The Friendly Ambassador: Changes by David George Richards

Author:David George Richards [Richards, David George]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, women, adventure, action, fantasy, science fiction, dark fantasy, ethics, atlantis, science fiction romance, amazons, military science fiction, sci fi romance, science fiction fantasy, strong female lead
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Legend

On the bridge of the Kraken, Memnon turned in his command chair when he heard the doors opening behind him. Two men entered the bridge, one clean and tidy, and the other grimy and blackened, the sweat and dirt dried on his skin. Memnon smiled and jumped off his chair. He hurried forward to greet the new arrivals with outstretched arms.

“Ah! Aeolus!” he exclaimed and hugged the dirtier of the two men. “To see you here with your brother content at your side is a vision I could not have wished for more greatly!”

“I must confess it is an event I often doubted would ever occur,” Aeolus replied less enthusiastically. “I’m sorry, Memnon.”

Memnon held Aeolus at arm’s length and looked at him in puzzlement. “Sorry? For why?”

“I lost the Prometheus.”

It was a sad statement, and Aeolus lowered his head after it. Memnon grasped his shoulders tighter and shook him.

“She was a proud ship, with a proud captain and crew. She served you and our people well. She is gone, yes, but she took many of the enemy with her. Now, my friend, be content. With you, Glaucus and Peleus now found, all of your crew have been saved. There should be much joy in this, not sadness.”

Aeolus raised his head and nodded. “I know. But the loss of my ship hangs heavy on my heart.”

“The battle was hard fought and dearly won, and many good ships have been lost this day. None of their captains or crews should need to apologise for their bravery. And neither should you.”

Aeolus could only shrug. “The Prometheus was my ship.”

Telephus chose this moment to add a comment. “I think he loved that ship more than his wife.”

“I did not!” Aeolus exclaimed in surprise, turning to him.

“You must have!” Telephus insisted. “You’ve been talking about nothing else since you came aboard!”

“Aaarggh! When you are captain you will understand! Until then, hold your tongue, brother!”

Telephus folded his arms stubbornly. “I worry about you, lost in space, and when I see you again all you do is lament the loss of a steel urn, and a battered one at that.”

“The Prometheus was not battered!” Aeolus countered angrily.

Memnon laughed at the bickering pair. “Ha! The joys of reunion! But I think your debate would be better carried out in privacy with wine!”

Aeolus turned his back on Telephus and also folded his arms. “We would come to blows!”

Memnon shook his head as his laughter subsided. “Enough! Now go, both of you, and make your peace! Telephus, look after your brother! Bring him up to date on events.”

Telephus bowed. “I have already begun to do so, Captain.”

“Good. And Aeolus, I will talk with you again when you are washed, fed and rested.”

Aeolus nodded, and he and Telephus turned to leave, but Memnon suddenly remembered something and called to them when they reached the doors.

“One more thing, Aeolus. Pantariste, the Captain of the Queen of Angels has asked after you. She has asked if the shepherd is well? Shall I convey your reply?”

Aeolus saw the smile on Memnon’s face and his expression hardened.

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