Disclaimer: I still wish to have Scar home with me, but I do not own any of them.

Chapter Five:

Tish goes up to Za'Ruc and grabs his arm pointing at her watch then tugs him toward the door to lead them to their weapons. Poe watches this and is surprise Za'Ruc did not retaliate. 'We must stay with the time table or else we will be in the dark.' Tish thinks. They follow her to the weapons a couple of doors down. As they dress, Tish draws a map showing them what needs to be done in order to get out alive.

Za'Ruc watches her and studies the map. Tish says words and gestures along with them trying to get him to understand. They need to go through the labyrinth then climb up the shaft only to go down a passageway out the side door. This will be the test. They need to get the female ooman to show them where they were captured in order to repay her for helping them. But at the same time make her think she is helping.

Poe studies the map and comes up with the same thought. Poe jumps on Za'Ruc and pins him to the floor in front of Tish. "Will she show us in good faith or should we just kill her once we leave this building? Why not ask? Showing off maybe." Za'Ruc asks.

"Why lose the upper hand by letting her know I know her language. Not yet. Lets see how far she takes us." Poe replies.

So they want her to show them where they were captured. Tish nods in understanding. Seeing that they are ready, she leads them out.

"Is anyone going to tell me why we are following a female?" Alpha asks.

"She has manage to get us out all by herself and she knows where to go. Besides I love the way she kicks ass." Za'Ruc answers.

As they race through the labyrinth the predators/hunters start to doubt Tish's knowledge of the corridors. Towards the end, they encounter humans who get in their way only to be eliminated. When they finally arrive at the elevator, Tish opens the door and climbs up onto the roof of it. She points to the cable and motions upward. They have no trouble scaling up the cables. Surprising the cables di not break under all that weight. The guys are amaze that this human is able to climb so easy and keep up with them. They make it to the loading bays in record amount of time.

At the loading bay, Tish points to the guard posts at the perimeter fence in warning them. Then she points to a particular spot along the perimeter where they need to escape at. This will not be a problem for them for they can cloak.

Tish is stun when Za'Ruc kneals in front of her with his back to her and Alpha grabs her to put her not to gently on his back. Za'Ruc motions for Poe to set his bomb in order to destroy any knowledge of them when the alarm bells go off indicating a major meltdown and self destruct of all computer systems. Tish points to teh perimeter in a now fashion and Poe tells them about her destruct sequence.

All the guys start punching buttons on their wristplates and disappears right in front of her. That solves the problem of getting across the yard undetected. They blast the fence causing the guards to attack, but that is short live. The hunters slash them with their wristblades taking their trophies. Then they run into the jungle for a good ten minutes before stopping just to dump Tish on the ground.

Tish listens to them talk to each other. It is not an unpleasant sound to listen to. If she could, she would listen all day, but they can not stay. They still have the military/mercs to deal with.

After what seems to be a lifetime, Tish trys to get Za'Ruc attention by reaching for his arm. Alpha grabs her and throws her against a tree roaring at her, "Do not ever grab a warrior. You respect us or die!" Alpha yells at her without thinking that she does not understand.

Tish recovers and shoves Alpha right back yelling at him, "Fine! You deal with the Mercs. I am leaving. Men!" And storms off toward the ruins. Alpha and Poe are surprise that she is able to push Alpha that far.

"No ooman has the right to do that and live." Alpha demands as he is about to go and slap her when Za'Ruc stops him by laughing, "Alpha, a female ooman faces up to you without fear. Leave her be. We better follow her before she gets into trouble. Poe what did she say?"

Poe repeats what she says.

"What is a Merc? What does she mean by men? Za'Ruc you can not let her live after the way she is acting." Alpha says.

"Merc might be a soldier. Men, I am just as lost as you are. She is a warrior and her ways are different from ours. If she knew what she did is disrespectful, she might not do it. Lets go after her." Za'Ruc explains.

Tish is so angry that she just runs not looking to see if they are following or watching out for the Mercs. She is surprise that she has not trip any traps. 'It is too open here. Where are the trip wires and men? I must pay attention or die.' Tish says to herself. The guys catch up to her wondering why she is searching like she is trying to find something. Lost maybe Alpha laughs. Suddenly Tish throws a knife up into a tree and a body falls. Ambush so the hunt is on. Tish fights alongside with the hunters killing both Merc and Military.

The group of merc/military heard the alarms go off so that means only one thing. Escape. Drake and Kelly watch the path waiting for those creatures to come wondering if Tish Monty is with them. Drake sees Tish enter the clearing. Two birds with one stone, this is their lucky day. There are the creatures.

What! How did she know Colby was there? "Attack" yells Drake as he enters the clearing. The fighting seems to go on for forever. The more they kill, the more come. Then Drake crosses Tish's path.

"Well, well, well. If it is not the all mighty tease. I knew someday we would meet again. Remember what I told you last time. 'Monty, I will mount you.'" Drake states.

"Tennar get real. I see you are still stuck on yourself. I told you before; I will tell you again, 'Only in your dreams.'" Tish says as she fights him.

"This time it will happen as I slowly kill you. It will be a rush." Drake counters.

The picture that statement makes throws her off guard enough for Drake to stab her. Tish feels it, but ignores it so that she can continue.

"Stop pipe dreaming for now I have a shadow." Tish states. Drake turns around only to have Za'Ruc's wristblades enter his chest and gets toss like a rag doll. Tish nods her thanks and continues to fight.

Alpha's regard of Tish changes during the battle. 'She is truly not on the oomans side, but why? for she is a human. Loyal to us is not a factor for it is not right. Tish has many kills, but takes no trophies. Finally the fight is over. Tish gathers her strength while the hunters collect their trophies.

They continue to travel through the jungle alternating between traveling in the trees and walking on foot. Tish lets the hunters stay in the trees and she stays on the ground for swinging in the trees hurts too much. Since the distruction of the facility, Tish knows that they will hunt them down until they die.

Traveling at night does not bother anyone for you can hear sounds better at night. You can not attack what you can not see. The hunters use their heat vision to detect any more soldiers.

"Za'Ruc why does the female continues? She must be tire by now. I know I would like to take a rest." Alpha questions.

"She knows this jungle. If she continues there must be a good reason. You want to rest make her know it." Za'Ruc answers.

Tish knows the hunters are tire, but if she stops, she will not make it to the glen. Tish needs to concentrate on getting there before she drops from the pain.

Throughout the night they keep watch for more traps and troops. As dawn appears Tish slows down. She takes cautions not to leave any traces of entry.

The guys watch her work her way through a solid wall of trees and vines. After she disappears, the guys follow suit. Working their way they notice the temperature change and the smell of sulphur and methane. To their surprise it opens into a small glen. A small stream entering from a crevice forming a tiny waterfall with a pond. Hot springs rich in minerals, fruit trees a plenty. It even has an outcroping with a dual purpose; shelter and a lookout with a view of the whole valley. Critters abound the area. A small paradise.