Chapter 7—Truth will Out
At the reception, Malvor schmoozed with friends and toted about one or two of his vixens on his arm and quickly made arrangements to bargain with another female to become his wife. Delta couldn't believe his audacity but she had suspected it all along.
'What happened ? I thought you and Malvor would be happily wed.', Alpha said, not really understanding the words that were coming out of his audio processor.
'It wasn't mutual. It wasn't an agreement based on love. Besides, you know how I truly feel.', Delta said. Alpha was more than aware of her feelings for him, and he as well. Just then, Somni came around the corner, having relished the experience of sweets just by the Rangers explaining the taste of them to her.
'Salutations, Delta 4. The gala is astronomical !', she complimented. Alpha 5 nearly trembled having both of his favorite bots by his side. He had to make a choice, whether he wanted to or not. One would pull him from his home and his duties as protector of earth. The other would thrust him back into Endenoi as its rightful prince and heir. It was enough to send him into a breakdown, but he weighed his options, very carefully. The two fembots wondered what was taking so long and why he was stalling but secretly, both of them were aware that these emotions messing with his logic servers would be enough to drive anyone mad.
'I…I…', the royal robot began to stammer in hesitation.
'Yes ? What is it ?', Delta 4 asked. He looked at Somni and then looked at Delta 4. The pull of Edenoi was too much for him to bear.
'I care for you both very much, but I'm needed back on Edenoi. Somni, you understand. Since you've come along, you've been a valuable asset to the Rangers…', he began. Somni almost felt like crying but her logic servers denied her. She knew what was coming next.
'Why don't you go after her ?', Delta asked. Alpha boldly took her hands into his.
'I know she and I were never really meant to be like we are. I would have to relearn everything I've known. It's a decision I have been mulling over in my mind for days now, ever since I knew you would be marrying that monster.', Alpha confessed. If Delta 4 could blush, she would've.
'What about your friends ?', she asked, concerned.
'They'll be under Somnibot's care. Believe it or not, she is quite the valiant warrior. I think she's even stronger than I am.', Alpha said. It would be challenging to relay all this information to the Rangers but he was aware that one day he would be stepping back into the auspices of royalty.
