Orion soon went to the computer to try to figure out what happened. The logs were fried and searching for life aboard turned up only a few scattered blips. For a ship that should have around 500 people for proper breeding purposes, this was terrifying. He might be able to get some additional systems online, but without a properly sized crew, he was sure things would just go down again. He was so caught up in the work, he didn’t notice the figure approaching from behind.
“And how did you escape, Little One?” The voice asked, startling Orion.
As Orion turned, he saw the figure. It was his first time seeing an alien, though he had heard of other ships that had encountered some here or there. He had to be at least seven feet tall, and Orion felt particularly vulnerable in his now female body.
“What did you do to everyone?” He asked.
The alien seemed genuinely confused. “We are but scavengers, following in the wake of more violent species. You’re crew is likely dead, and we are taking valuable pieces from your ship. Had we known you were here, we would have let you be.”
Orion sighed. He knew he didn’t have many options. “I’ll make a deal. Take whatever you want from the ship. But in exchange? You set me up for life. Whether that’s on your planet or on your ship. Whatever. I’m taken care of.”
“You’re life could be quite lengthy.”
“It’s also a big ship. Plenty to pilfer. It’s a fair exchange and you know it.”
The alien though for a moment before nodding. “Deal.”
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