Project Zero AP
Chapter 4: Project XP

Roe'han woke up to someone moving around near him. He cracked an eye open Anthony had the nerve to sneak into the room. Roe'han smelled that Alexus had her full strengths back. He purred into her ear knowing she knew what he was saying. She purred back and shifted into his arms. His head jerked up at what she purred to him. Anthony knew they were awake now.
"So the both of you are awake?" he said smugly.
She purred to him informing him that something wasn't right. He only nodded in understanding. Anthony was getting pissed about being ignored. Without thinking Anthony moved closer to the pair and tried to get at Alexus. The Predator snarled.
"I suggest you leave before I get and let my blood kill you."
"Your blood is still inactive."
"I wasn't talking about my blood in my veins. I meant my blood, as in my mate."
She slowly rose from where she was sitting allowing Roe'han to get up. "He strength is great even without his weapons."
Roe'han stomped forward to make himself as threatening as possible. Men in black suits came rushing in. They all had guns and they shot Roe'han. He realized they were trank darts. He wrapped his arms around Alexus every time they shot he took the dart instead of her. His movements were getting sluggish.
"Roe'han stop, please," she pleaded in the predator language.
"I'm not going to let them hurt you or our child."
Tears began to stream down her face.
"Enough!" Anthony yelled. "I want the girl unharmed. She's carrying Predator blood within her now."
The men in black backed away. Roe'han was getting dizzy. His legs were getting weak. Suddenly they would support him anymore and he crashed to his knees. Alexus went down with him. He stroked her hair and tried to give her a smile but her tears stopped it.
"Mate... mine..."
"I know. Roe'han..."
Anthony waved to his men to get Alexus. Roe'han's grip on reality was slipping. The men stepped closer causing Roe'han to roared dangerously. His grip on her tightened. The men were able to grab hold of her and drag her out of Roe'hans grasp.
"Roe'han!"
He tried to get up but failed to do so. He watched helplessly as they dragged his mate away from him. The smell of her tears made him try again and again to rise. Darkness finally took over his senses.

With Alexus...

Alexus kicked and fought against the men as they dragged her away. She watched as the proud Predator fall into darkness.
"Roe'han!"
"Stop screaming Alexus with as much tranquilizer as he has in his system he can't hear you. Besides he will pay for what he has done."
She was dragged to a white room and chained up in a corner. The chains had her sitting down with her hands above her head. Not to long after they dragged Roe'han in and managed to get him up on the surgery table. The men in black left. Alexus was left alone with Roe'han's unconscious form.

Three hours later...

Men in white lab coats came in. Alexus's eyes narrowed as she snarled dangerously. One of the men was Adrian Star, the head of Project Zero AP.
"Ah Project Zero. Thought you got rid of me did you?"
She only snarled. Anthony walked in beside Adrian. The scientist wrapped his arm around the boy. "I see you've met my son."
The scientist turned to poke and prod her mate. While their backs were turned she came up as far as she could and bit her hands drawing her acidic blood. Due to her Predator and Xenomorph heritage her teeth were sharp. She sat back down and let her blood work it's magic. The iridescent green blood dripped down her palms onto the metal. It began to eat away at the chains. The blood wasn't working fast enough. They began to cut his tanned spotted skin.
"We've administered the ant-tranquilizers and he's not waking up."
"Then let's just work on him. He's strapped down so he's not going to move."
Tears began to fall again.
"Roe'han," she sobbed into her up raised arm. "I'm so sorry. I couldn't protect you."
"Stop crying you big baby," Anthony snapped without even looking at her.
The fool had her katana strapped to his back. As if that idiot could really use a blade like that. That blade was created to withstand any and all poisons.' she thought darkly. Finally the chains gave way. Slowly rising to her feet she crept over to Anthony. She drew the blade without him even realizing it and drove it into his father's heart. The blood sprayed all over her. A vicious smile graced her features. Blood lust was in her eyes, but it wasn't in complete control.
"That's for the pain you caused me and my mother."
The other scientist huddled into a corner.
"What's wrong with him?" she snarled.
"We don't know," one scientist stuttered. "He won't wake up."
Suddenly something heavy slammed into her. Her katana slid across the room and landed under the surgery table. Turning she saw Anthony. His eyes were glowing a deep green. Alexus snarled at him.
"So I guess you were a test subject just like me huh?"
"No, I am the ultimate project. I am half Xenomorph and half Predator. Stronger and more Elite."
"Then why did you subdue my blood if you could withstand it?"
"Part of the deception my love."
"I am not and never will be your love."
She leapt for him and he her. The two of them crashed in midair. Their claws left deep gashes and their blood was flung all over the place causing the familiar hissing sound. Alexus threw Anthony into the wall and turned to the scientist.
"Get him and yourselves out of here our blood will kill you."
The one that had been bold enough to speak before nodded and began to push Roe'han on the table out the door. They shut and locked the door. The fight continued.

Outside...

Roe'han slowly came to and groaned. He couldn't move due to the restraints but he could hear the fighting going on, on the other side of the wall. One of the scientist looked his way as he struggled.
"Where's my mate?" he asked.
"She's fighting Project XP."
He came over and unbuckled the large Predator against his fellows better judgment. The Predator sat up and swung his legs over the side.
"Why are you helping me?"
"We started this mess and you need to help her finish it. Besides you spared my wife."
"The woman who let us go?"
"Yes."
Roe'han staggered a bit but watched the match through the one way mirror. His anger was mounting as he watched the two of them fighting. Their blood splashed everywhere. Anthony threw Alexus into a wall and she didn't get up or even move.
"Alexus?"
She can't hear you Predator,' Anthony's mind voice rang in his head. You're mate and child will be mine.'
Roe'han's eyes dilated to show his intense anger. The scientist guided him to the door and let him in. The door was slammed behind him. Roe'han growled dangerously. The two males began to circle around each other. They were like a pair of wolves each wanting to be alpha male and control the alpha female. Roe'han ignored the other male and went to Alexus's side. Her heart was still beating.
"Don't turn your back on me Predator."
"You hurt my mate and my child."
Anthony leapt forward. The two males crashed together and hell broke loose.

Alexus slowly came to. Her first thoughts were for her mate. A glint of silver caught her attention her katana was kicked in her direction she caught it. Slowly standing up she let her body balance itself before she leapt forward when Anthony's back was to her. The sword went strait through his heart. Anthony's blood splattered all over the ground. Roe'han had enough sense to back away when she drove the sword into his heart. Anthony turned and hit her so hard she hit the wall. A dull wet crack was heard as she hit the wall. She lay still on the ground. Anthony collapsed with a weak laugh.
"Alexus?" Roe'han said desperately.

(you know I could be cruel and stop it right here... but I'm a nice person so I won't make you wait.)

Roe'han staggered over to her side. He collapsed beside her. The scientist rushed in with a lady that wasn't there before. They managed to get her away from Roe'han telling him they were going to help her. He sank down against one of the white walls and waited. He didn't even feel like taking Anthony's head for a trophy. Any other Predator would have due to the fact that this man hurt his mate while she was pregnant with his child.

Hours later...

The female doctor walked in.
"We did what we could for her Predator. We will see soon enough if our efforts were enough."
Roe'hans head drooped.
"Do not fret Predator she's a strong girl. If her pride isn't enough to keep her alive then you are."
"Thank you."
The woman walked over to Anthony's body and yanked Alexus's blade out of his body that was going through the floor due to the acid.
"We had to subdue her blood to work on her."
"What about the baby?"
"The child is unharmed. If you mate doesn't wake up when the time comes we will have to remove the child."
"She'll be awake by then."
"You can see her now."
He slowly rose to his feet. The woman handed Roe'han the katana. She walked down the hall. The woman lead him to a small room that held his mate. Alexus was hooked up to a bunch of machines. He leaned against the nearest wall and fell asleep.