Tales of the Citadel # 42 - Shiver and Bright by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal
ISBN: 9781487401948
Publisher: Devine Destinies
Published: 2015-01-15T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

The plan of attack, as described by Dirven and Kaylee, was not to attack. The key was to reactivate the outpost, which was not a useable option. It was also to rebuild it using a kit that Worvin had been dying to use.

They sat around the table and looked at a map of the Miikor capitol and the surrounding area.

Worvin pointed at the outpost two miles from Nat’s home. “That is where I landed.”

Kaylee grinned, and she would have flashed fangs if she could. “Good. We own that area. In the old days, planets like Miikor would give the Alliance rights to a specific patch of soil for a protective outpost to be manned in times of crisis. We still own it, and I think that Miikor needs a Citadel.”

Dirven nodded. “Agreed. Worvin has the structure pack. Will you travel with her to set it up?”

Worvin sat up. “Really? You know it requires maintenance.”

“And you will need to requisition supplies. Who better to start a new Citadel than our finest quartermaster?” Dirven clapped him on the shoulder.

Nat blinked. “Wait, what?”

Kaylee chuckled. “We are starting a new Citadel on Miikor, and we have the proof of ownership of the property. They can’t deny us or threaten us.”

Dirven asked, “Are there other talents on Miikor?”

Nat shrugged. “I have heard of a few. If they have somewhere to go, they will come just to feel like they belong. Miikor is pretty peaceful, but if someone doesn’t act, that is going to change soon.”

Dirven pitched in, “Change is good for most worlds.”

Nat took in a calming breath before exhaling. “Yes, but not when they are on the verge of having their government take over all their citizens. This is not good. We need to stop it.”

Those around the table stared at her.

Kaylee cleared her throat. “What if it is the will of the people?”

“We live in an oligarchy. There is no will of the people. There is the ruling class and everyone else.” Nat sighed.

Dirven smiled. “Which is how we were able to gain the control over those few acres. They were an offer from a previous regime.”

Nathaly watched the schematic grow in front of her, the digital display rooted a Citadel and it spiralled upward.

“How does that work?”

“Avari nanites. They use the local materials to build a predetermined design, and then, they simply become part of the self-healing structure.”

Nat cocked her head. “So, it grows a building?”

Worvin smiled. “It does. I have only seen it used once, but it was very impressive.”

Kaylee grinned. “Now, we just have to finish fitting you with appropriate clothing. Your dress is great, but you need the robes of a Citadel head.”

Worvin smiled. “I have made the arrangements, and the robes should have finished with their generation by now.”

“Just like that?” Nat was surprised at how fast things were moving.

Kaylee put her hand on Nat’s shoulder. “We started things in motion when Lupik sent the first message for help. The Citadel is wanting to seed as many planets with outposts as they can.

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