-Chapter 2-

Hearing a single sound coming from the ravine the centurion looked in the direction positive it was gunfire it delayed, trying to adhere to the orders given by Zero specifically stating that she didn't want to scare the humans anymore than they already were she insisted that she wanted to try to make first contact without overwhelming odds telling them to stand back she went alone. Moving slowly it waits but never receives a command it decides to break rank ensuring her safety rather than waiting for the call. Running quickly up the side it sees the human running further up the ravine, identifying the gun in his hand he activates his weapon systems pointing in the direction he opens fire.

The human begins to zigzag making his movements sporadic he couldn't get a good lock no his target, trying to predict his movements he takes aim getting ready to fire it hesitates as a sound comes from below him. "Cease firing...!" looking down he sees his commander lying in the crevice appearing to be stuck. "Well… what are you waiting for get me out of here!" the centurion works its way down to her offering a hand it pulls her out.

Wiping herself off she looks up to the unit scolding him with her eyes "What did I say?" stepping up to him she slaps his shoulder "Do not shoot at them!" Shaking her head she walks in the direction he had ran off. Feeling her chest the round didn't penetrate but it definitely was going to leave a bruise Lucifer had stated that it could take several direct hits she didn't realize that's the only thing it would do.

Another centurion approached her position carrying a wireless radio on his back he hands her the actuator. Taking it she clicks the button "This is Zero…" she waits for the response.

"Zero… be advised reports of gunfire in the… area take precautions and approach humans… with caution."

Shaking her head "Roger… caution noted." Handing the mic back to the unit, she had heard reports of humans in these mountain ranges her first run out looking she happens across a thermal reading leading them straight to his location and what happens he shoots her. Knowing that the hatred for her race more than likely ran very strong, she wanted to find other people to help expand the Legion past what the models had to offer. Beginning to believe it was a hopeless gesture they had surveyed five planets and this one was the first one to show any signs of life, and then all he wanted to do is run or try to kill her.

Shrugging well it was her own fault she did hand him the rifle, thinking it would help build relations she noted in future discussions not to allow firearms in the building stage. Kind of thankful he only shot her in the chest he definitely had the opportunity to reload and shoot her in the head, but she had to give him some credit he didn't hesitate with the plan had the armor not been in place he would have succeeded in his attempt. Turning she picks up her helmet reattaching it on her head she looks at the units standing with her "Well… what are you waiting for lets go get him." They start to move but before they get too far ahead of her "…and no shooting got it" hearing there acknowledgements through their silent language she begins to pick up her pace running pass them.

Through the trees he tries to catch his breath, not believing he just escaped that monster he hoped at least with his shot he put her down for good. Trying to remember his father's teachings he had a hard time concentrating as he pushed himself hard, seeing a rock quarry he redirects his path for them. Something in the rocks made it hard for the silver beast to find someone in, but the leader wasn't one of them if anything she was a girl. A traitor that's what his dad would have called her, how dare she give into their empty words never trust a Cylon is what he said they are machines capable of things that were well beyond any human but they were corrupted and that is why they went to war.

Catching his breath he rests his head against the rock he sat behind. Something bothered him in every experience he has ever seen the monster they never once attempted to talk, just shooting and killing everything that was in their path. Sighing he decided to put his thoughts elsewhere hoping his friends were safe they knew the plan and he knew they would follow it. Peeking out from behind the rock he hadn't heard any movement for sometime wondering if he had lost them he controls his breathing always remembering what his father told him a frazzled mind is a dangerous mind for clear thoughts only can come to you when your mind is clear.

Scanning the trees he slowly moved his eyes looking for the slightest hint of the monsters, turning to his rifle he checks to make sure the safety is off he returns his gaze back out to the trees. This is what they want he begins to think, they have to know that he is not alone and this is the reason she didn't kill him, a tear began to form as he wipes it away knowing for at least now he cannot find his friends he needs to continue to draw them away.

Beginning to shiver he realizes that the adrenaline rush was beginning to slow knowing that he was wet the cool air began to weigh in on him. Getting up he moves heading in the opposite direction of where he would like to go he pushes on.

Excited at the idea Tricia stood idly by waiting for the comm switch to activate, she had long to see more humans she had been confined to the Cylon Legion for so long that it almost seemed surreal at the thought. Hesitating she looks at her hands realizing that in a way though she was no longer human, since dying at the hands of a centurion so long ago her humanity in a way went with that body if it wasn't for her dear friend though she wouldn't have been reborn but with that no longer could she claim the human race as hers since the body she occupied now was all synthetic.

Pacing back and forth the wait began to overcome her looking at the console again she shook her head, not allowed to participate the council had their doubts that these remaining humans could even be integrated into their society. For everyone's safety they thought it would be better only sending the centurions down with the prototype as the ambassador for the Cylon people, and with a vote five to two the motion carried leaving the fives and sixes the frustration of having to obey the councils final decision. Of course she didn't quite understand why it was so dangerous with the return of resurrection the fear of danger or death was no longer a factor, but then she didn't understand the math or knowledge of how it worked. A Simon tried to explain it to her but all she got was that even though they can continue to return at the time they only had a limited stock of the bodies to replace their numbers, so minimizing danger became the next issue in the council's debate.

From the last transmission she received all she got was that Zero had picked up a thermal signature and was investigating, upon arriving they made contact with one life form that departed the location with Zero and her team pursuing. At some point though she had separated from the group chasing the lone person into a maze of crevices last report was there was gunfire but no casualty reports had been filed at this time.

Sad at the thought in five planets they had only found one person, one person that could be the last remaining member of the human race. Even though she was now a part of the Legion her heart still mourned for the humans, the atrocities that the Cylons had committed were to the point that she wasn't sure if redemption was even possible. The only thing that continued to drive her was a select few that have become important to her over the last few months, and of course the two she had been traveling with since her resurrection. Still despising the ones even though their lust for power for the most part had been diminished they made every attempt to undermine everyone else, it was that reason Lucifer refused to let Zero take off her equipment when in the presence of anyone but Luce and herself not sure what they would think of the half flesh half centurion mixture he was concerned that the ones could possibly use that against their efforts to try and coexist with the centurions.

Zero of course hated the idea, even though the gear was comfortable she was a young child and when Tricia was young she remembered how she had hated her parents for getting braces for her teeth she could only imagine what Zero was thinking having to wear a helmet and chest plate to hide her flesh from prying eyes. Being the good child though she resigned to his argument and as far as anyone knew she was following the rules.

Stomach rumbling it had been some time since she last ate, turning to the Doral that was at the controls "Did you want something to eat I was going to head to the galley for a bite."

"No… thank you Tricia." He looks up to her for a brief second returning to his duties.

Shrugging her shoulders "Well then I will be back in few minutes can you please contact me if there is any changes on the planet?"

"Of course" bowing to her she walks off shaking her head, at no point did she consider herself anything more than another person on the ship for some reason though they treated her more than that not paying it any mind she continued heading out the door hoping her friend was doing alright.