Captain Lambda and the Empire of Evil

Chapter Three: Revolt Among Ruins!

On a rescue mission to find the scientist DOCTOR GALBRAITH, the space hero CAPTAIN LAMBDA crash lands on a mysterious, barren world. While battling a GIANT FOX MONSTER, Lambda encounters its owner URSONA. But their newfound friendship is interrupted by the arrival of THE SOCIETY FOR THE RESTORATION OF MORALITY who now hold our hero at GUNPOINT!

FEATURING: Space Captain Lambda, hero of Earth on a mission to save a lost scientist; and Ursona, a local furry outlander with a giant fox-like pet.

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"SUMMARY EXECUTION: AUTHORISED!" they spoke in unison. Five of these robots from the Society lined the ridge. Captain Lambda could see his raygun on the ground just a few metres away. Yet the chances of getting it and taking down all five without either himself or Ursona getting hit were slim.

"What if we surrender?" Lambda asked his new friend.

Ursona shook their head. "They wouldn't accept it now. You've been deemed an exceptional threat."

Just as Lambda was about to dart for his raygun in a last-ditch attempt, a loud roar shook the rocky valley. Bursting out of the ground beneath the robots was Ursona's giant fox, Baby. Jaw wide open, she caught at least two of them in her teeth with the others knocked around in the melee like drunks on a boat in rough seas.

Lambda rolled to where his raygun was lying. In one swift movement, he grabbed it and raised it to the first robot. Down. Second robot. Down. A third was thrown down the hill to Lambda's feet. He tossed the raygun into his left hand and gave a quick punch to the robot's face plate. The remaining two fell easily between Baby's chaotic playtime and Lambda's razor-sharp aim.

As the chaos cleared, Ursona limped over to Baby who was giddy like it was Christmas morning. "Good girl, Baby! Good girl! You're going to get extra treats!"

Lambda approached one of the downed robots and knocked away the cracked gold face plate. Inside was a web of advanced technology. Yet they lacked a lot of basic protections. Almost like they were put together with only half the basic knowledge needed. I can work with this, Lambda thought.

"Captain Lambda," Ursona said after they had finished giving Baby a thorough scratch behind the ears. "We should move on as soon as possible. Baby and I should head deeper into the outlands. But first, we take you to the ruins of Espoir. From what I hear, you should find rebels there. They can help you far more than I can."

"You've already done so much, Ursona. Are you sure you won't join me?"

"Even without a wounded leg, I am not much of a fighter. If you were not here, the Society would have surely killed me before Baby arrived. But perhaps there is one more thing I can do for you." Ursona waved at Lambda's torn shirt. "I can give you a change of clothes before we pack up."

Ursona emerged with a pair of blue shorts and a white vest with a soft furry texture to the fabric.

"One more thing," Ursona said as they handed me my packer from the ground, "you dropped your cock."

Lambda helped Ursona pack up their camp and mount it on Baby before they rode off together. Lambda grasped his arms around Ursona's waist as Baby bounded over the landscape. Together they watched the warm rocky hills give way to green pastures and forests.

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Despite the significant holes, Espoir's ruined walls and buildings towered above the verdant skyline. The decaying elegance of the city was only enhanced by the overgrowth and stillness. Ursona couldn't take Baby any further than the remains of the outer wall and dropped Lambda at one particularly egregious hole in the intricate architecture of its defences.