{"id":1271,"date":"2016-02-01T07:19:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T13:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2016-02-03T07:22:55","modified_gmt":"2016-02-03T13:22:55","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-clone-part-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1271","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Clone – Part 27"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Part 27<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a traitor from the empire here,\u201d Meia heard her duplicate say.<\/p>\n

She stood there facing off against her fake, ready for anything when she was attacked. Meia instinctively ducked, normally rolling right back up, but planting her right foot she heard a crack along with shooting pain up and down her leg.\u00a0 Her right leg buckled causing her to fall to the ground giving her opponent the advantage and a blow to the head left her feeling stunned.<\/p>\n

She thought she heard yelling, including Randy saying stop, but she was had to quickly clear her head and managed to avoid a kick only by reflex and training. Lying on her back the attacker had the advantage, and the fact her right ankle was probably broken allowed her to only dodge, barely.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe emperor will finally be rid of you,\u201d the other Meia stated, starting a killing blow.<\/p>\n

Meia heard the words, and knew she could not avoid the blow this time and it would take a miracle for her to survive. Her attacker suddenly stopped, her face changed from one of victory to confusion as the blow never landed.\u00a0 Instead her attacker slumped down, falling onto her already injured leg causing her cry out.<\/p>\n

Two men came over lifting the body off her leg as Meia finally looked around again, spotting Randy not far away looking not at her, but beyond her into the hanger. She turned to see Ben standing there with a pistol in his hand as she realized he had been the one to shoot the other Meia.<\/p>\n

She spotted Doctor Tommy Leaver heading over to her and for the first time allowed a small smile on her face.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey doc,\u201d Meia said to him, was he took a second to look back at her before smiling.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, this will be an interesting story for sure, I can\u2019t wait,\u201d Tommy said, checking on the other Meia.<\/p>\n

Meia looked over at Randy approached with some hesitation and saw the confusion in his eyes as he looked on. He seemed torn between despair and concern.<\/p>\n

\u201cBen, you better have a good explanation about this?\u201d Randy said looking over as Ben walked over and the doctor started to examine her leg.<\/p>\n

\u201cIts simple admiral, the woman I show wasn\u2019t Meia, and I think we all know that,\u201d Ben said stopping close by and surrendering his pistol to one of the guards.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd you know this how?\u201d Randy asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe real Meia wouldn\u2019t have started that fight, we both know that,\u201d Ben stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe did against her uncle, Senator Agnes,\u201d Randy replied back to him, and Meia knew he had a valid point there, the rage upon learning what happened had spilled over back then.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe also had a good reason, here there was no reason, only chaos,\u201d Ben stated. \u201cAnd for Meia to use a death blow on an opponent in this situation, no, she was someone else, I\u2019m positive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou better be right,\u201d Randy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRandy,\u201d Meia said only to have the doctor \u2018tsk\u2019 at her leg\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat,\u201d Randy said looking down at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan we talk about this when my leg feels better, and I wash my hair, I don\u2019t like being a blonde,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

Those words seemed to get to Randy and she watched as he seemed to come to his senses.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd then we can talk, and figure out where to eat when we get back,\u201d Meia said, watching as Randy suddenly looked up.<\/p>\n

\u201cGet back, hold on,\u201d Randy said leaving the hanger quickly.<\/p>\n

Meia looked around as everyone seemed confused by what he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re still in the middle of a battle,\u201d Aaron finally said. The explanation seemed to make everyone realize what had happened before all of this.\u00a0 Now as Meia listened she realized the engine sound was different, the normal low pitched whine, but a higher pitch of when it was traveling through hyperspace.\u00a0 So they had managed to escape.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe need to go to medlab, along with a few others,\u201d Tommy said looking at Aaron.<\/p>\n

\u201cFine, take a few guards,\u201d Aaron replied, as Ben picked up Meia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcome back little one,\u201d Ben said as they left the hanger headed to the medlab to fix her leg.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Randy made his way quickly to the bridge glad that the ship appeared to still be intact and he felt no impacts from any weapons fire. He reached the bridge, scanning the bridge and the crew for any indication that anything might be wrong but saw no one with panic.\u00a0 He spotted Kim and made his way over to where Kim stood, looking back at him, waiting.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything all right?\u201d Randy asked first.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, went into hyperspace about five minutes ago, had most of the fighters land in beta bay due to what was going on in alpha. It was a squeeze, but they managed,\u201d Kim said.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ll have to shuttle the fighters around to Alpha bay when we drop out of hyperspace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI see,\u201d Randy said taking it all in. \u201cThen I guess I rushed up here for nothing.\u00a0 What about the rest of the fleet?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAll indications are all ships left in time,\u201d Kim replied back to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, then I want a full report of damage when we arrive, including any of the other ships, anything I should be aware of,\u201d Randy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, what happened on the hanger deck?\u201d Hans asked speaking up and Randy figured it was the question on everyone\u2019s mind on the bridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure,\u201d Randy replied truthfully, he still had a hard time wrapping his mind around it all. \u201cI have a feeling we\u2019ll learn a lot more in the next couple of hours.\u00a0 Until then, let\u2019s not spread rumors about things.\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked at everyone making sure they understood what he said. He did not want rumors spreading around which were probably false when no one even knew the truth yet.\u00a0 Making his way back off the bridge he decided to head down and see if the other men on the shuttle might know something which could reveal the truth behind the mystery of the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cYo, skip, what\u2019s going on around here?\u201d Randy heard John say as they spotted each other.<\/p>\n

Randy waited a bit for John to catch up at the elevator. \u201cNot sure what you mean John,\u201d Randy said wondering what rumors were already spreading throughout the ship.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m hearing a rumor that Ben shot Meia, but he really didn\u2019t shoot her, it doesn\u2019t make any sense. So come on, what\u2019s the truth?\u201d John asked as the elevator doors closed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, it seems that what you said actually sums it up, I think,\u201d Randy said, still unsure about it all himself. He was a bit dismayed that the rumors were already circulating.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow you\u2019re not making any sense,\u201d John replied back.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m trying to figure it all out,\u201d Randy stated. The elevator stopped allowing him off and headed towards the hanger with John right behind him.\u00a0 His friend\u2019s curiosity probably got the better of him right now even as Randy made his way towards Aaron.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral,\u201d Aaron said as Randy approached.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey all in there?\u2019 Randy asked motioning towards a small area where the guards were.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir, they have given us no problems,\u201d Aaron replied back to him.<\/p>\n

Randy nodded then waited for the guards to move aside to allow him to enter the room. Inside were four men who watched his approach in silence, and he recognized the look from so many others from the Cimalian Empire they had captured.\u00a0 Sitting down he looked over at the other two were sitting down as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m Admiral Randy White, and this is John,\u201d Randy said introducing them both and earning a slight glare from john at the lack of titles. Randy wanted to keep somethings a secret as he did not yet know who they were talking to and he wanted more information<\/p>\n

\u201cMarkus, and this is Zachery,\u201d the man sitting said, introducing the other man sitting as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps you can help us out, I\u2019m trying to figure out what exactly happened here,\u201d Randy said hoping they would talk.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t know much either,\u201d the man replied. \u201cWe\u2019re only helping Meia get transport off the planet, or at least that was the original plan but she changed it, persuaded us to come along as well.\u00a0 Not sure it was worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSeems like she is like that,\u201d Randy said before he even realized what he said. Something inside him told him that Meia was the real one, but it raised more questions than any answer he had, and some he didn\u2019t want to think about.\u00a0 \u201cWhat do you of the other Meia?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t know nothing, we\u2019re Gamma class citizens, the government doesn\u2019t tell us anything if they don\u2019t want to. Even the rebellion doesn\u2019t tell us much, we\u2019re slowly trying to gain a better tomorrow with more freedom,\u201d Markus said back to him.<\/p>\n

Randy nodded in understanding, but gain some information as well, there was a rebellion going on in the Cimalian Empire. The problem was if they succeeded what type of leadership would take over, it could even be worse.<\/p>\n

He knew who he would have to talk to next and figure out the answers he really needed.<\/p>\n

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

Jezic made his way into the Emperor\u2019s throne room knowing the information he had wouldn\u2019t be received well by the Emperor. Everything had failed somehow, including the Alliance knew where they were, not that it was a large problem, but the fact Meia managed to escape posed a larger and bigger threat.\u00a0 He wondered what type of reaction he would receive from the Emperor, or if he already knew.<\/p>\n

He made his way in seeing the Emperor behind his desk, looking up at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happened?\u201d Henry asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Alliance fleet managed to escape, they were ready for a quick escape,\u201d Jezic said. \u201cIt also appears the rebels attacked a different port allowing Meia to escape.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWHAT!\u201d Henry shouted making Jezic wince and wait a few seconds before answering the question he knew the Emperor had.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt appears the rebels attacked a Delta port instead of the Gamma port like we had been told,\u201d Jezic said having put it all together now that things were done. \u201cThe rebels escaped in the shuttle and managed to board one of the Alliance battle-cruisers which came at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I thought I heard Meia talking during the battle, but why didn\u2019t the 1st<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> CFs destroy that ship and the Alliance fleet?\u201d Henry asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt appears the Alliance commander, an Admiral Randy White, is a good leader as well. He must have hyperspaced in from a short distance away allowing their ships to quickly recharge their engines allowing for a quick escape.\u00a0 By the time the 3rd<\/sup> CF arrived the Alliance fleet left, he must have ordered a retreat the moment he spotted the 1st<\/sup> CF incoming,\u201d Jezic replied.\u00a0 \u201cIn fact, it seems that the Alliance fleet was waiting for Meia to board, almost as if they knew the Meia on board their ship was a clone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter, we\u2019ll still have our execution, it will make people believing her harder if she comes back,\u201d Henry replied stroking his chin. \u201cIs there any word on how she managed to escape?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt appears she didn\u2019t eat the drug when they took her to the room, and the guards failed to make sure she was properly drugged before removing her from the room,\u201d Jezic said having talked to the security commander. \u201cThey think she had been planning this for a while with the help of another employee who allowed her to escape.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother employee helped her?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir, her name is Trina, I have her file right here,\u201d Jezic stated, handing the file over to the Emperor.<\/p>\n

He watched as Henry\u2019s face went red at the information before he seemed to calm down slightly.<\/p>\n

\u201cHave the 2nd<\/sup> CF patrol the planet, destroy any ship which even makes contact, no questions,\u201d Henry said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy your will,\u201d Jezic said, bowing to carry out the order. He felt it was a bit too late, something they should have done some time ago.\u00a0 The 1st<\/sup> CF should have been waiting for this Alliance fleet, not hiding, it would have been in position to destroy Meia before reaching the Alliance, instead it took precious time to reach Cimalius.<\/p>\n

He knew what he was planning next, war.<\/p>\n

End part 27<\/p>\n

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