Yautja language
Thoughts or past events
WRITTEN WORDS.
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*3 days later*
'' …I'm in deep shit this time, Uncle.'' She sighed as she passed a hand over her face in a tired way.
She, Christopher, Leonard, Ari'dan and Amy were all sitting around the table in the common room of the ship.
'' Has there been a time when you were not 'in deep shit' during the last 4 years, Lyna? In the beginning you were fleeing from Dena'ee, then Arbitrators and finally Yautjan criminals… and now the Empire again! '' Ari'dan said angrily.
Her uncle was staring at her: '' Why didn't you say something? You lied to me…''
Lyna raised her hands in a defensive way: '' I did not lie to you; I simply withheld the truth from you. ''
'' Who knew?'' The tall man growled.
She crossed her arms: '' My second in command.''
Leonard huffed: ''That Canadian! ''
'' You're saying that this maple syrup eater was aware of what was going on and not me? Your own family?''
She shrugged: '' He's my best man; I trust him. You would never have accepted to work or cooperate with Yautjas, Christopher: that's why I did not say anything to you.''
The young woman could see her uncle was truly angry; he rose and slammed his hands on the table: '' I DID NOT GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO DO THAT! '' He roared.
Lyna stood as well and said coldly: '' I didn't need your permission.''
On her words, she left.
Xxxxxx
The young woman gently scrubbed her skin with soap before rinsing herself under the spray of water. She slowly bent her head to the side, enjoying her shower and calming her nerves.
The girl jumped, startled, when she heard the bathroom door slide open. She mentally groaned: Dena'ee… the girl turned, keeping her whipped back from his eyes.
''I might live in your quarters, Arbitrator, but it doesn't give you the right to come in the bathroom while I shower.'' She sighed in a tired voice.
The tall male walked closer: ''Ari'dan was upset…''
''…And you absolutely needed to tell me this now? It couldn't wait until I finish washing?''
The Elite frowned:'' I asked him why he was upset… He told me about your back; that you have been whipped like a mere slave.'' He growled.
Lyna stepped backward against the shower wall and looked down: ''Yeah…but it's okay now…it's almost completely healed.''
He was now standing directly in front of the large shower; his eyes were trailing over her form in a hungry manner. The woman wasn't as shy as she had been when she was 18 years old, but the situation wasn't making her comfortable.
The yautja was remaining silent so she spoke: ''It is not appropriate for you to be here Dena'ee. ''
Ignoring her words, he opened the shower glass door: '' I want to see.''
She sighed: ''Dena'ee-''
His hair rose slightly on his crest: '' I said: I want to see.''
By his tone, she knew he would see her back one way or another, with or without her authorization. The girl averted her eyes again and slowly turned on herself. He didn't gasp. He didn't roar…But the low growl he was emitting was scary. His clawed fingers gently traced welts on her back.
'' Someone had dared…had dared do this to you… '' he drawled.
'' Yeah…I was punished for helping the women escape. ''
'' I will find the dishonorable Bad Blood that did this and take his skull as a trophy. I will expose it in a place of choice in our home and you will be able to watch it anytime you want.'' He said darkly and Lyna knew he was speaking the truth, but it wasn't necessary.
She didn't hate Daro; she did not like him either. He was just a male trying to build something, to live with his family. What he was doing was wrong, but in her eyes, it wasn't more wrong than what the Yautjan Empire was doing with their slaves and servants.
The girl spun around and gently grasped Dena'ee's bigger hand in hers. She shook her head and smiled: '' Perhaps now you see why I have been fighting all these years Dena'ee. I do not fight against a specific enemy. I do not fight against a specific name or a species…I fight against that kind of treatment. I fight against injustice. The Yautjan Empire is doing the same with their slaves, Elite. I fight so everyone can enjoy freedom and never fear punishments like the one I endured. ''
His eyes widened a bit: '' It's not…I-''
She interrupted him and placed a hand over his chest: ''-No, it's not you or the other good yautjas like Al'tan, Hor'jin and Ari…It's all the others. What you feel now in your heart because of what happened to me…I felt it every time I saw a slave or a servant. I still do. Do you understand, now?''
The male stared at her with his silver eyes for a long a time and finally nodded.
'' I understand.'' He said softly.
They looked at each other for a long time and then Lyna realized the situation was a bit ridiculous: they were both standing under a running shower. He clothed and her naked, having a deep conversation.
'' Can I finish my shower, now?'' She demanded.
''I'm not going anywhere.'' He affirmed irrefutably.
The woman had known this moment would come at one point or another since they were fighting partners. She simply hadn't known when and where it would happen.
'' Then remove your clothing and shut the door.''
Xxxxxx
*2 days later*
She sat in the mess hall, surrounded by almost everyone. Only her uncle's men were absent at this meeting. For over an hour, she had listened to their rebukes and how disappointed they were. Only Hor'jin and Kiba hadn't said anything; they only glanced at her from time to time during the whole thing.
The girl abruptly rose: ''Enough! I know I made a mistake; I made the wrong choice. Bad Blood are not to be trusted; it is known and I ignored that fact. We have more important matter to discuss.''
Her brother rose to her defense: '' She's right; we need to plan ahead and decide what we'll do.''
Christopher shrugged and waved a hand dismissively: '' We don't land in New York or around, that's all.''
The Arbitrator grumbled after Ari translated to him: ''That's not all: we need to know where to go to land. We need to have a plan in case someone stops us before we even touch the ground.''
The redhead girl spoke: '' If someone arrests us, we hide Lyna and say she was killed by the Bad Bloods after the women escaped. ''
The young woman nodded: '' Good idea, Amy. We'll do that if something happens. So…where shall we land?''
The scientist stepped forward: '' You could stay with your mother.''
Shaking her head, Lyna refused: '' I won't put my family in danger...Should an Arbitrator find me there…I can't imagine what the consequences would be for them. ''
'' My clinic?'' Ari proposed.
''No, for the same reason and because it's way too obvious I would go there.''
Kiba advanced toward the group: ''Lyna…you should come with us…back on Yautja Prime.''
Everyone turned to him and Christopher gasped when Leonard told him: ''What!? Out of the fucking question!''
Hor'jin walked forth as well: ''Listen to him: it is a good idea. No one will suspect her to be on my hunting ship as no one knows about her relation with us. We land in New York; we say she's dead and we smuggle her on my ship later. Lyna could stay in my home until Dena'ee's return, which should be at least two weeks after mine so it won't raise suspicions. ''
It was a good option…but if anyone caught her with him…
'' I strongly disagree with this idea.'' Dena'ee said, placing his hand on her shoulder.
Kiba growled: '' You say this because you don't want her to be with me!''
The black male stepped threateningly toward the human: ''I say this because I think of your master's safety and yours, foolish human!''
Lyna pulled him back: '' He's right Kiba… I would never place you or Hor'jin in a precarious position. Being in my presence is too dangerous.''
The Captain sighed: '' I think the best solution for me is to go on my own.''
Ari'dan walked to her: '' Lyna…''
She shook her head, determined: '' No. It is enough; everyone has put their lives in danger because of me. You saved me: your job is done. I won't endanger anyone else. Al'tan said I should lay low for some time: I will. I have some cash and fake ID's already… ''
Christopher and Leonard were wearing chagrined faces: '' But…where will you go?''
She shrugged: '' I think I could stay in Canada for some time…Until everything settle down.''
The yautjas and humans present had a moment of silence and Lyna tried to cheered them up: ''So…right now we need an excuse as for why you stopped first in another country before going to New York.''
Xxxxxx
*the morrow after*
Lyna stood in front of the huge windows, admiring the space and the stars around her; it was beautiful and it put her at peace. They would arrive tomorrow afternoon in Canada and later, her uncle would mail her, her identity cards and other important material at a specific address that she would send him by phone.
This wouldn't be easy and she would be alone for some time…Suddenly, she felt a presence behind her, but didn't turn.
'' It's the second time.'' Kiba's deep voice said.
The woman slightly pivoted her head toward him: '' Second time…?''
The tall man walked closer: ''It's the second time that I offer you to come back with me and that you refuse to.''
Oh. Well…circumstances.
She faced him fully: ''Kiba…you know why I can't follow this time…it's too dangerous…I would never forgive myself if something happened…I'd be responsible.'' The girl murmured apologetically.
The hunting partner frowned and slowly came to her: '' Still…My pet…you could still come with me.''
He crossed the space separating them and gently pushed her against the wall, trapping her there with his body, each arm on either side of her. Lyna had to look up to keep her eyes on his grey ones. The man buried his face into her neck: '' For years I had hoped that one day…you'd be my mate. That you'd be mine… I'm tired of running after you, Lyna.''
Hearing his words, She felt sad and guilty. The young woman raised an arm and caressed his nape: '' Kiba… I know…You're a great man and I have a great deal of affection for you…It's just…things never seem to work.''
Raising his head, he nuzzled her temple: ''I don't care if it's dangerous…I don't care that we could get caught: come with me.'' He pleaded.
The black haired girl felt her throat tightened; she knew what was coming.
'' I can't, Kiba.''
The man retreated a bit from her and searched her eyes, before closing his own and leaning his forehead against hers: '' I understand my house pet… But I'm done running; I'm done chasing you… ''
Surprisingly, he kissed her…and she let him. The hunting partner stepped back and she watched him: '' This is a goodbye, my pet…I hope everything will be fine for you here, Lyna.''
The woman squeezed his hand and nodded: ''Thank you Kiba. I know it probably won't happen, but I hope we'll meet again. ''
The man stared at her silently; she could see the sadness in his eyes. At least, the hunting partner left without another word.
Xxxxxx
In the end, they decided to land in Ontario; there was a town not too far from the area. The group finally opted to tell that it was Hor'jin and Kiba who wanted to hunt something on Earth before departing as their excuse. Everyone knew the lie, everyone knew what to tell.
She was dead and they had stopped a few hours to hunt an animal.
Lyna stood near the foot bridge while Christopher was fussing over her.
'' You have a bit of money and as soon as you find a place to stay you text me the address. Don't give your real name to anyone and change your clothes…you should also dye your hair or something.''
He tightened the backpack on her shoulder and slid a bottle of water inside of it.
The woman grabbed his arms: ''I'll be alright, Uncle. Calm down.''
The ship started to shake and they heard Hor'jin's voice in the speakers: ''We're landing in a minute; hold onto something.''
'' Hold onto something uncle and brace yourself.''
The whole ship began to shake even harder and finally came to a halt. Dena'ee, Amy and Ari'dan arrived in the hold of the ship. She said her farewells and goodbyes to her uncle and Amy; only the Yautjas remained.
The young Healer placed his hand on her shoulder: ''You stay safe okay? Try to live a normal life for a while… and rest. ''
She nodded and jumped in his arms: '' I love you brother.''
He trilled in her hair: ''I love you too, my sister.''
The Arbitrator patted his little brother's back and this one left them. Lyna looked up at her ex-mate, her eyes a pool of feelings. He gently grabbed her chin: '' You know how I feel… I could say a thousand things to you; but you know them as well. I will only say this: you are a Dan. You are brave, strong and intelligent. Never forget that you are a part of the Dan family.''
'' I won't.''
The ship's door opened and the bridge went down; she looked outside…it was a sunny day. The woman glanced back at the Yautja at her sides: '' We'll see each other again.''
He nodded and gently pushed her toward the exit. The girl slowly made her way down the foot bridge. Her feet touched the ground and she looked behind her one last time. Her family and her friends were in that ship and she was leaving them… As she rotated her head toward the front again she scowled; a part of the landscape around her had moved.
Abruptly, she stopped; a piece of the scenery slightly quivered again. Her eyes widened when blue, electrical shimmers formed a few meters in front of her, letting appear tall, brown Yautja: '' Captain Owen, previously known as Lyna' Dan, you're under arrest.''
A/N: Sorry for the long wait...I kind of write three fics at the same time, but it's not an excuse. R&R!
