The sun shined brightly on a January morning unlike any other. A vast army of reporters surrounded the United Nations, trying to get a glimpse of the event. But the guards fiercely defended the blockades as they became unruly, shouting, stretching their recording devices over the security limits. However, their desperation wasn’t without reason. The reporters tried to capture recordings of what might have been humanity's most vital gathering. Above them, spaceships carrying dignitaries from the United Planets, some humanoid and others who couldn’t be more different, soon landed in a designated area.

It was Daisy who provided the infrastructure for the historic gathering. After she and Carter defeated the Nemesis invasion, she was invited to a meeting of the Earth’s military powers, discussing how to fortify defenses in the contingency they returned. Daisy proposed seeking help from the United Planets and even facilitated the initial meeting between Orion and the human leaders. It went well, but Orion was a military commander, not a politician. The finalization of their alliance would have to be between the human and off-worlder dignitaries.

Later nighttime, inside the building, the meeting room was halved with a blade of tension. The humans occupied one side and their alien counterparts on the other, and Damara stood in the middle, mediating.

”Oh, boy!”

Being a farmer by birth and a seamstress by trade, she had only the barest knowledge of politics. Daisy had spent weeks being tutored by advisers, finding it even more difficult than Everton’s combat training, but still, she was the only one both sides trusted.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we have reached a fair arrangement. The humans will accept Orion Maximus as the supreme commander of the new army!” Daisy took a deep breath. “But in turn, Carter Buchanan Barnes will be given the rank of general and all its authority. Are there any more issues or grievances you would like to discuss?"

Daisy looked between both sides, sweating a storm, waiting for their responses. But they both nodded no to her question. And the delegates swiftly signed a treaty on a table.

As they finished, Daisy grew a big, happy smile.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I realize this arrangement is to fend off a common doom. But as we fight against oppression on the battlefield, I hope the bonds we make will stand the test of time. And lead our galaxy to an age of lasting peace and happiness!"

As they heard Daisy, everyone in the room was stunned. Such a degree of sincerity was exceedingly rare in the realm of politics. Silence swept the room to such a point one could hear a pin drop.

But it broke as they slowly gave a big round of applause.

A few minutes later, Daisy and Carter entered an empty room with Orion, Lucas, and Sarah.

"Orion, now that everything is official, we should start making battle plans immediately," Daisy said.

Orion grew a smile."Fear not! The second we received the word, the other generals and I arranged a meeting on planet Hachiko. So please relax and enjoy this time with your loved ones!"

Daisy gasped for air, clutching her chest, freed from a mighty burden. "Sir, yes, sir!"

As Carter tried to help, she kissed him, and the couple hastily began making out! With a small laugh from Orion, he and Sarah quickly turned their gaze away from the couple. But Lucas instead burst out laughing!

"Fortis, you have the worst sense of humor!"

"Sarah, they're adorable like-"

Lucas looked at Sarah in her black dress and high-heeled shoes, blushing."You!"

"What?"

"I've never seen you in a dress and high-heels before. I think I like it!"

Sarah blushed bright red back, and Orion chuckled as he saw them. But he soon stopped as he looked toward Daisy, concerned as a dire thought entered his mind.

"Daisy, have you told anyone but Carter about your dual identity?"

"No, sir. But I do plan on telling my family when I see them again. Is that okay?"

"Of course it is, but please, no one else. The more people know about this secret, the harder it will become to conceal. I don't even think it's safe to divulge it to the other generals!"

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"You're worried about protecting the divinus from the nemesis?"

"Yes. And I figured you would like some alone time now and again!"

Daisy cried tears of joy."Yes, sir!"

A day later, Daisy and Carter lay in bed, snuggling right after making love in their apartment! Daisy wore a pink, short-trim silk nighty as Carter ran his hand through her silky hair. But as she was experiencing bliss, her eyes caught the sight of Everton’s pillow on the nightstand, and she grew a depressed expression as she reached for it.

"Thank god those meetings are over! I was terrified I would say the wrong thing," Daisy held Everton’s pillow close to her heart.

"I'm right there with you, red! Fighting is one thing, but politics is something else!” Carter noticed Daisy holding the pillow with sorrow across her face. “By the way, what's the story with that pillow? These days, you don’t go anywhere without it. And you always look so sad holding it!"

"It's a gift from the first nemesis who showed me kindness. His name was Everton Blak. He protected me and showed me how to defend myself. And he even died saving me!” Daisy let out a deep sigh. “Carter, the man, was like a father to me. After all these years of being robbed of Pa's love, I got another. But I was too foolish to treasure it!"

"Wow, that's something!” Carter took a deep breath. “Now for my second question. Where exactly does the horse go in you when you're not Damara? Because I can think of several places that wouldn't be fun!"

Daisy burst out laughing."Carter Barnes, I don't know how you do it, but you always cheer me up!"

"Great, I love seeing that smile!"

Daisy prepared to kiss Carter, but she stopped as an idea appeared in her mind. And she grew another depressed expression.

"I'll need you more than ever when we return from Hachiko. Oh god, I should have called my family earlier!"

"Daisy, don't beat yourself up! You had a thousand and one things on your plate!" Carter kissed Daisy.

“There’s that talent again!” Daisy grew a small smile.

A few days later, a United Planets spaceship flew across the galaxy to planet Hachiko. On the ship, Daisy helped Carter get dressed in front of the mirror in his cabin. She put the final touches on him with his long white cape on his uniform. But Carter looked at himself in the mirror with concern.

"Well, red, how do I look?"

"Quite handsome! But more importantly, like a respectable general!"

"I was thinking more like a fraud. I wish I never got this job!"

"Carter, there’s no one more qualified than you. So where is this coming from?"

"So many lives in my hands!” Carter took a deep breath. ”More people to lose if I make a mistake. More little boys that will grow up without a dad!"

Daisy looked at Carter in shock, but she quickly hugged him."I know you'll do a splendid job, my love! It’ll be an honor to fight beside you!"

Carter cracked a small smile. "Red, you cook, clean, and fight. What did I do to deserve you?"

Carter went in for a kiss, but Daisy quickly stopped him.

"What?"

"I-I probably should have said this earlier. But we need to keep my secret. So, we must practice keeping our relationship quiet on missions. Starting now, no flirting, touching, or romance in any way!"

"Daisy, that's two weeks! You're killing me, but fine!"

Carter let out a groan filled with frustration. But he soon gazed deeply at Daisy's body. Everything from her lips with red lipstick, breasts, and butt made his heart pound like a drum!

"After this," Carter said.

Like lightning, Carter kissed Daisy with spirit! She tried to push him away but instead began enjoying it, clinging to Carter with an iron grip. As the couple stumbled toward his bed, he swiftly shoved Daisy onto it. And as he restrained her on the bed, Carter hastily had his way with her.

Later, the spaceship landed on planet Hachiko. And as Daisy and the others exited from the vessel, they swiftly took in the glory of the alien world! A place of vast, open green meadows as far as the eye can see. Thousands of Lucas's kind, the Hachiko, littered the majestic landscape. Dog people of every breed lay down or ran through the meadows as their sun bathed the land in golden rays. But one colossal shadow cast by a titanic white tower pierced the golden veil. And around it stood the only metropolis, solitary in the sea of the planet's natural beauty.

The metropolis was Camelot Alpha, the headquarters of the United Planets army. Carter’s militaristic mind was already scanning it for its defensibility in case of invasion. And he quickly noted how well-built it was, using the natural terrain to its advantage. It was like the fortress agreed with Hachiko, partitioning a portion of its surface, allowing it space to house the military without disrupting the natural landscape!

"Gorgeous! It makes me even more homesick for Kansas!"

"Thanks! War forced us to adopt a lot of new technology. But for the most part, we're still an agrarian society. We take great pride in our beautiful land!"

"Not to mention, the only obvious point of entry is through the secured front gate. And I bet your canine senses don't make sneak attacks any easier! No wonder Orion chose this place to be HQ," Carter said.

"He's the boss for a reason," Sarah said.

Carter looked around the area and spotted the Hachiko drawing carriages.

"Question! I get that you're a bunch of farmers, but why don't you employ some of that new technology in your transportation?"

Lucas let out a joyful bark."Because running through our fields makes us happy!"

"So, biology?"

Daisy giggled as she heard the men."Carter, let's hurry to the meeting place before we're late. Sarah, Lucas, goodbye for now!"

Daisy waved to Sarah and Lucas goodbye, and she and Carter quickly left for their meeting.

"Well, Sarah, let's get to my village!"

Lucas hastily grew a happy smile, running toward the meadows, but Sarah caught him and hoisted him in the air.

Sarah looked Lucas in the eye with an apathetic expression."We're taking hover transport!"

As Lucas heard Sarah, his smile disappeared, replaced with an angry frown!