sarrabi@hotmail.com.

A young woman walked along with several priests in orange saffron robes down a long corridor to a sanctuary in the middle of Cambodia. She followed them into the sanctuary but stood back by the door waiting for them all to sit down and begin their mediation.

When all the priests sat down the woman smiled brightly. In the middle of the room was the figure she sought, deep in her own meditation. She walked through the sanctuary till she was standing above the dark figure. She sat down in front of her bringing her own knees till they touched the other woman's. She got comfortable because she knew she'd be deep in meditation for a while. She closed her eyes went into her own meditation. Once within her own safe room within their link with the woman she loved, she sent out the one word that brought her more happiness then she could express.

Lara?

The door to the safe room burst open. Within a pool of golden light was Lara Croft with a jubilant expression on her face. She ran to the other woman and scooped her up into her arms kissing her passionately. Though they were within their minds through the link they felt every touch and stroke as if they were physically making each move. The link and just being in their safe room heighten feeling to such a degree everything bringing them great pleasure.

I missed you so very much, my Angel!

They both soared toward pure ecstasy from the contact. Lara used her mind to remove all of Sarah's clothes while her hands explored every inch of her love. She sent one seductive thought after another till they both went over the edge in series of explosive orgasms. Sarah, who had been just as greedily exploring Lara's body, felt herself merge completely with Lara and that in itself had been enough to send her into the golden light of love. The rest had just been icing on the cake.

Slowly as they recovered Sarah opened her eyes to meet dark intense blue eyes, Hi.

The love of her life chuckled, the sound echoing through out the safe room. Lara pulled back so she could gaze at her love amazed as always how much their spirit bodies glowed with the purest love.

So My Angel, did you miss me a little?

You know I did. Did you find out what you needed to?

Partially, My bloody Uncle is on the move again that we know.

Sweetie, What are we going to do?

We?

Lara Croft, growled Sarah as she pulled back so she could look into her stubborn wife's eyes.

Lara actually gulped. It amazed her that when she was with Sarah in their safe room she could truly see how formidable her wife really was.

Uh…We…ok, My Angel. We. Better?

Sarah's face became lit by a beautiful smile and she leaned over gently kissing her loves cheek.

Much better. I missed you so much. I don't like being separated like that.

Neither do I. How does Mrs. Peterson feel?"

Much better, it was just that terrible cold that hit her so hard.

A cold? But love, the poor dear fainted.

Sarah shrugged, and softly caressed her loves cheek. The doctor said it was a bad cold. She just got really dehydrated and fainted. She is feeling much better. She still has her cough but she's back to bustling around the house again. She said go to my wife and sends you her love.

Lara smiled and pulled Sarah onto her lap. I accept both but having you back in my arms makes me truly the happiest. I wish I could have come with you…it was like…my heart was missing the whole time you were away.

Sarah kissed Lara passionately then pulled back and put her forehead against Lara's, I felt the same way, if it wasn't for the thoughts you sent me…

Yeah me too, Lara pulled back smiling wickedly. She cupped Sarah's cheeks and sent, Oh yes about that, you got a bit frisky my sweet. I was with some …well non-understanding people some of the time…

Um, non-understanding?

Government people and my Interpol contacts…

I am sooo sorry…

Shh, don't be. It gave some inspiration Darling.

Really?

Absolutely my love, She then pulled her love to her devouring her lips with a deep need sending them both to a blinding heavenly oblivion.

*** *** *** ***

Lara sat on their bed with an amused expression on her face as she watched her love scatter her touches to the small cell they were staying in. She bustled around putting her lovely bits here and there to as, she put it, "Human it up."

A bright quilt had been put on an old wooden chair. A pretty lace pillow was set on top of it. On the dresser an adorable picture of puppy that Sarah had drawn was centered on it beside the wash basin. A very cute old rag doll was beside Lara on a pillow at the top of the bed.

"Love, did you bring all this stuff with you just for this?"

"Yep I remembered you telling me how austere this place was. I don't like austere."

Lara stood up and walked to the smaller woman who was centering the lace pillow on the old chair. She pulled her into her arms bringing her close whispering, "Yes, I do know that Sweetheart. I do love your touch. You have such a lovely sense of place and style." Then Lara proceeded to kiss her way along the delicate neck.

A knock on the door brought their head up with a snap. Lara growled as she looked toward the door. She winked at Sarah and kept her close as she went to see who it was. She seemed to crave the contact since they had been apart; she was pleased to see Sarah pull her closer too showing her that the smaller woman felt the same way.

"Yes," Lara called, softly kissing Sarah on the top of her head.

"It's me, Lara."

Lara tilted her head and called back, "Oh? Who is me?" Then she winked at Sarah and rolled her eyes. Sarah caught on that the dark woman was joking and smiled. Lara softly kissed her nose and gently traced her jaw line.

"Come on, Lara you know damn well who I am."

"Do I?"

"Yeah, its Fred, your own personal pain in the ass!"

"Fred who? I do know so many, you know?"

"Lara you are…I'm the damn Interpol agent you called to save your shapely ass!" He whispered back angrily.

"Oh yes, that Fred," she opened the door just as the big man was going to knock on it again. He took a breath to give Lara hell when he noticed the young woman that Lara was holding tightly to her side. Surprised he asked, "Who's she?"

"My wife."

"What wife?"

"This one."

"Lara what the hell are you talking about? Who is this young lady?"

Lara shook her head and pulled the big man into the room closing the door behind him. "Shit Fred, the monks understood who she was and they are not men of the world like your supposed to be. Fred, this is my wife, Sarah. Angel, this is Fred Curtis. He is a very nice man but a bit naïve."

Sarah gently shook the still confused operative's hand; "It is very nice to meet you, Sir."

"It's nice to meet you too. Please call me Fred. Now what the hell are you jabbering on about Lara?"

Lara shook her head and said, " Sometimes a picture is worth more then a thousand words."

Lara pulled Sarah closer and kissed her passionately enjoying the sweet ecstasy of the tender kiss till they ran out of air. When she opened her eyes she was amused to see the shocked expression on the big man's face. Lara pulled the newly decorated chair closer and said, "Sit down before you fall down Fred."

Sarah pulled out her lace pillow just before the big man sat in the chair. Then she put it tenderly on the bed behind the rag doll.

Lara smiled and sent, Don't want it to get squashed, My Angel?

Auntie Mel made it for me when I was sixteen.

Ah then it is truly a priceless heirloom. Good work My Love. She bent down and kissed a red cheek and winked at her blushing wife.

Then she looked at Fred and asked out loud, "So what does Interpol want?"

"Can I start with a glass of water please?"

Sarah nodded and poured cup from carafe on the dresser. "Here you go, Sir."

Fred smiled at the sweet woman saying, "Thanks and it's Fred."

"Ok, Fred it is," said Sarah smiling sweetly as she sat on the edge of the bed.

Lara sat down next to her smiling at Fred, "Ok, now that you're all better, what's up?"

"Your Uncle is on the move and he is trying a new and scary tactic. He is going to buy a nuclear weapon to quote, 'rule the world with.' "

"Shit! The man is obsessed. Where would he get it?"

"Russia. The black market."

"Fred this is intolerable, they will sell anything to make some cash. Are your people doing anything to stop him?"

"He doesn't have the kind of money those people want, so we need some information I thought maybe…"

"No Fred, I don't have it this time. Last time I had some help from some powerful individuals but now I have no idea what's happening. Nuclear bombs are not in my line of work so I don't know from that angle either.

"Well we have to do something. Do you have anything cooking in that brilliant mind of yours?"

Lara pulled Sarah onto her lap and held her close, "No I don't have an idea in my head."

*** *** *** *** ***

Lara was lying down staring up at the ceiling. She was in bed alone trying to figure out what to do. Where do I start? I have to stop that maniac but how? Fred is trying but Interpol can only do so much. They can't break their own bi-laws; I can. We need an edge…What is it? Shit I haven't the foggiest…

"Sweetie?"

Lara opened her eyes to meet very worried green eyes. "You have to try and get some sleep, Love. You have been up two nights in a row. I won't let you get sick from worrying it won't get you anywhere."

Lara pulled her wife closer snuggling against the warmth of her loves body. Just that feeling of warm softness soothed her troubled mind. She gently kissed her loves forehead and whispered, "I know that Love. I just…I have a bad feeling that this time he has gone over the edge. You and I have to think, Sweetheart. We have to figure out an angle that Fred couldn't and wouldn't even begin to fathom."

Sarah gently pushed the tangled black bangs out of the red rimmed but still beautiful blue eyes and asked softly, "Isn't this their responsibility?"

"Angel, this is his revenge against me. He may be inflicting it on the world but it's me he's really after. This is very personal. I guess I should have moved faster…"

The incredible pressure she had put herself under finally broke and the calm front disappeared as Lara broke down in tears. Sarah pulled her very close and held her tight. "Shh, you did what you could. It's not your fault; it's his Love. I just don't have any idea how we can fight someone with a nuclear bomb."

"I need to get to him before he gets it?"

"How are we going to do that?"

Lara smiled slightly at how Sarah had changed the 'I' to 'we' and then the smile vanished and she shook her head. "I wish I knew, Angel. I wish I knew."

*** *** *** ***

Two figures rode a large Harley through central London. The dark figure that was steering the large bike was huddled close against the smaller figure in front. They came to an underground garage of large building near Sloane Street. They drove in and then down several floors till they came what appeared to be a solid wall at the bottom of the garage. The large figure pulled a switch from the long leather coat and flicked it. The wall slid over and the bike slid through the wall closing as soon as they were safely on the other side.

Then the tall figure parked the bike and both parties hopped off. The smaller figure took off her helmet and a waterfall of blonde hair tumbled out. Sarah looked up at Lara with a huge smile, "Boy! That was fun! I wasn't even scared."

Lara took off her helmet and took Sarah's with a matching smile on her face. She put them away on shelf made for just that as she replied, " I'm so glad, My Angel. I'm very happy that you like to ride my bike; it is one of my most pleasurable pastimes…" She then gathered Sarah in her arms bringing her close and purred, "Other than making love to you of course, that is my all time favorite pastime, excursion, hobby, pleasure…" She highlighted each word with a tender kiss all over Sarah's face. Then she tilted her head up and kissed her love passionately.

When they both recovered from what that did to them through their link Sarah said softly, "Me too."

Lara smiled kissed her nose then she asked, "So would you like to see our hidaway?"

"Sure, but Sweetie why are we here in London? Didn't he already leave?"'

"Yep, That's right. But this is where we can pick up his trail. We are here in this sanctuary just for security purposes. I don't want us to worry about his Chinese friends to spot us in Central London."

"Oh? I…yeah, that is scary…"

Lara pulled her love close and kissed her on the forehead, "Don't worry Angel, I have a few ideas. I will never allow anything to happen to you if I can prevent it. I promise you that."

"I already knew that."

"Come on, Let me show you what I had Brice set up for us."

Lara pulled out a second tiny switch and flicked smiling wickedly at Sarah's surprised face when the solid wall suddenly slid aside. Sarah cocked her head and smiled back at the taller woman saying, "Why do I feel like I'm about to enter a tomb?"

Lara chuckled as she put her arm around Sarah's shoulders replying, "Because, My Darling, you are becoming familiar with them therefore comfortable with them, huh?"

Bright green eyes looked deeply into the sparkling blue and Sarah softly said, "Yep. It's strange but good it makes me feel closer to you, love."

"I feel very close to you too and your learning for our adventures and that is always good."

They entered the tunnel as they walked by an electronic eye the wall slid shut again. They went down a well-lit path to another wall that appeared to be a dead end. Lara changed the frequency on the tiny switch and then flicked it again. The wall slid open to reveal a charming studio apartment.

Lara smiled brightly at Sarah's astonished expression.

"Just because were hiding doesn't mean we have to be uncomfortable. What do you think?"

Amazed by the lovely apartment Sarah nodded and whispered, "It looks like the set from the old Mary Tyler Moore show."

"Umm… I always liked that show and I loved her apartment."

Sarah looked up with affection at the now blushing brunette she winked and saying with face reflecting pure love, "So did I."

*** *** *** ***

Lara was at the computer instant chatting with Brice via a microphone.

"Ok Brice, what does that techno gibberish boil down to?"

"That I can't find him, Lara. Sorry he's hiding his tracks really well."

"So that's why you're so needed in our lives, do your thing and dig it all out."

"Lara I am not a Genie. I can't just blink my eyes and poof you get your wish!"

Lara smirked at the image from I Dream of Jeannie with Brice in Barbara Eden's harem out fit. "Interesting visual. I think you would look really cute in that pink out fit from the old show."

"Lara!"

"Brice, just work on it ok?"

"Yeah Ok! Um… are you two ok?"

Lara expression turned loving as she looked over her shoulder at her mate busily making their dinner. "Oh yeah, we're great. I just want to get a move on."

"Ok, as soon as I find anything I'll let you know."

"Thanks Brice. Bye."

"Bye."

She watched his window blink out on her screen and sighed.

So now what do I do? She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes trying to figure out a plan. I'm suppose to be such a genius and I haven't got the foggiest notion of what to do next. Where the hell is that crazy ass hole? He just isn't this good Brice should have found him by now. He is that good.

She felt warm hands massaging her neck. She looked over the rim of the chair into concerned green eyes and smiled sweetly.

Sarah smiled back leaning forward to kiss the top of her loves head. Then he asked quietly, "No luck huh?"

"No, Shit Angel! I am so stupid! That man just isn't this good. What are we going to do?"

"Um, I do have an idea. I do think you will hate it though."

"At this point my darling, I won't hate any idea. What?"

"Aries."

"No!"

"Love…"

"No Angel. I will not owe the God of War. No way! Not on something like this…"

"But isn't it in his vested interest to control war? Your Uncle wants to control mankind through force isn't that his thing…"

"Maybe he's backing him…"

No Love, I don't believe that. He may be a pain but he loves us and he's loyal to our Grandmothers. Remember he loved Xena and I think he came to love Gabrielle too. Other wise he wouldn't have put up with your little argument game…"

"Mayb, but he wants to rule mankind…"

"Not through destroying it. Remember Lara, he needs us a lot more then we need him."

"That's true."

Sarah put a finger to Lara's lips and said softly, "Just think about it. Ok? You know if you call him he will come to us."

"Yeah, I do. My question is what will he want in return?"

"Well if we say it right nothing."

Lara tilted her head and smiled into the sparkling green eyes, "You have a plan cooking in that beautiful head of yours don't you?"

Sarah smiled and nodded. One thing they had agreed on was not to invade each others privacy unless we felt the other truly need help or loving care. Sarah knew that Lara wanted to but wouldn't try to pick up her thoughts unless she needed them in an emergency. Lara chuckled and pulled the small woman onto her lap with one flick of her wrists. As soon as she was comfortable warm lips found hers in a deep passionate kiss. She then kissed her way to a spot just below her loves ear knowing it drove the smaller woman mad with need. She whispered, "You are the most incredible woman I have ever known." Before Sarah could respond she was kissed again passionately.

Sarah then sent, Dinner is almost ready, though she couldn't care less.

Is it off the stove?

Mmmhmmm.

"It can wait.

Hands swiftly undressed each other. When their skin touched their link exploded and they both fell over the edge screaming the others name. When they recovered Lara began to kiss her way down her loves body till she reached one of her favorite spots. Her loves beautiful breasts Mmmm she moaned through the link as she devoured the tasty soft skin.

Oh God! Lara….Ohhhh! Sarah was rocking from the contact they both flew higher and higher till an even stronger orgasm ripped through them both.

When Lara recovered from that one she looked up at Sarah from her comfortable pillow of her loves stomach. She gently traced the soft skin as she said out loud, " You know this link is something I never bargained for. I love you so much that when we touch our link it just escalates to such a degree I almost forget who I am. All I know or care about is us. It's wonderful but it's so strange since I always lived so independently."

"I know I feel like we are so connected I can't tell we're two separate people but Lara…um, does it bother you?"

"No I actually find it very exciting. Um…how about you?"

"No it doesn't bother me for that instant I am apart of you. That is all I care about."

"Oh Sweetheart, you're apart of me every second of every day. Our link has nothing to do with that….I love you," Lara pulled her wife to her and kissed her with her whole soul till they floated away on a cloud of the purest love.

*** *** *** ***

Lara and Sarah had just finished another frustrating session with Brice. Lara growled as she pushed herself across the small apartment in the desk chair she was sitting in. Sarah shook her head with a sweet understanding smile with as she calmly still sat beside the computer.

"Do you feel better?"

"Not really…we…uh….we could…"

Sarah closed her eyes and moaned as she was suddenly hit by a wave of passion from her wife. Lara smiled seductively as stood up and strode over quickly to her wife's side and picked up the squirming woman. She pulled her close as she sent one seductive thought after another sitting back down in the chair that Sarah was just pulled from. She kissed her love passionately as she felt the love, passion and need explode within her own soul. She dove into the feeling drowning in the pleasure of each physical and sexual feeling.

"Ring."

Slowly the awareness of the outside world collided with the busy fingers and hungry mouths….

"Ring."

They slowly pulled back groaning. Lara looked at the instrument with such a lethal stare it should have exploded. She picked up the receiver and snapped, "What?"

"Nice Lara."

"What do you want Brice?" Asked Lara trying very hard to calm down. Sarah was gently rubbing her loves arm and kissing her shoulder. Lara smiled at her and ran her fingers through the soft blonde hair.

"You did say you wanted the information right away didn't you?" Asked the pissed off computer expert.

Lara rolled her eyes and then said softly, "Sorry Brice, we were in the middle of something very important. What did you find out?"

"What were you in the middle of?"

"None of your bloody business nosy! What is it?"

"I intercepted one of his emails; he is on his way to Bangkok."

"Ok, Good arrange for us to go there. Why, Bangkok Brice?"

"No idea, It just said, "Meet Bangkok on the 27th.""

"Who sent it?"

"Kali."

"As in the Goddess?" Asked Sarah surprised.

"I haven't the slightest idea, Sarah. That's how they signed it."

"Ok calm down Brice. Set up our flights. Bye." Said Lara sharply hanging up quickly. She looked at Sarah her eyes bright with curiosity. "Hmm, that answers one question but opens up a fleet of others doesn't it, Angel?"

Sarah nodded snuggling close, "Yes, Why Bangkok and who is Kali?"

*** *** *** ***

Sarah was trying to relax soaking in a warm tub filled with Peach scented bubble bath. She was very nervous about the trip because this was so personal and everything was on the line.

Lara could feel her beloved's fear; it came into her soul with startling clarity but she couldn't focus on what Sarah was frightened of. She came into the small bathroom and smiled. Her beautiful wife was surrounded by bubbles, her hair was up in a barrette and her eyes were closed.

The big green eyes popped open and Sarah smiled saying, "Hi."

"Hello Beautiful," She walked over to the tub and sat gracefully on the edge. "May I wash your back?"

"Yes please, I'd love that."

Lara's smile widened she picked up the liquid soap and squirted into her hand and gently began to massage her wife's very tense back. "You could flip a coin off your back, Love. Why are you so tense? You enjoy our adventures and I think you like spending time with me…"

"You think?"

Lara chuckled and kissed the peach scented neck then whispered, "Ok, ok, I know you like to spend time with me…"
"Like?" whispered Sarah with her eyes closed enjoying the sweet attention.

Lara shook here head and kissed Sarah's nose, "Love, adore, crave…"

"That's much more like it."

Lara bent over and kissed Sarah tenderly almost falling into the tub the gentle kiss intoxicated so completely. She straightened herself back up with an amused smile and continued, "Anyway, this is not new to you now. So why are you so tight?"

Sarah sat up a bit in looked into the deep blue eyes with frightened green; "I'm frightened of going off on another adventure with you. I adore being with you and really learn a lot from our adventures. It's just that I don't want you to lose your focus because of me this time…."

"So that's it! I could feel you boiling over about something but I couldn't lock onto what it was. Well Sweetheart, you are my whole focus. You are my heart and my life. I love, adore and worship you. Everything I do is balanced on your happiness. When you are safe and happy then I am content. So no Angel, you won't cause me to lose my focus." She leaned in again and kissed her love passionately. Wet little hands embraced her around her around her neck and she felt like she might fall again but she couldn't care less.

When they pulled back the wet hands were now on Lara's cheeks cupping them gently and Sarah looked deep into the eyes she loved most in the world. "I do know that, Love. All of it. I just worry."

"Well I worry too. That is part of loving someone. I don't want you to tie your self into knots over though."

"What if he gets me to distract you…"

"That would be very stupid, and he knows that Angel. If he went after you in anyway he'd never escape me. My whole focus then would be to get you back and anyone who even tried to hurt you would suffer at my hands. No my little Angel, he now knows that would be the worse course of action he could take." She gently began to wash the soft blonde hair making sure it was squeaky clean. The smaller woman ended up falling asleep from the gentle massage. Once she was sure her hair was fully clean of soap Lara picked her up right off the tub and carried the now fast-asleep woman to bed. No Angel, He won't do that because he wouldn't just suffer. If he harmed you in any way I'd kill him.

*** *** *** *** ***

Lara sat in her big comfortable seat on the Lear jet, her face a growling mask of pure anger.

"Love, I'm ok."

"That is not the point, Angel. That young idiot was a thoughtless asshole who could have seriously hurt you."

"Everyone is pulling those things…"

"Yes, Lazy toads!"

"Well my Love, not everyone is as strong as you are…"

"That is bull, Angel! You wouldn't pull a knap sack or a lap top on tiny little pulley a mile behind you, now would you?"

"No, but you aren't really considering that everyone is different."

"You're wrong, I understand that perfectly. A laptop or a brief case or knap sack, how much could they weigh, 8 pounds at the most? Maybe 10 or 12 for a knap sack. Anyone can carry one with out a pulley. Those things are just a stupid status thing and a dangerous one at that!"

"I have my one suitcase…"

"Your suit case is bright red and it's huge! It not the same thing, Angel. You can see that thing from a mile away. Those little things are tiny and low to the ground. On top of it they are black and fade into the floor or surroundings. You don't see them till your right on top of them. That's why you tripped over that twits laptop. I am so glad I felt your gut reaction and simply reached out and grabbed you. Otherwise you could have been really hurt. And the twit didn't even apologize!" She leaned back and taking her loves hand bringing to her mouth and gently kissing the open palm. Then she tucked it under chin as she continued, "If there was ever a time I'd love to have Grandmother's Chakram with me it was right then"

Sarah couldn't help but laugh and the bubbling laughter of her wife cause Lara to laugh too. Lara shook her head and leaned closer to Sarah so the top of her head was touching Sarah's. "You know Angel your purse is a lethal weapon it's so heavy and you carry that on your shoulder. You can't tell me that big strapping young buck could carry a small lap top on his shoulder."

Sarah nuzzled her head against Lara's and gently reached pushing a lock of dark hair from the intense blue eyes, "No, it's just a status symbol like a SUV."

"Oh Angel, do not get me started on your countrymen and their Damn SUV's! You'll only get me all hot and bothered again."

Sarah smirked and whispered back, "Oh I'll leave that till we get to the hotel. I personally love you all hot and bothered."

"My, my, my I think your thinking of another type of hot and bothered, Angel."

"As long as it's you and you're filled with passion for me that's just fine."

Lara looked at her wife affectionately, "You know I have turned you into a sex addict, don't you?"

Sarah chuckled, "Only with you."

"Well I think that's for the best I would have to kill anyone else so I thinks it better for humanity we just get that way for each other."

"I love you, Lara."

"Mmm, I love you too Sarah." Lara pulled the soft lips to her own temporally forgetting the reason they were on the plane in the first place.

*** **** *** ***

Sarah leaned her head against the cool glass looking out at a huge Buddha reclining on his side. They were in a private villa that Brice arranged that was just footsteps from the ancient relic. It was an amazing site and she wondered how they were able to accomplish it.

She felt warm arms gently embrace her from around her waist and soft voice whispering in her ear, "It always a wonder to me how the ancients were able to create such beautiful masterpieces. They had such archaic tools and we have all this advanced abilities and we can't create a structure that can hold up to a hurricane or an earthquake. It makes me wonder about so called progress."

"Did you read my mind just now?" Sarah asked as she leaned back into the strong body behind her.

Lara kissed her neck and then chuckled, "Nope, I felt your awe. I kind figured you were thinking about the Leaning Buddha. Beautiful isn't he?"

"Yes, Its amazing how each place we go has been so different. Each culture has it own character and beauties. That's one of the many things that has astonished me during our travels together."

"That is very wise, Angel. You're beautiful and wise…sexy…"she purred as she led her love toward the bedroom. Once beside the bed she pulled her into her arms and hugged her tight as she whispered, "You are so mesmerizing that I fall under your spell just looking into the deep beautiful eyes. Did you know that?"

"Yes, because you always make feel that it's true."

"Because it is and I always will," replied Lara as she hungrily kissed her wife with an abandon that she felt sear her very soul.

Ring

Lara glared at the phone as she pulled back from her love.

Ring

"I am going to kill him!" snarled the tall beauty.

"Honey, he is doing this for us…"

"His damn timing sucks."

Ring

Lara grabbed the receiver and growled, "Brice?"

"Um…Hey Boss…"

"Brice this had better be good."

Sarah had her arm around the angry woman's waist and was softly kissing her wife's neck and shoulder. This calmed Lara down but in her mind this was the second time he had interrupted them when they were intimate and that was once too many times in her book.

Thanks Angel, Lara sent Sarah leaning down and kissing the top of the smaller woman's head.

No problem, Are you ok?

"Yeah, I'll just break his arm.

Sarah buried her face against her loves neck to stifle the giggle that wanted to rip out of it. Lara smiled despite herself as she half listened to Brice try and explain himself.

"Brice give me the bottom line, please."

"He is there but I'm not sure where."

"I need to know where he is Brice."

"That isn't a small town you know. I am trying. I do care."

"I know you care but I need you to try harder. I have to find him soon. This isn't a game you know…"

"I know that! I have been working day and night on this. Don't you think I know your both in danger? I care deeply for both of you. You're my only family and I…"

Lara looked at Sarah with pure guilt and pain in her eyes. Sarah took the phone and said, "Brice it's Sarah. Lara knows that and we feel the same way. She is just very worried he's a threat not just to us but everyone. Do your best ok? We trust you."

"Thanks Sarah…I …um, I'll keep looking."

"Thanks Brice." They both hung up and Sarah looked at the tear filled blue eyes. Lara's swallowed and said in an emotion filled voice, "What is wrong with me? I never lose it like this. I am so sorry My Angel."

"You're scared love, and it is understandable. I know you don't want to admit this but you are a human being. You are allowed to be scared."

"No Sweetheart, I have been frightened many times but never about myself. My fear is losing you…I love you so much. My greatest fear is that he will try to take you away from me."

Sarah pulled the suddenly very vulnerable woman closer so their face were a barely a kiss apart. "He won't," Then she kissed her love passionately. When they pulled back she cupped her loves cheeks and said, "Were both too stubborn to lose each other."

Lara pulled Sarah back to her and kissed her love with a deep desire that came from her soul. She fell so they would both land gently on the bed and then kicked the phone off the nightstand.

There is nothing more important in this world then you are My Love. I just get bit protective, She sent as she swiftly removed the smaller woman's clothes between passionate kisses.

Only a bit?

I am better then I was, Angel. I don't beat the hell out someone for just looking at you.

When did you do that?

In my head, I have wanted to do just that on numerous occasions. Lets just say there are several very lucky that I can not perform teleconnetics."

Hmmm, like who?"

They were both naked now and Lara had reached one of her favorite spots on her wife's body the luscious breasts. She began to suckle it as she sent, well that guy with the wheely laptop at the airport. If I did what I wanted he would have been thrown across the airport into a wall for not apologizing to you, my dove.

Lara licked her lips as she reached her loves apex. She gently lapped up the sweet juices like a hungry kitten, which sent them both flying into ecstacy; neither could think anymore let alone continue to send out their thoughts to one and other.

When Lara slowly entered her love they were both rocked by several strong orgasms. The impact was so powerful they both fainted. For the moment they were completely oblivious to the world around them.

*** *** *** ***

Sarah woke up to find herself tucked in bed and cuddled against her wife.

"When did you find the time to tuck us in?" Whispered Sarah as she gently brushed the dark hair back and saw that the sleepy eyes were open.

"While you were still out for the count," Lara whispered back her lips quirking into a smile.

"My, aren't you sneaky?" Said Sarah chuckling and softly caressing her loves shoulder where fine lines from old scars were visible.

Lara pulled the fingers toward her lips tenderly kissing each finger. Then she seductively sucked each finger hungrily.

"Hmm that feels nice…"

"I aim to please."

"You always do. Do you feel better this morning, Love?"

Lara stopped the playfulness and put the little hand to her heart and looked into the big green eyes that looked at her full of love and worry. Lara smiled softly and kissed her loves nose.

"Yes love, thanks to your tender loving care I feel much better."

Sarah smiled and she crawled on top of Lara, "May I continue with my version of tender loving care?" She then kissed Lara passionately.

Do what ever you want, Angel Lara sent as she gave Sarah complete control.

Sarah growled a tiny growl kissed her way down to her loves huge breasts. She licked the already erect nipple suckling it greedily as soft warm hands caressed her back and massaged her behind bringing the smaller woman even closer. Sarah kissed her way to the other breast caressing it with each stroke of her very hot tongue.

Lara moaned and dug her heels into the bed. Sarah began to kiss and taste her way down her loves incredible body. Nibbling the outy bellybutton, sending shots of white heat through Lara that made the strong woman cry out in complete abandon. She went over the edge with a strong multiple orgasm that shook her to her very core screaming Sarah's name. Sarah was carried to the same place on the loving wave as she fell over the edge in pure reaction screaming Lara's name at the same time. They were in a place of shooting stars and loving warmth beyond knowing where they were or even for the moment who they were; all they knew was the love they felt for each other.

** *** *** ***

Lara was sitting at the table working on a laptop. She felt considerably more relaxed thanks to Sarah's loving the night before. She smiled at how much her Angel had changed.

"What are you thinking about?"

Lara laughed wickedly and looked at her wife with sparkling eyes, "Last night. You were a very hungry little Angel weren't you?"

"Lara!"
Lara shook her head and chuckled, "My how you have changed. I love your wild side of course if any one else ever saw it I'd have to kill them…"
"I'm not wild…"

"Sweetheart, you growled like a hungry tiger; it was as sexy as hell."

"I did?"

"MmmHmm," replied Lara licking her lips as she remembered, "Will I get a rerun tonight? Please?"

"Only if you're very good."

"Hmm, and if I'm naughty?"

"I'll think about it."

"You do that, Angel."

The phone rang, Lara answered it with a smile, "Excellent timing this morning Brice."

"How did you know it was me?"

"I'm psychic."

Sarah laughed as she went back to work on her own laptop.

Lara smiled wickedly and said, "Don't worry Brice, I lowered my annoyance level to only breaking your bloody arm."

"Gee Lara, That just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy."

"Oh Good, I always aim to please. So what have you got for us?"

"He is in a Villa near you. He is meeting with someone from Russia whose code name is Kali. He has the creep from Tibet, Tom fronting for him again."

"Oh is he?"

"Yep, um… can I keep my arm in one piece?"

"Hmm, I'll think about it." Lara met Sarah's amused eyes and winked at her. "Good job Brice. Thank you."

"Lady Lara Croft saying thank you, do miracles ever cease?"

"If we're all lucky Brice, no they won't. Thanks again. Bye."

"Bye Boss."

Lara hung and leaned back into the comfortable dining room chair.

"My Uncle seems to be really big on conspiracy theories doesn't he?"

"So you think he is conspiring with the Russians now?"
"Mmm, not the government but how about the black market?"

"Oh? What are we going to do?"

"I guess we will have to ask for help."

"From who?"
"Aries."

*** *** *** ***

Sarah was making dinner and Lara was pacing while making excuse after excuse to her wife.

Slightly annoyed Sarah looked over her shoulder and said, "Love, don't call him then. We will figure another way."

Lara knew she was driving Sarah crazy but couldn't seem to help it. "That's just it, Angel. I have no idea what to do. Do you realize how strange that is for me? I always seem to be able to come up with a plan of attack. It just seems to pop into my mind but not this God Damn time!! I'm so off balance right now. I don't know…I guess…"

Sarah put the food off the flame. She knew that Lara needed her more then she needed food. She went to the tall woman and pulled her into her arms in a loving embrace. Lara's arms naturally enfolded her love holding her even closer. She leaned down and kissed the crown of her head.

Sarah pulled back and looked into the confused blue eyes saying, "Sweetheart, this is not a normal situation for you. I know it is very hard he is your only living relative. He not only wants to kill you but the whole world. I know that it's bringing up very conflicting emotions, I understand…"

"Well I don't. I should not be hesitating at all I should just stop him."

"I think part of you can't forget he is your beloved Father's brother. You're so loving and its hard of you to suddenly destroy someone who is your family…"

"No!!!" Lara pulled back so she wouldn't hurt her love or break her eardrum. "He is not my family!" Blazing blue eyes met shocked green and softened. "I am not mad at you Love, I am blazing mad at myself though. You are family. Brice and Henry, Mrs. Peterson, the kids who work for us in the states…they are family. Our Grandmothers will forever be our family. Aphrodite and even old Aries is family. I have difficult relationships with some but they all have proven their love and loyalty even Aries. That Bastard lost the right to call me anything but his archenemy a long time ago! We are nothing to him and that scum is certainly nothing to us! I hate him!!" She had been pacing between the living room and the kitchen. She was suddenly hit with a flood of emotion and ran into the bedroom, slamming the door.

Sarah took the food and put it in containers. She placed it in the refrigerator and then went to the bedroom door. She came into the bedroom and went to the bed crawling in beside the sobbing woman. She pulled her into her arms holding her tight.

Lara was crying so hard that she thought she was going mad. She couldn't understand all this emotion. It scared her. She held on to her love as a live line to herself and her sanity.

Sarah kissed her face and dried the tears as she whispered, "It will be all right, Sweetheart. I love you and I will never leave you."

Lara let the loving strokes and the gentle soothing words envelope in love. It calmed her. They seemed to heal the open words in her heart that had been pouring out through her tears. Once she got her self under control. She opened her eyes to look into the loving green.

"I'm so sorry."

"There is no reason to be sorry."

"How about yelling at you?"

"You were upset."

"So? I do not have the right to yell at you just because I can't control my emotions."

"You don't huh? Am I your wife?"

"Yes."

"Do you love me?"

"Of course I do, you know that!"

"Yes, I do. When two people are joined for all eternity like we are its ok to show emotions. I can deal with your bad side in fact it's my right to do just that. If you love someone you will accept them and love them even more. Which I do by the way. Come on Love, after you put up with all my doubts and fears…"

"It is not the same thing…"

"Why not?"

"My bad side can turn deadly if I truly lose control."

"I have no fear of that. I know that is true but I also know how much you love me. You would never willingly harm me."

Lara closed her eyes and lowered her head on to Sarah's shoulder. Then very quietly she said. "I love you more them my life. If I ever cause you to so much as break a nail it would torment me for eternity. You are so wise; I love you so much. Thank you Angel."

"I hope you wouldn't be in torment over a broken finger nail, Sweetheart." She kissed her love on the cheek then she asked softly, "What are you thanking me for?"

"For taking such good care of me when I need you most."

"That is something I will always do no matter what."

Lara nodded and pulled Sarah very close. She pulled the soft lips to her and kissed them tenderly. Then she simply cuddled close resting her head back against her loves shoulder till she slowly started to drift a sleep.

Sarah calmly ran her fingers through the soft black hair listening to her love breath in and out till Lara's now regular breathing soothed her to join her in a deep healing sleep.

*** *** **** **** ***

"Aries," Lara yelled pacing in front of Sarah who was sitting on the large comfortable couch. She and Sarah had discussed and there was no way around it they needed the God of War's help.

"You bellowed?" The dark man asked calmly from the doorway of the kitchen where he was leaning against the arch.

"Yes, we need to have a talk with you."

"Oh?"

"Wipe that smug look off your face and sit down," growled the tired woman as she plopped down on the couch beside her wife.

"After being asked so nicely how can I resist?" He sat down on the big comfortable armchair that sat next to the couch the girls were settled on. His eyebrow lifted and he tilted his head cupping his ear.

Sara cleared her throat and said quietly, " We have it on very good authority that your domain is about to be threatened."

"Oh? Whose authority?"

"Interpol," said Lara suddenly very tired leaning her head on Sarah's shoulder letting her love take the lead.

"What?"

"Lara has contacts at Interpol the International police…well anyway they said that her Uncle is after a nuclear weapon. If he succeeds he could destroy the whole planet. If were not here what would the God of War do? Would like to help us stop him?"

Aries smiled and nodded approvingly, "Sarah you are a very clever little girl. And that was well thought out, but is this a way of getting me to help you two on one of your adventures?"

"No, I was simply asking you to stop a mad man from destroying us all. You need us more then we need you. If were all gone you'd be pretty bored, huh?"

Aries chuckled and said, "Have you been reading again?"

"Well?"

"Sure, I'll help. I don't want you all to disappear and I have nothing but time to kill."

"Ain't that the truth?" Grumbled Lara snuggling closer to Sarah trying to get more comfortable. Sarah pulled Lara closer her arms around her loves waist so they were almost attached.

"Why is Lara in such a bad mood?"

"She is worried about owing you."

"Damn it Lara! How many times do I have to tell you that you don't owe me a thing? How do I convince you? I'm immortal so I can't give you blood. My first born died centuries ago so there goes that one, huh? So what do you need to believe me?" Asked the hurt and frustrated dark man.

Very tired blue eyes looked into angry black, "How about simply saying, "I promise that you won't owe me anything.""

"Done."

"What is?"

"I promise neither of you will owe me a thing. By the way Lady Croft I already promised you just that a long time ago. Since your memory seems to have suffered a lapse I will promise it again."

Lara rolled her eyes and then looked at Sarah affectionately. Sarah smiled rubbing her chin against Lara's forehead gently saying, "Thank you, Aries."

"Sure, your logic was very good but I already was keeping an eye on the situation. It is that sleaze ball from Tibet again, isn't it?"

"Partially, the Chinese are involved again and they are controlled by my Bastard of an Uncle. They are after a weapon of mass destruction that's your area not yours. Any ideas?"

"Duck."

"Aries!"

"Shit, where is your sense of humor?"

"Buried. What do you think we should do?"

"Well the first thing we need to do is get some inside information. I am best suited to do that. Be back soon." And he was gone in flash of white light.

"Hate a show off."

"No you don't."

"Well then, I hate it when he does that."

"That's better," said Sarah affectionately as Lara nuzzled the smaller woman's neck.

*** *** *** ***

Lara was fast asleep and Sarah was on the phone with Brice.

"I swear Sarah, she is the most stubborn human being on Earth. You are the only person I know who can win argument with her."

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

"I may not be the most sensitive bloke but even I can see how besotted she is about you. When she looks at you even if your not looking back she looks like she mesmerized. I can even tell when you walk into the room when she is on the phone her tone of voice completely changes…"

"Well I guess I will have to a develop a strategy so that won't happen anymore, huh?"

Sarah turned to find a beautiful naked woman sleepily rubbing her eyes. Sarah's eyes widened and she sent, No clothes today huh?

No, I thought I would entice you off the phone. Lara sent back looking at her love's red face with a pleased wicked smile. Then she walked over to her and pulled her into a hug asking out loud, "What are you two jabbering on about? You woke me up?" She gently pulled an earlobe into her mouth and nibbled it causing Sarah to cover mouth to stop herself from moaning into Brice's ear.

"I've pin pointed some information but I am really worried about you Lara. Tom is meeting some actual terrorists and I'm nervous about…"

Lara's pulled back from Sarah's neck where she had worked her way down to a favorite pulse point and said in a harsher voice than she had meant to, "Where and when?"

"Lara…"

"Brice, I am still in a really bad mood. Where and when damn it!"

Lara could hear Brice gulp at her tone and she smirked at Sarah who shook her head, a scolding look on her face. Then Brice cleared his throat and said, "The Falls, on Saturday at 10a.m."

"Great! Bye Brice," she said cheerfully and hung up. Then she picked up Sarah and carried her back to their bed. "I really woke up because you weren't curled around me in bed. I really need you right now," she said, then she passionately kissed her love as she entered the bedroom.

When they parted Sarah nodded and said, "I thought you were deeply asleep so I could get some work done for you. Why were you so mean to Brice just now? He was just concerned about you and you were…um…well…."

"Rotten?"

Sarah giggled and kissed her loves nose, "Yep, that's a very good word for it."

They were now on the bed and Lara was gently undressing Sarah as she said, "Cause I wanted you, needed you, and I really didn't want to be polite at the moment." As soon as flesh appeared Lara began to devour it.

Why all the urgency? Sent Sarah her spiral rising with each movement that Lara's hands and mouth were making on her already very hot body. Lara then started to seduce her love through the link with one seductive thought after another. At the same time she wasn't leaving an inch of flesh unloved. They both crashed over the edge with such strong orgasms that neither was able to think for quite a few minutes.

When they both recovered Lara pulled Sarah into her arms and cuddled her close and asked out loud, "What was your last question?"

Sarah laughed and replied, "You just answered it, My Love."

"Mmm, good I felt very voracious. My emotions have been so strange lately."

"I'm not complaining, Sweetie."

Lara laughed and brought her love even closer kissing her deeply. Then she pulled back and looked into the sparkling eyes she loved most in the Universe.

"I love you, Angel."

"I love you too."

Lara kissed her tenderly then she pulled Sarah's body so her head was nestled against her shoulder and then asked quietly, "So what exactly is Brice worried about this time?"

"You. Your very stubborn intent to handle this all on your own."

"But I'm not. I have you and Brice and Aries. Though Aries is as always a worry to me."

"You know he was really upset about you saying you were worried about owing him."

"Hell I don't care if he was upset. We both read the scrolls I can't forget what he did to both Xena and Gabrielle from those debts of his. Um, he was really impressed by you though, My Angel. Even egotistical Aries is impressed with how much you've grown. I am so proud of you."

Sarah blushed and looked into sparkling proud blue eyes, "Sweetie, any growth I have had is a direct result of your love and tender influence."

"Good. That's all I want. I want you to be the best you can be and happy. You do know that right?"

"Of course and it's mutual."

"I know that too. So what would like to do for the next few days while we wait for Aries to do his thing before the meet?"

"Play."

Lara smile lit a fire in Sarah's soul, "Excellent choice Angel. Perfect."

*** *** *** ***

Lara was relaxing in the livingroom of their suite of rooms. She was busily trying to conquer an Internet game and getting a bit frustrated at how convoluted the thing seemed to be. It was Brice's game and he emailed it to her; she intended to tell him that it was a good concept but not very user friendly. She found that in playing these games it was a lot more fun to have a real adventure then try to lose yourself in a virtual one.

Sarah was curled up on couch reading some books on local culture they had picked up while they were sight seeing earlier. Lara smiled at the smaller woman's she was so cute when she was really focused on something she just couldn't get enough of her Angel.

"Soooo the two great adventurers are resting while the God of War works his ass off, huh?"

Two heads turned toward the door to the kitchen. The God of War was dressed in modern clothes. He wore black leather pants, vest and boots and a tight black tank top.

"Where the hell were you Aries, checking out the local motorcycle gangs?" Lara asked sarcastically with a snort.

"Cute. Nope I was checking out Tom. It seems he hired some really bad dudes this time. And guess who's backing the Son of a Bitch? His old Chinese friends with enough cash to get a the biggest bomb you've ever seen."

"Great! This is really good news," Said Sarah sarcastically.

Lara got up and sat beside the smaller woman pulling her on to her lap and holding her very close. She could feel Sarah was scared so she nuzzled her cheek with her eyes closed and against Sarah and sent her reassuring thoughts to her love through their link.

Sarah gently ran fingers through Lara's hair and looked over head at Aries; The God of War could see how worried both women were.

"I have an idea, Girls" He said quietly.

Lara opened her eyes and said, "What, bankrupt the Chinese Government?

"No, its not their government. It's that rogue General again. He is acting on his own; he wants to use your Uncle to get the power to rule the world himself. I think if we infiltrate…"

"Come on Aries, be real. I am too well known to infiltrate anything."

"Not if we disguise you so they won't. I know how we can get into that the palace and then we…"

"How?"

"How are you at dancing?"

*** *** *** ***

Lara was sitting on the large king sized bed brushing Sarah's hair. It was strangely soothing to both of them.

"I think Aries idea is daft, Love."

"But Xena and Gabrielle went undercover a lot…"

"Sweetheart, there wasn't any photography or TV. I'm not only known as an adventurer but I'm a photojournalist and my picture appears with my copy. I doubt any make up or clothes could really hide me."

"Hmmm, I could do your eyes sort of Asian style…"

"Pale blue eyes?"

"Contacts?"

"I'm allergic."

"Aries could…"

Lara sighed, "I guess…do you really want to sneak into that palace as a couple of harem dancers though?"

"Um…I kind…Well I…."

Lara perked up. She stopped brushing her wife's hair and putting the brush down pulled the embarrassed woman into her arms. She whispered into her ear sexily, " Do we have a fantasy about this my Angel?"

Sarah cuddled into the warm arms and nodded her head against the strong shoulder whispering back, "Sort of…"

"Hmmm, Really? What exactly is your fantasy?"

"Come Lara be serious we have to…"

"To Hell with being serious I want to hear your fantasy. Does it touch on that hidden wild side of yours that I love so much?"

Sarah was now blushing she tried to pull out of Lara's arms but she wouldn't let her. "Come on Love, tell me," she whispered as she kissed her at the point where her neck and chin meet.

"It's…um…silly…"

Lara pulled back and looking into the embarrassed green eyes she smiled sweetly and said, "I truly doubt that, come on give."

"I just always wanted to seduce someone dressed like one of the harem girls in the movies. I thought it was really exciting and that I would love to try it on some one I love…like you."

"Like me?"

"Well ok you, you were the center of the fantasy."

"Really? Let's have a dress rehearsal then…"

"Lara!"

Lara kissed her love deeply, as she sent, Please Sweetheart; I'd love for you to seduce me.

But?

To ease your mind all you have to do is smile at me and I'm yours.

I'm just not sexy like that.

The hell you're not! I'll go out and get the stuff we'll need and we'll do it tonight.

Lara we have plans to make.

That can wait till the morning. The meet is not for two more days. Please Angel….please… Lara was seducing her love both with seductive thoughts and kisses. Her hands were caressing her love in the way she knew the smaller woman could not resist. At the height of passion as Sarah crashed over the edge she screamed with in the link, All Right!!!! Taking a very satisfied Lara right along with her.

*** *** *** ***

Tom stood in a small warehouse outside of the city. Chi stood beside him looking nervously around her as if expecting trouble.

"I would never have thought I'd ever meet such a jittery assassin."

"Shut up."

"Why are you so nervous?"

"Croft."

"Lara?" Tom snorted shaking his head at the small Chinese woman beside him. "She is not even near here. Our last intelligence placed her at a temple in Cambodia."

"That was a week old, what makes you think she is still there?"

"She was in seclusion and I doubt she knew about our plans. Besides if she knew about us she would have made an appearance at the compound by now."

"Not necessarily, she was most intelligent. When we last met she countered our every move as if she knew what they would be. I think she is here and she is watching us."

"That was dumb luck. You're being paranoid, Chi."

"Nothing she does is dumb."

"Well she isn't a genius…"

"Yes she is! Tom you are a nit wit! Are you blind? She is just like her late father; she is a known genius. She countered our every move because she has a superior mind as well as incredible abilities…"

"She isn't perfect. She's in love with that blonde innocent and I'm sure she will slow her down."

The small woman growled in frustration and shook her head. "She is not an innocent. She has learned much from Lara Croft and the small woman is Croft's inspiration. You are so blind it's unbelievable!"

"What do you mean?"

"Can you not see beyond your nose? Lara Croft gets….shhh, they come…"

A group of very dangerous looking men came into the warehouse. They looked like streetpunks by their clothes and attitude. Chi knew they were black-market runners for the Russian's and held the key to her boss's plan for world domination. The leader looked like the rest, tough young punk around thirty years old.

"Hi Tom."

"Pham…so?"

"Do you have the cash?"

"Yep, its ready to transmit the minute we get it."

"Cool, I did better then you asked for. How about four warheads? It will be here in a week."

Tom's face glowed with satisfaction he nodded holding his hand out to shake the younger man's, "Perfect."

*** *** *** ***

The smell of incense was intense in the beautifully decorated hotel suite. The sexy ancient rhythms were heard filling its occupants with a deep desire. One of them was comfortably seated on a large ornate throw pillow on the floor. There were several large colorful pillows around her making the floor a very comfortable place to be. She was waiting breathlessly for the entrance of her beloved.

As the strains of the sexy music went right through to Lara's soul, at the same time she was swaying to soft seductive thoughts being sent to her through their link. She already felt like she was floating on pink cloud of passion. Sarah entered draped in white flowing veils it was revealing yet concealing her loves beautiful body making Lara's mouth water.

Very slowly the white veils parted from the body in rhythm to the music revealing a beautiful gold harem outfit that highlighted the lithe body to perfection. There was nothing left to the imagination Sarah held a large white veil in front of her, dancing seductively, her exposed midriff peaking out as the veil moved from side to side. Green eyes were focused on the intense blue and she dropped the veil over Lara's head as she danced around the aroused woman.

Lara took it off her head never breaking eye contact with the bewitching beauty moving slowly around her. Sarah pulled a veil that was hiding her breasts slowly exposing them to the hungry blue eyes leaving only a very revealing bustier. Lara felt herself panting and was holding tightly to the pillow she was on now to keep herself combusting on the spot.

The veil was put around Lara's neck and as Sarah's body was now so close she could smell the jasmine scent of her loves perfume which made her nostrils flare.

"Angel…" Lara whispered in rough voice.

Sarah replaced the veil with her arms as she did her own version of lap dancing on the tall woman's lap. Her legs were wrapped around her loves body as the rest of her moved against the tall woman in rhythm to now wild music.

Lara was no longer able to control herself. She pulled the gyrating woman close and kissed her with abandon. The kiss was so passionate, they both shot up the spiral like the space shuttle. They exploded together as they fell against the pillows, their arms wrapped around each other as they fell into a deep sleep, the music still pounding throughout the suite.

*** *** *** ***

Lara woke up with her love curled around her. She smiled and purred like a contented kitten. She really enjoyed this fantasy and now decided that they would explore more of her loves as well as some of her own. She had enjoyed shopping for all the costumes and props but nothing compared with her loves fantasy coming to life. My libido will never be the same, she thought with a wicked smile.

She was absent-mindedly running her fingers through the soft blonde hair. I think as soon as you wake up love we'll play a bit more. I really am in the mood to explore some more of your fantasies.

Green eyes fluttered open and met calm very happy blue. "Good morning my little seductress, did you sleep well?"

"Hmm, yeah…That was bit more wild then I thought it would be, wasn't it?"

"I loved it…would you like to continue to explore…"

Ring

Two heads snapped up and looked at the offending instrument. Lara growled and said, "Who ever is at the other end of that phone is dead!"

Sarah shook her head and kissed the annoyed woman on the nose. She reached over and answered the phone, "Hello?… Oh? Ok, come on up." She looked regretfully into the surprised blue eyes and said, "That was Aries. He's coming up he says he's got news and it's huge."

*** *** *** ***

Lara and Sarah put on oversized velour robes and picked up the pillows and other things they had flung around the room. Aries suddenly appeared saying, "There is no need to clean up girls, that's why I called on the phone before I came up."

"What?" Sarah's mouth fell open she was so shocked.

"I felt your little seduction scene happening so I thought it would be best if I called to see if the coast was clear or your woman would have torn me to pieces."

"Damn straight I would have! I still might!" Growled Lara angrily.

"What do you mean you felt it Aries?" Sarah asked shocked that he could feel what was happening between her and Lara. Lara pulled Sarah close gently rubbing her arm.

"I feel a lot of human emotion. I especially can tune into heighten passion whether its love or anger. With certain humans though, ones that I am very familiar with, I can feel a bit more. Let's just say I know when you're feeling frisky." He said with a smug look on his face.

Sarah's face went bright red and she hid against Lara's shoulder. Lara just looked outraged as she asked, "You can do what?"

"Hey it's a good thing! It saves me from barging in on you two at the wrong moment. Can we drop this I have some important very disgusting news to tell you two."

Lara really wanted to tear him limb from limb for intruding on their most personal and intimate feelings but she could tell by the expression on his face that what he had to say was both important and very bad. She took Sarah's hand and led her to the couch. She sat down and she pulled Sarah right onto her lap holding her very close preparing for the worst. "Well?"

He waived his hand a large throne appeared behind him. He sat down and got comfortable as he looked at the two women with an amused smirk. "I did a bit of undercover work. I transformed myself into one of the terrorists goons and I was at a meet with Tom and that assassin Chi."

"She was there too?"

"Yep, the Chinese rogue General supplied the money for this little adventure. He doesn't trust Tom or you Uncle so he sent Chi to keep an eye on things for his benefit."

"Well that tells me this General is a good judge of character. So why is the bastard dealing with Tom and my ass hole Uncle?"

"Because they have the contacts and they want what they're after."

"Terrific! So do you know what we are up against?"

"Yep, it's a four headed beast."

"Oh my God!" cried Sarah terrified.

Lara pulled her even closer and kissed her tenderly on the cheek. Then she said in very quiet calm voice, "When?"

"One week."

"Shit!"

"We have a choice here, we can go to source or wait till it comes."

"Do we know where the source is?"

"Yes, unfortunately Siberia."

Lara leaned her head against Sarah's shoulder for comfort and whispered, "That's great. Just great…I guess I can go back there…"

"You were there, Love?"

"Yeah, I went to stop an ancient form of destruction…"

"Oh?"

Lara rubbed her chin against the soft golden hair and replied, "Do you remember when I told you about my Father reaching across death to protect me from great harm, well that's where it all happened."

Lara's face was very grim as she looked at Aries. "We will be ready in an hour, will you?"

"Yep, I was counting on you saying that."

**** *** **** ****

Sarah was packing up the bedroom and Lara cleaned up the living room and readied their things to be transported back to London. Lara had already called Brice from the livingroom. She sat down on the couch and reflected on her last adventure in the part of the world they were going to.

That had been fun. She really had nothing to lose that time. All she wanted was to save the world and see her father and she did that. She was staring off into nothing playing with the fringe of one of the large throw pillows that she had bought for their game. I did what I wanted, I was able to do what my Father wanted and see him one last time. This was different. I have everything to lose this time. For the first time since I was child I belong somewhere. With someone. I'm really happy and I have a family. I know I have to stop that bastard but does my Sarah?

Yes I do. She knew where the thought had come from but she still had a surprised expression when she looked up. Sarah was in the doorway with her hands on her hips a very determined expression on her face.

"You heard those thoughts huh?" Lara asked out loud with a very guilty look on her face.

Sarah nodded and stormed over to be standing over the contrite brunette. "If you think I will let you go off by yourself and leave me behind…"

"No Love, I know better then that….but do I have the right to ask you to risk your life?"

"Is that a real question? I mean I happen to be a resident of this planet you know? Also I love you, you're my soul mate. I think my only choice is to help you my love…"

"No Angel that is not true…" Lara pulled Sarah onto her lap and pulled her close as she said, "You certainly do have a choice, you can let Aries and I…"

A little hand covered her mouth, " I know how protective you are, and I know when it's really bad it goes into overdrive but you need me on two levels…"

Lara kissed the fingers over her mouth and put them under her chin as she whispered, "Oh? What are they?"

Sarah smiled and said, "One, you click better when I am around you and you know it. Also you will need my help to run interference between you and Aries."

Lara laughed and pulled Sarah's lips to hers kissing her deeply. When she pulled back she gently rubbed her loves nose and said with soft tenderness, "I love you so much. You're not only the most beautiful woman I have ever known you are also the cleverest." Then she kissed her so passionately and they became involved so quickly they were both surprised to hear a throat clearing.

"You know, I think I should send out a formal announcement before I arrive… maybe a bell or gong or something."

"Aries." Growled Lara very angry.

"Lady Croft, time is of the essence."

Lara rolled her eyes and met compassionate green. She took a deep breath and asked calmly, "Could you please send our bags to our London place? Brice is already checking us out of the hotel."

Aries shrugged and then waived his hand toward their bags, in a flash of light they were gone.

"Done. Will you two be warm enough in those?"

They were both dressed in warm clothes with long johns. They had on thermal jackets and gloves. They also had on really warm boots. Lara looked herself and Sarah's over and said, "I'd say as warm as we can be. Why?"

"I could zap you so won't need the jacket or the gloves. You will be able to move easier and quicker that way."

"Angel?"

"Anything we should know about the zap, Aries?"

Aries lip curled into an amused grin, "Are you taking suspicious lessons from your wife?"

"I'm just curious." Sarah said smiling and shrugging. Lara smiled and kissed Sarah on the cheek sending, Excellent question, my Angel.

Thanks, I thought I'd save you the trouble.

Aries shook his head and said, "Well to answer your question, Dr. Covington Croft, no there are no after affects; it will just keep you warm with out those thick things on. I'm trying to help you here."

The girls looked at each other then shrugged.

Lara then nodded and said, "It would be easier to get around without the heavy gear. Ok Aries, go ahead but no tricks." She said to the war god with a finger up in caution.

Aries rolled his eyes and then he waived his hand toward the girls. They were both caught in a glow of warm light. It felt like it had entered their bones and they could feel the warmth in each others skin but it didn't bother them or interfere with their link. In fact, the warmth seemed to have a side effect that Lara didn't think the God of War knew about. It made her want to hold her love even closer and she could feel Sarah do the same. It made her want to do more but she suppressed that. Glowing blue eyes met black ones and she said, "Mmm, this is nice Aries. Yes this will do."

"So glad that you approve. Ok girls, the clock is ticking, let's go."

Lara and Sarah looked at each other and nodded. Lara nodded at the War God and in flash of golden light the suite was empty.

*** **** **** ***

They appeared in the middle of the Tundra. It seemed like they were in the middle of nowhere because there were no roads or buildings.

"Their underground silo is just under that ridge…"

"This seems way too easy…" said Lara softly to the God of War.

"That's because you Mortals make everything so damn hard." He answered back heading the direction he had pointed out.

"No Aries, I mean why would someone with this kind of fire power sell it? Why don't they use it themselves?"

"How about they need money very badly and the General offered 20 Million for them."

"U.S. dollars?" Asked Sarah stunned.

"Yeah well, It wouldn't have been Yen would it? It doesn't get you as far as U.S. currency."

"Who are these idiots? Money won't mean much if my Uncle blows up the world!"

"KGB"

"And just when were you going to drop that little bombshell on us? We are breaking into a God Damn KGB silo?!" Asked Lara in a harsh angry whisper.

"I'd say right about now, come on Lara this isn't the 50's or the 60's. They are not the power they use to be."

Sarah looked astonished, "Weren't you trapped in your tomb then?"

"Nope, I got out in the early 50's right in time for the Korean Conflict. Now that was fun, but I was a bit confused; I wasn't sure who I should guide to victory. I still have that one to ponder..."

"Wait, how did you get out of the tomb?" Sarah asked shocked.

"Oh some stupid Tomb Raider around 1950 opened it and…"

"But you left Auntie Mel and Auntie Janice alone?"

"Sure, why not? I wasn't upset at them. It was Xena who put me in that damn tomb twice!"

Sarah shook her head as if trying to clear it. "My Auntie Janice told me the story Aries and she was the one who blew it up locking you in."

"So? I still wasn't mad at her. Are you coming or not?"

Forget it Angel, If Aries has forgiven Janice and Mel then lets not stir up trouble, Lara sent to Sarah gently rubbing her shoulder. Sarah nodded so Lara turned to Aries and asked out loud, "How do we break into the silo?"

"I'll simply pop us in…"

"You could have done that yourself and come right back with the bombs destroyed in seconds so what are you leaving out?"

"I…um, can't figure out the damn camera equipment…"

"And that's my thing?" The dark man nodded. Lara shook her head, "So I take down the camera and then what?"

Aries shrugged. "We go get the bomb."

"That's not much of plan."

"Do you have a better one?"

"Nope, so lets go."

*** *** *** ***

They appeared outside the camera room, and without a thought about Aries, Lara flew into action, taking out both guards with punch to one's head and a kick to the other's.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, such violence. Couldn't let old Uncle Aries take care of them huh?" Whispered the War God as he helped the girls hide the unconscious men.

"Oops, forgot about that. It was pure reflex."

"I see, you are just like your Grandmother, did you know that?"

"Thanks, shall we?" said Lara with a smirk as she lead the way to into the room. A tech was on duty and Aries quickly zapped him.

Sarah tilted her head as she studied the man's expression. "What exactly did you hit him with? He looks like he's wasted on drugs to me."

Aries shrugged and smiled, "I borrowed a love bolt from Aphrodite. It's a great weapon when you don't want to kill someone." He answered with a chuckle.

"Hmm," murmured Sarah fascinated as she continued to study the whacked out man. Lara chuckled and took Sarah's hand dragging her away, "Come on, My Angel I need your help with this camera set up."

They went over to the complicated equipment and Lara looked at each piece very carefully. I wish Brice were here, she sent as she tried to find the way to short circuit it with out being detected.

Oh I bet he's very glad he's nice and safe at home. Sarah sent back with a smile.

Lara smiled and winked at her wife sending back, Very true.

She spotted the shut down valve and sighed with relief. Out loud she said, "When I throw that switch the whole thing should shut down. It should appear to be some fault of the system."

"Till they find him," said Sarah pointing to the zonked out guard.

"Don't worry Small Fry, I will arrange for him to wake up as we leave. He won't even remember anything before I zapped him. He will just wake up and the whole system will be out and he won't know what happened."

Lara smirked and flipped the switch, and then flipped off the power lines so there was now a complete system failure. Everything became quiet and blinked out.

"All I left on was the air and ventilation. Ok, lets move they will be here in seconds."

Aries nodded and motioned them out as he flicked a bolt toward the guard on the floor and then led the girls toward the weapon.

**** *** *** ***

When they reached the room that held the weapon Lara took an actual breath. They had only run into a couple of guards so she let Aries' love bolts take care of them.

When she approached the devise she cursed, "Shit, I knew this was going too damn well!"

"What's wrong?"

"The damn thing is armed."

Terrified green eyes met concerned angry blue. "I think I know how to disarm it but I think you should take Sarah out of here…."

"No!"

"Angel!"

"No, I'm not going anywhere."

"She is cute and stubborn huh? Tough quandary…"

"Shut up!" Lara pulled Sarah into her arms and looking deeply into the beloved green eyes she whispered, "What if I fail?"

"We will die together."

"No!"

Lara pulled Sarah tighter to her. Sarah shook her head and said, "Sweetheart, what is the difference? I blow here with you or outside? I'd rather be with you then sitting out in the Tundra worrying."

"Aries could protect you."

"I don't want to be protected. I don't want to be without you…"

"Excuse me Ladies, as sweet as this is the KGB could be here any minute and this thing could blow up. You can discuss it later ok?" Lara and Sarah looked at him and then each other. They kissed tenderly then Lara went to device studying it carefully. Sarah stood by the God of War as he chuckled saying quietly, "Its usually you who is all reasonable. It's kind of nice to be the voice of sanity for a change of pace. Lara, how about I take all of us and that thing outside. You can defuse it there without worrying about the KGB running in here and shooting us at a critical moment."

Lara looked up and nodded, "Ok all of us, very gently."

"Gotcha, Boss lady."

*** *** *** ***

It was a tense group at the large plane hanger that Aries had taken them to.

"Why can't I just zap it, Lara?"

"Because I want to make sure it is not only defused but useless."

"I can do that too."

"Could you just shut up while I figure this out?" She released an angry breath and then turned back to the nuclear device. She very gently released the small compartment door that raised the inner workings. She bit her lip as she saw the jumbled lot of wires in the middle where the plutonium was in a container, which held the power for the bomb.

"Who ever did this was a complete slob! Look at this bloody mess! I have never seen housing or casing for a conventional weapon done this badly. I can't believe they have created this mess for a weapon of mass destruction." Lara growled angrily as she tried to figure out how to best defuse it.

"Lara have you done this before?"

"No, not a weapon like this Angel, but yeah I have defused quite a few conventional bombs in my lifetime…"

"And others…"

"What are you talking about Aries? There were no bombs like this in Xena's time."

Aries shrugged, "My little secret."

Lara and Sarah exchanged a look of concern briefly then Lara shrugged and went back to the task at hand. She squinted as she studied the mechanism."

"Can you do it?" Sarah asked softly.

"Yes, I just need to figure out their logic. This is a jumbled lot, there are a lot more trip wires then normal. I think who ever did this was on drugs."

The dark man shook his head and whispered, "No wonder the KGB was so willing to sell it."

"Yes, it was so sweet of them." Lara growled sarcastically. "Ok, I think I have a beat on this. Love, hold my tool kit. Aries just shut up."

"Politely put Lady Croft."

Narrowed blue eyes met calm black; he shrugged and leaned against the Utility vehicle that they were going to leave the hanger in when it was all over.

Lara shook her head and her mouth curled into a snarl. Her eyes met Sarah's compassionate but scared green gaze, and Lara decided that the rest of their communication would be through the link.

Are you ok, Angel?

Yeah…um, are you?

I'm fine if this weren't so damn scary it would be intriguing.

Intriguing?"

Yeah, an interesting little puzzle. The only problem is if I get it wrong it's all over.

How can you be so calm?

Practice. Ok Love, hand me the clippers.

Lara silently went to work indicating what she needed by pointing to them. When she stepped back she looked stunned as she whispered, "It's done."

"It can't hurt anyone?"

"No, not yet, I need to do one more thing." She took the container of plutonium and handed it to Aries. "Could you destroy this safely so no one can get their hands on it?"

"Sure." In a flash of white light it was gone. "All gone."

Lara shook her head and said, "Good. I destroyed the coupling and all the leads. I doubt anyone will ever be able to do anything with it, even make it a conventional bomb."

"Ok we saved the planet, now what?"

"Now I take care of my Uncle and that Rogue General. Aries I want to talk to Interpol I'm sure with their help we can redirect how their little meet will go down."

*** *** *** ***

Do you think Aries knows the after effect of his warmth zap?" Sarah whispered snuggling as close as she could to the tall beautiful woman. They were in a tent in the hanger closely nestled in on a large cot.

"Nope, I don't think he has a clue." Purred Lara then she buried her face against the warm inviting breast. "I think this just the nicest thing he has ever done for us. I feel so hot that I'm wet all the time, all I wanted was to get that thing defused so I could nestle close like this."

"Mmm, I was so surprised after he zapped us and you touched me for the first time. It felt like we were in the middle of making love."

"Excellent starting point, I'd say wouldn't you?"

"Perfect."

Hungry lips sought Sarah's as they both enjoyed the warmth radiating from each other as they stroked the soft skin immersing themselves in each other's essence. The warm skin shot them both right over the edge as they screamed each other's names into warm voracious mouths.

*** *** *** ***

They woke nestled close enjoying the warmth and flow of gentle happiness from their link. One blue eye popped open then the other. Lara glanced down at the head comfortably resting against her shoulder and a bright sweet smile appeared on her face.

Angel? She sent through their link.

Green eyes blinked open and Sarah glanced up at her love smiling happily.

Hi.

"Good morning, you ok?

Yeah after our mini Olympics of how different positions feels I am sore but fine. I don't think I could count how many flights of ecstasy we had…I guess you could say I am great!

Lara laughed and tousled the already mussed blonde hair, Which is good, my beautiful little Tony the Tiger. Shall we get dressed and see what Aries has up his sleeve for penetrating the enemy's camp?"

If we must.

Um, yeah unfortunately we must. Interpol is meeting us in Bangkok so we need to get there and get everything into play before they arrive.

Okey Dokey.

Yeash! I wish you were always this easy. Then Lara reached down and kissed her loves chin.

Ain't I?

Well come to think of it when we agree on something, Yep!

I guess I am easy all the time then…

No I wouldn't say that, Love. You can be the most stubborn woman in the world…the galaxy…the universe!

Sarah laughed as they got out of the bed and into the makeshift shower that Lara had set up the night before in the large pup tent. Am I?

"Oh yeah, how about when I wanted you to leave with Aries?

Hell of course I was then, you were being you're over protective self. I am love you I will not leave you alone if I know I can help…

See stubborn, but that's ok. It's one of the million things I love you about you. I absolutely adore you…devoted to your happiness and safety…I… Despite the soothing water Lara was suddenly hot with need she pulled Sarah to her and kissed her passionately all other thoughts flew away for right now all Lara knew was she needed to be with her love…her Angel.

*** *** **** ****

They were in a nondescript block outside the city where a large warehouse had been converted into headquarters for the terrorists headed by Lara's despised Uncle.

Lara's was in blue silk veils over her black harem outfit that was eyepopping but disguised her well. Aries changed her eye color to brown grunting, "This hurts me more then you will hurt those guys in there."

"Don't worry its only till we get them and then back to my normal color. Are you all right, Angel?" Asked Lara as she watched the smaller woman tug at the outfit from different angles. She was wearing green silk veils over a gold harem outfit, her eyes were normal but her hair was auburn thanks to the God of War.

"This top is too tight, I feel like I'm in a straight jacket."

"That's impossible unless you got bigger up top in the last four days!"

Lara's eyes widened as she realized that it was very possible, "Shit, she may be bloated…um, Sweetheart…?"

Sarah bit her bottom lip and nodded.

"Oh is that all? Why the hell didn't you just tell me, Small fry?" He waived his hand the top fit perfectly and was still quite sexy and making Lara smile slightly.

"Thanks."

"No problem, open that mouth of yours next time," He said shaking his head amused at her shyness. "It's a lesson you still need to learn."

Sarah bristled, Lara growled, "Aries."

"What, the Small fry part or the lesson part? I don't get why you get so hot and bothered about affectionate short jokes. Your cute and we all know it. As for the lesson well all mortals have a bunch they need to learn…"

"Aries be a good little War God and just drop all of it ok?" Said the dark woman soothingly brushing some red locks from the upset green eyes.

"Yeah ok," growled Aries leaning against the car door in the alley a block from the warehouse.

"What are we going to do?" Asked Lara thinking best to change the subject.

"I'll transform myself back into Phan's thug and say he sent you two as a gift."

Lara shrugged, "I've heard worse ideas. Come on lets get it over with."

"Right," Aries transformed himself before their eyes into a street punk of the area. The lips smirked and his voice came out of strange lips as he said, "Sometimes its good to be a God."

Wow, he can be scary.

Yep, it is a good thing he on out side this time, huh?" Lara sent as she gently took Sarah's arm and followed the now smaller man around the corner.

*** *** *** ***

The three approached the men in front of the entrance casually. They were greeted by machine guns pointed right at them, which made Sarah back up into Lara. A warm gentle hand stroked her back as a message was sent through the link, don't worry, Angel everything will be ok.

I know, I just…

Wanted my protection?

No, presence.

Mmm, if we were alone I'd kiss you right now.

Hold that thought.

Oh, I will I promise.

Meanwhile Aries approached the men standing in front of his two charges saying, "My boss sent me with this little gift for your boss."

The one who could actually speak grunted and said, "Stay here."

Were dealing with rocket scientists here, Angel. Just be as sweet and demure as you naturally are and you'll be fine. Lara raised an eyebrow and smiled sweetly.

It looked strange to see her soul mate with brown eyes doing that familiar gesture. Ok…um are you going to be all right?

Sure I can wait; I know what the outcome is going to be. She winked at Sarah making her smile.

The big gorilla came back and said, "You stay, only the girls."

"No way, I am here to protect them as well as provide them. You go back and say if I don't go they don't go."

The man gave the smirking man a murderous look but went back to deliver the message. Aries chuckled and walked back to the girls and whispered, "I think it will be more effective and fun to transform inside don't you?"

"More fun?"

"He means he will get a better shock out of them by transforming in the middle of their own headquarters, then blast away with his powers. Right?"

"You know sometimes you are way too much like your Grandmother. Oh, have either of you felt them yet?"

Lara and Sarah exchanged surprised glances, "What?" They both said at the same time making the man with the strange face but the familiar smirk chuckle.

"Oh when they are ready they will call to let you know. You'll feel through your dreams the link you created."

"Really?"

"Sure Small fry, that's how spirits communicate. Remember Janice and Xena working overtime with you two?"

Before the girls could say anything the thug came back saying, "Come."

They looked at each other and followed through several long hallways till they came into huge central room that looked more like ancient India then Thailand. The sight of it disturbed her greatly; she wondered how many died to create this. This ends here, She thought covering her face with her veil to hide the disgust. Though there was no verbal communication, Sarah feeling the pain running through the link sent Lara a back a gentle wave of love. Lara had to stand still it was such a sweet sensation. It enveloped her and calmed her she had closed her eyes for an instant and when she opened them she found loving green. Lara smiled and winked at the smaller woman who nodded and smiled back.

Thanks Love, I needed that. Are you ready for this?

As I'll ever be.

Tom came in he looked over the two women but only noticed their assets, as Lara knew he would. She was confident that they had altered their appearance enough not to know it was them and she knew that gave them an advantage.

Do you think the assassin is here too?

I hope so, Angel. I want to get it done in one swoop.

She is clever enough to recognize us…

Hmm, maybe but she will be suspicious. I don't think she will know it's us. In reality she knew that Chi might recognize them but she wasn't about to worry Sarah, they had enough on their minds.

Lara?

She could see that Sarah felt that stab of worry, she smiled and sent, Don't worry my Love, we'll be ok."

Tom and his head thug were talking when Lara felt her pulse rate jump. She hadn't seen the bastard since her father's funeral but there he was. She really wanted to kick his ass right then but she kept herself in check knowing his time would come.

The big man looked right through them. He walked to Tom and growled, "If you want to waste your time on this rubbish so be it. But I don't have time to watch these Birds wiggle their assets." He looked at Aries and asked, "When does Pham get here with the item?"

"Two days."

"Good, the sooner the better…"

"Please stay sir, Pham wanted you to watch them and enjoy yourself."

Lara was astonished at the sincerity in the man's voice. She smiled at the stunned blonde and sent, Quite an actor isn't he?

Yes he's amazing. All she had ever seen was Aries sincere side, she knew that it was because of their Grandmothers and the affection he was developing for them as well but she realized that this was the real God of War. The one that Xena had fought against so many times under so many guises.

He really must like us, Lara.

Why do you say that?

Cause he is so different with us. He has always been really honest and up front since nearly the beginning. This is the one who tried to seduce Xena back to the dark side. We have never seen him like this. Isn't it fascinating…?

Terrific, Sweetheart this is why I am so careful with him. We can't let our guard down just because he's sincere or because he likes us. Remember he loved Grandmother but he did it to her time and time again. He almost got Gabrielle killed several times. He's not a nice guy but he's useful like now.

I know…Oh shit…here goes…

Don't worry Love, I'm right here and I will not let the slime touch you. I promise.

Um, its not that Love. I know that and I trust you completely. I'm scared of this dancing thing…

But…?

I know but that was privately dancing for the woman I love. This is in front of men who are threatening us with machine guns.

Sweetheart, just follow my movements and move slowly and gracefully. I know you can do that and they won't know the difference. We just need to keep them focused while Fred gets in place.

I love you Lara.

I love you too Sarah, forever.

And ever

The men were all seated including Tom and Lara's uncle. Aries nodded at the girls and Lara led Sarah onto the floor where they were to perform. She and Sarah really danced for each other; they never broke eye contact as they gracefully moved and seductively gyrated. Sarah followed Lara's lead as the tall woman seduced her through their eyes and the link.

Despite the fact they were completely involved with each other they had captured the watching men in snare of the seduction. They simply couldn't take their eyes off the two women.

A sharp whistle was heard; Lara had been listening for the signal. As soon as she heard it she grabbed Sarah's hand simply left the room to the safety of Interpol men outside.

Aries suddenly laughed and transformed into himself right in front of the shocked confused men. He waived his hand and suddenly there was a flood of agents coming in through all the entrances. Trapped, the men were overpowered by Interpol and MI5.

Aries sauntered over to the men just sitting there with their mouths open. "Too bad you're not as intuitive or intelligent as your niece, old boy. This was so damn easy."

*** *** *** ***

Lara guided Sarah quickly down the hall with her arm around her loves shoulders trying to gently get her out of there so she could get back in side. She wanted to help Fred and the other agents wrap everything up but her first concern was getting Sarah to safety first.

"I knew it was you two!" The small agent blocked their escape with a machine gun pointed right at Sarah. "I got to hand it to you it's a perfect disguise but I'm not as stupid as Tom is, I'd knew you would come. I've been expecting you."

Lara turned so that Sarah was behind her and shielded from the gun with her own body. "I never thought you were stupid." In a move so fast that the other woman didn't see it coming she let go of Sarah's hand and flew through the air kicking the weapon out of her adversaries hand against a wall at the end of the hallway.

They then began to circle each other in a deadly dance of warriors. "You are an amazing woman but I will win. I don't have your weakness."

"Oh? What exactly is my weakness?"

"Her." Said the small agent pointing toward Sarah who had moved back into a doorway of one of the room attached to hallway.

"No, Chi you're very wrong, she is not my weakness she is my strength."

"You have everything to live for and I have nothing. That is what makes me strong."

"No, that makes you vulnerable." In a quick precise movement Chi tried to strike Lara with a roundhouse kick toward Lara's head. Lara easily countered by twirling out of the way still landing between the deadly assassin and her beloved.

"Not bad, you do need a bit of practice," said the tall woman with a wicked grin. Suddenly a leg swung out hitting the smaller woman in the solar plexus knocking her over back wards. She flipped so she landed on her feet. Rubbing her stomach she growled and said, "I think I will teach you the final lesson!"

She flipped toward Lara and swung her hand in a chop toward her throat. Lara blocked it and threw her across the room against a wall. Chi again flipped just as she met the wall and landed on her feet in position to circle her opponent now on the opposite side of the hallway. She smiled and shook her head, " I am not as vulnerable as I was in that small dark room I…" Suddenly she sunk straight down unconscious as she hit the floor.

Sarah stood behind her looking a bit surprised with a bust of Zeus in her hand.

"Well I guess my Dad is useful sometimes isn't he?" Aries appeared smiling wickedly. "Nice little fight, you two work as well as Xena and Gabrielle. Did you two work out before hand?"

Lara had a very proud smile on her face as she shook her head at a blushing Sarah, "No she thought of that all by herself. It was well done, Sweetheart."

Sarah put the bust down on the floor and walked over to Lara who pulled her into her arms and kissed her passionately.

Aries shook his head, "Damn don't you two ever give it a rest?"

The girls pulled back and Lara looked at Aries with a calm happy smile. "Nope." She then rubbed her nose against Sarah's and said quietly. "Come on Angel lets see if Fred needs our help. You ok, Aries?" Lara asked as she led Sarah back toward the central room over her shoulder.

He looked down and the knocked out woman and smirked, "Yeah I'm fine. You're not though, are you?" He waived his hand and the small woman was bound and gagged, then in a flash of light the God of War was gone.

*** *** *** ***

Lara and Sarah were on a private jet back to the United States. They had decided to rest in North Carolina for a while. Lara also wanted to make sure that Mrs. P. was ok and that the horrible cold was out of their friends system completely.

"Sweetheart?"

Lara turned to look at Sarah whose whole face was filled with love and concern for her. Lara smiled and gently brushed some hair from the soft green eyes as she answered quietly, "Yes Love?"

"Are you ok? I mean really ok about everything?"

"Saving the world? Yeah I'm more then ok about that."

Sarah rolled her eyes, "Come on you know…"

Lara chuckled and then kissed Sarah tenderly. She sent, Yes my Angel, I am fine. Really. They are all in a high security complex in France. Interpol has it well guarded they will not escape even if they try to get help from outside they are there for life. Did you ever see any of those movies about French prisons? I can see Tom trying to figure out how to be the next Count of Monte Cristo dreaming of escaping to a vast fortune…

How can you joke? Sarah pulled back and concern was evident.

Lara shrugged then rubbed her nose against the tiny one. "I guess it's how I was raised. Stiff upper lip and all that shit. I can't help it. You are really the only one who know how deeply I feel you're the only one I trust to know that. To the rest of the world…"

"You are a tough unfeeling adventurer. I understand why, but I hate it. It's a completely false image. You are so deep you break my heart; sometimes it makes me want to cry." Sarah gently reached up cupped both Lara's cheeks.

Lara had her eyes closed but she heard every word, "Actually I think it is safer this way, the people who count know what and who I am. Let the rest of the world think what they will." Lara sighed and opened her eyes. Then she smiled into the loving gaze as she said; "I really like you with blonde hair better."

Sarah hand automatically lifted to brush her own hair and shyly said, "I very much prefer you with blue eyes. I think Fred was astonished when your eyes suddenly turned back to blue in the middle of sentence." They both chuckled remembering Fred's stunned face.

"Yeah, it was hilarious. I thought the poor old thing would fall over. When my eyes turned back to normal suddenly his face turned purple without anyone's help. Aries has some sense of humor."

They both laughed and snuggled closer. It was dark on the plane but there were other people on the private jet so they needed to be discreet.

"Do you want do anything in particular when we get home?" Asked Lara gently running her fingers down the soft cheek.

"Play."

"Oh? What?"

Mischievous green eyes peeked up into amused blue. Lara looked wickedly pleased as she asked, "Do I get another performance?"

"Well I thought we'd try one of your fantasies."

"Oooooh, Where do I get to rescue YOU from?"

"Anywhere, but don't burn down the place, Mrs. P. will have a fit."

"I think just the costume will do, Love. Where does one get a firefighters outfit?"



The End