Chapter 22: Debacle

He was extremely frustrated and out of sorts, the last week was a complete disaster. The night they had their misunderstanding about seduction and mating they were interrupted again, by the Elder no less! And to make matters worse he was always in training after that, since there was a new Chiva scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

They had tried to pick up where they left off last night; Cat retried her seduction and he tried to be open minded about it and not miss her hints, there was no need to say that it was a catastrophe as well. It wasn't his fault he was too tired to do anything!

Observing the unbloods practicing he had trouble concentrating on their technique and progress. His thoughts kept returning to Cat and their… unfinished mating. It was getting harder and harder to get her out of his mind these last two days. If something didn't happen between them soon… "Pauk this is getting out of hand!" Growling determinately, he pushed the thoughts of her out of his mind. It was the last day of the unbloods preparations, he would focus now, get some rest later and be in her quarters as soon as possible. No excuses and no interruptions this time, "I'll be damned to the Black Warrior if anything gets in the way this time!"

Ek'tan watched him, trying not to laugh. He did feel slightly sorry for him, but cjit it was still funny. He especially felt sorry for the unbloods, their training master was merciless, they would be prepared for the hunt, but in what shape? Thrilling he tried concealing his laughter "If you keep pushing them so hard, they will be throwing themselves to the hard meats just to get away from you" Glaring at him sideways Kevarde growled "Very funny pup. I just might send you with them if that were the case"

Changing the subject Ek'tan clicked a bit hesitantly and quietly "Are you not worried about hurting her? Not that I care, but the Elder would have your head, he seems to treat her as she was his pup" caught off guard Ke'varde turned to him fully "What do you mean?" Moving closer so not to be overheard the young one continued "Well…she is not Yautja, she is ooman…you know; weak, fragile, delicate, ooman. What if you break her?"

Considering it for a moment, he had to give the young one his due "Perhaps you are right" He could kill her if he wasn't careful, she was so small and soft. Nodding Ek'tan left to keep an eye on his own training unbloods clicking "It is something to think on my friend"

Left with another worry to top off his already frustrated state, Ke'varde moved to the platform, motioning to the unbloods it was time for another round of sparring, picking out five of the most promising ones, growling "There will be no codling this time. I want your attacks merciless, precise and deadly, do not spare me as I will not spare you. Think before you act, the hard meat will not give you second chances. Stupidity and weakness is intolerable." Taking his fighting stance he roared at them, the unbloods doing the same before attacking.

She was so hopped up on hormones she was almost out of her mind. Not to mention pissed at Ke'varde for last night, what kind of male falls asleep just as they were getting to the good part! "Okay, maybe that wasn't fair, he was tired" she could understand that, but still! And last week! They were so close! If it wasn't for the Elder she'd be one happy female right now! Stomping her feet she had the urge to pull out her hair in frustration. "Is it too much to ask for a few hours privacy!"

Sighing, she was a bit tired herself lately, the Elder had her running around the ship constantly this past week, seeing Mir'en, to help him out with tasks and learning to cook with the chief chef. The duties were fun, she really shouldn't be complaining, it gave her something to do and focus on, but it was like the Elder was stonewalling their attempts to mate or something. Frowning she shook her head muttering "I'm just being paranoid."

Knocking on the door she was admitted by her best friend aboard the ship "Hello Cat, it's nice to see you" grinning Cat gave her a swift hug "It's nice to see you too Azira'ah" Moving to the chair she sat down clearing her throat "I came here to ask you… about mating. I know about sex and all, but having it with a member of another species is kind of equivalent to a first time…ever" Thrilling with laughter the female joined her offering some fruit "I think I can understand what you are asking. I'm sure Mir'en told you at least something?"

After getting an exuberant nod, she continued clicking "Well since Yautja females are the dominant ones, we are more aggressive and selective then the males when the mating cycle starts and we usually take the lead, telling them what to do and when to do it, since pleasure increases the odds of conception." Thinking for a moment, Cat responded "Okay the selection part is done, he's already agreed to be my lifemate. So how aggressive should I be?" stumped by the question for a few moments Azira'ah considered on how to answer that "…Think of it as combat or wrestling, with a lot of biting and scratching, make him work for your favor"

Cat just tilted her head, giving her a dumb and incredulous look, using a monotone "You want me to wrestle an 8ft, 350pund male made of pure muscle and do what? Spank him when he wins?" Nodding Azira'ah clicked "It will work little one. You just have to be dominant. Trust me, you will both enjoy it and he will appreciate the effort" Skeptical, Cat sighed giving a nod and a smile "Alright I'll give it a try"

After her visit with Azira'ah, she went to see the Elder. Entering his quarters, she moved to stand in front of the window beside him "I came to see you to ask a favor" Glancing at her, he was a little surprised by her abrupt visit and manner, he clicked "Ask" Fidgeting with her fingers nervously, she hesitated a moment before blurting "I want to mate" Seeing him jump back and his shocked face she realized how that sounded, shaking her head and waving her hands frantically "Not with you! With Ke'varde! I need you to give him a day off from training so we can… well you know!" sighing she covered her face, groaning miserably "oh crap, way to go Cat"

Getting over his surprise he peered at her closely, clicking "You are absolutely sure you want to do this Cat? With him?" Looking up into the Elders eyes she said "As much as I can be. I care for him, I may even love him." Taking his hand in hers she asked quietly "Were you sure, when you found your lifemate?" Looking out at the stars, he clicked almost absentmindedly "I still am. Even though it was so long ago I only need to look at the stars to remember her life. She dearly wanted to come with me after my hunt was finished and we already bonded, but she couldn't leave her daughter to her badblood… what do you call it? Husband, I think."

Now it was Cat's turn to be surprised "She was married." Giving a slight nod he continued "Yes, but not happily. The night she was killed, he came after them with his men. Catherine brought her pup to meet me, thinking it was safe and that he wouldn't find out. After a few hours shouting could be heard and we both knew who it was. She begged me to take her daughter to a safe place, to protect her before herself. I didn't want to leave her, but the little one was a priority. I left her with Mir'en and another hunter, taking the pup to a secure location. When I returned, I was too late…"

Squeezing his hand reassuringly she whispered "It's alright, I understand." The pain in his voice, though lessened over time was evidence enough that he still cared and in a way was tortured by it. Though he had little scars on the outside as most hunters had many, his were hidden and more painful. Turning he waved his hand dismissively "As I said, it was a very long time ago. Now as to your request, I will arrange his time to be free tonight and tomorrow. I will even put Ek'tan in front of your door to deter anyone from interrupting you"

She was about to protest to Ek'tans presence, but reconsidered at the last second. It would ensure their privacy and the bedroom was far enough from the door so nothing could be heard. Grinning she hugged him on impulse whispering "Thank you" before bounding out of his quarters. Watching her go he couldn't help but chuckle at her excitement.

Getting the notification that he was dismissed until the day after tomorrow, he first went to eat. After that, he reached his quarters but was stopped from entering them when he noticed Ek'tan standing in front of Cats door. Tilting his head in curiosity, he clicked "What are you doing?" Thrilling the young one answered "The Elder posted me here to ensure your privacy with the ooman today and tomorrow" Surprised but not showing it, Ke'varde just nodded before entering his quarters to shower. Shaking his head, he didn't even want to know what she did this time.

After an hour he was prepared and anxious to see his little female. The whole time he was preparing he kept reminding himself to be extremely gentle and patient as not to hurt her in any way. Passing the stationed hunter, he entered her chamber, noticing it was completely dark he clicked "Cat?" confused he listened for a moment hearing a slight rustling in her sleeping chamber, noticing a faint glow of light there as well. Moving swiftly he didn't notice the wire strung in the doorway until it was too late, growling a surprised "Puak-de!" as he crashed to the floor.

Getting up to his knees he was about to stand when a weight crashed against his back, knocking him over again. Opening his mandibles to roar he was astounded when he heard his gentle little ooman "You're mine hunter to with as I please!" before she bit him hard on the neck while sitting on his back! Growling "What the c'jit!" he propped himself on his arms, bending one beneath him to throw her off hearing a surprised screech as she fell.

Getting up swiftly he was shocked to see her already standing on the bed in a fighting stance! Wearing armor plates no less! Looking at her a bit closely he noticed her pupils were dilated and smelling the air he exclaimed "Are you drunk?" a second before his soft little female launched herself at him with a strange battle cry "Geronimooo!"

As he caught her in his arms she felt him stumble into the wall, wrapping her legs around his torso and her arms around his shoulder she bit his neck again and sunk her nails into his flesh. Hearing him roar again, she was pried off of him in a heartbeat, dangling off the floor as he was holding her by the arms staring at her, growling "What in the universe are you doing female!" shaking her slightly to get her attention.

Wide eyed Cat regarded him for a moment before smiling "Why seducing you, silly" Bewildered, he opened and closed his mandibles three times, before coming up with "Then why in Payas name did you attack me? And what is with the armor? And why were you drinking again!" Frowning in befuddlement she said "I thought you'd like it if I acted a little like a Yautja female would, you know aggressive and such, the armor is more for my comfort then yours." Smiling sheepishly at the last part and the next one "I only drank a little to get me relaxed, that's all, I'm not drunk"

Sighing, he placed her on her feet before clicking softly "Little one if I wanted a Yautja female I would have one. I want you, to be yourself" Relieved, Cat nodded gratefully "Thank god, this aggressive business is hard to keep up" Turning, she pulled up her hair "Can you get this armor off me?" Purring, he did as she asked, unclipping first the top plates and then the bottom ones on her sides. As the plating clattered to the ground Cat turned back to him slowly removing the rest of her garments. Finally naked, she glanced at his loincloth and string of trophies, crossing her arms under her breasts raising an amused eyebrow "Your turn Stripes"

Chuckling slightly, he gave a nod, removing his trophies first and then his loincloth, letting both drop to the floor. Right now he didn't care about any of it, except her. Stepping closer to her, he lightly caressed her arms down to her sides, pulling her gently closer to feel more of her, though he wanted to throw her on the bed "I'm going to be gentle if it kills me" Her hands also roaming his chest to his shoulders and back, she could feel the tension in him, murmuring "Relax Stripes, I'm not going to hurt you"

Leaning her forehead on his chest she kissed and nipped there playfully, teasing him, feeling him tense up every time she did it. Moving backwards to the bed, she took his hands pulling him with her, glancing at him as she moved on it, crawling slowly to the other side. He was watching her every move, every muscle in his body urging him to pounce. Shaking his head to keep his composure, he joined her slowly as if not to spook her. Looking at his movements something kept tugging at her brain, tilting her head she thought it just didn't seem natural for him to act this way "Why are you…?" she didn't know how to finish her sentence so she just waved her hand at him.

Kneeling across from her he considered not saying anything for a second "I do not wish to hurt you" Understanding dawning, she frowned for a moment before smiling brightly "How about if I tell you if anything starts to hurt, so this way you don't have to keep yourself under control constantly?" Giving her a nod, he purred loudly before tackling her to furs, they both knew he was still being careful, but at least he wasn't completely restrained anymore.

Laughing, Cat wrapped her arms around him for a moment, kissing his face and nuzzling his neck as he did hers. She was fascinated when he moved down her body, almost like he was smelling every inch of her, stopping between her breasts for a moment, then moving down to the junction between her thighs, she could feel him taking a deep breath and releasing a rumbling purr that shook her to the core. Embarrassed at first, she quickly got over it as he did it again, moaning encouragements instead "Oooh, do that again"

Lying down between her legs to get more comfortable, he had a feeling she would like this. He loved her scent, it was driving him wild. Taking another deep breath he released a long, loud, constant purr, feeling her writhe beneath him. Grabbing her hips to keep her still he purred louder this time, feeling her trying to wrap her legs around his head. Thrilling he moved away, not wanting her to complete just yet, seeing her raise her head and glare at him, he growled slightly "Soon little one"

Huffing, Cat smiled mischievously "Okay. Come here and lie down on your back" patting the spot next to her. Tilting his head curiously, he did as she asked. Moving to kneel beside him, she took his member in her hands, getting a feel for it. It was longer and thicker than an average human male, with slight bumps on the shaft, but she was confident she could handle it when the time came; it was just a matter of adjustment. Glancing at him, she smiled to keep him at ease; since he was observing everything she was doing, whispering "Do you trust me?" getting a nod, she smiled, slowly leaning down and opening her mouth to take the head in, feeling him tense up instantly, stroking him she kept her position murmuring "It's okay I promise, it won't hurt" using her tongue, she licked his contour, letting him adjust to the sensations, when his purring started she got more bolder, sucking lightly and massaging the length hearing him growl raggedly "Pauk this is torture little one" doubling her efforts she was pleased when she heard his labored breathing and felt his tensing muscles.

Ke'varde couldn't take it anymore, roaring "Enough!" he bolted upright and hooked an arm, as she released him, under her breasts, almost throwing her down to the bed on her back. Opening her legs a bit roughly he purred as her musk assailed him, closing his eyes "You drive me to distraction little one" Looking at him through half lidded eyes, she could say the same about him.

As he positioned himself at her entrance he clicked seriously, catching her eyes "I cannot wait anymore Cat" Nodding she understood perfectly, she didn't think she could wait any longer either "I want you Ke'varde" Feeling him start to push in, she kept adjusting her hips, trying to keep herself relaxed, whispering "Rock back and forth slightly" complying he could barely restrain himself, as he felt her softness and tightness enveloping him slowly, releasing a strained growl. Both were breathing heavily by the time he was in almost completely.

After another moment of adjusting herself, Cat tentatively thrust her hips forward, when she didn't feel anything amiss, she relaxed completely. Seeing her smile and nod, he released his strained breath in a growl, starting to move his own hips. The tempo rising after each thrust, he moved his hands under her back, holding her in place by each shoulder, his claws scraping, some penetrating her skin. Wrapping her legs around his hips she moved with him, moaning with his vibrating purring, her own nails digging into his arms "Oh god! Yes!"

Feeling the tremors and convulsions of her orgasm starting, he quickened his pace, grunting and growling ferociously. Throwing her head back, and bending her spine so she was almost completely off the bed, she screamed at the full force of her climax, never before experiencing it like this. When her muscles tightened round him almost to the point of pain he couldn't hold back anymore, releasing his rains he roared before biting down on her shoulder, piercing her skin as his own climax rushed forward, thrusting wildly until they both collapsed, she on her back, he on his side careful not to crush her before plopping to his back as well.

Panting heavily and covered in sweat, Cat whispered an amazed "Wow, that was…" Glancing at her, he purred contentedly between breaths, pulling her closer to him. When their heart rates returned to normal and their breathing stabilized, she murmured "I think we should go shower" Turning on his side to face her, he nuzzled her breasts, purring "Bathing is better. We can continue in the water" Laughing, when he threw her over his shoulder she mock growled in annoyance "You're insatiable" squealing when he slapped her ass.