In This Country Act 01 Ch. 05

"The reason is because my boyfriend isn't by my side at the moment," Crystal answered the crowd without missing a beat, "and I don't want him to be. That means crime will have to guess who he is. Of course he's no lady, but I want you to try and go after a female. And when you make your move, you will meet a Crystal that this country has never seen before. The Crystal you face will still look like she did in the past, but she won't act like the Crystal in the past."

"Why?" the crowd shook and buzzed with rage.

"Because the Crystal that you see will fight for her boyfriend," Crystal announced. "She will protect every man as her boyfriend and every woman as herself. Crystal's boyfriend stood up for her and everything she stood for, so she shall respond and do the same. And though Crystal's boyfriend faced a coward, a wimp, isn't that what crime is? You're nothing but cowards, wimps who will do anything possible to disrupt the law and order that the people of Cavalanchee abide by. You don't want to take the lawful route, you don't want to work, and you don't want to do the right thing. You want what the people have for whoever they're working for whether it's their family, their friends, or even themselves. You want it and believe you should have it because you have intimidation on your side. Unfortunately, you're not wrong. Intimidation is on your side. But know this crime, Cavalanchee has the law; the Committee; every hero and heroine; THEY HAVE ME ON THEIR SIDE! AND WE WON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY THOSE WHO TRY TO UNDERMINE US AND SEND THIS COUNTRY TO A STATE OF ANARCHY!"

"YEAH!" everyone's voice rang out.

"So in conclusion," Crystal finished, "I want everyone to know that things have officially changed. If you don't know when it happened, it took place when HE met me at the fundraiser. It took place when my boyfriend defended me from HIM. It took place when the news put forth the video that made me out as a slut and a whore, because everyone, even I, thought that's exactly what I looked like. It took place when you saw me up here, begging for forgiveness, and promising that it'll never happen again. And in my time of need, it took place when I decided to bear the weight of being a heroine and a lover. Crime, don't try me. You will wish for the warmth of hell when you see me between now and tomorrow."

And with that she turned away and strutted back inside the Heroic Headquarters. Everyone else, on the other hand, had started voicing their recognition and utmost approval of Crystal's words.

"Ahem," the Commander cleared his throat at the mic. The crowd quieted some, but not like how Crystal had captivated them. "I think, believe, and know that any and every question you wanted to ask Crystal has just been answered. If you still have a question left, it is not aimed for anyone else but HIM and HIM alone. And make no mistake crime I did not hear a threat or a promise when Crystal spoke to you. I heard a declaration of war, so if you want to fight, you better be ready for it. The only thing I hope for is that when I tell her to stop, she listens. Everyone heard her and if you didn't, this has been recorded for you to hear again and again, however many times you need to hear it. This session is dismissed and I'd like for you guys to enjoy the rest of your day."

And with that, he went back into the Heroic Headquarters, leaving the abundantly cheerful crowd to celebrate behind him.

*****

"Was that what you were expecting?" Crystal asked, watching the crowd. She couldn't make out Grey's silhouette from this far out, but that was fine.

"Honestly, no," Commander Shinobay replied, also watching the crowd. "I may have forced you to explain yourself and deal with the situation, but I didn't think you do it this way and take it to that extent. The state that you were in had me believing things were going to be tough for everyone."

"But . . . ," Crystal said, knowing he wasn't finished.

"But something in you changed when you were at the mic," Commander Shinobay spoke, to which Crystal nodded. "You saw him in the crowd, didn't you? When the commotion in the crowd took place, you saw him, correct?"

"Yes, he was there," Crystal confirmed. "I don't know the reason for him being amongst the crowd, but when I saw him I wanted the entire world to know how I felt about him."

"Is there anything you think I should know about him?" the Commander inquired. "Is there anything I should know about him before the whole world knows about him? I want you to realize something Crystal. One thing about a leader is that we want, need, and have to know things. Because in the event something detrimental happens, no matter how deadly a weapon is, information is still the most destructive weapon anyone can get their hands on. So I'm asking you, is there anything you have to tell me before the last person on this earth finds out first?"

"Yes," Crystal answered.

"But . . . ," Commander Shinobay said, knowing she wasn't finished.

"I said that I would spend the rest of my day with my boyfriend," Crystal declared boldly. "What would the people of Cavalanchee think of me if I went back on what I said?"

"Then that means for this day only," the Commander reminded her, "you will also take care of crime by yourself as well?"

"Of course," Crystal accepted. "Do you think any crime will be committed?"

"I pray not," Commander Shinobay smiled warmly.

*****

"Now do you see why I wanted to wait?" Dr. Genie asked.

"I still think we missed a good opportunity," Asphalt growled.

"You can think all you want," Dr. Genie said, "but useless battles results in useless victories or losses."

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Asphalt replied.

"It means we didn't do anything worth celebrating," Dr. Genie declared. "If we had done something to make her or any of the heroes feel ashamed, we would've gone out there to test their 'declaration of war'. However, since we did not, we're staying put and focusing on the original plan."

"As long as I get a shot at her boyfriend, I'm good," Asphalt cracked his knuckles. "I want to test their so-called love."

"Oh you will," Dr. Genie promised. "The moment I heard the news, I've already made plans for you to get him. But, that will only work when things go according to plan."

*****

The car ride home was a good time to do some thinking for Grey. His mind was a jumbled mess right now and he couldn't tell if that was a good thing or not. Crystal's speech was clearly improvised since, after they saw her rip up some papers, she wasn't looking down at the podium which made it all the more inspirational and motivational for those who might've been embarrassed about their relationship.

Not to mention there wasn't any doubt about their relationship status now. Greg was now considered Crystal's boyfriend to the public, even though his identity was still obscured. Still, he understood why that'd be the case since there were still villains on the prowl and gangs still committing crimes. He'd be a wanted man if they knew who he was, especially after today.

The car pulled up to his apartment and Grey paid the taxi driver for the ride then walked to his front door. Stepping inside, he was finally at ease. He quickly fixed himself something to eat for lunch and showered afterwards. When that was taken care of, he fixed up his house, making sure the place was neat and tidy, spic and span.

By the time six came around, he was sure the place was spotless. And it wasn't a moment too soon because the knock on his patio door alerted him to his expecting company. As he opened the door, his eyes laid upon Crystal, wearing a short tan (or sandy) colored dress that stopped just around her thighs.

"Um . . . uh, hi," he greeted her.

"Hi," she smiled as she waved at him.

"Come on in," Grey motioned. "Are you hungry?"

"No, I've already eaten," Crystal answered.

"You weren't followed, were you?" he asked, cautiously looking out his window.

"I wasn't, thankfully," she sighed.

"I just thought I'd ask since we now know there are people who're following you," Grey shrugged.

"Luckily, they didn't try and look any deeper than they had," she laughed nervously.

"Yeah, lucky us," Grey agreed.

"So, what were you doing in South Lineck anyway?" Crystal asked.

"I heard you were going to give a speech," he shrugged. "And since I knew . . . or at least I thought I knew I wasn't going to see you again, I figured I'd go see you for the last time."

"And you ended up being seen by me," Crystal grinned.

"Yeah, that was unexpected," Grey nodded.

"So you didn't plan the whole thing?" she inquired.

"What do you mean plan the whole thing?" he questioned.

"The fight and you getting punched by that guy," Crystal reminded him.

"Hell no, that would've been the stupidest plan I'd ever come up with," Grey laughed. "If I wanted your attention, I would've made a sign and held it up for you to see."

"Then why were you trying to stop him?" she continued to ask.

"The other people had calmed the first guy down," Grey explained, "so I thought I'd do the same. I also thought I was going to get help, but that didn't go as I thought."

"But at least you don't have any broken bones," Crystal smirked.

"That's right, no bones broken," he agreed.

"By the way, these markings on your face are painted on, right?" she questioned.

"If they were, that guy would've been on the ground by the time you got there," Grey laughed.

"So they're real?" she asked, astonished, to which Grey nodded. "What happened?"

"Before I begin, I want you to know that I started the whole thing," he stated.

"Is it because of what the news said about us?" Crystal guessed.

"Yeah, that's why," Grey confirmed. "Since, Tuesday morning, I'd been pissed off about the whole thing entirely. Because of that, I tried to stay in the house so that I wouldn't be sent over the edge; I even stayed home from work on Wednesday to avoid any possible confrontations. Unfortunately, I had to go on Thursday. The thing is, when I stopped by a restaurant to get some food for lunch, I walked right into a debate about what the news had reported. A few of them didn't care, but two thirds of the crowd was siding with the news. I didn't agree with them and sided with the rest. After a moment of insults hurtling back and forth, one guy said that Crystal's boyfriend, aka me, was a bastard for keeping her for his own, and that if it was him, he'd share her with all his friends. When I heard that, I hit him and I hit him hard. That instigated a brawl and everybody who had something to say got in on it. I got punched in the face and the gut . . . a lot . . . but I gave them as much as they gave me. I still lost though."

"Is that how you got all of these bruises on your face?" Crystal asked.

"Oh, no these came from a chair leg," Grey answered.

"A WHAT?!" she yelled.

"One of the dude's friends unscrewed a chair leg and hit me along the face," Grey shrugged. "It took a few tries but I got him eventually."

"I'm hiding away from the public like a coward," Crystal grit her teeth, "and you're fighting and getting beat to defend me. I'm a horrible girlfriend."

"I was scared too," he admitted. "I may have gotten into a fight, but I was just as scared as you were."

"But I don't want you getting hurt because of me," she hugged him. "It makes me think I'm not doing my job as a heroine."

"You are," he reassured her. "I bet my bottom dollar you're doing your job perfectly."

"Thanks, that really means a lot to me," she replied. "I guess I should show you just how proud I am of you again, right?"

"You did say all of that," he said, a smirk growing on his face.

"And I intend on following through with what I've said," Crystal grinned.

She pulled his face down to hers and kissed him intensely as he wrapped his arms around her. As she leaned into him, Grey began walking backwards, using his mental map to lead them to his bedroom. As it was with the rest of the house, the bedroom was clean, but plain. However, they weren't focusing on anything else but each other. The moment his legs touched the bed, Grey spun around so that Crystal would fall on the bed and him on top of her.

"I want to go first today," Grey requested.

"I don't mind," Crystal smiled.

He leaned down and brought his lips to hers, eliciting a groan of satisfaction from her. As his tongue danced with hers, he could smell an aroma emanating from her body. He wanted to take her so badly but knew that good things come to those who wait. So for now, he caressed her sides, rubbing her breasts and down to her thighs and back up again.

Crystal loved the way his hands travelled along her body. Gentle yet firm, hard with a soft touch, and slow enough to make her heart beat like a drum. His hands left a trail of goose bumps following his touch that he would then kiss as he snaked his way down her body. As he kissed her legs next, Grey pushed her dress back, discovering her sexy cream colored panties.

Lightly, he stroked the outline of her pussy and kissed her again. As he pressed harder against her panties, Crystal grabbed him tightly and began to hump his hand. The friction from his hand pressed against her panties gave her the stimulus she desired as she began to jerk her hips to match his movements. Grey knew she wanted him to go for her little nub, but he kept his hand off it for the moment.

He did, however, look to play with her other little nubs. Keeping one hand on her panties, Grey pulled her dress down below her breasts and revealed her gorgeous mounds and tiny peaks. Her nipples were erect as statues, but swaying ever so slightly with the jiggling of her breasts.

Almost hypnotized, Grey licked one of her nipples before completely sucking on the teat. As for the other breast, Grey teased it by flicking, pinching, and twisting it gently as he squeezed and groped it. Crystal moaned immensely and grabbed his head, preventing him from moving away, not that he wanted to anyway.

With her moans getting louder and louder, Crystal hugged him tighter and tighter into her breasts. And then, he stopped. The halt of the stimulus made her relax her grip on his head and he gratefully took a mouthful of breaths. But those mouthfuls were only for him to hold his breath as he dived back down to her nipple in sync with his hand diving down into her panties.

Remembering what Crystal told him, he moved his fingers around to find her clit and, when he did find it, caught it between his fingers. As her sensitive points were being toyed with, Crystal moans and chants encouraged him to endure her tightening grip on his arm (captured by her thighs) and head (locked in her embrace). Though, to be fair, he moved his fingers as fast as he could.

And as her body began to shake and squeeze him as hard as she could, Crystal came. Teeth clenched, she convulsed uncontrollably, flowing with the wave of pleasure as it crashed throughout her body. However, it was brief and short lasting, allowing her to lie back on the bed with satisfaction.

"That . . . was amazing," she sighed in content.

"I was hoping you'd like it," Grey smiled as he savored her juices on his fingers.

"Like it? I loved it!" Crystal giggled.

"Good, because there's more where that came from," he smirked as he took off his clothes.

"I'm definitely going to get some after my turn," she declared.

"You don't have to worry about me babe," Grey replied. "I'm good."

"What are you talking about?" she asked.

"I mean, I'm good," he shrugged. "Tonight, it's all about you."

"But I wanted -" Crystal began.

"Shh," Grey whispered as he toyed with her clit.

She moaned sexily and lied back, giving in to Grey's desire to pleasure her. Well that went better than I thought, Grey thought. I better commit this to memory. With her still shuddering from her orgasm, Grey spread her legs and kneaded her ass. It was solid and firm, muscular and taut, but with enough fat to be jiggled.

He loved it.

"Is that what you're going to be doing all night?" she teased.

He swirled his fingers in her pussy as a reply to which she squeezed his fingers back.

"Wait!" she yelled suddenly. "Are you wearing a condom?"

"I sure am," he replied. "I've been wearing one this whole time."

With her worries no longer an issue, Grey pressed his cock against her entrance. In that moment, it finally dawned on him what was about to happen: they were going to have sex. So, before he did anything else, he bent forward, kissed her, and then pushed himself inside her.

There were literally no words to describe what being inside her felt like. But if words were necessary, then Grey would've described it as being embraced on all sides, inside and out. However, even that description would be an understatement. It was like something was soaking into his body as he slowly thrust inside her. Yes, he was wearing a condom, but that only meant the feeling would be even more intense when it was no longer required.

He continued to thrust his hips, slowly at first because, as he began to find out, she was tight. He had to hold onto her waist just so he could continue. Grey grit his teeth as his cock briefly separated her walls before being nearly ejected out of her pussy. This is a workout alright, he thought.

"Tight, right?" Crystal grinned.

"Does that mean you're doing this on purpose?" Grey accused.

"No," she smirked. "I just work hard to keep my body in shape."

"Well, I do like the results," he replied.

Once he had gotten used to her tightness, Grey increased his speed. In turn, Crystal wrapped her legs around his waist, despite the fact that they felt like jell-o, firm yet no strength within them. Her insides felt like they were being stirred around, churning and mixing together. She wished this would never end, to feel this way forever.

Without warning, Grey turned her on her side and resumed with her leg in the air, against his chest. This time, Crystal's legs felt like water, completely liquefied in leg formation. She couldn't move them even if she wanted to because Grey had a tight grip on one leg and kept the other leg pinned beneath his body. But, damn it, it felt so good.

By now, Crystal was covered in a glistening coating of sweat as her body heat increased. It was taking all of her willpower to keep a mental hold on reality as her mind seemingly began to swim from dizziness. She tried to slow his down if even a little bit to regain her sanity, but Grey just turned her over on her knees and continued doggy style. Because of that, she ended up with a handful of his sheets as her core continued to be pounded by pleasure.

However, even Grey had to come to a stop he came in the condom. Exasperated, they both slumped forward as his cock slipped from inside her drooling pussy.

"I can't feel my back," Grey groaned. "Do me a favor and fuck me next time."

"It won't be anytime soon because I can't feel my legs," Crystal laughed.

"Oh really?" he asked with a renewed interest.

"Yeah, but give me a - HEY!" Crystal exclaimed as she felt his hard appendage slide back inside her. "I thought you said your back hurt."

"I did," he nodded, "but my arms can still go on."

With that being said, he rolled over with Crystal in his arms until she was leaning back in the reverse cowgirl position. Then, holding onto her hips, he made her stimulate his cock while he continued to thrust from below. It was pretty hard keeping up with both movements simultaneously, but Grey strained not to defer from his impromptu idea. Because of his efforts, his rewards came pretty quickly once Crystal came again, with his own following shortly after.