Recovery (Hive)

[William Simms]

William sat at his desk, staring blankly at a monitor. He felt sorrow, even though they'd landed a major blow against the BPRD, severely injuring several, killing countless. But at the cost of 20 plus Hive. A very hollow victory indeed.

He sighed. He himself had no physical injuries, but some of his babies did. And that hurt him. William's injuries were emotional. "I am going to get them yet..." he growled.

[The Hive]

The queen padded over to William, frowning. She didn't really care so much about the losses; they had hurt while they were happening, and she had wanted it to stop, but the Hive were just servants to her. She didn't mind if a few dropped dead here and there. It was William she cared about. She didn't like to see him hurt.

Precious placed her head in William's lap. "Easy, love," she whispered to him. The female Hive pressed the side of her head against his stomach, closing her eyes. "It's gonna be alright."

[William Simms]

William looked down at the queen, smiling as she lay her head in his lap. He still hurt, though, and his eyes showed it. "I'm trying, Precious. I know, but...we lost so many of them tonight...Was our effort really worth it?"

[The Hive]

Precious purred and chuckled. She gave him a quick lick on the hand.

"We got our message across," she said, pulling away. She looked up at him with soft eyes, a small smile playing on her lips. "And we will recover, love." The queen gave a small laugh. "Even if I do have to share the lab with a few injured comrades."

[William Simms]

William looked at her. "I know we got the message across, but that's not exactly what we were going for. That....fast man and his friends are still alive." He sighed.

"Don't worry, Precious, they'll heal and be out hunting again in no time."

[The Hive]

Precious frowned, looking hurt for a moment. Her eyes shifted away, to glance behind her. The cat-like creature sat down, letting out a sigh.

"Don't distress yourself, love," she said, finally, turning back. She attempted a smile. "Best not to rush things, eh? We'll get them.

"Besides..." The queen chuckled darkly. "I don't think your children will be happy with the loss of their comrades, will they? If we go back, they'll have more rage. More anger. And that will help them."

[William Simms]

William frowned more when she sighed and looked away. "I won't...I'm just thinking, is all. I know...we will. Just need a new tactic is all."

He listened as she kept talking. He nodded, an evil grin on his face.

[The Hive]

She grinned as he did, walking back over and rubbing against his leg. A deep purr rumbled through her chest.

"There's my William," Precious said. "You know I don't like seeing you unhappy." She looked up at him, ocean blue eyes twinkling. "Now... what about that serum you made?"

[William Simms]

William reached down and pet Precious as she rubbed against him and purred. His smile widened as he looked into her eyes. "The serum," he said, "is done. I think I actually have all the kinks finally worked out. Well, no more blue eyes or inexplainable acts of recklessness." William laughed. "It's time to put my newest creation to work, my dear..."

[The Hive]

Precious laughed with him, feeling a hint of sadistic glee. The first true happiness she had felt that night. The queen nodded enthusiastically.

"And soon they will really feel the wrath of our claws, Will." Her sabres glinted menacingly in the dim light of the monitor as she grinned. Her eye sparkled with power-hunger.

[William Simms]

"Yes, that they will," he said with a sadistic look in his eyes. "I've also managed to clone the sample, meaning I could make enough serum for all of the Hive pack leaders, and some of the main lesser ones. We'll see how much of a chance they stand, now..." He laughed. "And next time, we're not just barging through the front...."