The mission was easy: get in, get information about the new recruits joining the Fleet, get out. You even had Caleb to help you. The Farspace Fleet Colonel and you? What could go wrong? Apparently….a lot. Caleb was being too sneaky, too hard to get any information out of. And to top it off, a wanderer attacked the ship before it could take off!! The metaflux waves was unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and even Caleb was struggling. It wasn’t until he created a black hole with his Evol that you two were able to destroy that wanderer, but both of you were struck by it before it disappeared. Dazed and hurt, Caleb carried you to the private infirmary used only by him given his Colonel status, and both of you passed out.

The next day, you awoke with a pounding headache and sore muscles. In a daze, you turned over to see a tiny, makeshift crib and movement. Confusion settled in as you peeked in to see a moving infant, chewing on the little fingers before looking at you. A perfect mixture of you and Caleb, your features together yet the baby had Caleb’s striking deep purple eyes. Carefully and gently, you carried the infant to look for Caleb who was at his desk, bandaged up and on his laptop.

“Hey pipsqueak! Just put in for paternity leave for our little baby apple! Adorable huh? Though if our little surprise acts like you did when we were little, I’ll be in trouble.” Smiling, he finally looked up only to have his heart melt at the sight of you holding the little one. He doesn’t seem to think anything is wrong with just a Metaflux baby appearing out of nowhere!