Warhawk's Amnesty - Ch. 20 - Good Problems to Have - Beta

Seb paced around the room; his eyes focused on the projected clock in the middle of the coffee table. The auction was expected to start in ten minutes, and Eni and Vi were supposed to be back half an hour ago. Where are they? he wondered.

Seb walked to the second-floor railing and looked over at the front door. The safe house was a converted warehouse with two front garage doors. The main floor held two spots for vehicles that were currently empty, a workshop area where Seb assumed Eni made her explosives, a full bathroom, and a kitchen.

Overlooking the garage area was the bedroom and living area. It had one bed and three couches surrounding a coffee table, and several of Eni’s server racks tied to several terminals. It was the perfect place for them to lie low, given it was on the entire opposite side of the station. While the comforts were a far cry from the luxury hotel they’d stayed at previously, it had enough comfortable amenities that allowed each of the companions time to decompress after the exchange.

A sequence of clicks echoed from the front door before shunting open, bringing in natural light. Vi and Eni walked in carrying several bags of food. They closed the door behind them and made their way upstairs.

“We’re home,” Vi said. “We brought dinner.”

“Did you miss us?” Eni asked.

“You were supposed to be back half an hour ago and weren’t answering your comms,” Seb said, sitting down on the couch. “I was beginning to worry.”

“Aww. He cares about us, Eni.” Vi said.

“Nah, he’s just worried about the auction,” Eni said, setting her bags down. “Don’t worry big guy, we’ll get her back for you.”

“It’s sweet that you’re doing all of this for your girl,” Vi said, setting the plates and silverware. “Last guy I dated bailed quicker than a FTL jump once everything became public.”

“Sorry to hear that,” Seb said. “But she’s not my girl. At least nothing official.”

“Really? Eni, I thought you said he was taken?”

“Here we go,” Eni said with a nervous laugh. She expanded the projection of the screen in the middle of the table. “Everything is about to start. Now let’s see if we can find her.” Eni scrolled through the items available. There were dozens of items available for bid. Listed among the options were confiscated vehicles, jewelry, and electronics. Once she reached the bottom, an unflattering photo of Nalla appeared. “Looks like they’re saving the best for last.”

“That gives us some time to eat then,” Vi said. “Seb, what do you want? We’ve got some barbecue sand worm, jerked starhorn, and teriyaki beef.”

“I’ll take the beef,” Seb said, grabbing one of the nearby containers.

“There're some noodles, rice, and fried sweet rolls too.”

“Huh, there’s some pretty cool stuff on here,” Eni said, looking up at the screen. “I should check this site more often. A lot of this stuff looks brand new, and it’s going for pretty cheap. Although, I wonder if they put some kind of malware on this stuff for tracking purposes. I’d have to double check that.”

“I feel like the last thing you want to do is buy things from badges. You’d basically be supporting them through your purchase.”

“Nah, someone’s going to buy it if it isn’t me. Might as well get a good deal on it.”

“Speaking of purchases,” Seb said with a mouth full of noodles. “Did you get the account set up so we could make the purchase?”

Eni nodded and curled her finger, calling for Seb to come close while she swallowed her cheeks full of food. “Give me your WICI.”

Seb scooted over and extended his arm. Eni scooted closer and brought Seb’s arm in her lap. She brought up her interface and entered a few commands. When she finished, Seb’s WICI restarted. Once it turned back on, it displayed new contact information.

“What’s this?” Seb asked.

“I took the liberty of setting up everything for you. Since we needed a new ID for the accounts, I went ahead and made you a new one.”

“Sebastian Warhawk?” Seb asked.

“Do you like it? I assumed Seb was short for Sebastian. Vi helped out with the last name.”

“Captain Warhawk was the name of an infamous pirate in these old comics I used to read growing up,” Vi said. “I always loved the name.”

“I love it,” Seb said, smiling. “Seb was just a replacement for my inmate number, 5313.”

“Oh, I didn’t know that,” Eni said.

“Yeah, that’s pretty common, or you get hit with some terrible nickname.”

“Wait, you were in prison?” Vi asked. “Eni didn’t tell me that.”

“It wasn’t my place to do so,” Eni said. “I figured Seb would tell you if he wanted.”

“Yeah, I did ten years,” Seb said.

“What for?” Vi asked.

Seb sighed. “Stealing corporate secrets for another corp. I am up to my ass in debt trying to finish my masters. Merovingian wanted engine plans and offered a quick way to pay off my debt. They got the plans, and I got caught.”

“Seems like they got their hooks into you too.”

“Yeah, that’s why when you were telling me your story, I said I could relate.”

“Fuck the corps,” Eni said.

“Yeah, fuck ‘em,” Seb said, nodding.

“Agreed,” Vi added.

“But that’s ancient history now. Only thing to do now is to look forward.” Seb paused and shoved Eni’s shoulder, causing her nearly to topple over. “Looks like I’ve made some good friends, got some good food, and a pocket full of money.”

“Fuck yeah we do,” Eni said, twisting her butt in her seat. “Speaking of, once Nalla’s out we should all celebrate.”

“Is that the smart thing to do?” Vi asked. “Won’t they be looking for someone blowing a bunch of money?”

“You saw the news. They’re pinning the whole thing on ACR like I said they would. Besides, I’m not saying we go and blow it all out on brand new cars or something. I was thinking more along the lines of a trip. It would probably do us good to get off the station for a while, anyway.”

“I’ve got it,” Vi said, clapping her hands together. “We should all go on a cruise!”

“A cruise?” Seb asked.

“Yeah, we could do one of those all-inclusive ones. Pyrus Station is a refueling stop on a lot of galactic routes. I’m sure we could find one.”

“It’s not a bad idea,” Seb said, rubbing his chin.

“It does get us away for a bit,” Eni said. “And we don’t have to stay on the whole route. We can hop off at whatever stop we want and charter a shuttle to wherever we want to go.”

“That kind of defeats the purpose though, doesn’t it?”

“I’m just saying we can, if we’re not having a good time or something.”

“I like it, but let’s get Nalla’s input when we go get her. If she’s up for it, then I say we do it.”

Eni repeatedly tapped on Seb’s shoulder and pointed up at the hologram. “Look, Nalla should be up next.”

“I’m going to the restroom!” Vi said, jumping up from the couch. As she ran by, she shouted, “Good luck!”

“Thanks!” Seb said. “Okay, Eni, what do I do?”

“You’re logged in to the site, right?”

“Yeah, I think so.”

“Here, give me your arm,” Eni grabbed Seb’s wrist and expanded his projection. “Okay, yeah, you’re logged in. Now, once the auction goes live, we should see a bid option pop up.”

The screen shifted to bring up images of Nalla. It cycled through pictures of her, listing her height, weight, and measurements. It presented a brief description of her skills and showed her sepix certifications in medicine. A countdown started for five minutes, indicating the start of the auction.

“Well, that’s convenient,” Eni said, pointing at the screen.

“What is?”

“She’s got a buyout price. You can just buy out her contract instead of doing the auction.”

“I thought that was the whole point of the auction.”

“No… it’s a bit more complicated than that. The station security auction is part of their seizing of the former owner’s asset. However, these indentured contracts technically are owned by Tri-Horn Holdings, which I am pretty sure is a company owned by one of the ten families. So, it’s almost like renting property while the person pays off their debt. You pay a fee for their service and they lend you the person while they work off the total. You winning this auction would put her in your guardianship. If you want her freedom, you can buy out the contract which would transfer the ownership from Tri-Horn Holdings to you, and then you can nullify it. It looks like you get a 50k discount in doing so too.”

“Yeah, let’s do that then,” Seb said, smiling. “I’ve got a good idea for how we can break the news to her too.”

“Like what? I thought we were just going to go and pick her up.”

“Well, we are, but I was thinking a bit more involved. She doesn’t know the Warhawk name, right?”

“Right.”

“Well, I was thinking we could all get dressed up and rent a shuttle. I’ll ride in the front while you and Vi ride in the back. You’ll both act as my assistants and take her out shopping for some new clothes. If we’re going on a cruise, she’ll probably need a whole new wardrobe. I’m pretty sure all of her clothes were all on the Andalusian, and I doubt station security would give them back to her from the impound.”

“Yeah, they’re probably gone. We would also want to minimize our contact with station security, anyway, so it’s not worth the effort.”

“Exactly. Then once you all are done shopping, we go to dinner, and then I surprise her that it’s me.”

“I’ll check with Vi, but I think that would be a fun surprise. She’ll be so relieved to find out it’s you.”

“That’s what I was thinking, too. Maybe you both can drop hints that it’s me along the way.”

“I’m liking this more and more. Okay, let’s get this done then.” Eni pushed herself into Seb’s side, grabbed control of his arm, and traced the image with her finger. “So, we’ll just click buy now, fill in the account information, and then hit purchase.”

Seb’s stomach dropped when the timer shifted to zero and the image of Nalla turned to gray. “Everything okay? Did the transaction go through?”

A green icon popped up at the bottom of their screen. When Eni clicked it, a message replaced the auction. The contents included the certification of ownership from Tri-Horn Holdings with all of Nalla’s details.

“It looks like it!”

“Yeah!” Seb shouted, jumping up from the couch. He turned and picked up Eni in his arms and started spinning.

“Put me down, you asshole,” Eni laughed.

Seb didn’t listen. He spun and danced with her. The two laughed and swung until they were both out of breath. Seb fell back onto the couch, with Eni sitting on top of him. Her big beautiful eyes and her wicked smile enamored him. Behind her explosive and chaotic exterior, she was sweet, kind and caring. She offered him a place to stay when he had none, and just helped him rescue someone who he cared for.

He gave into the hunger in her eyes, sliding his arm behind her back and pulling her closer to him. There was no hesitation when their lips met. The buildup of lust over the week they’d spent together exploded like a lit match near a can of kerosene.

Seb felt a sting of playful pain as Eni bit and sucked on his bottom lip. His hand gripped hard on her short hair, pulling her away as he assaulted her neck. She let out a laugh before pushing him back into the seat.

He met her force as they pulled each other back into another kiss, folding their tongues together. Her longer tongue wrapped around his own, tightening down in a manner of unexpected finesse. The heat of her warm breath suffocated him, as he desired nothing more than to give into his primal needs.

His hand slid underneath her clothes, pulling her body closer to him. He wanted to feel, taste, and touch every inch of her body. While Eni’s tongue kept his concentration, he felt her hands slide from around his neck, down his chest, to the edge of his pants. With the flourish of a pianist, Eni unbuttoned and unzipped his pants with one hand, springing his erection from its imprisonment.

“Whoa.” Eni said, pulling away.

Seb looked down at his throbbing cock before glancing back at Eni, whose eyes glistened with longing. She shifted to the seat next to him, sitting on her knees, and grabbed his member with both hands. At the moment she opened her mouth, a call came from the room below.

“Eni, Seb, you guys want something while I am down here?” Vi asked.

“Actually yeah,” Eni said. “We could probably use some drinks.”

When Seb heard the sound of footsteps coming up, he scrambled to grab his pants, but stopped when Eni squeezed his cock hard. He looked over to see her glaring at him. She slowly shook her head and rolled her fingers across the underside of his dick while the footsteps got closer. He sat there like a stone, unsure of what was going to happen next. The footsteps stopped halfway up the stairs and he saw Eni’s face shift into a smile.

“We’re out of booze,” Vi said. “Should I go pick some up?”

“Yeah, that would be great.” Eni said with a wide grin, not stopping her hands.

“Do you guys want anything in particular?”

“Maybe some orlindrian champagne? We’re celebrating after all.”

“Seb, what about you?”

“Yeah, Seb. You want anything in particular?”

Seb side eyed Eni, who currently had the largest grin on her face. He knew what she was doing, and she was enjoying every minute of it. His mouth felt like it was coated in a thick film, making it difficult to swallow.

“Champagne is good for me,” he said, coughing.

“You okay?” Vi asked.

“Yeah, Seb, is everything all right?” Eni asked, twisting her fingers.

Seb glared at her, doing his best to look angry, but it was no use. Her thumb slid over the top of his dick, teasing it with little circles. He bit the end of his tongue to focus, so he didn’t let out a moan.

“Yeah, I’m great, just a bit parched.”

“Did everything go well with the auction?” Vi asked.

“Yeah, just… uh… waiting on the paperwork.”

“That’s great! I’ll be right back with some drinks then and we can celebrate!”

“Take your time,” Eni said slyly. “In fact, why don’t you grab some dessert while you’re at it.”

“Any suggestions?”

“Your pick.”

“Okay, be back in a bit.”

When the front door closed, Seb let out his breath. “Fuck… you’re evil.”

Eni let out a nefarious laugh. “Don’t lie. I felt your cock tighten when Vi walked up those steps. You liked the idea of her standing there.”

“Shut up,” Seb smirked. “That was because you were teasing me the entire time. How am I supposed to react?”

Eni leaned in close to his ear, rolling her tongue along the edge as her hand spread his pre-cum down his shaft. “Fair point,” she whispered. “But you like the idea of her watching, don’t you?”

“Maybe,” Seb said.

“Would you want her to watch or participate?”

“I can’t focus when you’re stroking me like that,” Seb moaned.

“Oh really? What about if I do…”

He felt Eni’s lips kiss the edge of his ear, then his cheek, and then the tip of his cock. She wrapped her wide tongue along one side before following over the other. Her tongue folded and crisscrossed along the top. His shaft jumped with each sway of her tongue to the point where it became almost on bearable. What she lacked in length, compared to Nalla, she made up for with vigor. But what he didn’t know was that this was only the beginning.

Eni slunk her way down the length of his shaft until he was completely in her mouth. She held there a moment, squeezing all of him with her tongue and the back of her throat. Her warm excess spilled out of the edge of her mouth, coating his groin in a thick oil.

“Eni…” Seb whispered. He didn’t know why he said her name, knowing that she was in full control. It was something he quickly learned that she enjoyed. His plea went unanswered as she continued to press further down, stretching the depth of her throat. It wasn’t until she satisfied herself that she pulled up for air.

However, she didn’t stop to rest. The strain only seemed to invigorate her desire. She slid Seb into her mouth over and over. Using both hands as a guide down the side. Something carnal took control as the speed and ferocity of each thrust became more vigorous. She stroked his rod with every accentuation and sucked hard with every descent. Seb’s moans became more frequent with each plunge of Eni’s head.

The fury of her passion spread to Seb. He grabbed onto the back of Eni’s head, pulling on her hair as the two leaned into their lust. With his other hand, he slid his wrist underneath the back of her thong and pants, yanking them around her thick bottom.

He glided his palm over her soaking wet mound that completely covered his hand. He massaged the exterior before sliding his fingers around her slit. When her bobbing slowed and her whimpers increased, Seb was able to turn the tide of their game. He smiled, rolling his thumb over the top of her pearl, using her moans as a guide to identify her weak points.

Her bottom twisted in the air as he continued to play, giving him a second wind when her mouth stalled. Her own pleasure became her focus, and she moved around the ends of his fingers, begging him with her body. When he entered her, she pulled up from his cock, letting out a loud gasp. Her body betrayed her as her pussy dripped along the sides of her thighs. She dug her hands into Seb’s thigh, and she rocked herself back onto his fingers, letting her body take control of her movements.

Seb smiled, watching her use him. It made him happy to see her enjoying himself. However, when he let out a small laugh after one of her frequent moans, Eni turned and scowled. She slapped his hand away, grabbed the base of Seb’s cock, and swirled his head along the underside of her opening.

“Oh, I don’t think so,” she said with a curled lip. “I’m not going to be the first one to cum.”

“Is that a fact?” Seb asked, slapping and grabbing a handful of her ass.

“Y-yeah… you’re definitely going to cum before me.”

“Challenge… accepted…”

The two cursed as Eni pressed herself down onto Seb. She forced herself to open up, increasing the pressure around his erection while she lowered herself further. He wasn’t sure if it was because it had been so long for him, but Eni was unlike anything he had felt before. When she reached his dick’s halfway point, he felt himself press against her back wall. He opened his eyes to see her panting.

“You okay?” he asked.

“Yeah… you’re just… big,” she said, laughing.

Something about the vulnerability in her voice made him smile. He pulled her into another embrace, kissing her softly. Their tongues massaged the tip of their lips as held onto each other’s cheeks. When they pulled away, Eni smiled.

“Don’t think you can buy yourself some time,” she said. “I’m going to win this little bet of ours.”

She locked her fingers around Seb’s neck and shifted to her feet. When she pushed off the couch, there was a sense of relief as the vice-like grip around his manhood released, only to return with the force of Eni’s thrust.

“Oh fuck…” he muttered.

Every press sent a shock wave of pleasure down into his groin. Their combined scents filled the air, making the room around them thick with their musk. Seb cupped her thick bottom, squeezing it for leverage as Eni rocked along his shaft. They stared into each other’s eyes like two predators competing for the same goal.

“You’re going to cum, aren’t you?” Eni asked.

“Not before you do.” Seb quipped.

Eni took the challenge to heart, picking up her pace. Sweat poured from her forehead and she pushed herself as fast as she could go. Her nails dug into the back of his neck as she used him for leverage to slide harder, faster, and deeper. Warmth built up below Seb’s waist, and he knew he didn’t have long. However, he was determined not to lose.

Seb scooted down to his back and grabbed Eni’s waist. She let out a surprise whimper as assumed control. He used his hands to keep her stationary and dug his heels into the floor underneath them. Slick plops echoed throughout the garage as Seb gave her everything he had. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head, and she became powerless under his control. The move was a double-edged sword, though, and he soon found himself close to climax. The two let out a uniform shout while they reached their peaks. Seb poured himself inside of her, increasing the pressure within.

Eni collapsed on top of Seb’s chest once he let go over her. Her body shook uncontrollably while the two caught their breath. They smiled through their aftershocks, as every shake from Eni triggered Seb’s sensitivity. While they both lay there, Eni’s insides squeezed Seb out of her. The pop caused them to giggle.

“Pretty sure I won,” Seb said, sliding his hand along Eni’s back.

“No, you definitely came first,” Eni laughed, draping her hand along Seb’s chest. “The evidence is currently all over us.”

“What about yours? You covered me just as much.”

“Maybe we should call it a tie then?”

“A tie sounds fair,” Seb said, leaning up.

Eni turned her head and sat her chin across her hands. They both leaned forward and shared a soft kiss. When they pulled away, Eni snuggled into his chest like she’d done countless times before. He was feeling happy and content. However, when he looked up, he saw Nalla’s image still displayed above. It didn’t help she looked distraught.

He wasn’t sure how to feel. His desires were satiated, but his heart felt conflicted. I like Nalla and Eni. Hell, I think I am starting to like Vi, too. Unless I am totally miss interpreting her signals, some of her side comments and not-so-subtle glares make it seem like she’s just as interested. I mean, why would Eni tell her I was taken if they weren’t talking about it? Maybe Eni is a little jealous? But then there were those comments she said to me about having Vi watch us both go at it? Or even participate? Is Vi even into that? Eni seems like she’s down for anything as long as she’s involved. Damn, if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Although, I much prefer these kinds of problems. They seem like good problems to have.

Seb smiled and decided it wasn’t worth losing his head over. He would wait and see what happened when they picked up Nalla. It’s better to just take these things one step at a time, he thought.

He shifted to lie completely on the couch, trying his best not to move Eni. Her hands gripped onto his shirt and she smiled while he continued to rub her back. However, his hand froze when the familiar clicks of the front door’s locks reverberated throughout the warehouse.

“Hey guys! I’m back and I brought cake!”