"So how did they get you?" Giselle asked.
"When the Jurou Biljana broke into the ship, I couldn't let them hurt Cila or Zer, our people needed them. So I took Zer's weapon and demanded he stay and protect Cila, while I defended the control room." Providence said.
Madhava listened in awe. Dagaa was right she was a fiery little warrior. These human females amazed him with their bravery. He completely believed they would fight for the honor to defend their people. They didn't seem to realize or care how delicate they were.
"I killed two of them before I was shot." Providence said. "I thought I was dead till I woke up on their ship. Apparently they didn't like the fact I killed them or my attitude because they kept stunning me till one of them threw me into a cell. Dagaa was the next person I saw."
Madhava was stunned the female had killed two of the Jurou Biljana. That was quite a feat.
"Wow, that is so wild." Giselle replied.
"You are safe now. No one will harm you here. You have my word." Madhava said as he placed his fist on his chest and bowed to the little redhead.
The female needed someone willing to look out for her. She shouldn't have to fear for her safety, it wasn't right. It angered Madhava that Providence had been stolen from her world, then forced to protect her abductors, just to save her kind. The Miran Sona should have been better prepared. Providence should have never been forced into that position. Then on top of that the Jurou Biljana tortured the delicate little creature. The fact she didn't break down as she told her brave tale amazed him. If she were a Cadi female, she would be cowering in fear.
"Thank you Madhava." Providence replied.
Providence did not cringe as she looked at him. Instead she smiled. Her blatant gaze as she looked him in the eyes again shocked Madhava. She didn't divert her unusual stunning green eyes, the way females usually did when they looked at him. Madhava was instantly enthralled.
He'd offered his guarantee that Providence need not worry innocently enough, as any honorable warrior would do, but her sweet smile and gratitude nearly had Madhava contemplating the crazy notion that he might formally petition Kagan to become Providence's protector.
Madhava shook his head. Providence needed a protector but what made him think he was in any position to do such a thing? He was as bad as a young warrior falling for the first female who looked his way. It had clearly been way too long since he'd sought out the attention of the fairer sex.
Dagaa entered the tent and his eyes instantly homed in on Providence. Obviously his brother in arms found her intriguing as well.
"We're ready to move the ships back to the capital, Sargon. Are you all ready?" Dagaa announced.
"This will be a quicker trip than how we got here." Giselle said with a yawn. "Sabin will be excited to see us so soon. Sabin is my adopted son." Giselle explained.
Madhava followed the females and Dagaa to one of the vessels where Kagan stood waiting. Kagan scooped Giselle up and strode on ahead.
As they boarded the ship Providence paused and looked around hesitantly. Madhava could see she was reliving the abuse that had happened to her on the ship. Now that she didn't have the strength of her human friend beside her, she seemed more tentative. Madhava could only imagine how it must feel for such a creature so far from home, among giant warriors. To feel like it's you and you alone, against the universe.
Madhava leaned down and Providence hesitantly looked up at him meeting his gaze.
"Never again. On my honor I promise you this." Madhava encouraged her.
Maybe he was a fool, but he couldn't help but make the promise, and he intended to keep it.
Providence nodded and continued walking.
Dagaa
Dagaa watched Madhava's exchange with the fiery little female. He didn't know what Madhava promised Providence but his friend's words seemed to put her at ease. It was odd because Madhava rarely put any female at ease. He was too rough around the edges.
Dagaa felt a little jealous by the fact Providence was so comfortable with Madhava after such a short time. Perhaps he should have stayed with her and Giselle.
"Providence we can find some place for you to rest or you could come to the control deck while we travel to Sargon and see a bird's-eye view of the planet?" Dagaa asked.
"Is Giselle joining us?" She asked looking down the corridor where Kagan had carried Giselle.
"No, I overheard her say something about a nap. She's been sleeping a lot lately." Dagaa commented.
"I would imagine she is." Providence cast a hesitant smile at Madhava, who actually smiled back.
Dagaa raised his brow at the male. He didn't know what was so amusing but clearly they did.
"I can see you all had a chance to get acquainted. Come, you can tell me about yourself as we travel." Dagaa coaxed.