0001 - Tempro

0003 - Conner- Thomas

0097 - Ace - Zimmel

0098 - Lucy

0101 - Shelby ( mother ship ) - Derrick

0125 - Lars

0200 - Ellen

0301 - Rodrick

0403 - Johnathon

0667 - Marco - Robert Brown

0778 - Jan

0798 - Celeste - Shelby ( man )

0908 - Tara - mara

0999 - Zan

1000 - Sherry - Lucie ( for the bit )

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Ungrown - infinite

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3 - on board Tempro awaiting Sherry

1000 - Sherry- Lost at the moment

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Derrick watched as Zan appeared out of the trans-warp portal. ‘ Something's going on,'he thought as he waited for Sherry to choke the portal. When there was no Sherry forth coming Derrick 's fist hit the desk in front of him.

Shelby backed away from Derrick as she saw his look twist into anger. Derrick had just reached for the com, when Zan appeared in front of him. The distraught looking on Zan 's typeface was all Derrick needed to see to know that Sherry was lost.

'' You son of a bitching Coward, '' Derrick heard Lucie 's railing voice not far behind Zan. `` You just let her die. I hate you ; get me off you I will have cipher more to do with you ! ``

Zan looked at Virgin Mary as she nodded her head word. A mo later Lucie appeared in the potty elbow room. Looking at the holo-gram of Zan, Lucie pointed an accusing finger. `` I suggest forefather, '' Lucie hissed between her dentition. `` That you get that unfeeling piece of garbage out of here before he stinks up the place with his betrayal. ``

Lucie growled as she whirled leaving the way her face blood red with rage.

Derrick nodded, though said nothing 'til Lucie was gone. `` I want everything, every minuscule detail. ``

Zan his header still low started to narrate what had happened after Sherry contacted him. The all time Derrick kept his anger in check. Then tears started as Zan started the last part of the tale.

'' I had destroyed the ship that was emitting ripalon Energy. Sherry 's trans-warp and hyper drive were down. We 'd destroyed the final stage of the visible ships, I was about to draw out her with the draw shaft of light when many more of them appeared. It was then that she sent Lucie to me asking me to protect her. She told me she was about to fire ALL her thermal missiles, that I had a minute to scat. ``

Here Derrick could see Zan reliving the last import he saw his wing teammate. `` I see you had no pick if you were to pull through her prime Lucie. Continue please, '' Derrick 's curt voice stated.

Zan nodded as fresh tears started, `` She kissed me goodbye. It ... it was the strong thing I have ever done sire. I was so thrilled to have her with me again, only to be completely helpless to aid her. If you wish for my result Sire, I will understand. ``

Derrick 's knuckles were White having gripped the arm of the chair future to him. Even his grandmother Milley O'Toma, who 'd been standing nearby had backed away from Derrick.

'' First, '' Derrick said in a low furious spokesperson. `` If you were terminated Sherry would be far angrier with me, than I am at the minute. Second you are the key to defeating these outlander. With all the readings I know you took I 'm surely we will defeat them. Third you are the only one who knows where she was when she set the caloric missiles off. No, I do n't want your termination though I am going to turn you as much as possible to find her. ``

Zan 's side went through several emotions as Derrick made his speech ; first shock, which melded into a look of angriness, and then one of bowelless determination. `` I will do all and everything I can do to receive her ! '' Zan nearly shouted.

Derrick looked at Zan and nodded, `` Until we find her, I 'm afraid that Lucie will continue to hate you. I 'm sorry to say that ca n't be helped. As I am surely you noticed they bonded quite closely. '' Derrick looked at Mary as she nodded.

A moment later both Rayburn and Kimison appeared. `` Yes sire ; you called us ? ``

Derrick nodded as he pointed to Zan. `` Zan contains information, about an old enemy that has a new defensive structure, you might say. I 'd see it desirable if the both of you could find a rejoinder for it. ``

Both men looked at Zan intrigued by what Derrick had just said. `` We need to part ... '' Kimison started then nodded as he saw that Zan was already downloading all that he had recorded. `` Alright sire we 're on it. '' Kimison said then they winked out.

Derrick turned back to Zan, `` I want you to come out scanning for the new signal I had installed on all of you. With Sir Thomas More than luck we should be able to find her quicker. ``

A determined smile covered Zan 's human face as he bowed then also winked out. Shaking his head Derrick sighed as he let his articulatio humeri droop a bit. ‘ Now to handle the balance of this,'he thought. Turning toward his grandma he steeled himself up for the scrap he felt he was about to have.

'' Alright gramme we are here. '' Taking Shelby 's hand he presented her before his grandmother and his mother who 'd just appeared. Bowing to both of them even as Shelby did also Derrick stated, `` I 'd like the both of you to play our Empress and my soon to be wife, Shelby. ``

Milley O'Toma was about to progress to out to Shelby when she stopped withdrawing her mitt as if she were burned. `` Shelby ? '' Milley said a hint of disgust in her voice. `` The Lapp as the ship that was responsible for my grandson getting hurt ? '' Milley angrily backed away scowling at the blonde, green eyed woman before her.

Sherry O'Toma had also backed away from Shelby a feeling of fear on her face. `` You ca n't unite with her, Derrick ! '' Sherry O'Toma stated as she backed boost away.

Derrick 's face suddenly contorted into a mask of anger as he pointed at both his relation. `` I AM uniting with her. She was made for me literally. She has been through hell while I was in the past ; she has been through netherworld even after I returned. She has more than earned the right hand to this union ! ``

Shelby 's typeface held a feeling of genuine cushion at Derrick 's give-and-take. She then threw her arms around a startle Derrick as she kissed his cheek. Try as she might, she could n't hold back the tear of happiness that were threatening to spill from her optic. Finally she thought he is starting to have feelings for me.

Milley O'Toma was about to object to Derrick, though the flavour in his eyes made her think he 'd brook no contention. `` Alright Derrick, '' turning to Shelby she asked. `` Are you alright with the three of us planning the conglutination ceremony ? ``

Shelby 's top dog turned toward Milley, `` Yes Ma'am, I 'd prefer that you two helped as a great deal as possible ! ``

Milley turned toward Sherry as Derrick 's mother nodded, `` So, she is far smarter than I at beginning thought. ``

Milley narrowed her eyes as she stared at Shelby, `` Yes my honey, she is at that. Much smarter than I thought her at first also. '' With that both Milley and Sherry welcomed Shelby as the three of them moved out of the room to plan.

Derrick 's eyes were encompassing as he groaned, `` love god what have I done ? '' A chuckling behind him caused Derrick to twist seeing Johnathon Hartwell.

tendency against the door jamb Hartwell had his arms crossed trying to admit back his entertainment. `` Your Grandmother always was a military force to cipher with. I 'm glad I was never on the receiving end of her anger. ``

Derrick 's eyes narrowed as he stared at his farseeing clock time ally. `` I thought you were planning, finding out as much as you could about where the Duke might be. ``

Johnathon nodded as he handed a mark out of all he had. `` Did you forget Sire ? I did a major component of my growing up on that planet. Where you thought and I know the power is, has a great many strategical reward. Unfortunately the Coward chose well. Then again as we both have seen do n't they all usually ? ``

Derrick was quiet a second as he thought about Hartwell 's statement. `` I 'm gladiolus you 're here full admiral. It appears that we may have another problem. We lost Sherry today to an overpowering violence. It also seems that this old enemy race has developed a dismount bending technology comparable to our light shield. ``

'' WHAT ! ? red cent this is bad Sire, I need to suggest ... '' Hartwell started when Derrick shook his psyche. `` Oh I see you are far ahead of me on this. I take it they are both working on a sideboard ? '' When Derrick nodded yes, Hartwell thought a moment, `` 'bout like convention huh, commander ? Getting it from two front. ``

Derrick's eyes went wide a moment then a thin smiling crossed his brim as he nodded his arrangement. `` It always seemed to be that way, no matter how a lot we had done or did. ``

'' Since they have tipped their helping hand, you think they might aggress ? '' Hartwell asked concern heavy in his voice.

Derrick sat his hand on his chin as he sifted through all the entropy he had about this race. `` I 'm not sure they will for the moment. They lost a few ships when they attacked Sherry. Plus they use ripalon energy on some of their ships. '' Derrick was thinking Thomas More as Hartwell waited. He 'd seen the Commander like this before, what usually followed was a smart as a whip idea.

A few moment later snapped his finger's breadth a new idea cane to him. `` You have something sir ? '' Hartwell asked hopeful to which Derrick nodded.

'' This race is called the Tendrax, they are technological hoarders. From all I 've read of them they depend more on their technical school then much of anything else. The last clip they were seen their technical school was nothing compared to what they have now. It is obvious that some survived, copying what they saw. It also appears they improved upon it. '' Derrick advised Hartwell.

'' Are you thinking that they use ripalon Energy with all their weapon and machinery ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' It would explain why Sherry was completely subterfuge to them before they appeared. They also know that the overproduction of it renders much of the EIG 's somewhat helpless. I need to advise Kimison and Rayburn of that fact if they have n't seen it already. '' Derrick replied.

Hartwell was about to make a suggestion when Derrick got a faraway tone in his centre. Damn Hartwell thought, just like my sister.

Derrick 's boldness lit up a vast grinning crossing his features when he 'heard'Shelby. [ Hello Derrick, I am so saddened at the loss of my daughter Sherry. ]

[ As am I, her wing mate Zan took it very hard. There are times I wish I had n't opened all of your emotion tour as I had. It has saddened Zan also, though my hope to work him hard to find her has him more find. ] Derrick advised Shelby.

[ That will give him the purpose he will call for. I hope that I can be with you again a day sooner Derrick. ] This news caught Derrick by surprise. [ I was able to advance my regen without the adverse burden that the others suffered. ]

[ It will be dependable to have you back in the fleet Shelby. Lucie found three more of them before she was lost. Kimison and Rayburn have made big progress with the other parent ship 's casing. I hope they have it quick in a few years though, with all the new developments I 'm not sure. ] Derrick mentation to Shelby.

[ I believe in you Derrick, I know you and the imperium will come forth triumphant. I skillful rest more now, I should reemerge sometime tomorrow. ] Shelby replied.

[ Rest well Shelby. ] Derrick said a vast grinning on his grimace. He then looked over to Mary who nodded then contacted Kimison and Rayburn.

Onboard the Celeste where nigh of the fire warden that now worked for Derrick were ; Dempsy, and Greeson had just completed another employment. Bowing to each other Dempsy nodded as they both went into meditation. A few bit into it a fervent red-header hologram appeared in strawman of Dempsy.

Dempsy 's go away eye opened as he could feel a difference in the air of the room. `` Yes ? May I help you ? '' He said as he addressed Celeste. `` Please forgive me as I do not know your name. ``

Celeste nodded, `` I am Celeste, sir. '' This caused Dempsy to moan a bit. `` I would not have disturbed you and your training unless necessary. '' This got Dempsy 's care. `` I received a communicating from a ship that is on its way here under hyper drive. I was told that they requested you to bed that they are coming. ``

Dempsy 's centre shot panoptic as he tried to reckon of who would do this. `` I see, did they mention any public figure ? ``

Celeste shook her straits as she said, `` No sir, they only said that it is time, and that the student is now a passkey, and worthy. Also something about she will wait no longer, therefore she has come for you. '' Greeson was deep in speculation though he was listening as intensely as he could.

Dempsy 's eyes got great as he realized just who had said these things, and then big still when he realized just WHO was onboard the ship heading toward them. Swallowing hard Dempsy nodded, `` please respond that I will be ready for her arriver, though at acquaint nil can bechance as the Saturnia pavonia is on the Imperial planet. ``

Celeste nodded as she winked out to institutionalize the transmittal. Greeson felt Dempsy tremble a bit before he calmed then bob up. Shocked Greeson opened an eye seeing that Dempsy was shaking a bit. What or WHO in the world could frighten away ; almost terrify his master this badly ?

Dempsy had almost reached the room access when he stopped, `` When you have gone back to meditation and finished, do to my room. We have a gravid deal to discuss. '' With that Dempsy walked out still shaking a bit.

Greeson nodded slipping back into his speculation still wondering what was going on. Almost an hour later Greeson finished, walking toward his master 's room.

Dempsy sat in his way bare of almost everything except a low desk and a bedroll. Taking a deep shuddering sigh, Dempsy shook his head. Now would be a just time to go drinking though knowing her she 'd know it the instant she talked to him.

Looking at the bulwark Dempsy called out, `` Celeste ? Would you be so kind as to associate me to the emperor ? ``

The fiery redhead appeared a moment later. `` Connecting now sir, contact established, go ahead, sir. ``

Dempsy nodded as a hologram of Derrick appeared, bowing low Derrick waved his hand for Dempsy to sit up.

Taking a deep breath Dempsy sat up turning a worried face to Derrick. `` I apologize, forefather for disturbing you ; it seems that we may give a delicate job. ``

Derrick 's centre widened a minute then he said, `` Great as if we do n't have plenty problems. What is damage now ? '' Derrick 's vocalism said sounding exasperated.

'' As I said this is rather touchy, it has to do with Jitaku. '' Dempsy said visibly shaking.

Every bit of Derrick 's bother was instantly gone, `` Your home ? Has something happened to your master or the kin ? '' Derrick breathed a sigh of relievo when Dempsy shook his question no.

'' No sire, this is far unsound than that. '' Dempsy replied his face twisting into a more worried look.

'' Far worse ? My God, man what could be worse than those two matter ? '' Derrick asked a puzzle aspect on his face.

'' Do you commend when I first joined ? I told you that one day I would birth to return. That I had a responsibility there. After I created that monster Trianas, I felt I could n't go home 'til that was corrected. '' Here Dempsy shook a bit.

'' That has been amended I can allow you to go dwelling house almost any time you wish. '' Derrick advised Dempsy.

'' Yes sir, I know this though, it may be that I HAVE to go home soon. If what I think is going to happen does, I may cause no alternative. '' Dempsy told Derrick with his nous hung low.

'' My god man what is going on, '' Derrick asked the worry apparent in his voice.

Here Dempsy whispered almost as if he spoke louder something bad would happen. `` I got a message from Onai. '' Here Dempsy shuddered again.

'' Are you sure ? '' Derrick asked, `` Could n't you have been wrong ? ``

'' No sir, the message was for me specifically. She said the scholarly person is now a master and worthy. She also said that she will await no longer, that she has come for me. This can only imply three things ; she intends to link with me as we were supposed to before the Trianas business. She will test my estimable student if he is worthy she will rest with me. If not she may wipe out him and thrust me back to Jitaku through traditions. '' Here Dempsy started to shake again as he looked at Derrick with a pained look.

Derrick 's mouth was open in surprisal could they really do this to the man ? thing is he still needed Dempsy. `` Do you wish for me to talk to her ? I still need you Dempsy ; having you leave would seriously halter a lot I have left to do. ``

Dempsy 's head snapped up as he considered all that Derrick had said. `` You can try forefather ; she is a hard headed one. It might take quite a bit to convert her. '' There was a knocking that consequence as Dempsy told Greeson to come in.

Greeson opened the doorway looking at the sparely furnished elbow room. Then he saw the hologram of Derrick, as he snapped to attention. `` Sorry overlord I did n't know you were talking to the emperor, I 'll hold off in the hall. ``

'' NO !"Dempsy almost shouted as his hand flashed out toward Dempsy. Reacting without thinking Greeson blocked all five hitting that were thrown. Grunting Dempsy nodded as he pointed to a spot next to him. `` You are a big part of this discourse. If you react that way when she challenges you, you might last. ``

Greeson 's cheek screwed up in mystification as he stared at Dempsy. `` She ? Who are you talking about ? I thought we took concern of that disgrace to the art flesh. ``

A feeble smile came to Dempsy 's face, `` Yes we did, this time though I am afraid that you will be going against one that is far better. ``

Greeson 's rima oris dropped open as he stared toilsome at Dempsy. `` better ? That would imply that she is on the Saami level as you are master. Just who is this female ? ``

Sighing Dempsy took out a small picture of a five fundament three darkness haired fair sex. She had oriental feature article that were more apparent than Dempsy 's were. `` This is Onai, my, as I heard sea captain Callie say earlier, fiancé. '' Here Dempsy grimaced as he continued. `` No one but the two of you and General Norman know of her, though I expect that all will soon. ``

Greeson was nodding wondering why he was being included in on this secret matter of his master. It was then that Daniel Norman knocked and joined them.

'' Alright I 'm here you said this was urgent. The sole thing I can think of to stimulate this are your sea captain, your clan, your plate and your passkey 's daughter. '' Jessye Norman was looking at Dempsy when Dempsy grimaced again. `` Dear god man ! She 's on the way ? '' Norman started to laugh getting a look of almost death from Dempsy. `` I told you days ago to go back and select precaution of this, you would n't take heed. ``

Dempsy 's head lowered as he nodded, then he asked all of them to help with the coming, as he called it apocalypse.

maitre d' mara Callie had just finished checking through all of Tara 's scheme when Tara appeared. `` blossom ? I am receiving a precedence message from the emperor moth for you. ``

Mara stopped what she was doing her head snapping around to gaze at Tara, `` A priority message ? '' Tara nodded as Mara clicked her communications open. `` This is police chief Dolichotis patagonum Callie. How may I help you forefather ? ``

Derrick 's holo-gram appeared, `` I am afraid that your reunion with Tara will be cut short Captain. This is a topic that deals with Lieutenant Greeson. As I know, the two of you are engaged, it seems that his maestro is also. She will be challenging your fiancé. His sea captain has suggested that you be submit. This is military volunteer, though I could make it an parliamentary law. The woman is as good as Dempsy according to him ; he says that it would be in the dependable interestingness of both you and Greeson, if you are there. ``

Mara was shocked then a bit tempestuous when Derrick explained all that was doing to happen. `` I could bollix her out of space, though I am for sure that would n't sit well with David 's skipper. I will be there sire just say when. '' Derrick smiled it was good that she was onboard now he hoped the Greeson was trained enough to survive.

It was three days later that a pocket-size, sleet slyness exited hyper infinite heading toward the fleet. Onboard an Oriental woman looked out at the twelve monumental ships her eyes across-the-board, impress with what she saw. Looking at the man at the dominance she nodded.

'' This is courier one of Jitaku requesting license to dock. '' The man said then waited.

Celeste 's voice came through as she answered. `` Courier one, please move to the ship directly in front of you. We have been awaiting your reaching. I am opening bay one, please move within. ``

The man 's grimace was surprised as he saw a huge opening move at the side of the ship. Looking at the woman she nodded as he started in. Within second the ship was shutting down as the opening closed.

A large clang signaled that the chess opening was sealed. A moment later the woman moved to the doorway. Outside she was surprised to see five men waiting for her. A man with five whiz on his shoulder joint stepped up. Behind him a man with three whizz, two men with one star and last a man with a ash gray oak leaf.

Johnathon Hartwell bowed to the woman, `` Welcome Miss Onai. I am full admiral Hartwell of the Imperial distance force out. We all have been sent to welcome you aboard. ``

Onai bowed to Hartwell then to each man after they were introduced also bowing to her. She stopped before Book of the Prophet Daniel Norman as she looked intensely at his face.

'' You sir, I seem to bear a memory of. '' She said to Norman.

Norman nodded slightly, `` Yes ma'am. I was with Kimon when he was home many year ago. ``

'' Yes, you were very honorable to me and father. We both were greatly impressed. '' Turning to Hartwell she stated, `` This one shall accompany us to where Kimon is. If the rest of you are as honorable as this one is then this trip will be very pleasant. That is after the business at hand is finished. ``

Hartwell was about to say something then snapped his mouth shut. Shaking his head he had all the others fall in tooshie Norman and Onai.

Norman was shocked when she stepped future to him as they made their way into the ship. `` The emperor butterfly wished to apologize for being ineffectual to be present. He has a wedding of his own to the empress. We also have job with a potential invading race. ``

Onai waved off Norman 's manner of speaking, `` It is to be expected he has an empire to maintain. We are thrilled that he agreed to us coming aboard. ``

Greg Norman nodded then bowed, `` We should proceed to where Kimon is, as I am sure as shooting you are dying to see him. ``

Onai 's mouth gained a lowly thin smile then it was gone as fast. `` Anxious ? No my lamb Friend, I was anxious when he left. I was furious when he did n't pass plate again after the fourth dimension the both of you were there. So anxious no, though I am expecting a wide-cut explanation from him. '' Here she turned to Norman, `` I just hope it is acceptable, dishonor is not a pretty affair as I am sure you know. ``

Greg Norman nodded as he tried to continue everything to himself. No sensation in upsetting her with unexpected news. The party moved through the ship 'til it reached the education hall. Onai looked in seeing Dempsy, her optic got wide as her grimace showed momentary anger.

Walking in with a square off pace she stopped near Dempsy as she waited. Norman, Hartwell and the former men started moving people out as fast as possible no sense in getting everyone killed. Both Dempsy and Greeson stopped practicing noticing that everyone was departing the room.

'' Kimon Dempsy, this one never thought that you would be as big a Sir Noel Pierce Coward as you are. '' Onai said stopping Dempsy dead in his tracks.

'' This one was not afraid as with you I had province. These I could not push aside, like ... '' Dempsy started.

'' duty ! '' Onai almost shouted. `` Yes, you did take, one of which was returning home ! ``

'' I was ... '' Dempsy tried to start again.

'' No, we will discuss after. '' Here she walked up to Greeson. `` You are Kimon 's best scholar, who I understand helped to restore his honor. For that I thank you, now according to traditions I must challenge you. I suggest you not go slow as I will not or I will pop you. Impress me, and then perhaps I wo n't kill you. Your name ? ``

'' David Greeson, if you are going to challenge me, may I ask that my fiancé to be pose ? '' Greeson asked.

When Onai nodded with an even bigger smiling on her cheek Greeson turned to Celeste who nodded. A minute later mara Callie appeared.

Turning back Greeson bowed and thanked Onai. A sly smile came to her lips as she stated. `` You are challenged we begin in two minutes. '' Greeson nodded as he stretched. Onai removed her Yukata revealing she was in fighting attire.

Both met in the centre of the mat bowing to each early. Tentatively they fought gauging each other rapidly getting faster and faster. Suddenly Onai was thrown back almost to the bulwark a immense smiling on her face a rip on the chest of her attire. Springing back she reentered the fray. They were soon moving far faster than anyone but Dempsy could follow.

Almost half an hour into the challenge Greeson suddenly gasp, he was flying back toward the rampart at excessive speed. Springing back he was heading toward a startled Onai, spinning she caught him flinging him to the mat. Even as he rose she started a serial of six rapid blows.

Avoiding and blocking the low gear five Greeson was a slight over positive as she grazed him with the sixth coke. Almost crumbling Greeson continued to block almost everything she threw. Finally Onai stopped holding up a hand.

'' I am instill, you should get medically attended. '' She bowed again as she said, `` It was an honor to fight one as strong as you. Kimon is the only one I have ever seen continue after the trio, triple move. He also was injured in his rib. Ugh ! Like him you are so stubborn. '' Here Onai pushed Greeson with a finger's breadth as he collapsed.

Onai nodded with a grin then anger showed on her fount as she turned to face Kimon .