A long time ago there was a child who served on a ship. This young girl served with a small crew. The crew explored wherever the stars would take them. Learning new things and solving problems when and where they arose. Seeing new and unfamiliar places. That was the finest reward of the job. Having lived on the ship and worked with the crew. It gave her a home and a sense of family.
One day the crew discovered a lab on the surface of a small planet. One of the crew members had received a message from an old friend who lived on the planet. Monsters had been rampaging and destroying the villages. Creatures that weren't known to live on the planet's surface. Many of the plant's citizens suspected that it came from the lab the crew was now at. As it was the only lab out of several. In which, strange things occurred. Destruction and death had been occurring over the past few weeks.
With the other scientists unable to stop what was happening. This crew was called in because of their known ability to solve issues. The crew searched the lab individually. There was a lot of ground to cover. The child glanced down at her sheathed sword attached to her belt. The crew needed to find who was causing this. Then bring an end to the monsters quickly. The child skidded down the hall closes to her.
The youngest crew member didn't make it very far. Before one of the doors in the hall swung open. The last thing the girl saw was a woman with a blaster in hand. As the woman turned to face her. Then all went black. She awoke in a good size room. Slowly scanning her surroundings. The girl saw only one other person was present. The same woman who had stunned her. Her captor was looking out the window. When she turned her attention to the girl.
"I'm so pleased to see that you're awake and more importantly unharmed."
A smile on her lips. She took a step forward embracing the child.
"I'm sorry who are you?" The younger girl asked. The woman stepped back from her.
"Your cousin never told you about the projects he and I worked on together?"
The younger said nothing in reply. Responding with only a shake of her head.
"It figures that nephew of mine would take you far away from her and tell you nothing." She said in a disgusted tone. She pointed to the blade. "That sword was created by the very first scientists to rule this world. The sword is a symbol of knowledge and power. Only those who work in the area of science and are born to this world may wield that blade." The woman held her arm out. "Give it here so that I may protect you, my own child."
The child again shook her head in refusal. The mother walked over to the window. Beckoning the child to come forth. The child rose from the bed on which she sat. Doing as she was told. The mother stood hands behind her back. She gestured to what was happening outside. At her parent's side. The child could see what was happening outside. Despite the cool night taking over for the warm day. Her crewmates were fighting trolls, goblins, and dragons. Various other creatures could also be seen in the ensuing battle. Scientists and villagers were helping to fend off the monsters.
"I've been watching that for the last few hours." The mother said with a laugh. "It's really quite entertaining. Neither side overpowering the other."
The mother looked over at the other end of the room. Several bookshelves lined with only plants on the shelves. A serious look was given to the daughter. The child walked at the mother's side over to where the plants sat. The mother took out a small vile that contained blue liquid from her lab coat pocket. Removing the top, she poured the substances over one of the plants. The leaves and petals melted to the floor. The new liquid formed into a three-headed wolf.
The child quickly took several steps back. With a silent nod from the mother to the creature. The three horns on each head began to glow. The child was struck by the beast's magic. She hit the floor hard a few feet from the creature. The mother walked over to where the child lay. Her daughter didn't move a muscle. She only looked up glaring at the mother. The older woman raised an eyebrow in response. The woman knelt down letting out a sigh. Resting a hand on her daughter's shoulder.
"I'll make you a deal. Give me the sword and pledge allegiance to me. In return, I will call off the monsters." She walked over to where the beast stood. "Refuse and this war continues. With me at the helm. I shall wipe out the resistance that challenges my reign." She gestured to the blade. "Either way I will have that sword." The child slowly rises to her feet. "So, what will it be?" The mother growled.
The child rises to her feet. Then taking the sheathed blade. She Laid it at her parent's feet. Then fell on her knees. Her head down and palms of her hands upward. The mother bent down to pick up the weapon. Removing it from its cast. Pointing the weapon directly at her own child.
"Say it." The woman towering over her hissed.
"I sware and pledge my loyalty to you." The child replied in a soft but sad tone.
In response, the mother deposited the blade into its cast. Then proceed to take out another vile from her other pocket. This one contained an orange colored liquid. She studied it for a moment twisting it between her fingers.
"Rise my dear child." She said.
As the top of the vile was popped off. She didn't look at her daughter. Only turning to the beast next to her. Pouring only a single drop on the creature. It dissolved back into the plant it's true form. The scientist turned to see her daughter now sitting on the bed. She hadn't noticed or even heard her move. She walked over noticing the young ones sorrow. The mother took her hands gently in hers. The younger looked into the older woman's eyes. Taking a deep breath allowing her to calm down she spoke.
"Listen to me. Regardless of my intentions. Everything I do is to protect my family. That includes you my beautiful baby girl."
The mother playfully taped the child's nose with a finger. Then she left the room shutting the door behind her. There was a click of the lock on the door. The child lay on the bed. Having begun to burst into tears. She belonged solely to her mother now. She was taught how to use the blade from her cousin. He'd given her one job. Instructing her to keep it with her away from those that might use it for evil. She didn't understand what he meant by that. Now after what happened today she did. She had failed her cousin. The crew she had served with and now this world. Maybe one day she would be able to gain her mothers trust and take the throne. What if her cousin heard about this and then maybe he would be the one to have the throne. Freeing all of those who would soon be slaves under that wicked woman's rule. Who was she kidding all hope was lost and she had no one but herself to blame.