Chapter 16
Lieutenant Vnor Gin
Having sex with Bridget was just as good as I remembered. Only this time it was better because I wasn't filled with guilt. I had allowed myself to move on, and I really did think that Camara would want me to move on and be happy. Allowing myself to enjoy the company of this human female felt good. I felt a weight lifted off of me. Besides, it was what my planet wanted. We were facing extinction and loving this human female only helped with that matter. How could I be wrong?
As we stayed at the compound in comfort and safety, a couple of days passed. It felt good. We were all relaxed, even the new human female. The farmers were very kind to us, and the family that lived there took very good care of us, making sure that we always had water and food, and of course, the delicious wine made from the berry fruit that they grew. It was a comfortable place, and one could imagine staying there for a long time. I knew why they picked this place; it was very far from the chaos of the village end of the cyborg lands. But I knew that it would soon be time to find out what was going on. We couldn't stay here forever in the compound, no matter how relaxing it was. I needed to eventually get back to my own home planet and Nippara needed to get back to his life.
“What do you think? I think that it has been long enough, but I will let you decide that,” I said to him as we sat in front of his house. He was smoking a pipe.
“I think it has been long enough for me to go to the transmission station on the mountain. I can speak with my friend and find out what transmissions he has been getting. I can report the information back here. I think it has been enough time that he will not consider that I had any part in any information that he has. I am at this compound and he will think that I am just passing through,” he said.
“If you feel that it is safe, and it is time, then I am with you. When will you go?” I asked.
“It is an hour away. The sun has not reached noon yet. If I go now, I will be back well before sunset,” he said.
“I will come ready the ship with you,” I said.
“Good, I will meet you there,” he said walking inside the house.
I went over to my small house and found the human female sitting at the table talking and giggling.
“What is funny?” I asked.
“Oh, nothing. Just human stuff,” Bridget said.
I smiled at her. I wondered if they were speaking of sex, because they were both pink in the face.
“I just came to tell you that Nippara is leaving to the transmission station. I am going to go help him ready the ship. I will be right back,” I said.
“Is it safe for him to go?” Bridget asked.
“Safe as it can be for now. He knows what he's doing. He will be back before sunset. Hopefully he will have a report for me. I will return,” I said walking out.
I helped get the ship ready for the flight. Charging and helping with fuel. Then he departed. I waited inside the house with the human females. We sat around ate a light lunch. I was very anxious to know what the report would be. I wondered if my captain had ever returned, and would he receive my messages? I wondered what kind of chaos the village was in after I had killed a cyborg leader. Did anyone know that it was me? Were they looking for me? Was there a bounty on my head? I had so many questions.
Finally, just right before sunset, as he promised, I heard the sound of the ship. We all stood up and waited in the doorway. I could see the ship landing. Nippara turned off the engine and walked out of the ship. He came toward the houses.
“What news?”
“A lot of news. We should go inside,” he said.
We sat around the table, and Bridget poured us all a drink. We were waiting to hear what he had to say.
“It is complete chaos. Upon the death of K6R, the cyborg cities are in full out civil war. The village of Cantu seems to be able to stay out of it except for a few raids here and there. It mostly seems to be between the cyborgs. Those that were loyal to K6R fight against his brother, K8L. But this is not the first civil battle between them. Eventually, someone will win, and it will be turned back to order,” he said.
“And any news of seeking the one that murdered the cyborg leader?’ I asked cautiously.
“There seems to be no report other than that K8L ordered his assassination. That is all,” he said.
“That is a relief,” I said.
“So yes, it is a bloody war that has been started, but nothing for us to concern ourselves with now. It is mostly in the cyborg cities,” Nippara said.
“And what of any news of my captain?” I asked.
“There was no report of any Kynon, but there was a report that I found interesting,” he said.
“What?” I asked.
“There has been a fleet spotted. One that is of unknown origin,” he said.
“That could be a Kynon fleet,” I said.
“It could be,” he said.
“Good. Thank you, Nippara. You did good work, as usual. Any thoughts of being followed back here?” I asked.
“No, none. I was very careful,” he said.
“Then let’s prepare for a joyous dinner. We need to celebrate this good news. We need to celebrate that we are safe,” I said holding up my cup.
“Yes, to safety,” he said lifting his cup.
We had a pleasant dinner that evening. We talked about all sorts of things, all four of us, and even Gloria seem to be at ease. I watched Bridget. I was comfortable with this life, having her as my mate. I was getting a glimpse of what it would be like when I took her back to my home planet. I hoped that she would be serious about being my mate forever. She cared for me, she loved me, but that did not mean that she was going to give me forever. I would have to wait and see.
But looking at her, I knew I wanted her forever. I had opened my heart to her, and I was glad that I did. She was funny. She was strong. She was smart, and even though she was fiery and stubborn, it brought out the passion in me. She was driving me crazy at all times; even when I was angry with her stubbornness, I was completely devoted to her.
I had done crazy things for her, including murdering a cyborg leader that was going to get me into a lot of trouble. But I didn't care; if I was in the same position, I would do it again. I would do anything for her.
I watched as she smiled and laughed with the others. Her brown eyes sparkled with joy. She was happy, and I enjoyed seeing her happy instead of frightened and terrified. Seeing her that way had broken me; it was a relief to see her feeling safe and laughing. My heart went out to her.
She looked at me and locked eyes. She smiled. She bit her lower lip as she looked at me; I knew what she was thinking. She was thinking that she was in love with me and I was more than happy to accept all the love that she had to give me. I was the luckiest alien in the entire galaxy. I could not wait to take her home and to show her my home planet and my own home. She would be happy there. She would be safe. She would be mine.