Taz went back into her room slowly, but the smile on her face hadn't left since seeing Bug earlier. It was interesting for her to finally feel more like a human, and not some kind of robot that didn't show emotions towards other people. Aside from Up, Taz couldn't really ever find someone to share things with. But now that Bug was acting much more like a human each and every day, it got easier for her to feel comfortable around him.
As Taz sat down onto her bed, she reached underneath her pillow and took out a small gray sock. She reached into it and took out a small golden wrapper, running it slowly over her fingers before breaking off the piece of chocolate contained inside. The slight crunch had a more popping sound and a surge of sugar hit one of Taz's teeth in the back. It wasn't a particularly old piece of chocolate, but it was something that did help her feel better.
She looked around her room while eating the chocolate and began to wonder what it was really about… being a Starship Ranger. Her entire life she had been some kind of soldier in some different war, but she didn't really know much about herself other than being part of warfare for as long as she could remember. She started to reflect on her younger years, how she met Up, and to this very moment. It was interesting to really think about those things without really realizing who she truly was outside of the Starship Ranger corps…
"But you know, Taz hasn't always been as tough as everyone thinks she is. Surely, she is a force not to be reckoned with, but think about it, she's just as soft as me. She can't show it with her dignity and pride, yet she knows her limits."
Up removed his black bandana and tossed it over to the side. His gray hair fell down across his face and he casually pulled it back behind his head. Bug smiled, slowly tracing a small bead of sweat off of Up's face and wiped it on his pants.
"You know Up, I think you and Taz are the kind of relationship that bugs could only wish to have. Everyone wants his or her own mate, but it's hard when it doesn't truly work out like that. It's not easy for us, especially when I had that with Bugette…"
"Is Bugette the one who cared about you when you were with February?" Up asked.
Bug nodded, "Yeah, that's the one. I didn't like her at the time, but now that I think about it, I really should've given her a chance."
"Bug, we all make mistakes, don't worry about that so much. Just think about the now, you know?" Up gave Bug a smile, which instantly made Bug feel better.
Bug sighed, "You're right, Up. I should be thinking about what matters to me now. And speaking of that, I have to tell you something."
"Bug, is there something wrong?" Up's eyes widened, fear starting to swell around his pupils.
"No, Up, but for once in my life everything seems to be right. The truth of everything is… I feel like you're my best friend, and…"
"Commander?" a knock came from outside the room. Bug's head lowered and Up sighed sadly. Up slowly gathered himself up and went to the door.
The ship was unusually silent, as was the Bug-World. All of the creatures were in and out of work and there were only a couple of things that seemed out of place. One of which was Roach. Usually, he'd be with the Overqueen but she hadn't been feeling very good lately. It was worrisome, and not being very well educated, Roach could only hope that everything was okay.
Luckily for the bugs, there were some that had been kept around for years that were known as "doctors". Not in the kind of the humans, but there were separate larva that would go into any body of a bug and determine what was wrong. Even though treatment was difficult to obtain, no matter what planet, there was always a cure that could be thought up.
"Um, are you Roach?" asked a dark purple bug.
Roach turned and nodded, "Yes sir, I am. Are you the Doc Bug?"
"Indeed, now, would you be so kind and tell me what's been going on?" the purple bug responded, walking slowly with Roach.
"Well, it's the Overqueen I'm afraid. She's not well…" Roach's voice cracked, his hands starting to shake.
"Oh my, that can't be good. Well, show me the way and I'll do the best I can."
