Chapter 5
As Ian was sound asleep Umbra had woken up, her body was tingling. Even more so was her lower regions, she had moved her leg from over Ian. When she did so her hips felt sore her whole body felt sore. She laid there looking down at herself feeling accomplished, and at the same time confused as to why she passed out. She reached her hand down between her thighs lightly touching herself, she quivered at the touch what did this Ooman do to me, she thought taking her hand away from herself. As she lay there she could see the sun was in the middle of the sky. They had slept till midday, she wasn't upset nor felt any guilt. She was finally happy, she looked over to her sleeping mate to see him sleeping softly.
She couldn't resist seeing what his mating tool had looked like, quietly moving her head she looked down to his member it's so small she thought wondering how something like that could make her feel so much pleasure. With the tip of her claw she gently touched it remembering the size was far bigger than this, and thicker. As she ran the tip of her finger against the bottom of it she noticed it slightly bounced, and began to pulse. Intrigued by what it was doing she continued moving her finger up and down it, it began growing larger to her touch. It had gotten to the point where it was very hard the end of it was resting against the bottom of his stomach.
Umbra picked up the tool between her thumb and index its heavy she thought as she continued to touch his member. Ian groaned lightly causing her to flinch taking her hand back, his member landing back to where it was. She looked at him to see if he had awoke, she gasped lightly as she saw that a little bit of blood was coming from the wound on his face. Worried that he was in pain she gently moved away from him grabbing a cloth to dab away the blood. As soon as she pressed the cloth against his upper cheek bone, a hand quickly grabbed her wrist, in shock she let out a growl only to see it was Ian that grabbed her. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to grab you like that" he said leaning up to her. "You were asleep, my fault for touching your wound" she replied putting the cloth against his eye.
He smiled to her "thank you mate" left his lips, she felt a feeling deep in her stomach that made her embrace her "you are life mate" she purred. Ian then felt that he had an erection, as they embraced each other. As soon as she released him he tried to cover himself up, she looked at him confused "why cover, it's only me" she said with a soft look in her eyes. Ian laughed "sorry force of habit" he stood up and stretched groaning and popping. Then he walked over to the cavern entrance to get a look outside "slept in half a day" he said "worth it" Umbra returned.
A few hours had passed and both were clothed, Ian fashioned an eye cover after Umbra made something from leaves, and applied it to the scabs. While they sat in silence he decided it was time to clean his rifle, and once he was done with that see what Umbra wanted to do for the remaining time of day light they had. After about thirty minutes he was finished, he saw that Umbra too was cleaning her weapons, and even applied oils to his sword. "Hey, how come that things blood didn't eat through that metal?" he asked picking it up. She responded "metal resistant to acid" "ohh gotcha" he said touching the blade. Setting it down he came up behind her then to her side to see what she was working on.
She had one of her plasma casters in her hand, and what looked like a torch. "What are you doing with that?" he asked trying to get a peek, to which she quickly hid it from his eye. "Making gift, look away" Umbra barked, trying to shield her creation. Ian chuckled "alright, alright fine" he sat on the edge of the bed for a few moments until he felt a tap on the shoulder. "Close eye, and hold out hands" Umbra told him to which he complied, he then felt a cold heavy metal object rest in his hand. He began to open his eye "no! Keep eye closed for when I say look!" Umbra said with what sounded like excitement in her voice. "Okay open eye!" "Are you sure I can open my eye now?" Ian said with sarcasm. "Yes, yes!" Umbra said with hype, he finally opened his eye to see a modified caster. It had a handle and what looked like a trigger. The silver looking metal was polished and had engravings on it, he looked up to Umbra who was quickly looking at the caster than to him, then back to the caster "do you like, my mate?" she said quickly. Ian set the gun down, and walked up to her, she was confused and slightly scared he didn't.
Ian smiled and wrapped his arms around her tightly, she felt great accomplishment with the new gift, and pride that her mate approved, "of course I like it, thank you" he spoke softly into her chest. He released her from the hug and looked up to her with a smile, she looked down to him with a soft look clicking her mandibles. After a few minutes passed, Umbra had had made some skewers from lizards she killed the day before. They talked about more things, and Ian taught her more English. Only to find out there was some things she couldn't pronounce. This went on for hours, until the sun was down and moons were bright in the sky.
"My mate" Umbra looked over to Ian "yeah?" he answered "when we leave planet, where will we go?" she asked knowing that she cannot return to her home world, and for her to go back to earth with him she would become an experiment. "You know, I actually haven't thought of that" he said trying to think of an alternative. "I guess we can try and find another home? I don't think you want to stay here, if those other hunters keep coming back." He said looking at her. She couldn't find anything to say, she didn't know of any other place that would have them. She also didn't want to stay on this reserve any more.
"I don't know where to go mate" she said with worry in her voice. Ian could see that she was distraught, he moved next to her and placed his hand on her thigh giving it a squeeze, "I'm sure we will figure something out Umbra." He said with confidence, she admired him for everything he was and feared that one day she might lose him "but don't worry, I'm not going to leave you behind. I promise" he spoke looking her straight in the eyes. She felt relieved that he wouldn't leave her, and held him to that promise. In doing so she faced him and placed her hand on his chest pushing him down, he didn't fight it and laid down crossing his arms under his head. Umbra straddled him and looked down to him placing her hands on his chest.
Ian couldn't help but flush feeling her heat against him. He began getting aroused for her, but put the thought out of his mind, and pulled her to him. She repositioned herself so that her head could rest on his chest, this moment was relaxing for both of them. No sex as of yet, but just quiet.. Peace and quiet. They both had worry on their minds thinking that something was going to happen at any minute, and surprised animals were still singing their songs, twice now nothing bad was happening nor was it, for the time being.
They both decided to enjoy holding each other. Umbra looked up to him and saw that his eyes kept fluttering shut "stay awake" she said softly reaching up and taping his cheek. "Sorry, just really comfortable." He sighed, as they laid there for while everything went quiet outside. For a moment it was nice, but in the back of their minds they had panic attacks. The animals had finally went to sleep, Umbra still cautious got up and put on her mask. She went to the opening of the cavern and looked outside, changing visor views every few seconds as she scanned the surrounding areas.
Once she felt it was safe she went back to the makeshift bed and took Ian into her arms, wrapping her legs around him holding him close to her. For both it only took minuets till they were fast asleep. As they slept through the night, the sun finally rose bringing the area to life. Ian groaned "I'd kill for some coffee" looking over at Umbra he could see that she was sprawled out taking up most of the bed. He chuckled to himself and got out of the bed slowly to step outside and take care of the morning ritual. He found a nice spot, dug out a hole and did his thing. Once he was done he could smell water, taking his chance he went to the lake and took a quick dip cleaning off as much as he could. Once done he put his clothes back on, and headed back to the cavern.
About halfway back he could hear rustling in some bushes to his right, his heart skipped a beat as he quickly rounded a tree, having to turn his whole head he looked to his left seeing that the cavern wasn't too far away. Not now! Jesus can't get a fucking break! He screamed in his head, before he knew it another man came rushing from the bushes. "Help me! Help! They're following me!" the strange beaten man screamed at Ian grabbing his shirt, Ian promptly pushed him away for him to only come rushing back screaming in terror. "Get the fuck away from me! You think I want to be found!" Ian spoke with a frustrated whisper.
Ian looked back at the cavern to see Umbra barely peaking from the entrance. He held his hand down moving it slowly up and down letting her know that she could stay there. "You have to help me! You have to!" the man screamed again, Ian rose his hand and slapped the frantic man "snap the fuck out of it, yelling and screaming will only bring them to you idiot." He said with a harsh whisper, the stranger looked at him his eyes were filled with fear, and tears. "You don't understand!" he yelled once again grabbing at Ian's shirt. Umbra was just about to rush out and kill this strange man, but Ian had already swung landing knuckles against jaw causing the stranger to go limp and hit the floor. "Son of a bitch" Ian let out.
Ian leaned down to check the man only to see that he had a piece of metal embedded onto his back. "Mother fucker!" Ian yelled, the man got his consciousness back and sat up, Ian backing away looking up at the trees. Nothing but curse words were filling his mind as he slowly began to back away from this bate, the stranger stood up and began walking towards him "please, please help me!" he begged. Ian's heel then hit a rock causing him to stumble backwards, as he fell he could see a bolt of blue head towards the man, as the man started to reach his hands out towards Ian his head exploded with red and light blue sparks. Ian hit the ground as did the corpse of the stranger, "fuck me!" he yelled as he scrambled to his feet.
Another bolt smashed into the ground next to him, Umbra shot out of the cavern in full gear, she also had Ian's weapons and vest in hand. Ian met with her grabbing his gear, Umbra never keeping her eyes away from the trees. Ian quickly put his vest on and placed the sword and rifle on his back, taking the caster in his right hand. As he turned around he heard a thud, and this being appeared from thin air, his height was slightly taller than Umbra's. His skin looked like a lizards covering from head to toe, his body was riddled with scars, and muscles. This one was massive in size, making the ones they ran into early look like children.
As they stood there staring down each other Umbra placed her hand on his chest. "This one Hish ... bad-blood" Ian could tell she was rather rattled at this newfound enemy. He remembered what she had told him about this kind, and that they were much more dangerous, even with Umbra standing a few inches shy of 8 feet. This Hish had to be eight plus, Ian swallowed a lump in his throat while looking at this beast. Within a few seconds a ship flew over them and dropped into the forest behind the Hish, and soon walked out three more bad bloods these three were defiantly not the same as this one before them.
The three of them stood next to each side of him, gauntlet blades extended. "What do we do?" Ian said looking at the mini army that stood before them. Umbra didn't speak, not a word or sound came from her while they had a stare down. Then two of the smaller ones came at them the one that stayed at the hish's side releasing bolts. Umbra pushed Ian to the right, right before the bolt hit the ground, one of the hunters headed straight for Ian lunging in the air his spear spinning above its head. The other went towards Umbra swinging its arm around trying to connect with her, but they all missed.
The one going after Ian missed its target on the landing as he rolled out of the way, it roared and began jabbing at the areas he was at. Ian's weapons had dislodged themselves in the rustle, but his rifle had landed closer to him. The sword and hand caster were further away, he quickly grabbed the rifle and aimed it at his attacker squeezing the trigger the bullets connected with its armor plating on his chest, and one did find flesh as blood sprayed from its hole the hunter let out a howl of pain pausing for just a second. Ian took this second into account and plugged a few more into its unarmored areas, green blood sprayed onto the floor. He didn't waste any time in finishing off his attacker who was now victim, Ian let out a yell and hit it with the stock of his rifle as hard as he could knocking it to the ground.
He quickly scrambled over to it and squeezed a single round into its neck, letting him bleed out. Then picked up his spear "Jesus Christ!" he grunted picking up the spear, it was very heavy yet very well balanced, he reared it back with all he had, and some forward momentum he released it towards the hunter swinging at Umbra. It flew through the air almost hitting its targets thigh before getting hit with a bolt shattering the front of the spear causing it to plunge into the ground.
Umbra was dodging her attackers swings with ease, when she could, she kept an eye on her mate. To see that he was victorious she welled with pride that her mate was indeed a great fighter. With this new found pride and adrenaline she got cocky, and began to fight back. Successfully her left fist hit her attacker square in the gut causing him to grunt, knowing that these bad bloods had no honor she didn't feel bad in taking away his chances of continuing the fight. She spun around and extended her leg, it connected with the side of his arm and ribs. His arm broke under the pressure and winded him as he fell, his head hit the ground and bounced up.
Ian quickly saw his opening and squeezed the trigger aimed right for its head, the bullets hit the helmet making a loud ring. None of them punctured though "shit!" he barked, not realizing there were three dots plastered on the rifle. He was able to shoot a few more shots before the front half of the rifle was blown off, the other half violently ripped from his arms and spinning. The half that was blown off hit Ian's shoulder burning through his sleeve and into his arm, he grunted at the pain and looked over to the shooter, as he did it let out a snarl then roared opening its arms taunting Ian. "Oh I'm gonna get you fucker." Ian spoke lowly. Then looked over to the Hish seeing that he was just standing there watching, not moving a muscle. jut observing the fighting.
Umbra saw this happen and let out a roar of her own, grabbing the broken spear, jamming it into the knocked out attacker. The shooter then quickly looked over to Umbra seeing her finish off his comrade, in a movement of fury it jumped straight over to Ian as he was trying to get his other weapons. Umbra furiously roared at him, trying her best to get to Ian, but this one was faster. He reared up his leg and swiftly kicked Ian on the chest sending him backwards a few yards. In doing so he was knocked out, not feeling the impact and tumble of landing. Umbra ran up and lunged her arm out to it, blades missing him by inches. As she tried to give another swing her arm was grabbed, then her throat was gripped tightly. It was the Hish, he grabbed her and looked down to her letting out a trill tilting her head side to side examining her.
After doing so he grabbed at her armor and threw her away towards the cavern. The shooter had dropped out his blades and forced them down to Ian's body to only be stopped as the tips barely pushed into Ian's skin. The Hish shook its head and pushed him away picking up Ian by the head, he too tilted it around then threw him over his shoulder the only sound he seemed to make was that trill. As they headed back to the ship Umbra snapped out of her state and got up quickly just to see them walking into the ship Ian draped over the Hishs shoulder.
She roared and ran towards them as quickly as she could, fear had gripped her hard as she watched her mate being taken away. She lunged at the closing door, but the shooter had turned the corner, and tossed a disk at her. It buried its way past her armor just under her breasts and dug into her flesh, she tumbled to the ground looking up at the ship as it flew away with her mate. She couldn't help but whimper, and yell. Her arm reached out trying to grip at the ship as it disappeared over the tree line. Tears built up behind her mask, she lost her mate.