Yautja language
Thoughts or passed events
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Chapter 36:
*Dena'ee POV*
He shooed his servant out of his quarters: once he was done with her, there was no point in her staying for the night. He had bought her almost two years ago; her long black hair had reminded him of Lyna… She was a submissive and shy creature: not once she looked him in the eyes, not once she disobeyed.
The slaves and servants born and raised on Yautja Prime were the best: they spoke yautjan and they knew their culture. Those humans knew who were the masters and had felt the whip if not. They were not defying and he never had to discipline her.
Her name was Izo; a yautjan name. The Arbitrator didn't know her age, but the female must have been around 28 or 29 years old. He watched her put her clothes back and bow to him before slowly walking out of his quarters.
The male sighed; he might have been a bit rough with her... But she was his servant and he had needs.
Every month, he paid a certain amount to the huge arbitrators' ship funds; the yautjas in charge of the slaves were making sure she received food every day and new clothing once in a while.
He wasn't always on the ship; he couldn't make sure by himself at all time. The elite went home too… The black yautja had also ordered her to be untouched by others: she was his and he didn't like to share.
A few yautja females had approached him these last years, searching for a mate, but he had refused even if he was flattered by their offers. They were not what he wanted.
Izo was a pretty little female, but he never had any feelings for her: she was there to clean his quarters and satisfy his needs. He made that clear from the beginning. Dull and resigned; that would be the words he'd use to describe her. No fire, no spirit.
Unlike his previous mate…
Dena'ee growled and hit the wall with his fist: tomorrow they were meeting with the humans.
He had roared when he saw the list of the human chiefs: Christopher Owen… Lyna's beloved uncle.
A part of him blamed the male for his mate departure 3 years and seven months ago. He wanted his head in his trophy room!
How had she done it? No one knew…she couldn't get out of his quarters, she couldn't get out of the ship and yet… The guards said she wasn't wearing a collar…that she went outside accompanied by a warrior…
He had come back from his day of work only to find empty quarters and a note in his pad: I am sorry.
Three miserable words… He had crushed the electronic pad in his hand, he had bellowed to his men to find her and they couldn't do it.
A few weeks after her escape, he saw her again on a biomask's video, dressed for battle and shouting to a crowd. She had a way with words, a way to make humans angry and revolted. Everywhere she'd go, the mass went crazy and enraged. It never took long for her to start a rebellion.
The human race adored her: they saw an idol into her.
He completely went mad with bitterness and anger at her choice; she wanted war? She would have one.
The council and his superiors never sent him where she was claiming he was too personally involved, but he had missions elsewhere and there, the terror reigned.
The humans would fear him as much as they loved her.
He shook his head; after all this time he was still asking himself questions.
Why had she left him? Had he not been a good mate? He protected her, he fed her, he clothed and he offered her a home! Uria and himself had raised her and given her affection.
He had never beaten her or mistreated her: how could she leave him!?
These thoughts reminded him of Kar'dan; never trust humans son.
They are sly, tricky and they are no better comedian than them. No matter what yautjas say, they are intelligent. Far more than we give them credit for. That's our weakness. You will find yourself with a knife in your back as soon as you turn it if you're not careful.
Ha…humans.
The male smiled to himself; eventually she would face him again… She was still wearing the metallic collar he had placed on her. Only him could deliver her of it, not that he would now.
And his little brother….He scoffed: as soon as he was done at the Academy he went working on Earth in a human/yautja center.
I am deeply disappointed in you…
That's what he had told him, his little brother. He went to see him several times…
*9 months ago*
'' … I know you see her from time to time. ''
Ari'dan's back was turned as he worked on some patient.
'' I don't know what you are talking about, Arbitrator.''
'' Stop playing fool.''
His little brother faced him: '' If you came here seeking answers I do not have and to stress my patients, I will ask you to leave.'' He said coldly.
The elder walked closer: '' She is a criminal of the yautjan Empire now! If you had seen her you must declare it! If she comes here you must call us! ''
'' I have not seen my sister since she left you. I worry about her just as you do. ''
What a liar.
'' I saw her, of my own eyes on a video, being pierced by wrists blades… And fight three days later in a battle! ''
The smaller yautja shrugged and said lightly: '' Lyna is a strong female.''
The elite grabbed him by his healer vest: '' Don't. Lie. To. Me! '' He roared.
Ari'dan glared at him: '' Unless you need medical care: leave.''
He glared too and slowly recoiled: '' I know she comes here Ari. I will come back.''
*end of flash back*
Those two… they could not stay separated. Never. Of course they would see each other.
He looked down sadly; his relationship with Ari wasn't the best anymore…It hadn't been for some time. The young healer apparently had a human mate now; he had known through Al'tan. He didn't even told him himself.
Well, good for him: it was always his wish to have a human mate and he found one. The tall male was happy for his little brother…
Raising his left arm, Dena'ee looked at his wrist where a braided leather bracelet was still attached.
''Congratulation, Elite Arbitrator… '' ''Here, I made this for you.''
He closed his eyes and sighed; his chest ached, his heart was dark as his thoughts now.
He needed to cool his head off before facing Owen tomorrow.
Xxxxxx
*Lyna POV*
She leaned in the car window and rolled her eyes: '' How did I let you convince me to come again? ''
'' I ordered it to you. '' he grumbled.
'' I am a fighter, a leader in battle; NOT A POLITICIAN! '' She growled.
'' You worry too much. We go there, we talk a bit, we make sure the government doesn't propose something stupid, we share our ideas and BOOM! We're done. Plus you know their customs.''
She turned toward him with a frown: '' Yeah. That's why I'm worried! There is thousands of ways to offend a Yautja! Particularly the high ranked! ''
'' We'll do our best. ''
'' Improvising again, I see.''
'' Stop being so negative! ''
'' I don't want to go.'' She pouted.
'' Too late we're here. '' Christopher announced flatly.
Lyna looked around: '' The library? Really?''
Her uncle nodded: ''yes; they prepared a place for us, inside. ''
The man parked the jeep and looked at her: '' We leave our weapons here: orders. The crab faces won't be armed as well.''
She rubbed her brows: '' Yautjas, uncle. Please… it's that kind of words that will cost you your skull.''
He shrugged and they went out of the car; there was an impressive crowd around. Yautjas on one side and humans on the other. They were the last arrived.
She was wearing her outer armor, but not bullet proof vest. The young woman had a loincloth over her dark pants in a yautjan fashion as well as her wrist protectors.
Her trophy chains full of rings… and of course, the bandana over her collar.
As soon as the mob saw her, they cheered. '' CAPTAIN! CAPTAIN! ''
The black haired woman smiled at her uncle: '' Go ahead; I'll join you in a minute or two.''
He shook his head, but continued his way nonetheless to the waiting yautjas and humans.
She walked toward the mass and talk as loud as she could: '' I am here to make the best deal; not for me, not for the government: for you all! ''
People in front of her roared and raised their fists; she did the same.
Xxxxxx
*Dena'ee POV*
He was standing at Al'tan's side as they heard the humans shout and cheer for someone… The third rebel; Leonard Polski if he remembered well. Apparently, he was a scientist with knowledge of their language; he never knew he was so popular.
Al'tan was here acting as a council member and they chose an Arbitrator to assure security: he was immediately chosen for his recent exploits.
The human mass roared again, even louder than before. The Elder leaned toward him:
'' It seems this Leonard is appreciated by the people, I think th—''
Al'tan stopped and both their eyes opened widely; it was not a male that was walking toward them: it was Lyna!
He growled lowly: no wonder the crowd was so excited… He went to make a step forward, but the council member grabbed his forearm.
'' You will remain calm Dena'ee. You will breathe slowly and think of your honor.''
Xxxxxx
*Lyna POV*
She was trotting toward the meeting place until she saw a tall, black yautja wearing the scariest biomask ever.
Involuntarily, she slowed down.
Crap, crap, crap, time to get back to the car. Nope. Crap. Ho no. He has seen me. Ho Al'tan's there as well.
I'm a dead girl.
She slowly made her way beside her uncle and pointedly ignored the glaring yautja. They were all there, now they needed to go inside and talk business.
They all nodded to each other, well until Al'tan walked forward: '' Lyna, dear, it is good to see you.''
She went forth and bowed deeply; she respected this yautja, she liked him: '' I am glad to see you as well. I am honored to be on this meeting with you.''
The yautjas around appeared surprised, they were all looking at each other.
One of the other Elders spoke in English: '' Let us all go inside to reach an agreement between our people.''
Xxxxxx
One. Whole. Long. Hour.
Of absolutely nothing. Just, pure nothing. Politic and blah, blah. To make it even worse, under the heavy stare of an 8 feet tall angry looking yautja. They were all sitting in a half circle, yautjas on one side again and humans on the other.
Al'tan was giving reassuring smiles from time to time and a nod. The rebels had remained quiet for most of it, the government couldn't shut up.
It was finally him who rose from his chair and help a hand up, demanding silence.
'' We have spoken of lands and territories, of taxes and cost to rebuild the damaged buildings and proprieties. I believe it is enough: there is more important matters to discuss. '' Al'tan said in English.
He extended an arm toward her: '' I would like to hear what Captain Lyna Owen has to say.''
Ho, just great.
The girl slowly rose and her uncle gently tapped her back, encouraging her. Half the yautjas present were giving her nasty looks, knowing perfectly who she was.
She coughed a bit before speaking: '' I- I am not well versed in politic… Nor do I care for it. Sincerely, it is not the reason of my presence. '' she declared in yautjan, surprising the aliens.
The tall woman moved in the center, surrounded by all and breathed deeply: '' I am here as a representative of the humans: I will speak on their behalf. Most of us are ready to compromise and adapt to your presence on Earth. Not all humans hate your race. We know you've done much for many countries, such as in Africa and in Asia. You've put laws against pollution and the clear-cuts of the forests. We know; we are grateful for this. But there is many things that you do that are not acceptable! Enslaving people and kidnapping them is what I am talking about. Many families have been separated and torn. ''
One of the council member hissed: '' Humans are inferior to us! Working as servants and slaves is their rightful place and they should not complain; we could have killed you all instead!.''
Lyna looked down and sighed: '' This is that kind of thinking you need to change! You complain about people revolting and attacking yautjan civilians… The humans are angry because of all the yautjas who think like you! Had you come here in peace, offering deals and bargains, both our races would be wealthier and we wouldn't be warring against each other! There is even humans who would work for you if you'd pay them! My best friend is now with a yautja!'' She exclaimed, half talking with her hands.
Al'tan rose again: '' I share Captain Owen's opinion on this matter. I am ashamed of how we treat humans sometimes. There could be peace between our people. Imagine if our peoples could be living together on this planet; there is so much possibilities. The prosperity it could bring us and them both at the same time. This planet is fertile; our cultivators and merchants would come here more often. It is not about dividing the lands and the territories, it's about to learn how to live with each other peacefully.''
Lyna nodded vividly: '' Well said Elder Al'tan.''
The leaders, humans and yautjas alike all started to spoke at the same time among themselves.
One yautja of the nobility spoke: '' Your words hold logic Captain, but coming from a murderer, they are meaningless.''
The girl scowled and said in loud, hard voice: '' I have freed thousands of humans from slavery, I have led armies into battle and liberated a huge part of North America. I did not come here to be treated of murderer! I responded to violence by violence because your people never understood anything else! I do not enjoy to kill! ''
The Canadian nodded: '' Miss Owen speaks true. Many times we have tried to offer other choices besides fighting and not once your warriors accepted. I had to take my country back by the strength. ''
There was another wave of voices and whispering and then shouting at each other.
Then, the second yautja from nobility rose; Lyna was surprised… He was rather young to be participating to this meeting. The male was a deep indigo color and held himself with grace; a true noble. He slowly raised his hand and everyone shut up.
'' I have not spoken since the beginning of this meeting, but now I will. '' He said with an elegant English voice.
'' It is evident that we are different and there is many conflicts to resolve, but it is not a reason to give up on agreements. I speak on the behalf of a part of the yautjan noble families: we are tired of our merchant ships not returning home and we are ready to make compromises. I only have one thing to say, one thing that everybody can understand. War means more deaths; peace, no matter how difficult to reach, will spare many lives. ''
Both groups were silent after this. This young noble had spoken the truth as simple as it was.
The government all nodded and every members looked at each other: '' We propose to keep the cease fire for as long as it takes to reach an agreement. No yautjas shall be harmed under the government's orders.''
The Canadian leader agreed to it too: '' No Canadian will attack you as well.''
Christopher and Cody nodded: '' we agree.''
After a brief consultation among the yautjas, Al'tan rose: '' The cease fire will last for at least a year. During this time, all are free to circulate where they wish. No town shall refuse passage to yautjas or humans. There will be no more boycott between our people. If one decides to attack the other, this person shall be arrested and suffer the consequences of their acts. We propose to meet again during the year to reach agreement and make laws. ''
This was good; not bad at all.
'' No humans will be taken from this day on. However, the humans who already are servants or slaves shall remain so. Their masters paid for them. ''
Lyna tightened her fists; it wasn't fair for those humans, but it was better than nothing.
The humans nodded: '' We agree to these terms. ''
They all rose and Christopher swung an arm around her shoulders: ''see: it wasn't so bad.''
'' Pff! You've almost said nothing. '' She grumbled.
She glanced over her shoulder: Dena'ee was still trying to kill her with his stare.
Suddenly, she winced: her medication was starting to fade and her side was becoming painful. Her uncle noticed: '' You should go into the bathroom and take your stuff before we get out.''
The young woman acquiesced and walked toward the toilets in the huge library. Arrived, she grabbed the medicine in her pocket and swallowed a pill. She bent over the sink to drink some water and nearly had a heart attack when she straightened: Dena'ee's reflection was now accompanying hers in the mirror.
'' It's the ladies restroom, Elite: you are at the wrong place.'' She said as she watched him in the mirror.
The male ignored her words: '' Why did you take a pill? ''
Lyna faced him: '' It is none of your concern; now get out Arbitrator.''
Slowly he stepped toward her and the girl went rigid, but he only reach in her pocket and grabbed the small bottle.
He shook his head and scoffed: '' Yautjan medicine…I knew it. I wonder where you took that Captain. My foolish little brother is a liar.''
'' Ari is not a liar.'' She growled.
They glared at each other for a while.
'' You ignored me all this meeting after almost four years of separation. Are you done doing it? ''
'' My attitude toward you won't change until you accept to remove you-know-what from my neck! Now get out of the ladies bathroom! '' she hissed.
He scoffed at her and grinned as he extended an arm to pinch her cheek: '' You have lost your pup face.''
How dared he touch her like that so freely and give her his condescending attitude!?
Angered, she batted his hand away, leaned on the counter and hit him in the stomach with both feet, sending him tumbling out of the restroom through the door. She quickly went out under the curious stares of the remaining yautjas and humans. The black male was regaining his footing with a raging groan.
The uppity noble snarled: '' What is the meaning of this?''
Lyna placed a hand over her heart in a dramatic way: '' I was in the ladies restroom when the Elite Arbitrator surprised me: I was so frightened! '' She said in an indignant, feminine way.
The noble was about to reply when the indigo yautja intervened: '' Is this true? You should be ashamed Elite.'' He gave Dena'ee a judgemental look. '' Come Captain; I will accompany you back to your vehicle.''
'' I would be honored.'' She said in a sweet voice.
She turned to look at Dena'ee who was fuming behind. The girl gave him a winning smile and flipped her hair over her shoulder before taking the proposed elbow in hers.
Xxxxxx
*Dena'ee POV*
'' Have you seen this!? I hate her! '' He growled to Al'tan.
The Elder only chuckled as he watched the noble and Lyna walked away.
'' She's such a comedian! 'I was so frightened!' Nothing never scared her! ''
Al'tan turned to him: '' What were you doing in the females water closet anyway?''
'' I simply wanted to talk to her… You don't know how much it hurt to see her there, ignoring me and then go with this, little, purple prick of a noble pup! '' he snarled.
The old yautja tapped his shoulder: '' Calm down, Elite. What have you done to anger her? If I remember well, you did not walk out of this bathroom.''
'' Why do you assume it is my fault?! ''
The council member gave him a knowing look.
'' Alright, alright…I was not being agreeable and she kicked me out. ''
'' I like Lyna; we share the same ideas and opinions. She is a strong female.''
Dena'ee grumbled: '' On her side…as always…''
The males began to walk toward the yautjan vehicle bringing them to the ship.
'' why don't you start by removing the collar you put on her some years ago? I recall she was upset about it.''
'' No. It is the only thing that assure me that she will always come back to me.'' He confessed flatly.
Frowning, Al'tan stated: '' It is not right what you are doing Dena'ee. What if she does not want to go back with you?''
The black Arbitrator looked down: '' Please…don't say things like that… The last years have been hard enough without her. '' He shook his head: '' This female is mine and I will have her back. ''
'' Are you not a bit to blame for her departure? ''
The tall yautja threw his hands in the air: '' She overreacted. I put a collar on her and want to have a pup, a natural wish I must say… and she leaves me and goes head first in the war before becoming a warlord herself.'' He sighed.
They got down from the vehicle and strolled into the great ship.
'' Perhaps you should consider other offers…I heard there was a few disappointed yautja females… Many males is envying you, you know. ''
'' I was honored by their propositions… '' he mumbled.
'' …And you could have pups since most of the birthed children are males; a male pup would go immediately to you. '' Al'tan pointed out.
Like he hadn't thought of that himself. When the Arbitrator remained silent, the Elder continued:
''… Then maybe another human? I heard you bought a female some time ago.''
'' Izo? She's my ship servant. The female cleans my quarters and polishes my armor as well as taking care of my clothes. ''
'' Rumors say she is doing more than that.'' He said in a teasing voice.
'' Indeed. Never thought you were one for gossips, Elder.'' He grumbled, annoyed.
The old yautja chuckled: '' There is much to learn from gossips; half of them are true. ''
'' Thank you for your advice, Elder. Have a good evening.'' He said politely.
Al'tan bowed his head and left toward his own quarters.
Only half aware of his surrounding and lost deep in his mind, in entered his apartments. He went into his office and called to the servants' quarters:
'' Tell my servant Izo to bring me fresh water and something to eat. I expect her in the next 15 minutes. ''
He began to slowly remove his armor, waiting for his food and drink. As soon as the door of his apartments opened, he heard: '' I am here Master, do you wish to eat in your office or in the living room? ''
'' The living room. ''
The male walked there and installed himself in front of the small table where his snack was already waiting for him. The slender female was quietly standing before the sofa, her hands in front of her and looking down.
He was halfway through his late meal when she spoke again: '' Can I bring you something else, Master? ''
'' No, this was perfectly fine, thank you.''
She bowed to him and went to leave, but he stopped her: '' Stay; I will take a shower…you may wait for me in my bedroom. ''
With her eyes still glued to the floor she said softly: '' Yes, Master.''
On her word she went into the bedroom. Sometimes he wondered if she would ever told him 'no'. Would she ever look him in the eyes and tell him how much she hated that? Him?
Had she been Lyna, she would have consumed half of his plate, leaving everything she didn't like behind. She probably would have eaten it half sitting on him, keeping him from eating at all.
Once he was done with his food, he quickly cleaned himself and went to his room.
Izo was standing passively beside the bed, head bowed and waiting.
''Take off your clothes.''