Melinoe Ch. 01-05 - Sex Stories

Melinoe Ch. 01-05

... remembering stories from veterans of the last purge. They were on the TFN KOS list and for good reason. No single alien race caused the same kind of primal abhorrence; even the brutal Drakkar carnivores had a better reputation.

In the aftermath, the broadcast showed dozens of grateful Trankarans surrounding the Lion who, to a person, showed a deference to him like a reigning monarch. Max couldn't blame them, not after that mind-numbing show of force and tactical acumen. That was the single biggest adrenaline rush next to ducking incoming fire she had ever experienced. "Oohrah, Admiral Blake!" Max intoned as she raised a hand in salute.

Jehanna Elani's beautiful face appeared on the screen a moment later and she slowly shook her head as she glanced at her fellow anchor. "This is the fifth time I've watched it and I'm still moved..."

Bill Armstrong nodded, a genuine look of awe on his face. "I have a newfound respect for the incredible servicemen and women in our armed forces, Jehanna."

"I'm sure the Trankarans feel the same way," she replied, with a warm smile. "It makes me feel proud that the Terran Federation was able to help our friends and allies in their time of need."

Max was wondering if Joon had watched this yet because she felt the same way.

Agatha turned to Max after the broadcast ended, "Who were those people Max?"

Max explained to Agatha about the heroic group: The Lion, John Blake, and his Lionesses: Pride of the Terran Federation. The ...

... single most elite fighting force associated with the TFN. The speculations surrounding them are ridiculous, but no one can dispute their capabilities.

Certainly not after THAT broadcast: the force multiplier they brought to the table from what Max has seen previously had grown exponentially.

Agatha listened to the reverence in Max's voice and felt the emotions that accompanied it. She felt pride, awe, and a yearning within Max, feelings she wanted to feel directed at her one day.

Agatha, after a moment's reflection on that thought, moved to get up and Max let Agatha slip off her lap. With a smile and newfound goal, she returned to her studies in the cabin at the com desk.

Max looked again at the opened guts of the sensor station, resigning herself to more staring at things she didn't really know enough about with a data pad full of schematics but no instruction as to how it all worked; and she did that for a few more hours.

Max was ready for food, a shower, and a long nap.

She was greeted by Agatha in the galley, heating up two bowls of mac and cheese. Max thanked Agatha when she handed her the warm bowl and a utensil. They ate quickly, with little conversation.

Agatha collected the dishes and washed them. Max sat there just watching her, delighted with how she fell into the routine as if she had always been there. Agatha glanced her way and winked, smiling.

They showered together as Agatha talked about all the things she was learning; with the comms up, a ...