The Path to Peace

He was a little startled by my directness I think, but he quickly answered, "I'd love to."

I took his hand and led him onto one of the mattresses. I opened his robe, got down on my knees and took his penis in my mouth. For the next few minutes I did the best I could do make him cum, but Scott had other ideas. He removed himself from my mouth and got on his knees. We kissed as he caressed my breasts. The excitement of a new lover was wonderful.

As we lay down I glanced around quickly. Grace and Giselle were laying on another mattress. I couldn't tell if they were doing anything or just talking. Mike and Annie were talking to Joe, though Joe was positioned to see what was going on on the mattresses. Then I lost track of everybody else as Scott's caresses became more serious. First he returned the favor and performed some cunnilingus on me. I could tell, though, that he was just trying to get me warmed up for the main event.

Sure enough, after a few minutes he climbed on top. I was ready. I had been ready even before he started. As he penetrated me for the first time a wave of ecstasy flew through me. This was going to be a good one I realized.

"It's about time you had sex with Scott." Sally offered.

"Jealous?" I asked, kidding around.

"Oh, just wait. You can't imagine. So, is he any good?"

"The way I was feeling, anybody would be good tonight." Then I asked, "A lot's been happening. Suddenly we're adding people left and right. But we don't seem to be getting anywhere."

"You're right. " Sally laid out the next steps. "There are two things you've got to do now. One is find a place for Sanctuary. Have some people actively start looking. Two is start designing the building."

"And how are we supposed to pay for all this?"

"God will provide. Have faith. Talk to Fred about the building."

"Why Fred?"

Sally got a surprised look on her face. "You don't know? Fred is an architect."

"I never even asked him. How stupid am I? I've got to spend time getting to know people better. What do I say to him? Hi, we need a building?"

"You need to be more specific." Suddenly Sally had a pencil and paper in her hand. "It should look something like this"

Sally sketched out the building freehand. "Wow, I didn't know you could do that. "

"I couldn't," She answered. "Notice, it is in the same shape as the symbol that we burned onto the book. The whole in the center is a skylight. This building needs lots of light."

"Looks like a nice plan. But how do I get this paper from here to the real world?"

"I keep telling you to have faith." Sally went on, "There are a few things I want you to notice. The training/Prep room enters the sanctuary. This is the way new initiates enter. Until then, uninitiated people are forbidden to enter the Sanctuary part. They can observe. The front two walls are a combination of doors and windows. The back two walls, except where the entrance is from the prep room, has lots of windows."

"So I was right tonight to make Joe sit by himself, away from us."

"Yes. The first time a person enters the Sanctuary has to be from the prep room. After that, members may enter through any of the doors."

"Exactly what is the training/prep room for?" I asked.

"Well, for adults who have been sexually active, it's simply a room where they can sit with their teacher and go over the ritual they are going to perform, much as you did with Fred tonight. This is not only for the initiation ritual of masturbation. Since other stages of gratification are required to move along the path, these too should be shared with the congregation. The people involved should, on those occasions, enter from the prep room. Then it is a place for 2 or more people to get ready for the stage they will be attaining.

For new adults it is different. To conform to the laws of the country, nobody under the age of 18 may participate in any rituals publicly. However, when a man of woman turns 18, if they want to become full members they must go through the initiation, like any one else. Now, you will come upon new adults who are not prepared. They simply don't know how to masturbate. A teacher must then teach them.

Now, with a parents' permission, an 18 year-old woman can teach a 16 or 17 year-old female how to masturbate, and an 18 year-old male can teach a 16 or 17 year-old male to masturbate. These are the only cases where an adult can teach a minor, and only to masturbate. This can only be done if the minor is interested and, as I said, the parents' agree."

"You mentioned using the Training/Prep room for other rituals. I assume you mean to teach other techniques of sexual pleasure."

"Yes. The sanctuary is not the best place for exploration. If a person is working on their cunnilingus technique, or on being able to swallow a man's ejaculation, it is often better to practice with a partner in private. This room is for that type of instruction and practice."

"Sounds good to me. All right, I'll get this to Fred somehow. And we'll start to actively look for a place to build it. You've given me a lot to think about tonight. I'll see you soon." I gave Sally a big kiss, then she was gone.

I came out of my orgasmic state just in time to see and feels Scott's orgasm explode. I held him tightly as his hips spasmed with each orgasmic wave. After he was done, he rolled off of me, and lay down next to me. I looked around and saw that Giselle and Grace were gently caressing each other's breasts. They hadn't gotten very far, but they seemed to be enjoying the slow gentle caresses.

"Thank you," Scott managed to say.

"No need to thank me, Scott, you got me off too. It was nice." I leaned over and gave him a kiss. "But now it's time for me to mingle."

I got up and put on my robe. I headed over to Joe, who was still talking to Mike. From the bulge in his pants I could tell he liked the show I put on for him. "Did you enjoy watching?" I asked.

Joe turned red, and answered, "I thought that watching was allowed."

"It is. We don't believe sex is dirty. Not only did Scott and I get pleasure from our encounter, so did you. "

"True, but I felt like a voyeur."

He still wasn't getting it. "Traditionally, to be a voyeur," I answered, "the person observing is hidden from the observed. In this case we knew you were watching. Don't feel bad. Learn to enjoy it."

Joe shook his head a little bit. "I understand what you're saying, and I even agree with it -- mostly. But I still need to think about a lot of things. I hope that's OK."

"Joe, take as much time as you want. Call me any time to discuss things or to answer questions. You can call me 100 times, and I still won't pressure you. You can't join until you're ready, if you ever are."

"I'll be calling you," he promised.

I went over to talk to Annie for a while, then, I talked to Scott some more. When I looked around Joe was gone. I just hoped that I would hear from him again.

Time To Get Moving

I got home late that night and was very tired. It had been a nice night, but exhausting. All I wanted to do was to go straight to bed. I decided before getting in bed to write down some notes about what Sally had told me regarding the building. I still didn't know where I was going to get the drawing, but I figured at least I could write some things down while they were fresh in my mind.

I grabbed a blank piece of paper and pencil. For some reason, instead of writing words I started drawing the building. The strangest part of that is that I can't draw a straight line, much less a building floor plan. As I was drawing it was almost like I was watching someone else draw the plans. They were my hands, but they were being guided by someone else. I figured it was probably Sally.

After about 20 minutes the drawing was done. It looked exactly like the one Sally had drawn for me. Now I knew Sally had drawn it with my hands. I still took the time to write some notes on it. One last note wrote itself – it was Fred's name and his office phone number.

I called Fred the next day. What I hadn't realized was that he owned the company. When I got to his office to meet with him I was shocked at how big a company it was. The entire 10-story building was theirs, in more ways than one. The company, Norbert Architectural Associates, not only owned the building, they had also designed and built it. I went from being concerned that Fred wouldn't be able to design the building for us to worrying that the company was too big to bother with our little building.

Fred reassured me immediately. He ushered me into his office and offered me a drink. After his secretary brought me coffee we got down to the purpose of my visit.

"So, what can I do for you?" Fred asked.

I was actually nervous. We were in his domain now. "I was wondering if you could help us with a building. We need a Sanctuary designed."

"Do you have anything in mind?"

"Actually I do. Sally gave me a drawing." I took the drawing out of my purse, where I had rolled it up, and handed it to Fred. "We don't have a lot of money, so it may take me a while to pay you, but could you design a building from these plans?"

As Fred looked over the drawing he said a few things to himself. Picking up a pencil he asked "Mind if I make a few notes on this?"

"Be my guest." I was fascinated to see him dive in.

After a few minutes, he looked up at me and commented, "Well, there are some scale issues to deal with, but basically a nice plan. We can certainly design and build this for you. Do you know where you want it built?"

"Slow down, Fred." I was a little startled. "It'll be hard enough to find the money for you to design it. I can't even think about actually building it until we figure out where the money will come from."

"Helen," Fred started, "you have given me a great gift. Thanks to you, and the Path to Peace, I am at peace inside for the first time in 20 years. I want to donate the building to the movement."

I was stunned. "Fred, you don't have to do that. We do not ask people to tithe. You don't owe us anything."

"I know that, Helen. This is purely voluntary. I want to give the movement a gift to help it spread the word to others. This is something I can do."

"Thank you, Fred. We'll never forget your generosity."

"I'll let you know when the plans are ready. You still haven't answered, do you have a place for the building yet?"

"Not yet," I admitted, "we're about to start a search. As soon as we find something I'll let you know."

"Good enough." Fred stood up, "I'd better get back to work. I need to make some money to pay for this building," he said with a smile.

I also stood. "See you Saturday?"

"I'll be there." He walked around the desk and gave me a kiss, and walked me to the door.

Instead of going back to my apartment I decided to go to Sanctuary. There I could think about the next step, finding a permanent place for Sanctuary. I could also talk to Sally about it most comfortably.

When I got there Mike and Annie were hanging out. I immediately told them the news. "Fred is going to design and build our Sanctuary for us. Can you believe it?!!"

"For free?" Annie asked. When I nodded yes she added, "Great, now all we need is a place to build it."

"Any ideas where we should build it?" Mike asked.

"Some place secluded. Other than that I really don't know."

Annie chimed in, "Some place warm."

Mike added "But with seasons. We need to feel the changing of the seasons, too."

"You two sound like you've been thinking about it. Have you?" I wondered.

"Actually, we have been talking about it," Annie admitted.

"Want to do more than talk?" I asked.

"Sure, " Mike answered, "but what?"

"Find us a place. I want the two of you to go on a road trip. Find us a place for Sanctuary."

"Just like that?" Annie asked, skeptical, "we just start driving and find a place?"

"Basically." I knew what needed to be done. "Go with your instincts. Just keep your eyes open. When you find the right place, you'll know it."

"And what are we supposed to buy it with?" Mike cracked, "I know I'm pretty, but I don't think I could sell myself for that much."

"Oh, I think you could, " I answered, "but you won't have to. The money will come from somewhere."

Mike didn't believe me. "From where? The sky?"

"The same place the money for the actual building is coming from."

Annie missed it, "From Fred? I don't think he's got that much money."

"No, not from Fred, " I told them, "from God. He sent Fred to us. He'll also take care of the funding for the location."

Mike and Annie looked at each other. They both nodded, then Annie turned to me and asked, "When should we leave?"

"Is tomorrow too soon?" I answered.

"We'd better start packing," Mike said, "I'm going to go get started. Annie, do you need a ride?"

"No thanks," She answered, "I'll wait and head home with Helen, if that's OK with you?" she asked, turning to me.

"That's OK with me. Mike, when you come to pick Annie up tomorrow we'll finalize the plan."

"OK. See you."

As Mike walked out the door I turned to Annie, "I won't be long. I just want to talk to Sally to see if she has any instructions for you guys for the road trip."

"Would you like me to help you?" Annie asked.

"You mean get in touch with Sally?" I asked. "You realize what you're offering, right?"

"I want to make love to you," Annie said, walking over to me. "You give us so much. I want to give you an orgasm today, before we leave on this quest."

Without saying another word, we started kissing. I felt her hand slowly slide under my shirt. As her hand found my breast I let out a low moan. I didn't realize how horny I was. My two hands slid down and grasped her ass, pulling her to me. Then I slid my hands into her pants, feeling the hot skin of her body. She broke the kiss, grabbed the bottom of my shirt and pulled it off of me. He mouth immediately attacked my breasts. I was heading towards heaven rapidly.

We broke apart just long enough to get rid of the rest of our clothing and lie on the mattresses. As soon as we were lying down, Annie started licking her way down my stomach. As she reached my vagina my legs opened to her tongue. At the same time I reached for her body, encouraging her to swing her hops around. As the scent of her filled my nostrils I realized that this was about to be my first female 69. I was loving it!

"You never did that to me!" Sally protested.

"There's always a first time." I smiled, "is it possible for me to eat two women at once?"

"I don't see why not," Sally said as she straddled me. "You seem to be able to eat and talk at the same time."

She lowered herself onto me and lowered her head between my legs. My body in the real world was exploring Annie's vagina as I started exploring Sally here. I licked and flicked all over her. I slowly inserted first one, then two fingers into Sally. I was finger fucking her furiously as I licked. The greater the pleasure I was feeling at what she was doing to me, the faster I was working on her. I didn't thin I could stand the pleasure any more when the orgasmic waves crashed over me. Judging by the sounds, motions and sudden flood of juices, I knew that Sally came at the same time.

Once we caught our breath, Sally started, "So, you're sending Mike and Annie to find a place?"

"That's the plan. Is that all right?" I was worried that she wouldn't like my choice.

"It's perfect. They have the most faith in you."

I told Sally, "I have the most faith in them. What else should I tell them?"

"Tell them to go south east. They need to go to the coast. This is very important: they need to keep their minds open. Tell them not to be afraid of any opportunity that arises to see land."

"OK, I will. I feel bad though. Neither one can really afford to go on this road trip."

"Mike always buys a lottery ticket. He bought one for tonight's drawing. Tell him to check it tomorrow. He won't win the grand prize, and he'll probably be ready to throw it away. That ticked it worth $10,000. They can make their first stop at the lottery office, get a check and put it in his account. Traveling money."

"What would you have done if he didn't play the lottery?" I asked, curious.

"We would have thought of something."

"Well, as much as I enjoyed the orgasm, I think I'd better go now." I said.

"Yup. Go finish Annie. I'll see you later."

Annie's hips were bucking wildly. My orgasm was already passing, which was good because he mouth came off of me as she screamed in pleasure. I worked even faster till suddenly there was a flood of juices from her. It was amazing how similar her orgasm was to Sally's. As it subsided she raised herself off me. She had become very sensitive and really couldn't stand any more touching at the moment.

We lay next to each other for a while, gently kissing. "We'd better get going. You need to pack."

Annie smiled. "In a minute. Did you talk to Sally?"

"Yes, we talked, as well as made love, too."

Annie looked a little bit surprised. "You made love to her and me at the same time?"

"Yes. Are you OK with that?" I was concerned.

"I'm just jealous. Don't worry, not of her. Of your ability to be with both of us at the same time! Talk about your multiple orgasms – two at once. How greedy can you be?"

We both started laughing. Life was perfect.

The Quest

The next morning Mike showed up early. Annie and I were still in bed when he knocked. I let him in without bothering to get dressed.

"Please put a robe on," he said, "or invite me over to your bed. Your call."

I could see that the site of me naked had already gotten him started. I put on a robe. Annie got up and also put on a robe on her way to the bathroom.

"I'll be ready in a few minutes" she managed to mumble.

"Helen, I've got a delicate question to ask you." Mike looked a little sheepish. "When I went to the ATM this morning I realized I had about $250 in my account. We're not going to get far on that."

"Do you have your lottery ticket on you?" I asked.

Mike checked in his pocket. "Yeah, I do, but it won't do us much good. There was one winner, and he wasn't from around here."

"Do you ever check the losing tickets?" I wondered.

"For what? I know it's a loser."

"Do you know that they pay out for 5 or 4 numbers too?"

"Really?! How much?" Mike was suddenly interested.

"Depends on how big the pot was. Here," I handed him the phone, "call the lottery people and see if you're a winner."

Mike looked at the phone number on the back and dialed the phone. After listening for a few seconds he pressed a button, then he looked at the card and started punching in more numbers. Suddenly his eyes lit up. "Shit! I won ten grand!"

Annie walked out of the bathroom just in time to hear. "What, you won $10,000?"

"Yes," Mike confirmed, "in last night's drawing. It says I need to go down to the lottery office to collect. This is so great!"

"I guess we've solved the problem of funding for your road trip," I said.

"I guess we have. Annie, we'll be staying in style."

I figured I'd give them the low down now, "OK, here's the plan. After you go collect your winnings and deposit the check, head south east. The only thing I can tell you is we want a secluded area. Keep your minds as open as you eyes. I get the feeling that you'll come across something that's different then we've been imagining. Don't pass up any opportunities for land."

"So, if we find something, what do we do about it?" Annie asked.

"Make an offer." I answered.

"Without you seeing it? " Annie wasn't sure about that idea.

"Yes. If you too like it, then it'll be right." I tried to reassure her.

Mike still had one question, "The ten thousand is great traveling money, but what are we supposed to pay for the land we bid on with?"