Stick together - A Final Space story

Chapter 1

Y/n's pov:

I can't take it anymore, I can't keep watching as the Lord Commander keeps murdering innocent people, at least not be part of it knowing he's not planning on stopping anytime soon.
I have to get out of here, but first I need to figure out how.

As I snoop around trying to figure out a way to escape, I see a ship. There are guards standing by the ship and two others escorting what seems to be a-a child?! A Ventrexian kid. What the hell could he have done to piss off the Lord Commander this much?

I continue to watch closely and overhear one of the guards saying they are taking the kid to the planet Zetakon Alpha, the Lord commander's prison colony. After they had left I went to figure out why the Lord Commander is going through so much trouble for a kid, when I remembered that he has a volt with all our files, and I just got accesses to the place.

As I walk down to the volt trying not to draw too much attention, I get stopped by the two guards outside the place.

"Hold right there, identification papers" one of the guards demands.
"Y/n Y/l/n, I'm the recruit trainer" I say as they eyed me down suspiciously. Something I've grown used to within the first mount of being here.
"Alright but make it quick!" the other guard says.

Walking in I intend to do just that, not wanting to risk getting caught by someone else walking in. But not knowing the kids name, this might take some time.

I went through all the letters and finally get to the letter L seeing a file named -Little Cato-. 'Strange name, but cute' I think before opening it up, having a feeling this is the one I'm looking for. The first thing I see is a picture of the kid I had seen earlier. This was it.

After reading the file I learned that he's the son of general Avocato, all tho I've never met him I do know of his legacy. It seems like the Lord Commander is using the kid as a trap for his father to stick around, which only makes me more angry at the Lord Commander.

I know I'm trying to get out of here, but seeing the kid makes me want to help him... maybe there is a way I could take him with me?

After reading the file I walk out of the volt and notice the time, it's late, and knowing from experience, I tend to make bad decisions when I get too tired. I decide to get back to my place and get some sleep so I can wake up early in the morning and continue the plan with a sharper mind.

When I wake up the next morning the first thing I do is pack a small bag to take with me before walking down to the training hall and find my assistant Steve.

"Hey Steve, I need you to take care of the recruits for some time, think you can do that?" I say as soon as I see him.
"Hello to you too. And ye sure, no problem, where you going?" he asks.
"Just have to attend some business elsewhere, don't expect me back anytime soon" I say trying to get out of there to continue my plan.
"Should I be worried?" he asks teasingly, pretending he cares.
"No, I'll be fine" I said and walked out.

I walk to the market hoping to find Terk somewhere knowing he's a big street meat guy, he may be a dick, but he owes me a favor, and right now I really need it. After looking for him for about an hour or so, I decide to check if Clarence might've seen him.

"Y/n what a pleasant surprise! What can I do for you today my love." Clarence says as soon as he sees me walk in. He's had a crush on me ever since I accidentally walked into he's store a couple of years ago.
"Not today Clarance! Have you seen Terk, I can't find him" I ask already done with his flirting.
"Oh, you haven't heard. Avocato and a human friend of his came in the other day and apparently killed Terk on their way out, all while ruining a very nice suit of mine they borrowed" he said, seeming sad over the loss of his suit.

"Great" I say annoyed.
"Is there anything I can do to cheer you up my cream biscuit?" he says. I look at him disgusted at the new nickname.
"Unless you got a ship I can use to get out of here undetected, I don't think so" I say angrily knowing what he meant by 'cheer up'.

"Oh, you're leaving. I was hoping I could show you my new special collection, in privet" he says hopeful.
"Ye no, no way in hell that's happening. You got a ship or not?" I say starting to REALY wanting to get off this planet as fast as possible.
"I might have something, yes. Come with me" he says walking out the shop.
"Finally" I whisper annoyed, following him out the store.

We get to an open aria with about six different ships. Clarence starts to ramble on about the ships, as we walk past them one by one.

"Oh, and this is my personal favorite, this is a-" Clarance starts before I cut him of saying:
"You know what, it's perfect I'll just take this one" getting bored of all the unimportant rambling from Clarence.

I recognize the ship we're standing by, having flayed one of these before, making it easier for me as I don't need to learn how to use it.

"A yes, a fine choice. Would you like me to teach you how to use it?" he asks
"No that's fine, I already know how it works. Thanks" I say and start to walk towards it.
"Emm, are you sure? I could help refresh your memory? Or perhaps give you a tour onboard before you pay?" he says making me freeze.
'Right, pay' I think before mentally slapping myself.

"Oh ye, right. Emm, I think I'll pass on the tour, and I remember how to use it, thanks... I was just planning to borrow it for a short while, if that's ok" I say hoping I don't have to pay, as I don't have too much money.
"Why of course. Something this big, I usually make my customers pay a small loan to make sure I'm not being scammed, but I trust you'll bring it back safely seeing as you're not a random customer" he says flirtingly giving me a wink.

"Great" I say pausing before continuing: "Thanks, really, I appreciate it Clarance, I'll  make sure to bring it back in right shape"
"Excellent, I'll see you when you get back then, safe travels" he says,
'Bring it back, ye right' I think before saying:
"Bye Clarance"

Boarding the ship I sight in relief finally leaving this crape planet. I write in the coordinates to planet Zetakon Alpha, before taking off.