{"id":1246,"date":"2016-01-18T07:22:38","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T13:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2016-01-20T07:25:46","modified_gmt":"2016-01-20T13:25:46","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-clone-part-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1246","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Clone – Part 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cimalian Princess: Clone<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

by AJ Marks<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 20<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Meia felt herself lifted again going from the table back to the gurney while trying to look around a bit. She spotted Trina looking back at her and her eyes held something strange and then a barely noticeable wink.\u00a0 There was something in the look and Meia had a feeling she had to figure it out quickly and hoped she had someone on her side for a change.\u00a0 Perhaps the situation wasn\u2019t as hopeless as she first thought and maybe her escape might be easier.<\/p>\n

The guards wheeled her out of the room and she took a moment to study them both. They were the same ones who had taken her out of the cell earlier in the day as her senses sharpened in anticipation of the area she spotted no cameras at, her one opportunity to escape.\u00a0 The guards appeared unarmed which would help her, in small way, but hinder later on as she wouldn\u2019t be able to secure a weapon.<\/p>\n

They made the turn and Meia came to life jumping up and off the gurney surprising both guards.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat the?\u201d one said before taking a foot to the face spinning around, slamming into the wall and slumping down having been knocked out by the force. Meia spun to face the second guard who appeared stunned into inaction but managed to recover a bit too quickly for Meia\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n

The guard attacked throwing a clumsy punch which she avoided causing him to lose his balance when he failed to strike a target. Meia too that split second to counter-attack burying a fist into his stomach which caused him to double over.<\/p>\n

He took out a communicator while backing up slightly. Meia saw it and quickly kicked it out of his hands before rounding about to deliver a kick to the guard\u2019s chin knocking him unconscious.<\/p>\n

Meia now stood alone in the hallway with two knocked out guards knowing she had to move quickly to ensure her escape. Quickly checking the guards for any weapons, but found none but each had a communicator.\u00a0 She stilled when one activated.<\/p>\n

\u201cPass, what\u2019s taking so long? Pass come in?\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia understood she had to act quickly now as no reply would bring even more guards to her spot looking to see what happened. She still had to figure out an escape route and the moment she came out a camera would spot her.\u00a0 She had managed to escape her guards but now felt stranded in the hallway.<\/p>\n

\u201cPass, what\u2019s wrong, come in immediately,\u201d the communicator chirped again.<\/p>\n

Even as she tried to think the clink of a door caught her attention as it opened slightly. Taking a chance she hoped it would lead to an escape route, or she would be captured again.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

The security guard watching the monitors felt nervous now and reluctantly turned to his superior.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, we have a problem,\u201d he managed to say watching his superior turn and glare at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat type of problem?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve lost contact with the guards carrying the package back to the cell, they won\u2019t reply,\u201d the guard replied back to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo reply, what about on the screens, you should be able to see them idiot.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, they are in the blackout corner,\u201d the guard replied, the one spot they had no cameras.<\/p>\n

The superior walked over to his console keying the mike himself. \u201cThis is control come in.\u00a0 You are in violation of protocol, respond at once.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seconds ticked by with no reply and the guard looked back up at his superior for more guidance, he was the commander here and a beta.<\/p>\n

\u201cSend a security detail there at once, armed,\u201d his superior finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d the guard replied quickly switching his communicator to the guard room. \u201cAttention, possible prison break in blackout area, detail head there at once armed.\u00a0 Prisoner is considered extremely dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n

He waited for a reply that the guards were leaving when he noticed something else wrong, a flashing security break.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, sir, we might have another problem, we could have multiple security breaks,\u201d he said looking back over at his superior who looked on as well at the flashing lights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat in known space is going on?\u201d his superior said. \u201cFull lockdown, now!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d the guard answered initiating the start up for full lockdown but with that came other problems as it meant no one could get in, or out. Another light went off to add to his problems and the guard ignored that light, he had enough problems than worry about one light.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Meia waited, watching the door open ready for anything. Instead the face of an older woman appeared who Meia recognized.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhoa, Meia wait, I\u2019m here to help but we must act quickly, the guards won\u2019t remain silent for long and have probably already sent a detail here to see what happened,\u201d Trina stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have a plan?\u201d Meia asked hoping she had something to get out of this building. Once out Meia could formulate her own plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, get you out of here, I have some friend who will help,\u201d Trina said. \u201cCome on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia followed Trina, not really having much choice and entered the room and realize the woman had a weapon in her hand. She wondered how Trina managed to get a weapon in their society, it was punishable by death, especially a lower class citizen.<\/p>\n

\u201cA weapon?\u201d Meia decided to ask as they stepped into another corridor. Trina seemed to hesitate for a second at the question looking down at her hand then back to Meia before replying and continuing on<\/p>\n

\u201cWasn\u2019t easy to secure, I smuggled parts for a long time, we\u2019re almost there,\u201d Trina said before stopping. \u201cHades.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia looked at the end of the corridor seeing a group of guards turning the corner as both groups stopped shocked they ran into each other. Meia heard a weapon fire and looked over to see Trina\u2019s arm outstretched and aiming the weapon.\u00a0 Looking back at the guards the lead guard clutch his side before falling over and the others seemed to snap out of their stupor and shot back.<\/p>\n

Trina fired back a few more times missing most of the guards but hitting another one in his leg. Meia counted another four guards turning the corner before taking charge.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere, let me, I\u2019ve more weapon training than you,\u201d Meia stated holding out her hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right,\u201d Trina said finally handing over the weapon which Meia studied for a few seconds. It was a hard laser technology, not much penetration but she could fire rapidly without overheating.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, where to next?\u2019 Meia asked taking aim and firing causing the guards to duck behind the corner to take cover.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat door over there,\u201d Trina stated, pointing to a door a short distance away on the other side of the corridor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen we need to go,\u201d Meia said, firing several more rounds off as a few guards poked their head around the corner. Taking aim she waited until the guard appeared again and fired striking him and he slumped to the ground followed by cries by the other guards.<\/p>\n

Meia used the distraction to quickly run towards the door firing a few more rounds at the corner to keep the guards pinned. She had to keep firing otherwise they might manage to stop her escape as she reached the door waiting for Trina to join her.<\/p>\n

Ass Trina ran two guard jumped out firing wildly as Meia returned fire striking one before the second ducked back behind the corner again. Trina joined her at the door.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s get out here,\u201d Trina said, her voice a bit strained.<\/p>\n

Meia didn\u2019t wait and bolted through the door which turned out to be an exit from the building. They barely cleared the doorway when it slammed shut and a large steel door closed it leaving Meia a bit confused by what happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cLockdown, the guards won\u2019t be able to leave, \u201c Trina said making Meia feel a bit better yet they still had to get out of the area before any other guards came by.<\/p>\n

They started to head away and Meia put her weapon away not wanting to stand out anymore than she already did. She turned as Trina slowed down and looked over spotting a red dot on the ground.<\/p>\n

Meia pulled her into an alleyway before Trina could say anything and looking her over carefully. Now she spotted the deep red stain spreading on her side.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to get you help,\u201d Meia said quietly but unsure where they were.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Trina said, her voice now strong. \u201cI have some friends who can help.\u00a0 Go to the corner of Yaal and Charles, down this street, there is, a friend named Carl and Ewa, they can help you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t leave you,\u201d Meia said, her duty towards others coming through, something she learned while at the Alliance and with Randy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not important, you are,\u201d Trina whispered, her strength failing her.<\/p>\n

Meia had no idea what to say now and could only watch helplessly as the woman passed away having sacrificed everything to help her. She lost another person who knew her and could have told her about her mother and, perhaps, her father, who they were.<\/p>\n

Standing she made a point to make it to Charles and Yaal in hopes this Carl and Ewa could help her. Hiding the weapon she started out and glanced at the street signs, seeing she was on Charles already and headed off down the road hoping things would get better, and Trina\u2019s friends didn\u2019t double cross her upon her arrival.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Emperor Henry sat in his chair behind his desk knowing that the Alliance would send a fleet to him. Once that fleet had been destroyed his own forces could move the rest of the pathetic Alliance defenses and crush them once and for all.\u00a0 Evan as he plotted in his mind rushing footsteps alerted him to something else as a guard ran into the room stopping in front of him.<\/p>\n

\u201cSire, sorry to interrupt but this message came in from the laboratory,\u201d the guard said, handing over the message.<\/p>\n

Normally Henry would be incensed, but the message held an official seal to be send straight to him. He quickly read through the message seeing the laboratory had multiple breakouts including the one person he wanted under tight control, Meia.<\/p>\n

\u201cDamn her,\u201d he growled tossing the datapad away in disgust, before buzzing his secretary. \u201cGet me the head of security at once, we have a problem on our hands.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sire,\u201d the secretary replied handing up as Henry glanced at the trembling guard in front of him. \u201cYou are dismissed, don\u2019t\u2019 come back for a while if you wish to live.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sire, thank you sire,\u201d the man said, bowing before running from the room while Henry watched on emotionless.<\/p>\n

Meia consumed his thoughts, he was so close to his final goal for her to disappear now. She was part of his plan and he had to have control over her.\u00a0 He hoped his enforces would be able to find her, and his other contacts would probably help, its where she probably would go.\u00a0 He looked up as a man walked into the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cSire, you summoned me?\u201d he asked bowing and waiting for his orders.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, we have an escaped prisoner running loose in sector D-14,\u201d Henry replied. \u201cI want you to increase the patrols to find her, here is her picture and make sure every enforcer has her face memorized.\u00a0 She is to be killed on sight.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be done as you wish,\u201d the man said, bowing and leaving to carry out the order quickly.<\/p>\n

Henry sat back in his chair impatiently waiting to see what might happen next. He thought about a suitable punishment for the head of security at the laboratory for his failures, it could cost him everything in his careful planning.\u00a0 He\u2019d come too far to allow anything to happen.\u00a0 He thought about bringing Jezic back in, the man wanted his revenge and this might be his opportunity for it.<\/p>\n

\u201cProblems?\u201d a child-like voice said from the shadows.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing major yet, only an unexpected surprise,\u201d Henry replied a bit annoyed.<\/p>\n

\u201cMeia then, you should have expected it then,\u201d the voice replied back. \u201cYou should have killed her when you had the chance, I would\u2019ve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo not tell me how to run my Empire,\u201d Henry said turning towards the voice to see a child about five years old with blonde hair, the spitting image of Meia at that age. \u201cI can still have you eliminated, it would be best to remember that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course father,\u201d the girl said before disappearing into the shadows leaving Henry to wonder how she did that. He would consider that later, for now he had more pressing matters to attend to, the capture of Meia.<\/p>\n

End part 20<\/p>\n

Continued in part 21<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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