The Test Subject (Yautja)

Part 13 "Depression Into Empathy"

Di'seh sat on his bed in his dark room feeling extremely depressed about Lydia, he fears she didn't make it and everytime he tried to sleep he'd get a nightmare of her, hearing her screams echo in his head and everytime he ran to her he'd find her impaled by that same Xenomorph.

Di'seh got off his bed pacing his room haven been deprived of sleep feeling guilt and anger stream his intire body. Di'seh has not slept,ate and drank properly for 5 weeks since the Xeno attack. Di'seh growled out of impatience and anger he has not cooperated in any test activities since the incident he always fought against them, aggressively.

Di'seh sat down on the floor trying to calm down taking deep breaths, his thoughts drifted to Lydia he wondered what they were doing to her, obviously treating her but they have not said anything to him. Di'seh could remember every single detail that happened that night after the Xenomorph died...

*Flashback*

Di'seh kept calling out to Lydia hoping she would respond to him "Di'seh:Lydia..." but she just layed there on the ground barely breathing and clothes soaked in her blood, mostly in her stomach region. Di'seh bellowed in sadness,worry and guilt he gently picked her up and sat her down on his lap as he continued to bellow displaying his emotions clearly, Holding her close to his body knowing that if he tried to stop the bleeding with the medical stuff in the cottage it would already be too late without proper care.

It didn't take long till Marines appeared out of the hidden bushes shining lazers and flashlights at Di'seh. Di'seh held Lydia closely to his chest growling softly at the Marines as he watched them slowly make their way up the stairs to the semi broken balcony that slowly melted in one spot by the dead Xeno corpse. "Marine:Put the agent down Predator don't make me talk twice." Di'seh growled louder as he looked at the Marine with a lethal weapon in his hands. Di'seh didn't want to let go of Lydia but at the same time he does because maybe there is a chance they can heal her.

Di'seh looked down at Lydia then placed her gently on the ground and took steps back away from her. The marine placed 2 fingers on her neck and found her faint pulse, he quickly fired his tranq rifle at Di'seh. Di'seh screeched at the slight pain from 6 tranqs on his chest and neck, he pulled one out and looked at it his vision got hazy and dizzy like as if the needle turned into a wave. Di'seh bellowed because of the drug he tried to keep awake taking a few dizzy steps forward and back untill he fell on his side passed out.

*End Flashback*

Di'seh heard the door in the observation room open thinking it was Lydia he lifted his head to see and only saw Dr Groves enter. Di'seh hang his head down in defeat knowing that Dr Groves is only here for one thing, testing. Dr Groves looked at Di'seh then at Weyland himself that stood right next to Dr Groves "Dr Groves: magnificent isent he?" Weyland looked at the depressed Yautja sitting on the floor "Weyland: he is indeed since the last time I saw him... Has he been good to the new face I sent here to watch him? If so I'd like to talk to her." "Dr Groves: That cannot be a possibility at the moment mister Weyland, she is uhhh in critical condition after an accident." Weyland was about to say something untill he was cut off from a rough growl.

Di'seh growled hearing Dr Groves say what happened to her was an accident "Di'seh:An accident?" Di'seh got up onto his feet and showed the 2 males that he is clearly very angry. Dr Groves and Weyland stared at the Yautja who has not spoken in the 8 weeks since the Xeno attack. "Di'seh:If it wasn't for you unleashing a serpent Lydia would not be in the state she is in right now" Di'seh growled louder when facing Dr Groves who took a step back. Weyland found it fascinating that Di'seh knew her name and was behaving defensively.

Weyland crossed his arms and looked at Di'seh who looked right back at him softly growling. "Weyland:Lydia Mason... Mmmmm tell me is she your friend?" Di'seh thought for a moment then answered in a slightly calmer tone of voice "Di'seh: I'm not entirely sure but she has given me kindess where all of you have not" Weyland pondered some thoughts then faced Dr Groves "Weyland:Dr make sure you do futher research I will talk to Lydia" "Dr Groves: as you wish." Di'seh watched as Weyland left, he looked at Doctor groves and growled at him while turning around to sit where he sat last time thinking what Weyland will do to Lydia.

Lydia layed down on a cot in the medical room bord as ever thanks to advanced technology her wounds healed quickly and the nanobots repaired her broken lower spine, the medical Drs said she was lucky to even be alive like she hasn't heard that before. Lydia sat up with minimal pain around her body she clicked her neck and back from laying down most of the time "Lydia: I swear if I find Groves I'm going to kill him for this." Weyland chuckled hearing that "Weyland: Might not want to do that Lydia Mason." Lydia looked at the door way and saw Weyland himself "Lydia:Oh hi sir!... I was not expecting you here." "Weyland:Well I'm here and I see you have become friends with the Yautja I told you to watch for a few months since I figured you needed a break since all your crew mates died on that hive world" Weyland sat next to her on her cot being the friendly person he is.

Lydia had a feeling Weyland was up to something. "Lydia:I know your up to something mister Weyland what is it that you want from me?" Weyland chuckled "Weyland:Straight to the point I like it. I need you to get closer to Di'seh make him trust you more, he doesn't seem to trust you entirely" "Lydia: Why do you want me to gain more trust from Di'seh he trusts me more than anyone else in this facility."
"Weyland: He never speaks to anyone as much as he does to you. I need more information about his kind it will help us understand his species more then what we know now." Lydia felt like Weyland really needed more information about Di'sehs kind, if there were more of Di'sehs kind out there the marines could have a fighting chance if knowing more about them yet she can't help but wonder if the marines just get in their way.

Lydia got off the cot and watched Weyland walk out as she followed right next to him "Lydia: Alright sir I'll do it." Weyland approved of her accepting the task "Weyland:Good now I believe you have to go to Di'seh." Lydia saw the door to Di'sehs observation room she entered it and saw Dr Groves look at her then leave without a word. Di'seh was sitting down on the floor looking so depressed, his back faced the glass as he rested his head on the wall. Lydia was glad to see him in a good condition compared to what she was in. Lydia made her shadow appear in Di'sehs chamber "Di'seh: Go away Dr Groves." Lydia giggled "Lydia: Oh he already left but I'm here alive and well." Di'seh immediately shot up from his depressive state, he stood up and turned around seeing someone he has not seen in 8 weeks thinking she was dieing or already dead "Di'seh: Lydia your okay." Lydia made sure the one door was closed so she opened the one into Di'sehs chamber.

Di'seh was so happy to see Lydia was alive and well he watched her enter his chamber and stand by the door. "Lydia:Well are you going to greet or stare?" Di'seh purred softly and made his way to Lydia. Lydia put her arms around Di'sehs muscular frame as he did the same to her small frame "Di'seh: I thought I lost you forever I'm glad your alright." Di'seh lifted Lydia off her feet for an even better hug he could hear Lydia giggle. Di'seh put her down and let go as she did the same in return.

(to be continued)