Two weeks have passed since Ellis and Jack were joined in the way of the Yautja couture. The Marines time on the planet was getting short seeing as hunting parties of Yautja and Humans tracked down and destroyed the last of the Xenomorph threat. Ellis's father knew that she was going to follow Jack when he had to leave the planet with the others and wished to see them joined in the human tradition as well.
Field outside the stronghold
The sun was burning bright in the sky on a cloudless day. Ellis and Jack stood on "Their hill" as they called it facing each other as Kenneth read passages from the bible he had always carried with him. All the Marines were dressed in their Class A uniforms with their weapons slung over their shoulders. Ellis's father stood beside Ellis and watched in silence along with the rest of the Yautja nation. Sara stood beside Kenneth holding the rings that Jack and Ellis were going to exchange in the human tradition.
"Jack what symbol of your love do you give to this woman?" Kenneth asked.
"This ring." Jack said and Sara handed Kenneth a small diamond ring.
"And Ellis what symbol will you present this man as a token of your love?" Kenneth asked looking at her.
"This ring." Ellis said.
Sara handed him the other solid gold ring. He held the rings in the palm of his hand and extended it between Jack and Ellis. They both took the rings they were to exchange and looked into each others eyes.
"Ellis." Jack said. "Even though I've only known you for a short time I know you well enough that I wish to spend the rest of my life with you."
As he spoke he slid the ring on her finger.
"Jackā¦" Ellis said taking his hand. "You have defeated me in hand to hand combat and you have taken the head of the Queen Xenomorph. You have passed all the requirements that have been set before you and earned my love. I will work hard to stay the woman that you fell in love with."
She slipped the ring on his finger and they looked at Kenneth.
"Now by the power vested in me by the Colonial Marine Corp. I pronounce you husband and wife." Kenneth said. "You may kiss your bride."
Jack lifted Ellis's vale and gently kissed her lips. More cheers and roars erupted among the gathered Human's and Yautja's and their final Union was finally complete.
Three days later
Ellis stood beside Jack as the Drop ships landed one by one and picked up all the soldiers that were still on the planet. Her father was standing on the newly built walls of the strong hold watching as his only child left their planet for the final time. He knew he would see her again because he swore to see her children and watch over them and teach them the ways of a warrior.
"Are you ready?" Sara asked as the final ships landed.
"I am." Ellis said looking back at her father.
They all boarded the ships and left the planed and joined up with the main ship. The ship was bound for earth for re-supplying then re-deployment. But the trip would take almost a full year to complete. Jack and Ellis refused to go into hyper sleep for the trip home so they could be with each other. And the same went for the two newest cupules on the ship Johnson and Karen, and Sara and Kenneth all remained out of hyper sleep for the trip home. Sara gave birth to a health baby girl on August 3rd 2085 and named her Lilly after her mother. And sure enough before they reached home they were joined by Ellis's father to witness the birth of their first child. Little Kelly Dallas born 7pounds 6 ounces on January 1st 2086.
Jack and Ellis's room
Ellis lay on the bed with her newborn child in her arms as Jack ran his finger along her arm.
"What did I do to deserve such a blessing?" He asked kissing Ellis on the neck.
"Well for one you kicked my ass." Ellis said softly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
"Only because you were already injured." Jack said. "If you were full strength you would have kicked my ass."
"Yes I would have and you better remember that." Ellis said.
"Why?" Jack asked.
"Because I'm going to train Kelly the same as I was trained. And she is gonna want that title." Ellis said with a smile.
"Oh hell." Jack said and flopped on his pillow. 'Why me?'
(Ok so maybe that wasn't the best ending I could think of. I'll take a look at it in a few days when I'm not so tired and see what I can do. If I leave it like this thanks for reading this far. If I change it I'll see you in a few days.)
