Start: 6/3/2010

I have nothing to say…this chapter will be really hard for me. I sometimes think that I could fit the rest of the story into this chapter but I know I cant. I hope you enjoy.

My eyes crept open That was a dream, nothing could be that real. I thought as I sat up. I looked at myself and looked at my surroundings. I looked like I was prepped for surgery. A human AI flickered right beside me, I recognized her as being an AI from Reach.

"You… Must hurry!" she struggled to say, "Infidel! She hissed. "I cant fight the reprogramming much longer, you must…run!" and with that I was out the door, not looking back to see the evil smirk on her face.

I ran out the door. The lights were blinding, I hated that I hated the blinding feeling, and my footing seemed different. I stopped and leaned against the metal walls. I blinked furiously trying to adjust to the light. I rubbed my nose and there was a bandage over it, my shoulder was sore. I traced my fingers over my shoulder, some minor fixes…nothing major. Hairline fracture most likely. I slammed my eyes shut, I groaned my glasses were gone. That wasn't much of a problem I could see but not perfect, the edges were still fuzzy.

"You are awake." a voice said in the kings English.

My eyes shot open and I turned my head to see who or more importantly what said that. At the end of the hallway standing at 8 foot something was an elite. I knew at my current state I had no way in fucking hell of a chance, even if the dream I had was real but I didn't want to risk that chance and I felt vulnerable so I ran.

I kept slipping and sliding on those cold metal floors, I hissed as the metal touched my skin, but I kept running every now-and-then I would look down to see if I had feet the cold metal floor numbed my feet. After I fell the third time I knew I wasn't going to get up anymore, I was too tired and sluggish so I pulled myself to the wall and leaned against it, panting. I world seemed to become numbed, Why am I tired? … Why does my body feel so heavy. Ugh I'm so tired … that … I cant move. I thought, the heavy footfalls that approached me were muffled. I sat there tired, my heart was still pumping, my body felt 20 pounds heavier, my limbs sore, the light blinding me, and all I wanted to do was sleep. It was a battle just to keep my head up as my instincts to run and fight back calmed down.

My body suddenly moved upward, it was like an out of body experience, I couldn't see what or who was carrying me or if I was being carried. The heavy footfalls were muffled booms against the floor, Damn anesthetics I gritted my teeth I'm either waking up or I'm falling asleep. I thought. The world around me seemed to swirl around me in a semi-strange and semi-sickly motion. I slowly lost the will to keep my eyes open and fell victim to my destined sleep.

Something warm enveloped my entire body, as I groggily opened my eyes as I regained my senses. I forced my heavy unwilling eyelids to see where I was and I was in a bath, a nice warm bath. Maybe I dreamt all of that up… The Covenant, the Spartans, the war… maybe I dreamt all of that up. Water was dumped over my head breaking me of my musings, "Hey." I said weakly, still tired.

"Sorry Aeia." A voice behind me said.

That name of mine assured me that those memories weren't dreams but actual reality. I looked at myself and for once I woke up covered, "Finally for once I'm not naked." I happily said.

Kulu chuckled, "Well for this situation I think you would be flustered, angry, or embarrassed at me." Kulu dipped his head beside mine. I felt a light blush on my cheeks.

"Kulu please tell me ¾"

"That I have something on?" Kulu finished me, "Yes I do."

I gave out a sigh of relief as I laid against Kulu, I thought I heard Kulu murmur 'I'm not a pervert'.

I looked up at Kulu as my head rested against his chest, "Why are you in my bath anyway?"

"I didn't want you to drown." he said sincerely.

I sighed again and my body seemed to relax, Why was my body so heavy? I thought, this troubled me for I had no problem moving about but I did notice slight speed and fluidity reduction in my fighting when I was on the ship.

"Aeia your body will readjust to the gravity and once you do… you will be strong."

I adjusted my body and leaned against the side of the tub, my arms draped over the side. I looked at Kulu as he relaxed, "When will we be at wherever we are going?" I asked in a confusing manner.

"A day." he said looking at me.

"…"

Kulu sighed and changed to dead subject, "Aeia I'm very happy and surprised at how quickly you are picking up out language." Kulu finished smiling.

I had no answer to that I knew I was picking up his language quickly, that's how I was trained. I already knew, roughly 17 languages, it was somewhat thrilling to learn an alien language.

Kulu stood up his hide still wet, he tenderly picked me up and emptied the bath. While he held me, he gingerly reached for a towel and wrapped it around us. I wondered as he held me, What am I to him? Was I like a plaything to him? A toy? Was I still a creature of war or a slave, a prisoner or even both? This ran through my head as I clung to Kulu. He quickly and slightly roughly ran the towel over my wet, visible skin. He treated me like a child, unable to do anything, but I had just woken up from surgery so I didn't blame him. He striped me of my wet garments and wet rummaging through his drawers, finding what he was looking for he threw me one of his shirts, which I proceeded to wear.

I pulled out a comb and began to run it through my wet hair. During this I heard something wet plopped onto the floor, I glanced to see what it was and sure enough it was Kulu's wet shorts. Men have no decency I thought. Kulu grunted and walked past me, to another 'dresser' like thing, in the bare buff. I tried really hard not to look at him but my curiosity got the better of me, I looked and studied some of Kulu's anatomy. The muscle structure of a Sangheili was fascinating but then my eyes went lower and I looked away.

Soon I found my self being quickly picked up, I couldn't help react by giggling. I felt a flurry of small kisses on my cheek. I felt like a small child again, me being around 5 or 6. Still hyper and just throwing all caution to the wind to jump off the stairs and into my fathers arms. I missed him period, I missed my family but I also gained new ones. The Spartans became my family and friends for a time, they were actually more like awesome second cousins, and now Kulu would be my family or at least try. The last of my giggles died as Kulu calmly nuzzled my cheek.

"Time for bed, Aeia." Kulu told me kissing my cheek one last time.

I nodded, "A non-drugged sleep will do me good."

Kulu re-removed my translator, even Kulu sometimes couldn't understand me. There was a knock at the door, Kulu's head immediately shot over to the door. They knocked again, I looked from the door to Kulu, he moved me into one of his arms; which he could carry me with only one arm and probably support me with one hand. Kulu walked over to the door and opened it.

My nostrils were immediately assaulted with the stench of blood, human blood, the scent just rippled off of them. I was shocked at the intensity of the scent. Kulu did not notice me too much he continued to converse with them through a series of words, clicks, growls, and reverberations from their throats that I had no idea what they meant, and Kulu laughed a few times.

He closed the door and I asked him, "What was that about?"

His face remained stoic for a split second before turning to my smiling like he usually did, "Nothing for you to worry about."

I knew he was lying, or that crash course in reading peoples emotions was for nothing but then again Kulu wasn't human. So emotions portrayed on the face could be different. My mind, being the devil I was, began thinking what Kulu could be hiding but this was Kulu I mean what's the worse Kulu could do? He was a Field Commander, translator, he probably taught a few recruits. I know he killed humans but Kulu was different he was kind, gentle, sweet, and merciful. He wouldn't do anything cruel.

I smiled at my thoughts as Kulu laid me down beside him. It only took Kulu a few moments to fall asleep. I closed my eyes but did not sleep, my mind danced about the familiar feeling I felt around Kulu. I remember only one thing that ever gave me that feeling. The image flashed through my head and wrapped around my like a nice warm, out of the dryer, blanket. I could see it…there sitting on my bed with short, slightly curly, light brown hair, with big brown eyes, and a hard nose was my teddy bear… Mr. Bear. Whenever I held him next to me his feet touched my hips while his head was leveled to mine.

I smiled at the warm memory. I opened my purple eyes and looked around in the dark. They fell upon the sleeping giant next to me. I couldn't help but do what I always did when I slept with my teddy bear. I laid my head on his chest.

He

My arm wrapped around him.

Is just like

My eyes closed as the last thought registered in my tired brain.

My teddy bear

I fell asleep smiling, Kulu was my teddy bear.

This is it, a very short chapter but I wanted to end on a sweet note.

I hope you all enjoyed this… please review.

Kulu: That was a really sweet chapter

Thank you Kulu.

Aeia: So we'll be in limbo for awhile huh?

I guess so but who knows *walks over to the door* listen guys don't be angry at me for doing this.

Kulu: Kit we cant stay angry at you but we can torment your mind but that's all. We will wait, good luck with your other stories if you write any.

Thanks Kulu…Goodbye everybody.

Toma: Bye

Rtas: Bye

H'el: Bye Kit!

Tallas: *smirks* see later.

Kulu: *hugs* Kit we will always be here…so if you ever find the need to type we are here.

*smiles*

Aeia: So you're really doing this…

'fraid so.

Aeia: well I cant stop you but just don't forget us, kay?

Kay.

Aeia: *waves* Goodbye Kit.

*waves* Goodbye everyone *turns off the light and closes the door, looks around* Well this is it…bye

Finished: June 4th 2010.