Thread: When Worlds Collide (Vertaige & darkangel76)

Her nerves were getting the better of her and Kai found herself gripping the handle of her knife tighter and tighter, her knuckles going white as she held onto it with all her strength. The little she had left. Licking her lips, she saw a figure riding a giant beast come into view. He was most certainly male and his attire strange, though from the look of it, he seemed to know his way about the area, his features and demeanor comfortable with his surroundings. No doubt the male was native to the planet and more than likely local the area she'd suddenly found herself in. But his words? She couldn't understand him, not a single word. Kai's pale eyes shifted frantically from the male's face to his hands, to the beast he rode to the surrounding trees that seemed to engulf them all. She wondered if the Gwalchmai were nearby, if any of those Corydonian drones had managed to tag her ship and follow her through hyperspace and learn of where she was. Oh, she hoped not. Her life depended on it as did all of Varun. She needed to find her people, her planet help and she didn't want to hurt anyone along the way if she could help it. But the Corydonians... they were a hostile people, ruthless and blood thirsty in their greed for power and wealth, their carelessness for wasting precious resources only to move on to the next world to consume everything, take everything and then move on to the next. She bit down on her lip. She wondered if she'd endangered the planet she found herself upon. It was possible, more than likely if the Gwalchmai had followed, but she couldn't dwell on that now. Right now she needed help... she need food... she needed... water. Her legs began to shake as the male approached, her body succumbing to the fact that she was weak due to all she'd been through. Kai looked over the male, her eyes studying him, analyzing. She wondered if she should speak, but she knew he wouldn't understand unless she got the communicator device from her shipperhaps later she could retrieve it? Perhaps... Just as she was about to topple due to exhaustion and need for water, the male was by her side. He covered her with a coat and held out a strange container, pressing the thing to her lips. Kai breathed in deeply. Most dry landers couldn't smell the delicious aroma that was water, but Varunians could. Her heart skipped a beat and she instantly began to drink deeply of the contents therein. Her lips circled the mouthpiece and she swallowed down all that she could, the cool waters splashing the insides of her mouth, making her feel better than she had moments ago. She let her hand loosen on her knife, re-sheathing it on her thigh next to her laser pistol. Giving the man a nod, she smiled, her pale eyes brightening just a bit. Just as Kai handed the container back to the man, he suddenly picked her up and set her atop his beast. For a moment, she wanted to shout out in protest, to run, to hide, to fight. But his face seemed kind enough and he was native to the area she was certain. And to resist help at this point would be madness, she would just have to remain on guard at all times and pray to Earvin that no one would dare harm her. After all, she knew nothing about this planet or its people and thus had no idea as to how accepting they'd be of her presencethey definitely looked and dressed differently. In fact, she wondered if they'd even seen an off-worlder before. It was hard for her to say yet. But she was certain none of them had ever dealt with her kind or the Gwalchmai. Trying to relax, Kai let her body lean against the man's a little. He was obviously trying to make her feel better, his actions showing he meant no harm. He'd offered her a coat, water and now was trying to soothe her as he whistled a strange tune as he escorted her to who knew where. Though the fact that he was going to great lengths to keep her at ease said something at least. She just hoped the rest of his kind were just as hospitable and friendly to off-worlders. Though even the friendliest might turn once the Gwalchmai hordes came, assuming they did and she couldn't afford to think otherwise. It would be foolish to think otherwise so soon after escaping Varun. Finally, Kai felt her eyes grow heavy and she leaned her weight against the man. Letting out a soft sigh, she let her senses shut down, her body rest as she gave in a little the exhaustion washing over her in that moment. Her hands moved away from the ready position to reach for her weapons and gripped onto the man's shoulders, her slender fingers curling about the fabric of his shirt. Thank you, Kai whispered softly, though she knew her words would be lost on the man. She'd have to get a hold of her communicator device later if possible and see about learning the language. After a while, Kai roused from a partial slumber and perked up, her pale eyes taking in the sight of what appeared to be a settlement of some kinda primitive one. She bit down on her lip, a hand moving to find her platinum hair so a to nervously play with it. Just what sort of place had she come to? If the Gwalchmai found this place, they'd stand no chance... they'd be decimated. Varun was easily taken over and they had far more technological advancements in comparison. With tears in her eyes and the wound on her head stinging, Kai's grip on the man's shoulders tightened. I've put you in danger, she whispered, though mostly to herself since she knew he wouldn't understand. If the Gwalchmai come... we're all dead and this place will be theirs.