Kayla's Revenge
Kavi’ta & Jasmine
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Jasmine alone, including Ta’noj. He explained that she needed time to herself
to adjust to her new surroundings. As usual, Su’tara ignored her brother's
instructions and visited Jasmine often.
majority of the time. Occasionally, she
wandered off to one of the observation rooms to gaze quietly into the
star-studded blackness. More than once, she found herself sleeping on the
comfortable pillows strewn around the room. Several times, she awoke wondering
how she had returned to her room and Su’tara finally told her that Shra’van had
carried her back on those occasions. He was afraid her back might begin to hurt
if she slept on the pillows too long.
as she looked off into space. She touched her stomach affectionately, when the
baby started to kick. “I’ll see you soon won’t I?” she said softly as she
talked to her baby. She looked down at her stomach. “I will love you no matter
what you look like. As long as you don’t have your father’s temper.” She
quickly looked up when she heard a snicker. “Hello.”
as he walked closer to his second mate. He had not seen her since the incident
in the sparring hall, and that had been over a week ago.
Shra'van's point. Jasmine had been
through a great deal, and most of it was because of him.
of me,” she looked at him an expression of obvious hurt before turning away.
“Have you forgotten about me, Ta'noj?”
everyday,” he admitted, turning her around so she could face him.
side of you again,” Jasmine bit her lip. “But Shra’van tried to explain your
behavior it to me. Yautjas are all so territorial.”
another without permission, you can die,” he growled. “That goes for mates as
well.”
mandibles twitched at the thought. Jasmine touched his clinched fist.
she smiled, changing the subject. “She’s nice, in a blunt sort of way.”
he nodded. Ta’noj touched her face before caressing her cheek with his. He
purred softly as his hand slowly trailed down her back. Jasmine closed her eyes
as he purred softly against her neck.
family, because I feel abandoned by you,” she spoke softly. Jasmine put her
hands on his warm chest and pushed him away. She walked to her room slowly. “If
it were not for Aa’hana officially making my room hers, I would feel very alone
at night.”
changed. I have longed for your presence
more than you can know. But I have not
seen my children or my mate in at least fifty years,” he tried to explain.
standing so close to her she could feel the warmth radiating from his body.
“But right now, I’m thinking about myself. I can be selfish sometimes.”
expected.” He noticed that since his absence, her stomach had grown
significantly. He remembered how attractive Kavi’ta was when she was pregnant
and groaned softly.
return?”
understand me and know I am not evil as others may think. My older son is still
not talking to me.” He noticed she looked a little tired. “You rest, and I will
check on you soon.” Jasmine agreed and
laid down wearily.
together. She remembered how his first mate's eyes looked. They were like hers.
Jasmine wished she had been implanted with the latest genetics her friend on
earth had told her about, years ago. She could have changed her eyes to a color
different from Kavi'ta's. Then, she
would not be feeling like a temporary replacement. Shra’van made her feel
welcome. He actually laughed at a few of her ideas. Jasmine thought her moving
walkway idea was perfect. As usual, Shra'van just shook his head before walking
away.
Su’tara questioned as she regarded the anxious female at her side.
Jasmine’s room.
with your hair again,” Su’tara laughed as Jasmine sat up. Jasmine had braids
adorned with beads all over her head.
adventures,” Jasmine said hesitantly as she stared at Kavi’ta. “Hello,” Jasmine
said in Yautja.
language,” Kavi’ta said as she sat next to her.
cannot, Kavi’ta,” Su’tara purred softly as she held Jasmine’s hand. “She knows
a few basic words like the ones you know in English. They learn slowly. You
will know how to speak her language far quicker than her learning Yautja.”
Jasmine. “Well, inform her that I have no ill feelings about her being Ta’noj’s
second mate. Any female who can make my mate happy and help him have a peaceful
mind is more than welcome in our family. Also, let her know that she will be
coming to our quarters today. She does not have to live here.” Kavi’ta looked
over at Su’tara. “Well?”
to be a long day.”
questioned. “Su'tara, please let her know that if I offended her in any way,
I’m sorry. And her eyes are beautiful.
Are hers genetically enhanced too, or is that their actual color? Also,
let her know that I do not mind staying here with Shra’van while she and Ta’noj
make up for lost time. Although it does
bother me that he’s having sex with someone else, I’ll get over it. Wait, don’t
tell her that part! I don’t want her to think I’m jealous or anything.” Jasmine
shrugged her shoulders.
growled as she stalked out of the room. They both called after her at the same
time before the door closed. Kavi’ta looked away nervously for a moment before
looking back at Jasmine. They both sighed at the awkward situation.
since I had my last child,” Kavi’ta mumbled.
softly. “Maybe we should play charades or something.”
Kavi’ta sighed. She turned to Jasmine and growled angrily before placing her
hand on her chest and shaking her head no.
not angry with me,” she laughed. Jasmine nodded to acknowledge the fact that
she understood her.
Kavi’ta stood up and went to the dresser. She started to remove Jasmines
clothes.
shook Jasmine's shoulder softly to show she meant no harm as she finished
packing Jasmines things. She turned to look at the confused female before she
gestured for her to follow. When Jasmine stepped outside of Shra'van's
quarters, she looked around for the guards before following Kavi’ta. Every time
they turned down another corridor, Jasmine searched for a familiar face. She
knew how to tell the difference between the females, but with the males it was
different. She only knew Shra’van, Ta’noj and Wa’jeeh. She became used to
Wa'jeeh's face because he brought her ice-cream during the day, and he was
heavier than all his other brothers.
wondered why the ooman's hair was such a bright color. Whenever Jasmine looked
at her, it was always with curiosity, as if she was studying her or waiting for
her to say something. “No wonder the older male wanted to rip your head off,”
she mumbled.
sighed. Kavi’ta held her hand up, indicating she knew as they entered her
quarters. Jasmine looked around the large foyer. It wasn’t as big as
Shra’van’s, but it was quite large. The colors were basically the same. Jasmine
felt the wall, and it was warm to the touch like everything else on the ship.
“It's a good thing I like heat, or I would have died by now.” She remembered
Shra’van explaining to her how they too, like heat.
leading her into their sleeping chamber. Jasmine looked at the large bed and
watched Kavi’ta put her clothes away. When she was done, she walked over to
Jasmine and purred softly touching her face. She gently moved her hand down to
Jasmine’s stomach and trilled softly before nodding in approval. How can I
tell Jasmine that this is a good thing, and it is exactly what Ta’noj needs now
in his life, she wondered.
observation room. Jasmine had so many questions for her. She wanted to know
more about Ta’noj and whether she was jealous of the fact that she was his
mate?
She wanted to know how she met Ta’noj and how she managed to calm him down. Why
was he so crazy about her and was that her real eye color? They both looked up
when Su’ram walked into the room.
slowly as he looked at both of them. “Can you two communicate with each other?”
good,” she walked over to him. “Can you ask her a few questions for me?”
am saying to her,” Kavi’ta nodded. “It seems like everyone else is busy.”
when they began to talk. He shook his head roaring at them. Jasmine stepped
back a bit, but Kavi’ta crossed her arms and stared at him.
you is saying,” he spoke in Yautja first, then English. “You sound like fucking
hard meats when you talk at the same time. I refuse to interpret shit!” He
stormed out of the room, once again leaving Kavi’ta and Jasmine alone.
first with Mi’tra, then with Ad’vey. Mordecai noticed Kuja's moves became more
forceful when Z’as-hil walked into the hall.
grunted to Z'as-hil as he watched his sister and brother fight.
thought you were away on a mission. I have not seen you since we returned to
the ship.”
his mandibles twitched happily as he thought for a moment. “We have been in our
quarters.” He watched Z’as-hil stare sadly at Kuja. “Give up already,
Z’as-hil.”
he growled. He spoke a little louder so Kuja could hear him. “As long as Kuja
is alive, I will never give up on the possibility of having her as my mate.”
being pinned by Kuja.
growled at her as she helped him up.
females I just left.”
chuckled. “They are trying to talk to each other and do not understand what the
other one wants to say. They wanted me to interpret, but you know they can be a
pain.”
translation technology?” Z’as-hil questioned. He looked at Kuja when he spoke,
but she didn’t respond.
talk to someone, have enough respect to learn their language. He wiped the
computers of the information to build the small devices and scraped every one
of them on board.”
then.” Su’ram walked over to Mi’tra and started talking to her.
Jasmine,” Kuja said as she wiped the sweat from her brow. “Like Ta’noj used to
be.” She looked over at Z’as-hil and rolled her eyes. “I am going to go help
them.” She glanced at Z’as-hil again before leaving the room.
smiled.
her another fifty years, and you may get a hello.”
forth. Kavi’ta walked over to the communicator to call anyone who knew English.
She could not believe that even Aa’hana was busy. She left the room for a
moment and came back with a plate of fruit and meat. Kavi’ta sat down across
from Jasmine and pushed the plate in front of her. “Why did I never learn my
mate’s second language?” she sighed. “He always told me it would be beneficial,
but I never believed him.” Jasmine was about to speak, but Kavi’ta held up her
hand and began to mock her. “I do not understand you.”
didn’t listen,” Jasmine mumbled. She started to smile. She scooted closer to
Kavi’ta and pointed at the fruit. “Fruit.”
She then said it in Yautja so Jasmine could learn. She trilled softly when
Jasmine finally said it correctly.
pointed to different objects and tried to learn from one another. “Amazing,”
she whispered before interrupting them. “I am here to help.”
she saw him walking down the hall to the meal area, she grabbed one of his
locks and pulled hard. Ta’noj growled angrily at his persistent sister, but she
did not care. “I told you to meet me weeks ago!” she barked at him as a few of
his students looked on. “Now let’s go.”
“You can not treat me this way in front of the males I train!”
“Sorry.” He nodded and followed her to her quarters.
the door of her sleeping quarters. “Why is it locked?” Ta’noj questioned as she
typed in a code. When the doors opened, Ta’noj tilted his head to the side.
not wish to be disturbed,” she said softly as Lo’kesh looked up at them.
Lo’kesh said calmly.
semi-dark and felt calm. The only person whose pulse was racing was his. The
room was also cooler than usual. “I thought those who could not control their
temper meditate,” Ta’noj questioned as he walked closer to Lo’kesh. “The ones
that are...” Ta’noj tried to choose his words carefully. “Dark and uncaring.”
“Remember what happened to Kon’kan?” When Lo’kesh looked at him, Ta’noj gave
him a nod to continue. “That was not my darkest time. I have done far worse
than ripping off mandibles and breaking bones. Do you have blackout during your
rage?”
and shame. “It has been a while though.” Ta’noj recalled the few times he
hunted with Lo’kesh. When he asked him about his kills he would never go into
details. “You do not remember your hunts?”
tell what I see on my image transmitter, which is why I rarely hunt. I do not
wish to hurt anyone accidentally.” Lo’kesh sighed as he watched Ta’noj grow
slightly uncomfortable. “I was lucky enough to have a teacher at a young age.
Ta'noj, I watched how you killed that trainer, and it brought back a lot of
unpleasant memories for me. I would like to teach you what I know if you are
willing to learn.”
defensively. He looked for his sister, but she was gone. He looked back at
Lo’kesh. The powerful warrior was always calm around him and his family. Ta'noj
would have never guessed Lo'kesh practiced meditation. “I am just angry,
Brother.”
anger only comes out when I hunt. And whenever Su’tara insists on sparring with
her brothers and sisters. She is a lot like your mother.”
the leader on his ship,” he gestured for Ta’noj to sit across from him.
“Su’tara knows of course, and Shra’van has known since your mother confined us
together.” Lo’kesh noticed that Ta’noj still looked a bit uncomfortable. “I am
in no way calling you evil or bad Ta’noj, but there is a way to deal with your
anger. You are so angry some Yautjas actually fear you on this ship. Your class
fears you, as well, and they can not learn from fear.”
Ta’noj nodded. “Show me.”
same questions. “So how are we going to communicate when you are not around?”
Kavi’ta questioned.
at all times,” Kuja stood up and stretched. She trilled softly in Jasmine’s
direction. “I think she is still not too keen on the idea of you all sleeping
together.”
thought of sharing is very foreign to her.”
back softly. Jasmine smiled and sighed. “It helped me during my last
pregnancy.” Kuja repeated her words to Jasmine.
slowly before emitting a soft purr.
Jasmine. He could not suppress his surprise. He knew Kavi’ta was coming around,
but he did not expect her to be this accepting, so soon. Kuja touched his arm
before walking out. Ta’noj stared back at the two females that were standing in
front of him. He touched both of their cheeks before bending down to caress
each one. The thought of pleasing them both made him groan softly.
before repeating himself in English and Yautja. “You both need to learn each
other's language, because I will not go around repeating myself every time I
wish to speak to both of you.”
out of the room, and Ta’noj held Jasmine gently.
still kinda awkward though.”
“You will get used to it.” Wa’jeeh walked in with a bowl in his hands.
food, fat boy,” Ta’noj grunted. Wa’jeeh growled at him, and Ta’noj laughed. “I
am going to go speak with Kavi’ta.” He nipped Jasmines neck softly before
walking out of the room.
she took the spoon from Wa’jeeh hands.
bath. Kavi’ta ran the water for her and helped her in since the tub was so
large. “Do you think you and Jasmine will be alright together?” Ta’noj held
Kavi’ta from behind as they watched Jasmine bathe herself.
about,” Jasmine growled. “Go, get out.”
and short tempered,” he nodded towards Jasmine before walking Kavi’ta out of
the bathroom.
together, she went into shock,” Kavi’ta trilled softly. “It was so amusing.”
until she is comfortable,” Ta’noj sighed. “It took her months to become
comfortable on Mi’tra’s ship. I cannot imagine how long it will take now.”
bathroom and shook her hair so it could dry. She noticed that Ta’noj and
Kavi’ta were already in the bed. Ta’noj turned around and looked at her before
holding his hand out.
before she got into the bed. Jasmine looked over to see Kavi’ta watching her.
said as he stared at Jasmine.
softly. “It cannot be good for the child.”
Ta’noj. “It kind of feels like a sleepover.”
her in confusion. Ta’noj caressed her cheek before gently nudging her with his
mandibles. Despite her soft protest to leave her alone, he could smell her
excitement. Eventually, Ta’noj held her close and listened as she drifted off
to sleep.
Su’tara’s quarters. He learned how to control and channel his anger and
aggression from Lo’kesh during the following weeks. Even trying to interpret
for Kavi’ta and Jasmine did not bother him anymore. He thought it was cute that
despite the language barrier, they got alone just fine.
oldest son stared at her with doubt, but he stared at Ta’noj in the same
manner. He told him when he first returned, that he was angry with him for
leaving, so Ta’noj gave him his space until he felt more comfortable.
observation rooms when Ta’noj's son walked in. Jasmine understood the word
"mother" in Yautja and knew that was who he was looking for.
slowly. Gav’alin glared at her as she turned towards him. Jasmine shook her
head softly. She could see the anger in his eyes. They were the same color as
hers. He was taller than Jasmine, but not quite as tall as Ta’noj. Gav'alin and
his father had the same markings. “I know you can understand me.” She walked
closer to him, and he emitted a warning growl. “I remember your father telling
me his oldest son spoke my language. Now, you are so angry with your father you
refuse to speak it.”
Jasmine just stood there and folded her arms. She was in no mood for an unruly
child. She didn’t tolerate them in the village, and she wasn’t willing to deal
with them on an alien ship. “You do not have to speak a word to me, but at
least talk to Ta’noj!”
hissed.
you? Do you know how many times I had to watch my mother pretend like
everything was ok? Then he returns with you, a pitiful Ooman whom has no clue
about Yautja’s. If you were half as knowledgeable as either one of my
grandmothers then I would try to tolerate you. His only excuse to us is he was
angry! Well I am angry too!”
spoke softly. “But tell him you’re angry. Express how you feel.”
society,” he huffed. “Learn our ways or die female.”
“Can you teach me?” she questioned.
with surprise before walking away.
In a few more months her father’s ship would be here, and if Z’as-hil did not
leave, she would. She growled angrily when someone buzzed her communicator. She
wanted to be left alone for one day. “Yes?”
started to laugh.
quarters and talk to me? You need to get out more.”
in some walkways,” Jasmine laughed. “Kuja, you are too far away. I will see you
when the baby is born.”
she tapped on her tablet.” He said you were annoying, in a good way.”
she rubbed her stomach. “That is all that matters. Have you talked to Z’as-hil
yet?”
you returned to the ship,” Jasmine reminded her.
conversation with Jasmine. “Yes, you are right.” She looked up when someone
buzzed her door com. “I will call you back.”
when he started to speak.
said softly. “I know that mid-week is when you like to read your tablet. I used
to watch you, remember? Do you still twirl your hair and hum while you read?”
He paused for a moment. “I know you are not going to answer your door. I just
wanted you to know I was thinking about you. I will see you tomorrow during
practice.”
opened. Kuja stared at him for a moment. She stepped aside so he could come in,
but he didn’t budge. “Z’as-hil, come in.”
barked.
tablet lying on the bed. When he turned around to look at her, she motioned to
the seat across from the bed. Kuja sat across from him and crossed her legs as
she waited for him to talk. “Speak!”
was to get into your room so we could talk.” He looked over at her. “Now, I do
not know what to say.”
was joking. That is what attracted her to him the most. He was not as serious
as the other Yautjas that tried to pursue her.
closer to her before looking at her meek surroundings. “You would think that
being Shra’van’s sister would get you better quarters than mine.”
him. “None of my siblings get special treatment.”
for me to apologize, but I will continue until you forgive me. I wish to be
with no one but you. It does not matter to me that you mated with Sa’dar. I
deserved that. Please Kuja, renounce your warrior status and be my mate.”
out and touched her hand. Kuja abruptly stood up. “Get out.”
angrily at her. Kuja looked at him in shock. She had never seen him angry. She
didn't know he could even get angry. Z’as-hil pulled her close to his body,
crushing her chest against his. “Kuja, as children I begged you to play with me
and as growing pups I begged you to be my friend. Must I beg for your affection
as well?”
an apologetic look.
“No, we are not going to wait any longer. Our ritual will take place in two
days.”
stared at her before nipping her neck. She gasped and tried to push him away,
but Z’as-hil was stronger. He groaned and licked the spot where he nipped her.
She pulled him closer to her body before pushing him away again. “If you do not
leave, I will kill you.”
head to the side. “Kuja, you act as if you have never been nipped.”
door. “Our ritual is in two days.”
me, beat me or use harsh words, but all I hear is ‘Z’as-hil, I still deeply
care about you, but I am hurt.’ Kuja, I am hurt too, because I cannot go
another day thinking that you will not allow me to make it up to you. I will be
at our ritual. If you do not show up, then I will never bother you again. And I
will join another clan so you will never have to look at me. You will no longer
be reminded of the pain I put you through.”
not be there. I cannot be with you.”
Kuja,” he nodded before leaving.
as he walked down the hall. “Who will prepare you this time, Z’as-hil?”
century,” he turned to look at her. “I do not need to be prepared.”
of him and pushed his chest. “Do you have any idea how much you hurt me!”
with Sa’dar.” He sighed. “I tried to beat him several times, but I was not
successful. Two days, Kuja.”
and announce his ritual. Kuja shook her head and returned to her room.