neither war nor
conquest. His dream is of a world where war is scarce and prosperity reigns.
Heaven’s Light is not his will. It’s the will of the people of Alden. That is
my statement,” Shiken said to end his speech.
Murmurs filled
the grand hall as the representatives began arguing amongst themselves once
more. Shiken Ka and Jabril stood their ground while the crowd fought each other
verbally.
“I think reason
is lost to them,” Jabril said.
“I agree,”
Shiken said.
Lord Kris tried
restoring order to the chamber as the pair at center stage stormed out. Few
within the chamber took notice as the vitriol grew with each passing moment.
Once outside the chamber the door closed behind them.
“Did we do any
good by coming?” Jabril asked.
Shiken nodded.
“Our feelings are not alone in this matter. It’s evident more than half of
those in that room wish for his success. Just because one shouts louder doesn’t
make them right. Many are stuck in silence because they fear retribution.”
“I hate to say
this Lord Ka, but you’re right,” Jabril said. She saluted him once more. “I
hope strength follows your every moment.”
He saluted back.
“And may Kali watch over you and your people.”
Jabril smiled
before leaving with her guards. Shiken Ka turned to the Minan soldiers
surrounding him and his two guards.
“Are we allowed
to leave yet?” he asked.
The lead officer
amongst the guards stepped forward. “You’re allowed to leave at any time.”
“Thank you,”
Shiken said before heading through the massive maze of hallways.
“What are we
going to do my lord?” one of his guards asked.
Shiken tapped
the blade on his back. “We’ll do everything in our power to ensure light shines
once more upon the peoples of Alden.”
* *
*
Myden silently
watched the High Council argue for hours. He paced back and forth on his small
saucer shaped ship before sitting down to meditate.
Their thoughts
are so dissonant at the moment. It would be a miracle if one could bring them
together on anything right now.
Lord Jita
floated forward from the shadows. “To think the sojourners brought back all the
evidence needed to unify them. It’s a pity they can’t see their own
foolishness.”
Myden sighed.
“Long ago we swore to see the plan through old friend.”
“True General
Myden,” Jita said. “But hasn’t it already been changed?”
Myden stood
silent for a moment. “The Warrior wasn’t supposed to survive the sojourn.
That’s what the plan originally contained. But the Maiden of Life awakened sooner
than anticipated.”
“Does Brian know
about this?” Jita asked.
Myden closed his
eyes, “Most likely, if not if fact then by intuition. The Machine God has
touched his mind and is working at his sanity. I fear the darkness he hates will
embrace him wholly.”
“And what if it
does?”
Myden opened his
eyes and held forth his telepathic staff. “Then I will be the one to stop him.”
“You’ll be hated
for eternity,” Jita warned.
“I don’t care!”
Myden shouted. “Light must shine upon this galaxy once more lest the darkness
take it all. Even if they curse my name for a thousand years I will see the
plan through. It’s all I live for now.”
Jita turned to
leave. “Your conviction is enough Myden. The Mylor stand with you.”
Chapter 8 -
Departure Celebration
The crew of the
Avoni gathered in the mess hall with Seles and Mira near the stage. Meldi and
Myli sat next to Seles, while Celi and the medical staff sat next to Mira. The
others filed in with a mix of joy and sadness as they knew life on the Avoni
would be changed forever. When everyone was situated Celi stood and took center
stage.
“We come today
to pay our respects and gratitude for the service of lieutenant Seles and lieutenant
Mira,” she said. “They’ve served faithfully onboard this ship for over a decade
and proven their worth in battle. But most of all, they’ve shown us what we can
aspire
conquest. His dream is of a world where war is scarce and prosperity reigns.
Heaven’s Light is not his will. It’s the will of the people of Alden. That is
my statement,” Shiken said to end his speech.
Murmurs filled
the grand hall as the representatives began arguing amongst themselves once
more. Shiken Ka and Jabril stood their ground while the crowd fought each other
verbally.
“I think reason
is lost to them,” Jabril said.
“I agree,”
Shiken said.
Lord Kris tried
restoring order to the chamber as the pair at center stage stormed out. Few
within the chamber took notice as the vitriol grew with each passing moment.
Once outside the chamber the door closed behind them.
“Did we do any
good by coming?” Jabril asked.
Shiken nodded.
“Our feelings are not alone in this matter. It’s evident more than half of
those in that room wish for his success. Just because one shouts louder doesn’t
make them right. Many are stuck in silence because they fear retribution.”
“I hate to say
this Lord Ka, but you’re right,” Jabril said. She saluted him once more. “I
hope strength follows your every moment.”
He saluted back.
“And may Kali watch over you and your people.”
Jabril smiled
before leaving with her guards. Shiken Ka turned to the Minan soldiers
surrounding him and his two guards.
“Are we allowed
to leave yet?” he asked.
The lead officer
amongst the guards stepped forward. “You’re allowed to leave at any time.”
“Thank you,”
Shiken said before heading through the massive maze of hallways.
“What are we
going to do my lord?” one of his guards asked.
Shiken tapped
the blade on his back. “We’ll do everything in our power to ensure light shines
once more upon the peoples of Alden.”
* *
*
Myden silently
watched the High Council argue for hours. He paced back and forth on his small
saucer shaped ship before sitting down to meditate.
Their thoughts
are so dissonant at the moment. It would be a miracle if one could bring them
together on anything right now.
Lord Jita
floated forward from the shadows. “To think the sojourners brought back all the
evidence needed to unify them. It’s a pity they can’t see their own
foolishness.”
Myden sighed.
“Long ago we swore to see the plan through old friend.”
“True General
Myden,” Jita said. “But hasn’t it already been changed?”
Myden stood
silent for a moment. “The Warrior wasn’t supposed to survive the sojourn.
That’s what the plan originally contained. But the Maiden of Life awakened sooner
than anticipated.”
“Does Brian know
about this?” Jita asked.
Myden closed his
eyes, “Most likely, if not if fact then by intuition. The Machine God has
touched his mind and is working at his sanity. I fear the darkness he hates will
embrace him wholly.”
“And what if it
does?”
Myden opened his
eyes and held forth his telepathic staff. “Then I will be the one to stop him.”
“You’ll be hated
for eternity,” Jita warned.
“I don’t care!”
Myden shouted. “Light must shine upon this galaxy once more lest the darkness
take it all. Even if they curse my name for a thousand years I will see the
plan through. It’s all I live for now.”
Jita turned to
leave. “Your conviction is enough Myden. The Mylor stand with you.”
Chapter 8 -
Departure Celebration
The crew of the
Avoni gathered in the mess hall with Seles and Mira near the stage. Meldi and
Myli sat next to Seles, while Celi and the medical staff sat next to Mira. The
others filed in with a mix of joy and sadness as they knew life on the Avoni
would be changed forever. When everyone was situated Celi stood and took center
stage.
“We come today
to pay our respects and gratitude for the service of lieutenant Seles and lieutenant
Mira,” she said. “They’ve served faithfully onboard this ship for over a decade
and proven their worth in battle. But most of all, they’ve shown us what we can
aspire
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