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Out of this World Challenge

Saturn - Alien!AU, Word: Oxygen, Dialogue: "Are you an alien? Because your arse is out of this world."

Pinata

Space

Jenga

Arranged Marriage

Uniting the Planets

Prime Minister!Remus

Remus' hands shook as he moved through the street, through the crowds of people who were gathering. News about the alien landing had leaked and spread as Remus had suspected it would. He had requested to the army to set up barricades to keep people back. The people's safety was one of the top priorities.

There were cheers as he walked through the street and even the odd shout about how sexy he was looking in his cardigan, which caused Remus to blush. Though he knew he should be all formal and stuff for the meeting, he couldn't bring himself to wear a suit. He hadn't been elected as Prime Minister because of his ability to look good in a suit.

No, he had been elected because he had been the voice of the people in the matter of the aliens visiting. He had taken a stand, just an ordinary guy from Wales, against what the government had wanted to do about the ships that had appeared in the sky. Earth wanted to fight. Remus wanted to see what they wanted. After all, the ships were there, waiting.

They weren't attacking and Remus reasoned that Earth shouldn't either. Clearly this proved there was life out there and what kind of message was Earth sending out by attacking someone who possibly wanted to make friends?

Other countries quickly followed Remus' words and somehow he found himself in charge of the United Kingdom. Somehow he was in charge of welcoming the visitors and he was utterly terrified.

His first action was to pay farm-hands to take over his parents' farm and get his parents brought up to help him because they would advise him for the best.

Remus reached the end of the street and he glanced at the park. "It's empty?" he checked with Alastair Moody, the Army General.

Moody nodded his head. "I sent the boys in two hours ago to scour every bit of the park. Every hiding place, every bush. They checked in the trees and everything. Everyone hiding has been given a warning.

Remus nodded his head nervously. "Okay," he murmured. "You let me know if anything changes. The ship looks like it's lowered since I arrived. I think it's time."

"Permission to shoot on my orders?"

"No. Only if I come to harm," Remus said. "We don't know how they do things, Moody."

The man nodded, not looking pleased with Remus' answer. "I've some guards who are going in with you. Believe that aliens come in peace. Not so sure myself about that myself though."

Remus merely nodded. He followed Moody as the man led the way to the only entrance of the park that hadn't been blocked off by the army. He ignored the cameras that were snapping picture after picture and avoided the eyes of the reporters.

"We have a cameraman coming in already," he said, looking around at all of them. "Anyone who even attempts to enter will be arrested and taken away from here. This is for your own safety."

"Can we get interviews with the beings?" one reporter demanded.

"You're thinking too far ahead. That's not my choice but they are visitors here and should be treated with respect. Not hounded like… like Beyonce."

A couple of the reporters laughed and Remus smiled.

"Can we get one with you quickly?" someone asked.

"No," Remus replied apologetically. "I'm sorry but I don't want to keep them waiting any longer. This is an important moment and interviews and statements can wait until afterwards."

He turned away and entered the park, a small group of the army following him.

...oOo…

The ship was a shimmering silver and it wasn't because the sun was shining on it. In fact, it seemed to be some metal the likes of which Remus had never seen before. It was beautiful and he stared at it in awe, hoping that only good would come from the meeting.

He stood a safe distance from the first spaceship and watched it as it landed. He could hear the murmurs from the men standing behind him. They seemed as nervous as him.

It wasn't long before the doors opened.

Remus took a step forward, insisting that the army give him a bit of space and he stared at the darkness coming from inside of the doorway.

A minute later, a man stepped out. Well, Remus could only describe him as such. The alien looked like an ordinary man, though he was extraordinarily handsome. Remus tried not to stare. There were cameras after all and it wouldn't do to stare at a visitor.

Six guards followed the visitor out. Remus noted that it was the same amount he had brought with him. He decided that the visitor was trying to show that he meant no harm, he just wanted to defend himself should things be hostile.

"Welcome to our planet," Remus said as the 'man' moved closer, stopping a short distance away. "I'm the Prime Minister, Remus Lupin."

"You are the ambassador that the Earth chose?" the man asked, his voice smooth and sensual, making Remus shiver.

"I am. I'm the one that first received your message and insisted that we meet with you and ensure you come in peace. Do you?"

"We do." The man grinned. "I am the ambassador for a planet far away. Our home was about to be destroyed so we all left. Yours is the one with the same atmosphere and to our knowledge, the only one we can survive on. We have the same oxygen as you do. We come in peace, hoping that you'll allow us sanctuary on your planet."

"We can discuss it, but I don't see a problem with that," Remus said, relieved at the information. He was right about other life in the universe that were friendly.

"I understand that your people would need a show of peace," the visitor murmured, his eyes fixed intently on Remus in a way that made Remus struggle to breath. The last time someone looked at him even a little bit like that, he ended up naked in their bed. "It was agreed once boarding our ship, and once reading your world's history that kingdoms could be united by a marriage. I hereby offer myself to you for this… marriage."

"I'm sorry. What?" Remus blurted out. He had been staring and it was possible he had somehow misheard what had been said. Did he just get proposed to by an alien.

"Yes. I have researched your human customs and they sound quite enjoyable. Especially the consummation of—"

"You can't say that!" Remus hissed. "Children are watching this… this report. That is not something you discuss in front of children."

"Oh." The man stopped, considering the words. "My apologies. I planned to be vague, hence my use of the 'c' word. Perhaps we can discuss it later in a more private setting? Just me and you of course. My name is Sirius Black."

"You're here just looking for a new life? Can you ensure us that we'll be safe?" Remus asked, hoping to turn the subject away from marriage and consummating the marriage and being naked with the gorgeous being in front of him. Well, the last one was only a thought that was in his mind, but it was very distracting.

"You will be. We wish to integrate into your society. Aside from the marriage and… additional requirements, we can offer our scientific knowledge and technology. We have brought as many supplies from our homeland as it was possible to do, including materials, seeds and so forth. When will our wedding be? I have seen pictures and I am quite looking forward to it."

"I... " Remus was at a complete loss. This was not what he was expecting at all. "We are happy to welcome you to Earth," he said, his voice shaking slightly and his eyes wide. "We thank you for your gifts too. Your people are welcome to land here as we have the army keeping civilians out. I assure you that it will be quite safe for your people also if you wish to have your other ships land today."

Sirius shook his head. "I'm sorry, but my people need to be sure that they can trust this world before they come." He gestured to two of his guards. "This is my second in command, James. If you would prefer, he will marry you."

"Hey, wait," Remus started.

"Ah. Perhaps the gender is wrong?" Sirius frowned. "Andromeda."

A woman stepped forward. "You will be wed immediately so we can—"

"It's not the gender, that's not a problem," Remus said over Sirius' words. "The marriage custom is from a long time ago."

Sirius stared at him curiously.

"These days, we date. We go out to dinner and…" as the words came out of his mouth, Remus knew that there was not really an option. There was a whole race of people who had to run from their homes, packing everything. These people were probably terrified, hoping that Earth would show them that they were welcoming.

"You don't have tentacles or anything, do you?" Remus whispered.

One of the guards behind him started laughing and Remus couldn't help but laugh himself.

"No. We are very similar to you I believe. I have done my research through your internet prawns."

"Prawns?" Remus repeated.

"I think he means porn," a guard offered.

"Let's keep this conversation suitable for children," Remus replied softly, turning around. "Very well, Mr. Black. "My men are setting up an office nearby as we speak, in the grounds. We will have an official meeting in there and discuss the terms of this arrangement."

Sirius grinned. "I would be the best match. I am the leader of my people and would be honoured to be your bonded…"

"Husband," James murmured from behind him.

"Yes. I will be your husband. James and Andromeda will not please you as well as I intend to." He turned back to his guards. "Back off, James, Andromeda. He's going to marry me! He's gorgeous. If I had known how Earthlings looked, I'd have been over years ago!"

Remus gaped at Sirius as he turned back and walked over to Remus, closing the small distance that was between them. James quickly followed and one of Remus' guards—Frank—moved forward, stopping at his side.

Sirius cleared his throat. "Are you an alien Because your arse is out of this world."

Remus couldn't help but burst out laughing. Sirius watched him, laughing at Remus' reaction and soon the guards were all laughing too, the tension of the situation quickly disappearing.

Sirius shifted slightly closer and Frank froze up, watching carefully.

"It's okay, Frank," Remus murmured. "I trust him."

Sirius' smile widened even more. "So, that means you're my finance?"

"Finance," Remus muttered.

"Yeah." Before Remus knew what was happening, Sirius' lips were on his and arms had snaked around his waist, holding him close. Remus couldn't help himself. His fingers found their way into Sirius' hair.

When Sirius pulled back, Remus had to take a moment to get his bearings. "Wow," he whispered. "Yeah, I think… I… uniting our people might be the right way to go after all."

"Well, let's have this meeting first. Here. On my planet, a custom is that you must hold my hand all of the time until we are bonded."

"Bonded? Is that like marriage?" Remus asked, allowing Sirius to take his hand and wondering what the hell his parents were making of the whole situation. No doubt they were watching the coverage.

Sirius smirked. "You'll find out soon enough. Come on, Love. Time for us to meet privately."

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