So who saw the new Predator movie? I personally liked it but the CGI kinda ruined it for me in regards to a certain character in the movie.

Summary: Lex thought she would never see the Predator that marked her with a mysterious symbol ever since the battle in Antartica. While leading yet another expedition, this time in the jungles of the Amazon, she runs into the very same alien that had been on her mind since. How will Scar react to seeing her after recovering from his near fatal wound?

Disclaimer: Aside from my OCs, I don't own anything else.

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Acceptance

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Chapter I

The fresh air of the Amazon revitalized Lex as she stood atop a hill overlooking the vast forest spanning out below in a canvas of green. As she stood there quietly, her hand absentmindedly reached up to touch the scar on her left cheek, and the hint of a smile tugged at her lips. Two years have passed since the incident on Bouyetova, and not a day goes by where she doesn't think about the humanoid alien she had fought alongside. Now Lex worked as a freelance guide, giving tours to people who wanted to explore the Amazon and other places she had explored previously.

This time she was leading a small group of ten people on a five day trek through the forest. The others were all couples, all in their mid-twenties and wished to expand their horizons beyond the safety of the cities from which they came. It didn't bother Lex much that she was guiding couples, but a part of her always lingered on the alien from back then, and how he was doing.

Scar.

That was the name she had given him.

The last she remembered, Scar had been fatally injured when the Xenomorph Queen impaled him through the chest with her tail. She recalled green blood spray everywhere, even landing on her clothes as the alien roared in pain, but somehow managed to help her shove the frozen water tower into the ocean, dragging the screeching Queen with it to its watery depths.

Then the mothership uncloaked itself and she watched as Scar's comrades collected his fallen body. One of the Predators, the Elder or leader she assumed, gave her a spear after noticing the mark on her face.

She kept it in her backpack since, obviously hidden from view or authorities would be asking questions when her bags went through the scanners. The last thing she needed was being questioned for having alien technology in her backpack.

"Lex!"

One of the trekkers called out to her, breaking her train of thought as she turned to smile at the young female.

"What's wrong April?" she inquired, wondering if something had happened while she went to clear her head.

"Can we rest here for the night? Eric and the others are starting to complain your trails are too hard," the Asian girl answered with a small giggle.

Lex laughed alongside her.

"Yea we'll make camp here. I'll gather some firewood to start a fire and we can cook a meal."

The two headed back to regroup with the others and Lex told them they were making camp for the evening. Relief flooded through the expressions of the others as everyone began pulling out their tents and pitching them.

Once her own tent had been pitched, Lex left to gather firewood while the others took out their prepared rations and began preparing for dinner.

Earth.

It has been two years since Scar last visited the planet.

The Predator couldn't believe he was actually returning to the place where he nearly died during his Initiation hunt.

Now he was on board a small ship with three other recently Blooded warriors, having been ordered to investigate the disappearance of a group of Young Blood after communication was lost with the group.

As the most experienced of the group, Scar was naturally in charge of the other three, and he wasn't hesitant to gently reprimand them if they stepped out of line. Storm was polishing his blades to one side of the ship, while Glaive and Dagger were checking their Bio-Masks to ensure full functionality. The computer began to beep at that moment, drawing all four Predators to the source.

We are nearing the planet, Scar clicked, his clawed mandibles pressing down on the buttons.

What is the planet like Scar? You've been there before with Celtic and Chopper haven't you? Dagger asked, only to be elbowed sharply by Glaive for bringing up painful memories.

Scar clicked his mandibles again but not in anger.

Two years and Scar still hadn't forgiven himself for not saving Celtic or Chopper, while he was the only one who managed to survive the hunt.

Turning his attention back to the screen, the Predator pressed more buttons and pulled up a map marking the last known location of the Young Blood. It was near a forest of sorts, and the scanners picked up signs of a nearby ancient pyramid as well.

Could this pyramid be the reason why the group vanished?

Bracing himself for whatever was to come, Scar stood up and grabbed his Bio-Mask from the stand.

Grumbling to herself about not bringing a machete with her, Lex walked near a river source while collecting scraps of twigs in her arms. Her diligent work had accumulated a nice bundle by now, but Lex found the peace calming as she continued gathering more, in case they needed fire through the night. Once again her mind deviated towards the encounter with the Predator from two years ago.

"Get a hold of yourself Lex," she muttered, shaking her head several times as she bent to gather another branch.

Snap.

Someone stepped on a broken branch behind, startling Lex as she spun around, a hand on the gun strapped around her waist.

Nothing was behind.

Still, her senses were on high alert as she slowly backed away, twigs forgotten at her feet. Her eyes darted around continuously while her hand never moved from her gun.

That's when she heard it.

The unmistakable gutteral growls and clicks that was still freshly embedded within her mind from two years ago.

No.

It can't be.

They were back on Earth!?

Deciding to test her luck, Lex hesitantly called out the one name she thought she'd never speak of again.

"Scar?"

Dagger was the first to spot her.

Scar was right behind the younger Predator when Dagger's Bio-Mask picked up a heat signature not far from where they were. Knowing this was Dagger's prey, Scar signaled to Storm and Glaive to follow as the four activated their cloaking devices. They carefully made the way towards the source of the heat, jumping from tree to tree effortlessly. Once they were at a certain distance from the source, Scar signaled again to the other two and nodded at Dagger.

The young Predator was about to go in for the kill when he miscalculated his next step and broke a branch.

Idiot, Scar growled while Glaive and Storm clicked their mandibles in laughter.

The person below had heard the noise and spun around in alarm, a hand reaching for something strapped to their side. Pressing the button on his mask, Scar switched visions and saw the human had a hand rested on a weapon.

Careful, she is armed.

All the more worthy as my first kill then.

Scar was about to give his consent when the human spoke, and he froze where he stood.

"Scar?"

No.

It couldn't be.

It was impossible.

The other three Predators were confused as they turned to their leader, whom had become like a statue.

What's going on? Glaive asked.

Stay your blade Dagger, was all Scar said before leaping onto the ground.

A sudden thud drew a yelp from Lex's mouth as she scrambled back in shock. Something just landed in front of her, uncloaking a few moments later to reveal the familiar silhouette of Scar.

The human and Predator remained silent as they stared at each other, with the latter cocking its head to the side questioningly.

Lex's eyes flitted up to the noticeable mark on the Bio-Mask, and her fingers touched the mark on her own cheek.

"Scar? Is that you?"

"Scar? Is that you?" her own voice repeated back.

Lex fought the urge to roll her eyes.

"Stop using mimicry and answer me damn it!"

In response to her request, Scar removed his mask and growled softly, his mandibles flaring slightly but not to alarm her.

"Lex," he croaked out in English.

Her eyes widened in shock at this.

"You can speak English now?"

"I learn," the Predator answered, tilting his head to the other side while looking at her.

Before she could ask anymore questions, three more thuds landed beside Scar and Lex's heart nearly leapt out of her chest when they decloaked beside Scar. One of the new Predators, whose mask was more angular and streamline than Scar's, started to approach her but Scar held a hand out to stop him.

What is the meaning of this Scar? Are you betraying the Clan with your actions? Dagger demanded when his leader held him back.

Dagger look, this ooman bears the mark of our clan, Storm pointed out.

Dagger took a closer look at the human's face and noticed she did indeed bear his clan's mark.

How? She isn't one of us! Was this your doing?

Scar turned and growled lowly in warning.

She was the one who saved my life two years ago. She took down a kiande amedha and helped me kill the Queen. She has earned her right as a warrior.

The other three Predators were in shock after hearing this information.

Storm walked forward and bent his head to study the human more closely, his close proximity caused Lex to back up a few inches as he tilted his head curiously.

This pyode amedha actually took down a kinade amedha by herself? That's a little unbelievable coming from a weaker race.

"What is he saying?" Lex demanded, glaring at Scar as the latter began clicking his mandibles in amusement.

"Storm does not believe you killed a hard meat with me."

"Yea well I got the spear to prove it," Lex growled, swinging her backpack over and pulling out the Combi-stick she had been given.

Once the other three Predators saw the weapon in her hand, their attitude instantly changed and Dagger relaxed his stance.

That is the weapon of the Elder. She is indeed a warrior of our clan.

"Do they believe me now?"

"Yes."

Now that Lex managed to convince the other three Predators she was worthy of the mark Scar branded her with, she took a deep breath to calm herself and walked up to the towering Predator.

She's a brave one, Glaive commented.

Brave or foolish? Scar is known for being distant and cold to those he doesn't like, Storm added.

A sharp look from said Predator shut the other three up instantly.

"Why are you here? Don't tell me you're on another Hunt of yours! I'm not going to get caught in another fight between Predators and Aliens!"

"We are here to find a group of Young Bloods. They disappear in forest near here."

"Young Bloods?" Lex furrowed her brows in confusion.

"You have mark of warrior, just like me. Dagger, Storm, and Glaive have mark too. Young Bloods do not have mark."

"Oh. So they're like apprentices in a way?"

Scar nodded.

"Do you know where they are?"

Lifting up his wrist-comp and pressing a few buttons, a map was produced and Lex saw a blinking red dot on the screen. Her eyes fell upon the pyramid that dot was close to, and she recognized it as belonging to one of the pyramids she had previously explored with another group.

"I know this pyramid..."

"You know?" Scar cocked his head to the side again.

"I explored it a while back with another group I was guiding. I don't recall seeing anything strange though..."

"Come," Scar said.

Lex shook her head.

"I can't. I have another group I'm leading right now and tomorrow is the day they're being picked up. If you want me to come, it has to be tomorrow morning."

The other three Predators stirred at the mention of other humans to hunt and immediately Lex pointed the tip of the spear at them.

"Don't you even dare try going near them!" she hissed.

"We do not harm those who are unarmed," Scar said.

That did little to calm her nerves.

"I better not catch them near the camp," she muttered.

Dagger was amused by this human and her fearlessness in face of four aliens who could easily overpower her if they wished. However, she bore their clan's mark, thus he had to show some respect for her.

Scar faced the other three and flared his mandibles in a warning. The other three growled back in assurance they wouldn't attack Lex or the group of humans she was with.

"Come in morning. We be here," Scar said, turning back to Lex.

"Alright."

She left the area and Storm folded his arms over his chest and turned to Scar.

You like her don't you?

What nonsense are you spouting now?

Don't lie to us Scar. We can see it in your eyes, you have a soft spot for that ooman.

Scar growled lowly and replaced his mask back on his face. He did it partially to see if there were any wild animals nearby to hunt, and the other was so Storm couldn't see his face.

The younger Predator was right.

He did have a soft spot for Lex.

Cloaking himself with the push of a button, he signaled to the others to hunt something for food and rest at the spot for the evening.

To be continued...

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