Trial of the Champion: A Predator/Prequel Novella

David Zielinski didn't find a Predator ship. It found him. The helmet fits. The weapons answer. The counter reads 0 of 6. To survive the xenomorph hive hunting him, he has to learn to think like a Yautja. Not just shoot. Hunt. Trap. Take trophies. The first kill was a Queen. Five more remain. This is his trial. --- Updates every 4 days. 7 chapters banked through May. Follow for the hunt — your theories shape the next kill. Disclaimer: The Trial of the Champion is a non-commercial fanfiction work. Predator, Yautja, Alien, Xenomorph, and all related properties are trademarks of 20th Century Studios/Disney. I do not own them. All original characters, including David Zielinski, Clan Dul'Cantra, the Trial structure, the six Queens, and all original lore, dialogue, and plot are my own creation. This story is written for entertainment purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the rights holders.