By Grabthar's Hammer You Shall be Avenged

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Chapter 1

"Where's the happy ending, Jason?" Alex mocked hopelessly, as rammed his friend into the wall. "Never give up, never surrender?"

"Maybe it's about time you backed off, you fin-headed monstrosity." Jason bit back. "Besides you're starting to act like you did in episode 17, you scene stealing hack!" He gave his companion a quick wink.

"Oh, right!" Alex realized, as he pushed Jason into the air-lock. "Well, how does it feel, Jason? Was it worth it? You've murdered us all, just because you want to play commander!"

The two sparred a moment, just as one of Sarris's guards tried to break up the fight, by aiming his gun at the men.

"Jason, look out!" Alex screamed, hurling himself at the tortoise shelled guard.

There was a flash of light, and Alex stumbled a bit, but was able to throttle the offending guard. "How. ." He murmured, as he forced his adversary into the air-lock.

The crew cheered silently, as Fred pressed a button, opening the doors.

"That door was a little stuck, I'll get some of my guys down here, with a can of WD-40." Fred joked, his eyebrows furrowing, as he noticed Alex limping towards them, his arms wrapped about his chest. "Hey Alex, are you doing okay back there?"

Alex nodded slightly, as he collapsed to the floor in a heap, the breath catching in his throat.

"Alex!" Gwen shouted, kneeling down next to him, giving him a full examination. She glanced up at Jason. "I'm afraid he's been shot, Jason. It must have been when he saved you from that guard." She assessed, trying to keep her emotions in check. "Shouldn't I be pressing down on the wound, or something? That's kind of the technique to use, isn't it?"

Jason heaved a deep sigh. "Alexander? Alex, can you hear me?" He prodded, a smile of relief creasing his face as Alex nodded comprehendingly. "We're going to try to get you to the medical quarters. Just hang on!" Jason reassured. "Don't worry, Gwen, I'll take care of this."

"Oh, sure you are. Only to get caught by those guards again. And who will save you all then, Jason? Hmm?" Alex replied scornfully, his face going dead white. He started to shiver noticeably.

"I'll escort you." A Thermian voice[E1] murmured coolly, as Quellek stepped out of the shadows, a metal device clutched in his hands. He glanced at Alex pityingly. "Don't worry, I won't let you down, Dr.!"

Alex gave a small smile. "I know you won't, Quellek. Just get me out of here, it bloody hurts!" He winced, as Jason grabbed him by the feet, allowing the alien to grip his mentor's arms. "Ow! Don't touch me!" Alex pleaded.

"I'll get in touch with Laliaria, and have her come to the medical quarters straight- away!" Gwen shouted, over the computer's dis-satisfied noises. "Once you're all safe, Jason and I will take care of the neutron reactor! And Tommy, you'd better got practice drive this craft! I don't want Alex jostled around too much in operation!"

Tommy nodded reluctantly. "Sure, sure."


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