Chapter twenty seven: And away we go.

A slight pull of sadness hits me amongst the happy vibes i feel from everyone here.. Once again i have been here before. Though this little establishment is new.. More technologically advanced.. It is effectively the same as what i had started with yautja i both knew and deeply respected. Shane… Feels this and tightens an arm around me hip.

"Not like before Ghardeh.. I promise.. I promise with everything i have.. This family will never suffer the same fate you had to endure.. Ghardeh look at me." I slowly look at him and i see it in his eyes.. That determination.. That promise..

"I know.. It is just.. We've all come far further than i would have ever thought.. And.."

I lower to his level.

"Nina is our matriarch.. You are right.. It will not happen again.. Just ghosts of my past catching up with me is all my Kch'tanu.." Shane brings his forehead into mine with a slight smile.

"let us enjoy our time together. Or else suffer the wrath of the Ze'rei Sain'ja.."

As to drive his request home i feel a fiery sensation in my hands as he forms a cloud of fire over our hands..

"You forget I'm immune to fire.."

Shane tip toes and whispers to me.

"Not on the inside krit.."

I let out a slight purr of laughter to his quote.

"Don't dive too deep.."

Shanes lips twist in slight amusement..

"Idjit.."

I stand at full height as Danny runs over.

"What colour will our new arrival be i wonder? He gasps.. "If he's white like skyfall then I'll call him.. Snow white!"

"Shane cocks a brow. Snow white was a woman.."

"He won't know that! Come on Shane!

Either that or flour.. Or.. Sushi! SNOWBALL! "

I ruffle Danny's short hair. And laugh at his humour.. It always works..

"Was Snow White a'ket'anu?"

"Jewel!" Shane says fisting my rear.

"Shane if you attack my carefully maintained arse again.. I'll.. Pummel you into the third moon.."

Shane laughs. "That was my line once upon a time.. Your arse is very.. Squeezeable though Ghardeh.. Unlike the other 98% well maybe.."

He gestures to his own chest and squeezes..

I snort at him.. But Danny shakes his head..

"Shane.. Too much info.."

"Ey.. When you get to a certain age mister you can talk about it all you want.. Only what.. 3 more years to go?

He nods.

"Yeah… But.. I don't know. Maybe not in the same way."

"Hey everyone is different little man.. Just for future.. Be who you want to be.. No one can judge you for being you. Remember that.. And if they do.."

"Send them to me." i say.

Danny smiles. "Even Uz?"

"Especially Uz.."

"Or Wolf?"

I raise my brows. "He is beyond my skill."

"Ha got you! I still love you though aunt.

You will always be in my heart."

"And you will always be in mine.."

"Hey Shane have you ever seen Ghardeh snap a bad-bloods spine? Osh'ikeille has.. He was telling me the other week when we got captured when Ghardeh stayed with him all night.. In the morning she threw her combi-stick and impaled the Idjit then landed on him!" Shane's brows raise. I haven't seen that Ghardeh.. But I've seen the.. Guns blazing Ghardeh.."

"Ok enough you two this is getting out of hand.. Killing is no simple thing.. It sometimes has consequences.."

They both look and nod. Shane smiles.. "I'm so asking Osh about some of his old fights.."

Danny runs with Shane.. "Me too!"

"D'toudi Krit.." i say to myself with a hint of amusement. I hear a bellow of amusement coming from T'arik and Orukia.. I see Shane.. The stupid fool.. Jump onto Osh'ikeilles back.. Then immediately get thrown off kicking up dust and debris.. He found it easier clamping around him due to not wearing his caster or backpack. But nonetheless failed at wrapping his arms around his neck. Shane turns over laying in a lingerie manner to Osh and Danny laughs pointing at him. Osh'ikeille cocks his head at his antics but not.. Angered or bothered.. Such is the way with Shane and Osh.

"Osh'ikeille Nracha Shur'ie! Tell me a story of your past accomplishments..Tell me a story worthy of mordor!" Michael is sneaking up to Shane.. Oh i see what is going on here.. I see Uzkielle with Zelda, Avamar and Ry'kar. While Nina is nowhere to be seen.. Neither is Ra'zele or Eve.. Possibly talking in private regarding our clan. I snap back to Michael as Shane rolls away and gets up.

"No not yet i want to hear my brothers story!"

"Nah this is on Ry'kar Ze'rei.."

Osh'ikeille looks to the small blue yautja who has arms crossed..

"Mei'hswei.. Show Ry'kar your moves.. Teach him.. A lesson.."

"Or you will?" Osh'ikeille nods and i see Ry'kar stiffen ever so slightly. He knows he has no chance against the larger yautja but with Nina and Shane. He has a CHANCE.

"Alright.. Fine but only Jeh D'aruhn.. One round.."

Shane walks to the makeshift kehrite. He stances with Ry'kar producing a combi-stick.

"Ok alright little smurf.."

Danny laughs at the notion..

"You are a shorter Shane!"

"Exactly." Ry'kar says..

"Maybe so my cuz but it's not height that wins fights.. It's the fire in your heart.." Shane blocks Ry'kars impressive J swing upward and counters it with a parry causing him to lurch forward letting Shane spin kick him in the stomach knocking him back. Shane spins the stick from left to right then swipes left then right followed by a hook catching Ry'kars upper swipe. Ry'kar shoves Shane back with his stick. And thrusts towards him Shane blocks with a vertical swipe and drop kicks sending Ry'kar staggering back. Shane rolls backwards and jumps up. Ry'kar with a growl folds up his stick and rams it into the dirt. Shane reaches round as he collapses his own and holsters it as Ry'kar stances in fisted stance.

"It comes with focus and clear mind, knowing your options and opponent."

Shane stances in the Xui'jhi'deh stance

Arms out wind but with a slight sway.. Everyone apart from Ry'kar and Avamar know when the sway starts.. Shane means business.. It's a way to confuse his opponent. For they don't know his next move.. A very interesting tactic and movement. Ry'kar circles Shane in a stalking motion but Shane closes in. They both strike out at the same time. Shane's palm connects with Ry'kars fist and Shane holds it there eyes glowing green. Ry'kar throws his left fist but Shane grabs it and thrusts Ry'kar towards him and picks him up. Over his shoulder and slams him down dust flies up but he swipes Shanes legs causing him to fall and Ry'kar gets on top of Shane and brings a fist down into his chest Shane blocks his second attack and elbows Ry'kar in the mandibles causing him to growl.

"First rule of thumb Ry'kar.. Never ever see a fight as one sided." He unleashes his wrist blade and holds it to Ry'kars neck.

"Never go to far in a Jehdin-ka-jehdin."

He growls again but Shane kicks him off. He stiffens but Shane releases his blades and smiles.

"One day Ry'kar. But not today cousin, come on.. Those cool orange orbs don't scare me so easily.. You are learning well."

Shane walks past him and rubs his shoulder. And Ry'kars posture lowers as he relaxes. He was in the moment.. As with all young yautja.. Shane knew exactly how to handle it..

"Ghardeh how is your mate so calm? It is.. Infectious.. Almost sickeningly so.."

I hold Ry'kars shoulder and lower to his level.

"He is calm because he has no quarrel with you. If you was his enemy.. Not so and besides.. He adores you and Avamar. He wouldn't ever intentionally harm you, ever. Even in a spar match."

"Unlike Danny.."

"Ey! That one time was an accident with Ava!" Danny chips in.

"The point is Ry is that Shane is not a threat. He is not your enemy. But he won't so easily be swayed by brute force. He has an integrity not many humans possess.. He's died once.. Even death couldn't claim him.. Not yet Paya forgive.."

"If you ever want to just.. Talk to Shane he will listen.. To everyone.."

I leave Danny and Ry'kar as they nod to each other in understanding. Later that day evening creeps in. I am in our home making sure my armour and weapons are all set and cleaned. I am about to slot my second caster in place when there is a yautjan roar.. It sounded like.. Uzkielle.. I walk out to see him snared and sent flying upwards in front of their home. In a net.. The snare de cloaks and Osh aims his caster and fires it at the winch letting his brother fall. He hits the ground with a grunt and as he rips out of the netting his angered roar echoes. Which is interrupted by Osh'ikeilles full bellied laugh.. To the point he doesn't see Uz rush towards him and shoves him hard in the shoulder. Sweeping him from his feet and bringing his wrist blade to his mandibles.

"I told you.. Brother.. Revenge.." He rumbles a laugh as Uzkielle slows his breathing and pulls away from his brother. "Sei-i.. Ell-osde mu'ske.."

He walks back to the stead collapsing his wrist-blade into its housing then silence. Osh'ikeille scales the home and dismantles the winch. Shane picks it up and lets out a breath. "That was.. Erratic.." Osh'ikeille gurgles a laugh holding Shanes head.. "Spend time with your mate. I'll sort this mess out Mei'hswei." Shane returns to me as we re-enter the house, once everything is as it should be we share a bath. Shane is leant into me and rubs the back of his head into my chest.

"How long will this birth take Kch-tanu? There's a question.." he asks rubbing my right calf.

"i rub my jaw on his head slowly." Several weeks.. Maybe a month or two depending."

"On what?"

"Anything may happen Shane. It depends."

Shane swims round. "Oooooo… Ki'xal.."

I look at him. "Winter."

I say to him "As in a human winter?"

"As fierce and as strong as it's winds, as Unforgiving and challenging as the snow and ice."

"Ki'xal.. I.. Like that one.."

"Well you said he was white on the screen.. So i thought.. Winter.."

He dips his head underwater and i feel his head on my stomach again. He rises for air. And wipes his face.

"He's happy.. Just sleeping.."

"You krit.. Don't disturb him.. Else he will strangle you.." i let out a laugh and Shane lifts himself up onto me and runs his hands down my head and stops at me mandibles.. He smiles. Why'd you aliens have to get mandibles.. Why not have lips and mandibles?" He kisses my forehead and neck.

"Why couldn't humans have mandibles instead of lips? It is the same kind of funny math.."

"Why is my mate getting so hot?"

Shane asks with a devilish grin.

"Why is my mate rubbing that spot?"

"Why are you reacting to it?!"

"Why are you acting upon it?"

"Because my mate is enjoying it maybe?"

"Maybe.."

"But what will you do if i play your game?!"

I make a grab for his manhood but he holds my grip tight but is faltering. He is still no match for my strength as much as he tries to restrain me.

"Ghardeh Etur'sek.."

I frown at him and he smiles.

"Don't you even think of doing that.. I'll rip you apart.."

I feel his hand on my entrance.

"Let go of my wang.. And i won't go exploring for lapislazuli.."

"You let go first krit.."

He tuts with a smile "Fine.."

He lets go.. His mistake.. I grab both of his arms and lock them behind his back.

Lift him up and with all my strength i smash him into the water it causes a massivr shower of water as i rumble a laugh it pelts my head and shoulders as well as the surrounding floor. With a splutter and wild thrash, he manages to surface.. "Ghardeh you tricked me you horrible yautja.."

I grab his arms and pull him close, "Did you call me horrible?" I bring out my tongue and he grimaces as i laugh while licking his head he tries to squirm away but i have him in an iron grip. He has no escape.. He moves his head back. "Ghardeh Etur'sek. I'll grab that worm tongue you zabin.. And cook it.. Make a nice bratwurst.." i wrap it around his hand.

"You absolute.. Monster.. I hate your face.." He says as i let him go.. "How has the water gained several degrees Ghardeh? its bloody scalding!"

He punches my shoulder.

"What's that now?"

"Shut up Zabin.." I shove him back.

"Oh? You wanna get smited."

We finish up and head for bed.

"Don't do anything too strenuous."

"Shane. Don't worry about me, i didn't get this far in life acting Reckless and hectic. He lets out a laugh "No you just go bat shit crazy and kill a whole bunker of flunkies.."

We get onto the berth and i wrap a large arm over his side. He has his head leant into mine and closes his eyes as i close mine then we sleep. The next day i walk out of our home wearing a deep blue and coral garb it covers my whole body and the sleeves are flared outward towards the ends. and watch the sun slowly rise over the horizon.. A yellow streak across the sky behind the mountain cracks open the rays.. It seems our journey finally comes to a close. For years we have stuck together, overcome our hardships and slowly become a clan. The Nracha Shur'ie clan. Nina as our matriarch.. Asteria.. A safe haven for us.. And a new home for our new addition to the family.. Ki'xal.. Still growing within me. Shane walks up behind me and leans into my right forearm.

"Need help with this one darl?"

I slowly crouch to his level turning fully to him. My head connects with his. Both our eyes closed.

"As a matter of fact.. I do.."

Author note: Ghardeh 2: Of monsters and men. Has come to a calm close for Shane amd Ghardeh. These two have been through thick and thin and come out on top and with it they are stronger for it. I want to thank you all for the visits and views. This story was a thrill to write and serves as a standard to which my story telling will follow. But what about this Ki'xal?! I hear you ask.. Do not worry. He will have his own tale. First starting with Ki'xal: Overture.. That takes place in defining moments of his life. Then Ki'xal: Ghosts of the reach. A story that shows him. As an experienced cool-tempered skilled yautja beginning his own mission. Thank you so much to Werewolfbleu.. Your behind the scenes help has always been appreciated. Much love!

Credits:

This story was created by Vakrian in association with Werewolfbleu, (My besty!) and an expansion to Werewolfbleu's universe to "Can i keep him?" and "Look Nina an alien!"

Characters:

Ghardeh Etur'sek. By Vakrian

Shane Hunter Dixon. By Vakrian

Ki'xal. (mentioned.) By Vakrian

Zir'tehn An'aksu. By Vakrian

Riz'ghah An'aksu. By Vakrian

Freida Dixon. By Vakrian

Darren and Gill Dixon. By Vakrian

Ivan Wilkins/ Mr D. By Vakrian

Xeno man. By Vakrian

Amanda Brody. By Vakrian

Clyde Rogers. By Vakrian

Chris Horner. By Vakrian

Predalien. by Vakrian

Leviathan. By Vakrian

We yu soldier design. By Vakrian

Pathfinder ship design. By Vakrian

Other supporting characters. By Vakrian

(Assets not mine.)

Asteria. By Werewolfbleu

Lar'ja N'ritja ship. By Werewolfbleu

Osh'ikeille. By Werewolfbleu

Uzkielle. By Werewolfbleu

Nina Le'Blanc. By Werewolfbleu

Danny Le'Blanc. By Werewolfbleu

Ra'zele 'Wolf'. By Werewolfbleu

Eve. By Werewolfbleu

Avamar. By Werewolfbleu

Ry'kar. By Werewolfbleu

Glynda. By Werewolfbleu

Trey. By Werewolfbleu

Tilly De Ville. By Werewolfbleu

Zelda. By Werewolfbleu

Orukia. By Werewolfbleu

Michael. By Werewolfbleu

T'arik. By Werewolfbleu

(Memories of Nina in Chapter eleven are excerpts from Werewolfbleu's "Can i keep him?")

Massive thank you to Werewolfbleu with helping me along the way, and of course you the reader, i hope you have enjoyed reading the story as much as i have creating it.

Ghardeh and Shane will return in their own new story…

GHARD3H: Legend.