Yautja language
Thoughts or passed events
WRITTEN WORDS.
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Those under 16 should not read this. This is a 'M' story.
Chapter 12:
Lyna walked to Dena'ee as he walked in the pathway to the door and squeezed his hand: '' Congratulation, Elite Arbitrator.'' She said softly, looking away.
She was still very resentful, but he had earned praises; he had been promoted. Uria had heard rumors and whispers in the market place; the new had traveled quite fast.
He drew her to him and hugged her with one arm to his side: '' Thank you Pup. ''
'' Here; I made this for you…'' The teenager said as she extended a hand to him: he took the object and look at it.
It was a pale leather bracelet, she had been working on it for some time and now was the right occasion to give it to him. It was braided in different patterns all the strings tightly intertwined.
Dena'ee wasn't saying anything as he stared at the bracelet and she thought he didn't appreciate her gift: '' it's…It's alright if you don't like it; you're not obligated to wear it…'' she mumbled looking down.
The male appeared surprised: '' No, no it's not that; it is simply that this is the first present you ever offered to me. I actually like it and I will wear it everyday. Will you help me to put it on? ''
The girl nodded and tied it loosely to his left wrist, so he could wear his forearm protection under it.
'' There.''
'' I thinks it suits me well. '' He said as he watched his wrist.
'' It does… Well, I'm… I am happy for you and I think you deserved this promotion.'' She confessed honestly.
The black yautja grabbed her hand before pulling her behind him: '' Come; we'll go for a stroll.''
Xxxxxx
They have been walking for over half an hour in the streets and Dena'ee was explaining to her what his promotion implied.
''... A ship will always be at my disposal, I've been granted new rights, I can attend more high ranked events… ''
She could tell he was excited and happy; it was rare to see Dena'ee in this state, so she let him talk as much as he wanted. The teenager nodded from time to time or hummed.
After a while the girl looked up to him with sad eyes: '' You'll be gone more often don't you? '' she stated in a soft voice.
The arbitrator was not one to lie: '' Yes; more often or for longer period of time.''
Lyna stared at her feet when she felt her chest tighten; he was supposed to be the constant in her life, the person she could count one. Right now, he was the only one she had left and he was never there…
It surprised herself sometimes; since she was angry at him, the girl was always relieved when the male would leave for a mission. That was for about the 2 or 3 first days. Then she would start to feel lonely and miss him. The large bed was way too big for her alone.
Since she let him mate with her, her body was craving his in a way she didn't understand. Just a glance at his chest or his powerful back was enough to set her in fire. Just his scent or a light touch from him was driving her crazy. It was infuriating; she wanted to roar and yell insults at him for all the changes he brought into her life. The teenager would try to ignore him, but then her body would betray her the second he'd purr or caress her. Lyna talked about it with Uria, believing something was wrong with her or her body. The green female had laughed at her and explained to her that it was normal. That she was all 'hormones' at her age, whatever a 'hormone' is.
When he would come back from his missions, 9 or 10 days later, she just grabbed him and dragged him to their bedroom. Dena'ee found it amusing and would let her do whatever she wanted with him; that was the only thing she controlled over him. The only thing he would bow to her for. And only because it was pleasing him as well.
His voice pulled her out of her thoughts: '' Don't be sad, Pup… ''
'' I am not sad.'' She said halfheartedly.
Dena'ee was about to say something again, but she interrupted him: '' It doesn't matter; let's head back home.''
Xxxxxx
'' …I don't want to.'' Lyna grumbled from where she was napping on the sofa.
'' Well, you are coming anyway. ''
'' No.''
He threw his hands in the air: '' You complain all the time that you are bored, that you have nothing to do! More, I need to make an appearance with my new mate once in while! It'll do you some good to go outside and socialize. There will be other humans as well. ''
'' I don't care. Go alone. I hate those events and the last time I went to one I got chased and I had to fight. The only reason I agreed to go last time was because Ari was going too.''
She saw Dena'ee frown: '' And my presence cannot convince you as well? ''
'' No. Let me sleep now.''
The arbitrator growled: '' You sleep all the time! Sorry to tell you this young female, but you are coming with me. Uria will prepare you. ''
And as usual, she had no say in the matter. It was like talking to a wall.
Xxxxxx
Like the last time, when the girl was all dressed and her hair were done, Dena'ee painted whatever he wanted on me and we left for the evening.
The teenager stood by his side, bored and annoyed as he presented me to what you could consider nobility in yautja society. Elders, renowned hunters and warriors, Elites and council members.
People looked excited as well as confused when they understood she was Dena'ee's mate. There was a lot of hair touching, congratulations and stupid idle talks. There was this female who even asked if she was pregnant or if pups were coming soon.
Lyna turned a deep red.
'' We want to have pups, but not before a few years; Lyna is too young right now. It will let us time to get use to each other.'' Dena'ee answered, taking her gently by the shoulders.
'' Well, you two are lovely together. '' The tall female said.
Lyna sneered mentally: Yeah. So lovely duh.
'' Thank you Elder.''
Lyna was already walking away and her mate joined her: '' I know you don't like being here, but you could at least make an effort! You barely said a word since we arrived! ''
The girl was about the answer when someone approached them: '' Aren't you generous to grace us with your divine presence Arbitrator.''
She immediately recognized him: Doten.
Dena'ee grunted: '' It's Elite Arbitrator now, council member. ''
'' Of course… Ho! Look who's there as well? Our little spit fire. Why aren't you with your dear Ari'dan at the Academy? '' He said in a false intrigued voice as he bent to look at her.
That idiot knew why! She was about to replied something that would most likely put her in trouble when the black yautja stepped a bit in front of her: '' Because she is now my mate, Doten. You better remember that. ''
'' So she is the one our best arbitrator has chosen? I am surprised knowing your distaste of the human race. I think they are better suited as servants and slaves… maybe as stress reliever at best. ''
Lyna hated him. Now she was positively certain of it; a low growl escaped her and the council member laughed:
'' Ho ho ho… I see the arbitrator hasn't tamed you yet. I wonder how Ari'dan and you reacted when he has decided to take you for himself. '' The green yautja taunted.
The girl snarled loudly and was about to throw herself on him, when Dena'ee's big hand landed on her shoulder.
'' Enough; stop taunting my mate, she has nothing to do with you. ''
'' Ho but that's where you are wrong my dear Dena'ee. '' He drawled.
Both she and her companion were confused.
'' You see, about 16 years ago, the same year we invaded Earth, I got myself a nice human female. Well, she wasn't so nice; she never obeyed, she fought, she spat and snarled. Ho but I like them that way; all defiance and fire! They give more sport than the cowering ones. Don't worry, after a few years of discipline the female came around; I still have her. Other than her fiery behavior she isn't very special… except for one thing: her eyes. I had never seen such eyes like hers; so blue and pale. Until I met this pup; you have the exact same eyes.'' He explained slowly.
Could he meant…?
Doten addressed her: '' I know she has one female pup; I heard her talked with my other servants. Wouldn't it be a coincidence if you were to be her child? I bet you don't even remember your own bearer, but I am sure she would recognize you immediately.''
'' You lie! '' She shouted, making a step in his direction before Dena'ee grabbed her again.
''…And why would I lie? Lying about that wouldn't give me anything. And you know what? The said female is here tonight; I brought her along to serve me with another one of my servants. ''
The teenager clenched her teeth. Could it be true? It kind of makes sense; her mother disappeared when she was two years old…sixteen years ago. And it was also true that she has never seen anyone with her eyes.
'' Doten: I said enough. '' Growled Dena'ee.
'' Don't be angry Arbitrator; I was merely curious. I am sure that you two are curious as well now; do you wish for me to call her? '' He asked in a honeyed voice.
Her mate turned to her: '' It is your choice Lyna, if you don't want to see this female we go right now.''
The girl was tormented and curious: what if it was indeed her mother!? She doesn't remember her, but…
'' Yes; I'd like to meet her.'' She whispered.
Doten grabbed a passing maid and ordered her to fetch his servants.
Lyna's heart was beating madly and Dena'ee let out a purr for her then a soft trill. They waited for 5 or 6 minutes maybe, than two servants arrived. The teenager immediately knew who the female in question was; her shoulder and back was covered in welted scars. There was a defiant aura around her, maybe she wasn't fire and flames anymore, but there were still embers somewhere. She still couldn't see her eyes; the female was looking down like a respectful slave.
The council member grabbed her biceps and brought her forth: '' Look at them my sweet.''
The woman did and Lyna stopped to breath: she was staring at her own eyes. A pair of icy blue orbs was fixing her with a bewildered look.
'' Impossible…'' The female said in yautjan, taking a step toward her.
Lyna recoiled; she knew that voice. That voice was bringing unwanted memories back; sounds, pictures, scents…
'' How…? '' Her mother asked turning to Doten.
'' Ho don't look at me that way; I told you and you refused to believe me.''
'' I thought you were saying those things to torture me! '' She hissed.
The council member spoke to them: '' See? Still not broken. ''
Lyna looked at the woman; maybe not broken, but not in great shape either. She was really thin, she bore many scars and there was a cold anger in her eyes.
The servant returned her attention to her: '' Lyna? Is that you? '' She demanded in English.
'' Yes, I am called Lyna.''
'' Ho my god… '' the woman gasped as tears started to pour out of her eyes.
It put Lyna on edge as well as uncomfortable: '' Hum…Are you alri—''
She didn't get to finish that the female had thrown herself at her, hugging her tightly. She wasn't short by any mean, but her head barely reached Lyna's lower lip.
'' I thought I'd never see you again, my little girl.''
The teenager patted her back awkwardly.
The servant took her face in her hands: '' You look so much like him… You only got my eyes.'' She looked her up and down. '' You've grown so much; you were barely more than a baby when…''
Dena'ee's hand cradled the back of her head: '' Would you like a moment alone? ''
She nodded and the arbitrator went at Doten's side: '' Doten you and I have some things to discuss.''
'' Very well.''
The two yautja departed, leaving the women by themselves.
'' I imagine that if you are here, Jeremy must be dead.''
Jeremy. Her father. Lyna only knew his first name.
The girl nodded.
Her mother grabbed her arm: '' Come, we'll sit somewhere.''
They found a bench and they sat, her bearer taking her hands in hers.
'' Tell me everything.''
And she did. Lyna told her how Dena'ee brought her here, the death of her husband, how she met Ari'dan and they became like siblings. She recounted how she was trained by the arbitrator to be Ari's hunting partner. She told her in details their hunts, little anecdotes that happened at home. The teenager described Uria and Ari'dan. The teenager told her how they were good people and how she loved them.
Her mother told her, her name: Karin Owens.
So… Her full name was Lyna Owens.
Karin extended a hand to touch the blue gem at her neck: '' The tall black yautja is your mate, the arbitrator.''
Lyna looked away: '' Yeah… Dena'ee. More like I am his than the other way around.''
'' He seemed to treat you well… You didn't say a lot about him.''
'' There is not much to say. '' She grumbled.
The woman smiled sadly: '' It wasn't your choice, wasn't it?''
The girl shook her head: '' No… Ari and I were supposed to stay together. I accepted Dena'ee's challenge; we were both defeated by him.''
'' It hasn't been a long time eh? '' Karin asked.
'' No… we have been mated for barely two months now. I wanted to have a human as my companion. Dena'ee didn't care; what the arbitrator wants, the arbitrator gets.''
'' Well… I would have preferred that you did not hum… marry a yautja, but I am glad you ended in this family and not on someone like Doten.'' She said honestly.
Lyna frowned: '' You tell me what happened to you… You are too thin, you've obviously been whipped... ''
'' That green idiot of a yautja is violent and doesn't tolerate any form of disobedience. He has done… many things to me to try to break me. '' She said softly.
Rage started to fill her being and Lyna growled low in her throat.
'' I was taking a walk in the forest around, in our lands. Your father was with you at home… I always liked to hike and Jeremy knew I needed those outlets. I had been walking for over 2 hours when I began to hear noises. Cracking branches, steps… The forest was quiet and I found it weird. Earth was not yet invaded by them; I had no idea… But next I know a huge man, who was not a man, was standing in front of me. I got chased, I fought even though I had no chance to win. I woke up in a metal room on a space ship and a few days later we landed here, on this planet. Doten speaks English and he explained to me on the ship that I was to be his servant; I yelled and shouted at the guy. It did not end well for me. The rest, it's just years of trying to fight, to get away and being beaten for it. Of being abused by him. Two or three months ago, that snake came back to his home claiming he saw my child; I did not believe him. How could you be here? For once, Doten had been truthful with me… I am so sorry that you are on this damned planet.'' She said the voice tight.
'' I know you wish to return on Earth… But I don't remember much from there; my family is here, you know. Uria and Dena'ee raised me; Ari'dan is my best friend and brother. There is this girl, Amaru, who is also a good friend. I don't even know humans customs…''
Her mother's eyes hardened: '' You have family on Earth; your grand-parents, your aunts and uncles, cousins. You are my daughter, my blood. Those aliens may have raised you; but never forget what they are. Your father has been killed by them, I was mistreated by one of them, and they abducted and killed thousands of humans, Lyna. They are using us like slaves; we wear collars for Jesus' sake! Right now, you are unhappy because of a yautja. Never forget what they are and never forget what you are; a human from Earth. ''
The teenager always refused to think about it; her family was not like that. They were good and kind people… They would not beat someone or chained them… And what is a 'Jesus'?
Karin saw her anguish and quickly spoke again: '' I'm not saying your Ari'dan is like that or the arbitrator, but yautjas are yautjas. ''
'' I understand.'' Lyna said in a low tone.
Her mother changed subject and drew the girl in her arms again: '' I'm so glad to see you and to touch you; I thought I'd never see you again; that I would never see you grown up… I missed you so much, my baby.''
Lyna hugged her back and saw Doten coming toward them.
'' I think it's time to part; Doten must be leaving. '' the girl said.
She hadn't realized it, but it was starting to be dark; they had been talking for over 2 hours.
The green yautja talked: '' this reunion was quite… adorable, but I am leaving and my servants as well. ''
They rose and hugged one last time: '' I hope to see you again…Karin.''
She squeezed her hand: '' I hope too… you could call me mom if it'd please you. ''
'' Enough of this; come female.''
Reluctantly, Karin let go of her hand and joined her master's side. Lyna felt a lump in her throat; her mother's back was fully exposed to her now. It was criss-crossed with scars; some more recent than others.
Thick leather collar without design, scars, ribs showing and prominent cheekbones…
Lyna's fists clenched at her sides; who deserved this?! The fact that it was her mother just made it worse.
Dena'ee's calm voice pulled her out of her musing.
'' Come my little mate; it is late.''
Xxxxxx
*walking back home*
'' You are silent.'' Dena'ee pointed out.
Of course I'm fucking silent you big lizard; I just met my mother for the first time in 16 years. My mother who belongs to a monster who beats her!
Her jaw tighten and she tried to breathe by her nose. The arbitrator stopped and grabbed her by the shoulders; she was shaking with rage.
She had had enough of yautjas lately.
'' Pup… I am truly sorry for your bearer… ''
Lyna violently shoved him and snarled: '' I don't want to hear your excuses! ''
The teenager was breathing hard, chest going up and down fast, her fists were clenched and there was a burning anger in her eyes.
The arbitrator had a hurt look in his eyes: '' I understand, Lyna…''
'' No, you don't and you can't! '' She shouted in a pained voice.
He stepped toward her and it was all it took; the girl began to run. She just needed to clean her mind, to make her muscles ache, to breathe the fresh air of the night. Lyna ran for a long time, tears streaming down her face, she ran until her legs were about to give out.
Surprisingly; her mate hadn't followed her. It had been too much; she needed to be alone and the male had probably sensed it.
The girl walked back home all the while dragging her feet, her mood dark and her spirit low.
She absentmindedly entered the code to enter and came in, going straight to the bath chamber.
Dena'ee was there; soaking in the pool; he raised his head when she walked in and trilled in greeting. The teenager removed her clothes and entered in the water, before swimming to her mate. Lyna needed someone to hold her right now and the strong arms of the male were beckoning her.
As soon as she was at arm's reach, the arbitrator picked her up and sat her in his laps.
Hiding her face in his chest, the girl whispered apologetically: '' I'm sorry for shoving you and yelling at you earlier… I was a bit… upset.''
The black yautja petted her hair backward:
'' I know, there is nothing to be sorry for. You had every right to be angry. '' He rumbled quietly.
She hugged him tightly, pressing her forehead to his pecs: '' It's just that- that it is so unfair and …and bad! It shouldn't happen! And no one will ever say a thing about it because it's apparently 'okay'! I am so, so furious and I can't do anything… I am powerless.''
The male just began to purr to console her.
It was just too much: she needed to speak with Ari'dan. Her brother would hear her and understand her; she has many things to say to him.
As soon as Dena'ee was leaving for his next mission; she was going to the Academy.
