Here is another story that was buzzing around in my head. It is just a few that actually make it onto here, cause I think it has a story behind it. Even if it takes a while to tell it. Relax and we will get onto it.

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CHAPTER 1: HERE I AM NOT.

"Look up there!" Timid Kelian glanced towards the shimming light that were gracing between the tree branches as she moved over the ground as she hunted for the berries that would be needed for the cooler winter months that were around the corner. She shiver as her eyes keep being drawn to the spot where she had seen the shimming form.

"It is nothing." Her companion scoffed as her eyes glanced in the direction that her childhood friend was pointing in. Of course, she had heard the stories that all the elders told around the fires at night. But she was past the age of such fairy tales. "Come." She waved her hand forward as they stepped deeper into the forest of their native planet. Her back straighten as she heard the approaching crunching of leaves. Grabbing Kelian before she reached for the hunting knife that was strapped to her inner thigh.

"Leiane." Kelian looked pleadingly at her friend as her gazed wavered between the knife that was held firmly in her grasp and the trees. A sensation of being watched filtered through her system as she searched the area for the figure that she knew that she had seen earlier.

"Kelian, quiet." Leiane ordered as she trained her hearing towards the crunching. Closing her eyes before she flung the knife from her grasp. All sounds drowned out by the thudding of her heart as she heard the soft thud of her knife sinking into a softness of flesh.

"Who is there?" The voice roared before reaching down with a grunt, pulling the blood soaked hilt from his shoulder. Turning the blade over before looking for the owner of the weapon. "Show yourself!" Impatience lacing through the rough voice.

Leiane appeared around the trunk that held her hidden from any intruders view as she could defend herself from the attacks. She brushed her long black hair back from her face, as her hips swayed with each step she took closer to the man that stood in front of her. Slitting her eyes as she gazed upon his muscular form, she stopped within arm's reach before she inclined her to him. Her thoughts turning towards escape plans from the situation that she now found herself to be in. thrusting her hip to the side as she waited patiently for him to speak.

"Why?" Looking down at the young female in front of him. Her knife still held tightly in his beefy hand. Shaking his head that he could be bested by a mere girl.

"You approached." She shrugged her shoulder as her eyes searched the area. She was dismissing him, making his anger rise to almost chock him.

"And?" His hand reached out to grab her upper arm, dragging her closer to his body. His breath hot against her face.

"Haven't you heard of personal hygiene before!" She snapped as her head moved away from his stench that slowly filling up her nasal cavities. She glanced down at his inner step, gauging the distance it would take to injury him there. "And...I want my knife back!" She tried to cross her arms over her breasts as she emphasis the words, glaring at him to make another move.

"You are only a female." He snorted at her before he stepped away from her as she held her hand out at him. "Why would you need a blade that big?" He cocked his brow at her, waiting for her to answer.

"Because." She eyed him doubtfully as her hand reached for the offered blade. Her fingers curling around the beloved bone handle as her eyes shone on the near perfect curve of the blade. "It's mine." She murmured before she tucked it away from sight for another time.

"You should be more careful." His eyes looking down upon her. A thoughtful expression on his face as he opened his mouth to speak, only to close again.

"I will be, Ingoret." She shooed him away with her hands as she turned around to her companion that was hidden in the bushes. "Kelian." She called out as she gingerly approached the tree line. Her eyes gazing wearily around the area when she heard no noise coming from the branches above. She swallowed what little moisture was left in her mouth before she bent down at waist. Her vision scouring the area for any sighs of a struggle.

"Have you misplaced someone?" Ingoret grunted before he starting moving around the trees. "You have to be more careful in this type of weather." He laughed as he disappeared from her sight.

Leiane had heard stories how maidens have gone missing but they were always found within a few days. But always something happened in their time of disappearance. That was never spoken about. She had always thought it strange for such a free willed society. She shrugged her shoulders before continuing her search. A heavy feeling settling into the pit of her stomach as she could not find a trace of her friend.

- - - -

She wrapped a comforting arm around her knees as she rocked herself backwards and forwards with the warmth of the fire flickering over her tanned skin. A commotion was heard outside the entrance of where she lived. Just shaking her head at the two young women bickered before they moved away to leave her in peace with her own thoughts. Her elder daughter's mating ritual was due this year. She wrung her hands together as she waited patiently for her to return from her gathering trip.

"One day..." She sighed contently as her eyes roved over her growing family. Otuipe would have been very happy to see so many strong youngsters within his family, that his heart would have burst with pride instead of that strange creature. But some things are not meant to be questioned as she stroked her hand against the arm before she rested them into her lap.

"Mother, I'm back." Leiane called from outside the opening, awaiting for permission to enter her mother's dwelling.

"Come in." She beckon before turning around to the pot that was heating over the coals. "Have something to eat." She groused before she shoved a eating dish into her daughter's hands. She quickly scurried to find a spooning utensil that Leiane would be able to use.

"Hmm, this smells good." Leiane buried her nose into the stew. The aroma wafting from the bowl making her mouth water from it. "This is delicious, Mother." Her eyes rolling upwards into the back of her sockets as she slowly savoured the taste that was dancing happily over her taste buds.

"Have you thought more about the upcoming mating ritual?" She hedged before her eyes flick up at Leiane and the face she was pulling at the question. "It is not that bad." Scoffing before she lightly tapped her upper arm.

"And then, why have you not gone through it again, mother?" Leiane asked as her quiver at the scolding look that her mother was giving her.

"I am too old to have any more children." She got a calculating look in her eyes as she glanced at Leiane out the corner of her eye. "But still young enough for grand children." A devious smile pulled at her lips.

"That you have plenty of." Leiane snorted through her nose at the statement before she went back to her already half empty bowl. "And anyway, Kioanl, will provide you with more." she smirk as her hand brought the spoon to her mouth.

"You mouthing off again, little sister." Kioanl stood at the front of the entrance with his arms crossed against his bare chest. His eyes flickering over to their mother as she nodded her head.

"Don't you have anything better to do?" Her brow arched as he stepped into the firelight.

"No." He grunted before he sat down at the fire, holding his hands out. "The winter is going to be a cold one this year." His hands rubbed together before he drew them back into his lap.

"It is always good to see my children getting along so well." She chuckled as she handed Kioanl a bowl.

"Mother, you don't need to feed me as well." He smirked as he started to shovel the food into his mouth.

"Huh-ha." Leiane watched him from over the rim of her cup. "Thanks for that. That was nice." getting up to cross over to the container that held their washing water. Bending down to plant a kiss on the soft cheek of her mother before she washed her utensils. Her gaze travelling around their little home before settling on her elder brother. Tilting her head as she stared at his structure.

"What are you looking at?" Rolling his eyes at the shake of her head. "Yeah, you were. Tell me!" He found it strange that Leiane was doing what the others around their small village had been doing since he entered manhood.

"It's nothing." She waved away his concern before she headed over to her sleeping area. "Night, all." She rolled over to face the wall as she dozed into the pitch darkness that was the dreamtime.

"I will see you tomorrow then, mother." Kioanl inclined his head as he walked out of his mother's dwelling. Sighing as his eyed the females before shaking his head. He trotted off into the undergrowth.

- - - -

"You know it is time, Staune." A voice muttered from behind her. "He deserves to know what flows through his veins."

"No, Kip'tan." She shook her head before standing her back still towards him. "I am not ready for this." Her hands clenched as she felt his touch ghost along her shoulders.

"Come, Staune." His breath hot against her neck. "Isn't it time to have more?" He whispered as she shivered at the implications of his tone.

"No." Staune looked coyly up at the distorted air in front of her. "It is not fair on me." Her eyes weaved downwards before she felt her head being lifted up from her chin.

"Never think that." He whispered as his head came closer. "I was never far away from you." With that she swoon into his arms, he picked her up and carry her away to the trees.

Now that I have torture you all for now, I will go and play Ratchet and Clank. Hahaha.

Until next time, have a good one!