Charlotte Boyett-Compo - Reapers Revenge

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Reapers Revenge

ISBN # 1-4199-0456-6

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Reapers Revenge Copyright 2006 Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Edited by Mary Moran.

Cover art by Syneca.

Electronic book Publication: April 2006

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Reapers Revenge

Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Prologue

Silus Gibbs stared at his companion but was careful not to show the Jakotai brave just how much he despised him. Hed foolishly shared one of his fledglings with the red man, but it hadnt been out of the goodness of his heart that hed done so. Gibbs heart was as black as tar and there wasnt a single speck of either compassion or kindness in that withered organ. Gibbs ebony engine contained only poison and a strong desire to torture, mutilate and killnot necessarily in that order. His dark blue eyes locked on the native Terran, Gibbs was filled with a desire to slit the Jakotais throat but knew it wouldnt be an easy thing to accomplish now that the red man had powers very similar to his own.

Otaktay felt the white mans eyes stabbing him but he chose to ignore it. He was too intent on skinning the rabbit hed shot for his supper. The air around him was filled with venom coming off the man across the campfire, but the Jakotai brave neither feared that venom nor let it concern him. He had other things on his mind this night and the rogue glaring at him wasnt one of them.

You aint much of a conversationalist, are you? Gibbs sneered. He finished the last of his own meager supper of hardtack and beans, his mouth watering as he watched the red man spit the rabbit and sling it across the campfire.

I speak when I have something to say, Otaktay replied. His black eyes glittered with hatred.

Gibbs snorted then took a sip of his coffee. The bitter brew made him wince but it helped to keep him awake. He wasnt all that sure the brave wouldnt attempt to cut his head off if he dared to take a snooze. He glanced at the fast-moving river beside which they were camped. The rogue grinned nastily.

Thought sure Id drown when I dove in the water, he said. That was a better end than the one the Reaper had planned for me. He chuckled. Imagine my surprise when I just floated on downstream and managed to pull myself out. Damned parasite must have been surprised too!

The white mans words meant nothing to Otaktay. He was a strong swimmer and had enjoyed the river near his Jakotai encampment, but since taking the parasite into his body, he had discovered a paralyzing fear of the water. It was the only fear Otaktay had ever had. Such a weakness infuriated the brave, but he wasnt willing to try diving into the water as the white man had suggested, proving he wouldnt die.

Hell, you wont drown. Im telling you. Look at me. I didnt!

Truth from the tongue of the white man was not something Otaktay considered likely. He knew the man hated himjust as he hated Gibbs. He would bide his time, keep vigilant watch then dispose of the foul-smelling rogue when he was no longer of use.

Whatcha gonna do with that woman of yours when you find her? Gibbs asked. The sizzle of the rabbits fat hitting the fire made his belly growl.

A muscle worked in Otaktays lean jaw. I will take her one last time then I will strip the flesh from her, an inch at a time.

Whoowee! Gibbs chortled, slapping his hand on his knee. Sounds like my kind of fun!

Turning fierce eyes to the white man, Otaktay spat out his words as though they were filled with acid. Only I will lay hands to my woman, he stated.

Yeah, yeah, Gibbs said, waving a hand. But youre gonna let me watch, aint you?

Disgust rippled over the Jakotai braves face. He did not answer the white man. The settling of a debt of honor was a personal thing. Aingeal had run from himnot once but three timesand now, to save face, he must punish her for her disrespect by ending her treacherous life.

Dont cotton to women, myself, Gibbs said as he stretched out on the hard ground. I get my pleasure elsewhere. If you know what I mean.

Otaktay looked up from turning the rabbit over on its spit and regarded the white man with loathing. He understood what the white man meant and the thought of such a thing sickened him. It was not something condoned in the Jakotai culture.

Khnum Jaborn once told me something about not mating with women but I paid no heed to him. Didnt affect me none cause I had no intention of touching no woman in that way. He scratched at the filthy crotch of his britches. Dont recall exactly what it was he had to say about the matter but seems to me he said it was against rogue law.

The Jakotai braves eyes narrowed. I am not governed by your white mans laws, Otaktay sneered. What I do with my woman is my business and no others.

Suit yourself, Gibbs said. He was becoming sleepy but was still uneasy about closing his eyes around the red man. No skin off my nose if you want to fuck the filly afore you peel off her skin. He chuckled at his comment.

Who is this Jaborn about whom you keep telling me? Otaktay inquired. If there was another rogue nearby, he needed to know of him.

Damn you sure do talk like an edjucated man, Gibbs said. Whered you learn to talk so fancy?

I speak as I was taught by my grandfather, Otaktay snapped. Who is this Jaborn?

Came from the stars, he did, Gibbs said, looking up. Leastways he said he did. Some place way up there. Hes the one what gave me my parasite.

The stars, Otaktay repeated. Such is not possible.

I didnt think so neither, but you damned sure didnt say that to Jaborns face.

Where is he now?

Reaper got him just fore he came after me, Gibbs said with a frown. He pointed at Otaktay. Thats why I told you itll take the two of us to bring that bastard down. Jaborn was the best, but the Reaper took him out like that! He snapped his fingers. Cleaner than a whistle.

Otaktay looked away from the white mans florid face. He regretted allowing the man to live the morning hed found him slaughtering a family of farmers near the place where Otaktay had tracked Aingeal. Had it not been for the questions the white man was screaming at the dying ones, the Jakotai brave would have dispatched him.