{"id":226,"date":"2015-07-05T12:31:24","date_gmt":"2015-07-05T12:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=226"},"modified":"2015-07-05T12:34:20","modified_gmt":"2015-07-05T12:34:20","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-invasion-ch-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=226","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Invasion – Ch 11"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion<\/span><\/h2>\n

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

Chapter 11<\/span><\/p>\n

Jezic walked into his office to receive an important communications from the government on Cimalius. He closed his door then activated the security procedures and waited for the computer to recognize him. Seconds later the screen activated showing a man with blonde hair and blue eyes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, how\u2019s the offensive going?\u201d the man asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 3rd CF had a slight setback on Pacifica but things shall be righted soon,\u201d Jezic replied with proper respect.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, I don\u2019t wish any more failures but a contention of trouble might have appeared,\u201d the man said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrouble, I don\u2019t understand,\u201d Jezic said. He didn\u2019t know of anything new that might confront their forces.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur spies in the Alliance have given us some potentially very bad news. It appears that flight leader Meia survived the battle. She was spotted on the surface of Pacifica with some military officials,\u201d the man said.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s an elite pilot, she is but an Epsilon class citizen,\u201d Jezic said. He didn\u2019t understand where such a low-class citizen might make a difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cHope you never find out admiral,\u201d the man replied. The tone sent a chill down Jezic\u2019s spine. \u201cI have a message to relay to Pacifica at once.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA message, that doesn\u2019t\u2019 make any sense,\u201d Jezic replied. He didn\u2019t know why they didn\u2019t use the normal relays for the message.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis one is different,\u201d the man explained. \u201cThis war is still early. Such an advantage of how we\u2019re communicating might help the Alliance out. Now carry out the order or be replaced and punished,\u201d he ordered.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy your will then sir,\u201d Jezic said. The conversation ended leaving him more confused than before by what he\u2019d been told. He figured it probably had to do with something the Alpha Superiors had thought about. They were always thinking ahead keeping the Empire on course for the day they\u2019d regain the glory of the past.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, we just received a communiqu\u00e9 from Cimalius,\u201d Captain Diern said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, relay it to the end coordinates at once,\u201d he told the captain.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut sir, that\u2019s in the Alliance territory,\u2019 the captain replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is from the highest command, relay them at once,\u201d Jezic ordered.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt once then admiral,\u201d Diern replied.<\/p>\n

Jezic turned to look out the window. The Kitakim orbited the planet along with the rest of the 3rd CF. Now all he had to do was prepare for the next battle and do his duty.<\/p>\n

\n

Hecus adjusted the screw one last time making sure that the part fit snug, but not too tight. He and his crew had worked overtime to make sure the fighters were in top shape. The last thing he needed was the new flight leader finding some fault that didn\u2019t exist. The fighters so far had passed all checks but now it would have to pass the check of the new flight leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I hope for your sake the fighter passes,\u201d Olin\u2019s voice said from across the hangar. \u201cIf not, well, it\u2019s your neck not mine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hecus finally turned to see Olin walking towards him. The young pilot\u2019s face held a scowl giving Hecus an idea of what the younger man was thinking. It made him glad the only times he had to deal with the green haired pilot occurred during the inspection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Together they walked over to the nearest fighter. Olin checked out several parts on the fighter, tsking several times. Hecus felt it didn\u2019t matter how the fighter looked there would be something wrong with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis servo isn\u2019t on tight enough,\u201d Olin said. He wiggled the part in question.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs it should be, tighten it up and it\u2019ll snap under the strain of combat. Then you\u2019ll have no power at all,\u201d Hecus replied to the question.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be giving me any lip dirty Gamma,\u201d Olin said. \u201cOtherwise I\u2019ll be sure to let the admiral know about this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hecus watched as Olin finished his inspection of the fighter then without a word walked away. He knew that Olin was a Beta class citizen. Betas always thought they were better than everyone else, almost as if they had something to prove to the universe. Many times they treated those under them as sub-human.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take it he found something,\u201d another mechanic asked, walking up to Hecus.<\/p>\n

\u201cNah, he doesn\u2019t know what he\u2019s doing,\u201d Hecus replied. \u201cI\u2019m surprised his head can fit though the door with that ego.\u201d<\/p>\n

The other man gave a soft snort at that. \u201cPilots.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot all of them were bad,\u201d Hecus said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re talking about Meia, rumor was she was an Epsilon class citizen, even them you don\u2019t want to talk to,\u201d the other man said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, but then again she treated us better than this Beta does,\u201d Hecus said. He walked off to another fighter leaving his fate up to the admiral if Olin actually carried though with his threat.<\/p>\n

\n

Randy opened the door to his office allowing John to walk into the small office. He quickly sat down surprising Randy as he closed the door then sat back down.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a surprise,\u201d Randy said. \u201cWhat\u2019s up?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been thinking Randy, and well, have you thought about what you\u2019re going to do with Meia?\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy leaned forward resting his chin on his hands as he thought about that question. \u201cReally, the only plan I\u2019ve had has been to gain her trust,\u201d Randy said. \u201cOnce she\u2019s healed it\u2019ll be harder to keep her around to carry out that plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019ve been thinking about that,\u201d John replied. \u201cAnd I think I\u2019ve got the solution for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got my attention. I really don\u2019t think sending her into a prison or to intelligence to be interrogated by some bruiser will do anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re about to head into battle, against an enemy that she might be able to help us with,\u201d John said. \u201cNow you know I\u2019ve no love of this enemy, but she might be able to help us solve that technological edge they have.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy sat back as John explained his plan. He had to admit the idea had some merit, but he wasn\u2019t sure if Meia would help or not. \u201cIt might work, but my mother noticed some strong emotions from her. It confirmed what I\u2019d thought as well. I think she\u2019s got a huge grudge against the Alliance for some reason,\u201d Randy said. \u201cI\u2019ll talk to her about it but unfortunately I don\u2019t think I can promise anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI also noticed something else, while you were eating, Senator Agnes leaving the restaurant, and he didn\u2019t look happy,\u201d John said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, he is a government official,\u201d Randy said. They laughed at that thought. \u201cSeriously I\u2019ve never seen the man smile at anything, but Kim did say something about a mysterious signal sent by someone on Pacifica.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA spy on the planet,\u201d John asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cPossibly,\u201d Randy said. \u201cThey did have a scout ship near the asteroid field. No telling how long it\u2019d been there. A spy on Pacifica would be difficult to find. Kim sent the communiqu\u00e9 to headquarters for a more in depth analysis of the data.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully its nothing,\u201d John said. \u201cAnything else happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, the reports from Vernada and Hesslius are back. HQ is sending the Dragon back to Vernada for a more in depth detail but the ships total over thirty ships, twenty-one at Hesslius and fifteen at Vernada. More than a match for us. The new strike fleet has four battle-cruisers but I don\u2019t know given the technology edge,\u201d Randy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see,\u201d John said standing up. Randy watched as he walked to the door before stopping at the door. \u201cI think she knows more than she thinks. I also thought I saw a struggle going on within her. This trust will work Randy, have faith in it.\u201d<\/p>\n

With that Randy watched as his friend walked out the door. The closing door echoed though the quiet room. He wondered if John had noticed anything more between him and Meia or had he imagined it. His heart hoped not.<\/p>\n

\n

Meia glanced around the med lab. She knew that today the doctor would be officially releasing her. With that happening her thoughts drifted to what might happen next. What would the Alliance do to her next? She had been down to the planet\u2019s surface and either the entire set up had been a giant hoax or it had been real. The few questions she\u2019d asked had been greeted with confusion so either Randy had shown real emotions or he\u2019d been acting.<\/p>\n

Before Meia could think about it any more Randy walked into the med lab. She watched as he had a short conversation with the doctor. She watched him closely trying to pick up any clues to his actions. Randy then walked over with the doctor with him over to her bed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, it seems that my patient has made a full recovery, and she\u2019s free to go,\u201d the doctor said. \u201cThough she\u2019s been one of my best patients I\u2019ve had in a while. I\u2019ll go start the release.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia watched as the doctor walked back over to his desk leaving her and Randy alone. She waited to see what he had to say.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a proposition for you,\u201d Randy said to her.<\/p>\n

Meia waited to hear what this proposition would be. She quite a few idea go around her mind with many not being good.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like for you to be an advisor,\u201d Randy said. \u201cI know what you\u2019d say, so I\u2019d like for you to take a bit of time and thinking about this.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd if I can\u2019t,\u201d Meia replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cPromise me you\u2019ll think about it. The fleet is headed into combat and I just, well, hoped a bit that you might be able to help us a bit,\u201d Randy said. \u201cI realize though that you\u2019d have friends or even family on board those ships so I\u2019d understand if you didn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia thought about that for a few seconds. It\u2019d be so easy to lie to him as well, but she didn\u2019t have anyone on board the ships she could consider family, or friends like Randy did. Perhaps she needed some time to sort out everything. Even her memories of her mother seemed jumbled.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, everything checks out and your system is finally clean, you might experience some withdraw symptoms, if you do please let me know. I don\u2019t know what the resulting withdrawal symptoms might be for that drug. You we\u2019re taking anything unusual were you,\u201d the doctor said asking the final question.<\/p>\n

Meia frowned at that wondering what the doctor had been talking about. \u201cNo, unless you put it in me,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, the only thing was a pain reliever that wore off shortly after your surgery,\u201d the doctor said. \u201cNo this stuff would have affected your memory. Side effects could be anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia filed that away for when she was alone. Perhaps the Alliance had affected her memory. This might explain what she remembered about everything.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, no matter, you\u2019re free to go,\u201d the doctor replied.<\/p>\n

Meia glanced at the doctor then at Randy. Neither seemed really concerned about what the doctor had said. We\u2019re they saying the truth or another elaborate hoax.<\/p>\n

\u201cI managed to get some quarters for you,\u201d Randy said. \u201cIt won\u2019t be much but better than the med lab, and it\u2019ll give you some privacy as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia got up off the bed then followed Randy out of the med lab.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was wondering,\u201d Randy said as they approached an elevator. \u201cYour hair, blue isn\u2019t a natural color, yet yours is, how,\u201d Randy asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s natural,\u201d Meia replied. She reached up twirling a lock of the blue hair in question in her fingers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere isn\u2019t a gene in that I\u2019m aware of that can make blue hair,\u201d Randy asked. Meia could hear the confusion in his voice. She thought about not telling him then where this questioning might go but couldn\u2019t identify anything that might be used against her.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a process to identify skill level among pilots of the Cimalian fleet,\u201d Meia finally answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen you must be a Hades of a pilot according to John,\u201d Randy replied. \u201cHe made a few kills but said you flew like an elite pilot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia thought about that. They already knew her skills were good, telling them that would make no difference, as long as she didn\u2019t tell them her rank. \u201cBlue hair is an elite status. I noticed you don\u2019t have a similar system. How do you tell how good a pilot is?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, we don\u2019t,\u201d Randy replied. \u201cUsually rank is an indication but right now that isn\u2019t the way. A higher ranked person might not be as good, but then rank is also supposed to be an indication of other abilities as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they are not skilled then why hold a higher rank?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main reason, people leave the military for a civilian life,\u201d Randy replied. \u201cA good leader can make a very good living in the private sector than the military using the same skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meia didn\u2019t reply not sure about the answer she\u2019d received. It correlated with what Mary, Randy\u2019s mother had mentioned. She\u2019d lived her entire life in a business that had nothing to do with the military. Did the Alliance not believe like she\u2019d been told? The Cimalian Empire tested all children at age five for skills then placed the child in the correct academy. Some gifted children were placed as pilots, other mechanics and others still for ground troops or building ships.<\/p>\n

\u201cSound\u2019s illogical then,\u201d Meia finally replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot much in life is logical,\u201d Randy replied leading her off the elevator towards a door. \u201cHere we are.\u201d He said opening the door for her.<\/p>\n

Meia glanced inside looking around the small room. Actually the room was larger than she thought it would be. A small table with two chairs on one side of the room opposite the bed made up the main pieces of furniture in the room. A small door led to the bathroom. A sliding door revealed a small closet with hanger and drawers for clothing and other knick-knacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI realize it isn\u2019t much but it\u2019s got the basics,\u201d Randy said. \u201cLet me know if you need anything. Press this button and let whoever answers you want to talk to Admiral Randy White.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will,\u201d Meia replied. She watched as Randy left leaving Meia to herself wondering what would happen next. The one thing missing in the room however had been the small music box her mother had given her. That memory still remained constant.<\/p>\n

\n

Randy walked onto the bridge heading straight for Kim. So far he could see that everything appeared to be ready for the up coming counter attack at Vernada.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncoming message from HQ,\u201d Hans said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPut it though,\u201d Kim said. Randy waited to see who HQ wanted, or if it was a general communiqu\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptain Basil, oh good Admiral Randy is with you,\u201d Randy heard then noticed his father\u2019s face on the screen. \u201cHow\u2019s the schedule?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Akagi is ready to go admiral,\u201d Kim replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur departure is in five minutes,\u201d Randy added. \u201cThen next stop will be Vernada.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, glad I caught you then. Remember when you heard about Vernada and Hesslius,\u201d Jack asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d randy replied not sure where this would be going. He knew that the information had come from Senator Barnes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, the reason why we\u2019re going after Vernada instead of Hesslius first is Senator Barnes\u2019 daughter. She\u2019s on Vernada, she\u2019s one of your top priorities to find,\u201d Jack ordered.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019ll tell Commander Jorkins about this,\u201d Randy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, it might help us,\u201d Jack said. \u201cOther than that, your mother says return safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll try my best,\u201d Randy replied.<\/p>\n

He watched as the conversation ended and the screen went blank. He glanced around to see the rest of the crew. They appeared to know what would come next. Everyone on board had already been though combat.<\/p>\n

\u201cT-minus two minutes and counting,\u201d Hans\u2019s voice said over the intercom.<\/p>\n

Randy glanced down checking on the status of the other ships in the fleet. Everything showed green. Next stop, Vernada.<\/p>\n

\n

Jack watched from HQ as the Strike Fleet went into hyperspace. He hoped he\u2019d see his son again, but in war anything would be possible. He really hoped for all the men and women to return but knew that would be wishful thinking.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, you have a call from the President,\u201d Chad said.<\/p>\n

Jack turned a bit with a sigh knowing that another type of battle would soon begin. He hoped the goddess would give him strength.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral White here,\u201d Jack said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, it\u2019s come to my attention that some new information has appeared about this mysterious \u2018enemy\u2019 that suddenly appeared not long ago,\u201d President Eric Winerich said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd what info would that be sir,\u201d Jack asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral of your men were seen with a blue haired woman, who is probably part of this \u2018enemy\u2019 fleet. My people tell me that this is proof that the military is behind this.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd how old was this woman,\u201d another voice said from behind Jack. He turned to see Greg standing there. He briefly wondered where he\u2019d come from then noticed Chad not far behind him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I, you would side with the military on this issue,\u201d Eric huffed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSiding with the military on an invasion of the Alliance, yes I would to protect the citizens of this Alliance, I wonder about your allegiance though sir,\u201d Greg said back.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d tread very carefully if I were you senator. Every political game has a price to pay,\u201d Eric said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re right, are you ready to pay that price,\u201d Greg asked.<\/p>\n

Instead of answering the screen went black.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeems the President didn\u2019t like your question,\u201d Jack said. He turned to his friend. \u201cSeems like someone let you in as well,\u201d he said looking at Chad. \u201cGood job!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you sir,\u201d Chad said. Jack could see the relief on the young man\u2019s face.<\/p>\n

\u201cI actually came to tell you that I\u2019ve been hearing some radical things from the Constrict party lately. Watch yourself Jack, I don\u2019t think many in the Constrict party are level with us, especially our dear Senator Charles Agnes,\u201d Greg replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat bad,\u201d Jack asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure what it is, my sources haven\u2019t yet been able to crack it, but it\u2019s making me weary,\u201d Greg said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, then you be careful as well,\u201d Jack said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWill do, after all there\u2019s that new restaurant we should try real soon,\u201d Greg told him.<\/p>\n

\u201cMary will love it,\u201d Jack said. \u201cI look forward to you next call then.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYep, places to go, people to see,\u201d Greg said.<\/p>\n

Jack watched as Greg left the room. He decided to see if intel had broken the code on the message the Akagi had sent down.<\/p>\n

End Chapter 11<\/p>\n

Continued in chapter 12<\/a><\/p>\n

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