Chapter 7 | Guardian
A few weeks later, in the Glen, one of Heywood's subdistricts.
Remember Judy's project? She got a lot of eddies out of it and she bought a new condo, better and bigger. I spent more time with her, almost as if I had somehow moved in. It made life easier for both of us to have fun together, doing our naughty deeds after dark.
"You're so gorgeous Judy, I'll always treasure fondling your breasts..."
"And I'll always cherish that naughty mouth on that beautiful face Eleanor. Speaking of which, it may come in handy later on..."
"But first, let me play with your boobs a little, they look pretty good too, you know..."
Judy had a great time, so did I, maybe even better than her. She could have done this all night and I wouldn't have objected.
I still had one task to do, use my mouth to please Judy's vagina. A feat I had already done dozens of times now, and still enjoyed performing. Hearing her low moans made me glad, feeling like I really delivered.
After our sexual encounter, Judy fell asleep in my arms. I couldn't blame her, I'd just sucked out all her energy with my tongue, so it was only natural that she fell into Morpheus' world. I felt so lucky, and for the first time since my debut in Night City,it was thanks to someone else in my life.
I could say it without a second thought: we were a couple. Two young women who loved each other and shared mutual passions like tech and hacking. Although our paths in life differed - Judy grew up on the streets, I grew up in the corpos - we managed to meet: first buddies, then sex friends and finally girlfriends. The circle is complete.
Every minute with her was sheer bliss. No matter what the activity, even if we had to spend the day in our pyjamas doing nothing, her company alone meant enough to me. But I also liked coming up with plans...
"Hey Judy, how about we take a walk around the neighborhood? I don't know this part of Night City, so maybe you can show me some nice spots..."
"Sure, El'! I know a great spot along the waterfront."
We strolled on the concrete promenade. Judy was right, the area looked nice, with plenty of local shops and a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean.
"Did you know, Eleanor: Night City has more crimes committed than solved in a single day. Not surprising, the city is owned by corpos after all."
Night City might be a hellhole, but there was one precious gem in the shape of Judy. I could carry her, I could kiss her, it all made my happiness. And you know what I valued even more? That the feeling was mutual. She loved me too.
We could come across some very peculiar situations in Night City, especially at the beach. As I carried Judy on my shoulders, she pointed towards the horizon.
"Look over there El'! What the fuck are they doing?"
"Er... I think you just said it, Jude..."
That didn't stop us from sitting in the sand, gazing at the sunset. Judy sat behind me, hugging me fondly. We smiled at this beautiful scenery, it was something quite simple but easily forgotten over the years. Being able to share these moments with her is what I wished for the rest of our lives.
We shared everything, even our intimacy. Besides... having a hot tub that could seat two people helped out greatly.
"So, Eleanor, did they have jacuzzis like this in your crazy corporate world? Look how many more space we've got!"
"I admit it, it's really nice. Although... I've bathed in bigger water before, but it lacked proper company."
"I know, right? Nobody's bored with Judy!"
Our schedules were diverse, with plenty of activities during the day. Judy had taken some time off, and she could handle the Lizzie's braindances from her new apartment if there was an incident. If we didn't do anything during the day, we arranged plans for the night. That's what Night City had to offer.
"Hey Judy, Chubby Buffalo's BBQ is only 10 minutes away on foot, why not grab a bite tonight?"
"Looks like someone was starving! You want to slice the sandwich in half?"
"Um... Sure. You talked about what before?"
"Right! Did I ever tell you about the time I almost got my chrome taken off? I worked a gig, and some Maelstrom boys nabbed me... I managed to get away with fighting them half-naked! It turned out fine in the end with a funny story to tell!"
Of course, we kept up with our bondage sessions. Judy had booked a room at the Clouds, a dollhouse establishment where she had formerly worked as a techie. I enjoyed being her obedient pet, and Jude knew how to reward me for playing my role to perfection.
"Mistress, I submit to you. I acknowledge your greatness and your strenght. Do whatever you want from me."
"Good, you've learned your lesson by now. My domain, my rules, here it goes."
Mistress Jude turned me on my side, caressing my tits and pussy.
"How does it feel, my little slave? Shall I carry on fondling you?"
"Only you can decide, mistress."
"Correct answer, I will continue to ensure your needs then."
It felt so good, I wasn't thinking about anything, I was just letting myself get aroused.
When Judy was done turning me on, she tied me in a different position. Left hand and left foot tied together, right hand and right thigh tied together. This granted my mistress full control over my vagina and ass. And obviously, it didn't take her long to make me orgasm.
"Well, I think this might be a new speed record... What do you say?"
"Uh... Thank you mistress....For fulfilling... my sexual needs..."
And it was only the very first hour of the night, with three to go.
The more time I spent with Judy, the more I forgot my desire for payback against Arasaka. She had become my beacon of light in Night City, the person I truly opened up to. With her, I lived a simple but joyful life, where I could play tourist at the North Oak sign and embrace the moment alongside Judy.
No matter what we did or where we went, we always ended up kissing in the end. There was no better way to express our love throughout Night City. And every time it happened, my heart beat a little harder for Judy. She had managed to understand who I was and becoming my guardian angel.
I could see myself with Jude in the future. Together, whether here or elsewhere, living our best years holding hands and smiling.
"You know, I never expected such wonderful times could still happen! Thanks for everything."
"Likewise and I hope to spend many more special moments with you Judy! I love you dearly."
"I love you too, Eleanor."
Everything was just coming together so perfectly, I had a genuine love relationship with a terrific woman. I wouldn't have broken this bond with Judy in the world. Our kisses, her soft lips... The greatest bliss on Earth, if you ask me. And then the day my revengeful self had been expecting arrived.
As we chatted quietly, I received a text from Rogue, asking to meet me. It meant only one thing: she had found something really significant about Arasaka. And now I felt conflicted: should I follow through or not?
"Hey Jude, remember my crusading desire against Arasaka? I've got a shot at it, but I don't know, I'm afraid of damaging what we've built together... Please give me your honest opinion."
As Judy led me to her entrance lift, she encouraged me on my quest for vengeance.
"Look, Eleanor, I don't want you to live with regrets. If those bastards deserve to fall and you can make sure they do, just fucking drag them down!You know I can help you, right?"
"Of course, but I don't want you to get involved. When I'm done with them, we'll have a whole life to spend with each other. If you wish it, obviously."
"Nothing would please me more, El'! Good luck, I'll be waiting for you when it's over."
I went to the Afterlife. Rogue was waiting for me at the bar, drinking a glass of whisky to kill time.
"Eleanor! You look great, and pretty damn dressed too!"
"Yeah, I've been taking care of myself lately. So, you got some intel for me?"
"Straight to the point, I like that. Let's talk somewhere more private, shall we?"
"I don't know if you've heard, but Arasaka is undergoing a major change. The old man Saburo has passed away, making the CEO position coveted by many heads. One of them being... Susan Abernathy."
"That's the bitch who left me for dead. Still, I haven't learned anything new here."
"You know the old saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend? Well, Saburo's personal bodyguard was betrayed by Arasaka, they put the blame on him. From the intel I received, he's out for revenge too. His name is Goro Takemura and you can find him at this address."
"Thanks for the info Rogue, I'm on my way to pay him a visit!"
She wished me well and waved goodbye with her hand. The coordinates I entered into my phone pointed to an industrial zone on the eastern edge of Night City, the Arasaka Industrial Park. Perhaps the approach this Goro had chosen to strike at Arasaka? Well, I just had to ask him.
Right next to the Arasaka Industrial Park was a construction site with no activity around it. If I wanted to scout the area, that's where I'd start. And if I were to locate Arasaka's former bodyguard, this is surely where he'd be.
I circled the main floor, without finding any trace of Takemura. But I had this strange feeling of being watched...
Someone grabbed me from behind and put a gun to my neck.
"Who are you and who sent you? I can smell corpos when I see one!"
"I used to be one called Victoria. A fixer, the best in town, gave me this address. Look, we share a common purpose here!"
"Really, what is that goal?"
"Arasaka stripped me of everything and left me for dead! Just like they did to you. I want to get them back!"
"My apologies. Let me introduce myself properly, I'm Goro Takemura. I'm not seeking vengeance, but justice."
"Another naming but the same idea, break Arasaka. What recon have you done so far?"
"Come, follow me."
I went upstairs with Goro, who shared his background and past with Arasaka.
"I grew up in the slums before being spotted by Arasaka. I gave them everything I had, so much that I even became the CEO's personal bodyguard. And then, through political coups, Saburo died and I'm the one to blame..."
"Damn that's harsh... Do you know who are the real culprits behind this mess?"
"Several names have emerged, including his son and a handful of high-ranking members of the Arasaka organization. Some of them transit along the industrial zone, hence my presence today."
We reached the highest floor of this under-construction building. Takemura pointed to the Arasaka site. Seen from above, it covered a huge part of the industrial zone. I analyzed the entry and exit points and the security measures in force, mostly human guards and a few machines. There was plenty of space to infiltrate the perimeter.
"Do you see the AVs parked outside? Travel data are stored in this warehouse. And since you've previously collaborated with Arasaka, high-ranking members move exclusively with these."
"Now I can figure out your plan Goro: get the data and hit them straight away. Who was the last passenger to use one of these vehicles?"
"Arasaka's current Director of Special Operations, Susan Abernathy. I suspect she helped orchestrate the plot against Saburo."
My blood boiled at Abernathy's mention, the bitch who had executed my boss Arthur Jenkins and left me for dead at the landfill, in vain.
"I'm going in, I'm taking her out!"
"No, Victoria, you'll wait. If the Arasaka industrial park goes on alert, the data will be deleted and so will we. Come on, let's go back downstairs and I'll explain what I have in mind."
"Tomorrow night is the best opening. Enter by climbing the fence with the generator, pass through the maintenance tunnels, find the terminal with the flight info, all while avoiding security guards."
"Sounds like a solid strategy. Leave it to me Goro, infiltration used to be my specialty."
"Very well, I'll guide you through comms. Good luck Victoria."
Edited by Stanoth
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