First off I have to say how terribly sorry I am that it's been so long since my last update. I'm going to try to get better and update at least once every month or so. So, fingers crossed for that. I also have to thank all of you for sticking with me and having so much patience with me. I hope you enjoy. If you find any mistakes let me know. It's semi-edited because I wanted to get it up, but I'm sure I missed some things.

As always I do no own Predator. It's heartbreaking , but true.

P.S: Don't forget to check out my one-shot entitled Starting Over if you haven't already. It gives a bit of insight on how Jay and Sonya came to be on the ship.


"Surprise!"

Colby smile upon entering his sister's house and being assaulted with the loud yells of 'surprise'. Most of which was coming from Kenzie and Jay. Shaking his head, he hugged his sister after she bounded over to him like a kid in a candy store. The place was decorated with different shades of blue and there were even a few balloons. Colby mildly wondered if his sister realized he was turning eighteen and not eight.

When he released his sister, Jay was the next to come hug him. She stood on her tiptoes to kiss him and Colby's eyes immediately went to C'bra.

"Don't worry about him." Jay whispered, placing her hand on the back of his neck and bringing his lips to meet hers.

Pulling away from Jay, he ventured further into the house. It was filled with those that he had met since being aboard the ship. Jay grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the kitchen. He received well wishes and nods as he passed by those that occupied the space. He wanted to stop and speak to them, thank them all for coming but Jaylee was relentless in her pulling.

When they made it to the kitchen, Colby's eyes went directly to the colorful…artwork on the counter. His lips curved into a smile as he turned to look at Jay, only to find his sister standing in the doorway.

"Jay and I looked through everything we had. We even tried the trading post, but they didn't have any cake mix, or flour. This was the next best thing." Kenzie stated gesturing towards the counter.

"It's perfect." Colby stated, pulling both girls to him and hugging them tightly.

They had used different types of fruit to spell out 'Happy Birthday'. Colby didn't really care about having a cake. This was just perfect. It was the thought that counted and the fact that he was getting to spend another birthday surrounded by people that cared for him. He just wished his parents were there to see it.

The celebration went on and Colby was honestly having a good time. Kenzie, Jay, and Sonja had all made different dishes for the occasion.

After everyone had eaten and the dishes were cleared, Kenzie declared that it was time for him to open presents. Colby rolled his eyes. He had specifically told his sister he didn't want or need anything for him birthday. He should have known that, as usual, she wouldn't listen to him.

To his surprise, Kenzie and Viper both emerged from their bedroom with several packages. He hadn't expected so much. He knew his grandfather, probably had gotten him something, and Kenzie as well as Jay, but he hadn't known they would get him so much.

As Kenzie handed him one package after another, she informed him of who they were from. The first several being from the alien males in the room, minus C'bra. Each package consisted of some sort of weapon. When Kenzie handed him C'bra and Sonja's gift he looked at it for a moment before eyeing C'bra.

After unwrapping it, Colby stared at the device in his hand. He knew he'd seen if before, if only briefly, but he couldn't put his finger on where. He looked at C'bra hoping the older male would give him a bit of insight.

"It's a bomb." C'bra informed him simply.

Colby's eyes widen as Kenzie's head snapped to C'bra. "You mean like the one Viper set off back home?" Colby questioned. He received a nod as his answer. "Hell yeah!" He exclaimed. He had been trying for figure out what had been in that bomb since the day they left Earth.

"Hell no!" Kenzie countered. "Why would you give him that?!"

"Jay told me how fascinated he was with figuring out what was in it. I figured he could break it down and figure it out." C'bra responded with an indifferent shrug. Colby figured it was living with Sonja for so long, but he noticed that the male had more human tendencies than the others, even though they all spoke English.

"I don't care." His sister voiced. "What if he accidentally detonates that thing? We're all going to die!"

Colby watched as Viper pulled Kenzie into him. "It is not active. Correct, Brother?" He directed to C'bra.

"Right. It's for educational purposes only."

Colby wasn't upset to hear that. He just needed to know what it was made of, so he could make his own. The last two gifts were from his grandfather and Kenzie and Viper. His grandfather had gotten him something, Colby was sure, was more for himself than him. It was some sort of lab equipment. Kenzie and Viper had gotten him several different components. Upon further inspection he realized they were pieces to put together his signature bombs.

He cocked an eyebrow at his sister. She had made a big deal out of C'bra's gift and they had essentially gotten him the same thing. However, C'bra's was a bit more destructive were it to detonate.

It was late when everyone started to disperse from his sister's house. Colby and Jay were the last two to go. Colby hugged his sister and gave Viper a nod. He waited for Jay to say her goodbyes before taking her hand and leading her out of the house.

They walked in silence. Once outside her house, he watched as Jaylee pulled something from her back pocket. She opened her palm and showed him the ring she was holding. It was silver with intricate designs. She reached in her front pocket and pulled out another ring that was identical to the first just slightly smaller.

"You said you wanted me for your birthday. Wearing these will show the other males on the ship that I'm taken. That I'm yours." She informed him. He was silent for a moment. "I understand that it's kind of a big commitment. I should have thought of that before…"

Colby cut her off, pressing his lips to her. When he'd said he wanted her he didn't mean in such a pronounced way. Just knowing she was his was enough, but if she wanted to let the entire ship know, he was fine with that.

Pulling away, he took the larger ring from her hand and slid it on his finger, before taking the other and sliding it on her finger.

"It's perfect. Thank you." He leaned in and kissed her again. "Does your Dad know about this?" He asked as an afterthought. It didn't really matter to him. He wasn't letting her take that ring off, nor was he taking off his.

She smiled at him. "He gave me the money to get them done. I had to do a bunch of chores and other crap, but yes. He knows."

Jay yawned and Colby tucked a stray hair behind her ear. "Go inside. It's late." He watched her walk inside before heading home. Definitely one of the best birthdays.


Kenzie walked out of the bathroom with a towel around her waist. After setting everything up for Colby's birthday and then cleaning it all up she was exhausted. The hot water had felt good on her skin as she showered and she was tempted to just sleep under the warm spray standing up. Her body had enjoyed it that much.

Tomorrow they would be leaving for Earth. For her, H'bu had put the trip off so she could be there for Colby's birthday, but tomorrow they had to go.

Sighing, Kenzie climbed into bed beside a sleeping Viper. She didn't bother getting dressed. She'd been hotter than usual lately, and sleeping in her birthday suit would be a great reprieve from that. She lay there for a few minutes staring up at the ceiling. Her mind began to wonder on tomorrow. What if they didn't make it back? What if something happened?

Kenzie shook her head deciding she wouldn't think like that. She knew that she was going with six very capable males. She would also have faith in her skill. If nothing else, she knew Viper and C'bra wouldn't let anything happen to her. She knew that what they were walking into would be bad, but she didn't know the extent of it.

Yes, the invasion of her home had been terrible, but she could only imagine that this one would be worst. However, that did depend on the amount of people that were originally in the town. They had put the trip off almost a week so she wouldn't miss her brother's birthday. Viper had also informed her that it would take four days to get there. Kenzie could only expect utter chaos and for chaos she was prepared.

She had chosen her weapons a few days ago. All those they'd had before that were heavy duty. Her machete was among those she had selected. Though it required close contact at most times, she would be lying if she said it wasn't one of her favorite weapons.

Kenzie exhaled, rolling over to look at Viper. Her eyes traveled down his chest to the furs that covered his lower half. Slowly, she pulled them away settling them at the end of the bed. She was sexually frustrated. She'd been on her menstrual cycle the previous few days. Now that she was not, she needed some type of relief. She knew that she probably shouldn't wake him and let allow him to sleep, but her body had other ideas.

Slowly straddling his stomach, Kenzie began to kiss his chest. She knew, however, with thick toughness of his skin, it wouldn't cause him to stir. With this in mind, she began to gently nip at his chest, working her way down. His member was only barely covered by his loincloth. It didn't take much for her to move it to the side.

Once out of her way, Kenzie leaned down and placed a kiss to his substantial member. Even in its flaccid state, it put most human males to shame. She was terrified and excited about the prospect of making love to him. It wouldn't be her first time, but she was still very inexperienced. Having only engaged in the sexual activity twice in her life. She wanted tonight to be the night her body joined with Viper's. In the event that one of them, or both of them, did not make it back.

After several kisses to his shaft, Kenzie took it between her lips as much as she could before coming up and swirling her tongue around the head. Viper's member was slowly becoming erect and she knew he would be fully awake soon.

Kenzie took him back into her mouth and it wasn't long before she heard purring. Looking up, her hazel eyes locked with his green ones. Where they were usually a bright emerald green, they were now forest green. Darkened by desire.

She continued to bob her head up and down, taking all she could into her mouth, while stroking the remainder with hands. After several more minutes, she pulled her mouth away with a dull pop.

Viper wasted no time, pulling her up his body. The movement causing her wet sex to slide across his engorged member. He continued to pull her until he was face to face with her sex. Kenzie gasped as he wasted no time, flicking his tongue over her clit. They had only done this once, her straddling his face as he allowed his tongue to pleasure her.

Kenzie shivered as he swirled his tongue around her clit, pulling continuous moans from her. Her legs began to shake and after a few moments, she could feel her orgasm building within her. His name slipped past her lips as she lost control. Her juices leaving her body, running down her thigh and into his awaiting mouth.

On shaky legs and panting slightly, Kenzie moved to the side of Viper and collapsed onto the bed. It took her a few minutes to catch her breath, but when she did, she took his shaft into her hand, straddling his waist. Taking a deep breath, she slowly lowered herself onto the head of his member. She could feel it pushing at her entrance, but it was going to take a bit of work. Slowly, She worked the tip in, gasping as it stretched her.

Viper's hands went to her waist, to steady and hold her in place. Preventing her from moving more. "We do not have to do this." He stated staring into his little mate's eyes.

Kenzie nodded. She knew they didn't have to, but she wanted to. Wanted to feel him deep within her cavern. She had known this wouldn't be easy, that her mate was well endowed and it would hurt. However, she didn't know it was going to feel this way. There was pain, no doubt about it, but there was also pleasure.

With one final deep breath, Kenzie forced herself down, until she sat completely on him. Causing viper to groan deep within is throat, a sharp gasp leaving her lips. Her eyes clenched closed and she stilled herself. Getting use to the feeling of being full.

Viper began to purr, and she knew it was to calm her, but it only succeeded in riling her up. She could feel the vibration of his purr against her clit. It was sweet torture. Slowly, Kenzie rose up before sliding back down. The pleasurable bite of pain adding a little something extra.

She continued her up and down movements and it wasn't long before Viper was lifting his hips slowly, meeting her as she descended back down. It was a tight fit. Her body squeezed him and Viper was in paradise.

After several long moments, her body began to loosen up. The pleasure overriding the pain. Kenzie placed her hands on his abdomen and began to move faster. She could feel her next climax building within her and she began to chase it, moans continuously escaping from her mouth.

As her climax over took her, without thinking Kenzie slammed herself down onto Viper's member. Pulling a scream from her lips as her juices began to coat his shaft.

She was only given a moment of reprieve before Viper flipped them over, settling her onto her back, still fully erect and seated deep within her. He snapped his hips, his movements quick. Kenzie's couldn't even moan at the rate he was going. All she could do was gasp each time he slammed into her and yet, she knew he wasn't putting his all into it. He was attempting to be gentle for her.

Kenzie reached up, running her finger through his tresses, before gripping them in her hands and pulling them. With that Viper slammed into her with more force than before and let out a resounding roar. At that moment she began to feel his seed fill her.


Viper gently removed himself from his little mate. It took great effort on his part. Being inside of her felt absolutely incredible to him. The fact that her body pulled at him as her pulled away didn't help matters either.

He looked down at Kenzie as her eyes fluttered closed. Her chest rose and fell quickly. Viper knew that she was tired. He had meant to be more gentle with her, but when her essence rained down on him, he'd lost a little semblance of control and allowed himself to let loose. Scooping her into his arms, Viper ignored her protesting as he headed into the lavatory. Regardless of how tired she was, he would make her soak in the bathing pool for a few minutes. It would ease the soreness he knew was creeping up on her.

Though they had to wake early in the morning cycle, Viper was not worried about rest. He needed to care for his mate and make sure he hadn't hurt her too badly. She would have plenty of time to sleep on the ship over the next couple of cycles.

Viper lowered himself into the bathing pool, placing his mate in his lap. She laid her head on his chest and Viper simply held her as her breathing slowed. It wasn't long before she was sleeping in his arms. He waited a few more moments, before he lifted himself from the pool, Kenzie still wrapped securely in his arms.

He didn't bother drying either one of them. Just placed his little mate back onto their bed and covered her with the furs. He then claimed his spot and pulled her to him, draping his arm lightly over her waist before allowing himself to give in to sleep, fully satisfied.


A/N: Well? What did you think? I can promise you those to come in the future will be more steamy. Don't forget to review. Feel free to flame if you think it's needed.