Strange Bedfellows

Strange Bedfellows: Part VII - The Road to Nowhere--Literally


Chapter Notes: They're pickin' right up where they left off in Part Six, so get ready for some hot and heavy action right from the start, people!

Gene smiled and let his fingers walk up Rei's back and between the delicate wings. "Gladly..." the outlaw whispered before leaning up and finally getting his kiss. The winged boy returned it, running his hands gently over Gene's bare chest, brushing his nipples lightly. Gene let out a soft moan, before trailing his lips over Rei's chin and along the slim throat. He kept his fingers mo in in slow patterns over the alien's back as he placed the lightest of nips against the delicate skin of the slender neck.

Rei's eyes fluttered shut at the gentle caresses, and he answered with his own quiet moan. The winged boy leaned back a moment, pressed a kiss to the redhead's jaw, then moved down slowly, paying attention to every inch of skin as he descended. His mouth settled on one dark tan nipple, and his tongue slipped out hesitantly to lightly lick the flesh. Gene let out a soft sigh of pleasure. "Mmm.... Rei." His head lolled back as he arched into the moist caress of the alien's cat-like tongue. His actions gentle, Rei took the hardened nub between his lips and suckled delicately for a moment before letting his rough tongue pass over the flesh he was attending to. Then he placed a light nip to the flesh. Gene shivered slightly and let one hand tangle in the soft auburn hair, letting his fingers massage the back of Rei's head. "You're certainly a fast learner Rei."

"Why, thank you, Gene," the alien replied with a grin. A quick movement of his body and Gene was lying on his back on the bed, Rei straddling him, still running his tongue over the redhead's nipple. Rei kissed a trail across Gene's chest to the other nipple and gave it a similar treatment, while beginning to rock his hips against his companion's. Gene let out a small moan and lifted his hips against Rei's with a sharp thrust. "Definitely a fast learner," he hissed. The winged boy continued his assault on Gene's chest for a moment, before moving down, laying a path of kisses as he did. His tongue found the redhead's navel and teased it gently. Gene froze then a quivering started in his abdomen. He stared down at Rei's head. He'd had no idea it could feel that good to have his belly button licked.

Rei continued his journey down his lover's prone body until he reached his destination. Now then, the winged boy thought to himself, I believe it is payback time. His tongue reached out to delicately circle the head of Gene's erection before running up from base to tip, only to circle the tip again. Gene gritted his teeth as the pleasure slammed into his system. That rough tongue added an entire new dimension to oral sex. His breath was rattling in jagged pants as he fought back the urge to thrust. Pulling back for a moment to assess the redhead's condition, Rei inquired shyly, "Am...I...doing this...right?" Gene nodded his head vehemently, but didn't say anything. He wasn't certain what might fly out.

With this assurance, Rei leaned down again, this time taking the tip into his mouth and flicking his tongue lightly against the flesh. He took in as much as he could comfortably, using one hand to stroke what he couldn't with his mouth. A soft moan vibrated the redhead's arousal.

A similar moan fell from Gene's lips, and his hips arched up a fraction of an inch before he regained control. "Damn Rei...that's nice." The winged boy moved his lips and fingers a bit faster, and then leaned up to follow the vein on the underside of Gene's shaft with his tongue before plunging down once again. He let his free hand drop to caress the redhead's testicles softly with his thumb.

Gene's breath caught in his throat a few moments before he managed to bite out, "It's too nice...keep it up and I'll blow." Rei smiled a bit, and continued further, sucking at the aroused flesh of his companion and purring against the throbbing erection. Gene pulled at the sheets even harder, biting his lip in an effort to hold back. It was a loosing battle, and he finally whispered a sort of warning. "Fine...you asked for....AAHHH!"

Rei pulled back a bit, knowing what was coming, but still, the sheer force of the climax made it impossible to catch it all. He swallowed, but a few stray drops escaped the corner of his mouth. He licked them away and made an ascent, kissing his way back up Gene's body. "I take it that means you enjoyed yourself?" Rei teased.

Gene took a few calming breaths then gave Rei a dry look. "You have ask?" The look was replaced with a huge grin. "'Enjoyed it' is an understatement, Rei. I loved it."

The alien smiled cutely. "Are you 'up' to going any farther," he inquired, "or have I worn you out?"

Gene goosed one tight buttock. "There's only room for one smart-ass in this ship you know." He replied with a grin as he swiveled his hips to brush his fast returning erection against Rei's. "What do you think, hmmm? Do I seem worn out to you?"

Rei yelped as his posterior was squeezed yet again by the redhead. "I believe you could possibly last another round," the winged boy commented with a wink. "Do you mind if I see for myself just what exactly you were experiencing whilst on the dealing end?"

Gene blinked, then shook his head. "No...I don't.... It's been a while though. You'll have to prepare me." The redhead stared at his discarded pants and the fluffy ball of white fur curled on top of them. "Damn...did it again." He looked back at Rei. "You'll find condoms and a little bottle of lube in the pockets."

Rei smiled, got up from the bed, and moved Lati, who squeaked indignantly. He found the items and brought them back to the bed. "It is a wonder you manage to keep safe, what with leaving your...protective items in your trousers and discarding your trousers without retrieving them." The winged boy grinned.

Gene pulled a gun from what appeared to be nowhere. "I still have this!" he replied before spinning it and putting it back in the tiny space between mattress and wall he'd hidden it. "I'm more used to needing it than condoms.... Sue me."

Does that mean...? Rei wondered. He decided not to ask any questions. He climbed back onto the bed, a blush tinging his cheekbones.

Gene chuckled, "Why so shy Rei? Did you think I'd say no?"

"Well, no..." the alien replied. "I am...somewhat at a loss as to what to do..."

Gene looked a bit blank for a moment, then he burst out laughing. When he calmed down a bit, he leaned his chin on his hand and gave Rei a smile. "You just do what I did to you, prepare me, enter me, and instinct should handle the rest."

The winged boy nodded. "All right...." He placed the small bottle out of the way, but within easy reach and stroked his hands down Gene's chest, letting his fingers brush softly over his nipples. Gene smile didn't fade as he let his own hands explore the silken skin of Rei's thighs, arms, and finally the alien's nipples where he began to mimic what was being done to his own. Rei's head fell back, and his eyes fluttered closed. With a quiet moan, he leaned down to capture the redhead's lips with his.

Gene kept his hands between them so he could continue to stroke Rei's nipples as he returned the kiss, running his tongue along the sweet lips. The winged boy began to move his hips against Gene's, grinding their erections together. He nipped gently at the redhead's bottom lip a moment before taking it between his teeth and nibbling it lightly. The redhead shuddered and began to gently pinch and roll the hardened nipples at his fingertips. This caused a slightly louder moan from Rei, who leaned up, let his hands drop, and gently caressed the aroused male flesh of his companion. Gene let out a low moan of pleasure and raked his nails over Rei's chest as he arched into the new caress. The winged boy opened his eyes and reached for the small bottle just within his reach. He scooted down a bit more and poured some of the contents onto his fingers. Rei brought one oiled finger down to Gene's entrance and added just enough pressure for the digit to slip inside, then stopped. "Is this...right...?" he asked.

Gene took a deep breath and nodded. "Yeah...but now you should move it a bit."

Rei began to move the digit imbedded within his companion slowly, feeling the tension relax a bit. When he thought he could do so without hurting Gene, he slipped in another finger, keeping the rhythm slow, so as not to cause too much pain. Gene closed his eyes and let his head drop onto the pillow. It had been a very long time since he'd been on the receiving end. He concentrated on making himself relax, knowing that tension would only create pain. Rei was gentle however, and patient. Gene was loosened fairly quickly and he began to rock against the fingers. Rei took note of the redhead's movements and added a third finger, watching Gene's face for signs that he was hurting his companion.

Gene panted a few times and groaned. "Go deeper, it'll feel better if you go deeper."

The winged boy took Gene's advice and allowed his fingers to penetrate farther. He came across a small protrusion. What is that...? he wondered as he pressed it gently.

"Yesss!!" Gene hissed as he dropped both hands to fist the sheets. "Just like that!" The reaction startled Rei somewhat, but he continued to tease the little area, watching the expressions he wrung from the redhead. Gene's mouth fell open as he simply gave himself over to the pleasure for a while. He continued to grind against the penetrating fingers while he bit one fist. When he sensed he was dancing to close to the edge, he forced himself to pant, "Now Rei...do it now."

The winged boy nodded, and took the little foil packet between slightly shaking fingers and opened it. He remembered what Gene had used the contents for and copied his movements to the best of his abilities. He had a bit of trouble, though. "Gene.... How...do you manage these...?"

Gene chuckled and reached out to help him. He steadied the throbbing erection, pinched the tip of the condom between thumb and forefinger and slowly rolled the latex sheath over Rei's manhood. "There ya go.... Easy as pie."

"Thank you," Rei replied, blushing like mad. He positioned himself at the redhead's waiting entrance and slowly pressed forward, watching Gene's face carefully.

Gene winced slightly, but hid it well. Reikiki may have appeared willowy but he was by no means small. Maybe I should have done this more often? The outlaw made himself slide forward to meet him however, knowing he'd have time to adjust once he had the alien completely within his body. Rei continued to press forward until he was fully imbedded within his companion and stopped, waiting for Gene to adjust to the penetration. The winged boy's body shook with the effort of controlling himself.

Gene gave Rei a lopsided grin. "It's been a while...." Taking a few deep breaths he made himself relax a bit more, then nodded. "I'm ready now." The winged boy pulled back a bit, then pressed forward once again, slowly, biting his lip to keep from crying out at the feel of the redhead's body around him. Gene didn't bother covering his own cry. "AHH!!" His hands grabbed Rei's upper arms as he sought to drive himself down on the alien buried within him.

Rei managed to gasp out, "Are you...all right...?" He didn't think he could bear it if he'd hurt Gene.

"I will be when you speed up!" Gene growled a little more hoarsely than he intended. Understanding that he was not hurting his lover, the alien quickened his pace, shutting his eyes tightly and arching his back with his thrusts. Gene kept his grip on Rei's arms, using them to gain the leverage to meet the alien's pistoning hips, forcing him to impale him even further. Low words of encouragement fell from his lips in a mindless litany as he felt the pleasure slowly heating his blood to boiling. Rei let his head fall back, his own pleasure almost too intense to bear. His conscious mind pulled away, into his subconscious, and both reached out to touch Gene's mind, giving him a taste of what the winged boy was feeling.

Gene's eyes flew open. He knew what it was to give, and what it was to receive, but to experience a bit of both at once was new and almost overwhelming. "Oh God!!" The outlaw's hands tightened on Rei's arms as he fought to last a little longer. This was far too wonderful to give in just yet. The alien could feel Gene's pleasure as well, and it made him cry out, nearly at his climax. Rei's wings began fluttering softly, making intermittent humming sounds and creating rhythmical vibrations.

Gene's hands tightened even more, right along with the rest of his body as this new stimulus sent him over the edge. He was dimly aware he might be hurting the slender alien, but his hands and body weren't his to control at the moment. Ecstasy was his entire existence in those painfully sweet moments during his climax.

Rei was aware of the pressure, but didn't mind it at all. Feeling both Gene's body contracting around him and the redhead's mind blank out, the winged boy followed Gene into the realm of pure sensation. "Oh, gods, Gene!" he cried as his back arched one last time, driving him deep within his lover for a moment, before his body relaxed.

Gene slowly released his death grip on Rei's shoulders and frowned at the bruises. "Damn.... I've hurt you. I'm sorry Rei."

The alien simply folded his arms around Gene and replied, "I did not mind. I hardly felt it. I was concentrating on...other feelings...."

The redhead's frown softened marginally. "It still doesn't make it right. I usually have more control than that," he whispered, thinking of icepacks and medicinal creams.

"Watch," Rei replied. He shut his eyes and whispered something in his native Perdaetan. His arms began to slightly quiver, then a gentle energy hum was heard.

Gene looked at Rei's face, not at all certain what to expect. The hum threw him off even more, and it was only chance he shifted his gaze back to thebruises that were rapidly disappearing--rapidly disappearing?! Gene gaped as the bruises went from dark red, to soft pink, to slightly yellow, and then finally the smooth peach tone of the surrounding skin. Gene continued to stare dumbfounded, before pooling all his remaining wit to whisper, "Wow."

"I take it this is not a commonplace ability?" Rei questioned.

Gene reached out and hesitantly brushed the perfect skin, not quite believing his eyes. It took a moment for Rei's question to sink in. "No...it's not. I guess I know why they stole you now."

"I see," the winged boy replied. "It is quite true. Between my healing ability and my longer life span, perhaps they were trying to extend the life spans of the human race?"

Gene sighed, "I doubt it, trying to build a better bio-weapon is more likely. Even if they were trying to make people live longer, it wouldn't be used on normal people."

"Perhaps not," Rei replied. He smiled, and then continued, "But this is depressing." He pulled himself free of his lover and lay beside the redhead, wrapping his arms around Gene tightly and breathing in his scent.

Gene blinked. "Yeah...you're right.... It is. Should I let Lati bite me again? You sure laughed enough the first time." As if cued, the little white furrball climbed back up onto the bed, bit Gene's posterior, then jumped off the bed and crawled underneath something. Gene yelped and rubbed his abused bottom. "Yeouch!! I was being facetious, you crawling ball of fluff!!"

In between giggles, the winged boy managed, "Perhaps you should...be...more careful...of what you say...."

"Hmph. It's not fair, he doesn't bite you or Jim. Why am I the one always getting new scars?" Gene pouted.

"Your scars are handsome," Rei replied. "Besides that, neither Jim nor I call Lati a 'crawling ball of fluff' or whatnot." He leveled a glance at Gene that spoke volumes.

"Okay an inching tube of fur...." Gene said with an evil grin.

The winged boy raised an eyebrow. "Do I detect an innuendo?" he asked teasingly.

Gene looked genuinely confused for a moment. Then he realized the possible implications of his earlier statement and burst out laughing. "Actually I meant that as an insult. A loving insult, but just an insult." His evil grin returned full force. "Now who has the dirty mind?"

"As I said earlier, I believe you have corrupted me, Gene Starwind," Rei replied, running his fingers over the ticklish spot that Lati had found while crawling down the redhead's arm. Gene's laughter returned and he retaliated by giving Rei a firm goose. Rei yelped and continued to tickle the spot, aided this time by Lati, who brushed his tail over said spot. Gene began to kick slightly as he laughed his head off. His breath was coming in short gasps, but he was enjoying every minute of it.

The door hissed open and Gene froze as he heard his longtime partner entering the room. "Hey guys, are you going to come to dinner or...." Jim froze as he saw the pair tangled together on the bed. Rei stopped tickling Gene immediately and looked up at Jim with wide, startled eyes. Lati flung himself at Jim and curled about his ankle, squeezing gently as if hugging the blonde.

Jim continued to stare a moment before reaching down to gently pluck Lati off his ankle. He stroked the little creature like a kitten, keeping his eyes locked onto the soft white fur. "I just wanted to ask if you wanted me to hold dinner since you were taking so long."

"Er..." Rei blushed an interesting shade of red and replied, "N-No. Allow us a few more moments and we will be...more decently attired...." He looked at Gene and waited for his response.

Gene shrugged, Jim had walked in on him before so he wasn't as bothered. "Just stick it in the oven and we'll be in when we're ready. In the meantime you might want to check out that droid that led me to my room. I think it was faulty."

Jim nodded. "Okay...I can do that." He began to sit Lati back down.

"Take the fuzzball with you." Gene said rubbing his latest set of bite marks. Jim blinked and forced himself to look at Reikiki for confirmation.

Rei nodded. "That is fine.... Just keep him away from uncooked red meat," the winged boy replied. "Lati's species love it, but it makes them want more until they will hunt for it. It may even drive Lati to attack one of us."

Jim closed his eyes and a huge sweatdrop formed. "Er...okay. Is cooked meat okay? Or should I stick to salad?"

Gene goggled a moment then grumbled, "He's already attacking one of us."

"Lati only bit you to protect me. It thought you were hurting me," the alien replied with a chuckle. Turning back to Jim, he answered the blonde, "Cooked meat is fine. Believe it or not, Lati is healthiest when given a balanced diet, as is any humanoid species."

Jim nodded and dropped his gaze again, his entire body an even shade of red. "Okay...I'll go ahead and eat with him then get started on the droids. Later." The young blonde exited the room quickly, cradling a happy-looking Lati in his arms.

Gene frowned. "It isn't fair I tell you.... He didn't try to bite Jim for interrupting us."

"The members of Lati's species play in that manner, too," Rei replied. "But only with those individuals that one feels are equally as strong. In other words, it would not bite one whom it thought could not handle it." The winged boy chuckled. "It believes Jim and I to be weak."

"Oh great.... I get bit for being Alpha...that sucks!"

Rei snickered. "That is not quite accurate. It considers you on an equal standing with itself."

Gene scowled. "Oh he does...does he? And what are you giggling about?"

"Only that you are acting like a five-year-old," the winged boy replied, grinning. He poked Gene in the belly lightlShalShall we clean up? This will be the second time that we have made Jim wait for us to...finish our business."

Gene almost pouted, but decided not to give Rei any more ammunition. "Sure...let's go."

Rei kissed Gene softly on the lips. "I apologize. Those must have seemed like 'cheap shots' to you...."

Gene opened his mouth then shook his head. "It's okay...I don't mind. Jim and I argue all the time, but I can't help but care about the kid. It's a lot like that for you. I'm sure Lati will grow on me too...provided he doesn't keep trying to make a meal out of me."

"Until it bites and refuses to let go, you have no need to worry," the winged boy replied. Smiling, he stood up from the bed and walked into the shower room. He peeked around the doorjamb. "Well? Do you plan to accompany me?"

Gene pulled his gun back out of hiding and nodded. "Coming."

The alien raised a nervous eyebrow. "Why are you bringing that...weapon...?"

Gene stroked the pistol lovingly. "I'm never without a weapon Rei. I learned that lesson from all these scars."

"Ah..." Rei replied. "Please take care to point it in the other direction, then.... Seven hundred years is relatively young for my race--'barely legal,' as you put it. That is far too young to be dying." He smiled nervously.

Gene dropped his hand, but not the gun. "What does that have to do with a gun? Jim knows how to shoot, not as well as me, but good enough. This is a tough world Rei...you need to have a weapon."

"I was rather referring to the fact that, with one misfire, I might die very young...." the alien replied. His nervous smile turned slightly smug. "Oh, and I have a we. Gr. Granted, it is not quite as sophisticated as yours, but I have one."

Gene looked at gun and grinned. "That's why you keep the safety on!" he replied clicking the switch into the off position, then back again. "It's impossible to fire with the safety on...and I never point a gun at anything I don't intend to shoot." He walked into the bathroom and set the weapon on the counter closest to the shower stall. "Now what's your weapon...and where have you been hiding it?"

"My weapon is here," Rei said, tapping his forehead. "And I do not simply mean my wits. You know I can send feelings to others as well as receive them from others, correct?"

Gene nodded. "I would hope so considering I just had some of the best sex in my life thanks to it."

The winged boy chuckled. "Thank you. And, thanks to the glimpse inside your mind, I believe I have figured out exactly where the pain and pleasure receptors in the human brain are. That is my weapon. I fiercely agitate the pain receptors in the brain with bursts of mental energy."

The redhead blinked as the implications sunk in. "Ouch."

"Yes, 'ouch,' indeed," Rei agreed, his smile turning evil. "Shall I give you a demonstration?"

A huge sweatdrop formed on Gene's head as he scratched his chin. "Er...." Gene laughed a little nervously. "Let's just wash for now. I worked up an appetite."

Rei smiled. "All right, Gene. That sounds like a good idea. I must complain of being famished, as well."


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Gene stretched languidly as he walked into the kitchen and stared at the parts scattered across the table. Lati was happily munching on a large chef salad turning his fur orange with the French dressing, while Jim slowly pieced the defective droid back together.

Rei blinked. "What is all this?" he inquired, indicating the pieces of the droid.

The redhead shrugged and went to the oven to pull out the food. "Ahhh...I'm starving!!" he said as he set the platter on the counter and began searching for bowls.

"I'm repairing the droid, Rei." Jim said smiling at the alien, before sliding a glance at Gene. "Do I need to do the same to the locks on the doors?"

The winged boy fought a blush. "I apologize.... We were a bit too...preoccupied to remember to secure the door...."

Gene handed Rei a small bowl of miso soup, and began to drain his own. "Nothing like miso to get the digestion going, huh Rei?"

"I...suppose so...." The alien looked at Gene with an eyebrow raised in confusion, but started on his bowl of soup.

"Miso soup is famed for helping you digest your food more efficiently if you eat some before meals," Jim supplied as he slipped a jeweler's loop over one eye and began to weld a few circuits. The tip of his tongue hung out slightly as he tried to concentrate on the delicate circuitry.

Meanwhile, Gene was piling two large bowls with rice, fried and boiled shrimp, pink sauce, and stir-fired vegetables. He handed one of the surprisingly well arranged bowls and some chopsticks to Rei before picking up his own and digging in with an almost wolfish hunger.

Well, one cannot say Gene does not have a healthy appetite.... Rei thought to himself. He began eating his own meal in a more refined manner, but was certain that he would not be able to finish what Gene had piled into the bowl. Lati licked the remnants of the French dressing from its own bowl, then purred as it crawled into an out-of-the-way corner and curled up to sleep.

Gene finished off his food with a loud sigh and glanced at Lati. "He's going to need a bath."

The winged boy looked down at the now white and orange furrball curled up, snoozing peacefully in the corner of the kitchen and chuckled. "Yes, it looks that way...." He put his bowl down on the counter, not wanting to get in Jim's way, and walked over to Lati. Rei bent down and scooped up his little pet, causing Lati to chitter at being disturbed from his nap. "I will take care of that," he replied, walking towards the door with Lati in tow.

Gene choked a bit on the huge ball of strawberry mochi he'd picked up for dessert. "I didn't mean now! Aren't you going to finish eating?"

"I was finished," Rei replied. "I do not require such vast amounts of food to sustain myself as you do, Gene Starwind," he teased lightly.

Gene stuck out a distinctly red tongue and took another bite of the mochi. "I'm a big boy.... I need food."

"You're a boy all right." Jim commented as he clicked the cover back in place over the droid and set it back on the power rail. "How's that Gillian, all systems green?"

The droid swiveled around a few times checking its arms and eyes. "Perfect, thank you Jim."

Jim nodded and turned to a shocked looking Gene. "Gillian is the name of the computer. She's the prototype to some type of new ship, the XG-P wasn't it?"

The droid nodded and Jim gave Gene a thumbs-up. "All systems green! Where shall I steer us?"

Gene shrugged and paused in running after Reikiki. "Got me, just toss a dart at the map going away from where we were and we'll worry about the rest as we go!"

Jim rolled his eyes as the outlaw exited the kitchen and turned to the droid. "Well.... I guess that's it. We're off on a road to nowhere."

The droid nodded. "Yes 'sir. A course to the Nowhere Bar and Grill on the Theta-zed moon set in."

Jim blinked and began running after Gene before the hyperdrives could kick in. "Gene!!!"


~*Fin

Afterword: CasualOtaku and I really enjoyed this story. If you like, it too, please let her know at Hamina_Hamina@yahoo.com. There will be a sequel, but barring someone else volunteering to co-author it, I may have to do it myself, as CasualOtaku is facing difficult times in her life and cannot concentrate on writing anymore. At any rate, I hope you all had as much fun reading this as CasualOtaku and I had writing it together, and the sequel will be out as soon as possible. Thank you all.