“So you have decided then?” I was questioning how both of them were this calm, I mean it was a baby. I wasn’t even sure I wanted a kid, they were messy and loud. Stretch marks and lack of sleep, actually most of that could be dealt with by Myc.
“Exactly, plus it would be better to have one of us attempt the process rather than waiting till one of the new recruits wants one.” She was right, it would be hard to tell someone they couldn’t have a kid if they wanted one. Or worse, having someone join and want their child too as well, Myc’s effects were pretty unknown on anyone under 16 or older than about 45.
“Yeah, but it is still a big decision, I mean it is a baby.”
“That is why we are asking everyone, the baby will grow up here with a community. Currently it is just a fertilized egg, Myc has not allowed any growth to happen.”
Yes, I got the idea from female kangaroos, capable of pausing the pregnancy until the baby roo has left the pouch. So it is not necessary to have on so soon, although since John and Niki agree I will proceed unless you all have objections.
“I mean as long as they are ready.”
“Yeah we are good too. I want kids one day, but perhaps a little later.”
“You do? I mean yeah I’m fine too.”
“Alright well, if no one has any objections I am good.”
“I always wanted to have a little baby brother or sister.”
Very well, then I will allow the process to proceed, and in about a year the baby will be born. The first of the hybrid species to be born on this planet.
“Wait, why a year. Babies only take 9 months right?” Scarlette asked around.
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Yes, but like most aspects of the human body it is flawed. Your bodies have difficulty in the metabolic rate at which a baby grows, so they are born very underdeveloped compared to other primate species. So I will increase the gestation period, it will also give me an increased time to properly make sure that the infant is healthy and bonded.
“So the baby will be bonded as it grows or will it start at birth?” The question was a fair one albeit totally different compared to human morals on abortion. It kind of questioned the whole killing a baby in the womb, although I wasn’t sure about that. I mean currently it is just a clump of cells, it wouldn’t even fully develop a heart for nearly 7 more weeks.
Even then it is essentially just a clump of cells with heart, the brain wouldn’t develop into anything before even the 9th week. Now I am not giving a fleshed out answer just the facts I had my questions on death, granted I questioned the death of any creature. But should you let a child be born knowing that it will suffer because its parents are unable to take care of it. Should they be forced to take care of it and risk their own life because of a stupid mistake or worse it wasn’t their choice. The questions made my skin crawl, I hated thinking about it, granted I suppose that is why it was such a difficult question sometimes. Half the people never had to make the choice, and the other half may never have the chance to make the choice.
Well it is already bonded, but since the brain won’t be developed for several more weeks nothing will really flow through the connection. It will be several months before anything even resembling a thought truly comes through. And by then the fetus and I will have been connected for so long that it should not put Niki at any risk and only take what it needs in the development. Although that will mean that Niki will need more food and sunlight, just more basic nutrients in general. She will be three beings, but I will limit any further growth to make sure that your body is not overly strained by me nor the fetus.
“Very well, I am glad that we can all agree on this matter.” Niki had such a mild expression on her face. Ever since she had let Myc make so many changes to her body, to be more similar to John’s. She had also stopped being so expressive and talked much less as well.
Apparently with the connection as strong as it was, it made it essentially pointless to emote. Although through our bond I could feel the elation in both of them, not only was it something entirely new it was theirs. I could understand that feeling, being able to create something with someone you love.
I questioned if I would ever feel that way someday. I had a little crush on John after he saved me but truthfully it was just the new experience and the connection. Now I wasn’t really sure about the whole relationship thing at all, I was feeling pretty content with my current life.
“Do you wish to tell the others? I know they are new but most of them may likely stay, except maybe Oliver but we will see.” Everyone had been getting along with the new recruits, they all had their reasons for being here. While none of them seemed ingenuine, it still left the question of whether they wished to join or not.
“I suppose if it comes up in conversation. Although Liz has already told Destiny, so I suppose you can if you wish too.”
“Ohhhhh, right, sorry about that. Although I did say that you thought you were, not that you definitely were. So, you know, it's not my fault.” Liz looked guilty as Rein tried to console her for her mildly talkative habit.
“It is fine, well that is all unless anyone else wishes to talk about something.”
We all looked around, even if we were connected to each other it took time to look through memories and emotions. Even if John and Niki could do so with ease, it took the rest of us time and focus to see everything. So we did occasionally gather to talk things through, it allowed us to talk things through and with better clarity.