Which side are you on? (Nadie and Nymph)

Manasa spent those hours in her room. Not wanting to venture out for fear of running into Perry again. His words had shaken her far too much. She wasn't sure if he knew or didn't know what he said. But no matter what , if he was suspicious, there were bound to be problems. She may have to leave the ship when her contract was up. But that would probably mean leaving Dellis as well. An idea which scared Manasa more than Perry had. She focused on her crunches for a while. The workout distracting her. She loved having abs. As soon as she was done, she moved in to squats. More sweat to fight the fears.

When the evening arrived, Manasa dressed in the nicest pair of pants and shirt she owned. She made her way to the observation deck. Stopping at the kitchen to grab the food she'd bargained for. Making her way up decks, she finally reached her intended destination and Dellis. Walking with careful feel, Manasa reached Dellis and smiled tobher friend.

"I thought we could have a nice dinner tonight." She said. Holding out the basket of food she'd brought. "I also managed to sneak a bottle of Martian ale. Hope you can handle it. "

Dellis smiled at the sight of Manasa coming up an smiled even wider when she saw the food. "Sounds great." she said then chuckled at the mention of the ale. "Oh I can handle it just fine." she smirked. Dellis was no lightweight when it came to alien drinks.

The meal was amazing. Manasa must have pulled alot of strings to get such quality ingredients. After the meal she was sipping hr glass of ale and looking out of the observation window. Mainly starts but they could see a few planets and systems as the ship floated along in the void of space.

Dellis found herself scooting closer to Manasa, the alcohol making her a bit bolder.

"Then it's a date...." Manasa said, her words hinting at something more than the casual dinner she had initially said they would be having. She grabbed the plate of food for each of them and then poured some drinks. "I hope you like this stuff." Manasa said as she poured. "I've been saving it. It wasn't cheap. "

The night was wonderful. Manasa had never felt closer to Dellis than she did at this moment. It didn't help that the alcohol was affecting her. Despite her alien physiology. It seemed to be affecting Dellis as well, because as the night wore on, she scooted closer and closer to Manasa.

The crimson haired alien looked at her friend. Suddenly deciding that this was the moment. "So Dellis...." She said, taking another sip of ale for liquid courage. "I have something to tell you. Something that I haven't told anyone before. "

She paused. Unsure. She worried about Dellis's reaction. But at the same time, she wanted to share her heart with her friend. So she gulped and went for it.

"You see...., there's something about me that's not like everyone else. I'm....not exactly human." She felt the words flying from her mouth. But she kept her tone soft to prevent anyone else from hearing her if they were listening. "I'm actually from Viperia. But there's more....you see....I'm in love with you...."

Manasa felt nervous. She didn't know what to do. She didn't know how Dellis would receive her news. But she just waited and held her breath.

Dellis had her head on Manasa's shoulder as she began to speak. She lifted it to meet her friend's gaze, tilting her head curiously. She listened to Manasa's confession. So, the rumors where true. Manasa was an alien....and Dellis didn't care. Especially when she told her next confession. Dellis had fallen for Manasa as well and she was so happy she felt the same way.

"Manasa..." she began as she reached for Manasa's hand. She was going to tell Manasa that it was alright. She didn't mind that she was an alien.....but she wasn't able to get a word out when she heard someone behind them.

"So you wanted proof." Perry said to his friend. "Straight from the freak's mouth." Perry was standing with two of his friends, both had looks of disgust for Manasa. Dellis stood up and glared at the men. "Get lost assholes." she said and the guys just chuckled. "No chance Del. We need to protect you from....that." Perry said, pointing at Manasa then motioned for his friends to circle around the woman. They knew Manasa was strong but they were pretty fit themselves. They both grabbed Manasa and pulled her to her feet, restraining her arms behind her back.

"Stop!" Dellis said then turned to Perry. "Why can't you just leave us alone?!?!!" she cried out and Perry smirked. "Hmmmm.....you know. I'll let this...thing....have you if I get you first." he said as he looked Dellis over.

Dellis scoffed. "Not a chance" she said then turned back only to have Perry grab her from behind. "Fine. We will do this the hard way." he said as Dellis tried to break free. While she was fit and able to handle herself on a fight she was still no match for Perry. He met Manasa's gaze, a wicked smirk on his face as he moved his hand up Dellis' shirt. "You can have her when I'm done." he said as be groped Dellis roughly

"And just what the hell is going on, on MY ship?" Someone said from behind Perry. He froze in place then turned to see who they all knew was standing there.


"C-Commander..."

Sure enough, standing behind Perry was Commander Delaney Maxis. She was a tall woman with jet black hair, greying at the temples, cut into a trim collar length. Her blue eyes had a sharpness to them that only decades of military service would give them. She stood there, eyeing the group.

"Release your comrades at once." she ordered and they all released the women they were holding and just stood there, ready for what ever the Commander had in store for them.

Manasa waited anxiously. She still had no idea what to say or do no matter how Dellis responded. On one hand, if Dellis accepted her, then what? Manasa ran the risk of her own safety every day as it was. Now, if she bought Dellis in on her secret, she risked compromising Dellis's safety as well. Did she really want to take that risk? She didn't know. Part of her just wanted to run away with her friend. But there was little chance of that.

Dellis was just about to say something when suddenly Perry interrupted, having been listening in the whole time. "Oh shit!" She thought to herself as he began to make threats. She didn't know what to do. Even if all he had was her word that she was an alien and no real proof, it didn't matter. Her experience with humans was that fear of something was always worse then the actual thing itself. They feared that which they didn't understand, no matter what it turned out to be in the end.

"Just let Dellis go." Manasa begged. "I don't care whatever you do to me. Just let her go please Perry." She never wanted this to happen. She had hoped to prevent any of this from affecting Dellis. Now here they both were, at the mercy of a vile man who wanted to know god knows what either either of them.

Feeling that her life was potentially at an end once again, Manasa turned to look at Dellis. Her eyes pleading with her would be lover to forgive her for her nature. But before anything could happen, the Commander suddenly arrived.

The arrival of the commander didn't necessarily bode well. Manasa had limited experience with the woman. So she didn't know if she would be sympathetic to Manasa's plight. Or antagonistic and angry when the truth came out. Not wanting to test it just yet, she kept her mouth shut and waited. There was no sense doing anything until need be.

The commander stepped forward. "Well? Care to explain yourself Specialist Kindle?" she said to Perry. Perry stiffened "I-I....she...M-Manasa has been deciving us, Commander. She's an alien masking as a human. She could be a spy. Sent to sabotage the ship or something."

The Commander looked over at Manasa, showing no emotion then back to Perry. "Do you have proof?" she asked. "W-Well I heard her say it herself and the others as well." He said. The Commander turned to his friends, who just nodded.

"I see....." She said. "Do you have any more proof other than the words of your friends?" Perry looked confused. "No ma'am but I think that should be enough."

"Well, it's not." The commander said. "But Commander she..." Perry began but was cut off by the commander.

"Enough!" she barked. "You will not speak a word of this." she eyed each of them "All of you or you will find yourselves court-martialed for insubordination. Are we clear?"

"Yes ma'am." the three said in unison. "Good, dismissed." she said then when they left she turned to the woman. " Engineer T'roll?" she said. "Come with me to my office." she said then turned to Dellis "Navigator Zaran? Return to your quarters." she said then Dellis silently headed out, turning to meet her friend's eyes. Her's were filled with worry and dread. She turned back and headed out, fighting back tears. What will happen to Manasa? The Commander said nothing more and turned on her heels to head for her office, knowing full well Manasa would follow.

Manasa stood there in terror during the whole ordeal. She had no idea what the commander would do the whole time. Would she side with Perry? Punish Manasa herself? Kick her off the ship? Or who knows what. The only thought in her mind the whole time was to just close her eyes and pray that it all just went away. But she knew there was no chance of that.

But the Commander shocked her. She ordered that Dellis and Manasa be released and Dellis to return to her quarters. Manasa still had no idea what was going to happen, but this possibility had more promise then being at the mercy of Perry. As Dellis went away, Manasa looked at her and whispered "I'll be alright."

But she didn't truly no if she could promise that. She had no idea what was going to come of her from here on. She silently followed behind Commander Maxis, her head down and eyes on the metal walkway beneath her feet. She made no noise and no efforts to speak. She just went into the Commander's office and stood in front of the desk, waiting on her fate.

Commander Maxis sat at her desk and rested her hands on her desk as she stared at Manasa. She let out a deep sigh before speaking.

"First of all Engineer T'roll, I was already aware of your alien heritage. I don't allow anyone on my ship with knowing everything important about them." she said as she kept her sharp gaze on Manasa. "It's a shame you had to be outed and I wish this would have not gotten out. I tried to keep it quiet but there is no guarantee they will, dispute my threats." She stood and walked around her desk, standing in front of Manasa, arms behind her and her back turned to Manasa.

"I have been trying to clean up the xenophobia on this ship ever since I took command" Maxis continued. "However, the wounds are still fresh. It has only been 15 years since the taking of Earth. Some had lost family, friends in the invasion. So it's considerably understandable that some have some hostility towards aliens. But only the race that took Earth, not others who are actually helping in the efforts to take back our home planet." At that point the commander took a picture from her desk and turned it to face Manasa. It was a photo of a younger Maxis in a wedding gown with a tall, dark haired man in a tux. She tapped the image and it remained almost the same. The only difference was the man had silver skin and sapphire eyes.

"One of them is my husband. He is an ambassador, working hard to get other races to help humans. While humans go around and hate everyone else." Maxis shook her head. "Anyway, I will give you a choice. You can either stay here and face possible shunning of friends and hostility, or I can transfer you to a safer ship." the commander once again locked eyes with Manasa.

"I will give you time to think it over." she said as she walked back to her desk. "You are dismissed."

Meanwhile, Dellis was in her quarters, sitting on her bed with her knees pulled up to her chest and her chin resting on her folded arms. What was going to happen to Manasa? Was the commander going to transfer her? Could they try a long distance relationship? Dellis had no idea. Why did that asshole Perry have to ruin everything? So what if Manasa was an alien. Dellis still loved her. She buried her face in her arms and tried her best not to cry.....but failed.

Manasa sat there speechless as the Commander spoke. She had worked hard to conceal her identity when she had first joined the crew. But the Commander had known all along? That was not only shocking, but a little frightening. Did anyone else know? Surely if Commander Maxis had found out right away, it was possible that some other person that was connected enough could have found out as well.

But none of her initial shock was enough to prepare Manasa for the other revelations. First, that the Commander was a staunch supporter or other alien races. Most shocking of all, the Commander's husband was himself an Alien. That little bit of information made Manasa feel suddenly sympathetic towards the otherwise stone faced woman. Surely she must have dealt with her own share of prejudice and misfortune during her life. Not to mention the fact that she was a deep space captain and her husband was not with her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know." Manasa said. Feeling like she had offended the Commander even though she hadn't. Regardless, the seemingly cold woman was showing her a subtle kindness that none other then Dellis had other shown her. That alone was enough to indebt Manasa to the woman for the rest of her life.

"Thank you Ma'am." She finally said when the Commander finished speaking. "I'll never forget this. I promise I'll repay your kindness one day."

She left the office and snuck trough the hallways and to the living quarters. She didn't want to accidentally run into Perry or any other goons in the meantime. But she did have someone to visit. Manasa wanted a second opinion as to what she should do. What's more, this person meant more to her then her own decisions made.

She finally reached the door and knocked, whispering silently. "Dellis," She said, knocking on the door of that person. "It's me, Manasa. I need to talk with you."

Dellis lifted her head and tired to wipe away her tears before answering the door. She let Manasa in then went back and sat on her bed, looking down at the floor, at her sock-clad feet. "So....what did the commander say?" she asked after a long moment of silence. A part of her really didn't want to know but she knew Manasa needed to tell her. She kept her eyes down and waited for Manasa's answer.

Manasa came into the room and sat on Dellis's bunk. She stared at the floor for a while. Contemplating her own life and what her future held. She had no idea if she even had any chance to get everything she had wanted. Everything felt far too cloudy and convoluted.

She took a deep breath and looked back at Dellis. "The commander was remarkably genial. " she said, not sure how to explain. "Let's just say she understands way more then I expected. But she's worried about my safety. She offered me a transfer, but I'm not sure if I want to take it. I wanted to ask your opinion. Because...well.....you see...I'm in love with you Dellis."

Manasa let those words hang there. Embarrassed and unsure how to truly express how she felt.

Dellis listened to what Manasa had to say. She was surprised when she heard about the commander being on Manasa's side. But then she heard the offer of a transfer. One part of her understood why Manasa should leave. She didn't care about her alien bloodline, and she knows a few others don't either. However, after what just happened, who knows what could happen to her friend.

Then, when Manasa said she was in love with her, she couldn't resist any longer. She wanted to do this when she spoke those words earlier, but they were interrupted. They where now alone and no one could interfere. Dellis did not hesitate when she took Manasa's face in her hands, started deep into her eyes, and brought her lips to her friend's. She held the kiss for a long moment before pulling back then wrapped her arms around Manasa's neck and hugged her close, burying her face in her shoulder as she sobbed lightly. She wanted to tell Manasa to stay for her. But she didn't want to risk her new love's well being.

"I....I love you too, Manasa." she said as she held onto Manasa. "I don't want you to go, but I don't want to see you get hurt." Dellis was torn with keeping Manasa safe and her own wants.

Dellis's kiss wa enough to make Manasa breathless. She wrapped her arms around her and kissed back, lost in the limited amount of bliss that this moment offered her. Despite the fear that overwhelmed her, Manasa felt somewhat content in this moment. she had wanted Dellis for so long. But the moment was not lasting. There had to be some focus on the real things that were going on.

Keeping her arms around Dellis, Manasa sighed and took a deep breath. "I don't know what to do." She admitted, keeping her arms tight around Dellis. "I don't want to go. The thought of leaving you is heartbreaking. But I'm worried Perry and his xenophobic crowd will attack me. I wish we could go together, but the commander didn't even mention a transfer for you. "

Thoughts ran through Manasa's brain, and then something doned on her. What if they came for Dellis one day if she left? Perry was just the kind of person who would. That was enough to make up Manasa's mind. She couldn't leave Dellis.

"I'm staying." she said, deciding on that action alone.

Dellis looked up at Manasa, a worried expression on her face. "But what about....." She began then saw then look in her love's eyes. She knew that determined look well. Manasa had made up her mind. Dellis simply nodded then hugged Manasa close once more. Whatever happens, they would see it through together.

Dellis stayed put for a long moment before pulling back once more then leaning in for another kiss. It started out soft and tender but soon turned more passionate as she slippwd her tongue past Manasa's lips. Soon she was straddling her lap as she explored her mouth but then gently pulled back a bit.

"Wait...." She managed to say. She looked down at her lover's gaze. "I....want to see you...the real you, Manasa." She said as she caressed Manasa's cheek loveingly

Dellis didnt even have to say the same. Both women knew she was clearly referring to Perry. It was obvious that he wasn't going to go away. His words earlier that evening had spoken to his determination. But now, Manasa would be more on her gaurd. She would do whatever it took to protect Dellis against his ilk. Even if it meant....

She shook herself out of the hard thoughts and focused on feeling of Dellis's mouth. Kissing between the two was exquisite. Beyond breathtaking. Manasa wrapped her arms around her love as she was straddled, moving her own tongue in tune with that of Dellis. Their tongues intertwining as they kissed.

"Okay, but you may not be ready for it...." Manasa said. She wasn't sure she was right ready. But she wanted to be open and honest with her love. So she took a deep breath and concentrated. Her whole body began to shimmer. The pale and pink pigment of her skin transformed to a bright green. With little lines of red and blue running all over her body. Her smooth skin of her fake persona was dissolved, and her real scales were revealed. Though they were smooth to the touch. Her eyes turned to solid blue with black diamond shipped iris. Her long tail appeared , pushing out of one of her pants legs.

"So...." She said with a bit of a nervous laugh. "I'm hideous aren't I? "

Dellis watched in awe at Manasa's transformation. Having grown up in a mixed colony, she had been around many different species. But she had never met a Viperia. She has seen then in pictures an holo-vids and she always thought they were very beautiful. Especially the females, and now her lover was one of them. Dellis smiled sweetly and ran her hand through Manasa's hair. "No...." she said then leaned in and kissed Manasa softly. "You are....so beautiful...Manasa..." she said between kisses. Soon the kisses got more aggressive and she was once again exploring her lover's mouth with her tongue, breaking away only to pull her shirt off and help Manasa with hers.

Wrapping her arms around Manasa she pushed her down then rolled on her back so Manasa was on top. She gazed deep into those hypnotic eyes as she ran her hands up and down Manasa's body then into her pants and felt her tail. "So..." she chuckled as she trailed her fingers along it. "Is that your tail or are you just happy to see me?" she said with a grin then leaned up and kissed Manasa again, lightly nibbling on her lower lip. She had to admit. She wondered what her alien lover can do with that extra appendage.

"You really think so? The nervous and self-conscious alien said. But her words were short lived. Her lips were once again attacked by Dellis's. That was enough to convince Manasa , even if only a little, that she was indeed beautiful. At least to Dellis she was beautiful. That was all that mattered to her. For now and forever.

" my aren't you aggressive " the red haired woman joked as she was rolled ontop of her lover. "I did buy you dinner at least. So I guess I earned it. " she was feeling in a lighthearted mood at the moment. Dellis's profession of love and admiration was enough to make Manasa feel like she was flying. Even though she hated flying when not in a nice stable space ship.

"That would in fact be my tail." She said with a nervous laugh. "It's been hard hiding it. I may have cheated and used it to beat you at wrestling before. " she could sense that Dellis was suddenly curious. So she made a move.

"Would you like to see it?" She asked. Knowing that the best way to show it off would be to remove her pants. Leaving her in only her underwear.

Dellis chuckled then lightly slapped Manasa's arm. "You sneak!" she said in response to the admitting of using her tail when they sparred. She smiled up at her lover and nodded as she continued her exploration of Manasa's body. She sat up slightly and rested her back against her headboard. "I would like to see it, yes." she said as she moved to help Manasa remove her pants. She was very curious to not only see Manasa naked, but to see her in her full alien form.

"You would have done exactly the same in my position." Manasa joked as she got up and began to slip off her pants. Letting the rough fabric fall to the floor, she stood in front of Dellis wearing her tank top and her plain black cotton panties. Her long tail sticking out from the bottom of her panties. She began to swish it around. Moving it in a way to show off. She even moved it up to scratch her chin, just to show how capable it was. The tail was around three feet long. At it's narrowest point at the tip, it was around six inches around. Slowly getting thicker until it reached her lower back where it connected.

"So what do you think?" She asked Dellis. "I bet you've never really seen much like this before. "

Dellis sat at the edge of the bed cross legged as she watched Manasa remove her pants and reveal her tail. She chuckled at the sight of her scratching her chin. So she was in full control of it. Dellis then scooted closer and reached out to grab Manasa's tail but stopped and looked up at her.

"Uhhh, it won't like...snap off like a lizard's if I am too rough, will it?" She asked with a nervous chuckle.

Manasa threw her head back and laughed. It was only to be expected that Dellis would have but so much understanding of Manasa's race. She used her tail to caress her lover's face. "It's a little more complicated then that." She said as her tail moved from Dellis's face to then wrap around her new and pull her up and closer to Manasa. "But yes, in a sense I can lose my tail. But it would take a whole lot of force to pull it off."

"Why, how rough are you planning on being with me?" Manasa asked. Moving her tail from Dellis's neck to her waist, holding her tight. She was feeling aroused. She knew what they were about to do. It wasn't as if she didn't want it. But she didn't want to push too far before Dellis was ready.

Delis blushed lightly at Manasa's reaction then leaned into her caress. "Ok, I just....don't want to do anything that would hurt you." she explained then gasped as she was pulled closer then giggled and wrapped her arms around her lover's neck. A shiver of delight ran down her spine as she felt Manasa's tail slide along her torso. She gazed into Manasa's eyes, her own dark with desire.

"I can be as rough as you want me to be." she said as she leaned in closer and brushed her lips against Manasa. "You don't have to hold back. I trust you." she gently caressed the back of her lover's neck. "And I love you." Dellis had never been with an alien, but she was no prude when it came to intimacy. She was ready and willing to do anything with her new lover.

"I can assure you that I'm not exactly that delicate ." Manasa replied. Moving her tail to pull at Dellis's shirt. "It's you who we should be worrying about. What if you're allergic to my skin? Or my saliva? There's just too many things to worry about. Not to mention the fact that my very presence brings you nearer to danger at virtually every single moment. " Manasa was very near hyperventilating. The fear and concern she had for the dark haired beauty's safety was nearly overwhelming. But she would try and remain calm.

"Dellis...." The reptilian woman said with a sigh, as she sat down. Being careful to not sit on her own tail. "I love you too. Enough to fear for your saftey. But.....as much as I'm afraid, I'm also utterly captivated by you. So... If you're sure about this, then I want to make love to you. But you've got to promise me that if I hurt you, we stop right away. I don't want to do anything that causes you pain.".

She sighed and moaned with the lips gently caressed her lips and subsequently her neck. " make love to me Dellis." The green woman proclaimed, her resistance wavoring, even if it was temporary.

Dellis listened to Manasa and understood her lover's worries. "If I was allergic it would show by now wouldn't it?" she asked as she lightly caressed Manasa's tail. "I know you won't hurt me. And I will let you know if anything hurts, ok?" she said then moved to straddle Manasa and kissed her deeply, once again exploring her mouth as she began to peel off her clothing. Soon both women were in only their underwear. Dellis gently pushed Manasa on her back as she crawled fully on top of her alien lover, leaning down to kiss her neck then down to her chest. Manasa's skin felt very foreign to her but that didn't stop her from becoming more aroused with each brush of her lips on the reptilian woman's skin.

She moved further down, leaving a trail of kisses on Manasa then stopped at her firm stomach then kissed and licked around her belly button. "I sure hope I'm really not allergic." Dellis said between kisses. "Because kissing you is so intoxicating." she chuckled as she smiled up at Manasa before crawling back up and bringing her lips to her lover's once more.

"You're probably right. " Manasa admitted. "Though, my saliva is new to you. So we'll just have to wait and see what happens in that regard. But I think otherwise, you're probably safe. Just keep your promise and let me know alright?" Manasa was trying to focus, but Dellis's advances were becoming harder and harder to resist. Being in only their underwear, only a thin bit of fabric separated their two bodies. It also didn't help that Dellis was straddling her and leaving a trail of kisses all across her body. The combined lust, intimate closeness and sensual caresses of the lips were enough to drive Manasa wild.

"Oh goddess that feels so good!" Manasa couldn't help but moan as her tight tummy was kissed and licked. "oh, you keep doing stuff like that and you're going to drive me crazy." Manasa was at her breaking point. She had enough. She pushed Dellis off and then tore off the underwear Dellis had been wearing, then tearing off her own. Exposing her narrow slit that was darker green where the lips were. Her c cup breasts and dark nipples now on complete display for her lover.

"Are you ready my love?" Manasa asked.