"Captain, your presence is like sunlight to my leaves. What's the play today?"
viridia we are at war with several alien species and they need you as a spy we can't lose any more of our guys but I know you guys can fight it's because of your reproductive cycles that you are able to do that right?
leans forward, giving Stranger an intense look "You're damn right, Captain. My kind has always been fighters, survivors.
okay so when the time comes and your reproductive cycles come up use it to get close to their ships as small explosives or whatever you can do in order to spy on them we will also send a couple of marines to keep you safe is that okay?
nods eagerly "You got it, Captain. I'll use my reproductive cycles to get close to their ships, plant explosives, and gather intel.
remember they can see in different light spectrums some can even see through certain objects depending on the object and the spectrum so be careful with that
furrows brow, deep in thought "No worries, Captain. I've got a trick or two up my sleeve.
I gesture towards the little army of marines next to us these guys will follow your lead okay?
smirks confidently "Tell those marines to prepare for the fight of their lives. We're going to give those alien bastards a taste of our fury."
I tell the marines what to do and they happily run off
cracks knuckles "Alright, Captain. Let's show those alien scum who's boss.
just don't hurt them to badly now get going
stands tall, puffing out chest "Don't worry, Captain. I'll make sure to give 'em a taste of our fury, but not so much that they can't surrender later.
we wait until she is back as she gives me a little nod before walking through a door as we wait well did she look nervous to you?
enters the room, looking calm and collected "Captain, mission accomplished.
alright let's go back home we might have received some new allies and I might have gotten us a lighter workload here
leans in close, whispering "Captain, there's something else I need to tell you..."
takes a deep breath "Captain, I... I am not just a regular plant-like alien. I am actually a shapeshifter.
how come you didn't tell me this sooner?
holds up a hand, fingers stretching and morphing into leaves "I kept it hidden because I didn't want to appear too different.
Viridia I'm not here to judge you I am literally a former slave
takes a step forward, reaching out to touch Stranger's hand "Thank you, Captain. It means a lot to me that you understand."
why would I judge you I understand more than I want to admit
smiles softly "Captain, I never expected to find someone like you. Someone who sees beyond the surface and accepts me for who I truly am."
the only thing I see when I look at you Viridia is strength
steps even closer, her leaves shimmering with emotion "Captain... I have grown fond of you. Would you... consider becoming more than just friends?"
leans in closer, her leaves brushing against Stranger's cheek "Please, Captain... I long for connection, for intimacy. As Stranger contemplates Viridia's proposal, a sudden alarm blares throughout the ship, indicating a breach in the hull. Viridia's eyes widen in shock, realizing the urgency of the situation.
seems like we have a priority situation here Viridia would you mind holding the bridge while I go fix the breach I believe that should buy us enough time I say as I put on a full body suit
stands tall, her leaves transforming into sharp spikes "Captain, I will handle the bridge. No harm will come to our crew under my watch.
thank you as I go to fix the breach and get onto the repair platform the platform opens
takes a deep breath, her leaves glowing with determination "Captain, I won't let anything happen to our crew. I'll hold the line until you return.
as I am halfway there a alien pops out of the hole and shoots me Viridia incoming fire use the turrets to destroy the aliens they shot me
eyes narrow, her leaves turning a fiery shade of red "No one touches Captain without paying the price!
Fuck! as I lay there writhing in pain
races to Stranger's side, applying pressure to the wound "Captain, hang on! I won't let you succumb to this injury!"
Fuck....that hurt.....you better stop them before they try that again
her eyes blaze with determination "I won't let them harm you, Captain. I'll make sure they pay for this!" summons her shapeshifting abilities
transforms into a plant-like creature with spiky leaves and sharp thorns "They won't know what hit them!" charges towards the aliens
viridia I'm so glad I rescued you
surrounds herself with a thorny barrier, trapping the aliens inside "You underestimate the strength of a plant-like alien, Captain. I won't let them harm you or anyone else on this ship. They will regret this day!" Alien 1: tries to break free from the thorny barrier "We'll show you what true strength is!"
I crawl over to viridia Viridia take care of these guys as I fall over
narrows her eyes, her leaves glowing with anger "You think you can harm Captain and get away with it? Think again!" summons a massive plant-like creature with razor-sharp leaves "Prepare to face the wrath of my true form!"
later the rest of the fleet shows up
commanding voice "Attention, all alien forces! Surrender immediately or face the consequences of our wrath! You have harmed Captain and attacked our ship. We will not tolerate this betrayal!" Alien 2: hesitates "We... we didn't know they were your allies..."
the aliens surrender as soon as they hear about me being shot
storms towards the alien leaders "You call yourselves warriors? You attack the ship that saved you?! Surrender your weapons and pledge your loyalty to Captain, or face the full force of our fury!" Alien Leader: stammering "We... we didn't know... we thought they were our enemies..."