Chapter 158 (1/2)

Vala's Tel'tak, six hours later

Sitting at the controls of the craft, Vala looked at her nails as hyperspace unfolded before the sh.i.p.s view screen. Looking at the data displayed on the heads up display she noted that they would arrive at their destination in a few short minutes. In the distance she heard the now restrained three men begin to struggle on the floor. That struggling soon turned into yelling and shouting. Smiling broadly, Vala stood and made her way to the rear compartment of the Tel'tak.

”You will pay for this with your life woman!” Cyrus yelled.

”I cannot break the bonds holding me commander.” The Genii soldier beside Cyrus pleaded desperately.

”I'll choke the life out of your body!” Cyrus continued to bellow.

”Now boys, flattery will get you everywhere with me. As the mother of a once powerful ascended being, I would ask that you be a bit more polite with your rhetoric.” Vala replied from her place leaning in the compartment doorway.

”Untie me now!” Cyrus demanded.

”Yeah, about that; I don' think that's the best of ideas judging by your mood. I was thinking instead of introducing you to a few friends of mine.” Vala said wistfully.

”Your friends will die along with you! Who are these friends?” Cyrus continued to demand.

”You know them well actually. The Tauri! They are very excited about the chance to have a little chat with you.” Vala replied with a smile before walking away.

Exiting hyperspace, the Tel'tak slowed. Turbulence began to buffet the small craft as it entered the atmosphere. Minutes later the turbulence ceased, and the craft soared through the bright blue sky. In the distance, rising from the sea stood Borealis. A few simple commands later, the Tel'tak set down gently on the east pier of the city. Opening the outer door, salt air entered the craft. Along with that salt air was a man. Leading the new arrival to the rear compartment Vala smiled a toothy smile.

”Tada!” Vala said happily.