{"id":1906,"date":"2017-03-22T07:36:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T12:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1906"},"modified":"2017-03-25T07:29:35","modified_gmt":"2017-03-25T12:29:35","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-rebellion-part-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1906","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion – Part 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Part 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The figure waited in the shadows, watching the events going on in the main room completely oblivious to the others standing nearby.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you sure about this?\u201d one asked, his voice easily recognizable.<\/p>\n

\u201cPositive admiral, one Alliance scout ship dropped in and left after a shuttle was launched. It landed quickly and we were unable to do anything,\u201d the other person replied back.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncrease security, I do not want a repeat of what happened last time,\u201d the admiral replied. \u201cNow I have to inform the Emperor of this, and hope he\u2019s in a generous mood.\u201d<\/p>\n

The figure waited as the two people turned and walked away leaving them alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting, so Meia\u2019s returned. That could be just what I need.\u201d<\/p>\n

With that the figure turned and disappeared into the shadows.<\/p>\n

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

Carl kept continued to look around for anyone who might be following him. Ever since the meeting with Meia he had been paranoid about what might happen next, or someone might link her with him.\u00a0 He half expected the Enforcers to show up knocking on his door at any moment.\u00a0 Then his conversation with Frank had not helped anything.<\/p>\n

Turning the corner he paused for a second but continued on as he looked at the figure across the street. He was sure it was impossible to be seeing this person but as he got closer he recognized the man.<\/p>\n

\u2018What is he doing here, and alive?\u2019 Carl said to himself knowing that according to all reports he had been killed. The man moved ahead of him and stopped at the entrance of his apartment.<\/p>\n

Carl looked around glad to see no Enforcers around as he quickly approached.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrad, what are you doing here?\u201d Carl whispered startling the man who turned too quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cCarl, give me a heart attack why don\u2019t you,\u201d Brad replied even though Carl could see the relief on the man\u2019s face.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome on, let\u2019s get off the streets before the Enforcers find you,\u201d Carl said moving inside.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t argue there,\u201d Brad said following Carl though the doors.<\/p>\n

Reaching his apartment he allowed Brad in before sitting down himself and looking over at the man for several seconds. Brad appeared in good health making Carl wonder if he had been sent to weasel information out of him by the Emperor, or someone else.<\/p>\n

\u201cThings haven\u2019t changed much since I left,\u201d Brad finally said, looking around a bit.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re supposed to be dead, what happened?\u201d Carl finally asked wanting to know what happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cI should be, and would have been as well if we went with the original plan. Meia changed it and we attacked the Epsilon port instead of the Gamma port,\u201d Brad explained.\u00a0 \u201cMeia also said we should go with her, seemed to think we\u2019d all die if we remained and I have a feeling she was right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReports filtered in that a terrorist group attacked an Epsilon port, but everyone was killed,\u201d Carl replied recalling what he had been told by news reports. \u201cWe knew they were not terrorists, but also something had happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

He watched Brad absorb the information before saying anything else.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we stayed we\u2019d be dead,\u201d Brad finally stated. \u201cIt was only the quick thinking of Meia who saved us.\u00a0 She was distrustful of the plan from the beginning.\u00a0 If she hadn\u2019t convinced us to change the attack.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carl watched Brad shiver for a second.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, you believe she is who she says she is?\u201d Carl asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe daughter of Prince Boris?\u201d Brad asked back.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, there are all types of rumors out there,\u201d Carl replied. \u201cOne says she\u2019s nothing more than an Epsilon who wants power.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHer mother was an Epsilon class citizen, and I\u2019ve spend time with her and the people of the Alliance. They didn\u2019t even know about the Camilian Empire until we invaded them several months ago,\u201d Brad said.<\/p>\n

Carl took in that information while rubbing his chin. It seemed almost impossible the Alliance didn\u2019t know about the Cimalian Empire after everything he had been told.\u00a0 Then again the Emperor and his power seemed to control everything.\u00a0 \u201cSo, why are you here then and not there?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess I\u2019m still a citizen of my empire, but there is a chance to make things better instead of just wishing for a better way,\u201d Brad said. \u201cWe hope we can find someone who can lead the resistance in helping the military overthrow the Emperor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carl seemed a bit stunned at the lofty goal Brad mentioned. Overthrowing the Emperor sounded like an insane idea, and one that if failed resulted in certain death.\u00a0 He could not imagine such an event happening.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do I come into this picture?\u201d Carl asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cMeia suggested you, seemed to have an idea that we could also talk with Leroy about leading the resistance on the surface,\u201d Brad stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cSounds good, but there\u2019s a problem, Leroy isn\u2019t around anymore,\u201d Carl replied recalling that bit of information which had made everyone nervous. \u201cHe disappeared a few days after you left.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAny others we could trust?\u201d Brad asked.<\/p>\n

Carl gave it some thought for several minutes. He had been distrustful of anyone in the resistance lately.\u00a0 He briefly considered making his own resistance, talk to a few others still around the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo one comes to mind, we don\u2019t have much of a leadership right now, no one trusts anyone,\u201d Carl said.<\/p>\n

He watched Brad for several seconds unsure what he might be able to do to help. Meia might be able to start a resistance if she was who she said she was, and even get loyalty.\u00a0 But without her, it appeared hopeless.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow long do we have to set something up?\u201d Carl asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cProbably not long, everything is moving into place as we speak. We\u2019re looking for a time to move,\u201d Brad replied back to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps we can contact a few people in the resistance, I\u2019ll try and find out,\u201d Carl finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s better than nothing, when do we start,\u201d Brad replied back to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cGive me a bit to try and set it up,\u201d Carl replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, but we might not have long,\u201d Brad answered making Carl wonder what sort of timeline they had set up.<\/p>\n

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

Dave made his way back to the spot where had last met his informant hoping for some more information. He felt somewhat foolish for coming here for a second night in a row, hoping no one spotted him.\u00a0 Greg wanted him to speak with his informant again, something Dave felt apprehensive about.\u00a0 What was worse was the information he was to relay.\u00a0 You just didn\u2019t say the current Emperor shouldn\u2019t be ruler that was dangerous.<\/p>\n

\u201cNervousness shows in you too well,\u201d the voice said causing him to Jump. \u201cIt alsso attracts attention to yourself, and I\u2019m guess you don\u2019t want attention.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave calmed himself wondering how this person could read him so well. The voice sounded familiar but still saw no one around, only the eerie presence of someone watching him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI need to talk to you,\u201d Dave said finally looking around for any enforcers.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, all enforcers are several minutes away,\u201d the voice replied back him, making Dave wonder if this person could read his mind before it continued on. \u201cNow, what did you need to say, \u2018case I have information for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave\u2019s eyebrows rose at that bit of information before shaking himself and why he was there. \u201cIt seems we uncovered some information regarding the deaths of Empress Terresa and Emperor Aaron.\u00a0 It seems the deaths were not natural like the reports indicated.\u201d<\/p>\n

He waited silently, having laid his cards out on the table and waiting to see what happened next. Would he be arrested for such talk, or could he actually trust this person.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat I already knew,\u201d the voice replied surprising Dave.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow?\u201d he asked, fear running though his blood almost sure this was a trap and he fell for it.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause, I pointed him in the direction to find that information. Its what I wanted him to find.\u00a0 Power is close to changing hands once more, that\u2019s why I\u2019m here.\u00a0 You\u2019re new information, find Meia, a blue haired pilot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave waited several seconds for something else but heard nothing before realizing whoever he had been talking to had disappeared. He understood standing there would attract attention and made his way out of the area.\u00a0 At the corner he turned to see two enforcers heading towards the spot he had been standing at only a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n

Not staying around he quickly made his way back to Greg\u2019s house with this new information. What did they mean?\u00a0 Who was this Meia?\u00a0 Perhaps Greg would understand this newest information.<\/p>\n

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

Jack walked down the corridor inside the \u2018Galactic Chambers\u2019 building of the government, seeing the various ambassadors and senators from the planets of the Alliance. He never really stopped to realize how many people made up the council until his first visit here several years ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn here admiral,\u201d the young aide leading him said, indicating a door.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d Jack said, walking into the room seeing several people inside, a few were seated waiting for the meeting to start. He recognized Amy and her father and felt no hostility coming from there.\u00a0 They probably didn\u2019t know the full mission of what was going on.\u00a0 Setting his bag down on the table he walked over and filled a glass of water.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow\u2019s everything going? Hopefully quiet,\u201d a voice said causing Jack to turn to see Steward Barnes standing beside him.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo far its quiet, but I don\u2019t\u2019 expect that to last,\u201d Jack replied honestly.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh? New intel or a gut feeling?\u201d Steward asked, probing for information.<\/p>\n

\u201cGut feeling, the war isn\u2019t over. We never signed any peace treaty, and in fact haven\u2019t heard anything from them at all,\u201d Jack replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, you\u2019re right,\u201d Steward said looking around before lowering his voice. \u201cThe government is split.\u00a0 Half want to go in and destroy them the other half wants to talk to them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat doesn\u2019t make me feel any better,\u201d Jack replied, suddenly having an idea as Steward continued on.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeven months ago, I\u2019d have said talk as well, six months ago destroy them, now, I don\u2019t know what the correct path is,\u201d he said to Jack.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it makes you feel any better, the military is also split. We had a meeting not long ago and the only thing we agreed upon was the war wasn\u2019t over,\u201d Jack said, letting it slide that the military was split.<\/p>\n

\u201cI heard about that, Amy was there as a government official,\u201d Steward said.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe had some questions and seems to take after her father in such areas,\u201d Jack replied back, and thought he saw Steward seem slightly proud of that fact.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess she learned something the others didn\u2019t with that meeting,\u201d Steward said indicating she had not said much to the others.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot sure, no idea what she told you,\u201d Jack replied back.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe didn\u2019t mention much, said a lot of it was top secret,\u201d Steward stated giving Jack some relief that she could be trusted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, some of the information will be revealed in this meeting,\u2019 Jack told him, knowing there were some things which they couldn\u2019t keep quiet for very long, and he didn\u2019t want to keep quiet either.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess we\u2019ll finally be hearing about what\u2019s going on,\u201d Steward said.<\/p>\n

Jack nodded before heading over to his seat while saying hello to Amy as he passed her by. There were still a few people missing, including the President.<\/p>\n

Jack sat down, activated his computer and brought up any information he might need during the meeting, looking up when the door to the room opened.<\/p>\n

\u201cLadies and gentlemen, the President of the Alliance,\u201d an aide announced as Able made way to his seat.<\/p>\n

Jack watched the President enter the room, head over to his chair, sit down and start the meeting.<\/p>\n

End part 10<\/p>\n

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