{"id":623,"date":"2015-08-15T12:21:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T12:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=623"},"modified":"2015-08-16T12:30:58","modified_gmt":"2015-08-16T12:30:58","slug":"storm-clouds-part-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=623","title":{"rendered":"Storm Clouds – Part 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Storm Clouds<\/span><\/h2>\n

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

Part 9: Stories<\/span><\/p>\n

Sheba waited on the hangar deck for their mysterious friend. Standing beside her was Boomer, Bojay, and Jolly. They were all wondering what type of craft would land. After landing they were to bring Troy up to the conference room where Tigh would be waiting. They decided to do it this way in case of a problem. The hangar had the minimum number of crew members in case of an explosion, and locks were in position to prevent any fire from spreading to the rest of the ship.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout to land,\u201d one of the deck crew stated.<\/p>\n

They all turned to watch. She blinked a bit in shock seeing a black, sleek-looking viper land, followed by a second one. Both were easily moved into position as the canopies opened and two people got out dressed in warrior uniforms, complete with blasters.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot what I expected,\u201d Sheba stated to Boomer, who looked as shocked as she felt.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, they look like warriors,\u201d Boomer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd those look like vipers,\u201d Jolly said.<\/p>\n

Sheba had to agree and readied herself to greet the two walking towards her. Both had blonde hair, and one was female, who was gesturing towards them and the guy, saying something to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcome aboard the battlestar Agamemnon,\u201d Sheba said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, I\u2019m Troy, this is Bri,\u201d Troy said, introducing himself to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m Sheba, this is Boomer, Jolly and Bojay,\u201d Sheba said, seeing the woman look at them with interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cBojay?\u201d she said, suddenly smiling. They were all confused for a second. \u201cIts me, Gabrielle. We were in the same training class.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheba looked over to see Bojay standing shocked at the admission before saying anything.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe same one with Nall,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI, uh, what are you doing here?\u201d he stammered. \u201cYou were\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheba watched as he trailed off and felt like slapping him to get the rest of the thought out.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccept that secret mission from Commander Cain, yep,\u201d Bri said. \u201cAnd what a mission it was.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStill is,\u201d Troy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, this way, Commander Tigh is waiting for you,\u201d Sheba said, leading them off the hangar.<\/p>\n

\u201cI heard you accepted a position on the Pegasus, how\u2019d you end up here?\u201d Bri asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cEspecially considering we heard the 5th fleet had been destroyed,\u201d Troy said. Sheba frowned wondering what their mission was and how did they survive the holocaust and make it out here.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, well Cain pulled off the most brilliant maneuver I\u2019ve ever seen, as to the rest,\u201d Sheba shot him a glare which he understood. \u201cBut I\u2019ll let the commander tell you the rest. But what about you, never heard anything about you or Nall again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNall is fine, settled down, married,\u201d Bri said.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally, him?\u201d Bojay replied. \u201cThe guy who organized massive parties, chased every woman around.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, its funny really,\u201d Bri stated, as they exited the elevator.<\/p>\n

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

Tigh heard his guests had landed, two of them. He also heard from the deck chief on how much like the vipers the craft was, and the two pilots were dressed like warriors. The door opened allowing Sheba, Boomer Bojay and two other warriors into the room. Jolly stayed at the door as it closed and Tigh stood to greet his visitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander,\u201d Troy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTroy, have a seat,\u201d Tigh said, as everyone sat down.<\/p>\n

\u201cVery nice,\u201d Troy said, looking around. \u201cNot quite the style I remember.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt had some modifications,\u201d Tigh replied, not wanting to mention anything about the mysterious construction yard. \u201cIts home though. But I don\u2019t know anything about you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I can say the same, but trust has to start somewhere,\u201d Troy said. \u201cWe were part of a special mission, given by Commander Cain twelve yehrens ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mention of Cain piqued Tigh\u2019s interest. This would be a very interesting story.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn secret he commissioned the building of a new battlestar without the Council\u2019s permission. That battlestar was named the Argo, and under the command of Commander Ares, promoted from colonel of the Pacifica, and tasked with finding Earth,\u201d Troy said.<\/p>\n

The mention of Earth sent shock throughout Tigh\u2019s body. The very planet they were searching for Commander Cain had sent a ship out to find it well. Had they succeeded? He calmed himself down waiting to hear what else Troy had to say. He listened in as Troy told his story about finding Earth, and the resulting debates on the planet to pull the governments together against the threat of the Cylons.<\/p>\n

It all took time and were too far away to help before the massacre of the Twelve Colonies. It appeared Commander Bakkus had known, and sent a message about the disaster, and informed them that the Galactica might have survived. Now they were looking for the battlestars.<\/p>\n

Tigh felt tempted to inform them about the fleet, but he and Adama had agreed, until they had solid proof, the fleet would remain a secret. The Agamemnon would be a ship launched and left the Colonies after the attack. Tigh gave his story, as best he could having made it up mostly. He expected Troy and Bri to not accept the story.<\/p>\n

\u201cIts amazing, two Colonial groups in a matter of a few days,\u201d Troy said finally.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d Tigh asked, concerned that they had already discovered the Galactica.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are helping out another group of refugees from the Colonies under the command of Commander Tagget,\u201d Troy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sunflare,\u201d Tigh said recognizing the name. \u201cA patrol group on the other side of the Colonies. They escaped?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSeems like they ran across survivors headed to the Galactica, and with two civilian ships they made out this far, though not without some sacrifices, like food,\u201d Troy said. \u201cWe caught up to them in time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tigh sat back thinking about what he heard. It seemed almost too good to be true, the entire situation. He looked over at the other three ho had remained quiet. Sheba spoke up first.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, those fighters, they are based on vipers?\u201d Sheba asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I helped out in the design process,\u201d Bri said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you still that great pilot?\u201d Bojay asked, gaining the attention of both Boomer and Sheba.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is, doesn\u2019t like to brag, but when we\u2019re in combat, I\u2019m her wingmate,\u201d Troy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander Cain sealed my academy records,\u201d Bri said finally.<\/p>\n

Tigh thought that was odd, but said nothing. Everything in him screamed they were real, their story was real. However, he had to be careful. Any little mistake could cost them dearly.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow many ships are here, and why don\u2019t our scanners picked up your ships?\u201d Tigh finally asked interrupting the conversation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have two battlestars and a dozen support ships,\u201d Troy said. \u201cAnd the stealth materials ask the ships from the scanners. The people of Earth are big into such technologies. We\u2019re able to hide even our large ships, but at a cost of the armor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tigh gave it some thought, and it explained why two basestars would have been destroyed. \u201cSo, you destroyed the basestars?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, they were on course to attack the Sunflare again,\u201d Troy said.<\/p>\n

An idea came to Tigh for proof of the situation before him. \u201cPerhaps I can talk to Commander Tagget.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can give you the coordinates, and we\u2019re working to see where else the Cylon are,\u201d Troy stated.<\/p>\n

Tigh decided on that course of action. It would prove the best. If it was Tagget, they would recognize each other, but he would ask about the Galactica. The only drawback to the entire situation. He would have to take that risk.<\/p>\n

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

Commander Tagget went over the latest reports. The first civilians were being transferred to transports which would ease the strain on life support systems. His biggest concern, Sara, and what would be done with her. He had grown to consider the girl his daughter. Perhaps he could retire, become an advisor and raise her back on Earth.<\/p>\n

He toyed with that idea a lot, Zaga could easily take over the Sunflare and its group. He would have retired after the armistice anyways.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, incoming communications for you,\u201d Zaga\u2019s voice said, interrupting Tagget\u2019s musings.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, be right there,\u201d Tagget said, the one drawback of the battlecruisers communication system. He had to go to the bridge for any reports.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou all right staying here?\u201d he asked, looking over at Sara, who was using a small tablet computer on the floor, something brought over by the Earthers, watching as she absently nodded. Shaking his head he left the office arriving at the bridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a current Alpha line,\u201d Zaga said.<\/p>\n

Tagget understood the implied meaning. The Earthers used a different code, and their Alpha code was older. Whoever was using this, escaped from the Colonies. Activating the screen he saw a man sitting there, and took a second to recognize him.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, this is Commander Tigh of the battlestar Agamemnon,\u201d Tigh said, surprising Tagget. \u201cYou probably never heard of it, commissioned before the armistice. I was transferred from the Galactica to the Agamemnon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tagget thought about that for a second. Recent discoveries meant anything was possible. Another group from the Colonies meant even more survived. If one battlestar could be constructed without his knowledge, why not a second.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmazing, so many survived,\u201d Tagget finally said. \u201cI had almost given up hope for finding anyone human ever again.\u201d<\/p>\n

He did not say how close he was to settling down on a planet\u2019s surface, destroying the ships, or stripping them and using their parts to help colonize a new world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know the feeling,\u201d Tigh said.<\/p>\n

Tagget recounted his flight from the Colonies, trying to catch up with the Galactica, rescuing the civilian ships from a basestar, and their flight away from the Colonies. Tagget wondered a bit how they had survived without an argo ship? He also knew a battlestar had large storage areas for food and water for long deployments. An improvement over the battlecrusiers.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, you think they are legit?\u201d Tigh asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, talked to Admiral Ares, the commander of the Earth\u2019s military forces,\u201d Tagget said. \u201cReminds me a bit of Cain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tagget watched as Tigh looked on thoughtful about something. He had a feeling Tigh knew something else, but he had a right to be cautious. Everyone leaving the Colonies had to be, in case of a Cylon trap. He would wait to see what Tigh thought before making any judgments.<\/p>\n

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

Phantom walked over to the communications screen, the Imperious Leader called to be brought up to date. Despite the constant reports, the Imperious Leader wanted to talk to Phantom personally.<\/p>\n

\u201cReport Phantom,\u201d the Imperial Leader stated, as it appeared on the screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy your command,\u201d Phantom said. \u201cIt appears things are not going according to logical calculations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExplain?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBy all logical processes, the human fleet with the battlecruiser should have turned and continued heading into space towards the next system, where I had two basestars waiting for an ambush,\u201d Phantom said, still unsure why the plan failed. \u201cInstead the battlecruiser attacked the basestar at the system.<\/p>\n

\u201cIllogical indeed,\u201d the Imperious Leader said, making Phantom glad he was not the only one confused by the actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou made haste to bring the other two basestars into the system to destroy the humans?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was my plan my leader, however,\u201d Phantom paused, wondering how the Imperious Leader would take the next bit of news. \u201cI have lost contact with both basestars before they arrived at the system. I have received no reports of the human fleet leaving the system, or any ships nearby.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMost interesting,\u201d the Imperious Leader said, pausing before talking to someone else. \u201cWhat is your take on this Baltar?\u201d<\/p>\n

Phantom watched as another figure appeared, one he despised. Baltar!<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is the composition of this human fleet?\u201d Baltar asked, irking Phantom, who wished to execute the human.<\/p>\n

\u201cFive warships and two civilian craft,\u201d Phantom replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo argo ships?\u201d Baltar asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cNone, what does that matter?\u201d Phantom replied, hearing Baltar laugh.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything,\u201d Baltar replied back. \u201cHumans have to eat, remember. Without an argo ship they have no way to produce food. They probably have no food, they had to attack for that planet or starve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd what about the missing basestars?\u201d Phantom asked, wishing to wipe the smirk off Baltar\u2019s face.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat, I don\u2019t know,\u201d Baltar replied, and Phantom felt glad. \u201cThe Galactica doesn\u2019t have that type of jamming ability.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cProceed with the destruction of the battlecruiser, and report on this new enemy of the empire,\u201d the Imperious Leader ordered.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy your command,\u201d Phantom replied, ending the communications. He would have nine basestars under his command. His fleet would be invincible. The humans would be destroyed, and whoever attacked the Cylons would be discovered.<\/p>\n

End part 9<\/p>\n

Continued in Part 10: The Trap<\/a><\/p>\n

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