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A Woman Grown - Five

He could sense a little bit of her fear and his heart turned over - he who had relished the fear in countless others that he had conquered and ruled over. It was odd, this feeling he felt. Lotor was proud when others feared him but Allura? At first he didn't mind at all. He had wanted her to fear him, for it made him feel powerful and controlling, but now - now he didn't want that. All thoughts of conquering her were gone now. There was only the nearness of her.

"Love.." Lotor's fingers brushed her cheek gently. "Are you sure?"

"Yes.." Allura nodded. "Here, now.."

"Here?" Lotor raised a brow. "But you deserve a soft bed, silk sheets.."

"On Doom?" Allura shuddered. "No, Lotor..now - before I - I change my mind."

"As you command, my sweet.." Lotor was mesmerized by those eyes of blue and he would do anything for her at that moment. He kissed her gently, his fingers gently stroking her hair and releasing the pins that held it in place. Allura, in turn, wrapped her arms around his waist, a little unsure but determined. She had never truly touched any male like this except in platonic hugs that were brief. Allura felt a thrill of excitement deep within her body and it was almost akin to when she would fly the Blue Lion. This was something new and she couldn't quite believe she was doing this.

Their lips parted and Allura gazed into Lotor's eyes.

~Why he looks so - happy! Not mean-happy, but joyful..~ She thought to herself.

Without a word he scooped her up and Allura already knew his destination would be one of the painted caves just beyond.

He had furnished a cloak to lie down on - Allura hadn't even noticed that he had brought one. She sat upon it and watched him as he came back into the cave, holding two containers of -

"Water!" Allura exclaimed as he handed her the metal container. "Where did you get the containers and how did you find the well?"

The containers are from my cruiser. A Doom officer is always prepared. As for the other - we do have survellance recon drones - they've mapped out every square inch on Arus - including this well."

"Oh.." Allura looked half fearful as she sipped at her water and Lotor noticed it. He frowned as he sat down beside her.

"Love, I am only telling you that because it is the truth. No doubt your security forces have mapped out Doom as well."

Allura nodded. "But it's difficult - your planetary shield is a pain to work around."

Lotor laughed. "My sweet, so is yours. Actually I shall share a secret - my father is quite upset because your Daystar shields have prevented him using any of the information we have gathered."

"Good!" Allura took a solid drink of her water now. She was still quite thirsty from her run.

"This water is delicious.." Lotor commented. "We have to recycle our water on Doom."

"You do?" Allura looked surprised.

Lotor shugged and finished off his water. It wasn't his usual wine but he didn't need to get drunk - not now.

"Doom is a dead world - for all that my father embraces it as the jewel of the Empire. We have to ship things in - hence we conquer other worlds."

"But not the only reason.." Allura said softly.

"There are many reasons, love.." Lotor sighed. Perhaps she had changed her mind.

"We can talk about that - later." Allura finished her water and set the cup down. Lotor's face brightened. She sat there, a little unsure of how to proceed. It was obvious that she was nervous again, for she watched Lotor as he scooted over to her.

"Don't be afraid, love.." Lotor said gently.

"I don't want to be.." Allura allowed him to lean her backwards to where she was lying on his cape.

"I won't let you.." Lotor kissed her deeply, holding her tightly. Allura let herself go in that kiss, somehow feeling the deep love he had for her in it.

Keith's horse was at a gallop, but still it was quite a distance to the Painted Caves. Keith's dark eyes were determined. He knew that Lotor was still there since his portable sensor indicated that the ship had not left yet. No doubt he was gloating over Allura's predicament or even worse - no, Keith would not think about that. He would not put it past Lotor to rape Allura. If he did, Keith would kill him - no he'd kill him anyway, just to rid the universe of him.

~Hang on, Princess. I'm coming..~ Keith spurred his horse onward.

~He's so beautiful...~ Allura sighed softly as she watched him undress, his eyes upon her now unclothed figure upon the cloak. ~How could someone so beautiful be so evil?~ She asked herself this but as she looked at him, she saw nothing of evil now. All she saw was a handsome man, his eyes filled with deep love and longing. His sensual mouth was parted and he looked so vulnerable to her, even as he looked so powerful. Her gaze went downward to that part of him - it fascinated her as well as frightened her a little. A few times she had accidently caught the guys in various stages of undress, but they had never looked like this! She flushed as he caught her looking and he chuckled softly as he knelt down beside her.

"My princess is curious?" Lotor asked, a ghost of a smile playing across his lips.

"No! I - uh.." Allura stammered.

"Shhhh..no need for explanations.." Lotor placed a finger to her mouth. "Let me look upon you.." His eyes traveled the expanse of her body and Allura shifted, not used to such close scrutiny.

"You are so beautiful.." Lotor's fingers grazed her throat. "So beautiful outside and inside..I want to worship you..kneel at your feet..give you the universe.."

This alarmed Allura, who had always been raised with the belief of a higher deity. She, would never want to be worshiped by anyone!

"No, please..no one should be worshiped..we're all but mortals, Lotor.." She placed her hand over Lotor's.

"Tell that to my father.." His expression darkened for a moment. "But it is true, love. I adore you and I would give you what you desire."

A playful smile appeared on her face as she looked at him. "Then just give me yourself. It's all I ask."

He smiled at her and nodded. "That I shall do.." He bent to kiss her and she moved her hand away as he gently slid on top of her, careful not to hurt her with his weight. HIs hands slid down and cupped her breasts, Allura melted under the warmth in his hands. To be touched like this was wonderful, and it was only the beginning. Her hands went to his face and they kissed endlessly, breathlessly, as their hands stroked each other gently. Lotor was led by long practice and Allura's by instinct alone but that didn't matter. They both seemed to know what the other wanted without asking.

Lips kissing, burning upon skin. Soft gasps and delighted whispers as they both let themselves go, each striving to please the other. Lotor took his time, not wishing to rush things, but with every passing moment Allura felt a driving urge for something - she knew what it was of course.

"Lotor.." Allura's face was filled with desperation and longing. "You're driving me crazy.."She whispered, blushing furiously but she didn't care.

"Can't have that." He kissed her on the forehead and readied himself just as Allura welcomed him. His face grew serious for just a moment.

"Allura - there will be pain - the first time. I shall make it quick."

She nodded and wrapped her arms around his neck. A moment later she did feel the pain and the odd sensation of him within her. He felt impossibly huge and Allura felt herself stiffen as her hands curled against his neck.

"Are you all right?" Lotor asked.

Allura only nodded. She wanted to go on. Lotor looked into her eyes for a moment and he felt a sharp stab of remorse deep within him. All the women he had taken in his conquests, all the slave girls - he had never been considerate of their pain or their fear. He had relished it but now he only felt the deepest of remorse. Maybe - maybe if the gods would allow him Allura he would change for her. He wasn't sure how but that could be for later. Now he had to attend to his love.

When he started to move slowly within her, Allura winced but she hung on to him as he started to kiss her again, letting his hands sweep over her body. Slowly by degrees she started to relax and the deep feeling of warmth came back to her. Instinctively she moved with him, wanting more of him. Her hands were tangled in his long hair as Allura kissed him wildly, sighing his name. Lotor was surprised and pleased by the passion she showed to him and he endevoured to please her utterly.

Faster, oh god, she was flying towards some high peak and she was so aware of Lotor above her, his golden eyes blazing down at her. His body drove into her with a relentless timeless rhythm, which she matched, driving her hips into his. Allura knew this could not last forever - it was so intense - but god, it was wonderful and she wanted him with her every step of the way.

And then - blinding.. her world shattered, she shattered like glass, her body arching upwards, a cry spilling from her lips - his name - as her nails raked into the muscles of his back helplessly. Dimly she felt him tense and a throaty cry of release escaped from his throat as his essence flowed into her. Allura tensed too but in a delicious way, feeling a sense of triumph that she had captured him so. In that moment she had the sense of power that all females possessed in that moment, even as a part of her realized that she could have possibly become pregnant.

"Allura...Allura...I love you .." Lotor's lips were against her throat as he tried to recover himself. His world had spun around and exploded deliciously. No slave, no substitute. This was his love and he, for once had made her happy and he for once felt whole. Allura smiled, her eyes closed. She felt like she could drift to sleep this way, even if the floor of the cave was hard. This felt so right, so good and it hadn't been just the physical part. She had seen a side of Lotor that perhaps no one had seen before.

"There is good in you." Allura whispered to him as her heart sang. She knew she was right in this - knew it deep within herself. Her father had said once that sometimes you had to go by your heart and this felt right. She opened her eyes and stroked his back and it was then that she noticed that dawn had finally arrived. But something was wrong - there was a shadow! She felt Lotor tense above her and instantly he twisted around and it was then that she saw -

Keith.

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