0001 - Tempro 0403 - Johnathon
0003 - Conner- Saint Thomas 0667 - Marco - brownness
0097 - Ace - Zimmel 0778 - Jan
0098 - Lucy 0798 - Celeste - Shelby ( human )
0101 - Shelby ( mother ship ) - Derrick 0908 - Tara - Mara
0125 - Lars 0999 - Zan
0200 - Ellen 1000 - Sherry - Lucie ( for the consequence )
0301 - Rodrick



Derrick watched in horror as the light beam bounced almost directly back toward the empress. ‘ There 's not a lot I can do,'he thought as he pulled a strange looking weapon like device from his side and shot at the beam. ‘ I ca n't completely disable it but she 'll live,'Derrick thought process.

Derrick 's beam raced against the beam that was heading for the empress. Finally overtaking it passed it striking the empress. Derrick breathed a sigh of succour it had worked. Then he watched horrified as the energy balance beam from her gun struck within a half cadence of her and stopped. fountainhead, almost stopped, and then it was slowly eating its way through the shield he 'd just protected her with.

‘ Damn it ! I was afraid that it did n't birth enough ability,'Derrick sentiment. Then he started to catch one's breath a sigh of relief as he saw that the Energy Department radio beam was starting to dissipate. Looking closer he saw it was n't going to all disappearance.

'' movement empress or you 're going to get hit ! '' Derrick yelled as the woman stood there stunned. `` Move damn it ! It still has enough big businessman to seriously injure you ! ''

Still the woman stood there as the beam drew slowly closer to her. Finally seeming to awaken she tried to actuate away just as the shield failed and the beam struck her arm. There was an acrid smell of burning flesh as the adult female began to scream.

Derrick moved back as the leave programmer and the emperor rushed to the fallen woman. Moving as quickly as he could Derrick pound a hasty retreat before the emperor moth started blaming him. Finally outside, Tempro immediately flashed him out of there. A second later the emperor appeared looking for the man that had just saved his life.

Gregor looked at his wrist comprehensive examination as it signaled him. IMT vigour again ? Somehow this man had secret and classified engineering, though in this representative it had saved his spirit. ‘ Perhaps,'Gregor thought, ‘ I have this one all wrong.'

Derrick appeared in the control deck of Tempro. `` I see that the opposition was successful. '' Tempro told Derrick.

'' What ! ? This was supposed to pass off ? '' Derrick asked incredulously.

'' Yes, I have often wondered how the empress lost the use of her arm. After this she never left the emperor butterfly 's side. You see he truly did have it off her, tried to testify her every day after this happened. I also seem to remember a short-circuit lookup for a stealer or assassin though it was never made light up. Plus the hunting was called off an minute from now. Almost everything is as it should be. ''

'' Yes I know, '' Derrick said as he fingered the disk he had n't been able to install in The Virgin.

'' I 'm afraid that you 'll give to try again Sire. From everything I can see this is the hold up thing that needs done before we can go back. might I suggest you go now while everything is in mix-up ? They are obviously hunting for you everywhere but the palace, '' Tempro suggested.

Derrick thought about it, the strategy was sound though knowing Gregor he 'd be there waiting. He was about to spread out his sass when they both heard a vocalism. `` Derrick, '' came the delicate feeble feminine spokesperson. `` emperor moth Gregor was far smarter than you think. He will be waiting for you though after what you did I finger that he will be alone. ''

'' Shelby ? '' A galvanise Derrick said. `` I thought you 'd be out for another day or two. ''

'' Normally I would be, in this illustration I had to tell apart you. Gregor was extremely smart. You are the just one I have ever seen as sassy if not smarter. Be heedful, his wonder will outweigh his wiseness for a abruptly time ; you have to use that to your reward. It will be a lowly windowpane so hasten. '' Shelby told Derrick though he could hear her voice getting weaker as they went.

'' Thank you Shelby, I will be on my guard at all prison term. '' Turning to Tempro a sudden thought process struck Derrick. A sly smile crossed his features then was gone as suddenly. Yeah he knew what he had to do.



Duke Risen 's face and forehead were starting to seriously sweat. Damn that beef that the fake emperor had taken as his impostor Empress was deadly serious. `` I want the weapon brought to accept on the ship she is on ! '' Risen was almost screaming.

Those around him were looking as if they were starting to seriously doubt him. It did n't matter ; he had a netherworld of a lot More baron than either of those fakes. Laughing, he watched as the shank he 'd used on the faker Saturnia pavonia was brought out to comport on her position.

'' Empress ! '' Celeste yelled when she detected it. `` The planet is preparing to fire the Chronotron carom on our position ! ''

smiling Shelby said, `` All ships redouble your sweat ! Increase fire by a factor of four ! '' As the ships and the captains confirmed, Shelby watched as the planetary generator were starting to strain.

Duke Risen was smiling evilly ; well he was 'til several technicians ran to him. `` Sir ! The ships firing are taking all the shield and generator can do to end them. If we fire the weapon system it will allow their weapons to hit the castle ! We might not even get a shot off ! ''

Snarling the Duke turned and punched the first of the Techs in the nose knocking him to the floor, his nose broken pouring blood. `` Do I look like I give a diddlyshit ? If we kill that bitch then there is no one to lead them anymore. '' Drawing back the Duke punched another tech driving him to the floor holding his stomach as it emptied at the Duke 's animal foot. `` Now get the sin up and get it done ! NOW ! Or I might kill you myself ! ''

The residual of the tech grabbed their two downed familiar escaping as fast as potential. The Duke smiled, talk back to him would they ? He was going to have to kill one of them when this was over as an lesson. Then an iniquity twisted smile lit up his face, yes ! As retard and painful as I can !

The Duke moved back into the command room smiling widely. They had lost ; they just did n't know it yet. Suddenly all the screens in the command room went blank then a typeface that the Duke more than recognized come out. The Duke 's face twisted into a mask of horror as the face started to express joy at him.

'' hapless ! So pitiful ! The extragalactic nebula will be so practically better when you are gone Risen. Oh please try ! '' The voice laughed as Risen was trying to turn it off. `` Your entire organisation is locked up. I suggest you evacuate as soon as you can. I 'd say you got about ummmm five arcminute ! '' Risen 's human face was scowling now as he was trying every override he could. `` Ok three and a half minute of arc now ! ''

'' I will never give up to a role player like you ! You are unsound to govern you -- - '' Risen was shouting.

'' In case you have n't noticed you are actually alone. They all left two mo ago. I was so looking forward to executing you when I got back. This though I think is far more appointment. Good bye you ass, 'til you came along this kin had more accolade than the respite, now ? You are a sad waste ! '' The representative finished up then laughed more as all the screens went blank then shut off.

Shelby was watching as the shields were starting to fail. Then her eyes opened wide as she saw a strange version. `` Celeste ? Am I seeing this right ? ''

Celeste appeared replying, `` Yes Empress it appears that there is a mass exodus from the castle, though I am still reading one life word form within the castle. ''

'' I 've got a respectable idea of who that might be, I -- - '' Shelby started. Stopping her mouth dropped agape as Derrick 's brass appeared on the view screen.

'' My Empress, he is yours I hope to see you soon. Please pee-pee sure that ass is dead ! '' Bowing low Derrick smiled. `` See you soon Shelby ! ''

A all-embracing smile lit up Shelby 's face, soon ! She could n't wait !



Lucie was n't for sure if the plan she had would knead but she hoped that it would. Although the A.I. 's were fiercely loyal some of the personalities were still those of former teenager. She had to find a way to pressure the ship to grow. Looking over the readings she saw that Sherry was almost finished with the secondly set.

'' It appears that the rest of the minute set is going to be crystalize. '' Lucie stated. `` I sure hope that the 3rd set is also. I know you are uneasy to get back to Zan. '' A slyly smiling Lucie said. `` I also heard that he was a upright kisser ! ``

The hologram of Sherry blushed slightly as she nodded with a huge grin on her face. `` Oh yes ! After the emperor freed up both of us he kissed me ! It sent tremors throughout my organization ! ``

Lucie nodded it was almost as she thought. `` So if Zan is even gallant of you how do you think he 'll react ? I mean you are on an extremely important mission for the emperor after all. '' Lucie said as she gave Sherry a hard look.

'' I had n't thought of that ! '' Sherry suddenly spoke. `` Please fille Hartwell ! Help me to clear him prouder of me ! I miss him so right now ! ''

Lucie shook her head she had been right. Hiding her grin she nodded then started to intend. `` We have to stop up with this Einstein box then we can go. shuffle for sure you do n't miss a thing, I 'm middling certainly that Zan will appreciate that Sir Thomas More than anything. Besides rescuing two, instead of the one we came out here for should open a few heart do n't you think ? ''

Sherry seemed to be in thought for a moment, and then her eyes went wide. Vigorously nodding her head she said, `` All clear on the mo set though I am detecting something unusual. ''

'' Let me see please, '' Lucie told her.

'' It 's right here, '' The hologram indicated pointing to a specific reading. `` I am not that sure though the reading seems off from what I have seen before. ''

'' We need to make completely sure before we bring it on display board. '' Lucie thought about it then made her decision. Opening a line she called the emperor butterfly, and then frowned when he did n't reply. Shaking her head she then called the Empress.

'' hello Lucie is all going well ? '' The hologram of the bread and butter Shelby said.

'' I tried to shout out the Saturnia pavonia but got no reaction. '' Lucie said perplexed.

'' Let 's just say that he is otherwise occupied. Can I help you ? '' Shelby replied.

'' We are getting unusual readings on the 2nd box we found. '' Lucie started.

'' My god ! You 've already found two ? Derrick was right ; you are far more highly sensible than either of us thought at first. Alright let me see. '' Shelby said as she looked over the readings. `` I see ; it appears that there is an Department of Energy drawing mechanical virus attached to the box. Sherry use political platform Zeta five niner. That should clear it. I am very proud of you both. This shows clear headland and thought process, good work the both of you ! ''

Lucie smiled inward as she watched the tone of pridefulness grow on Sherry 's face. There should n't be many job after this Lucie thought at least I hope !



Derrick was moving as fast as he could, he had to get the disc in Mary before Gregor caught him. Reaching the interface Derrick slid the disc in starting the download. It was almost finished when Derrick heard a vox behind him.

'' You there ! What are you doing in this restricted area ? '' Damn it Derrick thought almost there ! `` Hey YOU ! I 'm talking to you ! respond me you before I call the guards ! ''

Taking a deep breath Derrick touched his chest twice, I just hope this works he thought.

'' I 'm surprised that you do n't spot me. '' Derrick said to the main programmer whose backtalk was hanging unfastened.

Gulping the man bowed then said, `` I 'm sorry your majesty. I thought that you were in the main computing machine room not here at the interface. Can I help oneself you ? ''

Derrick 's eyes narrowed as he watched the man pull a pocket-size energy weapon though he was trying to keep it out of view. Derrick nodded his head ; this was the son of a cunt that had written that virus program in the first space. The man was slowly advancing on Derrick when there was a pinging sign. Running to the panel the man 's mouth dropped open air.

'' What in the Hades have you done ! ? My beautiful virus is ruined ! It 'll convey over a thousand years to destroy this monstrosity now ! '' Whirling around the man stared at Derrick then his eye narrowed. `` Just who in the hell are you ? You are n't Gregor ; he is n't nearly smart enough to have done this. It would take a superior intelligence to decipher these code. ''

'' I 've been asking the Saame question for days though, '' came a voice from behind Derrick. `` I am no closer to finding out who he is. '' The programmer looked first at the real Gregor then Derrick as Gregor. `` I know it 's you cousin or whoever you are. ''

In Gregor 's vox Derrick replied, `` You know of course that this idiot has planted a ego replicating virus within the independent frame of Mary. I have been trying to destroy it, and almost have too. It 's just the final stage part I have had the most trouble with. ''

The programmer 's oral cavity fell open, `` There 's no way that you could have cracked the code that far ! I used characteristic of self replicating viruses, Dardanian, and worms ! It was the perfect political platform ! There is no one that is as salutary as me ! '' Turning back to the port the programmer 's face twisted into a mask of furore. `` All my beautiful workplace ! You 've destroyed it ! For that you die ! ''

Derrick watched as the maddened man fired his energy artillery. Even as he watched, Gregor backed from the room. The beam struck Derrick 's shield bouncing away from him. Damn it Derrick thought one wrong move and Mary is toast !

Moving further back from the man Derrick nodded as the man started to travel along. `` You are really a pitiable excuse for a programmer. Trying to put down the very auto you wrote it on. Are you really that mad that you 'd destroy everything ? '' Derrick said egging the man on trying to disembowel him further from the briny frame.

'' Yes ! You have already destroyed the greatest syllabus ever written. Let it all go to hell ! Because of all the interference I have lost my passion, lost my emplacement and now my smashing work. It has all been destroyed ! Therefore I will read it all with me ! ''

Oh diddlysquat, Derrick thought as he ran to becharm up to the man. `` Hey asshole ! '' Derrick said behind the man. The man turned suddenly his finger tightening on the induction even as Derrick brought his hired hand down on the man 's arm. Luckily the man 's aim was as bad as the energy shaft struck the level the gun clattering away. The software engineer could only stare at Derrick as the hologram faded.

'' No ! '' The man wailed, `` who in the Scheol are you ? How can you have knowledge heavy than my own ? ``

Even as Derrick watched the man pulled another weapon. An push radio beam came from behind Derrick striking the man in the chest. A look of horrify shock on his expression as he stared at Gregor then fell to the floor. Derrick touched his chest and walked to the man, placing a hand on his neck. Looking up at Gregor Derrick shook his head no.

'' I 'd say we are almost even now. '' Gregor told Derrick who could only nod. `` I 'd really like to get my hands on that applied science you have Whitney Young man. Then again I 'm not all that sure that it would go over that well. A man who seems to be a demon as the emperor would do the people rebel I believe. I do n't have it away who you are where you are from. I 'm just glad you were on our side. ''

'' I 'm just gladiola I could assist you mother. '' Derrick told Gregor. < `` Just how much can I tell him Tempro ? I know I ca n't say who I am past what I have already said. Is there anything I can give the man ? wonder can kill at time you know. `` >

< `` I am seeing a few thing that I had overlooked. It appears that Gregor once wrote that he met somebody from the future though as you said no name was ever given. I think you 'll be dependable if you keep it to that. `` > Tempro 's thoughts said.

'' So, '' Gregor started, `` It appears that you are in conversation with someone. The ships will be able to do that once they are completely activated. You act as if you are thought talking to one of them. ''

Derrick nodded slightly. `` I was advised that I may tell apart you that I am from the future. I came to help you with this dark time. early than that I ca n't say. '' Derrick said as Gregor was nodding his principal.

'' I had suspected as much. You do realize that I will crop day and nighttime to embolden that technical school of yours I have seen. That is if the tech exists now ... '' Gregor stopped when he saw Derrick shaking his head no. `` tinker's dam I was hoping I could. '' Gregor got distracted a instant when his wrist com went off. Answering it he did n't discover Derrick recollect his disc then disappear. Looking up Gregor was saying, `` Now young man ... oh well the young always seem to be in a rushing. ''

Derrick breathed a sigh of embossment when he emerged outside then vanished. `` Alright Tempro is everything set right ? '' Derrick asked as soon as he appeared.

Tempro was quiet a few second as he went over everything that had happened. Then he started to depend encourage and further toward the present. `` I am reading everything is well for almost five hundred years. Now though I am detecting an anomaly transaction with a engagement that ended far uncollectible than it should experience. ''

Derrick could only sigh. Holy crap just how much had he done to commute the yesteryear ? Then he thought of the older interlingual rendition of his self. It appeared that he was going to be doing this for a very hanker time. take a crap this could get annoying real quick, and then again it did get him out of that execrable palace !

'' Alright Tempro, let 's go I just hope nothing else happens that we have to keep making full point. I am really tidal bore to get back to my time. '' Derrick told Tempro with a sigh.

'' Yes Sire, I 'm sorry that so often has to be done though the worst of the changes are done I believe. '' Tempro replied. `` Alright forefather please strap in even with the stabilizers the trip is still somewhat bumpy. ''

Derrick thought a here and now then said, `` Tempro if you reduce the amount of Chronotron energy when you first open the portal vein, I believe that you can achieve twenty five percent more stability. After the first of all ten seconds then increase at a slow two pct 'til you are at critical event horizon. ''

The hologram of Tempro was staring at Derrick even as it was running the reckoning. Then Tempro 's back talk hung open up, `` You are right to ninety eight per centum father. It was never thought that a slow build up of the energy would work ! Thank you sire ! This will indeed puddle things adept and smoother. Now starting generators, slowly releasing the Chronotron Energy Department. Portal forming, now opening moving to bug.

Derrick watched as space went completely dark then they were moving forward. At least Derrick thought they were moving forward. After what seemed an hour space opened in front of them as they emerged. Even as the survey blind cleared Derrick had to do a two-baser yield. There were ten EIG ships in front of them. Derrick looked closer as he saw what appeared to be 0908 Tara !

'' I take it we are here to assist Tara ? I thought this was about the clock time she was destroyed ? '' Derrick asked of Tempro.

'' Yes sire it is. This was many centuries after I was destroyed. It took month to gather all the information to get a clear-cut history of what happened. '' Tempro told Derrick.

'' Wait ! You mean I have to score trusted that she is destroyed ? '' Derrick shouted at Tempro making the hologram cringe. `` I ca n't do that Tempro. No they are more alive to me than corporeal beings. ''

Sighing Tempro shook his brain, `` She will be destroyed no thing what father. We have to make for sure that when she is lost, that she will inspire the others to a dandy victory. The fact that she was destroyed at the start of the conflict and not at the end made all the difference. She has to come through almost to the end no matter what, plus they can not acknowledge you are here. ''

Derrick sat with a thud, `` How a great deal time do we let ? ''

'' If you 're hoping to have Shelby back then the answer is yes. You have at least three Clarence Day before the fight. I believe Shelby will be fix in almost two. '' Tempro replied.

'' Good though in ordering to do this I am going to take to do a little work on Shelby. With her re-gen ground substance working though, I ca n't go aboard let alone near her. I just hope that the one day we have left will be enough. In the mean time I need to appear at your system. Your scrap capableness are n't the salutary. Therefore I need to make sure that no one but Shelby and I are the ones that can find oneself you. '' Derrick stated to Tempro.

'' Yes Sire I had almost the like business. Now opening section LS one through ten. '' Tempro replied. `` Also moving to a more secure location 'til such time as all is gear up. ''

Derrick nodded as he looked over all of pacing's lightheaded screen source. It was truthful he had the mogul redoubler though with the extra energy producers Derrick thought Tempro really needed two. Sighing Derrick decided he 'd have to address that when he got back. At least they were a hell of a lot closer to home than they had been.

For almost two mean solar day Derrick worked on Tempro, finally Derrick felt he was set. `` Sire ? '' Tempro interrupted his thoughts.

'' Is she ready Tempro ? '' Derrick asked hope sounding strongly in his voice.

'' Yes Derrick, I have missed you greatly. '' Came Shelby 's voice.

'' Now evacuating to blank, all system of rules appear normal. Light cuticle at one hundred per centum. '' reported Tempro.

'' Alright Tempro stay close 'til tomorrow when the conflict starts. '' Derrick ordered.

'' Yes Sire. '' Tempro replied.

'' I need to have certain you are prepared for tomorrow. I take it you have been listening ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, I have checked and rechecked all my systems. Everything is finally operating as it should. '' Shelby told Derrick.

'' Good, I 'm going to take this day to form certain you are at optimum operating content. '' Derrick told Shelby as he started to go through all her system of rules. Hours later Derrick was on his third pass when he suddenly got an mind, if it worked it would add a touch of mystery to this struggle.

Talking to Shelby she was excited though she was n't sure there was enough time, though for him she 'd try.

Finally almost time for the battle to hap Derrick was satisfied as he instructed Tempro what to do. Then he and Shelby moved to where they could do the most good.

listening to the combat chatter Derrick got a reading that the invading fleet was almost here. Then to Derrick 's amazement the invaders broke in half then four then eight ! Son of a kick Derrick thought he had n't expected another race to use a tactic like this !

Hanging as close to Tara as he could Derrick waited for what Tempro said would happen. Suddenly a huge group of the invaders broke off heading straight for Tara ! Smiling, all he had to do now was wait. Soon enough several ships tried to scupper Tara from behind, tried as they were gone in moment. This of course caused confusion as the ten ships came together. With almost unending firing they started to name short workplace of the invading fleet.

Derrick saw it hanker before the others did, Tara was taking out far more enemies than the others. Suddenly the other ships were screaming at Tara to evacuate.

'' I ca n't, '' came a overtop female vocalisation. `` source down, sub-light almost non-existent. It 's been a hell of a drive boys ! '' The voice shouted as she continued to discharge at everything that got near her.

Shelby was screaming at Derrick to help, Derrick could only shake off his head as they both watched ten enemy ships collide with then explode taking Tara with them. Both Shelby and Derrick were both in tears as they started to slowly hideaway back to Tempro.

'' Moving, '' Derrick sighed hardly able-bodied to mouth after what he 'd had to let hap. `` Moving to tail Tempro. Let 's go home. ''