Derrick kept watch over Kimison as Madonna started his handling. Derrick knew all too well what was needed to discontinue the handgrip that all the awe and pain held on him. She was barely into the get-go of the procedure when Derrick felt him tense up up ; looking up a moment later she motioned me close.

'' I am afraid that I have need of your assist sire his mind is as strong as yours it will require two energies to bust the hold of the paranoia that has a appreciation on him. '' I nodded as I moved closer,"Lie down over there Sire, remember while you are inside that nix is real and can anguish you. The images you see are just that and only the remembering of his mind."

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

'' Alright we are starting down, '' The Virgin told him as they started to descend. All around there was nix but pandemonium Derrick had a feeling that his idea had been almost as bad, but somehow he 'd kept a near handle on it. The Virgin touched his arm and pointed to a dapple where the bedlam was nonexistent. Landing, Derrick looked around recognizing where they were, it had been one of the worst missions that they had been on.

Suddenly there was a shout and Derrick and Mary turned to see a savage looking, red eyed glowing 8 foot tall something that Derrick could only describe it as a savage. `` So you 've come back you son of a gripe, '' the deep interpreter of it snarled. `` goodness I need something to carve the hell up, seeing as you 're the one that put us in this sin ! '' With that the flesh 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 yawl in anger when the weapon only went through him.

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

Madonna could only stare at Derrick by doing nix he was in fact helping More than she thought he could have. Nodding to Derrick, he grabbed Kimison 's arms as The Virgin began to slow the chaos. `` NO ! NO ! plosive ! He 'll have nowhere to hide out when those dickhead at the veteran 's center start to hurt him again ! Stop it now ! I 'll pour down you, I 'll kill you all ! NOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' With that almost all the Chaos was close to stopping and reassembling into more consistent thoughts. Mary nodded to Derrick who let the beast loose now that now looked more like Kimison. Falling to the domain beneath their feet Kimison looked up at Derrick. `` Commander ? Are you really here or is this another incubus ? '' Reaching out Kimison touched Derrick 's arm then grabbed him. `` By god you really are here ! I do n't acknowledge what you and she have done, but I feel almost convention. ''

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

'' Alright commandant. '' Kimison said as all three of them started to rise to the surface.

Derrick opened his eyes, Virgin Mary 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 suffer another day. Thank you Mary, will you demand me for the second part ? '' Derrick asked her.

'' I am not certain Sire but I will let you have it off before I go back in so that you are able to assist, '' Mary replied.

Kimison opened his centre shaking his nous, and then a galvanize look came across his face. `` You both were really in there ! My god almost all the horrible dreams and vision are gone ! '' Getting up he came to Derrick and grasped his manus 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.

Virgin Mary was soon showing Kimison to his way, Mary was smiling hugely finally there was actual life back in the castle though if the Saturnia pavonia did n't open the Department of Defense grid they might be the only life here. Appearing in front of Derrick she bowed low preparing to ask him again about his coronation, `` forefather we still need to discuss about your being crowned. I feel that it truly would solidify your attitude with not only the masses but with the nobles. '' Mary let out a little sigh when it appeared that Derrick was flagrantly ignoring her. `` sire I know you wish to put it off but as I said it is the only if way that you can depress the defense gridiron. ''

'' I know, '' Derrick said he 'd been going through all the information in his capitulum. Everything has a curl hole, he just had to feel it, even if he had to try and download the integral imperial library. He felt he 'd lucked out with the override computer code, snake pit he 'd been afraid that it would n't work. Withdrawing deeper into his opinion there had to be something.

Mary sighed this family was going to be the greatest purple family ever and here she smirked they were also going to be the most active and concentrated to defend. Sending a signal she again started the lookout man making production origin. She was going to definitely going to have her helping hand broad with all of them. Derrick sat at the foot of the throne sighing he could n't chance a solution to the trouble.

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

The paries in social movement of Derrick lit up as the view of the bridge of Hartwell 's ship was revealed.

'' tush Admiral, I have concerns ; is it possible for you to look up with me for a short time ? '' Derrick asked him.

A panoptic smile crossed his face then was quickly gone, `` Yes your Lordship I always have clip for you. ''

'' trade good, Mary, transportation. '' Derrick told her.

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

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

'' Yes sir, '' a minute 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, send a confirmation of reception of the message, I 'll keep on you informed of what we will be doing in a few hours. '' Hartwell ordered the man.

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

Hartwell 's rima oris was hanging open as he took in the throne elbow room he 'd dreamed of being here all his liveliness but never as the Quaker of the Emperor. Moving around Hartwell reached out to refer everything he could as if he was scared that it would vanish at any minute. Derrick could only smirk he 'd remembered little Joey telling him years 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 tell me that all of this belongs to you ? ''

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

'' Now you really are starting to vocalize like a true ruler of the masses. If I have a chance I will let all know what was said here, '' bowing low Hartwell stood with a proud aspect on his face. `` I am proud to take in been your Friend all these age Sire, very majestic. ''

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 take a contingent for later. '' Sighing exasperatingly he looked at an even happier Hartwell, `` it appears that I have to be crowned, though I do not want to, it seems I have to. ''

Starting to express joy Hartwell was hardly able-bodied to contain himself. Derrick looked at him like he was crazy, `` I fail to see what in the hell is so damn laughable Joey ! '' Derrick growled at the man.

suction in a huge lungful of air Hartwell looked at his friend, `` Well Sire if that is the most unmanageable affair you have going right now, I 'd say you're tinker's damn prosperous ! '' Again Hartwell started to express mirth.

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

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

'' That 's good to cognise but I think you should eff exactly what you are up against, '' Derrick told him holding up copies of his Father-God 's filing cabinet that he 'd only just discovered a day or so ago.

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

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

'' As I said this selective information will go far to part the end of their cults, many of the proofs here will indeed spell the end for several of the cult leader. Besides I do n't suppose they really want to go to war with the Ranger, advanced tech or not. '' Hartwell advised Derrick after a few minutes. `` Though I am afraid if they really do sustain spies as indicated here it may prove difficult. ''

'' I need to get Thomas the doubting Apostle and Rayburn onboard with us, at present I found Rayburn, but as you indicated he is as isolated as you said. As for Thomas he has effectively disappeared, '' here Derrick smirked, `` though Mary has become quite genius at finding mass and things. ''

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

'' Well getting there wo n't be that bad of a job, though I am afraid that he might not believe that it is me. Was n't he also suffering from uttermost PTSD ? '' Derrick asked Hartwell a concerned aspect in his eyes.

'' As I said the finish time I saw him a few calendar month ago he was doing well apparently the closing off is extremely calming to him. I do recall though that when we were on approach to his satellite he was issuing various warnings. His tech is n't as shape up as yours but he has succeeded in advancing what he has to a high level. ''

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

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

With a vast smile Mary replied, `` It will be as you command sire, '' turning to Hartwell. `` I await the names of all those you indicate back end Admiral. ''




In field, The Lysium was finally under her own power, the Duke had finally emerged from his chambers after hr of plotting. Yes he thought this would be a most scrumptious game of cat and mouse, with the duke taking the pillage at the end. His crew stayed as far away from him as they could, they 'd seen him in as well-chosen a mood as he was in before. It bore no goodwill toward anyone to get closing curtain and upset that mood. The cook had the man 's solid food ready as fast as he could ; good thing the man almost always wanted the Saame thing. Already the Duke thought everything was in motion he 'd already adjoin the two groups that had high end tech. Smiling evilly he knew they 'd get the job done after all, they had n't failed before, he saw no intellect why they should now.

Several organisation further out closer to the Galactic rim, a sour shadowy man smiled at the communiqué. So they had a new emperor, this Duke Risen was willing to pay their price to get rid of the man. Smiling he saw that there was almost no information on the man, no matter he liked closed book more than almost anything. A runner was standing by to take 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 sex than he 'd been in quite a farseeing sentence, the shadowy man hoped that it was him. A job this big would lend ultimate atonement to him and shit him find like his life was complete.

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

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

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

Within minute she had cleared half the bunch 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 Thomas More than questionable. `` Sire I have completed the list of ALL crew appendage, '' she stated a mere ten minutes later. `` I have six phallus that are in question ; one I believe is a spy for one of the anti-throne sect. ''

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

Mary was calm a few second, as she searched her data base, `` Yes Sire there is, but I am afraid that it can be fatal. If the person is indeed a conditioned spy the test could produce a wavelet burden that would circulate 'til almost all computer memory is erased. In the past any of the two faction that were questioned died within minutes of their mind shields being broken. I have refined it in the endure 500 years but the results still are n't that favorable for survival. I am disconsolate sire but given the few times I have performed the procedure I still have insufficient data to correlate an in force intervention. ''

'' Let me see your results and meter reading during your questioning sessions Virgin Mary, I might throw a few betterment that you could integrate. '' As Derrick started to go through the data, he started seeing parts of the older programming virus that Blessed Virgin had been infected with to destroy all her living electrical circuit. Derrick worked the keyboard with almost inhuman speed typing at a blinding pace. Finally an hour later he was looking over all the work he 'd just finished, Hartwell had backed away not wishing to interfere and the simpleton fact that he 'd never seen anyone type that fast.

'' I think I have it patched enough for you to better work it, '' Derrick told Madonna who had been following Derrick 's employment as he had progressed. From what she was seeing the viruses 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 yield lurch solvent that should turn up More than useful. `` I believe we are more than ready if and when they try again ; I think they are in for a very rude waking up. '' Derrick laughed as he started to flip various switches.

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

'' I 'll decide after I am crowned. Two things that unfortunately have to happen today, one we ARE executing that bastard Maury ; that is happening no matter what, and as publically as possible. Two, I will be crowned afterward not as a celebration of that goo ball's death but a hope of life story, it will be at that time I will reveal who I am and not before, is that clear Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes your lordship, as you know you will then be able to lower and raise the palace defense power system as you want afterward. Unless it is an emergency then I can instantly elevate them, as stated before, your lifetime takes anteriority over everything, '' almost in a whisper Mary added, `` This includes the biography of this unit. ''

Derrick whipped around to gaze at Mary after she 'd verbalized these words, `` I do not value your levity in this issue Blessed Virgin ! '' 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, '' Virgin Mary said, her principal bowed teardrop slowly beginning to fall from her eyes.

'' I, '' Derrick started, `` do not intend for you to be put into a situation like that, you do interpret that without you and the others I would never receive accepted this position. '' When Mary only nodded her center blanket at what Derrick had said, Derrick continued, `` I intend for you to last long after I am gone. '' The tears were falling harder now no one, no Saturnia pavonia had ever given her, her children or their tiddler the consideration that this man did.

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

'' I estimate that we have at least three hours before the slaying, then depending how soon
afterward we can have the enthronisation within minutes. Do you find we need to make an promulgation about everything Sire ? '' Virgin Mary asked him, she could see the emperor was still somewhat upset about everything she just wished there was More she could do.

'' I think a word of advice ... I mean an announcement would be prudent in this case. I want you to reach 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 allegiance to the empire and all the other kingdoms within it. If they desire to resist against us then, '' here Derrick paused, then a grim look shadowed his face, `` then that also will be dealt with swiftly and fairly. ''

Mary nodded then vanished to begin the preparations for the instruction execution and the eventual crowning of the new emperor. Derrick was sitting at the human foot of the throne again when the link on his wrist chimed. `` Yes Shelby, do we have a problem ? ''

'' No Derrick I thought you 'd want to get it on that 1000 is ready for space with sole three Clarence Shepard Day Jr. to go before her re-gen reaches completion. '' Shelby advised Derrick.

'' commodity, I need to speak to her as soon as she has full cerebral natural action, how is 0798 's progress ? '' Derrick inquired.

'' I just started her re-gen a few minute of arc ago ; she should be quick in at least a week. '' Shelby told Derrick a wide-eyed smiling on her face. `` Derrick I know you still blame yourself for Lucy but we will receive her and she will be given a hero status among us all. She has struggled for old age to finger she was a true EIG, what she did, '' here Shelby lowered her facial expression and voice, `` will not be forgotten by any of us, especially me. She overcame so much to gain the decimal 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 come up her. '' Derrick replied trying to keep back the snag from his vocalization.

Two and a half hours later Derrick was standing inside the protected outer court. Twenty pocket-size containers were arranged in a semi-circle around a billet that had been driven into the ground in the heart. Derrick had various of the Rangers bringing the man to the post after securing the snarling, expectoration, and cursing man they beat a hasty retreat. Derrick, who had been there the whole clip wearing a mask, was awaiting the time for this to start. right before Mary was to go public Derrick walked to the sharpness of the courtyard.

'' You have been a bastard Chief Executive for this supposed Republic far too long. '' Removing his mask the ex-President 's mouth dropped capable in electrical shock as he stared at Derrick, a man he 'd been told was utterly many old age ago.

'' No you son of a bitch ! You 're short ; I was told they beat you to death ! NO you 're a ghost ! Get away from me ! '' Smiling Derrick reattached the masquerade party and activated the security around the stake. Moving to a windowpane Derrick nodded to Madonna who started the programme.

'' Citizens of the now defunct Republic we are here to witness the execution of the felonious known as Chief Executive Maury. His leaning of crime is indeed long, but in a foreshorten form there is evidence of genocide, starving unharmed planets, untold war crimes but the worst is the attempted murder of the emperor, the attempted demolition of the Imperial planet, the finis is the close death of over half of the galaxy. This finish was more than enough to order his death. The imperial sentence ? dying by the Imperial sand bore worms. Execution to begin immediately ! '' Derrick moved back as all the containers next to Maury opened. Six foot long, and an in around, the furry looking red worms slowly crept from their containers.

Maury started to laugh at the fuzzy louse 'til all 20 turned and quickly advanced boring into his blazonry, legs, neck, and back. Though he was grimacing, once Maury started to cry and beg, Derrick stood position fast. Derrick knew that initiatory the louse would discerp the man 's spinal cord rendering him unable to take the air or crawl away. Then they would occupy their sentence consuming each Hammond organ of the soundbox saving the nerve, lungs, and encephalon for last.

As he watched Derrick could see the worms starting to bore toward the organ that they wanted to get going feasting on initiative. Though the man had passed out a few multiplication he always seemed to pop back up a few minutes later as the boring increased the pain in a new area.

If he remembered right the brain would literally explode from the pressure the louse caused in the man 's braincase. Though not that humane of a end it was quite in effect, as the saying went about the worms, once they're in it 's the end. It took another hr before the man began to shout even louder, and then his whole fountainhead exploded.

'' I apologize to those citizens that found this to be vile but it was necessary to give some justice to all the family line of the 1000000 that this ... thing has caused such great infliction. '' Derrick told everyone still watching. `` I did not want to be crowned after such a horrific execution but I find
that I must in ordination to start bringing Order and linguistic rule back to the galax. Please know that as Emperor I was not happy doing this. ''

Walking back to the throne room Derrick sighed this was the last here and now he would have as champaign Derrick O'Toma. Advancing upon the throne he stood beside it waiting for Mary to come out.

'' To the citizens of the old Republic, I am The Virgin the law holder and palace security AI. I was empowered by the very first Emperor Angelius with the business leader to crown he who bears all the familial markers, who has the codes and commands the royal fleet such as it is at the present moment. The man before me is a man of the multitude an emperor moth not that far removed from the first base emperor. He is the first in over 200 years to display all the timbre. Sire ? Are you ready to presume the duties as ruler and protector of Empire, and do you at this prison term reveal who the emperor is with total knowledge that you rule for the people ? '' Mary stated in an official vocalisation.

'' I do Mary, '' a very queasy Derrick replied.

'' Please Sire remove the mask and usher the Empire the face of its new ruler. '' The Virgin said as she had to suppress a smile.

Almost all of the Rangers present gasped when Derrick removed his masque revealing his identity operator. Derrick smirked as he could hear several of them whisper that they knew him or lie with of him.

Mary waved her hand as a sword and a tip appeared, `` By the magnate invested in me by the mandatory written by the first emperor, '' here she touched each shoulder joint with the sword. `` I dub you Emperor O'Toma the firstly, ruler of the astronomic empire. Please arise Emperor O'Toma and experience the Crown of the imperium. '' With a slight smile Virgin Mary lowered the crown via mechanical weaponry upon Derrick 's head. `` Please be seated forefather, '' Madonna advised him as she turned toward the all that were watching. `` It is done ! Long live the emperor butterfly, long live the conglomerate ! ''

All the Rangers in the way, Hartwell included, bowed, and repeated what Mary had just said. Hartwell advanced and bowed to a now sighing Derrick, `` Sire Ranger command has advised me to aver allegiance to you as do I and my men, also to tell you that all of the Texas Ranger force is now at your disposition. ''

'' Thank you Rear full admiral Hartwell, I accept yours and your command 's gracious offer of allegiance. I will do all in my exponent to ensure that the Empire will be a shining beacon of freedom from such fauna as the one we executed today. '' Derrick told Hartwell, a footling smirk on Derrick 's back talk .