The Accidental Astronaut by Matthew K Wyers

Author:Matthew K Wyers [Wyers, Matthew K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Reflect Light Publishing
Published: 2019-07-27T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Darbian looked up at Halinkoy. “You never told me the rest of the story. How did you meet the Tammeder? What would make them follow you?”

“On 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 research…instruments, chemicals. But one day…the day destiny found me…we discovered something altogether spectacular.” Halinkoy looked at his soldiers with pride. “We found the door to a spaceship.”

“The Tammeder,” said Darbian.

“Of 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.” Halinkoy let out a sigh of relief.

Darbian’s eyes narrowed. “Why would they spare you?”

“They saw in me the spirit of a leader.” Halinkoy raised his hands up to the sky. “They 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.”

“You didn’t care they had murdered your friends?” Darbian blurted.

“Of course not. Sometimes sacrifices are necessary.” Halinkoy said. “What 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.”

“What do you mean?” Darbian tilted his head.

Halinkoy’s shining dome edged closer to Darbian’s face. “Haven’t you wondered why you survived? Haven’t you asked yourself the question?”

“You’re talking about the Time Bomb,” replied Darbian.

“The last Warden, the only one left standing. How is that possible? Why weren’t you with the others when they met their demise?” Halinkoy gripped the chains holding down Darbian and rattled them.

“I was away doing my duty. What sort of question is that?” Darbian bristled.

“You’ve been my prisoner for far longer than you realize, Warden.” Halinkoy gripped Darbian’s chin. “I let you live.”

Darbian fell silent.

“When I procured the services of Aculpus Atronis, I asked him who the most incapable Warden was. I said to him ‘Tell me Aculpus, who is the weakest link?’” Halinkoy let go of Darbian’s chin. “It was you.”

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.

“I sent Vinitor to Earth, and I made sure you heard a call for help…to lure you out and keep you busy. That’s why you’re here. It’s 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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