Operation SpaceQuest I

Operation SpaceQuest, Episode 1 by Ravyn Blackwood

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OPERATION SPACEQUEST, EPISODE I by RAVYN BLACKWOOD ~~~ ISBN 1-59279-291-X Amber Quill Press, LLC www.amberquill.com

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Also By Ravyn Blackwood Galactic Knight: Talon Brazen & Burning Sacred Vessel Sex Stat

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DEDICATION To Caitlyn, Ingrid & Paris for all your belief in my talent and supporting this author without fail.

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OPERATION SPACEQUEST, EPISODE I Years and years of playing video games for fun had finally paid off. Julie was a game developer at SciVirtua, the biggest 3D gaming company in the world. And she was about to test out her latest development, Operation SpaceQuest, a virtual reality adventure set on futuristic earth. She'd been working on this project for three years, and now it was ready to test. Julie intended to be the first to try it out, her baby, her ticket to big bucks and career advancement. She lovingly programmed the game over all this time, hoping to finally get her boss' attention. Not only was this business tough to get noticed when one was fresh from college, but being a female programmer made the dominantly male office glance over her credentials. No more. Operation SpaceQuest was going to put her on the map at the company—and place her in Dorian's line of vision. The man was hard to figure out. Young, handsome, and intelligent, he kept his distance from her to the point of frustration. Why the hell she had to be attracted to him was beyond understanding. Four years ago during her interview, he struck a cord within her. Long black hair tied neatly back, in combination of a navy suit and red tie, he was a mixture of sophistication and devil-may-care. And when he spoke ... oh, that clipped British accent made her cunt weep. When he looked at her with those crystal blue eyes, she suppressed a moan as her clit throbbed and ached for him. 6

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While working on various projects after she was hired, she told herself she was going to get his attention. Frilly dresses didn't seem to attract him, although the other guys in the office whistled at her legs. No, Dorian was different, and if she had to get his attention through a spectacular project like SpaceQuest, then that's what she was doing. She started with him as her model for the futuristic spy known as the Jackal. He would work with the Intergalactic Federation against terrorism. Dorian's body build and character fit the bill perfectly. Dressed all in black, the Jackal would infiltrate terrorist hideouts and destroy everything in site. He was a futuristic James Bond, right down to his panache with the ladies. Also, she was trying to appeal to teenage boys, so chicks with big boobs that carried guns were a necessity. And who was the Jackal's femme fatale helper? She modeled the main heroine after herself instinctively. Hell, if a digital woman got to kiss a virtual Dorian, it was going to be her. At home to be free in exploring the virtual worlds she'd created, she slipped on her gear and prepared to experience SpaceQuest first hand. Her SciVirtua chair would give her the ultimate experience in the virtual reality game. Sitting in front of her monitor, she secured on her headgear, shutting out the real world and entering hers. **** Dorian decided to try out Julie's Operation SpaceQuest at home tonight. He'd been curious about the project since 7

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hearing about it years ago, but didn't think it would ever be finished. Not that he doubted Julie's talent, but she always seemed busy with another project. He had to tell her division supervisor to allow her more time to finish this game before assigning her something else. He knew this game would be a winner by the specs he'd read on it. The concept would appeal to the masses and had plenty of opportunity to have lots of sequels. Hell, he could even see merchandising in the future. Action figures and play sets would make the company a mint! But before going forth and planning the capitalizing on the title, he had to test it himself. Julie never said it was ready, but he got wind of her taking the program home along with some of the SciVirtua equipment to test it out. So, why couldn't he? Sitting in the special chair and hooking up all the sensors to create the virtual reality sensations, he wondered how she was doing with her own test run. Just thinking of Julie strapped in that chair made him hot. Damn, this unbelievable need for her was beyond all reasoning. Never had a woman made him so rock hard with a mere thought of her legs. He was sad to see her stop wearing dresses to work after getting a glimpse of those shapely limbs. She could literally stop traffic with those toned babies. And she wore no panty hose, naughty girl. He just bet she hadn't any panties on those days either. He pressed a hand over his bulging erection straining in his pants. She always managed to make him like that. Just thinking of her made him want to slam the door to his office 8

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and take her on his desk. He'd just bet she'd writhe in delight as he thrust into her wet core. Her little moan alone would make him come, and her hot velvet sheath would most likely make him explode. Stroking his cock, Dorian wished he had the guts to tell Julie how much he wanted her. Four years of yearning and burning made him almost insane with desire. How the hell he held out this long was a mystery. But then, whacking off to the thought of her helped with some of the pent up frustration. He slipped on the headgear and flipped on the program. Maybe this would help his cock forget Julie's firm round breasts straining against her t-shirt today, nipples erect and tantalizing him into tasting their sweetness. Music filtered through the headphones as the intro began. It was like a space movie, graphics nicely rendered. So far, so good. But then he felt something shock him in the chair. What the hell was that? He jumped as another shock ripped through his body. Then everything went black. **** Julie had just logged into the program when things started going crazy. The lights were blinking all over the place and she was sent into the program. Strange, it skipped most of the intro of the back story explaining earth's futuristic history, setting up the strife and peril of the upcoming missions. She'd have to go back and tweak that in the program. But now, the 9

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virtual Julie was walking down a hall at the Intergalactic Headquarters towards the boss' office. There she would find the Jackal. However, when she got to the office, it was empty. What the hell? Did this program have more bugs than she thought? She could have sworn it was smoother than this. Then she heard a groan in a room across from the office. Peaking in, she saw Dorian lying on the floor. Damn, fine just wasn't a strong enough word for him dressed all in black, tight leather pants and vest, all studded in silver. His dark hair hung loose and free about his shoulders. How would it feel through her fingers as he suckled on her breasts? Her panties were getting wetter by the second at this rate. But hell, why else did she decide to try this program tonight? She wanted to touch him, even if it was just a digital version. "What the hell happened to me?" he asked with a moan. "Not sure." She wasn't. Why was he in the wrong room? Why was he on the floor as if in pain or shock? He glanced up at her with those baby blues and she wanted to melt. Damn, her cunt was pulsing with need to have him right then. "Lieutenant Dawson? Lieutenant Smith? Where are you?" A voice called from out in the hall. Julie recognized it as their boss, the man about to run down the first operation they would tackle. "In here, sir," she responded as she watched Dorian rise from the floor and then examine himself. He seemed very confused. He wasn't supposed to be like that. She had a ton of tweaking to do on this game, more than she thought. 10

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A man with silver hair and a distinguished air walked into the room. Dressed in a standard suit and tie, R was the ideal looking leader of the SpaceQuest division. "Excellent. Nice to see you two together. I know this is unusual for you, Dorian, but we decided that working with the Dawson here would be best for this next mission." "What mission? How the hell did I get here?" R raised an eyebrow with a passing curiosity. "I called you here to brief you on this next mission, Lieutenant Smith. Now if you please, I'll get down to business." Moving around the large polished table on the far side of the room, R waved a hand and the room went dark. A hologram appeared over the table. "On the planet of Zenor, the Argonians are developing a secret weapon—a paralyzing gas that would kill all humankind. The deaths would be painful and agonizing, destroying the entire planet so the overpopulated Argonians can move onto our planet." "Jesus. This just isn't happening," muttered Dorian, shaking his head. R ignored Dorian and continued, "Your mission objectives are to steal the plans and all data pertaining to this secret weapon, destroy the lab and any remaining data, and eliminate the scientists, Dr. Kufru and Dr. Farlon, that developed the weapon. Basically, leave nothing behind for the Argonians and their Emperor, Khafre, to use to recreate the weapon." "You want us to kill people and blow up things?" Dorian asked. 11

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"This is all in the name of preventing a war, Lieutenant. If you don't eliminate the risks, the entire human population can die if this weapon is released into our atmosphere. Remember, the Argonians would stop at nothing to kill us all. They are extremely dangerous." "Understood," said Julie in a commanding voice. She expected this all, of course, having programmed the mission. It was Level One to the game. But Dorian's reactions weren't as she programmed. What was up with that? "Good, I'll leave it to you two to see this completed. According to our spies within the system, the Argonians are preparing mass production to begin in forty-eight hours, so you don't have much time." R waved his hand and the lab hologram disappeared. "We transferred all data you need to find and obtain your objectives in this mission in these headsets." R pulled out two headsets from the inner pocket of his suit coat, handing one to each of them. "Need to know extra information than this briefing, these will give you the answer. And if you need to communicate with us here at home base, just tap the blue button on the receiver, and we'll help you out." From another inner pocket, he pulled a small silver diskette. "On this, copy the required data from their mainframe before destroying it." Handing the disk to Julie, R turned and stepped to the door and said, "Good luck." Now alone with Dorian, she turned to him. "What the hell is wrong with you? You're supposed to be a hero, a space cowboy. You live for this kind of shit." 12

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"Hey, I don't know what the hell happened, but this isn't just virtual reality for me. I'm not at home sitting in my SciVirtua chair hooked up to this game. Somehow, something went wrong, and I really am here in the game." "End program, code red," she called out, but nothing happened. She still stood in the office with Dorian, a very sexy looking Dorian. "I said, end program, code red." Nothing. "See what I mean? I tried the fail-safe phrase when I was dumped in here. It's no use. Somehow, I'm in the game for real." "No, it's worse than that," she said as she walked over to a nearby chair. "I'm stuck in here, too." It seemed they had no choice but to continue. **** Within an hour, Julie and Dorian were stepping aboard the Envision, a small passenger ship, set to take them to a remote destination on Zenor. The ship would allow them to approach with some degree of stealth and secrecy. They settled in the ship's board room as they traveled through hyperspace. Sure, happens all the time. "We're not warriors, Julie. How the hell can we pull this off?" "Don't worry so much, Dorian. We work through the game to the end, then we'll be released." "At least that is what you hope, right?" "It is just in theory, yes." 13

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He sighed as he paced the room back and forth. "But what about the dangers we have to encounter? In theory, a blaster shot can kill us." Damn, he was beyond sexy in that leather. So fucking hot. "One shot won't kill us. It will wear down our health though. There are health elixirs and med kits hidden all over this universe. I know where all of them are, so if one of us gets shot, we'll use the supplies and our health is restored." "Oh, I see, just like in the game." "Exactly. So just think of this as an adventure in space-age espionage and have fun. Relax. I know all the ins and outs of the program. We'll cruise through this, no problem." He turned to her and heat lit his eyes. Just then she realized the outfit she wore. She was the busty blonde with tight t-shirt and baggy pants with multiple pockets lining the legs in addition to blaster holsters secured to each thigh. She was a bombshell, and she looked damn good. Now that Dorian knew their chances of getting through this alive, he obviously turned his attentions elsewhere. "Julie, you're fucking hot in that get up. You know, I always wanted to get to know you better." His voice was sultry and her body reacted. She felt her panties dampen under his piercing gaze. "Well, thanks, Dorian. You look pretty hot, too." What else could she say? "Tell me, why does the hero in this game look like me?" She shot up from her seat and headed for the door. No way was she going to tell him that she fantasized about him 14

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for four years and this was just a way for her to be with him. It sounded too pathetic. Just before she reached the door, he grabbed her arm. Heat from his fingers sent jolts of awareness through her. Her cunt actually twitched. Oh, dear. "Tell me why, Julie. Why?" "Because ... because you were a good model to go by. I had pictures of you to use, so I scanned them in and went from there. You did sign a release form, you remember?" "Yes, I remember, but I didn't know why you wanted my image. Are you sure it isn't some other reason?" He traced a fingertip along her jaw as he moved in closer. Her heart thumped wildly in her chest at his touch. His scent of spice and pure male filled her senses. He was too intoxicating. Maybe having to work with him on this mission was going to be more difficult than she first thought. "I always thought you were the perfect woman, sexy legs. Why'd you stop wearing dresses to work, Julie?" His voice was getting softer and huskier. She took a deep breath to calm her, but his scent only made her more excited. Was he coming closer? She felt his warm breath against her ear, sending chills down her spine. "I didn't think you noticed." She was fighting her reactions to his closeness. He pressed her backside to his chest and she gasped. Was that the most glorious erection in his pants, or was it a blaster? So hot and hard, he brushed her buttocks against it, leaving it no mystery. That was one hard cock.

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"Oh, I noticed. I missed seeing those legs all bare. Tell me, did you wear panties those days? Were you a naughty girl and came to work wearing nothing under your skirt?" She inhaled sharply as he nipped her earlobe, lightly grazing his teeth against her skin. "If I told you I didn't wear panties, how would that make you feel?" Damn, she was ready to explode. This was every dream come true. Dorian was trying to seduce her. This whole episode wouldn't be lost after all. "I'd tell you that I dreamed of throwing you over my desk and plunging into that wet pussy and pounding into you and making you come. Believe me, I wanted to, many times." His hands edged up from her waist to seeking her sensitive breasts. Her nipples stood at ready attention. She ached for his touch, and when a thumb brushed the tips, she thrust back into him, his cock between her ass cheeks. She wanted him to fuck her. "Mmmm, yes, you're so sexy. God, your breasts are beautiful. Sometime, I'd like to fuck them and come between them." She moaned and he chuckled. "Julie, baby, let me fuck you right now, before we have to play the game. I want feel your tight cunt suck me in and hold me as I move inside you." "Oh, yes, Dorian. Right now. I can't wait any longer." He flipped her around in his arms and his lips descended upon hers. It was a bruising, possessive kiss, something she never expected. He had dreamed of having her for years, too? What time they wasted. Or was he only carried away with the extraordinary, unbelievable world they found 16

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themselves sucked into? Was it only the terrifying sense of danger that made him want her now? His tongue dipped and stroked hers and any doubts left her mind. Who cared if it was the heat of the moment. She was going to have him inside her, something she wanted desperately. Her hands held his head, relishing the soft black hair between her fingers. So silky, she could get lost in his hair. She held him tightly, urging him to plunder her mouth further. She wanted him to possess her. She sucked on his tongue and he groaned, his hands becoming rougher in their exploring. He molded her to his body, his hard muscles a stark contrast to her softer form. She fit in his arms like he was made for her, and she loved the feeling. "Dorian," she whispered as he backed her into the table. His hands on her hips, he helped her up to sit on the edge. His fingers worked at her shirt, pulling it over her head, revealing the scrap of fabric covering her full breasts. "Lovely," he said in a low voice as he stood mesmerized by her breasts. Trailing a thumb across her nipple, she inhaled sharply as he watched it tighten. She unbuttoned his vest, pushing aside the leather to run her hand across his well muscled chest. Covered with a peppering of dark hair, she touched him, memorizing his body with her fingertips. In a swift move, he unfastened her bra and chuckled. "What is it?" she asked. "At least some things are just like I know them." 17

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"I hardly put thought into a female's underclothes for this program." "Next time, don't allow any bras. That would be perfect." She would've laughed, but he covered her hard nipple with his mouth, and sucked. She arched back and clung to him. White hot heat spilled through her, ending at the apex of her thighs. She spread her legs and nestled him between them. Wrapping her legs about his waist, she secured him to her as he continued feasting upon her breast. Meanwhile, his one hand palmed her other breast, keeping it hard and firm. "Oh, yes, I like that," she purred as he switched breasts, now suckling the right one and teasing the left with his thumb. Then he eased her back onto the table top as he trailed his tongue down her torso. Licking and tasting his way lower, she moaned. If he'd only touch her clit, she'd fall to pieces. He continued to nibble her skin and on down through her pants, she could feel the heat from his mouth against her skin. Then, he nuzzled her crotch and inhaled. "Mmm ... damn, you smell like a delicacy. I want to feast upon your cunt, Julie." "Yes, oh yes." She was putty in his hands. There was just nothing better to say when the man of her dreams was driving her wild. He made quick work of her utility belt, holsters, then her pants, all falling to the floor forgotten. She lay on the cool table top naked and exposed, and she didn't care. As his eyes roamed over her figure, she warmed as her blood pumped faster through her veins. She could hardly breathe from the 18

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excitement he built within her. He traced her legs, starting at her ankles, and slowly moved upward toward her center. He nudged open her thighs, allowing her pink moist center to bloom before him. Her nether lips revealed the throbbing clit, aching for his touch. Without a word, he lowered his mouth to her nubbin and with a tender stroke, he swirled his tongue about it. She whimpered as he continued to taste her, and she dove her fingers into his hair, holding him to her apex, hoping he'd never stop. Then, he closed his mouth over her clit and sucked. She thought she'd shoot right off the table at the pure bliss that created. She'd always liked cunnilingus, but Dorian was a master. He had a talented tongue, and damn, it was working unbelievable magic on her. His tongue dipped lower and he lapped at the juices flowing from her. He moaned as he licked. "Tastes better than honey. This is the elixir I'll need for my existence here." As his tongue drove up into her, she couldn't hold back. There was no way she could fight the climax building. She shattered and came, and as she rode the wave of ecstasy, he continued to lap at her center, drinking in her cream like it was his life essence. Just when she thought she couldn't feel anymore pleasure, he entered her. While she had been riding on those final waves of a fantastic orgasm, he'd worked off his pants and now he thrust into her. "Oh, dear lord," she panted as he pumped in, then out, then back in again. 19

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"Julie, honey, I just couldn't let that climax end. I want you to come again for me when I do, and it won't be long." He grunted as he worked into her sheath, then out again. His cock filled her to the hilt, and she wrapped her legs about him again, holding his hips as they rocked together in harmony. What a thrill! The man was incredible! She swore he grew larger within her as he pumped faster. "Oh, Dorian, you're going to make me come again." "Come with me, Jules. Come now!" He grunted and yelled as he spilled into her. Hot sprays of jism filled her core and her muscles clinched his cock as she climaxed with him. Milking and squeezing around his penis, she hugged his meat into her, sucking him in further. They joined in a mutual climax, soaring together into that sexual heaven where satisfaction and joy was found. Their breathing slowed and heartbeats returned to normal. Dorian half lay on her as his body relaxed in the afterglow. Nearby, a console jingled. "What the hell was that?" he asked as he eased off her body, and out of her slick pussy. She missed him the moment he pulled out. The console rang again. She got up and answered the blinking light on the tabletop console. "On comm-link." "Lieutenants, this is Captain Simmons. We have four standard hours to Zenor. Better get some rest now. We will have to get in and drop you off and get out again pretty quick. Their sensors will pick us up in a millisecond when we approach. There won't be much time." 20

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"Understood." Sleep may come fairly easily now that her body was exhausted. She turned to Dorian standing behind her, and the heated look in his eye at her bare backside made her reconsider. "Your rest chambers are prepared, Lieutenants. We'll wake you when we are close to approaching the Zenor orbit." "Thank you. That'll be fine." "Simmons out." "We'll have to get some rest before this mission begins," she said as she turned to him. He looked like he was ready again, his cock hard and purplish. Even the veins looked sexy and aroused along his penis, and she couldn't fight the surge of excitement that made her cunt twitch again. Damn, he made it do that all the time. "I want you again, Jules. I just want to fuck you over and over." She nodded and chuckled. "How can I resist the heroic Jackal?" **** The time seemed to fly by way too quickly. Dorian enjoyed the luscious Julie again before they scurried off to his chambers to rest. It seemed like he just closed his eyes when the captain buzzed them up. He lay in that narrow cot with Julie in his arms. She fit to his body, and her warmth made him feel ... content. No, that didn't actually pinpoint what he felt. He just couldn't put a name to it, but he never felt so turned on by a woman. Years of watching and wanting, he finally took a chance and she 21

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was more receptive than he could've dreamed. The woman was perfect. And sex with her was earth moving. His world was rocked when she came as he licked her clit. When he plunged into her body, it was like he'd slid home. It was like the World Series and the Super Bowl all wrapped up into one event. No, sex with Julie was better than that. Right now, they were dressed and poised in the cargo bay of the Envision, waiting to skydive onto an alien planet so they can sneak in, steal information, blow up a lab, and kill a few digital scientists. Sure, happens every day. The thought of killing people made him nauseated, but as Julie explained, they were only digital creations by the program. Not real people. Though he couldn't explain away how he was real and they weren't. If he thought too much on this, he'd come away with way too many questions and still no answers. He was thankful for his military training. Four years in the army with a tour of Kuwait was enough to prepare anyone for this mission. Back in the nineties when Iraq was flexing its muscles, he was apart of the forces that went in for Desert Storm and helped Kuwait find freedom. During that time, it wasn't just policing the streets, their lives were in danger every moment. The Americans weren't really welcome by some of the Arabic people. Dorian was glad when the short tour was over and he returned to the States. Peace seemed very far off for that region, as now demonstrated by the current events. Even over ten years later, not much has changed. 22

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Now thirty-three, he was about to brush up on his military skills and complete the missions programmed by Julie in SpaceQuest. How many missions were there anyway? Just how long would they be stuck inside this game until they completed all the missions? "Hey, Jules, I was thinking, about this game..." "Prepare for our descent into the atmosphere," rang the captain's voice over the intercom. "Ready?" She glanced at him. Even donning a parachute, she was sexy as hell. In fact, the straps made her ample breasts thrust out further. Oh yeah, he liked that very much. "Yeah, old skills never die, they just get rusty." She laughed and the sound went straight to his cock. Down boy. "I never thought my weekends in survival training would come in handy for anything other than research," she said pushing back a few stray strands of golden hair that had escaped her ponytail. "You were a weekend warrior?" "Yeah, I did it to perfect this game to capture the realism." The side door popped open, wind blowing in fast and hard. He had to hold onto the doorway to stay upright. "Jules, you got the realism down perfect. I'd say that is a 10." She laughed just before the captain's voice crackled over the comm-link, "Prepare to jump on my signal. It's going to be rough. We have two Argonian ships on our tail closing in fast." Dorian smiled at Julie. "Bring it on." 23

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She rolled her neck and gazed at him in her best Antonio Banderas impression, "Let's play." "Go!" called Simmons over the comm-link, and without a blink, Dorian jumped out of the ship closely followed by Julie. **** The terrain was very much like earth. Green with dense foliage covered most of the planet surface, as far as Julie could see. As she drifted toward the ground, she wondered how long it would take for the Argonian sensors to pick up on their location. She knew it would be fairly quick, as threats during this entire operation were all part of the adventure. Great. She tucked and rolled her landing, Dorian did the same nearby. They silently gathered their parachutes and made for the cover of the trees at the edge of the field they landed in. Once hiding their chutes, Julie tapped into her headset to get a location reading. "Fifty clicks southwest, according to our locator." She pointed in the direction, according to her digital compass on her watch. "What the fuck is a click again?" She shrugged. "Sounds good though, didn't it?" "Let's say miles, okay?" "Okay." A twig snapped, and they both ducked down into the underbrush. They waited and watched. Nothing. After a few silent moments dragged by, they moved on toward the Argonian research and development facility. 24

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On foot for four hours, Julie was getting sweaty and tired. Not good if they ran into some patrol along the way. "Why did they have to drop us so far off, damn it?" "Adventure. Action. Excitement. Weren't all those things you plugged to me about this game?" "Yeah, but it was to be virtual reality, not purist reality." "By the way, how many mis—" Just then, they heard a group approach. "Argonian patrol. I was wondering when we'd get to that part of the game." "You know, these little tidbits would be helpful if you shared," he said as they hurried off into the opposite direction. "I'm sorry, I wrote some of this a while ago. I can't remember everything." Blaster fire shot above her head and she dove behind a large fallen log. "Fuck, now they're firing at us!" He ducked down next to her and pulled his blasters. More shots rang out around them, and they returned fire a few rounds, then hid behind the log. "Nice weaponry, Jules. Think next time I can get a semiautomatic blaster with unlimited rounds? This fuckin' thing is practically useless." "You don't get advanced weaponry until Level Two, and only a small advance. Each level, we have more available, unless we pick off the soldiers and steal their weapons." "Great." He heaved up and shot off another round from each of his sidearms. 25

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Bark singed around them as the log took a beating. "They're closing in. We're sitting ducks here. Sorry, but Game Over on Level One isn't what I had in mind, Jules. Any alternate route out?" "Hold on, got an idea." She turned the charge up on her blaster to high and it creaked with the strain. "I'm going to overload it and throw it, turning this into a bomb. It should wipe out most of the patrol. Just, make sure you're low to the ground when it goes off, okay?" It started to squeak and chirp as the charge rose higher and higher. The blaster fire was increasing and the patrol voices were getting closer. "Just throw that thing and duck!" he commanded. With all her strength, she tossed the overcharging blaster over the log and hit the ground, pulling Dorian down, too. His body covered hers, his lips a mere whisper away. She stared up into his eyes, baby blues so clear reminding her of cornflowers in summer. She sighed. Even in danger, blaster fire exploding all around her, she still found him irresistible. "Hold on, Jules," he said in a low voice as the electric charged blaster ignited. The boom was supersonic and the ground shuttered with the explosion. They were protected by the large log and the lightning burst over their heads, passing them by. Then he kissed her. His tongue darted into her mouth, stroking her sweetness, tasting her. Her body awakened and she moved against him. Nothing seemed to matter at that moment other than Dorian and her. In that split second of facing death, she wanted to celebrate 26

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life. They survived the attack and were probably the only beings left alive. The air was charged, but more so between Dorian and Julie. She needed him, a quick mating just to know she was alive, to enjoy such pleasures as sex with a handsome man. Around them, the woods turned into silence but for the sound of their breathing, deep and labored. He kissed her hard, and she answered his passion with her own building desires. He broke the kiss and gazed down to her face. "I think the plan worked," he said out of breath. "Yeah, it worked. It exploded." "I'm about ready to explode, Jules. God, I want you right here, right now." "Dorian, please..." She couldn't even finish, he kissed her again, urgent and deep. He was branding her mouth with that kiss. He broke the kiss only to pull back and sit up to take a quick look around. "Crap." "What?" "That thing incinerated the entire area." "That was the idea." "We're lucky to be alive." "Celebrate with me." She tugged at his pants to lower his fly. She shoved at the leather to allow his cock its release. Wrapping her hand about his steel rod, burning and hard, she moaned. He unhooked her thigh holsters and her belt then struggled with her pants. "Damn, woman, could you have any more things on preventing me to fuck you?" 27

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"How about I reconsider the no-bra deal?" "You better not." He tugged down her pants to her ankles. He placed her feet on each side of his head, wrapping her pants in back his neck and he positioned his body between her thighs after lifting her hips higher, causing her to balance on her elbows. Without a word, he plunged into her cunt. No stimulation was needed, already high on just being alive after that conflict. In this position, she felt all of him penetrate her. She was wet and ready. Her honey dripped from her core and down over his balls as the slapped into her ass cheeks. This was a primal position, and she loved it. He held her legs tight to his chest as he pumped into her. Propped back on her elbows, she watched his face in complete ecstasy as he entered then receded. In, out. Oh, lord, one of these days, she was going to get that cock in her mouth and suck it dry while making him die in bliss, like she was now. The thought was enough to send her over the edge; a climax hit her like blaster fire. Swirls of lightning shot through her veins as her body clinched his cock while he pumped his seed into her receptive sheath. He yelled out with each spurt, and she thought she'd almost pass out from the pleasure. Each time they had sex, it was more amazing than the last. Could that even be possible? Sex was enjoyable, but with Dorian, it was a need. It was becoming an addiction. But what would happen once the adventure was over? **** 28

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They lay together in the leaves and fresh soil. Dorian thought he'd die of pleasure. Every time he entered Julie, it was like entering heaven. Inside that woman was his paradise. The light began to shift, and he figured nighttime was approaching. They would need to find shelter for the night and continue on tomorrow. The hours were ticking, but once they made it to the lab, it should all be fairly easy. Right, and he wasn't really living inside a virtual reality game fucking one of his game programmers on the side. She sighed and stood, starting to pull back on her fallen pants and all the weapons and belts he'd removed just to get inside her. Damn, the woman was a statue of Venus there with that blonde triangle of hair crowning the gateway to heaven. She covered up as she continued to look around. "I didn't realize how much damage that blaster exploding could do." "Yeah, it just about burned everything within a mile radius, except us." He patted the charred log, now crumbling under his touch. "Nothing like good solid wood to come to the rescue. There may be hope for the future yet." She checked her compass and pointed off in the direction they needed to go. "I figure if we get going, we'll be at the edge of the establishment in about three hours." "Maybe we should rest for the night." She glanced around at the charred landscape. "I don't think we should stay here though. It's like a big sign saying, 'Hey, we're here!'" "Agreed. Let's move on and then find some shelter." 29

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"You know, I've been impressed with you so far on this mission. You're a natural hero." "I'm the Jackal, right? So, I got a rep to live up to." She laughed as they began walking. "And what about seducing me? Where does that all come in?" "Well, the Jackal, like super spy James Bond, has to be suave with the ladies." "Bet you have one in every port." "Well, of course. How else can the Jackal find out the needed information? He romances the ladies into telling him just what he needs to know." Shaking her head, she said with a chuckle, "You're too much." "Didn't you program the Jackal to be that way? I seem to remember reading the reports of his description—" "Okay, okay, you win." An hour later, they found shelter in a cave a few miles from their final destination. They set up a primitive camp and ate in companionable conversation. Beef jerky never tasted so good. A glass of Tang would have made the meal perfect. They both agreed a fire would give their location away to any patrols scouting for them. The Argonians suspected they were there due to the ship that dropped them off, but the incinerated woods leaving nothing behind would surely tip them off. They would really be scanning the area for intruders actively. Dorian held out his hand to Julie and she settled to his side, lying upon the ground together. Turning out one of their pocket flash lights, the darkness surrounded them. Sounds 30

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from scurrying animals inside the cave where the only noises heard. "You don't think there are bats in here, do you?" she asked edging a bit closer into his arms. "Probably. They won't hurt us." "Still, I hate the buggers." "Hush now and get a few hours sleep. When we get up, we'll talk about our next move. You can tell me about the tricks and traps waiting for us at the lab." He really enjoyed the way her body fit to his so perfectly. If he wasn't so tired, he'd probably had initiated another bout of sex. He simply couldn't get enough of her. "Not to mention the level boss." "Damn it, I forgot about that." "Every level has got one." "I know. I wouldn't expect anything less. This game will be great ... if we get out and fix the bugs that suck people into it." He hugged her slightly reassuring her. "Get some sleep. Tomorrow, we'll talk." It seemed within moments, her breathing became deep and sound. She'd fallen asleep in his arms. When had a woman done that last with him? He couldn't remember. Usually after sex, he hightailed out, back to his own apartment. Sleeping with a woman meant emotional attachments. Somehow, having Julie sleep in his arms was refreshing and most welcome. He'd better watch it. She was becoming more and more a part of him. Was this how it felt when one was falling in love? 31

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Probably, but then, was that wise? Relationships built in extenuating circumstances never worked. And living in a video game was certainly out of the ordinary. **** Julie woke a few hours later in Dorian's arms. She felt at peace with him. He was taking this whole experience fairly well, considering the unbelievable aspects. How the hell did they both end up actually in the game? She wasn't sure how this was happening, but it was. Unbelievable. She doubted that if they got out, she'd ever find the bugs that caused their amazing circumstances. She moved and he strengthened his hold around her body. The small movement in his sleep was tender and possessive. She warmed to the thought he needed to protect her, even while sleeping. Looking up to his face, he seemed so relaxed and innocent. Thinking back over the past few hours, he wasn't all that innocent. Just the memory of his tongue lapping at her clit made her panties moist. She was in a continual state of arousal, and she needed him again. This morning. Right now. Her hands became hungry for his body, and she straddled his lower legs as he lay on his back. Inching up from his calves, she palmed his muscular body. Fingertips trailed along each hard plane and she leaned into him. He moaned in his sleep as she bent forward, relishing him beneath her. Pushing aside his vest, she teased his nipples. They became erect at the slightest brush of her thumb. Her breasts rubbed along his abdomen causing her nipples to perk up into 32

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sensitive berries. Lying down upon his body, she nuzzled his abdomen. Pulling his shirt with her teeth, she bared the area where hair formed a line along his belly, disappearing beneath his waistband. It tempted her to discover the mysteries below. Well, hell, why not? She unzipped his pants and reached in to retrieve that rod she longed to taste. Her fingers wrapped around its length, growing by the moment. He moaned as she began to move over his shaft with her fingers, squeezing and testing. It was like hot steel covered in the finest silk, hard and soft all at the same time. The head was engorged and purplish, and a bead of pre-cum formed on the tip. One taste, just one. She touched the tips with her tongue and licked away the creamy droplet. Salty and masculine. Lord, she could feast on that all day. He bucked beneath her and stirred in his sleep. What a nice way to wake up a man. She went down on him. Taking the head into her mouth, she ran her tongue over his sensitive skin and sucked. She couldn't take him in deep enough. "Oh, God, Jules, that feels wonderful," he groaned. Sleep still edged his voice. His hands held her head to his crotch while she continued to take him into her mouth. He was going wild beneath her, and she loved the feeling of power over him. This big, strong man was at her mercy. She glanced up to his face and saw ecstasy written on his face. His eyes closed and his mouth open, gasping for air as his breathing labored in his passion. He submitted his body to 33

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her control and she sucked harder, taking him so deep, his penis pushed into the back of her throat. "Honey, you're going to kill me. I'm going to come any second." She increased the pressure, taking him hard and furious. She wanted him to come, to give him pleasure like he had done for her the day before. Hot jism shot into her mouth and down her throat as he came. He called out her name and she drank him in. His essence was like cinnamon icing upon her tongue and she relished it. Talk about elixir! His body fell limp to the ground, drained of strength, and she licked away all the evidence of semen. Delicious. Funny, that was something she'd never done for anyone before. Sure, she'd gone down on a man, but having him come in her mouth was out of the question. This was a first, and she enjoyed it. She couldn't imagine doing this for anyone else but Dorian. "Jules, you're a jewel. What a way to wake up. A beautiful woman sucking my cock to start out the day is a dream come true. Damn, there's no better way to begin. Thank you." "You're welcome." She licked her lips as she sat up, still straddling his lower legs. "Guess we better get started. How about telling me what to expect, okay?" "Right." She stood and walked over to the cave entrance to gaze out. "Once we get to the lab base, our troubles will have just begun. We will have to use stealth to infiltrate the 34

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facility. They know we're here, they just don't know where. The longer they're clueless to our location, the better." "Where is the main data terminal for us to download the plans and weapons specifics?" "That would be in the computer building on the west end of the encampment. Downloading should take about twenty minutes." He sighed as he stood and adjusted his pants. "Damn, that's going to be risky. Since there are two of us, we can divide and conquer. You do the download while I set up to destroy the lab." "That's what I was thinking. In the game, the best way to eradicate the lab is to set off some timer explosives. There are some there in the supply shack. It is one of those pick up and use deals. You know, efficiency in stealing as you need it." "Got it, and where is the supply shack?" "In the southern building. The PX is in the front, but the rest of the supplies are in the back half." "Oh, figures it's on the other end of the camp." "Sorry, when I designed the facility, it was to put maximum risk on the Jackal and Julie." "Another ten points for efficiency," he quipped then stood next to her. "Well, let's get going." He paused then glanced out into the woods. "That is, after I answer nature, okay?" "Read my mind." Ten minutes later, relieved and ready, they headed toward the Argonian facility. 35

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"Tell me about the first level boss and how to defeat him. Damn, I feel as if I need a cheat guide to get through this. Good thing you're here." "Yeah, it will come in handy. Anyway, the level boss is going to meet us in camp. Our efficiency in getting the data and destroying the lab will depend on how early he shows up." "Unpredictable, eh?" "Kinda. If we trip an alarm, he'll show up soon afterward." "Great, and what exactly is his power?" She sighed. "He's the main boss of the game, the Argonian Emperor, Khafre. We can't defeat him yet, obviously, just injure. Once we wear him down, he'll retreat." "Wear him down how?" "Well, he has special powers." "Why am I not surprised?" "Sorry, it seemed good at the time. Anyway, he has the ability to create and control lightning." "And how do we wear someone like that down?" "Turn his powers against him." "Sure, sounds easy. Bring it on." They continued walking, discussing the different troubles ahead, and Julie revealed several tricks to get through unscathed. It wasn't going to be easy at all. Approaching the outer edge of the facility, they ducked in the bushes and watched. The Argonians were on alert and the camp was abuzz with activity. Getting in would be hard to do without alerting the entire place. But she had the insider information to help delay the eventual discovery. 36

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She explained in a whisper, "We'll have to split up to get in there and get what we need." She pointed off to the left. "There's the supply shack. Sneak around the back and enter in that way. Get the timer explosives then head over to the lab." She pointed back the other end of the camp. "That building houses the computers and lab equipment. I'll be in there downloading the data to the disk and try to find the scientists we need to ... eliminate." He grasped her wrist before she left. "Be careful, Jules. We need to get through this to get out." In a split second, his lips descended onto hers. "You be careful, too," she breathed against his lips. He kissed her again, then backed away and smiled. Turning, he disappeared into the brush. She had no time to sit and watch him enter the supply building. She had to get to those computers and download that info. She was sure in that twenty minutes, they'd get discovered. She programmed it that way. Damn her difficulty levels. Moving through the thick foliage, she kept hidden and continued on. When she was just in back of the building, a worker in a white coat came outside for a smoke. Argonians weren't handsome. They weren't even human. They were more like slimy amphibians on two feet. She shivered at the thought of one touching her. Their slick hands were webbed, their heads were large with high foreheads, and their eyes bugged out on each side. With forms like that, their greatest physical weakness was straight on. Why the hell did she make them look like deformed frogs? 37

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Five minutes and sweat rolled down her back as she waited for the lab worker to finish his cigarette. Once done, he threw it out into the woods, falling near her position, but she kept still. He disappeared into the building and she made her way down the hill. She was about to crush out the cigarette, but then she got an idea. A diversion. Perfect. **** Dorian was inside the darkened supply shack when the alarms began to ring through the camp. Damn it, did Julie get discovered? It seemed close to impossible since she knew the hidden keys to get through easier. Outside the thin metal walls, he heard someone screaming about a fire in the nearby woods. He smiled to himself. Smart girl. She created a diversion so everyone's attention was on the fire for a few moments. It was just what they needed to get through this. Taking his pocket flashlight from his utility belt, he scanned the shelves of boxes. After a few minutes, he was beginning to wonder if they were there until he found the boxes labeled Explosives. Grabbing a nearby backpack, he filled it with timer explosives. The diversion caused him a problem. Going out the back and circling around the camp was out. Most of the men there would be crawling through the woods. He'd have to take the direct approach. Stepping out the back of the supply building where he came in, he edged around the building clutching the sack full 38

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of bombs. Using the shadows, he lurked within the darkness to make his way between the buildings and toward the computer building. Sure enough, he saw about sixty men out in the woods fighting a brush fire. He slipped onward, praying everyone was too busy to notice him skulking through their facility. He made it to the front door and dodged inside. The computer building was huge inside—a large lab and computerized areas were separated by glass. He scanned the computer room and didn't see Julie. Stepping further in, he searched for her. Her blonde head bobbed up and over the terminals and she smiled. That smile could make him forget everything. Danger was lurking all about him, but for that second, he thought with the head between his legs. It surged and he wanted to be within her again. The woman was just too much. His heart was in danger. Shaking his head to clear it, he looked up at her, now wearing a puzzled expression. He nodded and slipped over to the lab. He began placing the timers about the lab, set to explode in fifteen minutes. He hoped the workers wouldn't come back and find them before then. He had to allow time to get Jules out of there. He placed all the timers and sighed in relief. Unfortunately, he wasn't quick enough. Several workers walked into the building and immediately saw him. He glanced over at Jules, and saw her duck into hiding. The download wasn't complete. Damn it, now he was the diversion. 39

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If at least she got out... Soldiers rushed in and a firefight began. He threw over a table filled with all sorts of glass beakers, using it as a temporary shield. Grasping his blasters from his hips, he returned fire. All the while, he prayed Jules could get out. Soldiers came in behind him, taking him by surprise. Disarming and restraining him, they secured his arms in their grasp. It took two of them to hold onto him. "Jesus, what the fuck are you, a giant frog?" he asked one. "Silence," the guard croaked, rewarding Dorian with a punch to the ribs. They tugged on him and he was dragged out of the lab. Jules wasn't outside nor were they looking for her. She must be safe. Through the encampment, they continued to shove his body along, forcing his legs to move. They took him to another building across from the lab, and slammed the door. He knew what was coming. "Greetings, Jackal. At last, we meet face to face. Too bad you were found trying to discover our latest development." It was Khafre. "Actually, I can reschedule this meeting. How about we set a time and place, and maybe I can squeeze you into my schedule?" Another jab to his ribs from the guard was getting old, and downright painful. "Amusing, Jackal, however, I think it's high time we met. I'm curious about the man rumored about the universe as 40

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earth's savior." "Funny, I wondered if you were as ugly as I heard rumored." Another punch made him fall to his knees. "Really, you are an impertinent fellow. I'm almost disappointed. But then, you are only a human." "And you're one ugly son of a bitch." He really should shut up, but he was getting pushed too much by this frog asshole. Did frogs even have assholes? Anyway, that last quip had him sprawled on the floor with another guard taking a right hook to his jaw. "Tell me, Jackal, why are you here? What were you looking for?" "I heard this planet was an ideal spot for a second vacation home." The thing smirked, if a frog mouth could smirk. "Avoiding the question with jokes will only make things harder for you. We have ways of making you talk." "You think of that line yourself, or did you get it from the Bad Guy's Handbook of Stupid Comebacks?" The guard kicked his gut that time. This was actually killing time well. The more they focused on him, the better chances Jules had to get out of there. Since when did he care so much for her? He'd been attracted for years, but not beyond the thought of sex. Sex with her over the past days has been explosive, magical. Within moments, she became more than a body to lust after. She was intelligent and resourceful, not to mention creative. This game was going to be a winner, if they could ever get out and fix the bugs that trapped them within. 41

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Just then, two white robed frog men ran into the room. "Someone just downloaded the entire specs to the gas and the weapon that will utilize it!" Khafre leaned over and grabbed a fistful of hair, forcing Dorian's head up to face him. "What the hell were you up to, Jackal? Where are the disks with that information?" Just then, the ground rocked and the walls shuttered. The timers went off like clockwork. TO BE CONTINUED...

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