-1Chapter 9 : Runaway
Calvin stood outside of Tia'ja's door, he had listened to the whole thing between her and Kee'vek. He knew that the only reason Tia'ja wanted to leave before sunrise was so Ae-nix and Bar'vex-na wouldn't have a chance to stop her.
Calvin heard one of them heading for the door and quickly searched for a place to hide, but he found nothing. With quick thinking he ran down the hall as fast as his legs would carry him, he hid behind the corner. Calvin got around the corner just in time as Kee'vek came from Tia'ja's room and left their home.
As Tia'ja went to step out of her room she was shoved right back in by Calvin. "What the hell are you thinking! Did one of those hard meats knock you upside the head!" Calvin's blue eyes seemed to turn a red color.
Tia'ja jerked herself out of Calvin's grip, "No. This is just…for the best."
Calvin roared in anger, "This is for the best! For who! The only one gaining from this is Kee'vek! And I know you don't really want to leave with him."
Tia'ja glared at her brother, "You don't know anything! Kee'vek is the only yautja to show even the slightest bit of interest in me! I would be an idiot to decline his offer!"
"Whatever! Even if you do want to be with him, you don't have to leave so soon."
A look of confusion appeared on Tia'ja's face, "You were listening to us? You were spying on me!"
Calvin snapped back, "I wasn't spying! I was…..was… just passing by! And I happened to hear you two talking."
"Yeah right! Get out of my room and leave me alone! And don't even think about telling on me!" Tia'ja started pushing Calvin out.
"Well I think uncle Ae-nix would be grateful to get this kind of information."
"If you tell uncle, I'll tell Celine how you feel about her! I'll show her all those stupid poems you write about her!" Tia'ja threatened back.
"What! No! How do you know about those?"
"We have a deal then?" Tia'ja crossed her arms in front of her as she waited for Calvin's answer.
Calvin actually started sweating, "Tia'ja I made a promise to protect you until mom and dad get home, how can I do that if you're not even here?"
Tia'ja smiled, " Don't worry little guy, Kee'vek will protect me, probably even better than you can. Just trust me, I know what I'm doing."
Calvin hugged Tia'ja tightly, "I will miss you."
Tia'ja was caught off guard by the hug and it made her want to cry, "I'll miss you too but don't worry, I'll visit regularly ok? I have to come back to see mother an father anyways, you know I wouldn't miss that for the best hunt in the universe." Tia'ja gently pushed away from Calvin, "I have to pack, let uncle Ae-nix and grandfather know where I am after noon alright? I'll see you later k?"
Calvin just nodded, "Ok, but I just want you to know I'm the one that's going to get into the most trouble for this."
Tia'ja thought for a moment, "I'll leave a note on my bed, you can say you found it. That way you won't be blamed for anything."
"I guess that'll work." Calvin began to walk out, "Bye sis, I…. love ya."
At that moment Tia'ja swore her heart was ripped from her chest, "I love you too Calvin, now get outta here."
As soon as Calvin left, Tia'ja let her tears fall. Was this really happening? Was this what she really wanted? It didn't matter, she wasn't going to turn back now. She had everything she figured she'd really need all packed. Then under cover of darkness she snuck to Kee'vek's ship. When she got in she met up with Kee'vek and was taken to his cabin.
"My warriors are all ready to go." Kee'vek took Tia'ja's bags from her an sat them beside his bed. "Are you sure you don't want to say bye to anyone?"
Tia'ja moved close to Kee'vek and hugged him, then began snuggling up against his chest, her cheek lightly rubbing against him. "Can we please go now?"
Kee'vek wrapped his arms around her, "Yes, I'll go tell the guys to take off. Make yourself comfortable." He left Tia'ja in his cabin as he went to give the orders to take off.
Tia'ja watched Kee'vek as he walked off, he was actually really hot for a yautja, a smile began to form on her face. She really was lucky to have such a strong yautja like Kee'vek actually want her. She was just a little sad that she would probably have to share him with other females.
Tia'ja felt the ship begin to shake, it was actually taking off, there was no turning back now for sure. She sat down on Kee'vek's bed and began to feel sick, "Maybe this is a bad idea…" She heard the door begin to slide open and turned to watch Kee'vek enter. He sat next to her and seemed to smile, this made Tia'ja feel a lot better.
"You know your grandfather is going to be hot on our trail?"
Tia'ja let out a breath, "I doubt it, my brother will more than likely tell him that it was my choice to come with you, and my grandfather should respect that. The only yautja we have to worry about is my uncle."
"Ae-nix? Why would you say that?"
"Just because I know how protective he is over me, and the fact that I didn't even say goodbye to him." Tia'ja giggled, "But we should be ok, he won't know I'm gone for a while."
"That's good, so where do you want to go?" Kee'vek scooted closer to Tia'ja, then gently placed his arm around her.
Tia'ja tensed when she felt Kee'vek's cool hand touch her, "I don't know…." An idea immediately popped into her head, "Wait! Do you have any idea which planet my parents could be on? Or do you have something that might be able to track their ship?" Tia'ja leaned closer to Kee'vek and looked at him with the sweetest face she could create.
Kee'vek got lost in Tia'ja's beautiful eyes and seemed to melt as she pressed her body against his. "I could definitely try…"
Tia'ja jumped up and hugged Kee'vek, then kissed his top left mandible, "Awe, you're the best!" She smiled as she pulled Kee'vek off the bed and towards the door, "Lets go!"
Kee'vek was surprised and happy to have received such a sweet kiss from Tia'ja, but as soon as he snapped back to reality and realized that Tia'ja was heading for the door, he quickly grabbed her wrist and stopped her. He pulled her back towards him and held her in a sweet embrace. "I want you to stay in this room Tia'ja. Please don't ask questions and just do as I say."
Tia'ja was really confused, there was no way she wasn't going to ask questions, "What do you mean? Why can't I go out there?"
Kee'vek gently caressed Tia'ja's cheek, "Just trust me, you don't want to go out there. I will find your parents, but you have to promise to stay in here."
Tia'ja pulled away angrily, "Fine, I'll stay in here…"
Kee'vek wanted to hold Tia'ja again, but he could tell it wasn't the time. "I'll be right back."
Tia'ja watched him leave the room once again and as soon as the door closed behind him she walked up to it, tempted to open it and walk out. She began to think to herself, 'What could be out there that Kee'vek wouldn't want me to see?'
End of Chapter 9
By Tausha Monroe
There's another chapter, sorry it took so long, but I've been having some major writers block for some reason You guys got any ideas?
