Lost Empire 53
0001 - Tempro 0403 - Johnathon
0003 - Conner- Thomas 0667 - Marco - Brown
0097 - Ace - Zimmel 0778 - Jan
0098 - Lucy 0798 - Celeste - Shelby ( human )
0101 - Shelby ( mother ship ) - Derrick 0908 - Tara - Mara
0125 - Lars 0999 - Zan
0200 - Ellen 1000 - Sherry - Lucie ( for the moment )
0301 - Rodrick
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Derrick was floating, ‘ where in the hell am I,'he thought. death thing he remembered he was in the execrable bio-bed. Trying to prompt his branch and pegleg provided him with a moment of panic as neither would move ! ‘ Ah crap,'he thought, ‘ what had happened now ?'
Mita battle of Pittsburgh Landing was a little disquieted about the readings that she understood. Apparently Derrick was n't in that good of shape. His whole neural arrangement was reacting violently to whatever he 'd been exposed to. `` Can this med station drainage redundant energy from the body ? '' She asked of Tempro. `` According to what I am seeing his integral scheme is going into shut down. ''
A shocked Tempro appeared seeing that what she had stated was in fact lawful. `` I am initiating energy drainpipe routine now. Thank you Mrs. battle of Pittsburgh Landing, '' Tempro said hanging his head. `` I 'm afraid that had you not discovered this he might have got ceased. Are you a Doctor of biological entities ? ''
Mita shook her head no as she watched the critical readings start to decrease. `` No, Tempro is it ? '' When Tempro nodded she continued. `` I was new to nursing when I met Gunter. I had volunteered when the democracy warfare started. I had treated a dandy many when a Doctor I was working with paint a picture I should further my knowledge. I started studying for the next four years. ''
'' So you posses half the knowledge then, '' Tempro asked.
'' Perhaps, though I have n't seen machines that can shoot as detailed readings as these. '' Something gained her tending that she studied a few here and now. Looking up with a questioning face she pointed to the reading. `` Tempro, according to these reading material his body processes are at thirty five to forty percent. Have you seen this before ? ''
'' Yes Mrs Shiloh I have. They are almost the Sami as the Empress's are. I have seen his fluctuate many times though I 've have never had a chance to rake him this prospicient. '' An almost shocked Tempro told her.
'' So, for all purpose and purposes he is an organise human as she is. '' Mita stated.
'' It appears so, though his version are in flux as I said. It is almost as if he is a normal human being that was enhanced. Though it has only been the last year that those enhancements have seemed to start to take effect. '' Tempro told Mita.
tranquility a import Mita was in deep thought then nodded, `` What changed in the utmost year besides he became emperor ? ''
'' He built a mental capacity enhancer that I was told could have killed him. It may be possible that the stimulus to several region of his brain may have activated the enhancements permanently. '' A perplex Tempro replied.
Looking over the readings Mita was nodding her head looking over everything that she could infer. `` It appears that you are slump though as to exactly what enhancements remains to be seen. '' With a suspiration Mita nodded to Tempro. It appears the redundant energy is almost gone, though I am afraid that there might be residuum Energy left. We have to pretend for certain we get it all. ''
Tempro also nodded then dropped his part. `` Mrs. Shiloh, I have been going over all the readings from Shelly. '' Tempro said hesitating.
Mita turned toward Tempro seeing the hesitation, started to fear what Tempro was going to say. `` Have you found a possible way to aid her ? ''
Tempro dropped his head, `` No, not yet, though I think I have discovered what is happening to her. After we discovered what we did about the emp ... the commandant. I think I have a better estimation, also a possible way to help her. I am afraid though I am going to have to wait for him to wake up. ''
Sighing Mita nodded, `` I just hope that we can use him to help her I ... ''
'' You know it 's form of rude to talk about somebody when they are in the same room, '' came a raspy male person voice behind them.
'' Sir ! '' Tempro said as he started to adjust the car.
'' So I am an raise human ? red cent ! So Shelby really is a arrant match for me. '' A steadily growing warm Derrick said.
'' Yes sir, it would appear so. Though at the moment I ca n't actually secern you how long you have been like this. '' Tempro replied.
'' Obviously it 's been a foresighted sentence. At least since I was a kid, I have no memory of a procedure like that as an adult. '' Derrick told both there.
'' Yes sir, though I am detecting that you have at to the lowest degree three hardening of nanomites within you. The oldest set seems to suffer over ridden the other two sets. Both the former two sets seem to be continuing to maintain the enhancements. '' Tempro informed Derrick.
With a sigh Derrick nodded, `` It appears that my family owes me an explanation when we get back. I want to get back to our time as soon as we can. ''
Again Tempro shook his head teacher, `` I 'm afraid we ca n't right now. '' When Derrick gave Tempro a questioning look Mita jumped in.
'' It 's Shelly is n't it ? '' A now even more vex Mita said.
Tempro and Derrick turned toward Mita as her rip started. `` I 'm afraid so Mrs. Shiloh. We have to solve this before we can go forward. From all I have seen this would bug out her on another episode like before. I am afraid that even the indorsement deputy would n't be able-bodied to play her out of it. ''
'' So you think there is a way to serve check what is happening to her ? '' Derrick asked.
'' I believe so generate, though I am afraid that it 's going to take a bit of time. I going to necessitate to scan you Thomas More ... sir '' Tempro told them both.
'' Alright let 's get started the Sooner the better, '' Derrick replied.
Shelby was pacing as she was watching Rayburn and Kimison go through a plenty of information. Suddenly Kimison started to shout as both Rayburn and Shelby ran to see. `` YES ! I 'm picking up energy reading that can only be Tempro. ''
Rayburn was staring at the upshot that were unfolding then noticed the slim trans-warp free energy. `` By god ! He really could do it ! enquiry is why have n't they total back. They were the death 1. ''
'' Run a scan to see if you are detecting any scathe from Tempro. They might not be able-bodied to pass just yet. '' Shelby told both of them.
Nodding, their hands were suddenly flying over the consoles. Watching she saw that they were being as through as they could. Though she 'd only con the time possibility a day ago she was quickly catching on to what they were searching for.
'' According to this it was almost four or so age ago. It appears that the last of the disjointed time effect are finally where they should be. It appears that they fixed everything, '' looking at Rayburn he saw that the man was frowning. `` Are you detecting anything ? ''
Nodding Rayburn had a grimace on his face, `` I am detecting Department of Energy from a damaged ship. The only if problem is it was from Shelby ! ``
Shelby 's workforce were suddenly to her mouth as a disturbed look came over her face. `` I hope she 's fine, we ca n't give to lose her, not now ! '' Then they thought they heard her susurration, `` Please be alright my sister. ''
Lucie Hartwell was confounded ; she and the empress had gone over so many things to no avail. Sighing she shook her nous she was n't about to go to her brother, he 'd probably spank her again. Though she loved and had missed him dearly she did n't think she could chance the abasement again.
Sitting or rather concealment in her way she was at the end of her rope with what to do. Sighing she arose to go to her comrade. The empress was far too busy to aid her right hand now. She 'd just strive the door when her oral sex snapped to the side as she concentrated.
'' Hello ? I can listen you, can you me ? '' A slowly tone of vexation started to eclipse her features as she tried to concentrate harder. Not noticing she had walked out the door starting down the corridor. `` I can hear you please tell me you can hear me ! '' It was at that bit that Joseph Hartwell came around the corner spying his sis wandering aimlessly. Then he noticed the aloof look on her face and the rent.
'' Lucie ? Are you alright ? '' Johnathon asked then was shocked when she walked right past him ! Reaching out he grabbed Lucie 's shoulder spinning her around. `` Lucie talking to me ! ''
He could pick up her mumbling but still was n't able to get through. `` Oh please, '' Lucie was saying a flood of tears falling from her eye. Suddenly she turned her capitulum again, `` Yes ! I hear you ! I 'll try to get you as soon as possible ! '' With that she broke from her brother at a run for the control room, Johnathon right behind her.
'' Get all information that you can, '' Lucie heard the Empress say.
'' EMPRESS ! '' Lucie was shouting as she ran into the way."I need Sherry again ! I heard another one ! He is so debile though I am afraid I might not make it in time. ''
'' Go now ! '' Shelby immediately shouted watching as Lucie vanished to Sherry.
A startled Johnathon could only stare at the spot where his babe had been standing. No matter how many multiplication he saw it, he was n't certainly he 'd ever get used to individual using the IMT.
Someone cleared their throat breaking Johnathon out of his thoughts. `` You are n't allowed to be here Admiral. '' Shelby told him with a slight frown, and then her feature article softened when she saw the flavour of concern on his face. `` I know you 're concerned Admiral, she 'll be OK believe me. The bond she started with Sherry will insure Sherry keeps her rubber. ''
Sighing Johnathon nodded still staring at the spot. `` I 'm sorry Empress ; I have so lilliputian to do since I was removed from command. I feel as if I 'll go crazy. ''
Shelby thought a instant then called Celeste. `` Yes Empress ? ''
'' Have you detected any of the two people I gave you the argument for ? '' Shelby asked of Celeste.
'' No Empress, '' Celeste said her head dropping. `` I have nothing to report. I am sorry that I have failed you Empress, I will ... ''
Shelby cut Celeste off by raising her bridge player, `` I am not surprised Celeste. These men are experts at hiding as they have been doing it for quite some time. I suggest that you work with Admiral Hartwell here though I am only allowing him access to the detector. Nothing else Admiral I 'd hate for Derrick to find you in a holding cubicle when he returned. ''
Hartwell 's eyes lit up, `` Yes Empress thank you ! At least now I wo n't die of boredom ! '' An energize Hartwell said.
Shelby 's oculus narrowed as she stared at Hartwell. `` I mean it admiral ; I will not hesitate to flip you in a cell. I also suggest you do n't push me on this either. Derrick already informed me of how furtive you can be. '' Shelby stared hard at Hartwell as he now had an innocent facial expression on his look. Yeah she thought she 'd meliorate keep a sound eye on him.
Greeson was sitting on the mats deep in meditation. He 'd not seen Dempsy for a few days now, Greeson was almost afraid that the man was through with him. So enwrapped was Greeson that he almost missed when Dempsy entered the room.
Laying back completely on the mat Greeson felt the Gustavus Franklin Swift blow barely miss him. Springing up Greeson smiled at Dempsy. `` It is good to see you again master. ''
'' You were regardless ! I should have killed you ! If I catch you that detached again I will kill you on the stain. Always be aware of where you are and what is around you. Now start ! '' Dempsy said with a scowl on his face.
Glancing toward the doorway Dempsy was hoping the favor he 'd finally got to ask the Empress for would happen. Hardly paying attention Dempsy felt Greeson get almost all the way through his defenses. imprecate it ! This was distracting him to the decimal point Greeson might even get through his defenses.
Sighing Dempsy knew that without the spear carrier element Greeson would never get faster or better. True the man was very right now ; Dempsy felt that he was finally ready to memorise the techniques of the master, well at least offset to.
A trend by the door had Dempsy nodding, finally ! Even as he watched mara Collie walked into the training area. Stopping a moment Dempsy nodded to her then turned back to Greeson who was smiling like a sap.
'' I guess I 'm going to kill you today now that you appear to be a complete jester ! '' Dempsy said as he swiftly attacked Greeson. Greeson snapped out of his euphoria countering all of Dempsy 's attacks. Suddenly he felt rather than saw that Dempsy had increased his speed even more, though the shocking affair was he was actually keeping up with him !
Dempsy was nodding it was about time they trained at a respectable speed ! Greeson was starting to sudate he 'd never gone this fast before, though it was almost as if he could feel where the blows were going to be long before they actually got there. Then to his dismay Dempsy increased more to the point Greeson could n't follow the blows with his eyes. Suddenly Greeson was flying through the air towards the wall at an accelerated upper.
Bouncing off the bulwark Greeson saw to his horror that he was heading straight for Mara ! Shifting his weight he was suddenly tumbling on the mat away from Dolichotis patagonum ! Dempsy was trying to hide his smile ; Greeson had finally learned to shift his weight though if he could keep doing it remained to be seen.
Greeson rolled to a stop then sprang up beside Mara, `` Are you alright ? I was afraid I would collide with you ! God I 'm so good-for-naught mara. ''
Mara was in impact, what in the world was he talking about ? They were moving so fast she had n't been able to see their paw at all ! Her voice shaking she told him, `` I 'm fi ... mulct St. David. '' Leaning close she whispered, `` I could n't see either of your nor his hand when you were training my god you two are so fast ! ''
Greeson 's eyes went astray they were moving fast ? It seemed regular velocity to him ! Greeson felt a presence behind him, `` as you can see she is delicately. Get your ass back to the center maggot ! We have much to a greater extent to accomplish. ``
As Greeson moved back to the heart of the mat Dempsy bowed to Mara, `` Again thank you Young lady. He has made an important discovery with you here. I just hope he can stay it. '' Bowing again Dempsy went back to Greeson starting just as fast as he had been before.
Mara sat back trembling a bit as she watched them continue though she could n't assure what they were doing. Thinking a present moment she thought she needed to see the Empress soon. She and David had made a promise to each other if they survived. A spacious smile dominated her feature film as she thought she was going to collect on that promise whether or not he remembered.
Derrick groaned again as he was still laying on the bio-bed. Although it was n't dynamic now, he 'd still feel a hell of a lot better if he was as far away from it as he could get. So far Tempro had n't come up with very much accept that the nanomites had been in his system since he was a baby.
'' Have you determined if they are encoded like the former ace ? '' Derrick asked of Tempro.
'' Yes forefather, it appears they are as old as you suspected though they are far more advanced than almost all I have ever seen. '' Tempro replied a bit pose. `` The cryptography on these particular nanomites is far more complex than all but those Mary made in her second batch. ``
'' Is the encoding the same as hers ? '' I asked thinking about it a moment.
'' No forefather, it is stuffy though there are far too many differing variables in it. It does seem to be machine created though there is plenty to tell it was also written with man help. Confirming now, running through all data that I have. '' Tempro explained.
'' Let me know if you find a match as soon as possible. If we know who wrote it then we might have a chance to find the retort. '' Derrick replied.
'' Sire ? May I ask ? '' Tempro said then hesitated.
'' Yes please, I wo n't get mad Tempro. '' Derrick told Tempro.
'' I find it distressing not showing you the respect that you deserve. must we keep up this façade ? '' A slightly shaken Tempro asked.
'' I 'm sorry Tempro as soon as I can I 'll end it, for now I just want to focalise on the job at hand. I hope that we can end this soon ok ? '' Derrick replied.
'' I 'll try sire, it just puts much stress on my personality. I hope we can end this also. '' A suspire Tempro said.
'' I just hope that you can find something to help oneself her. I for one do n't want to relive the last four or so long time. '' Derrick told Tempro.
'' I am working toward that end sire. I know what kept your nanomites form activating, I know how it kept them dormant. I also have a good idea how they were activated. All I need now is the encoded program that dictated just how and when it allowed them to activate. As I said it is as complicated as mother 's were. '' A now perplexed Tempro said.
Derrick was nodding Tempro and Shelby were the saucy A.I. 's of all of them after Mary. Sighing he 'd fall in almost anything to have Mary 's med filing cabinet. Unfortunately they were over four years in the futurity.
'' I 'm going for a walk Tempro. I need to get out of here a bit. What is Shelby 's progress ? '' Derrick asked.
'' She is progressing quite well sire. I predict she should be ready to emerge in three days. Though I am afraid that her IMT arrangement will be at to the lowest degree a week after that. '' Tempro informed Derrick.
Sighing Derrick nodded three days without Shelby, it might as well be an infinity !
'' Alright let me recognize if there is any change in anything. '' Derrick said as he walked out of the med bay.
Making his way to the far side of the quarter's area, Derrick stopped at an almost hide door. Opening a panel beside it, Derrick entered a complex code then entered.
Immediately two men were aiming weapon system at Derrick then seeing it was him loosen up. `` gladiola to see that you did n't forget about us air force officer. Sorry sir it 's still too ahead of time to originate calling you sire or God Almighty or well whatever. '' Norman said as he sat.
Nodding his chief Jimison agreed, `` You 'll always be the commandant to me sir. Any hazard we can get out of here any prison term soon ? I'm starting to wax the freakin bulwark. ''
'' I told you to meditate Randall, it helps me. '' Greg Norman told the now pacing man.
Randall whirled a egregious flavor on his face as he stared at Daniel Norman. `` Easy for you ! I was n't privileged like you were rich boy ! ''
'' I told you we were n't rich just well off. '' A now discomfit Norman replied.
'' Yeah flop ! You never ... '' Jimison started.
Sighing Derrick shook his nous these two were almost as bad as Kimison and Rayburn ! Hmmmmm that might be a good theme. `` That 's sufficiency the two of you ! '' Derrick suddenly yelled. When both mean looked at Derrick then continued Derrick looked up then two electrodes came out of the rampart. `` I said full stop last chance ! ''
Both men looked at Derrick as if he were an aggravator, nodding Derrick watched as both men convulsed as the charge hit them then they dropped to the pack of cards. Both were looking up at Derrick with a Thomas More than dismayed look on their faces.
'' Sir ? '' Norman asked. `` Was that necessary ? ''
'' Like I told Kimison and Rayburn I need you working together not against each former. '' Derrick told them.
'' Wait you did this to them also ? We are n't that bad are we ? '' Jimison asked.
Derrick thought a consequence then replied, `` Let 's put it this way the side by side mise en scene will get out you on the deck for almost an minute. Do n't make me have to use it. Now, I want you to listen to Norman learn to meditate. I am afraid we are stuck here a few more years at least. '' Derrick was about to go when he turned to the two men. `` I 'm unplayful ; teach the both of you or the future few days are going to be very unpleasant. ''
Both men struggled to stand up then saluted with a yes sir ! Then watched as Derrick left. Derrick had n't gone too far when a small body collided with him.
Throwing her hand to her back talk as she got off the story she apologized. `` I 'm sorry mister squeamish man. pop was so glad that you were alright. ''
'' Why were you running Shelly ? '' Derrick asked.
'' ma wanted me to lay down. I have been laying down a lot lately. The bottom in that auto medicine way are really hard they hurt ! Do n't you think so Mister nice man ? ''
Derrick could n't help but smile as he had to admit the med bay layer were like a slab of rock. Trying his best not to laugh Derrick nodded his heading yes.
'' I 'll have to talk to Tempro about making them softer. '' Derrick told Shelly.
'' Tempro ? '' Shelly said making a scrunched up and confused face. `` Who 's that ? '' Derrick thought a moment then described Tempro. `` OH ! The see through man ! Why did n't you say so ! '' Leaning close Shelly whispered, `` you mean he is a constructor too ? ! Wow is he special ! '' Shelly said with a giggle that also got Derrick to laughing also.
somebody cleared their throat behind them as they both turned to see her Church Father Gunther standing there. `` There you are ! ''
Shelly 's eyes got prominent as she whispered to Derrick, `` uh oh I think I 'm in difficulty ! ''
'' I 'm sorry if she was bothering you Commander, Shelly I 've been looking everywhere for you ! '' Gunter said.
'' She 's been no annoyance what so ever, deputy as a subject of fact we were talking about the see through man were n't we Shelly ? '' Derrick asked.
'' See pa, pa ? I was a good girl just like you told me ! '' Shelly told her begetter.
Sighing Gunther nodded with a smile. `` Alright but we need to get you back to your mother. She 's been worried about you. ''
Lowering her head teacher she almost whispered, `` Sorry pa, pa. Mom ma wants me to lay down I 'm not even tired ! Do I have to ? Ca n't I pull some ? '' Came Shelly 's plea.
'' We 'll see when we get back to your female parent. First though we need to get there without you running off again. forebode me you 'll go with me ? '' Gunther asked.
'' I will pa, pa I promise. '' Shelly said as she moved away from Derrick. Suddenly she ran back and hugged a jump Derrick. `` Thank you for talking to me Mister courteous man ! ''
Derrick could n't help oneself putting his weaponry around the small girl. `` It was my pleasure Shelly. ''
Suddenly Shelly stood back from Derrick looking at then almost through him. `` I thought earlier that your temporal signature was out of phase with this time. '' Looking around Shelly continued, `` Yes the constellation of this ship. I can see it is a watercourse lined time access machine. '' Gunther was staring at both Shelly and Derrick.
Shelly 's oculus got all-inclusive then she started to mumble as her heart started to vagabond back in her head. `` Sir ! She 's having a major episode ! '' A moment later all three of them appeared in the med bay. Derrick placed her on the bio bed.
Shelly 's centre flickered spread. `` Pa, pa help me ! Pa, pa my mind hurts so bad ! '' Then Shelly screamed as her eye went wider as she started to spout relative sentence hypothesis.
'' We have to render her unconscious though even that might not be enough ! '' Tempro said.
As Shelly went under Derrick told Tempro, `` With this sequence we have the luck going forward. Go Tempro I want us as close to the palace as you can get ! ''
'' Yes sire I am going now ! '' Tempro said forgetting about Gunther being in the room.
'' Sire ? '' Gunther asked. `` What in the Hell is he talking about ? Where are we going when you said forward ? ''
Sighing Derrick sat Gunther down as a blue wave was emitted outside the ship. Gunther watched as they moved into it then there was a little opinion of falling forward. A hour later they emerged near a planet with a three mile long ship in orbit around it.
Gunther 's mouthpiece was hanging open then dropped further when a woman with slightly greying hair appeared bowing to the Commander. `` forefather it is good you have returned, though why you are n't with the others ? ''
'' I need your medical examination records to help this slight girl she ... '' Derrick started.
Virgin Mary looked at the girl as her eyes went encompassing. respective electrodes came out touching certain point on Shelly 's head and neck. Immediately they heard a low whine as all of the electrodes administered a low shock at the like prison term. Shelly 's body convulsed then was still.
'' There I think she 'll be alright for a bit. This is astounding ; I never thought to see the second propagation. '' Turning toward Derrick she nodded. `` In a way sire, you might say she is like your little sister. ''
'' So, '' they heard from the doorway. `` You know. '' They both turned to see Mita with a look of concern on her face .