0-SA (The Last Ship Series)

Chapter Seventy-Seven: Planet Bound

"There. Are you comfortable?" Osa adjusted Raven's pillow. All the while Luna rested next to her. They had just settled down after returning to the ship. Inka hadn't left Luna's side since she had gotten there. Lou was standing just outside, seeming quite content with the find himself, but his gaze was fixated on Fex, who was still recovering. All seemed weary to even touch him; finding it odd he was so wounded, but not infected.

Raven glanced up at Osa. The woman smiled softly before nodding, "Yes, thank you." She turned her attention to Luna, who hadn't stopped crying; nor staring at her mother's stomach. The black haired woman reached forward and brushed her hair out of her face, "Sweetheart, please don't cry. I, I know this is hard, but I need you to be strong for me, and for your papa?" She leaned down and kissed her forehead, "It's alright, you're safe now."

The glow was intense. It bothered Luna greatly. She saw all the water, cooling packs, and really whatever they could get their hands on just to cool her down. The young queen glanced up at Raven after she kissed her forehead, "Does it hurt? D-do you hurt?"

I feel like I'm on fire, but I missed her so much I don't want her to move. I feel like I could vomit, but I don't want to leave her side.

Raven's heart sunk. She felt her smile fade for a split second, but she simply laughed it off and shook her head no, "No, no sweetheart I just feel really hot, but your father is keeping ice packs for me and it is helping relieve it." She couldn't tell what she was really thinking. Not to her or anyone for that matter. Though, she knew there was no stopping Osa.

She's lying. I can see it on her face. Oh I don't know what to do!

Luna simply curled next to Raven before resting her head on the pillow next to her mother's. The blonde couldn't believe this was happening. She had so many questions, but the fear of asking them was there, "I, I really am sorry I did this. I just, I was afraid I wouldn't see you again."

Raven wrapped her arm around Luna's shoulder before pulling her close, "Sweetheart, I would had stopped at nothing to get back to you so we could say goodbye." The woman's eyes swelled with tears. She looked up and swallowed before letting out a soft cough to hide the cracking of her voice. She was doing everything to contain herself.

Osa's heart was throbbing as he listened to them speak. That golden glow in his eyes hadn't ceased. It was clear he was retaining a lot of his emotions around Luna. The male could hear their thoughts, and he found both to be ripping him to pieces. The male reached down and took Raven's hand. He lifted it and kissed it softly. He wasn't ready to accept her death, but he planned to be right there to comfort her, "How about you two rest? I will go get you some water, yes? I want to check on Fex and speak with Lou anyway.' He stood up before kissing each of them on the forehead, "My Little Moon, and my Unicorn."

Raven leaned into the soft kiss. Even with his size, Osa had always been so gentle with her. The woman looked at him as he stood. She grabbed his cheek before pulling him forward and kissing him softly. It was only for a moment, but it seemed they both needed that relief.

Osa returned the soft kiss. He brought his hand up to her cheek; gently brushing his thumb against it, "I will be right back. You two just rest."

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Sage was handing Zio gauze, cleaning supplies, really whatever he pointed at to aid in helping Fex get cleaned up.

'What happened, Fex?' As Zio cleaned his wounds, he noticed, bite marks, 'What attacked you out there?' He hummed softly, 'You should had healed more by now.'

Fex didn't even pay mind to Zio. He had his attention on Luna, Raven, and Osa. As if he was monitoring the family. His mind had been racing since they had boarded the ship. What had happened out there had really set in. Flashes of his fallen brother's teeth ran through his mind; their attempts to rip his flesh of his bone just with their teeth. The Irinaut had fought for his life, and at one point, nearly given up.