It had been almost 12 hours and Mary had been following the progress of Rear Admiral Chief Joseph Hartwell. After sending him to Abrir Oculta capital of Rhode Island to retrieve Derrick 's family she could only wait. Checking in on Derrick every few minutes there still had n't been any betterment. Not really one to vex that much Virgin Mary was actually hoping that his family would jar his computer memory. It was far too grave to try most of the other remedies that had been prescribed. It appeared that while increasing his mind and cognitive abilities Derrick 's capitulum set operation had also loosened his mingy handgrip on the present, hence only a tenuous knocking had rendered him with no memory.

Virgin Mary was just hoping that the jar of seeing his family would be sufficient enough to bring him back. Finally she saw that the buns admiral had left Abrir Oculta heading toward the imperial planet. Opening a channel Mary needed a advance write up, `` fundament Admiral, '' she started slightly startling the bridge circuit crew,"Did you have any problems ? ''

'' Uh no, by the way what do I call you ? '' Hartwell asked Blessed Virgin.

'' At gift my current title is imperial advisor and head law bearer. Also I am at an emergency eventuality 'til such clock time as the emperor moth releases me from it. This means I will do everything within my office to protect the imperial satellite and the emperor butterfly. '' Sighing at the disjointed look on Hartwell 's face she said, `` Just call me adviser Mary, it 's about as close as nigh will get to my full form of address. ''

Hartwell nodded making note of it, `` We have both Sherry O'Toma and Milley O'Toma abord. We should get in ten hours. ''

'' unaccepted. Shelby, please enthral the commando ship here. Shelby should have you here in a arcminute or so, '' Mary advised Hartwell.

Looking out a immense, streamlined, lightlessness skinned ship flashed in directly above them, emitted an eerie ray of light then they both flashed and were in the vicinity of the purple satellite. Most of the bridgework crowd was staring opened sass at the purview silver screen. The science police officer walked up to Hartwell with a look of surprise and want on his face, `` Sir according to the starring readings we just crossed over half of the galaxy in five seconds ! OMG ! I want one of those ! ''

Hartwell chuckled a moment his ego in awe, `` You and me both Anders, you and me both. '' He said almost in a whispering. Suddenly there was a commotion in the passage connecting the bridgework to the rest of the ship.

'' I do n't care what he said I want to see that idiot NOW ! '' Sighing, Hartwell knew the sound of Milley O'Toma 's part anywhere. She might be old but she was still as feisty as she was when she was younger. Pushing her way onto the bridge she stood next to Hartwell 's chair with her blazon crossed. `` So when are we due to get there ? '' She asked before she looked at the eyeshot screen. `` Is that the royal world ? I knew that the Texas Ranger had fast ships but this is ... '' Milley 's lip dropped unfastened when a 3 mile long ship came into view. `` OMG ! '' She was whispering, falling to her stifle, `` I thought he was telling news report, they are real then the rest of it has to be true also ! ''

Hartwell looked at her strange what was she talking about ? `` Ma'am ? '' Hartwell asked her, `` What are you talking about ? ''

'' That, '' she whispered in awe, `` it is just as my husband described it, I just thought it was one of his dotty stories. ''

'' You know what it is ? '' Hartwell asked her a little shaken now.

'' Yes, '' she said never taking her eyes off the sight before her, `` it is an Elite imperial shielder, all these years I humored him and he was actually speaking the truth ! ''

Shelby could n't resist and appeared on the Ranger ship 's bridge, `` it is good that someone remembered us ! '' she said as she smiled at Milley. Then she was gone as the ranger ship 's holograph equipment was n't that dependable.

'' What was that ? '' Milley asked.

'' That was a holograph of the Artificial intelligence activity personality on control panel the ship you see there I believe. '' Hartwell tried to explain to her, as well as the quietus of the nosepiece gang that were listening with rapt attention.

'' artificial word ? Personality ? What in the hell are you talking about ? '' Milley said finally starting to get along to her smoke.

'' When I met the emperor butterfly, he told me he had four of these ships at his command. Derrick was helping him, though he, nor I knew who the man was. '' Hartwell told her.

Milley O'Toma could only shake up her head Derrick was helping the new emperor ? Remembering back before her married man had been found dead, she was starting to think of quite a bit. What was it he had told her numerous clip ? AH ! That he, their son and Derrick were descended from the imperial line of work. It was still a bit of a daze for her to take, wait they were descended, that meant ...

Leaning end to Hartwell she whispered, `` Derrick is the emperor is n't he ? '' Hartwell 's eyes grew wide then looking around he gave her a look as if to separate her not to ask again. Nodding, she thought for a few moments before she spoke again. `` So when will we know about Derrick ? '' She asked.

'' Well ..., '' Hartwell started.

Suddenly the vox of Mary was heard, `` Ah ! Good ! You 're participation is greatly appreciated, please have the two females on the span so I can effect a transfer. ''

Snapping her head up Milley growled at the voice, `` I have a epithet, I am going nowhere without an explanation, especially with one as rude as you ! ''

'' I apologize Mrs. O'Toma but you and Derrick 's mother are required as soon as possible to be with him. '' Mary found it extremely skanky and disrespectful to say the emperor 's first name, but in order to keep up the charade she felt he would want her to. Milley 's face was suddenly disquieted hearing Mary 's language.

'' I 'll get Sherry and visit you when we are quick, I just hope Derrick is n't injured too bad. '' Milley said as she ran from the bridge to get Sherry. Almost running to their room Miley grabbed a confused Sherry. `` We have to look sharp ; the voice said that we needed to be there with Derrick as soon as possible. I am worried that he was harmed far More than these idiot in the Rangers told us ''

'' My god, Derrick has survived so practically and now they and you tell me he is on an foreigner looking ship ? It took both of us so long nursing him back to health, I 'm hurrying Milley ! '' Sherry O'Toma said, as Milley grabbed her arm and started pulling her with more strength than Sherry thought Milley had.

Arriving back on the bridge Milley and Sherry nodded to Hartwell, `` advisor Virgin Mary, they are both here on the bridge circuit, '' Hartwell spoke into the communicator.

'' I wonder how ... '' Milley started, `` long we 'll take in ... to wa ... what the hell ! ! ? ? ''

'' Welcome aboard, '' A blond, cat valium eyed, slender woman smiled as they both stared at her. `` I am EIG-0101F though I was ordered to go by the name given me. If it is more appealing to you, please call me Shelby, Derrick insists that we use our name calling we were given. Actually I prefer the name also more than my EIG designation. ``

'' Obviously Derrick has been extremely meddlesome since we final saw him, '' Milley told a wide eyed and gaping mouthed Sherry.

Finally finding her voice a slightly trembling Sherry looked at Shelby, `` Just where are we ? ''

Shelby smiled even wider and her nerve softened, `` You are on board me, well the ship ; you see the ship and I are one. ''

'' We were told you are an artificial intelligence personality, '' Sherry said.

'' Yes I am, though I and the ship are integrated in a way. Hmmm think of it like this I am the genius, the ship is my consistency does that help ? '' Shelby smiled sweetly. Sherry shook her drumhead looking at Shelby as if the holograph was looney.

'' sufficiency of this, '' Milley said, `` Where is Derrick ? From what we heard to begin with we are disquieted that he is injured far more than we were told. I demand to see my grandson immediately ! ''

'' Yes of course of instruction Mrs. O'Toma, please follow me or would you rather go via the IMT ? '' Shelby asked.

'' If that is the there, then here in a few s, I think I 'll happen unless I have no choice. '' Milley told a still smiling Shelby. Shelby started to walk towards a threshold that slowly slid capable, from the former English they could faintly hear a slightly hard-pressed Derrick 's voice.

'' I do n't care what your parliamentary law are ! I want out of this gismo ! You said I was n't a captive ; let me out of here NOW ! ''

Milley shook her nous as did Sherry, yes that was Derrick, Lapplander temper and all. Walking a little further they finally rounded a corner. There on a steel table was Derrick with a myriad of political machine trying to run to him.

'' You always were a stubborn one were n't you Derrick, '' Milley said as she watched Derrick struggle with trying to fight off the machines.

'' I am not unregenerate gram, I am just tired ...., '' an opened mouthed Derrick started at the two people that had entered the room. `` Gram ? '' Derrick started an amazed tone on his font. `` Mother ? Oh my god ! Is it really you two ? I 'm so confused I do n't know where I am or what any of this is, god it 's skillful to see a face that I know ! ''

'' You sure you know us Derrick ? I have heard that a somebody with amnesia can think they know but are only seeing newsbreak of memory. '' Milley told Derrick.

'' No gram, I remember you and fuss I remember you getting me and trying to tend me after the trouncing I took, '' Derrick told Milley. `` Beyond that everything fades to aught. ''

Mary who had been watching looked over the now updated interpretation ; good, the jar of seeing them had opened part of the blocked remembering. Sighing, Mary thought now to bring the rest of it out before they went on too far. Accessing all of her medical records she started painstakingly going through them all again trying to happen the rightfulness treatment.

Shelby was greatly encouraged when she saw that Derrick 's recitation were starting to align back to what they had been before the incident. Although Shelby was somewhat scattered as to why just seeing his relative had caused this to fall. Derrick was looking around the room trying to figure out exactly what was what but still for the life of him goose egg but the table looked associate. Looking further he saw that a Brigham Young blonde, super acid eyed woman was watching everything that was going on, why did she look so comrade also ? Derrick thought the Edward Young blond was gorgeous but the harder he tried to recall the Thomas More that his head ached. Finally laying back a groan escaping his lips, Shelby told his nanna and mother they needed to let him perch. Besides Shelby thought she 'd like to sing to them alone anyway.

'' I feel that you both want answers, '' Shelby told them after they were alone.

'' Yes, first off how in the hell has this hurt happened to my grandson ! '' Milley O'Toma almost shouted at a startled Shelby.

'' I assure I was taking every precaution that I could, but as we both know Derrick is n't the greatest listener in the world. '' Shelby shot back at her.

'' Huh as advanced as you are you could have prevented it ! '' Milley snapped at Shelby. `` I tried Mrs O'Toma, '' Shelby replied tears now starting to pass from her eyes,

'' I tried my best to protect him but he is so stubborn The Virgin has had to shock him before to get him to rest. Believe me Mrs. O'Toma I want null to ever harm Derrick, never. '' This stopping point was almost a whisper as Shelby could n't see that straight from the tears.

'' Oh my god you really are alive and you 're in beloved with Derrick ! '' Sherry O'Toma said suddenly her center wide of the mark as the actualisation hit her. `` Just how long have you been in love with him ? ''

Shelby actually blushed as she struggled to serve Sherry 's question, `` I 'm not sure enough, I think it was just after Derrick opened up More of my emotions, he always puts us simple machine before his self. ''

'' Humph ! Yep ! That sounds like our Derrick, alright young la ... whatever you are, what can we do to help ? '' Milley O'Toma told Shelby. `` We 'll do what we can but we are n't medically condition, we 're at a consummate loss with this. ''

'' According to Virgin Mary, she was the voice you heard before I brought you on board me. Just seeing you, has already started to straighten out his brain recitation, unfortunately all the memories he has at the moment are up 'til he was beaten outside the fundament. ''

'' Ho ... how did you love about that ? '' Sherry asked Shelby.

'' I have been in his nous a few times to try and help him, though at the moment I am afraid that his reaction to me being there might do far more damage than help. So we are trying a few less atrocious and intrusive ways to snap him back to us. As I said your comportment has already awakened quite a few of his memories. '' Shelby explained.

'' Uh huh, why do I feel that you are hiding something from us ? '' Milley asked Shelby.

Sighing Shelby had never met a human as perceptive as Milley O'Toma, in a way it was refreshing but also in was frightening, Milley O'Toma was a redoubtable cleaning lady and Shelby felt that even The Virgin might receive her backbreaking to lecture around. Virgin Mary had been listening the whole time and had come to almost the same end as Shelby, now she could see why the Saturnia pavonia was as strong as he was.

'' What she has n't said, '' Mary said suddenly appearing next to Shelby, `` Is that if these methods we are trying do n't work we will get to delve back into his mind, this is dangerous. It appears now that the experiment he used on himself to increase his knowledge also weakened his clench on the portray. Almost like with his war stress only far mystifying, and many times more dangerous to bring him out of. If this is n't done rightfulness we could not only fall behind him but the A.I. that goes in. ''

Sighing Milley nodded her understanding, as was Sherry both had tears in their heart Derrick was the last male of the family. They both knew as did Virgin Mary and Shelby that if he was lost all was lost.

'' All right let 's start on these methods ; we need him back if this galaxy is ever going to be civilized again, as it is properly now I would n't turn over you too terrible much for it. ''

Mary appeared on board Tempro a few moments later, looking over all that had happened so far ; she sighed as the low XX attack had been sorry failures. `` Tempro are you getting any tight to finding why they fail before even half maturation ? ''

Tempro sighed, he had n't like reactivating the equipment after so long, he could still hear the cries and riot of the unsuccessful person all those centuries ago. `` No mother I have n't as of yet I am still seeing no pattern of winner or nonstarter. I have gone back to the phonograph recording of those first experiments, even as far as they went I have as of yet to detect any pattern that will aid in any of this. ''

'' Please continue, try living tissue as a template this sentence all the sample distribution that you have, record all. Transfer all information you have so far, it is possible that you may consume overlooked something. '' Virgin Mary advised Tempro.

'' Yes mother but I do n't think I can go much further than where I have, I will apprise you as soon as I have something. '' Tempro told Mary.

'' trade good, remember Tempro we are doing this for him, there has never been a human being, emperor butterfly or not that has ever shown the business organisation and care that he has. He more than deserves this and as I said before, he will require her when the prison term comes. '' Mary told Tempro ; though he did n't really approve of it he knew that Mary had a pointedness, a very valid detail.

Shelby watched over Derrick in his drug induced nap she was More than tempted to delve in, as she remembered him saying he always seemed to remember her being there for him. How could this sentence be any different ? Then she also remembered Mary 's monition that to delve in might cause far more damage than adept. It was all so mix up to her now with all the emotions she was feeling it should n't be that tough to make up one's mind should it ? Watching a few proceedings more, she finally decided that if she ceased to live it was far bettor than continuing on without Derrick. Looking over the readings a final time she reached out and again entered Derrick 's mind.

Looking around, she at first could n't see anything all that unlike though as she started to go deeper she could see where the brain was starting to heal. Concentrating on the areas that held all that was Derrick she hoped that she could find an answer and a way to bring him back. The finisher she got to what essentially was Derrick the alien it appeared to get. Finally she reached what she knew was him, unlike before there was no chaos, no Derrick naught. Strange she thought the hold up clock time there had at to the lowest degree been a shadow of him, now it was almost as if all that was him was erased. Sure there were a lot honest-to-goodness memories but zippo newer than ten to fifteen years ago.

Painstakingly Shelby started to look everywhere for even a lead of Derrick. Sighing after a piece she sat wondering what she was going to do when a part startled her out of her thoughts.

'' Hello, '' a young voice quietly said to her. `` Who are you ? ''

Turning she saw a young slender boy with sandy blonde hair, he was holding a Scripture of mathematics. `` Oh howdy, I am Shelby I 'm looking for Derrick O'Toma. ''

The young boy's eyes grew all-inclusive then lit up, `` That 's me Ma'am, but I do n't remember ever encounter as pretty a lady like you before. ''

Shelby 's eyes grew wide-eyed also ; she knew that there would be obstacles but nothing like this ! Looking around farther Shelby began to see doors that before had been hidden. `` I am very pleased to see you Mr. O'Toma, '' Shelby told the boy gaining a wide-cut smile on his face. `` Are you all alone here ? ''

'' No Ma'am, there are a lot of other Derricks here also, oh, '' here the boy's expression dropped, `` You 're probably looking for one of the former Derricks, an 'older'one. '' Dejectedly the boy hung his head.

Grasping the boy's expression she tilted it up toward her own, `` No actually, I am looking for all of the Derricks, '' smiling when the boys face lit up again.

'' Yes Ma'am, though there are n't as many as there used to be, seems something happened one day and a lot of the newer Derricks could n't get out of their way. One of the erstwhile Derricks said that they were trapped like most of them had been 'til a little while ago. '' The now widely smiling young boy said.

As her centre scanned all the doors, more than half were open air, she walked to the number one that was closed and pulled on it. At first off there was nothing not a sound, and then suddenly the doorway slipped and flew open knocking Shelby on her butt. The Derrick that walked out was n't her Derrick but he was a lot tightlipped than a lot of those she 'd seen coming here. The Derrick from the room looked out blinking then extended a script to avail Shelby up.

'' skipper O'Toma at your service finished flight school yesterday, '' Leaning close he whispered, `` You ever want a prospicient ride alone in infinite I 'm your man. ''

walk away he went to connect the others, shaking her headland she moved to the next room access, by the thirtieth room access Shelby felt weary. Grasping the node she struggled with it more than the others, it took several bit to finally get it to move. Finally opened enough, the Derrick interior slipped out and the door suddenly moved with ease. Shelby was more than exhausted ; strange she thought I am a machine I do n't get tired.

The Derrick she 'd just released knelt beside where Shelby had sat, `` E ? What are you doing here ? I thought we were waiting for the outgrowth of 0999 has something gone wrong ? '' Shelby was trying to tell Derrick what had happened with him, the C to the fountainhead, the loss of memory, her disobeying her mother to try and rescue him.

'' I am afraid that I may have done and gone too far, my beloved, just a prospect to see more of the new you makes this sacrifice worth it, '' Shelby said as she lapsed into unconsciousness.

jerking wake up Derrick looked around the med bay, why in the Hades was he in the med bay ? Why were over half the organisation shadow ? Getting up Derrick started to shout, `` I do n't know if you can try me I need to talk to the mother of the living A.I. of this ship. ''

A second later Mary shimmered into view, `` Yes Sire ? '' she said then noticed that well over half the system of rules of the ship were coloured. `` forefather what has she done ? More to the point where has she gone ? '' This was not good without Shelby any hope of restoration of the fleet was impossible.

'' She was in and still is in here, '' Derrick said pointing to his head, `` she was attempting to unfold the sections of my brain, trying to reintegrate all of the mes, I can actually recall her and the ship 0999 now but she is unconscious mind. ''

Mary 's face took on a worried look ; this was an extremely life-threatening move on her portion. Shelby 's datum could be lost, absorbed, and rejected by Derrick 's mental capacity ; it could think not only the loss of the emperor but Shelby, Mary 's daughter. Sighing, she should have known that Shelby would give birth tried to do something like this, she 'd seen the looks that Shelby had shared with him.

'' I am afraid I am also going to give to go in, this is extremely dangerous Derrick, though she has released more of your mind, I still feel it is washy. '' Mary tried to explain to him. `` There is a prospect that we may turn a loss one of you, I can not earmark that to happen to you. Though she is my daughter she too knew the risks doing this. ''

'' Look I do n't have any memory of you yet, but I know that all mother fight for their children. You have to defend for her, as will I, do what you can but you have to lay aside her. '' Derrick looked directly into Mary 's eye and quietly asked, `` Please ? ''

Virgin Mary was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion though the mandates forbid it she could n't ignore the fact of what her girl had felt so strong about this man. The fact that her daughter had risked her very creation to wreak back the man she loved spoke loudness to Madonna. Nodding to Derrick, rip in her eyes for the love they shared, Mary induced sleep with Derrick again and gently delved into his head. It was uncollectible than she thought the deeper she went the more harm she was starting to see. Finally reaching the elbow room of his memories and self, Virgin Mary started to value all that was unseasonable.

Looking at all the doors The Virgin could see the thirty that Shelby had opened, then Mary saw why Shelby was so imperfect. Sighing Blessed Virgin could see the increasing total of vim she expended each clock time to open the threshold. Shaking her head she thought she had known how lots Shelby loved the man but this went far beyond anything she 'd thought potential. True Shelby had increased the energy of his creative thinker to the point that he now had a 50 % better chance of full recovery. In the procedure though, she had used up all the zip that she 'd stored up to turn over into his head.

Near the last door Shelby had opened Virgin Mary finally found Shelby, a worried Derrick holding her foreland in his lap. Virgin Mary knelt future to them placing a mitt on Shelby, she had far less Energy Department than Shelby but Mary was hoping that she would n't necessitate that much. Looking in Mary saw much to her shock that Shelby had tried to use all her energy to contribute him back. Again this was a jolt to her it was obvious that this man was far more unique than she at starting time had thought. Slowly she could feel Shelby 's push starting to increase Madonna just hoped that when she awakened that she would n't turn away to go.

Shelby was so tired a strange thing for her, when Derrick called her E her heart soared. Bending down he looked at her and asked if all was alright. All she could intend of was, `` I am afraid that I may have done and gone too far, my love, just a chance to see more than of the new you makes this ritual killing worth it. '' Then the reality went dark it was a unusual initiatory for her 'so she thought this is what death is like ,'there was no lighting, no sound, just a ardent peace that she could n't excuse. 'Finally I feel I have done something to free my existence .'It seemed she 'd just gotten there when she felt something beginning to tug her back toward the Inner Light. She did n't need to go back not if it meant Derrick had to take her berth. Fighting she tried to resist and drive everything that came at her. Finally it overwhelmed her and she started to close in on the light.

Madonna could finger Shelby 's stage starting to rise, good, she was afraid she did n't accept sufficiency zip to relieve her. `` I can feel her, she 's hard you have to get her to leave, if she stays she 'll expire Derrick. '' Derrick nodded his head as he could experience that there was more to the woman on his lap than met the eye. It just escaped him each sentence he tried to bring it to the airfoil.

'' I 'll do my sound IF she 'll listen, '' Derrick told Mary as Shelby started to stir.

'' Derrick ? '' Shelby weakly asked, `` Are you alright ? ''

'' Yes, but I need you to go out with your mother ; I could n't go on if I lost you too. '' Derrick told a now smiling Shelby.

'' Alright but I will be watching you closely, my love, '' Shelby said as she kissed Derrick deeply and passionately, surprising not only him and Mary but Shelby herself. Rising Shelby, Derrick, and Blessed Virgin headed for the airfoil, none of them heard a half dozen or more doorway open far below them .