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Chapter 22 - Amusement and Meeting

I was awoken by a low beeping from somewhere in my room. I turned over with a groan as I felt my muscles pull in a stretch that was much needed. I cracked eye open to see where the annoyance was. I knew that I was not ready to get up. These past days have been almost frying my nerves between the
engineers mixing up suit parts with another and the reports that I have turned in are coming up missing. Then the irregular feeling I have in my chest keep pulling me to find the one that will alleviate the issue. It has not been relaxing time. I saw the blue light from the data pad keep flashing along with the noise of the beeping. Oh, how I would love to just through it out.

Grabbing the data pad from the side table, I opened the locked screen to see the many emails that I need to go through. I am not looking forward to reading each one then figuring out if something is important or not at the time. I saw that there were just daily messages; meal plans, closures of specific areas, trainings require, or just ordinary lower level marine issues. The daily messages were normal but there was few that came from some of the higher ups.

I saw an email that was starred to look at first. The subject was 'Congratulations Announcement' - now I am fearful of who or what this congratulations is. I opened the message and saw that it came from one of the higher officials in the UNSC. I am dreading reading further now. I got to the body of the message and I just felt dread come over me. I had already changed my soulmate section in my paperwork. Now it is official on both sides. I saw many replies from many people asking when this happened and how this will work for the union.

I sighed; this will be an issue. This will be used for political gain for both sides. A high Sangheilian official found his soulmate in the enhanced human female. This is going to be a total act now and I am just not looking forward to playing these games. I placed the data pad now and turned back around to get comfy again. This day does not need to start. Just as I was slipping into sleep again, there was some awful knocking happening. I squinted at my door and cursed whoever was on the other side to the farthest reaches of space. I rolled back over and got out of bed. I heading to the door and commanded it to open. It revealed a low-ranking officer brown haired, pale skin, and mousy features with a fearful
expression at the door opening.

"T-titan," The officer started. "There is a meeting that is being held in thirty minutes that requires your attendance." He looked just about ready to run. I stared him down as I waited to see what else he would do. I saw his counterpart, another low rank officer with dark hair and eyes with broad features. This officer did a lengthy look up and down my body. He has no shame. I could almost see his brain working with trying to figure out what the alien saw in me. I chuckled and cocked a hip as I leaned against the
door frame with no shame. I was amused at how my morning was going so far.

"Titan," the counterpart started. "How did an alien get that tight body?" This man was very brave. I felt my heart and soul pull me towards the end of the hallway. I saw Eton standing there staring at the man who said this. I tilted my head in an invitation to the conversation that was happening. Eton moved with a distinct predator gait down the hallway. The people who were congregated in the hallway parted like the red sea for Eton. I tuned back into the little human in front of me.

"What is so interesting about you?" The counterpart moved forward to try and invade my personal space. I quirked an eyebrow at him with a sly smile on my lips.

"What makes me interesting is that I am not normal?" I asked while pondering it. He looked at me with a greedy smile while trying to be charming.

"There is nothing normal about you, titan." The counterpart said with a sultry voice, I assume. I raised my eyes over their heads to the menacing looking Sangheilian behind them in green and white armor.

"She sure is enticing." Eton's voice came out in a growl. Both lower rank human officers stiffened into attention. "What makes her interesting - is that what you asked her?"

"Yes Sangheilian that is what I asked." The counterpart snarled out to Eton. I saw Eton's expression settle into a very firm expression of anger and possessive.

"I do not take that tone with you." Eton's deep voice called out calmly. "You will not take it up with me when I am a higher rank than you." The counterpart did not show Eton the respect that he was obviously demanding. I swallowed the chuckle that I had trying to come out. "She is interesting for
all the things that make her unique from you humans and from the other life forms."

The men's faces kind of dropped and the first officer seemed like he just wanted to be out of the area. I knew that his partner would not allow him to leave. I do not think Eton will either.

"I would suggest to your higher officials to retrain the lower ranks again." Eton snarled at the counterpart and almost picked him up. "Evacuate the premises of my soulmate. She will be there for the meeting. I expect to not see either of you there."

The two lower rank human officers scampered away from my door. I looked to see Eton staring at me with a distinct predatory look. The look made heat spread down my spine to the junction of my legs. I motioned for him to come into the room.

This stupid bond that I have with him is really grating on my nerves. It wants me to jump his bones and settle the bond. My mind does not want to jump right into it. It does not feel normal at all. I heard the door close behind us.

"That was entertaining." I stated over my shoulder as I headed to my dresser to gather the clothing that I need.

"Glad to be of assistance in your amusement." Eton stated behind me. "Have you received my announcement?" I groaned with a nod. The announcement that did not need to happen at all, but it did. Well, I guess it needed to be done in his culture.

"Yes, it woke me up before the rude awakening from the two men." I stated back as I headed to my bathroom to finish my morning routine of getting up. I stepped out feeling a bit more refreshed. "Want to head to the meeting?"

I got changed into my regular outfit as I waited for a response form Eton. I turned around to see him standing there observing every move I am taking. I felt so naked which is a very unusual feeling for me. I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Yes, let us go to the meeting." His voice slid out like an incoming thunderstorm, that sent shivers down my spine. We head out my door and went to the room that the meeting was being held in.

We reached the room it was packed from wall to wall with higher officials from both species. I moved to the nearest corner to the door. It was an easy way to escape if I need to. I do not feel like being trampled today. I heard someone from the front of the room clear their throat.

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the meeting." The general, who has gray buzz-cut hair with thick black eyebrows that hang over blue eyes and surrounded by pale skin with wrinkles. I was surprised that he made it to this age without dying or having massive amounts of scar tissue. I nodded my head to indicate that I had heard him. I saw many others do the same.

"We appreciate the chance to attend a meeting to help bring unity to our species." A brown skinned Sangheilian replied. He was too far forward in the room that I could not tell anymore features of the person. I was also boxed into the corner with Eton at my back. I felt his hand lightly grasp my arm and pull me back until I was leaning my back on his chest. I felt like my heart will beat out of my chest and I wanted to just be wrapped up in his arms even though I did tell him that I want to still be in his presence.

"What is this meeting for?" A lieutenant with flaming red hair, blue eyes, and somehow tanned skin asked with a questioning tone. I was waiting to see what the answer would be to that. I waited with bated breath as the General stood there and got ready to answer back.

"We are here due to an announcement that was made." I turned and looked up to Eton's face. I knew where this was going now. "That our very own Titan and the Sangheilian Fleet Master Eton Ader are soulmates. We now can use this as a benefit for further peace among our races."

I felt a soft groan making its way out of my throat. I knew this was not going to be a good meeting at all. Either they have found out that we have not followed through with the intercourse to complete the bond. Oh, what are they going to make us do?

"It is a benefit for everyone around." Another Sangheilian official said from somewhere around the room. I stopped trying to see what they looked like and where they were located. I heard a many agreeing noises from the surrounding individuals. I settled further against Eton and just sighed.

"It has come to many of our attention that the two have not commiserated the bond fully yet." The General stated and there were many disconcerting sounds that were vocalized. I want to use this General as target practice for what he has put into existence now. The only way either Eton or I can escape this fiasco is through a mission.

"I," The Arbiter's voice called out over the noise. Everyone quieted down. "Was aware that the two wanted to take it slow due to issues between them both. They are currently resolving the issues they currently have." I felt Eton wrap his arm around my waist and press me further into him. I was not liking the way this meeting was going and I just knew that Eton was feeling the same way.

"Arbiter," The first Sangheilian who talked beforehand started. "I do understand that you are close to the Fleet Master, but you cannot let that persuade you to let this fall to the far side." I felt Eton tense behind me at this accusation. I rested a hand on his forearm, and he seemed to take comfort from that.

"What do you suggest then?" The General called out. I rolled my eyes expecting to hear some stupid answer being returned.

"We have both go to a class for each species. The class will go over the differences in anatomy, sexual genitalia, and sexual intercourse. After the class, there will be a grace period of a month to complete the bond with intercourse." The first Sangheilian stated. I was horrified that this is what they are willing to do. I wanted to throw a tantrum like a kid would but that would not get me anywhere.

"I agree with your conditions." The General stated. "Titan, I know you are here." I groaned and pulled away from the comfortable position I was in with Eton. I pushed my way through the individuals around me to come into the view of the General.

"Yes General?" I keep eye contact with him as he started to fidget a bit.

"You understand the terms, right?" He looked at me and seemed eager to have me comply.

"I understand the terms that are set today at this meeting." I confirmed with a steady voice. "When will these so-called classes be held for us?" I was ready to get the rest of my day over with.

"They will happen within the next two days." The Sangheilian stated. "Each of you will be separated and learn each other's species anatomy and sexual intercourse." I nodded and looked back to lock eyes with Eton. We were both in a huge uncomfortable predicament that we both did not want to be in. I moved back to be with Eton again. I did not listen to much else, but it seemed like they were hashing out all the details of this new development and how this will help with peace.

"This meeting is dismissed." Was the only thing that I heard. I sighed and followed Eton out of the room. I did not know how long it has been until my stomach grumbled. I looked over at the clock on my wrist to see that it is dinner time. I was ready to go eat.

"Ready to catch some grub?" I asked him. He nodded his head and joined me in the journey to gather some food for our bodies.

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