by Eden Ember
Because of the way Piper left Earth, she had very few clothes other than the ones she wore. A young woman came in and introduced herself as Melia. She had long silky brown hair, and large almond-shaped eyes that almost seemed unreal. Melia wasn’t a human, but she wasn’t sure what she was. Melia was rather short, compared to the Rodii, but she was cute in a way. She showed Piper to her rooms.
“When you first arrived, we sized you and filled your closet with the proper attire for Azanie. We hope you don’t mind, and we hope you enjoy the styles we have chosen,” Melia said.
Piper wasn’t sure how to react to these people, but she figured she would react as a human would. “Thank you so much. Melia, may I ask where you are from?” Piper asked.
Melia turned to her and smiled. “Oh, I’m from Azanie. I am a Rodii,” she said.
It seemed odd that Melia was so much smaller than the males. Plus, she was strikingly beautiful. She couldn’t understand why Elzarr felt the need to leave this place where such beautiful women existed. “I guess I’m surprised because as Elzarr put it, there aren’t very many females on this planet, not Rodii one's anyway,” Piper said.
Melia laughed. It was a high-pitched, almost ringing laughter. She set about pulling outfits out to show Piper what was in the closet. “Oh, he is right. There aren’t very many of us. And those of us who are female Rodii are normally betrothed to other royal Rodii,” she told Piper.
That struck Piper as odd. Her eyes widened as her brow lifted. “Are you betrothed to someone?” Piper asked.
Melia laughed, the sound of her voice so light and airy. “No, I’m married to one of the king’s guards. We live in the palace. And it is my job to play hostess when people come to visit. I have to say, your Elzarr is quite the hero around here,” Melia said.
“How so?” Piper asked.
“Why you. The young human with whom he bonded is the one who brought aid to our planet. If it hadn’t been for Elzarr going to planet Earth and meeting you there, where would we be now? We’d still be in battle with the horrid Hatas. But as it is, he met the most wonderful person in the Terran system and you are our heroine as well,” Melia said.
Piper settled into the grand room, the decor was so bright and cheerful; colorful, even. Bright stones glimmered from the very walls in styles of color she had never seen before. Azanie was a different planet and the color schemes differed completely from Earth. One such example was the purple grass. Piper didn’t mind the differences, though. It was refreshing and uplifting. Even though she was very worried about Elzarr and wherever he had gone, she somehow knew it would be okay.
Melia had been a big help to her, coming to her each day for the last two days to show her the routine of the Rodii. Luckily, they ate foods that were very similar to the foods found on Earth. On the third day, the people in the palace were on alert, as outside the stealth dome that covered the palace lands the Hatas were being captured. Melia arrived and pulled out a long beautiful gown. It was crystal blue with long flowing sleeves made of a satiny material. It had white glimmering stones that flowed along the collar and down the middle of the dress, reaching nearly to her bellybutton. It was flattering, showing off all her curves.
“What’s this fancy dress for?” Piper asked as she turned in front of the mirror.
“Why, a celebration of grand style. King Jalros has called the people to the palace grounds for a great celebration. You are a part of a celebration, Piper, as you are one of the guests of honor,” Melia told her.
Melia helped Piper with her hair, pulling it back and styling it in a way that she had never seen before. Melia fixed a beautiful blue clip with sparkly gems to the back of Piper’s hair and styled it in a way that soft curls framed her face. She looked so different; much different than the girl from Alaska who wore the plaid flannel shirts and jeans. Piper felt so special, but she still wasn’t certain why she was a guest of honor. Still, people here closed-lipped and the whole affair. One thing was certain, though. When King Jalros wanted something to take place, it became a reality. Piper resigned herself to the fact that she would please the king as his guest at the ceremony. He so graciously gave her a place to stay after the general banished her from Earth.
Piper sat in the room adjoined to hers waiting for the call to request her presence. People just didn’t show up on a whim. They are invited and they were expected to attend at the appropriate time. Melia suddenly rushed into the room in a golden red dress with her hair fixed beautifully and piled up on top of her head.
“Come, it’s time,” Melia said. Her excitement was contagious as Piper stood and followed her out the door.
“What’s going on?” Piper asked.
Melia smiled as she looked back at Piper. “You ask so many questions. Just enjoy the moment and you’ll see,” Melia replied as she led her out the door. A crowd was gathered on the palace lawn nearby where she walked along a white cloth covered path. A grand stage was set off in a field of purple grass and tiny golden flowers that were swaying gently in the breeze. Melia brought Piper up to the long silk curtains that surrounded the platform on which King Jalros stood. Piper’s breath caught as she beheld the love of her life standing on the stage wearing his warrior uniform alongside the king. Her heart quickened.
Elzarr turned and his eyes beheld her. They widened in surprise. He did not know that she was here. Melia gently put her hand on Piper’s back and pushed her forward. “Go on, he’s your mate.”
Piper squeaked a little as her face stretched into a brilliant smile and tears formed in her eyes. She tried to keep from running, but she couldn’t help it. Elzarr peered at her as his green eyes shined in the lighting of the afternoon sky. Piper badly wanted him. She took off toward him as he also began to run to her and they met on the stage. Elzarr scooped her up as she held onto his neck hugging him tightly. She buried her face into the nape of his neck, breathing in his manly animal scent. This caused Piper to feel suddenly renewed once again. Everything within her body tensed as she wanted nothing more than to be with this Rodii for the rest of her life. Elzarr twirled her around and around as she clung tightly to him before he finally set her down and leaned in for a passionate kiss. The crowd surrounded them with applause and shouts as Piper pulled back eventually and realized that they were the complete center of attention. King Jalros stood nearby with a big grin on his face and clapped along with everyone else. Piper looked out over the crowd and saw the Rodii warriors and a few Rodii women and many other women of other species that she did not recognize. She was getting used to seeing different beings other than humans. She wrapped her arm around Elzarr, wanting never to let him go.
When the crowd’s clapping and laughter died down, Elzarr turned to Piper and held her at arm’s length while looking into her eyes. “It’s really you, isn’t it?” he asked.
Piper laughed and relayed the story about how she had gone into Area 51 to find the Nubli. She described the seat on the Nubli ship.
“And, Earth has banned me from coming back. I’m afraid I had to leave Alaska and that cabin behind forever,” she said.
Tisi, her Nubli friend, stepped forward. She smiled brightly as she slightly bowed at Elzarr. “Perhaps not forever. I will have a word with the general and we will see what happens,” she said with a big smile on her face.
Chapter 16
King Jalros stepped toward Elzarr and Piper while lifting his scepter high. “I declare Elzarr and his companion, Piper, mated for life. He has claimed her as his mate and together they shall stay. May no Rodii or Terran or any other being come between them,” the King declared.
Elzarr searched Piper’s eyes as she realized what had just happened. When the Rodii claims a mate, the officiating service is quick. This was a Rodii marriage ceremony, and a binding between the two that was meant to last forever.
Piper placed her hands into Elzarr’s as he pulled her to him. “My love, just in case this took you by surprise, we’re now married officially by the Rodii King,” he told her.
King Jalros tapped Elzarr on the shoulder. “What are you waiting for, son? Take your mate and be with her. You have a long-awaited reunion,” King Jalros said as he bowed toward the couple.
Elzarr took Piper’s arm and led her back to the palace. He leaned in close to her as they walked through the crowd. “I hope it’s okay if I can stay in your suite with you,” he said.
Piper giggled. “Well, I suppose now that we’re married, you should stay in my suite, right? Do you realize that today is Christmas Day on Earth?”
His face stretched into a giant smile. “Indeed, and the best Christmas gift of all was just given to me,” he said as he gazed into her eyes.
Piper paused and turned to him, taking his face into her hands. “No, the best Christmas gift was just given to me. I thought this Christmas would be sad and lonely, but it’s turned out to be anything but. I’m so thankful that you’re okay and that we’re together. I can’t think of any better gift than having you in my life forever.”
Once in Piper’s suite, Elzarr turned and took his mate into his arms. It had been a long time coming, as his heart only beat for her during their time of separation. They had come together once before he was forced to leave Earth. Piper wrapped her arms around him, her lips parted as she leaned in toward her mate. The kiss sparked their passion once again, heated deep inside along with a yearning that could no longer wait. Elzarr beheld this beautiful woman, looking so lovely in her blue dress. Piper turned to allow him to unzip it. He took his time, wanting to make sure that he did not tear the dress, for every cell in his body ached for her touch. Elzarr leaned in and kissed the back of Piper’s neck and her shoulders. She moaned softly, her body pulsating with desire. She gently pulled her dress off and turned to him as she took hold of his warrior uniform, slowly unhooking the straps around the breastplate. Elzarr helped her as they kept their eyes locked on each other. He would never leave her side again. Slowly, Elzarr came out of his armor and clothing before beholding his mate, his wife, in her glorious nakedness. Reaching down, he scooped her up to carry her to the grand bed before them.
Soft, thick pillows captured Piper as Elzarr took his time and explored her body once again. From her toes he kissed his way up her legs. She giggled when he reached her thighs and she sat up as she ran her hand over his muscular shoulders. He moaned as he came to the place between her legs. Elzarr’s nose burrowed into her soft warm folds, his tongue lapping at the juices that were forming in the opening. Piper moaned and ground her hips into the bed, causing him to grow even harder. He avoided her member, the one that would make her soar over the edge. Instead, Elzarr kissed the rest of her body and allowed his chest to rub up against her there. He came to the soft mounds at her chest, gently massaging each one with his large hands. Piper’s softness drove him crazy, her scent sparking desire so deep and undeniable inside of her. His lips grazed over her hard areolas as she moaned softly. He sucked them each between his lips, toying over her hardness with his tongue. Piper groaned as she laced her fingers through Elzarr’s thick hair, holding him close to her.
“I need you, Elzarr. I need you now,” Piper said breathlessly.
Elzarr moved up until he was on top of her, but not fully placing his weight onto the young woman as he was so much larger. Piper squirmed beneath him, her velvety curves touching his skin, as her hands wrapped around his neck. She brought his head down to hers and her lips parted as she kissed him passionately, taking his tongue into her mouth. She shoved him gently until he rolled over onto his back. Piper was soon on top of Elzarr. She smiled brilliantly as she sat on top of him, straddling his midsection. She kissed his neck before moving to his chest, nipping at him every step of the way. Her fingers had a way of bringing about pleasure without even touching his hard manhood between his legs. Piper kissed her way down until she reached his hard-pulsing cock. She smiled as she looked up at him.
“I’ve always wanted to taste it,” she told him wickedly.
She went down on him, her lips parting over the head, drawing out his thick pre-cum. Elzarr groaned as Piper pulled it between her lips and he tensed, everything within him restraining himself to keep from gagging her. From what he had gathered before, his cock was much larger than that of human men, and yet his lover did not seem to mind pulling as much of it into her mouth as she could. He groaned, the sensation nearly sending him over the edge. Piper sucked until Elzarr was bucking into her. It took everything he had to keep from shoving his full length down her throat. Piper lifted her head while smacking her lips.
“Interesting, it tastes a little like peppermint,” she said as she smiled. She went back down on him again, pulling his pulsating head through her lips for a second time. Elzarr wanted to pump his cock to the back of her throat, but he feared he might choke her because of his long phallus. He gingerly pushed her back and grabbed her shoulders to thrust her back down onto the bed. “No, not like this, maybe later. Right now, I want to claim you with everything that I have, and I don’t want to hurt you,” he said.
Piper peered at him, the love in her eyes making his heart flutter. Elzarr crawled between her legs as she wrapped them around his waist. His hard cock found her soft warm folds; it didn’t take long. He took hold of his lengthy shaft with his hands so that he could give her pleasure. He rubbed it between Piper’s soft, warm folds, landing on her hard knob and pressing into it, swirling it as she moaned, her body thrashing about.
“Oh, Elzarr, I’m about to come,” Piper said to him as she breathed hard. Her back arched, she ground into the bed once again as he took hold of the nubs on her chest, gently squeezing them with his fingers. His cock dripped over her slit while wanting to penetrate her. Soon, Piper squealed with delight as her pelvis exploded. Her hand reached up and grabbed a handful of pillows as her face tensed with pleasure. Elzarr could not take it any longer as he thrust forward, penetrating through her soft, tight hole. Her slippery tunnel welcomed him, stretching around him and causing him to moan. He moved much faster as she came. Elzarr could not help himself, as he pounded into her harder and harder, his need to release overwhelming him. The urgency to claim Piper again was so strong. Suddenly, the Rodii man lurched forward, his cock quivering as Piper cried out while coming again. Together, they rocked through the powerful orgasm, as waves of pleasure crashed over them. It bound them together as one, consummating their mated status, their marriage, and their lives together forever. The pleasure lasted for quite some time and she was breathless and sweating just as Elzarr was. He had finally given her every drop of essence he had for her before dropping over to one side of the bed and pulling out of her tight little hole. Quickly gathering Piper into his arms, Elzarr enjoyed feeling his mate once again wrapping her legs tightly around him.
They fell asleep in each other’s arms after hours of lovemaking and woke later only to do it again, this time as she took him. They couldn’t get enough of each other. As a Rodii, he had the ability to rise whenever she wanted him. After making love all night, and half the day, they finally got out of bed and showered together. Soon, they stood before King Jalros again, who had called them to his palace room.
Tisi stood beside King Jalros. She had a bright smile on her face and an open invitation for the two. “Elzarr, Piper, I trust your stay here has been wonderful. I am so happy to see one of my best warriors mated with a beautiful human like you. Piper. Tisi has contacted the general on Earth and he agreed that Piper was welcome to come back whenever she wanted. But Elzarr, I wish to give you the Valiant Cruiser, and let you explore and take your new mate around showing her many other worlds. She is very new to this, and I’m certain that she has a curiosity about the worlds out there.” Elzarr turned to his mate, she was the only thing in the universe that mattered to him. He took her into his arms and smiled.
“Piper, it’s up to you. Would you like to go back to
Earth, back to the cabin in Alaska? Or would you like to explore the galaxy?” Elzarr asked.
Piper thought about it for a moment before she looked to Elzarr. “I will follow you wherever you want to go. On Earth, you must hide who you are because most of my people don’t believe that there are other beings out here. I am perfectly happy to stay right here with you if that’s what you want to do. Or I would love to explore the galaxy with you if that’s what you prefer, my love,” Piper replied as she grinned.
Chapter 17
Days later, Piper climbed aboard the Valiant Cruiser. Elzarr was quite the captain. He told her that he had the ability to fly through the galaxy alone but that traveling with her would be so much better. As they flew out of the Falk star system and into the void of open space, Piper once again enjoyed flying at hyper speed. Looking out the window, the passing star systems in the distance were a blur to her and looked almost like foggy clouds. Elzarr slowed the ship down to show her a beautiful nebula off in the distance.
“If we come too close, it has a great gravitational pull. But there are livable planets within that. It’s a beautiful place with a colorful sky,” Elzarr told her.
Never in a million years would Piper have believed that she would fix her eyes upon such natural beauty. No one she knew would believe her back on Earth. Piper sighed as she sat by his side. They had been flying through space for two weeks. There was an exhilaration to being with Elzarr, being his mate, and doing something most humans never dreamed possible. Being the mate of a cheery Rodii was refreshing. She loved it when he shifted and roamed the spaceship as a reindeer. Soon, he’d need to land somewhere else, and run in the wild. Even so, there was a giant treadmill on the ship for him to keep his muscles fit if needed.
