Just as a note to everyone…I do not own or make any profit off of this work. The Predators and the Aliens belong to their respective owners. Scar and Lex also belong to them. So please do not sue me…I'm not worth it. But, Melody and Melissa belong to me as well as the names Tanaka and Varick. Please, if you are going to use them in any of your writing, stick with the purity of who they are. So, enough said, please read and enjoy.
Chapter One: Love at First Sight
New York City, New York
July 2105
As Tanaka stood on top of a large brick building, he couldn't help but notice a lovely ooman female walking out of the local bakery. Her long black hair billowing in the breeze. Her almond-shaped sapphire blue eyes looked up to where he was invisibly positioned. It was like a moth being drawn to a flame. Tanaka couldn't tear his eyes away from her lithe form.
He knew she couldn't stand more than 5'4" and barely weigh 110 pounds. Her skin reminded him of peaches and cream. Soft and delicate. Her hair hung in soft waves down to her waist. He watched as her small but firm breasts rose and fell, softly, with each breath she took. Tanaka could tell that if he were to place his hands on her waist, they would span it completely. And her hips, they complimented her tiny figure.
Tanaka could have sworn that he had never, in all his 600 years, ever seen a more perfect ooman female. He became jealous when he saw the other ooman males stare at her as she looked away from his spot and began to walk towards her truck, which was parked beside the coffee shop. He could hear her laughter when one of the ooman males tried to ask her out and she told him "no".
He could not understand how a woman as lovely as herself would not be mated with anyone. Was there something wrong with all the potential mates? Did she find humor in teasing them? Or, had she just not found the right mate for herself?
That had to be it. Maybe she was one of those that could sense that there was something out of place with people. On his world, a woman like her would be greatly prized by any male. Females, such as herself, would be treated like royalty because their gift of second sight was passed down through the bloodlines. Especially into the male children, this gave those warriors an ability to fight a lot faster because they could see into the future and anticipate their opponents' next move.
Tanaka knew that he must find out who and what she was. And, what she was capable of. Even if she didn't have any gifts, she was still quite beautiful and spirited. He had been watching her every move for the last week and was still wondering who she was.
He wanted to know her name. He wanted to know everything about her but, he was unsure of how to introduce himself to her. None of his kind had ever pursued or even thought about pursuing a relationship with an ooman female.
Except one. That was almost a hundred years ago. He was called Scar and the female that he went for was named Lex. Scar died before he had a chance to finally make Lex his mate. Lex was offered a position with the rest of the crew and stayed on until her death at the hands of one of the serpents. She was given high honors by everyone on board the ship. She died an honorable death trying to save two younger Yautja warriors who had joined the hunt. She never chose another male for a mate and that was accepted by the elders.
This one, Tanaka thought, has spirit and beauty rolled into one tiny package. Now, how do I go about taking her as my mate? I can't just walk up to her and tell her of my desire. That is not the ooman way but, maybe father would know how to go about pursuing her. I have not mated in a long while and I am lacking a lot of practice.
He could still recall his last mate who died in his arms trying to save him. He remembered her last words were that she would "carry your image with me into the afterlife and I will cherish our last moments together until we met again."
His father, Varick, had spent many years living in secrecy on Earth. It was even rumored that he found his happiness with a new mate. But, this was only a rumor that had never been proven to be factual. After Tanaka's mother died almost five hundred years ago, his father maintained a state of depression until 25 years ago when he was hunting on Earth.
There was not a Yautja who knew what caused him to come out of his depression but they had suspicion to believe he found a new mate. There was only one problem with that equation…no one had ever seen him with this new mate nor did he bring attention to the possibility of him taking a mate. So, all their theories went down the drain when he never produced this supposed new female.
Varick returned to their home planet with a different look upon his face. He was no longer depressed, he just seemed content but distant from everyone else. He told everyone that he had finally realized that he no longer had a reason to be sad. That someone had showed him a new perspective on life and gave him new meaning but, he would never say who it was. Even Tanaka had tried to make his father produce an answer to this complicated equation but Varick never revealed anything. And that was just how Tanaka left it…a question without an answer for the last 25 years.
As Tanaka leaped from rooftop to rooftop, making his way back to his ship, he started thinking about the young ooman female that had captured his attention. He began to wonder if his mother had the same effect on his father when they met. Varick hardly ever spoke of his mother, except to say that she was a good warrior and a strong fighter. He never spoke of how they met or of their mating. It was as though they never really loved each other, they just tolerated each other for the sake of having offspring. Of which they only had one and that was Tanaka.
I hope father can answer some of my questions without leaving me with more questions. Tanaka thought as he neared the large clearing where his ship was stationed at. He was thankful that it was still invisible.
"Well now, my son. I was beginning to think that you were going to be out hunting all night" Varick stated as he watched his son approach and became visible.
"I may still be hunting but not hunting for sport. This is a new kind of hunt that I am planning" Tanaka said with a light tone of humor in his voice.
"Oh. What kind of new hunting?" Varick asked.
"I have found a new mate and I mean to pursue her but, I am unsure of how I should go about doing so. Any ideas?" Tanaka asked.
"Who is this new mate that you have found?" Varick asked.
"She's an ooman female whose beauty shines no matter where she is" Tanaka stated.
"Oh. Why would you choose an ooman female instead of one of our warriors?" Varick questioned. He was trying to steer his son away from the truth. He too had fallen in love with an ooman female many years ago but, she was promised to another…an ooman male.
Her name was Melissa but, he always called her Lissa. She was more beautiful than any creature he had ever run across. Her voice was enchanting and her gift of mind reading was unique. He could never keep a secret from her.
The last time he saw her was when she married Kareem. A wealthy man she despised. She looked in his direction and mouthed "I love you" at him before she bowed her head in submission to her husband.
Even at fifteen years old she had a spark about her that made her desirable to him. She was well-endowed with a woman's body and mind. She allowed her heart to guide and it led her into his world. The world of the Yautja warriors. He showed her how to fight and taught her their language in a very short period of time. Varick found her to be a very fast learner in everything that he taught her.
"Because, father, there's something about this female that attracts me to her. Something that I have never felt before and I can not explain it. Will you help me with this matter?" Tanaka asked as he looked at his father. He could tell that Varick was in deep thought again but, what about, he didn't know.
"All right, I'll see what I can do for you. So where is this ooman female that you like so well?" Varick asked. He was thankful that Lissa had taught him the ooman language, which he gratefully passed down to his son. Even though Tanaka frowned upon the idea of learning the language he soon found out that it was coming in handy especially when it came to being able to read their words and understand them when they spoke.
"She works at a local bakery during the mornings and then goes to work at a dance club in the evenings along with another ooman female who looks very much like her. I think the other female might be her mother but I am unsure of this" Tanaka stated as he started walking back towards the city.
"All right, then show her to me. I was young once and I have felt the way you do. So I am in no position to judge your decision" Varick said as he followed closely behind his son hoping that his luck would turn out far better than his.
Varick never forgot his beautiful Lissa or the last night they were together. They had only mated once and that was the night before she was suppose to be married. She told him that she didn't want to go through the rest of her life not knowing what pleasure felt like. He couldn't argue with her on that. He knew that she would never find happiness in that ooman's arms or even in his bed.
Varick had spent two months seeing her and it was only during the nights, after her parents went to bed. Which he understood because he knew that her parents would never accept him into their home the way she had. Every night he came to her bedroom window and took her out for several hours. Sometimes they jumped from building to building, looking at the night lights. Other nights they went for walks through the park, just content to be next to each other. And, some nights, he taught her how to fight like a warrior.
It was during these times that he taught her his language and she taught him hers. He was very surprised when she picked up everything very rapidly and began to speak to him in his own language. There were even times when she caught him off guard and was able to pin him to the floor but, he always played along with it.
It didn't seem to bother Varick when she wanted to play around and for him to enjoy a game of tackle. But, he was always very careful because she was not as strong or as big as he was or the female Yautja. He also learned to enjoy most of the Earth food with the exception of a few things.
He remembered when they snuck into a drive-in movie theater and sat down on one of the buildings. He never thought he would see the day when he would spend more time enjoying a female's presence over training or hunting. They laughed out loud when a funny scene would show or comment on the bad acting. They even made suggestions to each other on some of the fighting techniques they used.
Then, it finally happened. They went for a walk in the park and that's when she told him about her upcoming marriage to Kareem. Varick remembered sitting on the grass beside her in the moonlight as she explained the whole story to him about her arranged marriage. Her father's gambling debt that was owed to this man and about her being the payment to him.
It was then that she asked Varick how he felt about her. He knew that he could not lie to her. Varick told her that he loved her more than anything else in the galaxy and would do whatever she wanted as long as he could have her by his side. He knew that he would not be able to have her because she respected her parents' wishes and knew that if she disobeyed, her family would be thrown in jail.
She was stuck in a position that she did not want to be in. Especially now that she had finally found her happiness and that was Varick, the warrior that she fell in love with. He knew that no amount of words would change their fate. That's when he told her that he would forever cherish their moments together and that in his heart she was his wife.
He recalled the look in her dark blue eyes when she said that even though she was married to one by force, her true marriage was to him. In her heart, Varick was her husband.
It was at that moment that he handed her a necklace that was made out of a silvery metal that was used for the chain and a dark blue gem stone that served as a pendant. Their eyes met after he placed the necklace around her neck and that's when he took her hands into his. Varick told Lissa that he would always treasure this moment and that he would make love to her until she reached her climax.
They spent over two hours touching each other, memorizing each other, and enjoying each other's company. Her nails dug into his shoulders when he broke past the thin protective barrier that was proof of her virginity. After the initial shock was over, she responded to each movement with her own and even wrapped her legs around his waist.
She called out his name as her head tossed from side to side when her body reached its climax. He recalled the way her back arched and her nails dug even deeper into his shoulders as she screamed her release. He remembered his own release came out as a roar as his hands gripped tightly onto her buttocks.
When he took her home that evening, her fiancé was waiting up for her in her bedroom. Varick felt his anger seethed when he saw Kareem in her room, snooping around for some evidence that she had betrayed him even though she didn't love him and would never love him. Varick could still recall Lissa telling him to leave or else Kareem might hurt him. Varick did not fear the rival male but he did fear for Lissa's safety but, for her sake, he left.
Before he left, Varick told Lissa that if she did become pregnant with his child to twist the top on the pendant and pull up. It would send a signal to his ship and he would know what it meant. She agreed to do so and Varick left that night only to watch her marry another male.
After that, he never heard from her again so he figured she wasn't pregnant with his child. He knew the chances were slim but he had always hoped that there was a possibility of her being with his child.
Now, 25 years later, he was back in the same town in which he had met Lissa. The ship was docked in the same park where they had made love at. And now his son had fallen for an ooman female. This is going to be one long trip. I think I need to find a nice shady spot to rest before I get old before my time. Or a sledgehammer.
All reviews are welcome. I know, so far I have not used any of the Predator language. I will probably not use any Predator language because my main characters already are able to speak each others' language. But, if anyone feels as though I should add some in there please feel free to tell me. Or if I need to change something around or add a scene in there, let me know. And, on another note, I am probably not going to go into much detail about what the predators look like because we should all know that by now.
