Remembering

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The first thing I registered as I woke up was my raging headache. Amani had forgotten to remind me that c'nlip was still in fact alcohol, and therefore still raped your brain for hours the next morning. I rolled over slowly as my stomach lurched, laying onto my back. I draped my arm over my forehead as I tried to recall the night, when my forearm brushed against a small lump on my forehead. I gasped and jerked my arm away before gingerly touching the sore spot with my fingertips. There was a good golf ball sized bruise on the right side of my forehead, I could feel the skin was slightly raised. It felt like hell, so I could only imagine what it looked like.

I sat up in the bed, looking around the room I was in. It didn't look like any of the rooms on the boy's ship, so I guessed we were still aboard the clan ship. The bed I was laying in was what I assumed the typical style of Yautja comfort looked like: round dome like bedframe, with a million plush furs all in the center to create a soft nest. At one point, I had imagined them laying spread out on hard rough surfaces, with some type of artificial heat lamps above their perch like the reptiles they looked to be. Actually, like the reptiles they are, given I was now sweating like a sinner in church under all the furs.

I pushed as many pelts away from me as I could before I untangled myself from the mess. It was still blazing hot, but I couldn't tell if it was just my hangover punishing me in some other way, or if they had turned up the heat while we were partying last night. I grabbed the edge of the bed and began pulling myself out. It was larger than the one I slept in, so when I hefted my leg over the side my stomach nearly jumped into my throat as my foot swung against air where there should have been a floor, and I flipped over, landing hard on my side. I pulled myself up, rubbing my shoulder blade and began to stand.

I stalked my way over to one of the doors in the room, hoping they had the decency to put us into a room with a bathroom in it. Amani had informed me that a lot of the ship was inhabited by un-blooded and young blood warriors. Meaning they had to share communal bathing and toiletry areas. Heavens above, if I had to take a bath with a handful of Yautja, I would grab each of my companions by their bottom tusk and march my happy ass right back onto the ship. Love ya, miss ya, meet me on another trade planet. I walked up to the wall, able to distinguish the outline of the sliding door without having to focus anymore, and began reaching my hand out to the right side where the pressure plate would be.

Before I could come in contact with it, the light above the door flashed a quick red and the door slid back silently. Well I'll be damned. Apparently, the boy's little ragamuffin ship isn't as high-tech as I thought it was. These guys had automatic doors. I laughed lightly to myself as I peered around the bath. It wasn't an Olympic size swimming pool like the one on the ship, but it was still rather large. You could probably fit about 4 Yautja in the tub and still have plenty of room to swing your arms. Why they would be doing something like that? I have no idea. I shook my head before walking toward the tub.

The water was already filled, running on a constant recycling system to keep clean warm water in the tub at all times. I looked around finding a cloth to dry myself with, and even being lucky enough to find some jars with scented oils in them. I popped the top off of a few to smell them, not really being able to distinguish the scent. The last one I popped open smelled really similar to grapefruit, so I grabbed the bottle and poured a bit into the tub until I could smell it rising with the steam. Placing the bottle back down I stripped out of my clothes, then slowly lowered myself into the water. There were no benches for me to stand on while I washed myself, so I opted for holding onto the edge with one hand while I scrubbed the dirt and sweat from my body with the other. Looking over myself, I could see there were a few light bruises on my palms and knees, where I had most likely fallen or hit something. Knowing my luck, I had probably tripped on something, tried to catch myself, and still ended up smacking my head against the ground.

I ran my hand down my face to wipe the water out of my eyes. I really wish I could remember what happened last night. The last thing I DO remember, was Amani yelling something at me after Thwei-Sain'ja left, and then trying to get up out of Kwei-Bhu'ja's arms. I finished scrubbing myself off, then pulled myself out of the tub to dry off. This room didn't have one of the Dyson body dryers as I liked to call it, so I had to make do with the small piece of fur I'd found to pat dry myself off. Once finished, I walked back into the bedroom to try and find a different pair of clothes to wear.

Back on the ship, I'd began sleeping naked so I wouldn't have to wake up in my own sweat and wear the same clothes for days on end until I could get them cleaned. But I obviously wasn't thinking about that in my drunken stupor. I walked along the walls and began pushing random pressure plates until I found the drawer I was looking for. A few of our things had been transferred into the room, including all of my favorite tunics. They were all rather form fitting, yet loose at the same time, so I wasn't going to complain. Plus, I was only ever around the three Yautja, and majority of the time they were too busy in their own spaces to pay any attention to what I chose to wear on any given day.

I could choose to walk around naked, and I doubt any of them would really notice. Well, except Kwei-Bhu'ja now. I felt my face heat up, and a queasy to feeling settle in the pit of my stomach as I recalled how friendly I'd gotten with him last night. I am forever wishing I didn't turn into a ridiculously flirty person the moment alcohol enters my system. I plucked a tunic from the small drawer and pulled it on. It was a light auburn color, and the fur reminded me of my soft sheep skin rug at home. I sighed heavily, before closing the drawer and walking to the entrance of the room.

I stepped close to it, wondering if this one was automatic as well, when the red light flashed quickly above me before sliding the door open. The lights in the hallway were a slightly brighter shade than the room, and even the subtle change hurt my eyes. I held my palms over my eyes, rubbing them softly before peeking them open slowly. When the light didn't assault my eyes again, I began walking down the hallway to my right.

I walked slowly, wondering where Kwei-Bhu'ja had run off to. This place was technically a vacation for the three boys. They didn't have to hunt, cook their own food or steer the ship. They could wander around, fight as many other warriors they wanted, and sleep with as many women as they wanted. My gut clenched thinking about Kwei-Bhu'ja being off with a female while I was still knocked out in the bed. I had no idea why something like that bothered me so much. I mean, YEAH, I was slumped all over him last night, and it was confirmed by Amani that he actually really DID want me as more than a pet. But I still technically wasn't up for something like that. Drunk me? Maybe. Sober me? Definitely not.

As I walked, I saw an average looking male up ahead. I quickly walked up to him, calling out to get his attention.

"Hey, excuse me! Can you help me?" He turned his head quickly, looking at me wide eyed for a moment as if I'd jump and attack his face if he so much as blinked. I furrowed my brow, looking at him confused before realization dawned on me.

"Shit, sorry. You probably can't even understand me." I said, turning slightly to walk around him.

"I can understand just fine." He replied, stopping me in my tracks. I turned to look at him, standing a little closer than I had before. I watched as he took a slight step away from me, eyeing me up and down. Well…I was confused before, but now I was just starting to get a little pissed. So what if I'm just a human? It's not like I have rabies or something. I crossed my arms, eyeing him up and down as well, watching as he seemed to become more uncomfortable the longer I watched him.

"Well, can you tell me where I can find Kwei-Bhu'ja please?"

At the mention of my companion I watched as the male physically stiffened. He quickly pointed in the direction I was heading before stepping even further away from me.

"Eating." Was all he replied before walking quickly away from me. I watched him retreat until he turned a corner. I turned in the direction he pointed and began walking. Well that was entirely…Awkward.

As I got closer to the dining hall, the hallway became more crowded as Yautja were coming and going for food. Occasionally they would step out of my way if they were blocking the hallway, and at first I thought it was simply so I didn't touch them. I could deal with a sentient species not wanting me to brush up against them in a hallway and pass "germs". But as I stepped up to the dining hall doors, the door slid open before I could activate it, causing me to almost run face first into a Yautja's chest.

I placed my hands in front of me to brace myself, palms coming in contact lightly with the male's abdomen. Immediately it was like I'd just shot fire from my palms. He recoiled from me quickly, nearly ramming into the other male that was walking with him, and emitting a strange strangled noise from the back of his throat. I watched him as he tucked all four mandibles into his face and clenched his fists at his sides, before looking over his shoulder. I followed his gaze, when mine eventually landed on the hulking back of Kwei-Bhu'ja seated at a table. I slowly looked back up to the male in front of me, raising my eyebrow when the male behind him grabbed his shoulders and pulled him out of my way.

I stayed standing there, staring up into the widened eyes of the both of them. I took a deep breath, prepared to speak, when I noticed their pupils dilate even smaller. I changed my mind, deciding against whatever awkward conversation would ensue and released the breath id been holding before walking in Kwei-Bhu'ja's direction. I didn't bother looking back as I heard the two figures practically run out of the dining hall.

WHAT.

THE.

FUCK.

What the hell did I do last night, to cause big ass Yautja to be so afraid of me? I approached the table, then lowered myself down into the pit next to Kwei-Bhu'ja. Immediately a plate of some type of cooked meat was slid in front of me. I thought I was hungry before, but the smell of the dish made my mouth begin to water. I picked up a small piece, ripping pieces off of it so I didn't upset my already fragile stomach. I looked up to Kwei-Bhu'ja as he sat silently eating as well, much calmer and slower than he had last night. I wondered what had changed in the short time to cause him to chill the fuck out.

"How are you feeling?" He said, eyes shifting to look down at me. I swallowed the piece before answering.

"Pretty shitty actually. It feels like Kuj'hade punched me in my head a few times." He clicked his mandibles in a laugh before grabbing another piece of raw meat from his plate.

"If he had done that, you would be dead." I looked up at him before rolling my eyes.

"Thanks for that."

"You are welcome."

Yautja's and their damn literal language. I laid my head down on one of my arms so I could still eat, and continued to look around the room. Every once in a while, I'd get quick glances from some of the younger looking Yautja, and then I'd feel Kwei-Bhu'ja shift slightly beside me before they would quickly look away.

"So…What the hell did I do last night exactly?"

Kwei-Bhu'ja stopped chewing for a moment to look at me, before he swallowed and turned to look at me. Oh no. No, no, no please.

"Do you truly wish to know?"

FUCK! I groaned loudly before placing my head back against my arms, gasping when the bruise on my forehead hit against my arm. Kwei-Bhu'ja laughed lightly again, waiting for my response.

"Yeah I guess. I mostly just wanna know why all these guys keep freaking out around me."

There was a sound to my right, and I lifted my head to watch as Thwei-Sain'ja lowered himself into the seat next to me. I looked him over, noticing he wasn't wearing his upper chest straps, and was sporting a very gnarly looking slash along the side of his bicep.

"man, you got fucked up last night huh?" I said, lightly poking his forearm with my index finger.

"As did you." He said, grabbing a tray from one of the eta walking past. The docile creature stopped in her tracks (or was it a he?) expecting him to rip the tray from its grasp, but stood dumbly as it was gently lifted away before being placed equally as gently on the table. I raised my brow as the Meenrah walked away, but chose to ignore the change in behavior.

"It seems everything today wants to remind me of that fact." Both boys laughed lowly before continuing to eat.

"To answer your question, it is because Kwei-Bhu'ja took it upon himself to beat a young blood to a pulp." My head flew up as I stared at Thwei-Sain'ja wide eyed.

He…he what?

"Why would he do that?" I said, turning in my seat to look into Kwei-Bhu'ja's eyes.

"Because he was trying to touch you." Thwei-Sain'ja answered from behind me. "For a moment, he did not remember that you were not his. When he did remember, it was too late."

I continued to stare into Kwei-Bhu'ja's eyes before speaking.

"What was I doing to be so close to any other Yautja?" My heart raced, dreading the words to follow.

"Dancing with Amani. The young blood assumed he had any right to be near you, regardless of you provoking him." Kwei-Bhu'ja answered as I laid my head back down on my arms. I groaned loudly, already wishing the night hadn't happened. Dancing? Of all the things Amani could have drunkenly talked me into, it had to be dancing?

"Did anything else wonderful happen that I should be aware of?"

"As he beat the knowledge into the young blood, you both ran off from the party laughing. Now all the young warriors believe you enjoy making Kwei-Bhu'ja jealous and making him fight for you. That is why they do not wish to be near you."

"I would not call any of that wonderful. Though I did enjoy the feeling of his skull cracking beneath my grip." Kwei-Bhu'ja added.

I wanted to cry so badly it wasn't even funny. I practically flirted a Yautja into my drunken arms, then ran away with Amani laughing my ass off like it was some kind of game. Well, at least I didn't get into too much trouble.

"Wait…Then how the hell did I get all bruised up? Did I trip or something while I was dancing?" As soon as the words left my mouth, they both doubled over in laughter. I crossed my arms, scowling at the table until they finished.

"When we found you both, you had attempted to make it to Tarei'hsan-Thwei's quarters. You were both unconscious on the floor with large bruises on your heads."

"Clumsy oomans most likely tripped and bumped heads." Again, they both broke out into heavy laughter, causing the closer Yautja to turn and stare as I attempted to hide my head.

We sat for a while as I continued to nibble on small pieces of meat, the two boys talking to each other above my head. Amani joined us at the table after a while, Tarei'hsan sitting and handing her a tray of sweet smelling fruits. I gave a small wave as she made eye contact with me, but otherwise stayed silent. She didn't seem to mind, as she was about as hung over as I was. I looked around the hall silently, wondering where Kuj'hade happened to be.

"Hey Thwei-Sain'ja, where'd you run off to last night?" I asked, turning my head in his direction. I watch as he sat up straighter before answering.

"To breed. Many females were interested. They do not see such prime specimens as us very often."

Kwei-Bhu'ja grunted in agreement next to me, and I had to stop myself from laughing after realizing he was being completely serious. The ego of these three never ceases to amaze me, yet continues to grow by the day.

"Then where'd Kuj'hade run off to? Is he pouting 'cause he only was with one female or something?" Immediately Thwei-Sain'ja tucked his mandibles into his face.

"He is still breeding females. No doubt he will sire many offspring."

I sat upright, shaking my head slightly.

"Why? He's rude, and doesn't hesitate to wanna break someone's bones. He's an ass wipe, at least in my opinion."

Kwei-Bhu'ja pulled me into his side and draped his arm over my shoulder. I didn't bother pushing him away, slightly comforted by his closeness.

"These are good traits to have. He will sire many strong pups who will all be as brave as he is. He is not afraid to run into battle, and he knows his worth as a warrior."

"I'll just have to take your word for it." I said, shifting to get more comfortable against him, feeling the starting rumble of his purr against my side.

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I'm so sorry it took so long to get this chapter out guys. I've been so swamped with work it's not even funny. But a girls gotta eat right? Hope you all enjoy this chapter, and my friend mentioned to me that it often feels like grace is jumping from one place to the next every chapter, so I'll try and slow it down a little from here and try and draw out the experiences she has in each new next time, and hopefully it doesn't take as long!

Puffgirl1952 the 2nd: I looked for the error and I just couldn't find it. Maybe I'm just fixing it with my brain cause I know what it's supposed to say. Glad you liked the chapter.

Sousie: Glad you like the story. Hope this is as good as the last one.

Apieceofpie4everybody011: I've always wondered what would happen if you got drunk in front of an alien, so hopefully this chapter delivers haha I'm happy you like my story.

Kosongbird: I couldn't make anything too crazy happen haha she's just starting to develop feelings for Kwei-Bhu'ja, and I would have had to get them kicked off the ship if they got too crazy. And thank you very much, hope this chapter is as good as the last.

Haylz93: That's exactly what he's talking about. Remember how Kuj'hade's been messing with Grace from the moment she stepped into the camp? Let's just say, he's normally only interested in his hounds, and breeding females. Haha Glad you like the story so far.

Tenfangirl: My muse hasn't deserted me yet, I'm just an over worked and well payed person haha Hope you like this new chapter.

Sleepyhallow01: So glad you like them all! Hope you enjoy this new chapter.

Guest: I know this probably isn't soon enough, but it's out now and I haven't given up. Hope you like this new chapter too!

Lyn79: Thanks! Hope you like this new chapter.

Neelixonee: Haha! I never thought about it either until I started writing that chapter, and I had to think of something that would keep her creeped out by them for some time. Plus I wanted to show off how much of an incredible asshole Kuj'hade can be!