“Do you know why you are here R-1 and X-1?” asked the young rabbit scientist.

“We are the most advanced prototype androids ever created on Haremar or anywhere. We can recharge off of and metabolize nutrient compounds. We have nano-scopic self-repair capability, advanced learning capability and we were created to explore the unknown galaxy.” said R1 and X-1 together.

“Yes, that is created, but what makes you different than the others before you?” asked the scientist. He was amazed, that X-1 did not know her own origin still, it was a deep secret he was sworn to protect, but to be there if she ever needed him.

“We dream. We feel.” said R-1 and X1 together, stating the unusual phenomenon that had occurred with their activation. The rabbits of Haremar marveled at the technology, but could not explain the wonderful fluke that had occurred, and the research facility that had created the two androids had been destroyed during the Gopher King’s and the Vax invasion, losing a millennium of work. R-1 was created to be the most powerful robot ever and X-1 as his balance in the universe.

“And do you know of the daughter?” asked the scientist.

“President Angor has declared the surviving daughter of Space-Boy Rodger and Space-Girl Mary the daughter of our world in recognition of their sacrifice in the saving of our free world.” answered the androids. The decision was fully embraced by the population, and even now the humanoid infant was carefully guarded by the planet.

“And we have no reason to believe she is not in mortal danger.” said President Angor as he entered the laboratory.

“Good afternoon, Mr. President.” said the scientist.

“It is our pleasure to serve our world, and will explore the galaxy for you until the end of our time.” said the androids.

“Relax, this is no time for formalities. Rodger and Mary were good friends, we must protect their daughter, and we are weak here, you must take her to another planet and raise her as your own child.” said Angor.

“It is our duty to inform you, we are not programmed to raise a baby, we are designed to explore the galaxy.” said R-1.

“Parenthood is the exploration that awaits you. Not mapping stars and studying phenomena, but charting the unknown possibilities of life. We rabbits would be too obvious, you have humanoid form, and you will take their appearances. Now take their names and take their daughter. Teach her their faith, they would want it that way.” said Angor.

“Where will we go?” asked R-1.

“The human world of Earth, you know of it?” asked Angor.

“It is the birthplace of the great converter, Saint Thomas Aquinas. But why not take her back to her own world?” asked X-1.

“That will be the first place the Vax look.” said Angor. This could not be argued.

“We shall do our best, we will go study their customs and download all available information about childhood and parenting their cultural databases. I suspect their television broadcasts will prove useful.” said R-1.

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“I would like to be Mary. I wish to be a mother, will that be acceptable to you?” asked X-1.

“I am going to be a dad.” said Rodger in a pleased tone.

“You have one week, then Space-Girl Michelle will take you to Earth and set you up in a safe house. We have agents there, and the training films are broadcast there. Perhaps, one day, she will follow in her parents' path.” said Angor.

“I hope not too soon, I find this idea of being a mother pleasing.” said Mary.

“I must learn to be father, I do not feel ready.’ said Rodger.

“No one is ever prepared to be a parent, you can access the databases while he alters your exteriors to be more appropriate.” said Angor.

“Parenthood shall be a worthy challenge.” stated Rodger.

“You won’t be alone, you know. What you were, and who you are to become, will always be together.” said Angor, taking his leave.

Rodger and Mary sat into programming chairs and began accessing the database while the scientist altered their appearances, deciding on using the real Rodger and Mary as models as Angor suggested.

“Access their video show Growing Pains, it has excellent insight.” Suggested Rodger he began absorbing vast quantities of human information.

“Their show Married With Children seems more up to date, we should access that too. The father is an amazing man.” suggested Mary.

“Disregard that show, please.” said Rodger as he accessed Married With Children and gathered information on the wife. “Still four touchdowns in one game is a lot.” said Rodger as he added the show to his files. The lead character, Al Bundy was admirable, and if X-1 found him idealistic, he was worth studying in detail.

A week later, as directed, Rodger and Mary walked into the nursery where Therese lay. Their programming had adjusted, and if no one knew, the two would pass as fully human.

“She is beautiful.” said Mary, picking up the infant.

“Therese, hi, I’m going to be your dad.” said Rodger excitedly.

Space-Girl Monica walked into the nursery, limping and barely able to walk. She struggled in pain with every step, but refused to be treated until Therese was safely away. Monica had fought off the last of the Gophers and Vax near Therese’s house and had personally brought Therese out of the rubble. Even Space-Girl Michelle herself knew she had better not argue with Monica when her mind was made up.

“I had to see her off. They are going to put me in a suspended healing cycle, probably a long one because I waited so long and my guts kept popping out.” Monica said as she limped over to Rodger, Mary and Therese.

“Someone get that little girl a warm blanket.” said Monica to the rabbit orderly who grabbed one and brought it to the baby. “Babies like warm blankets.” said Monica, before she collapsed on the floor. Space-Girl Monica would survive, but the rabbit medics were relieved to have her unconscious so they could finally help her. Medics loaded Space-Girl Monica on a stretcher and took her to surgery.

“Be gentle, have no doubt, she’ll be the Space-Girl Michelle one day.” said the current Space-Girl Michelle who was also relieved Space-Girl Monica would finally receive medical attention. “I need to speak with Rodger and Mary alone please.” Michelle said to the medical staff who politely relaxed.

“Don’t about worry about being a good parent, and you can’t spoil a child with love. Keep her hidden and keep her away from all this.” said Michelle.

“I think you read our minds.” said Rodger.

“Raise her to be kind, and that’s all you can really do. The Hare medical team completed the brain imaging, you’ll have your hands full, but the kindest thing we can do for her is to give her a safe normal life. Do you have any questions?” asked Michelle.

“Where do we land the ship?” asked Mary.

“I’ve programmed the location, there is an old warehouse, the roof is a hologram, one of our agents, an old Space-Boy from before me, Gus, he takes care of it, he’ll meet you there with his daughters Bella and Erin after you land. The kids don’t really know about this whole space thing, but we hope at least one of them join the family business one day.” said Michelle.

“And no one else will know?” asked Rodger fearing for Therese’s safety.

“No one else, just Angor and myself, and Angor’s little brother Lionhead.” said Space-Girl Michelle.

“Lionhead, the scientist who altered us?” asked Rodger.

“The same, although I fear after the Vax invasion, his days of being a scientist are over, but still, we all need another good rabbit.” said Space-Girl Michelle.

“Well, I suppose this is goodbye.” said Mary.

“Goodbye Therese, and goodbye to you both. Enjoy the adventure.” said Space-Girl Michelle. Rodger and Mary hugged Michelle goodbye and walked to their ship to fly to the planet Earth.