The Rebel Faction

Rob laughed, surprised to hear that she had been a dancer, but knew that she had the body for it. She was glad she was doing something she loved now.

"Oh I bet you were." Rob winked and laughed with Cierra as he took her hand and led her from the car into the restaurant.

It was only a short turbolift trip before they stepped out into the small waiting area before being seated, but out front they could see the large curved window that allowed patrons to look out at the city from this high up. The restaurant was situated atop the tallest of Belgarothian skyscrapers and allowed one to glance out over the city sprawl and towards the ocean that lay beyond. It was just too bad that the Ocean was murky and very much polluted.

In moments they were both lead towards one of the tables up front, one that was at the center of the curved window and gave them the best view of the city, which unfortunately was not very much to look at on this poor planet. As the got close, Rob smiled and pulled out the chair for Cierra before sitting down himself once she was settled.

"So what do you like to eat Cierra?" He smiled as he noticed the sun beginning to set.

Rob smiled as he listened to her talk. It was very good to hear her mentioning the people she cared about. He understood how tight Ishara's group was by the way Cierra talked about her. Cierra right that he had thought those things about Ishara, but he also understood that many people have or need two personalities when it comes to living their life.

As Cierra formed the tear Rob understood slightly what she meant. He had many people working for him that he knew personally and had to send them into battle sometimes, but that wasn't close to the relationship that both these women seemed to share.

Rob moved his chair around the table and sat down right beside Cierra, running his hand slowly over her back as he listened to her and watched her actions. Inside he felt sorry about how she felt and that she had to go through all that unknowing. He hopped that one day Ishara did settle down, but also knew that, from what he had been told, that that line of work was hard to stop. It was a like an addictive drug, you could get away for a while, but if your not careful it would draw you back in.

"It's ok Cierra really. I want to hear how you feel and what you think. I know you love Ishara like a sister and in a way you both are family. It's normal to feel like that when someone you care about goes off to do something dangerous. She feels the same about you as well though and I think part of the reason she does what she does is for you and kyra and Lexx. Your her family." He smiled softly and looked into Cierra's eyes after running his finger very down her cheek to get a part of the tear that was still there and very softly cupping her chin to turn her towards him.

"Everything will be alright, ok? Arahsi Incorporated will do great and I'm sure after you start making money Ishara will cut down on the more dangerous work." As he looked at this beautiful woman, he somehow connected with her.

Something inside took hold of him and he leaned in to kiss her lips ever so gently before pulling away a little and looking at you her for a moment. "I'll always be here for you if you ever need to talk about anything or just a shoulder to cry on. We both have our difficulties in this life and have to stick together."

Rob awoke in the morning, his head still spinning from the night before. He stirred a little and could feel something against him. He moved his hand and felt silky smooth skin against his fingertip.

As his eyes focused he could see hair in front of him. Hair that was very much familiar to him. It was Cierra's. He smiled to himself, happy that last night was not a dream as the memories rushed back. Still not fully understanding how it happened, Rob let those facts wash away without a second thought. Something had overcome both of them and he was not the least bit sorry. He hopped Cierra wasn't as well.

Last night had been beautiful and passionate. It had been the first time in over 7 years that he had been with a woman and it was truely amazing. As his fingers slowly moved up Cierra's beautiful side he thought about everything they had done and how dinner had turned into tear and teared turned into something much more.

He leaned in very gently and kissed Cierra on the cheek as she slept. With that the felt her one last time and smiled as he moved off the bed and towards the refresher. There he showed and brushed his teeth, preparing himself for the day ahead. While there he lifted his comm link and made some orders. Finally he dressed again in the shirt from last night and same pant before quietly leaving the room.

Rob returned moments later and smiled at Cierra still sleeping. He set down a tray of breakfast and arranged the red flowers he held in a beautiful vase and set them on the center table before taking one of them and moving to kneel beside her sleeping form and soft brought the wonderful smelling flower to her nose before running it down over her lips and gorgeous neck, caressing her skin. He smiled as she stirred and awoke.

Lacey walked down the ramp from the black and dark red yacht to where Cierra and Stellar were standing. Cierra then introduced Rob and Lacey to each other.

"Rob, this is Lacey Cayton. She's another representative from Arahsi Incorporated. Lacey, this is Rob Stellar of Stellar Enterprises."

Lacey reached out her hand to Stellar.

"Good morning Mister Stellar. It's a pleasure to meet you in person."

Lacey looked to Cierra.

"Ishara told me to bring you to the new Teyr facility. Are you ready to go?"

Cierra knodded yes and Lacey returned up the ramp and entered the ship. Cierra then turned to Rob and gave him a hug.

"I'll see you soon Rob."

Cierra then walked up the ramp, turning to smile before she entered the ship.
Lacey was standing in the corridor with her arms crossed.

"I didn't know business protocol required hugging."

Cierra's face went blank until Lacey smirked.

"Well?"

Cierra smiled back.

"It was a very enjoyable evening."

Lacey laughed and threw her arms up.

"That's it??!!"

Cierra walked passed Lacey smiling.

"That's it."

The ship raised from the hangar and cleared the doors. It then rushed up into the sky heading towards Teyr.