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 .