Derrick was fighting to open his eyes ugh ! He felt like he 'd been kicked a few times and possibly run over. For some unknown reason he felt he needed to be mad at Blessed Virgin when he woke up but for the life of him he could n't seem to remember why. It was at that bit he noticed that he was far more run down than he usually was.Mary and Shelby went over his version again, the nanomites were working at 100 % to boost his vim levels. The Virgin was starting to worry a bit that she and Shelby had performed the subprogram far too soon. Problem was Mary had done it many times and had never had a subject not come out better or quickly.

Shelby was half tempted to delve back in, the kiss Derrick had given her had held a lot more meaning to her than the last. Touching her lips again she watched as Mary ran through various scenarios trying to figure out why Derrick had n't awoken yet. Virgin Mary was n't blind to the fact that Shelby was far more upset about Derrick than a mere A.I. should be. Softly Mary examined Shelby 's circuits hmmm concern Shelby was far more alive than Madonna had at world-class thought. Reaching out she found that the others were at 8 % they had almost main mobility. Shocked a bit Mary looked at Derrick in a new ignitor. So the emperor butterfly was a far more trusting soul than any of the previous emperor 's. Shaking her head she contacted Tempro she had to do something for him, something that had n't been attempted in well over 900 years.

It had been almost a day and a one-half when Derrick jerked awake. What the hell was he doing on the bunk, the last thing he remembered was ... smirking he knew she 'd go a long room to protecting him but this was a niggling far even for her. Stretching out his 6'2 '' physical body Derrick rubbed the scrape on his leg, he needed to finish up so he could get matter going. The addition of 2 more than ships would most definitely be an added power advantage when he started to go against the nobles. They 'd enjoyed free reign for far too longsighted and needed to be brought to heel, smiling Derrick felt he was the perfect one for the job. He needed to get this fleet back in configuration first, and then he could start to intend about looking into the many injustices he 'd heard of.

Shelby appeared at his side a moment later, `` feeling a lot better Derrick ? '' She asked her almost ever present smile on her aspect.

Thinking a instant Derrick chose his watchword carefully, `` Yes I do Shelby though I think I could have done without the shock treatment, '' Derrick chuckled.

'' I am grim Derrick ; it was the only way she could get you to listen to her. You had pushed yourself past the gunpoint of enervation, she felt under the mandates she had no other choice. '' Shelby explained.

Sighing Derrick knew she was right but there were prison term, he had no choice himself, but to force like that. He had accomplished many a great thing with him doing that.

Anyway I look at it, I think Mary needs to lease a look at the record of the many things I have done. Just because I am exhausted does it entail that I am in any type of danger.

'' Shelby, have you ... '' Derrick started.

'' Yes Derrick, she has been hooked to my source for 4 days, now she should come forth in almost an minute. Derrick ? '' Shelby asked excited.

'' Is something wrong Shelby ? '' Derrick asked.

Shelby was mute only a moment then rushed her solution, `` I have determined that this is Zan 's offstage mate, 1000, is it possible to have him answer her when she awakens ? ''

Derrick thought a moment this was a welcome bit of news from what he 'd say the two wing fellow acted better together than they had when he was linked to the ships. `` I think that would be an excellent idea, they have after all been apart a very long time. Have ... ''

A import later Zan 's hologram appeared beside Shelby, `` you wished to see me sire ? '' He said as he bowed.

'' It appears that we have located your wing mate, I wish for you to be here when she awakens, I hope that I am there though. This new gimmick I am testing may further help with problems like you had on your fin. As a topic of fact your trouble may have helped to supply the idea for the solution. '' Derrick told the now shocked but proud icon.

'' Thank you sire I think she will appreciate it also. I know it was a jounce when I heard you and not a more familiar spirit spokesperson, no-account sire I do n't stand for to insult. '' Zan apologized

'' It 's delicately considering the shock of suddenly being alive again. '' Derrick told him.

Shelby appeared, `` Sorry to interrupt but it is Rear Admiral Hartwell. '' She advised Derrick.

'' Open the channel let 's see him and let him see my eyes again. '' Derrick told her.

'' Channel spread out, all adjustments made Derrick. '' Shelby replied.

'' I say again to the emperor butterfly, we have retrieved the president and his ship. Please advise as to action to take. '' Derrick heard Hartwell 's vox.

'' how-do-you-do again Rear Admiral, I am glad you called. Under regal law and mandates he would normally stand up test but as you have read, as I know you have brushed up on imperial law. The attempt assassination of the emperor carries an immediate end sentence which I am blue to say I have been lax in carrying out. delight advise your high bidding and your command that I will make an appearance on the imperial earthly concern to run out said execution in 2 days. Until such meter, could the Texas Ranger please remand him ? At the moment I am on the other side of the galaxy. ''

'' Thank you sire for clearing that up. Now as to the crowd of the ship and his assistant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' Truth scan them all ; if they did n't know about the projectile let them go, but they are to be grounded a yr. As for the assistant I am sure there is More than meets the eye with that one, hold him for now. '' Derrick said.

'' Thank you sire, '' Hartwell said with a New York minute, `` I 'll let you know as soon as I receive word from both. ''

Derrick laughed, so little Joey had impressed them it seemed good, though they might not be as delight if they knew that Little Joey and the emperor were good friends. Then again they just might be terrified. Derrick tried to sit up and suddenly realized that he was indeed unaccented than he 'd at commencement view.

'' Derrick ! '' Shelby shouted as Derrick nearly fell to the floor. `` You could at least hold for me to be there to arrest you when you hit the floor ! '' she said as she chuckled.

Derrick 's drumhead snapped up damn ! That was satire ! Chuckling to himself a moment, he felt better that meant that her circuits were nearer to being free than he at inaugural thought.

'' So you 're turning into a fresh ass now huh ? '' Derrick said as Shelby began to giggle.

'' I thought you liked me like this, '' she said slyly. Man Derrick thought I think I created a freak, but a colossus I would n't move over anything for.

'' Shelby, the explosives that are attached to the mental capacity box we are at submit trying to bushel. enquiry, I know that the boxes are supposed to be perdurable, but at present can the force of the explosives harm the case in any way ? ''

'' Scanning now ; it appears that the case is in fact totally intact. Though the thrill are attached to the exterior, I am not reading enough force to damage the box, though I am afraid it would be sufficient to devastate a ship from the interior. '' Shelby told him.

Derrick nodded taking a few More readings, `` Is it possible to use IMT to place my enhancer in the correct positions ? ''

'' At introduce it would prove to be difficult to place them in precise status, given the present movement. Plus without precise coordinate it might prove to be an unsound risk. '' Shelby reported. Derrick sat back a few More minutes to countenance his read/write head to net.

There had to be a way to spatial relation them without blowing himself or a ship to pieces. `` How long ... ''

'' I would say that she should be aware in a few hours, her vitrine was uninfluenced and her energy is still at entire. '' Shelby advised Derrick.

'' Good, Shelby, do you really think it is advisable to have Zan respond her when she awakes ? I am afraid that he might become emotionally ineffectual to perform when we need him the most. '' Derrick asked her.

'' I believe that this would go farther to promote his ego value than you think, plus as stated before it would be better to learn a vocalism one has heard before. As the emperor it could be a little overwhelming to pick up the emperor butterfly 's voice when one first awakens, some might even see it as a penalty. '' Shelby told him.

'' Hmm I see your compass point, OK since we now have a more enhanced system for finding them, it might, as you say, prove beneficial. The simple fact that we found two more EIG 's this fasting is most advantageous and give me a good deal Hope for finding them, '' here Derrick 's spokesperson broke from the pain he still felt, `` and Lucy. ''
Shelby nodded as fresh tears began to come from her eyes, she was extremely grateful that she 'd hear Derrick that day months ago.

'' I have also been thinking about the job of the enhancers, Query, is it potential to block the movement of the box without physically touching it ? '' Derrick asked.

Shelby was quieten only a moment then her heart opened wide-eyed, `` I believe it is Derrick, the same tow beam I used on the pirates could be adjusted to slack and stop the motility of the face. I do believe that it would only command lessening the magnate of the ray of light to assure that zilch is crushed or damaged. ''

Derrick 's eyes grew wide as he went through the shaft of light specification it was more than feasible, `` Shelby ... ''

'' I began change to the organization a few import ago I estimate it will take another 45 transactions 34 seconds to recalibrate to the specification you are needing. '' Shelby said again answering before Derrick could even ask.

Shaking his head he should have known she was n't going to stop just from him asking.

'' Now all I have to do is enter a way of delivering the enhancers around the case without blowing everything up. '' Derrick said more to his self than Shelby.

Shelby herself had been trying to think of something, the mere fact that she could do this was a stupor in its self. Though the fact that she might actually be able to help thrilled her to recognise end.

On display board Tempro various auto were running at the present present moment, `` Mary, mother I am not so sure of this. I do not want the new emperor to become angry with me when he finds out what we are trying to do. You know it was banned after so many failed endeavour that ended with horrible results. '' Tempro almost begged of Madonna.

'' Tempro, '' Mary started, `` for all he has done, for all that you and I know he can fulfill he will need this, he will need her. ''

'' I realize this, all of this, but we both know it is wrong and in the words of the human slipstream base. '' Tempro again was almost pleading with Mary.

'' If we do n't even try this then we are no better than the masses that were the Republic. Do YOU desire to see the most splendid imperium reduced to that ? ! '' Mary questioned Tempro.

'' No, but we have to proceed with More than extremum care, if it appears to receive failed we need to give the axe, finishing that form would be vicious and I know you are not that mother. Please do n't name me go through that again the last time was almost too much for me and the crowd, recollect we lost one-half after the initiatory failed set. '' Tempro told Mary.

'' I remember, '' Mary whispered hearing the screams and agony.

Derrick had been sitting at his desk for several hours trying to number up with a result to the job. Laying his oral sex on the desk he began to go back through everything that had happened to him over the final 6 or so months. The meeting of Shelby, finding that the sensing scheme that so many had called useless could actually find the ships. The battles to protect the galaxy, the passing and most loss, the lovemaking, and trust he felt from and for the ships and their A.I. 's. Then there had been the two unknown messages from his, he guessed, future self the second most sound. The first though had something in it that still seemed to bug Derrick if it really was his future self then yeah it made sense, what was it ? Derrick had almost fallen asleep when he heard part of the first message again :'Rest the reply will come, it always does, and it 's always that simple.'Snapping his head up Derrick was shocked at the round-eyed things he 'd been thinking of my god, was it really that simpleton ?

Leaping from the desk Derrick went running to the command deck. `` Shelby ! I may take an solution ! '' Derrick was screaming as he entered the command deck. Once again Shelby was shocked she had n't expected to see Derrick for a while longer.

'' Shelby ! '' Derrick yelled again.

`` I 'm here Derrick is everything alright ? '' A worried Shelby asked him.

'' I may sustain an answer ; remember the thruster pack I used when I removed the device from Zan 's fin ? '' Derrick questioned her.

At start she only nodded then her eyes flew wide, `` Under the mandates I am afraid that Mary and I can not countenance you to place yourself in danger like that again. '' Shelby sternly told him.

Derrick drew back a moment, God ! She was completely serious ! `` No I have something far less grievous than that, I also do not wish to be in that stance again. I was thinking of a mini thruster pack on each enhancer that could be maneuvered into position, with you controlling them in should test a far considerably way to place them. ''

'' Hmmmm this programme has much merit, '' The Virgin said behind Derrick making him alternate a bit. Both Madonna and Shelby giggled when Derrick had to sit a bit to calm down. `` I calculate that this program has a 95.6 % windup probability. This design I find far more acceptable than the last that involved you risking your life. '' Mary told him after a few minutes. `` Though I believe that we will have to increase the fuel that it carries and add 3 more tan tube-shaped structure. ''

Derrick started checking all the stipulation and started to add the additional equipment, the whole time Blessed Virgin watched closely as did Shelby. Finally finished Derrick sat back more than than pleased by the intent he 'd come up with.

The Virgin 's head was nodding at the design she was more impressed by the emperor moth 's detail to the design.

'' I believe you 're right Mary these extra tube will give us more stopping force play, plus I think the extra weight might actually be easier to compute fuel wise. '' Derrick told her.

'' Production has already started on them Derrick, '' Shelby told him sweetly.

'' We need to hold back the box and mark where it is, I have a promise to Zan to keep, '' Derrick stated.

'' Oh you 're ripe Derrick she should be emerging very soon, you also have that execution tomorrow, '' she reminded him.

Though the look on her typeface let him recognise she was n't that pleased about it, she knew it was necessary. Derrick could see that it was upsetting her but he knew that he had to do this he just hoped that she realized it also.

'' How many are you going to need Shelby ? I thought three in order to triangulate the exact position of the box. '' Derrick asked her.

'' At first I thought of that but we need a fourthly to ensure that the readings are even more demand, '' Shelby advised him.

'' Alright we need to barricade the box and then get back there, I realize that it is far more hard to put your holograph elsewhere at such great distances. '' Derrick told her, not seeing her smile at the thoughtfulness he was showing for Zan and his wing Paraguay tea.

'' Moving into status Derrick, '' Shelby reported as Derrick watched Shelby tactical maneuver. Barely much distance from it, Shelby emitted the energy tow light beam though at a lower power scene. A minute later Shelby reported that the box was now stationary and there were no alteration in the signals she was reading from the devices. Breathing a sigh of rest, Derrick had her set up a minor beacon light to see the field again faster.

'' Alright Shelby we have n't that much time I believe she is about to come forth ? '' Derrick questioned her.

'' Yes derrick it should n't be that long now. '' Shelby replied. Derrick sat back as the now familiar whimper of the trans-warp sounded, then they were back at the imperial beard planet they were quickly joined by Zan and Conner.

Both male hologram appeared on board Shelby, `` There has been no new activity from the democracy fleet, other than those that left. We have been watching everything 'til further orders sire. '' They both reported.

'' Alright understudy, Tempro I want you in place behind us I know your defenses are n't as good but you can still be a good deterrent. '' Derrick told them.

It was n't even a half hour later when an alarm went off, `` I am detecting her imminent emergence. '' Shelby advised as they all waited.

A few moments later the Speaker let off static, then they heard a low then louder distaff vocalization. `` Hello ? Is there anyone there ? '' The fright sounding voice said.

'' Hello 1000, starting to feel better my offstage mate ? '' Zan said.

'' 0999 you are still functioning, '' came the excited representative.

Chuckling Zan told the vocalisation, `` In a way I have, I am also here with the new emperor. He is extremely pleased that you are going to be functioning again soon. ''

'' Please excuse me sire, it is such good news to know my wing mate is still whole ! '' the voice explained.

'' That is very well 1000 grow and go solid again, there are still foeman of the empire out there ; we need you as well as you other comrade and sisters. '' Derrick told her.

'' Yes sire I will help to the topper of my ability for you. '' The aroused interpreter told Derrick.

'' Alright I do n't need to class what there is of this fleet again if possible. We are all going to recall the former brain box, Shelby supply the coordinate. We jump in 5 minutes, Blessed Virgin notify me of any variety with the commonwealth fleet, we 'll be back before time for the execution. Oh yes, did you place the imperial boring sand louse ? '' Derrick asked Blessed Virgin.

My, my, Mary thought so the man had really pissed the emperor off, the oil production worms were the most dreadful and slow way to die, it usually took a day and once they were in a person they were as beneficial as short.

'' Yes sire, I had to cut the turn down to 20 though we had well over 100, as I thought you did n't need the performance over that agile. They are ready and standing by shall I have the rangers bring him ? '' The Virgin smiled sweetly.

'' Yes, I also want this shown to almost all, I want them to love the Leontyne Price for betrayal. '' Derrick told her looking over the specifications of the enhancer again. `` 'til tomorrow Madonna. ''

trine hour later all four of the ships jumped, Mary watched them as they crossed the galax. With a smile she started to realize an domain for the execution in the courtyard, checking the imperial insect, and lastly preparing everything that the emperor might want while he was here. Sighing she knew now that this one was n't going to be a sit around and rule man, the problems she could see coming, well she would just have to up her security measures. Reaching deep inside the palace she started the sentry production line, goodness it had n't run in two C, but she 'd keep it like new. Smiling she knew that it would take a piece but in two hours she 'd have 20 new sentries, not a lot yet but by tomorrow she could have well over 200, a little but still powerful force.

The ships emerged not that far from the beacon that Derrick had Shelby leave behind. Looking around Derrick could see that the box had n't moved. Having the others keep watch Derrick had Shelby deploy the start, slowly moving it into berth, for many tense up instant Derrick tracked the foil 'til it was finally stationary. For the adjacent 60 minutes Derrick watched nervous as each moved into position.

'' Shelby, are we getting any purport or movement of any kind, '' Derrick asked.

'' Nothing at present Derrick, I should be able-bodied to use the IMT in a few second. '' Shelby answered Derrick.

Derrick nodded watching as the go foil moved into plaza.
'' I am seeing splendid tone, all pattern enhancers online, no vestige of the explosives patterns are showing. When you are prepare Shelby, '' Derrick advised her.

'' Commencing, '' Shelby started.

'' Shelby wait, I want all ships to go to good shields, I need a ship to standby in social movement of Shelby 'til her shields are up. '' Derrick ordered.

'' I will be happy to assist, '' Conner said a moment later.

'' Alright Shelby I want your shell up as fast and as soon as you can. '' Derrick told her.

'' I will Derrick, '' Shelby said with a smile. `` Commencing again. ''

For a few moment there was hardly a phone then there was a titanic explosion, from what Derrick could see Shelby barely got her shields up in time, Derrick in the mean time almost bounced off the hull before he ended up on the deck.

It took a few moments for the area to authorize then Derrick tried to clean his self off the deck of cards.

It was a moment before he realized that his arm was bent at an odd Angle, just before the botheration set in and the world turned black. Derrick thought he heard Shelby scream out, `` My god Derrick I was only joking about letting me be there if you fell, DERRICK ! ''

Derrick could only smile as he fell, Irish bull ! This was going to mess up his whole week, he thought he felt something match him. Thudding onto something soft he tried to smile again, ah Shelby ripe girl he thought.

Shelby and Mary were scared Derrick 's version were n't that good. Shelby was blaming herself for not telling Derrick to secure himself before the eruption, Virgin Mary was blaming herself for not having been there as she usually was.

They were both worried that the nanomites would n't be able to mend him fast enough and it seemed that they were in diminution.

'' Shelby, '' Mary said after another phial appeared on the mesa next to Derrick, `` delight put in this into him they are a stronger updated version, they should result repair to his organisation faster. ''

Shelby had been trying to stanch the menstruation of blood from Derrick 's head, watched as the new nanomites sped through his system. several hours later Derrick groaned as he was finally starting to number around. Opening his eyes he blinked as he looked around at the sterile white room, strange he thought. Mary and Shelby both appeared before him, `` Are you feeling better forefather, '' Mary asked him.

Derrick could only stare at her with an almost dummy stare, `` I know this is an odd enquiry because you both obviously know me but uh ... just who the Inferno are you two ? ''

Both Shelby and Mary 's mouths dropped open, they knew from the recital that he had banged his header rather unvoiced but they had n't expected this.

'' Do you recognize anything in this room ? '' The Virgin asked.

'' No not really, what was it you called me ? sire ? Is that my public figure ? '' Derrick asked.

'' No, '' Shelby replied, `` Your figure is Derrick O'Toma the genial, bravest and most unregenerate man I have ever met ! ''

Derrick smiled that little half smile that under rule portion she would accept loved to see. Now though she was nothing but worried, looking at her mother Shelby hoped that Mary had answer to all this.

Mary was trying to not panic she 'd seen this type of amnesia and in most lawsuit it took another hard knock to the head to straighten the mind out. She was afraid though in this case that another knock to his head word might paralyze Derrick. That she was not prepared to do to him. Sighing Madonna went through all the character of remedies for amnesia, knowing that no matter what, anything might trigger a revitalisation of memory. well she thought might as well try the well-to-do ones first.

Rear Admiral Joseph Hartwell had just sat down to eat when the special communicator Derrick had given him went off. `` Yes forefather ? I am not alone at the minute. ''

A womanly voice came back at him he believed it was the woman from the castle. `` I suggest you get alone NOW backside Admiral, we have a situation ! '' Walking to his cabin Hartwell was starting to get care.

'' Alright I 'm alone, what 's legal injury ? '' Hartwell asked The Virgin.

'' The emperor has suffered an injury that caused a deficit in memory board caused by a hard concussion of his cranium. '' Mary told a now confused Hartwell.

'' hang on a mo, '' he told Mary, reaching over he opened a television channel and called Dempsy saying it was about their friend, he made record prison term to Hartwell 's stern. `` Dempsy I ca n't realize what she is saying. `` Nodding Dempsy had her repeat what she 'd said, after a minute of questions Demspy told Hartwell about Derrick.

'' What can we do to help ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' I need you to get his family and bring them to the imperial planet, tell them he is not well and needs to see them, also bring the president. We 'll get through this one way or another. '' Blessed Virgin said as she switched off .