ME: And here i thought i wouldn't post this story until december. But I finished this little thing in record time. So yea I'm posting a new story and i don't own anything that isn't mine. I hope you enjoy it.
~ Chapter 1 ~ Tragic Beginnings
"Okay Nora push."
A cry of agony sounded throughout the facility. Causing a few bystanders to cringe at the sound, but no came to the rescue. For this sound was cry from a woman who in the middle of childbirth. Of course that didn't reassure the terrible thoughts that were swimming in the father's head.
He was sitting by the closed door where his beloved was delivering the new life they had created together. Though it had only been a little over an hour since the process began to him it felt like a ongoing bad joke.
Another cry from his beloved sounded and again he cringed.
His head was down as he watched his thumbs twiddle.
Another cry and another cringe.
"Why does this take so long?" The new father thought.
"Not so easy now is it, pal?"
The man looked up to see his best friend.
"Kaden." The father said.
The two men greet each other with a hug.
Kaden sat down beside his long time friend and placed his hand upon his shoulder.
The father sighed.
"I'm just scared that both Nora and the baby won't make it."
"Hey I was too when the twins were born."
"How are they anyway?"
"Leah"s fine. She's asleep with the kids right now."
"I'm surprised your not with her."
"She practically begged me to come see you when she heard that Nora went to hospital this morning."
This caused them both to laugh.
"How old are they now, the twins?"
"Two months. I know I can't believe myself. Here I'll show you a picture."
Kaden took out a pocket watch. When Kaden opened it the new father saw a picture inside of two lombax kits both with bright sunny blonde fur, carmel stripes, and bright green eyes.
"Their beautiful, Kaden."
"And so will your daughter, Alister."
"Alister Azimuth."
The two lombaxes look up to see a brunette lombax with dark red stripes standing by the door where Alister's beloved was behind.
"Congratulations your a father now." The brunette lombax replied.
"Can I see them?"
"Of course, right this way."
Alister begins to follow the brunette lombax unit he realized Kaden was still standing there.
"Well come on Kaden."
"But Al this is your special moment."
"It's yours too since you are her godfather."
Kaden's eyes went wide.
"Alister…"
"I won't take no for answer."
Alister was giving off a teasing smile which was something usually Kaden had done. Kaden tried his best to refuse his offer, but in the end he walked in right behind Alister.
The two lombaxes reached their destination, only to find a pale blonde lombax with golden blonde stripes sitting up with a bundle of cloth in her arms. Even though her entire body looked like a mess Alister still help but smile at his wife's natural beauty as Nora smiled down at the bundle of cloth.
Alister walked up to Nora and greet her with a sweet loving kiss on her forehead.
"Hey there mister worrywart."
Alister chuckled at his wife's comment then looked down at the bundle of cloth.
"I waited to see her until you came in." Nora said as she placed her hand on the edge of the cloth ready to reveal her pride and joy.
Alister placed his hand on top of his wife's and looked into Nora's blue eyes.
Nora smiled and together the couple revealed a sleeping newborn lombax with white fur covering her from tip to toe, her stripes not yet developed in her young age. She was small and innocent and adorable and...utterly breathtaking. Alister's heart sang with joy as he looked down at the child, his daughter. The little newborn yawned in her sleep, revealing a bright pink mouth and tiny tongue.
Kaden came from behind to catch a glimpse of his best friend's baby girl and immediately a smile was plastered upon his face.
"She's beautiful, Al."
"She sure is."
"What should we name her?" Alister asked softly.
"I like Roslyn."
"Roslyn Azimuth." Alister tried out the name for size and immediately smiled.
"My little Rose." He took Roslyn in arms and kiss the little one's forehead.
"Welcome to the world, Roslyn."
But the calm peaceful moment immediately ended when a series of explosions began to sound. After the explosions stopped all you could hear was little Roslyn crying.
"Alister." Nora called drawing Alister's attention. "Give Roslyn to me."
Alister immediately did as he was told and wrapped his arms around the both of them.
"Stay alive. I'll meet up with you later."
Nora,teary eyed, kissed her husband and then turned her attention to the sobbing Roslyn.
Alister and Kaden walked out of the room and turned to the window that was at the end of the hallway.
"Soooooo we're leaving in style?" Kaden asked smirking.
"Why? Are you finally realizing your influence has turned me into a huge risk taker?" Alister asked.
Kaden laughed as he turned on his hover boots.
"Al, we're lombaxes." Alister turned on his hover boots. "Risk makes us who we are."
Kaden was the first to fly through the window and land safely on the ground.
Soon Alister landed right beside him.
"General Azimuth! General Rogers!"
They turned to see a brunette lombax with darker brunette stripes coming towards them with a frantic look on his face.
"Lieutenant Farron."
Lieutenant Farron stopped in front of the them and bowed quickly showing his respect.
"What's our stasis?" Kaden asked seriously.
"Not good sir! The enemy has neutralized all defense systems and has managed to somehow counterattack every one of our attacks. "
"Do we know who is attacking us?" Alister asked.
"Yes sir! It is the Drophyds sir and the Inventor."
"What?!" The two generals exclaimed.
"And further more he is using Lombax Technology!"
Time seemed to stop for Alister Azimuth when the news of the inventor he trusted with his races technology and secrets had backfired and ultimately caused the downfall for his race.
"Al! Alister!"
"Wha-What?"
"What should we do?" Kaden asked.
Alister looked at his best friend and then at the lieutenant. He knew what needed to be done, it was risky, but at this point in time this was the only option they could take that could ensure his race's safety.
"Lieutenant Farron."
"Yes sir!"
"I want everyone in the Lombax guard to escort everyone to the court of Azimuth and when everyone is there make sure the dimensionators are ready."
"Yes sir!"
The Lieutenant quickly sped off on his hover boots to transfer the orders from general azimuth.
Alister then turned to Kaden.
Whose face was twisted with betrayal and sadness.
"You granted the inventor access to the chamber."
"What don't be ridicu-"
"Don't lie to me Alister!"
Alister sighed and looked away from his best friend.
"I told you not to trust him."
"I know."
"Then why did you do it!"
"It was to protect the galaxy!"
"Well you sure did a great job."
Kaden turned on his hover boots and was about to speed off into who knows where until Alister grabbed his wrist.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to protect my family!"
After his sudden outburst Kaden sped off while Alister just stood there feeling his friendship suddenly severed, but that wasn't important at the moment.
His race's survival was the most important at the moment.
When he reached the court of Azimuth everyone was there. Everyone except for Kaden, Kaden's Family, and his own wife and his newborn daughter. He looked throughout the crowd, but he never saw anyone.
He then catches the other high council and generals waiting near the entrance of the court. He runs over as he salutes to his fellow men, but instead of receiving the look of approval he received a look of distrust.
"Alister Azimuth."
Alister turned to find the leader of the high council, Bashir McCoy, standing tall even in these horrific times.
"You have betrayed us all."
"Sir I was only-"
"That does not not matter. You went against the council's decision and gave all of our secrets to Percival Tachyon."
"No…."
"I see you understand how critical this situation is."
The leader turned his back to the betrayer and looked at the rest of the council.
"For your crimes you are forbidden to join us. Instead you will live in exile."
Alister nodded his head in shame.
"And my family?" He asked.
"If they are still alive they will be joining us."
Again the betrayer nodded his head.
"Your ship is waiting for you in the loading bay and their is enough supplies that will last you about a week."
Alister nodded his head again leaving without a word.
As the betrayer neared the loading bay he found his, well he at least he hoped, best friend holding something close to him.
"Kaden!"
He ran to his friend as Kaden looked up at his friend in sadness.
"Their gone."
"What?"
"Leah and Kathryn. They're….gone."
Alister placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Kaden….I'm so sorry."
"I know Al and I'm sorry too."
Alister felt tears fall from his face as his friend apologized to him.
"You don't have to apologize to me Kaden. I caused your family's death and most likely mine and many others families to fall apart as well."
"Al-"
"I've been sentenced to exile for my crimes Kaden."
"Where will you go?" Kaden asked.
"I don't know yet."
"Then do me a favor and take Liam, Al."
"What…?" Alister asked Kaden handed him his son was sleeping at the moment.
"I found him crying in the rumble of the house. It's amazing that he survived."
"But why are you…?"
"Because I'm going after Tachyon."
Kaden walked away from Alister with a look of determination on his face, but Alister as swiftly as he could stood in front of his friend.
"But Kaden that's suicide."
"Someone has to stop him so that everyone can escape."
"Then let me do it."
Kaden only laughed.
"I can't let you do that pal. Now go!"
Kaden turned on his hover boots and quickly sped off as Alister sat there holding his child.
"Take care of yourself, Kaden."
~Back in the Court of Azimuth~
Leah stood there watching Alister leave as she held both Kathryn and Alister's daughter Roslyn. She wished dearly she had Liam with her but when the forces of Percival Tachyon invaded her home the only thing she could do was hide him safely and pray someone found him. And then their was Roslyn. She had found her safely tucked in dying her mother's arms.
Nora never spoke a word as she handed her daughter to Leah. Then only thing she did was smile as she took her last breath.
Leah had cried as she left and even right now at this moment she still had tears rushing down her face.
She looked up as she watched their leader Bashir McCoy place the dimensionator upon his head and when he activated it she closed her eyes. And with a strong cry she along with the rest of her race fled onto the new land they would call home.
Me: Well that was full of drama and sadness. But tell me what you guys think and all that jazz and hopefully we will see another chapter soon. Thanks for reading and until then I'm Lindzeldia and this is Pale Green Stars.