The Purple Xenomorph

Chapter 48.

Nova and I each took turns playing the Nintendo Switch for this Super Mario Odyssey game, this game is actually rather fun! There is this reptilian character named 'Bowser' who abducted someone named 'Princess Peach' to be his bride, which to Nova and I seemed rather strange. 2 different species coming together for marriage? At least to us that seems strange. We were now on a level where everything was made out of ice, including some of the foes. These mushroom creatures called Goombas were in my way and I was jumping on their heads, apparently that's one of the ONLY ways to kill them.

The door to my room swished open, I paused Super Mario Odyssey and we turned towards the door. Kritos was standing there, brow raised as he looked towards the large Television in front of us. I hand the controller back to Nova so she could keep playing, she gladly took it and went and got the checkpoint as I stood up and approached my brothers.

"What's up? Nova and I are in an intense gaming session."

"Right...okay. Well, I'm here to ask you if you would like to have my hyperspace technology installed in your ship."

"You mean the tech that allowed us to get back to Behsa so fast?" I ask.

He nodded, "That is, after the burial of Turak."

So that was Grandfather's name, Turak. I had never heard it up until this point, but now the mention of his burial brought back my saddened emotions. I lowered my head with a saddened chitter. If I could actually cry I would, but I don't believe that I can. No, Yautjas and Xenomorphs don't cry. But humans do.

"I'm sorry I brought that up, but...is that a yes to the hyperspace feature?" Kritos clicks.

I took a deep breath to regain composure, "Yeah, I would love to have the Hyperspace technology.  don't need any more 2-3 month trips to other planets unless they're VERY far away."

The engineer nods, "I ask because all P'Tuera vessels in this settlement now have it, you are the last one to receive it."

"I see."

There was the familiar sound of Mario's "OH YEAH!!!" from behind me, I turned to see that Nova had found one of the moon's we were looking for in the level.

"I did it Mama!" She hissed.

"Good job! Next level is mine!"

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The burial of Turak was a day that the P'Tuera clan had been hoping wouldn't come for another hundred years. The locals gathered around the Yautja temple as Turaks coffin was carried down the stone path leading to said temple, the clan members taking a knee out of respect for their fallen leader. Je'Trya and Xeno were at the top of the temples stairs to the entrance, both kneeling as well while the 6 Yautja warriors carried the coffin past them and into the temple. The Elite then stood up and looked down upon the P'Tuera, the serpent and locals were still kneeling.

"We are gathered here today in honor of the great clan leader of Turak, or as I knew him, my father. We had hoped that this day wouldn't come for at least another 100 years. His leadership was what helped us conquer the cannibalism and war all those centuries ago so we could start anew, he did not leave us without honor. May he join the almighty Pala with pride and prosperity." Je'Trya announced.

'Ah so that is where the word Pala comes from, and Yautjas certainly live a long while.' Xeno thought.

The P'Tuera clan then rose to their feet, the Praetorian included. Je'Trya and Xeno then entered the temple and followed the warriors carrying the coffin to Turaks final resting place. They entered a very large chamber, several coffins belonging to past P'Tuera clan leaders lined the floor. Each of them ranged in quality and materials depending on how well each clan leader did during their time, some were entirely golden with decorative gems while a few were simply wood that had been rotting for years.