Chapter 4 Continued

They caught a shuttle headed for Vancouver at which time they transferred to another that took them to Valdez, Alaska. Will Riker had checked on shuttle arrivals so he was there to greet them when they arrived. Once they made it to Will’s home, Data told the commander what had happened in England.

"Thank God you two weren't injured. I've never heard of this group but they sound like a bunch of fruitcakes. I'm glad you came here." Just then a woman entered the room and sat down next to Will. She gave the once over to Raygan while wondering if this woman was going to be competition for the affection of the commander.

"Data, Raygan, I'd like you to meet Lieutenant Mandy Jones. Mandy, this is Lieutenant Commander Data and Lieutenant Commander Raygan Silver."

They exchanged pleasantries but Raygan could sense the uneasiness of Mandy Jones.

Raygan and Data were sitting on a couch facing the one where Will and Mandy were seated. “Commander Data? You’re the android, aren’t you?” Mandy asked, casually.

“Yes, Data is the only sentient android known to exist,” Will answered for his friend.

“Oh, how marvelous,” Mandy said, not sounding like she thought it was marvelous at all. She slipped a hand through Will’s arm and gave Raygan a patronizing smile.

“May I use your computer, Commander? I wish to do some research on this group causing us trouble,” Data asked. Will nodded and rose to show Data where it was. Raygan got up too.

“I’ll come too, Data,” she offered, not liking the look on Mandy’s face when she did.

Data turned to her and smiled. He took her hand and brought the back to his lips, kissing it tenderly. Hand in hand, they followed Will. Mandy eyed them the whole way.

Will led the pair to his computer and watched with Raygan as Data accessed the information. Raygan was standing directly behind Data with her arms around his neck. Will couldn't help but smile to see Data with a woman who obviously cared a great deal about his friend. The three read what little information there was as it came up on the screen. The group was relatively small but the members were zealots.

There were pictures of destroyed buildings, reports of scientists being threatened, bomb threats and even kidnappings.

“My God, the destruction. I’m shocked no one was killed.” Raygan sounded very shaken.

Data pointed to some text on the screen. “No deaths, however there were twenty-six injuries reported - burns, smoke inhalation, injuries from falling debris. These people are very dangerous,” Data said. He closed out of the search and stood, taking Raygan by the arms. With a look of concern for her in the eyes, Data suggested, “It may be dangerous to be near me at this time, Raygan. Perhaps it would be best if I return to San Francisco.”

"Whether it is here or San Francisco, Data, I will be with you. I'm not going to let these crazy people come between us. Besides, I'm the one who saved your sexy butt in London, wasn't I?” she reminded him. “Let's stay here for a few days and then decide what to do."

"I don't know about the sexy butt part but I agree with Raygan" Will stated.

"Then we shall stay. Thank you, sir," Data said looking a bit embarrassed about Raygan’s description of his backside.

"Thank you for letting us stay," Raygan smiled. "Permission to hug a superior officer, sir?"

"Permission granted," Will laughed.

Raygan gave Will a friendly hug just as Mandy entered the room to find out what was taking so long.

Will grinned at Raygan, but Mandy did not seem to care for what she had just seen. She came over, gave Will a kiss on the cheek and immediately gave Raygan a look that confused her.

"I've been a rather rude host. Let me show you and Raygan a room. I assume you only need one, but if you want two-" Will offered.

"I assure you, Commander, one will be sufficient," Data said, taking Raygan's hand in his own.

Will grinned and led the way.

"I don't think Mandy likes me for some reason," Raygan told Data as they unpacked their bags in their room. "I know she didn’t like me giving Will a hug."

Data looked up, confused. "I do not understand why. I noted nothing inappropriate in your embrace of the commander."

"Nor did I," she noted, coming to stand in front of Data. "Now if I had done this," Raygan slipped her hands under the front of Data's shirt, running them suggestively over his chest. Data's eyebrows shot up.

"Yes, that would have been most inappropriate."

"Or this," Raygan wrapped her arms around him, tucking her hands into the back of Data's pants to caress his butt.

"Most unacceptable. Raygan, we cannot do this now. We are expected downstairs," Data insisted, but still pulled her against him, kissing her hard.

Raygan began to unbutton Data's shirt while they kissed. Data made no protest of her actions as she slid her hands across his chest and pushed the shirt off his shoulders. Data put his hands on Raygan's waist, picking her up off the floor. She straddled her legs around his waist as he carried her to the bed. He lowered himself and Raygan on the bed as their kisses grew more intense. Suddenly, the door slid open and a rather wide-eyed Will stood at the doorway. Data jumped off the bed and grabbed his shirt from the floor.

"I'm so sorry for interrupting," Will said looking very embarrassed. "I was just going to let you know dinner is ready."

"Yes, thank you. Commander. We will be right down," Data managed to say, almost stuttering from embarrassment himself.

Raygan covered her mouth with her hands and tried not to giggle as Data struggled to put his shirt back on and save his dignity. Once Will had left, Data cast a disapproving look Raygan's way.

"I told you we were expected downstairs," he shook a finger at her, but smiled as she just kept giggling.

"You're not really angry with me, are you?" she asked, moving to slide a hand over his knee and up his leg as he was still sitting on the bed. Data grabbed her, pulled her into his lap and kissed her.

"I am not angry with you, but we must try not to embarrass ourselves again. I have a reputation to uphold as second officer of the Enterprise and you are a department head. We have to maintain a certain level of professionalism." He kissed her once more. "So you must behave," he concluded, tapping her nose with affection. He came to his feet, setting her down on hers. He took her hand and pulled her towards the door behind him.

"Your wish is my command," she mused, grinning from ear to ear. She gave him a quick slap on the butt with her free hand. Data gave Raygan a mock look of disapproval. "I'll behave, I promise," she laughed. He leaned over to kiss her before they continued to the dining room.

Everything was set out when they arrived. Even though Data and Raygan entered the room holding hands, Mandy still glared at Raygan.

~ What is this woman's problem? ~ Raygan thought to herself.

The talk at dinner was mostly what Data considered to be small talk. He and Raygan were both making a conscientious effort to include Mandy in the conversation however she was not helping much. Once dinner was concluded, Will asked Data if they could speak privately. Both Data and Raygan worried the commander was going to be upset over what had happened earlier.

Once the two men were in the study, Will turned to Data.

"Data, I'm really sorry about walking into your room like that. I hope you'll forgive my intrusion."

Data was surprised by Will's words.

"You do not need to apologize, Commander. Raygan and I should not have been engaged in such behavior at that time."

"Why not? You're obviously in love and on shore leave. You should be able to engage in that behavior any time you wish. It's my fault for entering your room like that. To be honest, if I were you, I would have been doing the same thing," he grinned.

Meanwhile, in the other room, the two women were about to have a chat of their own.

Raygan and Mandy stared at each other for several minutes before Mandy finally said, “So, how long had you been aboard the Enterprise before she was destroyed. I assume that’s where you met Will, ah yes, and the intrepid Commander Data as well.”

Raygan had to try very hard to keep her irritation out of her voice. Even the woman’s tone was challenging.

“Yes, I met them both when I beamed aboard the Enterprise. They were there to welcome me.” Raygan noticed this information did not make the woman happy at all.

“I suppose Will gave you one of his special tours of the ship?” Mandy’s tone was almost biting.

“No, I asked Data for a tour and he was pleased to do so. He and I have a lot in common, so we spend a great deal of time together.” Raygan smiled as she recalled some of her past moments with Data.

“I’m sure he is just wonderfully entertaining.” Mandy had that condescending expression again.

“Will can be too. I’ve heard him play the trombone. He’s very talented. Data plays the violin,” Raygan told her. Mandy did not even give her the courtesy of pretending to be interested. “I get the feeling you want to talk about Will, but I’m sorry, I really don’t know that much about him. I’m just getting to know him.”

Mandy grinned. “Yes, there is a great deal to learn about, isn’t there. Now would be the perfect time to get to know him better. You’re on leave and so is he.”

“True. Though I didn’t expect to be here,” Raygan said, thoughtfully.

“And yet here you are!”

“With Data,” Raygan reminded her.

“Data - a machine,” Mandy said sarcastically.

“An artificial life form.”

“And Will is a real flesh and blood man,” Mandy emphasized.

Raygan suddenly burst out laughing. She finally understood what it was this woman was so upset about. It was her preconception of Data that did not allow Mandy to see that Raygan had no romantic interest in Will Riker.

“Data and I are in a serious relationship. He’s met my parents. They love him and so do I.”

"Do you really expect me to believe that?" Mandy responded sarcastically.

"You can believe whatever you want. Data and I are very much in love. From the first moment when we met I knew...oh what is it my mother says?" Raygan thought for a few seconds. "Ownigh n'ec ib un ronita moc ib un manow."

"What did you say?" Mandy looked very confused.

"Roughly translated it means 'Love is not in our choice but in our fate'," Raygan responded.

"What language was that?"

"Rekellian," Raygan responded.

"You're Rekellian?" Mandy was now curious.

"Half. My father is human and my mother is Rekellian. That's another reason I could never be involved with a human male - they're too fragile. That's why I'm an only child," Raygan smiled.

Mandy laughed.

"But Will is a very strong man?" Mandy defended. "And Data is so-"

"Much stronger. He once told me about a time when a Klingon captain asked him to participate in the B'aht Qul challenge. It's kind of like arm wrestling is for humans. Data beat the Klingon in one second. The Klingon became so enraged, he then headbutted Data. The impact propelled the Klingon across the room and he landed on his backside. Data was fine."

Mandy looked stunned.

"What is he made of?" she asked.

"Stronger stuff than you and I. But he's very gentle, when I want him to be," Raygan gave Mandy a wicked grin.

"He can?" Mandy raised an eyebrow.

"Oh God, can he! But I don't intend to let anyone else know how well. He's mine and I'm keeping it that way. So you see, I have no interest in Will. But keep your eyes off Data 'cause he's spoken for."

Raygan and Mandy started to talk and discovered they had some mutual acquaintances. By the time the men returned to the living room, the two women were acting like old friends. Both Will and Data were a little puzzled about the topic of their discussion when both women burst out laughing as soon as they spotted the guys. Once Raygan and Mandy calmed down, the foursome decided to go for a hike in the mountainside that bordered the area of Will's home. It was a beautiful day in Alaska and the fresh air would do everyone some good.

Mandy and Will were in front, holding hands while Data and Raygan pulled up the rear.

"I found out what it was that was bothering Mandy," Raygan told Data in a whisper.

"What was it?" Data asked.

"She thought I was interested in Will and was not interested in you. I made it clear that Will is just not suitable for my needs." Raygan gave his hand a squeeze.

"Why? What causes Commander Riker to be unsuitable?" Data asked, now curious.

"He isn't you. I'm very much in love with you, you know."

Data grinned, embarrassed. He pulled her close to give her a peck on the cheek. "I love you more than I thought possible, Raygan."

The hike was very relaxing and exciting with all of the beauty and wildlife to see. Will had ordered thick steaks to be delivered to his house, so dinner would be cooked outside as well.

Will Riker had always considered himself to be quite the chef and he managed himself very well with the steaks. The meal was delicious and the wine flowed freely. Everyone was having a great time, especially Mandy. The foursome sat outdoors where they talked while watching the sun set on the horizon. Valdez, Alaska was a very beautiful area.

As the day turned to night, Data was beginning to feel a little restless. He had helped Raygan clear away some dishes and she had brushed against him a number of times. But when she had dropped a utensil and bent over to pick it up, he had wanted to reach out and grab her beautiful rear.

~ Is this what is meant by feeling horny? ~ Data wondered.

"Excuse me, Commander. It has been a long day and I believe it is time for Raygan and I to turn in. Dinner was delicious."

Raygan looked at Data confused at first as it was not very late but then, noticing a slight bulge in his pants, she smiled.

"Yes, Will, the steaks were incredible. Good night Mandy, good night Will."

Data took Raygan's hand, rushing her inside. Once they were out of sight, Data grabbed Raygan and kissed her hard.

"Data, are you all right?" Raygan asked, as Data was again hurrying them to their room.

"Yes, everything is fine. I just need to be alone with you - now," he told her, directly.

Raygan grinned and hurried behind him. Once they were in their room, Data was taking off her clothes with blinding speed. His followed just as quickly. He could not get her on the bed fast enough. When he was finally inside her, he sighed as the tension seemed to leave his body. His thrusts were deep and hard into her body. He needed this. He had to have her. And at this point, he doubted once would be enough.

Data covered her mouth with his, kissing her ravenously. Raygan's response urged Data further. She was almost clawing at his back. Her legs were wrapped tightly around him and she pleaded with him to go deeper and harder. Data was only too willing to comply.

Data was surprised at the ferocity of Raygan in bed. He had always tried to be gentle, worried he would hurt her but now she was like a tigress. She continued to urge Data on - harder, deeper inside her and he continued to comply.

"I am not hurting you?" he asked, still pumping into her with more force than he had expected to be able to use.

"God, no! Oh Data, that is so good!" She pulled his mouth back, kissing him and moaning loudly. She pulled her mouth from his, kissing his face, neck and ears with intense hunger. Her actions were driving Data almost crazy with heated desire. He realized he too was moaning louder than he meant to. Surely the whole house was filled with the sounds of their lovemaking.

As Raygan kissed, tongued and nipped at any part of Data she could reach, Data too kissed and nipped gently. But as this continued, he knew he was kissing her harder, sucking harder, nipping slightly harder. Raygan almost screamed her explosive release. Data's breath caught. He was so excited by her orgasm that he exploded within her. Data began to move next to Raygan when she grabbed his face and kissed him.

"More, Data, I want more! More of you!" she pleaded.

He had never heard Raygan begging him like this before and it turned him on.

"I do not wish to harm-" he started.

Raygan, still holding his face, ordered urgently, "Access all files on Rekellian women's sexuality and intimacy. Dominant genes, Data, dominant genes! Please, I need you so bad!" There was such desperation in her voice so Data accessed the information as quickly as he could. As he processed it, his eyes went wider and a big grin crept across his face. ~ No wonder she is an only child. Being an android does have its advantages for a man in love with a half Rekellian woman, ~ he thought as he penetrated Raygan again.

Mandy and Will were just entering the house to investigation the strange sounds they could hear, but not identify, from outside. The type of sounds they were hearing became instantly clear once they stepped over the threshold into the house. Will's eyebrows shot straight up. Mandy looked stunned for a second before turning to Will, giving him an amused smile.

"Sounds like they have a jump on us, Will," she said with a grin.

"Never thought I would be picking up a gauntlet thrown down by Data, however-" He picked Mandy up in his arms and carried her to his bedroom "Far be it for me to refuse a challenge."

When the group gathered for breakfast the next morning, there were many big smiles all around the table.

"All rested up now, Data?" Will asked with a bit of teasing in his voice. "You two didn't sleep too much I hope. That always makes me feel more tired."

Raygan slid her hand into Data's and kissed his cheek.

"No worries there, Will," she told him "I feel wonderful this morning."

Data looked slightly embarrassed, but braved a smile.

"I remind you I do not require sleep, nor can I feel tired. However, I too feel wonderful this morning." Data turned to give Raygan a knowing grin, which she returned.

"Sounds like last night was a very relaxing and enjoyable one," Mandy observed, grinning and trying not to laugh.

"I know I enjoyed myself," Will agreed, turning to look back at Mandy.

"Oh, me too. I had a wonderful...sleep." She could not help but giggle here. Raygan giggled too.

"I agree, it was the best ‘sleep’ I've ever had," she winked at Data.

"Why do I have the feeling none of you are actually referring to sleep when you say sleep?" Data asked.

The whole table broke into laughter.

"Do you think it was the mountain air or the wonderful dinner that made us so tired?" Mandy laughed.

"I don't know but, Will, can you make sure the Enterprise-E's replicators have that steak sauce on file, just in case?" Raygan requested and laughter once again filled the room.

The four ate breakfast in between bursts of chat and lots of laughter.

"So what do you two have planned for today?" Will asked.

"There are many sights and tours I have discovered are available in this area. There is a six hour boat tour of Prince William Sound I was hoping I could interest Raygan in," Data said. Raygan looked intrigued.

"Oh, sounds good. When does it start?" she asked, touching Data's arm.

"It leaves at 1000 this morning. We have the time to get ready if you wish to go," Data offered

"It's a date, love. I'll help with the dishes and then I'll get ready." Raygan rose to a stand, but Mandy waved her away.

"Will and I will get the dishes. You two go ahead. Take a warm, waterproof jacket, Raygan. I've been on that tour and parts of it get cold. Have fun. See you back here tonight."

Data and Raygan thanked both Will and Mandy before rushing up the stairs to get ready.

Raygan was wearing a white tee shirt, skirt and jacket which was not done up. Data admired how sexy she could look without even trying. They made it to the boat just in time and found there were not many people aboard for the tour that day. The first few hours were spent in an area of the Sound that was home to a pod of whales. Everyone was enjoying the view, especially Data, however he found himself not watching the whales but watching Raygan. Raygan had walked over to the railing and was leaning over slightly. Data couldn't help but stare at her beautiful behind. Suddenly, a whale jumped from the water and splashed the entire side of the boat, including Raygan. Data jumped up and ran to her.

Raygan was laughing, "I guess I should have done up my jacket."

Data couldn't help but stare at Raygan's chest. Her wet tee shirt clung to her and made her sexy bra visible. The coldness of the water had caused her nipples to harden. Data found himself, once again, very turned on by the sight.

It was very difficult to do, but he helped her towel off, using a towel provided by the tour guides, and fasten her jacket. Running the towel over her wet body caused Data to remember making love to her in the shower. He wanted to touch more of her, but they were in public and that would not be proper. Raygan shivered for part of the tour as they got closer to the glacier. Data gave her his unneeded jacket and held her. Her body vibrating against his was almost more than Data could stand. He was glad, in a way, that she stood in front of him, because he was rock hard and ready to be with her. It was driving him crazy that he could not. The fact he could not think of anything but times he had made love to her did not help. Last night had been almost beyond belief and it was the event he thought of most, desiring to repeat it.

Raygan knew Data was incredibly turned on. She could tell by the way he had looked at her while helping dry her off but, even more, she could feel his erection as he pressed against her. The man from the ship had mentioned a bathroom in case Raygan had wanted to take off her shirt. Raygan had declined as she liked the way it felt clinging to her and the effect it had on Data.

"Data, I think I want to take this shirt off after all. Come with me." She took Data's hand and led him in the direction of the room the man had pointed to. Raygan entered the bathroom, quickly pulling Data inside and locked the door. She took off her jacket and the sight of Raygan in that wet tee shirt with her rock hard nipples was more than Data could stand. Raygan undid Data's pants, pushing them down to free his erection while Data pulled Raygan's skirt to her waist and pushed her panties to the floor. Raygan had her back pressed against a wall when Data penetrated her. She wrapped her leg around his butt encouraging him to go deeper.

"I needed you so desperately, Raygan, I needed you," Data moaned as he plunged into her again and again.

"I'm here, Data. I needed you too. I loved feeling you getting hard against me. The look in your eyes was so sexy. I love seeing you turned on, Data. I love it." Raygan could no longer talk. Her need for him was too strong. The feel of him going so deep, filling her so completely, it was impossible to get him out of her mind. Raygan pulled Data so she could kiss him hard and explore his wonderful mouth. He was the sexiest kisser. His kiss had a way of pulling her to the brink. It had been so hard to kiss him before and then have to return to her quarters or let him go to his. She never intended to be forced into that again. This man was hers – forever.

Data found his way under her wet shirt to run his hand over her erect nipples and then began kneading her breast, with need. Raygan was almost panting now, she was so close.

She buried her face against Data's shoulder in an attempt to muffle the sounds of her orgasm. Data was pounding into her deeper and harder than he had ever before and it felt so good. He was beginning to truly understand she was not as delicate as a completely human woman. Her second climax was as powerful as the first. She felt her knees buckling a little as the incredible sensations surged through her body. Data pulled Raygan into a kiss as he came inside her.

Even this kiss could not stifle his deep moans of fulfillment. He moaned so low in his throat that it seemed to vibrate through Data to Raygan, restarting her orgasm. Data slowed his thrusts, but only stopped after both of them were completely spent. Raygan kissed him fiercely before allowing him to refasten his pants. Data helped her remove her wet shirt and restore herself to some semblance of order. But inside, Data cursed himself for bringing them on a six hour tour. Having her in the bathroom was not what he wanted. And he still wanted.

They left the bathroom and returned to the deck of the boat. Raygan noticed a couple of people staring at them and tried to contain her smile. She was thankful Data had not or he would have been embarrassed and she did not want that to happen. When the tour ended, Data finally understood the concept of time seeming to stand still. His internal chronometer indicated the time that had lapsed between when he and Raygan had had sex and the end of the tour was exactly one hour thirty-six minutes and forty-eight seconds however it had seemed much, much longer to him. They rushed back to Will's home only to find it empty. Will and Mandy had left a note indicating they would be gone until 2100 hours. Data smiled and kissed Raygan.

"We should go upstairs," Data urged her. Raygan smiled.

“Sounds good. I want to get out of these wet clothes and get warm,” she told him as he pulled her up the stairs.

“That fits in with my plans exactly,” he said in a voice, thick with desire.

“Good. Did you bring some swim trucks, Data, or do you need to replicate some? I think Will’s swimming pool is just the thing to warm me up.”

“The POOL?!” Data exclaimed, turning to stare at her from the head of the stairs with an incredulous expression on his face. Raygan shook her head at him and pushed him into their assigned bedroom. She used the bathroom to change into her swimming suit and this astonished Data. She gave him instructions to be in his suit when she returned, so despite being frustrated with her apparent lack of interest in him, he complied.

Raygan came out in a bikini that was more not there, than there. What there was of it was a bright yellow. The top came over her breasts, just barely covering her nipples while exposing the fullness of her curves there. The bottom also just barely covered her pubic area with a narrow strip of fabric, but it was when she turned around that Data almost felt sure he would go into cascade failure. Her sexy bottom was not hidden at all by this thong bikini.

Data could not help but stare at Raygan's behind as they walked down to the pool. He was already getting a stirring in his trunks when Raygan threw down her towel and walked down the steps into the shallow end of the pool. She stopped when the water reached just above the level of her breasts. Raygan took a few steps towards Data, who was still standing by steps, which revealed a new surprise to him. The material of this bikini became sheer when wet.

"Are you coming in?" she called to Data.

"I cannot swim," he reminded her.

"You don’t have to swim, Data." Grinning, she motioned with her finger in a way that made it impossible to refuse. Data walked slowly down the steps that led into the shallow end. Raygan swam to him, rising out of the water just centimeters away.

Data wondered to himself how he was ever going to be able to work in a professional atmosphere with Raygan again after this vacation. Her being in this slip of a suit was driving him mad with desire, but since Data knew what every inch of her sexy body looked like underneath her full uniform, having even that on was not going to help. How was he going to keep from having an erection every time he saw her? And how was he going to convince her out of that slip of a suit now and get her into bed?

Raygan gave Data a quick kiss before going underwater again. She used her hands to spread Data's legs and swam through them brushing against Data as she did. She came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. As Data turned to face Raygan, she let go of his waist and was floating on her back. Data moved towards her but, with each step, she floated further away. Raygan stood up and dove under the water again brushing against Data as she swam by. She surfaced in the deep end now and was treading water just out of Data's reach.

~ She is teasing me, ~ he thought. ~ And doing an excellent job of it. ~

Data had gone deeper in the water when Raygan swam by him, back to the shallow end where she stood facing him. Since the air in the room was cooler than the water, Data was able to watch her nipples harden through her sheer top. Data was getting just as hard, if not harder, than her nipples. He moved towards her again, determined to cut off any escape. He intended to have her in his arms so she could feel the level of his desire pressed against her.

Data intercepted Raygan as she tried to swim pass him and pulled her to him. His kiss was filled with desire. He wanted her so badly but Raygan was not finished yet. She wriggled out of Data's arms, her wet body stopping him from keeping hold of her.

"Raygan, you know you are driving me wild with desire, do you not?"

Raygan's smirk answered Data's question quite clearly. She climbed out of the pool as Data stood transfixed in the water. Raygan walked over to her towel and, bending over, wrapped her hair up in it. She could clearly see Data as she bent over. He was staring pointedly at her bottom. Raygan stayed in that position for as long as she could, even shifting her footing so her hips moved and her butt wiggled. Data came out of the water in a huge hurry as she stood to face him. Picking Raygan up in his arms, Data carried her at once to their bedroom. He ordered the door secured as he had tossed her on the bed.

“Teasing time is over,” he declared.

He pulled off his bathing suit and practically jumped next to her on the bed. He kissed her long and hard as he removed her bikini. Next, he moved his hand down between her legs where he massaged her clit with his thumb and inserted two fingers into Raygan. He wanted to make sure she was properly lubricated before he entered her. Raygan gasped out in pleasure as Data continued to finger her. Data removed his fingers and maneuvered himself on to Raygan. He slid his hardness within her as deep as he could and began to thrust in and out.

Data sighed with relief at finally being within her again. He had her and she was not escaping him this time. Data was surprised at how quickly he came within her. He almost beat Raygan to climax. But the moment she arched her back against him, Data let go. Plunging deep within her, he felt his fluids release, flooding Raygan's depths.

He held her tightly in his arms a moment later. Data found his thoughts moved to the future more and more with Raygan. He could not see a future without her. He needed her. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Data did not want to be separated from her in any way, for any reason. He did not want her to have quarters apart from his. He did not want her to leave him, return to her own bed and sleep alone. He wanted her with him, to make love with him, to be in his bed every night.

Data sat up, getting Raygan's full attention. "Raygan, I want you to be my wife."

"What did you say?" Raygan asked incredulously.

"I love you and do not want to be apart from you. Will you marry me, Raygan?"

Raygan was surprised by Data's proposal. She had not been expecting it - hoping for one - but not expecting to hear one here and now. She looked at Data and opened her mouth but no words came out.

"Please, Raygan, I need you with me. I love you so much."

Words were still escaping Raygan. She smiled and nodded her head in the affirmative. She burst into tears and finally the words came.

"Yes, Data, I want to be your wife more than anything."

Data took a shaky breath and slowly let it out again. He had been so frightened Raygan might refuse. But this overwhelming need to know had caused him to do something very foolish.

"I am sorry I did not do this properly, Raygan. One should not propose marriage in this manner, but I could not wait another moment. I have been thinking about asking you since before I installed my emotion chip. I am continually astounded at the depth of emotion you are able to evoke in me. I believe I have been waiting for you my entire life. I have not told you before, but I have more operating space dedicated to you and my relationship with you than any other being I have previously encountered. It has been that way since before I installed the chip."

Raygan gave Data a knowing smile, threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly.

"I've given more of myself to you than anyone I've known before too, Data. Your proposal was wonderful. Please don't apologize. It's the words that mean more than anything to me and your words are so filled with love," Raygan said as the tears of happiness streamed down her cheeks.

"Raygan, would you like to get married right away. If we have a ceremony before we leave Earth, your parents would be able to attend. Are there any special Rekellian rites you wish performed? I want this to be perfect for you," Data babbled.

"Data, slow down. We don't have to plan everything this minute. Let's enjoy the moment," she said as she pulled Data to her, claiming his mouth in a passionate kiss.

Data, sighing happily, relaxed into her kiss. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a close embrace. Feeling his erection return, Data laid back down with the woman he was going to marry. Her acceptance warmed his heart, her touch turned him to flame. Raygan pulled away from Data's kiss and began kissing her way down his body until she reached his hard length. Just as she was about to lower her mouth to the tip of Data's penis, Data grabbed her bottom and lifted her until she was straddling his face. Thrilled, Raygan lowered her mouth to his throbbing shaft as Data brought his tongue to her clit.

The pleasure they were giving each other was immense. Data's tongue flicked in and out of Raygan's slit as he fingered her clit. Raygan kissed the head of Data's penis before gliding her tongue under its edge. She took him completely in her mouth and began to move her mouth rhythmically up and down. Her free hand took hold of his balls, fondling them. Each would stop for a moment to moan but would quickly get back to the pleasure at hand, not wanting the other to miss out on anything.

Data slid three fingers within her as his other hand roamed over the soft skin of her ass. The feel of her mouth on his shaft, her hands fondling him, added to her taste, her scent and the feel of her. He was not sure how humans were able to process all of these sensations. He was having a difficult time doing just that now. Raygan did not stop her oral pumping of his length, but she was breathing harder and moaning in between her descent onto him. Data could feel that maddening inability to think clearly approaching the more she sucked on him. Finally, a shudder ran through Raygan's body and her juices almost poured from her. Data eagerly devoured every tantalizing drop. His attention to her seemed to cause her to grow fierce in her attack of his penis. She clamped her lips around him and sucked him harder and faster than before. In seconds, Data was unable to continue his delightful tongue lashing of Raygan. He was too busy crying out with his own powerful orgasm into Raygan's awaiting mouth.

After cleaning up the other's nectar, Raygan turned to face Data. She still had a few traces of his cum on her face so Data removed it with his finger, which Raygan then grabbed and licked off. She leaned over to kiss Data tenderly before resting her head on his chest, stroking it gently with her hand. Data smiled before he rose up and turned Raygan onto her back. He was already becoming hard once again.

"We have not finished this yet, Raygan." Data smiled before kissing her hard. He ran his hands over her body before positioning himself between her legs and penetrating her.

Data thrust into her, hard. He was worried he may have gone too far, but Raygan just threw her head back and moaned with abandon.

“Yes, that’s it, Data. Oh God, harder,” she pleaded.

It was time to see just how much his lover could take of his strength. Data pushed her harder and harder, using more and more of his android strength. Raygan was screaming his name like a mad woman. In her frenzy, Data could feel her fingers digging into his synthetic skin. He was astonished, but oddly excited as well. She had hold of his butt, still urging him on. Data increased his strength yet again as Raygan clenched him that much more and arched her back in ecstasy. The most powerful orgasm he had ever experienced coursed through Data’s body. He shot his passion into Raygan until he was dry. Curling his limbs around Raygan, he rolled them to their side, remaining within her.

"You are so amazing," Raygan smiled as Data withdrew from her and held her tightly. "I sometimes wonder whether my parents did know your father because we were made for each other."

They relaxed in each other's arms for a short time before they heard noises in the house. Will and Mandy were back. Data and Raygan decided they better get dressed and join their host.

As Data dressed, Raygan went to freshen up in the bathroom. She can back as Data was picking their respective swimsuits off the floor.

"We should lay these out to dry. It should not take long for your bikini to dry since there is so little fabric."

“You did like it, didn’t you?" Raygan asked, uncertain of Data’s expression.

Data pulled Raygan into his arms. "Woman I am to marry, there is nothing you can wear or not wear that will ever diminish my love or attraction for you. There are certain items that increase your attraction. That was one of them."

Raygan wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed Data.

"I'm glad you liked it, Data. It was definitely meant for your eyes only."

They left the bedroom, running into Mandy at the bottom of the stairs.

“Why am I not surprised to see what room you two just left,” Mandy teased.

Data began noticing that his modesty program had made some subtle changes as he was not embarrassed by Mandy’s words. He escorted Raygan and Mandy to the living room where they joined Will.

Will's eyes were dancing with amusement, so Data was certain Riker suspected what Data and Raygan had been up to in their absence. Knowing Riker's views on sex, Data decided to set the matter aside. Will may tease him, but he was not going to condemn or ridicule him. The four took seats on the couches and relaxed. Will poured everyone a glass of wine from a bottle Captain Picard had sent him.

“Data, I understand you are going to be working with Bruce Maddox when we get back, trying to repair the damage done to Lore,” Will said, starting the conversation.

“Correct, Commander. I am suspect of Commander Maddox’s intentions, however I believe he will be of assistance for this endeavor.”

“I’d watch your back around him, if you know what I mean,” Will said, with a very serious expression.

"Data, who is Commander Maddox?" Raygan asked with a great deal of concern in her voice.

"Commander Maddox is the Chair of Robotics at the Daystrom Institute," Data informed Raygan.

"And he's also the man who tried to have Data declared the property of Starfleet so he could take him apart to study," Will added angrily.

Data told Raygan about the hearing that had been convened to determine his sentience and how Will Riker had been forced to prosecute the case while Captain Picard had defended Data's interests. Raygan could tell that, after all this time, Will was not completely over the role he was forced to play.

"What do you think he might do to you?" she asked Data.

"I do not know."

"He shouldn't be doing anything to you, if I understand what you are saying. Shouldn't it be your bother that he's doing things to?" Mandy observed.

"I agree. Why would he need to do anything to you, Data?" Raygan asked.

"My assistance may be needed as a guide for repairing the damage done to Lore when I was forced to fire upon him. It may also be necessary to download some of my ethical sub-routines and rewrite Lore's behavioral patterns to reflect a new ethical directive. Much of his programming will need to be reviewed and possibly updated. My brother must not be allowed to continue his evil, self-interested pursuits. He must not be allowed to be active as he is. In order to see Lore repaired, I may be required to ‘trust’ my life to Bruce Maddox."

No one in the room seemed to like the sound of this.

“Why can’t someone you trust be involved...like Geordi?” Raygan asked.

"It is not be possible for Geordi to be present the entire time as he will be needed onboard the Enterprise-E during final preparations. I understand he also has plans to visit with his father and sister as well. I will have to trust that if Commander Maddox shuts me down that he will not-"

"Shut you down? Do you think he might do something you don't want him to do? I won't let him. If he’s going to shut you down, I want to be there." Raygan was so upset she was shaking.

"Raygan, please calm down," Data tried to comfort her in his arms.

"Data, would he need my consent to do anything to you if you were shut down? I won't give it to him." Will and Mandy exchanged confused glances at each other as Raygan spoke. "Data, we're getting married soon and I can't stand the idea he might take you from me.” Looking into his eyes, she asked, sounding subdued, "This is very important to you? Helping your brother?"

"Yes, it is," Data whispered back as he held her tightly in his arms. "I believe my father would have wanted me to help Lore."

"I will support your decision, however if this Maddox tries to do anything that will harm you..." Raygan buried her face against Data's chest. Data lifted Raygan's chin gently and kissed her.

Will and Mandy had been sitting quietly however one could tell Will was thinking about what had been said.

"Are you two getting married?" Will finally asked, still unsure if he had heard correctly.

The couple looked over at Will together. Data finally smiled. He looked back at Raygan, giving her an encouraging grin. It finally seemed to be contagious as she too grinned.

"Yes, Commander. Raygan has consented to be my wife," Data announced, proudly.

Mandy grinned happily and Will too was smiling with his eyes twinkling happily.

"Data, that's great! Congratulations to you both. Ah...when?"

Raygan allowed the joy of this announcement to push aside her fear of losing Data for just this moment. It was good to share this happy news. Data was lacing his fingers with hers and this action, along with the sweet expression on his precious face, warmed her.

"We're going to get married very soon." Raygan could see from the glow in Data's amber eyes how pleased he was to hear those words.

"We had briefly discussed having a ceremony before the Enterprise leaves orbit so Raygan's parents may attend," Data added.

"Well, my friends, this calls for a toast," Will announced. He refilled their glasses with the Chateau Picard. "To Data and Raygan, may you only find happiness in your voyages together."

Data kissed Raygan gently before sipping his wine. He could tell she was still upset and they would need to talk about Commander Maddox at greater length later.

It was too late for dinner, but Raygan had not eaten, so Will invited her to the kitchen. He felt in need of a snack for him and they would find something more substantial for her.

Data and Mandy remained in the living room, relaxing and talking.

"Will," Raygan said, once they were in the kitchen. "What you know about Commander Maddox?"

Will pulled his head out of the stasis box and grimaced. Then he sighed.

"I don’t like him. He forced me into a position where I could have been responsible for Data’s death. I don't think I'll ever get over that." Will had taken on a very serious expression now and it was not a pleased one. "I had to argue that Data was just a machine, something I’ve never believed. The JAG said that if I didn’t vigorously present that position, she would rule summarily against Data. I liked Data the first time we met but Maddox...he has never really taken the time to see there is more to Data than programming. Maybe if they work together that will change, but right now, I wouldn't trust Maddox. Hell, it took him over twenty years to refer to Data as ‘he’, not ‘it’."

"Maybe he will see Data differently when he finds out about me?" Raygan asked hopefully.

"I hope so." Will sounded like he was trying to convince himself about that possibility but Raygan could tell he had failed.

"I've searched for Data my whole life. He's my-" Raygan struggled to find the right word.

"Imzadi." Will finished her sentence. Raygan was familiar with the Betazoid term.

"Yes, that would be an accurate description," she smiled.

They both picked up their plates and joined Data and Mandy in the living room.

Raygan took a seat next to Data and threw one of her legs casually over his. On her plate, Data could see a selection of five different types of finger foods. There were carrot sticks with a dipping sauce that Raygan tried first. She licked the sauce off the carrot, staring at Data the whole time before eating the vegetable.

"Would you like to try, Data? It’s very good."

Data looked over at Will and Mandy to see they were involved in a soft conversation of their own.

Data swallowed. "Yes, I would."

Raygan leaned closer and offered a carrot to him, feeding him after dipping it in the sauce. Once he had it in his mouth, Raygan, noticing some of the sauce on her fingers, began to insert and then slowly withdraw each finger from her mouth, one at a time. Data found it difficult to do anything but store his analysis of the food for later study, while giving Raygan his full attention now. Data reached over to her plate to pick up a cherry tomato. He offered it to Raygan, who bit into it, allowing the juice to dribble slightly from her lips. On impulse, Data leaned in to kiss the juice away.

Seeing that Data had noticed the Berami on her plate, she picked up a piece to feed him. The sensation caused by this treat was so much different than the first time he had tried it and he now completely understood the sensuality of food. With his hand resting on Raygan's leg, he began to stroke it gently while they continued to feed each other sensuously. Data took the plate of food from Raygan before standing up and taking Raygan's hand.

"Excuse me, Commander, Mandy, I believe it is time for Raygan and I to retire for the evening." Will and Mandy almost did not have a chance to say good night to the couple as Data rushed Raygan out of the room quickly and led her back to their bedroom.