lift of the heavy objects behind them.
They waited as the defender came closer to reveal a woman holding a
jousting lance with a deadly forked tip and a katana in the other
hand. “You are not authorized to be here and those ships… aren’t
running?” she was confused by that after noticing the engines were
off, made no noise and didn’t have any pilots. Then she touched the
side of the helmet and zoomed closer to get a closer look and said
“Oh! Sorry brothers and sister. I didn’t get word you arrived or
were coming.”
“ Because we didn’t tell
anyone yet. I apologize.” Came from the deep voice of Oliver. He
touched his com. “Elder Scythe,” He waited a moment as the call was
sent. “we’ve arrived early and I’m going to take residence in the
city for the duration of the mission.”
“ Fortune favors me then, for
I’m in the city as we speak watching over the civilians and make
sure they wipe their asses correctly. I could use the company. Come
on in.”
“ We’re coming from the
east.” He informed as the Huntress returned to hiding in the
canopy.
The crater caused by the Dorgenox’s Ripper
came into view. It was mandatory since there was a poison too
deadly to leave on the planet when last they came. The lake Renee
made to hold all the water that had drowned the city remained, but
there were changes. Large shuttles made of metal were parked on the
ground. Gemstone housing were grown in strategic locations,
creating a barrier to keep Beasts at bay to protect civilian
scientists and archeologists granted special permission to the
uncovered city. Transplanted trees proved to be of Inferno variety
since the land was cleared and the soil rich to eventually harvest
the fruit to make Booster Oil for faster FTL travel.
Zerika’s preservation laws prevent
deforestation, but the crater was too good a resource to let go
unused. It will take more months to fill the crater. But clearly
the areas were cleared around one of four entrances to the ancient
city and were under heavy Marine guard rather than Hunter.
Waiting alone was the battleaxe black man of
great stature who was in the appearance of a late twenties to early
thirties, but was centuries older. Elder Scythe stood out in a
vacant area and the group came in. He raised an eyebrow at the
Creelin, but came forward to shake Oliver’s hand as massive feline
forms came charging down the crater in perfect synchronization.
“Welcome, Brother.”
“ It’s good to see you,
Scythe. You’re stronger.”
“ By a bit. As is everyone in
my village thanks to your mate’s gene therapy. I must say I now see
why you love Beast flesh raw now. It’s delicious.”
“ Did you go up a
Class?”
“ Almost. In a few weeks I
will most likely… Is that Davan Took ? The wanted criminal?” Scythe’s
demeanor darkened.
Davan cowered behind Renee of all people at
being noticed, but she said “Yup, but he is innocent. He didn’t
kill anyone of his free will. He was hijacked by illegal nanites
and…”
The massive warrior raised a hand. “Enough.
He is a wanted criminal on Verard for murder and cyber
terrorism.”
“ But…” Jessica spoke to
defend him too.
“ No more arguing. Davan
Took, come before me this instant.” Elder Scythe didn’t notice
Oliver had even slipped past his mental defenses and is why he said
and did nothing.
Realizing running wasn’t an option, Davan
came forth, eyes downcast and shoulders slumped. Elder Scythe
reached behind and withdrew Psionic restraints and bound both hands
in front of the man. The shackles were unbreakable since the man’s
Psionics were suppressed. “I give you this one option, Mr. Took.”
This surprised Davan, but he dare not look from the ground. “Either
I hand you over to the Marines and have them transfer you to Verad
for trial and execution or you become my prisoner and stand under a
full Elder’s council after we deal with the threat facing us. Know
this, if not for Oliver being a brother, I
They waited as the defender came closer to reveal a woman holding a
jousting lance with a deadly forked tip and a katana in the other
hand. “You are not authorized to be here and those ships… aren’t
running?” she was confused by that after noticing the engines were
off, made no noise and didn’t have any pilots. Then she touched the
side of the helmet and zoomed closer to get a closer look and said
“Oh! Sorry brothers and sister. I didn’t get word you arrived or
were coming.”
“ Because we didn’t tell
anyone yet. I apologize.” Came from the deep voice of Oliver. He
touched his com. “Elder Scythe,” He waited a moment as the call was
sent. “we’ve arrived early and I’m going to take residence in the
city for the duration of the mission.”
“ Fortune favors me then, for
I’m in the city as we speak watching over the civilians and make
sure they wipe their asses correctly. I could use the company. Come
on in.”
“ We’re coming from the
east.” He informed as the Huntress returned to hiding in the
canopy.
The crater caused by the Dorgenox’s Ripper
came into view. It was mandatory since there was a poison too
deadly to leave on the planet when last they came. The lake Renee
made to hold all the water that had drowned the city remained, but
there were changes. Large shuttles made of metal were parked on the
ground. Gemstone housing were grown in strategic locations,
creating a barrier to keep Beasts at bay to protect civilian
scientists and archeologists granted special permission to the
uncovered city. Transplanted trees proved to be of Inferno variety
since the land was cleared and the soil rich to eventually harvest
the fruit to make Booster Oil for faster FTL travel.
Zerika’s preservation laws prevent
deforestation, but the crater was too good a resource to let go
unused. It will take more months to fill the crater. But clearly
the areas were cleared around one of four entrances to the ancient
city and were under heavy Marine guard rather than Hunter.
Waiting alone was the battleaxe black man of
great stature who was in the appearance of a late twenties to early
thirties, but was centuries older. Elder Scythe stood out in a
vacant area and the group came in. He raised an eyebrow at the
Creelin, but came forward to shake Oliver’s hand as massive feline
forms came charging down the crater in perfect synchronization.
“Welcome, Brother.”
“ It’s good to see you,
Scythe. You’re stronger.”
“ By a bit. As is everyone in
my village thanks to your mate’s gene therapy. I must say I now see
why you love Beast flesh raw now. It’s delicious.”
“ Did you go up a
Class?”
“ Almost. In a few weeks I
will most likely… Is that Davan Took ? The wanted criminal?” Scythe’s
demeanor darkened.
Davan cowered behind Renee of all people at
being noticed, but she said “Yup, but he is innocent. He didn’t
kill anyone of his free will. He was hijacked by illegal nanites
and…”
The massive warrior raised a hand. “Enough.
He is a wanted criminal on Verard for murder and cyber
terrorism.”
“ But…” Jessica spoke to
defend him too.
“ No more arguing. Davan
Took, come before me this instant.” Elder Scythe didn’t notice
Oliver had even slipped past his mental defenses and is why he said
and did nothing.
Realizing running wasn’t an option, Davan
came forth, eyes downcast and shoulders slumped. Elder Scythe
reached behind and withdrew Psionic restraints and bound both hands
in front of the man. The shackles were unbreakable since the man’s
Psionics were suppressed. “I give you this one option, Mr. Took.”
This surprised Davan, but he dare not look from the ground. “Either
I hand you over to the Marines and have them transfer you to Verad
for trial and execution or you become my prisoner and stand under a
full Elder’s council after we deal with the threat facing us. Know
this, if not for Oliver being a brother, I
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