I am just a girl, an ordinary girl. My life was dreadfully normal, eat, go to work, watch tele, eat, go to sleep in a never ending repeating cycle. I was no one, but that all changed the night the earth was devoured by that giant black hole thing. That's right, I was there, and not only was I there...but I survived. How? Well that's a good question, unless you knew about the blinking alien spacecraft that landed in the middle of New York. I was standing right there when all those mutant people where fighting and I saw as the black hole began to devour everyone, but then like an angle an unreal white spaceship, YES a spaceship comes flying down out of nowhere.
Luckily I'm pretty much a genius so I grabbed one of the those alien dudes helmets that was floating around, most likely due to the fighting. And I reset it to oxygen, don't ask me how though, I was basically working my brain at a hundred miles an hour just in order to save myself from being sucked into that monstrous thing. I quickly made my way to the spacecraft literally as it was taking off, I somehow managed to get a hold unto he bottom of one of its wings however as the thing goes speeding into space at I don't even know how fast. I hold on for dear life, because at this point I knew that letting go would mean drifting off into the endless vastness of space, which would kind of defeat my purpose of you know SURVIVING. As I felt the spacecraft slow to a stop however, I knew that I needed to use this chance I had to find someway of getting inside. Fortunately for me I just so happened to have a small portable eyeglass screwdriver in my back pocket so I was able to detach some sort of panel that lead into what seemed to be some form of ventilation shaft, but mind you, I could be wrong, not like if seen many spaceships in my day. Anyways I knew I had to work fast, because even with the little protection the helmet gave me, space was cold, deathly so. I climbed through the shaft and came to a dead end with a door that had air lock printed in large red letters, there was a small red button to the right of the mechanism which obviously I pressed, after all who can resist pressing a red button. The door opened silently and I carefully crawled in the man sized opening only to see a secondary door obviously meant to seal off this area so it could be aerated. When I was fully inside the door abruptly closed behind me as I heard a loud hissing noise within the small cramped space I was now stuck in. I smiled within when I heard that wonderful noise though, because I knew that meant air. Whether it was breathable or not, well that was another question entirely. I knew that in all likelihood it would be breathable, considering those weird turtle men I seen board obviously breathed oxygen. So I took a leap of faith and removed my helmet and was immediately greeted with the pleasant sensation of clean air filling my lungs. I took this moment to try and look around, but once the doors had closed it had sealed off any light the star might have given me. Fortunately the helmet was equip with some sort of lighting mechanism probably designed for specifically this exact sort of situation, how did I know that you might ask. I didn't, but it's amazing where pressing random buttons can get you sometimes. So I had light, now I knew I needed a way out, what little air I had in this cramped space wouldn't last long. I looked around to the door the farthest from me and spotted a large metal handle on it. It took quite a lot of my strength, but I managed to pry it open and enter the main ventilation closing the door behind me. Step one, get out of open space check. Now I knew I was in a spot where I was very close to the main area of the craft because I could hear the voices of those guys as well as roughly see their faces through a small vent, but I decided against making myself known since I really wasn't supposed to be here in the first place, I had no idea what those turtle men and that weird robot might do to me if they found me on board. So I did the only thing I could do, I listened, and I gained knowledge that changed my entire perspective on the universe.
TIME TRAVEL, they where talking about TIME TRAVEL! That robot was talking about it like someone would discuss sports over a cup of tea, and SIX MONTHS in the past, how in the world was that even possible. One would think by this point I would be scared out of my wits being out of my own timeline, but actually I found it rather interesting, perhaps even a bit exciting...but what would become of me now? I mean if I refused to show myself to these creatures then how in the world was I going to survive six months here without help. Well the obvious answer was I couldn't, but how was I supposed to even go about getting help in a world so strange compared to my own. For I was smart enough to know that wherever we were headed certainly wouldn't be somewhere on any maps that I had.
I was broken out of my thoughts however when I heard a large BANG! As the craft suddenly gave us a sizable jolt. I could hear from their conversation that they need to repair the ship and I laughed as silently as I could as I heard them geeking out over the spacesuit tech, and even more as they all rushed outside the ship at once. I really wished I could go out there with them, but as much as I wished that I could make myself known, I didn't really trust these people (if you could call them that) yet. I felt at the moment the only important thing was my continued survival. I was however again blasted out of that train of thought as I heard them running into the spaceship screaming about asteroids (how rude).
What next? I thought to myself as I felt the spaceship shift and turn at a rapid rate in order to evade those blasted space rocks, from he arguing I heard afterwards I reasoned we had made it by the skin of our teeth. I listened further and soon enough I learned that we would be making a quick stop to an ALIEN space port. Aliens...well that just figures...nothing was surprising by this point, especially considering I had already had my fair share of those crangg alien things back on earth. Made sense that they were more of them, I mean with how big the universe is the odds were in their favor. I was a little concerned however when the one turtle person said that the port we were going to was full of smugglers and criminals, but I've had to deal with my fair share of that sort of thing as well. So, all in all it could be worse.
It only took a few minutes to reach the port and when we landed I immediately exited as well through the door I had come through before. I quickly hid under the space port's platform as I watch them journey into the unknown territory that I could only describe as one of the biggest crowd of aliens I have ever seen, which really isn't saying much considering this was the first time I had actually seen aliens in such an variety.
I figured that I might as well explore a bit while I was here. Although I was pretty fearful of what these aliens might think of me and that very real possibility of me being stuck here if I fail to make it back to the ship in time. However, I reasoned maybe that wouldn't be such a bad idea to get left behind, at least here looked populated and busy enough for me to possibly find work, maybe even help. I was still cautious about this though, but my fear was soon overwhelmed by a sense of utter curiosity. So, I made my decision I would go out and observe the natives, and focus my sights on the one who looked the most powerful/prominent (in other word the one who looked the richest) and ask him for a job. Now I know what you are thinking, why in the world would I try to do that, and more to the point, how could I? Well the simple answer is I lied. I lied when I said I was normal...I'm actually quite different than most humans. You see, I was born with certain strange abilities, not really interested in telling you about them before I have to though, it's not like I can trust you, I mean please, if your reading this its quite likely you don't even know me, but all will be revealed in time I assure you. Back to the point though, that's why I think I can get hired by someone like that, because of my abilities and how useful they can be. Reason why I want someone rich, well I'm guessing they are the only ones who can afford me. See I'm not just in this for survival, if I am going to be here 6 flipping months I might as well thrive while I'm at it.
I know what you are probably thinking though, how could I be so diluted? How could I be so influenced by the thought of attaining more money that I failed to realize or even mention that the entire earth was at stake now? (Not to mention the fact that I could most likely end up working for some type of alien criminal) Well, honestly I felt bad that the earth could be in danger, I really did, but I doubted there was anything I could do to help even with my abilities. There was one thing I could do though, focus on my own survival, and that's exactly what I'm going to do.
I watched the turtles and there human friends from the sidelines behind some kind of alien building, I needed to see where they would go so I wouldn't risk bumping into them, because obviously they would be able to put two and two together, and I would be in big trouble. After I was satisfied that I knew where everyone was, began to slowly make my way into the main marketplace, I was a bit overwhelming to take in the all the different look people here and the seemingly endless supply of different items and venders. By the way this place was set up, and also by the almost secretive way the people here interacted I could tell this was so,e sort of black market. In fact the whole place smelled of criminal activity, but for once that was kind of a good thing. That meant finding a job would a whole lot easier and probably pay a whole lot better, as long as your comfortable with that sort of thing, and honestly at this point I was. Call me crazy, but when you find yourself in this sort of situation I challenge you to not start thinking that way. Trust me when they need to, people will do anything and everything to survive, and perhaps unfortunately I was no different.
I tried to purposely scan the crowd to pick out the most shady character I could find that might be able to get me some information...yes, I was trying to find a middle man. It is a lot less intimidating that way...not that I would know of course hehehehe...he..
Anyway I spotted this rather odd looking alien in the crowd...he seemed distant to what was going on around him as if he had seen a thousand times, I was immediately able to pick that up though. I cautiously tried to get a little closer in order to get a better look at him through the sea of people, eventually ending up only about ten feet away from him. He was small and kind of blue color with a sort of reptilian/ bird type look to him. He was just leaning against one of the various weaponry shop walls like he really didn't care and was wearing some type of hooded black cloak concealing a lot of his face. He noticed me almost immediately though and gave me a bit of scowl when he realized I'd been staring at him. I then felt my whole body grow stiff and thought seriously about turning back around, but that when I saw him gesture for me to come over to him. I reluctantly complied not wanting to make him angry.
When I finally had made my way over there he looked me over as if trying to decide if I was a cop or not, his scowl faded a little but a deep stern and almost angry look was still plastered across his face.
"Looking for work I see." He simply stated.
"Wait...what...how did..." I started
"That's the only reason anyone would dare come and talk to me, so tell me what's is it that you are looking for." He asked nonchalantly.
"Well, I want to work for someone rich, powerful pays well and is reasonably mentally sane of at all possible." I stated truthfully.
"Well aren't we the picky one, what makes you think your qualified for such special treatment?" He asked almost as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing from such a small and seemingly helpless creature.
"This." I said as I put my fingers in a pose like a gun and as an electric current came shooting out of them at a nearby rock, disintegrating it.
Told you I had powers...
"Uhhhh...good answer." The alien gulped as he suddenly lost his cool and began to get very nervous.
"No need to be nervous, I only shoot at my enemies...so do you think you could give me some information?" I said calmly as if nothing happened.
"Well...there is one guy that might interest you, he is a regular here at this market...although he may be a bit hard to convince." He said even more nervously.
"Well, who is he?" I asked.
"He is Lord Dregg, have you heard of him?" He asked cautiously.
"No, but I'm not really from around here, what's his deal?" I asked
"He is basically the ruler of all the insect life in the universe...he is not really easy on the eyes in my opinion, but he is as rich as a god...but maybe on second thought...maybe best not to ask him..." He trailed off.
"Why?" I asked now perplexed.
"Well, he is not exactly friendly with...non insectoid creatures...he views them in many case as sub-creatures or beings less than himself...he has very little tolerance for other creatures and would be unlikely to treat you in a kind way." He stated nervously.
"You mean he has no non insect contacts?" I asked
"Well, he has a few sure, but he doesn't treat them as good as he does his own by far, he actually cares about his insect creatures, but the others he couldn't care less whether you live or die." He warned.
"I think I can manage, where can I find him?" I asked in a false tone of confidence.
"Well, your in luck...I heard he is coming here today to pick up something, he should be here pretty soon." He told me a bit reluctantly as if he was worried I was going to get myself killed.
"Only one problem, how am I supposed to find him in this huge crowd." I asked.
"Trust me you will know when you see him, why don't you stick around here, he usually uses this entrance." He said as he pointed to the nearest entrance point.
"Thanks, by the way names Irene." I said calmly as I leaned up against the building as well.
"Colbart." He replied simply.
It wasn't really a long wait for something exciting to happen, but I kind of felt like an eternity with all the suspense in the air at meeting this crime lord. The vague description that Colbart had given me left a lot to the imagination, but the very way he talked about him let me know that he was a person to be feared and revered...and not someone even I really wanted to mess with. I just hoped I could convince him to let me work for him or at least give me a chance to prove myself, but I was worried that might take more time than I honestly really had. Then boom! totally snapped out of my thoughts once again, as I seen those turtles run into someone with a thud. Then I swear everything and everyone got silent and I felt Colbart roughly tug me and himself behind the counter of the weapons store we were near. He pushed my head down as we hid behind the counter, his whole body trebling.
"What's wrong?" I asked now a little uneasy myself.
"That's Dregg! They ran into Dregg...they are dead meat now..." He said still obviously frightened.
"Now this I have to see..." I said as I very slightly peaked my head out just enough to get a view of the scene.
I first saw as the lord immediately got annoyed with being ran into, and as he prepared and threatened to take their lives. Then obviously a very heated argument ensued and a vial of something called star spice got knocked out of the lords hands and scattered on the ground. He then said something about it being worth 5 million something, I think I'm just going to call them starbucks for now since I couldn't yet pronounce whatever they were really called yet. I kind of smiled at that though, now I knew that he was completely loaded.
I watched as they began to fight, they easily defeated the lords men, but then Dregg got angry...really angry, and I have to say that I was rather impressed by the shear strength that Dregg possessed, I knew that the turtles were very capable fighters from what I seen of them back on earth, but this guy made them look like it was their first day of training. It wasn't even a contest. In the end the best they could do was knock him down a bit and run away. As soon as Dregg saw them take off however he called for his hornetron and the chase was on, and I was left here to wait and miss out on all the action. It's official now, I'm on my own.
"Those people, some of them looked like you, are you human like that one girl said she was?" Colbart asked now a bit curious and much more relaxed now that Dregg wasn't here anymore.
"Yeah, I'm human...kind of my first time off my home planet though." I said slightly embarrassed.
"No way! I would have never guessed that about you, you act you see this sort of thing everyday, you must be incredibly brave, not to mention adaptable and openminded." He said in shock and awe.
"Well thanks...I guess...don't really know half of what I'm doing here though, I may not show it, but I'm terrified, I just am very good at hiding it." I said honestly.
"By the way, now that this has happened I would highly suggest you wait before you approach Dregg, he is not going to be in a good mood." He warned.
"You know I'm going to do it anyway right?" I asked like it was obvious.
"I figured, but be careful, when people make him mad Dregg can be like a ticking time bomb ready to explode on any living life form that dare crosses his path." He again warned desperately hoping I would listen.
"Trust me when I tell you, I can handle myself. If Dregg dares to pick a fight with me he is going to have a painful surprise coming his way." I boasted.
"You obviously have never met him." He stated.
"And he obviously hasn't met me if he thinks that he is the biggest thing in the universe, because I assure my power far exceeds his, I don't even have to properly meet him to know that much." I replied.
"Whatever you say, but don't say I didn't warn you." He said as we both saw the hornetron returning and out stepped a very angry and very fuming Lord Dregg.
It was obvious he had failed to catch them, and as I looked at rage he now possessed I half wanted to take the advice Colbart had given me and stay away from him for now. I seen him walk into the place again as if he owned it, for all I knew maybe he did. He had two new men by his side this time, obviously returning to pick up some more things from the market or perhaps just to cool off. I noticed no one dared approach him or even speak to him for fear his rage would be unleashed on them. He was angry still that I could tell, but he wasn't quite as bad as when it had first happened, first thing I seen him do was pick up some more star spice or whatever since that turtle had pretty much wrecked that. Honestly as much as it was, that's not really what he seemed the most upset about. He had a look about him that I know all too well, it's the look someone only gets when they have just lost someone they care about...and it almost made me feel sorry from him. I knew that he was mourning the loss of his men, I have to say how much he cared truly surprised me for someone like him. That wasn't the only thing I saw in his eyes however, there was resentment, resentment for being humiliated by the turtles by them being able to escape him and get away with all they did. The public may have still feared him just as much, but that didn't take away the burning sting of defeat. I was so into this train of thought I failed to realize that he was now headed my way...and that I was now standing out in the open in the almost deserted pathway. I hoped he and his men hadn't noticed me, but I got my answer when they started heading toward me at an alarming fast rate. He had obviously noticed me starring at him like some idiot, and it set him off like a fire cracker. I really hated confrontations, but if he wanted to rumble, I say let him.
I made a one last ditch attempt to avoid this by attempting to turn around head back out of sight, but as soon as I did so I was halted by a booming and commanding voice.
"You there, stop and face me." Demanded Dregg as he with his men by his side looked at me with a scowl.
I knew I had to play this cool, as much as I knew I could take these guys hands down, I also knew it was never a good idea to get in an argument with your boss on the first day.
As I did as I was told, I was immediately floored by his appearance. He certainly was strange looking...and very intimidating at that...but those muscles I mean wow they were huge, the guy was seriously packing...and up close I couldn't help but notice he was kinda...handsome. Call me crazy, but thats what I thought. After I was able to take it all in, I did something I never thought I would do. I dropped what I was doing and I Knelled down to the lord as if I actually did fear him. It was as if my rational side had completely taken over in order to get on this guys good side. He seemed pleased at my action, but his face softened only slightly.
"Who are you sub-creature?" He asked continuing his advance till he was a mere few feet away.
"Irene my lord." I said respectfully.
"Ah...so you know who I am." He stated.
"Yes lord, you are Lord Dregg ruler of all insect life in the universe." I replied.
"What is your species girl?" He asked with a hint of suspicion in his voice.
"Human my lord." I said getting a little bit more nervous.
"So I was right, you are the same species as that girl I fought with earlier, tell me one good reason why I should spare you insect killer or perish by my fangs." He said with malice that made my legs turn into jelly.
"My lord please, I am not a killer, I've never killed an insect in my life." I pleade.
It was actually mostly true expect for a few slip-ups when I wasn't watching where I was stepping. I wasn't about to tell him that though.
"And why should I believe you? Your friend I met earlier seemed to act as if she killed insects all the time, almost as if she was proud of it." He asked.
"She isn't my friend my lord, she just happens to be same species as me, and I guess you will just have to trust me." I replied my voice intentionally trembling as if to portray fear.
"I have to admit your actions prove you are much smarter than the other human, and you are defiantly wise to kneel, but I'm afraid I can't take the chance...you will rise now human." He said plainly in a tone that demanded I obey.
He walked up very close to me and I knew what was coming when I saw him ready his fangs.
"Since you have been so respectful to me human, I shall make your end swift and painless." He said as if it should have been comforting to me.