Liquid Sky_2_Dividing Souls_Legends of the Jade Moon by C. E. Dorsett

Author:C. E. Dorsett [Dorsett, C. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher: dashPunk Books
Published: 2011-12-08T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten: The Messenger

The ghosts of our past live uncomfortably close to us. They breathe down our necks and watch our every move. It is our choice whether we apease or anger them.

Adir Radd, Hope in Darkness.

The bridge was silent. Everyone stared at Ianus, obviously curious about his inability to act, even though they did not ask. They could see the distress clearly on his face. Whatever had happened, they knew better than to pry it out of him. He would explain when he was ready.

“We are receiving a signal from Kur-gal,” said Tuun.

Pryor looked over at Ianus, but he was trapped in his own mind, “Put it through,” said Pryor, hoping his nephew would be all right.

The main view screen flickered to life. The lion-like face of an Ubasti surveyed the bridge. “Kur-gal station here,” he said, rolling his R’s in the back of his throat. “We have monitored weapons fire in your vicinity. Do you require assistance?”

“We were able to fight off the ship, but you should send out a patrol, they may come back,” Pryor glanced back at Ianus.

“What is your business on Kur-gal?”

“We are here to visit Selwyn Avrum, may we have clearance for the landing gate?”

“Clearance granted.” The Ubasti punched something into the console in front of him, “Continue your approach and please, enjoy your visit.”

The screen went black.

Daru transferred her monitor display to the main viewer.

The image of a bright blue orb grew larger. A silvery white dot expanded into the gleaming station. Three concentric rings spun around; lights flashed brilliant reds and blues around the outermost ring. Below the station, a thin line hung down, suspending three concave dishes back to back. Lightning swirled and danced around the dishes.

Tuun directed the Valkyrie toward them.

“Transmitting clearance code,” said Tuun.

A red beam shot from the Valkyrie’s starboard wing.

A cerulean bubble swelled in the heart of the dish, splattering open, the entire dish went deep blue.

Lightning flashed around the Valkyrie as she entered the vortex. The image on the view screen went deep blue and melted away into the beautiful scene of Kur-gal’s southernmost ocean and cloudless sky.

In the distance, the verdant green coastline came into view, followed by the golden wood of the docking berths.

“We are receiving a message from the port,” said Maya. She quickly looked over at Pryor, who excused himself and left the bridge. “Selwyn is waiting for us at the dock.”

Relief engulfed Ianus, “We should prepare Ihy to move.”

“Aashen has already taken care of that.” Maya said, her eyes fixed on the view screen.

The ship glided into its birth and came to a full stop. The docking hatch opened. Ianus and Daru walked down the ramp.

“Is Ihy with you?” An Ubasti man with a long black mane, and black striped fur wearing dusty tan robes asked.

“Are you Selwyn Avrum?” Ianus asked hopefully.

“Yes, and you are Ianus Akeru and Daru Shaheen. I’m sorry for not introducing myself, but if Ihy is as bad off as you said, then we don’t have a lot of time for pleasantries.

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