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Lot 231, a human female.

Bidding begins. Ten minutes earlier, I was still on Earth.

My name is Rachel.

I am 18 years old, a motel waitress.

My life is monotonous and dull, and my only escape is diving.

Hey, Rachel, are you going diving again today?

Of course. I'm going to check out the waters to the south.

I heard there's a shipwreck down there.

I've also heard there's a sea monster there.

Over the past few decades, it's claimed a few divers like you.

You're really not afraid to die?

I'm afraid of being stuck on shore forever.

It was quiet and mysterious.

That was exactly why I was obsessed with diving.

It was more like a living pulse.

I shouldn't have gone to check it out alone.

But I did. That was the last thing I ever saw on Earth.

Wasn't I deep diving?

Where is this?

Is anyone there?

Let me out!

Help!

Next on display, lot number 231, a human female.

The auction has officially begun.

Please place your bids. It is an intergalactic slave auction.

I am the merchandise.

And my life, in that moment, is rewritten forever.

Mr. Evan, this human female is a rare piece.

Quiet.

We just want to inspect it up close.

Fine bone structure, but the muscle definition shows labor.

Endurance should be adequate.

Rare eye color, green.

Virtually non-existent on our world. Physique is underweight, but can be

improved. Overall, meets purchase criteria.

Don't touch me!

I was so terrified that I lost control.

In front of five alien men.

I pissed myself.

I'm sorry, Mr. Kristoff. We haven't taught it proper manners yet.

I'll teach it a lesson right away.

Enough.

Sir, what are you... We will buy it.

Do not damage our property.

Yes, sir.

Can it understand us?

The necessary language has been implanted. It can now communicate at a

basic level.

Please, just let me go home.

Perhaps you should keep our pet quiet.

Otherwise, we won't be able to inspect all its parts.

A stabilizer. It will keep her calm.

I hope it's a nightmare. When I wake up, I'll still be in that motel, dodging the

manager's groping hands.

But obviously, my future will be even worse than this.

It's a nightmare.

Wake up quickly, Rachel!

I know you're awake, Ciara.

Get away from me!

Damien, it seems to like you better.

Where do you think you're going?

Welcome to our planet We should bind it

Perhaps our ropes would injure it The shackles are enough

Lie back down What

do you mean when you move your head like that If

I were you I would give up that idea

completely

First, Ciara is the name we gave you.

Now you are our sex slave.

I'm not a damn sex slave. I'm human!

Second, when you answer us, no matter what you say, you should follow it with

the word master.

Do you understand, Ciara?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You left out the word master.

You were brought from your home planet through a dimensional portal.

A portal?

Those portals don't open often on your world, so you can't go back.

If you follow our instructions, your life here will be pleasant.

If you don't, well, we'll be very sorry for you.

Salty, what are you doing with your eyes?

I... I don't know how to say it.

Your language doesn't have a word for this.

What was the word in your first language?

Tears.

People cry when they are sad.

Kristoff, don't mention its home planet.

It does it no good.

We should give it water. It lost fluid at the auction and hasn't had any since.

Want a drink?

Then kneel like a proper slave.

So soft.

We will not harm you.

Aren't you coming?

Not now.

It's ready

We

can begin

No, no.

Stop.

Sierra, do not resist us.

Please don't.

It will hurt.

You only need to remember one thing.

We will not harm you.

Don't.

It's dirty.

No more protesting, Sierra. It is unbecoming.

Do you like that?

Yes, Master.

Use my name, Ebon.

Yes, Master Ebon.

It's amazing It doesn't fight You could move I

know what to do

My turn.

This slave feels incredible.

It performed well.

Ciara, I need you to remember one thing.

You are our sex slave.

You have no right

to resist what we do to you.

Ciara, is it really so bad to be filled by us?

I... I like...

Hey, Bane, be gentler with it.

You were right.

This hole feels good on me.

I want to use it longer.

You haven't answered me yet, Sierra. I want to know.

Is it really so bad for you?

He is not as rough as the others.

He is gentler and more patient, which allows me to catch a moment of respite

amid the fear.

No.

Master Kian.

What are you doing? You are too presumptuous. You do not need to use

your lips for anything beyond their purpose.

Wait.

I have heard of this. It is a human gesture called a kiss.

Do it again.

How does it feel?

Soft and strange.

This is simply a miracle.

Kaeon, your turn.

You are doing well.

Do not be afraid.

We have cleaned you. Do not worry.

You are our property.

We will not harm you.

Now, prepare to eat.

What are you looking at?

I don't know what I did.

I just looked.

It's the direction of the door.

Master Bane. You are our slave.

You cannot look at other men.

Unless we permit it, you cannot speak to them either. Do you understand?

Freedom?

I never expected.

But I don't realize it has been taken from me until that very moment.

Answer me.

Yes, Master Damien.

Drink.

I don't want to. I told you, don't say no to us.

You must accept everything we give you.

Yes, Master.

That's right.

To reward it, we could take it to the market.

I am not an it.

I am a she.

Perhaps on Earth you were a she.

There, you could bear the young of a male of your species.

But here, you are an it.

You will not breed with us, no matter which hole we use.

Enough talk. We should get going.

I... I'm not going.

Why?

My clothing.

It's too revealing.

Slaves do not need clothes.

But perhaps...

We can buy some decoration for your pretty body.

In that moment, I finally realized I would never have my own clothes again.

I could only follow them.

Hello, I'm Fuji.

Are you new here?

Yes, it's my first day. You look sad.

I learned this from other human friends.

It's called a hug.

Were you free before?

Yes, I was.

Then you must get used to it quickly.

Masters hate slaves who long for their home.

Then, will they beat me? I have already told you no.

Did they have superhuman hearing?

Every corner of this planet was more terrifying than I could have imagined.

Why do you look so afraid?

I... I was afraid of being beaten.

We would only physically discipline you when it is clear you need more guidance

than mere words.

But I do not think that would have the intended effect.

Now we will take you to the market.

Do not speak to anyone.

Not everyone likes slaves.

Yes, Master.

Dress this slave. It needs ornaments in our colors.

Good.

We have a gift for you.

I have heard that humans enjoy this type of ornament.

That floating blue gem reminded me of Earth's starry sky.

Of the moonlit water on the beach.

I thought I would never see anything from home again.

Thank you, Master Damien.

It seems I also received a kiss.

Do it again.

Perhaps we should buy it more ornaments.

Time to go back.

Need to relieve yourself?

Take it.

I'm done. I can leave now.

Master Kristoff.

Now.

Spread your legs.

I didn't need to think about what he wanted to do to me.

But he was stronger than me, and I had no choice.

Thank you, Sierra.

Do you own slaves to escape serving the women of our world? I had never seen a

native woman on the streets.

Every female present was an alien slave, including me.

We take our turn with the women, just as you do. Do you take me for blind?

There is clearly a human slave behind you.

We are going home.

They carry too many secrets, more than I dare to imagine.

But I know that as long as I'm alive, those secrets will surface, bit by bit.

We noticed.

You witnessed that argument, and you disobeyed our command.

You looked at another man.

Tell me, what do you think should you be done about it?

Not sure what to do? I can offer you a way.

What do humans call that word?

A hug?

Perhaps Damien would enjoy it?

I am sorry, Master Damien.

I forgive you.

But you must also apologize to them.

I helped you.

So you should show your gratitude.

With a kiss, perhaps.

Get some rest.

Tomorrow we're taking you to see the Chuck ball game.

Chuck? Ball game?

You don't need to know what it is.

You only need to sit in the stands and watch.

We meet again.

Don't look around. Your masters will notice.

You're human?

Of course.

Oh, no!

How can you endure all of this?

When you've seen enough, you'll naturally endure it.

Here's a piece of advice.

Don't try to disobey their orders, or else...

Or else what?

Cheer for your master, hurry!

Your master seems to like you. That's a good sign.

But don't think your relationship has progressed.

They go to a mating.

What is mating? Something quite awful, at least for your masters.

The native women on this planet are...

There isn't even a word bad enough to describe them.

They are about nine feet tall, covered in thick hair. They have vicious claws,

and worst of all, they can fly.

The men here take turns with the women.

When a man is taken, the warriors go to the mountains to find them.

And when they find them, they always come back terrified.

No wonder Kristoff had looked so strange.

He must have been taken away by a native woman.

I still have one question.

They are brothers, but they don't look alike at all. They are not blood

-related. They were raised by the same mother.

They were placed together when young, and as they grew, they became family.

Be quiet now. Your masters are coming back.

Small talk is over.

Now, come with us somewhere more private.

Come here.

Massage me.

Out of human instinct and pride, I resist being treated like a slave. But I

know he always has a way to make me obey.

Gentlemen, what have I done to deserve such attention to my slave?

Just noting how strange it is that you are allowed to keep a slave when your

family cannot be trusted to follow the mating schedule.

Will Kristoff be well enough to accompany you this time, or does illness

still plague him?

What illness does he have?

Damn it, I forget. On this planet, I don't even have the freedom to speak.

Who are you talking to?

You, Master Evan.

Kristoff will join us next time.

He'd better do what he says.

Our slave is always breaking our rules.

What did it do? Our slave seemed very eager to have a chat with Andre and his

brothers.

And it did just that.

It asked what illness Kristoff had.

I didn't... I just... You

have defied us all day, so you must

be punished.

When we find you more obedient, we will return for you.

In the chaos and humiliation, I finally realize one thing. If I can't obey my

master, my life will be worse than hell itself.

Who are you speaking to, Ciara?

Only to you and your brothers, Master Damien.

Is it wise to look at other men, Ciara?

No.

It is not wise, Master Damien.

Whose command do you obey?

Yours and your brothers, Master Damien.

Never forget, without us the other men here would use you as they please.

Only we will care for you.

Good night, Sierra.

He is right.

Everything that happens today makes one thing clear.

I can either die in humiliation, or I can learn to survive here.

I don't want to die.

I have to survive.

Can't sleep?

Do you want to go for a walk?

You don't need to kneel.

You can stand.

You showed concern for my well-being today.

You were brave.

I am grateful.

I didn't dare speak.

I was afraid it would be the start of another punishment.

Why aren't you saying anything?

I don't want to be punished, Master Kristoff.

It's okay. It's just me here.

You don't have to call me master.

I am sorry. I know you are female and not dangerous.

But... His

touch sent static through my whole body.

I almost forgot who I was.

I just wanted him to keep going.

If you don't want this, I will stop.

Though he had said that, I knew I'd better not refuse.

I don't mind, Master Kristoff.

Don't call me Master.

Kristoff.

Don't make a sound. My brothers must not hear.

You are warm.

Thank you, Ciara.

He is different from his brothers, but I am too exhausted to think more.

Why did you sleep outside with Kristoff last night?

Looks like someone had a snack without permission.

Thought you wouldn't touch it Obviously I didn't since it was you I'll take care

of cleaning her

I'm

done And

here

Uncomfortable.

Endured.

The General is holding a meeting today.

You're coming too.

I wanted to ask him who the General was, but I held back.

Yes, Master Evan.

I'm glad you've stopped asking questions.

As a reward, I will advise you to show more respect to the General.

Otherwise, it won't just be being tied to a pillar.

Bandit activity is increasing in the south.

We need to adjust patrol routes.

Damien, your family will take the eastern pass.

Damien, you and your brothers brought an Earth slave.

Yes, General.

Let me see it.

Sierra, look up.

Birth slaves are hard to train.

They always seem to have their own minds.

Have you had problems?

We have.

But it has been handled.

Don't forget the mating schedule.

The sense of repression he gives me is even stronger than Damien's.

My instinct tells me not to try to defy him.

What?

When are you going to take out what's in my ass?

If you want.

Now.

Don't.

I choose here today.

No, I can't.

Tell me, do you prefer when my brothers join or when they watch?

I like being touched.

Too bad you only have two places we can use for this.

There are three.

What is the third?

After I say it, I realize that perhaps it would be better not to speak.

But I can't refuse their questions.

My mouth.

Humans sometimes use their mouths for sex.

That sounds terrifying.

But its teeth aren't as sharp as ours.

Go ahead, Damien. Be brave.

Incredible. You are a very good sex slave.

That is not a compliment to me.

Today, they don't make use of me.

I sit in the courtyard, enjoying a rare moment of solitude.

Will you take a walk with me?

There are many places like this nearby.

This reminds me of the forests on Earth.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have mentioned Earth.

You don't need to apologize to me.

But I violated the rules for slaves.

Actually, I don't think you should be treated as a slave.

They captured you, auctioned you off, and then we took possession of you.

It sounds utterly absurd.

Ciara, you shouldn't be treated this way.

What did you say?

I said, you should not have been made a slave.

Then, can you take me back to Earth?

I'm afraid I can't.

You already know, travel between Pateri and Earth is difficult.

Why don't you tell me about your home planet?

I don't mind.

On Earth, I lived with my mother.

She has a taste for alcohol.

What does that mean?

It's an unhealthy drink.

She would get drunk and then blame me.

She hated that I went diving. I should have listened to her.

I... I miss my mother.

Here, mothers send their sons away when they are very young.

I don't understand longing.

How can they do that?

You must understand this place is not like Earth.

But...

I do understand your situation.

Because... I was also a slave.

What?

I was taken by the native women.

They forced me to have sex.

Just as we are doing to you.

So yes, I understand exactly how you feel.

Come. I want to take you somewhere.

This looks like Earth.

What?

My home.

Is this water safe?

Ciara!

I'm here!

I was told humans can't breathe underwater.

I have a diving license.

Sorry, what license?

It's a certification that allows you to move underwater.

I went and got the advanced level right after I came of age.

It feels strange.

I don't know how to describe it.

It's like something is swelling in my chest.

Like the feeling of weightlessness before you go under.

It's unlike anything I've ever felt before.

I want to stuff you into my stomach.

Yet I also want to keep you in front of my eyes forever.

Ciara, am I sick?

In human language, this is love.

Love? It is heavy, yet it is light.

Humans long for it, and yet they fear losing it.

I don't fully understand.

But right now, I want to keep kissing you.

For the first time since coming to this planet, I didn't feel quite so broken.

After that day, I went to the sea often.

Sometimes Kristoff came with me, but most of the time, I came alone.

What are you doing here?

I came to swim.

I was a diver back home.

Diving.

That word sounds foreign.

Ciara, you should go back. Your masters will worry about you.

Don't call me Ciara.

My name is Rachel.

You shouldn't say that.

They can't hear you say that name.

We are human beings, not pets.

My real name is Rachel.

Keep your voice down!

What's your name?

Janet. Hello, Janet.

When did you get here?

1956.

How? When I arrived, it was the year 2026 on Earth.

But you don't look at all like someone from 1956.

This planet's conditions are different.

It changes our bodies.

I've been here for decades, but I still look 20.

She was right.

I only then realized that I could stay underwater longer without any oxygen

tanks.

Where on earth are you from?

Yorkshire. Me too!

I'm from Yorkshire as well. Have you heard of my family? My last name is

Marshall.

I'm sorry.

I don't know.

You're right. It's been so many years.

How would you know?

We could run. We could leave together.

Janet, let's escape.

Since we can get here, there must be a way back to Earth.

Absolutely not.

Why?

If it's a problem of the dimensional gate not being able to open, then we can

wait.

One day we will... Rachel, the dimensional gate not being able to open

is a lie.

The passages between Pateria and Earth are in the native women's territory.

Our masters will never take us there.

No. As long as we are alive, there is hope.

When that time comes, will you come home with me?

Of course.

Look what we found.

Two stray human slaves.

Come here, be a good girl.

Don't touch her.

Want to resist?

The only thing you should do is open your legs for us and moan for mercy.

Never!

Janet was right.

I was stronger than I had been on Earth.

You see?

We can fight back!

Damn alien bastards!

Get back to where you belong!

It's my masters.

They're calling me.

Why listen to them?

Just like we beat that bastard just now, give them a good thrashing.

No, Rachel.

I advise you not to do that.

Our masters are different from warriors.

When we were bought by them, we were bound to their collars.

They have absolute control over our bodies.

This is just terrible.

We have a chance to talk about escape.

Next time, Rachel.

Why are you soaking wet?

What happened?

Nothing.

Is that so?

I heard a warrior was injured.

I assumed it was a woman's doing.

It's good that you're unharmed.

I couldn't let Evan know about the Warriors.

Nor could I let him know about Janet.

Rachel.

It sounds strange.

But it doesn't sound bad.

Rachel. Rachel.

You're incredible.

When his fingers find me there, I hate him.

But the moment he said my name...

I wasn't sure anymore who was taking and who was being taken.

You look pleased.

It was obedient today.

From Earth, I thought you might like it.

What are you guys here for?

About whether Kristoff will participate in the mating?

I remember I made it clear that he would. We didn't come for the mating

schedule. Kristoff can come or not, I don't care.

We came for your slave, because it incited ours.

Your slave?

What is going on here?

My slave refused to lie with us today.

It spoke of Earth.

It said it wanted to go home.

We investigated.

The last person it saw before returning was yours.

Control your slave, or we will do it for you.

Where is Rose?

What did you do to her?

You have no right to speak to me, but I will tell you.

She is bound to a post.

She needs to be reminded of her place.

Janet. Janet.

You have no right to speak here, slave.

Are you crazy?

They can't treat her like this.

Kristoff, I know you care a lot about our property, but you cannot defy the

general in public.

Kristoff, calm down.

This afternoon, I heard that this Earth slave encouraged its companion to

escape. That is against the rules. In Pateria, a slave is the private property

of its master.

That's right!

They must be taught a lesson!

This Earth slave has broken our rules.

It must be punished in public.

Damien, you will carry it out.

I don't want to hurt you, but you're too disobedient.

Enough! It wasn't her!

It was me!

I wanted to run!

No.

Don't.

What is the matter with it, then?

I wanted to run, but I didn't dare take responsibility, so I falsely accused

her. Oh, no!

That's not what happened at all!

This kind of defiance cannot be tolerated.

By rule, she will be exiled.

Callum, as compensation for losing your slave, you may choose one at the next

auction. What a pity.

I really liked Rose.

Its body was so soft.

Her name is Janet.

Ciara, shut up!

Her name isn't Rose.

Her name is Janet.

She's from Yorkshire. She...

Damien, what are you doing?

General, even though this matter has been resolved, my slave is still not

without fault.

I must punish it privately.

Let me go!

You need to learn what obedience means.

You killed her.

You threw her off the cliff.

I don't care about other people's slaves, and neither should you.

So what are you going to do to me now?

Whip me and throw me off a cliff?

Ciara, Damien is doing this for your own good.

If you don't learn your lesson, one day you'll die at someone else's hands.

You belong to us.

We don't want you to die.

I don't belong to anyone.

I am free.

Shut up!

Enough. Ciara has learned her lesson.

Don't be soft, Kristoff.

We are the ones who protect it.

Without us, it would be raped to death by the soldiers.

But I'm doing this for its own good.

It must know the consequences of breaking the rules.

It's so hot. Please, give it to me.

And the address.

Hurry up!

I...

They're

here.

They're taking men.

Everyone, arm up. Bane and Keen, you two join the patrol.

Evan, you stay with me to defend.

You, Earthling, come here.

What are you waiting for? Move!

Why did you save me?

You are our slave.

Protecting you is our duty.

I hate him.

But when he shields me, I can't tell if it's possession or if something else is

there.

The warriors will go after him.

You would only get yourself killed.

Do not take that risk.

Why do you care so much about him? What makes him so special?

At least in his eyes, I am a person.

Not property.

Not a tool.

Not something you use to relieve yourselves.

What do you think you are?

You are a slave. We bought you.

We feed you. We shelter you. You are already better off than most.

So what?

Giving me food and shelter, does that buy my dignity?

You're hurt?

Don't you want your freedom?

Leave me now, and you could have it.

Even if I did, I couldn't just stand by and watch someone die.

Maybe... I need a healer.

You can't carry me.

Then stop talking and walk.

You walk too slowly.

Are all Earthlings this slow?

Then walk yourself.

Damien, wake up. Don't fall asleep.

Since you helped me, I won't hold it against you that you didn't call me

master.

Maybe I shouldn't have helped you.

We've got her.

She's important. Be careful not to hurt her. As for that man...

Are you waiting for me to pour it down your throat?

Having been kept by Damien and the others for too long, I forget that I can

take care of everything myself.

I can drink myself.

Earth Woman

I advise you not to move around.

You're very weak right now and need rest.

You... You're a Paterian woman?

Obviously, I am.

But I'd prefer you call me Leia.

What happened?

Did you bring me here?

If you keep asking these stupid questions, I'll leave.

Fine. One last question.

Why am I here?

Actually, you're pregnant.

That's the only reason you're here.

Pregnant?

But I've been with them so many times, they said I couldn't get pregnant?

That Auctioneeran must have lied again.

She is an old fraud.

Earthlings and Patarians have similar anatomy.

Of course you can breed.

From what I know, every Earthling before you was too fragile.

There are no healers on Pateria trained to deliver Earth babies, so you'd better

hope for the best.

Oh, God.

A life was growing inside my womb,

but absurdly, I didn't even know who the father was.

Then, why didn't you hurt me?

What do you want with me?

Why would I hurt you?

In the women's territory, a pregnant female holds the highest status. It

represents fertility.

No one will touch you.

So now... I am free?

Obviously. Yes.

I had rested for only one day, and my body had already fully recovered.

Leia suggested that I go out for a walk.

Since, unless something unexpected happened.

I would be living here for quite a long time.

This is the market.

Basic supplies are sold here.

If you want more, you'll have to go to the black market.

I thought all Paterian women were warriors.

Here among us, women have different roles.

Some are responsible for labor, others for combat.

Combat?

Against what?

Rachel, is that you?

Hey!

Janet?

Oh, Rachel.

Looks like you know each other, so I won't disturb your catching up.

I can't believe it. You're safe and sound.

They saved me.

After I was thrown off the cliff, they found me.

They healed me. And now I work here as a weaver.

You're alive.

You're alive.

I met a group of women here.

They taught me so much.

Do you know Rachel?

I'm starting to think that not everything under the sky has to be a

cage.

Enjoy catching up with your friend?

Of course.

I'm so glad to see her again, and we still have plenty of time together.

Perhaps there's less time than you think.

What?

Do you see that?

Those are dimensional fractures.

They open irregularly, bringing in meteoroids and other things.

That includes you.

I'm sorry.

Earthlings get captured by men and turned into slaves.

And other things constantly assault the planet Pateria.

We have to fight against them.

That is our true enemy.

Add the effects of the cosmic magnetic fields, and it becomes very difficult

for our people to conceive.

The birth rate has been falling for generations.

For us, breeding is a matter of survival.

But your men are very resistant to mating.

Biology dictates that males are more fragile than females.

Their bodies cannot carry the burden of reproduction.

So mating has become difficult for us.

To ensure our species continues, we have to take men.

Then, where are the captured men usually kept?

Why are you asking?

I want to meet the fathers of my child.

Are you sure?

Here, it doesn't matter if a child has a father.

I'm sure.

You are Earthling, and your customs are different from ours.

Besides, you are pregnant now. If you want to see them, you can.

Anytime.

What

is this

place?

They're right there.

See for yourself.

I thought I would feel satisfied when I saw them.

But the glass reflected my face back at me, and I wasn't smiling.

This one!

Strong, resilient, excellent physique!

According to our genetic analysis, his offspring have a high probability of

being female!

His physique is acceptable, but isn't he a bit old?

This one looks too lean.

Could he handle the strain of mating?

Ladies! Ladies!

These are all carefully selected, high-quality breeding stock.

This one.

Heavy build, power type.

Suitable for high-intensity breeding pairings.

We tried a power type last time. Too much temper.

This one.

Gentle temperament, highly adaptable.

Historically, this type has a success rate gentle.

Isn't that just weakness? We don't need weak.

Very well.

Per procedure, they will be sent to the mining pits for labor.

I should have hated them. I did hate them. But sending them to the mines,

watching them be ground down like stones, that wasn't who I wanted to be.

That was another version of them.

Not mine.

I buy them.

I cannot believe this. You spent money on five useless slaves just because

one of them could be the father of your child?

If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have bought them.

Well, they're collared now.

You have absolute control over them.

You can do whatever you want with them.

What are you planning to do with us now?

Revenge? Or... You forgot to add Master after that.

Very well, Master.

I won't do anything to you.

From today on, we are in an employer-employee relationship.

I am your boss.

You work for me, cleaning, moving things, whatever you're good at.

I thought you would take revenge.

I wanted to.

But I can't treat people like pets.

Wait. Your scent is different. What happened?

Oh, that.

I'm pregnant.

Impossible. We were told... When?

Whose is it?

It's mine, obviously.

Based on the timeline, it's more likely mine.

I was the first to touch her. By order, it should be mine.

Order? Theory?

Then how do you explain she was most relaxed with me?

She spoke to me when we were together. She trusted me.

Go work.

Now.

You're here to protect her, too.

We both know how dangerous the women here are.

Gentlemen, it seems you've forgotten something.

I am also a woman.

We won't hurt you.

The collars are still there.

Please.

Just this once.

You're squeezing the pillow.

I've heard humans can't have intercourse when they're pregnant, but hands are

still allowed.

If you

don't want it, we'll stop.

You can say no now.

No, you can continue.

What

are

you doing?

Making clothes for the baby.

How strange.

I've never heard of a mother making clothes for her child.

Well, now you have someone who does.

My body suddenly feels a very strange sensation.

Me too.

I don't know how to describe it. There's no word for it in our language.

I know.

It's love.

When the child is born, do you want us to be there?

They had once controlled me, bound me, hurt me.

But now they were asking if they could be present.

Actually... What's happening?

The dimensional fractures are active.

Our warriors are holding the line, but the area affected is far larger than

usual.

Is there anything I can do?

Best if you do nothing.

I've brought Janet to stay with you, and to keep an eye on your five slaves.

I need to go prepare for battle.

Take care of yourself.

The readings show this fracture is opening toward Earth.

If you've decided, don't wait. The fracture won't hold for you.

Rachel, come inside. It's too dangerous out there.

The fracture is opening toward Earth.

I'm going.

Janet? Are you coming with me?

Rachel, I've been away from Earth too long. My family, my friends, that world

already feels like a distant dream to me.

I have work here. I have friends. I have a life I'm starting over.

I'm staying.

I'm sorry.

I still couldn't keep our promise to go home together.

It's okay.

You live well.

Wait, it's too dangerous out there.

We'll take you

Don't

stop the fracture will open again

We're

here

I'm coming with you, idiot!

Can't you see?

This fracture can only hold one person passing through.

After I'm gone, you stay here. Stay with Leah and the others.

Live well.

Leave behind what you know, what you can do.

Pateria needs people who can build things, not just fight.

Consider it an order from your employer.

Goodbye, Rachel.

I closed my eyes twice.

The first time, I imagined waking up on Earth.

The second time, I allowed myself to imagine that I might not.

Rachel.

Rachel.

Oh, Mom.

I'm so happy to see you again.

Mom, tell another Pateria story.

Sweetheart, that wasn't a story.

I know, but I like hearing you talk about them.

All right, after I finish telling this one, you have to go to sleep.

Of course.

I told Hannah they weren't fairy tales.

But when I was by the sea, I sometimes looked toward the horizon.

I didn't know what I was waiting for.

Maybe I had just got used to looking back.

I never thought I would see him again.

But standing there, I knew it wasn't a hallucination.