This week brings us: Heat Also, a call for prompts. We are open through the rest of the year. I've got a small list of anonymous prompts from one contributor that I've been sprinkling in here and there and will continue to do so. But want more! Please email or PM me with if you have ideas, want a date to put your word up, or if you sent me something and I missed it. Thanks!

Here's the next Club Aphrodite: Unfortunately for Joe, there was only one way to keep Ken at the party. Since he had to consider himself at least partly on duty, he kept his drinking to a minimum, which also unfortunately meant that he wasn't quite drunk enough to want to dance. Not that this stopped Tasha. She was dragging him straight toward the dancing partiers. When Joe balked, she turned with a saucy grin. "Don't tell me you're all talk and no action." Joe growled, pulling her close. "Now you're in for it." "Only one way to make me pay, devil-boy." Tasha slipped away, slinking and dancing her way in with the others. Watching her draw up close to another man, Joe started to wonder if she was worth it, but then she turned to him with a challenging stare. All talk and no action, eh? Sighing, Joe resigned himself to the inevitable, then plunged in after her. The moment he reached the devilish vixen, he slid his arm around her waist to pull her away from her dance partner. She turned toward him, the angel she'd been dancing with forgotten, and treated him to a bump and grind that made the bonfire's heat feel like a dying ember. It took truly heroic measures of concentration to occasionally scan the crowd. Keeping an eye out for anything suspicious was made easier by the bulky wings, since people couldn't pack together without constantly smacking each other. Though, since there were few places to conceal weapons or other contraband in skimpy bathing suits, he wasn't sure what he was really looking for. At least Ken hadn't left. Every once in a while, Joe caught sight of him. He'd stuck to the outskirts as usual, occasionally talking to people as he nursed his drink, his halo drunkenly wobbling as he moved his head. Joe wished he'd brought one of the surveillance cameras. No one back home would believe this had happened without proof. "Used to watching out for your brother, hmm?" Tasha purred in his ear. "Aren't you?" Joe slid his hands onto her hips, his attention all hers for the moment. For the briefest moment, he thought he saw something sinister slide through her eyes. Her full lips curled into a slight smirk. "More like watching over." Suddenly this wasn't quite so hot. Years of training kept Joe from shuddering, but he had to wonder if this was why Ken seemed uneasy around her, if something wasn't quite right. Tasha slid her hands along his sides, then down to the small of his back. Despite himself, Joe let out a soft sound of approval, his body not quite as wary as his brain. First things first. Find out if Ken was in danger. "Does Michael cause a lot of trouble, then?" She laughed. "Oh honey, Michael's an angel-boy just like your brother." At least her amusement seemed quite genuine. Joe relaxed, shivering as she drew her nails along his back. "But even an angel can attract trouble," she murmured. Joe glanced Ken's way. "No shit." His dance partner grinned again, looking in the same direction. "See? Where Mark is, Michael follows, and vice versa." Sure enough, Joe spotted Michael striding up to Ken, looking him up and down. Even as far away as they were, Joe could see Ken flushing. The question was, which one of the two angels was Trouble with a capital T, and which one was the attractor? Or was the devil in his arms the worst of all?

hee hee hee, and I thought this was heading into rubber room territory for a moment. Tasha is literally getting her claws into Joe, but at least he's keeping his mind on the job... um... mission, that is.

Can't make it too easy for her.

nope, wouldn't want you too, either

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Very mysterious, KT! I wonder if she will succeed? Now that I'm back to a 'normal' life I want to start participating in these again. Let's see... ****** He kissed her slowly, his lips caressing the delicate skin of her throat, causing her to gasp in pleasure. Liquid heat spread languidly through her veins, warming her from the inside. Tiny darts of excitement shot through her, beginning in her abdomen and stretching out to encompass the rest of her. By the time his teasing mouth had reached her own she was feverish with lust. "Now, Ken..." she whispered. "You're always so impatient." he smiled even as he lectured her. "Let's take our time." Jun pouted in frustration. It seemed that Ken's ability to hold back his emotions extended to foreplay as well.

And another one I thought should have been in the rubber room.... what is it with you all? Is the heat getting to you or something?

Either that, or everyone's coming in heat!

KT: I was going to say who'd have thought feathers would be so menacing, but I guess of all people, the team would with their shuriken. TJ: One day Ken's gonna wake up tied down and have to take things at Jun's pace.

Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: One day Ken's gonna wake up tied down and have to take things at Jun's pace.

Now there's something to look forward to I think we'd all like to see that!!

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: One day Ken's gonna wake up tied down and have to take things at Jun's pace.

Now there's something to look forward to I think we'd all like to see that!!

You really are tempting my pokey stick, aren't you? Get writing it, KT!!!! As for the Rubber Room, I didn't think it went far enough to require that. It's just kissing, after all.

be careful with that thing TJ, remember what happened the last time you used it on me?

As long as you are writing KT, it is being successful.

well maybe it'll be Joe doing the tying down?

Originally posted by KT1972 well maybe it'll be Joe doing the tying down?

If that's the case, I'll bring out the pokey stick, too.

S*** not you too!!!!!

Ooh.... and what does Joe do to Jun, once she's tied down?

hee hee hee, who mentioned JUN?

Originally posted by KT1972 hee hee hee, who mentioned JUN?

LOL

Originally posted by KT1972 hee hee hee, who mentioned JUN?

In that case, I'll see Ame's pokey sticks and throw in a !

I anticipate the need for a huge "NOT MY FAULT" smiley.

Originally posted by ChrisW I anticipate the need for a huge "NOT MY FAULT" smiley.

Take your pick of Angel smileys: I think the first and the third scream Innocent the loudest, but that the last may be more appropriate for most of us here

I'm gonna go with this one ...

Hi there, a quick note to let you guys know, I'm travelling, without much access to the internet, so I will probably not contribute for a couple of weeks. Will read your contributions as soon as possible and comment, though! Also, does it count for this week's prompt if I say I'm on a Greek island, and it's VERY hot?

Originally posted by Daniella T Also, does it count for this week's prompt if I say I'm on a Greek island, and it's VERY hot?

Hmm....I'm not sure....are you also in heat and/or have the hots for someone and eating hot, spicy food?

Daniella, enjoy your trip. You can add contributions whenever you want.

Originally posted by Daniella T Hi there, a quick note to let you guys know, I'm travelling, without much access to the internet, so I will probably not contribute for a couple of weeks. Will read your contributions as soon as possible and comment, though! Also, does it count for this week's prompt if I say I'm on a Greek island, and it's VERY hot?

Have a great time!!! And as Ame says, you can always catch up later if you feel like it.

Enjoy your trip Daniella. Does the hot island you are on have any brown haired, blue-eyed teenagers who look like they might chew on feathers hanging around?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: One day Ken's gonna wake up tied down and have to take things at Jun's pace.

Now there's something to look forward to I think we'd all like to see that!!

You really are tempting my pokey stick, aren't you? Get writing it, KT!!!! As for the Rubber Room, I didn't think it went far enough to require that. It's just kissing, after all.

you were warned TJ.... http://www.gatchamania.net/thread.php?sid=&postid=154609#post154609

Originally posted by KT1972 you were warned TJ.... http://www.gatchamania.net/thread.php?sid=&postid=154609#post154609

Great Job, KT. Though you should remember to give a slash warning. Most here are tactful enough to hit the backbutton, but I've seen some fandoms that aren't as polite.

Originally posted by KT1972 you were warned TJ.... http://www.gatchamania.net/thread.php?sid=&postid=154609#post154609

Sorry, KT. I'm glad you're enjoying the writing but if it's slash I'm staying a million miles away. I don't get along with that kind of fic. Daniella, I hope you have a wonderful time!

No problem TJ, save it for those that do enjoy it, each to their own eh? Daniella, enjoy your holidays, want to hear all about it on your return, ok?

Originally posted by KT1972 No problem TJ, save it for those that do enjoy it, each to their own eh?

Exactly. I'll be sticking to my het smut and enjoying myself there...

and such fun it is too!

Back online...hot island...to go with the hot reads we've got here! Keep the, coming, guys! And no, sadly no teenagers with shuriken around...but lots of sun, sea and sand (bet you thought I was going to say another "s" word, no?

You will have to keep watching then Daniella !! I am sure I sent the boys to the correct island.

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Aw, poor Jason, why do I have the feeling he got hit with Cavy pheremones?

LOL, EW! I was wondering if anyone was going to interpret the prompt that way... But you did so in such a creative and humorous manner! Judos to you!

Originally posted by ChrisW Aw, poor Jason, why do I have the feeling he got hit with Cavy pheremones?

Yup...it certainly wasn't the type of love & adoration he wanted! TJ -- thanks!

LOL, EW! I wonder, was it only Jason who got hit by the pheromones, or some other male G-Forcers as well? Will Princess be the only one standing???

DT -- it was just Jason. When Mark, Jason, and Princess were trying to get away, the boars stuck with Jason when it was probably much easier to pull Mark off the back of Princess' bike.

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RIGirl, clearly this is continuing on from some other posts. Due to being away much of June and July I've missed a few Bradbury's Jar threads, but this grabbed me right away with the tense action sequence. I like how Ken actually took the time to determine whether or not the ship was friendly, but couldn't he have done so by attempting to hail/communicate with it? Or would the current political climate on Earth mean that wasn't a viable option? Regardless, I'm curious to learn more about these crystals.

TJ -- yes, it is part of a bigger story ... I believe I started it back on the Father's Day prompt ... I had Ken contact Nambu only because that seems to be what they did ... I seem recall another time when Ken called in to Nambu about a possible unfriendly ... unless I am confusing BOTP with Gatch ... which is entirely possible at this point! But it seemed to me that Nambu would be able to track it faster than they would be able to contact it, given that you would have to know radio frequencies, and the like, I would think. In truth, I don't know enough about aircraft-to-aircraft communication, so if someone could point me in the right direction, I'd be happy to make changes so that it is as close to canon as possible.

I'm pretty sure you're remembering correctly, RIgirl. There are emergency frequencies and whatnot, but I do remember Ken calling in to Nambu when they wanted to knock out that fog machine. I don't think the show has them trying to hail the potential enemies they come across, they either seem to observe or board to investigate or call Nambu. And I'm loving the story as it goes along, it totally feels like an episode.

I definitely remember Ken calling in to ask permission to shoot Bird MIssiles in the 'ghost ships' episode. I can't remember if that was just for permission to use the missiles or also to enquire as to the status of the ship. As for different frequencies and such, I guess this is where my background as a 'Trekkie' comes out... I just presume that thev can send out a hail on all known frequencies at once...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun As for different frequencies and such, I guess this is where my background as a 'Trekkie' comes out... I just presume that thev can send out a hail on all known frequencies at once...

That would work on Star Trek, but it wouldn't be the case "on planet" -- if they sent out a hail on all known frequencies, they'd also interfere with civilian broadcasts (such as the communications between passenger planes and control towers.) They'd more likely send out a hail on standard ISO frequencies plus the frequencies known to be used by Galactor. RIgirl -- you've got me on the edge of my seat! I can't wait for the next installment....