Abducted; Namjin

Chapter Ten

Jeon Jungkook

I awake to a loud screech filling the air. Jerking up in shock, I scramble out of my bed and hastily pull on my clothes before running down the corridor to the medical room.
I press my back against the wall as Taehyung and our captain struggle to contain the wild and angry reptilian on the cot.
The captain looks at me. "Get the tranquilizer!"
Flinching, I run to my desk and grab the syringe I had already set for this moment. Sweat pours from both men as they struggle to hold the hissing alien to the cot.
Without waiting, I inject the clear fluid into his neck and hold my breath as he goes slack, collapsing on the cot, unconscious. I release the breath I'm holding and slump against the desk.
"H-how did you..."
Taehyung groans, releasing the chains from the reptilian. "We almost lost him. He has strong mental persuasion powers. Almost got us twice." He sighs, stretching his arms.
The captain nods. "He's very strong but most of his strengths lie in his mental capabilities." He explains.
"Right. So...why was this our best option again?" I find myself asking without thinking. My cheeks redden and eyes widen as I look at them with embarrassment. "I apologize."
Captain Kim smiles. "It's a valid question, actually. As I've explained to Soldier Kim...Octavian C was the closest planet that can work with our DNA sequences to accept the changes."
    Right. I should have realized that. "Sorry."
     He places a hand on my shoulder. "We have to get out of this atmosphere. I'm leaving him here in your care. Please stay vigilant. When he awakes he won't be able to attack you physically but mentally he will be able to control you if you let him in." He warns.
     My internal panic is not reflected as I nod and watch as the two men leave the room. The portal door whirring closed behind them.
     Swallowing hard, my gaze travels back to the unconscious alien chained down on my cot. I can't deny he's very attractive in a unique way. His hair is black and wavy over his forehead but lightened in some places because of sun streaks.
     His skin is unusually pale for such a bright water planet. As far as I know, Octavians do not actually dwell in the deep waters but build their homes above on the land. They can live within either, though.
     I've only seen them in books but he doesn't strike me as the norm for the species. Reptilians are usually much larger and darker. Their skin thicker and sometimes scaled. His skin is soft and smooth, very pale. His hair shiny and very soft looking.
     Clearing my throat, I glance away, uncomfortable with myself and observations. Get a grip...
     I get to work mixing the proper proportions to give to him to begin the change in his body. A deep feeling of guilt hits me as I prepare the IV and insert the medication.
     I didn't feel like this with the human or even the Katarian but...for some reason I don't want to do this to the reptilian.
    I notice my hand shaking and have to  put it down several times, taking deep breaths. I look over at his face and stumble. His eyes are open and watching me. Shit. When did he wake? That tranquilizer should have knocked him out for hours.
     My lips part but nothing comes out. I shake it off and ready myself to inject the medication. Again.
     Stop.
    My hand stops. I drop my arm once more. I realize what's happening. He's trying to control me.
    Release me.
    "No." I reply. Forcing myself to ignore my own internal struggles, I jam the syringe into the IV and place the medicine, wincing as pain lances through my head in protest.
     Let me go. Now!
     "I can't do that." Agonized, I drop to my knees and hold my head, lightheaded. "Stop this. I won't give in."
     You are a fool. You can not overcome me.
     "You are wrong, reptilian. I can and will." I rely on my training to get me up off the floor and mentally fighting back.
     His lips twitch. "Yoongi."
     I'm shocked to hear his voice out loud. It's raspy and deep. "Huh?"
    He tugs on the chains but I remain at my desk, unmoving. "My name is not reptilian. It is Yoongi. Please release me. I would like to sit up."
     My eyes narrow. I feel a trap. "I c-can't...I mean..."
     He scoffs. "I can not attack you. My mind is strong but my body is still unconscious. I can not move."
     "I thought you wanted to sit up?" I counter.
     "Yes. You could sit me up and we can talk. Rationally. Do not let your fear control you."
    "Of course not. You want to control me."
     Help me.
    Without thinking, I find myself moving to his side and releasing the chains binding him. I'm hesitant, however, as I touch him, propping him up against the wall. His eyes burn into mine and I feel trapped.
    His eyes are really beautiful. A mix of hazel and yellow. Slitted like a snake. Hypnotic. Mesmerizing...
     "What is your name?" He asks.
      I blink, surprised. "Jungkook." I find myself saying.
      Jungkook.
     The way he says my name in my head is...different. He makes it sound exotic. Sensual almost. My fingers clench at my sides. I can't look away.
     "S-Stop..." I whisper. "Please."
    He closes his eyes and I feel like I can breathe again. I stumble back and try to control myself again. Yoongi is dangerous. How do they really expect me to keep him out of my mind when I have no idea how...
      Do not fight me. Fight this.
     "W-what even is...this?" I'm so confused. Lost. I don't like this at all. I need to leave and get some space. I make to move towards the door but feel my body tense up. I stop short. Right in front of the door. Unable to open it.
     Stay with me.
     I clench my eyes shut. Beyond terrified of what he can do to me without even touching me. "Let me go."
     No. I don't think I will. Stay.
     When I open my eyes again, a single tear slides down my cheek as the reptilian watches me in silence from across the room. He's still motionless on the cot but his eyes are far too intelligent and shrewd. Far too...alive as they watch me.
     Holding me prisoner within my own sanctuary.