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Dawn of War- Soulstorm	By : DarkWolves Category: +S through Z > Warhammer 40,000 Views: 12840 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I don't own warhammer and i don't make money from this. Shar, Karr and any other OCs in this story belong to me.

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Chapter 3- Boots on the Ground

Rain pelted the muddy, jungle ground like primitive human artillery shells, quickly turning the soft dirt into thick rivers of mud which cascaded beneath her armoured feet. Karr clutched her cloak tighter around the bulky form of her armour, cradling her pulse rifle in her other arm. It had been a day of heavy hiking since she had left the village at her heels and night once again blanketed the terrain.
She finally reached the edge of the dense forest, the thick foliage giving way to a steep, slippery slope which leads down towards the base of the hill. From this vantage point Karr could clearly see the smooth curves of the Tau military buildings on the horizon as they rose out of their natural, primitive surroundings.
Karr leapt onto the slippery slope, the slick mud sliding seamlessly under the flawless metal of her boots. She fought to maintain her precarious balance as she glided down the bank; she struck the ground running, utilizing her momentum to carry herself forward, breaking through the dense brush with ease.
Karr reached the border of the jungle, the natural foliage giving way to an artificially widened clearing, beyond that she could see the perimeter wall of the Tau encampment, the defensive line reinforced by high guard towers. Karr could see the Tau guards patrolling along the perimeter wall, these soldiers were keen snipers, prepared to eliminate a target the moment it presented itself. Karr could not risk just stepping out into the open for fear they would mistake her for a hostile- this required a far greater degree of subtly.
Karr reached into her armour pouch, removing a small emitter light. Karr clicked the device on and off in sequence, the dim light piercing the veil of twilight. A similar response came from the nearest guard tower- they knew she was no threat. Karr stepped out of the brush, the guard flashed his beacon in acknowledgement.
Karr broke into a run as she charged across the open plain towards the perimeter wall. The gates yawned open as she approached; she passed seamlessly through the barrier into the base beyond it. The large polished doors closed shut behind her. Finally, she was home.

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Shas’El Karr stepped into the command chamber deep within the heart of the Cadre Headquarters. Commander Or’es’Ka stood over the holographic projector displaying the local terrain- his keen military mind searching for some way past the current situation. He peered up to greet the new arrival. “It is good to see you made it back safely Shas’El”
“Thank you Shas’O. I am just glad that the assault force made landfall successfully”
“It was not a simple task, Shas’El. But as always the Greater Good prevailed” Or’es’Ka returned his gaze to the display. “I only hope that the Greater Good shall continue to assist us in removing these Ork’s from Kaurava completely”
“I believe I have discovered a solution Shas’O” Karr reached into the pocket of her robes, having surrendered her armour to the Earth Caste Engineers for cleaning and repairs. Karr retrieved the data chip Brianna had given her, inserting it into the projector port. The hologram began to move and adapt as it integrated the new data into itself. The projection eventually settled, the map once again emerging up from the table. The artificial mountains surface was now seeded with an array of models representing Ork turrets, bases and patrols. The coverage was incomplete, the icons never reaching more than three layers back towards the mountain peak in any one area, the positions becoming more densely packed the higher up the mountainside.
Brianna had been right. Snaking up the far side of the mountain was a winding red trail which finally ended in the centre of the encampment at the highest point of the mountain, the pathway appearing devoid of Ork defences.
“Where did you acquire this information?” Or’es’Ka was amazed.
Karr pondered revealing the source of her intelligence. “The Greater Good provides to those who believe” But decided that they were best left secret for now.

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“Get down!” Karr flung herself into the dirt moments before the crude, spiked projectile skimmed over her head, sheering the paint from the crown of her helmet. Most of the other Fire Warriors of her squad were as fortunate as her, some however were not. Their lifeless bodies were a testament to that fact.
The attack had proceeded as predicted thus far. Tau ground forces had fought hard to clear their way to the final Ork stronghold at the mountains peak of the Rokclaw Mountains, having lost several Fire Warrior squads and Kroot carnivore packs once they had encountered the Ork turret line just beyond what the fiendish brutes referred to as the ‘Killy Spot’. Karr had yet to learn its purpose, but based on the savagery of the Ork’s as a race she had some ideas.
Karr rose into a crouch, looking over the rock she was crouched behind, bracing her pulse rifle against her shoulder she fired off another round. The plasma bolt struck an Ork Flash Git directly in the temple. The sudden barrage of enemy gunfire against her position forced Karr down into cover once again.
The Tau maintained the advantage in this open terrain- the distance between their positions made the Orks prowess with melee combat redundant. Karr’s Fire Warriors were easily able to outrange the Orks long before their crude blades could taste Tau blood. But these Flash Gitz’s were succeeding in keeping the Tau’s own melee infantry pinned- the Kroot leapers being struck out of the sky in midflight and attempts by the Fire Warriors at counter sniping yielded only minor victories. Deploying Tau heavy artillery would take time which they could not afford to waste- Karr would have to find another way through the obstacle.
But it seemed the Greater Good had blessed her today. Karr watched as a Devilfish Troop Transport bearing a full squad of Fire Warriors crested the hill behind her. The transport silently meandered between the rock formations, its heavy Riot Gun peppering the Ork positions with plasma fire. A sudden wave of triumph cascaded over the Tau line as they watched the crude Ork projectiles bounce pathetically off of the vehicles armoured hull, the transport continuing to glide invincibly towards their position.
But inevitable disaster struck the Tau forces once again. The starboard engine of the transport exploded in a flurry of bright blue plasma. The craft wavered in the air before crashing to the ground, defeated. The Tau troops scanned the area, attempting to decipher what could have caused this nightmare to befall them. But Karr saw it first- an Ork Fighta-bomba strafed overhead the engagement. Karr saw another materialize out of nowhere, the craft diving into a steep descent as it unleashed its hellish payload on the Tau line. Karr could only watch as a cluster of her Fire Warriors was engulfed in flame, the curled, pointed teeth of the smirking face inscribed on the crafts nose a final insult to their memory.
Karr would not stand for such disrespect. She opened her COM link. “Cadre Headquarters this is Shas’El Karr requesting immediate Barracuda air support. Designated targets are Ork Fighta Bomba’s overhead. Confirm?”
“We read you Shas’El. We are dispatching Barracuda attack craft to intercept the Ork air presence and assume air superiority over the sector. ETA one minute” The COM link closed.
Karr turned her attention to her soldiers as they continued the fierce battle. “Hear my voice Fire Warriors! The Air Caste sends support! The skies shall be clear of the Ork menace in moments. Do not embarrass your Cadre by dying before then!
A wave of cheers cascaded over the Tau line with rejuvenated gusto. Karr only hoped the help would come before their deaths finally caught up them.

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A reassuring sound resonated sweetly across the mountainscape. Karr had heard this melody many times before, each one unique in its own subtle way, but always equally as beautiful. Karr looked up to see a squadron of Tau Barracudas strafe overhead, their gun batteries letting fly with a flurry of super heated plasma. The crude Ork craft did not have the speed or manoeuvrability necessary to turn quickly enough to engage the new threat. The wing of the first Fighta Bomba was severed from the main fuselage at the root, with its stability crippled the craft wavered and quickly spun out of control- falling to the planet’s surface under the unrelenting force of gravity.
The Tau soldiers once again erupted in a flurry of alien cheers as they watched the burning wreckage of their enemy scar the landscape with the flames which lapped against its broken fuselage. With the time given by the sacrifice of his wingman the second and third Ork aircraft brought their guns to bear on the Tau fighters. The Orks opened up with a flurry of machine gun fire and a barrage of rockets. The first Barracuda opened fire with its Riot Gun, its plasma cannons intercepting the crude projectile in a fiery explosion. The Barracuda dodged to avoid the second volley, which subsequently clipped the wing of its unfortunate wingman, forcing him into a spiral and crashing into the dirt. But with their ammunition depleted and their engines not built to out run their Tau counterparts the Ork aircraft found themselves easy prey. Their broken hulls soon littered the scarred landscape.
“Shas’El Karr can you confirm delivery of support?” The lead Barracuda pilot contacted her by her COM link.
“All clear Kor’Vre. Anti-air support is no longer required” Karr appreciated their assistance heavily.
“Roger that Shas’El. Returning to base for resupply” As the message ended the Barracudas who had appeared from nowhere to save them quickly made one final pass over the Tau line before vanishing without into the horizon. The Barracudas had done their part, now she had to do hers.
“Shas’O this is Shas’El Karr. The Barracudas were successful in their delivery and the area is now clear of enemy anti-armour emplacements. You are clear to dispatch the Heavy Artillery”
“Roger that Shas’El. We are deploying them now” The COM ended in a flurry of static.
Moments later, much like the Devilfish; another formation of Tau vehicles crested the rocks behind their lines. The procession was far larger and far more impressive than the one who had come before. At the head of the convoy was a Hammerhead gunship, its mighty cannon was flanked on either side by XV-88 Broadsides Battle Mechs, their powerful feet smashing into the soft ground beneath them as they lumbered their heavy guns into position.
Karr saw their objective laying just behind the Ork line- the Ork Settlement, their Headquarters. If these territories were to be secured and the Greater Good allowed flourishing unabated that Ork Stronghold could not stand. The Tau battlesuits stamped their heavy feet into the ground, the soft dirt moulding and forming around the hard metal. Their rail guns lowered into place, the grey shell of the weapons suddenly pulsing with dazzling blue light as the systems came online.
The hulks raised their broad shoulders, bringing the heavy guns to bear. On some silent command they opened fire in synchronisation, a pair of bright blue orbs chasing their identical partners as they flew through the sky. The first pair impacted the Stronghold wall closely followed by the second. The bright blue plasma washed over the surface of the building, melting away the crude plates which had been hastily welded into place. With its structure weakened and its supports began to cave under the sheer force of its own weight the Hammerhead gunship brought its mighty cannon to bear, ready to deliver the Killing Blow.

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Ork Warlord Gorgutz had watched the battle progress from his position high upon the mountainside. He had spent the entirety of the Kaurava campaign condemning these Kauravan Orks behaviour as ‘Un-Orky’ because of their previous tactic to retreat in mass to this citadel at the first sign of defeat. Upon reflection Gorgutz realized that they may have had an idea. Still, a Waagh! in which his soldiers retreated to cower amongst some rocks while the other factions were free to enjoy a fight across an entire system was not one he would ever be caught dead leading. The Ork Commander watched with a grumbled huff as his final stronghold was levelled in a barrage of Tau plasma fire.
His Ork lieutenant cried out in uncontrolled dismay. “My Ork ‘hold! My bootiful Ork ‘hold!”
That was the last straw for him. Gorgutz could handle losing some Orks, there were plenty left. He could concede Kaurava for now, there were other Waagh’s to fight. What he would not accept was some runt thinking he was boss, even if he was attempting to be the boss of a beaten clan. “I have had enough of this!” Gorgutz grabbed the offending subordinate in his metallic grip, slamming him to the ground repeatedly before discarding the broken corpse in a shower of blood and bone fragments.
With the chain of command firmly re-established he turned to the matter of his escape. If Gorgutz had learned anything from being forced out of both the Lorn V and Kronus systems it was to keep your best boys and a flyer standing by for any eventuality, he was ready to make best speed out of this lost system. “Come on boyz. Let’s get out of ‘ere”

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The Ork defensive line had been shattered. With their air support destroyed and their buildings collapsing in upon themselves the Ork morale plummeted. With their spirits destroyed the Tau Fire Warriors poured through the breach, overrunning the Ork base in a sea of alien armour and feral Kroot fury. Karr lead her squad to the cliff top which overlooked the Ork base, watching as the others flushed the Orks out of the buildings and the caves. She failed to spot the Ork leader amongst the embattled horde- his enormous size and unique weaponry making him easy to identify from amongst the others of the greenskin horde.
His absence only instilled her Karr with greater confidence in their coming victory. Only one final objective remained before the Tau could claim this mountainside as one of their own. Karr unsheathed the Tau banner clasped to her back, piercing the flagpole into the dirt at her feet; stepping back she watched the delicate material flutter proudly in the wind, with the backdrop of the smashed Ork stronghold extenuating the pride she felt resonating from her troops. They had won their first victory in the war for Kaurava.

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Night fell upon the mountainside. Karr walked confidently through the bustling crater which now served as the heart of the Tau fighting force in the area, the hem of her dress trailing through the dust beneath her. She would have been insane to walk around like this less than a few hours’ ago, when this citadel had served as the heart of the Ork war machine. But now the crude Ork buildings had been torn down and replaced with the elegant curves of Tau structures.
Karr watched as Tau Fire Warriors and Kroot Carnivores went about their tasks- clearing the piles of debris and bodies which polluted the mountainside. She stepped into the air conditioned atmosphere of the Cadre Headquarters, finding Commander Or’es’Ka in his usual place in the war room. “It is good to see that your plan succeeded Shas’O”
Or’es’Ka looked up from the document he was reviewing. “Welcome Shas’El. Our victory here was primarily due to the courage and skill of both you and your Warriors”
“Your gratitude is appreciated Shas’O. How should we proceed from here?” Karr circled around the holographic display.
Or’es’Ka activated the projector. “Carefully, Shas’El. The Orks were only our first engagement; the system still remains heavily contested between the remaining seven factions we still have yet to face. The next enemy we must bring under the fold of the Greater Good are the Imperial Space Marines and I assure you that they will prove a far more capable adversary than the Orks”
He indicated the display- the representation of the Kaurava system overshadowing the projector. Once again each occupied territory was assigned the colour of the faction who held sway over the territory. While the southern hemisphere of Kaurava II was occupied by the Tau, bathed in a bright orange glow, the northern territories bore the fiery red mark of the Imperial Blood Ravens Space Marines. “While we were occupied fighting the Orks, and the other factions fought amongst themselves, the Imperial Space Marines have rampaged across northern Kaurava II and have even managed to secure their hold over the previously Chaos held territory on Kaurava IV. This threat cannot be allowed to grow any further. We must defeat them now while we still can”
Karr overshadowed the projector. “When we last spoke you mentioned that the Space Marine force is based in their orbiting Battle Barge? Why not attack the craft directly, remove the threat at its source?”
“A bold strategy Shas’El. But I am afraid impossible. The Warp Storm not only makes it difficult for us to rally our fleet; it seems to alter and change the material realm in ways we cannot comprehend. This would make a ship-ship engagement unpredictable, and therefore dangerous. Instead we must strike here” Or’es’Ka pointed to the Lands of Solitude- a large jungle island, deep in the heart of the Space Marines territory. “If we can take their stronghold we will have struck another blow in the campaign for Kaurava”

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“Keep firing! Keep firing!” Karr yelled. She let fly with a flurry of plasma rounds from the barrel of her Plasma Rifle before once again being forced behind cover by a concentrated hail of bolter fire.
Tau ground forces had fought relentlessly to arrive at the edge of the Lands of Solitude. But the Space Marines were proving worthy adversaries- managing to maintain an unrelenting bombardment against the weakening Tau force protecting this vital strategic point defending the path which lead directly into the heart of the Tau base. While Tau Barracudas strafed overhead, embattled with Space Marine Airspeeders, Shas’El Karr and her squad of Fire Warriors held the line against the enemy attack against their perimeter defences.
Karr lay behind a layer rocks at the lip of the cliff overlooking an open plain, a line of four Space Marine Rhino transports obstructing the narrow valley before them. Each heavy transport was heavily laden with squads of Space Marines, the vehicles heavy armour protecting the Marines against the flurry of Tau plasma fire and allowed them to fire through the open hatch in the roof. Once a Marines weapon went dry they would simply drop down within the safe confines of the transports hull, allowing another battle brother to rise refreshed to take his place whilst he recuperated and reloaded.
This strategy ensured the barrage against the Tau line was unrelenting, unyielding. The Tau warriors could snipe the Marines when they emerged to fire but the thick armour of the Rhinos made it impossible to strike those hiding within the vehicle. Karr rose above the crude barricade, her weapon arcing over the lip of the rock she fired once before a concentrated hail of bolter rounds forced her back behind cover. Even if the Tau shots were fortunate enough to find their mark the highly disciplined marines were quickly able to readjust their firing lines within moments, rendering any attempt at counter-sniping meaningless.
“Air Caste Control Shas’El Karr is requesting Barracuda air support. Designated targets Imperial Rhinos east of our position. Can you can confirm?”
“Negative. Repeat, negative on air support Shas’El. The airspace is too heavily contested, we cannot spare any support at this time. Fight bravely Fire Warriors and the Greater Good shall provide” The COM link closed. Her squad knew what fate awaited them now. But if they were to die, they would die fighting as servants of the Greater Good. There was only one way they could save themselves now.
“How much longer?” Karr called out. One of the earth caste drones assembling Listening Posts heavy weapons looked up from its task.
“My processors are operating at maximum capacity, Shas’El. However it will still take time before we can activate this installations primary weaponry” The drone spoke with a monotone voice far too calming controlled and neutral for such a dire situation.
“We do not have any time!” Karr threw her weapon over the lip of the rock, not even bothering to aim she fired off another round.
But suddenly the situation changed once again, the barrage of Marine gunfire started to waver and die. Karr dared to poke her head over the lip of the cover. The two Imperial Rhinos in the centre of the formation engaged their engines, manouvouring in front of their counterparts, opening a breach between the two the two formations. This was a strange move as it only served to disrupt the Marines firing lines, halving the intensity of their barrage. “What are they doing?” A Fire Warrior asked his brothers, hoping that they might know something more.
“Perhaps they are retreating?” Another offered his theory.
But suddenly the answer became clear. Out of the brush behind the enemy line stomped the heavy metal foot of a Blood Ravens Dreadnought. The monsters right gauntlet rotated, opened and closed hungrily. Its left arm had been replaced with a heavy machine gun. The weapon came to life, coughing rounds into the Tau line. The bullets cut deeply into the rocks Karr and her squad used for cover. The Tau was once again on the defensive, forcing them onto their back foot even more. “No. They are simply clearing the path” Karr’s words rang hollow in her soldier’s souls.
The large mech stomped past the line of Rhino transports, the vehicles heavy weapon making any attempt at Tau retaliation impossible. Even so Karr dared to expose herself, taking aim she let fly with what could possibly be her last and only plasma shot before the Dreadnought tore her to shreds.
The face of the Dreadnoughts armour suddenly became awash with bright blue plasma. Karr stood dumbfounded, completely ignoring the imminent danger she was in. Another ball of superheated plasma flew overhead, impacting the Dreadnoughts armour once again. Karr turned, the barrel of the listening posts turret glowed a bright blue. The Heavy Turret launched another salvo of superheated plasma into the side of the Space Marines Dreadnought. The servos in the mech’s legs melted and broke in the intense heat and pressure generated by the impact of the superheated plasma. The sheer weight of the vehicle collapsed the weakened supports maintaining it upright, the heavy vehicle collapsed down into the wet dirt behind it. The sharp cry of the creaking metal was the rallying call for the revitalised Tau soldiers, inspiring them to fight with the greatest ferocity.
The Tau soldiers braced the barrels of their weapons on the lip of the rocks, opening fire with a barrage of alien plasma. The tables had quickly turned in this battle, the Tau had become the aggressors and the Space Marines were now being forced on the defensive for the first time since the engagement had begun. A few unfortunate Fire Warriors fell to the uncoordinated barrage of bolter fire but nothing could dampen the revitalised Tau fighting spirit.
The Imperial Marines quickly found that their only remaining option was to retreat. The Rhino transports engaged their engines, their heavy treads digging into the wet dirt beneath them as they began to return to life. Retreat was slow however as one line of Rhino’s was now caught between the other and the cliff face, the crippled Dreadnought making a complicated manoeuvre even more time consuming. With the Dreadnought neutralized the Tau Heavy Cannon turned it’s fury onto the retreating Rhinos. The cannon fired another salvo, the plasma impacting the side of the lead Rhino, the blunt force of the strike overturning the heavy transport with comical effort
Karr stood to full height, her troop’s quickly following her example once they realized the threat had passed. Some Tau Fire Warriors held their weapons aloft, cheering the victory chants of their cadre in celebration of their triumph as they watched the Space Marines retreat in the wake of their defeat. Even against all the odds Karr and her Fire Warriors had sent the pious devils packing.

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Karr was beginning to tire of this environment. Warm, moist and the constant looming threat of enemy ambush hanging thick in the air. Karr yearned to be back on the arid plains of T’au, to be home again.
Karr stepped into the regulated atmosphere of the Cadre headquarters, once again finding Commander Or’es’Ka perched over his command console. “It is good to see you again Commander” Karr spoke by way of a greeting.
“You as well Shas’El. I apologize for being unable to provide support. You lost many good men in that attack” Or’es’Ka looked up from his display.
“They will be honoured as servants of the Greater Good. But for now we must find a way to end these brutal attacks before more are forced to suffer their fate” Karr spoke.
“Indeed Shas’El. I believe I have found a solution to our problem” Or’es’Ka activated the projector, a holographic representation of the Lands of Solitude emerging before them. The map was dotted with flaming red markers. “This represents our current field of engagement”
Karr indicated the markers. “And these Shas’O”
“Enemy Tracking Beacons, we detected signals emanating from those points shortly before attacks emerged from that direction. The transmissions seem far too random and simplistic, even by Gue’la standards, to be messages. We believe they are signals for their drop pods to target, allowing them to deploy into the wilderness with rapid efficiency”
“And you theorise that neutralising these beacons shall slow the enemies advance?”
“Exactly Shas’El, but removing these targets may prove far more difficult than we anticipate. The entire area is a network of tight passages and overhanging cliff tops. Our heavy vehicles and infantry platoons will be easily susceptible to enemy ambushes should we attempt to advance”
Karrs keen military mind engaged. “Perhaps instead I should take a small, elite squad and eliminate the relays with demolition charges. Our small size will ensure discretion and leave us less vulnerable to ambushes”
Or’es’Ka pondered it for a moment. “It is a sound plan. I give you leave to go. Take whatever you require- armour, weapons, support. I only ask that you promise to bring us victory in this battle”
“I cannot promise success Shas’O. But I can say that my men and I will give our lives to assure our victory here”
“Well. If you succeed then we shall revel in victory together as we push back the human scourge in their territory. And should you fail, I doubt any of us will live long enough to mourn our defeat”

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Karr raised her clenched fist- the signal for the squad to hunker down behind her. Her Fire Warriors crouched down behind her, each selecting a different firing angle so the entire surrounding area could be collectively observed between them.
Karr activated her optic scope, she could see the beacon from here. On the surface it appeared to be a small unimportant radio transmitter. But Karr knew the truth. And the realization that such an important structure had been left unguarded in the heart of the wilderness disturbed her. But for now she would have to trust in her squad and the Greater Good.
She motioned two of her Fire Warriors forward to scout the area ahead. The remainder of her squad took up firing positions overlooking the open plain in case of ambush. But when the ambush finally came there was nothing that could be done to prevent it. One of the advancing Tau Fire Warriors took one final step into the grassy opening before his foot suddenly exploded out from under him, throwing the startled soldier high up into the air before the unrelenting force of gravity violently yanked him back down. As his teammate run to assist his fallen brother he too suffered a similar fate, their bloodied corpses splayed across the ground a testament to that.
The remaining Tau brought their weapons to bear, scanning the surrounding area for the source of the attack. But when no threat dared to emerge and no second barrage was fired Karr came to the only logical conclusion- she had just sent her soldiers into a minefield.
Karr activated her optic, scanning the terrain at the base of the beacon. As she expected she found energy sources appeared clearly on her sensors. “Remain here and provide cover while I plant the charges” Every one of her Fire Warriors gave her a curt nod before moving off to take up firing positions.
Karr accepted the leap of faith and stepped down into the open clearing. She kept her weapon tight against her chest, scanning the surrounding cliffs and tree tops for threats brave enough to emerge to challenge her. Karr kept her eyes pinned to her feet, her optic showing the mines around her as a fiery glow as she manoeuvred to avoid them. But despite her faith in her senses and her squad that did not change the very real fact that she was standing in the middle of a minefield, in an open clearing, with no cover and with a heavy pack of high explosives strapped to her back.
Karr knelt over one of the Tau soldiers, praying that by some miracle some essence of life remained within her fallen brothers. But sadly death had already taken its cold harsh hold over them. They had fought well and died honourably, they deserved a proper burial once the mission was complete. But with their deaths their seven man squad was now reduced to five.
Karr continued on. She knelt down at the base of the beacon, touching the cool surface she could almost feel the energy pulse against her armour. She reached into her pack; retrieving a mould of explosive she planted the charge at the base of the device. But as she reached into her pack to retrieve the second charge the machine suddenly came to life before her. Karr stumbled backwards in surprise, her weapon raised in subconscious preparation.
The dish of the beacon groaned to life, its surface pulsing with waves of blue energy. Antennae began to rise from the structure with a gentle hum. Karr dreaded to discover what this inevitably meant. “Fire Warriors, do you see anything?”
“Negative Shas’El” One of her squad replied.
“Wait, I think I see something. Enemy drop pods incoming!” The background noise in the COM was awash with the sharp clicks and crashes of metal against metal as the Fire Warriors readied themselves for battle ahead.
“Open fire upon them as soon as they disembark. I will set the final charge. Once I am clear of the blast I will detonate the explosives”
“Good luck Shas’El. And may the Greater Good provide” She closed the COM link, returning to her task.
Over the lively sounds of the wilderness she could hear the gentle hum of the drop pods engines being carried on the wind as they descended, Karr would not allow it distract her. The final charge was set in place. The drop pods impacted the terrain all around her, the thundering crash and quake reverberating through the ground signalling their arrival all around her. She was surrounded, trapped.
Immediately after the drop pods impacted, their hatches opening like a flower in bloom, the Imperial Space Marines marched out down the open ramp like the mortal embodiments of the ancient gods of war with a divine aura radiating off of their scarred armour. The heavenly silence was suddenly broken as the concealed Tau soldiers opened fire on their exposed enemies, showering the Marines in a hail of blue plasma. The Marine’s divine aura was shattered; they crouched to their knee or dropped behind cover as they returned fire with trained precision and co-ordination.
Karr could not dare return fire on the advancing soldiers, their bullets shearing so close to the Relay she used for cover on all sides that some stray shots even punctured straight through the thin metal casing, ensuring that escape from any direction was surely impossible. Karr could hear the gentle zzzmmm of super heated plasma as her Fire Warriors returned fire on the enemy. She could feel an intense sense of loss and betrayal wash over her, while they were fighting and dying in service to the Greater Good she lay cowering behind a shield like a whipped Kroot Hound. And there was nothing she could do to change that.
Karr could suddenly hear the unmistakable sound of metal pinging off metal at high velocity, the impacts were the sound of bullets striking the centre of the relay’s hardened casing and they were quickly becoming far too numerous to be strays. Her worst fears were soon realized as gaping holes were being torn through the scarred metal all around her, the marines were willing to sacrifice their own relay to be rid of her; there was no way that she could hold this position for much longer.
Rather than wait for the Marines bolter rounds to find their mark Karr decided to take her chances and charged out from cover. Immediately the Marine’s lines of fire altered to track her, she could feel the bullets peppering against the back of her armour, she knew from the moment she had abandoned her cover that she would not be able to withstand this lethal barrage indefinitely. But if she was to die fighting she would take her enemies with her to the void. With that final thought she tore the activation device from her belt and with it clasped firmly in her hand she pushed the detonator.

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Imperial Space Marine Blood Ravens Chapter Sergeant Andreos dreaded high altitude drops. The animalistic fear of being jettisoned from an orbiting craft and being hurled into the firing line with no way to engage or retaliate against the enemy as was honourable was crippling. The only small comfort he could muster was the thought was that, should he survive the drop, as soon as he stepped out of the pod he would be marching onto the field of battle to cut down the enemies of the Imperium.
Andreos stepped into his assigned drop pod, his battle brothers gathering tightly around him in the confined compartment, some passing the few tense moments before the drop with checking and rechecking each other’s weapons and equipment in preparation for the battle to come.
The invading Tau armies were forcing their way into the Lands of Solitude, the centre of the Space Marines war effort in the Kaurava system. But an even greater insult to the honour of the Imperiums Space Marines was that the Tau were daring to attack the system of relay beacons established across the jungle terrain in order to administer the volley of Imperial drop pods, attempting to deny the Marines on the orbiting Battle Barge the glory of service in battle. Such a heretical and blasphemous could not be allowed to continue. That was why Andreos and the other Marines of his squad were being deployed, they were to insert via the drop pods and assist the already embattled Space Marines in defending the relay system from any threats.
The hatches rose up from the deck like a flower in bloom, closing around them with a mechanical hiss, submerging the cramped compartment in total darkness. He could feel the stale tension thick inside the pod. The craft suddenly bolted and snapped free of its supports, a sudden sense of free fall washed over the Marines as they left the confines of the Imperial Battle Barge, only to be thrust back down onto the deck as they were yanked into Kaurava II’s gravitational field.
Andreos repeated the first moments of the coming battle over and over in his head. He imagined what would happen as soon as the hatches opened, the bullets skimming past his helmet, where he would charge for cover. He anticipated every detail.
But something suddenly broke his serene state of mind, violently yanking him back into the real world. A piercing, monotone alarm rang deeply in his skull, the darkness in the pod now illuminated by a dim red light which hung precariously overhead. The Tech Marine on the far side of the pod forced his way through the cramped compartment towards the control panel welded to the wall. The craft suddenly wavered and bucked like a feral creature possessed by a foul demon, throwing men and equipment alike hard against the bulkhead. The Tech Marine hammered away at the keypad, attempting to regain control of the wayward craft, his frantic movements and the panicked bucking of the craft indicated the situation was continuing to deteriorate regardless of the Tech Marines intervention. A scattered cry came over the radio for the Marines to brace for impact before the overhead light died and everything went black.

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Pain cascaded through the separate layers of consciousness of Karr’s alien mind, the fact that she was even alive to feel the pain reassured her immensely. Her keen tactical mind once again engaged, forcing her to think through the memorized procedure born through years of training. Karr began with small movements, flexing each of her fingers in sequence. When that proved fruitful she continued on to rising and lowering her entire arm, the appendage moved freely without obstruction.
“Shas’El?” Karr heard a voice calling out too her from the darkness. “Shas’El Karr” Karr tentatively opened her eyes; her vision was dark and blurred, a barrier blocking her sight from truly seeing the world around her.
Karr brought her gauntleted hand up to her face, trying to rub the obstruction clear of her eyes but her hand met an obstacle; she had entirely forgotten that her helmet still encapsulated her head. The device had shattered under the force of the explosion which had incapacitated her, the restrictive armour now solely hampering her vision without the added aid of its array of sensors to assist her.
Karr pulled herself up so she was resting on her backside, her hands reached up to the sides of her helmet, tearing the dormant device from her head and allowing the warm moist air of the outside world to cascade over her skin.
The Shas’Vre knelt down in the dirt next to Karr. “Shas’El, are you alright?”
Karr shook her head clear of disorientation. “Yes Shas’Vre. What of the others?”
“One dead, another badly wounded. We called for transport as soon as the fighting ceased” The Shas’Vre reported.
“What happened?” Karr rose shakily to her feet, accepting the Fire Warriors offered hand as support.
“The charges on the relay detonated; the blast incapacitated the majority of the Marines. Those that survived likely retreated into the wilderness in the disarray, but they are not our greatest problem. Before the charges were detonated we detected a second volley of drop pods inbound towards our location”
The soldier pointed up to the sky in a dramatic pose. “When the relay was destroyed the pods went awry and crashed into the surrounding wilderness”
“Do you know what happened to the pods when they hit?”
“One of them landed nearby. I sent a Shas’la to investigate but as of yet they have not reported-”
The collective communication link of the Tau battle net suddenly came to life. “Shas’Vre. I have found the pod. But there is something you must see”

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Sergeant Andreos could feel intense pain tearing through every fibre of his being, his medically hardened skeleton and reinforced muscles the only thing keeping his body in one piece. He began to take in his surroundings, flames lapped against the damaged metal of the pod, charring it with dark soot, the scarred and wrenched metal of the pod the horrid counter-part to the pristine chariot of the Emperors Space Marines it had been last time he seen it.
Andreos reached down to his belt, feeling the cold reassuring metal of his bolt pistol holstered at his hip. Andreos tried to pull himself off of his back, but his muscles growled and strained with every attempt at movement. Eventually he allowed himself to succumb to the unrelenting force of gravity and collapsed backwards once again. Beams of light cascaded down on top him, beaming through the damaged cracks in the pods structure, the streaks of light suddenly intensified, bathing the interior in a bright golden glow, the terrible screech of stressed metal against metal rang out in the confined space.
Andreos tore his bolt pistol from his belt, holding the weapon at arm’s length, ready to face whatever threat dared to emerge. One of the hatches of the pod suddenly eased open, blinding light cascading down on top of him, his augmented eyes attempting to clear the haze cast over his vision.
A figure emerged in the opening to black out the light. Andreos could not decipher their identity, but their slender figure clearly marked them as non-human. He let fly with a burst from his bolt pistol, his disorientation causing some of the shots to go wide, the creature quickly retreated like a whipped dog. But Andreos knew it would be back, and with more of them.

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The Drop pod appeared a complete wreck, its structure was cracked and scarred with burns and caked with dried mud. The fact that the structure had even remained in one piece after the impact was astonishing. But yet even more amazing was the knowledge that someone yet lived within the wrecked debris. Karr approached the Shas’La standing guard beside the pod. “What is the situation?”
“The pod is wrecked Shas’El. As far as I can tell there is only one survivor within the pod. There may be more, I did not get a clear look. The survivor opened fire at me as soon as I opened the hatch”
Karr pondered it for a moment. “Very well Shas’La” Karr drew her pulse rifle off of her shoulder, presenting it to the subordinate; he accepted the weapon without hesitation.
Karr approached the pod, taking a few tentative steps, careful not to disturb the slumbering beast. She approached the bulkhead hatch which had been wrenched open by their previous incursion. Karr dared to peer inside, with her helmet discarded she as now forced to rely upon her own sight rather than the advanced array of optics and night vision the wonders of Tau engineering provided. Karr saw movement inside of the pod.
Karr pulled back the wrenched metal even further, bright beams of light streaming down to illuminate the dark crevices of the pod. Karr could see the floor of the pod was lined with broken bodies and shattered human equipment. One of the corpses suddenly reanimated, his strong arm rose shakily up from his chest, a crude human pistol held in his grasp. Karr froze, this human clearly did not have long to live, but he still held the cosmic balance in his iron grip. With one movement of his hand he could end her existence, permanently.

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Andreos could hear them coming. He could hear the clang of metal striking metal against metal as they clambered across the outside of the pod. Their arrival was sounded once more by the terrible screech as the metal was strained accompanied the light streaming down on top of him. As before the light was suddenly obscured by a dark outline, however there was something different about this one; their form was even more slender and graceful than the first intruder. By sheer instinct he raised his bolt pistol again; his tired and strained muscles crying out for their torment to end. He held the weapon at arm’s length, ready to deliver the Emperors judgement.

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Karr stood frozen at the barrel of his weapon, she could feel her inevitable death coming.
But suddenly the marine let out a terrible, inhuman cry of primal pain which allowed all of his muscles to convulse in unison. His body quickly fell limp, the weapon falling from his hand.
With the looming threat gone Karr lowered herself down into the damaged craft. Karr reached her hands out to clasp the humans exposed cheeks, what little she knew regarding human physiology indicated this human would not survive without expert medical attention.
“Shas’La!” Karr called out for help looming outside. The soldier peered into the damaged craft from the outside world. “Shas’la. Request transport back to the Cadre Headquarters. Ensure that the medical bay have adequate facilities to handle with a human casualty”
“Yes Shas’El” the Fire Warrior went away to perform his task without question.
Karr returned her attention to the human, speaking in her alien tongue she was unsure the human could even understand. “It’s ok. We’re here to help”

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It had finally come to this, he had reached the end. Andreos could feel his arm collapsing against his will, his bolt pistol slipping from his grasp.
He lay amongst the wreckage and the corpses strewn across the base of the pod, without a weapon in hand or the physical capacity to even move his arm these xeno creatures would find him easy prey indeed. Andreos could quickly feel the darkness engulfing his sight as he fought a war within himself solely to maintain consciousness. He could see glimpses of the creature coming towards him, the glowing backdrop making the creature shine like a divine angel.
The creature clasped their hands to his bare cheeks. Andreos willed his body to strike the alien hands from his flesh, but his muscles refused to respond, instead he could only lie helpless as their xeno hands roamed free. The alien enchantress suddenly spoke in her xeno tongue, likely assuming he would not be able to decipher its meaning. But Andreos understood her words, and knew that each was laced thick with xeno lies.

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Andreos could feel himself as he stepped back into the realm of consciousness. But his mind was not racked with pain; he could no longer feel the warm pulses of fresh cuts and bruises across his flesh, in fact he could not feel any sensations at all.
Andreos forced his eyes to open, a blinding white far more intense than the dim glow which had shrouded him in the pod assaulted his eyes. His vision eventually cleared, dark silhouettes appeared before him, these outlines eventually resolved into visible shapes and colours. The room seemed designed to emanate a calming aura to relax and calm its occupants, which only served to aggravate his suspicions further. The room was entirely constructed of pristine metal; the walls were lined with alien equipment, while the devices sole purpose appeared medical in the hands of a skilled operator they could just as easily become terrible instruments of torture.
The main door leading into the room suddenly opened silently in front of him. Andreos instinctively attempted to raise his arms into a fighting stance, only to discover his arms remained firmly locked against his side. His eyes quickly snapped down to see the energy binding keeping his arm clasped tightly against the metal plate he was lying upon. When his gaze returned to the door he found that it had already closed shut, a figure standing before it. They were Tau, female, draped in orange flowing formal robes with dark brown and crimson embroidery, her fiery red hair cascaded down her back like a river of blood. She moved with disarming grace and elegance, but he would not allow himself to be swayed by her alien charms.
She stood before him, her deep crimson eyes looking over him from top to bottom. “Are your wounds healing?” the creature spoke the human dialect with surprising fluency.
“I did not expect my captor would come with much concern for their captive?” Andreos spoke the xeno tongue with as much fervour as he could muster.
“You speak our language well” Karr returned to her native tongue. “Not many humans can”
“It is a Blood Raven’s duty to decipher any information which may better serve the Imperium” He spoke the words in the proud human dialect. “And weaken its enemies”
“You are like a caged Kroot hound, so set in its ways it does not even try to break free. When the creature is young its handler binds it with thick metal chains. No matter how hard the creature pulls the beast can never break free of its constraints. Eventually the creature accepts that it cannot be freed and stops resisting. By the time it has matured the chain is replaced with thin rope. The creature could break its physical bond with the greatest of ease, but does not even dare to try to resist because of the mental cage forged of its own creation keeps it securely bound” The words cut deep into Andreos’s flesh, but his will was unwavering. “You are like that beast. You are so content in your ways that you no longer even attempt to break free”
“You know nothing of the Imperium or the Emperors Space Marines” Andreos spat the fiery words.
“You humans breed war from peace. You willingly fight your own kind based on minor differences in heritage, race, even leadership or ideology”
“And the Tau is somehow faultless?” Andreos retorted.
His words stunned her for a moment, she eventually composed herself. “I admit that you certainly have greater honour than the forces of Chaos and Disorder” Karr decided this exchange would best be delivered in the human’s own language. “Despite what you may believe of my race the fact still remains that I and my soldiers saved you from a gruesome death inside that crashed drop pod”
“But to what end?” his voice was laced with accusations. “Do you plan to interrogate me, indoctrinate me? Force me to betray my brothers? Well I assure you that the will of a Blood Raven cannot be broken so easily”
“Take comfort in my words human; torturing you would yield little information. Your presence here is solely as an act of charity”
“Then why do you choose to keep me bound like some animal?” Andreos instinctively resisted against his bonds once again.
“Your restraints are solely to allow your wounds to heal. You were thrashing about in your sleep, tearing the work of our best healers to shreds. You broke the arms of two Fio’Vre’s while attempting to restrain you”
“Then what have you done with my armour and weapons?” he hunted for substance to prove these creatures ill intentions, for whatever closure it would give him before his inevitable death at their hands.
“Your weapons and armour are being studied by our Earth Caste scientists; the fact that they survived such an impact is astounding. We wish to know more about your construction and their composition” The thought of the sacred armour of the Blood Ravens being probed and corrupted by Xeno’s disgusted him.
“Then what is to become of me?” Andreos asked.
“You will remain here in the medical bay until your injures are healed. After that your weapons and armour will be returned and you will be free to return to your kin”
It was not the response he had expected. “What?” he asked in clarification.
“I said that once your wounds are healed you will be free to return to your kin” Karr repeated.
“Why?” Andreos searched for an understanding. “Why release your prisoner when you hold him so firmly in your grasp?”
Karr had to admit that it was strategically insane, but she had already spared this humans life and healed his injuries, it would carry little benefit to end his life now. “It would serve little good to kill you now human, and what could one more soldier do to tip the scales of this battle? Either the Tau shall triumph over you and your kin. Or we shall be routed. Ultimately, it matters not whether or not you fight us. And would you not prefer to die on the field of battle?”
“And what if I give my brothers intelligence on this base, on you?” Andreos asked.
“And exactly who do you think I am?”Karr asked in return.
“Obviously someone who carries allot of prestige if you dress like that to meet patients”
“And how do you know that I hold influence? Perhaps I am second to the Ethereal himself, or perhaps I am simply the initiate who dusts the consoles? Why should your brothers be concerned with me?”
“I do not know. But you certainly seem the type to hold some sway if you are releasing me”
“I would have thought you would revel in the opportunity to distinguish yourself with glory in battle. Even if it forced you to accept help from your enemy”
“It is easy for you to offer blind promises of redemption, since you currently sit on that side of the bonds”
Karr looked down at the energy binds which kept him pinned to the medical table as though she had just noticed them for the first time. “Very well” she spoke with unshakeable confidence. Karr reached down to just below the bindings, touching a switch the bright blue lines of plasma suddenly disintegrated. His wrists naturally floated above the metal, moving his arms to a more natural position.
Andreos’s animal instincts compelled him to reach up and attack his captor with his bare hands before making his blind dash for freedom now that the only thing that had kept him bound had been released. But the sheer surprise of the attack paralysed him and stayed his hand. And where could he even go past this room? He had no weapons, no armour. And while it was his duty to give his life for the Emperor it was not to waste it in a foolish venture, perhaps it was possible that he could trust this creature, perhaps her offers of freedom were sincere. In that case fleeing would be viewed as a hostile act of betrayal, and seal his fate once more.
For the first time since becoming a Blood Raven Andreos did not know how he should proceed. Mere moments ago his existence had seemed so clear. He was an Imperial Space Marine of the Blood Ravens Chapter tasked with slaying the Xenos, Heretics and Demons that threatened the Imperium and to eventually give his life for the Emperor in return for an eternity in the glow of the Golden Throne.
But now his thoughts were conflicting. He did not know whether this was the taint of xeno heresy taking root in his mind, or if this alien had at last allowed him to see the truth. But in either case he decided that the best course of action was simply to wait and see.
The Tau soldier seemed to read his thoughts. “I am Karr, Knight of the Fire Caste”
Andreos was silent for a moment. “Imperial Space Marine Sergeant Andreos of the Blood Ravens Chapter”

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The atmosphere in the medical bay had changed subtly but vastly, when Karr had first entered the sterile environment there had been a thick tension looming between the two of them, Andreos’s voice had been laced with poisonous accusations and hers with blunt attempts to force her viewpoint onto an unrelenting subject. But now the mood seemed to have lightened, almost as if the two of them had developed some kind of deep understanding of one another during their short exchange which transcended space and time.
Karr stared at the prime specimen of humanity who lay splayed out on the metal plate before her. Karr watched with eager eyes as his muscled chest rose and fell with every breath he took, his breathing rate seemed to have become deeper and far more regular since Karr had released him from his constraints. Her research into human physiology at the Cadre Academy could not have prepared her for this, while Brianna had portrayed herself with an aura of cool, sleek, feminine grace Andreos appeared large, muscled and intensely fiery. It was hard to believe the two of them were from the same species.
“You know” Her voice broke the stale tension. “We are not so different, you and I. We are both soldiers. We fight for different leaders and honour different banners but we are still soldiers all the same, each fighting for a greater purpose we believe is just” She could see his expression soften with her words. “You carry a burden with you. A pain, a torment from your past which refuses to leave you” Karr could determine through his body language that she had struck a very sensitive cord. Karr clasped the loose fabric of her cloak, exposing her thin forearm, a trail of two crude, dark blue lines trailed up the length of the outside of her forearm like the claws of a feral warp beast had bore its mark on her otherwise flawless skin. “These scars were inflicted by some of yours. The scars will heal in time.” Karr slipped the fabric back down into place, recovering her forearm once again. “My mate Shar, however, was not as fortunate as I”
Andreos sat in deep thought for a moment. “I am sorry for your loss. I too have lost many brothers to the wrath of war”
Andreos held out his hand, at first Karr believed it some kind of peace offering, but his hand moved in a ‘Come here’ motion, drawing Karr in. Karr took his large alien hand in hers, the small contact lulled her silently into a full embrace, his arms wrapped comfortably around her thin alien form. Karr could feel him emotionally opening up to her, putting aside their differences to allow the two enemies to comfort each other. Karr could hear his strong heart beat resonating through his thin clothing; it was the sweet lullaby which was allowing her to drift off into pure, cool bliss.
The tranquil embrace sadly came to an end, the lullaby ceased, the moment lost. Karr pulled her head back from his firm chest, staring up into his deep tranquil blue eyes as though they were gateways into the deepest realms of the warp itself. Karr leant in closer, allowing her lips to pass over his, their lips touched in an explosive clash of cold serenity against warm, primal strength. Karr found herself quickly becoming swept up in the embrace, allowing herself to be consumed in the pleasure.
Karrs hands began to move subconsciously of their own accord, she felt her open palms pressing against his muscled chest, feeling its gentle rise and fall and the strong pound of his beating heart. Karrs hands slithered lower down across Andreos’s torso, her long fingers searching for the clasp of his shirt, she eventually found it. But as soon as her hands clasped the clip of Andreos’s shirt he wrapped his hand around her wrist, breaking her free of her trance, Karr stared up into his strong features. His features were cold as the polar region of Irridene. “Where do you think you are going?”
Karr’s finger faltered from beneath the clasp of his shirt, trailing her up and down his covered chest. “I showed you my scars. Surely it is only fair that you show me yours in return?”
Andreos smiled “Very well. But I suspect mine will prove to be the greater spectacle”
Karr returned her fingers to the clasp. “I would not count on it, human”
Karr’s elegant hands broke the bond with ease, allowing the separate pieces of material to flutter apart of their own accord, exposing his toned, muscled chest concealed beneath it. Karrs hands immediately pressed against the soft flesh beneath his shirt, her fingers squirming to find purchase deeper while she utilized the leverage of her forearm to open his shirt even further and reveal even more delectably toned and muscled skin.
Karr purred deeply in her alien throat as more delicious, creamy flesh was exposed to her ravenous alien eyes. As soon as almost his entire torso was exposed Karr could not hold back her compulsions any longer. Karr pounced on top of her human counterpart, their lips met in a passionate clash, threatening to envelope the two of them in its embrace. Karrs alien tongue dared to venture from the safety of her mouth into her partners fiery embrace, their tongues clashed, competing in a dual of supremacy to see who would emerge to be declared the victor. They each fought fiercely, the upper-hand passing seamlessly between the two combatants several times. But eventually a mutual ceasefire was declared as they both pulled back from sheer exhaustion, gasping desperately for much needed breaths. They could only stare each other down as they felt their strength return to them. Their wills were too strong for either of them to overcome directly, Karr knew she would have to find an alternative strategy.
Karr’s alien hands slithered across his shirt once again, feeling the muscles as they moved seamlessly beneath her hands. She slipped her right hand down his taut side, reaching for the beds controls lying beside him. The bed slid back silently, lying horizontal against the ground. Karr saw her advantage and took it, she felt her tongue to touch ever deeper than she had ever managed to achieve before, but once again the will of a Blood Raven proved difficult to break. In the end Karr was forced to surrender, pulling her lips away to allow the both of them the sweet breaths of air they each desperately yearned for.
Karr leant back in again and Andreos readied his lips for another sensual barrage. But Karr aimed her sights slightly lower, her lips forming across the nape of his neck, feeling the gentle rise and fall of his Adams apple with each breath. Karr ran her tongue across his neck, tasting the delectable tastes of sweat which ran across his muscled skin. Karr allowed her tongue to trail lazily down Andreos’s muscled chest.
Karrs tongue slid through the crevice between his magnificent pecks, she continued to trail further down his torso, tasting the unexplored territory of his chest. Her advance however was brought to an abrupt end by the seam of his pants. Her tongue, its progress ceased, circled aimlessly across his flat stomach. Her hands rose up to clasp Andreos’s taut sides, massaging the muscles in her small feminine hands. Those agile hands continued to caress ever further down his muscled form. Karr gripped the waist of his trousers, drawing the thin material further down his sculpted thighs. The unimportant fabric disappeared into a forgotten corner with a sharp flick of her wrist. Immediately the marine’s mighty penis leapt out to greet her Karr immediately thrust her lips over the tip with the ravenous fury of a starving wolf.
Karrs lips consumed his penis, pumping up and down each time allowing her lips to slip further down the shaft with each repeated thrust. The wide tip touched the back of her engorged throat, her taste buds alive with the bombardment of a variety new alien flavour. Karr groaned deeply, the subtle vibrations exciting Andreos into a new, frenzied state of desire. Andreos gripped his large hands against her shoulders, amplifying the gyrations of her mouth and intensifying their combined desire. But Andreos still yearned to feel the true beauty of her alien mouth and clasped his hands tightly around her enflamed cheeks, controlling the speed of her furious thrusts directly. Andreos pulled and pushed her back and forth in time to her gyrations, the both of them too far gone to realize how close they both stood to the precipice of no return. Karr finally broke free of his hold, her lips parting in a shower of wet droplets of sweat cascading Andreos’s stomach, her tired lips gulping down much needed air.
Andreos prepared a stern protest, but Karrs next act was already in motion before the words could cascade past his lips. Karr stepped off of him, her tall form looming over the human spread across the medical examination tablet. Karrs hands roamed freely across her chest, she gripped the tie of her sash which held her dress in place. Karr tugged it gently, the delicate knot unravelling under its own weight, with nothing to hold it in place the fabric of her dress lay precariously in place, a light shrug of her shoulders allowed the thin material to slide seamlessly off of Karrs shoulders, the material pooling at her feet. Karrs body retained the feminine curves of her gender whilst still incorporating the thick muscles earned through years of service to the Greater Good. The true beauty of Karrs body was still concealed beneath the thin, jet black fabric of her Tau equivalent to human undergarments around her chest and thighs.
Karrs thin fingers slithered across her toned stomach, passing seamlessly over the gentle rise of her heaving breasts. She bounced the mounds of flesh in front of Andreos like a bloody morsel taunting a starving Kroot Hound. Karr leant in closer; the smooth tip of her alien nipple caught between her fingers, sending jolts of pleasure cascading through her body. A primal alien growl resonated from the back of her throat; she massaged her fingers across the whole of her breasts, her fingers trailing inwards to meet at her nipples once again.
Karr clasped the palms of her hands across her breasts, caressing the delectable mounds of flesh. Karr leant forward, pressing her breasts against Andreos’s thighs. The soft touch of her supple flesh so close to his most sensitive region sent waves of pleasure surging through Andreos’s body. Karr thrust her chest further up and down his thighs, massaging the outside muscles with her hands as she went. Karrs hands slid up the outside of his thighs, moving to clasp over the mound of her breasts. She pressed her hands against the outside of Karrs breasts, moulding around Andreos’s heaving member.
Karr massaged her breasts up and down, thrusting up and down in synchronisation with Andreos’s thrusts. Karr pressed her lips against the tip of his member as it emerged from within her breasts, Karr savoured the delectable taste of their combined sweat. Her movements sped up, the power behind the thrusts intensified. Karr groaned in her alien throat, the sheer effort required to maintain such speed strained her already stiff muscles. Andreos clasped his strong hands against her shoulders, helping his partner to maintain the intense movements.
But alas, even with support, such exertion could not be maintained indefinitely, and Karr felt her muscles begin to strain due to the intense effort. But Karrs stamina was depleted entirely; her lips eventually slipped free, Andreos’s iron will unaffected by the experience. Karrs hardened muscles went limp, her head collapsing limply against Andreos’s muscled thigh, panting in a desperate attempt to regain her strength. Karrs hair draped across her face, the sweat pouring into her eyes burning her senses, however she simply could not muster the strength to clear them. She blinked shakily in a desperate effort to clear the discomfort.
Her hair was suddenly brushed aside. Karr felt herself being lifted up, her naked body sliding seamlessly over Andreos’s chest to meet Andreos’s gaze. Karr brushed her eyes clear, suddenly staring down into Andreos’s smiling face. Andreos pulled her up, into an embrace, their naked, sweats covered bodies sliding seamlessly over each other. It suddenly became to her just how much things had changed since they had first met mere hours ago. Andreos’s features were suddenly warm and inviting, his muscled arms wrapped warmly around her, keeping the cold touch of space at bay. And at the same time she began to notice the changes that had manifested in her, her emotional barriers have slowly come crashing down allowing herself to open to the world around her. Karr felt herself becoming far more receptive to his actions and his ministrations were quickly enticing her into a state of unrivalled bliss. But the two of them still had one final barrier to overcome if they were to achieve their objective.
Karr slipped her hand down Andreos’s taut stomach, her long smooth fingers moving gracefully downwards. Her long fingers clasped around his engorged member. She gently guided the tip of his engorged cock towards her dripping alien pussy lips. She positioned the tip of his cock at her opening; Karr gritted her teeth and prepared to take the leap into the unknown.
She lowered herself onto him, taking the full length of a human member into her pussy for the first time in her short existence. She groaned past clenched teeth, pressing herself further and further down his length. Despite the clear biological differences between humans and Tau it appeared that, their sexual organs at least, were compatible to such an extent that the other differences between their species ceased to be meaningful. Karr felt the warm, pulsating length planted deeply inside of her. She slowly lifted herself above him, quickly dropping back down on him with rejuvenated force, impaling herself with his erect penis once again. Karr savoured the thrill as Andreos’s thickness plunged deeply into her before harshly recoiling backwards. The process continued to repeat, each time the force of the impact and the pleasure it inflicted increasing tenfold.
But such pleasure could not remain contained forever, and any attempt to restrain it only aggravated the situation further. Eventually the arousal of the act reached its inevitable peak, the thrill resonating across them in ever growing waves. Karr collapsed against Andreos’s muscled chest, all of the energy completely drained from her. She could only lay there and listen to the raging beat of his animal heart within his proud human chest.
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