So who saw the new Predator movie? I personally liked it but the CGI kinda ruined it for me in regards to a certain character in the movie.

Summary: Lex thought she would never see the Predator that marked her with a mysterious symbol ever since the battle in Antartica. While leading yet another expedition, this time in the jungles of the Amazon, she runs into the very same alien that had been on her mind since. How will Scar react to seeing her after recovering from his near fatal wound?

Disclaimer: Aside from my OCs, I don't own anything else.

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Acceptance

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Chapter XIX

Another jab to her carapace came from the right and the Xenomorph Queen hissed in anger, swiping at the instrument with her claws, only to get electrocuted by her cell when her hand touched the metal bars. Something prodded her again and quickly retracted after breaking off a piece of her skin. Pain ricocheted throughout her entire body as the instruments finally retracted and the gate to her cage closed with a hiss, blissfully drowning the Xenomorph in darkness.

Screeching from the pain dealt to her body, the alien queen growled in anger at the memories of being experimented on. Unlike most queens born from their hosts, she actually retained some memories from hers. Prior to hosting the queen, her host was a human female, the mate of one of the aliens who lived on the ship. Was this bond the reason why she felt at ease whenever they came to visit?

The gate to her cage hissed open and the queen instantly lifted her head in alarm, screeching in an attempt to scare away the intruder. When she picked up the familiar scent of who it was, her body relaxed and her head rested on the cage floor.

"They did experiments on you again didn't they?"

She hissed in response.

"Those fools...seeing you hurt like this pains me. I promise when I get you out of here, I'll make all of them pay. We'll turn them into hosts for your first brood, and we'll have an army of our own."

Her tail thumped excitedly at the thought of finally having her own brood of children.

"It's getting harder for me to sneak off like this to see you. Security has increased ever since Scar reported an egg in Lex's room, even though I got rid of the evidence. They always somehow manage to find the tiniest of details. Bear with it a while longer alright?"

She felt a hand gently rubbing the area below her enormous crown.

"Stay strong Keera."

The Xenomorph Queen recognized her name was being said and thumped her tail several times.

Well Lex certainly was not expecting this.

After Scar told the Elders about the egg in her room and how a Facehugger tried to attack her, they immediately approved his request to let her stay in his room until a team was able to confirm there were no more unwanted guests lurking in the corners of hers. So basically until the Elders gave her the all clear to go back, she was going to be sharing a room with Scar.

Normally this was against the rules but they'd rather not have Xenomorphs running rampant around the mothership either if it could be prevented.

"Well...uhh...this is awkward," she said with a nervous laugh.

Scar's room was far more decorated than hers ever would or will be, with trophies practically taking up every available space. How the hell was she supposed to sleep with these creepy things looking at her? Lex missed the simplicity of her room at that moment, and contemplated risking a Facehugger using her as a host than stay a night in Scar's room. Yet when she remembered how Sebastian and the others died, the rational part of her brain told her this was the safest path to take.

"You take bed," Scar said.

"Where are you going to sleep then?"

"Floor."

"Isn't that like...bad for your back or something?"

Scar's version of confusion was enough to answer Lex's question. Maybe Yautja don't get stiff backs if they slept on the floor? They did hunt a lot after all, they must be accustomed to sleeping anywhere and everywhere right?

"So do the Elders know how long it will take before I can have my own room back?" she asked.

"Not yet but Elders want make sure room safe. Need know how egg came in room."

"Well I'm pretty certain it didn't just grow legs and waltz itself into my room of its own accord," she muttered under her breath, laying back on Scar's bed to stare at the ceiling (which was thankfully devoid of any trophies), wondering if someone was targeting her specifically.

"Do you think it's possible I'm being targeted on purpose?" she spoke absentmindedly while staring at the ceiling.

"Yes. Things like this no happen before," Scar replied.

"Great. Now I seriously regret letting you take me on board for treatment that day," she bemoaned.

It felt good to be among the other females, Snow had forgotten what it meant to just be one of the "normal" Yautja and not worry about the next hunt or fighting for her life. Instead she could choose her own mate and do things with her friends, now that she was finally starting to accept the fact that Scar would never look in her direction. He only had eyes for the human, and though it frustrated her to no end, there was no way she'd even stand a chance now that she was no longer a warrior.

"Hey Snow," a voice called out behind her.

It was Blade.

"What are you doing here?"

"I came to check on you after what happened during the meeting. Are you sure you're alright?" the warrior asked as he gave her their version of a hug.

"Still a bit shocked I'm no longer marked, but other than that I'm pretty good."

"The others treating you alright?"

"Yea, it's like I never left."

"Good. Snow...there's something I want to ask you-"

Snow shook her head and raised a hand up to stop her friend.

"No. Blade, as much as I love you right now, I need time to myself to process everything."

"Fair enough. You know where to find me when your mind is clear."

He gave her another hug and hurried away from the corridor before others could see he was talking to her, lest they'll both get in trouble for Blade knowingly breaking the rules. Snow hated the fact that now, as one of the females, she couldn't really converse with the others since it wasn't part of their culture. Normally females would seek the strongest to mate with, to ensure her pups would be strong like their father as well.

Until her heart could get over Scar, she'll have to put her romance on hold.

"Are you sure you want to do this Wolf?" Nova asked in shock.

"Yes. I need to ensure my idiot apprentice will not repeat the same mistakes and disgrace the title of a Elite," Wolf confirmed, smacking Winter upside the head for good measure.

Winter merely grunted his response.

"We originally accepted as a favor to you, but to think you'd be willing to stay with us for a short duration as well..." Ember murmured.

"The younger warriors on board will benefit if you taught them some lessons," Shade slyly inserted.

"Elder, please don't give Wolf any ideas! I don't need Scar improving his physical prowess even further," Winter said.

Wolf was deep in thought about the offer.

"Alright. I'll do it."

Winter passed out in front of his mentor and the Elders at that moment.

To be continued...

Review?

For the sake of this story and my sanity, the Xenomorph Queen shall be referred to as Keera from now on.

I don't know if Predators pass out or not, but I wrote it in for some comic relief on Winter's behalf lol

We're getting closer to the reveal between Keera and the mysterious Predator.

Anyone wanna give me some ideas for the Predator?

Or you want me to be original and come up with my own? XD

See you next time!

Celsius Fate~