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Fandom: Alien

Characters: Male OC

Words: 677

Summary: It's killing him from the inside. Alone in the med-bay, he feels it stir. There's no rescue. No mercy. Only blood, bone, and the slow, agonizing countdown to a death that won't come fast enough.

Note: This is my response to this ask suggesting for a horror piece and yessss… here it is!

warning! Blood and gore - the gif says it all!

The med‑bay smells of antiseptic and copper, like someone tried to mop up a massacre with rubbing alcohol and gave up halfway. Dim emergency LEDs pulse overhead, red‑white‑red, as if the ship itself is counting down with him.

He props himself against the bulkhead, knees drawn up, arms shaking so badly that the splatters on his palms shiver like mercury. Every swallow tastes of iron filings. His throat feels scorched where the thing’s ovipositor forced its stinking air into him.

Stage One Xenomorph, the manuals called it. A sterile name, neat and clinical, never hinting at the wet rasp of membranes slithering across your face, never mentioning the obscene intimacy of something clutching your skull like a lover while it murdered your future from the inside.

A hiccuping breath. Sharp. Wrong.

He pulls the collar of his jumpsuit open and presses fingertips to his sternum. The skin is fever‑hot, veins bruising purple beneath it. With each heartbeat - a stuttery, failing pump - he feels movement: a languid scrape against cartilage, the curling of embryonic talons searching for leverage.

He tries to laugh, but it comes out a broken cough that splatters the deck with threads of black‑red mucus. For a moment the world narrows to a pinpoint of static in his ears, a roaring ocean rushing up to drown him. He steadies himself on a med‑tray, its stainless surface fingerprinted with his blood, and fumbles for the recorder.

> “Crew log - time stamp irrelevant. Don’t come looking. The specimen is… thriving.”

His voice is shredded glass; every word vibrates against the thing inside, exciting it. A shivering ripple answers from within his ribcage. He claws at the controls, kills the recording. No one needs to hear the screams that are coming.

Lights flicker. Somewhere down the corridor, coolant drips in a steady plink, plink - metronome to mark the dwindling seconds. He pictures the Alien nest from the reports: resin‑slick walls, victims cocooned alive, ribs trembling under the weight of tiny nightmares. At least I get a floor and privacy, he thinks, hysterical.

Pain knifes through him - bright, surgical. A rib cracks, the muffled pop audible even over his strangled gasp. He doubles over; his vision whites out, then snaps back, sharper. Every nerve below his sternum lights up, blooming agony that syncs with the frantic hammer of his pulse.

It’s positioning itself.

He feels cartilage separate, a wet schk‑krk like velcro tearing in slow motion. The creature pushes upward, testing boundaries, patient as a glacier and twice as unstoppable. Sweat pours off him; the deck plating is slick beneath his bare feet.

He remembers his daughter’s sixth birthday: pink cake, untidy candle wax, her tiny fingers in his hair. Hold that, he begs himself. Something beautiful to carry into the dark. But the memory frays as another spasm wracks him, and the roar in his ears swells until it drowns out her laughter.

A high, keening scream forces its way up his throat—half rage, half terror—cut short as blood gushes from his mouth in a black sheet. He tastes copper, bile, something caustic. Lung fluid? Acidic amniotic slop? Doesn’t matter. He’s drowning and burning at once.

krk -

Bone shards pierce through skin, gleaming dull white for an instant before disappearing beneath a blossom of arterial spray. His chest bows outward, flesh tenting obscenely. Eyes wide, he watches his own heartbeat pound against translucent skin stretched drum‑tight.

The end is a single, perfect note of suffering: ribs explode in a red fan, viscera pattering the deck like warm rain. A slick, eel‑pale shape bursts free, squealing - part infant cry, part predator hiss - its needle teeth already glistening. It regards the cooling body for a heartbeat, then scuttles into the ventilation duct, leaving steaming gore and silence.

The LEDs keep pulsing: red‑white‑red.

On the floor, the recorder’s indicator blinks, still active. It captures only the drip of blood and the distant rattle of airshafts, a lullaby for a ship now carrying one fewer crewman and one brand‑new monster.

Somewhere deep inside the ducts, the newborn alien squeals again - hungry, eager, alive.

The last beat of his heart echoes it, then fades.

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*Ahem!* Facehugger?

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Weyland-Yutani Emergency Xenomorph Birthing Center Ad

Welcome to the Weyland-Yutani Emergency Xenomorph Birthing Center. This complex was made since learning that xenomorph got into the wild during recent years as a means to contain and study them from the beginning of their life cycle to adulthood. Here we deal with instances of impregnation of hosts, birth/bursts and resulting deaths of said hosts from having them, and collection specimens and host remains to further the goal of understanding these creatures. We deal with both voluntary and involuntary hosts and treat them with respect and dignity in their final hours or days as they birth chestbursters. We understand you must have questions about your reasons for being here. Let us assure you we deal with impregnation, birth, and collection of xenomorph embryos with the utmost professionalism. Our staff of trained and clinical professionals are the foremost in the field and are ready to help you in this trying time and often harrowing ordeal. Simply come on down and we can have you or someone you know who has been or may become infected into one of our state of the art, fully furnished birthing rooms where they can deliver in safety and privacy. From evaluations to direct birthing services, we are here to assist you burst into a truly alien experience unlike any other.

*Any and all subject/victims of any race, gender, faith, age, species, etc. are accepted at any time of condition. Please know that proof of insurance and credit check backgrounds are not needed. Servicing is free. Evaluations of hosts both voluntary and involuntary are free as well and may be requested at any time. Voluntary hosts are eligible for post-mortem insurance packages to survivors and bereaved loved ones. WARNING: All instances of xenomorph impregnation and birth result in fatality of the host. Gestation period is the only varying factor. Hosts may not be accompanied in the birthing rooms, but may be observed by Weyland-Yutani scientific staff for reasons of data collection. All resulting specimens will be secured solely by birthing center staff. Remains of hosts may be withheld pending reasons of study. Evaluation appointments can be scheduled by reaching out to our service desk at 1-800-WYEXBC. If you or someone you know is infected and can not make it to the center please call 1-888-WYX-EMERGENCY and an emergency dispatch will be sent to your location for prompt pick up.*

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Weyland-Yutani Xenomorph Emergency Impregnation Informational Pamphlet

Since the detection of the xenomorph presence on Earth across various countries and populations some time ago, the WHO had long since developed a system of crisis care and assessment centers largely dealing with study, containment, and being a breeding terminus for any unfortunate victims of the alien breeding cycle. Long since the detection of the parasitoid “Facehugger” creatures were noted by top medical officials around the world as cause for concern, the presence of these creatures in black market trade rings, exotic pet smuggling circles, and unlicensed biotech companies has become so elevated that the creation of the codename “Birthing Centers” had become an international priority in the interest of public safety and health. However, whereas the previous informational promotion regarding the facehugger and general overview of the breeding cycle of the creature was distributed, many felt it too “clinical” or “cold”. That is why this informational aims to talk to those directly affected by the condition of the facehugger, the pregnancy. It is our intention to provide as comprehensive an understanding and informative explanation of what to expect, when expecting a xenomorph.

Symptoms?

By now you are well aware of the current situation you are in. The facehugger has long since unattached from you and died. You are likely feeling a mix of emotions by now and that is alright. It is perfectly fine to be afraid, confused, or even angry. These are perfectly normal emotional responses to what has just happened. What matters now is you prepare for the next phase. First, you should come to terms and accept what the situation facing you is, acceptance makes the rest of the process easier on all involved. You have been impregnated with a xenomorph embryo and are now carrying it inside you. Depending on what type of facehugger impregnated you and what type of embryo you carry as a result, pregnancies can vary in activity and length. But that will be covered soon enough. What you may be feeling right now is a slight feverish response to the implantation of the embryo, coupled with nausea and some dizziness, as well as some general weakness. Take time to steady yourself and perhaps get a glass of water or something to sooth your likely sore throat. You are also likely to notice an added weight to your torso; this is due to the additional weight of the gestating embryo within your chest. Don’t worry, it is likely still growing so you have time to get plans and affairs made in order and to contact your local Birthing Center Services. You will also notice a hunger which is due to the embryo having sapped nutrients from you in order to grow. A baby has to rely on its mother to feed after all. It is fine if you get a light snack or meal but do refrain from large portions as this sudden intake of food can agitate the embryo into activity. ::Warning!:: Due to the variance in type of xenomorph embryos and pregnancy lengths it is highly recommended that you urgently get to a Birthing Center as soon as possible to not only spare loved ones the trauma of witnessing the birth to come but to also minimize public health risks to letting loose a xenomorph into the wild or community at large.

Type 1: The Drone

The most common variant of the xenomorph is the Drone. Gestations of this type of embryo are short, usually about 2 to 4 hours after the facehugger falls off. It is a small embryo so the weight to the expecting mother is minimal, about 1 to 2 pounds roughly. When the time for the birthing of this type draws near one can expect shortness of breath, exhaustion, and sudden hemorrhaging in the chest from the embryo readying itself for birth. Due to the high level of energy this type has, the birth is often fast, so that is at the very least one good thing to expect with carrying a Drone.

Type 2: The Warrior

The second most common variant of xenomorph is the Warrior. Gestations of this type of embryo range from 3 to 5 hours after the facehugger detaches to 6-7 depending on host conditions and general health. With a larger size than a Drone the Warrior embryo will sit heavy in your chest at about roughly 3 to 4 pounds. This can make shortness of breath a common symptom to experience as it occupies a larger area in your chest cavity than the Drone. Along with the other symptoms of the Drone, you can expect a high amount of pain and activity from birthing this type due to size. Birth of a Warrior is sudden and fast but very painful.

Type 3: The Queen

This is the rarest of the embryos to carry and it is often not seen in most birthing centers. The Queen variant is the largest of the xenomorph embryo types, weighing in at about 5 to 6 pounds it will occupy a large portion of your chest cavity. The Queen saps a lot of nutrients from its host and as such takes the longest time to gestate. Normally about 2-3 days to reach maturity within the host. You will feel the weight of the Queen embryo immediately after regaining consciousness from being “facehugged”, and will feel a gradual weakening of energy as the days go by. The birth of a Queen is a sight and experience to behold, it is of course sudden but is often heralded by kicks within the mother-to-be. It will violently thrash about in your chest and break free very forcefully. Unlike the Drone and Warrior though, the Queen will have many arms and legs formed already by time of the birth, thus it is highly mobile and will exert more effort to free itself then the previous two. Coincidently, the facehugger that impregnated you with the Queen also implants a Drone or Warrior in another nearby host before dying off. This ensures protection for the Queen to be.

*Addendum Type 4 Provision*: The Runner

This variant of xenomorph is what one can expect after a facehugger has impregnated an animal. Anything from basic quadruped livestock or wildlife to day to day house pets are prime examples of hosts that would yield a runner. Light and small they weigh about 3-4 pounds in the host and gestate fast, normally maturing in a matter of 3 hours. It bursts forth from the host as any xenomorph embryo and instead of having a snake like shape will instead sport 4 legs, an evolutionary leap from its host. The runner grows in rapid pace after leaving its host and matures in a matter of 2-3 hours post burst. It then ruthlessly and efficiently hunts down prey at fast speeds and with intense ferocity and animalistic fervor. Small and powerful it is durable as well and not only can withstand a great deal of physical attack it can withstand high thermal damage and environmental hazards, typical of a survival of the fittest genome.

Treatment?

There is none. As was stated in our previous informational, there is no way to remove or deal with a xenomorph pregnancy once it has started. Xenomorph pregnancy is a fatal matter for every mother-to-be. We understand this is a rather distressing bit of news to hear but we believe in being honest about the conditions of those impacted by this condition. If you or someone you know is impregnated with a xenomorph then you or they are going to die via the violent birth of said embryo. But just because this is the case, does not mean you have to approach it bleakly or with a sense of dread. Some expecting mothers come to terms with what their circumstance is and take some measure of peace in the events to come. Think of it in the sense that you are pregnant first of all; a life grows within you and you are technically going to become a parent. You may also not take any offense to the embryo within you, it is just doing what is in its nature, there is no malice behind it. Furthermore, you may look forward to the time in the Birthing Center, as most of the rooms are made to be rather comfy and as stress reducing as possible. Last comforts and peace of mind are essential to expecting mothers. In fact, some expecting mothers have actually reported on enjoying the feel of the embryo gestating inside them, kicking and squirming occasionally as the time gets closer to the actual labor. Finally, you may take some solace in the fact that when the birth happens, although it will be painful it will also be over quickly.

What to expect when the time comes.

As was covered in the types of xenomorph embryos section, you can expect shortness of breath, exhaustion, and sudden hemorrhaging in the chest from the embryo readying itself for birth. When labor sets in you will be racked by sudden and an immense pain. Most notably you will feel a burning stabbing pain in the core of your chest just about the solar plexus where the sternum joins the ribs together. The embryo inside you will first uncoil and begin to twist and wriggle about. If you begin to feel this, then it is highly advised that you get as comfortable as you can and lay down as spread out as possible. What you ought to have done beforehand is to have removed your shirt or any article of clothing on your torso, so as to lessen any resistance for the embryo. This will make what is to come easier on you and it. This is your first indicator that birth is imminent. You will feel a lessening of the pressure you originally had before since the embryo is no longer clustered up. However, this is only so it can recoil itself and use its tail-like body as a spring to begin the next part, the thrusting. This is when the embryo begins to punch and ram at the underside of your rib cage. It will thrash and chew, claw, and ram against the muscle and bone of your chest cavity in a vigorous attempt to free itself and be born. It is the most excruciating time in the labor but it is over relatively quickly. It is highly recommended that you take what breathes you can in at this time. Breathing while difficult at this moment will be hard but will keep you aware of anything happening in the moment and while this may soundcounterintuitive can prove useful to those looking to make sure the birth ends fast. The embryo will cause a significant bulge to occur in the center of your chest and it will be quite bloodied from ruptured blood vessels and weakening skin. This is perfectly normal and if you are conscious enough to peer down and watch it, we highly recommend it as xenomorph birth is something to behold. For male hosts it is a chance to see the miracle of life from a first person point of view. While for female hosts you can visibly see the bulge and the exiting embryo between the breasts. Though while you might be focused on breathing at this time, you are likely to be screaming at this point. Again, this is perfectly normal, you are in immeasurable pain and if you need to yell and scream, then now is the time. Don’t worry about noise as in the Birthing Center Isolation Rooms the walls are soundproof so you don’t hear anyone else and vice versa. At any rate, the bone under the skin will gradually weaken and tear while the center of the ribs and sternum will break and split apart. Then in a series of short yet powerful thrusts the embryo will burst forth in a spray of blood and viscera and have been born. You’ll likely either be dead at the instance of this due to massive trauma and blood loss but if you are still conscious you are likely to feel a great relief of pressure, obviously still a pain like you’ve never known, and the sensation of the alien squirming its way out of its newly created birth canal in your chest. It is at this point the birthing is complete and you are now the mother of a xenomorph. You will feel a numbness start to take hold and the slowing of your heart rate, if it is still even intact, and a gradual lapse in consciousness. At this time, we recommend just merely giving in and letting sleep overcome you. The hard part is done and so are you. There will be no more pain and no more worry, just let go and let the Birthing Center staff handle the alien newborn.

Frequently asked questions:

Question: “If I come in early enough can I get an ultrasound of the embryo?”

Answer: “Of course, if it is early enough in the pregnancy then you are certainly able to get one at no cost. Just ask the Birthing Center staff for details.

Question: “I wanted to originally do the birthing alone but I am scared. Can someone be in my room too; I don’t know…hold my hand or something?”

Answer: “While it is not recommended that another non-expecting individual be present in the room at the time of the birthing we can offer you the company of a Birthing Center Synthetic. They are programmed to be kind and compassionate in this hour of need and are of no mortal danger to the staff personnel or the expecting mother.”

Question: “Are there preferred types of hosts this affects?”

Answer: “No. Facehuggers impregnate any able living host. Man, woman, young, old, even some animals. None are shown any preference to hosting. Luckily all measures have been taken at Birthing Centers to accommodate any aforementioned host and/or scenario.”

Question: “I am worried about the ones I leave behind; is there a type of life insurance they can receive after this?”

Answer: “Yes, due to the WHO recognizing the xenomorph presence as a global health concern, insurance policies will cover costs postpartum and postmortem for the expecting mothers and those related.”

Question: “What happens to the aliens after they are born?”

Answer: “That is unfortunately classified information.”

Question: “Can a room be made ready for a group of people impregnated? Me and some of my girlfriends went to a bachelorette party and... things got a bit out of hand.”

Answer: “While rather unorthodox, such a set up can be made ready if we get a figure of how many are in the group as early as possible.”

Question: “Hey, do you guys like have a volunteer program? Like, if I wanted to host, could I come to the Center and you guys make that happen?”

Answer: “Speak with Birthing Center R&D representatives as to your inquiry. While it is not recommended to willingly host a xenomorph, every bit of data collected helps us further understand the aliens and prepare us to help others in the field.”

Question: “Hey I can… *Ahhh*…feel it, starting…*gasping*…can someone…. come and…*coughing and gagging*…Oh fuck, its coming!”

Answer: “Stay right where you are, a helicopter is on the way with a trained team on board!”

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