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Chapter 1

Dylan, Becka, Trance, Rev, Tyr and Rommie were standing a few feet away from Harper who at this moment was chained to a device that looked very much like the old electric chairs that were used for execution in Earth centuries ago.

Dylan restrained himself knowing full well the Kalimari would let Harper go if the Andromeda threatened the planet, but he knew if he did this he Captain Dylan Hunt of the Andromeda Ascendant would be saying that he and his crew were above the law. Despite everything Dylan still believed in the law.

Becka on the other hand was restraining herself from slapping Dylan 'How can Dylan do this?……….sure Harper agreed but still all Dylan has to do is tell them Harper is leaving, and these walking carpets, excuse me KALIMARI would just let him go……….How can Dylan do this?'

If anybody asked Tyr about his feelings about Harper Tyr would tell that person he "has no feelings about the little man, except annoyance" or if he had been asked the same question just after he saved Harper's life by risking his own (which was becoming an alarmingly regular occurrence) Tyr would say something like "He is a good engineer, and it will improve my chances of survival if he is lives". But the truth was he had a soft spot for Harper, not only had Harper earned his respect (an extremely hard task for a non-Nietzschean) but since his time on the Andromeda Harper had become something like a little brother to the Nietzschean. So to stop himself from crossing the room ripping way Harper's restrains and then unleashing his anger on the Kalimari Tyr tried to divert his attention. He did this by remembering how they had all been led to this point in time.