Penny the Conqueror Ch. 17

Penny was preparing to leave for the K'Tuhul province, just after her return from Grandfort. Jaz gave Penny a call the day before, going on as usual. Penny smiled the entire length of the call, enjoying how enthusiastic she was about her new position at the forbidden palace. Jaz certainly had enough energy when she and Penny were having sex out by the pool.

As Penny got her swimwear packed up, the televiewer rang. Penny rushed over and answered. "Yes?"

"Excellency," the voice came back. "Your valet will be up shortly to escort you to the shuttle."

"Thank you," Penny replied. The call ceased. Penny gazed out at her large window, seeing the painted desert stretch out before her. She made a point to request a flight back to Earth sometime, if any freighters were going to make their way back to that area of space again. She worried about her father's health, now that her mom had confided that Penny's dad was now diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The door chime went off, and Penny turned her attention away. "Enter."

Penny's valet was there, dressed in a simple green tunic. She was not of the Age of Ascension yet. "Are you ready, excellency?"

Penny took her bag on her shoulder. "Let's go." The two of them made way to the elevator and made way over to the shuttle platform. Crele was waiting there with her duffel. She had on a shirt meant to show off her large arms.

Tannis, Oola, and Groovi were waiting as well. Oola was still looking beautiful, and her belly was now getting huge. She waved at her queen. "Excellency! We came to wish you well on your journey!"

Penny smiled back as they approached the landing pad. She then saw a cloaked stranger charging up from behind. "Look out!"

Crele turned and got in a fighting stance. The glint of a knife blade could be seen now, as the stranger continued advancing in a sprint and yelled out. "Death to the impostor child!"

Penny lifted the side of her skirt, then pulled out the laser pistol strapped to her thigh. She squinted an eye, then fired a single shot. The sand near the cloaked stranger's feet scattered, and the stranger stopped cold.

Crele ran out, then gave the stranger a bash in the face. The cloaked person went down in the sand. The others ran up to surround her.

Crele got the knife away, then grabbed the cloaked person by the collar. Upon removing the hood, they were shocked to discover a young woman. "Speak, vermin," Crele growled.

The woman touched her bloody lip. "We must extinguish the child! It is an abomination to Melbrik!"

Crele growled, while Penny stepped in. "What do you mean? Who sent you?"

The woman looked hard at Penny. "We have heard the rumours! The child must die!" The woman then pulled out a small dagger, getting ready to stab her own neck. Crele acted in time, slapping the knife away and then landing a blow to the strange woman's jaw. The cloaked woman fell to the ground, then reached into her side pouch to pull out a gun.

Penny already had her pistol point at her. "Don't try it."

Crele disarmed the woman, then looked at her queen. "You carry a sidearm?"

Penny smiled devilishly. "I have great bodyguards, but no point in taking chances." She focused back on the strange woman. "You're gonna be rotting in jail for a long time."

"Did she mean to hurt my baby?" Oola hugged her large belly defensively.

Crele got the strange woman to her feet. "You have defiled the name of the goddesses," the cloaked woman screeched. "There is no way that is the child of the stars!"

Penny scoffed. "Crele, let's get her to a holding cell. We'll have to delay our trip for a couple of hours." She turned to Oola. "You might be in danger here. We'll have to take you along with us. Crele can offer you protection."

Crele looked less than enthused as her new assignment. She took the cloaked woman by the arm and walked her up to the palace, along with Penny, who kept her gun fixed on the assailant.

After getting the assassin into a prison cell, then doing a useless interrogation on her, Penny led Crele, Oola, Tannis, and Groovi into the shuttle. The pilot did the usual tests, then lifted them up to the upper atmosphere.

"That lady went after you, Oola," Penny remarked. "We have to get you some protection."

"I am taking care of that already, excellency," Tannis spoke up after typing on her tablet. "I have made arrangements in K'Tuhul province. The city of Bosha Mal is willing to lend us their champion. Luckily it is our first stop on our tour."

"A champion!" Penny whistled at the title. "Sounds awesome."

"The K'Tuhul province has a tradition of appointing champions for each major city," Tannis explained. "They are chiefly ceremonial, but they are in charge of the city guard. Some of the most brilliant, athletic women are given the title." She looked at her pad. "We will meet with Ilka a few hours after we land."

Penny turned to Crele. "Meanwhile, we need you protect Oola. If there's some weird-ass cult trying to kill her, I need my best woman on the job."

Crele sneered and folded her arms. "I am your bodyguard, excellency."

Penny reached over and gave Crele's knee an affectionate squeeze. "Please? For me? I really need your excellent skills on this mission."

Crele appeared to soften. "Very well. If my lady requires it." She gave a derisive glance over to Oola, who had slumped in her chair for a nap.

"The champion will be more of an escort for you," Tannis warned. "Although I am sure she can protect you, she will be there more to give you some guidance on matters for the K'Tuhul province. We will take her along for the rest of our planetary tour, naturally."

The shuttle arrived in Bosha Mal, and the crew was greeted by a throng of well-wishers hoping to get a glimpse of the queen. Penny was allowed to climb out first, and the crowd went wild with adoration. Penny waved with both hands and smiled wide. Crele was gracious enough to help Oola get out of the shuttle, although she had a sour look on her face as she did it.

Penny met with the executor of the city, who was chatty and excited to get to meet the queen of the planet. Penny took her entourage into the city hall for a diplomatic meeting.

After a quick tour, then a proposal for some of the city matters to be met by the monarchy, Penny was led into chambers to meet her new escort.

When Penny entered, her heart skipped a beat. Standing there, in a military-style garb and shiny knee-high boots, was a stunning creature. She had the usual red face and silver hair, but Penny knew she was special. With chiselled and high cheekbones, pouty lips, and lovely toned legs, she was a gorgeous specimen to Penny.

The executor put a hand on Penny's shoulder. "Excellency, this is Ilka, our city's champion. As her five year tenure is wrapping up, I have elected to allow her to spend her final month tending to your needs."

Ilka stepped forward, steadying her sword on her hip with one hand and extending another for a handshake. "It will be a great honour to work with you, excellency."

Penny's lip trembled as she took the gloved hand of Ilka. "Mu-huh." Ilka's eyes went wide for a bit, then she smiled politely.

"We have made arrangements for your stay here in Bosha Mal, excellency," the executor said. "I hope you and your associates will be comfortable there."

They all were taken to the hotel by carriage and dropped off, where reporters were waiting at the entrance. Penny was willing to let the press take their photos, although she could not help but admire just how great Ilka looked. They all went up to their respective rooms.

Penny was given an opulent penthouse, which might have been larger than her room back at the palace. There was a side room for Ilka to sleep in, so that she could be nearby in case of an emergency. The two of them got ready for a state dinner, and Groovi had agreed to come along.

As Groovi stepped out of her own room, Penny looked her up and down. Groovi had on a white sparkly dress with a nice slit up the middle. It showed off her cleavage nicely. "I feel a little under-dressed," Penny giggled. "Is Oola joining us?"

Groovi put on her other dangly earring. "She will rest. She has had a long day, and I am worried about the fanatics."

Oola had propped herself up in her hotel bed with a selection of plates of food. She was pleasantly stuffed, when Crele emerged from the bathroom, wearing her pyjamas. Crele gave Oola a look of contempt as she gave her shoulders a stretch. She then took Oola's plates away. "I shall leave these for the servants."

"Thank you," Oola said as she licked her fingers.

Crele put the dishes on the desk, then turned back to Oola. She twirled her finger at Oola's belly. "Does that...hurt?"

Oola looked down, then gave a sweet laugh. "No! I am so happy being with child. It is discomforting at times, mind you."

"Does the child have a name yet?" asked Crele, sitting in the nearby chair.

"Khazal," Oola replied with a wide smile. "She will be a fine warrior! Perhaps you would like to teach her how to fight as well!"

Crele looked surprised. "Oh...I...I do not know if I would be suitable."

"Why not? You seem like a strong, noble woman." Oola reached out and squeezed Crele's thigh. "The queen trusts you, and so do I." Oola suddenly put her hand to her belly. "Oh! She is awake! Do you wish to feel?"

Crele got down on her knees alongside the bed, then put a hand carefully on Oola's stomach. After a long time, there was a small bump.

"Ooh!" Crele softened her face. "She will be a strong woman." Crele and Oola looked in each others' eyes for a long while, then Crele pulled her hand away. "I must rest now." She got the blankets and pillows arranged on the floor, while Oola laid back in the bed.

"Please be careful, as Groovi might come in and step on your face," Oola warned.

"Thank you, Oola."

Oola closed her eyes and waited for sleep. "Oola?" It was Crele on the floor. "I cannot sleep. I must self-pleasure."

Oola's heart skipped a few beats. "Well...can you not just...go to the lavatory?"

"It is too small," Crele replied. "I am sorry, but I cannot leave you unguarded." Oola could hear the sound of shuffling, then the familiar sound of slishing. "Oooh..."

Oola laid there, frozen. Crele made more noise as her masturbating got louder and more urgent. Oola rolled over slowly as she dared to, then peeked down over the side of the bed.

Crele was lying there, her pants down by her ankles. She was rubbing at herself furiously. She then grabbed the top of her shirt and pulled it right up, exposing her chest. She rubbed at her nipples as she continued to fiddle her clam. Oola watched in the low light as Crele finished herself off.

When she was done, Crele opened her eyes and looked right into Oola's. The two of them just stared, then Oola rolled onto her back again.

"Sorry," whispered Crele. "Good night."

The women all got into the shuttle again the next day. Crele was being far more helpful with Oola.

"Ugh, Tannis," Penny wheezed. "Please tell me we get to have a little relaxation on this trip."

Tannis tapped away on her tablet, managing a half-smile. "I would not think to tax my liege so," she chuckled. "Every fourth day will be for you to rest. We will be in the mountain ranges, and I have made arrangements for a stay in the geo-springs of Colcoot."

Ilka gasped. "Excellency! I grew up nearby that area. You will enjoy it greatly. Have you ever seen snow?"

Penny laughed. "Of course! We get snow in Nebraska all the time. Oh, and I saw some in the mountains when I did one of my Feats. I didn't even think there would be snow on Bok."

"I have spent many days in Colcoot in my youth. It is a lovely sight," Ilka said.

The shuttle touched down at the Ministry of Agriculture, where a huge crowd was waiting. Penny got out first with Ilka right behind. Penny did her usual blowing kisses, when she looked over and saw something that made her freeze.

Standing about a hundred feet away were forty figures, all in light grey hooded cloaks. Much of the crowd had backed off from them to give them room. Ilka got in front of Penny, then Crele joined her. "Easy," Penny said.

One of the figures took off her hood. She was an older Boccan woman, but had a fine face. "Queen Penelope," she called out. "I wish an audience. I have a matter of theological importance."

The other women had gotten out of the shuttle. Oola held onto her belly, and Groovi held Oola's large arm.

"Does this woman claim to have a child of the goddesses?" the female leader asked.

Oola gritted her teeth. "They are with the woman we captured! You mean to kill me!"

The woman waved her hand. "We did not sanction such an attack. However, we take such claims seriously. I am Moshim, of the Order of Goddess Divinity. We have sworn an oath to defend the name of the four goddesses."

The crowd looked hesitant to stop the cloaked women. As much as they adored the queen, they also feared the goddesses.

Crele stepped forward. "I will take great joy in eviscerating you should you advance on our beloved queen!"

Moshim pointed in Oola's direction. "You are not to invoke the name of the goddesses to protect the bastardy of that child."

Oola growled. "I believe this baby was the blessing of the goddesses, and I will say it to whoever I please!"

Moshim slowly put her hood back up. "You have made a grave error." She snapped her fingers, and the forty robed women walked away.

Penny turned to Oola. "I'm sorry, dear. Maybe we can keep the baby from the stars talk to a minimum, in the meantime?"

Penny and her entourage toured around for two more days, making special visits to small towns and enjoying some special meals. Tannis was keeping the schedule tight. All that time, Penny was getting to know Ilka more. Ilka had an interest in astronomy, as well as pre-alien invasion literature. It also gave Penny some perspective as to why the Boccans still seemed a bit backward, as they had incorporated a lot of the alien technology into their own. Chances are they had accelerated their own growth as a civilization prematurely.

Tannis was good as her word, and on the end of their third day of the trip, they landed at a lovely chalet in the heart of Colcoot. The ladies all went to their respective rooms and got some rest.

The next morning, Penny got her crew up early for a great breakfast. They all went out to Penny's personal deck, which led right out to a hot springs pool. The chalet staff waited on them all hand and foot, and Penny was sure to leave a sizable tip.

Crele still had some security issues with Oola being out in public, so they went back into the chalet. Tannis had more work to do, and went to her room as well. That left Ilka, Groovi, and Penny to be left alone to explore the village.

Penny was relieved that the town seemed free of the press that had been following them around. No one had leaked where they planned to stay, and Tannis felt no need to tell anyone where they were taking their day off. As they had no proper clothes, Penny took them to one of the first clothing shops she could find.

Penny came out, wearing some lovely boots with fur-lined tops, a tight pair of insulated pants, and a comfortable parka. Ilka came out later, wearing a purple full-length coat and similar pants to Penny's. She also got knee-high black boots. Penny fawned all over how adorable Ilka looked. Her coat even looked like her military garb.

Groovi came out later, with fur-lined boots similar to Penny's. She also had bright pants on, showing off her shapely ass. Her own jacket was a bright pink, and she had on a fur hat. She still appeared to be cold. "Thank you for the vestments, excellency," Groovi said, her teeth chattering.

"Groovi, you okay?" Penny chuckled, along with Ilka. "Maybe we can get you a cup of hot berry wine."

The three of them made way up and down the cobblestone streets, with Penny ready to buy just about everything. Ilka was such a great ball of light, while the usually perky Groovi was grumbling and introverted. There was a moment where Ilka took Penny's arm and led her around for a while, which warmed up Penny in many ways.

Penny let Groovi head back to the chalet to warm up, while Ilka and Penny carried on. Ilka was amazed that Penny could survive the cold so well, and Penny told Ilka about her time out in Nebraska.

After a lunch break, then getting several more treats and special keepsakes, the two of them went back to Penny's room. Ilka went to the bathroom to change, and Penny got out her yellow two-piece. She was excited to get into the back deck. The geothermal water was piped in, and the bedrock was carved out to be a perfect large hot tub.

Even with a small bit of snow falling, Penny ran out in her bikini and bare feet, then stepped into the hot water. The cold air mixed with the steamy bath made Penny feel invigorated. She tied her hair back, then leaned back and let the heat penetrate into her. The cold, brisk air from that morning had been freezing her up. She had no idea on such a hot and dry planet that such a place could exist.

Ilka came out, and Penny's heart fluttered. Ilka had strong, rounded shoulders and nice toned thighs. Her hips almost seemed to make a shelf on the sides. She had on a tiny white bikini, which helped to accentuate her red skin. Her bottoms were just a mere slit covering her pussy, and her top was holding her tits up nicely. She also had a flat tummy with a small skin flap right above her navel.

Penny watched hungrily as Ilka strutted along the deck to the pool. Ilka lightly touched a toe into the hot water, then stepped down, sucking her teeth all the way down. Once she got to her chest, she closed her eyes, let out a light sigh, and smiled. "Your excellency," Ilka said, keeping her eyes closed. "I have missed such places. Thank you for taking me shopping and buying me vestments."

"No problem!" Penny shifted ever so slightly toward Ilka. "I just hope the winter wear gets used again. I don't think we'll need fur-lined boots down at ground level."

Ilka brought up her hands, rubbing the warm water on her upper chest. "I would never have dreamed I could get so close to you. I have admired you for so long." Penny's cheeks got red. "Excellency--"

"Call me Penny."

"Penny," Ilka repeated dreamily. She opened her eyes, then saw Penny about a foot away from her own face. "I am so glad to have this assignment."

"I'm...really glad...I..." Penny lunged ahead and kissed Ilka. Ilka sat up a bit to meet her queen's tender lips better. Penny surprised herself by finding her hand in Ilka's top, fiddling with Ilka's nipple. The two of them kissed and felt each other up, then Ilka wrapped her arms right around Penny, mashing their boobs together. Ilka felt soft as silk.

Ilka pulled away and undid her top. Penny loved how Ilka's tits looked, firm and yet inviting. Penny took her own top off, and Ilka gasped. "They are pink!"

Penny giggled. "It's pretty rare back on my planet, too." They resumed kissing and groping. The two of them stood up, waist-high in the hot water. Penny grabbed Ilka's rounded ass with both hands.

Ilka pulled out of the kiss, her face only a few inches from Penny's. "Your ex—I mean, Penny. Is this wise? I am your escort."

Penny flicked her eyebrows and made a sneaky grin. "I feel pretty safe right now." They resumed kissing, as Ilka placed her hand on Penny's lower belly. Penny took the wrist and moved the hand down to her twat. Ilka gave her a fiddle, and Penny groaned with joy.

"Let's get into the bed," Penny offered. The snowflakes touching her back were giving her chills. Ilka took Penny's hand to help her out of the hot tub, then the two of them went to the back door of Penny's room. They rushed to the huge bed and resumed their kissing. Penny got her bottoms off, and Ilka got her queen to lie down. Penny lifted her ass up, and Ilka's tongue found her love slit instantly. Penny was glad she thought to use the laser hair remover that day.