Tiva Boon: Heir of Abennelp (Tiva Boon Series Book 2) by Jenn Nixon

Author:Jenn Nixon [Nixon, Jenn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Published: 2015-01-31T23:00:00+00:00

A buzzer of sorts echoed through the room. Tiva got up and moved to the door. She smoothed her uniform and opened the door.

“Tiva Vren?” A pudgy Bujeni grinned at her.

She nodded and followed as he led her through the common area and into another section of the station most likely used for meetings and trainings.

Inside the room, Anann and an older Pizilite female were speaking softly. She moved toward them, the guard exiting swiftly. Tiva dipped her head to them as she neared. Anann grinned.

“Good day, I trust you rested well?” he asked.

“I did, thank you, general.”

“Allow me to introduce Major Keeta Torne, she has been going through the Trakers logs. Seems this craft was part of an escort troop that was heading back here several months ago. The occupants fled on another craft, and that’s been confirmed by our records.”

“However,” Torne took over with a slither of her tongue. “The flight path is inconsistent, how do you explain that?”

“I am not sure,” Tiva answered honestly. “I was unable to get the scanners and navigation system working before the rest of the ship was operational, would that have an affect?”

“Yes, that is possible,” she sneered. “And what of the other repairs, the General tells me you are not an engineer, yet you repaired several systems.”

“I have some skill with technology, we are a space capable race, ma’am.”

“Why are the weapons disengaged?”

“I do not know, perhaps I damaged them when trying to get the engines operational,” Tiva answered.

“Satisfied? Now go and finish your work,” Anann ordered then offered Tiva a seat. “I’m sorry. Some of my officers are paranoid. It’s not very often one of our vessels is returned to us. Most keep the technology and learn from it.”

“I can understand why. It took me quite some time to figure the controls, and still I am only a novice.”

“Well, as I said earlier…we’ve checked over the logs and information, and everything seems in order. I’ve also talked with our president; he’s allowed me to take charge of your case.” He grinned and leaned back in the seat slightly. “Now all you have to do is tell us what you need and what your planet has to offer and the negotiations can begin.”

Tiva got right down to business. “I require safe transport back to my home. As far as my planet’s natural resources, we have several with which I am familiar. The leaders of Abennelp would be able to add to the list…”

“And what position is it that you hold there?”

“I am a Royal Guardian, protector to the throne.”

Anann’s brown arched upward. “A monarch society? There hasn’t been a monarchy membership to our organization, yours would be the first.”

“I must inform you, General,” Tiva interrupted. “I have some sway with my king and queen, and when I tell them how hospitable you have been, I am sure they would be willing to negotiate.” She sensed within him some hesitation, assuming it was natural when an unknown alien appears at their doorstep; she acted as if she didn’t notice.

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