The Deep Sargasso Sea Pt 04

The Hammerpedes were intelligent drones of a biological weapon sent to Earth, not necessarily to destroy but to ensure that whatever intelligent life there was would not be a threat to the aliens who sent it.

However, due to a rogue solar flare just as the alien craft was entering the atmosphere of Earth, part of the program was lost. Still, the core mission was in place and the drones had the means to carry it out.

The Hammerpedes had several ways to reproduce, each with its own benefits and drawbacks, firstly it could segment itself, splitting into two and the two halves growing the parts which were missing. This for a period meant that the Hammperpedes were weakened, but smaller, which could at times be an advantage.

Then it could ejaculate thousands of embryonic Hammerpedes which would latch onto a host, parasitically absorbing nutrients while they would subsume each other, speeding up their growth rate. Female wombs were ideal for this.

They could also lay a larger egg, which would provide protection against harsh environments, and thus could survive outside a host of weeks before the baby Hammerpede could break out when the environment was right for finding a host.

To control a host body however required hijacking the host's brain with tiny seed-like polyps, that would lodge in the brain, grow microscopic tendrils and be able to influence brain signals. This was tricky and delicate work, it first required the polyps to be injected into the bloodstream a process which took up to an hour and then as they took root over the next few days they needed to be programmed.

The Hammerpede needed to be in close proximity to do this. Ideally next to the victim's head. The environment has a lot of electromagnetic interference which slowed the programming down. Hence a Hammerpede needed to be with its victim for several days after its initial conversion to get to a point of being close to control. Females therefore were better as they had a space inside them for the Hammerpede to live and grow.

The urgent priority for the aliens was to build a larger breeding pool and grow more Hammerpedes and link up with the other colonies.

The Laboratory

One of the newly segmented Hammperpede had stayed with Lina after her conversion, during the day it stayed in her vagina and cervix while at night it wiggled out to play with her brain. It kept her in a constant state of arousal which tortured her and on two occasions was too much at work and she had to use the bathrooms at work to masturbate, each time leaving her weak-legged and flushed.

On the following Friday evening, she returned to the colony (Maya's house), following the instructions by the Hammpede inside her. Dawn was already there and Lina shared lingering sensual kisses with each of them, they all felt a special kinship. As instructed no one discussed their Masters, the topic was beyond mere slaves.

Chloe arrived shortly after slightly flustered after her journey she gladly accepted a glass of wine...

Twenty minutes later she was semi-naked on the carpet of the living room, she could feel something gently sucking on her neck which felt incredible, while something else was in her vagina. She could not determine what these somethings were only that they were rapidly bringing her to orgasm.

Inside her the Hammerpede had injected her with a compound which made her cervix relax and enabled the Hammerpede to access her womb, where it released thousands of microscopic seeds, each on a tiny Hammerpede, they stuck to the walls of the womb, suppressing Chloe's immune response to them, and started absorbing nutrients. Over time they would grow.

With a master inside her, Chloe left the following morning, growing more Hammerpedes.

The three full slave girls pooled their resources and started searching for a base, it was decided that hiding in plain sight may be better so a research laboratory was considered the best solution. To explain the need for it, they created a company describing it as for medical research. The Hammerpedes have assimilated the knowledge about how human economies worked and were pleased to discover that Lina had substantial savings to further their plans.

They found a suitable laboratory in a science park in Reading, the rent was even subsidised for the first 18 months which was plenty of time for the aliens. The space included a small set of offices and two laboratory rooms.

The Hammerpedes ordered the girls to kit it out with tanks, a freezer and a soft floor, this proved a challenge but eventually, Maya found a company that could provide foam flooring with a waterproof cover. Ostensibly this would be to protect the "marine snakes" which the company was studying if they were ever dropped when handled, however, the Hammerpedes wanted to make sure that their valuable stock would not be damaged during the conversion process.

Soon they were advertising for new staff.

Lucy was their first hire, a lab assistant from a nearby biotechnology company, she had a 2.1 from Cambridge and wanted to fast-track her career which due to the job market had not started well. She was quite petite even in her platform shoes, her blonde hair naturally was would slightly curl, especially in damp weather. She had natural breasts, a C cup, but on her they looked large which always made her self-conscious. Being blonde and highly intelligent she was always concerned about not being taken seriously. The interview with Lina and Maya was pleasant, it felt liberating not talking to a panel of men and she really hoped she would get the job. She did a day later, with a start date at the end of her notice period, which for such a junior was only 1 week.

Second, they hired Layla Al Amri who was a recent graduate of biology, and wanted to do a Masters in genetics engineering. She had lived since age 10 in London after her parents moved from Jordan. Her strict Muslim parents had meant she lived at home with them and her younger sister.

Layla was olive-skinned and long raven-haired with naturally flawless skin, her family was Jordanian Arab and she was a classic Arab beauty with high cheekbones and piercing almond eyes, accentuated by her carefully shaped eyebrows. Despite her beauty she was demure as her parents demanded, modest and quiet.

Like her mother she was slim, and she carried herself with the grace. She wore a Hijab, a cloth which was wrapped around the head to hide her hair and neck, it accentuated her face shape and could not hide her beauty. It was considered modest among Muslims and Layla's conservative parents had left her no choice when she was 12.

She had applied without much hope, but a telephone interview with Maya had resulted in a job offer and now she was here.

Clare was the third hire, an honours student she was intensely interested in medical research and was excited about new fields of research. She was a slender, 23-year-old with her dark brunette hair always tied neatly in a ponytail, she exuded a quiet intensity. Her natural curiosity was on full display during the interview, as she peppered the conversation with thoughtful questions, eager to understand every detail. There's a sharpness to her gaze, always seeking answers, always digging deeper. She loved her work above all else and while she had boyfriends she was more focused on her career.

Once the lab was kilted out, arrangements were made and Chloe was picked up by Maya and the two girls travelled to the new base. The Hammerpedes had grown quickly and there was a visible bulge in Chloe's stomach, from originally being thousands of seeds through a process of subsuming each other until there were down to 10 adolescent Hammerpedes, immature but ready to take on hosts.

Once in the Lab, Chloe felt the need to stripe off, so she did, she crouched down as the first Hammpede wiggled out of her and plopped on the rubbery floor, Maya gently picked it up and transferred it to one of the tanks. Each tank was 120cm long and 60cm wide and high. It had 4 powerful water filters.

Once Maya had placed the Hammerpede in there, she collected a frozen fish from a freezer on the corner of the lab and placed it in the tank, the immature Hammerpede immediately attached itself to it and wrapped its rubbery body around it. Its body produced slime which would break down the food allowing the Hammerpeded to absorb the nutrients. It aim was to grow now.

Chloe birthed 9 Hammerpedes as well as the mature one which had been controlling her and one juvenile remained to control her. In the tank next to the tank with the immature Hammerpedes was a tank for the mature Hammerpedes, the ones which had subjugated Maya, Dawn, had split into two, now they needed to grow larger still and had been placed into the tank to feed because they could no longer fit in their slaves.

Every few days the Hammerpedes needed to connect with their slave to update the missions and ensure their complete dominance over their slave stock. They grew quickly now. Soon the fake company would welcome the new joiners.

The first day at the startup was filled with excitement for Lucy, Layla, and Clare. Maya, their "supervisor", greeted them warmly at the door. "Welcome to the team! Let me show you around our new office."

She led them through the small but well-equipped space as introductions were made. "As you can see, we're still getting things set up," Maya said, gesturing to the empty desks and minimal decor. They moved through a hallway that led to a pristine, state-of-the-art laboratory. The lab was quiet, devoid of other staff, emphasising the company's nascent stage.

Maya asked the girls to change their shoes before they went into the laboratory to lightweight soft slips ons, she unlocked a heavy secure door and went in, followed by the three girls.

Inside was a windowless white laboratory with tanks at chest height lining one side of the room, the first thing they noticed was that the floor was soft and spongy. "We are studying Marine snakes" Maya explained, pointing to one of the tanks. Inside, serpentine creatures writhed slowly through the water. "We're researching the compounds they produce for potential medical applications, we need to handle them and they can wiggle free, the floor is designed to protect them if they do fall"

The three girls eagerly explored their new workspace, Clare leaned in closer, scrutinising the creatures. Their hoods were wrapped around their heads, making the heads bulbous. "They look quite... phallic, don't they?" she said, giggling.

Layla, visibly uncomfortable, glanced away and muttered something under her breath, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Lucy, trying to keep things professional, asked, "Are they venomous?"

Maya smiled reassuringly. "No, this species is not venomous. They're actually quite fascinating and harmless to humans, we have only known about them for the last 7 years. They normally live at depth in the deep ocean, they are capable of producing a number of compounds which may have important therapeutic applications, I'm afraid I can't tell you where these specimens came from as it is commercial confidential"

The girls continued to exchange glances and stifle giggles about the appearance of the Hammerpedes. "I mean, they really do look like--" Clare started, but Lucy cut her off with a playful shove, both of them laughing.

Maya carried on to explain the safety protocols and ongoing projects, but the girls couldn't help but occasionally glance back at the tanks. Despite the humorous start, they were all eager to delve into the groundbreaking research and contribute to the startup's ambitious goals.

Maya opened the tank with the "sea snakes" in and immediately all four Hammerpedes rose to the top and gently nuzzled Maya's hand. They had established this sort of behaviour would build trust with their victims. Each of the girls donned gloves and stroked the "sea snakes" each thinking the same thought that they did look like the head of a penis. Layla was especially curious, she had never seen a penis in real life and wondered what a real one looked like.

The following day Lina emailed the team to announce a training weekend the following week, they would go from the Laboratory to the company headquarters and do a series of seminars on how to deal with the "marine snakes". The training was mandatory, but they would be put up in a five-star hotel and get to meet the senior team.

The Hammerpede's required a full and fast conversion and so wanted 2 days with their new victims. All three girls accepted.

The Saturday of their "training" arrived and the three employees got to the office early as requested, eager to travel on the field trip. The building was quiet but Maya was there and let them in. She noted that there was another young woman with Layla.

Layla caught Maya's eye and hesitated for a moment, "Hi, Maya. Do you have a minute? I need to ask you something about the training session this weekend."

Maya smiled warmly. "Of course, Layla. What's going on?"

Layla shifted nervously. "Well, my parents are going on holiday, and my aunt, who was supposed to look after my sister, is ill. I was wondering if it would be possible for my sister to join us during the training."

Maya raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Your sister? How old is she?"

"She's 18," Layla explained quickly. "She's very responsible and she has just finished her A Levels and is starting her medical studies in October, she will be a Doctor in 5 years. She wouldn't be a bother, I promise. She can keep to herself during the sessions. But my parents won't allow her to be left alone"

Maya thought for a moment, her Master had followed the conversation and considered it advantageous, it suggested to Maya she accept but cautiously. "That's a unique situation. Training is pretty intensive, and we need everyone focused."

"I understand," Layla said earnestly. "I'm willing to pay for her hotel room. It's just that I really want to attend the training, and there's no one else who can look after her."

Maya smiled encouragingly. "Given the circumstances, I think we might be able to work something out. Let me check with the hotel"

Layla's face lit up with relief. "Thank you so much, Maya. I really appreciate it. I didn't know who else to ask."

Maya smiled. "We'll do our best to make sure you can attend the training without any worries."

Layla introduced her Sister Selima to Maya. Selima looked like her sister with the same dark almond eyes, she had a more mischievous air than her sister and wore her Hijab a little more loosely a lock of dark hair visible on one side.

Maya asked where she was going to University. Selima replied a smile spreading across her face. "I'm really excited. I'll be attending St. Mary's."

"St. Mary's, that's fantastic!" Maya exclaimed, leaning forward with interest. "Do you know where you'll be staying?"

Selima nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, I'll be staying in an all-female hall of residence."

Maya's eyes lit up with approval, this sounded very promising. "That sounds like a wonderful environment. It must be reassuring to know you'll have a supportive community around you."

"Absolutely," Selima agreed. "That's one of the things I'm looking forward to the most. Plus, I think it'll be a great way to meet people and make friends."

"Definitely," Maya said warmly. "I'm sure you'll have an amazing experience there. All the best with your studies, Selima!"

"Thanks, Maya! I'm really looking forward to it," Selima replied, her excitement palpable as she turned to leave.

The Hammerpedes were predators, and while drones they had a high level of intelligence which allowed them to enjoy hunting. While this would not be a particularly sporting hunt, it was something of a challenge for the new Hammerpedes and one they looked forward to. They had an ambush prepared.

The three girls went through to the office and were led to the laboratory, they greeted Lina as they passed. Once in the laboratory, they donned the lab shoes and Layla showed the "marine snakes" to her sister. The four Hammerpedes had grown quickly and were each now over a metre long and were active in the tanks and Lalya noted with interest this heightened activity. She pointed out her recently acquired knowledge to her sister, who responded by whispering to Layla about their phallic shape and covered her nose in mild embarrassment.

Maya announced to the team "Right listen up, the taxis will be here in 40 minutes, can you get the tanks checked and the snakes fed, and the measurements done before 9 am and be in the lobby by 9:15, please? I will get fresh food for the snakes from the car and be back in 10 minutes."

She left them to their tasks, telling them she would return shortly. Maya left the room closing the laboratory door behind her and silently locked it, no one noticed.

Clare started with her assigned job and carefully lifted the top off the tank with the adult Hammerpedes and placed it on the table next to the tank. Immediately they rose to the surface and Clare reached out to stroke their heads just as Maya had done.

This time however, instead of nuzzling affectionately the largest Hammerpede with incredible speed looped itself around Clare's arm and using it as a bridge slithered with great speed over her arm and towards her neck. The Hammerpede had its hood fully erect, and before Clare had a chance to react had struck at her neck.

Clare squealed in surprise and fright and tried to fight the Hammerpede off, Lucy who had been sitting at the desk rushed to help her, but the three other Hammerpedes had smoothly flowed over the side of the tank and onto the floor, with barely a sound, the first one down immediately slither towards Lucy, covering the distance in just a second. It went beneath her, between her legs, where it could sense the pulse down the inside of her thigh from the femoral artery. Simultaneously the lights went out, leaving just the laboratory much darker with just the emergency lights.

Clare had been trying to get a grip on the Hammerpede, which had now wrapped itself around her slender neck. The Hammerpedes body felt like solid muscles and immensely strong, while Clare was rapidly weakening due to the cocktail of drugs injected by the Hammerpede. A wave of dizziness hit her and she sank to her knees just as Lucy reached her and attempted to help her pull the Hammerpede off her neck.

But distracted by trying to help Clare, Lucy was unaware of the other Hammperpede until she felt a sharp scratch on her inner thigh, almost immediately replaced by a warm sensation that quickly flowed up her body. She looked down in horror as the snake wrapped itself around her leg, twisting its body entwining her. She could only see the lower end of the snake, its head was hidden by her skirt but shd could feel the suction as it gripped her inner thigh and could feel its weight. Lucy's vision blurred as the powerful sedatives from the Hammerpede's venom coursed through her veins.

Lucy stumbled against the desk, trying to save herself now, her legs growing heavy and unresponsive. A wave of euphoria washed over her, replacing panic with an overwhelming sense of calm. Her thoughts became fragmented, each one slipping away before she could grasp it fully. She felt an unnatural serenity, her body no longer obeying her commands as she sank slowly to the ground. The world around her softened sounds becoming distant and muffled. Despite the alarming situation, an involuntary smile played on her lips, the drug's calming effect overpowering her dwindling consciousness. As if in slow motion she crumpled onto the soft floor and lay still.

The last two Hammerpedes moved swiftly towards Layla and her sister. Layla had seen Clare attacked and her sisterly instinct had caused her to grab Salima and drag her towards the door. She turned the door handle but the door refused to budge. She started to hammer on the window and shout to get Maya's attention before her sister's scream caused her to turn around.