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Cepheus should've known. He should've known Omega-Xis would be like all the others. Everyone was out to get him just like his brother so had many years prior to this incident, and the rogue FM-ian just proved his point. Showing compassion, Cepheus had given Omega-Xis a position in his powerful military. Not just any position though, Omega-Xis became one of the leaders of the military and had a very respectable position at Cepheus's side. He even let Omega-Xis continue to directly lead his men instead of forcing him to stay out of combat. Any warrior would've seen that as a tremendous honor, but the first thing the mutt does was comitt treason by attacking his comrades and stealing the Andromeda Key, possibly the most important object in the universe?

Cepheus clenched his fists as he continued to sit on his throne. This must've been the tenth time he thought about his most recent betrayal. The king tried to force his attention to other matter concerning the FM planet, but he mind always returned to Omega-Xis. Maybe it was because he was beginning to think of Omega-Xis as family, or maybe it was because his entire planet was now in danger with their strongest weapon turned against them, all Cepheus knew was that Omega-Xis would pay for his betrayal, and his life would be forfeit. Just like Cepheus's brother had been.

And this all happened because the humans had to declare war on him by sending this, what was it called? Brotherband? Who did they think they were fooling with their little ruse of false friendship? It was obviously an attempt to have Cepheus lower his guard so the humans could attack. Pathetic. He had to make them pay. Good thing he had an army of trained viruses to help him do just that.

Cepheus leaned his head against his hand as he closed his eyes. He had been thinking about the subject for far too longer and needed something to occupy his mind. Too bad that the possibly of total destruction of the FM Planet trumps everything else.

The king had to question why Omega-xis didn't use Andromeda in the first place. The traitor knew how to use the key so he could've destroyed the entire FM planet. So why didn't he? Was it leverage?. Was he planning on using it as a last ditch effort to save his life when he is captured?. No, if Cepheus knew anything about Omega-Xis is was that the FM-ian never thought that far ahead. Besides, no traitor was ever allowed to live!

"Sir," Cygnus's body appeared on a virtual screen right in front of Cepheus and his throne. "We tracked the traitor to a lone asteroid near the belt separating Jupiter and Mars. What are your orders, sir?"

Cepheus brought his head up to stare at the screen without saying anything. So Omega-Xis is heading towards Earth. Or so it seems. Is he trying to seek refuge with the humans, a known enemy of the FM-ians?

"I just want the Andromeda Key. Anything you do to Omega-Xis is secondary. Just remember though, that the penalty for treason is death."

"Yes, sir!" the FM-ian bird said as he stuck his wing up to give a salute right before the transmission was cut.

Soon Omega-Xis will be dead and Andromeda will be activated on Earth. Those pesky humans won't know what hit them. The last threat to his Excellency will finally be expunged and peace will be restored to his planet. Still, something in the back of his mind told him that this was somehow wrong. Maybe he didn't have all the information yet. After all, the humans weren't supposed to know about the FM-ians so how could they send a declaration of war? That was just his naivety speaking though. Hr thought that was lost a long time ago, back in the days when Planet AM still existed. Cepheus couldn't even remember what specific incident changed him so much, or even why it did for that matter. It was probably a betrayal. It seemed like everything had to do with betrayal because there were so much of them, Omega-Xis, the Am-ians, his mother, his cousins...his brother. Yes, that was it. His brother was the very first person to betray him. He was also the closest. Quite possibly the closest thing the king has ever had to a true friend.

Cepheus got off his throne and walked past his two royal guards. They were supposedly picked from the best of the best and most loyal to the king. In fact, they had to swear allegiance to only the king and not to whatever remained of the council. Even with their devotion, Cepheus wanted to get rid of them. He figured that one or them would betray him eventually and he would be killed. Still, he needed someone to protect him against any assassins and they appeared to be the best choice.

Both soldiers raised their eyebrows at the king's antics but soon fell in line with him.

Cepheus remembered perfectly why he became so paranoid and possibly insane. It all started with his father's funerals so long ago.

Sorry for the intro being short. The chapters should at least double in length after this. Just in case you guys didn't catch it, this story will take place before the events of Starforce. I'm not entirely sure if I should continue this though, so any and all reviews help!

I will do my very best to remain true to the games and make this the best unofficial backstory I can!