone grab clothes faster than this old woman as she scooted both Súile and I into the dressing room as the door closed I saw her pointing to a couch for me to sit on as I took a seat I watched Súile was fuming saying "Don't I get some privacy? You get out!"

I couldn't help myself as the grin on my face got bigger as I laughed and said: "Calm yourself I promise I won't peek besides it's all to keep up this charade." As I said all that I brought my hand up to my eyes and said in a smartass tone "There satisfied or would you prefer me to leave and have that older woman out there question why a slave master is giving his slave privacy."

Before she said anything to my response I picked a fruit from the bowl as I stood up and made my way closer to her just giving her about a foot of room as I said in a hushed tone "Maybe one day I 'll get to see your body with permission of course." With that, I opened the door and stepped out of the room as I felt the door quickly close behind I smiled as I looked to the older woman and said: "Bring over something that will match her red hair." I walked over to a small chair in the corner of the store as I sat down waiting for Súile to walk out of the room.

His smile was definitely a smirk. She hated smirking, hated it with a passion. She wanted to slap his face, but she knew that they were playing a role. Yeah, right! Unfortunately, he had her up against a wall. She was at the moment dependent upon him.

Picking up the first outfit, she cringed. Without thinking, she let out a frustrated growl, not caring that the sound could be heard out where that Captain and the old woman could hear it.

"Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhh!"

The green outfit was barely there. Now the last thing she wanted was for someone to see her in this outfit. Her long red braid hung over her shoulder.

With her hand on the door knob, she opened the door.

"This one is not the one." Her tone was flat and angry.

As I sat there fiddling around with Ai program making new commands I was a bit taken back as I heard a yell coming from the dressing room I looked up as the old woman looked at the door as I said loudly "New slaves are so hard to break in." And with that, I smiled and she smiled back and went back to organizing clothes.

I heard the doorknob jiggle as I looked up and saw Súile in the most stunning outfit "Well well well you do look rather stunning and hey if this fight ever ends and you get revenge on Payton you can retire as a beautiful model but as I heard her say "This one is not the one." I began to laugh loudly as I stood up and walked up closer to her as I said "I think this outfit looks very beautiful on you." As I said that I took out a small device from my pocket and placed it into Súile hand and said "This is a tracking device as well as a teleporter from anywhere as long as its a 2-mile radius it will be teleported back to the ship so consider yourself a crew member on board my ship."

I was about to say something else before the old woman came over to the dressing room and placed a red outfit in Súile hands as I looked up to her I softly said "go ahead and try on another one and see if you like it."

She clenched her fist and gritted her teeth at the leering way he looked at her. So she was surprised when he gave her a device and told her that she was now a member of the crew. Was he serious? The thing in her hand looked legit. For a moment she was serious, nodding.

The old woman came over and she quickly hid the tracker behind her and took the outfit from the woman. She was angry, and frustrated and a bit touched. What was wrong with her!

This second outfit at least covered her up a bit more, and the red outfit almost matched her hair.

Opening the door, she stepped out to see what he thought.

I watched her walk back into the dressing room as I looked to the old woman I signaled for her to wrap up the first green dress as I heard the door open again I looked at Súile as her face looked disappointed I began to stand up as I walked over to where she was standing going around her in a circle "My my you do seem to have the body for this outfit." as I placed my hand onto her hair feeling the softness.

As I got to around her front I could still see the look of anger in her eyes as I said: "Calm down you don't want to make a scene in here." As I said that the front doorbell began to ring as two men and a woman came into the store I looked back to Súile and placed my finger on my lips telling her to not interact.

His condescending tone irritated her, but he seemed to know that she was about to verbally rip into him. He warned her.

Calm down you don't want to make a scene in here.

The doorbell gave notice that new customers had arrived. The hairs on the back of her neck stood up. She had gotten this far by listening to that warning voice. Reynolds gave her a sign to keep quiet. She stepped back behind him, trying to be unnoticed, though it might be a bit difficult in this outfit. Two men and one woman. Something was off.

I looked around the shop something was off the old woman that was there disappeared as I muttered to myself "Fuck." I looked at Súile standing behind me as I said: "Slave drivers always looking for slaves to steal and sell them to other parties." I pulled her close to my body as I whispered and said: "Sorry for this." Before she could respond I brought my mouth to hers and began to kiss her passionately as I was doing this I opened my eyes a bit and looked at the two men seeing the woman was out of site "Sorry about that you know what they say about slaves better tasting each minute." One of the guys began to speak and said: "How much for your slave she seems like a mighty fine prize." I chuckled and said, "This one is not for sale I just got her and I want to break her in." This time a woman spoke and said: "Listen, gramps, we can do this easy way or the hard way."

Suddenly, the old woman was gone. This was not good. Even though she didn't know Reynolds that well, she knew him well enough to know that he sensed the danger too.

Fuck. Slave drivers always looking for slaves to steal and sell them to other parties.

His arm wrapped around her waist, drawing her close to him. This flimsy outfit revealed too much skin and made her very aware of her vulnerability. If she still had in her own clothes, she would at least have some weapons.

Sorry for this.

She had no chance to ask what he meant. Suddenly he was kissing her, his lips pressing hard into hers. Automatically, she kissed him back. Against her will, her heart began beating faster. He lifted his head and spoke to them.

Sorry about that you know what they say about slaves better tasting each minute.

The smaller thug spoke and she realized that what Reynolds had warned her about was true. These people wanted her, wanted to sell her. And she had a feeling that if Reynolds wasn't willing to sell her, they would be willing to take her from Reynolds. No matter what, she had to make sure to retrieve her clothes from the dressing room. She had a feeling that they would have to fight their way out of here.

Listen, gramps, we can do this easy way or the hard way.

She could feel his body tense, preparing for the worst. Without drawing attention to herself, she tried to step away from him a bit. She had been trained a warrior and knew how to fight. Hopefully, he would understand that she could fight side by side with him.

As much as I was enjoying Súile body against mine I felt her body pull away from mine I smiled as I said "So you three are going to try to take my slave from me I don't think so." With that, I pulled the Dibbler from my pocket and threw it towards Súile "Make it count." As my other hand reached from my gun blasting two shots in the guy's direction as I dove onto the floor pushing one of the tables up as I looked back and saw Súile go to work on the woman.

I kept blasting each shoot in there direction making them keep back all the while taking a glance at Súile fighting style it was sort of like a dance mixed in the way she was fighting that slave driver in that revealing outfit as I noticed the shots getting more dead on I yelled "Chew on this assholes!" I reached on my belt grabbing a thermal grenade clicking it and throwing it there way as I watched both of them dive opposite directions as the blast hit the table I was hiding behind I stood up quickly as dust and debris were everywhere as I looked to the two guys shooting one in the back of the head and the other I shot in the back as I coughed and yelled out "Red you still alive!"

It was like welcoming an old friend when Reynolds pitched her dibber to her, the Arl wood warming in her hand. It resonated, recognizing its owner.

Make it count.

She gave a curt nod, understanding his words. She took her stance, as did the female slaver. The woman was more of attack without thought. Súile easily dodged the attack, swiping with the dibber each time the woman stumbled by. By the third or fourth pass, the female had as many cuts, and Súile noted that the woman was breathing heavily.

"Dear me. I do believe that you were not made for such as this. Why not run along home?" Her slight brogue seemed to match her fighting style, so that it was like singing and dancing as Súile weaved back and forth, her arm slicing the dibber through the air, the weapon a blur.

The woman launched herself at Súile, the Súile Glas used her strong legs to twirl her body to the side and around. The slaver went past her and Súile was suddenly behind the woman. Realizing her mistake, the woman whirled around to face Súile. She smiled at the slaver as she plunged the dibber in the woman's chest.

Suddenly, the air was filled with dust and debris as the blast picked her up and threw her across the room. Somehow, still holding her dibber, she hit the wall, knocking the breath out of her. Momentarily stunned, she tried to clear her head, coughing. The smell of smoke was acrid. The sound of two shots could be heard, as Reynolds' voice pierced the smoke.

Red you still alive!

"Yes!" She coughed in answer, staggering to her feet and looking around. Over to the side was the remains of where she had changed clothes. Digging through the rubble, she finally found a flash of green. The cape had made it through the blast just fine. She pulled it on finding comfort in the old friend and dug a bit more to find her tunic, which she folded and placed under her arm. Still wearing the stupid red outfit, at least she had her cloak on over it. Stopping momentarily to wipe her dibber on a torn piece of fabric, she tucked it in her cape and went off in search of Reynolds.

"Ready when you are."