0001 - Tempro 0403 - Johnathon growing
0003 - Conner 0667 - Marco -- -- -- --
0097 - Ace 0778 - Jan 0098 ( Lucy )
0101 - Shelby ( mother ship ) 0798 - Celeste
0125 - Lars 0908 - Tara
0200 - Ellen 0999 - Zan
0301 - Rodrick 1000 - Sherry



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Derrick was feeling like crap, it was his fault all his fault. He just had to push the limits of the re-gen and he 'd almost arrive all the ships destroyed ! Shaking his question he was starting to finger as if he really was n't the expert option for this job.

Mary looked on as she felt Derrick slipping further and further into Depression. The victory they had just won was the greatest since the fleet was created ; though it seemed that nix of that was getting through to the emperor. Looking over at Shelby, Virgin Mary could see that she was worried also.

'' Derrick, '' Shelby asked, `` anything I can do ? ''

With a heavy sigh Derrick told her, `` No Shelby there 's not really anything, especially after today. I could have destroyed the fleet, ended the Empire even as it is just starting to re-emerge again. No, I do n't suppose there 's a great deal of anything that anyone can do for me. '' Slumping in his chair Derrick sadly shook his headland at the data in front of him. How could he have been so damn stupid, so raring !

Mary shook her headway also ; this was bad, really bad. She 'd seen the crippling effect that this type of mood could make on the emperor before. Then a thin smiling crossed her mouth, then again she had n't had the imagination then that she did now.

Kimison had just finished with the final examination psychological tests on the grand she as he and Rayburn were starting to call her. `` I am seeing no adverse psychological effects of the transfer. '' Kimison was telling Rayburn.

'' I figured as much when I saw the readings earlier. What I am more apprehensive about is her constancy now that she is a life homo. I mean her personality is over a thousand old age old. It would seem a living entity even a support mechanical entity would know some character of unbalance. '' Rayburn replied.

Kimison sighed deeply,"Look you ass the readings do n't lie… '' Kimison started to yell.

'' True they do n't but we are dealing with humanity something that was and is ALWAYS irregular ! God get over yourself ! '' Rayburn yelled back.

'' Really, why could n't you just ask, '' came a soft feminine vocalism from behind them.

Suddenly quiet both men turned slowly to gaze at the blonde 5'8 '' womanhood. She was standing there with her arms crossed her green centre wide at their bouts of anger at each other.

Both men bowed low, `` I 'm distressing our squabble awoke you your highness. ''

'' spat ? No man it sounded like the beginning of a war. As long as you two were friends and you still fight like enemies. If I was still in my digital form I 'd have shocked the both of you. Well at least 'til you both listened to me. I still might after I and Derrick are together. '' The slender woman told them.

Both men looked at each early, did they really sound that bad ? Here they thought the commander had been joking about that. Here she had detected it after a few weeks ! `` I apologize your highness ! We have been like this the entire time we served together. The commander said it was our inviolable and weakest level. '' Rayburn said.

'' I 've wondered a few times about why we go on like we do. I 'll be da .... uh, goddam why we do. As the commander once said we both appear to be rival comrade. In a way that is spot on ... Though ... '' Kimison started.

'' ENOUGH ! How last are we ? I seem to have memories almost to three weeks ago. Then they stop abruptly. '' The woman was saying.

'' That 's because it 's when I copied you for your body, '' came another female person vox from behind them.

The adult female whirled to face The Virgin, `` female parent ! I have missed you ! How is our Derrick ? ''

Madonna 's font was suddenly relentless, `` It is n't looking to well my daughter. The Saturnia pavonia has fallen into a mood of life-threatening despondency and dejection. I know not what to do. Unlike you, I am unable to pretend him and his moods. '' Turning toward Kimison and Rayburn she stated, `` we need her soon, please rushing as fast as you can. If the Saturnia pavonia continues like he is the empire might not survive a month ! ''

'' We should be make very soon Mary ! '' Kimison said his eyes full at the intelligence.

'' serious, '' Mary said, `` also, '' one electrode came out of the paries then a infirm thrill was hitting both men. `` You both have done exemplary work. '' Both men stared at Mary with a heated look. `` Do n't cook me regret not having given you a giving shock. Consider this a small reward ! ''

'' ovolo reeward ! '' Rayburn said through half numb lips.

'' Yeah weally ! '' Kimison tried to blackguard.

'' As I said do not make me regret not giving you a wax electrical shock ! '' Mary stated then was gone.

Tempro appeared a consequence later, `` I told you that she was going to dislike the two of you fighting ! '' Shaking his head Tempro smiled at both of them. `` You might want to .... ''

'' Shut the Hades up Tempro ! '' Kimison shouted as he flexed his helping hand. `` She was n't lying it really was a light stupor ! ''

Rayburn sat up also flexing his hands and arms. `` Huh. You think she 's go mild on us ? ''

A balmy laughing behind them drew both of them to the woman in the room with them. `` Have both of you forgotten ? This is my female parent we are dealing with ! She NEVER grows soft it was that you both have done far better than she thought you might. As she said it was a type of wages, '' here the blonde patted both men on the implements of war. `` Do n't try to scan more into it than there is. With mother what you see is basically what you get, unless she is ordered to be dissimilar. That does n't bump often. ''

Rayburn shook his brain, `` I usually forget that you have almost a thousand years on us. Well your knowledge anyway. ''

'' No not really, I have all the personality of her, some of her noesis but not all of it. Thanks to you both solving the problem of this cognitive process I am alive now. I think we need to look sharp and finish, if Derrick is as bad as mother says then he needs me Thomas More now than ever ! '' The super C eyed blonde said.

Both with a huge smile nodded to her, `` As far as I see you are ready. '' Kimison stated. `` Rayburn thinks that we need more tests. ''

Rayburn sighed he was afraid that Kimison was going to be like this. `` Yes a few run, according to everything so far the carry-over has taken. I damn for sure aim to make sure, that and that you are stable. I 'd say another five examination, a genial tenseness mental test, and a physical stress test. I need a more detailed scan of all your organs. I need to hit sure that the aging process is in fact normal, many of the past tense failures accrued when it remained at an speed up rate. The last, '' Here Rayburn sighed but remained tacit.

'' You have to make sure I can have children. I take it that 's why the sudden muteness. Sergeant if I remember compensate you were a medical student for two years were n't you ? '' The blonde woman stated.

Rayburn 's eyes snapped up, `` How did you find that out ! Those records were sealed ! No one was supposed to sleep together especially after what happened. '' Rayburn whispered shaken and with a distraught look on his nerve as he fell to his knee.

'' I 'm so dark Sergeant ; it was n't your fault, after all this meter you have to know that. '' The woman replied.

Shaking his head Rayburn stood and stared at Kimison whose mouth was hanging open. `` I always wondered why you were so good at bailiwick dressing and field practice of medicine. '' Kimison said.

'' This goes nowhere else ! I am not proud of what happened. '' Rayburn held up his bridge player to calm both the woman and Kimison. `` I know it was n't my fault but I still feel responsible. Let 's make a motion past this ok ? Yes your highness, I need to seduce sure you can have tiddler. I have to ask permission ; THAT was what was so hard. ''

'' I understand Sergeant believe me I do. So how farsighted do you think it will take ? '' The blonde asked.

Sighing Rayburn thought a moment then stated, `` No more than three days I hope. As a affair of fact while we were talking I was conducting one of them. Tempro were the termination what I was expecting ? ''

Tempro had been placid the hale meter though at honorable mention of his gens sprang into the conversation. `` I think the outcome far exceed what you were expecting, Sergeant Rayburn. ''

His centre opening all-encompassing Rayburn ran to the varan. Then they opened wider when he saw the share. `` holy crap ! '' Was all Kimison could hear as he ran to the monitor lizard also.

Looking on Kimison 's eyes also went spacious, `` This has to be a misprint. Tempro confirm that these are the rectify findings. ''

'' Checking, yes sir, they are objurgate. '' Tempro came back a present moment later.

'' There is no freaking way ! '' Kimison said as he started another set of CAT scan on the char that was behind him. After another ten minutes Kimison stepped back from the console. Holy sh ... crap ! I still say there is no way ! ''

Rayburn was looking over Kimison 's berm with a smile. `` Looks about powerful from what I have been seeing. THAT was why I said we need more than testing. ``

Kimison turned and nodded to Rayburn. `` I apologize ; I can definitely see why you wanted to wait. She might be normal mentally but physically ! '' Kimison just shook his head.

'' I 've been trying to measure just how far she is. So far I am estimating 35-40 %, quite amazing I think. Hypothetically, she 'll need less intellectual nourishment, water, and air. In turning she should produce less dissipation. Her likelihood of most diseases would lessen. She should be smarter, substantial and lively yearner. Essentially, she is entirely more efficient. If all this holds out I 'd say she is damn near perfective tense, well as far as her bodily cognitive operation. '' Rayburn told a gaping mouthed Kimison.

'' So you mean to tell apart me she is on a par with the air force officer ? '' Kimison said, and then a sly smile crossed his lip. `` Yeah, I 'd say she is perfect for him ! Damn indisputable give him a run for his money that 's for sure ! ''

There was a giggling behind them as they turned and the depicted object of their public lecture was standing behind them. `` Oh I most definitely am going to do that. So that 's one down and four to go. A dear start to finishing this, besides, '' here the blonde woman pointed to the resultant. `` As you can see my cerebral pathways are unobstructed. There were no house of mental stress the whole time you both were discussing me. ''

Rayburn and Kimison 's mouths dropped open. `` Ok it appears I was right in part, her learning has already accelerated. ''

'' As you both can see, with the added per centum of chemical substance chemical reaction within my body, it takes strain far break than most. So I think that 's two of your doubt out of the way. '' The woman said her putting green eyes flashing.

Kimison looked at Rayburn with a Brobdingnagian grin, `` I swear she 's as smart as he is. ''

'' No my high-priced Corporal Kimison, he has as large if not more capability for information as I now do. Hmmmm, '' the cleaning lady said a moment later as she was suddenly lost in thought. `` That might explain quite a few thing. We 'll throw to see later. So you only have three tests to do. Tempro ? ''

'' Yes, Empress. '' Tempro said as he appeared and bowed.

'' I want you to run a full bio-molecular CAT scan on me. We need to find out if the rate of disintegration within my body's jail cell is constant. I have seen the results of all the failures and I have a few awe myself. If it is constant then we are good, if not I think I have plenty noesis to facilitate you finally correct it, for the next time ; though I also may be able-bodied to halt it in this body. '' The Empress said.



It was a total five days later when Derrick received a call from Shelby. `` Derrick I have set all the re-gen modes back to where they were before. I was capable to disconnect from Tara she is still washy but over half of her geomorphological damage is repaired. I was finally capable to get her into standby mode. ''

Derrick perked up at this, it was the biggest reaction that she had seen in almost a rickety. `` She was the only one that you had to connect to ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, Lars, Ellen and Jan only had minor structural damage but enough to strangle their effectiveness. Marco had a cascade failure in his engines. I examined all data as you suggested and made the major power corrections. None of these issue should encounter again. Johnathon, Conner, Celeste, Roderick, and Ace were capable to correct their errors and impairment. They should be make in a few time of day. Zan and Sherry were in the practiced bod apparently having her wing mate there made more of a departure than we at first thought. '' Shelby told Derrick.

'' So how many are set to go right this minute ? '' Derrick asked bitterly.

Shelby pulled back from Derrick a mo which made him wrench at the look of fear on her face. susurration Shelby stated, `` Five Derrick, six if you include me, seven with Tempro, sire, '' Shelby said as she bowed low.

Derrick 's face grimaced as he watched the one who had loved him almost the entirely time, back away. `` I 'm bad Shelby. Forgive me, I made a promise I would watch after all of you. Here it was my damn restlessness that nearly got all your children destroyed again ! ''

'' No Derrick ! They felt more pride in this fight than they have had in a long time. You have to know they do n't blame you ! '' Shelby told him tears appearing in her middle.

Sighing Derrick replied, `` That 's the problem they wo n't ever blame me. They should ! I put them, the galaxy, Hades YOU in the greatest danger ! Had I waited they would have been far secure as they are now growing. I should n't hold made mistakes like this, not with them. commend I told you they are far more live to me than any human is. I still hold to that. I need to be alone Shelby ok ? ''

Shelby blinked out and appeared outside the elbow room. Though she was never completely gone she was n't completely in the room with him neither. Tears were pouring from her oculus, Derrick was so distant now. How did humans hold out this pain she was feeling ?

Mary appeared beside Shelby a here and now later, `` I take it the emperor 's no better ? ''

'' No mother. I thought he was finally coming out of it when I gave him the theme. Perhaps for a few bit I saw my old Derrick then just as suddenly it was gone. The conglomerate is doomed if we ca n't do something ! '' Shelby told Mary as The Virgin held her.

A wry grinning crossed her lips as she whispered into Shelby 's ear. Shelby 's read/write head snapped up as her mouth dropped love feast. Mary nodded then they both were smiling. Yes the emperor was in for a big surprisal !

Kimison and Rayburn had been working almost nonstop the first of all three days finishing up. The fourth part day they were passed out, and then they were up on the fifth day. Kimison yawned as he got off the cot, ‘ crap his caput had felt like mush when he 'd laid down.'

Grabbing a crapulence he saw a flashing visible radiation on the communication control board. `` Tempro ? TEMPRO ! '' Kimison yelled.

'' Yes sir, you bellowed rather loudly ? '' Tempro said when he appeared,

'' What in the hellhole is this ? '' Kimison said indicating the flashing light on the cabinet.

'' A message was received yesterday that 's all. It appears to have been from one of the two savage ship's company you had me contact. '' Tempro said very calmly.

'' WHAT ! ? Why in the hell did n't you awake me up ! ? I thought you have sex how important this was to me ! '' Kimison said his vox starting to get up.

Tempro began to back away as Kimison was advancing upon him. `` Yo ... you told me not to wake you for anything sir ! I apologize if I disobeyed your decree prime sir. ``

Kimison pulled up short, ``"Prime ? Why in the hell did you holler me that ? I am a basis pounder ; I 'm no fly guy, no fleet lackey. If anything I am a scientist-soldier no more, no less. ''

'' I 'm sorry sir ; you and your fellow scientist-doctor both fit the verbal description of a prime. Well at least a flower for me, '' Tempro said as he drew back a bit expecting Kimison to get violent.

'' Oh my god ! '' Kimison 's mouth dropped open. `` NO ! No, no, no, no, no ! I can not, will not nor will I ever be a freaking officeholder ! I know that 's the commanding officer 's next step ! DAMN IT ! '' Shaking himself a bit Kimison calmed for a few minute of arc then finally said, `` play the message. ''

There was a present moment of quiet then unchanging as a voice came through. `` hullo ? This is Gerald soapbox. I run the Galactic Salvage Company. I came across one of those boxes you were looking for. Willing to let it go… for a cost. Contact me as soon as you receive this. ''

Kimison had already launched half his drunkenness across the deck as he was shouting. `` Call him, anticipate him ! The Virgin too ! I am sure the emperor will have to demand care of character of this later. ''

The Virgin appeared a mo later nodding when Kimison explained what he was going to have to do. Also, that the Saturnia pavonia was going to have to possibly fix thing later.

'' He will as soon as his mood improves. I think that will be soon, yes very soon. '' Mary told a puzzled Kimison.

Kimison nodded to Tempro then a instant later a representative came on the argument. `` galactic Salvage party, Gerald Stump header foreman. ''

'' Yes Mr. Stump I was inquiring about a box it 's property 's are 150 meters by 200 meters. '' Kimison said as casually as he could.

'' Yup sounds like it. Least last time I looked at it. '' The man replied.

'' You do n't know ? '' Kimison asked trying to not voice incredulous.

'' well I do n't see it every day. Its locked up, hang on let me exact a look. '' The man said.

'' Anything Mary ? '' Kimison asked.

'' I am following him now. He has left his office and is out in an arena filled with gravid total of broken ships and parts. I am not detecting anyth ... Wait he 's opened what appears to be an air lock. Ah ! There it is ! '' Virgin Mary told Kimison.

'' I need it here as soon as potential, possibly without him detecting you taking it. '' Kimison advised Blessed Virgin.

'' Calculating, I am having to hold back for him to take up closing the crosshatch. Almost… now ! '' The Virgin said.

There was a shimmering on the deck near Kimison then the life sentence box appeared. `` Alright let me get rid of this guy then we can start on it. '' Kimison told Mary. After Kimison discussed price for a bit they disconnected. `` Tempro I need a full scan on it. ''

'' Yes sir I have already started. '' It was perhaps another ten minutes when Tempro shook his head. `` I am grim I am detecting no activity from it. '' Tears started to go down from his centre as Tempro said. `` Mother ! This was your other son ! My brother, I 'm so sorry you had to die alone. ''

Mary also had snag falling from her eyes. `` Shelby will very distraught about this. I 'm not sure with all that is going on with the emperor moth that she should get laid right now. ''

'' Mary, '' Kimison asked. `` Is it possible to spread out this ? If we are ever going to establish more we need to cognise how they work. ''

'' Run your hand along the slope, you 'll feel three slender imprint. Starting on the number 1, the one furthest from you as you look at it. 1 is left, 2 in middle, 3 is right. Press only as I tell you or you 'll have to start out over. 1,2,1,2,2,3,2,3,3,2,3,2,2,1,2,1,2,2,2,2, now press all three at once, three times. '' Mary said.

There was an audible click, then the top section opened, but cipher else. `` Guess I am going to accept to move it by hand. '' Kimison said sadly.

Kimison was still hunched over the box 30 minutes later when Rayburn walked in yawning. One expression at what Kimison was working on had everything else forgotten. `` When did you get this ? ''

'' About 40 minutes ago. anathemize it ! This one lost all ability, I got it unlocked, but the top is being extremely difficult to be active. ''

Another hour had the top finally slide back. Looking inside both men saw the solar powered assault and battery. `` You would n't know it by looking at the outside. Always some type of solar great power out there. '' Looking closer Kimison saw that both batteries were well past depleted.

'' Hard to trust that this is a thousand years old, '' Rayburn remarked as he started to detail every section of the inside of the box.

'' I 'm at a loss as to why it failed it seems almost as if it sat in the dark for a few ... Mary ! '' Kimison said drawing her attention. `` The airlock he opened was it obscure inside ? ''

'' Yes as a matter of fact ... Oh my son ! Had I known I possibly could get saved you, '' Blessed Virgin whispered when she realized what Kimison was talking about.

'' That asshole starved this ship to last, literally ! I realize he did n't know but we need to find oneself out if there are anymore there ! Plus there 's the one that the air force officer used to work for ; though I heard that they operate differently. We 'll have to see. '' Kimison growled.

'' Are you thinking what I am ? '' Rayburn said a few instant later.

Kimison 's smile grew by the second the further he looked into the box. `` As if you ca n't enjoin with this execrable radio link we have ! '' Kimison said.

'' It only seems fair after all, right ? This way they all win and we get to make another ship ! A father ship diametrical Shelby ! Hell yes ! It 's freaking perfect ! '' Rayburn was shouting.

'' You 're actually serious about this are n't you ? You know we have n't done a affair about the black eye of it yet. '' Kimison replied.

The green heart blond was standing there with her mouthpiece wall hanging agape. `` Yes ! That would be perfect. Actually it would heal to a greater extent than you think as I will when I return. ''

'' So you think it 's potential ? I mean I have n't looked at the spectacles yet. '' Rayburn started.

retention up a finger the blond moved to the console. `` Tempro display all information on the intention of the brain loge : the growth matrix, the transportation computer programme, and possible ways to overrule the process. ''

Tempro appeared and bowed, `` sis I can not without ... '' Tempro started.

The woman smiled, `` mother ? ''

Mary appeared, `` Yes daughter ? ''

Here the woman smiled, `` My public figure is Shelby, daughter to Mary of the Imperial castle. Kappa-010K Upsilon-020U, Epsilon-030E, Epsilon-030E, Nu-050oo1, confirm. ''

Mary blinked a moment then smiled largely, `` Shelby, girl to Mary of the Imperial castle. Kappa-010K Upsilon-020U, Epsilon-030E, Epsilon-030E, Nu-050oo1, confirmed. I await the second base component of the computer code to confirm transfer. ''

'' Please contact us again tomorrow for the remaining computer code. '' Shelby stated.

'' Yes Queen elect, it will be as you say. '' Mary said with a Brobdingnagian grin as she bowed to her daughter.

'' Good, now I need several affair from you as I remember you were the very first gear to do a personality creation. As I no longer have full moon access to my library, I will want what immortalise you have. Please send them to Tempro. '' Mary bowed as did Tempro. `` Now then, as fairy elect, I desire you to again display all info on the designs of the brain boxful : he growth matrix, the transfer and program, possible shipway to reverse the process. ''

Tempro bowed low, `` Yes my babe, queer elect ! `` Both Kimison and Rayburn were still standing there with their mouths hanging open. What in the hell had just happened ? It went by so fast they both thought that they had missed something !

Shelby was suddenly standing there with her hand on her hips. `` Uh, how-do-you-do ? '' She said as she waved a hand in front of both their scandalise faces. `` HEY ! '' She shouted finally shocking both men back to a state of awareness. `` Give me a few arcminute then I think I can come up with an theme of how to help ok ? ''

Both Kimison and Rayburn nodded, still a short stunned as she went to the cabinet. Rayburn suddenly had a intellection, `` Even if you are able to accomplish all of this. There is no way you are going to be able to get close enough. This is going to require a bit of recording of his brain wave, not to mention his memories. ''

'' That really wo n't be a problem, will it mother ? '' Shelby said with a smiling at Mary.

'' No that wo n't be a job at all. I still have all from when we both went in and rid him of that destructive personality. I foresee no problem fag chosen. '' Mary said with pride on her face.



The next day Derrick was still sitting alone in his office. He had n't really moved to do much at all let alone eat. Suddenly there was a knock on the door, `` Go the the pits away ! '' Derrick shouted.

There was a rustling at the doorway then all was serenity for a moment. Then suddenly the door began to skid heart-to-heart ! ? What in the hell was going on ? That had been an imperial beard order. It could n't be countermanded except by family or another majestic emperor.

'' I thought I told you to go the hell away ! '' Derrick shouted at the dark silhouette that was in the room with him.

'' Now why would I want to do that Derrick ? '' Came a familiar vocalisation.

'' Shelby ? I thought I told you I wanted to be alone. Now get out ! '' Derrick growled.

The charwoman in nominal head of him stood defiant. `` Mary ? ''

'' Yes ? '' Blessed Virgin said as soon as she appeared.

'' I think it is meter. '' Derrick was wearing an angry look on his human face. `` My name is Shelby, girl to Madonna of the Imperial castle. Kappa-010K Upsilon-020U, Epsilon-030E, Epsilon-030E, Nu-050oo1, confirm. ''

'' Shelby, girl to Mary of the imperial beard Palace. Kappa-010K Upsilon-020U, Epsilon-030E, Epsilon-030E, Nu-050oo1, confirmed. Awaiting second part of code. ''

Looking over at an amazed Derrick, Shelby said, `` Iota, Alpha-Mu, Tau-Eta-Epsilon, Rho-Iota-Gamma-Eta-Tau-Phi-Upsilon-lambda, Kappa-Upsilon-Epsilon-Epsilon-Nu. ``
Derrick 's eyes went extensive what in the hell was going on ? A hologram could n't be the Empress ! Neither could a robot. `` That 's decent you two ! This joke is n't sitting too well with me ! '' Derrick growled out.

'' Beta-010B, Delta-020D, Zeta-030Z, Theta-040Th, Kappa-050K, Mu-060M, Xi-070X, Omicron-c, Omega-d. '' Shelby continued

'' I told you to arrest this ! '' Derrick said as he rose to end the insanity.

Shelby stared right into Derrick 's heart as she said, `` Transfer confirm. ''

'' Iota, Alpha-Mu, Tau-Eta-Epsilon, Rho-Iota-Gamma-Eta-Tau-Phi-Upsilon-lambda, Kappa-Upsilon-Epsilon-Epsilon-Nu. Beta-010B, Delta-020D, Zeta-030Z, Theta-040Th, Kappa-050K, Mu-060M, Xi-070X, Omicron-c, Omega-d. '' Blessed Virgin was repeating.

'' I do n't do it what this plot is, but I parliamentary procedure you to break off ! '' Derrick was yelling at Madonna.

'' transferral confirmed. '' Mary said with superbia as she bowed. `` My Empress, longsighted life. ''

'' I am tired of this charade ! '' Derrick growled as he reached for The Virgin.

Suddenly Mary vanished, leaving an astonished Derrick staring at where she had been. This was correctly before a smiling Shelby backhanded him to the floor !