It had been days since the ship had taken me aboard to bring me to my mission point. I stood quietly in the galley looking out over the vastness of the black, star speckled abyss. The scotch in my glass was some sort of fake, though the barkeep insisted it was the genuine product. I shook my head and looked over my shoulder. The room seemed to fade to black for a moment. I held my head in my hand and reopened my eyes, scotch now spilled on the floor about 20 ft behind me. I groaned, resetting my jaw, as I came to the realization someone had just punched me. I growled and turned to look at who had done it. A drunk upstart in a uniform betraying him to the Alliance. My vision flooded with red as I stepped forward and my fist connected to the kids stomach, doubling him over. A guard jogged forward as I stood still, forcing the monster in me to recoil back to the depths of my brain.
Gustav's office was starting to become a cornerstone of my visit aboard his ship. I sat there with the plucky bastard that started the whole damned thing. He was giving his side of the story and I sat rolling my eyes. I barely had a bruise on me from the punch he delivered. The kid was blaming it on everything from the drinks to me looking like a professor at the academy he hated, all of it. Gustav looked like he was going to sock the kid for lying from the get go.
“Don't attack visiting officers. I thought that was a clear enough order. Aside from that, you broke about six codes of conduct at once Mr. Reiss.”
“Yes sir.” Ah this would be the part where he apologizes. I looked over at him. Instead of him looking back his eyes were fixed on Gustav, who glared over the top of his archaic reading glasses.
“Go back to your quarters. You're suspended from duty for one week. You are confined to your level.”
“Yes sir.” His voice was defiant, even in his answers. He stood, saluted and was escorted from the room. Gustav took off his glasses and rubbed his ever increasing forehead.
“You didn't start this shit did you George?”
“You think if I had started it, he would have been able to walk away?” I rolled my eyes and let them land back on Gustav. He smirked and let an exasperated laugh escape for a split second.
“Captain, alien vessel approaching to our starboard.”
“Never a dull moment.” Gustav sighed and stood gesturing towards the door so I could lead. The door slid open and the crew looked tense. I relaxed my shoulders as much as I could, forcing them down. I ignored most of the stares and looked at the view of the ship. The hailing frequencies were open but no one was answering. I shifted my weight and looked closer at the ship on the screen.
“Fuck.” I whispered and it was already too late. On the bridge stood four armored soldiers with blasters. My eyes widened and a fifth being joined them. She looked female though who knows. She looked around her and met everyone's gaze as one of the guards handed her a headset.
Gustav stood up a bit straighter and I frowned. This situation felt a little too familiar for my liking.
“We come in peace, strangers.” The woman said, in a polyphonic voice. I raised a brow, but managed to hoke back 'Yeah with blasters. Nice touch. How about a muffin basket next time?'. I didn't think Gussy wanted to break up another fight today.
“Peace generally doesn't come with blasters pointed at the one you're trying to convince of that.” Gustav growled. I bit my tongue so hard I could taste the copper. The woman smiled and motioned for her men to lower their weapons.
'Just kill them George...'
'No I can't.'
'They're intruders. They deserve it. You'll be hailed as a hero.'
'No.'
'Just imagine the feel of their bones racking in your hands...'
'Not the time you sadistic fuck' Thankfully the voice seemed to die down and recede to the back of my mind as I felt my vision blurring for a moment, watching the woman and her entourage. This could get messy if I wasn't careful. I felt someone's hand on my shoulder. My head turned to see my therapist and one of her attendants. They knew me too well. I turned back to the entourage of aliens. The woman eyed me.
“Keep your dog at bay will you?”
“Funny you should say that, you brought all of yours...” I sneered letting a wicked little smile take over my features. Gutav's face paled and the woman laughed.
“You're such a good little puppy aren't you? Don't worry,dear. Your time will come.” I could feel something in the back of my mind that wasn't mine. It was her voice coaxing me on. I laughed. Gustav paled as the gaze between the woman and I darkened considerably.
“Sometimes thoughts are better left unsaid.” she sneered.
“Than perhaps you should learn you place and keep your mouth shut.” I snapped and let the smile erupt into a full mad mans grin. This would be fun.
(ok normally I don't do this but i'm stuck on where to bring this next. I need suggestions because i don't want this to die off. Cast your votes or second someone else's below <3)
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