Captive Entanglements 35/?

Disclaimer: Andromeda, Harper, Tyr etc. Don't belong to me, unfortunately. No infringement intended.

Authors Notes: Rated R due to possible slash content and violence. I have been having some formatting problems, so if this comes out crazy bare with me.

In no way related to "Past Reflections." Takes place in Season One.

Bargaining

Harper had opened the collar around Tyr's neck and was starting on his restraints when Zap reentered the cell.

"I have contacted the Andromeda and spoken to you captain. He will be here with the next little while. It seems he was already on route." Zap was about to continue when he noticed Harper was attempting to free Tyr. "Just what do you think you are doing? I have already explained-"

"Listen, Zap old buddy. I am not about to leave Tyr tied up like this, especially when our ship is on the way. Now I can get him free either with or without your help."

"He will-"

"Do nothing." Harper interrupted, glancing at Tyr who was watching the exchange impassively. "Will you, big guy?"

Tyr did not answer, merely continued to glare at Zap, seemingly ignoring Harper completely.

"You see?" Zap asked waving at Tyr. "He's a menace."

"Perhaps, but I still expect him released immediately." When their captor didn't respond quickly enough, Harper sneered dangerously. "Unless of course you want the Andromeda as your enemy. I am sure I can convince Rommie to redecorate just a bit. It is your choice."

"As you wish, but you will stay isolated in this room until your ship arrives."

"That's fine, let's just get on with it, man."

The blue alien stepped forward hesitantly walking around the back of Tyr and gingerly picked up his arms, ignoring the growl that emitted from Tyr's mouth. The restraints opened with the push of a button from the controller Zap held in his hand. Before Harper could intercede, Tyr had twisted around and grabbed Zap by the throat and threw him into the nearest wall. Tyr took a step closer to attack further when Harper grabbed his upper arm in an attempt to stop him.

"Come on man, calm down."

Tyr knocked Harper away roughly only to stumble against the added weight on his back when Harper jumped on him from behind.

"This isn't smart, big guy. Do you really want to kill their leader while we're prisoners on this ship? If you must, at least kill the guy who actually tortured you. Zap's a good guy, and for god sake, wait until we're within hailing distance to the Andromeda." Harper told Tyr, speaking loudly in his ear, holding on for dear life as Tyr tried to buck him off. "Oh, you know how to get me hot, Tyr. Keep it up."

Although Harper knew that he wasn't about to follow through on his innuendo, he figured his purring would be enough to discombobulate his mate. He was right. Tyr stopped moving immediately and looked over his shoulder at a grinning Harper.

"We are actually mated?"

"Yeah Tyr." Harper agreed, tightening his grip slightly to keep from falling off. "Now if you'll be good and promise not to break Zap's head open I can get down and show you your gauntlet. Agreed?"

"Agreed."

Harper had to practically jump off of Tyr's muscular back in order to get down. Once his feet touched the ground he walked in front of Tyr and removed his shirt, shivering as Tyr looked over his bared chest. Tyr only settled on the gauntlet on his left arm after a thorough perusal of his upper body making Harper feel increasingly vulnerable. Where usually there was tenderness in Tyr's gaze when he looked at Harper, this time there was only anger and a bit of hunger, as well as confusion. Harper forced himself not to step backwards and instead met his mate's eyes straight on.

"Well?"

"I suppose I shall have to believe you, until such a time if I find out differently." Tyr answered, just before grabbing Harper and pulling him so that his face was level with the Nietzschean. Harper whimpered in shock as Tyr took his mouth ruthlessly, plunging his tongue inside again and again, leaving Harper helpless against the onslaught.