Chapter 4

In her bedroom, she pushed him down on the bed and then cuffed him to the bedpost. While she cuffed his left arm, he curiously looked at her and asked.

"Is this some kind of ritual?"

"Yeah, some kind of ritual." She replied with a sly smile. When both of his arms were cuffed to the bed, she stepped away and locked the bedroom door. Then she turned around and slowly, she removed her clothes, tossing them aside.

Regon's heart rate instantly elevated looking at her perfectly shaped body. With her olive skin and dark hair she looked exotic and extremely sexy, he thought swallowing hard. From her smiling face, his eyes traveled down her neck and landed on her breasts that were moving up and down as she took a few shallow breaths. The soft brown erect nipples looked enticing, and he wanted nothing but to caress, lick and kiss them.

Then his attention turned to her hips and gazed at the dark curly mound wedged between her shapely thighs. He wondered if she looked like Yautja females down there.

"Cat got your tongue?" She asked and then she stepped closer.

"Cat?" He asked confused.

Placing her body above his, she sat on his bulging lap and then she leaned forward.

With a wicked smile, she planted a kiss on his lips and then she cooed.

"I want you to stay still."

"What are you going to do?" He asked searching her face.

"As I said." She whispered. "Stay still."

Regon had no idea what she planned to do with him, but so far he enjoyed every second of it.

Seductively, she kissed him and then hooking her fingers into the neck of his T-shirt, she ripped the soft fabric apart exposing his wide speckled chest.

Leaning forward, she sucked one of his dark nipples into her mouth and twirled her tongue around the erect bud. A small moan left his mouth watching her. Then she did the same with the other one tasting the saltiness of his skin.

Then her mouth left his chest and traveled further down his flat stomach.

When she reached the top of his pants, she looked up and smiled. Regon felt his erection was going to burst through his pants at any moment. Shifting his hips, he wanted to get out of his clothes that felt two sizes too small. Swiftly, she unbuttoned his pants and pulled it down to his ankles. The view of his erect manhood left her in awe. She knew he was gifted, but she hadn't expected to see something like this.

"Whoa." She moaned biting her lower lip.

"What's wrong?" He asked with slight worry.

Grabbing onto him, she moved closer and as her warm breath tickled the tip of his member, she said. "Oh, nothing at all."

As her mouth latched onto him, and while her tongue tortuously teased Regon was lost in the amazing sensation that he had never felt before. In his culture, this was not something they did for mating and what she was doing to him felt like he died and went to heaven. Straining against the cuffs, he wanted to break them and touch her and do things to her that he was yearning to do.

Feeling his body tensing up like a stringed bow, Alexia looked up and said in a hushed tone.

"Stay still...big boy."

"I want to touch you." He said and then a low clicking sound left his mouth as she resumed her wonderful mating ritual.

"Don't worry." She teased. "After I'm done with you, you can do whatever you wish to me."

"You know...these cuffs...won't hold me...back." He mumbled as her tongue slid down his length. "I can...break...them."

"But do you want to?" She asked with a sly smile.

With a desperate expression, he shook his head and watched as his sex disappeared into her mouth again. The view and the sensations were just so amazing Regon was sure he was not going to last much longer. The breathtaking feeling within his body became stronger and more extreme as his peak was getting near.

Rattling the bed frame, a low, animalistic growl left his mouth when he came undone. The stunning orgasm that swept through him felt like an earthquake. While his body trembled, Alexia looked up and then she licked her lips.

Suddenly, he broke free of his restraints and grabbing her, he pulled her closer and pressed his lips to hers. While they passionately kissed, he eagerly explored her body. The smooth skin of her ample breasts felt good as he cupped them into his hands. Gently, he kneaded the firm mounds and when he pinched the erect nipples, she softly moaned into his mouth letting him know she enjoyed his touch. Laying her flat on her back, he broke the kiss and gazed into her eyes.

"Anything?" He asked with a mischievous grin.

Nodding, she said. "Anything."

Leaving her lips, his mouth traveled down her neck licking and tenderly biting on her skin. When he reached her breasts, he sucked one of the sensitive buds inside his mouth while his mandibles massaged her giving her a pleasurable feeling.

The taste of her skin gave him a surge of excitement.

It was different than Yautja females. Softer and sweeter, he thought while his lips teased her.

Leaving a trail of kisses on her taut stomach, he reached her belly button and stuck his tongue inside.

"What are you doing?" She snickered.

"Do you like it?" He asked and then he looked up.

"It tickles." She said with an impish smile.

"What about this?" He asked as he moved lower and kiss the top of her sex. Without saying anything, she opened her legs wider telling him to go ahead. With slight anticipation, Alexia watched him grabbing onto her hips and pulling her closer to his face.

Beneath the dark curly hair she looked like any Yautja female, he thought, gazing at her glistening sex. Opening his mandibles wide, his hungry mouth came down on her savoring the taste of her sweet spot.

While she squirmed and moaned beneath his touches, Regon massaged her thighs enjoying the moment. She tasted wonderful and he didn't want to stop. Not until she begs me, he thought with a smile while his tongue explored her hidden spots. Then sliding a finger inside her, he found what he was looking for and as he started to rub his fingertips against her special spot, Alexia whimpered like a child feeling an amazing sensation traveling from the top of her head down to her toes.

After a few minutes, the astounding build up within her trembling body became more intense. Alexia hadn't felt this type of intimacy in a long time, and she wanted nothing more than to feel him inside her. Her body was ready. Between moans, she whimpered.

"Please...I can't take this anymore, I want you."

Looking up, his eyes met hers and saw a tremendous desire in them beckoning him.

Holding himself above her, she wrapped her legs around his waist and guided him inside while great pleasure was shown on both of their faces.

"Alexia." Regon whispered as he hovered over her body and then he started to move his hips. "This feels amazing."

A single tear rolled down her face causing Regon to stop for a second.

"Am I hurting you?" He worriedly asked.

Shaking her head, she looked into his eyes and said.

"Not at all. I'm just happy." She added as another tear ran down her cheeks.

Smiling, Regon resumed his pace and watched, as her eyes grew wider when the ecstasy started to take over her.

Feeling him inside, and the way he looked at her made her feel loved. As her breathing became erratic, she squeezed her thighs tighter around his hips and dug her fingers into his muscular back while he diligently moved in and out of her gradually bringing both of them to their peak.

"Oh..God..ohhhhh." She whimpered feeling his warm breath tickling her face, while his chest rubbed against her sensitive nipples. "Please do not stop." She panted as waves of great pleasure swept through her heated body. Shutting her mouth with his, a deep moan escaped his throat, as he simultaneously with her came undone.

The astonishing feeling that enveloped him was something he had sought-after for a long time. Mating with her was more than just sex. It was a mixture of emotions that rushed through him like tidal waves bringing forth a special feeling that he thought he had forgotten long ago. He was happy and satisfied, and nothing mattered at this moment only she and she alone.

"Are you satisfied?" He asked looking down on her elated face.

With a nod and a wide smile, she said. "Oh, yes I am." Then she added as she twirled her finger around one of his dreadlocks. "I'm glad I didn't lose you."

Cracking a smile, he said. "I'm glad you didn't lose me."

Coiling her arms around his neck she pulled him down and pressed her lips against his.

"I think I might need your assistance." She said in a hushed tone.

"For what?" He asked.

A half an hour later, Dominic stepped inside his home and found it strangely silent. With a frown, he put down his coat on the bar and then he walked into his room and headed toward the bathroom to relieve himself. When he opened the door, he swiftly stopped in his tracks taken aback from the view in his whirlpool tub.

Surrounded by candlelight, sitting between the thick bubbles was Alexia and behind her sat Regon washing her hair.

"Alexia!" Dominic exclaimed with an astounding expression.

"Hello, uncle." Alexia said with a sweet smile.

"What is going on here?" Dominic asked looking from Alexia to Regon, whose hands stopped in mid-air gaping at Dominic.

"She asked me to wash her back." Regon said with a guilt-ridden face. Then suddenly Alexia started to snicker, and then Regon joined in as well engulfing the steamy bathroom with their laughing.

"Alright, kids." Dominic said with a mischievous grin. "Please hurry up with whatever you were doing and I see you in the kitchen."

As he closed the door he murmured. "I definitely need a drink now." Then he shut the door and headed toward the other bathroom.

"You know now I won't be able to take a bath in my tub for a while." Dominic quipped and then he blew out a puff of smoke.

"I don't have a tub in my bathroom, so we had no choice but to use yours." Alexia replied with a smile and then she sat down at the kitchen table.

"Anyhow." Dominic said trying to change the subject. "I brought some dinner. I guess you guys are hungry, right?" He added with a sly grin.

"Yes." Regon replied feeling a little awkward under his scrutinizing gaze.

While having dinner, Dominic said.

"I'm not sure if you watched the news or not, I'm guessing not." He added with a sly grin watching them both. "Unfortunately, somehow one of the sneaky bastard journalists got hold of your picture and now it's all over the news."

"What?" Alexia exclaimed. "How?"

"I don't know, but you know how sneaky they can get and now everyone knows about you." Dominic said as he placed the food in his mouth.

"What they say about me?" Regon asked feeling a weird sensation in the pit of his stomach.

"Many want to see you and meet you, and of course there are some who want to see you dead." Dominic said with a serious face. "But don't let these assholes get to you. You are a good person and that's all that counts. This city needs a man like you and I need a man like you in the department as well."

"Really?" Alexia asked puzzled. "You want Regon to join the PD?"

"Why not?" Dominic replied looking at his niece. "Do you want him to hide in the woods for the rest of his life?"

"Of course not." She replied.

Turning to the surprised Regon, Dominic asked.

"What do you say? Do you want to be a cop in Detroit?"

Regon was taken aback hearing his offering. He didn't mind staying and living amongst them, but he knew, in the long run, there would be some consequences, especially involving the haters. However, as his eyes found Alexia's and the thought of spending his life with her, Regon wanted nothing more than to stay and live amongst them.

"Can I ride a bike?" He asked with a sly grin.

Clapping his hands together Dominic added with a wide smile. "You are hired."

Then with a serious expression, he asked.

"What's your plan son?"

"I'm going to call my father. I need some help." Regon replied between bites.

"You have all the help you need here." Dominic said pointing to his chest. "The whole department is under my control. We are ready to help."

"I understand." Regon replied. Putting his cup down he added. "But I don't want to risk any of your men's life. You already lost some and if this continues you will lose more." Taking a deep breath, he added. "There is a way to strike back at them, but I don't want this to happen in the city where innocent people can get hurt."

"What are you talking about?" Alexia asked looking at Regon.

Pointing toward the ceiling Regon said. "After I contact my father, and after he provides me with some help, I'm going to go up to the mother ship and take care of them."

"Mother ship?" Dominic asked confused.

"As we speak, that ship is orbiting Earth and have many more Predators on board, just like the one you saw at the police department." Regon replied.

"How many?" Dominic inquired.

Shrugging, Regon said. "Ten, or possibly more."

"That is something we can take care of." Dominic replied.

"These are no ordinary men." Regon replied with a frown. "These are seasoned hunters."

When Dominic was about to say something again, Regon swiftly cut in. "I don't want you to get hurt. Please trust me, I will take care of this." Just thinking about one of them setting off his Wrist Gauntlet within the city, it would be devastating for many, Regon bitterly thought.

With an anxious expression, Alexia pleaded.

"But you can get killed. We have to find another way to get them."

Looking at her, with a bittersweet smile, he said.

"There is no other way."

Gazing into her eyes he added. "I know what I'm doing. This is not my first fight."

Alexia felt like protesting against this futile plan, but the way he looked at her, she decided to stay quiet. She didn't want to argue with him in front of her uncle. However, she was terrified to lose him. He wasn't completely healed, and to put himself into a fight was not for his advantages. Although he said his father would provide him with help, Alexia was still skeptical about this dangerous move. Putting down her fork, with an upset tone she said.

"Then we better go and call your father."

It was dark when they got to the lake.

After hiding the bikes, they waded into the water, while a pair of watchful eyes watched them disappearing beneath the surface of the water.

When they reached his ship and after getting in, they took their wet clothes off and cuddled in the pod for warmth.

While Regon's lips teased hers, she wrapped her arms around his waist and squeezed him a little. This time, there was no need for the pod, she thought, pressing her naked body against his.

An hour later, and after getting dressed, he was ready to contact his father.

"Regon." Arcol said through the glowing screen. "I'm glad to see you, son."

"Father." Regon said. "I need your help."

While Regon explained what happened, Alexia curiously listened to their otherworldly conversation. Their unique language fascinated her, and she wished that she were able to understand it. Then their conversation ended, and after shutting the screen down, Regon turned to her and said.

"My father is sending me help."

"Who is he sending?" She inquired.

"Three of his best." Regon replied.

"What about him?" She asked. "Can he come and help you?"

Shaking his head, Regon said. "My father is the clan leader. He has responsibilities and if he has to, he will take care of the other tribe at home."

"But he is only sending three, and you said there is ten or more up on the ship." Alexia said with a frown. "How are the four of you are going to fight against ten or more?" She asked throwing up her arms.

"Numbers don't count." He replied. "Skills that counts and they are important for survival."

"Are you and the others are skilled enough?" She asked while her wide eyes searched his. Just to think about he almost lost his life to the one in the city made her anxious. If it were not for her, he would have been dead.

Seeing the doubt in her eyes, he stepped closer, and cupping her face into his hands, he said.

"Trust me, Alexia. Please just trust me."

"I hope you know what you're doing." She replied feeling annoyed and angry. She wished this was not happening, but it was just a foolish dream. The Predator that almost ended Regon's life was still on the loose and that scared her the most. If the others on that mother ship were like him, Alexia was afraid that this plan that Regon thought out was going to end badly.

"So, when they are coming?" She asked.

Folding his arms around her, he placed his head on top of her hair and said.

"Soon, or I hope soon enough."

It was early in the morning when they left the ship and decided to head back to the city. As they emerged from the water, Regon swiftly pushed Alexia behind him and looked at the tall silhouette of someone standing next to one of the boulders looking their way.

"I thought you never come back." A female voice said. "Thankfully, I don't get cold." She added as she stepped closer.

"Who are you?" Regon asked watching her walking closer.

"A friend? Perhaps?" She said with a smile.

As she walked out of the shadows and came into the early morning light, Regon was able to see her.

Her thin frame, pale skin and dark, curly shoulder-length hair looked ordinary until he looked into her eyes. There was a monster behind those deep brown eyes and he knew what kind.

"What do you want?" Regon asked as his pulse accelerated hoping that she was not here to cause trouble.

"I saw you on the news." She said stopping at the edge of the water. "I came to see you because you are not the only one."

"What are you talking about?" Alexia asked stepping out from behind Regon. "Who the hell are you?"

The woman's attention turned to the young Hispanic female who was ready to pounce her and then she said.

"I'm not here to cause trouble. On the contrary, I'm here to offer my help if you need it." She said as she slightly moved her head from side-to-side like a snake, Alexia interestingly thought.

"You want to help me?" Regon asked stepping closer.

Towering over her, he looked down and asked.

"Why?"

"Well, I thought you might be happy to see another stranger in this world." She said looking up to his face. "As you can tell, I'm one of them." She added with a sly smile.

"What is she talking about?" Alexia asked as she approached them.

Staring into her eyes, Regon took a deep breath and then he said. "I enjoy killing your kind, I hope this is not an issue."

Pulling up one of her eyebrows, she replied. "Not at all."

"Regon." Regon said extending his hand toward her.

Firmly shaking his hand she said.

"Ellen Ripley."

Alexia had no idea who this woman was, but she sensed she was more than what she seemed.

"How did you get here?" Regon asked looking around.

"With a car." She replied.

"If you here to help, I think I can use you." Regon said measuring her up. Then he added. "You don't look like one of them, but there is that familiar feeling around you letting me know you are indeed one."

"I am a hybrid just like you." She said and then her attention turned to Alexia.

"Hybrid of what?" Alexia asked confused.

"I'm his nemesis, so to speak." Ripley replied. "My kind is humanity's worst nightmare."

"Are you a Xenomorph hybrid?" Dominic asked with disbelief looking at Ripley standing in his living room. "Where did you come from?" He asked again as his eyes roamed over her slim figure. She looked nothing like those nasty bugs, and she looked to be no more than fifty and in great shape, he thought.

"I live far away, but when I heard about Regon, I wanted to meet him." Ripley said gazing into his eyes. Then she squatted down and picked up her cat. "Do you like cats?" She asked.

"As long as she doesn't drink my stuff or smoke my cigars I'm fine with her." Dominic replied with a grin.

"I hope I don't make you nervous." Ripley said stepping closer to him. "I tend to make certain people uncomfortable."

"I have seen and heard so many things in my life, nothing would scare me or make me uncomfortable." With a wink, he added. "Believe me."

"Very well." She said with a smile patting the top of the cat's head. "While I'm staying, where can I sleep then?"

Rubbing his freshly shaved chin, Dominic said.

"You and your cat can have my bedroom. I have a couch in my study where I can stay."

"Thank you." Ripley said. "You are a nice man." Leaning forward, she planted a kiss on his cheeks.

"Anything to save this city." He replied with a blushing face.

That evening after dinner, while Regon and Alexia retired to their bedroom, in his study, Dominic lit up a cigar and watched the latest news on his flat-screen TV. While the news was on, his mind wandered to the Predators and wondered after this ordeal what would they do. Are they going to stay, or leave? What about Regon and Alexia, what happens when she gets pregnant? Is she going to have a hybrid child with strange dreadlocks? These and other disturbing thoughts were circulating in his head, giving him a slight headache. Although he didn't mind Alexia having a relationship with Regon, he knew others would frown upon their strange union. And if they would produce a child, that child might suffer as well from scrutiny. But as long as he made Alexia happy, Dominic didn't care about Regon's background. He is after all was half-human and he deserved to be treated with respect. A knock on his door disturbed his troubled thoughts.

"May I come in?" Ripley said standing in the doorway.

"Oh, yes of course." Dominic replied and then motioned for her to come in.

Opening the door, she stepped inside and curiously looked around. Besides the couch and TV, there was a large desk with a leather chair and several shelves with pictures and awards of all kinds stuffed on top of them. The sweet smell of smoke was thick in the air, making her cough.

"Hold on, let me open the window." Dominic said putting out his cigar. Reaching for the remote, with a push of a button, he opened the window letting in the fresh cool evening air.

"You know that stuff is bad for you." She said with a sly grin.

"This and my drink are the only pleasure I get at the end of every day." He replied holding up his glass.

"Too bad these are the only ones." She replied with a wicked smile.

"Take a seat." Dominic gestured for her to sit down at the desk.

"Thank you, but I rather stand." She replied and then walked to the window.

Looking up, she stared at the star-filled nighttime sky and then taking a deep breath she exhaled and said.

"It's been a long time since I've been up there."

"Up in space?" He asked. "Did you come from there?"

Folding her slender arms in front of her chest, she closed her eyes and as she opened them she said. "I was born for a greedy and unorthodox purpose on a military space station."

"How long ago was that?" Dominic inquired.

"Long before you were born." She said with a thin smile. Then she turned his way and asked. "How old are you Dominic?"

"I'm 57." He said running his hands through his thick hair. "Why do you ask?"

"One time, a long time ago my original host drifted in space for that long." She said looking at him.

"I've been here for over 200 years now, but I could never truly integrate. I'm not human, but something else, something that others wouldn't understand. It's been a long time since I told someone about who I was."

"200 hundred years?" Dominic asked with an astounding expression. Then he murmured as he took a sip of his drink. "And I thought I was old."

"You look good for an old woman." He said and then he gulped down his drink.

"Thank you." She replied with a smile. "You are too sweet."

"Why did you come here tonight?" He asked with slight anticipation.

"I just felt like talking to someone." Ripley said with a tired smile. "It's not easy to communicate with a feline if you know what I mean."

"Cats are good listeners but horrible house guards." He said laughing.

Pushing away from the window, she approached him and sat down beside him on the couch. Reaching up, she cupped his face into her hands and ran her fingers down the side of his face making Dominic a little uneasy.

"What are you doing?" He asked slightly pulling away from her.

"I'm just getting to know you." She replied searching his face. "Tell me about yourself. I'm a good listener too and also a great house guard." She added smiling.

The next morning while Regon snored beside Alexia, she got up and after putting some clothes on, she headed for the kitchen to make some coffee. As she passed the study something caught her attention.

Stepping closer, she peeked inside and quickly covered her mouth as a burst of laughter came out of her.

Lying on the sofa was her uncle. On his chest slept the hybrid woman and on top of her slept her cat.

"Thank God they're not naked." She murmured as she slowly started to close the door. But before she closed it shut, the cat pressed her furry body between the doorframe and the door wanting to get out.

Picking her up, Alexia walked inside the living room and turned on the TV.

While the coffee machine brewed her favorite flavor, she placed the cat on top of the counter and listened to the news anchor talking about safety and how cold the weather was going to get in the upcoming days.

Opening the fridge, she looked inside to search for some breakfast.

Thankfully, her uncle stock up on food and was plenty of meat, fresh eggs and fruits on the shelves. As she bent over to pull out the bottom shelf, the cat suddenly hissed and then jumped off the counter and disappeared under the living room sofa.

"What's got into you?" Alexia asked and then stood up and turned around.

Standing between the kitchen and the living room was a Predator in clad and gear watching her. Frozen for a moment, she wanted to scream but no sound came out of her gaping mouth. Within seconds two more of them materialized behind the leader also looking at her.

Then the familiar clicking sound enveloped the room as the leader said something.

Alexia had no idea if they were a friend or foe. She was about to scream for everyone and grab the closest knife rack when Regon walked into the room and greeted his fellow soldiers.

While they talked, Alexia approached them and stood behind Regon.

Turning around, he held out his hand and beckoned her to come closer.

"Alexia." He pronounced her name to the others.

After removing his mask, the leader who had a large diagonal scar on the left side of his face nodded his head toward her and said in a raspy voice.

"Hello." Then what it looked like a grotesque smile appeared on his face causing Alexia to move closer to Regon.

"This is Xaul." Regon said gesturing toward the scarred Yautja.

Then the other two removed their masks as well.

Pointing to the one on the left, Regon said.

"This is Xaul's oldest son, Graex."

Then he pointed toward the other one and said.

"And this is his cousin, Ailgron."

Under their scrutinizing stare, she awkwardly waved at the three guests and then she said.

"Welcome."

When Dominic woke up, Ripley and the cat was no longer in his room. Sitting up, and while shaking his head, he cracked a smile and then stood up and walked into his bathroom. After washing his face, he rinsed his mouth and then running the comb through his hair, he looked in the mirror giving himself a proud self-righteous smile. Then he heard something.

The view that greeted him in his kitchen left him speechless.

Sitting around the table with half-eaten raw meat, bones and fruit pieces was Regon with two Predators talking in a strange language.

At the bar stood Alexia, Ripley and another Predator with a large scar on his face talking to them. Then his eyes landed on the cat beneath the table chewing on a piece of bone.

"Uncle." Alexia's voice rang through the room. "Come and meet our new friends." She chimed beckoning him to come closer.

Rubbing his face, Dominic took a few deep breaths and then he approached them.

"Good morning." Ripley greeted him with a sly smile. "Did you sleep well?" She asked looking over her coffee mug.

"Uhm… oh yes indeed." Dominic replied as he poured a cup of steaming coffee into his mug. Then Ripley's attention turned back to Xaul and continued on with their conversation. Although Alexia didn't understand anything that Xaul was saying, on the contrary Ripley understood everything, making her a little jealous. However, Ripley was nice enough to translate not wanting to leave her out.

"How can you understand them?" She asked.

Turning toward her, Ripley said. "I just do."

"It must be nice." Dominic said and then looked at the tall Yautja.

He seemed a little bigger than Regon. His long, dark dreads embellished with metal clips were also longer than Regon's. His spiky, leathery face sported a long diagonal scar. Unlike Regon, he had deep-set yellow eyes and no nose, but two extra mandibles around his fleshy mouth with razor-sharp teeth. His outfit that consisted of metal clad, leather and fishnet looked similar to the one who attacked them at the PD. Then his attention turned to his mottled hands and large feet with black claws. There was a peculiar odor coming from him, making Dominic flinch. He looked menacing and Dominic was glad these guys were on their side.

His usual boring days were over. When he left his house to do some business in another city, he had no idea how everything was going to change upon his return. Although he liked his solitary lifestyle, this time, he didn't mind to have guests over. He wished to take revenge on the Captain's killer and he was glad to hear they were here for that specific reason.

"When are you leaving?" Dominic asked looking at the Predator.

Moving his mandibles, a low clicking sound followed by a hiss left his mouth to reply to his question.

"What did he say?" Dominic asked looking at Ripley.

Leaning against the counter, she put her coffee down and said.

"He said we are leaving tonight."

"I have to go to the station today." Dominic said with a serious tone. "If the showdown is tonight, I want to be prepared."

"May I join you?" Ripley asked as she twirled the coffee mug on the counter.

"You want to come and see where I work?" Dominic asked pulling up one of his eyebrows.

"Sure, why not?" Ripley said with a sly smile. "I always liked guys in uniforms." She added.

"Then I would love to show you around in my little kingdom." Dominic said with a wide smile. Quickly, he gulped down the rest of his coffee and then he asked Alexia to make something for him to eat while he got ready for work.

While Ripley and Dominic were out of the house, Regon with the others planned the attack.

"We are going to take my ship." Regon said. "I want this to be a surprise."

"We're prepared." Xaul said with an eager tone. He never liked the Dymgua clan, and he was looking forward to meeting them face-to-face.

Silently, Alexia listened to their peculiar conversations. She knew tonight was the night and this thought made her stomach aching when she thought about the possibility of losing him.

"I want to come with you." She said as she approached the table.

"Alexia." Regon said turning to her. "I want you to stay here."

"But I can be helpful." She insisted. "I know how to fight and I'm good with weapons. You need all the help you can get, and I'm offering mine."

"I have no doubt about that, but this is very dangerous and you are not prepared." He replied. "I'm sorry but I have to leave you behind."

Alexia wanted to tell him to go to hell, but she kept her mouth shut. She was mad, but she knew he was doing this not just for her, but also for everyone else, even if it meant to sacrifice himself.

"Very well." She replied with a cool tone. "I'll stay."

Regon was aware of her icy stare and petulant attitude, but he didn't want to get into an argument in front of everyone. He had to concentrate on the mission. He was not planning on dying. He wanted to come back and hold her again and live his life with her in peace.

"Impressive." Ripley said looking around the nicely furnished office. Then she walked to the large window and looked at the city. "I've never been here before." She said gazing at the tall, lean buildings.

"Do you like it?" He asked sitting down on his desk.

"Oh, definitely." She replied. "I can get used to this."

"You can stay if you like." Dominic said looking at her.

A smile appeared on Ripley's face and then as she placed her hands on the window, she said.

"I would love to, but I'm afraid I can't."

Tilting his head to the left, Dominic furrowed his eyebrows and asked.

"Why is that?" With slight anticipation, he added. "Are you married?"

Shaking her head, she turned away from the window and looked at him.

"I'm not fit to live in a big city."

Standing up, he approached her. Taking her hand in his, he looked into her eyes and said.

"Whatever happens up there tonight, I want you to know that I will be thinking of you."

"That's the nicest thing I've heard in a long time." She said smiling. "But don't worry, I'm a tough girl. I can take care of myself."

"Oh, I don't doubt it." Dominic replied. Pulling her hand up, he planted a kiss on her knuckles. There were a few seconds of silence as they gazed into each other's eyes. Dominic was about to lean forward and kiss her when there was a knock on the door.

Letting her hand go, he said.

"Come in."

"Chief." Amanda walked in with a large folder. "I'm sorry to bother you, but there are a few things I need you to sign for tomorrow's event."

"Of course." Dominic said. "Just put them on my desk."

With a smile, Amanda nodded toward them and then placed the folder on the top of the desk.

"Have fun." She quipped and then stepped out of the office.

"I'm just going to sign these and then I'm all yours." He said with a wink as he walked to his desk.

"Sounds like a plan." Ripley replied and then facing the window again, she gazed out watching the busy city below. Although she didn't expect to get into the middle of a clan dispute, deep inside she yearned for something more than just boring everyday life. As the years passed, she started to lose the people around her that she came to love. One-by-one they all left her, even Call, she thought with a bitter smile. After 190 years, while Ripley barely aged at all, her system became outdated and she needed to be eliminated to give space for the new generation of cyborgs. After she was gone, Ripley felt lost and afraid. Living her lonely life in a rural area, for years she kept to herself not wanting to get involved with anyone. But when she heard about Regon, she felt relieved knowing that there was another hybrid living on Earth, and she wanted to see him. She had never met his kind before and had no idea they were hunting hers for sport. Even though she had Xenomorph blood running through her veins, she made her choice a long time ago to belong to humanity.

Calm before the storm, she thought, as she took a deep breath and watched the clouds slowly drifting in the darkening sky.

It was in the late afternoon when they arrived at the lake. Xaul wasn't thrilled to go underwater, but he didn't want to risk their ship going up there.

"Are you cold?" Ripley teased looking at the Predators contemplating at the edge of the water. Then, she jumped in and swam after Regon. Reluctantly, they followed them.

Once they got onto the ship, Regon started it up and within minutes, undetected, they were heading toward space.

In the city, after she left the station, Alexia went to see her apartment that had been going through some restorations. She tried to take her crazed mind off Regon and the crazy suicidal mission they were heading. When he said goodbye to her, she felt like her heart was going to break in half. Although they only knew each other for a short time, this goodbye felt heavier than the one she said to her ex after years of marriage.

The building was quieter than usual as she made her way up the stairs. She craved the exercise and the 14 flights of stairs were just what she needed. When she reached her apartment, she was sweating and breathing hard. Stretching her calf muscles, she cracked her neck and then opened the door and stepped inside. The cleaned and freshly painted apartment smelled new, she thought walking around. As she looked around the empty home, she already planned where the new furniture would go and also, she wanted to purchase another parking spot for their bikes. Alexia was hopeful that after tonight, Regon would come back to her and then they can start planning their lives together. Then her steps took her to the large window facing the city and its bright colorful lights. From the lights, her eyes traveled up to the night sky. Taking a deep breath, she bit her lower lip and then she silently prayed.

The huge metal body of the mother ship came into view as they reached it.

"This is bigger than the Auriga." Ripley said gazing out the window.

"Are you ready?" Regon asked turning toward her.

Strapping the rifle onto her shoulder that she received from Dominic, she tapped the two sidearms strapped onto her hips and then she said. "I'm ready as can be."

"Alright." Regon said. "Let's go."

As soon as Regon attached his ship and opened the hatch, a loud sound of the alarm rang through the main ship signaling their arrival.

Unable to use their Plasma Cannons, they attacked the two Predators in hand-to-hand combat that rushed toward them in the narrow corridor ready to tear them apart.

After disposing of them, Regon wiped the bright green blood off his blades and then following Xaul, they headed deeper into the ship. They were passing a large chamber when suddenly five more Predators attacked them.

With a battle roar, one of them rushed toward Ripley while the others engaged in a fight with Regon and his team. Using the rifle, she aimed and fired hitting her target on the left arm and on his chest plate. As the bullet buried into his flesh, the furious Yautja jumped at her ready to crush her skull. Ripley had no time to fire again, when the large body of the Predator smashed into hers, sending her flying across the room. As she hit the wall, she quickly shook off the pain of the impact and jumping to her feet she was ready for him.

Grabbing onto her arms, he lifted her up and was ready to crush her, when she reached under his chin and squeezed his thick neck. A loud, painful roar left his mouth feeling his windpipe being crushed. He had no idea how she was able to do that but he didn't want to wait until she rips his throat out. With all his might, he punched her in the face hoping to kill her. However, his futile attempt went sour quickly, when she ripped into the soft fleshy part of his neck, pulling out veins and muscle tissue accompanied by his vocal cords. His green blood spilling out like a broken dam hit Ripley in the face. Then his grip on her lightened and he fell to the floor face forward. While she wiped the blood off her face, she looked and saw Regon fighting like a madman with two Predators. Quickly, she fired her weapon and hit one of them on the shoulder, just beneath the metal piece.

Regon was not in the best shape to fight two, and he was glad for Ripley's intervention. So far he avoided getting hurt, but he knew this was not going to last long. Plunging the end of his weapon into the other one's chest, he pushed it deeper thinking about Drezux. He hadn't seen him and he wondered where he was. He couldn't wait to face him and this time, I will finish him, he thought as he rushed toward another one.

Already having a few kills under his belt for the night, Xaul didn't notice when one of them sneaked behind him. There was a burning sharp pain in his lower back as the other Yautja pushed his blades into his flesh. A loud, animalistic roar left his mouth feeling the blades bursting out of his stomach. Ignoring the pain, he smashed his elbow into the face of his attacker, breaking bone and teeth. As the attacker stumbled back, Xaul deftly spun around and with one quick motion, he decapitated him sending his bloody head over Ripley's. Then he swiftly turned back and stabbed the one in front of him, impaling him onto his blades.

When the dead Yautja hit the floor, he fell to his knees and looked toward his son who fought like a champ. As his vision went blurry, the last thing he saw was Ripley's boots standing in front of him. Then everything went dark.

Graex just finished off his enemy, when his eyes landed on his father's crumpled form.

With an angry roar, he rushed toward him but was stopped by an elder.

His menacing glare penetrated into his, as he was about to strike him down. But before he had the chance, Ailgron's halted his blade as he rushed to his cousin's help. However, Ailgron wasn't fast enough to move out of the way and his right arm below the elbow was cut off making him roar with excruciating pain. While he cradled his wound, Ripley swiftly turned around and pulling out her sidearms she shot one that was coming at her fast. After blasting him with showers of bullets, she rushed to help Regon and Graex, as they fought the last survivor of the ship.

Unable to get a clear shot at the elder, she watched with amazement as the three of them fought. Claws digging and shredding skin, mandibles flaring with rage were all she was able to hear and see. The elder who was an experienced fighter was not going to go down easily. Using his massive weight, he pushed and pulled against the two attackers. Every time when there was an opening to get to him, he quickly managed to defend himself not letting them close enough. It was a fight to the end and Regon wasn't sure without Xaul if they were strong enough to defeat him. Not wanting to take his eyes off the elder, he concentrated on his moves. Regon was looking for an opening that would give him a chance to bring him down. However, his troubled mind kept going back to Drezux. He was not on the ship and Regon was afraid to think about where he was.

Pushing the pain down, Ailgron stood up and tackled the elder pinning him against one of the pillars. With great force, the elder brought down his hard skull on Ailgron's causing him to get disoriented. However, this intervention was enough to get a hold of him. Quickly, Regon and Graex grabbed the elder bringing him to his knees.

"Where is Drezux?" Regon shouted while his fingers were digging into his flesh.

A cynical chuckle left the elder's mouth as he said.

"Do you think this is over?" He asked staring into Regon's eyes. "This is far from over. You are nothing and you will never be one of us.

Ailgron was about to punch him when Regon stopped him. His words didn't bother him. He stopped caring a long time ago about what he or the others thought of him. But the way he looked at him a sudden nervousness engulfed the pit of his stomach. Something was wrong and he felt it. Turning back to the elder Yautja, Regon asked again.

"Where is Drezux?"

A mocking laugh escaped his throat. Then his eyes landed on the tree predators surrounding him and then on Ripley who stood farther away aiming her gun at him. Then his attention turned back to Regon and said.

"He is where it hurts the most."

His cruel words made him feel angry, frustrated and scared. Regon didn't need to hear another word to know where exactly Drezux was. An agonizing howl escaped his throat as he pushed the elder back against the pillar and ran his blades up in his ribcage.

As the last breath left the elder's mouth, turning to the others Regon said.

"We need to get back to Earth."

"What's going on?" Ripley asked.

"Drezux is down there." Regon replied with an anxious face. "I would never forgive myself is Alexia were to be killed."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Ripley said looking around the room that resembled a massacre grounds.

Cradling his arm makeshift bandaged up arm, Ailgron looked at Regon and then he said.

"We have to blow up the ship. We can't leave any trace behind."

"I agree." Graex replied. "But first I'm going to collect my father."

Before they set the detonator, Graex and Ailgron placed Xaul's body into the ship, while Ripley and Regon quickly looked around making sure they got everyone. They didn't want anyone to leave the ship to let the rest of the tribe know about what went down. As she passed by one of the chambers, something caught her attention. Looking inside, she saw a room with six facehuggers floating in tanks. A sudden memory of a long lost past invaded her mind. Quickly shaking off this old, disturbing memory, she was about to leave when she felt something.

A sudden faint metallic taste engulfed her mouth and then she heard it.

The low hissing sound came from the back. Stepping around the tanks, she made her way across the chamber and stopped when she saw a chained up Praetorian sitting inside a metal cage.

Moving her head from left to right, she measured up the young Queen. Behind the bars, strong metal restraints were keeping her in place. The one around her neck was attached to the wall restricting her movements. When she noticed Ripley, she tried to stand up but her large body was pulled down by the weight of the chains. Then a low hissing sound left her mouth pleading for her freedom. Stepping closer, Ripley placed her hands on the bars and while her eyes roamed over the Queen, she said in a soft tone.

"Don't worry. You won't suffer much longer now."

Realizing her dire fate, the Queen tried to rip her restraints apart, but to no avail.

Backing away from the cage, Ripley whispered with a saddened tone.

"I'm so sorry."

Then she turned around and as she walked away, the Queen's accusing angry cries enveloped the chamber that felt like a knife stabbing at her heart. Feeling a pang of guilt, she swiftly walked out of the room and shut the door.

"Where were you?" Regon asked looking at Ripley's pale face.

"We're clear." She curtly replied.

After setting the detonator, they quickly boarded his ship. When they were a good distance away, a blinding white light traveling through space signaled the destruction of the mother ship. Sucking her lower lip in, Ripley closed her eyes and let out a frustrated sigh. Then she turned her attention back to Ailgron watching Graex patching his arm up. She wanted to ask about why they kept a Xenomorph Queen and facehuggers on board of the mother ship, but in the last second, she changed her mind.

"Do you think he is after her?" Ripley asked looking at the back of Regon's head.

"Yes, I believe so." Regon replied while his eyes were fixating on the distant city lights. He was hoping there was still time to save her. He dreaded the thought of losing her.

When they got back, and after leaving the others on the ship, Regon jumped on the bike and sped down the road toward the city.

As he entered Dominic's home, his pulse quickened hoping to find her in there. Calling her name, he swiftly walked around the house looking for her.

"Where is she?" He murmured as he picked up the phone and dialed her number.

To his horror, the person who picked it up was not she but Drezux.

"What have you done to her?" Regon asked with an intense tone.

"Come and get your lou-dte kale." Drezux replied and then his mocking laugh drifted through the phone's speaker making Regon angry and utterly frustrated. Then the call went disconnected and in rage, Regon through the phone across the room smashing it against the wall. Putting his mask on, he followed the coordinates that were sent by Drezux. His location was somewhere in the heart of the city near a large factory.

Parking the bike in one of the back alleys, Regon carefully made his way through the broken fence that led to the abandoned factory. Besides the grass-covered walkway that was lit up by a few rusted lampposts, there was no one around. The large building in front of him was enshrouded in darkness. Taking the walkway, he silently made his way into the metal building.

There was an unfamiliar odor lingering in the cool air. One side of the lower section was empty, except for a couple of large round tanks with fainted biohazard signs painted on the side of them.

Walking closer, and after looking through the safety metal bars that were woven in a crisscrossed shape over each tank, he realized that the strange smell was coming from the liquid that was some kind of acid that the people of the factory left behind.

Slowly, he made his way up the stairs to where the signal was coming from.

Looking through the mask, he noticed some small animals with long tails rushing away in haste, disappearing into the walls. Then his attention turned to the Predator standing in the back corner, waiting.

"Where is she?" Regon shouted.

When Drezux didn't reply, Regon carefully approached him while he scanned the surroundings. Besides them there was no one there, making him angry and scared. If he has her, she had to be around here somewhere, he thought as he desperately looked around.

"I can sense your pitiful quivering." Drezux said. "You and your human mate are making me sick."

"What have you done to her?" Regon asked with an intense tone.

"Nothing yet." Drezux replied. "But after I killed you, she'll come with me back to Yautja Prime. I think I'm going to keep her as my new pet."

Regon knew he was taunting him to lose control. However, he didn't want to give him this satisfaction. He had to concentrate and have a clear head to win this. There was no time to be emotional if he wanted to save Alexia.

"Just you and me then." Regon said as he started to take off his helmet. Then as he removed his Plasma caster he added.

"Let's settle this Drezux once and for all."

"As you wish." Drezux replied and then he also removed his helmet and Plasma caster leaving only his Wrist Gauntlets on.

As the two stared at each other, the cold air around them started to vibrate with great intensity. A deep growling sound left Drezux's mouth. Flaring his mandibles, with a loud roar, he rushed toward Regon.

Her wrists were burning up as she hung above the pool of green acid. The rope he tied around her hands were cutting into her, scraping her skin every time she moved. After a while, she started to lose the sensations in her fingers and arms as they became numb. Her throat felt raw and dry from screaming earlier. Alexia had no idea how she was going to be able to get out of this situation, but she had to do something before she passes out from the gasses that were drifting up toward her. To think about falling into the acid and be burned by it made her heart beat faster. The adrenalin in her body started to kick in and she wanted to get away, far away from this terrible place. Swinging her body again, she looked down and hoped that she could make it to the safety bars around the hole he made earlier. If she could hook her legs into the vertical ones that were jutting out around the edges, if the rope gives out, she would be a safe distance from the hole. Then she heard the sounds of roaring coming from somewhere below. At that moment she knew Regon came to her rescue. Feeling recharged, she swung her body harder.

Drezux's claws dug deep into his arms while they wrestled on the floor. The smell of blood and sweat was engulfing them as they tear into each other. When he tried to rip Regon's throat out with his mandibles, twisting his body to the right, Regon rolled out from under him and kicked him on the side. Then Regon swiftly jumped to his feet and extending his Wrist blades, he lunged at Drezux.

A razor-sharp pain engulfed his body feeling the blades scraping the side of his face and neck. With an enraged roar, he swung his leg out and smashed his foot into Regon's left shin.

Thankfully, his shin plate absorbed the impact of his attack, however, by losing his balance, Regon stumbled back and hit one of the pillars. Quickly shaking the pain off, he was ready to get back into the fight when Drezux sprung up and leaped in front of him smashing his skull into his. For a few agonizing seconds, Regon felt disoriented. Then he felt his arms around him lifting him up. Smashing Regon's body against his, Drezux started to squeeze him. Suddenly, the air felt thinner as Regon tried to take a breath but was unable to do so. While his arms were pinned down, Regon's body started to shake feeling a great tension in his spine and bones. He had to act quickly before he was going to break his rib cage.

Bringing his leg up, Regon kneed him in the groin making Drezux howl with pain. Quickly taking advantage of his weakened status, Regon pushed him away and smashed his elbow into his face causing him to fall down. Sprawling on the ground, Drezux looked up and then a sarcastic laugh came out of him. Then before Regon could make his next move on him, he reached to his Wrist Gauntlet and pressed a button. Then moving his mandibles with a mocking tone, he said.

"Maybe I don't need that pet after all."

A blood-curdling scream echoed through the factory as the rope suddenly let go and Alexia found herself falling down. As she fell through the hole, the end of the rope got stuck between the bars leaving her hanging only a few inches above the acid. Quickly, she pulled her legs up and looked up. The rope seemed sturdy enough to hold her weight and she hoped she was able to climb up to the bars. With all her strength, and while her lungs felt like burning from the acidic gasses, inch-by-inch, she pulled herself up. When she reached the bars, she clung to them with dear life and then pulling herself out of the hole, she lay flat on her back staring at the tall, broken ceiling above her. Then she heard something. Sitting up, she looked toward the dark staircase that led to the platform above the acid pool. It sounded like someone was rushing up the stairs. The sounds of boots slapping on metal rang through the chamber as Regon made his way up. When she saw him bursting through the doorway, a loud cry left her mouth seeing him coming for her.

"Alexia!" He yelled looking down. "Are you hurt?"

"I'm okay." She yelled back. Then her eyes grew wide with fear when she saw Drezux walking into the chamber from the opposite side. Stepping onto the platform, he looked down and as his eyes met Alexia's a loud clicking sound left his mouth and then he roared and rushed toward Regon.

The platform greatly shook as the two bodies collided. Loud painful grunts and angry roars engulfed the room as they slashed at each other. Quickly, she got up and unhooked the sharp, star-shaped metal piece that was stuck between the bars. Then she looked up and saw them fighting like a madman. There was no way up to where they were unless she finds a way to hook the end of the rope between the bars of the platform and climb up. Stepping away from the hole, Alexia spun the rope as fast as she could around hoping to attach it to the bottom of the platform. Letting it go, the rope flew upwards and glanced off the metal making her agitated. Letting out a frustrated sigh, she tried again and again. On her fifth try, she finally got a hold of something.

An agonizing pain swept through his leg as something sharp had caught in his foot.

Looking down, Regon saw a shiny metal star buried within his flesh. When he realized what it was, he swiftly ripped it out and as Drezux lunged at him, he deftly wrapped it around his left arm just below the elbow and then ripping his Wrist Gauntlet off, he pushed his body over the railing.

Instantly, Alexia felt herself elevating off the ground. While she flew upward, Drezux did the opposite of that. As his body dropped through the hole, Alexia was already aligned with the platform ready to fly over it. However, Regon quickly caught her and cut the rope.

As Drezux fell into the pool, a horrifying scream left his mouth when the acid started to devour his skin and flesh. Within seconds, and after gulping down the acidic liquid he drowned and with that, his screams stopped leaving the room in complete silence.

Breathing heavily, Regon and Alexia leaned over the railing, staring at the bubbling green acid.

Then she turned to him and flung herself into his arms.

Holding her tight, he pressed his lips to her forehead and then he said.

"I thought I lost you."

Looking up to his face, with a tired smile she said.

"You could never lose me even if you tried."

Then she added. "Thank you for saving my life again. How am I able to pay this generosity back?"

Cupping her face into his hands, he gazed into her eyes and said with a mischievous smile.

"I think we can find a way."

Then he picked her up and passionately kissed her.

"You can stay if you want to, I don't mind." Dominic said looking at Ripley as they sat in his kitchen having coffee and breakfast. After the Predators departed, Ripley was also ready to go home. But Dominic was not looking forward to seeing her leaving yet. Now that Alexia and Regon moved back into her apartment, the house seemed too empty too quiet.

A thin smile appeared on her face and then she said.

"I guess it won't hurt if I stay a little longer."

Reaching over the table he placed his hand on top of hers. With a smile, he said.

"Only if the cat sleeps in the other room."

Beaming over her coffee mug she asked. "Why?"

"Because I'm coughing up fuzz balls in my sleep." Dominic replied with a serious face and they both started to laugh.

After leaving the lake, on the way back they stopped to watch the sunset. Sitting on the bike that Dominic gifted to him, Regon moved Alexia in front of him and folding his arms around her, he embraced her. Pressing the front of her helmet to his, she closed her eyes. The excitement within her was palpable when she thought about the new life they were going to start together. Now that the danger was over, they were ready to enjoy the future that looked promising. Then she removed her helmet and put it between them.

Reaching for his, she removed it as well and placed it next to hers.

The orange colors of the setting sun enveloped her beautiful face making Regon smile. He still couldn't believe that after years of loneliness finally, he found the perfect mate that made his days brighter than the setting sun behind them. Caressing her face, he gazed into her eyes and asked.

"Are you ready to spend the rest of your life with me?"

Placing her hand on his, she smiled and said. "I'm ready. Are you?"

"I'm ready to make this happen beyond your wildest dreams." He replied with a sly grin.

"What do you mean?" She asked with mischief.

Pulling out his knife, he sliced into his finger. From his green blood, Alexia's eyes traveled to his and then a small frown appeared on her face.

"My blood is your blood." He said with a sly grin. Then, pulling the confused Alexia closer, he pressed his lips to hers and while his hungry kiss devoured her mouth, the sun moved lower on the horizon welcoming the stars with its fading glow.

The end

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