Retribution by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2015-07-03T22:48:44+00:00

CHAPTER

FIVE

ifty years ago, the government began to hear disturbing

“Frumors that whole cities and towns in this remote

region were disappearing overnight. Security personnel sent

to investigate never returned. Eventually, the government

sent their best troops and scientists to see what was causing the disruptions. It emerged that what had been considered

a barren planet, ripe for colonization, was in fact home to a native species who were in a hibernation phase many miles

underground.”

Kai Mexr looked up from his obviously prepared speech,

scanning the assembled trainees. Aled tried to wrap his mind around what Kai had just said. Native species?

“The heat from the cities and towns and the growth of

the current population into this region stirred the original inhabitants from their deep slumber. Fearing they were under attack, the species began exterminating what they considered vermin on the surface of their world.”

Kai paused again to let the muttering die down, then

continued. “The original species, the Ungrich, have the necessary strength to obliterate us completely. Our armies

threatened to use their weaponry to take out the core

of the planet and blow it into a million pieces, but it soon 56

became obvious that they didn’t have enough power. An

agreement was finally reached. The Ungrich insisted they were a peaceful race, and asked only that colonization in this area should stop and that they should be allowed to study

our species in more detail. In return for the Mitan providing specimens for them to examine, they promised not to destroy

any more emerging colonies in other areas.”

Aled shifted uncomfortably in his seat and Kai continued.

“Once a year, on Tribute Day, we honor that promise.

And for their part, the Ungrich have kept to themselves and destroyed no more of our colonies. The Ungrich are not humanoid. Their species has no correlation in our world.

Their appearance is . . . unusual. They exist in an atmosphere that contains less oxygen than our own, which is why we base the training camp here at this altitude, to help you acclimate.

If you accept what they wish to do to you, don’t struggle, and obey their commands, there is a high possibility that because of your training, you will remain intact and will be delivered back to this facility after approximately a week. Your trainers are evidence that you can survive. When you emerge from the

Ungrich environment, you will be given every tool you need to move on from the experience.”

After Kai finished speaking, Aled glanced around at

Graif, who was sitting beside him.

“Aliens?”

Graif shrugged. “Apparently, we’re the aliens. The

Ungrich got here first.”

Aled raised his hand. “Can you tell us what these Ungrich look like, sir?”

“No. We don’t have any images of them. You don’t need

that information. Do what you’re told by the Ungrich and you will be returned unharmed.”

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“So we’re basically their science project?”

A muscle twitched in Kai’s cheek. “Price, shut up.”

“I just wanted—”

“Shut the fuck up. Do you want to be gagged, or would

you prefer to enjoy the dinner your grateful government has

provided for you to celebrate your heroic service?”

Aled subsided into his seat. Kai sounded like he hated the

words he was saying, which wasn’t inspiring.

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