Phoenix Trails does not own Andromeda. She does however own her OCs. This story is rated Teen for some language and violence.

Rommie's POV

I briskly walked towards the med deck with the cute little buddle in my arms. Every now and then she would move in the blanket, trying to find my finger. I waved it in front of her face, her burning brown eyes followed it, mesmerized by the size of it.

I chuckled. She was beautiful even as a baby. She had dark amber colored eyes and pink skin that I could tell, would eventually would become a lovely golden tan color. I scanned her DNA, the code for her hair showing that it was curly, and would start a light brown before aging into a dark ember almost black.

ERROR- DNA SEQUENCE ORDER NOT POSSIBLE- ERROR

The alert flashed across my display vision. Odd I would have to ask Harper to recalibrate my scanners again, the data I am getting isn't scientifically possible. I glanced down at the baby again, her eyes had fluttered closed while I was scanning her. Yeah my scanners are malfunctioning, maybe I was nicked during the battle and a plasma round had burned my sensors. I'll worry about it later.

I walked onto med deck, where Trance was standing next to a make shift crib.

"Oh you can set her right here and I'll get started in a minute."

"I do not understand why Dylan asked you to come down here Trance. I am perfectly capable of taking care of her and assessing any harm already done. I can measure pulse, brain activity, pupil dilation, nutrient levels, and growth rate, as well as many other things."

Trance gave me a look that was so serious I almost forgot that she was purple. Her tail swished before continuing on with her work.

She waved a scanner over the baby's forehead who cried at the treatment before trying to grab it. Her hand jumped back when she got shocked. I moved quickly over to her, scanning her to make sure she hadn't been damaged. I glared at Trance before grabbing the scanner, and against my better judgment, let the child play with it. Her small finger wrapped around the edges and rubbed against the buttons on it. Then like any child she mouthed one of the corners of the screen.

Taking the scanner from her, Trance walked off purple tail switching in irritation. I toke the child in my arms and walked off towards OBS deck vaguely aware of the child's heartbeat against my fingers.

Tyr's POV

Of course Captain Hunt let the useless infant join the crew. It will only be a hindrance but no one is willing to admit it. During battle everyone would try to protect the child instead of trying to kill the enemy but no one else thought of that. That creature was a risk to our survival but no one except the Nietzschean, the one with survival in his genes, would see that and actually want to survive.

I punched a wall inside my quarters leaving a dent I would have to fix later. The pain caused by this action was barely felt by my body, therefore, was barely satisfying.

Sighing I made my way to OBS deck for my shift. The halls echoed as my feet stepped against the hard metal floor. Every now and then an android would pass me focusing on its predefined task. I was so enraged at this present time that I could rip of their heads again like the first time I was on this wretched ship.

Walking onto OBS deck I was quickly aware of the infant quietly mumbling to itself in the far corner. Sometimes I hate my advanced hearing. I silently went about my work trying to ignore the repulsive thing.

"Beka would you like to see her?" Andromeda asked as she prepared to leave. Beka looked over her shoulder and smiled.

"Sure Rommie... Oh my gosh she is so adorable!"

Females

Harper's POV

"OW!"

My head pulsed as I rubbed the spot where the metal coil had hit my head. I glared at the piece of steel and wires that refused to be fixed.

"Ya know it's mean to ignore me. You're supposed to fix easily, it's in your design but no. You won't let me fix you. Daddy's hurt."

"Harper, when you're done talking to an imamate objects you're needed in command."

"Okay gorgeous."

Rolling out from under my project, I picked up a Sparky Cola and walked toward command. This sour liquid rushed down my throat, leaving me feeling like I got an instant caffeine boost. With the amount of energy I have now, I can do whatever Dylan needs, fix the faulty wiring on deck 43, the fraying cable on deck 6, and maybe have some time to work on my project. Or I could work on project first and forgo all the other stuff because working sucks. But I am Seamus Zalazney Harper and I don't like when Rommie's mad at me because I haven't fixed her yet.

I walked on command and was greeted by the sit of almost everyone crowded around Rommie. What in the tri-galaxies was going on? Shoving past Rev Bem I finally got a look at what was causing the commotion. In Rommie's arms was the tiny bundle of joy that had scared me half to death on the last mission. Looking at her now, I don't remember what had been so scary about her. I looked at Rommie. My silent questions written all over my face. What is she still doing here? And where are her parents?

"I've been searching every open communication link for anyone that might be missing a child but have found nothing. Also there were no recent departures in that wing so someone couldn't have just left her there by mistake. I believe someone wants her to be with us."

"Well what do we have here? Our own orphan Annie."

The group quieted down. When I looked up, all of them were staring at me. Even Tyr, who had been trying to ignore what was happening on command, well, actually he was just trying to ignore the baby.

"Orphan Annie. None of you even hear of Orphan Annie? You guys need help." I said feeling defensive over the ancient earth book.

"My databases say Orphan Annie was actually a popular book before the common wealth fell. It was most popular on Earth and Tarazed. I am surprised you never heard of it Dylan." Andromeda holoform said as she popped up right next to me. I looked over at Dylan who was standing to the left of Rommie. He just shrugged his shoulders and went back to looking at the kid.

"We are not naming her Orphan Annie." I was surprised to hear Tyr say. To be fair all of us were. He didn't even like the kid.

I glared at him, what right did he have in naming her? He didn't even want us to take her aboard the Andromeda.

"If she is to remain aboard the Andromeda, I will not see her named something so annoying it grates me ears every time I hear it. Or a name enemies will laugh at when they hear it. If she is staying on this ship she needs a strong name that won't ruin my reputation if I am associated with her." He growled out. We looked at him more. I think that's the most we ever heard him say at one time.

"Okay hot shot, what do you think we should name her?" Everyone but Tyr answered.

"Jessica."

"Oriana."

"Reese."

Everyone started yelling at each other thinking their name was the best. I tried to get their attention to say my piece but Rommie got their attention first with her surprisingly quiet voice.

"I suggest Griffin" Rommie started pausing for a moment to look at the bundle in her arms. "It comes from an ancient earth myth. A lion with the head and wings of an eagle. It guarded old castles in what was once Ireland. It was very strong and a fierce enemy."

"It'll do" Tyr nodded in approval before going back to work.

The rest of us came in closer to Rommie to get a better look at the newly minted Griffin.

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