Across the Universe
Part 17
[All standard disclaimers apply.]
"How did Voltron know to attack us?" Mowkar demanded as he stormed onto the bridge.
"They must have learned of the transfer, sir," a low level officer said.
"Obviously! But how did they learn of the transfer? How did they get the information? Who is talking to Voltron!"
The bridge was deathly silent for several moments before another officer said, "It must be one of Sendak's men. No one here would dream of being so disloyal to you."
Mowkar studied the officer for a moment before smiling. "Yes, of course, it must be from Sendak's side. My men are not foolish enough to risk betraying me in such a manner."
The mood on the bridge relaxed as Mowkar strolled to his command chair. He sat down and leaned back against one of the arms. He still smiled as he turned to his second in command.
"Ufzir, is the Green Paladin comfortable in her new quarters?"
"She is still sedated, sir," Ufzir replied.
"Good, good. Keep her that way for now. She will be less likely to cause trouble that way."
"Understood."
Mowkar turned towards his communications officer. "Open a communication channel to the witch."
The officer quickly moved to comply with the order.
Ufzir frowned as he watched. "Why Haggar, sir?"
"We still need to make a bargain for the Green Paladin. Sendak and his people have shown that they cannot be trusted."
"And the witch can be trusted?"
"No!" Mowkar said with a laugh. "But she'll be interested in taking the paladin off our hands, which is all I need her for."
"Communication coming up, sir." Mowkar sat up straight as the communication line opened.
Hagar appeared on the screen. "Commander Mowkar."
"Lady Haggar," he greeted. "I may have something that could interest you."
"And what would that be?"
"The Green Paladin of Voltron."
Haggar stood frozen for a moment before she smiled. "Yes, Commander, I am quite interested indeed."