The girls were showing everything that was Bee-ing down around the central station where we all lived and the central operating area's Bee-low. I had to admit that it was a little overwhelming but in a good way. We had co so far, and we were only just getting started.
"Now we Hive access to your Hive Ship System, and ssia and I can approve any major changes, but so far, we have Bee-n doing all of them ourselves," Miasma explained as she pulled up the golden copy of the central shaft that now ballooned into a hive shaped top that was above the slowly greening hexscape. Underneath, there were golden hexagon buildings stretching down into the green.
"It really is sothing else; I don't think I could have done it without all of you," I replied as I looked at each and every one of my wives. They were all so different, but they all ant the world to .
"Well, we wouldn't have been able to do it without you either," Xani interjected as she ca over and hugged from Bee-hind. "You are the one that brings us all together."
I smiled as I leaned back into her embrace and looked at the viewscreen in front of us. We had co so far, but there was still so much to do before we could truly Bee safe. As long as Trent was out there sowhere, plotting his next move, we would never truly rest easy, but Lesbian honest, things were getting back on track, mostly.
As the days went on, there was a slow tension that began to fill the air. I knew that the Queens were going to make their decision soon, but I was hoping it would Bee sothing that we could all work with. Judging by how they had been acting since they got here, I wasn't holding my breath.
Finally, after what felt like forever, they called back into the room where we had first t. Leah and Riza were standing at either side of , as always, as the four Queens entered in and took their seats. None of them looked happy as they leaned back in their chairs and stared at .
"So," the Oldest Queen said after a long pause, "We have decided."
It didn't look like it was good news from where I was standing; her arms were crossed over her chest, and she had a scowl on her face. The other two older Queens just looked resigned, but the youngest looked furious. They all stared at silently, waiting for her to continue speaking.
"We will give you one of our sisters," she finally continued after what felt like forever. "But, in return, you must grant us so concessions."
Here we go. This Otter Bee good.
"And what is it that you would like in trade, or what concessions?" I asked, but I wasn't looking at the one that was talking. I was looking at the one staring daggers at . From the looks of it, I was going to be getting the unruly young Wasp Queen, but there were worse things.
"We want immunity from any and all possible retribution from the Wasp Nation. We also want a Hive of our own to start with a clean slate. Lastly, we want access to so of your technology," she listed off as if it was nothing, but I knew better than that. These were not small things that she was asking for; these were major ga-changers.
I took a deep breath; this was going to take so thought. "What types of tech are you interested in. It should go without saying that weapons are not sothing I would consider or anything that could be weaponized. I will be keeping in contact with you so we can trade, but also so you can request aid if there is ever anything needed or if you run into trouble from others."
"We would like access to your transportation thods and so of your mapping technology. Also, anything that can help us with Hive construction or maintenance."
I nodded; those were fair requests, nothing too out there. I could understand why they wanted the tech, but I had to be careful about what I gave them. This was a slippery slope that we were on here. "Very well," I replied after a long pause, "I will have my people draw up the papers and send them over."
"And what about our other demands?" she asked as she leaned forward in her chair and stared at . Leah and Riza both tensed up at her words as well; they could sense the tension in the room as well.
"I will look into them and get back to you. I can not just grant those without looking into the possible ramifications. Plus, it is not just that you have to convince; I may have removed the virus, but I am far from in control of the world. What happened may not have been your fault, but immunity is sothing that will co after a certain proving period. This is not ant as an insult, but you are better off thinking of this as a chance to put yourselves forward as new people and maybe even get on the forefront of so intricate production that will earn you better trading rights to get better materials in the future," I explained, and they all nodded.
It was a fair deal, and I knew that even if it ant giving up so tech, it would be for the betternt of not just my own hive but everyone in the long run. There were many things that needed to happen still, but this was a good first step.
"So, I am just going to be given away like supplies in a trade?!" The youngest Queen demanded, and the three older Wasp Queens turned on her.
"You will watch your tone when you speak to your new Queen. We have all agreed on this, and it is for the best," the oldest Queen said in a cold voice that left no room for argunt.
The young Wasp Queen glared at her sisters for a long mont before finally sighing and slumping back into her chair. "Fine," she muttered under her breath, but I heard it loud and clear.
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