Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans or the Justice League or their characters. They are owned by DC Universe Comics.
This is my second multi chapter fic. It's an AU cross over with Teen Titans and Justice League.
Multiple pairings inside.
'Now that was unexpected!' Thought Koriandr. Everyone including our Princess was in a state of shock to hear the news. The war over? The Gordainians gone? We are safe again? It was too good to be true.
"How? Explain yourself." demanded one of the council members.
"Each task force of the fleet was meet with overwhelming numbers of enemy ships. They were waiting for us that I am sure. Force one and two were destroyed within the first hour of fighting. Our task force , force three the one lead by the royal family fought as best we could , but we were outnumbered three to one. After nearly all ships were either damaged or destroyed the King ordered any ship capable to execute an emergency hyperspace jump. We did as ordered and left the battle.
"The navigator did not have the time to establish a known course so we ended up in a section of space never before traveled by our kind. The trip had depleted our energy reserves , we drifted for days. The surviving crew tried to repair the ship, but it was in vain. Most of our engineering staff had died and with the loss of our captain we were without his experienced guidance. We waited for other ships from the fleet to join us in hope they could provide assistance , but they never came. " Greynor hung his head and was silent for a moment.
"Just as things seemed as though they could not turn worse our sensors detected a new contact. At first we hoped it was another fleet ship. Then we feared it was the enemy come to finish us. It was neither, it was a ship of unknown design and origin on approach. We tried to establish defenses as they came near, however, none of those systems were operable. Our sensors were not fully functioning so detail on their capabilities could not be clearly established. We were an easy target.
"When it came in range it tried to contact us , but alas our communications were down. After a brief period a single being boarded our ship. We made the best show we could , but again we were barely hanging on. If they wanted to they could have taken us easily."
"Did they?" Princess Koriandr asked mesmerized by his story.
"No ... thank X-Hal. The aliens appeared to be quite benevolent. Once communication was established they were very friendly. Evacuating the wounded to their ship for treatment and sending engineering personal to help with repairs. Truly they were a gift from the Gods of Tamaran. I do not believe I have ever heard of a race that displayed the levels of compassion as they did.
"After some time their captain visited our ship to confer directly with out first officer. The highest ranking office that survived. After a brief tour something happened and he left abruptly. We had feared some offense , but to our surprised they double their relief efforts. When I asked the first office what had happened he claimed no knowledge as to the alien's behavior.
"After several days we were once again functioning at 80 percent power and most systems had been established. Quite impressive for a people we never meet before and have never seen our technology.
"It was at this time some of our wounded began to return. They spoke of being very well cared for and that all of our people who were taken over we alive and well. One individual told me that on the days proceeding their Captain's visit to our ship something happened on their ship that caused quite a commotion. He could not provide specific details , but there was one phrase repeated multiple times. And afterwards they began to treat our people differently. "
"In what way?" asked a council member.
"The treatment was not negative in any way. Actually they were more determined to keep all of us alive. He described them as becoming obsessed with the very ideal of our safety and well being."
"The phrase you spoke of .. What was it?" it was Princess Korimandr who spoke this time.
"It was the Omega Directive Princess. He said he heard it mentioned several times and each time the aliens in attendance had extreme reactions. It was like they were shocked and awed by it. One could describe their reactions as almost fearful."
"What happened next?"
"Once our ship was at 100 functioning we were considering returning to the battle area. However, before we could their fleet arrived. Hundreds of ships. Some were so large they could have easily hide our battle groups. The first officer and myself were summoned to the lead ship to speak with the commanders. They proceeded to ask many questions about our planet and the war. The first officer thought they were another invading force and killed himself in order to prevent any exchange of knowledge. I tried to as well , but was stopped. I was told repeatedly they meant us no harm and that they were here to help. At first I did not believe them and refused to cooperate.
"What transpired next?"
"A woman ... a very beautiful woman approached and place a golden rope around my body then told me to lie purposely to every question she asked. I was confused at first , but decided to do as she asked. To my surprise I was unable to lie at all. Something compelled me to tell the truth. When I realized that it was this 'golden lasso' (as she called it) was causing this she removed it and placed it around herself. She stated that they meant us no harm and that their fleet was here to protect Tamaran from the Gordainians. When I asked why would they do such a thing I was told the reasons could not be revealed at this time.
"So what did you do?"
"I chose to trust them. If it were not for them we would have surely perished. Once I decided that I provided what information I could. When they were satisfied their leaders ordered all ships into an area between Tamaran and the battle zone. They intercepted a massive Gordainian strike fleet as is was on approach to Tamaran almost four solar moons ago. Negotiations were tried at first , but it was soon evident that the Gordainians were not interested in peace. Several small skirmishes broke out and in each instance the aliens prevailed. At one point to High Leader of The Gordainian Empire declared they would stop at nothing short of the compete and utter destruction of Tamaran and its people. That was a mistake.
"Why do say so? What did these aliens do?"
"Their leadership announced that the Omega Directive was in full force. War was declared on Gordainian with total destruction of all Gordainians forces as the only acceptable outcome allowed. By the next solar moon , the entire enemy fleet was eliminated. They were completely out classed and out gunned. They did not stand a chance. "
This was meet with shock and awe. How could a single force annihilate an enemy they have been fighting for generations? What's more what would happen if this power was turned on them?
"When their fleet reached Gordainia , they offered the Gordainians several opportunities to surrender. The emperor again declared that they would never surrender and they shall not rest until Tamaran was destroyed. The alien response was to destroy Gordainia. None survived.
Princess Koriandr could not help but think 'What terrible power...'
"Where is their fleet now?"
"The majority of their ships were sent to deal with the Gordainian's allies like the Cyons. I was informed that they will meet the same fate if they intend to attack Tamaran. Several of their ships hold at the edge of our space waiting to establish peaceful relations with our planet. It was requested that I help facilitate that end. "
"X-Hal with that level of power why would they be interested in establishing peaceful relations with us? If they could easily defeat the Gordainians , they could take us with little effort. Why us?" a council member stated with a shocked and horrified expression on his face. From what the Princess could see , he wasn't the only one unnerved by this chain of events. Herself included.
Greynor looked around the room cautiously before settling on the remaining royals and the prime minister. "They were not specific with me , but I may have an ideal why. With your permission I request a private audience with the Prime Minister ... alone."
This was an unusual request. The politics of Tamaran were never conducted behind closed doors. Galfore considered this carefully before standing and waving the young man forward.
"We will adjourn to my chambers temporarily. All others ... wait here."
Once they were sealed inside Galfore motioned for Greynor to speak.
"Please sir understand that this is my own opinion."
Galfore nodded and beckoned him to continue.
"During our time together they asked many questions regarding our society and customs. They were very interested in the royal family. They were intrigues when I spoke of Princess Korimandr and Princess Koriandr. They became especially interested when I told them of our custom of securing alliances through marriage of the royal family members to other races. From then on almost any conversation I had with any of them always seemed to steer back towards the topics of marriage and the Princesses. Their doctors had asked to conduct further tests on some of the surviving female members of the crew. When I asked what it was for I was told they wanted to know if our races were genetically compatible. Apparently were are. It is my opinion they wish to secure alliance thru marriage of one or both of the Princesses. At the very least they seem to want the Princesses. "
Galfore considered this carefully . "Why did you now wish to mention this in council?"
"Forgive me , but I did not wish to say this in open council for two reasons. First if I was wrong I did not want to offend anyone. Secondly, given what had happened to them the last time they were promised ..." He trailed off and did not have to continue since Galfore raised a hand effectively silencing him.
When they returned to the throne room Greynor took his place before everyone.
Galfore broke the quiet by speaking in a low tone "Lancer 1st Class Greynor of the red Guard we thank you for your report. Furthermore you are now raised to the rank of Captain and are hereby granted the title of Ambassador. You are to gather whatever resources and personal you may require and begin the process of establishing relations with this new race. This is off the utmost importance. Go about your task immediately. Dismissed. All with the exception of the Council of Elders leave the Throne Room now."
As Greynor and the others began to leave Galfore spoke again "And Greynor ... What you said to me in chambers. Tell no one. I agree with your assessment."
"Prime Minister! This is highly unorthodox! There should be no secrets among us." shouted one of the oldest of the Council of Elders.
Galfore scowled at the man before he answered "What he said to me was based on speculation and conjecture. If he was mistaken in his interpretation and it were to become common knowledge it may cause offense. We cannot afford mistakes at this point in time. We must not lose this opportunity to gain such a powerful ally. At the very least we do not want such power angry at us. That is all I will say on the matter. Now everyone out!"
"Wait!" This time it was Princess Koriandr who interrupted. "You have not said who this new race is. Please tell us ... who are they?"
Greynor bowed deeply to his Princess before replying "Forgive me Princess Koriandr, but in truth they are an alliance of races. When I was on their ships I counted no less than five different alien species. However , I was informed that the ones in charge , the leaders as it were hail from a planet known as Earth.. They are called ... humans."
AN: There you have it folks ... chapter two. Surprised by who it was ? Probably not , but I try anyways. Next chapter we might get to meet the awesome humans !!