Chapter Two Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Yes," the brothers said in unison.

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

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

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

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

"Noonien!" Juliana exclaimed.

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

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

"Thanking you?" Juliana repeated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Juliana stared at Data, dumbstruck by his comments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The brothers did not need to be asked twice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Nonsense. Kendra’s a wonderful woman.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"How do we do that?" Data asked.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Risa," he smiled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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