Fight, Flight, or Gut You Like A Fish?

Ah yes; comfort

》Y/N pov《

"What happened?"

It seems like such an easy question to answer; I had a nightmare. But its not. It seems like such a pitiful thing to be so shaken up about. I look at Ayull and I see all of his scars, his eyes are bright, but I can sense the pain he has endured. And here I am petrified after a bad dream. My pain is nothing compared to his.

"Really Ayull, I'm fine." I try my best to put up a face, and yet my voice still wobbles. 

Ayulls eyes narrow in disbelief. "Follow."

He gives me an easy out, so I take it. Before I can shuffle out of the chair Ayull scoops me up, blanket and all. At first I tense at the sudden shift, but as I settle into his arms sleep settles into my bones. It's a bit of a shock how easily he calms me.

Ayull walks us over to a panel on the wall, presses a button, then speaks out loud. "Bahtoh, Veta, I have found Y/N. Rendezvous at the nest, our nest."

The message rings out through the ship, I can only imagune it's some sort of intercom.

"Your nest? I thought you didn't-"

"I didn't want to push you into physical affection so soon. However, your refusal to confide with me is," Ayull takes a deep breath, "concerning."

With that said Ayull starts walking. It's not that I don't want to tell him, it just seems so pitiful. One nightmare has gotten me this worked up!

'Jeeze Y/N get a grip.'

》Bahtoh pov《

"Rendezvous at the nest, our nest." 

I can't even describe the amount of relief I feel with those words. Y/N, our 'ooman, our mate, is safe. Taking a breath I make my way back to the elevator. Veta catches the elevator on the ride up, now we stand in an anxiety filled silence.

"Was the elevator always this slow?" I grunt under my breath. 

"It feels like it used to be faster." Veta grumbles, "But it shouldn't be too long."

"Do you think they're ok? I mean they aren't hurt or anything, right?"

"Ayull wouldn't ask us to the nest if Y/N was injured," Veta pauses as the elevator comes to the main floor. "But it is safe to assume they need us."

"I know they'll need us, much like I needed you and Ayull back then." Taking a deep breath we start towards the nest.

》Veta pov《

"Yes, much like you needed us." I chanced a glance towards Bahtoh, his eyes are fierce with determination, yet his scent is filled with anxiety. 

In the past me and Ayull found Bahtoh in poor condition. It took years for Bahtoh to recover, and even longer for him to ask to court us. It is a mixed memory, both sad and happy.

"We will not leave them in their time of need, I'm sure you know that." I press my hand into Bahtohs.

"I know." He lets out a little purr and grasps at my hand.

》Y/N pov《

The room that Ayull sleeps in is very different compared to mine. 

Where mine had blank walls, this room has decorations. From armor pieces, to skulls, to animal pelts. The room is bathed in a deep red, similar to a sunset. Much like mine in the center is a nest, although it's absolutely huge! The back end of the nest, almost acting as a backboard, is a giant dinosaur skull! Teeth and all, the giant backboard is decorated in paint and threads. The feel of this room is comforting, protective.