Author: Sherry Chen
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Rating: PG
Spoilers: Umm... season 2 and 3
Summary: Liam learns of a sister he never knew about.
Notes: This is one of my first works, my first in this fandom, so
there are plot holes big enough to fall through. Be careful... I
warned you. Also, in this, words separated by * and * are
thoughts, while words separated by ^ and ^ ard flashes. What they
are are in the text.
As Liam Kincaid straightened his tie, he wondered why he had to
be here. He couldn't understand this uneasy feels each time
he enters a ballroom full of people. He never like being asked so
many questions.
Are you ready, Da'an? Liam asked the pale blue
Taelon standing next to him.
Of course, Liam. Shall be proceed? Da'an
patiently replied.
Liam started walking to the great wooden doors leading to the
ballroom with Da'an walking ahead of him. Another party.
There was so many of them, Liam has forgotten what they were all
about.
They stepped into the ballroom and all of sudden someone started
to announce their arrival.
Ladies and gentlemen, Da'an has arrived!
All heads turned to catch a glimpse of the Taelon, after all not
everybody gets to see the North American Taelon. Everyone started
to applaud. People were even cheering.
This all ways happens Liam muttered.
Da'an walked up to them podium in the front. Liam had just
notice the beautiful tapestry behind it. It was hanging on purple
velvet. It had shown the arrival of the Taelons and man's
first contact with them. The colors, they just took his breath
away. They were so vibrantly done. He was mesmerized by it, then
he realized that Da'an was already at the podium. Liam
rushed to his side just as Da'an was starting his speech.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce that humans
and Taelons have once again joined together in the impossible
goal of designing a new weapon, a weapon that would ensure our
survival when the Jaridens attack.
This will be one more step in understanding Talons and
humans. This was made possible by the joint cooperation with the
Taelons and the Jacobs Corporation
Liam listen to Da'an's speech in horror, a new weapon?
How could he, of all people agree to this sort of thing?
Da'an kept on talking, but Liam blocked it all out.
Awhile later, Da'an stood talking to a bunch of men about
this new weapon. He didn't even realized that a beautiful
young woman had approached him from behind.
You look bored
This startle Liam. He quickly turned around and saw a smile come
onto her face. Liam couldn't place it but this woman had a
mysterious quality. She was dark haired, medium height, a great
body and was wearing a very expensive black evening gown.
Not bored, but there doesn't seen to be much for me to
do. said Liam when he gathered enough energy to will
himself to talk.
Oh, you're Major Liam Kincaid right? Da'an's
protector? she asked.
Uh, yeah that's me, he stammered. Liam didn't
know how to act, this woman was familiar somehow, it was if Liam
had met her before. But he knew he didn't, he definitely
would of remembered it.
She smiled once more, I'm Katherine Jacobs.
Katherine Jacobs?!? You're the president of the Jacobs
Corporation aren't you? asked Liam.
Guilty as charged. she replied. Da'an came up to
them, I see you met Miss Jacobs, Liam., Da'an
said as he turned to face Miss Jacobs.
Yes Da'an I have., replied Liam coldly, he was
still fuming from Da'an's speech. Liam turned to face
Miss Jacobs, his face had rapidly changed to coldness. He couldn't
believe Da'an would do this, he would never design a weapon,
that was more along the lines of Zo'or.
Miss Jacobs, you don't have a problem with making a
weapon? asked Liam coldly.
As Da'an had said before, the Jaridian's arrival
to Earth is imminent, and we must have a weapon capable of with
standing them. And it's about time that Door's
International didn't monopolize the Taelon's for
themselves. At the Jacob's corporation we intend of giving
the public a new choice, if they don't like Door's they
can always come to me. replied Miss Jacob's in the
same coldness. Liam can't believe she can actually say that
and still keep a straight face.
They stared at each other for a while before Da'an broke the
silence. I apologize for any disrespect that the Major has
caused Miss Jacobs.
That's quite all right, after all it is still a free
country, oh and please call me Katherine, Katherine said
with a polite smile on her face.
Liam turned to see Captain Jessie Reynolds standing behind the
Taelon.
Yes, Captain? asked Da'an.
Zo'or wishes to see you immediately at the mothership.
He has sent me to take you to it. Reynolds said hastily
while look at Katherine and Liam. She was wondering what was
going on with them.
Da'an blushed blue. Yes, I have to leave. he
turned to Katherine, I am sorry for leaving so suddenly.
Major?
Yes Da'an, Ill be there in a minute. said
Liam, relived to be away for Miss Jacobs.
Katherine spoke up, I don't see a reason why the Major
has to accompany you back to the mothership. I'm sure that
you would be in capable hands with the Captain.
Da'an thought about it for a moment. Yes, Liam you may
stay at the banquet.
But Da'an,... I would feel a lot better if I come with
you. replied Liam quickly. How was he suppose to get out of this
one? Liam was alarmed at the fact that he has to stay here with
the person responsible for a new Taelon weapon.
Don't worry Major. I'll take care of Da'an
spoke up the Captain. Liam realized that he had no way of getting
out of this one. He sighed. Sure Lili, I'm sure you
can handle this.
Liam watch as Lili and Da'an walked out of the ballroom.
Major, can I speak to you for a moment? asked
Katherine. Liam had forgotten that she was still there. He turned
to face her. he said waiting for he to speak.
In private. she said quietly. She motioned Liam to
follow her. He followed her in confusion. She lead him to a door
behind the beautiful tapestry he was admiring before.
Liam got very suspicious at where Katherine was leading him.
Behind the door there was a stairway. It was dark and Liam couldn't
see anything in the front of him. Katherine grabbed Liam's
hand to guide him down the stairs. Liam's face was surprised
at this gesture but he made no move to take his hand away. Even
though he was suspicious Liam felt as if he could be safe with
this woman.
Where are we going? Liam finally got up the courage
to voice his suspicions. Katherine remained silent. Liam was
getting annoyed now. She could at least tell me where she is
taking me.
I would feel a lot better if I knew where we are going.
Liam said fed up. Liam grabbed her arm, she stopped. We are
not going anywhere until you tell me what is going on.
Well Major, I suppose now is a good of a time as ever.
she paused, . Suddenly lights came on. Liam
blinked a few times to get used to the brightness of it. After a
several minutes Liam saw a tunnel. It was lit up but that wasn't
much help. It was just a gray tunnel about a few yards in width,
there was nothing else. There was a drawing along the walls, no
more like a symbol. It was a circle with a large P and a smaller
O below it. Liam had no idea what they meant.
I sorry Major but you have to come with me just a bit
farther before you can be let in. Katherine said solemnly.
I told you I am not going anywhere until you explain
everything Liam insisted firmly. The nerve of her! First
she leads me to who knows where and then she doesn't tell
him a thing.
She pulls out a gun. It was standard Taelon issued, similar to
the one Liam carries. I afraid you do not have a choice in
the matter. she replied coldly, Move, and if you so
even do anything I don't like I'll shoot you.
Liam heart started to race, he thought about reaching for his gun
but decided against it. All he could do now is do what she asks.
Liam started to walk down the tunnel, after a few yards it made a
right turn. It was a dead end, nothing but two doors.
Katherine still with the gun trained on Liam went forward and
touched the doors. They opened. Katherine motioned Liam to get in.
Inside was a car, similar to a subway car. The doors close behind
Katherine after she stepped in.
she said quickly. Liam wonder which headquarters
she meant, a Taelon one or a Resistance one. Personally he hoped
for either. If it was Taelon it would mean the end of him and if
it was Liberation it would mean he would have lost the respect of
his operatives.
The car lurched forward, with Liam waiting silently, unknowing
where it might stop.
The car stopped a few minutes later. Katherine stood up from the
bench she was sitting during the ride. She waved the gun at Liam,
Get up! she said. Liam got up and went to the doors
of the car with the gun still trained on him. The doors opened
with a whoosh.
Liam looked around. It was obviously underground since there was
no windows. There were computer terminals everywhere and a man
was typing furiously on one of the terminals. Liam felt the gun
on his back beckoning him to move. Liam took a few steps into the
HQ with Katherine following him. The doors shut behind them when
Katherine was clear.
The man at the computer terminal turned around at the sound of
the doors closing. Liam could see his face now. He was in his
late 20s, tall, and has brown hair and eyes. His hand started
reaching for a button when he saw Katherine behind Liam. His hand
stopped half way to the button. He smiled in relief.
Katherine! What are doing here? I thought you where at that
ball gala. the man said quickly. His eyes widened when he
saw the gun. Kitty? What are you doing?
Prophecy, Jon, Prophecy. she said. Liam watched as
Jon dropped his mouth in surprise. Prophecy? Tell me you're
joking or that's it's a drill. he uttered out.
Liam was baffled. What the hell was Prophecy?
Jon got up from his chair and hurried out the door that was right
in front him. Katherine made no move to stop him. Liam could feel
Katherine's eyes on his back.
she said calmly, Move it!
Liam was startled. What had prompted this? As far as he knew he
was being pretty cooperative. Liam felt the gun on his back once
more he started to move.
Get in there. Katherine said gruffly. Liam wasn't
positive sure he knew what she meant. He assumed that it was that
door off to the side of the complex. There wasn't really any
place else he could get in.
Liam walk to the door with Katherine right on his tail. He
stepped in, he was engulfed in darkness. Lights suddenly turned
on, Katherine had probably flipped a switch.
Liam saw a couch, a small table and a lamp. It was decorated with
a painting on the far wall and it had a vase full of flowers on
the table. There was barely anything else.
Sit down, Major Katherine's voice said. Liam sat
on the couch and stared to stare at her. Why him? The Taelon's
would never trade anything for him, Sandoval and Zo'or are
probably behind this. They've been wanting to see him
disappear for a long time now. The Liberation would try to find
him but they would probably end up empty handed. After all this
complex seems to be right under Washington and they had never
suspected it before.
You know the Taelons would never trade for me. Liam's
said while trying to keep his voice calm.
That was never what we wanted. We wanted you.
Katherine said calmly. At least now Liam knew what they had
wanted.
Someone's bound to miss me you know, after a few days
they'll send somebody out to look for me. Liam replied
knowingly.
No they won't. We sent out a message to Da'an and
Agent Sandoval. Plus one to Miss Palmer as well that you need
some time to yourself, that you were going on a vacation for the
next week. she smile devilishly, And a message to
Augar, no one will suspect a thing.
Liam stood very still, Katherine knew all the people to inform,
even Augar. Katherine watched Liam as his face turned a shade
whiter. It was almost unnoticeable but she saw it.
Who's we? Liam asked snidely.
You'll find out soon enough. Katherine turned
and went out the door. There she paused for a moment, she looked
at Liam. She looked as if she was pondering something. She turned
and walked back to Liam. Give me your gun. NOW! she
shouted.
Liam just looked her, unwilling to say a word. She pointed her
gun on Liam, Give it.
Liam pulled out his weapon and laid it on the table in front of
him. Katherine picked it up, still with the gun on Liam. Liam
stared at her, wondering what her next would be.
Katherine turned around and walked out. After Liam knew she was a
safe distance away Liam jumped up and went to the door. Locked!
Damn! Liam pulled out his global. He tried calling Lili but all
there was static. Liam was confused, this wasn't suppose to
happen.
He had sat back down to think about his options when the door
opened once more. It wasn't Katherine though. It was a woman
about 50 or so. She smiled.
Hello Liam
Do I know you?
I was a friend of your father's she smiled once
more as recalled a certain memory.
My father? Liam was baffled. How could you know
him? I don't even know him.
You have his memories don't you? Look for me.
she turned
it was too late she was gone. Liam wondered
what she meant by Look for me..
Liam sat silently as he waited for what would come next. He was
dreading ever moment leading up to it. He wondered if he should
use his sharkarava to get out. He pondered it for a minute. He
knew he couldn't let them, who ever they are, know what he
is. Liam took a deep breath. He just couldn't do nothing.
The door opened once more. Liam watched it as it opened.
Katherine walked in.
I'm sorry. she said. She sat down next to Liam.
Liam made no attempt to move. Katherine continued talking, Do
you know who I am? she said softly. He was puzzled by the
question. Liam looked into her eyes, what he saw was not what he
expected. Liam had expected to see coldness and hatred but he saw
none of that. He saw that Katherine's eyes were hopeful and
sad.
Of course I know you. You're Katherine Jacobs, the
president of the Jacobs Corporation. answered Liam.
Katherine's eyes fell. Liam was confused by the reaction.
Katherine rose up from her spot. She got up to
leave. Liam said hastily.
Katherine paused. I want to explain this to me. Liam
said. You at least owe me that much.
I don't owe you anything!!! Katherine ran out of
the room crying. Liam was shocked. What did I do?
Liam walked up to the door and started banging on it. Hey!
How about letting me out?!
The door suddenly opened. It was that guy who was at the computer
when he and Katherine had came in. Liam's eyes narrowed. He
wondered what he was doing here.
Jon slammed into him. Liam fell right onto the table. The vase
was knocked to the floor. Jon grabbed Liam's shirt and
pulled him over to the wall. Liam started to fight back. He
punched Jon right into his stomach. Liam grabbed him and pulled
his arm behind him.
What the hell was that for?!
What did you do to Kitty? Jon growled
I didn't do anything! She just ran out. Liam
insisted. Liam let go of Jon. Liam sat down on the couch with Jon's
eyes right on him. Maybe you can tell me what's going
on here.
Jon sighed. I can't tell you. They'll kill me if
I do. He sighed again, But I suppose you need to know.
We know who you are Liam. he paused, You're
not like any other human. You're different. Liam was
shocked, who had told? Liam thought about Da'an, and back
when he was told Da'an would betray him. He dismissed that,
Da'an would never betray him, never. It was probably Doors.
What do you mean different? Liam said while trying to
stay calm.
You're not fully human. You're the son of Ha'gel,
Siobdan Beckett and Agent Sandoval. You're also the Leader
of the Resistance.
Liam kept silent as he listened to Jon, We know everything.
We just can't get how you can know nothing.
Who's we? Liam asked.
That's not for him to tell. Liam looked up at
the new voice. Katherine was at the door with a bunch of men
behind her. Katherine's eyes were a bit red from the crying
but aside from that she looked great. You can come out now.
Liam got up and walked through the door and saw that the room was
now filled with men and women. He wondered how these people got
here so fast.
Can you tell me now what's going on?
Katherine smiled. You are no longer alone, Liam. We are
here now. You are not the last of the Kimera. We had survived. I'm
you sister, Liam. I'm your sister.
Liam's eyes narrowed in suspicion. What do you mean?
Liam asked in suspicion. What ever this is, it's a
very sick joke.
Katherine went over to Liam with her arms raised. Right in the
middle of each of her palms was a glowing shaqarava.
Katherine started to explain everything to Liam. What do
you remember about Ta'shar, Liam?
Liam looked into his memories her got from Ha'gel and saw
that Ta'shar, was a Kimera colony on the edge of their space.
What about it? he asked snidely.
Katherine tapped her foot impatiently. The other men and women
were getting testy. They were looking at Liam as if he should
know this, that he should of made the connection already.
Katherine was getting a bit upset and as Liam looked into her
eyes he saw fear.
^Shut up!^ Katherine said in the man's mind.
^Why should I?! He's a disappointment!^
^He's Prophecy! At least treat him with some respect!^ Katherine
flashed back to him.
^We don't need him! He doesn't even understand!^
Katherine looked over to Liam. The young man was watching her
strangely. It took her a while to realize that the others were
too.
Katherine smiled weakly, "Sorry."
"Back to Ta'shar Liam. What do you remember?" she asked
quickly.
Liam was puzzled, who the hell is she? She claims to be my sister,
but this could be an elaborate Taelon trap.
"I don't know what you're talking about." he told her.
The others were starting to frown, each looked as if they
disapproved of Liam's answer.
The others were flashing Katherine wildly, mostly to say that
they disapproved of her judgment, that she will be dealt with.
Others were not so kind, insults kept repeating in her mind.
Katherine was getting paler and paler, no a good sign, Liam
decided. He stepped up to her, "Are you all right?" he
asked kindly
^NO! I'll show you!^ she flashed to all of them.
Katherine grabbed Liam's hand and forced a palm onto her's. Liam
gasped as a cascade of emotions and memories overwhelmed him.
Kimera?!
"How...what?!" Liam studdered, the things Katherine was
showing him were impossible.
^Everyone leave!!! I have to deal with this alone, he WILL come
to accept it. I have the rest of the night, that was the deal.^
^It was agreed, Kat'thra has the rest of the night,^ Mor'an
commanded.
Katherine led Liam back over to the room be was captive in. Liam
didn't struggle, he had too many unanswered questions. Liam felt
the eyes of the rest of the people bore into him, he shuddered,
refusing to let that intimidate him.
Liam sat down on the couch and watched Katherine. Katherine
closed the door and slowly turned to face Liam.
*She's afraid.* Liam realized. Liam stared at her, the silence in
the room finally started to unnerve him after a few moments. He
decided to break the ice. "Who are you and more importantly
WHAT are you?"
Katherine looked relieved, "I AM your sister Liam, well kind
of." Katherine smiled faintly.
Liam's eyes narrowed, "How?" he asked pointly
Katherine sighed, this will take a while. "First tell me
what you know about Ta'shar."
*Well, trust has to begin somewhere.* "Ta'shar was a
Kimerian Colony on the edge of sector 5. It's main purpose was
research."
"What type of research Liam?" Katherine prodded
"They were researching... ah..." Liam reddened slightly,
"I don't know" he replied embarrassed.
This is going to a lot harder than Katherine thought. "Well
I guess I have to start from the beginning." Katherine took
a deep breath, "Ta'shar was a colony dedicated to the study
of humans. Wait don't interrupt! There's a lot more. Humans are
the genetic link between the Taelons and the Jaridians. The
Kimera had known a long time ago that the Taelons would try to
force a joining with humanity. We could allow that to happen."
"Why?" Liam questioned when Katherine paused.
"Humanity is.... well special. They must not be harm in any
way!" Katherine said strongly. The power in her voice
surprised Liam and made him back in fear that Katherine might try
to harm him.
"Humanity..." Katherine tried again, "Humanity's
role in the future is a large one. You know of alternate
dimensions right?" Liam nodded, "Well in each dimension
there are 3 consistencies, Humanity, Taelons and the Jaridians.
One dies, or if something happens to them affects the whole
universe."
"Oh." Liam replied lamely, it was the only thing he
could think of at the moment. *Humanity is the genetic link
between Taelons and Jaridians?!* Why hadn't Da'an told him?! They
may have the best relationship right now, true, but he should of
told him!
"You still haven't answered my question." Liam said
when he regained his voice.
"I'm coming to that! You have the patience of a child!"
Katherine teased him. Then it hit her, he was one. "Sorry, I
guess you deserve to act like one once in a while..."
"Okay. Back when Ta'shar was formed, we were a bit like the
Taelons. We had abducted several humans and used their DNA to
created hybrids. The goal was that if the Taelons ignored Ma'el's
warning about coming to Earth, these human Pretenders would fight
for humanity. Hagel's DNA was used in these experiments as well."
"Is that what all those people are? Kimera hybrids?"
Liam asked fascinated, he was no longer alone!
"Yes." Katherine took a deep gulp, "Ta'shar was
hidden from the rest of the Kimera race, few knew it was even
there. When the news about the extinction of the Kimera race
reached Ta'shar, they were shocked. Ta'shar was only a small
minor colony, less than 10 Kimera lived there, not even enough to
be called a real colony. The Kimera rushed to produce as many
hybrids as they can before the Taelons figure out where they were.
The children were sent out in small pods on the course for Earth.
5 of the Kimera went with them, to guide them through life. There
are about 100 of us in all. 3 of us are descendants of Ha'gel."
Katherine smiled sadly, "Your brothers, Jel'laren and Lat'hath
are dead. Jelly as we like to call him didn't survive the trip
and Lat'hath was killed by the Taelons 3 years ago. They had
thought he was Liberation." she said bitterly, tears coming
to her eyes as she thought of Lat'hath.
Liam walked over to the shaking woman and put his arms around her,
"Shush... it's okay, I'm here now." he whispered softly.
Katherine looked up into Liam's eyes, her own brimming with tears,
"La'hath and I were very close. He used to protect me from
Matthew. He's the rude guy with brown hair."
"What is with him any way?"
"You are Prophecy." a voice behind them answered, the
pair spun around to see the old woman who claimed to be a friend
of Liam's father. They hadn't even hear her come in.
"Mor'an." Katherine said respectfully.
"Who?"
"Prophecy. The Kimera has a legend. One that states the one
who is young, the one who is old and the one of 3 shall save us
all. We call that person Prophecy." Mor'an stated.
"And you think I'm this person?" Liam said nervously
"You are one of 3. Son of three. All the other hybrids have
only 2 parents. It was also said 'He will lead us through the War
and through the Peace. His guidance and wisdom will prevail.' It's
a big responsibility but we know you are up to it." Mor'an
smiled.
"I don't know..." Liam trailed off
"You lead the Liberation quite well." Katherine pointed
out.
"I suppose the Crackdown was a demonstration of my good
leadership." Liam sneered. But as he saw the horror on the
two woman's faces he hung his head, "I'm sorry. I just haven't
forgiven myself for that."
"It wasn't you fault." Katherine stated. Liam wished he
could believe her. A thought suddenly accrued to Liam, he STILL
didn't know who this Mor'an is.
^I'm the last,^ Liam heard. Liam spun his head around to look at
Mor'an. Liam realized that she hadn't spoken.
^Yes she did. This a form of telepathic communication. We call it
flashing. Try it,^ Katherine's encouraged
^Flashing?^
Katherine smiled. ^There, you've got it.^
^The last what?^ Liam asked Mor'an.
^Of the 5 Kimera who accompanied the young hybrids here, I am the
last of the pure Kimera to survive,^ Mor'an flashed to Liam.
"Oh," Liam said out loud.
Mor'an smiled, "I have to get back up to the surface, they'll
be missing me soon. I'll leave you two to talk about...."
she trailed off.
So Liam and Katherine spent the rest of the night getting to know
each other. Liam told Katherine about the Resistance, Augur, Da'an,
Lili while Katherine told him more about Project One.
Project One. It had been started years ago by the 5 Kimera.
Slowly the Kimera and the Kimerian hybrids work their way up in
everything from politics to CEOs. Nearly all the hybrids were in
some influential position or another. Some were even in the
Resistance, in fact 3 were cell leaders. Liam was shocked. PO had
expanded as well. People from the outside were told of the Kimera
and the threat the Taelons posed. The Director of the CIA and FBI
were one of them, the President before Thompson, and many others.
They had worked hard at getting people close to the Taelons, but
it hadn't been easy.
Katherine had one more thing to tell Liam before he went back up
to the surface. It was getting late, no early and Liam had to get
a least a hour or two of sleep before he reports to work.
"Liam... I don't know how to tell you this." Katherine
said tentatively.
"What ever it is can it wait? I feel like about ready to
fall flat on my face." Liam said groggy.
"Liam," Katherine took a deep breath, "Agent
Sandoval is part of Project One" she blurted out.
*Augg... There's more?* Liam thought weary.
Liam had starting walking over to the door when Katherine started
speaking again.
"Liam... Agent Sandoval is part of Project One."
Liam paused in mid step. *What?!* Liam unconsciously closed his
eyes as his mind started to register what Katherine had just told
him. Liam turned around, his eyes still closed. He gave a weak
smile.
"Did you just say...." Liam slowly said, not bothering
to finish his sentence.
Katherine fidgeted, "I..." she sighed, "Yes."
Liam walked over to Katherine, an unreadable expression on his
face. Katherine got up from her seat to face Liam. *I wish I knew
what he was thinking, this silence is giving me the willies.*
Katherine shuddered.
Liam swallowed. He manage to choke out, "How long?"
without betraying any emotion.
"Well..." Katherine avoided his gaze, "Since....the
beginning," she closed her eyes, not wanting to see how he
would take this.
*The beginning?! The freaking beginning?!!* Liam screamed in his
mind. Liam, however kept silent as he unleashed his cold fury in
his mind.
"How?" Liam asked, unable to keep his voice from
breaking.
Confusion flashed onto her face, "What do you mean?"
she asked slowly.
"How come I didn't know about this?!" he demanded
harshly. Katherine winced, this was hurting him more than she
thought. Liam continued, "How did he get himself into this?!
What about the MI?!! How did you keep Sandoval from telling the
Taelons?!!! HUH?!!" Liam spat out, finally unable to mask
his fury. Katherine watch Liam as his eyes flashed with anger.
For a split moment she thought he was going to hurt her.
Silence finally descended on the room, Liam cooling down and
Katherine afraid to speak while he was in this state.
Liam gathered his cool and spoke silently, not wanting to spook
Katherine anymore than he had had, "You still haven't
answered me".
"No I haven't." Katherine stared straight into Liam's
eyes, unwilling to let her younger brother unnerve her any
further. "And I won't unless you promise me that you'll keep
your thoughts and opinions to yourself."
"Fine", Liam nodded, he'll have to comply... for now.
Katherine took a deep gulp of air as she spun her tale....
"I told you before that outsiders were told of the Taelons
and the threat that they posed to humanity. Well.... they were
never told the whole truth. In fact they weren't told of us at
all" Katherine retorted. She watched Liam as anger and
understanding was shown on his face.
Katherine kept on going, "We had arrived on Earth a long
time ago. I am really your older sister Liam, but you don't know
how much." Katherine said with a hint of merriment in her
voice, "I'm several hundred years old Liam. We had arrived
sometime in the early 12 century. Since then, our network has
really grown. Every so often we selected a few chosen men and
woman to join with us."
Liam watched her intently, wondering what this has got to do with
Sandoval.
"We told them that in the times to come, beings from the sky
above will come and destroy all that they hold dear. People back
them were pretty gullible, but not gullible enough that they
believe us with out proof. We showed them some of our technology
and that seemed to satisfy most of their doubts." Katherine
sighed, she had always been against lying to the human but Mor'an
and the other elders had always insisted on it. She felt that
what they had done was just as bad as what the Taelons were doing
to humanity. Both had lied about their true natures and both are
using humanity.
"As time went on, we got bigger, Project One was born. One
signifies the hope that some day, Taelons, Humans and Jaridians
may work together as one. That is our goal, unlike the Taelons
who wishes to use humans and unlike the Resistance who wants the
Taelons gone altogether."
"But what does this have to do with Sandoval?!!!" Liam
demanded, his impatience unwilling to keep silent.
Katherine eyes flashed with annoyance. ^You promised!^ she hissed.
Liam immediately felt shame, he had given his word. He hung his
head like a schoolboy who had just been caught doing something
bad. ^Sorry,^ he flashed back.
"Don't worry, I'm getting there." Katherine gave Liam a
half hearted smile.
"Okay, I mentioned to you earlier that the director of the
FBI was one of us, right?" Liam nodded, the dots finally
starting to connect in his mind. Your father back before he
joined us was...." she trailed off, recollecting how
Sandoval had been back before the arrival of the Taelons.
"He was smart, funny, so full of hopes for him and his young
bride. The director instantly recognized a potential in him that
would make him invaluable to PO in the years to come. From the
start he was groomed along with others to get as close as they
could to the Taelons. We knew the Taelons would be using
something to keep people from straying from them, so we used our
mental powers to create a block. This block made it possible for
Sandoval to report to us even though he was still under the
influence of a MI. The block basically blocked the subject from
remembering what he or she had done but creating false memories.
Only a very skilled psychic could tell the difference. Only a
while ago Sandoval was released from the MI. Mor'an had found a
way to obliterate it without harming the subject."
Liam nodded understandingly, he had noticed the change in his
father's behavior. *So he's finally free.* he thought hopefully.
"We removed the block and at once he remembered everything.
He remembered all the reports he made to us and for a while it
was kept him falling into despair about what he done under the
influence of the MI" Katherine finished. She watched Liam's
face wondering what the hell was going on in that head of his.
"Thank you." Katherine stared at him, that was not how
she expected him to respond. "I know you could of kept this
from me, but you didn't and I respect that." Liam grinned,
"At least Sandoval's not a mindless puppet anymore."
Katherine smiled, she felt as if a huge weight had been lifted
from her shoulders. Liam took one of Katherine's hands in his and
gave it a tight squeeze.
"You know.... you STILL haven't told me why I didn't know
about this." Liam remarked
Katherine shrugged, "I would if I could, but quite frankly
we are at a lost. We don't get it either, YOU should be able to
access your inherited memories." Katherine paused for a
moment, "I think...."
"You think?" Liam teased
"Hey! It's not as if we have the answers to everything. We
do have some theories though. It could be because you are only 1/3
Kimera while we are 1/2. Or it's because you haven't reach the
level of maturity where you are able to tap into your abilities
Little Brother." Katherine smirked.
"Hey!" Liam gave her a little shove, "Just how
much older are you?"
Katherine laughed, "A lot older than you think Liam, a lot
older than you think."
Liam got unusually quiet all of a sudden.
^What's the matter?^ she asked concerned.
^Does he know?^ Liam flashed her
^Know what?^
^That I'm his son.^ Tears were beginning to form. *I don't know
what I'll do if he knows.*
^Liam......No we haven't told him the truth about you. When we
removed the block and the MI we told him the truth about us, the
first in....well ever. But we knew that telling him the truth
about you was your right and we would never take that away from
you.^ Katherine flashed in a soft voice.
Liam gave her a watery smile, "Thanks."
Katherine took a hand to Liam's face and brushed away the tears.
She sighed inwardly, *He really is just a child.*
The End