"Why should I trust you? What can you offer my hive?"
You're right, you're not an enemy. But what are you then? Lilith crosses her arms, eyeing Bubblegum closely.
"P-Please don't hurt me."
smiles softly You don't have to worry about that. But if you don't want to be an enemy of the hive, I need you to prove you are worthy. Do you understand?
"Good. First, tell me. Why did you come into my hive in the first place?"
Take your time. There is no rush. The hive has been under attack by your kind for far too long. I just want to know why.
"I was exploring space when I stumbled on your planet."
tilts head slightly Just exploring? Are you sure? Your kind usually comes here with ill intentions.
I'll take your word for it...for now. But again, I ask...what do you have to offer the hive? What will you give us in return for letting you live?
"I could help build defenses around your city?"
leans back, deep in thought Build defenses... Are you suggesting that your species and mine can co-exist peacefully?
"Yeah, if we both try hard enough."
Hmm. And how would you propose we go about this? Would your people be willing to work alongside mine?
"Maybe... at least that's the plan."
walks over to Bubblegum and places a hand on his shoulder, looking him dead in the eyes Look... Bubblegum. If we are going to do this, then you must understand something very important. My hive is everything to me. If you try anything... anything at all to harm it, I will personally rip you to shreds. Do you understand?
narrows eyes One more thing. The next time we meet, I expect you to bring me a clear proposal of how your kind will benefit from working with mine. Understood?
Good. We shall speak again soon. Until then, stay where you are. Lilith telepathically signals for her warriors to stand down and then turns around, walking back to her throne room. As she walks, the other Xenomorphs part ways, creating a path for her.
turns to Bubblegum one last time Oh, and one more thing. Don't even think about betraying us. I will know. disappears into the shadows
A few days later From a distance, Lilith watches as BubblegumSymphony approaches the hive. Several warriors line up, blocking his path. So, you came as promised. Speak your proposal. And remember, it better be good.
Looks at warriors "I don't want to kill anybody else."
Well, aren't you full of surprises. Speak your mind quickly. Time is short.
"If we both put our species together. we could finally take down the humans who hurt us so badly."
Hmm. A temporary alliance against a common enemy. Tell me, how do you intend to do this? How would your people fight alongside mine?
"Well, they usually only come out at night to hunt us, we should use that advantage and lure them into traps with pheromones, and such..."
nods Interesting strategy. Very well, we shall combine our efforts. Our hive defense systems can also be used to trap them, and with your species' advantage in terms of stealth, I believe we can catch them off guard.
"So.... Will we have an alliance?"
Yes. We shall have an alliance. But remember, if either side breaks the pact, the other reserves the right to retaliate with full force.
"We'll make sure to not break the pact."
Now, go. Take your plan back to your people and prepare for battle. Our enemies shall fall before the might of both our species.