Among the Stars: The Accidental Astronaut by Matthew K Wyers
Author:Matthew K Wyers [Wyers, Matthew K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Reflect Light Publishing
Published: 2019-07-28T04:00:00+00:00
Chapter 13
Darbian looked up at Halinkoy. âYou never told me the rest of the story. How did you meet the Tammeder? What would make them follow you?â
âOn the island that was our home, we made a habit of excavating in the caverns. We searched for precious metals and minerals to trade with the outside world. We needed various supplies to conduct our researchâ¦instruments, chemicals. But one dayâ¦the day destiny found meâ¦we discovered something altogether spectacular.â Halinkoy looked at his soldiers with pride. âWe found the door to a spaceship.â
âThe Tammeder,â said Darbian.
âOf course. We found hundreds of pods with alien beings inside. They were alive, and we understood it to be a form of hibernation. Suddenly, the pods opened. The Tammeder came to life. But, they were quite upset that strangers had intruded upon their ship. They killed most of our excavation team. Then they came to me. They looked into my eyes and their anger left. Their fierceness turned to calm.â Halinkoy let out a sigh of relief.
Darbianâs eyes narrowed. âWhy would they spare you?â
âThey saw in me the spirit of a leader.â Halinkoy raised his hands up to the sky. âThey saw their future. At some point in the past, a prophet of the Tammeder saw the influence I could have. He embedded my image and name in the mind of every Tammeder being. Once they knew who I was, they followed me readily.â
âYou didnât care they had murdered your friends?â Darbian blurted.
âOf course not. Sometimes sacrifices are necessary.â Halinkoy said. âWhat was important is that they served their purpose and that they would allow me to serve mine. The Tammeder had a rightful heir to their legacy and at that moment, we were all put on this course. Even you Warden.â
âWhat do you mean?â Darbian tilted his head.
Halinkoyâs shining dome edged closer to Darbianâs face. âHavenât you wondered why you survived? Havenât you asked yourself the question?â
âYouâre talking about the Time Bomb,â replied Darbian.
âThe last Warden, the only one left standing. How is that possible? Why werenât you with the others when they met their demise?â Halinkoy gripped the chains holding down Darbian and rattled them.
âI was away doing my duty. What sort of question is that?â Darbian bristled.
âYouâve been my prisoner for far longer than you realize, Warden.â Halinkoy gripped Darbianâs chin. âI let you live.â
Darbian fell silent.
âWhen I procured the services of Aculpus Atronis, I asked him who the most incapable Warden was. I said to him âTell me Aculpus, who is the weakest link?ââ Halinkoy let go of Darbianâs chin. âIt was you.â
Darbian would have fought such an accusation, but there he stood bound in chains and helpless. His greatest fear was realized. He was too weak to save himself much less anyone else.
âI sent Vinitor to Earth, and I made sure you heard a call for helpâ¦to lure you out and keep you busy. Thatâs why youâre here. Itâs not because you were wise or brave. You didn't escape destruction even by luck. You are here because you are weak.
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