The Arwen Book one by Timothy P. Callahan

Author:Timothy P. Callahan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: hard science fiction, military sci fi, space opera books, military science fiction books, military sci, military science fiction series
Publisher: Timothy P. Callahan

Chapter Twenty-One

The regiment of Gyssyc troopers stood in an organized phalanx. In front of them a tall commander barked orders in his native voice. He shouted some command and, as if the group was one living being, they all turned to the left and marched to the other end of the domed room. He gave another order and they turned 180 degrees and headed toward the other end where they turned to face the commander.

Marjorie watched all this with great fascination. She has seen military demonstrations before so she quickly recognized it for what it was. Lincoln was showing her his army in hopes she would take this information back with her to Ulliam. It took a weight off her mind knowing she would be going home and any threat to her life was over.

Mason looked down through the glass of the observation room and let out a small gasp. “There certainly are a lot of them.”

“Yes,” Lincoln said. “I hope you understand why I’m showing you this first.”

“I understand,” Marjorie said. “It doesn’t matter how many troops you have, Ulliam will not surrender.”

“I had anticipated that. What you are looking at is just a small fraction of our force. We have over 150,000 Gyssyc on this ship and we can call on any one of them to fight.”

“If I remember the history module correctly, there was many more of your race when the Ulliam first rebelled and you had to flee.”

Lincoln didn’t respond and instead turned to have them follow. They left the observation room and entered another hallway. The Gyssyc all stood to the side as they walked, some bowing their respect to their leaders, other glaring at the strangers with what Marjorie could only assume was either disgust or some other emotion she couldn’t read. She had to keep reminding herself these were aliens and what she would interpret as one emotion could very well be something completely different.

She also remembered Lincoln never answered her question. “Why do you think you can win this time?”

“We know we’ll lose,” he replied.

“Why even try then?” Mason asked.

“Wouldn’t you fight for your home?”

“I wouldn’t fight if I knew it would cause the extinction of my race.”

“We have no fear in that,” Lincoln replied. They stopped.

The corridor wrapped around and Marjorie recognized it as one of their education chambers. Lincoln opened the door and guided them into the room.

Darkness enveloped them when Lincoln closed the door. She heard Lincoln walking around them and away. Having large eyes helped him see in the dark better than a human ever could.

“We have mastered wormhole space in ways your people haven’t. Given time I’m sure you will, but why wait?”

“What are you suggesting?” Marjorie asked, looking toward where she heard his voice.

“We want an alliance with you against the Ulliam. We know they are your allies but can they offer you the same things we can?”

From the center of the room, an ember of light slowly grew in size. At first it was disorienting, it felt as if she were moving toward the light instead of it growing.

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