Three isn't always a crowd - Pt1

Posted on 06 Dec 2015 @ 3:30pm by M'Ressa & Queen Regent Lirha Saalm
Edited on on 06 Dec 2015 @ 4:57pm

2,028 words; about a 10 minute read

Mission: Episode 09 - Empires
Location: IKS Saalm - Lirha's Chambers
Timeline: MD 07 - 0500 hrs

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Lirha opened one eye slowly as the chronometer ticked closer to 0530. Barely awake and trying to process the dark shadows around her, the queen regent inhaled deeply through her nose as her consciousness began to come to light. The first thing she noticed was the distinctive black starfield outside of her window, and her eye slowly brought it into focus so she could begin to see the individual stars.

Her first movement was that of her arms, which quickly found themselves wrapped around a warm, soft, and furry body. Lirha opened her second eye and slightly lifted her head. Her sleep gaze settled on K'Ren's sleeping body which was pressed close against her, and which prompted the Orion to instinctively lean forward and kiss the fur on the back of her neck. A gentle yawn then spread from Lirha's lips and she realized it was early in the morning and her duty would soon be calling.

She was in no mood to rise from her bed, however, and instead nibbled on the side of K'Ren's ear to hopefully wake her. Breakfast was scheduled to come soon and her new lover needed to eat to stay healthy after the traumatic adventure she had experienced the previous evening.

Early and on time as ever, Rheneas had made sure breakfast was ready for his queen. First he had taken time to tend to his own personal hygiene, washing, shaving and putting on clean skirts. Rearranging some of the fruits on the tray to make them look more pleasing, the Human slave announced his presence, then slilently glided into the room. "Good morning my queen," he greeted, almost cheerfully as he did every morning. He had yet to notice the second body because he rarely paid attention to those that the queen chose for her night's company. They usually paid no attention to him whatsoever, so he preferred to ignore them until told otherwise. "Have you slept well my queen?"

K'Ren slowly stirred from her slumber as she felt motion in the bed beside her. She felt Lirha nibble at her ear though the teeth were not those of her mate and she intially felt some confusion. Her confusion soon gave way to memory as the past night flooded her conscious. Her eye's blinked open and she lay extremely still as she took in her surroundings. She could feel Lirha behind her, caressing her, and smell her mistress on the sheets. She could also smell the scent of a human and without thinking, she bolted upright, claws extended, her ears & eyes looking around for the intruder.

The motion beside his queen unconsciously had Rheneas look towards it and he took a small step back. He said nothing as he heard the creature hiss, instead returning his gaze to the green skinned beauty beside it, waiting patiently for instructions.

Lirha's sleepy tendencies were soon removed by the commotion that was now present. She looked up at her lover who was clearly agitated, her ears pointed backwards behind her head while she stared at the newcomer to room.

Said newcomer was in fact Rheneas, who was one of the queen regent's most trusted servants and decorators. In his hands, she saw, held their breakfast, and Lirha reached out to wrap the Caitian close and reassure her. "It is okay...he is bringing breakfast for us," she softly said to K'Ren. "His name is Rheneas."

"He is Human." K'Ren hissed, still keeping her claws extended. She however did calm down a little as Lirha soothed her, gently stroking her fur. Her mistress obviously trusted the Human so while she would keep an eye on him, she would trust her mistress' judgment.

Retracting her claws, her ears slowly moving forward as K'Ren's expression slowly returned to normal, she looked at what he carried. "He is a trusted servant like I am?" K'Ren finally asked Lirha.

"No," answered the queen regent, "you are not my servant...you are my mate. He is my servant, but you both are indebted to me." she tried to clarify. It was difficult to explain the difference especially first thing in the morning, but time was never on her side.

"He is Human, but he is loyal. Born and raised to serve. And...he serves me...and us," she tried to elaborate to her new lover.

Lirha turned her focus towards Rhenear who held their meal in his hands. "Come closer, it is okay. Introduce yourself to my new mate, K'Ren," she instructed.

Bowing his head, the young Human obeyed and glided closer, setting the tray to the side onto the nightstand. "As you wish my queen," he murmured, then offered the feline a mild smile. "I am Rheneas, my lady," he added softly, "I am my queen's personal servant, and I tend to all her needs and requirements. I have been in her service for as long as I can remember."

K'Ren found it hard but did the best she could to put on a genuine smile. "K'Ren. I was once a servant until Mistress Saalm took me in as her mate after my previous mate's untimely demise." She placed a paw on her swollen belly. "I would like to eat as the cubs are growing fast within me."

"What does my lady desire?" Rheneas asked politely, assuming he was to serve the feline from now on as well. There wasn't a jealous touch in him at all as he sought the queen's permission to do so.

"I will have whatever my mate is having." K'Ren responded politely. "I would enjoy a bit more proteins but tomorrow, for today this is fine." She gently rubbed her belly as a growl emanated from her stomach.

Lirha motioned Rheneas forward and indicated for him to set the tray on the bed between their legs. She was still waking up and not quite as hungry as she usually would be had it been fifteen minutes later, and it was clear to her that her lover was starving.

"It is for you," she said to K'Ren, gesturing to the food that was set for her before addressing Rheneas. "Bring us more. More eggs and for myself and whatever protein my mate would like."

"Thank you." She looked at Rheneas. "A fish or bird based protein would be wonderful. My body can safely digest both cooked or raw." K'Ren popped an egg into her mouth after she said that, savoring the flavor. Never had she seen such food or been served in this way before.

"As you wish. I will be back shortly." The Human slave excused himself but returned within minutes. "We have fish, my lady but no bird." He extended a plate towards the Caitian, showing her a medium size steamed fish. "Does my queen require anything else?" This time he addressed Lirha, casting her a fond look as he did love taking care of her.

"More eggs, bread, and fruit for myself," Lirha answered. She was more focused on her pregnant future-bride at the moment, but that did not deter her from requesting her own feast. "And when you next return...prepare our baths."

"Yes my Queen," Rheneas murmured humbly.

K'Ren picked away at her food, glancing over at Lirha as the two sat in bed beside each other eating. This was new to her and she wondered if she was still dreaming. Reaching over, she took Lirha's hand in her paw. "Thank you Mistress. I do not know what I did to deserve being called your mate."

Smiling in return, the Orion nodded ever-so-slowly to confirm her own gratitude for the woman who had decided to join her.

"You are beautiful," she said quite simply. The trust she displayed was accurate and any man or woman who laid eyes on K'Ren would no doubt be impressed by her beauty, regardless of her Caitian features. "And...you are kind to me, and you do not resent my desires." This was perhaps the most attractive feature of K'Ren, for she seemed to be an accepting and willing servant of the queen regent without any attitude or dissent.

"You are my mate and my Regent. What is there for me to resent?" K'Ren tucked in close, tracing a finger along Lirha's cheek before kissing her. She placed Lirha's hand on her belly. "Their father is with the deity and I have you to care for us."

Several minutes later, Rheneas returned with a second tray and placed it gently on Lirha's lap. "Your bath is running my Queen," he added in a whisper, "would my lady prefer a bath or sonics?" He eyed her beautiful fur, wondering if she did like water at all. What he knew of felines, and that was very little, was that they generally loathed getting wet.

"Sonics please. My fur takes forever to dry when it is soaked." K'Ren couldn't help but notice his glances at her, the same he gave Lirha. Did he lust after her? Or was it merely adoration born of servitude?

"Not when I tend to it," Rheneas said boldly, then fell silent when he realized he had spoken out of turn, and too forward. "My apologies my lady, but it's my duty to take care of my Queen's personal needs, and as her mate it is my duty now to take care of yours too. And I do know my way around uhm....hair...my lady."

"If you are willing to spend the time then yes, I will take a bath." K'Ren smiled. "I would enjoy being pampered." ~Perhaps this human has a use afterall,~ K'Ren mused. ~I wonder what other uses he has?~

Lirha was mid meal but smiled discreetly over towards K'Ren. Rheneas was a very competent and talented slave, and his bathing and cosmetic touches were of the utmost caliber. "If you trust him...he will indulge you in your desires," said Saalm to her new mate with a wink.

K'Ren nodded. "I am not sure I can seek indulgences from a Terran, Mistress. I do not trust them given what they did to my people, my clan, and my family." She glanced at Rheneas. "But I will seek to trust him in time as you do mate."

"Give him a chance," replied Saalm. "He is not a bedmate. Simply a servant, and you should treat him as such." She looked back to Rheneas and smiled mischievously at him. "When I am on duty and not around to tend to you, he will provide for you."

K'Ren nodded her understanding of her mistress' words. Taking the last of her food from the plate she popped it in her mouth. Her tummy was feeling full and she was ready for this bath.

Holding out his hand to guide Lirha, and then K'ren out of bed, he guided the two women to the bathroom where a large steaming tub waited for them. "I will serve my lady as my queen desires, and how my queen desires," Rheneas answered submissively, "I am at my lady's disposal when my queen has no need of me. My Queen's needs however, are my primary duty." Let there be no mistake that he was the Queen's servant and wouldn't do anything without her approval. However, he seemed delighted to have a chance to expand on his cosmetic skills.

K'Ren accepted Rhenaes hand, hesitantly at first, but letting him guide her to the large bath. Still naked from the night before, K'Ren felt a little self-concious, her lithe fur covered body and the round curve to her front where her cubs lay within exposed to this Terran's gaze. She waited at the tub for Lirha to climb in before she herself joined her mate. The warm water felt weird on her skin but not uncomfortable.

The Orion settled easily into the bath without any hesitation. The water was the perfect temperature and the soap bubbles were full of pleasant fragrance, which was enough to appease her for the moment.

TBC:

Rheneas
Queen's servant
ISS Galileo
[pnpc Tyrion]

QRGT Lirha Saalm
Commanding Officer
IKS Saalm
[PNPC Saalm]

K'Ren
Queen's servant
ISS Galileo
[pnpc Min]

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