The Friend in a Xenomorph

Chapter 26: Do You Mind?

Xylia's POV

Me and Dominick were snuggled up in our bed. It was so nice, He was still asleep but I was awake enjoying his embracing company. I just relaxed and stared into his sleeping eyes. His eyes opened, He smiled and nuzzled my face. [Dominick]"Good morning Xylia... It's always nice to see you." [Xylia]"Feeling is shared." Dominick laughed. [Dominick]"I know."

We stayed in bed looking into each other's eyes for another hour or two when we felt Demeanor approach the house. [Dominick]"Before he walks in, we better get up and beat him to the door." Dominick pushed the blanket aside and tried to get up, but his legs were tangled in my legs. [Dominick]"Oh no, help me out here." I pulled my legs out and we finally got out of bed. I stretched and yawned.

[Dominick]"Come on Mate." He winks. I smiled that he called me that.

We approached the door and opened it to see Demeanor coming towards the door. [Demeanor]"Hello friends. Grace says she wants to spend quality sibling time. Dominick is also invited...." Demeanor stopped and sniffed us. "No way, you guys actually did it? Good job for sweet talking him Xylia." I blushed. [Xylia]"Yeah.... let's not talk about that! It me and Dominick's private business." [Demeanor]"Understood ma'am."

We went to the hive. Inside Grace's chambers was Grace herself, Sapling, Conceal and Ivan. [Grace]"Hello Xylia, nice of you and Dominick to join us." [Ivan]"Hey Xylia, What's up, oh wow.... you reek of Dominick so much I can't tell which one of you is which." I looked at him angrily. [Conceal]"Grace says she wants to see some brawling.... seeing who is strongest?" [Ivan]"That's easy.... that is me." [Dominick]"Cocky Alien is what you are." I giggled.

Grace looked at Me and Dominick. [Grace]"I can tell you two are very close now, we will do in pairs of two. Xylia and Dominick, Demeanor and Conceal and finally Ivan and Sapling."

I looked at Dominick [Xylia]"We've got this!" we took a high six.

[Grace]"So.... Let the fight began then, and don't kill anyone!" Me and Dominick smiled at each other and began.

Unfortunately Ivan won. [Ivan]"In your face suckers!" [Sapling]"Good round!" the two high sixed. [Xylia]"Nice, This is fun." I looked at Dominick who was still catching his breath.

2 years ago after Dominick's Human friends left we returned to the hive. We made sure Dominick was well trained in our ways and such, He was a good fighter, and in fact during this fight to see who was strong it ended with Dominick vs Ivan. Dominick almost won. But Ivan has a better muscle memory so... that factor was on his side there.

[Conceal]"Wow, with a little more training and you'll win Dominick, between you and me, I can agree with your opinion of Ivan." Dominick laughed [Dominick]"Yep, Xylia gives me such good spirit to do this. Next time I'll beat Ivan!" [Ivan]"We'll see about that." Ivan then crawled off.

Everyone then also scattered. Me and Dominick where about to leave too when Grace called upon us. [Grace]"I have bad news." Me and Dominick exchanged looks and looked up at Grace. [Dominick]"What is it?" [Grace]"Since a week ago I have noticed something odd going on, I sent a drone to find out what it was. He hasn't returned but did update me on the objective. Humans are on this moon, setting up a new colony, maybe 24 miles east of here." I freaked out a little. [Xylia]"Wait, but I thought this Moon was off limits by Carlson." [Grace]"Well, from what I heard it isn't them. I need specifically Dominick to go check it out since he was a human."

[Dominick]"Sure! My first cool mission!" I rolled my eyes at his remark. [Xylia]"Will do Grace, what's the opinion on sending us and a group?" [Grace]"I can send you and a few drones, maybe a warrior too. And Ivan!" [Xylia]"Noooo.... not Ivan!" [Grace]"You need to get over him! He is also the strongest of you guys." [Xylia]"Can't fight this. Yes Queen! Let's go Dominick!" [Dominick]"Ok, Ivan will warm up! Trust me, besides we'll have drones to keep us from fighting."