The Last Ship (18+)

Chapter Thirty-One: Past.

Sam and Ian had learned that with Fex, it was easier to speak with him when he was alone and away from Zio. Sam assumed that the only reason the alpha became irritated, was because of the bond that was shared between Zio and Luna, "Humans are just much more different then you, and it seems that you are not exactly interested in learning about us either. If we work together we could get through this you know." Ian mumbled as he looked at the Yetis, "So, why are they so attached to you? What makes you their commander?"

Fex was perched on the rail inside the lab. His legs bent as he held device with speakers in his hand. The Irinaut had no trouble with what he wished to say. Though he never enjoyed it. Zio had his personal translator. Fex struggled with the board, 'They follow the alpha Irinaut that obtains the large one. I suppose you could consider them pets, but they are much more intelligent then either of you will ever be. When are we going back to Luna?' Fex never enjoyed these meetings, but the Captain insisted, 'When we land on home, we're being released to capture the source of the spores.' Fex's mouth opened as he let out a deep growl. The dark blue male was much more aggressive then Zio, and never lasted long outside the other Irinauts.

Sam tensed; adjusting his glasses as he looked down for a moment. The young raven haired male looked up. His eyes let off a soft glow, "Learning everything we can will not only benefit us, but you as well. Do you not wish for another aid instead of a enemy? We should be fighting against the spores."

Fex stood up. His clawed feet scrapped the floor as he moved towards the two. He roared rather loudly before shaking his head. The male was furious, 'Your people have fired on us without even trying to communicate. We've had ships with innocent beings on them and they've been destroyed. I've watched MY innocent die horrible deaths. So instead of pointing fingers, why don't the two of you just fuck off?!' Fex yelled rather loudly before lowering himself down to the twin's level, 'Your kind are just as guilty as any other. I'll fight with you when you fight with us.' Fex was very proud it seemed. He gave a stubborn shake of his head, 'Just a few more days, and then we'll be back in that void. Strong is just sending you all there to die. Landing is the worst mistake he will make. If he gets to close to the atmosphere, who knows what they'll send.' Fex looked at the board. A sly grin ran across his face, 'Oops.'

Fex tossed the box back to one of the Yetis. Quickly, the device was ripped apart by the beasts taloned fingers. The alpha Irinaut could only grin. He wanted time with the queen.

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Soon after Fex had broken the board, he and his beasts were brought back to the room with Zio and Luna. The midnight blue male looked about for a moment, a grin expanded on his lips.

Luna was asleep on the satin couch, and Fex took action. The Irinaut moved slowly towards her before lifting his head and looking at her. The alien let out a low chirp before giving her a soft nuzzle. Luna was the first queen Fex had laid eyes on in some time. Zio would have his hands full. Fex cocked his head lightly before leaning in and pressing a soft kiss to her nose, only to be interrupted by the other dominant male.

Zio had taken hold of Fex's neck and shoved him against the wall, but with complete silence as if he didn't want to wake Luna, 'She's worried enough.' The male moved with Fex to the other room before giving the other male a rough shove, 'You don't fucking touch her, Fex. Stay away from her. I won't tell you again.'

Fex rolled his eyes, 'Or what? You're going to kill me? We're already dead if they land on that planet. We have no way of finding our own people in hiding. We have been in the control of the queen for to long. How easy would it be for her to take us over again? The alpha queen or your little omega queen?' The male's large mouth opened as he grabbed ahold of Zio's arms and moved forward, 'How am I to keep control of the Yeti's if I don't link with our baby queen?' The Irinaut's leeches pulsed on his head. A grin ran across his lips, 'You lost your Yeti. I have not lost mine. How long have you really been after the hybrid?' Fex let out a low growl. He lowered his head before grabbing ahold of Zio's arm, 'What will you do then? When my Yetis rip you apart while I lock the little queen, hmm? She recalls nothing of her past, but you do. Don't you? Bruno killed your Yeti, didn't he?'

Zio's jaw cracked loudly. His golden eyes became slit as he shoved Fex back. Only this time with heavy force. His mouth opened widely, revealing the layers of teeth that ran back. The Irinaut were made to kill, but some blessed with intellectual traits, 'You don't understand, Fex. Luna needs to remember herself, and I don't need you interfering. I love her, and I won't let you take her from me this time. You could of gotten her killed down there.' Zio's eyes glowed. He held his head before walking back and forth. He let out a loud whine before pointing at Fex and snapping, 'I told you to before to keep your distance. You got her sent into a war zone, and you knew it. I nearly lost her once, and I won't do that again. The ship had yet to land, and you were to busy thinking of other things then to keep your eyes open. If you truly cared, you wouldn't had left when we lost her. You would had helped me!'

Fex was quiet. The male's red eyes pulsed with color. His head fell to the side as he listened to Zio. The alpha didn't seem threatened by any means, but that came with all alpha's. They had little to fear except the spores and the infected queen's control. He gave a light shrug of his shoulders as he swayed back and forth, 'You act like you're the only one that lost something. She loved me too. I didn't know what was going to happen that day, but look at where we are? So instead of fighting with me, work with me again to protect her. You may not care if she remembers you or not, but my apology would mean nothing to her right now. I will act this way because it's who I am, and you'll get over it.' Fex snapped. He sneered his lip lightly before growling. It seemed he had his own feelings on the matter.

Zio yelled this time, giving Fex a rough shove into the wall, 'She nearly died because you weren't patient! When she fell into that sleep, all went back into control of that infected queen. We didn't just lose her, we lost the soldiers that followed us! We lost ourselves, Fex! Luna is our chance at freeing our own race, and you nearly got her killed because you wanted to lock with her before anyone got the chance. It came from greed, not from love.' Zio dropped his arms. He whined loudly before sitting down, 'We're going to lose everything she worked for, everything we've worked for. A new start, and you need to keep back. Luna ran from you because you tried to hurt her, and I won't let you do that again. I love her, and I have locked her. You won't touch her. She only wants me.'

Fex didn't fight, merely sliding down and sitting on the floor, 'What if she isn't angry with me? What if she remembers, Zio?' The Irinaut cocked his head, 'Then what?'

"When she remembers what?"

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