Penny was greeting guests for the royal birth celebration. The first-born for any monarch was always the most important, and the people wanted to show their jubilation for the continuation of the regal bloodline. There were gifts stocked up in the ballroom up to the ceiling.
Tannis was going frantic trying to keep the party going. There were five thousand guests within the palace confines. Crele and Oola were working security, and the two imposing women were intimidating enough people into keeping in line.
Groovi had volunteered to assist Shimoon and Willa with food preparations. Espa, the young beauty that Penny encountered a while ago, was also assisting with party preparations. She had worn a nice low-cut dress, and was attracting enough gazes.
Groovi had come across Penny, sitting up on her throne with her large crown on. "My goodness, excellency," Groovi remarked. "You are getting quite large! I believe your child will be powerful."
Penny giggled as she rubbed her tummy. "Thanks, girl. Hey, come on over." Groovi went over and squatted down by the throne. "I heard you and Oola are having a bit of a rough time."
Groovi narrowed her eyes and looked to the side. "We are not doing as well lately. We have not...you know, in a while. I fear that she is tired of me."
"Aw, don't say that," Penny chided. "Listen—Ilka's friend from the academy is facing a problem. She and the other ranchers she partnered up with are having a problem with poachers, and they asked for some help. I thought I could send my two best fighters to go and give them a hand." Penny paused. "You okay with that?"
"I suppose so," Groovi said in a small voice.
"I just figured you two could use a little space was all," Penny went on. "Crele could probably handle anyone by herself, but I don't want to leave her there for two weeks all on her own."
Groovi sighed. "That is a long time, excellency, but I suppose she has been away before."
"If you need help with Khazal, or just need to get away, let me know." Penny patted Groovi's head. "Being queen is kinda nice."
Groovi gave a weak smile, then got up off of the floor. She went to find Oola. She was hoping that if she gave approval that Oola would be in a better mood.
Oola was over getting another cactus juice and filling her face with dainty party finger foods. Groovi went up and gave her a small kiss.
"Her excellency told me of your plans," Groovi said. "I wish you had discussed it with me before agreeing."
Oola sucked at her teeth to get the morsels of fine food out. "I would not want to disappoint my queen."
"I thought I was your queen," mumbled Groovi.
"Bah! You are being annoying." Oola put down her drink and pivoted to leave. Groovi stood helplessly and watched her wife just leave.
Crele was just outside the palace by the dancing fountain. Oola went up to her. "Crele! Why are you moping out here? Are you still thinking about Fiona?"
"Yes, I am, Oola," Crele replied, sounding depressed. "Do not remind me of such things."
"It has been over a hundred days," Oola prodded. "Put her out of your mind. Who have you been making the beast with?"
"No one," Crele muttered.
"Wow," Oola remarked.
"I do not wish to live like that anymore, Oola." Crele wiped at her eye. "My inability to control myself cost me a great woman. You are fortunate that Groovi is such a pushover. Fiona was too strong for that."
Oola put a hand on Crele's shoulder. "We will go and see Ilka's friend. The mountains will take your mind off of...her."
Groovi had retired to their quarters to check on Khazal, who was fast asleep. Oola came up one Boccan hour later, having consumed a good supply of rich finger foods and cactus juice. Groovi sat in her chair with her arms folded. "I suppose you are drunk."
Oola yawned and stretched. "I am merely giddy. Come—let us have sex to celebrate."
Groovi sneered. "You are always making a fool of yourself with that cactus juice!"
Oola waved a dismissive hand, then stumbled off to bed. Groovi sat some more, then turned on the holo. Coverage of Penny's gala was being broadcast, showing the orchestra playing and the presentation of Penny's baby gifts.
After a while, Groovi was getting drowsy. She turned off the holo and went to the bedroom. She opened the door, just to catch Oola fucking herself with the strapless dildo.
"Oola!" Groovi let out a small scream. "What are you doing to yourself?"
"I wanted to make the beast and you did not," Oola explained as she continued to pump her cunt. "Ahhhh. Take off your clothes—I wish to see your breasts."
"I will do no such thing!" Groovi stomped out of the room. "I shall sleep on the couch. You are gross!"
Oola shrugged, then went back to giving herself the business. She pumped her pussy hard with the fuck toy, massaging her chest. "I am going to climax, Groovi. Do you wish to watch?" Silence. "Groovi? Hurry!"
Groovi sheepishly came into the room and got on her knees next to the bed. Oola had her orgasm. She took a minute to catch her breath, then looked over at Groovi. "That was fun. Let us make the beast."
Groovi sighed, then got stripped off. She got on all fours on the bed and arched her back up. Oola got the strapless dildo into her and fucked Groovi hard. Groovi held onto the blanket as she felt the appendage tickle her insides.
After fifteen minutes, Groovi fell forward, exhausted and feeling a bit better. She got repositioned and under the covers. Oola threw the dildo away, then got under the covers as well. "Thank you for the sex!" Oola gave Groovi a sloppy kiss, then rolled over.
Groovi laid there clutching at the blanket. She contemplated whether or not her life was going the way she had hoped.
The next day, Oola and Crele had their duffels packed for the shuttle, departing at the crack of dawn. Oola had let Groovi sleep in.
Crele was quiet on the shuttle flight, and Oola was her usual undiplomatic self. "Crele, did you make the beast last night?"
"No," Crele said flatly.
"Ha ha! I did!" Oola smirked as she gawked out the front window. "Perhaps the ranchers will not be so hideous. They can rub your feet, and brush your coat, like they do with the bontlars."
Bontlars were the large horned and furry beasts that were bred for their fur and milk. They grew to eight feet tall, and had the bulls had antlers that were nearly the size of their bodies. The bulls weighed nearly 600 kilograms, so it took someone with great strength and tenacity to control them. The ranch had over a hundred of these creatures. They also brewed their own root beer, and made a special cheese from the milk that the cows produced.