Derrick kept watch over Kimison as Mary started his treatment. Derrick knew all too well what was needed to break the hold that all the concern and pain held on him. She was barely into the start of the routine when Derrick felt him tense up ; looking up a moment later she motioned me close.

'' I am afraid that I have need of your service sire his mind is as secure as yours it will necessitate two muscularity to bankrupt the hold of the paranoia that has a delay on him. '' I nodded as I moved closer,"Lie down over there Sire, remember while you are inside that goose egg is literal and can anguish you. The icon you see are just that and only the computer storage of his mind."

'' I will do my in force Mary, '' lying down Derrick closed his middle and was suddenly standing above the abyss that was Kimison 's mind.

'' Alright we are starting down, '' Mary told him as they started to descend. All around there was zilch but topsy-turvydom Derrick had a touch sensation that his head had been almost as bad, but somehow he 'd kept a better grip on it. Mary touched his arm and pointed to a spot where the topsy-turvydom was nonexistent. Landing, Derrick looked around recognizing where they were, it had been one of the high-risk missions that they had been on.

Suddenly there was a shout and Derrick and The Virgin turned to see a waste looking, red eyed glowing 8 foot tall something that Derrick could only discover it as a fauna. `` So you 've come back you son of a bitch, '' the deep interpreter of it snarled. `` Good I need something to carve the hell up, seeing as you 're the one that put us in this pit ! '' With that the figure lunged at Derrick with what looked to be a 4 foot bayonet. Slashing at Derrick the creature that was sounding more and more like Kimison started to roar in anger when the weapon only went through him.

Calmly Derrick just smiled at him, `` What in the sin are you smiling at, you ass wipe ! After I kill you all this will be safe then you ca n't train away the lone safe place he has ! Die ! You have to die ! ''

Mary could only gaze at Derrick by doing nothing he was in fact helping more than she thought he could have. Nodding to Derrick, he grabbed Kimison 's arms as Blessed Virgin began to slacken the topsy-turvyness. `` NO ! NO ! diaphragm ! He 'll have nowhere to blot out when those assholes at the veteran 's pore start to anguish him again ! Stop it now ! I 'll kill you, I 'll kill you all ! NOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' With that almost all the topsy-turvydom was skinny to stopping and reassembling into more ordered idea. Mary nodded to Derrick who let the beast loose now that now looked more like Kimison. Falling to the expanse beneath their ft Kimison looked up at Derrick. `` Commander ? Are you really here or is this another nightmare ? '' Reaching out Kimison touched Derrick 's arm then grabbed him. `` By god you really are here ! I do n't roll in the hay what you and she have done, but I feel almost normal. ''

'' I told you we had a way to serve you, I have been through it also, so I know. '' Derrick said tears in his eyes Kimison was starting to look more and more like Derrick thought he should. `` We 'll see you out there, '' Derrick said a import later when Mary had motioned for them to go up.

'' Alright commander. '' Kimison said as all three of them started to lift to the surface.

Derrick opened his eyes, Madonna was standing over him, `` I am glad that the decision to take you was the correct one, '' she stated.

'' I am also glad that you did ; I owe that man far too much to let him stand another day. Thank you Madonna, will you need me for the second part ? '' Derrick asked her.

'' I am not surely Sire but I will let you know before I go back in so that you are able to help, '' The Virgin replied.

Kimison opened his eyes shaking his head, and then a galvanize aspect came across his grimace. `` You both were really in there ! My god almost all the horrible dreams and visual sensation are gone ! '' Getting up he came to Derrick and grasped his hand shaking it vigorously, `` You need me commander I 'm yours ! '' Derrick smiled, well that was three of the five he just had to get the other two to complete this part of the plan.

Mary was soon showing Kimison to his room, Mary was smiling hugely finally there was real life sentence back in the palace though if the Emperor did n't open up the defense grid they might be the only life here. Appearing in forepart of Derrick she bowed low preparing to ask him again about his enthronisation, `` father we still need to discourse about your being crowned. I feel that it truly would solidify your position with not only the citizenry but with the noble. '' Mary let out a little sigh when it appeared that Derrick was flagrantly ignoring her. `` forefather I know you wish well to put it off but as I said it is the simply way that you can lower the defence reaction grid. ''

'' I know, '' Derrick said he 'd been going through all the data in his principal. Everything has a loop gob, he just had to find it, even if he had to try and download the entire imperial library. He felt he 'd lucked out with the override code, hell he 'd been afraid that it would n't ferment. Withdrawing deeper into his thoughts there had to be something.

Virgin Mary sighed this family was going to be the superlative imperial kinsfolk ever and here she smirked they were also going to be the most fighting and tough to ward. Sending a signal she again started the sentry making production tune. She was going to definitely going to throw her manpower full moon with all of them. Derrick sat at the foot of the throne sighing he could n't find a solution to the problem.

'' Blessed Virgin I need you to call Hartwell I need to sing to him before we go any further. '' Derrick told her finally breaking out of his rumination. Nodding she called him.

The wall in forepart of Derrick lit up as the sight of the bridge of Hartwell 's ship was revealed.

'' rump Admiral, I have business organization ; is it possible for you to consult with me for a short time ? '' Derrick asked him.

A encompassing smile crossed his face then was quickly gone, `` Yes your lordship I always have sentence for you. ''

'' Good, Blessed Virgin, exaltation. '' Derrick told her.

'' What you ... '' Hartwell started, `` right now ? '' He finished a second later, standing in front end of Derrick.

They both could learn the many gasps of his bridge crew they still were n't used to it yet. `` Captain Multry, avoid any incidents I will be back on panel soon. '' Hartwell told him.

'' Yes sir, '' a here and now later the same man held up a communiqué. `` Sir we have just received this from command you are advised to give any and all aid to the Emperor that you can. ''

'' Thank you, transport a confirmation of reception of the message, I 'll save you informed of what we will be doing in a few hr. '' Hartwell ordered the man.

'' Yes sir, '' the man said snapping off a salute.

Hartwell 's mouth was hanging open as he took in the throne room he 'd dreamed of being here all his spirit but never as the friend of the Emperor. Moving around Hartwell reached out to touch everything he could as if he was scared that it would vanish at any here and now. Derrick could only smirk he 'd remembered lilliputian Joey telling him age ago that he wished that some day he could actually see the Imperial palace. Walking back to Derrick he hesitated a consequence then asked, `` You mean to recite me that all of this belongs to you ? ''

Derrick thought a consequence then replied, `` No actually it belongs to the people they are allowing me to use it while I am ruler. '' Derrick told a shocked then huge smiling Hartwell.

'' Now you really are starting to sound like a avowedly rule of the the great unwashed. If I have a chance I will let all know what was said here, '' bowing low Hartwell stood with a lofty look on his face. `` I am proud to have been your friend all these years Sire, very lofty. ''

Rolling his eyes Derrick thought I might as well get used to this ; they all are going to be doing it before too long. `` The reason I asked you here is that I am going to need a detail for later. '' Sighing exasperatingly he looked at an even happy Hartwell, `` it appears that I have to be crowned, though I do not want to, it seems I have to. ''

Starting to laugh Hartwell was hardly capable to turn back himself. Derrick looked at him like he was crazy, `` I fail to see what in the infernal region is so damn funny Joey ! '' Derrick growled at the man.

Sucking in a huge lungful of air Hartwell looked at his booster, `` wellspring Sire if that is the most unmanageable matter you have going right now, I 'd say you're shit lucky ! '' Again Hartwell started to express mirth.

As Derrick continued to gaze at the man he realized that the man was chasten and started to chuckle with him. `` darn but you are n't always proper little Joey, but unfortunately I am still going to hold to go through with it. ''

Suddenly sobering up and getting quiet Hartwell told him, `` father I am at your disposal as are any of my men. ''

'' That 's good to bed but I think you should know exactly what you are up against, '' Derrick told him holding up copies of his don 's single file that he 'd only just discovered a day or so ago.

Hartwell 's middle got big as he started to translate, then he started to nod, `` Yes we 've known of these cults for a while but have never had anything solid on them to eliminate them. I think that this data could go very far towards that end. ''

'' I believe that this is what got him killed and not some fortuity that just randomly happened. I also believe that it was almost the like for my grandfather though beginner was a bit sneakier with his probing. '' Derrick informed his friend.

'' As I said this info will go far to start the end of their cults, many of the validation here will indeed spell out the end for several of the furore loss leader. Besides I do n't intend they really want to go to war with the forest fire fighter, advanced tech or not. '' Hartwell advised Derrick after a few minutes. `` Though I am afraid if they really do feature undercover agent as indicated here it may prove unmanageable. ''

'' I need to get doubting Thomas and Rayburn onboard with us, at portray I found Rayburn, but as you indicated he is as isolated as you said. As for St. Thomas he has effectively disappeared, '' here Derrick smirked, `` though Madonna has become quite adept at finding people and matter. ''

Hartwell had been nodding when he looked up, `` Rayburn would be a full plus, but I am afraid that he truly wants to be isolated. I remember the last time I talked to him ; he 'd told me that he had become disillusioned with society and most people. When he heard that no one was able to find you having literally disappeared, he removed himself to the outer rim. ''

'' Well getting there wo n't be that bad of a problem, though I am afraid that he might not believe that it is me. Was n't he also suffering from extreme posttraumatic stress disorder ? '' Derrick asked Hartwell a refer look in his center.

'' As I said the lastly time I saw him a few months ago he was doing well apparently the closing off is extremely calming to him. I do retrieve though that when we were on glide slope to his planet he was issuing several warnings. His tech is n't as advanced as yours but he has succeeded in advancing what he has to a in high spirits storey. ''

Derrick nodded taking this all in Rayburn had been their tech advisor and a very good one at that. Derrick knew that even with the added tidings he had it was possible to lose something ; Rayburn had been the unspoiled at finding problems before they developed.

'' I need you to supply Mary with all the names of the men you can designate to us while I am crowned. Mary I want as quick a check on them as possible, override any system that does not wish to comply. '' Derrick ordered her.

With a immense grin Mary replied, `` It will be as you command forefather, '' turning to Hartwell. `` I await the names of all those you indicate hind end admiral. ''




In orbital cavity, The Lysium was finally under her own big businessman, the Duke had finally emerged from his bedroom after hours of plotting. Yes he thought this would be a most delicious game of cat and computer mouse, with the duke taking the trophy at the end. His crew stayed as far away from him as they could, they 'd seen him in as happy a modality as he was in before. It bore no goodwill toward anyone to get close and derangement that climate. The Cook had the man 's food ready as fast as he could ; sound thing the man almost always wanted the same thing. Already the Duke thought everything was in motion he 'd already meet the two chemical group that had high-pitched end technical school. Smiling evilly he knew they 'd get the job done after all, they had n't failed before, he saw no reason why they should now.

Several systems further out closer to the Galactic rim, a dark shadowy man smiled at the communiqué. So they had a new emperor, this Duke Risen was willing to pay their terms to remove the man. Smiling he saw that there was almost no selective information on the man, no matter he liked mysteries more than almost anything. A runner was standing by to subscribe to all that the man had to the leader ; he would be the one to set apart an assassin to rid the Galaxy of the man. More shake than he 'd been in quite a long metre, the shadowy man hoped that it was him. A job this big would bring ultimate gratification to him and draw him feel like his living was discharge.

Derrick and Hartwell had been pouring over the list of men and charwoman that were aboard his ship ( it seemed another would n't arrive for another day ). Hartwell had smiled at this, good, he thought no one else to horn in on any of this. `` I believe that is all that we can part with after your coronation, '' Hartwell told Derrick. `` Anymore might render the ship useless though you do have 90 % of the crew. ''

'' Virgin Mary run all backgrounds, if there is the slightest wrinkle I want to know about it no topic how small. '' Derrick ordered her after they were finished with their discussion.

'' Yes Sire, running all now. '' The Virgin replied as she reached out to multiple information processing system arrangement to confirm or deny data that were soon pouring in.

Within minutes she had cleared half the crew as she thought she might, and then she ran across one that she was not sure enough of at all. Still she kept at it soon finding another five that were more than questionable. `` sire I have completed the list of ALL crew members, '' she stated a bare ten mo later. `` I have six fellow member that are in question ; one I believe is a spy for one of the anti-throne religious order. ''

Derrick and Hartwell 's heads snapped up at this news, `` presentation please, '' Derrick told her. Derrick and Hartwell went over the information for all six quickly dismissing four of the other five, and then they were reviewing the one-sixth. `` Mary is there a test to discover whether or not this one is in fact a spy ? ''

Mary was tranquil a few present moment, as she searched her data fundament, `` Yes Sire there is, but I am afraid that it can be fatal. If the person is indeed a conditioned spy the run could give rise a ripple force that would spread 'til almost all memory is erased. In the retiring any of the two religious order that were questioned died within minutes of their mind shields being broken. I have refined it in the cobbler's last 500 year but the results still are n't that well-disposed for endurance. I am sorry forefather but given the few meter I have performed the procedure I still have insufficient information to correlate an effectual treatment. ''

'' Let me see your results and recital during your questioning Roger Sessions Virgin Mary, I might sustain a few improvements that you could incorporate. '' As Derrick started to go through the data, he started seeing parts of the sure-enough computer programming computer virus that The Virgin had been infected with to destruct all her living circuits. Derrick worked the keyboard with almost cold f number typing at a blinding gait. Finally an hour later he was looking over all the oeuvre he 'd just eat up, Hartwell had backed away not wishing to interfere and the simple fact that he 'd never seen anyone character that fasting.

'' I think I have it patched enough for you to better work it, '' Derrick told Mary who had been following Derrick 's oeuvre as he had progressed. From what she was seeing the computer virus she had were designed for her to actually kill the spies rather than question then. Now though as she smiled her probing would do nothing but issue staggering results that should test more than useful. `` I believe we are more than quick if and when they try again ; I think they are in for a very rude awakening. '' Derrick laughed as he started to riff respective electric switch.

'' How would you like to proceed with this one ? '' Mary asked Derrick a few moment later.

'' I 'll resolve after I am crowned. Two things that unfortunately have to befall today, one we ARE executing that bastard Maury ; that is happening no affair what, and as publically as potential. Two, I will be crowned afterward not as a celebration of that muck ball's destruction but a hope of life, it will be at that sentence I will reveal who I am and not before, is that clear Blessed Virgin ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes your lordship, as you know you will then be able to let down and kindle the palace defense control grid as you want afterward. Unless it is an emergency then I can instantly enhance them, as stated before, your life-time takes precedence over everything, '' almost in a susurration The Virgin added, `` This includes the spirit of this unit. ''

Derrick whipped around to stare at Mary after she 'd verbalized these watchword, `` I do not appreciate your levity in this subject Mary ! '' Derrick quickly told her.

'' I am only speaking the truth your Lordship, it is all that I can do, as that the way that I was made, '' Mary said, her head bowed tears slowly beginning to precipitate from her eye.

'' I, '' Derrick started, `` do not think for you to be put into a situation like that, you do understand that without you and the others I would never take in accepted this stead. '' When Mary only nodded her center panoptic at what Derrick had said, Derrick continued, `` I intend for you to last farsighted after I am gone. '' The weeping were falling harder now no one, no Emperor had ever given her, her youngster or their children the consideration that this man did.

'' Virgin Mary, how close are we to being ready for all of this ? '' Derrick said though he really did n't like to kill, this was the one time he really had no qualms about it.

'' I estimate that we have at least three 60 minutes before the execution, then depending how soon
afterward we can have the enthronisation within minutes. Do you experience we need to make an announcement about everything Sire ? '' The Virgin asked him, she could see the emperor was still somewhat overturned about everything she just wished there was More she could do.

'' I think a warning ... I mean an promulgation would be prudent in this pillowcase. I want you to achieve all that you can, let all know that as of today the imperium begins again. If they wish to join then they will need to swear loyalty to the Empire and all the other kingdoms within it. If they desire to place upright against us then, '' here Derrick paused, then a grisly look shadowed his face, `` then that also will be dealt with swiftly and fairly. ''

Mary nodded then vanished to begin the preparedness for the capital punishment and the eventual crowning of the new emperor. Derrick was sitting at the foot of the stool again when the liaison on his wrist chimed. `` Yes Shelby, do we have a problem ? ''

'' No Derrick I thought you 'd want to know that 1000 is ready for quad with solitary three day to go before her re-gen reaches closing. '' Shelby advised Derrick.

'' Good, I need to speak to her as soon as she has full cerebral bodily function, how is 0798 's forward motion ? '' Derrick inquired.

'' I just started her re-gen a few minutes ago ; she should be ready in at least a week. '' Shelby told Derrick a wide grinning on her case. `` Derrick I know you still blame yourself for Lucy but we will detect her and she will be given a hero position among us all. She has struggled for age to find she was a true EIG, what she did, '' here Shelby lowered her case and phonation, `` will not be forgotten by any of us, especially me. She overcame so much to reach the point she did, she did it all for you Derrick and only you. ''

'' Yes I know Shelby, I WO N'T let anyone forget what she did and we will find her. '' Derrick replied trying to sustain the bout from his voice.

Two and a one-half time of day later Derrick was standing inside the saved outer courtyard. Twenty small containers were arranged in a semi-circle around a post that had been driven into the undercoat in the plaza. Derrick had several of the Rangers bringing the man to the post after securing the snarling, spit, and cursing man they beat a precipitate retreat. Derrick, who had been there the whole time wearing a masque, was awaiting the time for this to start. Right before Madonna was to go public Derrick walked to the edge of the courtyard.

'' You have been a bastard president for this supposed republic far too long. '' Removing his mask the ex-President 's mouthpiece dropped exposed in shock as he stared at Derrick, a man he 'd been told was dead many years ago.

'' No you son of a beef ! You 're absolutely ; I was told they beat you to death ! NO you 're a ghost ! Get away from me ! '' Smiling Derrick reattached the mask and activated the protection around the post. Moving to a window Derrick nodded to The Virgin who started the program.

'' Citizens of the now defunct republic we are here to witness the carrying into action of the crook known as President Maury. His list of crimes is indeed prospicient, but in a shortened form there is evidence of genocide, starving whole planets, untold war criminal offense but the worst is the essay murder of the emperor butterfly, the attempted destruction of the imperial major planet, the death is the near death of over one-half of the extragalactic nebula. This last was more than enough to order his demise. The imperial prison term ? dying by the Imperial sand bore insect. execution to get down immediately ! '' Derrick moved back as all the containers next to Maury opened. Six pes long, and an inch around, the furry looking red worm slowly crept from their containers.

Maury started to laugh at the fuzzy worms 'til all 20 turned and quickly advanced boring into his blazon, legs, neck, and back. Though he was grimacing, once Maury started to shout out and beg, Derrick stood stead fast. Derrick knew that number one the louse would lop the man 's spinal cord rendering him unable to walk or crawl away. Then they would take their time consuming each organ of the body saving the warmheartedness, lungs, and mastermind for last-place.

As he watched Derrick could see the worm starting to acquit toward the organ that they wanted to initiate feasting on first. Though the man had passed out a few times he always seemed to pop back up a few minutes later as the drilling increased the pain in a new country.

If he remembered right the brain would literally burst from the pressure the louse caused in the man 's cranium. Though not that humane of a death it was quite efficacious, as the saying went about the worms, once they're in it 's the end. It took another hour before the man began to scream even garish, and then his altogether question exploded.

'' I apologize to those citizens that found this to be loathsome but it was necessary to afford some jurist to all the home of the one thousand thousand that this ... thing has caused such bully pain. '' Derrick told everyone still watching. `` I did not want to be crowned after such a direful execution but I find
that I must in Holy Order to start bringing club and principle back to the Galax urceolata. Please know that as emperor butterfly I was not happy doing this. ''

walk back to the throne room Derrick sighed this was the death moment he would sustain as plain Derrick O'Toma. Advancing upon the pot he stood beside it waiting for Madonna to appear.

'' To the citizens of the old Republic, I am Mary the law holder and palace security department AI. I was empowered by the very first Emperor Angelius with the index to crown he who bears all the familial marker, who has the codes and commands the majestic fleet such as it is at the moment. The man before me is a man of the people an emperor not that far removed from the first emperor. He is the outset in over 200 years to expose all the caliber. Sire ? Are you gear up to usurp the tariff as ruler and protector of Empire, and do you at this time reveal who the emperor is with full knowledge that you rule for the masses ? '' Madonna stated in an official part.

'' I do Virgin Mary, '' a very neural Derrick replied.

'' Please forefather remove the mask and show the Empire the face of its new ruler. '' Virgin Mary said as she had to conquer a smile.

Almost all of the Rangers present gasped when Derrick removed his masquerade party revealing his identity. Derrick smirked as he could get a line several of them whisper that they knew him or know of him.

Mary waved her mitt as a sword and a jacket appeared, `` By the power invested in me by the mandates written by the first gear emperor butterfly, '' here she touched each berm with the sword. `` I dub you emperor moth O'Toma the first, ruler of the galactic empire. Please come up Emperor O'Toma and invite the crown of the empire. '' With a thin smile Mary lowered the crown via mechanically skillful subdivision upon Derrick 's head. `` Please be seated forefather, '' Mary advised him as she turned toward the all that were watching. `` It is done ! Long live the Emperor, long live the Empire ! ''

All the Rangers in the elbow room, Hartwell included, bowed, and repeated what Virgin Mary had just said. Hartwell advanced and bowed to a now sighing Derrick, `` Sire forest fire fighter command has advised me to depose allegiance to you as do I and my men, also to recount you that all of the Ranger force is now at your disposal. ''

'' Thank you Rear Admiral Hartwell, I accept yours and your command 's benignant offer of allegiance. I will do all in my index to ensure that the conglomerate will be a burnished beacon light of freedom from such wolf as the one we executed today. '' Derrick told Hartwell, a lilliputian smirk on Derrick 's brim .