Boots had become quite a valuable asset to the Shuttle Fleet because of his insect like ability to grab the up drafts and to fly up to repair damage to the bay itself. The Arkunn Insectoid had such a kind and gentle way to his being.
Normally Arkunn are very primitive and are virtually domestics insect beasts of burden used by the Xindi higher Insectoid races for minimal tasks or considered a nuisance species to be driven out. Think of the monkeys of Africa. They closely resembled the humans of Earth but were simply driven out by the human populations. Despite the inherit intelligence of the chimpanzees, they were simply discouraged from engaging with the humans but as we know from the Ape like Primatos of the Phoenix Colony, given opportunity they were capable of so much more.
Given opportunity and access, Btzick has grown as a person and a being. He has repaired more than conduit and has been involved with engineering given opportunity from Dr. Xact Tchilack to assist in repairs aboard the Hatherton and even now the Rings of Teero.
He had truly struggled to communicate but with Captain Ophelia Coren at his side as a Betazoid, he has been able to get his point across. Ophelia has had many a conversation with Dr. Tegora Vasa about her relationship with Xact. Ophelia asked Boots about Branson Beauty to become more humanoid. Btzick flat out refused saying that he would not abandon the step forward he had made for the Arkunn. If he became more humanoid, he would not serve as an example for what his people could become.
Boots was not in the shuttle bay when Ophelia got down there. Ophelia was confused but was told that the Arkunn support staff member had called in sick. He had never done so in the past. Ophelia was headed up to see Boots when she was stopped by Tegora. Her Betazoid compatriot told Ophelia that Boots did not want to see her.
Ophelia was very sad moping down the corridor. Tchilick looked at the sad sack Betazoid, "He has moulted. His hard exoskeleton has softened as he prepares for the reproductive phase of Arkunn life. It is very rare for an Arkunn to moult without a mate present. In the presence of a mate, the male Arkunn will drop its defensive exoskeleton and become very vulnerable but this allows the male to be soft and ready for sexual congress. Usually a male Arkunn will not enter the rut with a clear sign from a female."
Tchilick chuckled, "The Xindi used to hunt them during the rut because they were soft and you could score an easier kill shot. They do make for good eating. I could hunt him if you like. I could treat you and Victoria to a Xindi delicacy."
"No way! You hunted a sentient being. Disgusting.", Ophelia scoffed.
"I am just saying.", Click taunted.
Ophelia walked away in disgust. His words relayed in her mind... A clear signal from the female.
When she left Boots two evenings earlier, they had been reading the Earth masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. As she got up to leave, in a clear telepathic link, Boots whispered, "Good night fair Juliet."
"With love, my Romeo.", Ophelia had responded. Had those words triggered his moulting?
Ophelia knew what Tegora had told her. Make love to his heart and not to his appearance and love will find a way.
Ophelia opened the door to the quarters of Btzick Tchilack.
She gasped at the site of the Arkunn in full plumage. Boots looked at her, "Go away!"
Ophelia thought of Tegora. She took a deep breath and slowly removed her clothes. She was terrified of the clawed alien insect. She looked at Boots, "Now I am in full plumage too."
Boots moved forward caressing his Betazoid princess with his front claws. The claws were bone hard but the touch was surprisingly gentle. The love in his heart for the only one who would give him the time of day in the beginning translated in that very touch.
Ever so gently, Boots picked up his Betazoid and slid her beneath his abdomen. Ophelia was terrified as his soft insect underbelly touched her body. She had no idea what to expect as his lower. Underbelly pressed tight against her pelvis. The insect appendage thrust inside her very quickly feeling almost human upon insert. Ophelia knew from Victoria about the speed at which an insect is able to move his or her body parts. Boots began moving in and out faster and faster. It was like having a moving vibrator inserted into her vagina. Ophelia gasped as she orgasmed under her alien partner. For Ophelia, it was fabulous. Her thoughts switched to those of Tegora. Make love to his heart not his appearance. She did not see a giant bug on top of her. She saw an angel. She saw her lover.
As Boots moaned as he exploded into Ophelia, she grasped to his body spikes and screamed in joint ecstasy. Ophelia got up and headed into the shower. Boots peaked in, "Are you okay?"
Ophelia leaned out looking at her alien mate, "Never better."
Posted By:
Captain Ophelia Coren
Betazoid Observer
Hatherton Station
King's Fleet
