{"id":1991,"date":"2017-05-20T07:15:46","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T12:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2017-05-24T07:32:31","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T12:32:31","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-rebellion-part-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1991","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion – Part 27"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

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

Jack watched the indicators of all planets closely for any problems. So far nothing new had happened as Chad brought up the news conference which Amy Barnes was holding.\u00a0 He noticed she stood straight and patient despite the reports all around her.\u00a0 Jack noticed Sally off to the side watching the Senator as she fielded several questions.<\/p>\n

\u201cSenator, are you saying the accusations being made against the military are untrue?\u201d one reporter asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only are they untrue, but the accusations by Senators Hanes and Amaio are dangerous to the safety of the Alliance,\u201d Amy said, any further words were interrupted by another reporter who tried to barge in.<\/p>\n

Jack watched Amy\u2019s reaction to the interruption with annoyance. She placed a hand on the podium, glaring at the man for several seconds before he went quiet.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I was saying, by revealing such information about where the Alliance ships are, especially our battle-cruisers, it allows the Cimlains to have an advantage on where our fleet is and where to strike,\u201d Amy said.<\/p>\n

A sudden alarm caught Jack\u2019s attention, a single red light which confirmed his worst fear joined quickly by a second one. Jack watched his command crew go to work as Chad opened a communications with the planet\u2019s defenses.<\/p>\n

\u201cHQ, this is Commander Smith here, our scanners are tracking an inbound Cimalian fleet about sixteen warships eighteen minutes out,\u201d<\/p>\n

Jack nodded then look at the other screen where a lieutenant stood waiting.<\/p>\n

\u201cLieutenant Holland sir, we have a fleet which we believe to have two battle-cruisers and twenty-three minutes away,\u201d she said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, prepare for battle, inform all civilian sectors of the fleets and reinforcements are on the way,\u201d Jack said to them before turning to Admiral Hayes who was waiting for his orders. \u201cMark.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m thinking this isn\u2019t a social call,\u201d Mark joked but waited for his orders.<\/p>\n

\u201cNope, we have two Cimalian fleets headed inbound, take the 2nd<\/sup> Fleet and head to Serria and engage,\u201d Jack said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cSerria, poor planet,\u201d Mark replied. \u201cAll right, we\u2019re moving out.\u201d<\/p>\n

The screen went blank before he brought up Admiral Kimberly who was currently the admiral fo the 1st<\/sup> fleet.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral?\u201d Victoria Kimberly said, looking like she had been waiting for something to happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cVictoria, take the 1st<\/sup> Fleet and head to Bachalia, we have a Cimalian fleet on the way there, engage and protect the planet,\u201d Jack told her.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d Victoria replied.<\/p>\n

Jack watched the screen go black as the groups began their moves to help protect the Alliance from another invasion. He looked back at the news screen seeing Amy still being grilled over the deception before opening a communications line to Sally.\u00a0 He watched her look down before quietly slipping off screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cLieutenant Sally sir,\u201d she said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cSally, I know things are busy there but there\u2019s something you need to know. Serria and Bachalia are about to be attacked by Cimalian fleets in the next couple of minutes,\u201d Jack said to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll let her know,\u201d Sally said to him before signing off.<\/p>\n

Jack turned back to the screen not wanting to miss this as Sally approached Amy, softly touching her on the arm. Amy excused herself as Sally whispered something in Amy\u2019s ear.\u00a0 Jack thought he noticed a smile appear on her face making her appear even more dangerous.\u00a0 He wondered if the reporters were even aware of what was about to happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think my point is about to be made quite clear now,\u201d Amy said to the group and he wished he could see the reporters\u2019 faces. \u201cWe can thank two senators for the current situation, Bachalia and Serria are now under attack.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jack waited for the outrage to occur as reporters all began talking at once, many denying such an event. It seemed some reporters were on their communicators trying to figure out if what Amy had said was accurate or not as Amy placed a hand on Sally\u2019s shoulder and they shared a smile.\u00a0 He wondered about their relationship, but decided not to think about it as long as it didn\u2019t interfere with their ability to do their jobs.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, yes I am getting a breaking story now from my station,\u201d one reporter said shifting his questioning. \u201cDo you know if the military is doing anything about this?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI hve been told that het military are already sending reinforcements to the planets to help the defenses as we speak,\u201d Amy said before continuing. \u201cOf course this might have been avoided if Hanes and Amaio had actually thought about the defense of the Alliance before the spoke out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jack silently applauded Amy for her sticking up for the military and her political attack on the two senators. He finally looked away from the screen to motion for Chad.<\/p>\n

\u201cHead to the media room and give an update on what\u2019s going on. If you need me call,\u201d Jack sad to him knowing they also had to hold a press conference on what was going on.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d Chad said heading out of the room.<\/p>\n

Two planets to defend and the news that the strike fleet had headed towards Cimalius. He wondered what might happen in the next couple of hours.\u00a0 Would there be full scale war or peace?<\/p>\n

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

Henry glanced though the message once last time which came from Jezic on board the Cimal. He felt sure that the attack would occur tonight after going over all the details.\u00a0 He looked up as footsteps echoed though the office.\u00a0 The captain of the palace guard entered and bowed before speaking.<\/p>\n

\u201cSire, everything is as you\u2019ve requested,\u201d he said to Henry.<\/p>\n

\u201cExcellent, remember I want Meia captured alive and brought before me. She had crimes against the empire to answer for,\u201d Henry said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course sire, we are ready for when she arrives,\u201d the captain answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen go and wait for the assault to begin,\u201d Henry said to him.<\/p>\n

The captain left the office for the upcoming battle which Henry felt good about. He knew he would win this battle but it did leave some problems, like the resistance groups.\u00a0 He was unsure if he should allow them to continue after tonight.\u00a0 They had served their purpose for now.\u00a0 Perhaps he would blame them for the assault on Cimalius and the palace.\u00a0 It would discredit them to the general population.<\/p>\n

A smile came to his lips at that thought. Yes, he would do that and solidify his position as the most powerful emperor in history.<\/p>\n

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

Greg looked around at the group gathered with him and felt his heart drop a bit. They had a few dozen people, about all they were able to round up in such a short amount of time.\u00a0 He had a feeling they were doomed to fail but anything could happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cStill want to do this?\u201d Terry asked him as they looked on.<\/p>\n

Greg took a few seconds to consider the question before answering. \u201cYes I do, but we need to get going fi we\u2019re to clear the path,\u201d Greg stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone\u2019s hidden, are at least as much as possible and we were able to clear some of the path,\u201d Dave said making his way on over. \u201cWe had some problems with Enforcers, but they were taken care of quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greg nodded and noticed the PRG Dave held, the same type that Enforcers usually had. He felt nervous about this but knew the group hat to be fought at some time for the rebellion to succeed.\u00a0 Of course this probably meant that the Enforceres would know something was up as well, not that they could hide it for long, especially when Meia and her forces began to land.<\/p>\n

Greg glanced at his watch which indicated another twenty minutes before the fleet arrived. His attack would begin then and hopefully with some distraction his group would be able to take advantage of the distraction.\u00a0 They might not expect a ground assault before any troops landed.<\/p>\n

Looking at the others they waited as the time counted down and the attack would begin. He only hoped they had support or this would be one of the shortest rebellions in Cimalian history.<\/p>\n

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

Brandy glanced at the room seeing her father was already there which caused her to frown. The fact he was there didn\u2019t matter much as she moved quietly out of the room to an area where several guards were waiting for her.\u00a0 She noticed there were fewer guards than she expected.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere are the others?\u201d she asked, glancing at her captain.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve been called to duty, we\u2019re the only ones who managed to get clear, and that\u2019s only because we\u2019re all part of the same group,\u201d her captain replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cI doesn\u2019t matter, we move now and I become Empress as I should be,\u201d Brandy said to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are with you Empress,\u201d her captain said. \u201cShould we pass the word among the others that we\u2019re moving out?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo it,\u201d she said to them. The more support she had the better late r on.\u00a0 \u201cIn the confusion of the battle they will be able to slip away and join me in the throne room.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sire,\u201d the man said bowing slightly at her.<\/p>\n

Brandy smiled slightly knowing her time had come and her uncle\u2019s time was over. \u201cAnd everyone understands their orders regarding Meia?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s to be killed on sight.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExcellent,\u201d Brandy said thinking she\u2019d be Empress by morning. \u201cHead out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

\u201cAll fighters launch,\u201d Aaron\u2019s voice said. Meia braced for her fighter to swing down and moved to the launch bay.\u00a0 Seconds later her fighter slipped under the hangar floor which closed shut behind her and the doors to space opened up and she looked out into space.\u00a0 The clamps on her fighter released as her engines came to life and her fighter shot out into space.<\/p>\n

Behind her the rest of her squadron launched forming up behind her in an attack formation before hearing Tim\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlue seven though twelve, take the incoming fighters in sector six, blue two though six escort blue one and the shuttle to the atmosphere. The rest form up on me, we\u2019ve got fighters to take care of,\u201d Tim said giving the orders for the squadron.<\/p>\n

Meia turned her fighter towards the planet even as the others did as well, including sive fighters and four shuttles full of ground troops. She spotted several fighters heading in their direction even as she looked at the position of the Cimalian fleet.\u00a0 It seemed defensively sound but weaker than Captain Russell had stated in his last report.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have incoming, follow me,\u201d Meia said turning her fighter towards the incoming fighters knowing that they were the only ones who could engage them. \u201cShuttle group, continued on your path and get to the surface.\u00a0 I\u2019ll join you as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnderstood Blue one,\u201d the lead shuttle pilot replied.<\/p>\n

Meia banked her fighter lining up the first fighter and firing at extreme range catching it by surprise. She destroyed second just as fast before everyone engaged.\u00a0 The incoming fighters returned fire as well and Meia used her training to stay alive in the dogfight.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll fighter, break and engage,\u201d Meia said as the groups passed each other. She noticed they had lost one fighter, but they had managed to destroy six of the enemy fighters, she had killed three herself even as she lined up a forth enemy fighter.<\/p>\n

She watched as one of the enemy fighters destroyed blue five before lining up another one. She figured this person had to be at least a green skill level and quickly fired a few shots she knew had no change to kill him, but he disengaged and turned towards her.<\/p>\n

She quickly engaged the pilot as the two exchanged shots and she realized this pilot was better than Olin, and was probably boarder-line blue in skill. Focusing on the fighter and hoping the rest of the group could handle themselves she engaged, avoiding a blast from the enemy.\u00a0 She returned fire with her own blast which the enemy managed to avoid.\u00a0 However in that moment the enemy veered too far allowing a kill shot.<\/p>\n

Meia took the shot destroying the enemy fighter before turning towards the battle once more.<\/p>\n

\u201cSee you took all the fun out of this battle,\u201d John\u2019s voice said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCouldn\u2019t wait for you to show up,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

She noticed that another squadron of Cimlain fighters had joined but so had the Rugrats. Two of her original group remained and the shuttle had reached the upper atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlue two and six, join the Rugrats for now,\u201d Meia said to her two remaining squadron members. \u201cJohn, headed to the surface.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got your back, good luck,\u201d John replied.<\/p>\n

End part 27<\/p>\n

Continued in part 28<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion by AJ Marks Part 27 Jack watched the indicators of all planets closely for any problems. So far nothing new had happened as Chad brought up the news conference which Amy Barnes was holding.\u00a0 He noticed she stood straight and patient despite the reports all around her.\u00a0 Jack noticed Sally off […]
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