Extraterrestrial Exploration

chapter 28

–Nala–

Upon arriving back at the village Nori and I had no choice but to sit and wait for Astarias' return.

My mind was running a marathon with everything that was happening and I found myself pacing back and forth worried about everyone's safety.

As much as I wanted to go out there and find Astraia before she found the intruders, I knew I couldn't do it alone and I didn't dare drag Nori out into the forest with me when there's a chance the intruders are actually Drazinri and not the brothers.

on another note I was internally panicking that it was Eiso and Eikan and that fight might break out between them, I couldn't bear the idea of any of them getting hurt much less hurting each other.

I don't know much about the brothers but I was sure they weren't bad, they didn't want to hurt anyone… if anything they were just lonely.

The raiders drove out the tribes in the surrounding forests, slaughtering many people in their onslaught, Eiso and Eikan were completely alone and seemed none too keen about being friendly with the Drazinri. if I had to guess they had lost their family and tribe and had been isolated out here for who knows how long.

they even acted like they had never seen a female before… it must have been a long time since they encountered others of their kind that weren't immediately hostile.

With that knowledge I only worried more for their safety, how would they react if they encountered females of their own species? Astaria may not take too kindly to their reactions…

my stomach twisted at the idea of them going after another female, and I hated it. it's not like I have any kind of ownership over the brothers, I mean I barely know them, sure we were together for a while and had quite a bit of ‘fun’ but does that really count for anything relationship wise? I have no idea how they might feel about me and they might change their minds when they realize there's over a dozen females of their own kind here…

on another note I'm somehow pregnant…

The idea is still baffling to me considering the circumstances. I mean an alien baby is growing inside of me of all things… How am I supposed to feel about this? How do I even deal with this?! How is it even possible? What am I going to do if a rescue team arrives? my brain hurts just thinking about it. I mean it's only been about two months since I crash landed on the planet…

sitting down I anxiously gripped my stomach, feeling overwhelmed by everything that was happening.

I am used to things going awry and can usually keep my head straight when things get complicated, I mean I'm a space Explorer, that's what I'm trained to do– but all of this? it's starting to get to me…

“Nala?” Nori's voice called out and I lifted my head to see her concerned face as she sat beside me and grabbed my hand. ‘you do not look well…’

I gave Nori a small smile but it quickly faded with the thoughts running rampant within my head. ‘I'm just a bit lost, I don't know what to do in this situation. I wasn't trained for any of this and…I'm afraid of what might happen. There's so much going on right now and so many things that could go wrong depending on what I choose to do, that I'm not sure how to proceed.’ I admitted.

Nori gazed at me with pity and squeezed my hand before speaking in my mind again. Perhaps you shouldn't worry so much about the future, just follow your heart when it comes to making choices now, even if it doesnt turn out the way you want later on, at least you chose something you wanted over something you'd regret. Do what you believe is right.’

my smile returned as I gazed at Nori and nodded. Perhaps she's right…

A commotion outside drew our attention and Nori jumped to her feet as she looked towards the doorway. ‘they're back!’