Human Hunter
Ending 1 Chapter 1
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Ne’el,”
Kayla looked at him and he nodded in her direction. Nam’rah trilled in delight.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>She
walked over and hugged Kayla. “I’m so happy that you are still my daughter. I’m
sure Ne’el will make you happy as well.” Ne’el groaned at the thought. Maha'vin
shook his nephew’s shoulder softly to show he wasn’t upset over the decision.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>When
Nam’rah moved away Sh’lok was standing by the door. He walked in on time to
hear everything that Nam’rah had said. Kayla wiped her tears away as she looked
at him. She couldn’t tell if his look was that of shock, hurt or anger. Kayla
shook her head in disbelief.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Son,
you too have an announcement to make, correct?” Aa’rth said walking over to
him.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No I
don’t Father,” Sh’lok stared at Kayla a moment longer before looking at his
father. “I decided that she wasn’t worth fighting for.” Kayla placed both of
her hands on her stomach. She couldn’t tell if it was the pain of his words or
the horrid thought of losing her unborn child.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Aa’rth
talked in a low tone to his son. “You have embarrassed me far too long boy and
I’m tired of it. Your mother would be ashamed of you.” Sh’lok emitted a low
growl to his father. In return Aa’rth snarled at him before leaving the room.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Ne’el
he will be on your ship,” Sa’tesh laughed as he tried to lighten the mood.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Well
I’m off to impregnate a bunch of females,” Sh’lok said sarcastically as he
looked at Kayla.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
couldn’t take the pain anymore and fell to her knees. “Get Pahel,” she spoke
softly. “My baby.” Sh’lok was about to rush to her but
Kul’vir stopped him. He heartbreakingly watched Ne’el pick her up and carry her
out the room.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“She’s
not your concern anymore,” Kul’vir growled.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
turned to look at him. “And you made sure of that didn’t you?” He stared at
Kul’vir for a moment. Sa’tesh and Nam’rah left the room, along with the others.
As everyone was leaving he could hear a few of the males talk about how well
she attacked Pa’ram. Some wondered why she was stalling on choosing a mate.
Sh’lok’s body shook softly as he tried not to kill his childhood friend.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
pushed Kul’vir into the room and locked the door once it closed. Sh’lok let out
a loud roar before punching Kul’vir in the stomach. Kul’vir didn’t have time to
defend the stunning blow. He thought of his words to Kayla and how she held her
stomach when he said them. Sh’lok pulled out his dagger and held it to Kul’vir’s
neck.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Kayla
had to fight and now she may be losing my baby because you wished to quarrel
with me?” Sh’lok pushed the blade in enough to draw blood.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
kill an elder’s son and you will die a slow death,” Kul’vir growled.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“That
is the most cowardly thing I’ve ever heard you say,” Sh’lok shook his head at
him. “I can’t believe I was ever friends with you.” Sh’lok punched him again
before letting him up. “Our friendship ends right here.”
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>When
Kayla woke up in the medical lab Ne’el was sitting next to her. Kayla class=GramE>laid on her side and closed her eyes. “You lost the baby,”
Ne’el told her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
know,” Kayla whispered.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Since
you need time to recover I don’t expect you to perform the mating ritual with
Lee’na and myself, thank goodness,” Ne’el stood up. “When you are well the
guards will escort you to the new ship. There, you will meet my Lee’na. You
will also have to learn the language of the elders, though I’m not yet the
elder my father wants me and my mate’s to learn. Pity it’s being wasted on an
ooman, but it is our way.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“It
took me all my life to learn your language,” Kayla protested.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“And
you are still not good at it,” he grunted. “Stop being so lazy and learn to
click your tongue better.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
can’t learn another one,” Kayla ignored his rude remark. She thought her clicks
were just fine.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Ne’el
remembered that her species learned at an extremely slow pace compared to them.
“You will learn,” he huffed as he tried to remain calm.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Fine,”
Kayla mumbled.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I’m
sorry for your loss,” Ne’el said as he tried to make peace with her. “But I
don’t understand why in the hell you would fight if you knew you were pregnant?
Do you not have any regard to life?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I had
to!” Kayla tried to yell but she was still in pain.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Ne’el
sighed, “Just rest. We will discuss your idiotic reasoning later.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Fuck
you,” Kayla looked at him angrily.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>He
moved closer to her. She stared into his angry eyes. She watched them grow
dark. It was almost frightening. “Never.” He turned
and walked out of the room. Kayla could hear his typical stream of curses he
made whenever he was done conversing with her. It dawned on her that she would
have to get used to hearing them, for the rest of her life.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
tried not to cry herself to sleep, but thinking about Sh’lok it was of no use.
When she woke up Pahel was standing near by. Kayla tried sitting up but Pahel
stopped her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Just
give your self a few days before you move around Kayla,” he purred as he patted
her hand.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Pahel,
you have two mates don’t you?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Yes.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Where
do you all sleep?” Kayla asked as she looked at him.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“In a
bed,” he answered as if she should already know.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Together?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Yes
together,” he stopped looking over his charts and looked at her. “What is it
you wish to know?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“What
if you’re ready to mate?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Stop
being so unpretentious Kayla and just ask me if we engage in multiple mating?”
he sighed. “The answer is yes. If they are in heat then I pleasure them both at
the same time.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“And if
only one is in heat?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Then
the other either stimulates me or goes to sleep.” He shrugged his shoulders as
he was about to walk away.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“And if
one refuses to mate with you while she is in heat?” she questioned making him
stop. He turned and looked at her with his mandibles clicking softly.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I can
not answer that question because there is no existing answer. It’s unheard of.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>It was
decided that since he treated her the most, Pahel will go on the new ship with
Kayla. He was thrilled about the decision, being the newer technology was on
that ship.
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“All of
your belongings were moved to the other ship,” Pahel explained as they walked
slowly to the other ship. Kayla and Pahel watched as servants and guards loaded
supplies on the ship. “They’ve been loading stuff for almost a week now. I do
hope that some of it goes to the medical lab.” He looked at Kayla. “You look
tired Kayla. If you follow me I will show you to your new quarters.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Where
is my daughter?” she asked looking at him.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“She’s
saying her goodbyes to her family,” he answered. “For a while we will have no
contact with their ship. So she will not see her grandparents, aunt and father
for a while.” Kayla looked up at him. “You have not told Kul’vir?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No,”
she said softly. “But, I think he already knows. Kul’vir is staying with his
parents?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Yes.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I need
to speak with him before we depart. I do want to tell him.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“That’s
not possible,” Pahel shook his head. “Lee’na is bringing Su’tara over. She and
Ne’el will be performing their ritual soon.” Kayla looked at him as he
continued. “You know you’re well enough to perform also.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Please
don’t tell,” Kayla said shaking her head no.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Oh,
that patient secret you asked me off,” he chuckled. “Fine.
I will not say a word, but if he asks I will not lie.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Fair
enough,” she nodded.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I do
have a question,” he stopped her before they walked on board. “Why did you
choose Ne’el? At least you know Maha'vin used to like you.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Maha’vin
has done things I can never see myself fully forgiving him for,” she tried to
explain. “I can tolerate him, but not to the point of being with him every day.
I chose the lesser of the two evils.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Are
you even attracted to his scent?”
class=GramE>“No,” Kayla thought of how Ne’el smelled.style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'> “His
scent is bitter.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Pahel
laughed. “Young Yautja’s call it a defense mechanism against unattractive Yautja’s.
I do worry about the fact that yours is just as strong as ours. It leaves you
vulnerable.” They walked onto the platform of the main entrance of the ship.
Kayla stopped and looked at him. He noticed her confusion so he tried to
explain. “Pheromones are what drive us to mate. It gives us a sexual drive and
attraction to others. It can even make you care for someone far quicker than
you realize if you can’t control it. Like you, you don’t know how to control
yours. So from studying you, I can understand how you may feel an attraction to
a Yautja one day then a different one the next. You were not meant to have
those types of senses. This is about as bad as when your species learned of the
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sutra?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Is
that what your species call it now?” he questioned.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No,
way,” Kayla chuckled.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No
where?” Pahel tilted his head to the side.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Your
species invented the
sutra?” Kayla laughed in disbelief. “Oh please.” Pahel didn’t see anything
funny.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
think ooman’s could come up with that?” he laughed. “From our written history,
it was taught to your species as a joke by one very erratic Yautja. His
reasoning was, if he taught the great pleasures it
would produce more prey.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“We are
capable of many great things Pahel,” Kayla defended.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“And we
pride ourselves on the art of mating Kayla,” he reminded her. Pahel stepped
closer to her. “Did Ga’gan ever embrace you during mating, crushing your body
nearly to the point of suffocation? Then when you think you’re going to pass
out he nips and lick your entire body, like a divine reunion. He would look at
you as though he has been away on a hunt for many years and ravish your body as
such.” Pahel sighed as he watched her think. “My apologies for grudging up
memories, but have you ever experienced anything like that before you mated
with a Yautja? And do you really think that’s something your species just
happened to learn?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>style='mso-spacerun:yes'> He continued to walk inside. Kayla stood there
a moment. Damn, is he serious, she wondered? She remembered the many
positions Ga’gan introduced her to and some that Sh’lok had taught her. Kayla’s
mouth opened. Pahel turned around to look at her. “Looks like someone believes
me,” he chuckled. “When you mate with Ne’el, bite the palm of his hand.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Never,”
she smiled as she followed him inside the ship.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
gasped at the beauty of the inside of the ship. It still amazed her how
beautiful their ships were on the inside as opposed to the drab, meek outside.
“Follow me,” Pahel said as he continued to walk.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>The
quarters were extremely large. Twice the size of her and
Ga’gan’s room. The bed in the bedroom was much larger. “Everything is
almost the same as the other ship,” he explained. “Several bedrooms for the
kids and a playroom, the trophy room, dining area, etcetera. I will be in the
medical lab if you need anything.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“How
about a ride back to earth,” Kayla tried to joke.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Only
if you plan on going hunting,” Pahel chuckled. “You can’t live there anymore.
You body can no longer tolerate the air and pollution. You would suffocate and
die within several weeks.” He nodded to her and left.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>He has
no sense of humor, Kayla smiled. She looked around and inhaled deeply. She
couldn’t even begin to imagine what her life would be like now. Kayla walked
into Ne’el’s trophy room slowly. It was larger than the bedroom. “Figures,”
Kayla mumbled as she touched some of the skulls.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“What
are you doing in here?” Ne’el questioned making her jump. He walked closer to
her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I was
just looking,” she answered.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
know, it’s impressive,” he touched his last kill and growled softly. “That was
a good battle.” Kayla watched as he seemed to be lost in own thoughts. He
looked at her. “I added your kills over in the corner. Ga’gan’s trophies will
remain with my parents.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
looked in the corner and noticed the few skulls she managed to accumulate.
“Thank you.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Ne’el
nodded and was about to leave until Kayla stopped him. “Pa’ram will not be on
this ship will he?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Of
course,” he answered turning around.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
don’t want him on this ship,” Kayla said in a stern voice.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I don’t
care what you want,” Ne’el growled. “He is my friend and he will stay on this
ship.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“He
tried to kill me,” Kayla said angrily.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“And
you tried to kill him!”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I lost
my baby because of him!”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
should not have been fighting!” Ne’el roared at her as he walked closer. They
stared at one another until Kayla looked away.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“If he
comes close to me I will take it as a threat and kill him,” Kayla warned.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Ne’el
shook his head at her before storming away. “What in the hell did I get myself
into?” he said loud enough for Kayla to hear as he left out of their quarters.
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>A
moment later, Lee’na walked in with Su’tara. She ran to Kayla and Kayla held
her as if she hadn’t seen her in years.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I miss
you,” Kayla said as she planted small kisses all over her daughter. They both
started to laugh. Kayla looked at Lee’na as she stared at both of them. Kayla
showed Su’tara where the play room was and closed the door.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I’ve
heard of you ooman…” Lee’na began in a low tone.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Kayla,”
she corrected her. “Lee’na, my name is Kayla.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
were Ga’gan’s mate?” she questioned. Kayla nodded yes. “Nam’rah is very fond of
you. Sa’tesh spoke highly of your fighting skills. I thought you were a
Yautja.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
nodded to her and Lee'na acknowledged her nod with one of her own. Kayla looked
her over carefully and she was sure Lee'na was doing the same. She was smaller
than other Yautja females. She was a few inches taller than Kayla but almost
the same body structure.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Are
you well enough to perform at the ritual?” Lee’na questioned, breaking the
silence. “I am sorry for your loss.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No,
I’m still very much weak,” Kayla lied.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I will
be very pleased if you were to attend the mating preparations,” Lee’na let out
a soft trill. “The ritual will be tonight shortly after we enter space. My
preparations will begin momentarily. My mother and a few friends will be in
attendance.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Who
will prepare you?” Kayla asked as she walked towards the window.
class=GramE>“Ba’naj and Sa’dar, his brother.”style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I know
Sa’dar,” Kayla nodded. “We sparred together.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Why
would a female want to fight?” Lee’na blurted. “The female body was meant to
breed.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Breed
and survive,” Kayla corrected her. “You think I would have been accepted into
your species if I couldn’t fight?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Lee’na
shook her head no. She walked over to Kayla after a moment and shook her
shoulder softly before hugging her. “We will be family soon,” she said looking
at Kayla. “I would like us to be friends. Your daughter already likes me.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“For
some reason she likes everybody,” Kayla smiled.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I must
get ready,” she walked away. “Please meet me in the main foyer.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
went to play with her daughter. She too was looking a little tired. Kayla
lifted her up and went to the window as the ship started to shake. They were
taking off. She looked out of the window as a perfect place of beauty started
to fade away. Her daughter started to wave goodbye to the planet.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Don’t
worry honey, I promise you will see it again,” Kayla said as she kissed her
daughter. “Are you hungry?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Su’tara
shook her head no. “I ate with Grandmother’s.” Kayla carried her to bed. She
wanted to take a long shower and sleep, but remembered Lee’na’s invitation.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Sorry
I’m late,” Kayla said as she walked into the room. They stopped and stared at
her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Kayla
please come and sit,” Lee’na trilled softly. “We were talking about you.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>I betstyle='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>, Kayla
thought as she smiled at them. Kayla picked up a piece of fruit as Lee’na
introduced each one of them to her. Ka’mya was there also. She was surprisingly
different towards Kayla. Kayla assumed it was because Kayla was no longer a
threat and she had what she always wanted, Maha'vin.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Too
bad you’re not being prepared by Sh’lok,” Ka’mya teased. “He smells so good.
Now he’s loose again.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“What
do you mean?” Kayla looked at her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I saw
him with another female yesterday,” Ka’mya sat closer to her. “You know he is
on this ship.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
didn’t know that,” Kayla leaned back and tried to busy herself
by fluffing the pillows on each side of her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Ba’naj
and his brother walked in and the females suddenly went quiet. “Well I guess
that means its time,” Lee’na’s mother chuckled. The other females started to
leave the room.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Kayla,
I haven’t seen you in a long time,” Sa’dar nodded to
her. “How are you?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I’m
well thank you,” Kayla nodded back.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Are
you feeling better?” Ba’naj tilted his head in concern.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I’m
ok,” she smiled. Kayla started to leave the room, but Ba’naj stopped her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Are we
not supposed to prepare you as well?” he leaned closer to her. “After watching
you take down Pahel I was really looking forward to it.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No,
I’m still in recovery,” she explained. “So I’m going to pass.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Well,
at least prepare Ne’el,” Sa’dar said.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Uh,
I’m sure Ne’el will be fine without me,” Kayla laughed. She left the room
quickly before any more questions came up. Kayla laid
on the pillows in the second foyer and started to think of how Ka’mya said
Sh’lok was at it again.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Are
you hungry?” Ne’el asked, startling Kayla from her thoughts. She shook her head
no. “Well my ritual is about to begin.” Kayla looked over at him then looked
away. “I can understand if you wish not to attend. I will close this portion of
the quarters off so you will not be disturbed.” Ne’el started to walk away.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“class=SpellE>Sa’dar asked me to prepare you,” Kayla chuckled. “Are you
having problems?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“None
you can cure,” he growled before the doors closed. Kayla closed her eyes and
thought of Sh’lok. Ne’el didn’t bother her for the rest of the night.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
sat on the floor in the sparring hall as he read over his hunting planner. He
looked up every so often at the new upper class warriors along with Ne’el as
they decided on which class the new Yautja’s would belong to. He hadn’t seen
Kayla since that day at the meeting. He did overhear Ne’el telling Nam’rah that
she lost the baby. He didn’t know who to be angry at. Kul’vir, for causing him
to arrive late to the meeting, Kayla for not stalling long enough or class=GramE>himself, for letting Kul’vir get to him. To keep up his
usual facade Sh’lok talked to females so others could see him.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>When
Kayla put Su’tara to bed she took a long hot shower. She managed to sleep in
the main room that was adjoined with the dining area for a few weeks without
Ne’el saying anything to her. When the doors closed behind her they suddenly
reopened. Ne’el waited for them to close before he started to yell at her.
“What are you doing?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Going
to sleep,” Kayla said calmly as she fluffed a pillow.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
plan on sleeping in here for the rest of your life?” he asked in a sarcastic
tone.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
haven’t thought that far,” Kayla turned her back to him and he started to growl
at her until she turned back around.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Kayla,
Lee’na is a wonderful mate, but she likes to talk,” he said in a calm tone.
“She doesn’t know everything that happened at that meeting and no one can talk
about it, but I don’t need rumors that the so called leader of the ship can’t
control his second mate.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Control,”
Kayla repeated.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Yes,
control,” he answered angrily. “Besides, these pillows will eventually hurt
your back.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
care?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Actually
no, I’m a doctor and I’m obligated to inform you. I told Lee’na you were
recovering all these weeks since she doesn’t know anything about the ooman
anatomy, but now I expect you in my bed weather I like it or not.” He stared at
her as he waited for her to get up. Kayla knew eventually she would have to
share a bed with them. She just wasn’t ready. “Now Kayla,” he yelled. Kayla
huffed before getting up and walking towards him. He stared at her. Ne’el could
tell she was just as angry as he. He looked down at the towel that was still
wrapped around her body.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Don’t
touch me,” Kayla said as she noticed his eyes looking at her body.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>He
laughed at her comment. “As if I would enjoy it.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Your
brothers did,” Kayla snapped. Ne’el grabbed her arm and started to squeeze
until she winced.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Don’t
ever mention my brothers to me in that fashion again,” He snarled. “Don’t make
me regret my decision on helping you.” He released her arm with a small shove.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“When
you first said no, I never asked for your help again,” she yelled at him as she
massaged her bruising arm. “You didn’t have to step up in that meeting. class=GramE>Why Ne’el?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
refuse to answer any of your frivolous questions,” he looked at the towel
again. “We don’t wear clothes to bed. It’s considered an insult and Lee’na may
wonder.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
guess next you will tell me we have to mate for Lee’na’s sake?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I can
exaggerate the recovery story for maybe two years,” he groaned in disgust at
the thought of touching her. “We will figure out something later. Maybe by then
you will suffer from a minor injury.”
class=GramE>“You and Pa’ram planning on killing me?”style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'> Ne’el
looked at her and then the towel. Kayla hesitated at first but slowly allowed
he towel to fall from her body.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>It was
the first time Ne’el seen a human female completely nude. It was surprisingly
attractive. He thought she was lacking color but her breast were nice and
looked remarkably soft. He was amazed at how large her nipples were. It was
almost a turn on. Though Lee’na breast weren’t quite as large their bodies were
close to being proportionately the same. Ne’el wondered for a moment how she can
look so delicate yet fight so well. “I would not harm you Kayla, and you know
it.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>He
stepped aside so Kayla could walk in front of him. He was curious about how
proportionate she was from behind. He nodded. Ne’el looked up to her looking
back at him. “Don’t touch me,” she whispered in a demanding tone. He growled at
her to keep walking.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I was
waiting for you Ne’el,” Lee’na purred as he walked into the room. “Kayla do you
feel better now?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“She
will be fine,” Ne’el removed his cloth. Seeing their size caused a small gasp
from Kayla each time. It was something she didn’t think she would ever get used
to seeing. Ne’el flexed his muscles and grunted at her reaction. He laid down
in the bed first. Kayla watched a moment as Ne’el playfully nipped on Lee’na’s shoulder
causing her to purr louder. He turned to
look at Kayla.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
sat down on the bed before lying down. Kayla tried to lie as close to the edge
as possible. Ne’el noticed the large gap between them. He grabbed Kayla by the
waist and pulled her closer. Kayla trembled from his ruff touch and
forcefulness. “Do not embarrass me,” he growled softly in her ear.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Do you
wish for me to stimulate you before you mate Ne’el?” Lee’na asked softly. She
thought Ne’el was caressing on Kayla.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No
Lee’na,” he turned to her. “Kayla is still very much ill.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Well
I’m ready,” she groaned softly.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Oh god,style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'> Kayla
closed her eyes as she thought of what was about to happen. Please not now.
Kayla felt the bed move and Ne’el groan. Kayla wanted to put a pillow over her
head, but thought otherwise. She laid perfectly still
as the moans in the room started to get louder. She could hear the clicks of
their mandibles. Kayla tried not to think of Sh’lok as the bed started to shake
from Ne'el's thrusts inside Lee’na’s body. Kayla closed her eyes tight and
allowed her tears to hit the pillow. Ne’el’s grunts reminded her of the Yautja
she suddenly realized she could never be with again.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
could hear their bodies slapping together as the animalistic sounds of
passionate sex filled the room. Ne’el’s scent changed. Usually when he was
around her she couldn’t smell him at all or it was a bitter scent. Almost, the
same as Ga’gan’s when they argued. Now it was tender and soft. It was so light
it made you want to get closer to smell more of it. Kayla almost smiled when he
asked Lee’na if he was hurting her. His size was about the same as Sh’lok or a
tad bigger so Kayla was sure she was in some sort of pain. Kayla sighed when
she finally felt the bed suddenly stop moving. Ne’el roared loudly. Kayla could
hear him grunt his release, as the bed shook less. He was breathing hard as he
positioned himself back in the middle of the bed. Ne’el knew she was awake but
didn’t say anything to her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>When
Kayla woke up Ne’el was walking out the bathroom. He stopped and looked at her.
Kayla quickly covered her breast and Ne’el chuckled. “Lee’na is watching
Su’tara,” he said walking towards Kayla. “I wanted to let you know I appreciate
you remaining in the room last night as we mated.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
asked Pahel about it so I know I couldn’t just leave,” Kayla answered as she
watched him put on a few weapons. “It’s not expected every night is it?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“It’s
expected every time my mate says she’s ready,” he growled at her. Kayla watched
him storm out the room, once again cursing. Kayla got dressed and went to find
her daughter.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Lee’na
and Ka’mya were talking in one of the community play rooms. “You sleep late,”
Lee’na teased.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
require more sleep,” Kayla smiled. Her daughter ran up to her and Kayla hugged
her tightly. “Let’s start your training.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Oh,”
Lee’na clicked her mandibles softly. “What training?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I’m
teaching her how to throw,” Kayla said.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Only
the males learn to throw,” Ka’mya laughed. “Not even my son is ready to learn.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
would like to teach my daughter as well,” Kayla nodded as she left the room.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>It was
only a matter of months before Su’tara was able to throw the boomerang like
object. Ka’mya told her it would take a year or more for a female to learn. In
the midst of training her daughter she too started her usual routine of running
everyday. Lee’na thought it was strange that she didn’t socialize as much with
the other females. Whenever she did, it was extremely quick. She also noticed
she would leave the room shortly after someone mentioned mating or Sh’lok.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
dreamed about the day he lost Kayla practically every day. He hadn’t seen her
since then. He wanted to see her but couldn’t come up with an excuse to even be
on that side of the ship. He needed her to know he was sorry. He didn’t mean
the cruel words he said to her that day. He wanted to know if she was ok. Ne’el
was in high spirits whenever he saw him so he assumed Kayla moved on. There was
one thing Sh’lok felt he needed to do to move on.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
did her usual routine of telling her daughter a bedtime story that she
remembered and taking a long hot shower. “I’m ready,” Lee’na purred less than
five minutes of coming to bed. Kayla had almost gotten used to hearing them
have sex. She knew on occasion, some nights Ne’el could smell her scent. Those
were nights when she couldn’t stop thinking of Sh’lok. On those nights he would
roll over to her side of the bed and whisper to her the words ‘never’ before
going to sleep. Kayla could hear Ne’el performing oral sex on Lee’na. Kayla
squeezed her thighs together tightly and prayed that they would hurry up. His
groans of delight started to fill the air.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Stop
Ne’el,” Lee’na panted. “You are not as erect as usual.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Well
maybe because this is the third time this week,” he said softly to her.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Why in
the hell he never talks to me that softly, Kayla thought. Maybe
then I would be a little nicer.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Kayla,
are you asleep?” Lee’na whispered.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
didn’t understand why she was whispering when a moment ago she was screaming.
“No,” Kayla answered dryly.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Can
you stimulate Ne’el please,” she asked.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“No,”
they both said together. Kayla turned around and looked at them both. She had
never seen them mate until now. Ne’el was positioned in between Lee’na’s legs
and she was breathing slightly heavy. “I’m still not feeling so well Lee’na.”
Kayla lied as she looked at Ne’el.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“But
it’s been almost a year,” Lee’na looked at her. She was completely confused.
“Our technology cannot heal you sooner?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Their
bodies are much different from ours Lee’na,” Ne’el tried to explain. Kayla
could see he was losing his erection.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Well
her hands are perfectly fine and she can very well stimulate you,” Lee’na
started getting upset. Over the months Kayla learned there was nothing Ne’el
wouldn’t do for his Lee’na. Kayla gave him a confused look as she sat up. Ne’el
took it more as a look of disgust. He wanted to tell her that he too felt the
same way. “Please Kayla,” she purred.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>As
Kayla got out of bed she too realized Lee’na was hard to say no too. Her
greenish blue eyes always held a look of innocence. Kayla could have said no if
their species learned to mate with the lights off.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Kayla
sat on the edge of the bed and Ne’el hesitated for a moment before standing in
front of her. Kayla looked up at him for a moment. His face registered
confusion as much as hers did. She looked back down at him. Kayla tried to
think of the quickest way to get him ready and nothing Nam’rah or Stef’na ever
told her came to mind. Kayla spread her legs open and reached in between her
legs. Listening to them and thinking of Sh’lok she was very wet. Ne’el watched
in amazement, thinking she was stimulating herself. She placed her warm moist
hands on Ne’el and started to stroke him.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Ne’el
was too shocked to say anything. He had never seen a female do such a thing.
Although it was Kayla he was instantly turned on. Kayla knew it by the instant
erection and the groan he tried to stifle. If Kayla could trill she would have.
Instead she let out a slight chuckle. Ne’el didn’t notice. He was trying to
keep his balance and composure. His mandibles clicked softly.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>You
permit a meager ooman to have this type of control over you,style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'> he
tried to ration in his head. Ne’el felt Kayla pause for a moment then her warm
wet hands were back on him. She started to go faster. Oh, what a miraculous
feeling. It’s better than being inside Lee’na. What the hell is she doing? Ne’el
looked down and moaned loudly as Kayla licked the underside of his manhood. To
add more sensation Kayla gently clawed his stomach with one hand before going
back down and gently cupping his testicles. Ne’el groaned loudly as he placed
his hands on Kayla’s shoulders. She proceeded to suck on the tip of him
tenderly, while trying to get more of him inside her mouth. Ne’el roared from
the unexpected sensation and pushed her away. He rushed in between Lee’na’s
legs emitting an ear piercing roar as he came deep inside Lee’na. Kayla put her
hands over her ears and watched as his body shook uncontrollably.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>For a
long moment no one said anything. Ne’el refused to look at Kayla and Lee’na was
shocked at what she had seen. “Kayla, please teach me what you just did,” she
said breaking the silence. Lee’na looked at Ne’el whom was still slightly
shaken up. “Ne’el, can we practice on you now?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>My
goodness, does she ever go to sleep, Kayla looked away before Ne’el
could answer.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Uh
Lee’na,” he tried to talk but he was clearly out of breath. For the first time
Kayla noticed he was at a loss for words.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Lee’na
didn’t wait for an answer. “You were able to come so quickly Ne’el. That was
amazing. Kayla, does your body always produce so much secretion? Ka’mya said
that it did, but I never believed her.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Only
if I’m in heat or eat seba,” Kayla said as she tried not to get embarrassed by
Lee’na’s questions. Kayla laid back down wondering why Ka’mya was talking about
her. She could hear Ne’el lying down in between them.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
two aren’t tired are you?” Lee’na sat up. “Please Kayla, let’s get started.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Lee’na
I’m really tired,” Ne’el stammered. “Maybe tomorrow ok?” She nodded and class=GramE>laid back down.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
purred softly at the female on the table. He pumped in and out of her body
slowly as she begged him for more. “Give your dick a rest boy,” Pa’ram laughed
at him as he walked into the sparring hall.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
shook softly from the rising anger in his body. He bent down and whispered to
the female. “Get out of here now.” He pulled out of her and covered himself up.
When she left Sh’lok turned around to see Pa’ram staring at him. “Practicing
late Pa’ram?” Sh’lok watched as he grabbed a combistick
and tossed it from left to right.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I was
working late in the medical lab,” he explained as he watched Sh’lok walk
towards the door. “I haven’t been able to practice as much as I really should.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Then I
will go easy on you,” Sh’lok said in a calm tone as he locked the doors. “I
will use one dagger to your combistick.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Oh?”
Pa’ram chuckled. “You wish to spar with me?”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
looked at him and shook his head no. “Remember the meeting about a year ago?
You were supposed to take Kayla as your mate.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“class=GramE>Yes, and luckily enough Ne’el stepped in to take that crazy
bitch,” Pa’ram laughed.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Sh’lok
laughed with him. “Yes, that crazy bitch was supposed to be my mate. She was
pregnant with my child.” Pa’ram suddenly sensed Sh’lok’s anger.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“What
female isn’t pregnant with you child?” Pa’ram growled. “I did you a favor. That
would make one less half breed on the ship.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Before
I kill you Pa’ram I want you to know that, I never walk away from a challenge.
That day I was going to challenge you and kill you for my potential mate. I may
be a year late…”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>Pa’ram
didn’t let him finish. He charged at Sh’lok and in one strike, Sh’lok grabbed
him from behind and tightened his grip on Pa’ram’s
neck.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“You
have to accept my challenge first Pa’ram,” he laughed. “It is not honorable to
strike you if you don’t accept my challenge.”
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“I
accept,” Pa’ram barked.
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'>“Good,”
Sh’lok growled. He proceeded to cut his throat slowly and dropped class=SpellE>Pa’ram’s body on the floor. He watched Pa’ram grab his neck
to slow down the bleeding. “I may be late, but I still care for Kayla.” Sh’lok
tilted his head to the side as he watched the Yautja slowly die in front of
him. Sh’lok thought of Kayla as he roared his loss as loud as he could.