{Live Rp Between Esta Nayru Mun and Zev Mun!}
It had been issued that the Ambassidor Esta Nayru was to come to Rhydin in support of her sisters. A royal messenger would lead the rest of the way once the transfer from ship to ship was made. They were reaching the marker, that marker between Rhydin border and the outer most space. The small transport ship, meekly armed, was supposed to look more like it was transferring common goods. It was just a matter of time before they were getting to Rhydin orbit. The ship decided until the clear was made on land, it would take its time to get to orbit.
No doubt some sort of sensors might be held upon such a transport, especially one carrying an Ambassador. A small sensor blip might be noted to appear several minutes after they reached the marker' of space between the sectors. a ship was moving from behind an out laying asteroid belt and proceeding in course to intercept.
Sensors would go haywire the closer the ship got to their own. Panic seemingly gripped the crew while they prepared for whatever it was coming their way. Several moments were held on baited breath while many moved to protect the Ambassador and the Princess that had come along with the Escort. There were many who hoped it was a ship to see them to port, but some knew, they wouldn't do just that this far out.
Depending on the vessels ability and depth of their sensors, they'd either simply take note of it drawing closer toward them. Now out only 1,000 meters. if their systems were more detailed and advanced then some traveling the stars, they'd be able to pick up she was showing no life signs onboard, a shield of some sort would be detected and a sensor notation would make note of the 120 meter length of the vessel moving on the intercept course. no signs of hail, contact were made as yet.::
The Alorian crew did not enjoy this, they had encountered lifeless beings before and many were quite fearful of that. There was too much dread in many of the Alorians while they stood around their Ambassador protectively. A hand would move to one of her guard's shoulder and a voice would call through the silence," Have heart and no harm will come to you...." The silver haired figure lifted from her spot and nodded to the few. A red head was standing behind her. Silence would fill the air once more as the ship grew closer and closer.
Traveling within mere feet of each other, there was actually two vessels approaching. once they were within less then 500 meters, the transports sensors would be able to pick up the second vessel traveling so close to the first. 120 meters in length, shields up and no sign of life seemingly unless the shielding of the two vessels were too powerful to show such perhaps" in truth, both vessels were unmanned frigates containing a droid brain. A cryptic message was sent to the transport from one of the no visual, no vocals, merely a message dispatched in nearly a hundred different languages, common for Rhydin being one, in the various letters and symbols of each race. The message was clear and simple...."Slow your speed and prepare to follow. Attempt to run, will result in your vessel being fired upon."
Now they had an issue. There was a dreadful feeling in the pits of the captain's stomach. The Alorian crew determined in what method they should deal with this. For now the ship would be silent as the Ambassador started towards the door and the bridge behind it. The silver haired woman would step out onto the bridge while she spoke up lightly," Follow the ships, do nothing to harm yourself...There is no reason to die just yet." The captain would nod to her and send word that they were following. The ship shifted thrusters and the smooth black surface turned in the direction they would lead to.
One of the 120 meter long frigates would move before the transport, giving nearly a hundred meter clearance as it took up the lead. The other unmanned frigate moved to within a hundred meter trail of the transport. Keeping watch perhaps. The forward vessel turned off to starboard and heading in the direction of an asteroid belt. The ship kept its speed to thrusters only because it didn't know the max speed of the smaller transport behind it in follow. There were slowly many falling into the Syndicate, but the task of acquiring the Ambassador and the Heiress, was left to the unmanned vessels, and a few others they'd soon meet. Nothing was to go wrong with the objective at hand.
"I always wanted an armed transport like this..." The ambassador smirked, making light of the situation while she folded her arms behind her back. Her eyes looking over the situation at hand and calculating their steps. She turned to the redheaded princess and spoke up once more," On this ship, you are no princess. Just a part of the crew....Let's hope they don't know you." She mumbled to herself in indistinguishable words. Her form moved about while her arms folded behind her back. Keeping her eyes forwards, narrowed in observation. It would only be a matter of time until someone living came into the picture. She would wait to determine what was going to happen next.
Indeed the living would make themselves known soon enough. As the transports "escorts" moved with her for the asteroid belt, a ship decloaked off their port side and a hailing was laid to them with full display to their monitors. The woman shown had short dark hair not even to her shoulders, slight elven ears and red lips of crimson. Her vessel of 603 meters dwarfed the two unmanned frigates currently escorting the transport. the ship was sleek and of greenish coloring," I am Captain Delnara Respin of The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate, you will continue to follow your escorts until you reach the edge of the asteroid belt, once there, you will unload of the crew. The entire crew, between both of the frigates currently escorting you. This, is not a request."
Tri-point ears twitched while the Ambassador listened. There was a few growls of defiance behind her, but her hand shot out to silence them. She perked a scarred brow and turned about on her feet. Her fingers moving to the com to desplay themselves properly to the elvan woman on their screen," I am Ambassador Esta Nayru, might I ask what warrant you have for this lovely escort' It's been quite delightful, but you are going in the wrong direction. We are supposed to be going to Rhy'Din."
A smirk dawned her face while she leaned to the side. Her eyes were watching the few people on the deck for a moment before turning to look at the Elvan once more," Well....Honestly....What would the Lysandros Pirate Syndicate want with us little humble few Alorians just making our way towards some good friends and family?" She could keep talking like this all day, after all, it was actually someone living.
A smile perked the elven woman's face onboard her vessel," Ambassador, our leader has interest in you and another onboard your vessel. Please don't disrespect our spies" intelligence. They are far and vast among the stars and worlds beyond this sector. I am not authorized to speak of what awaits you. But if our leader wishes to meet of you, you can expect it is quite important. Instruct your crew, to leave their weapons onboard the transport when it is time to depart to the frigates. We have strict orders Ambassador, don't make us alter them."
A brow perked higher and she leaned her head to the side in a curious tilt. She smirked softly and bowed her head," But of course, we are but a humble peoples. I am sure that what it is you wish of us can be arranged." She wondered just what they knew of her people," Might I ask who the other individual it is that you are seeking an interest in....or well....your leader is seeking interest in that is."
"You may ask, but you won't receive an answer at this point in time, Ambassador." A firm nod from Captain Respin on the bridge of her vessel. as they neared the asteroid belt, within a mere 600 meters of it, the escorting frigates shifted to draw up along either side of the smaller transport while the elven woman's cruiser moved above the transport. doors opened on the unmanned transports and boarding tubes extended to impact from both frigates, to either side of the smaller transport. once hitting the hull with a thud, they dug in and the sound of cutting could be heard upon the walls beyond both extended tubes.
The ship shook when the tubes latched on to the ship. Many of the crew were clutching to weapons while they gasped lightly. The Ambassador was cursing up a livid storm while she spoke up lightly," Stand down and for now do as our escorts request. You will know the time....For now let's see what our hosts have dug up for us." Esta was not stupid; she would not risk lives where they could be saved.
Striding towards the door she moved to intercept, determined to greet their guests with a smile and those violent, vibrant sparkly eyes. She turned down the hall and along the other several paths until the time had come where she was standing at a stop, right in the droids path. For now she'd behave and wait for the right moment.
Tall and full of metal the androids stood. Large plasma rifles carried in one hand by each. Red eyes peered at the Ambassador as twelve moved through the hole now in the side of the transport. The tube led to the unmanned frigate behind them. One lifted a free hand of metal and pointed toward the extended boarding tube," Proceed, single file."
Shrugging her shoulders she turned to look at the people behind her. As always the princess was close behind, but they had taken measures to make her look like part of the crew. She gestured softly to them to go as ordered, single file down the path and towards the other ship. Her head lifted to one of the droids and she barked out," You got life support in that thing right' I'm not letting my people die for your failure to calculate that we breathe." Her brows furrowed a bit and she made sure that they stopped just on the edge of the tube. Still there was no hostilities.
Several of the androids moved out to check the ship and ensure all would depart of it. While one turned down at the tone of the Ambassador," The frigates have the ability to hold a live crew, though they do not require it. What is the total of your crew?"
"Our crew is only a hundred sixty." She mumbled to the droid that asked. There was a moment where she debated what she had figured would be the calm action to take. However for now she'd play nicely. She pointed towards the tube and motioned for them to get on the ship. For a moment she monitored the Princess as she disappeared through the tube, she knew full well she'd meet her on the other side. Shifting about she turned to count her crew, making sure not a one was left behind. The Ambassador had taken her role over the captain at that point.
"It will be a little cramped in the quarters onboard each vessel. Both frigates are able to hold sixty passengers; we will merely have three or four of your crew to a room. Our destination is not far." The androids made a sweep of the ship, making sure all were filtering toward the boarding tubes before moving back toward each tube to either side of the transport while the elven cruiser eased back a hundred yards from the transport and two frigates, one at either side.
The Ambassador nodded and she muttered," Joy..." She mumbled while she turned to follow the rest of her crew along the tubes. Many grumbles could be heard about their cowered like surrender. Esta would furrow her brow, when they had her years they would understand. Her grumble would come while she shifted about slowly," The thanks I get for working with children..."
As the last were seen off, the androids moved after them down both boarding tubes for the frigates. Once all were upon the frigates, moved into groups of 4 or 5 upon the 30 quarters of simple bed, bath and table with chairs upon each room, the extended tubes sealed and retracted back to the frigates that quickly pulled away from the transport. Moving off while the elven cruiser" targeted the transport and open fire with several disruptor cannons, slicing up the transport into large chunks" near the asteroid belt before moving off to join the frigates::
Grunting as she was moving about she ran a few fingers up through her silver locks. A furrow of her brows when she noted the cannon fire and her head tilted to the side," What a waste of Alorian Tech..." She managed to grit her teeth lightly. Her fingers folding behind her back while she continued to move towards the designated room. Her head lowered slowly and she muttered to one of the few next to her," My, my....aren't they friendly?" A grin on her lips as her fingers twitched and her fingers glowed for a moment or two. Still there was that urge to be good, but she did note that her crew was hungry to show their worth. Sighing she mumbled," Be on your guard....the second they go for Zoe you know what to do." The only order that would be given from this point on.
All three ships jumped suddenly into hyperspace. it would be only a few moments, before the cruiser and pair of frigates holding the crew between them each, slid from hyperspace and drew near a large grouping of asteroids by the third planet in the system they'd entered. The first of the frigates moved toward one of the large asteroids, as a large arm extended while they drew near. The asteroid came to life with activity from the embedded star base within. The second frigate moved toward another extending arm to catch of the frigate. Doors of each frigate would open to allow the crew to depart toward the asteroids base's internal corridors.
So for now they would have to deal with being pushed about. By now, Esta had managed to separate herself from Zoe by quite a bit. Her figure turned a bit and once more she was the last to leave the ship. Vibrant violet eyes would watch the crew in count as one by one they left the ship. She didn't know the count of the other ship, but she was sure for the sake of peace, all were fine.
The Ambassador would move along the tubes towards the base of operation. Her brow perked up and she looked about curiously. A tisk came from her while she spoke up," Well, this is quite cozy..." She knew she wouldn't annoy anyone with her random observations, but she was enjoying it. The fact that all this was happening just for her and obviously Zoe was enough for her to get the jitters. It was all the old Alorian could do but keep from getting too excited.
The lighting was decent, but not bright as onboard the frigates. more of the armed androids could be found on the asteroid base. They motioned and split up the crew into groups of ten, leading each group off toward a holding area with beds, tables and chairs. A few elven appearing sorts were about the hallways the crew was ushered through. Quickly they moved aside as the androids led them to their holding areas. Several internal security systems were available and seen as the crew was split up and ushered off. Internal small mini cannons upon the ceilings at every cross section of hallways along with solid doors lifting as the groupings of ten were ushered here and there. Separating them.
Esta would go with the flow while she noticed the organization. Each count was made; one by one she managed to gather what was going on. Divided they were weak, but still in tens they were still strong enough. She knew her choice in a crew would insure Zoe's safety. However, she wasn't sure why this effort was taken; her curiosity was higher and higher the more she considered what to do next. When she was separated into that group of nine others she tapped her chin. Her figure would settle on a bed while the others gathered around the table in discussion.
It was quite aggravating to see that her crew was being rather ignorant of the basic factors in her choices. When they turned to look at her she perked a brow, head tilting a bit while she spoke up a bit," You know what....Someday soon you'll understand that with what?s happening around us, it was better to keep you all alive..." Frustration and tension was mounting and she seemed to be the only one questioning her methods. Yet, all seem to not go beyond that, they weren't brave enough, or stupid enough to question her methods vocally.
Doors to each holding area would open, in turn in would filter carts with covered trays by androids. Once lifted, the trays held bread and water to be offered up. One of the androids moved toward the Ambassador and motioned to her," Follow me."
The Alorian stood and nodded to the gesturing android. Arms folded behind her back and she meandered through the doors after the android. For now, and for once, the woman was silent. Her curiosity finally got the better of her. Head titled while she walked at a steady pace.
The android led her from the room she was within with the other nine, bread and water left for now as the other androids slid back and the door closed. They were escorting the Ambassador down a hallway and into a plain room with a simple table and chairs to either side of it. The android remained, red eyes watchful of her.
The Ambassador looked around for a moment and then moved to the table. Settling down at one of the chairs she folded one leg over the other and then her fingers on her lap. Silver hair seemed almost like white moon beams under the light. Violet eyes sparked with violent green light as she focused on the droid keeping a watch over her.
A light wisp of air, soft breeze and in one moment nothing" the next he was standing there. He was on the other side of the table in his robes and unique armor. A tilt of his head was given down to her," You are the Alorian Ambassador, Esta Nayru, correct?"
Violet eyes turned over the man before her as she smirked. Her head tilted to the side while she slid off the edge of the seat. She sat up and eased to her feet. Tri-points twitching as she nodded," I am....and who might you be?"
"Draconis, for now. Your crew is being fed the basics. This outpost doesn't have enough 'fine food' to offer to all. Bread and water will suit them for now. Many would give less. You have a passenger with you, Ambassador. A Zoe Majin. Please don't waste my time and deny such. My spies said she boarded your transport before it left. I'm not looking to end her life, merely speak with her on an arrangement. I'd advise against violence. You and your crew are far from home."
Esta perked her brow as the labled Draconis spoke up. Her figure shifted and she tapped her chin," Right....And why would I deliver her to you? She is the heir to my peoples after her mother and sister....A valuable person to our people."
" Why do you think I wish to speak with her" I know right well who she is. In a way, you've already delivered her to me. I merely need to sort through the crew within the holding areas. You can help, or you can hinder. The choice is yours but I'd advise against using any' special abilities you might hold. As this would upset me and you don't, wish me upset dear lady Nayru." Narrowing his eyes at her," Don't be a thorn upon the rose I'm seeking, Ambassador. " He gave a slow nod of his bald head to her.
Esta snorted and glared at him first," Obviously you do not get my people sir. You are asking for Zoe Majin, daughter of Ren Majin and the heir to her throne. We will not give her to you willingly until the appropriate reason is given. Because is not the appropriate reason, sir." She growled and narrowed her own eyes at him," I can be a thorn as long as you like to me be....Hell I'll even go as far as saying right now that I don't like you.....I won't work with you....And I hope that you soon realize that there are a hundred fifty-nine thorns to prick your finger within their own holding cells if you do this forcefully."
A soft nod of his head to her and motion to the android, in turn an unheard signal was given and a flat screen lowered along one of the walls of the room. flickering on and showing one of the holding areas. the door to the holding area opened and several armed androids stepped within, large plasma rifles upon one metalic hand," You have, till I count to five. Then the room will be cleared. By cleared, they will all be shot. If she's in there, among those ten, we both stand to lose now don't we, Ambassador" One....two..."
Esta turned to the view screen. Brows perking up and her head tilting she stepped closer to the screen. The man's voice was heard, but she kept silent. There was that point in which she wondered if he would actually do it. Let the count being, she prayed that she had called his bluff.
"Three....four?" A second or two in pause then as he regarded her, standing tall Z'ev "Draconis" Zayveon watched of her and then looked toward the screen with a still face, cold when he needed to be," ...Five."
The androids open fire on the ten within the holding area, cutting them down with the heavy plasma rifles energy fire. An android moved over toward one man crawling after being hit in the back" promptly firing three more times into her back to end of the crew member's life. The ten fallen, seemingly dead as the androids moved about checking. The screen switched then to another of the holding areas, ten more gathered as the door opened and several armed androids filtered in," Shall we try again, Ambassador?"
Esta was keeping her calm as she stood there. As the word five was said her eyes watched as her sisters fell. Shaking her eyes closed and she grinded her teeth together, weighing her options. Turning she looked at him, a bitter glow in her eyes as she swallowed," Very well....Now that I know you're serious..." She was itching again, her fingers twitching and her rage growing with the situation. Esta now had ten fallen to report, and it was all her fault.
Several other screens lowered along the walls, each showing groups of ten, of her crew in a holding area," When you see of her, point her out kindly now. She'll be removed from the group and brought to us. I certainly hope she wasn't among that last group, I'd hate to think what your superiors would say knowing you allowed the death of the heir when you had the chance to stop it. Let's hope she's among the others, shall we?" A soft bow of his head to her, his face cold as was required in such matters.
Esta turned to the screens, observing each one in turn. Sure enough she managed to point out the red head among the others," There, but they won't let her go peacefully...." She swallowed as she looked back to Draconis. Her eyes watched him while she made sure to work out who he was and what he wanted. So far he was playing hard to read, hard to understand, and hard to work with. Tactics were changed in that instance," I'm sorry...You won't manage to meet her..." She knew the women protecting Zoe. They were good warriors.
"Then I should allow those surrounding her to die, correct' They need to see a show of force; I can met such a desire. I'm not one to be jerked around with, to be played with or to have their time wasted. I have many matters that I must see to. The longer I am here, waiting, the longer other matters must wait in turn. Do you want more dead, Ambassador?" His eyes narrowed on her," I understand their 'duty' to her. To protect her. But as her death, means loss for myself and you, they may consider that I wish of her alive for whatever it maybe I desire to talk with her about."
"Then why don't you enlighten me" Hmm' Why don't you tell me what it is you want so that I may give the order to them to stand down" Honestly, it's the least you could do." It was obvious that unless he spoke with her first, there would be no means to seek out the orders. Esta shifted a bit and murmured lightly," Unless you talk to me, each and every one of them, even she will die to make sure you are not appeased. That is the way of our kind, die til there's no man alive."
"Or woman, as your heir is," Commenting with a nod of his head. as the door to the holding area where Zoe was, opened and several armed androids entered pointing their heavy plasma rifles at Zoe and the other nine in the holding area," You see, Ambassador, I don't have to do anything you wish. I can be 'nice' and speak with you by my own choosing if I desire, but I don't have to listen nor do anything you ask of me. I'm in charge here, not you, or your crew. Minus the ten I've already removed from life. What worth is an Ambassador to me, hm?"
The Ambassador was too busy watching the group within. Several of them had surrounded Zoe and were guarding her, but the other were doing something. It was faint, but it was enough to make her smirk. She turned to look at him," Draconis, there is still much you have to learn about our race." But as she was looking to him, Zoe stepped forwards and ordered her men to stand down. It seemed Zoe was more aware of the situation than the others were. When Esta turned she grunted," Well so much for working with you. You do know that the longer you keep us, the more people will come looking for us correct?"
"No doubt. I have ships waiting for the first search party right now. Much like there is much you need to learn as others will about The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate. No doubt I will have to kill more than your ten crew members to get my point across that we as a group, are not to be messed with nor thought of as weak. With each passing hour...turning into day...turning into week....the Syndicate grows stronger with ships and key personnel. You and your people can aid, or stand in our way. The choice is yours."
Esta was watching as Zoe was ushered on. Turning she folded her arms for him and mumbled," Would suck if you lost more than droids wouldn't it' After all, I'm sure your pretty little Syndicate is not as powerful as you think." Cold eyes stared forwards at him, once more taking him in. She was glad she was a stronger woman then need be at some times. To lose ten men would have had her nerves show how much weaker she could be, but for now the dread and tears were baited, she would keep from showing her grief.
"Actually, you as others, in time will find the Syndicate to be more powerful and widely spanned then you could possibly imagine." Androids moved Zoe slowly from the room, any pause would be met with harsh results," It's exactly the thinking you have, that I'm going to change, Ambassador. Make such people, factions, nations, empires and the like consider twice before entering our territories or hindering out business upon the sectors we operate within."
Ah, ha! Now they were getting somewhere. She perked a brow and leaned back. Her smirk grew while she turned to look at the man. Gods be blessed if they had met under other circumstances she might have actually considered him as a perfect example of a future mate. But for now, they were on opposite lines. Shrugging she managed to mutter," Didn't know we were bad for business."
Zoe would be ushered away from the holding area of nine left, moved under guard of several armed androids for a room down the hall from them actually," You and the rest of your crew, along with the heiress, will be here upon this asteroid base for a short time. Then you will be moved to another location as I see fit. A woman of your beauty and title should understand the need to move about when under fire, so to speak."
There was a glare at him when he called her beautiful. The Alorian turned to face him with her arms folded," What' Do you intend to keep us" I swear.....men these days. They don't even care to ask any more." She gritted her teeth and peered at him. Playing the defiant card with him," What if we decide that under fire, we wish to misbehave?"
"Then you join, the ten Alorians already who've lost their lives for the 'cause' my dear Ambassador. As I said, you and yours are not in command here, I am. How long, you and the crew...the Heiress are kept is up to me. Who said, I was a man?" A flicker of something behind his eyes before it calmed," I am male, but I am...no man, dear Ambassador. Pray in your ways, that you may never see my true form. For it maybe your last moment of life."
She shifted her steps to take in the look in his eyes. For a moment it seemed she was going to keep being deviant. Her arms folded behind her back and muttered," For now, we'll play by your games, but the moment you harm a hair on that girl's head, be sure that you won't only have me to deal with." She furrowed her brows and muttered," No matter how handsome you may be....I can assure you that you haven't seen the true side of me either."
"Handsome, I may be....Ambassador?" A tilt of his head at her, a brow lifting in arch at her," It's nice to know you find me attractive, Ambassador. Though understand I play no games in this matter or others related to it. You and the Heiress, are to be kept alive as the rest of the crew that came here with you. But should you, the heiress or one of the crew wish to...rise up so to speak" Well, you'll have to feel more of my bite now won't you."
A brow perked and she head tilted to the side," Trust me. We don't mind biting..." It was honest enough, and to say it with that smirk almost killed how serious she was taking that moment. Esta shifted to settle down on the table once more, one leg folding over the other," If you insist on us behaving, you will have to give my people something better than bread and water..."
"If you can assure their 'behavior' I can arrange for something better than that of simple bread and water." A nod given to her as she made the table her seat of choice for now," I'm not unreasonable, usually. The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate is growing my dear Ambassador. The elvan woman you met, the Captain, is one of many elves who have broke out in a group whose name you will soon find out no doubt while here. One of many groups, joining the Syndicate. If I give my word, then it is my word. I always keep it. So if I say after I am finished with you and your heiress, that you'll return to your people...then it is to be so."
That was reassuring, but there was still the ten to deal with," I will ask you one thing. When you get ready to clean them up, around their neck is a necklace with a crystal on it. I would like to have those in my possession. It's imperative that they be returned to the fallen's family." Hoping he would at least understand that bit of information. Running her fingers through her hair she tried to tried to keep her from revealing her few scars and tribal markings.
"I can have the bodies, along with the necklaces sent back to Alorian space if it would suit you, Ambassador. As I said before, I can be 'nice' at times and understanding." A slow bow of his head to her, a habit of his, the bowing of his head from an older, ancient time when Rhydin held more guilds and more need of the ancient ones to protect the peace," I know more, about your people then you may think, Ambassador. It is wise to investigate before you put a boot forward into the unknown."
A brow perked up and she leaned back slowly. Her eyes turned over him when he bowed slowly to her. The advantages she could have taken at that moment, but she didn't. The thought of the bodies and necklaces being returned along with them provided some ease. She perked a brow as he expressed knowledge of her people. Standing up she murmured," Why don't you show me then?"
It had been issued that the Ambassidor Esta Nayru was to come to Rhydin in support of her sisters. A royal messenger would lead the rest of the way once the transfer from ship to ship was made. They were reaching the marker, that marker between Rhydin border and the outer most space. The small transport ship, meekly armed, was supposed to look more like it was transferring common goods. It was just a matter of time before they were getting to Rhydin orbit. The ship decided until the clear was made on land, it would take its time to get to orbit.
No doubt some sort of sensors might be held upon such a transport, especially one carrying an Ambassador. A small sensor blip might be noted to appear several minutes after they reached the marker' of space between the sectors. a ship was moving from behind an out laying asteroid belt and proceeding in course to intercept.
Sensors would go haywire the closer the ship got to their own. Panic seemingly gripped the crew while they prepared for whatever it was coming their way. Several moments were held on baited breath while many moved to protect the Ambassador and the Princess that had come along with the Escort. There were many who hoped it was a ship to see them to port, but some knew, they wouldn't do just that this far out.
Depending on the vessels ability and depth of their sensors, they'd either simply take note of it drawing closer toward them. Now out only 1,000 meters. if their systems were more detailed and advanced then some traveling the stars, they'd be able to pick up she was showing no life signs onboard, a shield of some sort would be detected and a sensor notation would make note of the 120 meter length of the vessel moving on the intercept course. no signs of hail, contact were made as yet.::
The Alorian crew did not enjoy this, they had encountered lifeless beings before and many were quite fearful of that. There was too much dread in many of the Alorians while they stood around their Ambassador protectively. A hand would move to one of her guard's shoulder and a voice would call through the silence," Have heart and no harm will come to you...." The silver haired figure lifted from her spot and nodded to the few. A red head was standing behind her. Silence would fill the air once more as the ship grew closer and closer.
Traveling within mere feet of each other, there was actually two vessels approaching. once they were within less then 500 meters, the transports sensors would be able to pick up the second vessel traveling so close to the first. 120 meters in length, shields up and no sign of life seemingly unless the shielding of the two vessels were too powerful to show such perhaps" in truth, both vessels were unmanned frigates containing a droid brain. A cryptic message was sent to the transport from one of the no visual, no vocals, merely a message dispatched in nearly a hundred different languages, common for Rhydin being one, in the various letters and symbols of each race. The message was clear and simple...."Slow your speed and prepare to follow. Attempt to run, will result in your vessel being fired upon."
Now they had an issue. There was a dreadful feeling in the pits of the captain's stomach. The Alorian crew determined in what method they should deal with this. For now the ship would be silent as the Ambassador started towards the door and the bridge behind it. The silver haired woman would step out onto the bridge while she spoke up lightly," Follow the ships, do nothing to harm yourself...There is no reason to die just yet." The captain would nod to her and send word that they were following. The ship shifted thrusters and the smooth black surface turned in the direction they would lead to.
One of the 120 meter long frigates would move before the transport, giving nearly a hundred meter clearance as it took up the lead. The other unmanned frigate moved to within a hundred meter trail of the transport. Keeping watch perhaps. The forward vessel turned off to starboard and heading in the direction of an asteroid belt. The ship kept its speed to thrusters only because it didn't know the max speed of the smaller transport behind it in follow. There were slowly many falling into the Syndicate, but the task of acquiring the Ambassador and the Heiress, was left to the unmanned vessels, and a few others they'd soon meet. Nothing was to go wrong with the objective at hand.
"I always wanted an armed transport like this..." The ambassador smirked, making light of the situation while she folded her arms behind her back. Her eyes looking over the situation at hand and calculating their steps. She turned to the redheaded princess and spoke up once more," On this ship, you are no princess. Just a part of the crew....Let's hope they don't know you." She mumbled to herself in indistinguishable words. Her form moved about while her arms folded behind her back. Keeping her eyes forwards, narrowed in observation. It would only be a matter of time until someone living came into the picture. She would wait to determine what was going to happen next.
Indeed the living would make themselves known soon enough. As the transports "escorts" moved with her for the asteroid belt, a ship decloaked off their port side and a hailing was laid to them with full display to their monitors. The woman shown had short dark hair not even to her shoulders, slight elven ears and red lips of crimson. Her vessel of 603 meters dwarfed the two unmanned frigates currently escorting the transport. the ship was sleek and of greenish coloring," I am Captain Delnara Respin of The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate, you will continue to follow your escorts until you reach the edge of the asteroid belt, once there, you will unload of the crew. The entire crew, between both of the frigates currently escorting you. This, is not a request."
Tri-point ears twitched while the Ambassador listened. There was a few growls of defiance behind her, but her hand shot out to silence them. She perked a scarred brow and turned about on her feet. Her fingers moving to the com to desplay themselves properly to the elvan woman on their screen," I am Ambassador Esta Nayru, might I ask what warrant you have for this lovely escort' It's been quite delightful, but you are going in the wrong direction. We are supposed to be going to Rhy'Din."
A smirk dawned her face while she leaned to the side. Her eyes were watching the few people on the deck for a moment before turning to look at the Elvan once more," Well....Honestly....What would the Lysandros Pirate Syndicate want with us little humble few Alorians just making our way towards some good friends and family?" She could keep talking like this all day, after all, it was actually someone living.
A smile perked the elven woman's face onboard her vessel," Ambassador, our leader has interest in you and another onboard your vessel. Please don't disrespect our spies" intelligence. They are far and vast among the stars and worlds beyond this sector. I am not authorized to speak of what awaits you. But if our leader wishes to meet of you, you can expect it is quite important. Instruct your crew, to leave their weapons onboard the transport when it is time to depart to the frigates. We have strict orders Ambassador, don't make us alter them."
A brow perked higher and she leaned her head to the side in a curious tilt. She smirked softly and bowed her head," But of course, we are but a humble peoples. I am sure that what it is you wish of us can be arranged." She wondered just what they knew of her people," Might I ask who the other individual it is that you are seeking an interest in....or well....your leader is seeking interest in that is."
"You may ask, but you won't receive an answer at this point in time, Ambassador." A firm nod from Captain Respin on the bridge of her vessel. as they neared the asteroid belt, within a mere 600 meters of it, the escorting frigates shifted to draw up along either side of the smaller transport while the elven woman's cruiser moved above the transport. doors opened on the unmanned transports and boarding tubes extended to impact from both frigates, to either side of the smaller transport. once hitting the hull with a thud, they dug in and the sound of cutting could be heard upon the walls beyond both extended tubes.
The ship shook when the tubes latched on to the ship. Many of the crew were clutching to weapons while they gasped lightly. The Ambassador was cursing up a livid storm while she spoke up lightly," Stand down and for now do as our escorts request. You will know the time....For now let's see what our hosts have dug up for us." Esta was not stupid; she would not risk lives where they could be saved.
Striding towards the door she moved to intercept, determined to greet their guests with a smile and those violent, vibrant sparkly eyes. She turned down the hall and along the other several paths until the time had come where she was standing at a stop, right in the droids path. For now she'd behave and wait for the right moment.
Tall and full of metal the androids stood. Large plasma rifles carried in one hand by each. Red eyes peered at the Ambassador as twelve moved through the hole now in the side of the transport. The tube led to the unmanned frigate behind them. One lifted a free hand of metal and pointed toward the extended boarding tube," Proceed, single file."
Shrugging her shoulders she turned to look at the people behind her. As always the princess was close behind, but they had taken measures to make her look like part of the crew. She gestured softly to them to go as ordered, single file down the path and towards the other ship. Her head lifted to one of the droids and she barked out," You got life support in that thing right' I'm not letting my people die for your failure to calculate that we breathe." Her brows furrowed a bit and she made sure that they stopped just on the edge of the tube. Still there was no hostilities.
Several of the androids moved out to check the ship and ensure all would depart of it. While one turned down at the tone of the Ambassador," The frigates have the ability to hold a live crew, though they do not require it. What is the total of your crew?"
"Our crew is only a hundred sixty." She mumbled to the droid that asked. There was a moment where she debated what she had figured would be the calm action to take. However for now she'd play nicely. She pointed towards the tube and motioned for them to get on the ship. For a moment she monitored the Princess as she disappeared through the tube, she knew full well she'd meet her on the other side. Shifting about she turned to count her crew, making sure not a one was left behind. The Ambassador had taken her role over the captain at that point.
"It will be a little cramped in the quarters onboard each vessel. Both frigates are able to hold sixty passengers; we will merely have three or four of your crew to a room. Our destination is not far." The androids made a sweep of the ship, making sure all were filtering toward the boarding tubes before moving back toward each tube to either side of the transport while the elven cruiser eased back a hundred yards from the transport and two frigates, one at either side.
The Ambassador nodded and she muttered," Joy..." She mumbled while she turned to follow the rest of her crew along the tubes. Many grumbles could be heard about their cowered like surrender. Esta would furrow her brow, when they had her years they would understand. Her grumble would come while she shifted about slowly," The thanks I get for working with children..."
As the last were seen off, the androids moved after them down both boarding tubes for the frigates. Once all were upon the frigates, moved into groups of 4 or 5 upon the 30 quarters of simple bed, bath and table with chairs upon each room, the extended tubes sealed and retracted back to the frigates that quickly pulled away from the transport. Moving off while the elven cruiser" targeted the transport and open fire with several disruptor cannons, slicing up the transport into large chunks" near the asteroid belt before moving off to join the frigates::
Grunting as she was moving about she ran a few fingers up through her silver locks. A furrow of her brows when she noted the cannon fire and her head tilted to the side," What a waste of Alorian Tech..." She managed to grit her teeth lightly. Her fingers folding behind her back while she continued to move towards the designated room. Her head lowered slowly and she muttered to one of the few next to her," My, my....aren't they friendly?" A grin on her lips as her fingers twitched and her fingers glowed for a moment or two. Still there was that urge to be good, but she did note that her crew was hungry to show their worth. Sighing she mumbled," Be on your guard....the second they go for Zoe you know what to do." The only order that would be given from this point on.
All three ships jumped suddenly into hyperspace. it would be only a few moments, before the cruiser and pair of frigates holding the crew between them each, slid from hyperspace and drew near a large grouping of asteroids by the third planet in the system they'd entered. The first of the frigates moved toward one of the large asteroids, as a large arm extended while they drew near. The asteroid came to life with activity from the embedded star base within. The second frigate moved toward another extending arm to catch of the frigate. Doors of each frigate would open to allow the crew to depart toward the asteroids base's internal corridors.
So for now they would have to deal with being pushed about. By now, Esta had managed to separate herself from Zoe by quite a bit. Her figure turned a bit and once more she was the last to leave the ship. Vibrant violet eyes would watch the crew in count as one by one they left the ship. She didn't know the count of the other ship, but she was sure for the sake of peace, all were fine.
The Ambassador would move along the tubes towards the base of operation. Her brow perked up and she looked about curiously. A tisk came from her while she spoke up," Well, this is quite cozy..." She knew she wouldn't annoy anyone with her random observations, but she was enjoying it. The fact that all this was happening just for her and obviously Zoe was enough for her to get the jitters. It was all the old Alorian could do but keep from getting too excited.
The lighting was decent, but not bright as onboard the frigates. more of the armed androids could be found on the asteroid base. They motioned and split up the crew into groups of ten, leading each group off toward a holding area with beds, tables and chairs. A few elven appearing sorts were about the hallways the crew was ushered through. Quickly they moved aside as the androids led them to their holding areas. Several internal security systems were available and seen as the crew was split up and ushered off. Internal small mini cannons upon the ceilings at every cross section of hallways along with solid doors lifting as the groupings of ten were ushered here and there. Separating them.
Esta would go with the flow while she noticed the organization. Each count was made; one by one she managed to gather what was going on. Divided they were weak, but still in tens they were still strong enough. She knew her choice in a crew would insure Zoe's safety. However, she wasn't sure why this effort was taken; her curiosity was higher and higher the more she considered what to do next. When she was separated into that group of nine others she tapped her chin. Her figure would settle on a bed while the others gathered around the table in discussion.
It was quite aggravating to see that her crew was being rather ignorant of the basic factors in her choices. When they turned to look at her she perked a brow, head tilting a bit while she spoke up a bit," You know what....Someday soon you'll understand that with what?s happening around us, it was better to keep you all alive..." Frustration and tension was mounting and she seemed to be the only one questioning her methods. Yet, all seem to not go beyond that, they weren't brave enough, or stupid enough to question her methods vocally.
Doors to each holding area would open, in turn in would filter carts with covered trays by androids. Once lifted, the trays held bread and water to be offered up. One of the androids moved toward the Ambassador and motioned to her," Follow me."
The Alorian stood and nodded to the gesturing android. Arms folded behind her back and she meandered through the doors after the android. For now, and for once, the woman was silent. Her curiosity finally got the better of her. Head titled while she walked at a steady pace.
The android led her from the room she was within with the other nine, bread and water left for now as the other androids slid back and the door closed. They were escorting the Ambassador down a hallway and into a plain room with a simple table and chairs to either side of it. The android remained, red eyes watchful of her.
The Ambassador looked around for a moment and then moved to the table. Settling down at one of the chairs she folded one leg over the other and then her fingers on her lap. Silver hair seemed almost like white moon beams under the light. Violet eyes sparked with violent green light as she focused on the droid keeping a watch over her.
A light wisp of air, soft breeze and in one moment nothing" the next he was standing there. He was on the other side of the table in his robes and unique armor. A tilt of his head was given down to her," You are the Alorian Ambassador, Esta Nayru, correct?"
Violet eyes turned over the man before her as she smirked. Her head tilted to the side while she slid off the edge of the seat. She sat up and eased to her feet. Tri-points twitching as she nodded," I am....and who might you be?"
"Draconis, for now. Your crew is being fed the basics. This outpost doesn't have enough 'fine food' to offer to all. Bread and water will suit them for now. Many would give less. You have a passenger with you, Ambassador. A Zoe Majin. Please don't waste my time and deny such. My spies said she boarded your transport before it left. I'm not looking to end her life, merely speak with her on an arrangement. I'd advise against violence. You and your crew are far from home."
Esta perked her brow as the labled Draconis spoke up. Her figure shifted and she tapped her chin," Right....And why would I deliver her to you? She is the heir to my peoples after her mother and sister....A valuable person to our people."
" Why do you think I wish to speak with her" I know right well who she is. In a way, you've already delivered her to me. I merely need to sort through the crew within the holding areas. You can help, or you can hinder. The choice is yours but I'd advise against using any' special abilities you might hold. As this would upset me and you don't, wish me upset dear lady Nayru." Narrowing his eyes at her," Don't be a thorn upon the rose I'm seeking, Ambassador. " He gave a slow nod of his bald head to her.
Esta snorted and glared at him first," Obviously you do not get my people sir. You are asking for Zoe Majin, daughter of Ren Majin and the heir to her throne. We will not give her to you willingly until the appropriate reason is given. Because is not the appropriate reason, sir." She growled and narrowed her own eyes at him," I can be a thorn as long as you like to me be....Hell I'll even go as far as saying right now that I don't like you.....I won't work with you....And I hope that you soon realize that there are a hundred fifty-nine thorns to prick your finger within their own holding cells if you do this forcefully."
A soft nod of his head to her and motion to the android, in turn an unheard signal was given and a flat screen lowered along one of the walls of the room. flickering on and showing one of the holding areas. the door to the holding area opened and several armed androids stepped within, large plasma rifles upon one metalic hand," You have, till I count to five. Then the room will be cleared. By cleared, they will all be shot. If she's in there, among those ten, we both stand to lose now don't we, Ambassador" One....two..."
Esta turned to the view screen. Brows perking up and her head tilting she stepped closer to the screen. The man's voice was heard, but she kept silent. There was that point in which she wondered if he would actually do it. Let the count being, she prayed that she had called his bluff.
"Three....four?" A second or two in pause then as he regarded her, standing tall Z'ev "Draconis" Zayveon watched of her and then looked toward the screen with a still face, cold when he needed to be," ...Five."
The androids open fire on the ten within the holding area, cutting them down with the heavy plasma rifles energy fire. An android moved over toward one man crawling after being hit in the back" promptly firing three more times into her back to end of the crew member's life. The ten fallen, seemingly dead as the androids moved about checking. The screen switched then to another of the holding areas, ten more gathered as the door opened and several armed androids filtered in," Shall we try again, Ambassador?"
Esta was keeping her calm as she stood there. As the word five was said her eyes watched as her sisters fell. Shaking her eyes closed and she grinded her teeth together, weighing her options. Turning she looked at him, a bitter glow in her eyes as she swallowed," Very well....Now that I know you're serious..." She was itching again, her fingers twitching and her rage growing with the situation. Esta now had ten fallen to report, and it was all her fault.
Several other screens lowered along the walls, each showing groups of ten, of her crew in a holding area," When you see of her, point her out kindly now. She'll be removed from the group and brought to us. I certainly hope she wasn't among that last group, I'd hate to think what your superiors would say knowing you allowed the death of the heir when you had the chance to stop it. Let's hope she's among the others, shall we?" A soft bow of his head to her, his face cold as was required in such matters.
Esta turned to the screens, observing each one in turn. Sure enough she managed to point out the red head among the others," There, but they won't let her go peacefully...." She swallowed as she looked back to Draconis. Her eyes watched him while she made sure to work out who he was and what he wanted. So far he was playing hard to read, hard to understand, and hard to work with. Tactics were changed in that instance," I'm sorry...You won't manage to meet her..." She knew the women protecting Zoe. They were good warriors.
"Then I should allow those surrounding her to die, correct' They need to see a show of force; I can met such a desire. I'm not one to be jerked around with, to be played with or to have their time wasted. I have many matters that I must see to. The longer I am here, waiting, the longer other matters must wait in turn. Do you want more dead, Ambassador?" His eyes narrowed on her," I understand their 'duty' to her. To protect her. But as her death, means loss for myself and you, they may consider that I wish of her alive for whatever it maybe I desire to talk with her about."
"Then why don't you enlighten me" Hmm' Why don't you tell me what it is you want so that I may give the order to them to stand down" Honestly, it's the least you could do." It was obvious that unless he spoke with her first, there would be no means to seek out the orders. Esta shifted a bit and murmured lightly," Unless you talk to me, each and every one of them, even she will die to make sure you are not appeased. That is the way of our kind, die til there's no man alive."
"Or woman, as your heir is," Commenting with a nod of his head. as the door to the holding area where Zoe was, opened and several armed androids entered pointing their heavy plasma rifles at Zoe and the other nine in the holding area," You see, Ambassador, I don't have to do anything you wish. I can be 'nice' and speak with you by my own choosing if I desire, but I don't have to listen nor do anything you ask of me. I'm in charge here, not you, or your crew. Minus the ten I've already removed from life. What worth is an Ambassador to me, hm?"
The Ambassador was too busy watching the group within. Several of them had surrounded Zoe and were guarding her, but the other were doing something. It was faint, but it was enough to make her smirk. She turned to look at him," Draconis, there is still much you have to learn about our race." But as she was looking to him, Zoe stepped forwards and ordered her men to stand down. It seemed Zoe was more aware of the situation than the others were. When Esta turned she grunted," Well so much for working with you. You do know that the longer you keep us, the more people will come looking for us correct?"
"No doubt. I have ships waiting for the first search party right now. Much like there is much you need to learn as others will about The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate. No doubt I will have to kill more than your ten crew members to get my point across that we as a group, are not to be messed with nor thought of as weak. With each passing hour...turning into day...turning into week....the Syndicate grows stronger with ships and key personnel. You and your people can aid, or stand in our way. The choice is yours."
Esta was watching as Zoe was ushered on. Turning she folded her arms for him and mumbled," Would suck if you lost more than droids wouldn't it' After all, I'm sure your pretty little Syndicate is not as powerful as you think." Cold eyes stared forwards at him, once more taking him in. She was glad she was a stronger woman then need be at some times. To lose ten men would have had her nerves show how much weaker she could be, but for now the dread and tears were baited, she would keep from showing her grief.
"Actually, you as others, in time will find the Syndicate to be more powerful and widely spanned then you could possibly imagine." Androids moved Zoe slowly from the room, any pause would be met with harsh results," It's exactly the thinking you have, that I'm going to change, Ambassador. Make such people, factions, nations, empires and the like consider twice before entering our territories or hindering out business upon the sectors we operate within."
Ah, ha! Now they were getting somewhere. She perked a brow and leaned back. Her smirk grew while she turned to look at the man. Gods be blessed if they had met under other circumstances she might have actually considered him as a perfect example of a future mate. But for now, they were on opposite lines. Shrugging she managed to mutter," Didn't know we were bad for business."
Zoe would be ushered away from the holding area of nine left, moved under guard of several armed androids for a room down the hall from them actually," You and the rest of your crew, along with the heiress, will be here upon this asteroid base for a short time. Then you will be moved to another location as I see fit. A woman of your beauty and title should understand the need to move about when under fire, so to speak."
There was a glare at him when he called her beautiful. The Alorian turned to face him with her arms folded," What' Do you intend to keep us" I swear.....men these days. They don't even care to ask any more." She gritted her teeth and peered at him. Playing the defiant card with him," What if we decide that under fire, we wish to misbehave?"
"Then you join, the ten Alorians already who've lost their lives for the 'cause' my dear Ambassador. As I said, you and yours are not in command here, I am. How long, you and the crew...the Heiress are kept is up to me. Who said, I was a man?" A flicker of something behind his eyes before it calmed," I am male, but I am...no man, dear Ambassador. Pray in your ways, that you may never see my true form. For it maybe your last moment of life."
She shifted her steps to take in the look in his eyes. For a moment it seemed she was going to keep being deviant. Her arms folded behind her back and muttered," For now, we'll play by your games, but the moment you harm a hair on that girl's head, be sure that you won't only have me to deal with." She furrowed her brows and muttered," No matter how handsome you may be....I can assure you that you haven't seen the true side of me either."
"Handsome, I may be....Ambassador?" A tilt of his head at her, a brow lifting in arch at her," It's nice to know you find me attractive, Ambassador. Though understand I play no games in this matter or others related to it. You and the Heiress, are to be kept alive as the rest of the crew that came here with you. But should you, the heiress or one of the crew wish to...rise up so to speak" Well, you'll have to feel more of my bite now won't you."
A brow perked and she head tilted to the side," Trust me. We don't mind biting..." It was honest enough, and to say it with that smirk almost killed how serious she was taking that moment. Esta shifted to settle down on the table once more, one leg folding over the other," If you insist on us behaving, you will have to give my people something better than bread and water..."
"If you can assure their 'behavior' I can arrange for something better than that of simple bread and water." A nod given to her as she made the table her seat of choice for now," I'm not unreasonable, usually. The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate is growing my dear Ambassador. The elvan woman you met, the Captain, is one of many elves who have broke out in a group whose name you will soon find out no doubt while here. One of many groups, joining the Syndicate. If I give my word, then it is my word. I always keep it. So if I say after I am finished with you and your heiress, that you'll return to your people...then it is to be so."
That was reassuring, but there was still the ten to deal with," I will ask you one thing. When you get ready to clean them up, around their neck is a necklace with a crystal on it. I would like to have those in my possession. It's imperative that they be returned to the fallen's family." Hoping he would at least understand that bit of information. Running her fingers through her hair she tried to tried to keep her from revealing her few scars and tribal markings.
"I can have the bodies, along with the necklaces sent back to Alorian space if it would suit you, Ambassador. As I said before, I can be 'nice' at times and understanding." A slow bow of his head to her, a habit of his, the bowing of his head from an older, ancient time when Rhydin held more guilds and more need of the ancient ones to protect the peace," I know more, about your people then you may think, Ambassador. It is wise to investigate before you put a boot forward into the unknown."
A brow perked up and she leaned back slowly. Her eyes turned over him when he bowed slowly to her. The advantages she could have taken at that moment, but she didn't. The thought of the bodies and necklaces being returned along with them provided some ease. She perked a brow as he expressed knowledge of her people. Standing up she murmured," Why don't you show me then?"