Koriand'R
Chapter 2
"Just look at it, isn't it magnificent, Grayson?" Slade spoke resting a hand on Richards shoulder. "This world, this planet. It's spectacular."
"Yes captain." Richard said glancing out the ships window, "It truly is."
"And the air is breathable; we can land tonight."
"What if there are natives?" Richard asked.
"Savages? Well we all know how to handle them." Slade said with a curved smile handing Richard a firearm, "You're the best around Grayson; I requested you come on this voyage for a reason."
"Yes sir." Richard nodded.
"Wow, it's incredible." Garfield said looking at the topical planet as the ship landed.
"And it's all ours." Victor smirked, "Were going to be rich." He laughed opening lowering the bridge to the new world.
"Raven will be a fool to turn me down now." Garfield beamed and before Victor could respond Richard quietly walked past them and out the door without a word.
"Well someone's enthusiastic." Victor noted
"Well aren't you. I mean we've been on this ship for months, let's go already!" Garfield shouted jumping out the door just to bump into Richard's stilled form. Garfield recoiled as Richard turned around and glared at him before walking off into the fog.
"Way to go, Gar."
"Shut up, Vic."
Richard walked offhandedly around the unfamiliar rain forested like land, carful for any life forms that might be living here. "Grayson." Richard stilled and slightly turned his head to show he was listening. "Don't hesitate to shoot." Slade insisted, and Richard only nodded in response.
Richard walked off into the distance while the others set up camp unaware to the fact that they were being watched. The natives new they were there especially one in particular…
Koriand'R leaned over a concealed rock hidden beneath the shadows as she watched with curious eyes as the stranger walked around. She continued to follow him as he climbed up a ledge to get a better look at the moonlit land. He stood at the edge and stretched his strong frame and a small smile fell on her lips as he quietly whispered about the planets beauty and exquisiteness. She then glanced beside her shocked to see Silky had followed her on her little investigation. "Silky!" She whispered and the worm smiled before walking out towards the stranger. Koriand'R gasped as her pet suddenly nuzzled the man's leg causing him to jump and aim his weapon at the animal in response.
Richard's startled alarm died down as he realized this animal was harmless, or so it appeared. And Koriand'R let out a relieved sigh as he went down to the worm's level and started petting it. "Well aren't you an interesting fellow." Richard smiled and the worm gurgled before hopping up and calling over to Koriand'R who hid back in response. "Do you have a friend back there?" Richard questioned getting up and walking over to the hidden terrain. Koriand'R stilled at his approaching shadow.
"Grayson! Come on we need your help!" Richard stopped and turned to the camp and sighed before climbing down off the cliff.
"Okay men, tomorrow we venture forth and scout, and be prepared, this is an unidentified planet, who knows what inhabitants live here." Slade proclaimed.
"Kokam'R, what have we learned from these visitors?" The King asked.
"They are similar to us but carry weapons that shoot instantaneous shimmering fire and shiny rock. Sadly I do not know there motive, or when and if they plan to leave."
The King nodded before turning to his people, "These visitors seem dangerous and I order we stay away from them, at least until we learn if they are a threat." King Myand'R declared not realizing one of his children was absent…
Koriand'R couldn't stay away from these strange beings, especially the handsome one who tended to wonder away from the others. So just like the night before she watched and followed him as he journeyed off and explored her land. She followed him deep into the Tamaranin forest by the water fall and stood atop a bolder looking down as he took a drink and washed his face. He suddenly stopped and she watched as he stared at the water, unaware she was visible in the reflection of the stream. He was aware now that someone or something was watching him and focused more around his surroundings. He got up and she quickly ducked back in the shadows as he left. She slowly looked over the rock again just to see he was gone and decided to gently venture down to where he stood. She was curious and didn't scare off that easily.
She crouched down onto the rock where he stood and looked around unaware it was now her who was being watched. For hidden beneath the brush Richard angled his weapon at her ready to fire. He quickly jumped out in front of her aiming his gun! But she didn't move or flinch and instead stood, staring straight at him with her beautiful green eyes. He stared shocked with his weapon still aimed before slowly lowering it; staring at the beautiful alien before him. She didn't move as he slowly lowered his gun to the ground and stood back up. He watched in amazement as the wind blew through her long rosette hair. He slowly reached out a hand and tried to approach her but the action made her back up and before he knew it she bolted.
"No wait!" He called running after her. "Please!" She was fast, faster than he had expected, but he was fast too and caught up to her as she hit the edge of the cliff. He caught his breath as he had her cornered, but she was not fazed and before he knew it she took off in flight. "Wait please!" He yelled jumping forward and grabbing her ankle; stopping her. Her eyes widened as she stared at him in alarm. "It's alright; I'm not going to hurt you." He said easily and she looked at him confused.
"Zengathic norgotha?" She spoke in her native tongue.
"You don't understand a word I'm saying to you, do you?" She slowly lowered herself and before he knew it she had grabbed the collar of his shirt and pulled him forward planting a forceful yet sweet kiss upon his lips and pulled away. He stared shocked, "Who-who are you?"
"My name is Koriand'R." She suddenly said.
"Excuse me?" He asked, shocked by her English.
"My name is Koriand'R." She spoke clearly.
"I'm-I'm Richard Grayson."
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