{"id":1932,"date":"2017-04-08T07:15:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-08T12:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1932"},"modified":"2017-04-12T09:14:57","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T14:14:57","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-rebellion-part-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1932","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion – Part 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Part 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to overthrow my uncle,\u201d Meia said watching his reaction. Greg appeared a bit stunned at the comment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe military won\u2019t allow any revolts,\u201d he said to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s where this fleet comes in,\u201d Meia said knowing this is the part which it all hinged upon. Could she convince him that this fleet was under her control.\u00a0 \u201cMy fleet will take care of the military, all we have to do is get to my uncle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd if the people don\u2019t follow you?\u201d Greg asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI expect some resistance from the higher class,\u201d Meia said surprising Greg with her calm attitude.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe higher classes?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, the class system is too undergo a change as well, something which is needed,\u201d Meia said. \u201cWe need to grow up and take our rightful place among the stars, but the class system limits us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re talking about overthrowing the Alliance?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo I\u2019m not,\u201d Meia said cutting off that conversation and looking over at Randy. \u201cI\u2019ve met some very nice people within the alliance.\u00a0 Some consider me more family than my flesh and bone family.\u00a0 What I mean is its time we took our place as an Empire beside the Alliance, work for trade and understanding.\u00a0 Punishments will be diminished and hopefully eliminated and justice more equal for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMany Alphas won\u2019t like that,\u201d Greg finally stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou forget my class,\u201d Meia said evoking the class system she already despised watching as he flinched a bit.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot all Alphas would,\u201d Greg quickly replied. \u201cI imagine about half would be upset, but it\u2019s the Betas who would be more upset.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt know, but its time we push past such petty systems,\u201d Meia said looking at him. \u201cIs there anything you can do?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019ve got a small group put together, a high class rebellion,\u201d Greg finally said. \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia looked over at Randy knowing he would have more information on making such a plan. She really had no idea how to organize such an attack.\u00a0 Put her in a fighter and she could defeat the enemy, here, she had no idea what to do.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe could use a way to communicate with you for starters,\u201d randy said picking up for Meia.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommunications isn\u2019t going to be a problem, security of such communications will be,\u201d Greg said. \u201cI have the ability.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy pressed a button waiting a few seconds until a bridge crew member answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cHans, I need a code for communicating in the open, quickly,\u201d Randy said, there was several seconds of silence before Hans replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompletely open sir, or limited security?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCompletely open,\u201d Randy replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d Hans replied ending the conversation as Randy turned back to Greg.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t have the firepower to take on the entire Cimalian military, so its essential we overthrow the Emperor, that\u2019s the crux of the plan,\u201d Randy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see, and with that you hope the soldiers are loyal to the real ruler and not the person,\u201d Greg stated giving it some thought. \u201cIt\u2019s a bold plan, might work but a lot can go wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnything you know which can increase our odds of success,\u201d Meia asked. Part of her wanted to limit the number of casualties, if that was even possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cBesides praying, nothing comes to mind,\u201d Greg replied back to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about this contact within the Emperor\u2019s staff? Could they have any ideas, or information which might help?\u201d Randy asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have yet to let me down, and we might gain some information on when to strike, but I\u2019m leery of trusting it too much,\u201d Greg stated. \u201cI\u2019d recommend no more shuttles planetside either.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was necessary to make contact, but limit interaction unless necessary,\u201d Randy replied back to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, it was the fact a shuttle had landed which tipped my informant off that you had returned,\u201d Greg said looking over at Meia.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess we have a bit of a plan then. We\u2019ll get you back once communications are set up.\u00a0 Once you\u2019re back and make contact we can for new plans at that time,\u201d Randy said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI agree,\u201d Meia said making it sound like she was in charge.<\/p>\n

\u201cI might be able to contact Admiral Jezic in the military, might be able to gain some support from him, he did know your father,\u201d Greg said making Meia feel stunned.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d she finally said seeing some surprise by Greg. \u201cHe was my commander in the 3rd<\/sup> DF, and in the last encountered he ordered me killed and tried to kill me.\u00a0 I think he knows who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia recalled that Hecus had taken the killing blow even as the admiral was shot but he somehow managed to escape the Kitakim while activating the self-destruct.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a friend of your fathers,\u201d Greg said pressing.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, if he\u2019s still my father\u2019s friend then when I take over he\u2019ll join us, but I have reasonable doubt about him,\u201d Meia explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cI doubt that, and he has a good mind, but I\u2019ll respect your wishes,\u201d Greg finally said.<\/p>\n

Meia hoped Greg wouldn\u2019t contact Jezic. She already knew which side he was on and his hatred of her overruled almost everything he did.\u00a0 She noticed that the last time she saw him as she was lying on the floor in front of her uncle.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, I suggest we return rather quickly, and with a different plan,\u201d Russell said speaking up for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh?\u201d Randy said as everyone looked at Russell.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, the Cimalian defenses are getting stronger, but I had the feeling they allowed the shuttle to go. Landing this time they might attack it on sight,\u201d Russell said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe seems real interested in you,\u201d Greg said.<\/p>\n

Meai gave that some thought and realized last time he had a full expedition planned for her, something he still might have which might give them some room to operate.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe might have thought I was on the shuttle,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThought he might want to kill you,\u201d Greg said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy uncle for some reason still wants to capture me, control me. If he thinks I\u2019m on the shuttle it might cause them to hesitate, maybe even a sighting of blue hair among the epsilons would get his attention focused in the wrong direction,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting,\u201d Greg said. \u201cI might be able to help you out when returning.\u00a0 I was a far pilot back in the day, if I pilot the shuttle down it means no pilot has to go back up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll take it under advisement,\u201d Russell said.<\/p>\n

Meia listened as the rest of the meeting went smoothly as they waited for Hans to complete the code to communicate. Russell had left to take care of something, as had John before Randy excused himself as well leaving her and Greg alone in the room.\u00a0 He seemed to study her for several seconds.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, I think your father would be proud of you,\u201d Greg finally said. \u201cHe had a good heart, like I see in you with how you deal with others.\u00a0 If this works the Empire will be in for a new era, a better one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before she could reply he stood as Russell and John walked back in to take Greg to the shuttle to give him a quick rundown of the shuttle\u2019s systems. Meia was left feeling slightly happy at the compliment and wanted to know more about her father.\u00a0 She hoped she had time later on to find out.<\/p>\n

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

Meia walked into the cafeteria feeling slightly hungry. The meeting had gone better than she hoped it had.\u00a0 Entering the cafeteria she realized there was a difference in the room, yet something familiar to her which actually disturbed her.\u00a0 It took her a second to realize the crew was acting as ordered.<\/p>\n

Taking her tray she felt nervous and knew that as an Alpha Supreme she dictated where she could sit, and with whom. She looked around noticing a group from her squadron nearby and decided that was where she should sit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not interrupting anything, am I?\u201d Meia asked feeling shy all of a sudden.<\/p>\n

\u201cNope,\u201d one said scooting over to allow her room.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, feels weird in here,\u201d Meia finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, with this new mission we are not sure how to act either. In fact we had to look up to wee what we were,\u201d the person replied as they all looked over to see two people walk into the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s him, Greg from Cimalius, he\u2019s an Alpha,\u201d Meia said to them as he wondered over to the food.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally, that\u2019s what we are. We thought about marking the tables be someone vetoed that idea,\u201d another one said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMight have been a good idea,\u201d Meia said but realized something. \u201cHe\u2019ll probably want to sit here with me, and it\u2019s probably the best idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

She noticed a few people thought her statement was crazy but she knew better. She noticed that John and Greg were not approaching her and her group and made room for the two of them.\u00a0 Sitting down Meia wondered what might happen next.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, reminds me of my youth,\u201d Greg finally said, a wistful tone in his voice. \u201cWe\u2019d sit here, Boris and I, and we\u2019d make the life of Commander Hades a living hell.\u201d\u00a0 He laughed silently at some hidden memory as several others remained quite waiting to see if he would say anything else. \u201cBet you didn\u2019t know your dad was a joker.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, no,\u201d Meia replied, almost anxious to hear a story about her father.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, we had a guy in the squad, a Beta, green, thought he was the greatest thing ever. He was until we got on board,\u201d Greg said.\u00a0 \u201cYour father was a blue, I was a green, but this guy, Caccus, he was jealous of your father\u2019s skills.\u00a0 He thought your father got his rank due to his class.\u00a0 One day you\u2019re father said, loud enough to be overheard by him, that one reason he was so good was the anti-reverse thrusters he sued on his fighter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meai opened her mouth and closed as she considered what was said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh yeah, we then went to the hangar and laughed as he tried to get by the head mechanic to look at Boris\u2019 fighter. Then demands he has the same thrusters on his fighter.\u00a0 Poor mechanic has no idea what he\u2019s talking about.\u00a0 Boris walked out to tell Caccus to stop bullying the mechanic.\u00a0 But Caccus spent the rest of the tour trying to look at Boris\u2019 fighter,\u201d Greg said laughing at the thought.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, isn\u2019t anti-reverse the same as forward?\u201d one pilot asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYep, that\u2019s what\u2019s even funnier, the mechanics even figured that out yet he never did. He probably thinks to this day Boris has something added to his fighter,\u201d Greg replied.<\/p>\n

Meia shook her head wondering if she would have been as carefree if her father had lived.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo what happened to this Caccus? Did he have any children?\u201d Meia asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, last I heard his son was assigned to the 3rd<\/sup> CF about the time of the first invasion,\u201d Greg said stopping and looking at Meia.\u00a0 \u201cThink it was the same ship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOlin?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, that was his name.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess like father like daughter then,\u201d Meia said. \u201cOlin never liked me either.\u00a0 Thought an Epsilon couldn\u2019t achieve such a position of skill.\u00a0 Maybe his father was a reason why he could never accept me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPossible,\u201d Greg said. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t be surprised knowing him.\u00a0 His son probably spend some time looking for an anti-reverse thruster as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

This caused Meia to laugh a bit as she thought of Olin walking around asking Hecus for an anti-reverse thruster and demanding it be put on his fighter. She could almost see Hecus\u2019 face.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe that\u2019s why he always had a thing for mechanics, and me,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIronic he\u2019s also the reason you\u2019re here,\u201d John said.<\/p>\n

Meia noticed Greg\u2019s raised eyebrow at that statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the assault on Pacifica I engaged into combat with John,\u201d Meia said indicating John. \u201cWhile trying to destroy him before he reached his hangar Olin shot at me from behind.\u00a0 Somehow my fighter stayed together long enough to reach the hangar.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe atmosphere in the hangar, it tricked the fighter into thinking it was safe to eject,\u201d Greg said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s our thinking,\u201d John said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I can\u2019t wait to tell Caccus that his own son is responsible for this,\u201d Greg said laughing a bit at this.<\/p>\n

Meia slightly smiled wondering what might happen next.<\/p>\n

End part 15<\/p>\n

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The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion by AJ Marks Part 15 \u201cWe\u2019re going to overthrow my uncle,\u201d Meia said watching his reaction. Greg appeared a bit stunned at the comment. \u201cThe military won\u2019t allow any revolts,\u201d he said to them. \u201cThat\u2019s where this fleet comes in,\u201d Meia said knowing this is the part which it all hinged […]
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