Solstice - Chapter 11
There were only a few minor air disturbances that evening, and those happened where Ariana was staying. Nomena brought the outsiders together early the following morning to be prepared for their meeting with Gades. They were fed, bathed and all dressed in white robes. Once again, Alex was dressed in the cloth that left his genitals uncovered, but until actually meeting her, a loin cloth was added.
"When Pia and I take you inside, you aren't allowed to look at her until she addresses you. Under no circumstances may you approach her until she invites you to do so. The only people allowed to touch her are her mother, Pia, and her grandmother, Baki," Nomena instructed them.
"Have we met Baki?" Ariana asked.
"She's the woman who gave Alex the challenges yesterday, my mother."
"So, what can we expect from Gades?" Alex asked.
"That's really up to her. She's been very sheltered. I don't think she's ever seen a white person, so I suspect she'll be curious. She'll likely give her approval or disapproval of Alex today. Her birthday was a few days ago, so she's eighteen now. Her fertile time is in two days, so that's when the fertilization would take place."
"Does she have any experience with sex?" Aphrodite asked.
"None at all. Other than her mother and grandmother, she's never been touched by another human being."
Pia came to them and took Nomena aside to talk to her.
"Guys, Demi came to me in a dream last night. She said that Gades is going to be a bit bossy and will treat us more like livestock than equals. She said for me to boss right back at her, and to take charge of the situation," Alex told his mother and sister.
"Are you comfortable with that?" his mother asked.
"I think so," Alex replied.
Nomena and Pia came to them and led them to a large wooden structure behind the rest of the houses. It looked much nicer than the rest. After opening the door, Pia showed them inside to the large, but simply adorned room. There was a platform at one end with a single chair on it, and a chair on the floor on either side. Sitting about six feet in front of the platform was a bed. Otherwise, the room was empty. Alex stood with his mother on his right, with Nomena next to her, and his sister on his left. Pia walked out the doorway near the platform.
"As soon as she comes in the room lower your heads," Nomena told them.
"Okay," Aphrodite replied.
They didn't have to wait long before, Baki, the old woman came in and walked to one of the two chairs, then stood waiting. She didn't even acknowledge the guests. Pia walked out next and gestured for them to lower their heads before standing in front of the other chair. The visitors and Nomena lowered their gazes and Gades came into the room. She walked to the platform, was helped up by Pia and Baki, then took her seat. Pia and Baki took their seats.
Gades spoke to Baki who in turn spoke to Nomena. She replied in Malagasy, then turned to the visitors.
"Gades wants you to remove your clothes so that she may see your bodies."
"No. We'll remove our clothes when everyone else removes theirs," Alex replied.
"Alex, I can't tell her that," Nomena said.
"That's the only way we're getting naked," he replied.
Nomena spoke in Malagasy. The visitors heard two gasps when she did. Gades spoke again.
"Gades said you are rude, Alex," Nomena said.
"No, I'm simply stating a fact. Rude is when you have guests, make them look at the floor like servants."
"Alex, I cannot...," Nomena began.
"Tell her what I said," Alex replied.
Nomena hesitated, then spoke again. This time there were more gasps and a chuckle before Gades spoke. Gades stood and was helped off the platform, then began walking toward the door.
"We were sent by Zanahary for your benefit, not ours. If you leave, we're going back the United States. You'll get no help from us. Tell her that," Alex said.
Gades stopped and turned to them. She spoke in English. "I am not accustomed to receiving visitors. If my behavior has been inappropriate, I apologize," Gades said.
She walked to Aphrodite and offered her hand, then to Alex and finally, Ariana. Each shook her hand and looked up at her. She was completely covered in a white hooded gown with only her eyes showing. Gades pulled her gown off over her head and dropped it to the floor. She was naked, and beautiful. Her skin was perfect and dark chocolate in color. Her completely hairless body was gorgeous. Alex and his wives dropped their robes. Gades smiled at them then spoke in Malagasy. The other three women in the room removed their gowns. Gades looked at her three guests and marveled at their white bodies as they looked her over. Gades stepped in front of Alex.
"I have never seen a naked male before."
"What do you think?" Alex asked.
"Interesting," she said, smiling. "You are all three very beautiful."
"So are you," Ariana said.
Gades looked at her. "You are the one who will stop the storm?"
"I'm going to try," Ariana replied.
"Zanahary told me you will succeed and that we must follow your instructions for you to be successful. We will do exactly as you say." She turned to Aphrodite and bowed. "You are the embodiment of Zanahary?"
"That's what she told me. We call her Gaia," Aphrodite replied.
"Alex and Ariana are your children?"
"They are, but Alex is also our husband."
"My mother tells me you are both with child."
"Yes, we are."
Gades touched Aphrodite's lower abdomen and smiled, then stepped to Ariana and did the same.
"You will make me with child?" she asked Alex.
"If that's what you want," he replied.
"I am a little apprehensive. I've never been with a man."
Alex smiled, "I think you'll enjoy it."
"My mother and grandmother certainly did. Where did you learn to make sex?" she asked.
"My mother and sisters taught me."
"And you will teach me?"
"There are things that I can teach you, but I think being taught by a woman works better on much of it."
"Will your mother and sister wives help teach me?"
"I think they could be talked into that." His mother and sister smiled and nodded.