My name is Amy Thrist. I'm a researcher for one of the science divisions of MNU. A few days ago, I was searching some of the houses in District 9 for any weaponry or contraband. I found a little black torch-like device. I should have reported it in my log-book, but the device interested me greatly. I took it to my temporary home nearby and examined the device more closely. As I was holding the top of the handle, suddenly something squirted into my face. I became dizzy and felt really tired.
First things first, I'd better return this thing. I'm not going to lose my job over something as trivial as this. Whatever it was, it was not meant to be in human possession. I walked back to the shack where I found it, but couldn't find the owner anywhere. I placed the device back where I found it and felt warmth over my body for some reason.
That night I tossed and turned, my head spinning. I had dreams of awful things... aliens, autopsies, death. I awoke drenched in sweat. I took out some meat from the fridge and started eating, my appetite was ferocious. I went back to bed, hopefully not to wake until morning. When I awoke, I wished that it had all been a horrible dream. Instead of my left arm, I saw a huge black insectoid one. At first I thought it was another prank by the science researchers, but it wasn't a glove. I touched it and gasped as I realised that it was a part of me now.
Before I could even contemplate what to do next, I heard a scuffle outside and I thought it best that I had a look. The aliens were arguing with each other. "Your kid stole my cat food!". The kid sobbed, "It wasn't me, honest!". The adult growled, "Yes you did. Now I will hurt you". The other adult protested, "Leave my son alone". The angry adult pushed over the father, "Damn you and your kid". I didn't like this scene at all. Someone was going to get hurt. I ran up to the aggressive creature and held my arms out. "Stop! Leave that kid alone". The alien gave me a strange look at first, than noticed my left arm. He paused and then walked away, fearful of what I was.
The kid walked up to me, "Thank you miss". I nodded, "No problem". The adult stood up, "You protected my son. How can I repay you?". I sighed, "I need a place to stay... and a few answers". As I explained the situation to the alien, I felt like I could completely trust him. He was so kind and generous to me. The adult passed me a spoon and some yogurt. "What you have described are the side-effects from touching the alien fuel capsule. Unfortunately I do not know how to reverse this process". It's like we'd been friends for a long time. I finished my food and picked up the kid, tickling him affectionately. He chuckled as I played with his kid. I looked at him, "What should I call you?". He looked at me, "My name would be un-pronounceable in your tongue. It's best if you give me a nickname". I giggled, "Okay then, you can be Josh". I looked at the little one, "I'll call you JJ". The little kid laughed. I got up from the armchair, "I need to do some things before I move in, is that okay?". Josh smiled, "By all means. It would be an honour for you to stay here". I blush brightly and promptly leave the room before I got swept up in my new emotions.
= Flash Forward (3 Months) =
As an orphan, I never truly understood the meaning of the word family. Here, I understood more than I could have ever imagined. Josh tried his best to do everything he could to make my stay comfortable. He got food for me, which I was very grateful for. In return, I was his son's babysitter. We had a lot of fun and we understood each other so much.
The next few months were relatively easy for me to deal with. As my body changed, so did my mentality. I was now part of a tight family unit. Josh's family. I might even consider becoming his girlfriend. But for now, I'll enjoy his company and see what life throws at me. I am free.