"I am sorry for being a male as you say. I know we keep underestimating you. I'll try to stop doing that. But please understand, my concern for you will probably always get the best of me. I love you too much my fiery warrior." Dagaa said as he hugged her close.
Providence rubbed her eyes to dispel the tears forming. Dagaa and Madhava loved her. This situation was difficult at best, so she couldn't blame them for the way they behaved.
"I love you too. I will try to be understanding and not take undue risks." Providence conceded as she leaned into her men. They sheltered her in their arms, pressing close.
Providence closed her eyes and soaked up their affection. She felt better, even though she knew the guys would likely be exceedingly over protective again. Their odd relationship would take a lot of getting used to. She'd have to work to not be so defensive, since at heart it was because they cared. Providence admonished herself. But Providence also refused to be a pushover when they sided against her on issues like this.
"I guess this counts as our first official fight as a trio, so you know what that means?" Providence said as she smiled seductively up at Dagaa and Madhava.
"No, what beautiful?" Madhava said looking perplexed.
"Make up sex!" Providence declared with a suggestive grin. The men's gaze turned instantly predatory. "Now gentlemen get those sweet asses upstairs. I'm getting a bowl of ice. I want you two naked when I get up there." Providence winked as she slapped their biteable muscular behinds.
Twenty-four hours later Providence found herself on one of the spaceships with Madhava and Dagaa as they headed for the control room.
"I knew this was a bad idea." Providence overheard Dagaa whisper to Madhava as they followed behind her.
Providence frowned. She thought they'd gotten past this nonsense.
"I know. If one more warrior eyes her in that tight jumpsuit this team is going to get exponentially smaller." Madhava growled.
Providence had to repress the sudden laugh that almost burst forth. The jumpsuit she was wearing did hug her curves a little obscenely. Can you say camel toe? Unfortunately it was this or a skirt which wasn't good rescue attire.
"We can man the ship just fine with the three of us." Dagaa snarled at another warrior they passed to enter the bridge.
They took their seats, Dagaa as pilot, Providence as co-pilot, and Madhava monitoring security. The star cruiser took off from Cadi without the rumbling and jostling that went along with NASA shuttle lift-offs. It was incredibly smooth as it left the planet's atmosphere, making Providence marvel at the vast difference in the advanced technology. Providence watched as the Cadi grew smaller. She was starting to get accustomed to wandering the stars.
Despite the fact they were going into a dangerous situation. Providence felt that giddy burst of adrenalin that she always got when going out on a mission. It was compounded by the fact this was a mission among the stars. Never in her wildest dreams while she'd trained had she imagined she'd be on a rescue mission in space among aliens. It was surreal.
"It will take us three days to reach the Toufik home world." Dagaa said as he looked at the control panel.
The reptilian's former ship could move faster but since they needed to conserve energy for the return trip and any unforeseen hiccups, along with the added return weight, it would take longer.
"Well here we go and may Kali watch over us." Dagaa said as he set the coordinates and they launched into the unknown.
Madhava
Madhava did a final check on the proximity alarm before handing over the controls to Ashtoret, the warrior that would pilot the ship and monitor security while the three of them ate and slept.
Madhava rose and followed Dagaa and Providence to the room they would share on the former Jurou Biljana ship. He looked around the bland room they'd occupy for the next week and groaned.
"I've seen prison cells smaller." Madhava groused.
Although the ship had been augmented, it was still made for the reptiles, which weren't nearly as large as a Cadi warrior. According to the ship schematic there weren't any rooms suitable to house the three of them. In the past Madhava wouldn't have minded the close quarters. Years of being at war had acclimated him to conditions that were far worse. But Madhava wanted the best for Providence.
"Well at least the space is clean and there's a washroom attached." Dagaa commented.
Madhava nodded and walked over to the set of bunks and pushed them against the far wall, making a larger bed that would suit them better.
"It's not that bad. It was rather nasty when those overgrown iguanas were running the show." Providence smiled as she looked around the cramped space. Let's eat."
Providence opened a bag holding the meal she packed back home and passed the sandwiches and fruit around. There'd be meals in the dining hall, but this would be the last fresh palatable meal for at least a week.