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Chapter Fourteen

Omega notices a gathering forming in a clearing during his approach. What is so odd about it is that it is as far away as possible from the training grounds. As if they are trying to avoid someone or someones. When he arrives, he sees why. It is a female ooman wanting to do the challenge. What a painful way to die.

"Omega, You need to relinquish some of your weapons to the female ooman. So that the warriors can have an honorable kill." says Elder Quenti to Omega since he is dress in his gear.

Omega is mumbling under his breath about why it has to be him. He does not realize the female is talking to him.

"Omega, I am Za'Ruc's aseigan. He does not know I am here. Please help me." Tish says several times before Omega heard what she is saying.

"What! Za'Ruc aseigan? When, how?" Omega asks.

"On his last hunt. It is a long story how, but it is true. Just ask Alpha for he was there." Tish answers.

"Alpha is it true that she is Za'Ruc's aseigan?" Omega asks him.

"Yes, it is true. And don't ask why." Alpha says not wanting to talk about it.

"I will fight for her." Omega offers addressing the Elders.

"No! She ask for the challenge so she must fight for herself." Elder Scqn'e says firmly.

"Here are some of my weapons, you can use." A periscope spear, his dachande and dahdtoudi, also his ki'ctu-pa. Omega says showing her how to use the weapons. He only hopes it is enough to help.

"Thank you for the weapons. I will do you honor using them." Tish replies knowing she has her own knives and blades on her body as always. You never leave home without them.

Tish twirls the spear like a baton and intentionally dropping it to fool the Yautja into thinking she does not know how to fight. She winks at Omega as she reaches for the spear.

"Ooman you are to fight against Raj-Kum, Tenhar, and Alpha. Are you ready?" Elder Scqn'e announces with pleasure. Watching her a minute ago, it will be a short fight and there will be no ooman. Just revenge against the mighty Za'Ruc.

Tish tries hard not to let the fact that she has to fight Raj-Kum show. So she stiffen her back and try to focus on the fight that is to come. She knew one day that she would have to fight Alpha.

Omega notice her stance and walk over to her to offer her some advice about how to deal with the warriors. As they are talking, the three warriors were laughing at her for it will be such a easy and short fight. They would not break a sweat.

"I can not believe this ooman thinks she can fight us. There is no challenge. Why are the Elders allowing this to happen?" Raj-Kum asks.

"It is her right to fight. Even if it means that it will be her death." Alpha answers. He is now dreading his decision in bringing Tish in front of the Elders. He should have just turn them down. Za'Ruc will definitely kill him for this action.

"It is time. Everyone into their places and commence the fighting." Elder Scqn'e orders.

"One little ooman. There is no need for all of us to attack at once. We will take turns. I am taking the honors of going first." Raj-Kum says.

Three to one odds are good for a season fighter except when the opponents are seven, eight feet tall and out weigh you by one hundred and fifty to two hundred pounds.

Tish notices how cocky Raj-Kum is and uses it against him. As she twirls the spear Tish sees that they are going to do a one on one routine.

Raj-Kum walks around Tish to intimidate her by roaring. He arches his back with his arms open wide.

Tish does several kick spins on Raj-Kum. The first one hits him in the chest. On the second one he grabs her leg and flips her to the ground.

Raj-Kum turns around laughing with the crowd. When he goes to reach for Tish, she is ready for him. As he rolls her over, she thrusts the spear upward just under his breastplate piercing his heart.

The crowd is stunned to the point that they stop laughing. They realize that she means business. Omega is amazed and proud of her.

Tish takes advantage of the shock by using the spear as a pole vault to vault over Tenhar. As she goes over him, Tenhar slashes her leg with his wristblades. Tish lands and rolls out of his way. As she is coming out of the roll, Tish throws one of her knives. It finds it's mark and Tenhar drops to his knees. It is protruding from his throat. Tish reaches for the dachande with both hands and swings it severing Tenhar's head from his body.

It is only Tish and Alpha now. Elder Scqn'e is having a fit now. He did not expect a simple ooman to be able to kill off two of his warriors. The other Yautja's are now wondering how could they possibly underestimate her. A part of the crowd starts to root for Tish.

Alpha engages Tish in a duel of the spears using them in a stick to stick par. This continues for a few minutes before Alpha swings his spear in a low fashion tripping Tish. She lands on her back and flips back up on her feet. Tish keeps up the momentum by branding her dahdtoudi and stabbing Alpha in his side. Alpha throws Tish off and pulls out the dahdtoudi. Tish has the dachande in hand and tries again. Alpha grabs her wrist and snaps it. Tish drops the dachande and tries to ignore the pain.

Tish picks up the spear and swings it like a club. She manages to hit him several times along side his head and on his body. Alpha has enough of this treatment and yanks the spear out of Tish's hand. He knocks her down and pins her with his wristblade at her throat.

"Ki'cte! It is over now, pet! You have proved yourself to them. Stop and you will live. Continue and die." Alpha says.

"Am I yours or Elder Scqn'e?" Tish asks breathing heavily.

"Za'Ruc's." Alpha answers.

"What?" Tish asks.

"I did as I was ordered. You have fought for your freedom. I will not kill you for I am already dead once Za'Ruc finds out. So it is over. You just do as I say and you will go back to Za'Ruc." Alpha states.

Alpha withdraws his blades and turns toward the Elders.

"She has fought her challenge and managed to kill two of the warriors. I will not kill her and I will not let her kill me. It is a draw. I have fulfilled my obligation to the council. She still belongs to Za'Ruc and if anyone has anything to say about it, they have to go through me. I am going to take her back to where she belongs." Alpha tells they all.

"No. This is not over until someone dies. You will not take her back. She belongs to me." Elder Scqn'e demands.

"I disagree. For a ooman she has held her own. She can go back to Za'Ruc. Alpha, you must stay here and explain your actions." Elder Quenti orders.

"Tish can you make it on your own? Do you need help walking?Omega. Omega will take you home. I ask that you tell Za'Ruc I am sorry for letting him down and I await for him. I am proud that I was able to know a ooman like you. Make Za'Ruc proud by not letting them win." Alpha states sadly. He looks at Omega and bows his head in shame.

"Come ooman. Are you able to walk?" Omega asks and nods to Alpha.

"I will walk for I will not let them see me any other way." Tish says gritting her teeth as she stands up.

"Alpha, I understand what you did. It is not your fault for you did not know what they had in mind. Za'Ruc will understand." Tish says to Alpha hoping to make him feel better.

"Tish I knew exactly what was going to happen. I knew the risks and now it is time for me to face my destiny. Goodbye." Alpha counters. He did something he never thought he would ever do. He gave Tish a hug.

As Alpha and Tish talk Omega gathers up his weapons. He wait for them to finish for he knows that this will be the last time they will ever see each other. Alpha will die for this action.

Tish slowly walks away from the gathering. The pain that her body endure has her wondering how she is able to walk at all. There is not one part of her body that does not hurt. Omega slowly walks along side of her. He lets her set the pace.

Once the clear the area and enters the cover of the trees and such, Tish turns to Omega.

"Is there anyway you can help me now. I do not have the strength to go on." Tish says as she drops to her knees. Her adrenalin rush is over.

"You have done Za'Ruc proud. I will carry you the rest of the way." Omega states as he picks her up and heads for Za'Ruc's place.

"Thank you. I am sorry about what is to happen to Alpha. I know that you are friends. Will he suffer much?" Tish asks as they walk home.

"It all depends on you. If you live, his death will be quick. If you die, his death will linger. We all face death. It is a part of our way of life. But he will be missed." Omega answers.

"Do you think if I talk with Za'Ruc that his life will be spared?" Tish asks with hope.

"No. Your life was put in danger and that is not forgivable. He knew what was to happen in the clearing and he still brought you there. There is nothing that will change what is to come." Omega says knowing it is not what she wants to hear.

Tish remains quiet the rest of the way home. Tish is amaze at how easy he carry her up the stairs to Za'Ruc's place. Once inside he lays her down on Za'Ruc's sleeping platform.

"Rest now and I will get Za'Ruc." Omega says as he leaves the room.

Tish closes her eyes to rest. She falls into a restless sleep. Her thoughts are of how Alpha is to suffer on her behalf. She knows Za'Ruc will show no mercy on Alpha. Omega is right. Alpha did shame Za'Ruc by going against his wishes.

Author Note: I am sorry it has taken so long to update. I could not get the fight scene to work right. I still do not think I did such a good job. I am sorry but I do hope you did enjoy the chapter.