WHO DO I LOVE THEE? ^{© 2003-2007}

By Lessa and Takara Soong

Chapter One

Data opened his eyes and began to immediately survey his surroundings. He lifted himself up and turned so he was now sitting on the edge of an examination table. He continued to look around the room before fixating on the two figures standing in front of him. They looked remarkably similar in appearance although the one with the gold skin and yellow eyes seemed slightly younger. The other figure, with blue eyes and pale skin, smiled at him.

"Hello, Data. I'm Dr. Noonien Soong, your father," the man spoke. He motioned towards the figure next to him, "And this is Lore."

"I am your brother," Lore interrupted.

"I am Data?" the just activated android spoke sounding unsure of himself.

"Yes, Data. You are in my lab located at a science colony on a planet called Omicron Theta. Do you understand?"

"I-I believe so," Data replied still sounding unsure.

Data got down from the table and began to walk, rather awkwardly, around the lab, looking at the equipment lining the walls. He could see his reflection looking back at him on a shiny piece of equipment.

"That is me?" he asked.

"Yes, Data, that’s your reflection," Noonien smiled.

"I look like my brother...and you, father," Data commented, sounding perplexed by this fact.

"Yes, Data. When I created your brother and you, I used my own face as a mold," Noonien explained.

Data was still studying his reflection between glances towards Dr. Soong and Lore when the door to the lab opened and a woman entered.

"Noonien, why didn't you dress Data before activating him?" The woman sounded annoyed. Data looked down at his body and then at the others. He was the only one who did not have a fabric covering on his body.

"Data, this is Juliana Soong, your mother," Noonien introduced Data to the woman.

"Hello, Data," she smiled warmly before turning to her husband. "Please dress him. We can't have an anatomically correct male running through the colony naked now can we, especially with your new assistant arriving in four days." She smiled again at Data before leaving the lab.

"Why must I wear the fabric covering, father?" Data questioned.

"Because it’s a human custom that we wear clothing," Noonien answered.

"But I am not human, correct?" Data asked.

"That’s correct, Data. You and Lore are androids," Noonien responded.

"Then why must I follow human custom if I am an android?" Data inquired.

Lore looked on amused as Dr. Soong tried to explain.

"Although you’re an android, I have created you in human form. This colony consists mainly of humans. It’s expected of you to wear clothing." Dr. Soong hoped that answer would suffice.

Once he was dressed, relieving Juliana’s mind, Data’s processing speed was tested with Lore’s assistance, and his times recorded for comparison with his times later, as he progressed. Noonien Soong then suggested Data work on walking better.

“Your coordination seemed a bit off, boy. I may have to make a few adjustments there.” He instructed Data to walk around the room slowly, but stopped him after only a few steps. “Take off the shirt, Data. I’m gonna have to get at the access panel on your back. Don’t want the shirt getting in the way.”

Still not seeing a point to wearing the clothing anyway, Data complied. But he was ambitious about his ability to handle the buttons. The manual dexterity required just seemed beyond Data at this point.

Chuckling, Lore came over and helped Data with the buttons. “It’s okay, brother. I had trouble with clothing at first too. Tore off more than one or two pieces before I got the hang of the fasteners,” Lore admitted with a wink.

Intrigued, Data tried to imitate Lore’s wink, but was again frustrated at his failure. Lore patted Data on the shoulder and smiled. “Don’t be discouraged, my brother. We have all the time in the world to teach you and help you to process the command pathways correctly.”

“Don’t jostle him, Lore. I’m working back here,” Noonien reminded his older son, from his position hunched behind Data. Having quickly finished the fine-tuning, Noonien closed the access panel and told Data to walk again.

The wobble was much less pronounced. “Much better. Okay, back here, boy. Let me try one more of those and you should be good.” After another moment of fussing over Data’s backside, Noonien pronounced Data tuned up and ready to go.

Data still wobbled a bit, but this was coordination, not programming, Noonien assured his son. Still, Data did try his best at walking and later, catching the ball that Lore or his father threw to him.

Juliana came in later, calling Noonien for dinner. Since the lab was not connected to the Soong’s living quarters, she told the three males to come there for dinner. Before he could totter for the door, Juliana grabbed Data’s shirt and helped him back on with it, giving her son a stern look of admonishment. Data could hear Lore chuckle.

“At least you have handsome sons, mother,” Lore teased. Noonien, who had been heading for the door, turned on his heels and hooted loudly with laughter.

“Can’t argue with that one now, can you, my dear?” he asked, grinning broadly at his young bride. With her reddish brown locks piled stylishly above her head, Juliana did manage to look a bit older, but 24 was still hard for her to deny. Still, her 35 year old husband was proud of his beautiful Irish lass. She had a sharp mind and the softest skin he had ever been allowed to touch. It still awed him at times that she loved him as she did. He could understand her admiring his mind, of course. He was brilliant, after all. 

Juliana flashed her husband the same smile that had melted his heart the first time. “That would be foolish, now wouldn’t it?” she agreed, brightly. Having finished buttoning Data’s shirt, she patted him on the chest in a completing fashion. Gently taking the chin of the android in her hand, she looked back at Noonien.

“One day, I want a daughter. You’ve made enough sons, Noonien.” Releasing the android’s chin, she moved to take her husband’s hand. Slowly, so Data could keep up, the family made their way through the corridors to the Soong home.

The family's first meal together was interesting and messy. Data was instructed and observed how to eat and drink but was having some difficulties. After all, it is difficult to demonstrate how to swallow and his dexterity was still giving him problems with using the utensils. He had improved substantially when the meal was over but there was still some work to do.

After dinner, it was Lore's responsibility to clean up the dinner dishes. Juliana retired to the sitting room to read a book while Noonien and Data went back to the lab.

Dr. Soong was making further adjustments to Data when Lore joined them. They worked for hours showing Data how to perform various tasks during which time Data peppered them both with questions on dozens of topics.

"Noonien, it's getting late," Juliana said to her husband after entering the lab. "Come to bed please."

Noonien smiled, nodded and then made his way across the room to join her. He turned to face his sons and smiled.

"We’ll continue in the morning. Lore, please look after your brother. I'm sure there’s a lot of information you can share with Data about your experiences on the road to sentience."

"Yes, father," Lore replied. "I want to help Data as much as I can."

Noonien could not help but smile. He had never seen this side of Lore before. He was acting just the way a protective big brother would. ~ Maybe this new role for Lore will help get rid of some of that cockiness. ~ Noonien chuckled to himself as he and Juliana left the lab.

Once the Soongs were gone, Data asked, “I do not understand. Where are they going, brother?”

Lore smirked at his baby brother. “To have sex and then to sleep,” he explained. Data’s eyes moved rapidly left and right as he looked up these two new terms.

Looking back at Lore, Data asked, “Ah, sexual intercourse. Are they attempting biological procreation?”

Lore shrugged. “I’ve heard mother talk about wanting ‘real’ children, but our dear father wants to wait.”

“We are not real?” Data asked.

Lore was walking around, aimlessly. He laughed out loud at this question. “Not flesh and blood like she wants. Why she would want to have an imperfect child when she has perfect ones like us, I don’t know but she is only human. Did you look up sleep, Data? Do you understand the concept?” The brothers went over the term and its meaning for a few minutes before Lore decided it was too boring to be cooped up in here all night.

“We’ll go for a walk. How does that sound, Data? I’ll show you more of the complex and maybe if you’re walking is good enough, so I don’t think you’ll fall down, I’ll even take you outside for a while.” Lore sounded very much like a father offering a child candy.

“I would like that,” Data said and tried to imitate his brother’s smile. He was able to approximate this facial variation much better than the wink.

Pleased, Lore led the way to the door, but Data, who was watching his legs to more carefully approximate Lore’s gait, stumbled.

“I cannot see the point in exterior drapings!” Data fumed. This was more emotion than Lore had previously seen from Data, so he was taken aback. “I cannot see my legs to properly align them. I see no point-“ The flow of words stopped when Data felt a hand touch his shoulder.

“Most of the humans are asleep now. If they bother you that much, take them off. It’s not going to bother me,” Lore said, factually, with a consoling shrug. 

Still unable to manage the buttons, Data sighed and simply ripped the fabric from his body. Tossing the ruined clothing aside, Data slowly followed Lore out of the lab, watching his legs to better process exactly how they were to function in properly executed locomotion.

The brothers walked slowly down the corridor as Lore told Data about the work being carried out in the lab as they passed each door. He could see Data was accessing information on each branch of science being pursued and encouraged his sibling to ask him about anything he did not understand. Data took Lore up on the offer almost immediately, although most of his questions were regarding Dr. Soong and his wife.

"Are we capable of falling in love?" Data asked.

"Yes, brother, we are capable of feeling a wide range of emotions, including love. Trust me though, Data, there are no women currently on Omicron Theta worthy of my love or yours," Lore sneered.

"Why do you say that, brother?" Data asked.

"You’ll find the women here are either married to husbands, their work or both. If a married one shows an interest in you, it is purely for sexual purposes because her husband either doesn't measure up in bed or doesn't spend enough time there. The single women are just not interesting and some are so superficial they can't see past the fact we’re androids, little brother." Lore spoke in a cynical tone that indicated he was talking from experience.

"You sound..." Data was searching for a suitable word, "...bitter. Have you been injured emotionally by a woman?"

"Of course not, Data,” Lore scoffed, “but I have been propositioned by several women who were strictly curious about my abilities to perform sexually." Lore paused. "You seem to be much steadier in your step. Let's go outdoors, brother."

Lore led Data out a door and into the night. The light from the moons was bright enough to light their way as they strolled through the colony.

It was a cool clear night. The heavens above were an instant fascination to Data, who wanted to know the name of every star he saw. Lore told Data the first ten he pointed to and then promised to help him pull up the star charts in the computer once they had returned to the lab. 

There were large fields where the agricultural experiments in high yield crops had been planted that spring. Now, in late summer, the fields were brimming with lush bountiful plants of many different varieties. Lore saw no harm in letting Data taste some of the nearly ripe fruits of the colonists’ labor.

Lore enjoyed watching Data try to eat items ranging from a tomato to a sticky sweet fruit called Ixin fruit, after the woman who developed it. Lore laughed as Data tried not to allow the thick juice of the peach-like fruit to escape his mouth. The tomato also gave Data problems. After cleaning himself of the mess he had made, Data declined to taste any more foodstuffs. Searching for the proper response, he told Lore he was just not hungry.

On their way back into the complex, the pair was spotted by a solitary woman who apparently could not sleep.

“What the hell?” she gasped, at the sight of Lore and a totally naked Data approaching her position.

"Don't worry, Data, I'll handle this," Lore whispered to Data. "Good evening, Dr. Gorpov. Nice night for a walk, isn't it.” Lore whispered again to Data, "Just keep walking."

Lore waited until they had walked far enough from the woman before he started to laugh. "Did you see the look on her face, Data? She's definitely going to remember you."

"Do you believe my appearance offended her?" Data asked.

"Probably, but she's a prissy, old woman," Lore responded. "However she probably will tell our father she saw us."

"He will not be happy with me, will he," Data spoke. Lore could hear a trace of guilt creeping into Data's tone.

"It will upset our mother more, Data. For someone of her age, she is really uptight," Lore sneered.

"You speak as if you do not like our mother. Why is that?" Data asked.

"I don't dislike her...exactly. She's insecure, needs constant reassuring from our father," Lore began. "If he spends what she considers to be too much time with us, she'll whine that she's being neglected." Lore's voice went a little quiet. "He's our father, Data, but she doesn't want to share him with us. Well, at least not with me. We'll wait and see how it goes for you."

Data nodded his head although he did not completely understand. Their mother had seemed pleasant enough and he had not seen the signs of the insecurity Lore had described...yet.

The pair made their way back to the lab. Lore got Data some clothes to replace the ripped ones. He advised Data their father would probably come to the lab around 0800 so he did not need to get dressed until shortly before then. The two sat on the floor of the lab and talked. Well, Lore talked and Data asked questions. Lore was surprised by the feelings he had for Data. He really liked being a big brother and looked forward to taking Data even more under his wing.

Being a hater of sleep, Noonien Soong awoke at 0637 the next morning and rolled over to watch his wife sleep for a few minutes. He did this for a time nearly every morning since she had agreed to be here. He gently traced a line down her soft cheek with a finger before leaning in to kiss her. Juliana sighed in her sleep and rolled away from him. Noonien smiled and got out of bed.

Before heading to the kitchen for a bite to eat, but after his shower, Noonien switched on the monitor to the lab that was hidden in his study. No one knew of this little camera. Not even Juliana had been told of its existence. Looking at the image on the screen, Noonien could see Lore walking the floor of the lab and Data, completely naked, sitting on the exam table talking to Lore. Once Data had finished talking, Lore grinned at him and began to talk.

Noonien was pleased Lore and Data were getting along well, but why in blazes was Data naked? He had been dressed when Noonien had left the lab with his wife last night. The cyberneticist sighed as he clicked the monitor off. He would finish his morning routine and ask Data what was going on when he got to the lab.

Something caught Noonien’s attention, as it often did, so it was not until 0823 when he finally ambled into the lab. Looking up from the data PADD he held, he smiled a greeting to his sons, but was taken aback to see Data was now dressed.

He would not be able to call his son on his state of undress without revealing the existence of the secret camera, so Noonien was left with no choice but to remain silent about his covert discovery.

Several people came to see Noonien’s latest success that day, so Data’s testing was interrupted frequently. As the young android was enjoying the attention, Noonien tried to be patient. It was just before dinnertime, however, when Dr. Gorpov came to the lab. Actually, stomped into the lab would be more accurate.

“I have no idea why you decided to make your pet anatomically correct, but since your twisted little mind did and that wife of yours wasn’t able to talk any sense into you, the least you could do is to keep both of them dressed!” The woman was red faced and near screaming at Noonien, only a few inches from his face.

“What do you mean, Glenda? What happened?” Noonien asked calmly, wanting to know how she too knew Data had been naked last night.

“I took a stroll late last night and came upon your two walking disasters. One of them was nude. By all that’s decent, why did you give it a...genitalia that big?” She stabbed Noonien in the chest with her finger as she asked this, grunting at him with disgust.

“Try us, you might like us,’ Lore said, suggestively. “I could show you why he did, if you’d like.”

“Lore, hush,” Noonien commanded. “Which of you was it?” he demanded of his sons.

His expression changing to one of concern, Lore jumped in to speak before Data could admit it had been him. “I can explain, father.”

“It was you?” Noonien asked, now uncertain of what he had seen on the monitor. The swagger, surely that had been Lore.

"It was I, father," Data spoke up. "I will not allow you to take responsibility for my actions, brother."

Noonien turned to Dr. Gorpov "My apologizes, Glenda. I can assure you it won't happen again."

As soon as Glenda Gorpov left the lab, Noonien turned to his two sons.

"Would one of you like to explain this?" he asked.

"I told Data it would be okay. I was going to show him around the facilities and the colony. He was having some coordination difficulties so I told him if he wanted to take off his clothes it would be okay. It was late. I didn't think anyone would see us," Lore defended.

"So you were naked all night, Data, but when I came in this morning you were dressed?" Noonien recounted.

"I told him to make sure he had clothes on before you came to the lab. It's my fault, father. I’m sorry I caused you embarrassment." Lore sounded genuinely remorseful.

"Do not blame, Lore. I am the one who disobeyed you, father. I am sorry to have disappointed you," Data told his father.

"You didn't cause me embarrassment," Noonien said to Lore before turning to Data. "And I am not disappointed in you. In some ways, I’m quite pleased."

The scientist smiled at his sons as they looked back at him with the same look of confusion.

"I do not understand, father," Data finally said.

"That goes for me too," Lore added.

"The two of you have really bonded. You are brothers in every sense of the word and that makes me very happy, my sons," Noonien explained before giving each of his sons a proud fatherly hug. "But don't let your mother know or she'll have a fit." He laughed at his own comment before continuing. "Now boys, it’s dinnertime."

The threesome made their way to the Soong's private quarters for dinner. Data was much more proficient with his abilities at the table so dinner did not create the same mess as the previous evening. Dinner was not quite perfect though. Dr. Gorpov had come to their quarters looking for Noonien there first, before heading to his lab. She had told Juliana what she had seen the previous night and Juliana was not happy.

"I told you more had to be done to make sure Data kept his clothes on," she said angrily to her husband. "And you," she turned to face Lore, "why did you let him run around the colony naked? What were you thinking?" she chastised Lore.

"Do not blame Lore, mother," Data injected. "I am the one whose behavior was unacceptable."

"He's older than you are. He should know better," Juliana told Data in a tone even he recognized was still directed at Lore.

"Calm down, Juliana," Noonien sighed. "I’ll take care of this."

"Are you going to write the modesty subroutine or shall I?" she said.

"I don't think that will be necessary-" Noonien started to say.

"Fine, then I’ll write it." She excused herself from the table and went to the sitting room as she usually did after dinner.

Lore looked angry while Data was embarrassed. Noonien just let out a deep sigh. Getting to his feet, he addressed his sons. “Don’t worry. Both of you are good boys and I’m proud of you. Your mother will see that, but she was just embarrassed by what Grumpy Gorpov said. I’ll talk to her, Data. I’ll get her to see reason about the modesty subroutine, but you have to promise me to keep your clothes on if you go out of the lab. Agreed?”

To Data’s relief, his father showed signs of irritation, but it was not directed at him or Lore. “I will do as you ask, father. I am sorry I caused yours and mother’s standing in the community to be compromised. It was not my intention.”

Noonien smiled at his son. Coming over to pat Data on the cheek, with great affection, he told him, “How can I be angry with that face?” With another smile, Noonien turned to give Lore a pat on his shoulder before he left the room.

The brothers looked at each other once they were alone. Both opened their mouths to begin an apology to the other at the same time. Lore’s laugh cut them both off.

“Let’s just put this behind us, Data. We’ve talked about why this offends the humans as it does and while I think it’s ridiculous to hold us accountable for their rules. I guess I can see why they want us too. I’ve seen holovids of a sexually explicit nature,” Lore smirked and chuckled. “If the size of the males in those vids is normal, I can see why they don’t want us showing off what our father gave us,” Lore smirked at his brother, but Data as usual, had many questions. Lore told Data to help him with the clean up from dinner and he would answer them all.

Noonien did manage to talk Juliana out of writing Data any modesty subroutine, but he did keep an eye on the younger android to be certain he kept his word. Data did and, with the help of the hidden camera, Noonien knew Data would strip as soon as his parents retired for the evening. He would remain in the lab if naked and was dressed again in the morning. This was fine with Noonien, so he did not even think to mention this nightly routine to the new assistant when she arrived.

Chapter Two

Dr. Kendra Reison arrived when Data was four days old. Her primary duty was going to be to work with Noonien and help put his notes together in an orderly fashion, so it would be clear to everyone just how brilliant Dr. Noonien Soong really is.

Juliana was the one to greet Kendra once she disembarked from the transport shuttle. Mrs. Soong was not pleased to find this assistant was young and beautiful, on top of being a very bright scientist in her own right. Kendra was about the same height as Juliana, with silky brown hair trailing down her back, just shy of her waist. Her eyes were a smoky gray and as radiant as her smile. Juliana took a disliking to the slim, but shapely woman from the first moment. 

Juliana tried her best to hide this dislike as she escorted Kendra to her quarters, which were located just down the corridor from the Soong’s quarters and the lab.

"Noonien will stop by to see you shortly. He wanted to give you an opportunity to settle in before putting you to work." Juliana then turned and left Kendra alone.

Kendra did not have much to unpack. Other than clothing, her personal possessions consisted mainly of a few toiletries, an eclectic collection of books written by ancient Earth authors ranging from Shakespeare to Asimov and a violin. She looked around her new quarters trying to decide how exactly she would like to decorate her surroundings. This was the first time she was free to choose the decor and she wanted it to be perfect. It was also the first time she had lived alone as she had gone from living at home with her parents to living with roommates while attending university before finding herself on Omicron Theta.

~ It's too quiet ~ she thought but that did not last for long as her door chimes sounded. "Come in," she called out.

"Kendra, my God, let me look at you!" Noonien grinned to the young woman. "The last time I saw you-“

"I was a shy, skinny 13 year old - don't remind me." She laughed as she came over to embrace Noonien.

"Well, you've certainly blossomed since then. You’re as beautiful as you are brilliant which is amazing considering who your father is," Noonien laughed. "How is your father? I haven't seen him in years."

"He's doing well. He and mother have retired to Pacifica and are loving every minute of it. He has a whole new group of friends to bore with stories of how he taught the great Dr. Noonien Soong everything he knows," Kendra smiled.

"He was the best professor I ever had. I never would have accomplished what I have if it hadn’t been for his encouragement and faith. He would never let me give up on my dream," Noonien reminisced. "Now you must come for dinner. I've told Juliana to set an extra place for you and that will give you the opportunity to meet Lore and Data."

“OH! You have the new one on-line already? Is it functioning as well as the first one, Lore, was it?” Kendra asked, excitedly. The two began slowly walking towards the Soong’s quarters.

“Yes, Data was activated four days ago and he’s been coming along very nicely. But Kendra,” Noonien said, turning to pause their progress. “Data is not an it. He is an android, but still as anatomically correct as his father, just like Lore is.” Noonien grinned at her.

“You never change, Noonie. Still as much of a braggart as I remember,” Kendra teased, reaching over to give his arm a squeeze. “Still, I’m glad Daddy was wrong about you. He always swore up and down that you’d never figure out what girls were for and that was why he always felt safe leaving you and I in the same room together when I was a teenager. Juliana is lovely and her Irish brogue is wonderful to listen too. I hope you two are very happy together.” Kendra smiled at Noonien with great sincerity.

“We are. I’m glad someone believed in me,” he said with a smile and led Kendra into his home.

Juliana was in the kitchen while Data was just setting the table. Lore was bringing the food Juliana had ready to the table. All looked to see Noonien and Kendra enter the room, arm and arm. On instinct, Lore turned to look quickly back at his mother, sure he would see displeasure on her face. If one could call the daggers Juliana’s eyes were shooting Kendra, displeasure, Lore was right.

~ I like this woman already, ~ Lore thought as he watched his mother get control of her emotions and slip on a mask of hospitality.

 “Here are my boys,” Noonien said, leading Kendra first to Data, who just happened to be closest. “This is my youngest, Data. Say hello to Kendra Reison, Data. Her father was a favorite professor of mine years ago,” he told Data.

Data nodded at this information and politely extended his hand to Kendra. “I am pleased to make your acquaintance.” She looked in awe at Data and then over to Lore, who was coming to stand beside his brother.

“They’re identical and look just like you, Noonie,” she noted, studying the androids’ faces for a difference. The only place she saw one was in their amber eyes. There was just something that was not the same there, but she could not put her finger on it, not yet anyway.

“Noonie?” Lore repeated, grinning at his father. Noonien chewed his lip in embarrassment as Lore now reached over to take the young woman’s hand. “We may look like our father, but I assure you, Data and I are much more charming than our married father.” Lore was not sure why he emphasized the word ‘married’, but he did not wish to belittle his father and that seemed the safest way at the time.

Kendra’s eyes went wide, but she smiled brightly. “I don’t quite know how to respond to that. I’m very impressed, Noonie. They’re so wonderful!”

Dinner was interesting that evening. Data and Lore listened intently to the banter between Kendra and their father. Juliana was silent throughout most of the meal, only speaking when spoken to directly. Lore not only enjoyed the affect Kendra had on Juliana, he was also enjoying the stories Kendra was telling about the young Noonien Soong who was always trying so hard to please her father. He especially enjoyed the story of a 21 year old Noonien who had been dared to streak across a courtyard and had literally run into Professor Reison as he was walking young Kendra to the library.

"Father, I am confused," Data commented. "I thought you disapproved of someone being unclothed in public."

"Data, let's just file that as my being young and stupid," laughed Noonien.

When dinner was finished, Juliana excused herself and made her way to the sitting room while Lore and Data cleaned up.

"Come with me, Kendra. We have much to discuss regarding your project and we might as well start now." Dr. Soong led his young protégé to an office area in the Soong’s quarters. Noonien motioned to a chair for Kendra to sit, while he went to the chair on the other side of the desk.

"Where should we start?" Noonien asked.

"Noonie, have I done something to upset your wife? I don't think she likes me," Kendra asked concerned.

"Nonsense. I'm sure you're imagining things. I think Juliana is just a little tired. It's been rather hectic around here over the past four days," he smiled reassuringly.

After cleaning up the dishes, Lore and Data went back to the lab. The previous night Data had removed his clothing as soon as he had entered the lab for the night, but this evening, he hesitated.

"What's the matter, Data?" Lore asked.

"I am not sure I should disrobe. It is wrong-" Data started before Lore interrupted.

"Brother, it's okay. Father said you could disrobe at night if you stayed in the lab. If it will make you more comfortable, I'll join you," Lore smirked as he began to disrobe.

"Thank you, brother," Data smiled and removed his own clothing. The two brothers sat on the exam table and began to discuss the events of the evening and their father's new assistant.

Data asked questions that made it clear to Lore his baby brother was taking his first steps into sentience. Data’s questions had gone from being very general to much more personal. He wanted to know how Lore viewed the assistant and seemed concerned about the appropriateness of his own feelings regarding the young woman.

“Do you think she will like me? Will the fact you and I are identical in appearance be detrimental to other’s feelings about me? Why was I made to be male and not female? How does it differ to be female?” On and on the questions came and as fast as Lore thought up an answer or a dodge for one question, Data came up with three more.

Lore had no idea raising his brother would be such an awesome responsibility, but he was sure no one else was up for the task. Data needed him.

“She’s quite a looker, huh, Data? Even mother dearest noticed,” Lore commented of Kendra, with his best smirk. 

Data looked confused. “I do not understand. You are making note that she looked at us?”

Lore laughed. “No, baby brother. I mean she’s good looking, pretty - hell, maybe even beautiful. Her eyes are gray, not a common color for humans. I like that,” Lore mused.

“You believe her to be aesthetically pleasing?” Data inquired.

“Don’t you, Data? I mean there’s nothing wrong with thinking their females are nice looking even if all humans are inferior to us. I know our father loaded your sexual program yesterday. Have you accessed it at all?” Lore asked.

“I pulled up some of the files and looked at the headings. Most require one to be disrobed. I assumed this was an error and that father would need to correct the corrupted data.”

Lore laughed and grabbed his brother’s shoulder. “You are getting all your circuits in a twist over this nudity taboo they have. No, Data, there is no error in the sexual program. You have sex in the nude.”

Lore talked to Data further regarding sex and then they moved on to other issues. They were discussing whether one of them should change their hairstyle so the humans would be able to tell them apart when the door to the lab unexpectedly opened and Kendra Reison walked in.

Seeing the two completely naked androids jump to their feet in surprise, Kendra’s eyes went wide. She could feel her face grow hot since instantly her eyes were drawn to the groin of one and then the other.

Lore grabbed the pants that were on the floor and threw a pair to Data. They both quickly put them on as Kendra stood there, still speechless.

"I'm sorry to have barged in like that." The words finally stumbled from Kendra's lips. "I didn't know anyone would be in here now."

"We apologize for our appearance, Dr. Reison," Lore started.

~ Don't apologize for being naked. I'll consider one for dressing though, ~ Kendra thought and tried not to smile. "Please don't, Lore. I'm the one who walked into your domain. I should have asked Noonie if it was okay to come to the lab. And please, both of you, call me Kendra."

~ Can she tell us apart or was that a lucky guess? ~ Lore wondered before explaining their appearance. "Data is still having difficulty getting used to clothing. Our father had said it was okay for him to be nude in the lab at night since it is just Data and I...usually. I had decided to join him this evening," Lore explained.

"Well I'll certainly make note of that for future reference," she grinned.

"Dr...Kendra, may I ask you some questions?" Data spoke up for the first time.

"Okay. Ask away. I just hope I can answer them," Kendra smiled.

"I had questions regarding females that Lore was unable to provide a satisfactory answer. How does it differ to be a female?" Data asked.

"Good, Data, start with an easy one," Lore teased.

"I'm assuming you mean more psychologically as I'm sure you have files on the anatomical and other physical differences between a man and woman," Kendra began as Data nodded his head affirmatively. "Men and women have different thought processes..." Kendra did her best to answer Data's question but the more she spoke the more unsure she was if she was actually helping.

"I believe I understand," Data responded when Kendra had finished her explanation.

"May I ask one more question?" Data asked, unsure of himself.

"Data, I think we’ve taken up enough of Kendra's time, don't you?" Lore smiled gently at Data.

"I can answer one more, if it isn't as tough as the first one," Kendra smiled.

"Will the fact we are identical in appearance be detrimental to other’s feelings for either Lore or myself?" Data questioned.

Kendra grinned. "That is an easier one to answer. No, it will not. You may be almost identical in appearance but you are different. You are two unique beings, each with your own strengths and weaknesses. It would be very superficial of someone to judge either of you based on your being almost identical."

"Almost identical? Do you think you can tell us apart, Kendra?" Lore asked. "If Data and I didn't speak or move would you know who is who?"

"Actually, I think I would," Kendra responded rather confidently.

"Okay, let's test this. Close your eyes and count to ten. Data and I will move around and when you open your eyes we will be standing still and won't say anything. You see if you can tell us apart," Lore suggested. Kendra nodded her head and began to count. She could hear movement but when she opened her eyes the two androids were standing perfectly still next to each other. Kendra walked up slowly and looked them each over. Once again, it was the eyes that told the story for Kendra. She smiled, pointed at one brother "Data" and then at the other "Lore".

The brothers looked at each other rather astonished. "That is correct," Data finally said. "How did you do that?"

"Woman's intuition." Kendra laughed.

Just as Data opened it, Lore reached up with his great speed and clamped his hand over his brother’s mouth. Shaking his head at Data, Lore said, “I’ll explain what that means later. I promise.”

Kendra laughed at the pair even harder. “Note to self, Data is definitely the more inquisitive of the brothers.” When Data looked at her, she gave him a smile and a wink.

Data turned to Lore, who had now removed his hand from Data’s mouth. “Was there a time when you were inquisitive, Lore?”

“Of course there was, Data. But I’m six months older than you, I’ve learned it all now,” he explained, as though this should have been obvious.

“Note to self, Lore is the egomaniac,” Kendra began with a laugh in her voice. Lore looked at her with a mixture of astonishment and disbelief. “Who I hope also has a good sense of humor,” she added quickly.

Lore grinned. “I do, Kendra, but Data’s the funny one. He keeps me laughing most of night, don’t you Data.” Data just looked confused. “Well, maybe he doesn’t mean to, but he does. Come on, Data, let’s put our shirts on and help the lovely lady get an idea of what kind of work is in store for her.” Lore moved to collect their shirts, but Kendra, laying a hand on his bare arm, stopped him.

“No, you don’t have to do that. It doesn’t bother me and since you told me Data dislikes being dressed...just forget about it. In fact, maybe I’ll join you - later,” she told them looking from Lore and then to Data with a sheepish smile.

“May I take off my pants?” Data asked hopefully. Lore rolled his eyes and Kendra giggled nervously.

“Not just yet, please, but I think I can get used to that too. Just give me a little time to get used to the idea of having two perfectly built and very handsome males in the same room with me and maybe I can acclimate to the idea of them also being naked.” Kendra had moved closer to Data as Lore was moving towards the computer console where he would help Kendra access the information she needed. To accentuate her meaning, Kendra ran a fingertip lightly across Data’s chest, taking note of his utter perfection here as she did.

 At her touch, Data’s breath caught. Confused, he sought his brother’s attention. Lore looked over when he heard Data gasp. Grinning, Lore turned to Kendra.

“Brother, why did her touching me cause- I am experiencing emotions of which I am not familiar. I do not understand,” Data babbled, looking close to panic.

“He had his sexual program loaded yesterday and the whole idea still confuses my dear baby brother,” Lore explained to Kendra, who looked worried that she had done something wrong. “It’s okay, Data. Why don’t I show Kendra the files on the computer and you go sit over on the examination table and really study your sexual programs now. That will explain a lot and any questions you still have, we’ll talk about later, okay?” Lore instructed, gently. Data nodded meekly and giving Kendra a shy, but still confused smile, turned towards the examination table.

Data sat quietly accessing all the information he had on his sexual programming. Other than uttering "hmm" and "fascinating" a few times he was otherwise silent for almost an hour.

Lore and Kendra were standing next to each other at the console as Lore showed her how to access the different files.

"Father has given some of his files unusual names so if you have any problems finding information you require I can help you retrieve it," Lore explained. "For example," he pulled up a file titled "artiste". "That file contains information on our music programs."

"If that's typical, then I'll be needing your help a lot," Kendra laughed. She gave Lore's arm a gentle squeeze as she said that. Her touch caused him to experience several sensations as Data had however, he was able to control his response. It would now be a little easier to explain the sensations to Data though.

"What type of music program do you have?" Kendra asked.

"We’ve been programmed to play every instrument known to man," Lore smirked.

"Well I don't play that many but I do play the violin, guitar and piano although I only brought my violin with me. Maybe the three of us can play together sometime," Kendra suggested.

"That would be nice," Lore responded, although he was not necessarily thinking of music as he said it.

Lore and Kendra continued to access information until Data finished his own information accessing. It was now getting quite late so Kendra wished the brothers a good night and made her way back to her quarters.

Once Kendra was gone, Data kicked off his unwanted pants and came over to join his brother.

“You are correct, brother. My programming indicates most sexual activity requires the absence of clothing.”

Lore nodded at this, knowing what was to follow. “Yep. So, you have any questions?” he asked, knowing Data did.

“Yes. You believe our parents engage in this form of activity? It is a characteristic of marriage, is it not?” Data asked.

“Yeah, they do it, but not as often as father would like, if I read our mother right,” Lore noted. “Anything else? Do you understand what happened when Kendra touched you, Data?”

Data looked uncertain. “I understand her touch caused a reaction in my sexual program. I have yet to experience that sensation when anyone else has touched me. I find this intriguing. I have known you longer, yet your touch does not inspire the same classification of emotions I experienced when Kendra touched me.” 

Lore laughed a nervous type laugh. “Data, I can honestly say that while I feel very close to you and I may even love you, I’m glad you don’t feel those feelings for me. You’re just not my type, my brother.” Lore grinned at Data and chuckled.

“Is Kendra your type, if I understand your usage of the term.” Data raised an eyebrow at his brother.

“Yes, she is. You like her too, Data?” Lore asked.

“This is still all very new to me, brother, however, if the information father included with my sexual program is to be believed and I have interpreted it correctly - yes.”

Lore smirked and patted Data on the back. “Well, little brother, we may just have to see if we can enlist the good doctor’s assistance in seeing if you interpreted the program right, or if it needs some work. Let’s get to know the doctor and find out how free she is to begin such a study.”

Kendra went to bed but she could not stop thinking about the events in the lab. She really liked Lore and Data and had enjoyed talking with them both. Her dreams that night indicated there were other things about the two androids she had enjoyed, which was evidenced by the smile on her face when she awoke the next morning.

Noonien had suggested Kendra have meals at the Soong's quarters until she had at least settled in more. Kendra had happily accepted the offer. She always enjoyed the conversations held at the table during all meals at home and hoped it would be like that with Noonien and his family.

As they all sat at the table to begin their breakfast, Lore spoke up first.

"We had a visitor to the lab last night, father," Lore grinned. "Kendra came to retrieve some notes from the computer."

"Thanks for letting me know about the clothing optional rule for the lab, Noonie," Kendra laughed.

"Kendra, I'm so sorry. I forgot to tell you about Data's discomfort with clothing," Noonien apologized. "You saw him nude then?"

"Actually father, Lore was nude as well," Data smiled innocently.

Juliana stared her displeasure at her husband making sure he knew how she felt about this.

"When you told me they were anatomically correct you weren't kidding although I do question whether they are like their father," Kendra began. "You know how things look bigger when you're a kid?" Noonien nodded his head as Kendra continued. "Well, either my memory is really faulty or you took liberties in your design because I don't remember you looking like that when you streaked into my father," Kendra laughed. The rest of the group's eyes were on Noonien, waiting for his reaction.

"Kendra, your memory is definitely faulty," Noonien laughed.

Kendra excused herself shortly after this, as she noticed the surly glances Juliana was giving everyone, including her, around the table. Thanking everyone for their hospitality and especially Juliana, Kendra made her escape.

“I have never been so embarrassed in my entire life! Noonien Soong, I can’t believe you actually told Data he could go naked in the lab!” Juliana was on her feet almost before the door closed behind Kendra. She shouted at all the males around the table with her.

“He was having a better time with his coordination with his clothes off, mother,” Lore defended.

“And what was your excuse?” Juliana flared, turning to verbally pounce on her older son.

“I was trying to make Data feel more at ease. Kendra’s story about father streaking and information from his sexual programs were confusing him. He was unsure about taking his clothes off last night, so I told him I’d join him.”

“So, Data was considering staying clothed, and you talked him out of it!” Juliana shouted. Her hands were clenched so tight, it was hard to believe she had not broken bones in her own fingers to make her fists that small.

It took forty-five minutes to calm Juliana down, but she finally did. She flat out refused, however, to be talked out of writing the modesty subroutine for both of the androids now. She began working on it immediately in her reading room while Noonien, Data and Lore went to the lab.

The day and evening went quickly. They had worked well into the evening when Juliana had come to retrieve Noonien. He agreed to join her in bed, leaving his sons in the lab. “Enjoy the clothing optional rule while you can, Data,” his father told him, apologetically. “It may be a thing of the past very soon.” He patted his son’s cheek, his blue eyes full of regret.

Lore was still furious with their mother, but Data was relieved he did not blame Kendra for inadvertently causing the events that followed her departure from the table.

“No, Kendra had no way to know what an uptight prude our mother is. I’m not going to pin this on her. She was not even upset with any of it. It was just an interesting story to her. She was amused and I don’t think she was expecting our mother’s reaction either.”

Data was removing his clothes as Lore made this statement. Lore stripped as Data answered. “I would concur. She did seem truly disheartened with mother’s obvious displeasure. Do you believe Kendra will now avoid the lab in the evening because of this occurrence, Lore?”

Lore met Data’s gaze with an expression of extreme displeasure. “Shit! That’s a damn good point. She just may, huh? We have to do something, Data. We can’t let our mother’s puritanical sensibilities put this huge crimp on our-“

“I hope I’m not interrupting.”

Lore and Data turned to see the very subject of their discussion walk calmly through the door to the lab. She was wearing a pale blue shift and matching slippers. The shift hugged the sensuous curves of her perfectly proportioned body, leaving very little left to the imagination.

Both androids were virtually speechless at her sudden appearance and her choice of attire, but she was not done shocking them yet. After grinning at both of the naked males, she bent forward, took hold of the hem of her shift and straightened back up, pulling the garment over her head and tossing it decisively across the room.

“Holy shit, woman! You’re stunning!” Lore gasped, unable to suppress the comment.

Kendra moved over to the examination table and jumped up on it, to sit.

"You are naked," Data looked more than a little confused by the whole situation but then so did Lore.

"From looking at the two of you it appears the clothing optional rule is still in effect. Are you familiar with an ancient Earth expression 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do'?" Kendra asked. Lore nodded as a smirk came to his lips while Data accessed.

"When visiting a foreign land, follow the customs of those who live in it...ah." Data spoke now understanding the expression.

"I wasn't sure how long the rule would be in effect so I thought I better take advantage of it tonight ," she grinned wickedly.

"You are not offended by nudity?" Data asked.

"No, Data, I'm not. I just didn’t expect it last night,” she said with a small, embarrassed chuckle. “I believe the body is a beautiful machine. I take pride in my appearance and go to great lengths to maintain it," Kendra smiled.

"You're doing an excellent job in that regard," Lore commented.

"Thank you," replied Kendra.

"Your opinions on nudity are not like most humans. Why is that?" Data quizzed.

"I have been lucky to have traveled a great deal as I was growing up. My father is a firm believer of that 'when in Rome' expression so I was immersed in many cultures when we traveled. My opinions on nudity, taking pride in one's body and sexuality would have been influenced from the summers I worked on Risa during breaks from university though," Kendra explained. "So, what should we do this evening?"

Suddenly Lore and Data both got concerned expressions on their faces. Lore grabbed his and Data's clothes while Data ran for Kendra's shift.

"Someone is coming," Data told Kendra as he handed her the garment.

Luckily all three were dressed when Juliana entered the lab.

"Good you're dressed," she said to the two androids. "Well, most of you are," she said eyeing Kendra's attire. "Your new modesty subroutines will be installed tomorrow. Good night."

"Ouch!" Kendra said with a grimace after Juliana had left. "Tell you what, I'll go throw on something different and we can go for a walk. I'd love it if you would give me a tour of the colony."

“Kendra, that dress is fine. It’s rather warm outside even at night this time of year, so you should be comfortable in what you’re wearing, but you may need more suitable shoes.” Lore noted how her footwear resembled ballet slippers, but did work well with her nymph of dreams outfit.

The trio agreed and left the lab. They stopped by Kendra’s room so she could change her shoes, but she did not really find anything she wanted to wear with the blue shift.

“I could carry you should we encounter an area too difficult for you,” Data offered with a hopeful grin. Lore did his best not to laugh and call attention to himself. Data had obviously been studying his sexual program in greater detail and was just itching to use some of his new knowledge.

To Lore’s dismay, Kendra agreed. With a happy smile, Kendra directed the androids to join her in the corridor again and moving between them, she slipped an arm through an arm of both of the males. Arm and arm and arm, they walked and chatted down the corridor again.

The trio passed by Grumpy Glenda again, who glared at all three of them. Lore was losing his cool from all the anger he had been forced to deal with from women today. Staring brazenly back at Glenda, Lore shouted, “Hey, at least we’re all dressed. We were all naked together not too long ago.”

Kendra giggled despite herself, tugging on Lore’s arm. “She’s gonna think we were having a little orgy from that comment,” she observed.

Lore turned to look at Kendra, unsure if she too had been offended.

“I just hope you two don’t get your sexual programs deleted before I get to give them a try.” Kendra gave Lore the best imitation of his own smirk he had ever seen.

“Perhaps we should go back to the lab,” Data threw in, with too much enthusiasm.

Lore exchanged amused glances with Kendra. “Subtlety is not one of Data’s gifts, so far,” Lore mused. Kendra grinned and turned to kiss Data on the cheek.

“You’ll get your chance, Data. But let’s go for the walk first. I really want to get out and breathe in some fresh air after all the tensions this day has wrought.”

Data gave a nervous laugh as they again progressed towards the door to the outside.

It was another beautiful evening on Omicron Theta. It was a little earlier compared to when Data and Lore had gone out the other night so there were a few more people around. Both Lore and Data noticed the looks they were getting from the men as they strolled by the local hot spot. Data believed the looks were envy and that made him feel good although he did not understand why.

Lore and Data both pointed out things with Data describing them exactly as Lore had described them to him.

"Are there any lakes or ponds around here?" Kendra asked. "I love to swim."

"There is a small lake that is good for swimming very close. Would you like to see it?" Lore asked.

"Please, I'd love to," Kendra said excitedly.

They walked back towards the science facility but turned down a path near the door they had exited. The path started out smoothly but soon became rougher. Kendra took up Data's offer to carry her when the path got even rougher. Kendra could see Lore's disappointment so she assured him he could carry her on the way back. Soon they got to the lake. It was a very private little beach with soft white sand. The moons reflecting off the water were incredible. Data put Kendra down after she had removed her shoes. She made her way to the edge of the water and walked in slowly to test the water.

"This is perfect," Kendra exclaimed as she ran back to Data and Lore. "It's private, beautiful and the water is warm. Come on." Kendra pulled off her shift and walked back to the edge. She turned around looking at the two surprised androids. "Well, are you coming?"

"We can't swim, Kendra," Lore told her.

"Can you come in the water without damaging yourselves?" she asked.

"Yes," Lore responded.

"Then come on." Kendra walked deeper into the water until it was up to her waist. She ducked under the water rising up a moment later in a way that caused her back to arch so her hair stayed out of her face.

"Damn, what an amazing woman," Lore turned to Data. "Well, let's go, brother."

"But Lore, father does not want us to be nude outside the lab," Data reminded his brother.

"Then we'll just have to make sure father doesn't find out," Lore told him as he began to disrobe. Data did not waste any time in removing his clothes either and the two brothers walked into the water to join Kendra.

Kendra watched the two perfectly built androids slowly walk into the water. She enjoyed the dichotomy of the reactions to the water the two androids displayed. It was a shame the farther in they went, more of their graciously enhanced bodies were distorted from her view.

Even without being aroused the brothers were impressively equipped. It was time to discover what a little arousal could do to them. She was grateful for Lore’s lack of hesitance in talking about their sexual programs. Kendra enjoyed speculating just what would be included.

Kendra did the backstroke and swam between the brothers, allowing them each a good look at her chest. She was thrilled with the reactions she had already been able to inspire in them and was eager to see what more she could coax from them. As soon as both were waist deep in the clear water, Kendra dived under and swam towards Data first. She was thrilled the moons were so full and giving off plenty of light. She could easily see to execute her plan. She came up to Data and nudged his legs apart, swimming between them. As the last of her body slipped through, she carefully lifted her foot, causing it to just brush Data’s penis.

Surfacing, she was treated to a symphony of emotions and reactions the younger android was experiencing. She was surprised when he suddenly focused on her and moved towards her. Thinking fast, she dived under again and this time headed for Lore. She came up from behind him, urging his legs apart by running her hands up and down his inner thighs. He was partially aroused when she swam between his legs.

Kendra broke the surface again and was now faced with two amorously intent androids.

“It seems the good doctor knows how to sexually tease a male, brother,” Lore smirked. “Perhaps we should see how well you absorbed your lessons and allow you to instruct her on why the saying goes, “Payback is hell.”

"You can't get payback if you can't catch me," Kendra laughed as she went a little deeper into the water. Lore and Data moved towards her but before they could reach her, Kendra dived under the water, swimming between the brothers. She surfaced far enough away that she was just out of their reach. She lowered herself in the water until her shoulders were covered, grinning at them.

"You really are the tease, aren't you?" Lore smirked.

"It's only teasing if I don't let you catch me," Kendra laughed. "Otherwise it's part of foreplay."

Kendra was focusing on Lore as she spoke so she did not see Data's quick move until he had his arms around her waist.

"It would appear I have caught you," Data smiled.

"Yes you have, Data. You've got me." Kendra moved her arm onto Data's shoulder and gently stroked the back of his neck. She looked over at Lore holding out her other arm. She turned to Data and kissed him gently on his soft lips. When Lore moved next to Kendra, she moved her free arm to hold Lore as she was Data. Their kiss was a little more passionate as it was clear Lore had some experience in sexual matters. Kendra could feel Data's eyes on her and Lore. He was studying their kiss. When Kendra and Lore broke their kiss, she turned to face Data again and he reclaimed her lips proving what a quick study he was. Lore reached over to gently caress Kendra's supple skin. He started at her neck and slowly ran his fingers down until he reached her breasts, which were just out of the water. He squeezed her breast gently before moving his fingers to play with her nipple.

"Let's get out of the water," Kendra suggested with a moan. The threesome walked out of the water to the sandy beach. They stood closely with Data and Lore taking turns kissing her sensuous lips. Data's program was running smoothly as he moved his hand down Kendra's body and inserted two fingers into her while he rubbed her clit with his thumb. He could feel the wetness within Kendra. Lore was busy lubricating Kendra as well. He was going to make sure this was something she would not forget. Data looked at Lore, who nodded his head. Data picked up Kendra and lowered her onto his stiffness. She wrapped her legs around Data as he began to thrust. When Lore entered her anally, she let out a gasp and then moaned.

The two instantly fell in to a rhythm that caused both of them to thrust into Kendra at the same time. She thrashed between them and cried out.

“Too much, I can’t take it...ahhh!” It was not a cry of pain, but of over-stimulation. Lore and Data adjusted their thrusts so only one of them was penetrating her with his fullness at a time. They could instantly see a change as Kendra began to moan in a high voice. She tightened her legs around Data and was leaning back into Lore’s chest.

As Kendra’s moans soon turned to haggard panting, Lore reached around her, slipping his hand between her and Data to massage her clit. This was more than her body could take, her vaginal and anal muscles clenched the brothers tightly as she threw her head back against Lore and almost growled as she came.

Her reaction and the feel of her clamping down on his erection pushed Data to the edge just after Kendra. Realizing Data would lose some of his control here, Lore pulled out of Kendra and allowed Data to quicken his pace. Data was slamming into Kendra at a furious speed with an expression of extreme determination on his face. Kendra leaned towards him and kissed him with great passion. Data broke the kiss only a moment later. His eyes snapped open and a stunned expression took over his features.

“Ahhhh!” he cried and clamped his eyes closed again. His head fell forward into Kendra, who began kissing the side of his face. With a final moan, Data exploded within Kendra. He almost staggered back, breaking their union to his dismay at the intensity of the sensations he was experiencing.

The moment Data stopped his thrusts, Lore plunged back into Kendra. She once again lay back against him, the arch in her back causing her breasts to rise, alluringly. As Lore began to moan and Kendra sighed and gasped, Data found himself fascinated with the breasts dancing before him. He still held Kendra’s ass, supporting her for Lore. His position was perfect to take one of her tightening nipples in his mouth. But just as he moved to do so, both Lore and Kendra pitched forward into Data. Lore groaned as Kendra cried out. The two rose to their climax together as Data watched, enthralled.

Amber eyes opened to look at amber eyes. The smirk Lore now wore was the biggest Data had ever seen. “Damn, that was good!” Lore exclaimed. He nodded for Data to release his hold on Kendra as she sighed her agreement with Lore’s pronouncement.

Lowering her gently to the sand, Lore smiled at her. She was exhausted from the explosive orgasms the brothers had given her.

Looking up at Data, Lore smirked again. “Just so you know, Data, Kendra is the epitome of sexy.” Lore reached over for his clothes, putting them back on quickly.

As Data followed suit, he agreed. “I believe I did understand this, brother, once I experienced my own climax.” Data grinned as Lore laughed.

“No wool over your eyes, my brother. I think we need to get our lady back to her quarters to rest. Looks like we have tired her out.”

Data picked up Kendra’s shift and Lore helped her into it. She revived a little as he worked to get her dressed again. As soon as Lore had the shift over her head, Kendra grabbed Lore’s face and pulled him down to her. She took him in a fiery kiss. Not breaking their connection, Lore scooped her up in his arms and came to a stand. Kendra continued to kiss Lore with fervor as the trio made their way back. Data followed in silence, but was decidedly unhappy to be left out.

They entered Kendra’s quarters and headed straight for her bedroom. Lore deposited Kendra gently on her bed, breaking their long kiss. Kendra sat up and looked at the brothers. Lore cocked an eyebrow at her, but Data was obviously feeling cheated.

Kendra reached out to take Data’s hand. Once she had a hold of him, she almost pulled him off balance, she tugged at him with such force. The result was Data sprawled on the bed next to her. Kendra instantly reclined and rolled on top of Data, sealing his mouth with her own. Data was already moaning as his hands became lost in the folds of her shift. 

Lore could not help but smile to see his baby brother enjoying his newfound sexuality but he also knew Kendra would need some rest or she would not be able to function properly the next day.

"Data, Kendra needs to get some sleep." Lore could see the disappointed look on Data's face.

"Yes, brother," Data responded, reluctantly giving up Kendra's lips. "Would it be inappropriate if I stayed? I have a desire to study Kendra, which I can do while she sleeps." Data turned to Kendra, "I will do my best to not disturb you."

"I don't mind if you want to watch me sleep, Data, but it does sound rather boring," Kendra smiled. She looked over at Lore and mouthed the words "I'll make it up to you later." Lore smirked and nodded.

"Just make sure you’re back in the lab before 0800, Data. I don't want to have to explain to father where you are," Lore chuckled and then left Kendra's quarters.

When they were alone, Kendra looked into the delighted eyes of her younger lover. "You really want to watch me sleep, Data?" Kendra questioned.

"I wish to study you...your body. I am fascinated and wish to have a memory record of every centimeter of you," he explained with great sincerity.

Kendra sat up and pulled her shift over her head and threw it to the floor before she lay back down.

"Does that make it easier for you to study me?" Kendra asked. Data's grin was answer enough. She leaned over and gently kissed him. "Good night, Data."

"Good night, Kendra, and sweet dreams," Data responded.

"I don't think it's possible for my dreams to be sweeter than tonight," she smiled as she closed her eyes.

It did not take long for Kendra to be in a deep sleep. Data marveled at the beauty of her body as she slept. He was completely enthralled at the way her breasts heaved as she breathed. Kendra had been asleep for a few hours with Data sitting at her side before he could restrain himself no longer. He had to touch her. He slowly reached over and ran his fingers over her firm stomach.

She flinched in her sleep. When she grinned, Data realized he was tickling her. Data increased the pressure he used to touch her and stroked her abdomen again. This time, Kendra merely sighed. Data decided to see what other responses he could induce by his touch. Trying not to wake her, Data touched an area that had enthralled him earlier, but he had missed the opportunity to fully explore.

With just one finger, Data traced the outer edge of the areola of Kendra’s left breast. He was pleased when he noticed Kendra’s breathing changed at the moment he touched her. Deciding to increase to two fingers, Data again made a circle around her nipple. The response was greater. He could see her nipple get harder as Kendra shifted, licking her lips in her sleep. Something about this, Data found very erotic.

He licked his own lips and found he liked the sensation. What if he combined the two? Moving lower in her bed, Data brought his mouth to Kendra’s breast, brushing the nipple with his lips. Her warm flesh was so soft here. Her nipple again tightened. Data furthered his oral caress of her breast until he finally began to suck it gently.

He loved the feel of her pliable flesh in his mouth. He rolled his tongue around the tip and then drew in more. Kendra’s eyes lifted as Data suckled happily at her breast like a child. But this was no child. He was a full sized male who had a more than full sized erection pressing into her thigh.

Seeing she had awakened, Data lifted up, removing his mouth from her now very hard nipple. He faced Kendra with an expression of guilt. He knew he had awakened her when he promised to let her sleep.

To Data’s surprise and delight, Kendra did not admonish him. “Was that part of your exploration?” she asked, simply. Hesitantly, Data nodded. “Go ahead, Data. Continue your exploration. I’ll do some of my own.” Reaching between them, she made contact with Data’s erection and gently ran her hand over the wonderful pseudo-flesh there.

Data had not even reclaimed her breast before he was forced to stop his progress. Her touch caused him to gasp loudly. 

Kendra watched Data's reactions to her touch intently. Watching him experience this pleasure for the first time was a thrill to her. With each touch or kiss, Data savored the new sensations and emotions that excited him. Kendra released her hold on Data's erection, bringing her hands to his face. She drew him closer to kiss him passionately.

"Explore, Data, and experiment," she encouraged.

Data positioned himself next to Kendra and continued his exploration of her breasts. He cupped one in each hand and gently squeezed, watching Kendra's reaction as he did. He lowered his mouth on one, running his tongue along the tip of her nipple before taking it in his lips. He continued to suck and tongue her breast while he fondled the other, which soon required his oral attention. Kendra's moans encouraged Data further. He gently ran his fingers between her breasts, along her stomach, making his way between her legs. He was intrigued by her response when he had massaged her clit. Deciding to explore this area more thoroughly, he made his way between her legs, taking her clit in his mouth. His programming instructed him to penetrate Kendra with his fingers. His expertise in oral manipulation belied his experience as he soon had Kendra thrashing on the bed. Her moans and gasps of pleasure excited Data even more.

Suddenly, he felt a need he had never felt before. He needed to be inside her and he needed to be there now. He moved up Kendra's body so his rock hard penis was soon enveloped in her tightness. They shared fiery kisses as Data thrust in and out. Kendra's hands were caressing Data's back, adding to his sensations. He was amazed at the affect her touch, her kiss, her smile had on him. Kendra's moans became louder. She arched her back, moaning loudly through the orgasm that was rushing through her body. Data kept thrusting as he was close to falling into the precipice of his own orgasm. He called out her name as he came within her, pulling her over the edge into her own orgasm as he did so. Data moved next to Kendra with a Cheshire cat-like smile on his face.

"You need to sleep, Kendra," Data instructed. "Do you wish me to wake you before I go back to the lab?"

"Yes, Data," Kendra responded as she cuddled into his arms. This was another new experience for Data and he liked it. He wrapped his arms around her and watched as she drifted off to sleep.

It was 0730 when Data woke Kendra.

"I must go back to the lab before father wakes up," he smiled. "I look forward with great anticipation to our next encounter." Data kissed Kendra before leaving her quarters and returning to the lab.

Kendra got out of bed and headed for the shower. She was not a singing in the shower type of person but this morning she was feeling so good she could not help herself. She dressed quickly and put her hair into a ponytail before doing her makeup. She replicated a muffin and some juice for breakfast, eating it quickly, before making her way to the lab.

It was 0820 when Noonien decided to see how his boys were on his hidden camera. What he saw surprised him. Kendra had just entered the lab and both of his sons had rushed to greet her. He could not help but grin at the hugs she received from each son, however it was the passionate kiss each bestowed upon her next that really caught his attention.

Lore retained his hold on Kendra after his good morning kiss, to speak to her. “You seem to be well rested, Kendra. It would appear my baby brother’s curiosity about your sexy body did not disturb your sleep.” Lore gave her a knowing grin.

“Disturb, no, interrupt - for a time, but it was worth it. We have to make sure there are no gaps in Data’s knowledge. Sexuality is an important topic. He needs to be well versed.” Kendra’s smile was just as wide as Lore’s.

Lore pulled Kendra back and kissed her once again. When the pair broke their kiss, they noticed Data was staring at them, downhearted.

“What is it, Data? Do you want another kiss?” Kendra asked, holding her arms out to him.

“I am curious about your comments regarding my relative inexperience in sexual matters. Am I to infer I was a disappointment to you yesterday and this morning?” The hurt expression on Data’s face almost crushed Kendra and even had an affect on Lore.

Kendra grabbed Data’s hands and pulled them to her chest. “NO, Data! You were wonderful, both times. I thought your exploration of my body was - it was very erotic. You may not have much experience, but you sure are picking it up fast and I’m enjoying every minute of helping you. It makes me feel like your...sex toy.” Guiding Data’s hands, she wrapped his arms around her waist and then ran her hands over his chest, suggestively. “If there is ever another time you want to study any part of me or sexuality, I want you to consider me at your disposal.” The meaning of her words was so clear, even the most obtuse would have understood her.

“Hey, now I think I’m jealous,” Lore piped up.

“Of what?” The doors to the lab had opened as Lore was speaking and Noonien Soong was walking through them.

Kendra released her hold on Data and the young android tried to wipe the enthralled and very flattered expression off his face. Lore cursed himself silently for allowing Kendra and his lust for her, to distract him so. He had not even noticed the sound of his father’s footsteps approaching the lab.

“It seems that you and my boys are becoming very close...friends, Kendra. Juliana mentioned your being here last night. She said you were barely dressed. Is there something I should know?” Noonien looked over the other three faces in the room. “Anyone?”

"Barely dressed? I was wearing my blue shift last night, Noonie. Your wonderful sons gave me a tour of the facilities and the colony. I didn't think I was dressed inappropriately. I will apologize to her. I didn't mean to offend Juliana," Kendra smiled.

"And what about what you were doing when I came in?" he motioned towards Data.

"You loaded Data's sexual program earlier. He had a question that required a demonstration more than a description. Lore was helping earlier with that too," she turned giving Lore a quick wink that Noonien did not see.

"Father, mother said last night you were going to install modesty subroutines for both of us today. How will that affect our behavior?" Data was extremely concerned this new program would never allow him to be nude again, even for sex.

"I'll show you. Come over to the computer." He walked over and pulled up a file so the three could look at it. They were all shocked by what Noonien showed them.

Kendra turned to Data and Lore. "Would you two excuse us. I really need to speak to your father alone for a few minutes." The two unhappy androids left the lab and started to head to the Soong quarters before Lore suggested they go for a walk on the grounds instead. Neither Lore nor Data were in the mood to be around Juliana at the moment.

Back in the lab, Kendra and Noonien sat down at the computer. Kendra was trying to choose her words carefully.

"Don't you think this program is a little too restrictive, Noonie?" she finally asked.

"Juliana wrote the program and I promised her I would install it," he answered.

"I thought you wanted Lore and Data to be able to experience life to the fullest or did I misunderstand? This program is going to severely limit that and you know it. The way it’s written contradicts many programs you've already installed in them both." Kendra eyes suddenly went wide. "You aren't planning on removing some of their existing programming, are you?"

"Juliana wants me to remove their sexual programs and make them less anatomically correct," Noonien grimaced, looking caught between a rock and a hard place.

"You can't do that," Kendra interrupted. "What type of life would they have if you did that to them? You'd make them eunuchs, Noonie." Kendra paused for a moment. "I thought the idea of making them human in appearance, giving them emotions and the programs you did was so they could experience the joys of love and making love. If you take that away from them you might as well shut them down and dismantle them," Kendra said with a calmness she did not feel.

"Kendra, I agree with everything you've said but I promised Juliana I would install the modesty subroutine," Noonien commiserated.

"Did you promise her you wouldn't modify it before installing it?" Kendra asked with a sly grin on her face.

Noonien thought for a moment. "No, I didn't. I guess it wouldn't hurt if we loosened things up a little," he smirked. Kendra now knew where Lore got his smirk from.

Unable to resist, Kendra gave Noonien a hug. His blue eyes flashed over to her and then quickly back to the computer screen. He had some tinkering to do. It took almost an hour, but with Kendra’s help, Noonien reworked the straitjacket program and turned it into a robe.

From now on, the androids would be compelled to remain dressed in attire appropriate to the situation. Included in the program were provisions for situations such as when everyone else in the room was nude, the androids could also be nude without any conflict arising from the modesty subroutine. Sexual activity was totally exempt from the prudish rule.

Once the subroutine had been modified to the satisfaction of the two humans, Noonien looked over at Kendra with a sheepish expression on his face. “Kendra, I know there’s something going on here with you and Data and Lore. What - is any of it going to make your father want to kill me?” He seemed to require force for each word.

“Noonie, don’t ask questions unless you’re sure you want the answers.” Kendra got to her feet, but bent to kiss him on the temple before moving towards the door. “I’m going to find Data and Lore. I’ll make sure they understand their lives aren’t over anymore.”

Once Kendra was gone, Noonien sighed. It had been worse than he thought. What he had seen on the hidden camera had apparently only been the tip of the iceberg, but unless he stripped his sons of all that made them male, what choice did he have but to let it happen?

Kendra found the brothers near the water where they had been together the previous night. She smiled at the memory of the pleasure she had shared with them and thanked the moons it would not be the last time. Grinning brightly, she ran to them.

Neither was in good spirits as they sat in the sand, side by side, two golden statues, identical pictures of depression and hopelessness. Coming up from behind them, Kendra threw her arms around Lore’s neck and gave him an affectionate squeeze.

“Hi there, sexy. You and your brother up for some good news?” she asked playfully as Lore and Data turned to face her with their sad expressions.

“You got him to trash the modesty subroutine?” Lore asked, his voice seethed.

“No,” she admitted, coming around and sitting in the sand, facing them. “However, I got him to revamp it. It’s much less restrictive and, if it works, I may have a little surprise for you both, but we’ll see about that.” Kendra noticed the glum expressions had not really changed much. “Come on, guys. It’s not the end of the world, really.”

Lore pointed at her, with a look of fury in his amber eyes. “YOU are not the one who will be bound by this program,” he shouted.

“No, that’s true. But it will affect me since we are all involved. I should tell you both that your father asked me about that while we were working.” Kendra sounded more thoughtful.

“What did you tell him, Kendra?” Data asked, finally speaking.

“I told him it was not a question he wanted to ask. Now, Lore, you’re right. This program is not going to be installed in me, so I guess I really can’t fully understand how this feels for you two, but I’m trying.” She reached over to lay a hand on the knee of each of them. “You have every right to be angry, but try to see it from your father’s side,” she pleaded.

“What the hell side does he have?” Lore asked, caustically.

“He’s trapped between the only woman he’s ever loved and the sons he’s worked for since before I knew him. It’s hard for him too. Try to remember that, Lore. You have to know how much you mean to him. He was ridiculed for years over his dreams of you. He was labeled a crackpot and almost blackballed, but he picked himself up, dug his heels in deeper and tried again. He’s a brilliant man. And he’s doing the best he can.”

“Perhaps that is true, Kendra,” Data began as Lore continued his fuming, ”And I know much of it, if not all, is but that does not release our mother from her hand in this.”

“That’s true, Data. She is responsible - for your musical and creative programs, she helped Noonie to develop the programs that will allow you to evolve and the one that will encourage you to strive to better yourselves. She also did almost half of the work on designing the parameters of your ethical programs.” Kendra ticked off all these points on her fingers.

“That’s not what he meant, Kendra,” Lore told her gruffly.

Kendra gave them both a gentle smile. “I know.” Kendra leaned over and kissed each brother on the cheek before sitting back down. "Do you trust me?" Kendra asked.

"Yes," the brothers said in unison.

"Then please trust me about this. Your father relaxed the modesty subroutine a lot. There are only a few lines of programming from the original that remain. Please, come back to the lab with me."

Kendra reached her hands out to the two. The look she gave them could best be described as puppy dog eyes and neither Lore nor Data could resist. Lore sighed and took her hand with Data quickly following his lead. The threesome walked slowly back to the lab in silence. The expression on the brothers' faces left Kendra feeling like an executioner leading her prisoners to their death. She squeezed their hands before bringing one and then the other to her lips for a gentle kiss.

When they got back to the lab, Noonien installed the new subroutine into each of his sons. He tested it by asking them to remove their shirts. The program registered only minor resistance to this, however when he asked them to start removing their pants, it screamed at both of them as soon as they undid the clasp to their pants. Noonien was satisfied with the program and told his sons to each put on their shirts. Data and Lore were still not quite sure what to think of their new program. While Noonien was checking his notes, Kendra rested a hand on each of their chests reassuringly.

She smiled. "We'll run our own tests on your programs later." Both androids smiled slightly in return. They would not believe the program was not going to ruin their lives until it was proven to them and Kendra was going to do that. She brought her hands to her side as Noonien made his way back to them. Kendra wrapped her arms around Noonien's neck to give him a hug. She kissed his cheek before hugging him again. She whispered "Thank you, Noonie," into his ear. As the two scientists gave each other a hug, Juliana came into the lab.

"Noonien!" Juliana exclaimed.

They broke their hug and turned to look at her. Noonien seemed oblivious to the knives Juliana's eyes were stabbing into Kendra.

"Kendra was just thanking me with a hug," Noonien explained.

"Thanking you?" Juliana repeated.

"Yes, for giving me this opportunity to work with him and meet his wonderful family," Kendra smiled. She approached Juliana before speaking again. "I'm really sorry my attire last night offended you. I didn't mean to. It won't happen again."

"Maybe you’re the one who needs to have a modesty subroutine installed," Juliana muttered under her breath. The one thing Juliana forgot was that her sons both had hearing much better than any of the humans in the room. Both Lore and Data heard her comment and, when they exchanged looks, it was clear that neither cared for it.

Being young and impulsive, Data could not hold his tongue. “It was my understanding that in the society in which you have brought my brother and I, humans and humanoid species endeavor to understand each other and rejoice in each other’s differences. Am I in error, mother?”

With a look of confusion, Juliana shook her head. “No, Data. You’re right. Even if people have different beliefs, we must strive to embrace their beliefs and celebrate our differences and our similarities.”

Data cocked his head to the side, studying her with critical eyes. “Then, perhaps, mother, you should do so.”

“What?” she all but roared. Her Irish accent becoming thick with her indignation.

All the other eyes in the room went wide, but none could speak, save Data.

“You do not embrace those who think or feel differently than you. I do not see the need for clothing, yet you believe I should be covered, so you strive to have your will override mine. You would have me believe it is indecent and, were I human, I would know that, yet father has been shown to not agree. Kendra has also made it clear to Lore and me that she finds the human form to be beautiful.” Data paused here to gaze fondly at Kendra. “I agree. Although my experience is exceptionally limited, I too believe our bodies to be pleasing in form and function.” Returning his scrutiny to Juliana, he continued. “If there are any other preferences I have, that you may feel the need to program out of me, I would like to be made aware of them now.”

Juliana stared at Data, dumbstruck by his comments.

"Data, I don't want to have any of your existing programming removed," she shot back. "Although we may need to add to some of it to teach you to respect your elders."

"Father, did you not tell me respect must be earned and not given freely?" Data questioned. Noonien nodded his head but he desperately wanted to be kept out of this discussion.

"Ah, I see. I do not understand then. I must respect a person because they are older than me even if they have not earned that respect?" He sounded bewildered. Before Juliana could speak, Data continued, "Kendra is two years your senior, mother, and yet you do not show her respect. I am confused."

Juliana's eyes went wide with shock while Kendra covered her mouth with her hand so no one would see the smile on her lips. Lore did not care who noticed he was enjoying Data's verbal onslaught. However, Noonien had heard enough and stepped in at this point.

"That's enough for now, Data. We'll discuss this another time." He made his way over to Juliana and, putting his arm around her, led her from the lab. "Let's go talk, my love."

After the door had closed behind the couple, Lore hugged his brother. "That was incredible, Data. You showed her what a hypocrite she can be," he laughed.

"Which one of you is going to tell me what sparked that discussion in the first place?" Kendra looked at them both, waiting for a response.

"When you apologized to mother, she made a comment that you should be the one to have a modesty subroutine installed," Data finally spoke up. "She must have forgotten Lore and I would be able to hear her."

Kendra walked to Data and kissed him gently on the lips. "My hero. You defended my honor well," she smiled.

"If Data would have needed help, I would have spoken up too," Lore injected.

"I know you would have." Kendra smiled knowing Lore just wanted a kiss too. "A modesty subroutine, hmmm." She began to laugh. "That's not the first time someone has made a comment like that about me and I'm sure it won't be the last. What do you think, should I start wearing loose pants with blouses that button all the way up my neck and baggy sweaters over top?"

"NO!" they both exclaimed and started to laugh too.

“Good, then between the three of us, we are in accord. Now, I believe I had something I needed to prove to my lovers. What was that?” she mused, slowly walking towards the door.

Exchanging looks of confusion, Lore and Data followed her out of the lab and into the corridor.

“You were going to prove to us that our new modesty subroutines would not be detrimental to our new relationship with you or anyone else,” Data reminded her, apparently, still in a talkative mood.

“She knows that, Data. She has something in mind and is stringing us along. I just hope it’s not to hang us,” Lore sighed. It was not even noon and already he was tired of this day.

Kendra turned to face the brothers when she was in front of the door to her quarters. With a smile and a crooked finger, she beckoned them inside. Once the doors closed behind the threesome, Kendra again turned to them and began to remove her clothing. As soon as she stood before them, nude, she gave them an innocent expression.

“This gathering is for naked people only. If you intend to stay, you will need to follow the dress code properly. Do you understand?” she asked.

Once again, the brothers exchanged looks. To their astonishment, as they began to remove their clothing, nothing happened. At least as far as their modesty subroutine was concerned.

“Damn,” Lore exclaimed. “You really did get him to change it. You are amazing.” Not wishing to waste any time, Lore grabbed Kendra and pulled her against him. It took one penetrating kiss to arouse him while a second lead to a full erection.

Determined to make both of her lovers happy, Kendra held out a hand for Data, pulling him to her. Lore made room so Data could also receive a tender and then more passionate kiss.

“We have no way of knowing how long our father will be away from the lab but can we take you to your bed, Kendra?” Data asked, eagerly.

She caressed his cheek, tenderly. “Yes, Data. I still want to be your sex toy. I can’t imagine two more attractive beings, so I’m thrilled with the idea of being their plaything. Play with me.” As she said this, she brought Data’s hand to her breast, since she knew how intrigued he had been with them this morning. Pulling Lore along towards her bedroom too, she put his hand on her ass.

The brothers did not need to be asked twice.

The threesome crawled on Kendra's bed until they reached the center of it. They were all on their knees with Kendra facing her two lovers. Data and Lore reached over and began to gently caress Kendra's body with their hands. The sensation of feeling their hands touching her was so wonderful she closed her eyes and smiled contently. Lore moved to reclaim her lips in a passionate kiss, pushing her back as he did so she now lay prone on the bed. With Data on one side and Lore on the other, they continued their exploration of Kendra's body, first with their hands and then with their mouths as well. As each brother ran his tongue over her hard nipples, she let out a loud gasp of pleasure. They each flicked, licked, sucked and played with her breasts with such delight, causing Kendra's moans to become louder.

It was the combination of their oral pleasuring of her breasts and their teamwork between her legs that pushed her over the edge. Lore was massaging and manipulating her clit with his fingers while Data was thrusting his fingers in and out of Kendra's wetness. Her back arched as she called out to the Gods of Risa. Lore leaned over to whisper something to Data and he nodded his head. Lore extended his hands to Kendra pulling her up gently. Data lay down where she had been as Lore kissed Kendra with more passion than she had ever experienced before.

Lore coaxed her onto her hands and knees presenting Data's rock hard erection to her. She moved down to take Data in her mouth as Lore penetrated her from behind. Kendra ran her tongue along the head of Data's penis before engulfing it in her mouth. The feel of her mouth on his manhood, her lips gliding along the shaft, her hand pumping him vigorously and the feel of her hand and then mouth on his balls were all new sensations to Data and he voiced his pleasure through his frequent moans. The only time Kendra stopped was when her own moans were escaping her lips.

Lore was pounding into Kendra, his balls crashing against her as he held her ass firmly but gently. The music he was conducting with her g-spot was very intense. She again let out a loud gasp as she felt the waves of pleasure overcome her body. Her powerful response meant she removed her mouth from Data just as he experienced his own orgasm. He gave her a wonderful facial before she could reclaim his penis in her mouth to collect the rest of his juices. Lore continued to thrust bringing Kendra with him as he climaxed within her. Kendra collapsed on the bed next to Data as Lore made his way to her other side. The brothers took turns collecting Data's cum from her face and chest with their fingers and Kendra eagerly took their cum laced fingers into her mouth until she sucked every drop they offered her. When she was cleaned up, she exchanged long, hot kisses with her lovers.

"We should get back to the lab before they come looking for us," she panted as she was still trying to collect her breath. They reluctantly agreed before helping Kendra to her feet. Once she was standing though, her legs began to quiver, forcing her to sit down. Data looked on in horror while Lore smirked.

"That was so amazing you two have turned my legs into jelly," she laughed, much to Data's relief.

"So not being able to stand is a good thing?" Data asked, perplexed.

"In this case, it's a great thing, Data," Kendra reassured him. She had her clothes handed to her so she could remain sitting while she dressed. Once each of them was fully clothed, Data and Lore help Kendra stand. Thankfully, her legs were now fully functional again, although she did almost trip on her first step, causing her to laugh. Once they were back to the lab, the only problem Kendra was having was keeping her mind on her work but then she was not the only one there who was distracted.

In their quarters, Juliana and Noonien sat down about the time the other three were on their way to Kendra’s quarters. Juliana was still forlorn about the things Data had said, but Noonien suspected it was because his younger son had hit the nail on the head.

“He’s growing up fast, isn’t he?” Noonien asked, trying to work her into talking.

“Data?” Juliana sat beside her husband on a long couch in their library. She spoke in a hush. “Lore already hates me, now Data does too.”

Noonien pulled her close, shaking his head. “Data does not hate you, but he’s not a child like a flesh and blood five day old. He was angry with you for not seeing his side of the issue.” Noonien lifted her chin and made her look him in the eyes. “You have to accept it, Juliana. I’ve done it. They are not mindless automatons. It worked. They think and feel just like you and I do. You and Lore have just clashed but he’s a good boy. They both are.” He grinned brightly, obviously proud of himself and his sons.

“You’re right about one thing, Noonien. Data’s not like a human child. If he had a temper tantrum, he could kill us all. Have you considered that?” she asked, her tone now bitter.

“You helped design the ethical program that governs their behavior, my dove. You know they won’t hurt anyone. I’m hoping that with Kendra here, they will have someone to socialize with.” He hoped she would not ask for details on what kind of socializing.

“I’m not sure that’s such a good thing, Noonien. I know you care about this woman, but she has very radical ideas and I’m not sure she won’t be a bad influence on Data and Lore,” Juliana said, shaking her head.

“Nonsense. Kendra’s a wonderful woman.”

“She is very taken with you,” Juliana noted, venom entering her voice.

“Who wouldn’t be? She is a brilliant young scientist - not as brilliant as I am, but still very bright.” He turned to tap Juliana lightly on the nose. “But she is not as fortunate as you are, my rose. She is not Mrs. Noonien Soong.”

He then kissed his lovely wife on her nose. He smiled at her, his eyes filled with love for his young wife. He stood up and pulled Juliana into his arms, kissing her gently on the lips. He kissed her again, longer and harder this time. He tried to bring his tongue in contact with hers but she was not cooperating.

"Juliana, what's the matter?" Noonien asked.

"Noonien, this isn't the time nor the place for what you have in mind," Juliana scolded.

"We're alone in our quarters. I'm your husband and you are my wife. It's okay for us to express our love for each other. We can go to the bedroom if you wish-" Noonien began.

"You and I both have work to do. Let's have some lunch and then you go back to your lab, Noonien," Juliana instructed. "Maybe tonight we will...you know."

"Make love, Juliana," Noonien was saddened his wife still could not say those words. He knew she had been raised by very strict, old-fashioned parents. He had had no problems waiting until marriage to begin a sexual relationship with the woman he loved. When she agreed to marry him against her parents' wishes he had thought she was loosening the grip her parents' influence had on her. In some ways, she had but her ideas on sex had remained as rigid as before.

Noonien sighed as he sat back at the table while Juliana went to the kitchen to prepare lunch. They sat in silence, slowly eating, before he returned to the lab. Kendra, Lore and Data were already there when Noonien arrived. The smiles on their faces were in stark contrast to the disappointment he felt. He did not know what exactly was going on with the three of them but he was beginning to feel envious of his own sons.

Kendra was assisted by Lore as she worked on deciphering more of Noonien’s odd filing system. Data was still being tested on some of his functions and fine-tuned on others. Noonien felt he had finally gotten all the bugs out of Data’s coordination and hoped that would alleviate his son’s desire to be undressed.

“You were very hard on your mother today, Data,” Noonien said, deciding he should speak to both of his sons about the tension that had been building lately.

“I am sorry if I have disappointed you, father.” Data was performing a self-diagnostic, as Noonien had requested.

“No, I’m not disappointed in you. I’m very proud of you and your brother. I understand how upset you must be with your mother about the modesty subroutine. I’m sorry it had to come to that, boy. I did try to talk her out of it but...” his voice trailed off before continuing. “She was raised in a very strict family. They didn’t want her to marry an old crazy scientist like me - actually, they forbid it.” It was as though most of this was Noonien thinking out loud.

Data could see this information was difficult for his father to divulge. He could also see their conversation had drawn other listeners. “Why did her family oppose your union, father?”

Noonien gave a nervous laugh. “I was too old for her and too reckless. I was hell-bent on an impossible dream.” Noonien looked up to pat Data gently on the cheek, smiling fondly at his beloved son - his impossible dream. “Her folks were sure I was leading her to a life of ridicule and being ostracized. But Juliana believed in me. She stood with me when no one else would. We all need someone on our side, Data. It’s hard to go it alone.” With a disheartened smile, Noonien began to put his tools away and shut down the diagnostic equipment. “You’re functioning perfectly, Data. I need a break. I think I’ll go for a little walk before dinner. I’ll see you there later.” He headed for the door to the lab, stopping in front of Lore, taking his oldest by the shoulders and looking meaningfully into his amber eyes. The depth of emotion Lore could see in his father’s eyes, for him, was intimidating.

The three watched in silence as Noonien left the room. Data, who had been on the other side of the room from the other two, came over. He did not really understand why, but he needed their nearness right now. Kendra saw the expression on Data’s face and took his hand, squeezing it with affection.

“You were right, Kendra,” Lore began, in a soft voice. “Our mother is pulling him in one direction and we are pulling him in the other. I don’t like seeing father so torn. If I ever meet mother’s family, I just may have to show them what I think of their opinion of my father.”

"I know you both love your father very much. In a way, you’re both like rebellious teenagers. You’re testing the limits that have been placed on you as you move closer to your independence. That can be a very difficult time for parents, to see their children growing up. I wasn't as rebellious a teenager as you might think but I did test the limits too. My parents did their best to let me discover myself but they were still sad that their little girl didn't need them like she used to," Kendra offered. "Are you familiar with the expression 'cut some slack'?" Data and Lore nodded so Kendra continued. "It might be helpful if you two cut your mother some slack."

"How do we do that?" Data asked.

"Remember all the good things she’s done for you. It would help if you try to imagine what it must have been like for her when she was growing up so you can try to understand why she feels the way she does," Kendra suggested. "I know you both have had your disagreements with your mother but you do care for her, don't you." Data nodded his head immediately while Lore had to think for a moment before he nodded his head as well. "Then let her know. If there is something you know she would like you to do for her, do it before she asks. Let her know you appreciate her efforts and it wouldn't hurt if you both told her you love her once in a while," Kendra smiled.

Data and Lore agreed they would do their best, if not for their mother's sake, then for their father's.

Kendra returned to her work with Data and Lore both helping her until Noonien's voice came over the comm link between the lab and the Soong quarters calling for the three to come for supper.

Kendra was delighted with the tremendous effort the brothers put forth from the moment they arrived. Lore instantly rushed over to assist Juliana in bringing the food to the table, insisting she take her seat and allow her sons to do the work. Data followed Lore’s lead and finished setting the table.

While conversation was sparse, both brothers seemed to manage the inclusion of a compliment to Juliana roughly every five minutes. Kendra noticed the timing and smiled to herself.

~ Well they are being fluent in logic and order, after all. Some things about them are just not going to be random. ~ But this thought did not bother Kendra in the slightest.

When the meal ended, Lore jumped to his feet and began clearing the table, offering to make Juliana some tea for her reading time if she would like. She hesitantly agreed and, exchanging a confused look with her husband, left the room.

“Okay, what the hell is going on here?” Noonien asked, staring expectantly at his two sons.

Data and Lore turned from their tasks and gave their father a startled expression. Kendra got to her feet and put a hand on one of the arms that Noonien had crossed before him.

“Your sons are trying to make amends. Is this the way you reward their efforts?” she asked, gently. “They don’t want to cause tension between you and Juliana. You have wonderful sons, Noonie. I’ll see you later, I’m going to go back to the lab and give you time to speak with your family alone.” She leaned in to kiss Noonien softly on the cheek before turning to go.

Once she was gone, Noonien let his arms fall to his sides. Turning to face his sons, his expression unreadable, he asked, “Is that right? You’re trying to smooth things over?”

Lore put down the dish he had now held for over a minute and faced his father. “Maybe we’ve been too quick to judge mother without knowing all the facts.”

“We will endeavor to see both sides of the issue in question before forming an opinion of our own in the future, father. We do not wish to have a detrimental effect on your relationship with mother,” added Data.

Noonien was overwhelmed. The expressions on the faces of both androids, while different, conveyed the same thing - sincerity. In this moment, Noonien was overcome with a startling realization. He loved them. He had known he was fond of them, pleased they functioned properly and had helped him to prove his cruel nickname of ‘Often Wrong Soong’ was inaccurate. But he had not programmed them to do this. They were both trying to give of themselves for someone else, and he was the someone else. They were growing. Here, before his eyes, they were moving beyond the simple programmed machines and becoming thinking and feeling beings.

Pride in their accomplishment took Noonien’s voice away, but this newly recognized love was urging him to speak.

“Next week, Brad Chambers should be back with the colony runabout. What do you say we take it for a spin and take Data to Risa for a day or two, huh Lore? He can be nude until his heart’s content there. We’ll all go. Maybe Kendra will join us for our little holiday. What do you say?”

"Thank you, father," Data could not contain his excitement about this. Not just the idea of being able to be nude if he wished excited Data, he was also excited about seeing the planet that had so influenced Kendra's attitudes over her past few summers.

"Data, our first family vacation," Lore smiled. "Thank you, father."

Noonien's smile grew even bigger. ~ Family vacation - I like the sound of that. ~ When his sons each embraced him and said they loved him, Noonien could feel tears forming in his eyes.

"You are my sons and I love you both," he told them.

"Father, you are crying?" Data more asked than stated as he was confused by the tears. "Did we do something wrong?"

"No, Data. Sometimes humans cry when they are very happy. It’s called tears of joy," Noonien explained, "And you both have made me very happy." The pride in his voice was very evident as he spoke. "Now I need to go speak to your mother about our family vacation."

"May we tell Kendra about the vacation, father?" Data asked.

"And ask her if she’ll come too?" Lore added.

"Of course. Finish your cleanup and then you can go tell her."

Data and Lore quickly finished their tasks, including making some tea for their mother. Data brought it in to her moments after Noonien had joined his wife in the sitting room. She smiled and thanked Data for bringing it to her.

As soon as Data returned to the kitchen, he and Lore rushed to the lab to tell Kendra the news. Both brothers were trying to speak at once and Kendra could not make head nor tails of what they were saying.

"Stop," she exclaimed. "One at a time, please. I can't understand what you’re saying when you speak at the same time like that. I've never seen you two so excited. Well, at least when sex isn't involved," she laughed.

Lore grabbed Kendra’s shoulders and pulled her from her chair. “Father wants to take us on a family vacation and he’s invited you to come along. He wants to go to Risa,” he told her with jubilance.

Kendra’s face lit up like a Christmas tree. She could not help but throw her arms around Lore and hug him tightly. She opened her eyes to see Data standing behind his brother with a pout on his sweet face. “Come here, Data. I’m so excited about this. It’ll be wonderful.” She moved to embrace Data as the giddy grin returned to his face.

“Father told me I would be able to be naked as much as I wished,” Data said with glee.

Kendra took his happy face in her hands and kissed his nose. “Maybe I’ll join you for some of that.” She rubbed her nose against his. “But I may have to insist that you keep one area covered, Data.” She brought her hand to his groin and massaged his currently soft penis. “I don’t want other women to discover the wonderful treasure I’ve found in you two.

“Hold on there a minute,” Lore interjected. “Data got you last night, so don’t get him started. I claim you tonight and I don’t intend to take ‘no’ for an answer.” 

Data looked like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar, but Kendra just laughed. “I guess that is only fair. You don’t mind, do you, Data?”

Data glanced at his feet looking as though he very much wanted to argue, but Lore was right and they had all been together this morning. Reluctantly, Data nodded, but he was still pouting until he thought of something.

“Does this mean one of us will be able to join you each night? Will I be able to join you again tomorrow night?” he asked, his excitement rising again.

“That’s a good idea. It’s difficult for me to divide my attention between the two of you and, while I don’t mind trying, having a special time alone with just one of you - I think that could be special to all of us.” Kendra took Data into her arms and kissed him tenderly on the lips. “Yes, Data. That means you get your sex toy to yourself tomorrow. Maybe you should study your programs and pick which ones you want to try then.” She kissed him again and then moved to take Lore’s hand.

“See you in the morning, brother.” Lore gave Data a parting smile of encouragement.

Seeing that his brother did not wish to laud his time with Kendra over him, but just wanted what was fair, Data nodded and smiled back. Suddenly, Data realized he was about to be alone for the first time.

   When the door to the lab closed, Lore could not resist scooping Kendra up and hoisting her over his shoulder causing her to laugh. She tried to muffle the sound as it almost echoed through the empty corridors. When they entered Kendra's quarters, Lore lowered her to the floor, wrapped his arms around her waist and began to kiss her passionately for several minutes. Kendra began pulling Lore's shirt from under the waistband of his pants and was quickly undoing the buttons. Her hands roaming his chest excited him even more.

It was not long before all of their clothes hit the floor. Lore picked Kendra up while he reclaimed her mouth. She wrapped her legs around his waist, straddling him, as he carried her to the bedroom. As he gently laid her on the bed, he smiled before moving his kisses down her body, paying particular attention to her breasts, then moving between her legs. Although Lore and Data had the same sexual programs, they each had a unique way of executing them, much to Kendra's delight. Lore massaged her clit with his fingers as he motioned his tongue in and out of Kendra before reversing his actions. Her moans were intensifying as Lore continued his oral feast.

Once she came, he wasted no time moving up and penetrating her with his erection. Kendra moaned as he thrust deeper and harder into her until she called out his name as her orgasm rushed through her. He kept his rhythm bringing her over the edge once again before he experienced his own wonderful climax. The tender kiss they shared afterwards was long and sensuous.

"You are so amazing, Kendra," Lore whispered as he moved to her side.

"I think you’re pretty amazing too, Lore," she smiled.

"Last night, when I was alone in the lab, I couldn't help but feel envious that Data's first sexual experience was with you until I realized how disappointed he’ll be when he discovers he'll never have another lover like you," Lore confessed.

"Lore, that’s so sweet of you to say but-" Kendra's words were interrupted by Lore.

"It's true, Kendra. I know I can sound brazen at times but my experience with women..." he paused for a moment, "You are the fifth woman I've been with but the others, they just wanted to find out what it was like to have sex with an android. I'm glad you're here, Kendra and I hope you'll be here for a while," he continued.

"My sweet Lore," she whispered as she wrapped her arms around him. "I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be than here with you and Data." She moved to kiss him tenderly on the lips. Lore traced the smile on her face with his fingers before pulling her back, kissing her passionately.

He pulled back to smirk at her and Kendra knew he had something planned. Lore sat up and pulled her with him. He cupped her chin gently with a fire building in his golden eyes. Rising up on his knees in the center of the bed, Kendra joined him. Face-to-face, he grinned at her, running his hands suggestively down all the sensuous curves of her creamy white skin. Kendra closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling of his hands freely roaming her body.

Lore reached her bottom and gave her a squeeze that caused her to gasp. His touch moved lower, almost massaging her flawless flesh. He reached the bend of her knee and did the unexpected. With his android strength, he pulled her knees up and out from under her. She fell back to the bed with Lore between her legs. Kendra gasped as she landed, but recovered quickly and tried to lift up. Lore was on her in that instant. He grabbed her shoulders and slammed her back down on the bed, pushing her into the mattress.

“Now, you are my sex toy, Kendra. And I am still in the mood to play.” The look on his face could have frightened most people, but Kendra knew Lore had no intention of hurting her. When he crushed his mouth to hers, she only moaned.

Lore proceeded ravenously to sample the delights Kendra’s body had to offer. He lifted her back from the bed and attacked her breasts with hunger. Kendra threw her head back and arched her spine so her breasts rose to meet his eager mouth. Once his attention left her breasts, he let her fall back to the bed, running a hand down her midriff. Moving to sit beside Kendra’s hips, Lore took hold of one of her legs. Raising the leg in the air, he pulled until her lower body left the bed. Once her delicious folds were on the same level as his mouth, Lore leaned down and touched his tongue to her right inner thigh, closest to the bed. Moving upwards, Lore slowly tasted her flesh, dragging his tongue upwards, across her clit and only stopping there for a second before moving towards the inner thigh of her left leg.

Something about the way Lore handled her body made Kendra feel like she almost was a toy. Shockingly, this turned Kendra to flame. Lore lifted her ass higher off the bed and now focused his attention on her clit. The position was not comfortable, but the way he was devouring her made her heart beat loudly in her ears and her breath hard to even catch. Kendra was certain she would lose her mind from the ecstasy Lore was causing to pulse through her body.

Finally he just grabbed her ass and feasted on her, still lifting her to his level. Kendra came and then came again. Lore’s mouth and tongue seemed to be determined to suck her soul out of her from between her legs. Just as she was sure she was losing consciousness, Lore dropped her body to the bed and lunged his full length into her.

He took her body completely. Kendra was sure Lore had indeed gained access to her very soul and was now claiming that, and her body, as his own. His explosive climax sealed her fate. Even before Lore pulled out of her, Kendra slipped in to an exhausted sleep.

Lore could not help but smirk as he watched his lover sleep. He moved his arms around her, pulling Kendra close to him before kissing her forehead. As she wrapped her arms around him, she moaned his name and smiled. He could certainly understand Data's fascination with watching Kendra sleep. He found the gentle movement of her breasts to be intoxicating. As Lore watched his lover, he could not help but think about his first six months and how much things had changed since Data and then Kendra had entered his life. He had not even realized his smirk had now changed to a contented smile.

In the Soong's quarters, Noonien and Juliana were lying in bed. Juliana had performed her wifely duty and was ready for sleep.

"Juliana, I told the boys we would go on a family vacation next week." He gently caressed her arm with his fingers as he spoke.

"That sounds lovely. Where are we going?" she asked as she drifted off to sleep.

"Risa," he smiled.

Juliana sat up quickly, staring down at her husband in disbelief. "Risa! I'm not going to Risa. It's too - too everything," she announced, stunned he would even suggest such a thing.

"Please, Juliana. They’re really looking forward to it and it will be like a honeymoon for us," he pleaded. "You've always wanted a honeymoon."

"I know but not- Why Risa? It's so hedonistic," she countered.

"It's a beautiful planet. I know you'll love it once we get there."

"But how can it be a honeymoon with Data and Lore there? They will want to take up all your time there and I'll be left alone," she pouted.

"I'm sure the boys will want to spend all of their time with Kendra which will leave you and I with plenty of time to be alone," he smiled.

"Kendra's coming too?" she asked. There was a hint of shock in her voice.

"Yes. I told the boys we would invite her to join us. She's very familiar with the planet and I'm sure she will be able to keep Lore and Data occupied. Please say you'll come."

"Okay, I'll go," she relented. ~ I'll be damned if I’m going to let that woman get her claws further into my husband. ~

"Wonderful," Noonien smiled and kissed his wife. He hoped he would be able to coax her into making love again but instead she lay back down, rolled over on her side and closed her eyes.

~ Well, Risa is a start, ~ he sighed.

In the week that followed, life fell into a new routine. The days were filled with work, and most evenings were spent around the Soong’s dinner table. They did go to the common area on Friday to socialize with others there, but as Data and Lore were treated with suspicion by most of the other colonists, it was not much fun for them. Noonien and Juliana did not notice this, but Kendra, who was more attuned to the needs and feelings of her lovers, was very aware.

After Lore got into an altercation with a large scientist and the man elected to punch Lore in the face - not a smart thing to do to someone whose head is made of duranium - Kendra suggested it might be time to retire for the evening. Data, who had been talking to a child, but had been saddened when the child’s mother came and whisked the child away, was also ready to leave.

“Maybe I should have popped that asshole. It would’ve served him right for what he called us, Kendra,” Lore grumbled as the three made their way through the complex and back to Kendra’s quarters.

“You know that would have upset Noonie and your mother. We’re trying to make an effort not to upset them, remember?” Kendra pointed out. Lore just kept grumbling.

“We are not very popular here,” Data interjected, in a very glum tone. “It does not matter how we behave, we are shunned or challenged at every turn.”

Kendra slipped her arm through those of both men. “It won’t always be like this. You may not believe it now, but one day you will be accepted and valued. I can just feel it.” Her words were so impassioned and held such conviction, that Lore and Data believed her. Or maybe it helped to know someone believed in them.

When they arrived, Kendra tore off her clothes and made her speech about the dress code now being not. She knew the word would enable the males to disrobe without any trouble from their modesty subroutines and this was why she would say it each time they both joined her.

Once Data was naked, he sighed with relief. He still hated being dressed. It was not logical to him and the fact he was now compelled to remain dressed against his will bothered Data quite a lot. The threesome went to Kendra’s small living room and sat on the one couch she had. It was long, so Lore and Data sat, while Kendra reclined, draping her body across their legs.

Lore would be leaving in a little while since, this night, it was Data’s turn to be alone with Kendra. That did not mean they could not both enjoy her body as they talked. With her head on Data’s lap and her legs across Lore’s, Kendra told the brothers to try and focus on what a good time they would have once they left the colony and headed for Risa, two days hence.

While running his hands over Kendra’s inner thighs, Lore responded. “I think if father had not come up with that idea, I may have strangled someone by now. I can’t wait to get off this rock for a while.” He pushed her legs apart more to allow himself greater access and Kendra, of course, complied.

“While I have no desire to commit such a violent act,” Data began, as he pinched Kendra’s nipples gently between his fingers. Kendra was teasingly playing with Data’s fast growing erection. “I have experienced growing impatience with the treatment I have received at the hands of the other colonists here. I agree it will be good to get away from this tension filled atmosphere.”

Kendra released Data’s penis to reply. “If you both just think about that when others upset you, it may be easier, but still, we’re going to have to find a way to address the cause of their prejudiced reactions and hopefully, stop them.” She went back to work on Data, sucking him gently, but with greater enthusiasm as time went on.

Lore was about to speak, when Kendra’s comm unit activated and they could hear Noonien calling for her. With a sigh, Kendra took Data’s golden length out of her mouth to reply. Timing it perfectly, Lore thrust three fingers into her vagina just as she opened her mouth to speak.

“Ahhh! Yes, Noonie?” she choked out, looking over to give Lore a glare. Both Data and Lore chuckled at this as quietly as they could.

“I was wondering where you went off to. Are Lore and Data with you? I saw Lore get into an argument with Billy Roose. Are they all right?” Noonien’s voice sounded worried.

Since she would not be able to perform oral sex on him while she spoke to his father, Data lifted Kendra so he could take a breast into his mouth.

Trying not to sigh from pleasure as the two androids worked on her, Kendra answered their father. “They were both upset tonight, so I suggested we leave and come back here. I think it helped and I hope to have them both well soothed in no time at all. Don’t worry, Noonie, but we sure wish that vacation would hurry up and get here.” Kendra shifted so Data could take her other breast into his eager mouth. Lore had switched the hand that was penetrating her so he could lick her juices off his fingers.

“I agree. I can’t wait to take some time off too. Well, good night, Kendra. Good night, my sons.” The two had to quickly clear their mouths to return their father’s good night wish.

Lore gave Kendra a long kiss before gathering his clothes and getting dressed.

"I will leave you two alone now," he looked over at Data. "Have fun, brother." When a smirk crept over Data's lips, Lore could not help but chuckle as he left.

As Data gained experience, he was getting more adventurous as well and Kendra was the perfect lover with whom to experiment. They spent hours trying out different techniques Data was curious about and all of them had been a success. When Kendra fell asleep in his arms, Data kissed her gently on the temple. He watched her sleep while he accessed further information on his sexual program for their next night together.

The next day there was a flurry of activity. Besides the usual work that needed to be done, they still had to pack everything they would need for their holiday. They were going to leave early so they wanted to have everything ready the night before. When the work in the lab was completed, Noonien had told Kendra to take a break before dinner while he cleaned up. Data and Lore were on their way to help their mother with dinner preparations. They asked Kendra where she would be so they could let her know when it was ready. When dinner was almost ready, Noonien volunteered to find Kendra so his sons could finish helping their mother.

"She said she was going swimming in the lake," Data informed his father.

Noonien set off down the path to the lake. It had been a while since he had been there but he still remembered the way. There was a small rise just before you reached the beach that gave an unobstructed view of the lake below. He could see Kendra standing in the water up to her shoulders. She was pulling her hair back as she slowly made her way to shore. She had only taken a few steps when Noonien realized Kendra had been skinny-dipping. He watched as she walked up the beach, toweled off and put on a robe. Since Kendra had arrived at the colony, Noonien had not been blind to her shapely body but seeing her now, he was overcome by her sexiness. He stepped back, trying to get the image of her nude body to leave his mind before moving back to the top of the rise. He called down to Kendra and she quickly joined him for the walk back.

“Noonie was acting so strange at dinner tonight, did you two notice?” Kendra asked her lovers as the threesome walked the way back to Kendra’s quarters.

“I did,” Lore agreed. “He seemed nervous about something. I wonder if he and our dear sweet mother had another fight.”

“I have noticed a degree of tension between them today. I do not believe mother approves of father’s choice of vacation destination,” Data added.

Lore turned to his brother and shook his head at him. “You know, you talk like a walking computer, Data. You really need to learn to loosen up.”

Kendra swatted Lore on the arm. “Stop teasing your brother, that’s my job,” she told him with a laugh. Lore laughed as well and pinched her sexy ass in response.

“Lore, had we not decided that Kendra should be left to herself tonight as we will need to rise very early in the morning?” Data reminded.

“Well, we did talk about it. Do you think we should, Kendra?” Lore asked, now sliding a hand over her ass to fondle it as they entered her quarters.

Kendra sighed, “You have a good point. I do need to finish my packing too.” She turned to her lovers and took a hand of each. Pulling them closer, she kissed them both with great feeling. Neither wanted to leave her, but reluctantly, they did.

Once she was alone, a state to which she had become unaccustomed, she worked on her packing and got ready for bed. The bed seemed huge without Lore or Data in it. Kendra found she had trouble falling asleep alone and hoped she did not have to do this again for a long time.

The morning came and Noonien rose very early due to his excitement of their upcoming trip. Time alone with Juliana was just what he needed. Maybe he could also convince her to spend some quality time with their sons. While he originally had intended to stay on Risa for two days, Charles Rinfrew, who would need the runabout next, discovered he would have to push his trip off by five days. Charles encouraged Noonien to take the runabout for the full time and enjoy himself, noting how haggard Noonien had been looking lately.

With travel time taken out, this would leave them with five whole days on Risa. Noonien had only received the call from Charles at 0549 this morning as Charles knew what an early riser Noonien was. He had awakened Juliana so she would have time to pack the extra clothes for the added days. He was discouraged she did not seem anywhere near as pleased as he was about the news.

It was 0615 when Noonien decided he would go to Kendra’s quarters and tell her the good news. He hoped she, at least, would be pleased. Arriving at her door, he rang the chime and waited to be granted admittance.

The door slid open and Noonien entered, looking for Kendra. As the door closed behind him, she came walking out of her bedroom, pinning up her long hair. She wore a short, formfitting nightgown in a soft pink color. The tiny strips of fabric that held the sleepwear to her body only covered a centimeter of her lovely shoulders and, with her hair pulled up, Noonien could see her satiny skin from her forehead down to the rise of her firm breasts. Her ample cleavage was hinted at, but when she bent over to put matching slippers on her bare feet, he could see more than he could take. Noonien could feel his groin tighten at the sight of this perfect and outrageously sexy woman coming closer to him.

“Noonie, good morning. I hope this doesn’t mean we’re canceling the trip,” she said, her full lips just hinting at a pout.

“What? NO! I-I came by to- Oh, to give you good news. I found out we can have the runabout longer and wanted to tell you if you still want to come with us, to pack for five more days. Do you still want to join us, Kendra?” he asked, trying to steady his voice.

“Oh, Noonie, that’s wonderful,” she exclaimed, excited. “We’ll have how long on Risa?”

“Five days and one in transit both ways,” he told her. He was wholly unprepared for her next action. Coming to quickly close the distance between them, Kendra threw her arms around Noonien and squeezed him tightly in a warm hug. Another time, this may not have been a problem, but at this moment, he was already aroused by just the sight of her. With her body pressed tightly against him and having no choice but to return her embrace, Noonien was terrified she would feel how she was affecting him.

When Kendra released him from the embrace, she had a concerned look on her face.

"Is there anything wrong, Noonie?" she asked.

"Wrong, no. Why do you ask?" he responded, hoping she was not going to say she had felt the stirring in his groin.

"You seemed distracted last night and again a few minutes ago. Data mentioned that Juliana wasn't too pleased about your choice of vacation spots," she explained. "I hope my joining you isn't the source of any problems as well."

"There is nothing to worry about, Kendra," he assured her, letting out a silent sigh of relief. "I have been a little distracted but it's just about the trip. I want it to be perfect for everyone and I'm sure Juliana will come around once she sees how beautiful it is there. Now, you pack. Breakfast is in half an hour and then we’ll be on our way."