The Harem Takes Charge!

By Bekka Mouri

Maeve, Trieze and Jetstorm watched as Sudan went to Prowler. It looked like the two large cats were having a wordless conversation. Prowler began to flick his tail back and forth, nodding his head. A few moments later, Sudan left.

~What did he say to you, Prowler?~ Maeve snapped her fingers to catch the cat’s attention.

He looked over his shoulder at her, ~He said that person who was impersonating the captain was inside the wall early this morning. He asked me to help him patrol the grounds tonight.~

“ What is he saying, Babycakes? “ Jetstorm tapped Maeve on the shoulder. She had that look in her eyes that meant there was going to be fun afoot.

A slow grin creased her mouth, “ We’re gonna have some fun. It seems that Bekka’s pursuer doesn’t know when to give up. “

Trieze smiled, “ What do you mean, dear? “

“ I mean we are going hunting tonight, “ Maeve smirked, “ And we are going to bring Mistress Gina a nice little trophy! “

“ Sounds splendid! “ Trieze patted Maeve on the shoulder.

“ Hopefully, Gina will let us get some licks in before we hand him over to her. I want to give him a piece of my mind, “ Jetstorm growled.

“ As do we all, “ Gina stepped into the room. She had just gotten finished talking to Michelle about Peryite. “ You can do whatever you want to him in the courtyard, but when he gets in here, he’s mine. “

Maeve nodded, then grinned, “ Anything? “

“ Except kill him! “ Gina crossed her arms over her chest.

Maeve sighed, “ Oh alright. Can we make him bleed? “

“ Not to death, “

“ Oh alright. “

**

Lotor strode down the hall to check on the main part of the harem. He had been so occupied with Princess Allura, he had almost forgotten about the pledges. He at least had to find out if they passed. When he entered the common room, he stopped.

“ Not to death, “ Gina had her arms crossed over her chest and she was looking at Maeve like a mother would a bad child.

“ Oh alright. “

Lotor cleared his throat, “ Hello everyone. Have you missed me? “

Gina looked over at him, “ Lotor! “

“ Lotor! “ Maeve stood up and smiled. “ Of course we have! “

“ I thought so. How have the pledges faired? “ Lotor arched and eyebrow as Gina’s face dropped. “ Is there something wrong? “

“ No. They all have passed so far… under the circumstances. “

“ What circumstances? “ Lotor crossed his arms over his chest. “ Gina? What has been going on while I have been away? “

“ Nothing we couldn’t handle, “ Gina ran a hand through her hair.

“ Tell me, “ Lotor stepped towards her.

She wrung her hands, “ There’s been a bit of trouble with Bekka. “

“ The whip maker? Is she ill? “

Gina nodded, “ That and some other things. “

“ Like what? “ Lotor tapped his foot.

Maeve stepped in, “ Stalked, demon possessed violated and in the hospital twice. “

Lotor’s eyes bugged out, “ WHAT? And no one came and got me? Who is stalking her and why was she in the hospital that many times? And what DEMON thinks he can possess one of MY harem ladies? “

“ Sit down, Prince, “ Trieze stood and motioned for Lotor to take a seat. “ It will take some explaining but I am sure you will find the story quite entertaining. “

**

Tamy watched as the bounty hunter slept. He was lying on his stomach so his back was accessible when it needed to be cared for. He was a very handsome Drule and she wondered if Gina would consider making him a harem member as well. Tamy could always use another man slave.

His golden eyes opened slowly and she could tell he was trying to focus. He tried to move, but Tamy stopped him. “ You’re still too weak and you could open up your wound. “

“ Are you an angel? “ He whispered.

Tamy chuckled, “ No. I saw you in the garden and had you brought inside. You’ve lost a lot of blood and you are lucky to be alive. “

“ Where am I? “ He tried to move his arm but winced in pain as it pulled at his wound.

“ You’re in my chambers. “

“ Am I in the harem? “ He blinked.

Tamy looked at the back of her hand, “ Why should I tell you that? “

“ I am, aren’t I? “

“ The girl you are looking for isn’t here anyway. Not like you could do anything, bounty hunter. “

“ I’m not one anymore. I’m through with that… Wait, how..? “

Tamy stood up, “ Does the name Peryite mean anything to you? “

“ He disappeared but he was one of us. His brother… “

“ Was murdered, I know. Would you like for me to go get him? “

“ Please? “

Tamy went to the door, but she looked back at him, “ It would be redundant to tell you not to move, so I won’t. I’ll be right back. “

**

Michelle looked at Peryite as he slept. He still seemed to be exhausted emotionally. She had just got done talking to Gina about him and wondered if she would let him join the harem. The poor boy had no place to go and no family. She still couldn’t believe his brother was so much older than him but they only looked a year apart.

A knock at her door brought her out of her slow study of his handsome features. “ Who’s there? “ She called out after sitting up.

“ It’s Tamy. Our new friend wants to see his friend. “

Michelle looked over at Peryite. She hated to wake him but she knew the other man couldn’t move at all. She placed a hand on his shoulder and shook him gently. “ Peryite… wake up. “

His eyes fluttered open and he blinked a couple of times, “ What is it? “

“ We have one of your friends here, “ Michelle said. The young man had been asleep when the other hunter had been brought it.

Peryite sat up, “ Who? Is it Clavicus? Molag? Hircine? “

“ We don’t know his name yet. He just woke up. He’s hurt pretty bad so you have to go to him. “

“ Oh no! Mehrunes probably did it, “ Peryite swung his legs out of the bed and grabbed up the shirt and pants Michelle had found for him. He pulled them on quickly and walked to the door. He opened the door to face the Drule young woman named Tamy.

“ He’s in my room. Follow me. “

**

“ I still say you should have come to me when you first knew there was trouble. Lest you forget, this IS my harem, “ Lotor shook his head. He couldn’t believe what he had heard. “ And what makes the Dagon person think he can just waltz in here and impersonate the captain of my father’s guard corps? “

“ He was doing a pretty good job until Sudan sniffed him out, “ Gina said.

“ Remind me to reward that animal for all of his help in this matter. He seems to have been very useful. How is Bekka? “

“ She’s alright. After witnessing that demon kill the hunter who raped her, she couldn’t talk but Sarah said she’s talking okay this morning. “

Lotor looked up at Gina, “ Is there anything left of him? “

“ No. The demon ripped him to shreds, “ Gina shook her head.

“ I wanted to spit on his corpse, and maybe set it on fire. NO ONE does that to one of my harem women. Are there any hunters left that we know about? “

“ It seems that all the hunters are either dead or joined us so we just have to go after the big fish now, “ Maeve said, scratching Prowler behind the ear. “ And Trieze, Jetstorm and I are going to patrol the grounds tonight to catch him. Sudan and Prowler both think he may come in after dark. Isn’t that right, baby? “

Prowler half growled, half purred. ~I am not a baby but that is indeed right.~

“ Then it is settled, “ Lotor stood up, “ You will capture him, Gina will punish him and I will finish him off. We’ll show him what a grave error he made in coming after someone who no longer belongs to him. “

**

Tamy walked towards Hagger’s chambers. As she listened to Peryite and Clavicus (she found out his name from Peryite) talk, she figured out who her aunt’s new boy toy was. It was quite likely he was Clavicus’ brother because Hagger had been ‘busy’ about the same time Clavicus said Molag had disappeared. She hoped it would be easy for her to get him away and that the poor man hadn’t suffered any permanent damage.

She arrived at the door and found it slightly open. ~Odd,~ She stepped inside and found it empty. She proceeded cautiously to the bedroom and froze in the doorway. On the bed lay one of the biggest Drule males she had ever seen in her life; she wagered he would be even taller that Lotor standing up.

His biceps had to be a good foot and a half around. His forearms matched perfectly as did the rest of his buff, well-defined body. His legs were roughly the size of tree trunks but very well formed. She cursed her aunt for covering up his important parts with a sheet.

She got closer to the bed and found that he was held in place by magical bonds. ~Oh please! How easy!~ She rolled her eyes as she undid the spell that made up the thin sparkling ropes. They vanished and she grabbed his shoulder. He jumped slightly as he opened his eyes and sighed in relief when he looked into Tamy’s face.

“ Where’s the old witch? “ He asked, sitting up slowly.

“ I don’t know but we’d best high tail it out of here before my aunt returns, “ Tamy tried to take his hand but settled for a couple of fingers.

“ Your AUNT? “

“ Just come on! “ Tamy tugged at him. “ I’ll explain when I get you back with your friends. “

“ My… friends? Which ones? “

“ Clavicus and Peryite, “ Tamy tugged again.

Molag stood up, swaying slightly. “ My little brother is alive? “

“ Yes. “

Molag grabbed the sheet before it fell totally off of him and held it around him with this free hand. “ Take me to him then. “

Tamy rolled her eyes and muttered, “ That’s what I have been trying to do… “

**

Hagger and Mum-ra laid in each other’s arms, basking in the after glow of their lovemaking (if it could be called that!). She had a close call because he had almost caught her with her new boy toy. She took off with Mum-ra so he would not get suspicious. She had been ready to go again but the boy toy had been passed out still from the last time she made him take her.

She hadn’t shut the door all the way but she wasn’t worried. Very few people were brave enough to venture into her chambers even when she wasn’t there. She knew he would be exactly the way she left him when she returned.

**

Mehrunes climbed over the west wall. He had seen the cats patrolling the north, south and east but they seemed to be ignoring the west completely. He stalked along the wall until he saw a beautiful blonde human slip behind some bushes. He wondered what she was up to and trailed her carefully so he wouldn’t be noticed.

**

Maeve, Trieze and Jetstorm were all hidden in different parts of the courtyard, connected by a walkie-talkie system Maeve had brought along with her when the Yami Masho so unceremoniously dumped her in Lotor’s hands. “ This is the Celt, do you read me, Trieze? “ She said into the mouthpiece of her headset.

“ 10-4, Celt. This Trieze. Can you read us, Jetstorm? “

“ 10-4. This is Jetstorm. Are your sectors clear? “

Maeve looked around. Sudan and Prowler were slipping in and out of the shadows, patrolling the parameters and listening for any unusual noise. “ 10-4. My area is 10-50. “

“ My area is 10-50 as well, “ Trieze scanned his area.

Jetstorm switched on his thermal vision. All he could see was Maeve behind one set of bushes, Trieze behind another and the two large cats moving stealthily along the walls. “ My sector is 10-50 as well. All we have to do now is wait. “

A few moments passed when some movement caught Jetstorm’s sensors. He narrowed his electric eyes the best he could and snarled into his mouthpiece, “ Hey! Stay on your side of the courtyard, Trieze! “

“ I don’t know what you are talking about, “ Trieze answered back.

“ Then whom is that sneaking up to Maeve? “ Jetstorm asked a second before he heard a karate kick make contact with someone’s face.

The two cats ran to Maeve’s assistance almost immediately. Instantly, Jetstorm and Trieze were there too. “ I’ll show ya, you bastard! Come after one of our harem girls! “

Jetstorm reached into the bushes and pulled the person Maeve was fighting up by his hair. It was a Drule man that looked remarkably like Captain Dragon. He snarled and took a swing at Jetstorm, screaming out as his fist connected with his metal jaw. He had hit Jetstorm with such force, his knuckles were bleeding.

Trieze grabbed the man around the waist and drug him the rest of the way over the bushes, throwing him to the ground. Maeve crawled out from under the hedge and grabbed the man’s ankles so he couldn’t move. The two cats each grabbed a wrist as Trieze produced his .45 from beneath his cape. He wasn’t going to kill the man… yet but he wanted to put a healthy fear into him.

Jetstorm assisted the cats in holding the Drule down as Trieze aimed the gun between his eyes, “ Tell me who you are and why you are here. “

“ Why don’t you ask your wench? She seems to know, “ The man snarled up at Trieze. He didn’t seem to care he had a gun aimed between his eyes.

“ So, you must be the one who has cause so much trouble around here lately. The man who impersonated Captain Dragon and the one who THOUGHT he could come right into Lotor’s palace and take one of his girls, “ Trieze put the gun away. He smiled, “ There’s someone inside who really wants to see you. Jetstorm! Secure him and bring him to Gina! “

“ As you command, Trieze, “ Jetstorm replied, tying the man up.