CHAPTER 353 A MEETING

CHAPTER 353 A MEETING

“Fucking hell,” I said. We were in the city, being escorted by the group of 10 Mian’s that had been involved in opening the portal. The city itself was nice, tall dome shaped buildings all around us. They were built in various heights, but all had curved tops. The road at our feet was some kind of thick polymer. People streamed out of their homes to watch as we were escorted to their king. Every single one of the Mian’s was male.

“Quit your bitching,” Tabi said with a yawn. “You can still have sex with them.”

“They look like dudes,” I retorted. “My first alien planet and it’s nothing but genderless frogs. I freaking get dropped on Namek without the Dragon Balls.”

“Again, quit your bitching,” she said. “At least we are off that planet.”

“Easy for you to say. You have no sex drive,” I said. “I’ve been away from women for so long, even these guys look hot.”

“Then-go-have-sex-with-them.”



“Fuck no. I can just lea-”



“Stop talking about leaving,” she hissed. “You’re always talking about jumping worlds. You need focus. I don’t know if you noticed, but you become dumb when you are sated on sex. It took you days after coming to this doorway for you to push it out of your mind. Look at all you have accomplished in 6 months. You are far stronger than old you.”



“What's the point of being strong without sex?” I asked. “You don’t know what it’s like, Tabi. It’s like a big part of my life has been taken from me while I was imprisoned on that world. And now that I am free, all I want to do is catch up on all I missed.”



“I don’t understand your obsession with sex,” she admitted. “But I know what it's like to be imprisoned far longer than you.”



I quieted as I realized she was right. Her Haki leaked sadness. As a tailed beast she had spent generations trapped inside someone. Unable to be trusted, she was treated like a nuclear bomb. Ready to blow, if someone challenged the village that controlled the ninja she was attached to.



“Sorry,” I said with a frown. She didn’t answer as we continued down the street. More people stepped out to watch our procession. We finally got to the supposed castle. More domes in front, apparently we were in the capital city of the Mian’s. The name of the kingdom was a long mouthful that sounded like Fleeshinmothullup, or something.

“Welcome!” An ornately dressed Mian said. This one’s skin had a purple hue. His robes were purple, etched with gold. “It has been so long since we last met those from another world. Welcome to Maelta.”

“Thank you,” I said. “Um not sure exactly what’s going on. But these people saved me from a hellish world. Is there anything that you need...assistance with?” I left the question open ended, hoping for a quest besides trying to beat a Viltrumite. I wanted the reward, but I doubted I would be ready until I could withstand about 10 times gravity, not 3.

The new Mian eyed those that we had saved from the clutches of the Cthulhu monster. “Let us discuss,” he said slowly retreating into the large dome behind him.

Tabi and I shared a look, but followed. Something was going on in this world, some event that had pushed them to try to open portals to other worlds. I suspected we would soon find out why it felt like they weren’t surprised we were there.

—-

“Our planet has been at peace for millennia,” the king said. I had learned much during the long dinner with the royalty of the kingdom.

All of the frog people had no set gender. Like the frogs that made Jurassic Park such a nightmare, the Mians could switch to whatever gender they wanted. Unfortunately for me they still looked like men, so my dream of alien strange was out the window.

After I cleared that up they told me about their people. The amphibious beings had a large planet. Islands spread out over the mostly water world the biggest island was where the capital was, and where the king resided.

He had a mate and children, all as ugly as him. They sat around the short table marveling at Tabi as she dug into a large fish.

“Lately though...” the king said. He was identifiable by a coral-like purple crown. The rock of the crown was deformed and a-symmetrical. “We have been straying away from our roots.”

“How so?”

“No, not at all,” the king said. “This is-“

“Weston,” I said with a wave. “I’m from Earth.”

“Earth? That name sounds familiar,” she said, her eyes not blinking or showing anything but readiness to kill.

“The Mians were telling me that you were a species called Viltrumite. Your people apparently travel the universe and help underdeveloped species. Is that right?”

“It is,” Anissa said with a smile. Despite the crazy vibe she was gorgeous, especially after my dry spell. Dark hair cut short, she had an amazing rack that was hard to look away from. But since she could kill me easily I kept it respectful and focused on the crazy eyes.

“There wouldn’t happen to be a Viltrumite on my world, would there?” I asked, playing dumb to the plight that was headed everyone’s way. My control of my heart rate was firm as I tried not to panic near her.

“Perhaps. If so, you are very lucky. What brings you to this world?” She asked.

“A mishap with a portal. These nice folks happened to save me.”

“That’s good,” she said. “The Mians are selfless people.”

“You um, wouldn’t happen to have a ship?” I asked. “You said you came from your own homeworld?”

“I do not have one. My people are very...adaptable. We can even fly through space.”

“Wow, that’s amazing,” I said truthfully. I really wanted the physiology of a Viltrumite. “Well I’ve had a long few months. I’d like to rest, and I’m sure you have items to discuss with the king about.”

I stood up and others followed.

“Thank you for your consideration, Weston,” the king said. Shaking my hand. “We will help you as much as we can. I hope you will do the same.”

“You can count on it,” I said. Following Cathrpish outside, Tabi jumped on my shoulder as we ventured back out to the city.

“There’s your female,” Tabi teased. “You should try to sate your lust on her.”

“Fuck that, during sex she could sneeze and rip my dick off,” I said, unsure if I was joking or not. “Let’s learn some magic and get the hell out of here.”

“Really? But your quest.”

“Quest rewards are only useful if you live to enjoy them,” I pointed out.

“And here I thought you were dumb,” Tabi whispered. “Let us get you back home so we can move past these death traps.” I nodded, doubtful Earth was much safer. Either way I was ready to be away from the eyes of a Viltrumite.