A change in the winds

A.N. I'm so sorry for how long it has taken me to post the next chapter..been really busy with school. I hope you will enjoy the chapter :-D


Chapter fourteen: Discoveries and threats


Kenna and her father walked to the galley but when they entered there was no one there except the ship's cook. They sat down by the table and the man brought them some food.

'' Ya two be quite late fer lunch. Luckily Jack asked me ta reserve some food fer ya two or ya wouldn't 'ave gotten a thin' ''

Kenna smiled and started eating. Jack was always as thoughtful, even though he would never admit it. The two ate their meals while talking about their lives and what they had been through.

'' You were kidnapped and sold to slavery? '' Her father asked stunned.

'' Yes, but Jack saved me before they could do any permanent damage on me.''

'' To think what might have happen if he hadn't been there...I'm not sure I could live with myself knowing you had been mistreated like that.''

'' It doesn't matter now, it's all in the past. Don't worry, Jack is taking good care of me here.'' Kenna said with a smile. Her father nodded, he knew she was right.

When they had finished their lunch they thanked the cook and left the galley.

'' I better go back to work.'' Her father said and kissed her on the cheek. '' Find Jack and talk to him. ''

Kenna smiled. '' I will. Are you going to be this dominant over my life from now on? ''

'' I've got to make up for lost time don't I? '' Malak said with a laugh.'' I just want what's best for you.''

'' I know, and I appreciate it '' Kenna squeezed his hand and then left in search of Jack.

Malak watched his daughter walk across the deck and sighed. She reminded him so much of her mother.

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Kenna saw that Jack wasn't by the helm so she figured he must be in his cabin. She gently knocked on the door and heard a chair being moved. The door was opened and Jack's face appeared in the doorway.

'' Hi, I was wondering if we could talk... '' Kenna said, biting her lower lip.

'' Sure, come in. '' Jack stepped away from the door to let her in. He closed the door and leaned back on it, waiting for her to speak.

'' It's about what you saw before... ''

'' What about it?'' Jack asked.

'' I don't want you to be mad at my father. I know you feel like he's betrayed me and that I shouldn't forgive him that easily.''

'' I don't care…ye can do whatever ye please.''

'' Jack, I know you care. You don't have to act like you don't.''

'' What difference does it make, ye won't listen to what I have ta say anyways.''

'' I do listen to you. I appreciate what you're trying to do…''

'' Is that all ye wanted?'' Jack asked a bit too harshly. Kenna felt a lump begin to form in her chest.

'' I just wanted you to know that I've forgiven my father for leaving me and I think you should too. I'm not a child that needs taking care of so don't patronize me.'' She could feel tears fighting to escape her eyes but didn't let them fall, she was not going to cry. Jack knew that he had been too harsh on her and sighed as he leaned his head backwards on the door.

'' I'm sorry…I didn't mean ta patronize ye. It's just…I can't help wantin' ta protect ye.''

'' I know that, but I can take care of myself.''

Jack raised his head up from the door. '' No ye can't. Ye want ta believe ye can, but ye can't. I don't mean this as an offence but ye're too trustin' ta be able ta protect yerself. ''

'' My father would never harm me.''

'' He already has once…''

'' He didn't mean to…he had to go, he would never have left me without a reason.''

Jack pushed himself off the door and walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her. '' I believe that, but who says ye won't get hurt the next time he has ta go?''

'' He said he wouldn't leave me, he said he was going to stay by my side from now on. He wouldn't lie to me about that.''

'' Luv…I'm not sayin' he will leave ye, I'm just lettin' ye know that ye can't trust him ta be with ye forever. What he's been runnin' from could easily come back ta get him.''

'' I guess I should take your word for it…you've been around the world.''

'' Are ye sayin' I be old?'' Jack raised a brow at her, which made her laugh.

'' You can always get me in a better mood.''

'' It be a gift.'' Jack said grinning.

A knock was heard on the door and Gibbs entered. '' Oh I be sorry ta interrupt Capt'n.''

'' What is it?'' Jack asked.

'' There be a storm brewin' in the west and it's headin' straight towards us.''

'' I'll be right out.'' Jack replied and Gibbs left, closing the door behind him. '' I need ta take care of this luv.'' Jack said to her and she nodded.

'' We'll continue this discussion later aye?''

'' Yes.''

He gave her a wink and left the cabin. Kenna sat down on his bed and reviewed in her mind what had happened that day. So she was a nephilim, and she had wings. It had been exciting to see her wings emerge from her back, she never thought that would be possible until today. Wanting to give the wing spreading another go she decided to go down to her cabin where she could practice in privacy.

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Christian was working out on deck and saw Jack leave his cabin to follow Gibbs up to the helm. He had been watching Kenna all morning since she came up on deck with Jack, secretly of course because he didn't want Jack to notice. That wouldn't end well. He knew Kenna was alone in his cabin now but didn't dare to enter, Jack was too close, he might see him. He had noticed that Jack had put Gibbs on watch over him to make sure he wouldn't go near Kenna again and his eyes had not left him all morning.

The door to Jack's cabin was opened and Kenna stepped out. She walked across the deck silently and went below deck. This was his chance, Jack couldn't forbid him to go below deck. Who knows, maybe he was just going to his cabin and she just so happened to be down there as well. He looked up to the helm and saw that Jack and Gibbs were deep in conversation. This was his chance, he had to be fast. He silently walked down below and headed to her cabin, she was most likely to be there.

Christian saw her walking and made sure she didn't see him as he followed her downstairs to her room. He hid behind the corner until she entered her room and then snuck closer. Standing outside her room he didn't know what he would say to her when they would meet...he hadn't really thought about it. Well it wouldn't matter anyways, he had never been the type to think things through before doing them. He quietly opened the door and was stunned by what he saw.

Kenna made sure that no one saw her on her way down, she didn't want anyone to accidentally walk in on her. She entered the cabin and closed the door, but didn't lock it. She walked to the center of the room and closed her eyes, concentrating on getting her wings out.
Kenna felt the familiar tingling sensation in her back and smiled, this was working! She felt a small breeze behind her and when she looked over her shoulder she saw that the wings were out. She gently touched one and smiled. This was so weird. Then her eyes went to the door where Christian stood staring at her in disbelief. Kenna quickly spun around and tried to hide her wings.

'' Ye should lock the door if ye've got anythin' ta hide... '' Christian said as he stepped inside the room and closed the door behind him.

'' Christian, what are you doing here?'' Kenna asked panicking, she couldn't believe he had seen her with her wings out. She tried her best to concentrate on getting her wings back inside her back but Christian's presence distracted her.

'' What are ye?'' Christian asked, ignoring her question. He walked closer to her but with every step he took she took one back.

'' I knew there was somethin' different about ye…there was no way ye were human.''

Kenna's heart was beating fast in her chest. Her secret was out, what should she do? She kept walking backwards until her back hit the wall. This was it, she was doomed.

'' What do you want?'' Kenna asked shaking. '' You know you are not allowed to come near me, does Jack know you're here? ''

'' I was just on me way ta me cabin and accidentally stumbled across yers.'' Christian said with a grin as he got closer to her step by step.

'' You liar, your cabin is in the other direction.'' Kenna spat out as she tried to hide her fear.

'' What are ye gonna do, ye can't call for dear ol' Jack ta help ye, that wouldn't look so good would it?''

Kenna felt her anger boil inside her but she knew he was right. She couldn't let Jack see her like this, he would never want to see her again. She looked down to the floor in defeat and Christian grinned.

'' What do you want?'' She asked again, not looking up from the floor. Christian now stood right in front of her and gently lifted up her chin.

'' Ye of course. In change for me silence I want yer body.''

Kenna looked up at him surprised by his request. '' Never! You will never get me to sleep with you.''

'' Think about yer options…what choice do ye have?''

'' I'd rather tell Jack myself than sleep with you.'' Kenna spat out with a disgusted frown.

'' What happened honey, I thought we liked each other.'' Christian pretended to be hurt.

'' You've ruined all my respect for you, I can't even look at you without wanting to throw up.''

'' Isn't that a bit harsh?'' Christian said grinning. '' I know that we haven't always seen eye to eye but I'm sure we can work that out.''

'' Why are you doing this? Does it give you pleasure to ruin my life?''

'' Of course not, I'm only doin' this ta claim what I want.'' He gently ran his fingers along her left wing.

'' You are despicable, I will never be yours.'' Kenna growled in anger.

'' Oh I think ye will. Ye don't want me tellin' dear ol' Jack yer secret do ye?''

Kenna closed her eyes and sighed, then opened them again. '' Can't we work this out in another way?''

'' I want ye ta stay away from Jack…and a kiss, but no biting this time.''

'' You can't be serious.''

'' Oh I am. I don't want ye anywhere near him or else I'll spill the beans.''

Kenna thought about this for a while and then spoke. '' All right, I'll stay away from him. But you have to promise not to utter a single word to me ever again. I don't want to see you or know that you are there.''

'' I'm the one in the position to bargain here dear, and I'll do as I please. But since Jack still has Gibbs followin' me around like a dog I guess yer request will be answered.'' He raised his hand up to her face and gently ran his fingers through her hair. '' Now, how about that kiss?''

Kenna raised her hand to slap him but he caught her hand.

'' That's not a nice thing ta do. I'm offerin' ye a deal and this is how ye respond.''

'' It's not a fair deal and doesn't benefit anyone but you.''

'' That's how deals work. Now, I be wantin' that kiss and yer gonna do it properly.''

'' I would never kiss you.''

'' Ye don't have a choice, unless ye want Jack ta know what a freak ye are.''

'' If you'd tell him he would know that you were down here. You would be punished severely.''

Christian laughed. '' Do ye think he would consider it more important ta punish me when he knows what ye really are?'' Kenna looked away and Christian knew he had won.

'' So how about that kiss?'' He said with a grin.

Kenna turned her face towards him again. '' Fine, but only one.''

'' That's me girl.'' Christian grinned widely as he leaned down to claim his kiss. Kenna felt his lips on hers and closed her eyes, trying to imagine it was Jack she was kissing. She opened her mouth and felt his tongue slide inside. This didn't feel right so she pushed him away.

'' Now, you've had your kiss. Now go and leave me alone.'' Christian looked at her smirking.

'' Ye've done good.'' He ran his hand down her cheek. '' Pleasure doin' business with ye.'' He said with a grin as he turned around and left the cabin. Kenna slid down the wall she had been pinned up against and buried her head in her knees. What had she gotten herself into? She concentrated on getting her wings back into her back but because of her emotional state they wouldn't budge. She stood up, walked over to the door and locked it, she was not going to make that mistake again. Then she threw herself on the bed and cried. The tasted of Christian's mouth and tongue was still in her mouth and his scent floated in the air. She wanted that smell and taste to go away.

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Christian returned to his station without anyone noticing that he had left. With a smile he continued his work on deck, now she was his for the taking. Jack was still talking to Gibbs about the storm that seemed to be getting closer and closer with every minute so his attention was fully on the helm. Christian laughed inside when he thought about the vital information he had just witnessed, and the best part was that Jack didn't know a thing about it.

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A knock was heard on Kenna's door and she sat up on her bed.

'' Who is it?''

'' It's me Malak, can I talk to you?''

Kenna walked over to the door and opened it, throwing herself in his arms.

'' What happened? Why are you crying?''

'' It's Christian, he followed me down here…he saw my wings…I'm so sorry.''

Malak held his daughter close with one arm as he closed the door with the other.

'' It's all right my child. He can't do anything to you since Jack already knows.''

Kenna didn't say anything so her father lifted her off him to look her in the eyes. '' He does know doesn't he?''

'' I'm sorry…I just couldn't tell him…''

Malak sighed and rubbed his temples with one hand. '' And I guess he made a deal with you not to tell Jack am I right?''

Kenna nodded, looking at the floor in shame.

'' What did he want in change for his silence?''

'' He wants me to stay away from Jack.'' Kenna replied, walking over to her bed and lying down with her back towards him.

Malak walked up to her and sat down behind her on the bed. He gently stroked her arm.

'' You know what you've got to do now don't you?''

'' No…I don't.''

'' You've got to tell Jack. It's what I've been saying all along.''

Kenna turned around on the bed. '' I can't tell him, he will throw me off the ship!''

'' No he won't. Trust me, he will understand.''

'' I can't do it…''

A knock was heard on the door and Jack's voice sounded.

'' Kenna, are ye in there?''

Kenna quickly sat up on the bed. '' Yes, one moment.'' She turned to her father.

'' Jack can't see me like this…help me get rid of my wings.'' She whispered.

Her father looked at her and saw how much she feared that Jack wouldn't take the news well. He nodded and placed both hands on her arms.

'' Now, do as I taught you, imagine the wings disappearing back into your back.'' He whispered. Kenna closed her eyes and concentrated but the knowledge of Jack standing outside her door made it hard for her to concentrate.

'' I will help you, just try and concentrate.'' Her father whispered. She nodded her head and concentrated harder until she felt her wings sliding back inside her back.

'' Kenna…are ye all right?'' Jack asked through the door.

'' Yes, I'm just getting dressed.'' She lied.

'' Gettin' dressed? After what?'' Jack asked with a raised brow.

Kenna opened the door. '' My father was giving me a massage.'' She said with a fake smile.

'' Yer eyes are all red, have ye been cryin'?''

'' No, it's just the incense, they dry up my eyes.''

'' Incense, do we have any incense?'' Jack thought to himself. '' Why was yer father givin' ye a massage?''

'' I felt a little stressed out so he offered to. I feel so much better now.''

'' I see…well I be needin' ye up on deck, I have somethin' ta ask ye ta do for me.''

Author’s notes: What will she do now? Christian knows her secret and won’t hesitate to tell Jack if she doesn’t do what he wants. And what can it be that Jack wants her to do for him? Stay tuned for the next chapter and it will all be revealed ;-)