Casualties OF Evolution

[Earth, Outer Space]

A massive ship slowly approached the earth with hundreds of small ships following behind. The black behemoth eclipsed the stars as it crept forward, its obsidian hull reflecting no light. 

The smaller vessels swarmed around it like wasps around their queen, their pointed forms designed for speed and efficiency rather than the imposing dread of the mothership.

Inside the ship, the commander looked at the massive window in front of him where Earth was visible with a clear view of the people looking at the sky with worried faces. 

His yellow eyes narrowed behind the metallic mask of his helmet, the green glow from the viewing screen illuminating the scratches and dents on his battle-scarred armor. 

The bridge was silent save for the low hum of the engines and the occasional clicking of mandibles as his officers observed their prey.