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Sands of time (shiftingsands) wrote in kings_ransom,
@ 2008-04-29 09:03:00

Friday
Who?: Nikita and those she's pouncing upon
What?: Pouncing, of course, and staying FAR away from Doc
When?: Early morning, let's say around 8ish
Where?: Wherever her feet take her on the ship

Nikita had had bad news that morning. Not too long ago her brother had come to her, telling her that she needed to go by Doc Jordan's office. Nikita had questioned why, and Alex wouldn't tell her. After pouncing on her brother, shaking him and threatening to tell Mag lies about him, he finally gave in and told her why. She had to go for a physical. She'd paled, sprang off of him and ran out of her room.

She looked up and down the hall, and then down to the doctor's office. Her pale gaze had narrowed, and she turned tail and ran the other way. She had to find someone who would protect her, that and she was still terribly hyper from her shift the other day.

Her steps were light, bouncy even as she made her way around the ship. She pounced on a handful of people she knew as she passed them, talking their ears off before bounding away again. Most of them liked it, laughing and playing along with the young woman.

Nikita wasn't amused though. She was scared. She didn't need or want to go to the doctor. She was fine! Fit as a fiddle and then some. She never got sick, and even if she did it didn't last more than a day. She'd never had anything more serious than a case of the sniffles, and she didn't understand why she had to go to the doctor. He was scary. Really scary.

There was only one person that Nikita knew who could override such a terrible thing. Such a terrible injustice. Glancing around she gathered her bearings, and made her way towards Nate's quarters. Slowly she slunk down, scratching at his door softly and bit her bottom lip as she eyed the locking mechanism on the door. Pursing her lips she stood back up, the wheels in her mind slowly turning. She smirked, bounding off once again.

A few moments passed, and she was back at the door. She held up the all access pass, eying it for a moment. Poor night guard hadn't known what'd hit him when Nikita pounced on him, and frisked him for his key. She slid the key through, holding her breath at the small click and then opened the door.

Peering in she eyed the bed, and then slipped inside. Crouching low, her ass actually did wriggle as she waited on the perfect moment to pounce. "NATE!" She called as she pounced on the bed, and the two figures that lay on it. She was sprawled out over the two of them, and she blinked. Giggling she turned, and shifted to where she was straddling one of them. "Nate it's terrible! Horrible even! You have to listen to me!" She wailed, arms flailing about in the air for a moment.

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_umbra
2008-04-29 05:13 pm UTC (link)

Pavla had been ill the day before. His fear of running into Drake again had made him sick to the point of even running a fever. After Nate had left him with his sitter, the boy had done nothing but sleep under the covers, knowing someone was there with him to keep the feral away. He remembered being roused several times for spoonfuls of soup but Pavla had only wanted blissful sleep.

In the night, Pavla had gasped, sitting up quickly at the feel of bare flesh next to him in the bed. Once his sight had adjusted to the gloom, relief flooded his small body to see Nate carefully sleeping on his side of the bed. The tiny Romanian took a moment to watch the handsome captain, searching the carved features of his face for something unseen. Pavla felt in his heart that this man was his safety, and gave a shuddering yawn as his fever-racked body relaxed again, shivering at the coolness of the night air.

Burrowing tightly against the warmth of his savior and new-found protector, Pavla rested his head on the man's amply muscled chest before dropping back into his fevered sleep. His last thought before drifting off was the irony of finding warmth in a man who could freeze one whole.

Pavla's next conscious action was to awake to the weight of a body landing with great force upon his own. Immediately his breathing quickened, his heart jumping up into his throat. A scream was already leaving his pale lips as wide eyes saw only the shadowed shape that loomed above him.

"NOOOOO! PLEASE DON'T LET HIM!!!"

Short polished nails dug into the sheets and the man who had, until this moment, been sleeping soundly beside him.

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glacier
2008-04-30 12:46 am UTC (link)

Nate had been out on the town and scored big with the diamond sale. He was on the top of the world when he returned to his quarters in the wee hours and kissed Rosemary on the cheek, hugging her and holding the door for her as she made her way out.

As he undressed, he watched Pavla sleeping peacefully with the moonlight lightly flowing over his features...a lump caught in his throat, "How beautiful you are, baby", he whispered to his sleeping love.

Lightly he padded over to the bed and pressed his lips ever so gently to Pavla's forehead to check for fever. He seemed warm still, but not castiron hot like he had earlier that night. Nate smiled and climbed into bed as carefully as he could, snuggling up to his pint-sized sleeping beauty as close as possible without disturbing his sleep.

BLOODY HELL!!!, Nate yelled out as his sleep was disturbed by a body falling across him and Pavla screaming "NOOOOO! PLEASE DON'T LET HIM!!!"...then he was aware of Niki yelling "Nate it's terrible! Horrible even! You have to listen to me!" ...

Having been woken out of a deep, peaceful sleep and hearing these things from two different sources, Nate went into action...he jumped up in the bed and bashed his head on a rafter..."AH, FUCK!", he growled, holding his head and jumping down to the floor, "Stay behind me...Pavla, go to shadow form, Niki go to mouse form and hide...where is the intruder?!". He stood there in his violet Calvin Klein boxer briefs braced for action, looking for action...okay...where was the action...

He turned around..."Ummm, where is the terrible, horrible 'HIM', you guys?".

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shiftingsands
2008-04-30 02:54 pm UTC (link)

Nikita screamed herself as Pavla screamed, and promptly fell off the bed. She landed with a grunt, blinking as she saw Nate crack his head and go into ‘superhero’ mode. Slowly she raised herself, peering over the edge of the bed. “I didn’t say anything about a him, but the doctor is after me! Well, actually I’m supposed to go to him, but I don’t wanna!” She nodded her head, sliding her pale gaze over to Pavla.

She whined softly, crawling back up on the bed and bumped her nose against his chin with another whine. “I didn’t mean to scare you.” She whimpered, ducking her head and looking back over at Nate. “I…” Her eyes trailed over Nate, and she snickered softly. “LOVE the colors, Nate. Although I always pictured you in baby powder blue. Don’t kill me!” She ducked her head, arms coming up to cover her head as she sat beside Pavla on the bed.

“I can’t help that I’m still a little wired from our heist! You know how I get after a long shift, and it’s really not my fault!” She pulled an arm away, and looked over at Pavla. “You know, purple really is his color.” She nodded her head, sliding her eyes back over to Nate and watched him carefully for a moment. “I…didn’t mean to make you, you know, like hit the rafter. Or scare Pavla, or anything. I…blame the night guard. He let me take his key!” She nodded her head once more, her whole body vibrating before she bounced a little on the bed.

“So yeah! Get this.” She shifted, settling down on her knees as her hands moved while she spoke. “Alex told me I have to go see Dr. Lance today. Why do I have to go see him? He’s scary, and he might eat me!” She paused, brows drawing together. “Well, I don’t know about the last part since I’ve only spent less than five minutes in a room with the man, but he gives me the willies!” She shivered visibly, and then looked at Pavla with a pout. “Help me out here! Make him not make me go have a stupid physical!” She whimpered again, glancing back over at Nate. “I swear, I’m as fit as a fiddle! Nothing wrong with me whatsoever, so I don’t see why I have to go have one at all. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it right? Right.” She nodded her head once again, bouncing a little on the bed as she did so.

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_umbra
2008-05-01 12:39 am UTC (link)

Pavla cringed as Nate rose from the bed, pulling the covers over his head as several thuds sounded nearby. Blue eyes peered from beneath the blanket at the sound of a female voice, slowly pushing his head out further until he could scan the entire room for any sight of movement. The small Romanian recognized the girl on the floor as the one who had turned into a puppy the day before. With the coast appearing clear, Pavla sat up and gave an apologetic smile to Nate who had bravely jumped up to save him.

"Must be a bad dreaming?" slender shoulders shrugged off the terror inside in an attempt to convince the captain. Drake's words rang in his ear, "If you tell him, I'll kill you. I promise you, I can do it...and I might be able to kill Nate too. Do you want that?" With a shudder, Pavla sat up and tried to compose himself. The thick comforter pooled around his waist, his smooth, boyishly slim chest pale in the first morning light, still damp from his broken fever. The young mutant's cropped hair clung to his face, mussed from the long sleep.

With a soft pat to the shoulder, Pavla treated the pretty young girl as if she were still the little puppy of the day before, smiling at her loving attention then following her gaze to Nate. He blushed slightly at the girl's comment, finding the captain irresistible in his advanced state of undress. Bright blue eyes widened as he listened to how easily Nikita came to have the key to their room. Again his eyes swept the room, teeth worrying at his bottom lip as he considered the possibility of more company.

Pavla didnt feel he had any authority to advise Nate on his dealings with the crew of the ship. If it had been up to him, he would never have made a person go the doctor unless there was no other choice. Glancing between the two, the shadow mutant couldnt help but wonder what would have become of the two if they had roused from their sleep without their extra guest present.

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glacier
2008-05-01 10:57 pm UTC (link)

Nate's adrenaline was shooting all over the place and then he had nowhere to release it; he turned to the bed and crossed his arms...he was trying his best not to grin. He'd forgotten that Niki had held her puppy form for quite a long time yesterday and would be feeling a bit of a hangover from it today. What a terrible time for her physical.

Cocking an eyebrow, Nate finally gave in to a grin and chuckled,"Don't you be concerned about the color of my knickers, you little monkey!". Then he lept on the bed between Niki and Pavla and gave them both an equal share of tickle torture. When he was satisfied that they had had enough, he fell back on the bed between them, kissing Pavla on the head and rubbling Niki's back.

Twirling a lock of Pavla's black hair around his finger, Nate whispered, "We'll talk about these bad dreams later baby, okay?".

Turning to Niki, the tall, lanky captain put an arm around her and hugged her close, "I know you don't want to get your physical, luv, but we all have to get one. It's for the best", he tapped her nose with his forefinger,"We travel all over the world and are exposed to so many things...", he looked serious for a moment, ",,,there are even rumors that some governmens are developing viruses that only attack persons with mutant genes". He lifted her up and carriedher to the door. "Sweetheart, I would never have you do anything that would hurt you, you know that. I love you and your brother. Alex had his physical already and he's still in one piece". He kissed Niki on the head and set her down, opening the door, "I know the Doc is a bit on the creepy side, but he's a great Doc...he can't help his creepiness, honey", he slipped the extra key out of her hand and gave her a playful pat on the butt, "Go on now, pretty puppy. Get your physical like a good girl. Love you!". He kissed her on the cheek and closed the door.

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shiftingsands
2008-05-02 04:48 pm UTC (link)

Nikita cast a dejected look at both of them, her bottom lip poking out as she was moved and placed outside. She let out a soft sigh, knowing that Nate was right. But still, she was fine and she knew that.

Shaking her head, she shoved her hands down into her pockets. The happiness that had been bubbling inside her started to drift away, the dark gloom of impending depression tried to replace it. Taking in a deep breath she shook her head once again, biting the inside of her cheek as she scuffled along the hallway.

Her brows furrowed, and a smile pulled up the corners of her lips. She knew of one person she could pounce on. If she could find him. He would protect her from the big bad doctor.

She thought for a moment, where would be the best place to find him? Her lips pursed for a moment and she started off in the general direction of his room. Finally she caught sight of her ‘prey’, eying him for a moment before she pounced on him. “Basil!” She cried, eyes a bit wide. “You are Basil at the moment aren’t you?” Her pale gaze narrowed, eying him carefully for a moment. “You’ve got to hide me!” She nodded her head, “Nate won’t help me, and says I have to go for my physical. I don’t wanna!” She whined at him, mustering up her most pathetic puppy face that she could.

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chaoschild
2008-05-07 11:33 am UTC (link)

Being restless wasn't a good thing in Basil's book. As the old saying always went 'idle hands were the work of the devil' or some such as that. He really needed to get out more. Running a hand through his hair he cursed when the wide leather back got caught in his curls. Rolling his eyes he fought with it, finally freeing it. Sighing he tried it again, this time his hand coming away smoothly.

Shoving his hands back into his pockets he paced back and forth in front of his room. If he was restless that meant that any number of his personalities could come out at any given point in time. Rolling his shoulders he paused, canting his head to the side as he thought he heard something. Shaking his head he turned, only to hear his name, and fell someone on him.

Teetering there for a moment with Nikita, he suddenly saw far too much of the ceiling, then his back hit the floor. It was after a few moments that he realized where his hands were. On her hips. On Nikita's hips.

That wasn't good.

Clearing his throat he moved his hands up, a light tinge coming to his as he shook his loose hair free of his face. "Are you alright?" He raised his brows at her then rolled his eyes as she kept rattling on.

Of course she was fine, she wasn't the one that had landed with their ass on the floor. "Yes I'm Basil!" He threw up his hands and grimaced as he felt the floor bite into his boney shoulder blades. Blinking he tried to piece together whatever else she had said. "I...Nate's giving you a physical?" Surely not. "The man's not been in practice, he can't give you a physical!" He shook his head, "Sounds to me like Nate's not gettin' any an' he wants you to be it." Basil smirked up at Nikita, chuckling and waggling his brows.

It was then that the puppy face look hit him. "Aw, Niki, don't do that." He covered his face in his hands, "I...can't take that look."

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shiftingsands
2008-05-10 02:17 pm UTC (link)

Nikita let out a small shriek as they fell, tucking her head up and underneath Basil’s chin. She waited a moment, blue eyes blinking as she sat up with her hands on his shoulders and she was straddling his middle.

She blinked again and nodded her head, “Are you ok?” She asked looking over him much like a worried mother would.

The small blonde ducked her head, letting out a small whine. “I was just making sure.” She pouted prettily at him again, and then a look of pure and utter confusion crossed her features. “Huh? No, no, no.” She shook her head, making a face and removed her hands from his shoulders to where she could wave them about. “Nate’s not giving me a physical. I’m supposed to go to the new doctor on the ship to get one.” She gave Basil a pointed look, “I don’t want to go, please, protect me from the big bad doctor!” She wailed, dropping her head to his shoulder with another long whine. She shuddered, making a face. “Nasty, Basil.” She swatted at his other shoulder and shook her head. “Ewww, I love Nate, but not love him like that. That’d be like sleeping with my brother, and ohmigawd, eww.” Another shiver ran through her body and she made another face.

“I’m sorry! I don’t mean to do it but I can’t help it and I really don’t want to go to the doctor because he scares the holy crap out of me and you’ve got to help me!” All of this came out in one long run on sentence. “Please? Nate won’t protect me he said something about viruses that only attack mutants and so forth but I’m healthy! I promise!” She pouted again as she raised herself to a sitting position once more. “I mean, seriously, what is the point in going to a doctor when he’s just going to look over me and be like 'you’re fine'. What's the point in that I ask you?!” She stared hard down at Basil, another pout daring to form.

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chaoschild
2008-05-11 10:19 am UTC (link)

If he had been watching this scene play out in front of him he'd probably be laughing his ass off. Well what was left of his ass. But seeing as how he was part of the scene and couldn't rightly see it fully...well, he still found it rather amusing. "I'm fine, are you ok? Did you hurt your knees?" He glanced down at them the best he could.

"Oh." Basil said as he kicked himself mentally. Of course Nate wouldn't be giving Niki a physical. His brows raised as he listened to her. "How...why? Wait! I hate doctors too and if he's looking for you that means he'll find me!" Basil waved his own hands about, a teasing light in his eyes as he watched her. Chuckling he then rubbed her back, turning to kiss the top of her head.

Sighing he shook his head, "If Nate wants you to get a physical then you'd better get one. Just think, if you don't and he gets mad he'll freeze you in place. You won't be able to stop the doctor from doing anything he wants then...if he could." His brows drew together and then he lifted his shoulders. He then tried to piece together everything that she said. Rolling his eyes he cleared his throat. "I...there's viruses that attack mutants?" Now that was something to worry about. Had Nate done a background check on this doctor to make sure that he wasn't making these viruses?

"I dunno." Basil admitted with a lift of his shoulders. "But...there's got to be a good reason as to why you need to, right?" He smiled at her, the smile faltering as he could almost see the pout, "Oh no." He murmured and squeezed his eyes shut.

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shiftingsands
2008-05-20 06:01 am UTC (link)

Nikita nodded her head, her whole body vibrating with the movement. “Yes, I’m ok.” She shook her head, her body once again vibrating with her forceful movement. “Nope. They’ll be fine.” At least she thought they would be. If she had brusies on her knees the next day she could already hear the remarks to that one.

Pale blue eyes widened, “No!” She wailed, snuggling down into him. “Don’t say that!” She slapped his shoulder again playfully. “I swear, I’m going to die of a heart attack before the day is out. Wait!” She lifted her head up again, “I’m fine! My ticker is fine along with the rest of me!”

A small whine came from her, “I know, but still.” She made a face, shuddering a little bit. “Things like that I think scare me more than actually getting a physical, ya know? No telling what could happen if he did that.” She shuddered again, wondering just how much people felt when Nate iced them. “That’s what he said!” Nikita sat up, and nodded. “I wouldn’t take that to heart much.” She lowered her head and her voice, cupping her hand around one side of her mouth. “I think it’s a scare tactic.” She nodded, glancing around.

“I guess that there is.” She let out a sigh, “But! If the doctor molests me, I’m going to tell you, Mag, and Alex and you lot better do something about it.” She nodded her head, giggling softly. Leaning down she kissed his cheek with a smack. “Don’t worry, I only use my pout for good!” She nodded, bouncing up off of him and offered her hand to help Basil up. “Ok, not so much for good as it is personal gain but that’s always good for me.” Niki gave him an innocent grin and bounced a little on the balls of her feet.

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chaoschild
2008-05-21 12:34 am UTC (link)

It was interesting how such a simple movement with Nikita caused such wild reaction. Just the ability to shake and nod her head had her whole body moving. If he had been any other man, say...Drake to just name one, he'd take full advantage of her moving like that on top of him. Seeing as how Basil himself was quite innocent, preferred to pretend to be innocent, and was keeping the perverted shatters of his brain at bay...well he was doing quite well. Surely. Anybody else with as many voices in their head as he had would already be doing half the suggestions. Basil was strong though, had to be. Otherwise he'd go nuts and Alex would kill him. If Nikita didn't kill him before Alex got wind of it.

Laughing Basil patted her back, "There there now, I'll make sure that he takes you well before me. We all know what will happen if I'm held against my will." He smiled softly, "Unless you want me to go first. But...well...I don't think that'll be a good idea." He nodded his own head, "Yes, be much better if you go, and are far away from me."

He couldn't help but chuckle and laugh with Nikita around. She was just far too animated. "Well, I still think you better make sure. They have enough medical records on me to keep them reading for a life time. If something does happen to you, at least they'll have your normalcy to work off of right? That way they aren't running a million tests and guessing at what you usually are." He lifted a shoulder. Damn, why was he arguing for a doctor? His brows drew together and he sighed, "If you don't want to go then don't. But...well I'm not sure how this doctor reacts to patients hiding out."

Rolling his eyes at her he smiled still. He felt good inside with Nikita around. It was nearly as if he was a normal part of the crew. Someone not so volatile and scary. "I'll take care of him for you if he does anything bad to you." He had to reassure her. Because he would. If Nikita came to him with a problem, by all that was holy in the world Basil would do everything in his power to make sure that person paid. As well as he could.

Basil chuckled, reaching up and grabbing her hand to get himself up off the floor. "Thanks. And you know..." he waggled his finger at her, "That pout is up to no good for the rest of us. Keep that in mind." He reached out, kissing her temple and smiling at her. "Go on, I know you have a half ton more people to pounce on than me."

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