Translations:

kehrite: training room

Sei-i: yes

H'ko: no

Dai-shui - musk

*If I missed anything that you'd like to be translated just PM me and I'll fix it ASAP! :)

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Day three.

Lex had avoided most conflicts and occasionally saw her friends. Other than Scar's surprise visit the night before, she had exchanged only a passing greeting with Night on her way to a meal. Jag and Molten were nowhere to be found and Lu had popped in a few times.

Currently, Lex sat in the kehrite with her jug of water and a brow full of sweat. The vigorous training courses were a thrill, not as thrilling as actual hunting but still. However, in times like these, Lex missed the cool air of the mountains, the crunching snow beneath her boots, and the company of a lonely mountain.

Miana...

Shaking her shoulders Lex stood up, ready for another round.

"Lex verifying Section 3 of Course 90." Blinking in response, the computer projected the holograms before setting the course into motion.

Dodging swiping claws and razor teeth, Lex rolled about on the floor. She jumped from her crouch and landed an airstrike on one opponent before striking the side of another.

Her wrists blades made no noise while they slide out of place and through the holograms.

Deadly silence filled the space.

Lex's breathing and the rustling of feet could only be heard by the most trained ears.

"Mind if I join in?" A deep voice broke the silence and bounced off the walls to ring in her ears.

Jumping out of her skin, Lex lost concentration and slipped. The hologram's battle ax-like weapon came down to cut her in half.

However, it didn't make it more than inch from her stomach as a new set of wrist blades intercepted it. With a nasty growl, the hologram disappeared, sliced brutally in half.

"Sorry, I hadn't meant to startle you." The Yuatja turned then to lend a helping hand.

"It's fine, really. I should have been paying more attention." He chuckled in response.

"So? Wanna spar? I'll take it easy on you, I swear." He gave her a lopsided grin.

"Shouldn't you be elsewhere? I mean come on? It's the second day of the mating season and you'd rather spend it here? With me?" Lex didn't buy into it much and in fact, she felt a bit nervous.

It was mating season after all. Instinct could and would override reason.

"I have no mate as of current. I see no issue, Lex."

"Fine. You're on, Scar."

They spent the next few hours exchanging blades and taunts. Scar did as promised and took it easy on Lex, for, after all, he still outmatched her in strength. Lex's petiteness - in comparison - only gave her the upper hand in speed.

Both collapsed onto the floor next to each other, panting from their vigorous exercise.

"You shouldn't be here. Seriously Scar, this your mating season."

"It's yours too. Don't worry about me. I was actually wondering if you'd come to a hunt with me tomorrow? Most hunters that have no mates go on hunts instead. Would you join me? Only for a day or two."

"Of course." Lex shot him a smile before standing up.

Lunch time was fast approaching and she needed to get back to her room before the hallways filled with hungry yuatja.

As Lex opened the door, his hand wrapped itself around her elbow to slightly pull her back. He pressed her firmly against his chest as his forehead barely touched her own. A small purr erupted from his chest as Scar breathed in the cool dai-shui of Lex's soap.

Releasing her, Scar watched as she ran from the room, slightly disturbed and confused by his actions.

Pulling on a few of his dreadlocks in frustration, he dragged his feet to the hall for lunch.

What can I do?

The hallways cleared as the masses made their way back to their rooms. A few loitered about the corridors still, just waiting on someone or talking to each other. The kehrite was packed full as many challenged each other to impress their females.

Passing by without a single glance, Lex shuffled into the cafeteria to get her food. Scar sat at a table off to the side of. His plate of food was still halfway full, he took bites from time to time but mostly stared into space as if thinking deeply.

Getting her own plate, Lex made her way over to the table.

"Please don't tell me you waited on me?"

"I figured you'd want some company. I hate being around the guys while they talk about their nights and compare stories. Some peace and quiet wouldn't hurt me and I don't have to spend it alone. Is that a problem?" Scar looked up at her.

Huffing, she sat across from him.

"No. I just didn't realize you had been waiting. That's all." They ate in silence and walked back to her room together.

They had almost reached it when a Yuatja landed in front of them. Jumping back, Lex avoided being hit from the body which left a dent on the floor. Another Yuatja stood in front of them, his mandibles spread large in clear rage as he roared. A female Yuatja stood a few feet away, clearly turned on by the fight.

After panting a bit, he turned his aggression to Scar, giving a low snarling warning to stay back. Lex stayed behind him, still able to see the commotion.

"Um... Scar?"

"H'ko, it's fine. He's still pumped from the short fight. He won't attack you. Maybe me but not you." Scar didn't turn around but kept his gaze locked onto the male in front of him.

"Okay..." Lex rolled her eyes in disbelief before nudging her way past them and on to her room. She grabbed Scar's hand as she went, tugging him past.

She heard a few snarls behind her before a tickling sensation went down her spine. Taking a quick glance behind her, Scar seemed upset but she didn't take note of it.

Once at her room, they sat in silence for a while.

"Lex?"

"Sei-i?" Scar smiled at the use of his language, he always felt proud when Lex spoke Yuatja.

"Tomorrow morning is still good for our hunt?"

"Of course! Scar, what happened-"

"Did you know your hair is soft? Pyode means soft." She knew that but didn't interrupt him. "Very different from our own."

He took a strand of her hair and twirled it around his finger.

Lex sat still, completely frozen by the odd behavior of her friend.

It must be because it's the mating season! He can't seriously be trying to show interest in me?

Her train of thought broke when she could feel the sharp points of the mandibles massage her hair. It felt nice and relaxing. Lex wanted to pull away but the deep and alluring purr from his chest kept her rooted in her spot. Everything seemed faded and dulled except for the feeling of him.

The moment came to a sudden halt at the sound of a large growl and the loud bang of something hitting metal outside her door. They pulled apart quickly.

Coughing, Scar stood up and Lex followed him to the door.

"I should leave you to rest and prepare for our trip," with a nod, Scar slipped out her door.

"What the hell? What the hell just happened?!"

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If you cannot tell yet... Scar doesn't exactly know what he's doing... He may be smart and tactical but he's got no experience in the field of mating a human.