Immediately after the spacecraft set sail from the earth, it entered the curvature sailing mode. All crew members, soldiers and non-humans entered the sleep chamber, leaving only the computer to control the process of sailing. They slept in that small capsule for a month, and resumed their normal sailing mode when they approached the 930 star field, heading for Hera, the hot burning star in the far distance of the dark universe at 0.9 times the speed of light.
The first thing that pulled Ethan's floating consciousness back to his body was a soft sound of music, and a soft white light lit up through a layer of eyelids. However, the moment he opened his eyes, a strong feeling of nausea suddenly stirred up from his stomach. He retched on the edge of the sleep capsule and vomited out a lot of transparent gastric juice. His face was covered with snot and tears. He wiped his face with the back of his hands in embarrassment, and suddenly a towel stretched out to his cheeks.
He raised his head. Against the light, Tanisel's delicate and beautiful face is close at hand, floating a layer of blurred dreams.
"Thank you..." Ethan took the towel in a panic, not daring to look at the other person's bare chest muscles. He never dreamed that the next door to him was the capsule of the priest of Eve, let alone that the other party was willing to show kindness to him as an inhuman.
Tanisel smiled at him, put on the bathrobe handed by the robot, and looked around the entire sleeping hall with silver-gray eyes. People are waking up in sequence at this point, and everyone responds differently to curvature flight. Some were dazed and in a trance, others were retching on the ground like Ethan, and others were unresponsive like him. At such a moment, everyone is almost naked. If it weren't for the electric collar used to deter them, it would be difficult to tell who is from a non-human being.
Ethan touched the glasses that had been stored in the cabinet under the sleeping compartment in advance and put them on, and the world suddenly became much clearer. He exhaled a long breath. He had never sailed on a curvature before, and had never been in such a long deep sleep. He didn't expect to wake up ten times sadder than a hangover. He put on his bathrobe and couldn't help noticing the priest of Eve who was letting the medical robot measure his blood pressure beside him.
"Have we entered the Hera galaxy?" The female Beta who was probably a researcher on the other side asked.
The man to her left replied, "Probably so, otherwise the ship wouldn't wake us all."
"I don't know what to do with so many non-humans. Will it be dangerous?"
"I heard that those pioneers suddenly lost contact before, and then the search and rescue team also lost contact soon after they went up, but some search and rescue video tapes have been sent back to Earth, but they are all classified, and no one is allowed to watch. This time even non-humans Bring it all, could it be a nuclear leak or something?"
Female Beta said and turned to Ethan, "Which department are you from? Have you heard anything?"
However, the male beta reached out and pushed her, gave her a look, and glanced at his neck, only then did the female beta notice Ethan's collar hidden under the collar of the yukata. In an instant her eyes changed. Just now, he had a friendly smile when he looked at Ethan's elegant and upright face, but now there is nothing but concealed panic, and his body unconsciously moved a few inches in the opposite direction.
Although Ethan understood the other party's reaction, he still felt a little sad in his heart.
Suddenly, the sweet and gentle voice of Diana, the spacecraft computer, sounded: "All non-humans, please go to No. 13 to gather immediately." Ethan did not dare to neglect, and quickly wrapped his clothes and walked to the cabin door. The other non-humans with collars around their necks also all One after another, they separated from the crowd of white flowers. Because the cabin door was too narrow, everyone crowded together, Ethan was pushed and staggered forward by the crowd, and suddenly felt that someone had pinched his butt.
He exclaimed and turned around, but he couldn't see who was behind him at all. He was pushed through the cabin door, led by an impatient soldier at the front, through the winding and complicated clear corridor, and finally took the elevator in several batches to the cargo floor.
Before the elevator door was opened, the rumbling sound of mechanical operation had penetrated through the eardrums, and the icy cold air rushing toward him made Ethan shiver. Obviously, considering the safety of the crew, researchers, and Eves, these non-human beings are isolated in this cargo floor that is not suitable for human existence. The outside corridors have lost the simple and clean decoration style. Steel pipes are spread in the sky and on the walls, and iron suspension bridges are staggered in the air, which is convenient for technicians to check the components. The huge space is divided into many areas by barbed wire, and it is full of survival materials and some tall machines that do not know what to do. The dim light appeared oppressive and blurred through the mist, and the pungent smell of engine oil filled the nose.
All the non-humans were only wearing bathrobes, and they didn't even have time to wear clothes. Even the blood was frozen in this under-heated cargo hold. There was a series of dissatisfied screams around. A soldier standing at a high place pressed a button on the controller on his arm with a cold face. The two people who screamed the most screamed, fell to the ground and twitched, the whites of their eyes rolled back, and the mouth spit out. Foam. Everyone immediately moved away from the two poor ghosts and scattered out into an open space.
"Shut up and stay here. Someone will bring you clothes in a while. No one can go to the upper floors without permission." The familiar voice turned out to be the male Beta guard who selected them in the forbidden city.
In order not to be electrocuted, no one dared to speak again. Fifty inhumans scattered in twos and threes, looking for a place to squeeze each other to keep warm. Ethan was not used to crowding with so many people, so he had to find a slightly warmer pipe and sit behind him, wrapping his hands tightly around his body. The roar of countless machines made his head hurt and his consciousness groaned.
But at this moment, his body was suddenly embraced by a force. Unfamiliar smell, not from Samuel.
He suddenly jolted and opened his eyes, only to see a strong red-haired man Alpha sitting next to him, smiling eagerly at him. .
"Are you new here?"
"Yes." Ethan tried to move his body farther away, but was suddenly pulled back by the arms around his waist.
"This place is so cold, why don't you all hug to keep warm?" The other party's tone had no room for change, and it was not a problem at all. "My name is Otto, what is your name?"
Otto... Familiar name, Samuel mentioned...
Ethan swallowed his saliva in his dry throat, looking around, trying to find a chance to escape, "Ethan Eldridge."
"A fancy name, just hearing the surname makes you feel like a high-class person." Otto whistled, moving his hand ambiguously around his waist, sniffing uncomfortably around his neck, "You are Beta or Omega?"
On weekdays, when Omegas are not in heat, most people on Earth can't tell the difference between their scents and Betas, but most Omegas are more petite and have unusual sexy charms, most of which are distinguished by their appearance. But there are also Omegas who don't like to publicize themselves for various reasons, which are usually more difficult to distinguish from ordinary Betas. So it is not surprising that Otto asked this question.
"Beta..." Ethan said cautiously, grabbing Otto's dishonest wrist, "I know Samuel..."
"Samuel? Hahahaha, he's not interested in a Beta like you who doesn't smell like an Omega at all. Even an Omega, he's very picky."
Ethan thought to himself that Samuel was an Omega. Of course, he was picky about Omega, or he could only pretend to be calm. His eyes searched for the shadows of the guards and other soldiers, but he was not sure if he would be ignored if he called for help.
"Otto, I remember we had an agreement not to hit the other person's idea." The sudden interjection made Ethan suddenly relieved, and when he turned around, he saw Samuel standing behind him with arms crossed, half a smile. There was a hint of anger in his eyes.
Otto was stunned for a moment, then laughed indifferently, and naturally let go of Ethan's hand, "Joe, when did your taste change?"
Samuel grabbed Ethan's arm and pulled him up, put his arms around Ethan's waist in a possessive manner, and even stretched out his tongue to lightly lick the outer edge of Ethan's auricle. Ethan's whole body trembled for a moment, and goosebumps arose. He knew that Samuel was acting, but he didn't have to be so realistic.
Moreover, Ethan was even more disturbed by the fact that, in such a close encounter, most of the smell had subsided through the Alpha camouflage reagent. He noticed that there was a faint smell on Samuel that only his nose could smell. musky smell
This is not a good sign. Because according to his previous experience with Omegas, when this smell appears, Omegas will go into heat/estrus within two days.
No way, if Samuel knew he was going into estrus/estrus, why did he take the initiative to sign up for this atonement? ! He can't be that stupid, can he?
However, Samuel didn't seem to notice it at all, and still put his arms around Ethan and stared at Otto like an alpha, "I know his secretary face is your thing, but sorry, I live in the same room with him, see He's so cute, and he's going to be strong first."
Cute Ethan inexplicably remembered how his first Omega boyfriend described him. It seems that Omegas think he is quite "cute"
Although he didn't think the word had anything to do with him at all
Otto raised his hands in surrender, "I'm sorry man, I really didn't know he was yours. I'll make amends for you later." He waved his hands and turned away. Seeing him walking away, Ethan didn't even have time to relax, so he lowered his voice and said in Joe Samuel's ear, "Your estrus is about to begin!"
Samuel was stunned for a moment, then turned his face to stare at him, "What nonsense are you talking about, my estrus period is still two weeks away."
Ethan glared back, "Did you ever think that the curvature route might disrupt your hormones and estrus cycle?"
The two stared at each other for a long time, and both saw confusion and shock in each other's eyes. Ethan hurriedly asked, "Since you already know that you will be in heat in two weeks, you should have a suppressant and a disguise, right?"
Samuel's breathing gradually quickened, "I brought it... but I sewed it in my clothes."
Ethan exhaled a long breath, "It's okay, they said they'll bring our clothes in a while."
Thirty minutes later, however, the two were completely dumbfounded, holding the space travel-style uniforms with thermal function that the guards had given them. Samuel ran after the guard and asked, "Where's my old clothes?"
The guard glared at him, "I don't know, it's probably destroyed."
"I want my old clothes!" Samuel panicked, not paying attention to whether his tone was too strong. Seeing that the guard was about to trigger the electric shock button on his arm, Ethan hurriedly pulled Samuel and smiled at the guard. gone.
Fortunately, Samuel's self-control was still there, and he didn't completely panic, and Ethan pulled him behind a machine that was farther away from the other inhumans. Samuel's fists were clenched tightly, and he looked like he was about to hit someone, and Ethan was terrified.
Seeing Samuel sitting on a pipe, his hands in his hair, he looked annoyed. Ethan dared to drape the clothes in his arms over him, but was ripped off by Samuel irritably and threw it on the ground. Ethan sighed and persuaded, "It will take a day or two before the smell will be noticed, and the ship will also sail for a week, as long as you find a suitable place for nesting for three days before starting. It might be possible to get through it.”
"You're fucking light! Do you know how hard it would be without inhibitors?! With so many Alphas, if one smells me, I'm done!"
Ethan thought to himself that other Omegas had survived the estrus period without the use of inhibitors and before they were marked, but he was still full of concern and patience, and patiently followed suit: "This is also a no-brainer, let's first Find a hidden place, I'll keep an eye on it for you, and make the necessary preparations just in case. When everything is arranged, we'll go and find out where the old clothes are kept. Those people above probably don't want to touch it. We inhuman things, so your inhibitor should still be there."
Ethan's elegant and reliable Beta has always been regarded by Omegas as a trustworthy estrus guardian. Beta's indifferent nature prevents him from being tempted, and he is careful, patient and meticulous. He has been responsible for taking care of his father's long trips since he was a child. He took care of his Omega mother when he grew up, and when he grew up, he took care of his roommates, friends, and even romantic partners.
This is the first time he has met an Omega who is as domineering as Alpha, but when he wants to be dominated by his instincts, it should not be much worse...
Ethan's warm and steady voice calmed Samuel's anxiety a little, and he took a deep breath to suppress the unease that was driving him crazy. Over the years, he has offended many people as one of the Alpha leaders in the Forbidden City that no one dares to mess with. Once his Omega identity is revealed, I am afraid that there will be no peace in the Forbidden City.
"Disappearing for three days, I will always be suspected, and there are monitors everywhere, where can I hide?"
"You think too much. Most of the guards left us after they left us here. As long as we don't go to the upper floors, who cares where we are. As for other inhumans who are focusing on their own survival, how can they pay attention? Whoever is missing is not missing." Ethan comforted, but complained in his heart, these Omegas and Alphas always have excess self-awareness and always feel that others are paying attention to them. Like their beta never had this problem.
That's why the average interstellar spy always prefers betas, because no one pays attention to them.
"If you're worried, just wait here, and I'll pick you up when I find it." Seeing that Samuel hesitated, Ethan advised. After all, if he didn't find a suitable nest by tomorrow, Samuel would be in danger.
Samuel was his backer in the Forbidden City, and if he fell, Ethan himself would not be protected. And this time, if he helped Samuel to pass the test smoothly, he would definitely be very grateful to him, and he would definitely take more care of him during the redemption mission.
Never mess up this opportunity!
Samuel knew this was probably the best way, and nodded in agreement.
Ethan looked around and saw that the guards had entered the elevator and left, and immediately walked to the depths of the warehouse floor. It is difficult to see the top of the high and wide space at a glance. The iron bridges above the head are staggered and overlapped, and there are countless huge motors and cylindrical unknown machines on both sides. Since the cargo space of the spacecraft does not require manual maintenance in most cases, there is a lack of lighting, and a layer of dim yellow color is permeated everywhere, and the continuous tremor sound waves create a tinnitus-like noise in the brain. Coupled with the freezing temperature, it is really not a suitable place to be a nest.
Ethan moved against the shadows of the machines, trying not to make a sound. I have never been to such a place when I traveled in a spaceship before, and I don't know much about the structure of the spaceship. Occasionally there were pipes sticking out from the ground, as if suddenly open hands were grabbing his ankles, causing him to stumble. After searching for a long time, I finally found a hidden space with a relatively high temperature near the nuclear reactor of the spacecraft, behind a pile of dense pipelines. While there may be a risk of exposure to radiation, this advanced spacecraft is well sealed, and there should be no danger as long as it's outside the tightly closed door that says no entry.
Most importantly, probably no non-humans would want to come near here.
After bringing Samuel, Omega, who was in a tight mood just before estrus, took a look around and reluctantly agreed. They moved some boxes from the cargo hold and stacked them around, blocking the entire space as much as possible. Ethan dug out some sleeping bags from some loose boxes and spread them all in the secret space surrounded by cables and boxes.
Their plan was to wait until Samuel's estrus began, and every day Ethan would sneak back quietly to get food and water to bring back. It is a certain distance from the venue where all non-humans gather, so the probability of being discovered is not high.
Just to be on the safe side, Samuel didn't go back, lest the tip-nosed Alpha smelled him in advance.
At night, when the two were lying side by side in the dark secret space, Ethan could already feel the sweet musky scent of Samuel's body was much stronger. He couldn't sleep, and there were many questions in his mind, so he asked tentatively, "Have we met before... somewhere?"
After I finished speaking, I felt that what I said was a bit like a clumsy pick-up line...
Samuel didn't speak for a while. When Ethan thought he was asleep, the other party suddenly said, "You may have seen me on TV. I used to punch."
This sentence instantly shattered the fog in Ethan's mind. Isn't he the famous young boxing champion Jonathan Samuel a few years ago? ! Even people like Ethan who never pay attention to boxing have seen him, just because he has a handsome face that is rarely seen in the fighting circle, and he punches violently during the competition, which attracts many people who are not interested in boxing at all. Female Alphas, Betas and Omegas are crazy and have been on the covers of fashion magazines.
"It's you?! Fuck! Why are you here!" And I've never heard that Jonathan Samuel is an Omega before? ! Could it be that he has been using Inhibitors and Alpha Pretenders together since then
In the darkness, I couldn't see Samuel's expression, but I only heard a sneer, "Yeah, I don't understand how I came to this ghost place."
Realizing that he seemed to be asking the wrong question, Ethan shut his mouth shyly. What is the reason for being imprisoned here other than committing an unforgivable sin
"It's your secretary, how did you get in because of your obedience?" Samuel asked rhetorically.
Ethan took off his glasses and blinked slowly in the dark, "I don't understand either."
"Hehehe, don't you know what crime you committed? Don't tell me you are a good person and just made a mistake by accident."
Ethan was blocked so much that he couldn't speak, but he was a little angry. I thought to myself that you don't know me, how do you know that I'm not a good person
So he also turned back, "Don't you also understand?!"
"I didn't say I was a good person."
"You..." Ethan snorted coldly, "It seems that you are not only not a good person, but also stupid. You are voluntarily participating in atonement when your estrus is approaching."
"What do you know. People like me who are usually active volunteers suddenly disappear every three months, and everyone will doubt it. Besides, I have prepared enough inhibitors and disguise every time, if not for the neurotics this time. Some new clothes are sent to us inexplicably, and nothing will happen at all."
"Good Omega, pretending to be an Alpha, doesn't this make it clear that something will happen sooner or later?"
"Shut up, or I'll beat you up."
The two of them chatted for a while and were a little tired. Ethan turned over angrily, the exhaustion of the day hit, and unknowingly fell asleep.