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 XXVII
Lex's eyes widened in shock when a Re'Nlok entered her room, only this one was clearly a male and of high standing due to his elegant outfit. Once those eyes locked onto hers, every ounce of energy was drained out of her body and Lex felt her legs go slack. The mysterious Re'Nlok caught her in his arms before she hit the floor, then picked her up bridal style over towards the bed.
"W-What are you doing?" she protested, struggling to break out of his embrace but her limbs refused to listen.
The Re'Nlok looked at her and Lex could suddenly hear a voice inside her mind.
The alien was talking to her telepathically.
I know who you are, Alexa Woods.
"Y-You know my name?"
The All-Seeing Eye has foreseen this, and as King of the Re'Nlok, I was granted knowledge of this future. Our paths were meant to cross but I cannot see any further than that. However, I have seen two paths that lay before me and you. What happens in the future depends on the path you choose right now.
"Depends on me?...What are you talking about?"
Listen carefully and closely to what I am about to say.
She gave the Re'Nlok her undivided attention.
"Can't this ship go any faster!?" Scar growled in irritation as he paced the bridge relentlessly.
"Any more strain on the engines and we'll be stranded dead in space. The warships will only come after we've confirmed the existence of a hive on Tyr'Sauk. One more warp jump and we'll reach the planet. Crusade and the others are preparing for the jump, just head back to your room for now," Storm said in an attempt to calm his friend down.
Knowing that grumbling and complaining wouldn't make the ship go any faster, Scar left the bridge and headed towards the western quarters where the rooms were.
His mother and siblings remained behind on Yautja Prime after his father deemed Arrow needed time to heal and recover from the traumatic experience aboard the ship. Now that his family was in no immediate danger of any form, Scar found it easier to breathe as he walked through the quiet corridors. It seemed every warrior aboard were all in their rooms getting rest, save for the few assigned to the engine room in rotating shifts.
Winter was coming out of the keh'rite when Scar turned the corner and the two shared a tense moment.
"I heard you let Echo escape the ship with all three queens and the ooman female," the Elite taunted, hoping to elicit a response from Scar.
"Big words coming from an Elite who couldn't even take down a hardmeat queen despite having the help of other warriors," Scar retorted, pushing past Winter to disappear inside his room.
Winter clenched his hands together in anger and punched the wall beside him.
He wasn't mad at Scar's harsh words.
He was mad at himself.
Mad at his lack of strength in taking down a hardmeat queen.
Was he really losing his touch like Wolf told him of earlier? His teacher had warned his skills were starting to slack when they were sparring, he refused to believe it back then but that battle back then proved his mentor's words correct.
"Pa'uk. You call yourself and Elite? You're just a laughing stock right now on the ship," Winter growled.
The stares and talks behind his back when he passed by the other clan members were insults enough.
No.
He needed to prove his strength.
Not just for himself, but to the others aboard the ship.
But most importantly...he had to prove himself to Snow.
During the fight with the hardmeat queens aboard the ship, Snow was the one who directed everyone else to take shelter in the lower levels until the fighting was done. She may not have been a warrior anymore, but it didn't mean she'd abandon her clan in times of need. When everyone started panicking upon hearing the alarms go off, Snow was the first to spring into action as she ushered everyone towards the elevators.
When the warriors came down to ensure everyone was alright, they were surprised to see many females and their pups moving calmly and orderly with Snow guiding them on what to do. They were grateful to their former comrade and immediately took off to fight the hardmeats when Snow reassured they would be fine without them. Winter also stopped by to see if they were safe and Snow had to hide among the other females to avoid being seen by him.
When he couldn't find her among the group of females (she had turned her head around to face a corner), the Elite left in frustration to join the other warriors in stopping the rampaging queens aboard the ship.
"Why did you avoid him?" Crimson asked when Snow lifted her head around.
"I have my reasons," Snow responded in a clipped voice.
With everyone huddled safely in one of the lower level chambers, Snow then shut the door and gathered the others around in a small group.
What seemed like an eternity later the doors opened to reveal the Elders standing there with several warriors. Upon seeing the females and pups were safe from harm, the trio turned and gave a nod to Snow as silent acknowledgement for her contributions. Nova had told her to meet with them in the meeting hall later on, and Snow was currently on her way there when she overheard Scar and Winter arguing further up.
Hiding herself behind one of the walls and peering around to see what was going on, she managed to pick up what their conversation was about.
"You let Echo escape with all three hardmeat queens and the ooman female," Winter taunted.
Snow growled to herself when she heard this.
So Lex was gone?
That meant Scar would most likely chase after her.
She missed the rest of the conversation but heard something being slammed into the wall. Winter had punched a hole in the metal plating while growling to himself about something. Quickly ducking behind a crate of supplies from Yautja Prime, she waited until the Elite disappeared from view before finally emerging to go into the meeting room. Ember and the other two Elders were waiting for her arrival when the doors slid open to allow her entry.
"Greetings Elders," she said respectfully.
"Snow we've been waiting for you," Ember said.
"What matters do you wish to discuss with me?"
Nova pressed a button on his wrist gauntlet and the table in the center slid open in half as a pedestal rose up from the floor.
Her armor and weapons!
"What is the meaning of this?" her voice quiet, shaking with uncertainty.
"The others have given reports on what you did during the escape of the hardmeat queens. After holding a meeting with the Ancients back on Yautja Prime, we have all agreed to bend the rules this once and give you back your status as a warrior, that's if you're willing to accept that is."
"I..."
Lex allowed herself to be dressed by the Re'Nloks assigned to be her personal handmaidens. After hearing the King (whose name turned out to be Va'Ilu), she knew what she had to do in order to ensure survival not just for herself, but the entire Re'Nlok race as well. The female Re'Nlok she saw earlier turned out to be the High Priestess of the All-Seeing Eye, and she also happened to be Va'Ilu's sister Va'Alu. She did not approve of her brother inheriting the throne, but apparently Re'Nloks were a patriarchal society, thus the throne was passed from father to son instead of order of birth.
Echo had brought her here to be Va'Ilu's wife.
This would only increase the reputation between himself and the Re'Nloks.
However if what Va'Ilu told her earlier was true, then she'd have to play her part perfectly for the plan to work.
First she'd have to trick both Echo and Va'Alu into thinking she's going through with the marriage to Va'Ilu.
Hence her allowing herself to be dressed by the handmaidens in a lavish robe that was the Re'Nlok's version of a wedding dress. The robe revealed way too much skin for her liking, but Lex couldn't complain even if she wanted to. The dress was passed down from the royal family for the future queen of the Re'Nloks and to not wear it would be an insult to their culture. According to Va'Ilu, the dangerous one was his sister as she was able to cast spells that messed with the mind and senses. No wonder why Lex felt a chill down her spine the first time she saw the high priestess.
She had to remain on their good side.
Once she was dressed the doors to her room opened again and Va'Ilu appeared, dressed in a similar outfit to hers except it was clearly the male version of a tuxedo.
Are you ready?
"More than I'll ever be."
Remember, we must fool my sister if we are to let our plan succeed.
"I know."
He held a hand out towards her and Lex grasped it with her own, allowing herself to be led down a long corridor stationed with guards. Upon nearing the balcony doors, the two were greeted by Va'Alu as the High Priestess scrutinized Lex from head to toe. Echo stood off in one corner with arms crossed as he watched her, but Lex flipped him off and ignored him afterwards.
The two siblings exchanged brief words and Va'Alu slammed her staff against the ground three times.
Cheers erupted from the courtyard below as the King of the Re'Nloks appeared with his human bride by his side.
Lex forced herself to remain calm as she gave several waves, but her eyes were searching the stars for signs of a ship.
'Come on Scar...come and find me before all hell breaks loose on this planet...'
To be continued...
Review?
So what exactly did Va'Ilu tell Lex in regards to the future?
Why is she going through with the wedding?
How will Scar react when he finds out? XD
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Celsius Fate~