“I’m going to try walking today.”
“What? Why? You are still recovering.”
I gave a deadpan stare at Apollinaris. “I’ll be fine. I’m not that much of a delicate flower, and besides, I can't lay in bed forever” I raised my arm.
“ look. My broken arms all fixed.”
Appolinaris gave me an apprehensive look before giving letting out a defeated sigh.
“ fine. But you're not going to be doing it alone. I’ll support you. “
“Really? I'm fine. I don-“
“AH AH AH. No buts, young lady. I'm going to help you, and that’s final.”
“FINE!” I let out a defeated sigh as Appolinaris shuffled over to my side and supported me as I stood up for the first time in what felt like ages. My legs wobbled like jelly a. I looked over to apollinaris and nodded. Slowly but surely, we made our way out of the tent. We decided I would do laps of the camp to see how my legs were feeling. It was difficult, but the more laps I did, the smoother it got. It didn’t take me long until I could walk myself around the camp.
| New ability added: painful recovery. [passive] Some would say this is an ability for masochists, whilst others would say it’s an ability for athletes. (Pain no longer hinders your recovery but aids it instead.) |
I looked at Apollinaris, Who was staring at me with her mouth Wide open.
“How? You were barely able to walk yesterday.”
“As I said, my body is quite robust. This could be you if you let me convert you; you could have the same level of recovery as I do.”
“First of all, you have never said that. Secondly, I told you I would think about it.”
I shrugged. “You're missing out,” I said playfully. “When you're done admiring me, let's go meet the upcoming children.” I swiftly turned around, overextending my hip and...
“AhGaHHH”
A sharp pain rolled through my legs and up my legs.
“Oh, and How is that robust body your so proud of doing?” I glared towards Apollinaris and growled, Causing her to shiver a little.
“I-i-im Sorry,” She said, shrinking into herself a little.
I sighed. “It's fine. Sorry, you got me. I overreacted. Come on.” I offered her my hand. She looked at it briefly before taking it. I briefly rubbed my legs before walking deeper into the cave.
“So, how do you know they are ready.”
“Well, after the gestation period. The larvae need to mature. This usually takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the unit. During that period, the children must be fed continuously.”
“Oh, I guess that makes sense. It Sounds like you’ve got a lot of experience.”
“No. Not at all. I'm just going on what feels right. Instincts maybe? I’m not sure. It’s weird. The system helps me with most things but not everything. It tells me how long they will gestate but not how long it will take to mature. Maybe this is just something I'm supposed to just figure out.”
We kept on walking until we reached the door to the new nursery. Appolinaris went over and pulled the door open, revealing a room covered in mushrooms. Brown mushrooms sprouted from every, some even growing on top of each other.
“What the...”
“Yeah. I pulled a couple of all-nighters. But I finally got this patch growing. Had to use the remaining bodies to speed up the growing process, though.”
“That’s fine. With how many mushrooms there are in here well be good for a while. We’ll need to expand this space tho. I’ll move the children into the room with cages and turn that into the nursery. Speaking of children.”
In the centre of the room, there were 10 very large yellow cocoons. I walked towards one of them and placed my hand on it. The cacoon was warm to the touch inside. I could feel the worker getting ready to come out.
*CRACK*
A large crack appeared on the cacoon. Followed by another and another. Soon all the eggs started cracking until eventually.
*CRACK*
The cacoons fell apart, and 10 new family members popped out.
“Apollinaris, say hi to my new workers and nurses.”
One of the nurses approached me and looked straight up towards me. First, they were a lot larger than the combat units but unlike them. They had fragile armour, only enough to protect them from bumps and scrapes, but that’s it. They had four very large compound eyes, a set of antennae, and a long feeding tube just above their mouths. They had 10 limbs 4 for walking and 6 for handling the young on two of the 6 arms. They had what looked like a sponge connected to them, and annoyingly, unlike me, they had a set of wings for flying. One peculiar thing about them was that They all had a very motherly demeanour, which is odd because they were all male.
Polite too. I raised my hand and patted his head.
I turned towards the workers. Who was looking around the cave and inspecting the rocks?
The workers. They shared a lot of similarities with the combat units, except for 2 key differences. They had two more sets of legs that they could use to hold better manipulate stuff, and the other big thing is that they had WINGS. They had 2 enormous wings. I mean, they were huge, almost as large as a dog! Also, how come they get wings and I don’t? This aint fair.
As I grumbled to myself, I felt the presence of One of the workers.
I chuckled. He's only just been born, and he's already critiquing the place.
They all nodded and left the cave. I also sent commands through the hive for the combat units to gather with the workers.
I turned around and left them to get their bearings.
“What was that about? They looked disappointed.”
“Oh, nothing…. They want something to do. But there are currently no larvae for them to look after.”
“Oh…. Do you plan to make more….. with……. Her.”
A mischievous smile crept onto my face.
“Why? Do you want to take her place?”
“What! No…. I.. don’t….”
I stopped dead in my tracks and faced Appolinaris. “I would be lying if I said I hadn't thought about it. “ I said, slowly approaching Apollinaris; she slowly backed towards the wall.
“Oh, come on, just think about it,” I said seductively; Apollinaris was shaking like a rabbit cornered by a starving fox.
“it could be so much fun.” Her back smacked into a wall. She tried to move to the sides. But my pincers instantly stabbed the wall around her. Stopping her from moving.
“Please no……”
“Oh. Do you really think you have any say in what happens.? The idea of forcing myself on you excites me in ways you couldn't imagine.”
My head moved closer to her neck. My hot breath caused her hair to stand on end. Her cheeks were redder than a tomato, and she was shaking heavily now. Is it out of fear or excitement? Me thinks it's both. I slowly moved up from her neck towards her tiny ears. I leaned as close as I could to her ears and whispered.
“Just kidding.”
Appolinaris's eyes shot open, and she instantly stopped shaking. I pulled my pincers out from the wall and took a few steps back.
“Is that it?” apollinaris said.
“Is that it? You sound disappointed. Did you want me to go all the way? *gasp* is this your kink. Do you enjoy being dominated?”
“Wha…no..i” She stammered over her words.”
“Oh, so it is your thing?” I said mischievously
“NO! IT ISN’T! ….ARGHHHH.”
She pulled away from the wall and stormed past me. Face still red as hell.
“YOU CAN WALK BY YOUR DAMN SELF.” She yelled as she stormed away.
I chuckled. As I turned back around and started walking. When suddenly, I had a brain wave. I summoned the five nurses via the weave.
They eagerly left and went toward my room. At the same time, I sent a small detail of royal flies with the nurses to make sure she didn’t try something stupid. I continued walking around, trying to get as much out of [painful recovery] as I could. It was helping but not much. Eventually, I found myself outside, where 5 workers and 5 combat units eagerly awaited me. I heard the sound of rustling and turned to find Apollinaris climbing out of one of the tents. I gave her a friendly smile. Her face instantly blushed, and she hurried away.
In an instant, they were all lined up in front of me.
They all leaned forward eagerly.
< You combat units are to go into the forest and hunt. There aren't many of you, so play it safe in the meantime. I want 2 worker drones to follow closely from the air. Anything they kill, you bring back to the hive. You 3 wait here. I will need you later>
They all nodded. The combat units scurried off into the forest. Then, simultaneously, the workers flapped their wings and took off into the air. Following close behind.
< And now we wait. >
| [Horned rabbit Slain] +50xp + 25{Bonus xp} |
I walked towards one of the tree stumps and sat down. I pulled up my system.
| NAME: | Diva: LVL 17 HEALTH: 190/300 STAMINA: 600 MP: 400 POINTS: 21 | |
| RACE : | N/A | |
| TITLE: | (outworlder) (herald of the end) (Fanatic Xenophobe) (sadist) (Silent assassin)(mother)(midwife)
| |
| ATRIBUTES: | MIND: 30 BODY:20 SOUL:20 RECOVERY: 20 | |
| MAGIC: | N/A | |
| ABILITIES: (new) | Living nest (LVL 2) Bestial call (LVL 1) Venomous constitution (LVL 1) Enhanced reaction (LVL 1) Insect Vision (LVL 1) Insect speech (LVL 1) Hive link (LVL 2) Efficient Processing (LVL 1) Feasting (LVL 1) Hive weave (LVL 1) Painful Recovery (LVL 1)
| |
| Resistances | Pain resistance (Moderate) | |
| Subordinates | Cindi (Servant)
| |
| MISC | HIVE MANAGEMENT | ABILITY SHOP |
“I’m going to try walking today.”
“What? Why? You are still recovering.”
I gave a deadpan stare at Apollinaris. “I’ll be fine. I’m not that much of a delicate flower, and besides, I can't lay in bed forever” I raised my arm.
“ look. My broken arms all fixed.”
Appolinaris gave me an apprehensive look before giving letting out a defeated sigh.
“ fine. But you're not going to be doing it alone. I’ll support you. “
“Really? I'm fine. I don-“
“AH AH AH. No buts, young lady. I'm going to help you, and that’s final.”
“FINE!” I let out a defeated sigh as Appolinaris shuffled over to my side and supported me as I stood up for the first time in what felt like ages. My legs wobbled like jelly a. I looked over to apollinaris and nodded. Slowly but surely, we made our way out of the tent. We decided I would do laps of the camp to see how my legs were feeling. It was difficult, but the more laps I did, the smoother it got. It didn’t take me long until I could walk myself around the camp.
| New ability added: painful recovery. [passive] Some would say this is an ability for masochists, whilst others would say it’s an ability for athletes. (Pain no longer hinders your recovery but aids it instead.) |
I looked at Apollinaris, Who was staring at me with her mouth Wide open.
“How? You were barely able to walk yesterday.”
“As I said, my body is quite robust. This could be you if you let me convert you; you could have the same level of recovery as I do.”
“First of all, you have never said that. Secondly, I told you I would think about it.”
I shrugged. “You're missing out,” I said playfully. “When you're done admiring me, let's go meet the upcoming children.” I swiftly turned around, overextending my hip and...
“AhGaHHH”
A sharp pain rolled through my legs and up my legs.
“Oh, and How is that robust body your so proud of doing?” I glared towards Apollinaris and growled, Causing her to shiver a little.
“I-i-im Sorry,” She said, shrinking into herself a little.
I sighed. “It's fine. Sorry, you got me. I overreacted. Come on.” I offered her my hand. She looked at it briefly before taking it. I briefly rubbed my legs before walking deeper into the cave.
“So, how do you know they are ready.”
“Well, after the gestation period. The larvae need to mature. This usually takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the unit. During that period, the children must be fed continuously.”
“Oh, I guess that makes sense. It Sounds like you’ve got a lot of experience.”
“No. Not at all. I'm just going on what feels right. Instincts maybe? I’m not sure. It’s weird. The system helps me with most things but not everything. It tells me how long they will gestate but not how long it will take to mature. Maybe this is just something I'm supposed to just figure out.”
We kept on walking until we reached the door to the new nursery. Appolinaris went over and pulled the door open, revealing a room covered in mushrooms. Brown mushrooms sprouted from every, some even growing on top of each other.
“What the...”
“Yeah. I pulled a couple of all-nighters. But I finally got this patch growing. Had to use the remaining bodies to speed up the growing process, though.”
“That’s fine. With how many mushrooms there are in here well be good for a while. We’ll need to expand this space tho. I’ll move the children into the room with cages and turn that into the nursery. Speaking of children.”
In the centre of the room, there were 10 very large yellow cocoons. I walked towards one of them and placed my hand on it. The cacoon was warm to the touch inside. I could feel the worker getting ready to come out.
*CRACK*
A large crack appeared on the cacoon. Followed by another and another. Soon all the eggs started cracking until eventually.
*CRACK*
The cacoons fell apart, and 10 new family members popped out.
“Apollinaris, say hi to my new workers and nurses.”
One of the nurses approached me and looked straight up towards me. First, they were a lot larger than the combat units but unlike them. They had fragile armour, only enough to protect them from bumps and scrapes, but that’s it. They had four very large compound eyes, a set of antennae, and a long feeding tube just above their mouths. They had 10 limbs 4 for walking and 6 for handling the young on two of the 6 arms. They had what looked like a sponge connected to them, and annoyingly, unlike me, they had a set of wings for flying. One peculiar thing about them was that They all had a very motherly demeanour, which is odd because they were all male.
Polite too. I raised my hand and patted his head.
I turned towards the workers. Who was looking around the cave and inspecting the rocks?
The workers. They shared a lot of similarities with the combat units, except for 2 key differences. They had two more sets of legs that they could use to hold better manipulate stuff, and the other big thing is that they had WINGS. They had 2 enormous wings. I mean, they were huge, almost as large as a dog! Also, how come they get wings and I don’t? This aint fair.
As I grumbled to myself, I felt the presence of One of the workers.
I chuckled. He's only just been born, and he's already critiquing the place.
They all nodded and left the cave. I also sent commands through the hive for the combat units to gather with the workers.
I turned around and left them to get their bearings.
“What was that about? They looked disappointed.”
“Oh, nothing…. They want something to do. But there are currently no larvae for them to look after.”
“Oh…. Do you plan to make more….. with……. Her.”
A mischievous smile crept onto my face.
“Why? Do you want to take her place?”
“What! No…. I.. don’t….”
I stopped dead in my tracks and faced Appolinaris. “I would be lying if I said I hadn't thought about it. “ I said, slowly approaching Apollinaris; she slowly backed towards the wall.
“Oh, come on, just think about it,” I said seductively; Apollinaris was shaking like a rabbit cornered by a starving fox.
“it could be so much fun.” Her back smacked into a wall. She tried to move to the sides. But my pincers instantly stabbed the wall around her. Stopping her from moving.
“Please no……”
“Oh. Do you really think you have any say in what happens.? The idea of forcing myself on you excites me in ways you couldn't imagine.”
My head moved closer to her neck. My hot breath caused her hair to stand on end. Her cheeks were redder than a tomato, and she was shaking heavily now. Is it out of fear or excitement? Me thinks it's both. I slowly moved up from her neck towards her tiny ears. I leaned as close as I could to her ears and whispered.
“Just kidding.”
Appolinaris's eyes shot open, and she instantly stopped shaking. I pulled my pincers out from the wall and took a few steps back.
“Is that it?” apollinaris said.
“Is that it? You sound disappointed. Did you want me to go all the way? *gasp* is this your kink. Do you enjoy being dominated?”
“Wha…no..i” She stammered over her words.”
“Oh, so it is your thing?” I said mischievously
“NO! IT ISN’T! ….ARGHHHH.”
She pulled away from the wall and stormed past me. Face still red as hell.
“YOU CAN WALK BY YOUR DAMN SELF.” She yelled as she stormed away.
I chuckled. As I turned back around and started walking. When suddenly, I had a brain wave. I summoned the five nurses via the weave.
They eagerly left and went toward my room. At the same time, I sent a small detail of royal flies with the nurses to make sure she didn’t try something stupid. I continued walking around, trying to get as much out of [painful recovery] as I could. It was helping but not much. Eventually, I found myself outside, where 5 workers and 5 combat units eagerly awaited me. I heard the sound of rustling and turned to find Apollinaris climbing out of one of the tents. I gave her a friendly smile. Her face instantly blushed, and she hurried away.
In an instant, they were all lined up in front of me.
They all leaned forward eagerly.
< You combat units are to go into the forest and hunt. There aren't many of you, so play it safe in the meantime. I want 2 worker drones to follow closely from the air. Anything they kill, you bring back to the hive. You 3 wait here. I will need you later>
They all nodded. The combat units scurried off into the forest. Then, simultaneously, the workers flapped their wings and took off into the air. Following close behind.
< And now we wait. >
| [Horned rabbit Slain] +50xp + 25{Bonus xp} |
I walked towards one of the tree stumps and sat down. I pulled up my system.
| NAME: | Diva: LVL 17 HEALTH: 190/300 STAMINA: 600 MP: 400 POINTS: 21 | |
| RACE : | N/A | |
| TITLE: | (outworlder) (herald of the end) (Fanatic Xenophobe) (sadist) (Silent assassin)(mother)(midwife)
| |
| ATRIBUTES: | MIND: 30 BODY:20 SOUL:20 RECOVERY: 20 | |
| MAGIC: | N/A | |
| ABILITIES: (new) | Living nest (LVL 2) Bestial call (LVL 1) Venomous constitution (LVL 1) Enhanced reaction (LVL 1) Insect Vision (LVL 1) Insect speech (LVL 1) Hive link (LVL 2) Efficient Processing (LVL 1) Feasting (LVL 1) Hive weave (LVL 1) Painful Recovery (LVL 1)
| |
| Resistances | Pain resistance (Moderate) | |
| Subordinates | Cindi (Servant)
| |
| MISC | HIVE MANAGEMENT | ABILITY SHOP |
