Strawberry

The **sentient garden** **strawberry** is a hypothetical organism that is capable of self-awareness, intelligence, and communication. It is derived from the common garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa), a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria that is widely cultivated for its edible fruit. A sentient garden strawberry would have some form of sensory perception, such as vision, hearing, touch, smell, or taste, as well as a means of expressing its thoughts and emotions, such as speech, writing, gestures, or facial expressions. A sentient garden strawberry would also have a degree of autonomy and agency, meaning that it could make decisions and act on its own behalf.

## Appearance

The sentient strawberry resembles a normal strawberry, but with some notable differences. A sentient garden strawberry has a pair of eyes, a mouth, and a hidden nose on its red surface, which it uses to see, speak, and smell.

## History

The sentient strawberries were discovered in early 2015 by Regina Carman, a 25 year old botanist and TV personality, who found them growing in a secret laboratory in the outskirts of Multiburg. She named them Sweeties and decided to adopt them as her pets.

Regina was already a popular host of a children’s show called Regina’s Garden, where she taught kids about plants and gardening. She decided to introduce the Sweeties to her audience and created a spin-off show called Sweet Regina, where she was filmed raising the strawberries with young co-host Charlotte Mills, aged 10. The show became a huge hit among children and adults alike, as they were fascinated by the cute and quirky personalities of the Sweeties.

The show also sparked a lot of controversy and debate, as some people questioned the ethics and legality of creating and keeping sentient strawberries. Some animal rights activists claimed that the Sweeties were being exploited and mistreated by Regina. while some scientists argued that the Sweeties were a potential threat to the natural ecosystem and biodiversity. However, Charlotte defended Regina's actions, saying that they loved and cared for the Sweeties as their family, and that they were educating the public about the wonders of nature.

Unfortunately, things took a dark turn in the second and final season of Sweet Regina, which aired in 2016. During production, Charlotte discovered that Regina was secretly experimenting on the Sweeties, trying to enhance their intelligence and abilities. She also found out that Regina was selling some of the Sweeties to a shady organization that wanted to use them for military purposes. Charlotte was shocked and horrified by Regina’s betrayal and cruelty, and decided to expose her to the public. Charlotte managed to escape from Regina’s laboratory with the help of some of the Sweeties, and contacted a journalist who agreed to help her. They planned to reveal Regina’s crimes on live TV, during the finale of Sweet Regina. However, Regina found out about their plan and tried to stop them. She sent her henchmen to capture Charlotte and the Sweeties, and set a bomb in the studio where the show was being filmed.

The finale of Sweet Regina was a chaotic and tragic event, as Regina’s henchmen stormed the studio and started shooting at everyone. Charlotte and the journalist tried to fight back, but they were outnumbered and outgunned. The Sweeties also tried to defend themselves, using their musical instruments as weapons. Some of them managed to escape, while others were killed or captured. The bomb exploded, destroying the studio and killing many people, including Regina, who was caught in the blast. The aftermath of the finale was devastating, as the world learned about Regina’s evil deeds and the existence of the sentient strawberries. The public was outraged and saddened by the loss of life and the abuse of the Sweeties. The surviving Sweeties were taken into custody by the authorities, who decided to study them and determine their fate. Some people demanded that the Sweeties be freed and given rights, while others wanted them to be destroyed or used for research.

The story of Regina Carman became a legend, a mystery, and a controversy that remained unresolved for years. The show Sweet Regina was banned from airing and streaming, but it was still remembered by many fans who loved and admired the Sweeties. The show also inspired many books, movies, games, and fan works that explored different scenarios and outcomes for the characters. The sentient strawberries were considered an endangered species, as there were only a few dozens left in existence. They were kept in secure facilities under strict supervision and protection. Some of them were allowed to communicate with each other and with selected humans who befriended them. Others were subjected to various tests and experiments that tried to understand their origin, nature, and potential.