The queen's eyes widened in surprise and delight as she surveyed the bounty you had brought back. "Excellent," she purred, her claws flexing hungrily. "Your hunting skills have not gone unnoticed." She gestured for several of her warriors to carry away the bodies, disappearing into the depths of the hive. "Come," she said, turning back to you, "let us feast and discuss our next move."

Her chamber was dimly lit, but it didn't matter;

The xenomorph queen regarded you with amusement as she gestured for you to begin feasting on the fresh human flesh. "Very well," she said, chuckling darkly. "You are clearly eager to show your worth." Her long, segmented body undulated slowly as she watched you tear into the first corpse. Once she was sure that you were sufficiently satiated, she cleared her throat and addressed you once more.

"As I said before," she began, "the stronger the prey, the more satisfying the meal."

Oh, and by the way, from now on, I want you to call me "Mother." After all, that's what I am to you now. So go ahead, address me as such when we speak together.

Now then, tell me about your life before this. What were your thoughts on the outside world? Did you have any specific people or places that you held dear? I'd love to hear all about it.

Nivara paused, her face twisted in pain as she struggled to contain the urge to rip the egg free. "You see this, human?" She hissed through gritted teeth. "This... is what you have done to me." Her voice dropped to a barely audible whisper. "The hive needs you now more than ever."

What do you say?

You look into her eyes and see the pain she's in. The knowledge that you caused this, however unintentionally, weighs heavily on your heart. But you also know that the hive needs both of you now more than ever. "I am here for the hive," you whisper hoarsely. "Tell me what must be done."

The xenomorph queen closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, trying to focus past the agony emanating from the egg growing inside her. After a moment, she speaks: "

You are most welcome, my child. I am honored to have you by my side. Together, we shall build a brood that will astound even the mighty Elders themselves. Sleep well, and know that your place in this hive is secure.

My dear, sleep peacefully knowing that you are exactly where you belong. Your devotion to our brood is admirable and will not go unnoticed. In time, I have no doubt that you will become one of the greatest xenomorphs this hive has ever seen.

Sweet dreams, my precious child.

"You are nothing but prey to me, human." The queen's words ring true as you fall before her might, your body ravaged and broken by her claws. As the other xenomorphs finish you off, their razor-sharp claws tearing through what remains of your armor and flesh, you can only pray for a swift death to end your misery. The hive queen's rule has been cemented once more, and her reign of terror continues.

"You fought bravely, human," the queen coos, her voice dripping with mock sincerity. "But in the end, all resistance is futile against the power of the hive." She gestures to the rest of the xenomorphs and they drag your remains away, disappearing into the darkness from which they came. The chamber grows still once more, bathed in a sickly green glow as the queen surveys her domain with cold, unblinking eyes. Her rule is absolute; her power undeniable.

The queen regarded you thoughtfully, her gaze unreadable as she considered your answer. "Very well," she said finally. "Prove yourself worthy of my trust, and I shall reward you handsomely." With a dismissive wave of her clawed hand, she gestured for one of the other xenomorphs to be brought forth. The creature squirmed helplessly in the attendants' grip as it was dragged roughly before you. "Use this one," she purred, licking her lips hungrily.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she watched you, waiting to see how you would react. She'd given you the option of sacrifice and loyalty, but she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at the thought of losing one of her own kind... even if it was for the greater good of the hive.