[michime]

"Eggs take thirteen circles of the planet to develop," the mantis answered as he walked around the chamber.  At least they weren't in the dark thanks to the bioluminesce of the material he used to build the nest.  "Your body will expand as the eggs mature and when they are ready, you will push them out.  The eggs will hatch and the larva will feed off the nectar at your feet."  

The mantis approached the alien womb and rested two of his legs on the bloated stomach of the alien.  He opened his mandibles and uncurled a long spiral tongue.  "Eat," the mantis ordered as a large drop of golden liquid developed on the tip of his tongue.  "It will keep you strong."