Life of hate and happiness

Chapter one

Deep in space, an Alien space freighter went on it way thought the darkness. All seemed normal, even typical, but for one thing, the freighter was not as it seemed.

The truth was that this freighter was not really a freighter at all but was in fact in service to the alien species known as the Tarlerions. This freighter's actual purpose was a recon vessel.

Most of the Tarlerion crew where in a cryogenic sleep with only the skeleton command crew awake to keep the ship running, defending it from pirates, keeping it on course and some such.

A signal was received and was found to be coming from a nearby sector and the ship sent a scout to investigate the source of the signal and survey any planet which might be selected for future conquest.

The Command crew quickly began to prepare for that long-range scout out of Cryogenic sleep and picked Sleeper Pod 345 and began awakening process. All they needed to do now was wait.

Sub-commander Eliz'kovt felt her mind awakened by the Ship computer as it sent orders into her bio-implant and from there, into her brain. Her body felt the heat and had grown to hate being put into sleep; it made her sick. The door to her sleeper pod opened and she was helped out by a medical tech who injected her with a substance that caused her to relax.

Her orders were amazingly straightforward and simple, find the source of the nearby signal and survey any neighboring planets for anything of interest in the area as potential targets for future conquest of the area.

She got to the changing room and removed her sleeping suit in favor of a uniform and armor. She pulled gloves over her claws and checked herself in the mirror for vanity reasons. Deciding to see if anyone else was awake, she made her way to the canteen.

She was unpleasantly surprised to see that aside from the command, no one else was awake and got herself something to eat. The ship commander, Commander Gazzon saw her and made his way over, hissing, "Not leaving yet, I see."

Eliz'kovt had taken a disliking to him ever since first boarding this ship, finding him to be unintelligent and slightly rude.

"No, I am just sampling a taste of our culture as I may be away for the next few months." She was glad to see her commander feel embarrassed and turn away.

"Yes, Sub-Commander, the Captain wants you away in the next hour or so." Gazzon said with a hint of apology in his voice.

An hour later saw Eliz'kovt get on board her scout vessel with a course set to the source of the signal.

It has taken a few days to pinpoint the source of the signal, an unknown planet with signs of a fairly recent budding space culture. A mere stage one at that.

On the planet, the signal was further isolated to a large land mass and all ready by the looks of things. It seemed as though she'd be dealing with another alien. Curious, she wondered about the nature of this creature.