Unsure of what to say or really what to do as they were all in awe. The trio all stared as the tall figure moved coming into view. The man walked briskly towards to the trio stopping short just a few paces away. His figure was imposing to say the least.
"I am Rory" stated the man standing before them
"Wait the aliens are humans?" asked Xochi
"Of sorts" He replied
"Why did you abduct us?" blurted out Aspen.
"You want me not them!" shouted Bill.
"What's with the pirate get up?" asked Xóchitl. Rory looked from person to person before speaking slowly.
"Earth is the only planet to have humans in this universe. In this reality you are all relatively alone through the expanse of your galaxy and your universe. Other life forms in your system are just single cell organisms for the most part. I hale from an alternative universe. Or as you would refer to them an alternative "reality." I take humans for my own sole purposes that will be revealed in due time but rest assured you are in no immediate danger. I had Bill here do a basic profile work up on you so I could understand my new company and ensure that I was in no immediate danger. I am sorry to say Bill that I cannot fulfill my end of the bargain just yet. However, I do plan on taking you home very soon. Finally, this is not pirate get up as you call it. It is my attire that is quite fashionable for my alternative reality and you with your pioneer gear would be seen as a freak so watch your tongue." completed Rory. "Now if you will all follow me."
"Why should we?" blurted our Aspen "Your first impression is one of deception and lies." Rory leaned his face impossibly close to Aspen's. His breathe moving the fine hairs that framed her face. His eyes bore into hers and for one second she forgot her questions.
"Aspen you will have to trust me. The place I'm taking you to is far better than here, and to be quite honest you don't have any other option. I could make your life quite miserable. Your best interest is something I'm interested in." he replied nonchalantly examining his fingernails and pulling back slowly away from her as if suddenly his nail beds were far more interesting. "Besides love, I don't see you have much of choice considering your on my ship until I let you off it."
"That's kidnapping" Aspen stated matter-of-factory
"It's borrowing." he quipped back while utilizing one nail to dig the dirt out from another nail. Without any reply he seemed to have won the battle until a small hand from the side flashed by his eyes and slapped him squarely on the cheek. "My God....that hurt." he stared in disbelief at the small petite woman with black hair.
"You are an idiot!" she shouted "A completely imbecile.
"What sort of super human slaps with that much power." Rory stared in disbelief as the woman had slapped him so hard his brain had rattled and his cheek was swollen almost instantaneously. With a red hue popping into his cheek the size and shape of a small hand. He touched his cheek to assure he wasn't bleeding.
"I'm the oldest of a lot of brothers and sisters and was challenged a lot by my older boy cousins. Put that in your damn profile." Stated xochitil as she stomped her way to the bright light at the end of the room. Her small fist wrapped into a ball of fury. "My name is Xóchitl Fae Alessandra Cortez. Not that you asked. I am a young latina who isn't afraid to kick your ass if you touch my sister and I have no problem doing that!" she said as she turned around and folded her arms across her chest. "I don't like your character it's..."
"unsavory" finished Bill with a smirk on his face "You sure don't know a lot when it comes to little ladies do you?" he teased Rory. Rory stood baffled looking between the trio. The three were the only captives that didn't act like dogs following commands. He definitely didn't have any problems coaxing out their personalities. They all may have been terrified but it seemed that the girls were a strong duo that he couldn't impede on ones personal space without invading the others. It seemed the girls blindly accepted Bill though. However, the trio made it very clear to him that they were on one side and he on the other. This fact didn't escape Rory. Although he came off to be an arrogant bully, Rory hated not to be included and loved the attention he got from a single woman he thrived on his every word. Even if it was only for a little while. He glared at each individual before speaking his words carefully.
"The technology on this ship is far to advance for you to escape. I would be surprised if you even found the door. You will earn your keep until I release you." He elongated the last three words to ensure his captives understood. "You will do as I say if you ever want to go home. I am the captain my word is your command. I want you to go home safely, of course we could always force you to follow orders. I don't like being the bad guy but I will be if you make me. Now let's play nice and walk out the door as friends." He said coolly regaining his composure as he slicked his hair back. Xóchitl let out a series of curse words in Spanish before walking towards the white wall. Aspen followed hesitantly, staring at Rory as she passed him. Bill followed the two girls being the last to follow watching their backs ensuring that no harm
would come to either of them under his watch. At the end stood Rory enjoying the view.