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"You should not have made such a decision without speaking to me."

"And why shouldn't I have?"

"BECAUSE I AM YOUR MATE, YOUR WIFE!"

"The planet is becoming more and more toxic from the war… more than half the male population is becoming infertile. This decision wasn't made lightly."

"…I am your mate. My job is to be loyal to you… and give you babies-"

"BUT I CANNOT GIVE YOU BABIES!"

Silence.

"You are among the few females still fertile and soon even the females will become infertile. I won't let that happen to you. We must move the colony."

"How many?"

"All of us."

"All of us!"

"Yes, if we are to survive and help those who became sick. Many males have scouted the universe in search of planets that will fit our needs. I must accompany the others warriors there to check out those planets. Our resources here are dying. In the mean time you need to go and find someone to hold my place in you before your next heat."

"I won't do it. I won't take another male."

"If you don't your muscles will hurt to the point your body will make you take someone."

"I don't need you to tell me about myself!"

"You think it brings me pleasure to think of another male's unworthy hands upon your lustrous body?"

"Your compliments are not helping in this situation."

"Does it arouse you?"

"You know it does."

"Then that will always bring me comfort knowing I will always have that impact on you… I have already spoken to someone who will help you find a temporary replacement."

"Who?"

"A Mandalorian."

"A Mandalorian? Can they even handle Celestials?"

"You'll teach him to."

"… Do you want me to have a child with him?"

"If you desire. The child will be accepted within the colony and we will raise it as our own."

"I can't do it... I won't, not if you are not with me."

"Please, Alithya. Do this for me, for us. I will return for you."

"I will do as I am told."

"You will go to Nevarro and meet with High Magistrate Greef Karga. He will provide you with shelter and all that you need. The payment we gave him for housing you will help his people for quite a long time."

"I am guessing all warriors will be with you."

"Yes. Many other fertile females have already left the planet for other agreed upon planets. When we find a planet we can occupy, we will recollect everyone."

I had only been to a few other planets once in my life time. It's dry, and my made my skin feel weird, but my mate trusted Nevarro and the inhabitants there. He couldn't even meet the magistrate with me. I was alone…

Normal POV

Paz Vizsla had been hearing many whispers amongst the camp ever since the Celestial ship had left their camp after speaking with their leader. He had heard many stories about this warrior race. They had helped The Armorer years ago back on Mandalore and were quite the vicious fighters. The warrior who came was blunt and hid his face in a white mask. His armor was impressive along with the many weapons Paz had seen on him. He had arrived unannounced demanding to speak to their leader. Had she not vouched for the warrior, Paz would have had no problem testing the intruder's strength and teaching him some manners.

The two had spoken for a long time and this worried the heavy infantryman. What was worse, when the Celestial warrior left, Paz was called to speak with The Armorer.

"You wanted to see me." he said firmly watching as the woman was finishing up banging her mighty hammer down on what he could only deduce was a piece of armor.

"Yes. What we are about to discuss is very important. Everything we discuss here after must be met with seriousness as well as respect." she explained and Paz nodded. He was glad she couldn't see the curiosity in his eyes due to his helmet.

"I understand." he said. The Armorer nodded and turned to him approaching him calmly.

"I am about to present you with a very heavy task, one you will have the option to say no to or back out at any time even if you say yes." she said. Paz just nodded wanting her to continue and she did. "The Celestial warrior who came to our camp is Runar."

"Runar." Paz repeated this time with a hint of surprise in his tone. The Armorer nodded.

"You have heard of him." she assumed. Paz nodded.

"I have." he replied. Now Paz really felt like shit for not being able to fight the Celestial warrior. He was known to be very strong and has taken on hundreds of enemies on his own.

"Good. He has come to me asking for help. His planet has become toxic due to chemical warfare used by an enemy of the race. Although the Celestials had won their war, the toxins had already succeeded in its designed purpose. Many of the males have become infertile, their resources are close to non-existent. The colony has already abandoned their planet Mhylan in search of planets that they can inhabit." she explained. Both Mandalorians knew that that was no easy task for Celestials as they needed specific resources and wanted to ensure the planet they took was not owned by any other. This would be a long voyage for them.

"So where do we come in?" Paz asked.

"Not us, you. Runar has asked I select on Mandalorian to be his mate's temporary mate until he returns. And I have chosen you." she said. Now Paz's entire body flexed, his armored shoulders visibly tensing up.

"What? Me? I don't understand." he replied.

"Celestial females are still fertile although there are signs that that will change the longer they are on their home world. Word has already gotten out from other planets that Mhylan will be deserted and scavengers and pirates will come. Celestial women have many different healing properties and abilities, this is why their males are very violent and protective of them. Many females are being sent out to planets of their mate's choosing to find placeholders until their husbands can find a suitable home for their colony. Having a celestial woman in the wrong hands can mean many dangerous things. Celestials will go to war for their females and right now they are at a disadvantage with seeking a new home. Runar has entrusted his mate to us for protection, but he asked me to find a temporary mate for her and I am asking if you would like to take on that task?" she explained.

Paz was completely taken aback by this request.

"I don't understand. Why me, why not Din or any other Mandalorian?" he asked.

"Because you share many common traits with Celestial males. You would be the one most likely to be attractive to Alithya." she explained.

"Alithya… that's her name?" he asked. The Armorer nodded.

"It is." she said. Paz was stunned now. No one has ever seen his face before, knew what his skin looked like beneath his armor. And yet a woman, a Celestial woman nonetheless, would find him attractive. Paz was not afraid to admit he didn't have the best knowledge of women. He respected and fought alongside many Mandalorian women, but never in intimate situations. He had never even met a Celestial woman before. He had no idea what to expect of her. "And Runar was impressed by your greeting of him when he came to the camp. He believes you would be a good protector for her."

Those words along made Paz feel a great sense of pride now.

"What would be expected of me?" he asked.

"You would be expected to spend a little time with her, merely getting to know one another and build a comfortable and trusting bond. When her heat cycle arises, you will be expected to perform for her and mate with her." she explained casually. Now Paz felt a bit unsure, not because of the sex itself, but because he knew his nature of sex could be violent. He liked being rough, not to intentionally hurt his partner, but because it was the only thing that could really push him over the edge of pleasure. But he was not about to let his leader know that.

"You do not have to accept this assignment, Paz. It will be a long one. You will still be able to take on other assignments, but you will have duties to her as she will have duties to you." she explained. Paz let his helmet tilt down to the ground as he thought for a moment. He was thought of first, not only by his leader, but by a very powerful warrior of another clan. This felt like a tremendous honor for him and he knew he did not want to reject the assignment. He then looked up at his leader and nodded.

"I will accept this assignment and do the duties required." he said with a firm tone. The Armorer nodded.

"This is the way." she replied.

"This is the way." he answered.