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The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 21

Randy walked into the cafeteria holding Meia’s hand. To him if felt natural to have her beside him, but he felt a slight bit of tension in her movements. He had the feeling it had more to do with the fact of what had happened then them being together. The cafeteria wasn’t as crowded as it normally would be as many people were on duty or resting waiting for the word to move out.

“I think you’ll enjoy this meal,” Randy said looking at the food. “A good ol’ fashion hamburger.”

“Admiral, how can se serve you today,” the server behind the counter asked as Randy and Meia came up.

“I’ll have a cheeseburger, double, and I think a single regular hamburger for her,” Randy replied. “I hope you don’t mind,” he said to Meia.” Continue reading…

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 20

Jack walked quickly into the cafeteria looking for the one person he hoped would be able to help him. Scanning the tables he noticed her talking with one of his staff. Even from here he could tell she was playing the injured person routine, and the staff member seemed to be buying it. Shaking his head he walked over to where they were.

“Ahem,” he said interrupting them.

“Admiral,” Amy said looking over at him. “Any news?”

“You might say that,” Jack said looking over at Amy’s companion. He noticed as Amy got the tone and look.

“I’ll talk to you later then,” she said. Continue reading…

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 19

Meia walked onto the hangar deck where her fighter had been placed for routine maintenance. There were several people already working on the fighters. In fact many people seemed to be working extra hard. She figured it had to be because of the senator who had come aboard.

“Hello, I see you’re back,” a mechanic said walking up to her. “Just finishing up your fighter here.”

Meia glanced at the fighter in question. She walked around it running her finger along the cool metal of the fighter as she did a mental inspection. She wasn’t as familiar with the Alliance fighters but it didn’t strop her from her inspection.

“Had an engine problem, but we’ve fixed that now,” he said to her. “The fuel line had been damaged so now you should get full power unlike last time.” Continue reading…

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 18

“Admiral, incoming call from HQ, shall I put it though,” Hans said his voice breaking Randy’s musings.

Randy sat up a bit in his office a second before replying. “Put it though Hans,” he said. A second later his father’s face appeared on the screen. “Dad, what’s up?”

“Things are looking up and down at the moment,” Jack replied. “The up side is Amy Barnes, she’s taken to this cause, and she’s not letting it go now.”

“That’s good news, perhaps the government finally will wake up to what’s going on,” Randy said. Continue reading…

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 17

Meia allowed herself to be led away from the hangar. She still had a feeling of being alive after flying, the adrenaline rush it provided. The missiles had been a challenge to her unlike anything else. The targeting computer hadn’t locked on due to a coating of the missile and the substance of the warhead itself which created a slight field of interference around it making it hard for a computer to lock onto it.

She understood one of the questions that Randy would have would be how, the other why. She didn’t know if she fully understood why yet, only that the Cimalian Empire didn’t deserve to rule the universe. She was sure now they’d killed her mother and all of her anger towards the Alliance had been misplaced for so many years. She also wanted to know a bit more about this drug the doctor had found in her system.

“Are all Cimalian pilots trained the same,” John asked. Continue reading…

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 14

Tommy glanced at the monitors as activity increased. “I believe she’s coming around,” he said. He walked over to where Meia’s bed was.

“That’s good news then,” Randy said repeating the words the Tommy had said. He had rushed down almost right away after the doctor had left.

They watched as Meia’s eyes blinked open in confusion.

“Are you all right,” Randy asked her.

“Randy,” She replied. She still seemed to be confused a bit as she looked around.

“Yes,” Randy said. Continue reading…

The Cimalian Princess: Invasion

by AJ Marks

Chapter 13

Randy watched as Meia walked off the bridge. He really didn’t know what to say to her. The one thing he wanted to do was offer support to her. However, he was needed on the bridge as reports came in about damage and losses. Then he also had to deal with what was happening down on the planet’s surface. So far he’d heard nothing from the planet’s surface. Commander Porkins had left a few minutes ago to check it out.

“Fleet status,” he asked.

“Bismarck reporting slight damage, should be repaired within an hour. Warspite ready to go, and we’re under going repairs that should be finished by the end of the day,” Kim replied.

“And the fighters,” He asked. Continue reading…