Ravenack's Revenge

By Zorack

I could have easily gone crazy! It wouldn't have made much of a difference. I managed to think about that when I bit my lip, containing a groan of pain. On second thought, I was not at all satisfied with the return of Klaus.

An angry and jealous woman could do a lot of damage to a guy's life. A jealous lover was not far behind.

If I intended to deliver the hybrid to the K'Aldirants?

It was admirable that Klaus asked me just that after all. The hell I was going. And the whole damn Confederacy. I could scream out loud that the Federation's scientists had taken the opportunity to do experiments not authorized by our guidelines. They had almost killed Angel in the process. If it had taken me just a little longer to find her ... Ah, damn it! Nor would the doctor work miracles with the blood transfusion.

There was only one miserable detail that I totally forgot. For years in captivity at N'Tirlay, Ravenack had kept me as a healthy and well-nourished host to quench his bloodlust. Involuntarily, I had assimilated some of the abilities of those infernal creatures, even against it. Telepathy was always an advantageous ally.

Only there was more than that! I shook my head, ignoring the injured face after the stunned Ravenack's minions service. Damn organic handcuffs. The hatred I experienced served as a powerful anaesthetic in my system.

-Damn you bastard! - I muttered in disgust.

I looked at the image of that enemy in front of me that looked as harmless as possible. The impression was that acid was running through my veins.

-Because I believe I did very well, slave. - The hateful voice reached my ears.

I looked at him with visible contempt, knowing what it meant. K'Aldriants could easily assimilate the forms of their hosts. Ravenack in front of me was the vision of a reliable Zorack.

"Is it necessary to appeal so much to get close to the girl?"

Klaus! only Klaus could have realized who the hybrid was. Curse! I had still tried to remain indifferent, but Angel's reaction was too evident to show that there was much more between us.

- Taking into account that your precious government tried to create a clone of one of us, you shouldn't be shocked. - Ravenack spoke with all indifference. - The girl is very suspicious. It is absurd that she is afraid of her own race and disowns who she is.

I cursed a curse of plagues. Angel was definitely not like them. Yet, at least. Part of it was Edrian.

- She's not like you. - I provoked even more irritated.

One chance. Just one chance to escape. It was everything I needed most. What were the chances of achieving the feat of escaping Ravenack's lackeys? I ignored all common sense and forced my body to react.

In my world, I was a leader, or it would have been if those creatures did not destroy Édrin. I stood up, showing arrogance. Years of military training at the Academy could work miracles when the instructor was severe. Kalael was one of the worst in the place's fame. His species descended from powerful and feared warriors before Urodela was conquered. I knew my chances were slim, but imagining Angel in Ravenack's clutches believing it was me was able to double my anger.

I gasped in pain when the handcuffs inhibited my latent power that responded to my fury. All I wanted most there was to get my hands on Ravenack and strangle the wretch.

-Do you really think Angel won't notice? - I asked holding on to a little hope.

But it was clear that she was going to notice. There was body temperature. As much as my enemy could assimilate my appearance, he was still a cold-blooded creature.

-Let's say that a terrible indisposition will explain the detail, after all, you can master the cold.- Ravenack looked thoughtful for a moment. - The details are still missing. You managed to prevent the psychic link so that I could assimilate memories of it.

I smiled with genuine pleasure. He knew the detail perfectly.

- And why worry at all? - I provoked him without mercy. - Do you really think a girl like her would feel anything for you without disgust?

I tried to stop the undesirable flow of the memories of Angel that I had captured the moment they captured us. Ravenack was not the type to hesitate. He conquered and destroyed.

- You must be forgetting that I already had some opportunity to enjoy her pleasures.

The comment made the floor disappear under my feet. Hell, she hadn't said anything, nothing at all! What else had happened during that unfortunate escape?

-So that way, you shouldn't have to subject yourself to wearing another appearance.- I commented with satisfaction.

Because even if he, who was my enemy, had the girl, it wouldn't be without subterfuge for that. Angel would still think it was me. It was no great comfort, but it served to fuel my desire to escape and somehow get rid of Ravenack.

- Worried about competition, slave?

-Competition?! Look at yourself! - I poured out the poison that was eating at me. Years of living with Ravenack had been valuable in assessing my enemy. - You could have had the girl before and didn't. Have you ever had anything in your goddamn existence that was yours alone? No tricks or cheats? There was no Angel because she realized something was wrong. Somehow she knew it wasn't me.

My provocation fell like salt on wounds. I was thrown against the cell wall with such force that I gasped for air for a moment. The air seemed insufficient in the lungs. It was going to be a shame to break some ribs like that.

The cold claw of sharp fingers grabbed my neck and lifted me into the air, without being able to react. I saw his fangs disgusted as his lips receded and it was in vain that I fought.

It was like being in N'Tirlay again. Only this time, something much more precious motivated me to resist and not just hate.

There was Angel. One way or another I needed to find a way to keep her safe.

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-Are you alright?

I was huddled in a corner of the room and the cold was freezing. Fear! I wasn't going to become one of those creatures, was I?

-Go away, Sereide! I want to be alone.

It was the most absolute truth. I think there was little fear. Zorack looked so different ... And the doctor's daughter ... We were stuck in hell and had no chance of escaping. Hopefully, everyone would die. And it couldn't be that bad.

-Come on, Angel! - Sereide had an enviable appearance of calm.

I was definitely ready to freak out. I was going to go into a hysterical crisis.

How much longer would I be able to hide it?

"Zorack, I'm scared ... Fear ... There's ... there's something ..."

It had been such a rush. So much excitement struggling to survive! I could die right there. Because there was a definite volume in my hips that I couldn't deny anymore. My treacherous mind was able to conjure frightening memories of that Zorack on the ship that housed the clone. They kiss, ... his hands on my body ...

I bit my lip apprehensively, fighting self-misery, shrinking my knees and supporting my chin by hugging them. was crying like a lost and frightened child. could remember every detail of that day. The first time Zorack had possessed me. The sweet, invasive feeling of the huge body over mine.

Holy shit!

I do not believe this! I hadn't even worried about condoms. Or with an unfortunate contraceptive. He could have searched the base's drug supply for a damn morning-after pill. What were my chances of it not being what it looked like with Zorack making me experience paradise without any caution?

My eyes were misty with tears that I barely saw Sereide. It was the end of my life! And it wasn't being so melodramatic. Because if it were true it would be everything, but everything, even and not a baby.

I was the first of a new species. There was no parameter to assess what could happen. It wasn't even going to be human. My mind was able to increase my fear of terrible images.

-Those things ... are like damn vampires, indestructible and strong that don't die with a miserable stake in the heart of the sunlight.- I shouted uncontrollably, - They killed ... they killed ...

I sobbed without being able to speak, trying to contain hysterical sobs. I wanted Zorack there beside me and not that cold and indifferent Zorack. A shiver ran through me from head to toe. I can't even explain why just at that moment I was thinking about that ship, the clone and everything. It was supposed to get on your nerves. At best, an embryo of I doesn't know what had been implanted in my body. All I knew was that I could never be my son and Zorack's. I needed to find a way to get rid of it and without attracting attention. If only I were still a child, daughter of Zorack ... My world was falling apart.

Nothing could describe the feeling the first time, I just had to close my eyes and I could still feel it inside me. I was confused and lost and afraid of myself. Finding out that Zorack at first had approached me just because of revenge still hurt. It was something deep in those piercing eyes that held and attracted me like honey. Just imagining that I might never see him again made my heart race. Fear penetrated my insides.

-What's going on, Angel? - Sereide looked perplexed. - The doctor's daughter was still in the dormitory and ...

Great! Did I forget the detail that alien vampires were also shapeshifters like in horror movies? When had I lost that little detail?

" can't really be the doctor's daughter, Sereide!" I assured her convinced. - I saw two of those hateful creatures feed on it. No one was going to survive this. They decided to have a little party and chose the main appetizer.

Sereide's look was one of utter astonishment.

May she just leave me alone and alone. I also knew that my despair would eventually lead to foolishness. Without thinking, my hand tightened the pills even more. I was freezing inside. It was as if something died there. It didn't matter what it took. I just knew I was going to get rid of that thing anyway.

If it was still a pregnancy ... Damn it! What certainties could I be after all? You couldn't risk it. How was just going to face Zorack?

-But...

-We are stuck here and we are nothing but food for these things. They are monsters and ... and ...

I couldn't finish the sentence. I desperately wanted Zorack there beside me. I admitted that his impulsive way intoxicated me. The way the steady hands caught me, pressed me against the wall or the mattress ... It was a losing battle. Zorack was ruthless and demanding and I loved every moment of what he did. The mist of pleasure enveloped me in his arms ... My body responded in an instant to his silent appeal of a sensual look. It was pure desire. Worse. I needed him. It was the heady smell. I could clearly hear him tell me to look at him the moment he was totally inside me elated.

Her gaze fixed on mine gave me the feeling of finally belonging somewhere. I let Sereide embrace me and like a child, I rested in her arms sobbing.

I was still unable to understand my own feelings. That painful confusion in the chest mixed pain, longing and pleasure. My nightmares filled me with unbearable terror with that lunatic at the base reporting abduction stories. I sobbed even more miserable.

There was never going to be a baby with his father's eyes. Nor is it human. It was going to be just a freak like those hateful creatures. If it was still an unexpected pregnancy and not just another experience that the stories talked so much about hybrids. My fear grew at alarming levels, imagining I had to tell Zorack that. Bear the shame.

It was not possible. I just couldn't.

-Let's go. You better try to calm down, girl! -Sereide tried in vain to calm the storm of my emotions and she stared at me, astonished and speechless, walking away in surprise.

- What did you plan to do, you fool? - the complaint comes with a strong rebuke.

I closed my eyes, unable to sustain her even more guilty look. Very slowly opened my fingers and several pills fell out of my hand. I had even freaked out and didn't even stop to think about stealing the pills lying on the laboratory counter. Damn, again. Sereide could capture the emotions of others around her very easily. And even thoughts. That was my final defeat. Why she was going, she was going to tell Zorack.

-No ... no ... I can do that, Sereide. I'm afraid. So afraid ...- I sobbed again.

-Want to tell me what's going on with you after all? But what...?

Finally, her look of understanding came slowly as she looked down at my stomach.

- Irresponsible fool! And yet didn't tell Zorack? - Sereide scolded me severely. But why? Are you trying to kill yourself or just get rid of ...

-Anything! There's no difference at this point! "I shouted out of my head.

-Zorack has the right to know that ...

- It won't be a baby. It will be something horrible. A monster. I can feel the movements. They implanted something inside me. It's not a baby. There's a clone just like me on a Confederacy ship. They are looking for the perfect biological weapon to kill these things. You cannot guarantee that it is a baby. Nor can I. I don't know what they did to me after they took me to that ship.

Finally, the words I feared so much fell into the sudden silence with the force of a lash.