Ch. 5.1

The Human Bearer

 5.

It was amazing to feel his belly and have it returned to normal within just in the span of a few hours. How could his body adapt like this? Maybe his DNA was changing, too. What an ignorant he had been to just land on a planet about which he knew nothing. At least Xana was accommodating, and Kyle was good enough company. And Tasha was a friend. He already had more than he used to have, at least if he was to look over his shoulder at the last years of his life on earth. He managed to get out of bed without disturbing Xana. Maybe it was going to be a problem if he was to spend all his time on his back, like this. His master was extremely affectionate, but that didn't mean that he wasn't a bit fearful of what the future held.

It was not like he had been some kind of badass all his life. Yeah, he liked putting on a cool demeanor, and pretend he didn't care, but the truth was he felt like he was always on the run. Never enough money, never enough time for growing roots, never enough love or even friendship in his life. He would have settled for the latter and forget all about the rest, but he had been used way too many times to harbor any thoughts of things to change for the better.

And now he was in the bed of an alien, ten years younger, if what Xana said was true, and it felt like something strange and exciting, and he had no idea what to make of it. The sex part was amazing. But he could not afford to lull himself into a sense of security. He had almost got raped and he was nothing but a sex toy. Yet, Xana's possessive nature was making him all tingly inside. And that was something new, or at least unfamiliar.

By all means, he should have felt demeaned, humiliated. His master had paraded his belly full of seth and cum in front of his would be rapists. But Riordan knew what that was. It was claiming, pure and simple. And that made him feel a little proud. Special.

"Kyle?" he called for the bot.

"Yes, master Rio," the bot promptly replied.

"I'm the mood for something with a lot of whip cream," he said as he crossed his legs on a surface that looked like a long bench. At least, it was a different room than the one he and Xana used for fucking. He preferred eating in another room.

"Right away, master Rio."

"Kyle, where do you take all this food from?"

"I am identifying the ingredients required and I synthetize them," Kyle replied.

"Ugh, that doesn't sound terribly appetizing." Riordan grimaced.

"I can place an order for Earth. But it would take at least two days for the food to arrive."

"Then give me what you got. You know, not synthesized."

"Of course, master Xana had me stock up on Earth foods. But I didn't know your preferences, or I would have suggested other varieties."

"Don't worry, Kyle. You're doing an awesome job, mate." Riordan laughed.

"Thank you, master Rio."

"Great! Now hit me with your best shot... I mean give me some of that delicious food you have stashed away, because I think I can eat a horse."

"Is horse meat one of your preferences, master Rio?" the bot inquired.

"No!" Riordan made a horrified face. "I will tell you, so you'll know exactly what to order the next time you have to resupply. By the way, what does Xana eat?"

"Xenos' regular diet consists of insects and small animals."

"Forget I asked." Riordan winced.

"However, lately, they have developed a taste for other intergalactic cuisines. Earthian is particularly preferred. Master Xana, in particular, prefers such foods. On most days, I don't have to resupply on what used to be his diet a few years ago."

"That definitely gives me peace of mind," Riordan said. "Ugh, I'm starving. Just give me what you have right now."

It took Kyle little time to return with a plate filled with an assortment of Earthian foods. Riordan attacked the egg salad with mucho gusto.

"Kyle, I wish you could taste this. It's heaven," Riordan commented with his mouth full.

"I know it is good for your body, and that it is also pleasant for you. It is enough to make me happy."

"Do you know what happy is, Kyle?" Riordan asked as he admired the perfect color of what he knew to be orange juice.

"It is a sensation of fulfilment in my case. When master Rio laughs and feels happy, I know my purpose was achieved."

"So selfless." Riordan shook his head.

"I am coded like this," Kyle supplied.

"You might be, but I have a sensation that deep inside your circuits, you're still a good guy," Riordan said with a small smile.

"Thank you, master Rio. Never before have I been treated like this by any Xeno or human for that matter."

"Besides Xana, have you had another master?"

"I was run through a few different households until I managed to get a hold of all the protocols. As you might well know by now, master Rio, master Xana is an important Xeno, being the first counselor to the High Chancellor, Marn Saver."

"I heard he got up the ranks rather fast. How did it happen?"

"I believe that the Earthian term would be prodigy. Master Xana managed to master intergalactic strategies and xeno languages better than his entire generation and a few before him. The High Chancellor was impressed with his abilities."

"So he's a nerd." Riordan snickered.

"What does nerd mean?"

"Someone who's spending all their waking hours studying and stuff."

"Master Xana was not studying all the time."

Riordan felt his ears twitching. "What other things did he use to do?"

"He much preferred the company of humans when he became initiated in sexual activities."

"Kyle, gossiping with you is the real deal," Riordan joked.

"Another turn of phrase?"

"Yeah. Now, c'mon, tell me about Xana's sex escapades."

"They weren't escapades. Master Xana just went there. It happened that his sex drive was superior, just like his intellect."

"You're telling me." Riordan touched his belly tenderly, although it was nothing there to worry about. "Go on."

"It happened somewhat by accident that master Xana had intercourse with a human sex worker. The brothels offer a broad range of species, so that anyone can choose what they prefer. When the master's preferred sex worker was out of commission that night, he was offered a male human. After that, master Xana expressed his preference towards Earthians. Also, he let the High Chancellor know he would like to earn the right of having a human bearer as soon as possible. And he studied to receive that particular right."

"Wow. Talking about determined," Riordan mumbled. "Do you know why he picked me?"

"I would much appreciate if you asked me everything directly, instead of questioning Kyle like this," Xana's amused voice interrupted him, and Riordan almost jumped from his place.