Chapter 7

Moloch watched as the world writhed in the misery of his rage. Hundreds of millions of people were dead and millions more were slowly dying from the plague. The fight for survival caused violent uprisings against the rule of law and millions more died in the battles and their bloody aftermath. One by one the mighty governments of Earth fell to anarchy and chaos.

The great scientists from all over the world worked together to find a drug that would stop the death. These men worked tirelessly only to meet failure after failure. When hopelessness and despair enveloped the assembled researchers, help came from an unexpected source. An unknown researcher stepped to the front with a treatment that worked. The antiviral medication led to a vaccination for the scourge that quelled the tide of death. The human race would survive.

Moloch was livid with rage at this development. He looked down at the attendant standing below him. "How many humans will survive the eradication?"

"The best estimate is seven to ten million. They are concentrated in rural areas of North and South America. These areas were the first to receive the vaccine and the last to become infected." The attendant answered accurately.

"Do we know how they found the cure? I was told it was beyond their level of science to break the viral code." Moloch's eyes glowed red as he spoke. The attendant drew back in fear of the Great One's anger.

"It was a Lyr' of Calin's my lord, the one called Bolle." The attendant took a step further away from Moloch. He knew this information would push his master to new level of rage.

"It is time to send the Lyr' out to finish the job." His voice was hideous and cruel. "We can't kill them ourselves but we can continue nudging them into killing each other. Have the Lyr' gather the rogues into gangs and armies that will prey on the weakened populations. The greatest portions of the survivors are females with little or no protection. They should be easy prey for the lawless hordes we send into their midst."

"I will tell the commanders to ready themselves my lord." The Lyr' attendant hurried away.

Sooner or later Calin and that nest of human rats living in Crags Deep would leave and try to reestablish civilization. "I'll be waiting Calin." He thought to himself and then turned his mind to other matters. It had been a long time since the loss of his vassal and it was time to find a new one.

Carrie and Joe relaxed in the afterglow of sex. She purred softly as he caressed the silky flesh of her exposed breast. Joe kissed her lightly on the cheek and said, "Carrie, you are a flower of exquisite beauty and I'm glad to have you in my garden."

Carrie raised herself up one elbow and looked Joe in the eyes. A strange look crossed her face then she burst out laughing. "That is absolutely the corniest line I have ever heard. If that amazing bee of yours is through pollinating my flower, I'll return to my room so he can move on to the next flower." She stood up and walked to the door.

"Carrie, would you like to have my child?" Joe asked the startled woman.

She turned and stared at him unbelievingly. "I, I can't, you know that. Joshua took that away from me."

"I'm not teasing Carrie. I can repair any damage in your reproductive system. Would you like to have my child?" Joe replied from the bed.

Carrie sat down in a chair and relaxed. She was nude and all her feminine treasures were open for all to see. "Why?" She asked. "I mean why now. We've known each other for several years and slept together regularly so why do you want me to have your child now?"

"For three years death has invaded all our lives. We've all lost family and friends in the plague. It is time to start looking to the future instead of mourning the past." He grinned at her, "Besides the twins need playmates."

A shadow of fear passed over her face. "Would my children be normal or like them. They scare me. It not right for two and a half year old children to be talking with a vocabulary that rivals my own."

"They are normal Carrie, just different." Joe sighed, "But I'm afraid any children I father will carry Calin's genetic markers and will be like them in many ways and different in some as well."

"What do you mean?" She asked.

Joe looked perplexed. "I don't truly know, I just don't know."

"Well, I'm not adverse to the idea." She said. "But I want to think about it for a while. It's been a long time since I was a mother. I don't know if I want the challenge."

"Take all the time you need." Joe answered.

Carrie moved onto the bed and straddled Joe. His manhood responded immediately to the touch of her skin. She smiled naughtily as he slid into her. "I love having you inside me." She moaned. "It makes me feel young again."

Joe leaned forward and kissed her as they made love slowly and deliberately. He could feel the muscles of her vagina working against his hard shaft as it moved inside her. He rolled her onto her back and began pushing himself deep inside her hot pussy. She screamed in pleasure as she climaxed triggering his release. The lay for a while entwined together sated and exhausted, falling asleep in each other's arms.

The next morning Joe met with Shalia and Bolle. "Joe, we have received some disturbing news. A group of survivors were attacked by a band of renegades yesterday. They killed the men and boys in a bloody massacre then took the women and children as slaves." Shalia informed Joe seriously.

"Is this an isolated incident?" Joe asked.

Bolle shook his head and answered. "No it's not there have been others, but they are growing in numbers and we have reason to believe that some of Moloch's Lyr' are directing these hoodlums' activities."

"How do you know there are Lyr' involved? D' Jin Allto has commanded Moloch to cease his extermination indefinitely. If his Lyr' are directly involved then he is in violation of the order and we can appeal to Allto." Joe asked hopefully.

Shalia laughed. "Moloch is not that stupid. The Lyr' are only advising the indigenous population as they strive to rebuild their shattered civilizations. The fact that he is only supporting those of evil intent does not violate the edict of D'jin Allto." She looked at Joe "Shurea believes we should send emissaries to the larger populations offering advice and protection. The smaller groups should be advised to join larger and stronger groups to aid their survival. We have the Warriors of the Coven at our disposal. They can actively fight and not break the edict. Our Lyr' would act as their advisors in a non-violent capacity."

Joe shook his head as he digested the information. "We only have four hundred and twenty-five coven warriors. They're not enough personnel to offer protection to everyone."

"True," Bolle interjected. "But we can train the communities to defend themselves by sending a company of warriors and a Lyr' advisor to any village that desires help with defense."

"That is a workable plan." Shalia agreed. "Let's start with the largest communities that have the best chance of survival and work down from there. We can't save everyone, but we will save those we can."

Joe looked at Shalia. "I expected Bantu to be here. Are they going to help us?"

"No, all the Great Ones have stepped aside. You and I are standing alone against Moloch I'm afraid." She answered angrily. "I find their lack of balls infuriating. I've got bigger gonads than they do and I'm a woman."

"My lord, I would like to send Rashelle and several of her lieutenants to make first contact with the human villages. If a misunderstanding occurs they would be best equipped to correct it without loss of life. I don't think it is prudent to endanger our limited number of human emissaries yet." Bolle sighed. "She hasn't had a lot to do since Card died and that was over two years ago."

"Is there anything else we need to discuss?" Joe searched the other faces. "Good, I guess we are adjourned."

Shalia stared seductively at the two men. "I've got an itch that needs scratching. Would one you sexy men like to help a poor defenseless woman? It's in one of those hard-to-get-to places."

"Shalia you are truly insatiable. Bolle I'll leave her in your well equipped care though, I'm meeting my daughter later and I don't need to be exhausted when I arrive."

Joe left the conference room and walked down the hall he ran into Carrie. "Have you seen Jessica?" He asked her.

"She's outside at the reflection pool with Penny and Carolyn." She answered with a smile. "I think you'll enjoy their company. They're skinny dipping."

"Have they been told that the reflection pool is sacred to the Lyr'?" He asked Carrie.

"I think Bolle explained the significance to them and they agreed to stay near the edge and not venture into the areas where the Lyr' copulate. But he watches them closely when they go out there." She laughed, "It's kind of funny if you think about it. They don't mind watching us fuck and even joining in if invited but they don't want anyone to see them au natural."

"We don't resemble a garden slug and that's what they look like when they relax into their natural form." Joe shook his head in understanding. "I wouldn't want anyone to see me if I looked like that either. They know how humans feel about slugs and their sexuality."

"I guess you're right." Carrie agreed as Joe walked away.

When Joe reached the pool he found the three women sunning in the lush grass and the twins were playing happily in the shallow water with Bolle. The scene reminded Joe of simpler day long past. The twins were five years old and had the imagination to go with the young age. However the similarity stopped there. They talked like adults and were proficient at mind reading. They were beginning to use telekinesis and it was not uncommon to walk into their room and find the furniture and toys floating aimlessly around the play area.

"Common Bolle, turn yourself into a porpoise and give us a ride around the lake. I know you can do it. You turned yourself into a horse yesterday." Sandy pleaded.

"Bolle," Randy added. "It is the will of the master that you serve us in every requested capacity. So think of this as a service to Tol'dor."

Bolle burst out laughing. "I can't believe that came from the mouth of a child barely able to walk upright." Then he sobered. "Ok, but tomorrow you have to do something for me. Will you agree?"

"Sure," Sandy gushed. "What do you want us to do?"

"I want you to go flying with me." He answered flatly. "I'll take you to a place up in the mountains that is special to me."

"Bolle you can't fly." Randy countered. "Neither can..." He stopped as he realized what Bolle was thinking.

Sandy and Randy looked at each other seemed to come to an agreement. "We'll do it, but I don't think we can carry you along."

"You won't have to." Bolle answered as he morphed into a large eagle flew high into the clear blue sky. He circled the lake and then dived from a great height into the peaceful water of the pool. He emerged at the edge as a large dolphin and swam away with the twins on his back laughing and giggling.

"Does he play with them like that all the time?" Joe asked as he removed his clothes and joined the girls.

Carolyn rolled onto her side and took his cock in her hand and slowly stroked it until it was hard. "I want you inside me. You haven't made love to me in several weeks and I'm feeling left out."

Joe nibbled on her nipples causing them to harden from the stimulation. "You have lovely breasts." He caressed the sides and played with the nipples with his thumb until she began to moan. Carolyn straddled him and placed her sex over his willing mouth.

Using his tongue he toyed with her clit and the lips of her vagina. The slightly sour taste of her juice raised his level of excitement. He felt something warm and tight envelope his cock and begin moving in a rhythmic motion. Joe looked around Carolyn and saw Jessica impaled on his stiff member. Carolyn turned around and kissed Jessica as they played with each other's breasts. When Joe unleashed his hot semen into the willing pussy of his daughter he pushed both women into the throes of ecstasy.

Joe watched his daughter sleeping contentedly beside him. This was the first time she had made love to him since John entered her life. He wondered if something was troubling paradise. After almost six years of courtship he figured they would marry. He would talk to her later.

"Dad why don't you ever sleep with our mom?" Sandy asked interrupting Joe's revelry. "She really wants to be with you again. That's what she's thinking right now."

Joe looked at Penny who blushed with embarrassment. "Is that true?" He asked.

"You know it is. They don't lie. Although sometimes I wish they weren't so free with the truth." She snapped angrily.

"Why haven't you told me?" Joe studied her beautiful face. "I didn't think you were interested."

"Can't you read minds?" Penny countered hotly. "They must have gotten the talent from you. They sure didn't get it from me."

"Yes I can, but I choose not to do it. Another person's thought are private and I respect that privacy unless they knowingly agree." Joe replied as he wiped a tear from Penny's face.

"Will you make love to me?" Penny asked quietly.

"Yes, I've wanted to for a long time." Joe answered quickly as he helped Penny to her feet. "I want to show you something." He took her hand and led her down a path into a wooded area nearby.

The pathway was made of snow white sand and free of any debris. It felt cool and soft to their bare feet. The shade was cool and deep in contrast to the tropical conditions at the pool. Birds sang cheerful melodies in the trees and colorful insects buzzed through the branches. Joe pointed out several animals that skittered away as they approached and was able to get a butterfly to land on his finger long enough for them to examine it closely with admiration.

Eventually the came to a grassy glade with a large spring bubbling from an outcropping of rock at one side, and several deer drank from the resulting creek that followed the wall and then ambled off into the deep forest.

Penny looked at Joe with tear in her eyes. "This is so beautiful."

Joe led her to the spring and they sat down in the soft green cushion of moss that thrived in the cool moist shade of the sparkling water. He took her in his arms and gently kissed her ruby red lips. His tongue probed her lips and she responded by opening them slightly. Penny pressed harder and they kissed heatedly for several minutes.

Suddenly Penny pulled away "Joe I was worried you wouldn't forgive me for tricking you the way I did with the twins." She burst into tears. "I can't believe you can still love me."

"You're the mother of my children and a stunningly beautiful woman. Joshua controlled his minions without regard for their wishes and forced them to act in ways they would never would on their own. I don't hold that against anyone. I love Carrie and she served Joshua longer than you did." Joe replied.

"I know and I've thought about that a lot but you never showed any interest. So I guess I convinced myself I was different somehow." Penny responded.

Joe gently let her lay back on the cool moss covered ground and kissed her with feather light kisses all over her lovely body. He stopped when he reached her breasts and focused on her large nipples until she was writhing in pleasure. He felt her tremble as a small orgasm raked her body so he moved down to her nether regions. As he sucked on her hardened love button she rocked violently as a continuous waves of pleasure left her dreamy eyed and exhausted yet willing to give herself completely to man she loved.

"Joe, take me now. I want to feel you inside me and I want to feel the tingling sensations as your hot juices fill me with your seed." Penny breathed the whispered words into her lover's ear as he moved between her spread legs.

Joe positioned his hardened member at the opening of her dripping pussy. He pushed forward slipping easily deep into her hot pulsing canal. They kissed hungrily as they rocked together causing Penny's fingernails to dig into the soft flesh of Joe's back. The unexpected pain pushed him over the edge and he empted into the deep recesses of Penny's most private place. She screamed in ecstasy as the sexual energy from his orgasm engulfed them both. Joe felt her go limp in his arms so he held her close waiting for her to revive.

Penny lazily opened her eyes. "That was so good. You've definitely learned some new tricks since the last time."

"It definitely feels better when you are with someone one you truly love. It was better for me this time too." He caressed the tip of her nipple with his thumb.

"You're still inside me. It feels so good and perfect. I feel full but not uncomfortable. I guess I could describe it as complete. I really do love you." She searched his face for a reaction.

Joe smiled at her innocent admission. "I love you too Penny, but you will have to share me. You know that don't you?"

"Yes, I do." She sighed. "I believe we all consider ourselves your wives. We love each other but most of all we love you. Does that make sense?"

Joe began to move inside her and she responded quickly to his movements. They made love again this time touching each in ways never dreamed before. The clear warm day slid silently into night. The darkness was unnoticed by the beautiful mother and father of the next evolution of mankind. Clouds filled the sky and rain beat down on the earth but their intense sexual passion kept them warm as their wet nude bodies worked together. Each enjoying the other to the utmost possible level of unbridled sex and pleasure.

Joe walked down the muddy street of the ravaged village. Dirty children in ragged and soiled clothing stood behind their somber and fearful parents. The whole village was watching from their run down shacks standing haphazardly along the rutted road as Joe and Rashelle walked by.

"This is the first village to welcome our help?" Joe questioned as he waved to the people standing along the path to the leader's home.

"Yes and they are reluctant at best." She raised her weapon as an exceptionally large man stepped into path in front of them.

Joe stopped as the man approached. "How many individuals live here?"

"One hundred thirty-five woman, sixty-three men, and eighty-seven children under the age of eighteen." Rashelle answered quickly. "They have enough food to last another week at the most." Joe turned his attention to the man standing in from of him.

"You are Joseph Calin, Tol'dor of Crags Deep?" The man asked with a snarl.

Joe leveled a piercing stare and answered. "I am."

The man laughed. "What will keep me from killing you and feasting on your warm flesh?" He asked with a crooked grin.

"You cannot kill me." Joe answered fearlessly. "We are your only hope for survival. If you wish to destroy those hopes then strike me down now." Joe watched as the man fingered the automatic weapon he carried.

You carry no weapon, how can you help us?" He asked curiously.

"Just because you see no weapon, do not fool yourself into believe we are unarmed." Rashelle said as she threw aside her cloak and revealed the Sword of Calin.

"I hold a fully automatic assault rifle and you threaten me with a sword?" His laughter rang like a large bell. "Lady you got balls. I like you."

"Are you Senior Vasquez?" Rashelle asked as she drew the glittering sword from its sheath.

"Come Joe Calin, tell this she-demon to put her big knife away before she hurts herself and let us go inside and talk." Senior Vasquez turned and walked to the door of a nearby hut still laughing.

Rashelle returned the sword to its sheath and followed Joe to doorway. "I'll wait here my lord and make sure you aren't disturbed." She stopped by the steps. Her anger was evident by the bright fire that burned in her eyes. A sight that caused several villagers to flee into the relative safety of the battered huts close by.