Serenity: An Epic Space OperaAlien InvasionTime Travel Adventure (Starships in the Abyss Book 3) by Sean Robins

Author:Sean Robins [Robins, Sean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

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Mushgaana, sitting in his new office in Kanoor’s presidential palace, sent a telepathic message to his brother. Polvaar, can you come and see me for a minute?

“What do you want?” answered Polvaar. “You can tell me now.”

Face-to-face, if you please.

Being a prince, Mushgaana was no stranger to luxury, but the presidential palace here was something else. It looked as if everything was covered with gold. It was amazing how rich this planet was, and not only on financial terms. The Xortaag scientists were astonished at the wealth of science and technology they had already found on Kanoor, and they had not even scratched the surface yet. He should have come here instead of attacking Earth, as he had originally planned. He wondered what had compelled him to change his mind. That one lapse in judgment had cost them dearly.

Mushgaana smiled when he remembered how furious Maada was when he found out they were going to invade Earth instead of Kanoor. He should have listened to the general. How many times had he proved to have better judgment?

It was a shame his little scheme to control Earth’s new president had failed. According to the reports he had received, it had initially worked, but the Kingslayer had interfered again. That man had been a thorn in their side for a long time now. Mushgaana decided he had to do something about it once they were done here.

He heard Polvaar’s “voice” in his mind before his brother walked through the door. “You wanted to see me?”

Yes, thought Mushgaana. Would you please take a seat?

Polvaar sat down, watching him closely.

It has come to my attention that you challenged General Maada during our attack on Kanoor. I advise you to make sure this never happens again. The general does not tolerate insubordination.

Polvaar did not answer. He just sat there and stared. His intense eye contact was beginning to unnerve Mushgaana.

I also wanted to congratulate you on both the courage and the skill you showed during the battle, continued Mushgaana.

That comment seemed to have surprised Polvaar. He nodded but still said nothing.

Here is the thing: I harbor no ill will toward you and the rest of my brothers. On the contrary, I grew up looking up to you guys. You were my heroes. And I honestly think I have done nothing to deserve the animosity you show me. What do you say we put our differences aside and join hands in guiding the Xortaag kingdom to glorious victory?

Polvaar did not hesitate for even a moment. He stood and looked down at Mushgaana. “I will think about it.” Then he turned and left the room.

Mushgaana’s shoulders slumped, and he sighed sadly. In Polvaar’s eyes, he had seen what had always been there: contempt, because Mushgaana was much shorter and smaller than his brothers, and hatred, because despite his physical disadvantages, he had achieved glory on a level they could only dream of. There was no overcoming the animosity his brothers had built up for decades.

Well, you will always have the general.

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