Undisclosed Fremen Location, sometime after the surprise attack of the Baron Harkonnen.
"Paul, we can't use the family atomics against the Baron! I forbid it!" Exclaimed Jessica. "This is direct violation of the Convention! You could destroy the atmosphere! The Emperor won't let such an offense go unpunished."
"First of all," started Muad'dib, formerly Paul Atreides, "You have no power over me, as I have inherited control of House Atreides after the death of my father. Second, my plan is to lure the Emperor here so I can crush him on my own terms. Third, I intend to destroy the Shield Wall with them anyway, so extra fallout won't complicate matters. Fourth, the Convention also prohibits open war between houses, but the Baron broke that rule first, leaving us open to legitimate retaliation."
"Um," said the Lady Jessica.
"Worry not, Mother," said Muad'dib soothingly. "I have already sent several kamikaze 'thopters to every possible place the Baron might have a base, piloted by Fremen whom I personally Voiced into complete loyalty. I expect to have crippled the Baron by this afternoon, and will be appropriately prepared for the Emperor's arrival as well."
"Um."
"Yes, yes, Mother. Now excuse me while I prepare the formal surrender papers we will need signed."
The End
(Or, How It Should Have Ended)
