Twelve: Just One Litter

“Well… that was probably the most awkward introduction I could give you to meeting Spike…" Tyrant groaned as he'd stepped back to the bridge of the ship with Comet Chaser beside him as he then settled into his great command seat. Comet Chaser sat beside him on the ground, his grey head lowered and a horrible sensation within him. He felt his heart squeezing in a manner he had not expected… he had thought that Spike had been killed and he'd been so heartless towards them after they'd given him a son and a daughter that were brilliant and excellent flyers and fighters. He was very proud of his children Thunderhead and Starfall… the pair of them had made him very proud in the war thus far and he had wondered what would have happened if he'd kept his promise and claimed Spike. He'd wanted to, he needed more offspring to gain more power and yet… seeing them with their mate looking so happy, Comet Chaser felt miserable.

“It was a bit much but… if its permitted, I'd like to speak to this… Spike… on their own at some point. I heard they were locked in the same building as my half-sister Coldstar and wanted to thank them for rescuing them. Certainly Emperor Galba never thought he'd ever lose control of the breeding farm as easily as he did when your crews attacked it." Comet stated firmly, a little frustrated that now Prince was his nickname and he was not a member of the imperial family here… however he was captain of his flying force and that meant flying battleships as well as flying in the air and attacking. He was a fire-breather too just like his siblings and then he gave a soft whine as he then settled back. “Thunderhead and Starfall will be wanting to meet Spike too, they are someone Coldstar has told them of."

“Ah yes… your wife Red Wing produced them didn't she, I apologise that she perished… but you were wise to remove her." Tyrant stated, a slight smirk upon his face at the thought of it and Comet could not help but grin as well. He had been stunned when Red Wing had insisted he could never become emperor if he chose the wrong side and well, when she'd threatened to reveal his treachery it was important. Comet could not stand her damn annoyance and ladder climbing anyway, he'd been pushed to marry her for political reasons and she'd barely even cared about their children, pushing Star Raker towards marriages when she was a tactician and then scolding Kicker for not trying to rise rank but preferring the brutality of battle. Watching her die in his paws had been oddly cathartic and clearly Tyrant understood it and was pleased that Comet was willing to do anything to succeed. “I just hope there won't be a reason for you to ever turn against us the same way."

“Our interests are the same, create a governing body that can work together for the greater good… as much as I do and will always have imperial ambition, the well-being of our species is more important in the long term. Why let it crumble if you want to rule it, besides, if I get an equal share of power, I can be shockingly agreeable." Comet chuckled, knowing damn well that he would not be killed because the greater force of Imperial Loyalists that had defected to Tyrant's side had done sone with a believe that Galba was not good enough to have power and it should go to the younger ones. Comet's choice to defect had brought over all the lower houses of the imperial family that knew how to read the room, but Comet sat firmly and waited calmly for the next important conversation as they flew through imperial space towards a hidden planet they were going to put their greatest resources.

Spike and Boulder had enjoyed themselves but as Boulder had been lounging in another knot, groaning and licked Spike's chest whilst his thick knot had bulged and squeezed more of his seed into Spike's body, the red dragon had sighed. He'd sighed heavily, sadly, his paw to Boulder's head stroking behind his ears, lifting them up and down and clearly showing signs that they were worried even in their pleasure. Boulder nuzzled and licked at his mate all the same, determined that he was not going to let Spike leave him alone for now whilst he had the chance to fuss him and breed him like this. But he noticed Spike's heavy sighs and he lifted his head, kissing Spike's cheek.

“Honey… what's up?" Boulder had rumbled softly, loving the sensation of his cum bulging and then wheezing slowly into Spike. The motion was followed with a wet whine of pleasure from Spike and his insides twitching about Boulder's thick form. He loved it, feeling his shape inside his mate, knowing he'd removed whoever had touched him before, but that's what was bothering him now. Generally Spike was all over him, nuzzling and whining and licking all over him through their tie and yet right now he couldn't help but keep giving those heavy sighs almost of dismay. It was worrying and Boulder quickly licked him lovingly. “Spike… tell me…"

“You know that dragon that came in with Tyrant? That was… that was the one I had to service… but he was not unkind, he helped me keep my sanity and… I produced eggs to him and… I don't know what happened to them because he took them to his wife and… I've had four children stolen from me; I don't want another one taken away." Spike whined softly, nuzzling into his mate's chest and then hearing the low rumble from Boulder that showed off his aggression. He did not like the thought of his mate thinking about another male of the idea that once more Spike had produced offsprings to other males that were not him. He was looking towards the door thoughtfully for a moment before he then wrapped his arms about his mate tightly and pulled him in. Spike nuzzled him thankfully and then felt suddenly very down as Boulder spoke to him firmly, urging him to forget all about this now.

“We lost our babies… those two were his and never for us to raise so I don't want you to think about any of them anymore. I know it hurts and it makes your heart ache, but if you focus instead on the here and now, of you and me and what we might produce in the future, it'll be healthier. That guy back there… he clearly doesn't want anyone to know who he is to you or that he's even connected to the old imperial lot otherwise why would he be with us? Just think of you and me together right now and that's what's going to get us through all this. Living in the moment…" Boulder stated, he knew it was a little harsh of him to be like this, but he wanted Spike to forget anyone else, to be just with him and to never remember all the terrible things that had happened to him. He didn't want Spike to ever look at another dragon and ponder if they would ever hurt him or worse, if they were better than him. Boulder had made his mistakes and he did not want to make them again and he certainly would not let Spike make those mistakes. “Think of the here and now and this war… live day to day, nothing else."

“Boulder… its not easy… but… I guess you're right… I'm happy here in this moment with you, I've always been happy with you and you've looked after me so well… I just… I just hoped there would never be a moment where I accidentally saw them again and… thought of it." Spike stated miserably but Boulder wrapped his forelegs about his mate tighter, pressing his lips in a smothering kiss over Spike's. The sudden tug was also internal as the knot rubbed a little, wheezing another splash of cum to make Spike whine in anxiety as Boulder then lounged back and stroked at his face very gently.

“Forget them and focus on now… its our time for our baby."

It took a few years before Spike was pregnant again, Boulder took every chance he got when there seemed to be a heat to claim his mate and he could be loud and violent when others got too close. Everyone mused how Spike had his personal bodyguard back and during the fighting it was always harder to be together and not just carry on with work. On once incident, Boulder had been unable to stop himself licking his mate's pussy whilst Spike had been trying to perform surgery, which had led to him whacking Boulder hard in the head with his tail. Eventually though, the pregnancy was secured and Spike was getting ready to lay his egg and it looked like it was going to be inside the medical bay where he could brood it between work. Boulder had been sent to go and help out with some pretty big and devastating dragons on some ground work where they were building a fortress where fuelling the ships could be done. Tyrant was on the planet with them and it was the first time, whilst Spike was sitting in their fabric nest that someone else had thought to actually go and see them.

Comet Chaser had ensured he missed every opportunity to be near Spike as well as ignored him when in the room. He'd needed to remain regal, noble, imperial even if his title meant nothing now and that meant looking down his nose at others was the only way. He had been ignoring everyone for a while today, enjoying the fact that he was able to tell others what to do and could be in charge, but only as far as the bridge when he would find Thunder sitting there hissing at him and eyeing him up. He was no good for a conversation and certainly he did not like Comet, mainly because he seemed to have a good sense of how much power a being looked for and well, if Comet had the chance to take over he certainly would. So he'd found himself wandering around to check on the rebuilding when grumbling about how slow repairs were going, a tile had dropped right into his head.

Spike was humming thoughtfully to himself, standing up and spinning around in his nest, curling himself up and then rubbing his chin against the edges to feel where was the most comfortable. He then stood up and did again, spreading his scent and spreading his warmth, his belly swollen and huge. Spike was hopeful for a large litter this time, it would be good to be surrounded by babies rather than just two… not that he did not mind two. He was very pleased to be carrying again and he'd heard news some of his companions were too, when the doorway opened and a stunned dragon with a bleeding head and groaning away was whining towards him.

“Spike! Spike… Commander Comet Chaser has been injured; you've got to save his life!" One of the usual lower level dragons, called Fang, was the one hopping up and down looking anxious. He was slim and blue with purple eyes and a wiry body to say he was generally a scout or hunter, but these guys were great engineers and maintenance crew and well, they all liked Spike because he remembered their names. However Spike stood up and just stared at the bleeding, mumbling Comet with a soft snort. “Please… a metal tile popped onto his head… what do we do?"

“Well check him for brain damage but being imperial that might be inherited. I'll handle him Fang, you and the others just fix that passage otherwise you'll end up getting told off for it later, go on." Spike shooed them off and the smaller dragons bounded off, eager to work harder and hope to apologise. Comet was groaning as Spike dragged him over to his nest and lounged there, taking out the cleaning kit and humming away happily as he wiped the blood. There was going to be a nasty hematoma under the bleeding cut, something Comet would have to be careful not to knock or he might actually get some brain damage. But Spike gently took out a box that had a tubular creature that was the most hygienic blood sucker in the galaxy. He sat it over the bruise and it got to work, gorging and swelling huge as it drained the hematoma and gently Spike made a little icy head rest for Comet's head to lounge into, keeping his body in a flat position and then sighing softly. “Can you recall who you are?"

“I'm his highness… former highness… Comet Chaser and you I know are called Spike and a healer. I also remembered the mention of a name 'Fang' and I will be very angry with those idiots when I'm free to go and chase them around. When did you get so fat?" Comet Chaser queried, quite sure that the last time he'd been around Spike his claws had hooked about him comfortably and he'd had great fun ramming into him and reshaping his pussy to suit him. However, as he was sitting there looking at the scowl on the red dragon's face, he'd recalled the state he'd seen him in last time on this ship, that great blue buffoon that Comet really couldn't stand being the one locked into him. It had been a shame, he'd have liked to have courted him again because he had such an interesting mind, but clearly that was not going to happen and he gave a soft groan. “Are you pregnant to that blue whatever?"

“Boulder… yes, he was my mate before you know. But what does it matter to you?" Spike scoffed, not really eager to have a conversation with him. His thoughts were to keep Boulder happy and not think about anything Comet Chaser had done to him. The problem was, seeing him pathetic like this was rather adorable and being able to see him properly but also being able to chat with him rather casually, be snide to him even… it was hard not to find him attractive. Something about him just tickled Spike, it made him hideously excited because he wanted to tease this poor fellow but he also kind of wanted to stroke him with his tail in a flirtatious manner, but Comet gave a scoff.

“So… you found him again… and he's taking care of you, I suppose." Comet could not help but scowl, he rather liked how plump Spike looked pregnant and the problem was he rather liked Spike. Indeed, as he spoke he found himself thinking of how pleasant his experiences with Spike had been, the feel of his insides and the sound of him in pleasure. The fact that Spike had felt better than his arranged wife was practically disgusting, in that the whole time he'd been with her she'd not only given him very dull conversation, tried to control him, but she'd never soothed his ego or shown the cunning nature that this creature had, in fact he'd been rather annoyed she'd not tried to talk to him at all when they were rolling around. “Do you know how many you're carrying?"

“Oh I could use the machines and check but, we both decided to go in for a surprise… at least I know you haven't had your brain crushed…. I'm looking forward to it though, being jumped on and having my ears pulled… not to mention all the cheeky attempts to get extra cuddles or out of trouble. Cheeky youngsters are the cutest…" Spike beamed, sticking their tongue out playfully and then settling back into their nest. They did not need to worry about Comet's health now, he would be quite alright and Spike just gave a soft chuckle as Comet seemed to smile thoughtfully. He gave a soft sigh and then laughed again.

“The cheeky ones are cute… Thunderhead is a terrible little grubber… if he can sneak an extra treat he did… turned into quite the ruthless warrior, can use a ball and chain even from the air. He tries to act like he can handle anything of course but he's never too far away from Starfall and he always makes sure she tells him what to do. Now she was trouble, always well behaved but so sly she'd get away with all sorts of cheeky things, drove her mother mad because she'd be such a perfect little girl and then would be wrestling with her brother!" Comet stated gently, venting softly and closed his eyes as he thought about them. He'd never been so very happy and joyous about it when he'd wrapped them about in his paws and they'd licked his face. Starfall had nuzzled up against him, the total daddy's girl and Thunderhead had stuck a foot in his mouth to suck to sleep and of course, once asleep the foot had to be removed. Feeling their little warm bodies flushing against him and how tightly he could cuddle around them and keep them protected, they didn't like the fuss too much now although Thunderhead did not mind getting his ears cleaned her his face groomed, as long as he could bounce about playfully for a moment or two.

“They… they both grown up now I suppose." Spike queried, not really sure whether he wanted to know or not. The thought that he might have more children lost out there that he could never see again was heart breaking. He didn't like it and he snorted softly in frustration before Comet lifted his head to look at him. With Spike's head down and looking embarrassed for asking it, Comet gave a slow growl of frustration and then gave a soft chuckle.

“Starfall is the most perfect girl you could imagine, she's not only a princess but a diplomat and a proud soldier… fearless and can think on the spot. She can strategize five moves ahead of anyone which says a lot amongst the Imperial breeding. Thunderhead is a little more… aggressive, everything with him is physical, in a fight he can be cunning but he does like his sister to tell him what to do. He can be a little gullible sometimes but… he's adorable." Comet stated, grinning in amusement as he looked to Spike who was smiling happily at the thought of it, their tail waggling in delight. He straightened up with a soft chuckle and was incredibly thankful to hear the words, thankful to know what was happening with his babies. He was glad too that Comet had actually sounded as if he cared about them and well, Spike couldn't help but whisper softly.

“Thank you, for loving them." Spike noticed the way Comet's eyes widened and he looked at him in total confusion. He had always been told off for taking such control of his children, everyone had complained at him for letting them into meetings or prioritising their care over his duties, but it had made them loyal! It had made them strong too and he'd been having all sorts of offers for arrangements for them both before this started… but it was part of why he'd left. The emperor had made a notion of his interest in Starfall and though at first he was proud and thought how he could use it for his own gains, he managed a moment to realise that his girl was in danger. But thank him?

“They've been treasures to have… and at the moment they are doing well and keeping safe, together." Comet stated firmly, straightening up and looking towards him with a suddenly wicked flash in his eyes. Spike noticed and was confused by it as Comet straightened up and was looking towards him with a loving expression upon his face that rather startled the red dragon. But Comet pulled his face forward, smiling as he then seemed to press his body into Spike. “You know… I've been very lonely with them away… and as we already know each other…"

“Oh no…" Spike sat up, huge belly swollen and him rocking back onto his hips and grabbing hold of Comet's nose. He scowled at him and Comet curled a brow looking towards Spike with an expression that screamed he was going to be having his way no matter what Spike said. Spike glowered at him though, he was clearly pregnant and content with Boulder so there was no way anything was going to happen and Spike slapped his tail on the ground, scowling at him. “I'm pregnant I'm not doing anything!"

“True but I remember being the one to encourage the laying…" Comet teased as he lounged his head onto the very top of Spike's huge belly. Comet could not help himself, he found Spike was really very attractive pregnant and feeling the big swollen belly was so curiously wonderful. He dropped a paw down, looking up at Spike who was pulling his ears back and looking angry whilst Comet shifted his paw and felt around the bottom of Spike's belly. “Maybe I'm just going to help you lay…"

“You're a pervert… there's no way you're touching me again… put your paws away!" Spike swatted a him and Comet gave a soft snort of frustration. He narrowed his eyes for a moment before then daring to kiss Spike's belly, only to have his face barged away. Spike gave a growl of fury before then giving a sharp gasp as Comet managed to get his paw down there and rubbed a circle to the top of his vent, making Spike give a groan as his cock slid out to make way for some touching. Comet grinned only to have his nose squeezed painfully. “Quit it!"

“But you're so incredibly sexy Spike… are you sure you wouldn't rather be with me? Were both so intelligent and I'd certainly make sure you were given higher status and everyone could see how beautiful you are…" Comet teased, ignoring the pain on his nose and rubbed his digits down the slit that was surprisingly very wet, making it quiver and Spike give a whine. Comet then stretched his head up, licking at Spike's chin as he gave a keen and his belly seemed to quiver slightly. It was enough that Comet gave a smirk and licked at Spike again with a chuckle. “Of course… I will probably spend all our time together producing young and raising them… because watching them first bumbling around on their fat little feet is adorable."

“Uh… Comet… don't… I don't want you touching me… I want Boulder…" Spike whined, something was feeling funny again, he was feeling insides keen and squirm because he wanted to have Comet inside him again. He also didn't find the prospects unattractive but… Boulder was his love. Spike pushed Comet away and he just grinned, clearly not put off until Spike's whole body trembled and suddenly his waters broke and Comet blinked.

“Oh… well, I seem to have a knack for this… perhaps I should fetch your mate…" Comet stated, but he was thinking as he then lay on his belly to watch as Spike began to pant heavily, he was considering not calling Boulder in. He had enjoyed that first moment seeing the eggs, having his eggs although he hadn't quite been so kind to Spike in that moment, seeing it happen again and knowing that Boulder would probably kiss and fuss him, Comet was a bit jealous. He was also rather stunned because even as he looked to the pussy that was opening wide and producing fluids to ease the passage of the eggs, it still looked very attractive and Comet gave a soft whine. “I might not fetch him… I might want to catch you straight after."

“BOULDER!" Spike roared out, certainly not accepting Comet trying to think he could do what he wanted. In fact, Comet pulled back as Spike called out again and again with a roar of fury and then finally, the door opened and the massive block of a dragon slid about and crashed into a nearby set of drawers. He knocked equipment everywhere, making Comet give a swear before screaming in pain as Spike grasped hold of his shoulder and dug his claws in through a massive contraction. Boulder leapt to his mate's side, holding onto him as Spike was opening out and an absolutely massive egg was slowly making its way out. It seemed to balloon out, making Spike give a whine of pain and relief as finally, the huge egg landed with a wet plop in the nest and then suddenly, another huge one followed after as Spike whined again and Comet and Boulder were just stunned to see the two huge eggs squeezing their way out and Spike's body to slim down slightly.

Spike gave a groan; it was only two eggs but boy were they huge!

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_Sorry this is what should have been uploaded last month but I won't be able to do another chapter until September. _