Seeing them like this, Kira was reminded of why the Tuann, their oshota especially, had such a dangerous reputation in the rest of the galaxy. They were the epitome of what it meant to be a warrior.
Few would be able to match their skill.
Kira could count on one hand the number of humans who could get close. Most of whom had died on Rothchild.
"This way," Joule said, heading to the opposite corner where Devon and Graydon stood.
She shook her head as she started after Joule. Maybe once she got done checking out his training, she could ask Talon or Finn for a spar. Either man would be a worthy opponent.
Maybe it would help work out some of the restlessness plaguing her.
Tuann weren't meant for inactivity. They needed violence or sex to maintain their equilibrium.
Kira's nap had mended her mind and spirit. Now, it was time to give her body what it wanted.
A fight.
Then maybe afterward her and Graydon could do some exercise of a different nature. At that thought, Kira turned to look at him. Instead of the wolfish smile she'd expected, there was horror on his face as he stared at her.
No, behind her.
Too late, Kira caught the subtle shift that said danger was close.
Finn and Talon's sparring ground to a halt as her oshota turned toward her with a cry. Wren came out of his katta, already flowing into an attack.
"There you are, little sister. I've been looking for you everywhere," a man whispered in her ear.
A hand caught the back of her collar and yanked. Someone kicked the back of her knee, sending her off balance.
Kira tipped backward, catching a glimpse of her assailant. A man, his head shaved on both sides, his hair left long on top. A chunk was missing from the tip of one ear. The other docked in the same manner as Kira's.
Pallas winked at her. "There are a few people who want a chat."
The last thing she saw was the J1N following. The void snapped closed, extinguishing the light.
Graydon
The rift vanished, Graydon missing it by milliseconds.
He roared, his rage filling the room with an almost physical presence as his ki roiled.
No. No. NO.
He wasn't going to let this happen. Not again.
Raider raced into the room a second later, a sword already in hand. He slowed to a stop when he found no enemies waiting for him, looking around in confusion. "Where's Kira?"
Finn folded forward, collapsing to his knees. "She's gone."
"What do you mean she's gone?"
Finn's face showed devastation, his pupils wide, eclipsing his irises. He looked like a man whose world had just been destroyed. "I didn't stop it."
Talon set a hand on his shoulder. "There was nothing you could have done."
Finn covered his face with his hands, his shoulders shaking as he lost control of his emotions.
"Would someone like to tell me what the fuck is going on?" Raider shouted.
