{"id":1914,"date":"2017-03-29T07:14:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T12:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1914"},"modified":"2017-04-01T07:20:44","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T12:20:44","slug":"the-cimalian-princess-rebellion-part-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1914","title":{"rendered":"The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion – Part 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Part 12<\/span><\/p>\n

Fifteen minutes later Randy made his way into the hangar after stopping at Meia\u2019s quarters and the rec room just to be sure. He hoped to find her here or end up asking people if they spotted her recently.\u00a0 Looking around he spotted the normal group working, including Ben, Jean and the rest of the crew working hard around one fighter. \u00a0Unable to see Meia he made his way over hoping Ben had seen her around.\u00a0 At the moment Ben had his head inside a fighter so Randy doubted he knew who was standing beside him when he knocked on the fighter hull to get his attention.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe right out,\u201d Ben called out. \u201cJust putting this damn nut back on.\u00a0 Come on ya squirrely thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy waited patiently ass Ben finished his work and extracted himself from the fighter, wiping his hands before turning towards Randy.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeg\u2019in your pardon sir, didn\u2019t know it was you. Thought it might be one of the other pilots,\u201d Ben stated, turning to a grab and rag and finished cleaning his hands.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo worries, but, uh, have you seen Meia lately?\u201d Randy asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cSure did, was over looking at her fighter a few minutes ago, seemed really lost in thought. No one upset her did they,\u201d Ben asked.<\/p>\n

Randy was slightly surprised by the protective tone Ben used but refocused. \u201cNo, at least not that I know of, but her attitude is why I\u2019m looking for her.\u00a0 I\u2019ll try her fighter, maybe she\u2019s still over there and just can\u2019t see her.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben nodded as Randy moved away and headed to Meia\u2019s fighter. He saw no one around and wondered where else he might go looking when she walked around from the other side.\u00a0 He took in her appearance and noticed the faraway look in her eyes before approaching her.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey,\u201d he said softly, watching for her reaction. \u201cEverything all right?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure,\u201d Meia said after several seconds, standing and looking at the fighter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWant to talk about it? My mom always says that works,\u201d Randy said giving her a smile relieved when she at least smiled back at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you really want to know?\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy took a moment to look Meia over for several seconds before answering. \u201cYeah, I do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s something I haven\u2019t given much thought to until today. I never knew my grandparents, or even if I had any aunts or uncles.\u00a0 I only knew my father died when I was young and my mother died while I was in the academy.\u00a0 About the only memory I have of my mother is when I was young, she was crying,\u201d Meia said and Randy heard the hurt and sorrow in her voice.<\/p>\n

He remained silent realizing there was a bit more as Meia was looking down.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can remember her talking to someone at the door of the apartment, she didn\u2019t know I snuck into the living room and overheard the conversation. It never meant anything to me until recently, my uncle was ordering someone killed because of something she said to a friend,\u201d Meia said.\u00a0 \u201cHe had no problems with killing anyone I might know, family or otherwise.\u00a0 How many died because of me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy stood not really expecting all of that when he went in search of her. She was struggling with family, a family she never knew because of an insane uncle of hers.\u00a0 He felt glad he never had that type of family, but stepped forward and enveloped Meia in a hug.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey threatened my mother and left her crying. I walked up to her and asked her what was wrong, she said nothing and gave me a smile,\u201d Meia said.\u00a0 \u201cSaid I was too young to understand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy kept his arms around her trying desperately to think of something which might help. \u201cI think you\u2019re uncle\u2019s a lunatic,\u201d he finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally?\u201dMeia said, not looking up at him. \u201cHe always seems to be one step ahead of me, like I can\u2019t get a break.\u00a0 Every time I think I\u2019ve got him I remember something like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYour uncle took on a child, seems like that all he can do, intimidate those around him and anyone who dares stand up he has someone else kill. He then blames the Alliance because he knows the truth would be devastating,\u201d Randy said to her.\u00a0 \u201cI know there isn\u2019t a simple answer, or even an easy one, but my mom and dad think very highly of you.\u00a0 Especially my mom, she asks about you all the time.\u201d<\/p>\n

He felt her body stiffen and slightly relax at his words and hoped he said something right. His mind wondered to her uncle and the type of power he wielded to get away with such atrocities towards his people.\u00a0 They remained silent for several more seconds.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeard anything from the scouting party?\u201d Meia finally asked taking a step back and looking up at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing yet, still waiting,\u201d Randy replied. \u201cIt might take a couple of days before we actually hear anything,\u201d Randy said to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, he has to find a contact, then convince them to come up here, if they can, and then do it all without being seen or intercepted. It\u2019s a lot to do and hope for,\u201d Meia stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sure they can do it, we have to give them time to get it all done,\u201d Randy said, knowing he would give them a few more days before becoming actually worried about the mission.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope you\u2019re right, but I fear my uncle won\u2019t wait for our plans to form.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy realized Meia was right about that, they had little time to get anything done. If only they knew what his plans were it might make things easier.<\/p>\n

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

Greg waited for Dave to settle into the chair, Liam asked if they needed anything before leaving the room and closing the door. Dave appeared unsettled to Greg and he hoped it meant there was some news.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take it you spoke to our informant?\u201d Greg asked waiting for eh answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, and they were as cryptic as ever,\u201d Dave replied back to him, something Greg already expected.<\/p>\n

Greg merely nodded, their mysterious contact had a way of saying things which took some time to figure out, as if they were leading them in a certain direction. He was cautious of the informant as he knew so little of them yet they always spoke the truth.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe made mention of Meia, does that name sound familiar to you?\u201d Dave finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMeia,\u201d Greg said trying to recall the name. \u201cIt does sound slightly familiar now that you mention it, but where have I heard that name?\u201d<\/p>\n

He recalled all the past events hoping to jog his memory on the name wondering how far back he needed to go. He seemed to recall something recent, a name he heard a couple of his friends talking about.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, the Epsilon pilot, the one who was supposedly responsible for the Alliance beating back the invasion,\u201d Greg said snapping his fingers. \u201cI didn\u2019t fully believe it, one person doing so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne pilot? And a lowly Epsilon?\u201d Dave said, and Greg heard the bias in his voice towards the lower classes despite what he said.\u00a0 The biases were hard to erase.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it was s sticking point to me,\u201d Greg said. \u201cA simple pilot, and an Epsilon at that which is why it was only a rumor among the upper classes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was under the impression that Epsilons were unable to think like that for themselves, their culture has made them unable to actually do such things, the ultimate loyal class of people,\u201d Dave said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA load of rubbish spewed out by our educational system,\u201d Greg replied still thinking about all he had heard. It seemed like there was something lese there as well, something very important.\u00a0 He had figure it out, perhaps it was something they didn\u2019t talk about or spread rumors about.<\/p>\n

\u201cWait a moment, I recall overhearing at work something, didn\u2019t think anything of it because it was a group of Gammas, but they mentioned a pilot and the rightful heir to the throne,\u201d Dave said casually.<\/p>\n

Greg\u2019s head snapped over towards Dave as he put several pieces together. Could it really be something so simple, something he had missed simply due to other factors?<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat? You think she is the rightful heir or something, they were Gammas talking,\u201d Dave said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s possible, what did our contact say about Meia?\u201d Greg asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly that she\u2019s back,\u201d Dave replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s time we make contact with that resistance group,\u201d Greg said knowing it was a risk, but he had to find out the truth and they would have a better lead than they did. However it also could expose them to the Emperor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s suicide Greg, we all know the Emperor controls that group,\u201d Dave said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYea, but I\u2019m hoping he\u2019s not in total control,\u201d Greg said. \u201cMeia would have lived among the lower classes and we have to find her before the Emperor does or else nothing will change.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Jezic turned in his chair to face the screen and froze. There on the screen was the Emperor waiting for him, someone had not informed him that the Emperor was there.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u201dEmperor!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdmiral, I\u2019ve learned that another shuttle managed to penetrate our defenses, is that true?\u201d the Emperor asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir, I was going over the data now. We had not expected the scout ship to drop out of hyperspace so close to the planet,\u201dJezic stated.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019ve been going over trying to rotate our forces to make sure the Alliance cannot determine our strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIts not the Alliance military strength which concerns me admiral, its Meia,\u201d The emperor replied, his tone short Jezic noticed. \u201cIf she managed to stir up her little rebellion the military will be needed to crush any uprisings, which would delay any other plans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jezic understood what the implications of such a rebellion meant. Of course there hadn\u2019t been a real rebellion in almost a hundred and fifty years now.\u00a0 The \u2018Gamma Revolt\u2019 of 1248 which started shortly after Tylin had overthrown his uncle, Wyaln, who had killed their older brother.\u00a0 Jezic wondered if history was now working to repeat itself, or if something different would happen this time which no one expected.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have the enforcers out looking for her now,\u201d the Emperor said. \u201cAnd any rebellious group have already been informed of what actions to take should Meia show up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo not worry Emperor, if she tries to escape we will be ready,\u201d Jezic said, wondering if he really could do this. A planet was large object to guard and with limited ships it really was almost impossible to do.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf she escapes the surface, follow her,\u201d the Emperor said surprising Jezic. \u201cShe had helpers, we need to know where they are.\u00a0 If she returns I want to know where and arrest her at once.\u00a0 Destroying her in space will not satisfy me admiral, do not fail me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The screen went dark before Jezic could even reply back and now he had a new mission to undertake. It actually made things a bit easier for him for the planet patrols.\u00a0 However this new mission still made for problems with his original mission.<\/p>\n

He thought back to the original assault on Pacifica and wondered if Olin, the hot-headed pilot who attacked Meia, knew how much trouble he had started with his Beta pride. In a way he wished the green-haired pilot was still alive so he could punish him for his actions.\u00a0 Because his action Meia had now become a thorn in their plans.<\/p>\n

He looked back over the reports and decided to contact Admirals Floyd and Ammari to let them know of the changes in the patrols. Also to inform them of what to do next time an Alliance ship appeared.\u00a0 They wouldn\u2019t like it but the orders came straight from the Emperor himself.\u00a0 Now all he could do is wait to see what the next move might be.<\/p>\n

End part 12<\/p>\n

Continued in part 13<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Cimalian Princess: Rebellion by AJ Marks Part 12 Fifteen minutes later Randy made his way into the hangar after stopping at Meia\u2019s quarters and the rec room just to be sure. He hoped to find her here or end up asking people if they spotted her recently.\u00a0 Looking around he spotted the normal group […]
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