Lotor’s Very Angry…

By Bekka Mouri

(The fuming Lotor gets an update on the state of the harem.)

“ Well, Sarah? “ Lotor stood in front of the doctor’s desk. When he had left for his trip with Tamy and Michelle, there had been a massive drug recall. The recall had concerned the contraceptive that was used to prevent the harems (lower and The Scribes) from becoming pregnant. “ What did you find out? Who else has been affected and what is going on with the two we know ARE pregnant? “

Sarah looked down at her paperwork, “ The Scribes weren’t in any danger at all. They were given the last lot of medicine that passed quality control. The lower harem got the next batch, which turned out to be the start of the bad lot. “

“ And this means? “ Lotor arched an eyebrow.

“ How do you feel about siblings? “ Sarah said quietly. Several of the lower harem women had decided to keep their children. They were dumb enough to think they could use them as some kind of ticket to Scribedom.

Lotor groaned, “ Please tell me you are joking, Sarah. Tell me you just didn’t tell me what you just told me. “

“ I wish I could but I can’t. The lower harem is, for the most part, pregnant. I have made up my mind that they were impregnated when your father had two instead of one, if you catch my drift. “

Lotor growled, “ Please don’t remind me. That was the most grotesque thing I have ever seen and hope I never see it again. “

“ As you know, there were two exceptions with the Scribes, “ Sarah reminded him. Lotor had been furious upon hearing the news that two of them were carrying the children of other men, he restricted access to the harem. Bekka couldn’t help it since she couldn’t fight Hermaeus off of her but her child seemed to have several redeeming qualities even though he was far from being born. Aly, on the other hand, was a different matter; she could have at least informed Sarah of her resistance to certain drugs.

“ Yes, I know. I intend to speak to them soon. What have you found out about them? “ Lotor asked, his voice cold and pointed.

“ Lotor, you know that Bekka’s had some… issues. There is an investigation going on as we speak to see exactly why the security has been so below standard. “

“ I don’t know how much further the quality could go down, “ Lotor’s eyes flared, his anger evident. “ First, those damned bounty hunters get in and then Mehrunes himself got inside the walls twice after that. Where were all the guards and the men who have guest privileges when these things were happening? “

“ I don’t know but it is being looked into by Dragon and Cossack. Now, back to Bekka, “ Sarah said.

“ What about her? Who’s child is she carrying? “ Lotor leaned across the desk. “ I have heard she was with Tim, Hector and Treize. Does the child belong to one of them? “

“ Well, she was also with Sekhmet, one of the bounty hunters raped her. Mehrunes and one other also violated her. “

Lotor leaned closer, “ By who? Who else raped her? I swear, I’ll strangle whoever it is! “

“ That’s not going to be possible, “ Sarah locked eyes with Lotor. “ He is dead, just like the others who hurt her like that. “

“ Who was it? I shall do something horrible to his grave, “ Lotor said through clenched teeth.

“ I don’t think he has one. A Daedra impregnated Bekka; the same Daedra that Tim nearly lost his life fighting if it weren’t for Aly’s help. “

Lotor pulled back a little, “ You mean that demon that threw her from her window? “

“ I am afraid so. Bekka is carrying the child of some kind of powerful sorcerer type being. He saved her life shortly before Mehrunes’ house burned down. Not only that, he brought Bekka to Gina when she and Kennith were in trouble. “

“ You mean… “ Lotor whispered.

“ Bekka was indeed in the cell helping Gina slay Mehrunes. I know it is a fantastic story but it is true, “ Sarah looked into his eyes again, “ He even attacked Hager after Bekka returned. The old hag is unharmed but a little shaken. “

“ Why did he attack Hager? “ Lotor asked.

“ She confronted Bekka when she came back. The witch was still very furious about the incident with The Club and your father’s (ahem) twin terrors. From all accounts, Bekka’s stomach started to glow and a bolt of energy shot from her bellybutton, slamming Hager into the wall. “

“ Damn, “ Lotor muttered. “ This child sounds like he may be nice to have around. I will have to have a talk with her. I do feel sorry that she was subjected to such atrocities and I may cut some form of deal with her. “

“ She is very resolute about keeping her son, “ Sarah shook her head. She looked down at her desk, “ And I can’t argue with her. He’s done too much good. “

“ Why is she even pregnant at all? I thought you said she had gotten her shot from the good batch, “ Lotor glared slightly.

“ Apparently, according to what I could find out, Daedra semen is impervious to contraceptives. Bekka could have had a million of the shots and it wouldn’t have made any difference. “

Lotor hung his head, “ It is settled then. I will have to talk to her and see what agreement we can come to. What about Aly? Who is the father of her child and how did it happen? “

“ Treize’s friend, Zechs, is the child’s father. Aly also got her shot from the good batch but she forgot to tell me that she is immune to certain types of manmade drugs. If she had told me, I could have given her a shot of something that WOULD have prevented this. As much as I hate to say this, no one else is to blame but her; she knew her medical history and neglected to tell me about it. “

“ I will have to talk to Zechs and her both about responsibility. He is going to have to support the child himself. I will not, that is for sure. It is not mine and I therefore have no responsibility attached to it. “

“ And Aly? “ Sarah arched an eyebrow.

“ We will have to find her something that DOES work to prevent this from happening again. If she does decide to terminate her pregnancy, don’t argue with her. “

“ I’ll get right on it, “ Sarah nodded. ~But I doubt Aly will want to harm her baby. ~

“ And what about that girl who came here with Bekka? “ Lotor remembered Namira.

“ She’s fine. I received her records from the asylum she was in and she was sterilized at a young age. She came in contact with the same Daedra that impregnated Bekka but it seems the Daedra blood and the Drule blood has mixed, making her impervious to drugs except for organic based ones. “

“ What do you mean? “ Lotor leaned across the desk a little further.

“ As long as the drug comes from a natural source, it will have an effect on her. Otherwise, the drug is useless. I would love to bring a scientist in to research this but I’m sure that is out of the question. “

Lotor nodded, “ She is not a lab rat. “

Sarah smiled, “ I know. “

“ I am not sure what I am going to do with her at the moment, “ Lotor took a step back. “ From what I understand, she is too childlike and uneducated to be in the harem. “

“ She shows a great interest in helping others, “ Sarah cocked her head to one side. “ Do you think I could train her to be a nurse? “

Lotor waved his hand, “ That sounds fine. I think I will go talk to Aly now. “

**

Zarkon sat in his throne, wondering what he was going to do. Almost the entire lower harem was pregnant and it was almost for certain the children were his. He left none of those women untouched during his rampage when he had two Mr. Happys. He didn’t want to support any of them and knew if any of the children were boys, their mothers would want Scribe status.

He was so wrapped up in his thoughts; he didn’t realize Hager had stumbled in. She was still reeling from the attack she had received from the barmaid’s child upon her return but it more from shock than any injuries that had been inflicted. By all appearances, the child would be just as, if not more, powerful than her and the most frightening thing was that he wasn’t even born yet.

“ Sire, “ She said.

“ What is it, witch? “ Zarkon growled. “ I told you not to return until you found a solution to my problem. “

“ But I have, sire. I have researched all of my books on herbs and I think I have found something you may find interesting. "

Zarkon looked up at her, “ Have you? “

“ Yes, “ She smiled and related her plan to the evil king.

**

“ So, “ Lisa looked at the delivery boy, “ Zarkon sent us this special herbal tea since the pregnant women can’t have regular tea? “

“ Yes ma’am, “ The boy said, shifting the crate in his arms uncomfortably.

Lisa stepped aside, “ Take it to the kitchen. I will tell the chef to have plenty ready for dinnertime. “

“ Thank you, “ He scurried past her and headed for the kitchen.

**

Bekka stood at her door, “ A present? But from whom? “ She said, looking at the box in her hands. Someone had knocked on her door but all she found was the box. She noticed a card and opened it.

“ From Lotor? “ She read the quick note jotted on the inside and smiled. Maybe he wasn’t mad at her after all. She opened the box and found a good amount of herbal tea, just begging to be brewed. “ How did he know how much I love tea? “

Hager watched from behind a potted plan as Bekka went down the hall towards the kitchen. “ That’s right. You go make yourself a nice hot cup of tea. I won’t let anyone as powerful as that child live in this castle. “

Hager watched as Bekka stopped to talk to her friend, Aly. She smiled cruelly as Bekka invited Aly to join her for a cup of tea. “ This is going to be easier than I thought. Lotor won’t have to worry about a nursery at all… “ She snickered and vanished.

**

Bekka poured the hot water into the teapot and set it to boil on the stove. Aly sat at the table, worry knitting her brow. Bekka noticed as she scooped some on the tea into the tea ball. After placing it in the water, she sat down with her friend.

“ What’s wrong? “ Bekka placed her hand on her friend’s shoulder. She noticed her friend’s eyes were red, like she had been crying.

“ Lotor talked to me a little while ago about responsibility and he said he would have the same talk with Zechs. Lotor says he will not support the baby. Do you know what else he said? “ Aly looked into her friend’s eyes.

“ What? “ Bekka whispered.

“ He said that he wouldn’t have a problem with it if I decide to end my pregnancy, “ Aly said, a tear slipping down her cheek.

“ But he didn’t tell you to end it, did he? “ Bekka asked.

Aly shook her head, “ No. He said he would let me have the baby but Zechs would be responsible for it. I couldn’t ask for any support from him at all. “

“ Then I don’t see a problem. Zechs was going to support the baby anyway, right? “

“ Yeah but he called me irresponsible for not informing Sarah about my resistance to certain drugs. How was I supposed to know for sure which contraceptive would work on me? I have never been on anything like that before I came here. “

Bekka sighed, “ It’s okay. If Zechs is going to be responsible, I don’t see a problem. “

Aly looked at Bekka, “ Has he talked to you yet? “

“ No, but he gave me the tea so he can’t be that angry. Maybe Sarah told him about the circumstances of my situation, “ Bekka looked at the teapot as it began to whistle. “ Tea’s ready. “

Aly watched as Bekka got two cups and filled them. She brought them over, handing one to Aly. Aly sniffed it, “ Bekka… “

“ What? “ Bekka picked up her cup.

“ This stuff smells bad, “ Aly took another whiff.

Bekka rolled her eyes, “ It’s not as bad as it smells, and I’m sure. “

“ No. I recognize the odor. When Marhes was holding me captive and I was being violated, he forced me to drink something that smelled like this. “

“ What are you saying? “ Bekka sat her cup down.

“ Don’t drink it. I think it’s something that is supposed to cause miscarriage. Why would Lotor give you something like this? “ Aly went pale.

Bekka sneered, “ I don’t think it was Lotor at all. I thought it was odd that he didn’t give this to me in person. I bet that witch Hager has it in for my baby. Let’s dump this crap and go find some caffeine free soda or Kool-Aid. “

“ I’m with you on that, “ Aly nodded.

**

The cook in the lower harem wrinkled her nose, “ Why does herbal tea have to smell so bad? “ She wondered out loud. She grabbed a bag of sugar and dumped half a cup into the large pot the tea was brewing in. “ Maybe this will make it taste better. “