Ellana's Cultural Studies on Humanity Chapter 41:-On Lifemates and Friendship

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Our escape from both the assassins and the MiB, had left Nikki and I drained, not just physically but psychologically as well. So I decided it best to take her away from the troubles of her life, at least for a little while until she had been healed. It was over the course of these days that we could discuss the meaning of our relationship and our Lifemate bond. Nikki had made it no secret that she wasn't just attracted to me emotionally but physically as well, and she like all humans desired sexual companionship in addition to our friendship, something that being Zenobian just doesn't come to us. So the time had come for us to finally define and determine the course our friendship would take. Nikki also desired to learn my stealth techniques to start her down the path of the infiltrator. So I had something very special in mind for us to begin her training. But first things first, Nikki needed new clothes. The only thing she had come onto the Zephyr with was the scrubs and bra she had taken from an unconscious nurse. To that effect I landed the Zephyr in Central Park and immediately searched for a suitable human female in my Lifemates size....



Dr Ellana Xenoanthropological Society


Central Park, New York City, Thursday 18th September 21:00pm


Ellana dressed in her form fitting XS catsuit, crouched low in the bushes as she stalked the two young human females happy chatting as they walked down the dimly lit path, their shadows cast wide by the overhead streetlamps. They were both pretty little things as all human females were. But despite their beauty they don't seem to hold up to my dearest Nikki.One was a petite small Asian girl with long dark brown hair framing a heart shaped face, high cheekbones and slanted brown eyes. She was dressed in a white floral primrose dress, over which she a cropped denim jacket with black strappy heels. She's quite comely but her clothing wouldn't fit Nikki's more athletic body, larger breasts and hips. While her partner was of more interest to the Zenobian. She was an attractive redhead, with rounded freckled features, slender cheekbones and piercing blue eyes framed by a curtain of long auburn hair. The girl was wearing an expensive red leather jacket, underneath which was a black cropped tank top with the legend "Brooklyn New York 1991" printed across her C-cup breasts, designer skinny blue jeans held up by a red leather belt with matching red converse sneakers and leather hand bag. Gracing her slender neck was a leather choker and a bracelet on her wrist. Nikki loves her leather jackets and the girl is an exact size match, I'am sure that she would appreciate the tank top too. She will be needing fresh underwear as well so that will be coming off too. But I must remember to wash it first. Now I just need to catch her alone. Her target selected, Ellana bided her time waiting for a chance for the girls to separate.



"So I will see you tomorrow morning for the acting seminar, Beth?" Asked redheaded Libby Archer as she embraced her best friend Bethany Chang. "Yeah, anything that beats Dr Barrows lecture on the theory of drama today. What a total snooze fest." Libby laughed as she pulled out the hug. "Take care babe, have a safe trip home." Beth giggled as she began to walk away. "It's alright for you, Libby. You have a hot girl waiting for you. Me? A roommate that "borrows" my electronic toothbrush." Libby bit her lip. "You could always bunk up with us, Fiona would love to meet you." She flirted suggestively as Beth laughed. "You are shameless, you know that?"

Libby chuckled as she bade farewell to her friend walking down the dark dimly lit path, only the rustle of bushes keeping her company. Taking out her phone the young student popped in her earphones, flicking through her playlist when she heard the rustle of leaves behind her. "Huh?! Hello? Is somewhere there?" She asked the night shrugging her shoulders when she didn't receive a reply. Must be the wind. Or maybe two squirrels fucking... Has she went back to her phone, her face illuminated by the screen Libby felt a hand clamp around her mouth to muffle her cry of surprise, causing her phone to fall shattering on the path. "Sorry girl, but that's a really cute outfit. A friend of mine as more need of it than you do right now." Hissed a peculiar female British accent in her ear as the woman's other hand grasped her throat, dragging her into the bushes her legs weakly kicking. Libby then felt a sharp pinch either side of her neck, letting out a cute muffled squeak as she slumped unconscious into her attackers arms. The final sensation she felt was being lowered to the grass.


Kneeling beside the unconscious girl, Ellana got to work stripping her body of everything Nikki would need. She began by removing the students jewellery before unlacing her sneakers pulling them off along with her red cotton ankle socks. Straddling the girl, Ellana hoistered her up by her arms holding them up slipping off the red jacket from her shoulders then pulling the tank top over her head, unfastened her red cross back bra from from the front. Letting the girls half naked body flop back down onto the grass, Ellana admired her firm buoyant freckled C-cup breasts with puffy full pink areolas. Unbelting the girl's jeans, Ellana worked them off her hips peeling them down her long legs exposing a matching thong. Sparing no thought for the girls modesty, she whipped off the underwear from between the girl's legs in one quick motion, revealing a small pink clitoris crowned with a trimmed strip of auburn hair and pert peach shaped buttocks. After looping the handbag over her shoulder and tucking the stolen clothes under her arm, Ellana left the unconscious body of Libby Archer sprawled naked in the bushes making her way back covertly to the cloaked Zephyr parked nearby. Once she was aboard, the Zephyr took off speeding into the clear nights sky into low earth orbit.


The Zephyrs Medical Bay Friday 19th September 2024 09:00 GMT Low Earth Orbit


Nikki's eyes fluttered open as she awoke in the strange medical pod that Ellana had put her in, following their escape from the hospital. "That was the best nights sleep I have had in a long while. I feel refreshed. I wonder how long I was out for?" Rising from the pod, Nikki glanced at her reflection in a nearby mirror. She was dressed in her underwear only, including the bra she had took from the poor nurse Winona but that wasn't the most remarkable thing. Nikki put her hand to her head where Harrison's first bullet had just grazed her, finding nothing but bare skin. Remembering her shoulder, she pulled off the surgical dressing to find clear pink skin. She laughed. "And not a scar in sight? That's some machine you have there Ellie. Shame though, some chicks dig scars." Then her gaze wandered to the large window behind the mirror, Nikki's mouth gaped open with wonder as she saw the large blue and green globe in front of her stars twinkling their light like diamonds. Her hand gently clutching her little silver cross. "That's a beautiful sight but not the most beautiful thing I have seen so far." The sound of the doors whooshing open behind her tore Nikki's glance away from the earth.



Her eyes widened as a tall and very broad pink skinned male wearing heavy armour entered holding a pile of clothes, including a gorgeous red leather jacket that looked expensive. "Wow, your like really really big. Where has Ellana been hiding you?" She jokingly asked the large alien whos handsome granite carved visage remained impassive. "I have been hiding on this ship, as the Princess instructed me. I would have have thought that was obvious." Nikki chuckled at the big guy, who had completely missed the point. "Because you wouldn't have stuck out on Earth?" She giggled as the man shook his head. "Here is some human clothing. And you can use the shower." He set down the pile of clothes and underwear on a table next to her before turning to face her. "But I must ask you what are your intentions with her Highness?" Nikki crossed her arms, taken aback by the sudden rudeness. "Who are you? Her brother? Or boyfriend?" She asked in a quiet voice. The man straightened himself up. "I'am Captain Kremm of Clan Mantell of the Zenobian Royal Guard, I have the honour of being her bodyguard." Nikki breathed a sigh of relief relaxing a little. "Alight, Kremm. Ellana is very special to me and I hope she feels the same about me. She also says something about me being her Lifemate. Does that mean anything to you?" Kremm's eyes blinked in shock. "Well if that is the case, then please forgive me for my earlier rudeness, Nikki Sanderson. You really must be something special if Ellana holds you in such high regard." He then to Nikki's surprise bowed respectfully, she blushed slightly flashing a bemused smile. "I will be just outside waiting for you to get dressed. Ellana will be most pleased to see you awake." With that Kremm left her alone with the clothes.


After taking a ten minute shower that was better than anything she had ever experienced on Earth, Nikki dressed in her new clothes including the clean underwear. I wonder who she mugged for all this but I shouldn't really complain, everything fits snugly even the underwear. How did she guess my size right? And this jacket? Wow... Pulling on the leather, trying not to think about the previous owner, Nikki let out a deep breath loving the feel of the leather on her bare skin. Oh yeah, I feel complete now. Once she had fastened on the jewellery, using some of the make up in the handbag to primp herself up for Ellana Nikki looped the handbag over her shoulder. Leaving the medbay, she was met by Kremm who smiled warmly at her. "This way, Nikki. She is expecting you." Grinning, she fell into step beside the bodyguard.


Princess Ellana's Chambers, Deck 2


"How's your new command, little brother?" Ellana asked the shimmering handsome figure of her brother Prince Cormacc, cutting an impressive sight in his new Commodore's uniform, a navy blue double breasted platinum filigreed jacket with a red cape. "It's going well, sis. It feels good to be in command of you own dreadnought and a massive fleet to match." His warm features, so reminiscent of their mother beamed. Ellana smiled. "You and father still hunting the Corporation to the ends of the galaxy?" Cormacc's smiled disappeared replaced by a grim visage, he nodded gravely. "Aye, the vermin scurried off to lick their wounds. But they will be back, they always come back. With luck they all got sucked into a black hole and did the universe a favour." They both burst out laughing. "Well enough about the Collective, baby brother. How are the family?" Cormacc grinned widely. "Little Torsten and Danila are growing up fast. In fact Danila as already decided that she wants to join the XS, to be just like her trailblazing auntie." Ellana giggled at the news, she adored her nephew and niece, particularly Danila who reminded her of her younger self. "But they have been sent to visit their mum's parents in Vortigren, since Orlanna is working double shifts at the chiruregy." Ellana nodded. "Any word on Conna? The last time we spoke was just before I set off on my mission to Earth." Cormacc shook his head. "Well, the last I heard of him he's somewhere in the Eagle Nebula with the Star Corps. Surveying and chasing the cute native girls." Ellana laughed as heard the door behind her whoosh open. "Well, little brother I have to get back to it. Give hugs and kisses to the kids and send my regards to Orlanna when you next see them." Cormacc winked at her. "Farewell, big sister. Have fun and try not to get into too much trouble. Love you." Bading him farewell with a grin she shut off the holo before turning in her chair to face Nikki.


"Dearest Nikki!" She cried, walking around her desk embracing her planting a kiss on her cheek. "You had me so worried but I'am glad you're up and about." Nikki hugged her tightly, returning the kiss. "Was that your native tongue? It sounded beautiful like a song or a poem." Ellana smiled pulling out the hug gently. "Thank you, I myself find many of your human languages pleasing to the ear as well. Like your accent." Nikki bit her lip blushing. "So who was that guy? Your boyfriend?" She asked with a curious look. Ellana burst out laughing, shaking her head. "No, no definitely not. That was Cormacc or Commodore His Royal Highness Prince Cormacc of the Zenobian Royal Navy." Nikki breathed a sigh of relief. "Good to know. Thanks for the new threads Ellie, they fit me like a glove. But I have to ask you didn't steal these from a girl did you?" Ellana nodded, leaning on her desk. "Mhm, Libby Archer. She was a full size match right down to her underwear. Don't worry, I had Kremm launder them before he gave them to you. Since I know how...funny you are about the whole underwear thing." Nikki grinned. "The big guy? I don't think he likes me. In fact I think he's jealous of us." Ellana shook her head. "Kremm? I doubt that. He's really quite the softie once you get to know him and get past his movie lines. He has more of a knightly crush on me." She shared a smile with her bodyguard, who stood behind them by the door before continuing. "We both know that nothing will come of it and he won't cross that line, but he's a very dear friend. Honestly, I don't know where I would be without him. " She the lowered her voice whispering. "Just don't tell him I said so. It'll go to his head." Nikki chuckled, glancing back at him. "At first, Kremm wasn't too keen on me. In fact he wasn't very friendly, but as soon as I mentioned we were Lifemates he changed his tune." Ellana nodded. "I'am not surprised. Since you are my Lifemate and a royal Lifemate at that, he will now protect you as he would me." Nikki's eyes widened in surprise. "Wow! I didn't realise. It sounds like being a Lifemate is an important thing."


Ellana smiled at her warmly. " Being a Lifemate is the highest honour, we can bestow upon another. It means that we are forever linked, no matter the distance we will always be a part of each other. It's incredibly rare for a non Zenobian to have the honour and you being the first human Lifemate makes this even more special." Nikki perched next to her, touching shoulders. "You make it sound so... mystical. Truly, I'am touched Ellie." Ellana took hold of her hand. "Being Lifetimes is an important thing in Zenobian culture and is the closest thing my people can get to a romantic relationship." Nikki squeezed her hand, leaning in. "What about sex? Do your people have sex?" She asked with a husky voice full of desire, face going bright red. "Sorry if that's too personal." The Zenobian grinned caressing Nikki's cheek. "Oh we definitely have sex but it's more of a biological imperative then for pleasure like humans. Between Lifemates sex may or may not be involved but isn't an essential part of the union." Nikki nodded looking Ellana in her big pretty blue eyes. "So what about us? I mean it's not just about the sex with me either, although I do enjoy it with a hot girl." Ellana took a deep breath, taking Nikki's other hand in hers, taking a deep breath. "Nikki, you are important to me perhaps the most important thing in my life. So please don't take this the wrong way, but for my people our sex lives and being Lifemates are two very different things. If it made you happy then I would couple with you, but for me I wouldn't feel anything from the act. Not pleasure or anything at all really. Besides, I think being sex partners will only complicate our beautiful relationship. Nikki, I care so much for you. I want you to know that." Nikki let out a disappointed sigh but smiled. "I suppose I should have known, I have never had much luck in love. But thank you, Ellie. Out of all the women I have met you have been the most honest with me, I love you for that and so much more." She embraced Ellana in a tight hug. "I love you too, Nikki. But I find it hard to believe that you're not attached. You are brave, beautiful and kind. Why wouldn't anyone, male or female, desire you?" Nikki shrugging her shoulders. "I think that may be down to me, Ellie. There have been with many girls but I haven't found the right one yet." Ellana laid a hand on her shoulder. "What do you mean by that?" Nikki shook her head smiling. "It's nothing, I shouldn't trouble you with my problems." Sensing her Lifemate was down, Ellana changed the subject.


Simulation Studio Deck 2 09:45am GMT

"I remember when we were back at the Rizzo Villa, I offered to train you in Zenobian techniques. Well I have just the thing." Nikki nodded. "Yeah, I thought it would be a great opportunity to spend some time with you. What do you have in mind, babe?" Hopping off her desk, Ellana beckoned her with a finger. "Step into my office." She grinned mischievously, leading her into a large circular room just off her study. As Nikki let out a breath of wonder, Ellana held her arms out wide. "Welcome to my simulation studio. She's a beauty isn't she, if I do say so myself." She said with an air of pride to her voice. They had entered a large circular room, lined with shimmering data stacks. At the centre sat two leather backed chairs flanked by a curious box like machine with a slit at it's centre. "Ellie this is....amazing. What are they?" Ellana walked over to one shelf, taking out a small silver box. "These are what we call simulations. They are virtual representations of memories. On Zenobia we use them for everything from training to education to recreation." Nikki walked over to her, looking up at the rows of little silver boxes. "So they are like our video games, then?" She asked as Ellana turned to face her. "Yes and no. It's a lot better if I show you. This..." She held up the silver box. "...is a special training sim I tuned myself based on Mistula Secundus, set during it's empires twilight. It's designed to refresh basic stealth and infiltration techniques. Including the use of the neck chop and pinch." Nikki eyed the box with a mixture of fear and awe. "Will it be compatible with humans?" Ellana smiled squeezing her forearm. "I can't see why it shouldn't be. Before we start, I have to remind you that this simulation is designed for Zenobians. So when you disguise yourself, you will be taking the victims exact form. Of course this makes things easy. But not very good for training purposes." Nikki massaged her chin. "So in theory you could alter the parameters? Make things harder?" Ellana nodded her head. "Mhm, that's right. I will get to work crafting some simulations where we won't change forms, so we can really brush up on those stealth skills. So, Nikki. Are you ready to come with me to an exotic world?" She said with a wink as Nikki grinned. "I thought you would never ask, babe."


"So tell me Ellie. What are Mistulans like? Are their women...sexy?" Nikki asked as she clambered into the chair while Ellana booted up the device. "They are green skinned and have varying hair colours from red to purple. They also have horns, with the men having larger horns than the women." She answered before grinning wickedly. "I must admit I did find the female Mistulan form most pleasing but ever since I have been on Earth, I have come to prefer human females. So much more variety and most...beguiling." Nikki blushed leaning back into the chair. "Sounds amazing and you find us beguiling?" She giggled biting her lip. "You do know how to flatter a girl, babe. You know I find you, well the real you, really sexy. Ever since the day I first saw you in the hospital." Finishing her preparations, Ellana smiled as she climbed into the seat next to Nikki's. "Thank you, Nikki. The feeling is mutual." After they had fixed on the headsets, Ellana turned to her Lifemate. "Are you ready, Nikki?" Nikki turned to her smiling, holding out her hand. "Are you kidding? Let's do this!" Gripping Nikki's hand she lent back. "Executing simulation. Prepare for immersion in 3...2...1! Immersion!" She cried as their world turned white.


Training Simulator #021486, Mistula Secundus, simulated time 10:00am Mistulan Planetary Time


As Nikki opened her eyes, she found herself looking across a tropical paradise. Flowers the size of trees soared above her, to her right Nikki could see crystal clear water and the white walled, red tiled roofs of a city hugging the bay. On the horizon hung a bright white star. "Wow! This is breathtaking, Ellie! I have never seen water that clear in all my life. And those flowers, incredible." "Welcome to Mistula Secundus." Ellana said laying a gentle hand on Nikki's shoulder, looking out to the horizon. "Mistula Prime's first colony world and heavenly twin. This is right after their defeat to the Kathrian Star Empire. We have martial law and unrest in the streets. Their fractured army is on the streets trying to maintain order." Nikki looked up at the giant flowers. "This place is beautiful, Ellie. Like nothing I have ever seen." Ellana shrugged. "Perhaps, but it's nothing compared to Mistula Prime herself. That planet is really quite something. Anyway, I thought it best for us to start somewhere easier for our first adventure together. Without those MiB assholes at our backs." Has they walked towards a dirt road, Nikki turned to her. "So what's the mission, babe?"


"Our mission, my dear Nikki. Is to infiltrate the Mistulan Army's military base in the city of Mantilla Bay and retrieve a Zenobian data probe, specifically the data on it. There is no limit to how many disguises we can acquire, but if either of us are killed or detected then we are sent back to a checkpoint with an electric shock. It's also non lethal only." Nikki nodded her understanding. "Just like a video game. Do your people regularly lose these data probes?" Ellana shook her head. "Oh no no. This is an entirely fictitious scenario. The Star Corps would never be that careless as to let an expensive space probe fall into enemy hands, but it makes for a great setting. So like you said it's essentially a video game." She suddenly held up her hand. "Do you hear that, voices. Female?" Nikki nodded. Together they hurried into the bushes ahead of them, towards the source of the voices.


It was two female Mistulans with their backs to the pair, pouring over a map placed on their speeder laden with foodstuffs in the back. "Peasant girls delivering their produce to the cities market. Their forms and clothing should get us into the town, but once inside we adapt from there." Nikki glanced at the two girls, appreciatively. "Mmm, they are quite attractive better than you described actually. The horns are a nice touch." The Mistulan on the left was a pretty girl with slightly squared features, high cheekbones and big blue eyes her long red hair tied into a long ponytail. Two small horns protruding from her forehead. Her slim attractive form hugged by a white shirt over which were blue dungarees and brown work boots. While her partner has more rounded features, with slender cheekbones purple almond shaped eyes and matching short pixie cut hair under a straw hat. She was dressed in a red flannel shirt overwhich were black dungarees and black laced work boots. Ellana nodded following her gaze. "Much better than the males, their horns are much bigger. Right, we are going to render them unconscious with a neck pinch. Here, let me demonstrate..." She crept out of the bushes towards the purple haired girl, quickly closing the distance. Ellana then grabbed the girl by her mouth then grasped her throat pinching her slender throat. Mistulan let out a pained squeak before dropping to the ground unconscious to the grass. She then clicked her fingers, the sim rewound in a blink of an eye. "Remember, Nikki. Grab the throat then with finger and thumb..." She gently placed her hand around Nikki's throat "...pinch both sides at the nerve clusters. Unconscious in 5 seconds, you ready?" Nikki made the grasping hand, sighing nervously. "I'am not sure but I will give it a go." Ellana smiled patting her on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Nik. You've got this." Nikki flashed her a nervous smile as she crept towards the unsuspecting redhead girl.


Nikki clamped her around the redhead's mouth but has she grasped the girl's throat she found she couldn't apply the correct pressure. The girl yelped in pain, but fought free of Nikki's grip pushing her away, "God damn it-aggh!" She screamed as electricity coursed through her body, sending her back to the checkpoint. Come on Nikki, Ellana is watching. If you can pass academy training you can pass this After 5 repeated attempts and five electric shocks later, Nikki was despondent. She walked back to Ellana, shrugging her shoulders. "I'am sorry, Ellie. But I don't think the pinch is for me." The Zenobian flashed her a sympathetic smile, taking her by her shoulders. "Don't worry Nikki, it took me a few attempts to master but Kremm was a patient teacher. How about the chop? Allow me to demonstrate." Ellana crept low towards the purple haired Mistulan, her hand outstretched like a blade. The girl let out a pained squeak as Ellana struck her on the right side of the neck, sending her tumbling to the grass. "Instantaneous knockout, remember to hit the sweet spot." Nikki held out her hand repeating the gestures made by Ellana. "Yeah, this is more my speed. Okay, I think I've got this." She said emerging from the bushes as Ellana winked. "Good luck, Nikki."


Nikki her arm raised like a blade, crept upon the Mistulan girl. Taking a deep breath she struck the girl on the side of her neck. To her horror, the redhead cried out in pain spinning around cursing in her native language. In her frustration Nikki punched her with a stunning left jab. Feeling the characteristic electric shock, Nikki tried again this time hearing a nasty crack of breaking bone as she struck the girl too hard breaking her neck. "Oh my god! I've killed her-aggh!" Feeling the shock once again Nikki was sent back to checkpoint on her third attempt. On her third, Nikki had hit the girl just on that sweet spot she talked about. She let out a cute pained grunt slumping to the ground, unconscious. "Ellie! I did it! Look at me go." Nikki whooped as she embraced Ellana, who grinned. "We've only just begun, let's do this." She said snapping her fingers.


The two snuck up on the unsuspecting Mistulans, Nikki putting down the redhead with a swift neck chop while Ellana silenced the purple haired girl with a pinch. Lowering the women to the ground, they stripped out of their catsuits. "Now lets assume their forms." Ellana took the purple haired Mistulan into her arms, assuming her form with a kiss pulling off her straw hat. Smiling Nikki did the same. "Haehwe, 20 seasons, Peasant Girl. So this is what it feels like to be you? I have to say I'am a little bit jealous. Wow! I'am speaking with her voice?! That's so cool!" Now a clone of Mheven, Ellana looked up from pulling off the girls boots. "Mhm. When I assume a females form, I can also comprehend her language as well." Nikki removed Haehwe's boots before taking her dungarees at the shoulders, peeling the garment down her slim toned body. "So if you replaced say a French girl, then you can speak and understand French?" Ellana nodded as she whipped off Mheven's dungarees in one swift motion. "Exactly." Nodding, Nikki's eyes widened in surprise as she saw the girls small dark green clitoris, crowned with a trimmed fan of red pubic hair. "Um, Ellie? Why aren't they wearing any underwear? Not that I'am complaining, though." She said glancing Mheven's fuller womanhood topped with a trimmed strip of purple hair, Ellana smiled mischievously as she unbuttoned the girls flannel shirt exposing her small but firm B-cup breasts with light green perky areolas. "Its Mistulan custom, their females wear no underwear." Nikki giggled as she pulled Haehwe's shirt over her head, revealing buoyant B-cup breasts with dark green puffy areolas. "I'am liking these Mistulan girls more and more by the minute!" After they had finished getting dressed in the peasants clothes, Nikki adopting Haehwe's ponytail, the duo dragged the naked unconscious Mistulans into the bushes concealing them within. Then hopping into the speeder, with Ellana at the controls they sped towards Mantilla Bay.


The City of Mantilla Bay Marketplace 10:30am MPT


Their disguises were able to get them past the police, or Peacekeeper Corps as Ellana had called them, checkpoint into the city proper. "So far so good but but we will have to change our look sooner rather than later if we are going to get into that base." Ellana said as they exited their stolen speeder, once they had reached the market place. Scanning the bustling marketplace, Nikki smiled as a thought came to her she turned to Ellana. " Why don't we set up our stall and pick some information from the locals? From there we can plan our next move." The Zenobian grinned with pride. "Now you're thinking like a Zenobian. A great strategy." After half an hour of selling 'their' produce and making a small profit, the duo overhead two Mistulan males, with their distinctive long horns, chatting while perusing a pottery stall. "It's outrageous! The army from the military base have gone and commandeered the Mistulan Pearl Inn! Only the best establishment in the whole city." Said a young male with dark black hair to his friend, an older male with dark red hair. "They couldn't even protect us from the Kathrian's and know they fiddle with girls while the empire crumbles! Deplorable!" Sharing a glance with Nikki, Ellana turned to the men clearing her throat. "Begging your pardon messeres? May we trouble you for directions? My friend and I are sorely looking for some female company." The dark Mistulan approached their still. "Sure, but i wouldn't count on getting in. Only soldiers and staff are allowed inside. I could instead give you the name of an establishment not packed with soldiers?" Ellana shook her head. "No the Mistulan Pearl will do nicely." The man shook his head. "Alright, but if you get caught then don't mention me. You come out here and onto Karmala Avenue...


Outside the Mistulan Pearl Inn 10:45am



"Looks like the front door is crawling with soldiers and officers, no way we are getting in there." Said Ellana as they stood across from the three storey inn, a white walled façade with red tiled domes and towers, watching Mistulan officers of both genders milling around, some going inside. Nikki noted that their uniforms consisted of a beige field jacket with matching trousers, held by a black belt and matching jackboots. Some with peaked caps others with flat round hats. She then drew her attention to a side alley. "Then we go through the back door, babe. Just like the villa. If we're lucky, we can grab a couple of new disguises." Ellana winked at her. "Have I ever told you I like the way you think?" Nikki returned the gesture. "Only all the time." She flirted. Laughing, the two women went into the side alley.





As they crept silently down the alley, Ellana held up her hand hearing two female voices ahead of them. Nodding, Nikki took cover with her behind a dumpster glancing at the source. It was two young Mistulans hauling bags of trash out to a large dumpster, not far from a service entrance. "Hmm? Waitresses from the Inn. Their forms and clothing should be suitable." Ellana said gesturing at the women with her head as Nikki appraised them. They were attractive girls; one with slightly squared features, prominent cheekbones and bright blue eyes framed by long orange hair. Her well endowed breasts were spilling out of her red and black flamenco style dress, with floral detailing on the collar and black heels. While her partner had heart shaped features, bright hazel eyes framed by chestnut brown curly hair. Her more slim petite form, barely contained by a short blue flamenco dress and matching heels. Their horns were slightly longer than the much younger peasants. Ellana turned to Nikki. "Right, I will take the orange haired girl. While you take the girl in the blue dress. Wait until they have their backs to us...Now." Ellana signaled as they quietly snuck upon the two clueless waitresses. Striking swiftly, Ellana clamped her hand around the Mistulans mouth muffling her cry of surprise before grasping her throat. With a finger and thumb, she pinched eliciting a muffled squeak of pain slumping unconscious into the Zenobians arms. Simultaneously, Nikki rising in confidence grabbed the girl in the blue dress from behind striking her with a quick neck chop, the girl let out a muffled cute grunt her eyes rolling into the back of her head as she lost consciousness. "Blue was always my colour." Nikki quipped as they lowered the women to the pavement.


Stripping out of their stolen peasant garb, Nikki and Ellana assumed the forms of the unconscious waitress. "Looks like I'am a Felaen. What pretty names these Mistulans have." Nikki said as she slipped off the waitresses heels before unbuttoning her dress from the rear. " They do indeed. Take the name of this girl for instance, Emmiad. But their family names can be a hassle to pronounce. Which is why I have omitted them from this simulation. Besides, human names are much prettier." Ellana removed Emmiad's shoes before unzipping the dresses skirt from the side pulling off the garment down her long green legs from around her hips, revealing a clean small clean shaven clitoris and pert peach shaped buttocks. "Speaking off which. You've called me by my full name, Nicole, a few times. Only my mom calls me by it when she's pissed off at me. How did you find out?" Nikki asked as she whipped Felaen's dress from her petite naked form, admiring her perfect C-cup breasts with rose petal light green areolas, full clean shaven womanhood and plum shaped ass. Ellana chuckled as she unlaced Emmiad's shirt, folding it open to expose her large D-cup breasts with full dark green roundel shaped areolas. "Do you remember that night we had sex? I kissed you and it was the first thing I read from your thoughts. Its a very pretty name." Nikki blushed as she stepped into Felaen's dress, pulling it up. "Why thank you, Ellie. Oh I never asked if you liked your nickname." Ellana giggled putting on Emmiad's dress. "I like it. I think it suits me, no one as ever called me by that before." Once they were fully dressed, they tore up their discarded peasant clothes binding and gagging the unconscious women before dragging their naked bodies towards the dumpster, tipping them inside. Holding hands, Nikki and Ellana entered the Inn through the service door.


The Mistulan Pearl Inn 11:55am


In what seemed like an hour to Nikki, although according to Ellana time was relative in the simulator, they had played the parts of waitresses; serving drinks and getting pawed at by Mistulan soldiers of both genders. Until they were called over by a middle aged Mistulan women in a frilly black dress her full figure spilling out, curly black hair and lined but youthful features. "Emmiad, Felaen. There are two female officers upstairs who desire companionship and drinks. I recommended you two. Come with me." As they fell into step behind the madame, Nikki turned to Ellana. "Is this sort of thing common with the Mistulans?" She whispered as they ascended an opulent staircase decorated with gold inlaid marble. Ellana nodded. "Yes. The Mistulan's have legalised prostitution. In establishments like this waitresses double as courtesans." They soon reached a single wooden door, walking through as the madame opened it. "Esteemed officers, these are two of my best girls. I hope they meet to your satisfaction." She said addressing the two officers dressed in Mistulan military uniform.


The one closest, a woman with two crossed swords on her epaulettes rose from her armchair. "Yes, most pleasing indeed madame. You have simply out done yourself." Her eyes taking in the curves of Ellana's stolen form. She was a striking woman with light green angular features, sloping cheekbones and bright green eyes. Her jet black hair tied into a bun under her peaked cap that rested on her small horns. She turned to her partner, a petite woman with more rounded features, high cheekbones and piercing blue eyes framed by shoulder length light pink hair under her flat beige cap. "Don't you agree, Sergeant T'maekh? Fine wares indeed." The sergeant smiled suggestively at Nikki. "I look forward to tasting that one's lips, Lieutenant Areinnye." The madame bowed her head. "You are most welcome, officers. Please enjoy yourselves." With that she closed the door, leaving them alone.



Ellana flashed a smile as she approached the young lieutenant, straddling her as they sat back down into the armchair Ellana planting a kiss on the woman's lips. "Take off your clothes, girl. We can join them later. Right know I want you all to myself." Sergeant T'maekh said to Nikki caressing her shoulders. Humouring the woman, Nikki caressed the sergeants cheek hearing the lieutenant behind her let out a low muffled moan of arousal as she slumped unconscious in her chair. Before the officer could react, Nikki kneed her in the groin sending her doubling up in pain before finishing her off with a swift neck chop to the back of her neck, sending her crashing unconscious to the floor with a cute grunt. Looking up from the chair, now wearing the face of Lieutenant Areinnye Ellana smiled. "You really are a natural, my dear Nikki. Bravo." Nikki giggled as they stripped out of their waitresses clothes.



It didn't take them long to relieve the women of their uniforms, Ellana adopting the lieutenant's bun. As they got dressed in their stolen uniforms, Nikki glanced at the slim athletic naked form of Sergeant T'maekh admiring her small but slightly pointed A-cup breasts with puffy dark green areolas, trimmed clitoris topped with a strip of light pink hair and well formed plum shaped buttocks. "I can't believe I have gone down two breast sizes just through kissing that's weird, but kinda sexy too." She said buttoning up the sergeants shirt. Ellana smiled setting Areinnye's cap on her head. "It's my favourite part of being on earth. Becoming different women, experiencing their lives. It's the best way to learn and to understand different cultures." She scanned the naked lieutenant sat in the chair her legs spread wide, firm perky B-cup breasts with circular dark green areolas and full clitoris crowned with a trimmed black triangle on full display. "Their passes should get us into the base, but I'am not sure if they have the necessary clearance for the labs." Nikki smiled squeezing the Zenobians shoulder. "We will come to that bridge when we cross it." After they bound the naked officers with torn remnants of their waitress disguises, they stuffed them inside a nearby cabinet before exiting the room, making their way out of the Mistulan Pearl.


Mantilla Bay Military Garrison 12:10pm


"Thank you, ma'ams." Saluted the young Mistulan private as she returned their passes. "I trust your R&R went well, lieutenant?" Ellana grinned as the woman deactivated the electrical barrier with the press of a button. "Yes. The sergeant and I found the wares most satisfying, I would definitely recommend the experience soldier." The private sighed. "If only the pearl wasn't reserved for you officers." Sharing a glance, Nikki and Ellana walked through the checkpoint into the base.

Using the women's memories, they found the large double doors leading to the science labs. Taking the lieutenants pass, Ellana scanned it through the card reader sighing as the device buzzed a red light blinking. "Like I suspected. She didn't have clearance, try yours Nikki." Nikki scanned the Sergeants card shaking her head as the reader buzzed red. "Me neither. What do we do now, Ellie?" As if to answer her question, the doors hissed up to reveal two female military scientists who flashed them warm smiles. Both strikingly beautiful women; one had squared features, high cheekbones and big brown eyes her ash blonde hair tied into a knot, Nikki noticed her horns were the longest she had seen curling upwards. While her partner had pretty diamond shaped features with light purple eyes and short tousled auburn hair combed into a tousled comb over, her horns were shorn. They were both dressed in white lab coats, underwhich was a matching white shirt, ranks on their collars cinched with black ribbon ties, matching knee length skirts and black pumps. "Excuse me please, lieutenant." The long horned scientist saluted as they inched past the two, walking towards a women's bathroom. "Are you thinking what I'am thinking, Nikki?" Her Lifemate grinned. "Yep, looking like them will definitely get us inside. After you Ellie." Ellana grinned. "Women's toilets. My favourite hunting ground." The two laughed following the women inside.


Dr Lieutenant Lahae washed her hands, as Lieutenant Dhiov emptied her bladder in the cubicle behind her. She glanced up at her reflection liking what she saw. Strange of the Zenobians to lose such an expensive piece of equipment and not send a retrieval team. Still no matter, it's only a matter of time until we crack it's secrets. Turning her attention back to her hands, Lahae suddenly felt a hand clamp around her mouth muffling her panicked cries which were swiftly silenced by a swift chop to the right side of her neck. Letting out a brief muffled squeak of pain, Lahae slumped unconscious into Nikki's waiting arms.


Watching Nikki drag the Mistulan into the next cubicle along, Ellana took her position outside Dhiov's cubicle waiting for the woman to finish her business. The opened to reveal the lieutenant who jumped when she saw Ellana. 'Lieutenant?! You startled me! Is there a problem?" Ellana cocked her head, looking her up and down. "I like your coat." She said before caressing the woman's cheek, using her pheromones to seduce her. Letting out an aroused moan, the scientist led Ellana onto the toilet bowl. Pinning the woman to the wall with a kiss, Ellana pulled the woman's coat from her shoulders straddling her. She grinned as the woman let out an aroused groan before she slumped unconscious in her arms. "Dr Lieutenant Dhiov, Mistulan PDF Science Division, 32 seasons." A perfect clone of Dhiov, Ellana stripped off her army uniform.


"Ugh! I hate the colour white, so boring." Cried Nikki as she pulled on Lahae's lab coat, glancing at the two naked Mistulans bound and gagged in the same cubicle admiring the athletic naked bodies of the two women. Dhiov with her full C-cups with circular perky areolas and full womanhood crowned with a trimmed strip of ash blonde hair, and Lahae with smaller B-cups, her dark green areolas and smaller clitoris topped with triangle of auburn pubic hair. "I don't know, Nikki. I like the human tradition of getting married in white, it's quite cute." She said closing the door on the bound naked scientists." Nikki shrugged as handed Ellana a Mistulan out of order sign. "Well remind me whenever I get married, to dress in something that isn't white." Laughing Ellana, stuck the sign on the cubicle door before the two swept from the bathroom.


The R& D labs 12:15pm


Using the memories of the two scientists, Nikki and Ellana made their way to the lab where the probe was being held. When they arrived into the deserted lab, Nikki saw the angular hawk like profile of the Zenobian data probe sat on the table. "Huh, your people really have good tastes, Ellie. Reminds me a little of the Zephyr ." Ellana grinned at the compliment. "Why thank you, Nikki. Now keep watch on the door. It will take me a couple of minutes to download the relevant files." Keeping watch, Nikki stood by the door. "Thank you, Ellie. This sim was exactly what I needed, especially after what we went through." Ellana smiled as she accessed the probes data base. "I should be the one thanking you, Nikki. For being my Lifemate. I'am no longer alone on Earth, I have you. There we are, I have the data." Pocketing the small data drive, she turned to Nikki. "Let's get of here, shall we?" Grinning, Nikki fell into step beside Ellana leaving the lab behind.


The Base Exterior 12:30pm


Jumping into a nearby military speeder, the two flashed their passes at the young private at the gate. As they entered the city, they found it to be a hive of activity. Soldiers searching Mistulan women and knocking on doors. "Damn, they must have discovered the officers at the very least." Ellana said as she powered down the speeder. Leaning back into her seat, Nikki nodded. "They are combing the streets, looking for the perps. It's what we would do. Perhaps we could take the side streets? That way we could make a beeline to the gates and avoid the patrols." Ellana smiled powering up the speeder. "Good idea, Nikki. The quicker the exit the better, hold on." She said turning the speeder into a backstreet.


As the two neared the gate, cutting through the deserted backstreets they spotted a checkpoint manned by two female Mistulan peacekeepers just ahead of them. "Oh Skut!" Ellana breathed. "There's no way we are getting through, unless we go through them." Nikki smiled as she regarded the women. They were both beautiful dressed in white jackets, with star badges on their right sides, matching trousers belted at the waist with a black leather holster and black jackboots. Perched on their heads were white kepis. "We could take them out, steal their uniforms and speeder? No one will stop us then." Ellana giggled squeezing her friends shoulder before gunning the engine. "Are you sure your a cop because you would make a fine infiltrator."


Nearing the checkpoint, they got a better look at the peacekeepers. The first who was walking towards them, arm outstretched was a pretty little thing with slender features, sloping cheekbones and bright emerald eyes her chestnut hair tied into a knot, her horns short. Her partner walking by her shoulder had more rounded features and pronounced cheekbones. With short reddish-purple hair under her kepi. "Follow my lead, Nikki. We are almost home." Nikki nodded as the chestnut haired officer approached Ellana as her partner walked around to face Nikki. "Officer Verelan, Peacekeeping corps. You're scientists from the base? I thought that you guys were restricted to the base." Ellana flashed her a warm smile. "Pardon me, officers but my friend and I are heading to an important meeting at the science meeting. Top secret." The other woman shook her head. "Officer Sienae. You are aware that the city is in a state of lockdown. No one in or out except Peacekeepers and PDF." Nikki looked up at the woman. "Look we have the proper authorisation here-" She made a blade with her arm, as Verelan cut across her. "Get out of the transport, now." She said with an authorative voice, hand gripping her laser pistol. Compiling the two exited, with Nikki feigning a stumble. "Hey easy there no-ugh!!" Ellana swiftly chopped her in the side of her neck, sending her to the pavement unconscious with a cute grunt. Not giving Sienae time to react, Nikki chopped her on the left side of her neck. As the woman let out a pained squeak, Nikki lowered her falling unconscious body to the ground. "Excellent work. Now lets relieve them if their uniforms." Ellana said shedding her scientists disguises.


Ellana now a copy of Officer Verelan while Nikki had assumed Sienae's form quickly stripped the unconscious peacekeepers of their uniforms, taking the time to admire their young toned naked petite bodies. Verelan with her small but pointed B-cup breasts and faintly trimmed clitoris, and Sienae with her small but cute A-cups with puffy green areolas and full womanhood with a thick trimmed strip of reddish purple hair. After they had donned their stolen uniforms, the duo dragged the naked officers towards a nearby dumpster tipping them inside along with their scientist disguise. Slamming down the lid, the two fistbumps before jumping into the peacekeepers speeder. Between their disguises and the speeder, they were able to breeze past the remaining checkpoints Nikki's plan working like clockwork. Once they were out of sight of the gates, Ellana stopped the speeder. "That concludes the simulation, well done Nikki. Exiting the simulation in 3...2...1!" They both blinked as the world turned white.


The Zephyr's Simulation Suite, Deck 2 11:00am GMT


Nikki removed the headset blinking to see a beaming Ellana standing over her, holding out her hand. "Hey, Nikki. Did you enjoy yourself?" Nikki grinned accepting her hand, squeezing it. "Are you kidding? I have never had so much fun! It was very insightful. Not only did I learn about the neck chop but also what it feels like to be you, a Zenobian. I think I understand you more now then before." Giggling, Ellana pulled her up allowing her to get her bearings. "Ellie? Could you create simulators with humans or even Zenobians." She asked sitting on the leather seat. Ellana smiled. " Yep. There are several Zenobian ones that I have in mind that I could try with you. And with your help I could create some human based ones. All I have to do is tweak the simulations with your bio signature." Nikki slid off the chair grinning. "I would like that and I look forward to working on them with you." Ellana winked. "Now how about you show me what you've learned? Fancy a quick spar?" Nikki grinned. "As long as you promise to go gentle on me, babe?" Taking her by the hand, Ellana laughed leading her out of the simulation suite.


Ellana's Chambers 23:45pm


They had spent much of the entire day sparring in the Zephyr's training bays, Ellana becoming impressed with how fast Nikki had picked up the neck chop. Brave, beautiful and intuitive. I have definitely chosen well, I'am so proud of her. After sparring they had watched a few Zenobian simulations, with Nikki becoming a fan of The Valorous Knight series, once she had watched four. Then they had settled down for the night with Nikki saying she was expected back at the precinct the following morning. As she sank her head into the warm soft pillow, Ellana was roused by the sound of pressured air. She rose to see Nikki, face half covered off in shadow wearing only the underwear donated from the student. She looked distressed. "Nikki? Is everything alright? Kremm didn't wake you with his snoring did he?" Nikki shook her head. " No, no. It's just...I'am sorry Ellie but I can't get to sleep. Ever since the hospital and regaining my memories, I have these nightmares sometimes. Can I come in and bunk up with you, please? I-I don't want to be on my own right now." Ellana flashed her a sympathetic smile, opening out her sheets. "Of course, Nikki. You didn't have to ask." Thanking her with a smile, Nikki walked over getting into her bed. Touching foreheads, the two women fell asleep in each others arms.


Friday 19th September 2024 Nikki's Apartment Rooftop 08:30am


"It's been wonderful, Ellie. I will be sad to leave you." Nikki said hugging Ellana deeply as they stood on the Zephyr's boarding ramp, with Kremm looking on. "Don't worry, Nikki. This isn't goodbye. I will always be with you, in here..." She grinned placing a hand on Nikki's heart between her breasts, her Lifemate smiled. "Well, seeing how I don't know when I will see you again I want to invite you to my birthday party. It's not until the 5th of November so you have plenty of time." Ellana giggled nodding her head. "I would be delighted to attend, but I might call earlier to check in." Nikki chuckled. "I will be sure to keep an eye out for a wrong number then." She joked as Ellana shook her head. "You won't have to, here..." She gently handed her a small silver device. "...this is a Zenobian comms device. It will be our private line, when this beeps you'll now it's me. Don't worry, the MIB can't trace it. They don't know our encryption." After receiving some training on how to use the device, Nikki slipped it into her rear jeans pocket. "Thank you, Ellie. You take care and stay out of trouble, babe." She said sharing a final hug with Ellana before kissing her on the cheek. She then reluctantly walked down the boarding ramp, waving as she left. With tears in her eyes returning the waves, Ellana pressed the button raising the ramp. "I like her, highness. You chose well for your Lifemate." Kremm smiled as the ramp closed with a sharp clunk. Turning to him she touched his forearm. "Thank you, Kremm. It means a lot to hear you say that." Walking into the cockpit with Kremm at her shoulder, Ellana lifted the Zephyr back into space.


Roof Top Across the Street, Same Moment


"It's good to see Nikki on the mend. She would make a good marine." Said Agent L as she stood watching Nikki emerge from the Zephyr with her zoom binoculars. "Or a good Agent?" Replied M as she lowered hers. "So what do we do now boss? It looks like Ellana will be out of our hair for a while." They both looked up as Ellana's shuttle rose into the atmosphere, L laid a hand on her partner's shoulder. "We take that leave we're owed. Rookie..." She took out some keys from her pocket, handing them to M. "...these are the keys to a old family cabin in the Appalachians. I have had them for a while. Go, take V and spend some time together." M took the keys, smiling. "Boss, I don't know what to say. Thank you." Leaning out over the edge of the roof, L smiled. "Well you have earned it and it will make up for all the times I have been an ass." M laughed shaking her head. "And what about you and P? Got something lined up? Ow!" She yelped as L gently tapped her on her head. "That's none of your business, rookie." Laughing, the agents left the roof top.

[Stormtrooper1990]

Here is a lore piece, giving a little background on Lifemates and the intriguing bond our heroines share.



On Lifemates:- A Spiritual or Biological Phenomenon


By Professor Xantha of Clan Hennix

Senior Research Fellow, Zenobian Studies, Academy of Medical and Social Sciences


Dedicated to my Lifemate and Dear Friend Erinye of Clan Hennix


We are a proud race, a beautiful race with a storied past who have overcome internal strife to become the envy of the civilised galaxy. But there is one aspect of our culture that has perplexed scholars over the many cycles and that is the taking of Lifemates. This practice is such an integral part of our culture yet we know so little about it. How are such bonds formed? What do they mean to those who have such a bond? Is it a matter of simple biology? A throwback to the days when we still engaged in hormonally driven courtship behaviour. Or is it as the Sisters of the Holy Goddess tell us? Something more intangible, perhaps metaphysical and even spiritual. Join me on a brief insight into this fascinating subject.


Prehistory


To first understand Lifemates, you first understand how our people first evolved from our primitive ancestors. We, like most carbon based civilisations first evolved from early ape like creatures. We lived in caves struggling to tame our world, fighting off attacks from hostile wildlife and even each other. Our genders evolved in two completely different directions; our males evolved super strength and fearless courage all the better to protect we more vulnerable females, from the vicious wildlife. It is why they form the backbone for our brave armed forces to this very day, and also are more accomplished in physical pursuits. Whereas we females became more cunning, clever and forward thinking. It were these traits that allowed us to become the leaders, administrators, scientists and teachers of our society. Interestingly, we evolved three biological features that gave us the edge over the more brutish males; the first our pheromones, we can calm angry males or seduce females with the merest touch. The second; our anaesthetic saliva can render anyone who does threaten us unconscious with a kiss and thirdly; our mimetic skin which allowed us to blend into the environment and conceal ourselves from our enemies. It was this unique skill, however that would evolve into our ability to copy other females. And not just each other but that of other races too. But it's the second of these features, that is of interest for the purposes of this treatise.


A Platonic Symbiosis


It would be we females development of our natural anaesthetic values as a defence mechanism that would spell the end of the hormonally driven reproduction that had spurred on our early ancestors. During intercourse with our males, they would have the unfortunate side effect of being knocked out by our saliva something that happens to this very day. ( just ask my husband) This unpleasant circumstance would yield another shift for our species, we would lose the desire for sex merely for pleasure and instead see it's value in the survival of our race. Some would see this as a great loss to our races identity, while others see this as the driving force towards our ordered gender defined meritocracy, I believe in some circles the debate still rages. It was during this time of transition that many of our scholars believe the first Lifemates came to be.

What are Lifemates?

This is quite the loaded question and you will get different answers depending on who you ask. To a scholar like myself it is a strong emotional bond between two people that is stronger than the simple hormonally driven relationships of other races. While a priestess would tell you its also a union of two souls, connected not only on a physical or emotional level but also on a spiritual and metaphysical level as well. What is known is that once the bond is formed then its for life, only death can break the bond and once you find your Lifemate then there's only the one. As one who is lucky to have a Lifemate, in addition to my husband, I can attest to experiencing both sensations. But both camps agree that its an integral part of Zenobian culture. And that its as close to an intimate relationship as our people can get.


Whatever the truth is; Lifemates hold a special place in Zenobian culture. They can be of either gender and sometimes physical intercourse can be part of the union but isn't essential. Once a Lifemate is identified, they are registered with Office of Lifemate Affairs and given extra rights. They live with each others families and even if one or the other are married. In the case of royal Lifemates, they become for all intents and purposes a member of the Royal family with all the rights and privileges that entails.


Non Zenobian Lifemates

We are a paradoxical culture and make no mistake. Our brave Star Corps and its sister organisation the much storied Xenoanthropological Society, make it their mission to venture to the stars to find uncharted systems, chart them and in the case of the XS survey and study alien cultures. Yet we are an isolationist culture, fearful of outside influences.


In spite of this, the emergence of non Zenobian Lifemates though rare is becoming more common amongst members of the XS. The first instances being recorded during the Societies investigation into the Vacation World of Mistula Prime two centuries ago. To many who belong to the Inclusion Movement, whose patron happens to be HRH Crown Princess Ellana herself, this is proof that Zenobia should become more involved in galactic affairs and open its borders to member states of the United Galatic Congress. That we should not fear foreign influences but embrace them and their potential to enrich and strengthen our culture. While the more hardline Isolationists believe that we should simply end our space program and close our borders indefinitely.



In Conclusion


While I may not have been able to completely explain what Lifemates are, I hope I have provided some insight into the subject. If anyone wishes to read more on the topic then please consult the reading list attached to this work. Which are available in written, QE or simulation formats and are either available for purchase or viewing at your nearest Similacrum. I thank you all for reading.


About the Author


Professor Xantha Hennix is a leading Professor of Zenobian Studies at the Academy of Medical and Social Sciences and is widely regarded as the foremost scholar in Zenobian culture. She as written over a dozen papers including her recent work Female Pilots and Male Teachers:- The Changing Face of Zenobian Gender Meritocracy. She is 139 cycles old and currently lives with her husband Rogann Hennix, Lifemate Erinye Hennix and three children in Gronden.

[meditions142]

Very interesting idea for the chapter. The idea of a simulation is a great concept. However, I have to admit I am not sure I am as into the idea of the victims being non-human. However, still some great scenes.

The idea of it being training leads to some great stuff. Love Ellana explaining the pinch to Nikki "Remember, Nikki. Grab the throat then with finger and thumb..." She gently placed her hand around Nikki's throat "...pinch both sides at the nerve clusters. Unconscious in 5 seconds" Love the matter of fact description of what to do to knock a woman unconscious. Then it is fun to watch as Nikki can't quite do it.

Then we also get the great description of the chop: " "Instantaneous knockout, remember to hit the sweet spot." Another great matter of fact comment about knocking a woman unconscious. Then we see Nikki have to try a few times to get it right.

We also get a classic scene of sneaking up on two totally unsuspecting women with the scene with the waitresses. Very much liked the way Ellana discusses the attack in advance. I always enjoy two infiltrators discussing the attack in advance and going over the plan while the targets have no idea they are being watched and are about to be attacked.

And love your description of Ellana using the pinch " Striking swiftly, Ellana clamped her hand around the Mistulans mouth muffling her cry of surprise before grasping her th"roat. With a finger and thumb, she pinched eliciting a muffled squeak of pain slumping unconscious into the Zenobians arms."

And then we get a wonderful scene of Ellana using her pheromones and kiss to render a woman unconscious. And a bathroom attack no less!

I also like the take out of the two checkpoint guards. Good fast action to overwhelm the less skilled guards.

Well, now that Nikki has her training I am looking forward to more chapters with her and Ellana working as a team!

[Stormtrooper1990]

Very interesting idea for the chapter. The idea of a simulation is a great concept. However, I have to admit I am not sure I am as into the idea of the victims being non-human. However, still some great scenes.

The idea of it being training leads to some great stuff. Love Ellana explaining the pinch to Nikki "Remember, Nikki. Grab the throat then with finger and thumb..." She gently placed her hand around Nikki's throat "...pinch both sides at the nerve clusters. Unconscious in 5 seconds" Love the matter of fact description of what to do to knock a woman unconscious. Then it is fun to watch as Nikki can't quite do it.

Then we also get the great description of the chop: " "Instantaneous knockout, remember to hit the sweet spot." Another great matter of fact comment about knocking a woman unconscious. Then we see Nikki have to try a few times to get it right.

We also get a classic scene of sneaking up on two totally unsuspecting women with the scene with the waitresses. Very much liked the way Ellana discusses the attack in advance. I always enjoy two infiltrators discussing the attack in advance and going over the plan while the targets have no idea they are being watched and are about to be attacked.

And love your description of Ellana using the pinch " Striking swiftly, Ellana clamped her hand around the Mistulans mouth muffling her cry of surprise before grasping her th"roat. With a finger and thumb, she pinched eliciting a muffled squeak of pain slumping unconscious into the Zenobians arms."

And then we get a wonderful scene of Ellana using her pheromones and kiss to render a woman unconscious. And a bathroom attack no less!

I also like the take out of the two checkpoint guards. Good fast action to overwhelm the less skilled guards.

Well, now that Nikki has her training I am looking forward to more chapters with her and Ellana working as a team!

Thanks my friend I'am glad you enjoyed the concept. When we first discussed the concept, Arc and I were uncertain how non human victims would be recieved. Of course, later with Nikki's input Ellana will be able to recreate simulations based on her memories, so which will feature human victims and periods of history from earth's past, so in a way creating Ellana's very own holodeck. Combining sci-fi and history.


Yeah, as Nikki is by own admittance is not much of a stealthy person, preferring to talk her way out there had to be something she wasn't quite good at. With the training sequences demonstrating these techniques, I was inspired by our conversations about how difficult these techniques are for someone to master. After all, Nikki is only human which is part of her appeal. She's not a special forces trained MiB agent but a hero cop. And I admit I was also inspired by the training scene in The Matrix but with my very own USB additions.


These types of scenes are also my favourites and reminiscent of my SI stories where SOG 6 would happily go over the plan of attack and pick just who they are going to become, just as the hapless victims have no clue what's about to happen to them. You could say it was an homage to them.


Indeed, ever since she was taught the pinch from Kremm and honed it through plenty of practice Ellana as become a master. So much so that to her it's muscle memory, but one she happens to enjoy all at once. The poor woman never stood a chance.


It wouldn't be an Ellana story without at least one bathroom attack after all, since you know me I love my bathroom ambushes. To put it in her words. "My favourite hunting ground." And also demonstrating to Nikki the full extent of her abilities.


I'am glad you liked that scene, nothing like a quick rapid takeout of the peacekeepers, a change of clothes later and our heroines are home free. The two women were inexperienced and sloppy, having no idea they were going to be knocked out by the very women they were looking for and who were more skilled then they.


Yep, the training was designed to improve Nikki's confidence and to introduce her to the world of the infiltrator. I can confirm that Nikki will utilise her new found skills quite soon in future stories.

Thanks very much for reading and your compliments my friend, it's always a pleasure!

[meditions142]

Yeah, as Nikki is by own admittance is not much of a stealthy person, preferring to talk her way out there had to be something she wasn't quite good at. With the training sequences demonstrating these techniques, I was inspired by our conversations about how difficult these techniques are for someone to master. After all, Nikki is only human which is part of her appeal. She's not a special forces trained MiB agent but a hero cop. And I admit I was also inspired by the training scene in The Matrix but with my very own USB additions.

Definitely like the idea of it being a training session. As I said in my comment, there is something really great about hearing the knockout techniques described in training. As Ellana said "pinch both sides at the nerve clusters. Unconscious in 5 seconds". She is so matter of fact. However, as matter to fact as her description is, it fun to think about what she is describing. As simple as "pinch the nerve clusters" is in words, we know of course that the impact on the woman it is done to is profound. Her entire nervous system is being massively disrupted and she is being sent into a deep and long lasting unconsciousness.

[Stormtrooper1990]

Yeah, as Nikki is by own admittance is not much of a stealthy person, preferring to talk her way out there had to be something she wasn't quite good at. With the training sequences demonstrating these techniques, I was inspired by our conversations about how difficult these techniques are for someone to master. After all, Nikki is only human which is part of her appeal. She's not a special forces trained MiB agent but a hero cop. And I admit I was also inspired by the training scene in The Matrix but with my very own USB additions.

Definitely like the idea of it being a training session. As I said in my comment, there is something really great about hearing the knockout techniques described in training. As Ellana said "pinch both sides at the nerve clusters. Unconscious in 5 seconds". She is so matter of fact. However, as matter to fact as her description is, it fun to think about what she is describing. As simple as "pinch the nerve clusters" is in words, we know of course that the impact on the woman it is done to is profound. Her entire nervous system is being massively disrupted and she is being sent into a deep and long lasting unconsciousness.

I glad you enjoyed the concept. I thought it would be a great opportunity to hear right from Ellana herself about the various knockout techniques and their effects on the women. I agree that there is something alluring and fun all at once in her words. That from one simple pinch, you get that cascade effect where the woman's nervous is being disrupted. Essentially, it's an off switch and once it's pinched there is no stopping the consciousness from slipping into sleepyland. She's completely at Ellana's mercy, who then assumes her form, takes her clothes and hides her away for a nap that's anywhere from an hour to a couple of hours.

[meditions142]

That from one simple pinch, you get that cascade effect where the woman's nervous is being disrupted. Essentially, it's an off switch and once it's pinched there is no stopping the consciousness from slipping into sleepyland. She's completely at Ellana's mercy, who then assumes her form, takes her clothes and hides her away for a nap that's anywhere from an hour to a couple of hours.

Indeed, that is what is so cool about it. It is basically an off switch. As long as it is done correctly, the moment the skilled fingers land on the right spots on the woman's neck and begin to apply the proper pressure it is basically over for her and she is finished. Sure, she may remain conscious for a little bit while she feels the pain (and maybe on some level arousal) from the pinch but she is helpless. In moments the massive disruption to her CNS takes her out and she is off to Sleepyland.

Of course we also saw that it can fail if not done correctly as Nikki's victim was able to break away.

[Stormtrooper1990]

That from one simple pinch, you get that cascade effect where the woman's nervous is being disrupted. Essentially, it's an off switch and once it's pinched there is no stopping the consciousness from slipping into sleepyland. She's completely at Ellana's mercy, who then assumes her form, takes her clothes and hides her away for a nap that's anywhere from an hour to a couple of hours.

Indeed, that is what is so cool about it. It is basically an off switch. As long as it is done correctly, the moment the skilled fingers land on the right spots on the woman's neck and begin to apply the proper pressure it is basically over for her and she is finished. Sure, she may remain conscious for a little bit while she feels the pain (and maybe on some level arousal) from the pinch but she is helpless. In moments the massive disruption to her CNS takes her out and she is off to Sleepyland.

Of course we also saw that it can fail if not done correctly as Nikki's victim was able to break away.

It's why it will always be my favourite knockout technique when I consider non lethal scenarios. Especially when you factor in the level of skill that's needed for the infiltrator to render the women inert and unconscious without much fuss. As she loses the consciousness, the woman becomes a doll for the infiltrator to do with as she pleases. And then you had what the victim herself is feeling; Helplessness? Definitely. Arousal? We can only hope that on some level the woman is slightly turned on by the experience and let's out that muffled cry, that the thought of being overpowered and stripped by a me dominant woman is arousing. Of course, she may not want to mention that to her guard friends when they find her.


Indeed, Nikki was thrown into the deep end and was unable to articulate the correct pressure to her victims neck. So Haewhe was able to break loose and counter. Perhaps in time, Nikki may master the technique but it will take time and training. For now though, the chop suits her just fine.

[meditions142]

It's why it will always be my favourite knockout technique when I consider non lethal scenarios. Especially when you factor in the level of skill that's needed for the infiltrator to render the women inert and unconscious without much fuss. As she loses the consciousness, the woman becomes a doll for the infiltrator to do with as she pleases. And then you had what the victim herself is feeling; Helplessness? Definitely. Arousal? We can only hope that on some level the woman is slightly turned on by the experience and let's out that muffled cry, that the thought of being overpowered and stripped by a me dominant woman is arousing. Of course, she may not want to mention that to her guard friends when they find her.

I like that description " As she loses the consciousness, the woman becomes a doll for the infiltrator to do with as she pleases." The pinch and its powerful effect on the nervous system totally and completely overwhelms the woman and renders her totally under the attacker's control. I think that is why I love seeing the pinch used on guards. One minute she stands there armed and thinking she can defend herself and the next moment she is fully neutralized even before she is put to sleep.

And indeed "And then you had what the victim herself is feeling; Helplessness? Definitely. Arousal? We can only hope that on some level the woman is slightly turned on by the experience and let's out that muffled cry, that the thought of being overpowered and stripped by a me dominant woman is arousing. Of course, she may not want to mention that to her guard friends when they find her." This is fun to imagine. Between the working of her Vagus Nerve and also the idea of being overpowered by a powerful, dominant woman it is certainly possible the ordeal might just cause the unfortunately cutie to get a little turned on.

[Stormtrooper1990]

It's why it will always be my favourite knockout technique when I consider non lethal scenarios. Especially when you factor in the level of skill that's needed for the infiltrator to render the women inert and unconscious without much fuss. As she loses the consciousness, the woman becomes a doll for the infiltrator to do with as she pleases. And then you had what the victim herself is feeling; Helplessness? Definitely. Arousal? We can only hope that on some level the woman is slightly turned on by the experience and let's out that muffled cry, that the thought of being overpowered and stripped by a me dominant woman is arousing. Of course, she may not want to mention that to her guard friends when they find her.

I like that description " As she loses the consciousness, the woman becomes a doll for the infiltrator to do with as she pleases." The pinch and its powerful effect on the nervous system totally and completely overwhelms the woman and renders her totally under the attacker's control. I think that is why I love seeing the pinch used on guards. One minute she stands there armed and thinking she can defend herself and the next moment she is fully neutralized even before she is put to sleep.

And indeed "And then you had what the victim herself is feeling; Helplessness? Definitely. Arousal? We can only hope that on some level the woman is slightly turned on by the experience and let's out that muffled cry, that the thought of being overpowered and stripped by a me dominant woman is arousing. Of course, she may not want to mention that to her guard friends when they find her." This is fun to imagine. Between the working of her Vagus Nerve and also the idea of being overpowered by a powerful, dominant woman it is certainly possible the ordeal might just cause the unfortunately cutie to get a little turned on.

Thank you. Yeah, there is something really sexy about a guard being taken down by a pinch, especially if she's wearing body armour or say combat fatigues and armed with a mook level gun. This lulls our cute guard into a false sense of security. She believes that because she's armed and armoured that she's prepared for any eventually. Of cause this results in complanceny and she doesn't realise it's because of the uniform she's wearing that makes her target, for a cunning infiltrator to sneak around her and put her to sleep with a merest touch, priceless.


And this may be something that makes her ashamed or more likely embarrassed. For added fun, perhaps she was thinking precisely that while her mind was wandering from the drudgery of guard duty or a night shift. Although she had no idea that she would get precisely what she wished for, the subtle manipulation of the Vagus Nerve followed by her being stripped and hidden away by a sexy dominant infiltrator. She might even have a mini orgadm during the struggle.