The team moved down the long steel corridor. A member looked to a body that was left half-eaten on the floor, its entrails moved further than he'd think possible. He gagged but quickly gained his composure. Then a thought entered his mind as he scanned with his rifle.

"Hey Spinker?" he asked.

"Bad timing, Jonas." The leader responded.

"I know but...what do we do if we run into the Queen?" The whole team stopped, including the synthetics who only continued to blankly stare forward. They all looked to Captain Spinker. He scanned the whole team, and then smirked.

"The Administrator only said he wanted six eggs and two xenos. He didn't mention anything about the Queen, only where the hive might be. And I don't give a damn about xenomorph casualties. We'll get what we need, but shoot anything else."

The whole team got surprised faces when they heard this. Spinker always listened to directive, and never strayed away. But his personal feelings spoke now.

"As for the Queen...".he continued... "Kill the bitch on sight. She'll only 'cause problems for us."

Everyone nodded, a few even grinned. The thought of killing a Queen made them all happy. The bragging rights in it were to good to pass up.

As the team kept moving, they came up on an elevator. Spinker checked it and made the notion for the team to enter. They moved in and someone hit the button for level D8: Cooling.

PVS

"I just don't get it! How can you get so...aroused that you loose control?" Lorna exclaimed as she raised her voice.

I know its hard to understand, Lorna. But please try your best. I didn't even understand it fully until...Shadow paused, remembering...until it happened.

Lorna looked to him, then Valerie, and sighed. She was about to ask if he was lying, but then thought about it. Lying was a concept a xenomorph could barely comprehend, and she's only seen humans use it. Shadow looked into her deeply, and took a step forward.

I don't expect you to forgive me Lorna. But I just want you to know why it happened. Shadow looked away from her to the floor, looking hurt. Lorna focused her mind to his, and felt a turmoil. She couldn't understand some emotions, but a few she could. She felt sorry for him.

Maybe I was to quick to judge him. If it really wasn't his fault, then he deserves another chance.

She walked towards Shadow but kept some space between them. He looked up in surprise.

"Ok Shadow. I believe you, and I'll give you another chance." She felt as if Shadow's body skipped a beat. He ran to her and embraced her, putting his head over her shoulder. Her blanket fell off. Yet again she felt his cool and armored body. She felt comfort as her body pressed against his, even though she was naked. She returned the gesture, but found it hard to breath as she was lifted up. He was squeezing her a little to hard.

Uh...Shadow, a little hard to breath. He loosened his grip but still held her.

I'm so sorry Lorna! I just couldn't help it! She tapped him so he would let her go. Her feet touched the ground and she touched his head with her palm. She looked to Valerie as she caressed him.

But...I want to ask you two something. Isn't there a way to help him with that? Valerie and Shadow seemed to exchange a glance. Lorna moved her body to face Valerie as the female shrugged.

The only way is to sate it, Lorna. Nothing can really help that. Lorna swore o herself.

"A..are you serious!? I just gave him another chance and your already suggesting that we fuck!" Lorna was a little agitated by this.

That you what? Valerie asked, as confused as Shadow.

Nevermind. It's a human term for mating or sex. And a swear word. But don't ask about that.

Valerie nodded and continued. Yes I guess I am. You've already seen that Shadow can only control himself until you get aroused. The only way to help this is to get rid of that urge he has. Lorna put her face in her hands until they dragged off. She felt Shadow standing over her. Then something wet and slimy fell onto her shoulder. She gave a slightly disgusted face as she looked up and saw where it was coming from. Shadow was looking down at her with a straight face.

She yelped when she felt an all to familiar object touch her back. Turning around, she shoved Shadow away. Her attention fell to his erection.

"Back the HELL off!" she yelled. Lorna put her hands up defensively. Valerie only gave a stuttering hiss.

See. Even mentioning it gets him in the mood.

Lorna gave Valerie a dirty look and turned to Shadow, who was smiling.

"If I hadn't forgiven you Shadow, I'd beat the shit out of you right now!" She put her hands down and looked back to the thing protruding from Shadow. Facing the facts, she gave up. This would probably keep on happening until him and her did mate. She growled.

Ok FINE! You win. It was gonna happen anyways. At least it'll be a new experience for both of us. Shadow stopped smiling as she felt concern come from him.

But I thought you said that you wanted more time? Lorna walked over to him and traced his ribs with her finger.

I did, but now I see we can't really progress until this happens. Shadow pulled her into a hug. Lorna felt a little weird having his penis poke her stomach as this happened. He let go as the two looked over to Valerie. The drone gave them both smirks.

I guess you want me to leave then?

Lorna answered. Yes, but don't-She stopped as a bone chilling screech entered all their heads. Lorna covered her ears as the other two gave startled yelps.

Was that the Queen? She asked with concerned eyes.

Yes! And she's needs us. Sister, we must protect the hive!

Valerie nodded and shot like a bullet out of the door. Shadow turned to Lorna and stroked her head.

I'll be back. Just stay here and stay out of sight. Lorna didn't know what to do, so she instinctively pulled her lips to his. Shadow was startled and almost pulled away, but let the new touch seep in. It was strange at how she moved her lips with his, but he enjoyed it as they wrapped there arms around eachother. Lorna deepened the kiss and eventually released Shadow.

Stay safe. Was all she said as she looked into his heart. He nodded. She gave him a quick peak and he speed off.

Lorna crossed her arms around herself and smiled. She licked her lips and tasted Shadows saliva.

Odd, but still good. She thought to herself. Moving over to the door, she pressed a button that sealed and locked it.

PVS

Spinker heard his gun click. Shit, empty.

"Cover me, reloading!" The man next to him nodded and used his smart gun to cover both angles. Spinker quickly popped in a new clip and continued firing.

"How many of these things are there!" Someone yelled as he shot a hole through a xenos chest. Spinker had to admit, the situation wasn't that good. Since they had left the elevator, he and his men had gotten pinned down at an X cross-section between four hallways. Xenomorphs advanced down every exit. When one died, three replaced it. He had already lost two men. Then all the sudden the xenos stopped and pulled back, vanishing from sight.

"Hold your fire!" he ordered. His men stopped, but everyone shared the same confused expression.

"Why'd they stop, sir?" one asked. Spinker only shrugged.

"I don't know, but pull out your motion trackers. Keep scanning." There was a long pause filled only with the steady beat of a clear tracker. After a minute, someone spoke up.

"Clear, sir!" Spinker looked down the hallways and only saw dead alien body's disintegrating through the floor. He moved over to one of the hallways. Because of the mess he and his men had made, the xenos had melted through grating, causing many large gaping holes. Some connected with others. He sighed.

"Son of a bitch..." He walked closer to the edge and looked down the biggest hole, which was conveniently in front. It seemed to drop about one story down. But that was not what concerned him. What did was the flash of a dagger like tail. He tried to shove his legs back, but it was too late. A large clawed hand ensnared around his head and pulled him down the hole.

"GAAAHHH-" Was all that escaped his mouth. He was thrown down as the breath was knocked out of him. He saw a blurry but black figure land on top of him. He heard a few of his grunts yell his name, but they were drowned out by the aliens hiss. Trying to move his arms and legs was no use, he was completely pinned. The last thing he saw was the xeno open its mouth. And then...nothing.

PVS

"Spinker! NOO!" One of them yelled. But it was too late. The captain was gone. Four of them ran to the ledge. A few others stayed behind. But most moved to the hole. Then the distinctive noise of the tracker going off was heard.

"Guys, get back here!" Two sprinted back but one was pulled down the hole and the other two were pinned to the ground and killed. Then, an army of Xenomorphs literally spawned out from every way, even the holes in the floor.

"FIRE!" Someone yelled. A hail of bullets went everywhere. Screeches were heard from everywhere. The synthetics stood there, watching as they're protectors were slaughtered. The team started to drop as the xenos finally got close enough to pounce.

PVS

Rodney watched helplessly as he was pulled away by a drone. He tried to grab anything, but found nothing.

"HELP ME!" he screamed, but his squad mates were preoccupied. He fell down a hole and landed funny. He turned around and saw the xeno jump towards him. Rolling to the side, he quickly got up. The xeno yelped as it crashed down to the floor. Its prey to this chance to kick it in the head. It stumbled back, and Rodney kicked it again. This time it knocked it out.

"Fuck the mission! My life is worth more than this!" With that being said, he sprinted down the hallway as fast as he could. When he turned the corner, he ran right into something. He landed on his back and looked up. It was unfortunately a xenomorph. It also had spiky like ridges running down its head and back. It looked down to him and...smiled?

"NO, PLEASE!" He yelled as he tried to get up. It only grabbed him by the throat and brought his face to his.

"GAAHHHH!" All that met his scream was the xeno's fist.

Hey everyone! Just wanted to give a quick shout-out to some people. Thank you to all you great and awesome reviewers and readers. I do it for it. And a special thanks to my close friend Tre (AKA: Wild Gun Dog) For his nonstop nagging and positive input on my story. I love you bro. Everyone just stay awesome and stay happy. Goodbye!