Eltar had gathered up Penny and her crew for an announcement.
"Ugh. What is it now, Eltar?" Penny sat at the large conference table with Sakura, Oola, and Groovi.
"Ladies," Eltar started. "You have been working hard."
"Guilty," Penny said.
"That's why I am giving you a new assignment," Eltar went on.
The four women groaned. "More work?" Sakura was clearly not impressed. She had only been at the palace for a week, and was already feeling the strain.
Eltar picked up a controller, then clicked it on to activate the 3D holography display in the centre of the table. An image of a grand structure appeared, looking like something out of Greek ancient architecture. "May I present...Grandfort. This is the secondary palace from our own--basically the forbidden palace. The queen is expected to go here for certain diplomatic meetings, training...and relaxation."
Penny's head lifted from the table. "Relaxation? As in..."
"You are your retinue here are under orders to attend for fifteen days," Eltar went on. He let a smile go over his face. "Your greatness, you have been completing your Feats at a pace that is unheard of. I must insist that you take time to recuperate."
"What is at this Grandfort?" asked Oola.
Eltar clicked the controller again. Several images appeared showing training facilities, pools, fields, and gardens. "Just a few of the activities and pastimes available to you. For example, the Majestic Guard is there, who have a wide knowledge of fighting techniques."
"Fighting techniques?" Oola was intrigued.
"There are also many relaxation facilities, including spas, pools, and massage parlours," added Eltar.
"Massage parlours?" Sakura leaned in.
"There is also a full myxlo training and grooming facility," Eltar continued.
Groovi squealed.
Penny smirked. "I think you're leaving me without any options here, Eltar. Okay, we're going!"
The four of them got their gear together and brought it down to the vehicles. Groovi went over to the stables and told Pashi what was expected of him.
"Be sure to feed them every morning, and do not give them a dandang berry more than once a day, and...
Pashi
!"
Pashi did a small hop. He was clearly distracted by the other women loading up the hover-bike and landcar. His head whipped back to see Groovi standing there with her arms folded and her face in a scowl.
"Pashi, you stupid little man!" She jabbed a finger in his bony chest. Groovi was only a few inches shorter than Pashi, standing only five feet tall. She could still be intimidating when she set her mind to it, despite her otherwise sweet demeanour. "You will listen to me carefully. These myxlos are my treasure. I love each of them, and I will gladly trade your life for any one of them. Do you understand?"
Pashi nodded out of pure fear. Groovi stomped off, leaving Pashi in charge of the stable.
Groovi walked up to the other three ladies, looking angry. Sakura gave her a look-over. "You were a bit rough on the little guy, weren't you?"
Groovi stood there and growled. "My little brother needs to be disciplined. He is careless and lazy."
Penny's eyes went wide. "Pashi is your
brother
? Jeez, girl."
Groovi and Oola took the landcar, while Sakura jumped on back of Penny's hover-bike. The four of them made way to the south, toward the Fertile Plains. The Geoven River provided a huge floodplain to the inhabitants there, making for some of the most fertile cropland on the planet.
Penny roared along, with Sakura keeping a grip around Penny's waist. "Keep it on the road, okay?" Sakura had a good laugh.
"I'll try," Penny retorted. "It helps when a tornado isn't blowing past me."
They drove for nearly three hours. Once they approached the Geoven valley region, they could see how everything was turning green. The river stretched out beyond the horizon, and the villages and farms were seen all along the banks.
They came up to Grandfort, and they were amazed at the stone architecture and the colossal size of it all. There were four statues of darker stone carved out with curvaceous women holding up the roof, likely a show of the support that the females of this planet provided.
Oola and Groovi got out of the landcar, and Sakura and Penny took off their helmets. "There are guards," Groovi noticed.
The two guards standing by the large doors had on bronze breastplates, as well as shiny metal shinguards. Their golden helmets were adorned with a red brush, similar to the Roman centurions. The women themselves appeared athletic. Each of them held a spear with an axe blade.
As the four of them approached, the axe blades glowed red at the blade edge. "Whoa, what are those--laser axes or something?" asked Penny.
"Halt!" One of the guards stepped forward. "Identify yourselves."
"I am Penelope Leighton, queen-designate of Bok," Penny uttered. Sakura was surprised how much Penny could change into that alter ego of being the queen-designate when she wanted to.
The glowing blades of the axes faded back to normal again. The guard who stepped forward made a fist, then placed it against her chest. "My apologies, your greatness. We had to be sure. Welcome to Grandfort. We bid greetings to you and your companions." She held out a gentle hand to the door. "Please enter."
Penny and Sakura exchanged an excited look, and they all headed in. The entryway was giant and impressive, with lighter stone statues just about everywhere of females. One of the guards stayed behind to watch the front.
"This palace is full of female statues," observed Oola.
"As it should be," the guard replied. "The entire complex was designed by women, built by women, and is fully exclusive to women. No man has ever set foot in its halls, ever."
"No men?" Sakura's eyebrows went up. "Don't you girls ever get bored?"
"We find men a fascinating part of the species," the guard went on. "Many of the women here will eventually find love and move on from us, and we wish them no spite. However, we will guard the sanctity of this institution with our very lives."
"Why no men allowed?" asked Groovi.
"It is to ensure the continuation of the matriarchal queendom," the guard explained. "This palace is a sanctuary, and must always remain so." She stopped, prompting the other four women to halt as well. "Are you all hungry?"
They all nodded, and the guard led them to the dining hall. "You will likely dine with many of those living here. Please be courteous, as they are here for your benefit, your greatness."
Penny bowed at the waist. "I assure you that I would not show them any disrespect."
The guard showed them to a room for Penny and Sakura, and one for Oola and Groovi. They had a shared balcony looking over the garden and training grounds. After getting settled, they went down for lunch.
The amount of food at their disposal was monumental. Oola piled her plate high at the serving station, while Groovi kept it light. Sakura allowed herself to indulge, getting plenty of meat. "Oh, it's good to have this again," she said as she gnawed on the flank of the
grezus
, a creature similar to a sheep.
After they had eaten, one of the kitchen staff suggested that they might like to rest by the pool after their long road trip. The four of them ran off to get into their swimsuits. Penny got out first, bringing along her sunglasses, as well as a tablet for getting some reading done. She was making a point of catching up on history and culture as often as she could. Penny had on a black two-piece, which she thought still looked modest. Some of the staff who were walking toward her would freeze and bow as she walked by.
Penny went out to the pool, which was absolutely enormous. There were lounge chairs all along either of the long ends. There were a few Boccan ladies going for a swim. Although they appeared nervous when Penny entered, Penny merely waved back and got settled in her chair, and the ladies resumed.
Sakura came out a few minutes later, wearing a very tight and sparkly purple two-piece. It had enough of a whale tail to show off her nice ass.
Penny looked up from her tablet. "Well, well. Aren't we looking hot!"
Sakura smiled and gave Penny's shoulder a quick rub. "That Shimoon lady sure can design a suit!" She took the seat right next to Penny. "I have to get my colour. These Boccan girls are making me feel self-conscious."
"Baby, you have beautiful skin!" Penny gave Sakura's leg a gentle stroke. "I just plan on working on my unwinding."
"Yeah, well, don't get too comfy," Sakura said with a grin. "That guard told me she wanted to get us training. I think Eltar pulled one over on us. We're at boot camp, girl!"
Penny gave her head a quick shake. "Look at this pool. Some trap! Are you gonna take a swim?"
Sakura's face tightened. "Um, I'll just get some sun for now."
"Okay!" Penny leaned back and went back to her tablet.
Oola came out next, stomping with total fanfare as always. She had on a red one-piece. "Hello, your greatness," she said. "Are you and your woman enjoying yourselves?"
Sakura giggled. "We're doing fine, Oola," Penny answered. "I like your bathing suit!"
"Thank you, Penny! I am being modest." She flexed her biceps. Sakura and Penny had a laugh between themselves. Oola went over to a farther chair to lie down.
Then came Groovi, which caught Sakura's attention. Groovi had on a bright yellow two-piece, which barely counted as clothing. She was showing off a great amount of side boob, since her bra top was barely covering her nipples. The bottom was cut way, way down, barely even covering her pussy. The yellow on her dark red skin made for an interesting contrast.
"Hello, your greatness," Groovi said with a bounce. Sakura's head bobbed up to match the bouncing. "Thank you again for taking us to this wonderful palace! I know it will be a positive experience."
"You're welcome, Groovi!" Penny hugged her tablet to her chest. "Make sure someone takes you out to the stables."
"I certainly will!" Groovi walked over to go be with Oola.
Sakura's mouth was hanging open as she watched Groovi walk away. Groovi's thong was curved up to accentuate her ass cheeks, glorious as they were on their own. Her butt had the perfect amount of tightness and volume, with just the smallest amount of overhang. Her toned thighs only helped to accentuate things. The sunlight was glinting just through her little thigh gap as she walked away.
