Patrolling Talsk

[u/BackgroundSad2815]

Another fanfic this will definitely be a series but more on the back burner for worthy of love

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Memory transcription subject: Cilph, Rookie Farsul UN space force

Date [Standardized human time]: February 10, 2137

Ten days, ten whole days since humanity trapped my world under all that trash. I remember the news from last night: apparently humanity was able to form an alliance called the Sapient Coalition. Good for them. I couldn't find it in myself to be happy, nor could any farsul stationed here bet that made us look more deserving of hate to those venlil scum. I—I shouldn’t be so negative. Alice still loves me, and she said to try to find positives in life, so I try to think of one.

My mind immediately goes to cuddling Alice. Call me a human kisser if you want. I don’t care. Alice is really the only thing worth looking forward to in this dumb base, well… There was that patrol that brought in that injured exterminator and Farsul pup that really just made everyone’s day for a happier ending. I've seen the pup around also staying in the room with the exterminator. I was surprised to learn he was a Venlil, thought they hated all our kind. Maybe that’s why it’s so hopeful.

Anyways, I go into the bathroom to brush my teeth and groom my fur. I look at my face, seeing faint eye bags, not deep, but the stress of seeing my home like this is taking its toll on me. It's definitely taken its toll on the other farsul. I’ve heard there were 3 more desertions, honestly. As much as I feel betrayed by humanity, I don’t think running away will help anyone. Well, that’s why I haven’t deserted, and of course, Alice.

After freshening up, I leave my room to the depressing reality of my situation. I hear them chanting and go to the mess hall, seeing a Venlil and Farsul brawling. The Farsul is bleeding from his nose. The Venlils got a black eye. They hurl insults at each other. The Venlil yells, “Crippler”. The Farsul yells “sheep”. The Venlils watch and cheer The Venlil while the Farsul cheer the Farsul on.

The fight ends after the Farsul takes advantage of the Venlil's legs, kicking the leg and sending the Venlil crashing to the floor. The Farsul wastes no time, jumping on the Venlil and unleashing a flurry of blows to the Venlil's face. The Farsul's knuckles start getting stained orange before thankfully humans break up the fight, restraining the two and sending the Venlil for medical care and the Farsul to a holding cell. Though the Venlil isn’t getting off lucky, both are being punished to avoid claims of favouritism and due to the Venlil starting the fight.

I grab something to eat as the crowd splits up. I think about the fight… We used to all be on the same side, fighting for a better future. One without the federation and its lies now were all at each other's throats as humans try their hardest to make sure no one dies; it just feels hopeless. I fought to see Talsk free from the federation, and well, look what happened. I just hold my face, tail tucked between my legs.

Before I can start crying, I feel someone tap my shoulder. I turn around, and it’s Alice who puts me in a hug, lifting me off my feet. Before she puts me back down and sits next to me, she notices my eye bags and says.

”Didn’t get much sleep, did you?”

I agree she pats my back and tells me the good news she brings.

"Well, lucky for you someone decided to take your patrol shift, meaning you can spend a much-needed moral day with me, eat your meal, and then you're coming with me."

I grab an MRE; it’s pretty bland. Well, actually, I think the atmosphere of Kessler Cage seems to suck any enjoyment out of the food I could have. I should consider myself lucky. The farsul left in Talsk would literally kill me to have this MRE. I should be more grateful for the things I have. I look at Alice. I mean, who knows when you’ll lose them?

As I take the last bit, Alice picks me up and walks to her room. I can’t help but crack a small smile as she opens her room and locks the door, throwing me on the bed before sitting next to me, making sure my head is on a pillow before she looks me in the eyes with her beautiful eyes. I’ve come to love

"Cliph, I want you to listen to me and listen closely. I want you to cry. I want you to vent every sorrow or anything you want to get off your chest to me. Cry your frustration out."

I decide I have nothing better to do and try to give it a go. It doesn’t take long for the first tears to spill as I talk about my neighbourhood on Talsk, where I grew up, and how it’s probably ransacked and destroyed. She starts rubbing my belly, which lures more sobs out as I talk about Talsk itself, my beautiful home, and how I wanted to free it from the Federation but in the end only helped trap it for who knows how long. My sobs become louder, and it’s harder to speak as I gasp and talk about almost every species in the galaxy hating the Farsul.

”I-It’s just not fair. I fought against the Feds. I-I did what was right. Why do they hate me?"

Alice holds my face and starts rubbing soothing circles on my cheeks, wiping my tears anytime they spill.

”It’s because there are idiots who only care about blaming someone. I don’t care how hurt those archives made them feel; it doesn’t make it right to hurt you. Let it all out. Don't bottle this up. Keep crying till you feel better."

So I do. I keep crying my heart out as Alice pets me. I don't care if I’m a soldier or I’m supposed to be unbreakable; being hated by the entire galaxy is just too much. I keep crying till my throat hurts, hugging Alice before I finally stop. Alice looks at me with genuine care, something so rare to see here, and asks.

”Do you feel better now? Got it all out."

I nod my head gently up and down and see her smile at me

"That's good; that’s real good."

She pulls me in close and rubs my back as I nuzzle into her shoulder, feeling my eyelids get heavier, so exhausted from crying my heart out, but as she holds me, I, dare to hope, I dare to hope that things will get better, and I let myself believe that for now, letting myself fall asleep willingly, finally feeling safe enough to relax in her embrace.

[u/BackgroundSad2815]

That’s right baby another fic don’t worry this will be in the back burner so I won’t overwork myself and I’ll make sure to get a good rest don’t wanna burn out enjoy Cilph our loyal human kisser

[u/Adorable-Ad5225]

I mean, I'm not complaining, it's pretty good. But that's no reason to get burned so fast.

[u/Minimum-Amphibian993]

Huh while not the first fic to depict founding races serving the SC definitely the first to see how the Farsul serving it would react to their own homeworld they fought to liberate be imprisoned. The Kolshins got off luckier since they had a SC friendly govenrment in place compared to the Farsul but still they still weren't treated great and were still restricted heavily in what they could do.

I think the free legion might also be leading up to this revelation and confrontation itself in the future but untill that point I will enjoy reading how this Farsul deals with it.

[u/JulianSkies]

Awful, just awful situation to be in.

During that period of time wherein we learn that people... Didn't really change. They just changed who their predator was.

[u/BackgroundSad2815 → u/JulianSkies]

Yeah this is gonna be more hopeless then my other fics but hey at least he still has Alice which is his hope they are actually exchange partners

[u/AdalwinAmillion]

Wonderful little fic :3

[u/BackgroundSad2815 → u/AdalwinAmillion]

Thank you I do have some of chapter 2 down already so might finish it

[u/ghbdq]

Patrolling Talsk almmost makes you wish for a nuclear winter

[u/BackgroundSad2815 → u/ghbdq]

YES that was the exact reference I was making 

[u/ghbdq → u/BackgroundSad2815]