{"id":2007,"date":"2017-06-03T07:15:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-03T12:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2017-06-07T07:23:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T12:23:00","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-rebellion-part-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=2007","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion – Part 31"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Part 31<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll never control the planet or the Empire, you\u2019re only a group of Alliance terrorists,\u201d one in the group finally said looking at her with anger.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not from the Alliance,\u201d Meia said finally. \u201cI\u2019m an Alpha Supreme class citizen.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy father was Prince Boris,\u201d Meia said to them watching as a few stopped talking and looked at her in disbleif.<\/p>\n

\u201cI find that hard to believe,\u201d one finally said, something Meia knew she would have to prove.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s telling the truth,\u201d one person said from the resistance group. \u201cShe had her father\u2019s abilities, his courage, and his eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd how would you know?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI flew with Prince Boris, I was his friend in the military as we were both fighter pilots,\u201d Greg said moving closer to the man before turning to Meia. \u201cAllow me to introduce myself Empress, I am Terry Vinety, an Alpha.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTerry, do you know a way I can communicate with the fleet, we need to tell them to stand down, end the killing,\u201d Meia said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, but one of them should,\u201d he said pointing to the regularly clothed people captured.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, the palace is secure,\u201d another marine said. \u201cThe shuttle are being diverted to the palace landing bay.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood,\u201d the commander said.<\/p>\n

Meia watched the group then realized she needed to take over, show them all she was in charge. \u201cCommander, organize your men and if you find anyone of importance bring them to me.\u00a0 I have an Empire to get control of.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, we did find one man, looked like an aide,\u201d the reply came back to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe might be what we need, bring him to me,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

The medic placed both her arms in slings making it almost impossible to actually do anything for herself at the moment. The only side benefit was she could no longer feel her arms due to the medication she had given her.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat will wear off in less than an hour,\u201d the medic said to her. \u201cI\u2019ll state again, you should be in the med lab not running around out here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNoted,\u201d Meai said looking at the others as the marine returned with a well dress man and one she recognized worked for the Emperor. He seemed to recognize her as well as he sneered at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew you\u2019d be behind this,\u201d he spat. \u201cThe Emperor should have killed you earlier, but no, he ignored my any suggestion to have you killed before he could make a clone daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia listened to the man for a few seconds knowing that the other guards were listening and he didn\u2019t realize it. It allowed her to work a new plan, getting someone else to recognize her for who she was, someone they knew.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, why did he want to clone me, after all, all I ever knew for the longest was I was an Epsilon class citizen, until I learned who my true father was,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re father, he was half the man his brother was, the one who became Emperor, who always should have been emperor, not that weak Boris,\u201d the aide said back in anger.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo my father was Prince Boris,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course,\u201d he snorted. \u201cI was there when Empress Teressa gave the order to kill him herself, we wanted to make sure you were actually born.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia looked at the aide then over at the others who were looking on, listening to the conversation. Their faces said everything as the aide looked over as well and realized what he had done.<\/p>\n

\u201dDoesn\u2019t matter,\u201d he finally said standing defiantly before her.<\/p>\n

\u201cActually it does,\u201d Meia said turning to the guards. \u201cWe have fighting to stop, and a new era in Cimalian history to begin.\u00a0 Are you with me, the rightful Empress of the empire?\u201d<\/p>\n

She waited a few heartbeats before one guard stood up and she recognized him as someone with a higher rank as shown on his collar. He faced Meia and bowed towards her.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored to serve the rightful ruler of the empire, how may we serve Empress,\u201d he said. His words had an impact with the other guards who also rose and bowed, except those with the blue patch, they seemed hesitant and she realized she would have to watch them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI need to send an order to inform all fleets to stand down and return home,\u201d Meia said to them.<\/p>\n

Several hesitated before one of the guards finally stood. \u201cI\u2019ll go sire,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJames, Berry, go with him,\u201d the commander of the Alliance troops said.<\/p>\n

The men left as she turned back to the group and the commander. \u201cLet them go, they are no longer prisoners.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you sure ma\u2019am?\u201d the commander asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, they are my people,\u201d Meia said. \u201cThough, take the aide down to the cells though.\u201d<\/p>\n

A group of guards and a marine took off with the aide, who spewed hatred at her as they forced the man out of the area. He obviously was one of those who thought little of the lower classes even if she was the rightful ruler of the empire.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmpress, you really should go to the med lab,\u201d one of the palace guards said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, I\u2019ll go but we\u2019ll need to be quick, there\u2019s still a lot to do,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmpress, I think we can take our orders from the med lab,\u201d Terry said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll go with you,\u201d Ewa said finally.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, when General Porkins arrives have him report to me,\u201d Meia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes ma\u2019am.\u201d<\/p>\n

With that Meia allowed herself to be led to the med lab and have a doctor look at the wounds.<\/p>\n

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

Randy braced as the Akagi rocked again from another hit. The Bismarck had been damaged as well, and it appeared the only battle-cruiser doing all right was the Hood.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, the Cimalian fleet has stopped firing and is retreating,\u201d Toni said, her voice sounding a bit confused.<\/p>\n

Randy released a breath hoping it meant what he hoped it did, and that he wasn\u2019t wrong giving this next order. \u201cTell all ships to cease fire, begin repairs and search for any escape pods from both sides.\u00a0 Also send a message to the Cimalian fleet that we\u2019re willing to help with any damaged ships.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noticed the hesitation in their movements.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf this means what I think it does, Meia has control of the government and we need to help her out,\u201d he said to them.<\/p>\n

He watched as Hans went ahead with the orders as Kim was busy with the repair crews of the ship.<\/p>\n

\u201cHans, also put though a message though to HQ, telling them it appears the primary mission has been a success, awaiting confirmation,\u201d Randy said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Jack felt useless watching from the monitors at HQ as the Cimalian fleets invaded two worlds he was trying to protect. It seemed that for a moment the planets\u2019 would be taken before the reinforcements could arrive.\u00a0 As it was the First fleet arrived at their destination first followed quickly by the Second fleet.<\/p>\n

The only problem with the situation was the Cimalian fleets had a good half hour to attack the planets, and both enemy fleets had landed ground troops already.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, incoming message from Admiral Hayes,\u201d Chad said interrupting his thoughts.<\/p>\n

\u201cPut it though,\u201d Jack said, watching as Mark\u2019s face appeared on the screen. \u201cWhat\u2019s the situation?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot good, but not bad either,\u201d Mark replied back to him. \u201cHaving some trouble landing troops on the surface, but it\u2019s a minor detail.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow many ships?\u201d Jack asked wondering if they were outnumbered.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout the same as last time,\u201d Mark replied. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t worry me as much now that we know how to battle them.\u00a0 Wish we knew that last time, might have saved some lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jack nodded, not adding in that the political pressure didn\u2019t help in Mark having his fleet blasted out from under him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHold on, this is strange,\u201d Mark said some confusion in his voice. He left jack wondering what might have happened.\u00a0 Did something good or bad happen?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d Jack asked hoping to get some answers. It took a few seconds before Mark looked back down at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re retreating, pulling their troops of the planet\u2019s surface,\u201d Mark said causing Jack to have a glimmer of hope.<\/p>\n

\u201cCease fire, let them retreat,\u201d Jack said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt might mean good news, and I want to limit losses if there is good news,\u201d Jack said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, incoming message from the Strike fleet,\u201d Chad said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMark, only fire if fired upon, we have an incoming message from the strike fleet, could be the good news we\u2019ve been expecting. I\u2019ll get back to you,\u201d Jack said switching screen before Mark would even protect.\u00a0 He looked at the message, a simple text message to HQ from the Strike fleet.\u00a0 It simply read, \u201cFirst stage appears successful.\u201d\u00a0 He flipped the screen back to Mark.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt worked?\u201d Mark asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt appears so,\u201d Jack said, looking up as reports filtered in from the other fight, and the same thing was going on, the Cimalians were retreating. \u201cThe fighting appears to have stopped at Serria as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood news, or they are recalling their fleet to help back there,\u201d Mark said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrue, but I didn\u2019t get that message from the Strike Fleet,\u201d Jack said. \u201cI\u2019ll be optimistic at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll let them go for now,\u201d Mark said.<\/p>\n

Jack ended the call then turned to Chad. \u201cLet\u2019s inform Sally about the developments going on and we\u2019ll probably have to make an announcement as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d Chad said.<\/p>\n

Jack looked at his reflection, straightened his jacket and headed to the press area to make a report on the situation of the battle. He wondered how much he should reveal, or if he should only say what the situation was of the current battles and that the Cimalian Empire was retreating.\u00a0 He might go with that for now.<\/p>\n

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

Meia sat in the med lab as the doctor fussed over her wounds being poked and prodded as he tsked. He was old, and had probably been part of the palace medical staff for ages.<\/p>\n

\u201cShould have come to me right away, I swear you pilots are all the same, probably thought it was just a scratch,\u201d the doctor said while looking at her.<\/p>\n

Meia frowned at that statement, she had not said anything about being a pilot to him, or anyone else since arriving at the palace. \u201cHow did you know I\u2019m a pilot?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral things, first off all Cimal first-borns are pilots. You probably have those great reflexes, and your hair is blue, only pilots have that color,\u201d the doctor said pointing to her hair.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, right,\u201d Meia replied, having gotten used to anyone having that color if they so wished.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, we can change it back to its normal color if you wish,\u201d the doctor said.<\/p>\n

Meia gave that some thought before replying. Nah, I\u2019ve gotten used to this color,\u201d she said, wanting to run a hand though her hair but the doctor would have fussed if she had done that, so she stayed still.\u00a0 The thought of not having blue hair seemed almost strange to her now.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst blue-haired Empress, different.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, thing are going to change,\u201d Meia replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cState the obvious why don\u2019t you,\u201d the doctor said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you always this way?\u201d Meia asked wondering where this doctor got his attitude.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve served Empress Teressa, Emperors Aaron and Henry and now you, and yes, I\u2019m always this way,\u201d he replied taking out another instrument to work on her shoulder. \u201cI think we got to any damage in time, the fact you didn\u2019t actually try to use your arms much helps, but the left should, you might have discomfort the rest of your life.\u00a0 What did you do to it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFell on it,\u201d Meia replied recalling her narrow escape from the throne room.<\/p>\n

\u201cFigures.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDidn\u2019t have much of a choice at that moment,\u201d Meia replied back to him, as he continued to work on her shoulder.<\/p>\n

She watched as Ewa walked in to check on something. \u201cAh, you\u2019re decent, good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia wondered what she meant by that then saw another man enter the room wearing an alliance uniform and realized who it was.<\/p>\n

End part 31<\/p>\n

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The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion by AJ Marks Part 31 \u201cYou\u2019ll never control the planet or the Empire, you\u2019re only a group of Alliance terrorists,\u201d one in the group finally said looking at her with anger. \u201cI\u2019m not from the Alliance,\u201d Meia said finally. \u201cI\u2019m an Alpha Supreme class citizen.\u201d \u201cYeah right.\u201d \u201cMy father was Prince […]
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