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Chapter 2
Dylan had just signed another planet to the Commonwealth and was now celebrating the charter with the leaders of the planet on the Andromeda Ascendant. The Kalimari at fist look looked like apes covered in fur, infact they seemed very much like the legendary Bigfoot of Earth (which had become extinct once the Nietzscheans had taken over Earth). But their eyes gave them away, it was clear to anyone who looked in the eyes of the Kalimari that these were no primates.
The crew (except Tyr) had taken an instant like to the Kalimari which was why there was such a feeling of joy in the dining hall. Rev found it hard to believe that in only three days he had converted more than a dozen Kalimari to Wayism, infact before agreeing to sign the charter the Kalimari insisted that Captain Dylan let them download everything the Andromeda had on Wayism, which Dylan had been only to happy to do.
Star Brighter was telling Rev about another Wayist that had passed Kalamar decades ago but was killed by a radical group of Kalimari called the Zan Stu Protectors, who believed that all teachings of any religion except Zan Stu (the ancient and only religion in Kalamar) was sacrilege. Rev gathered that because the Kalimari had little defence when it came to protecting their planet they believed that contacting any outsiders could be dangerous, and so had not asked for another Wayist or any information that would make them conspicuous in the galaxy.
Rev after refusing the Kalimari's offer to stay here and teach for the 22nd time once again promised himself that once he was able to contact a Wayist monastery he would tell them about Kalimar, he hoped that the divine would allow him to keep this promise. It was clear that the Kalimari were sick and tired of the teachings of Zan Stu. As a Wayist Rev tried to not feel pride, but he was finding it harder and harder to conceal the smile that threatened on his face. When the Kalimari had told Dylan that before they signed anything they would like everything the Andromeda had on Wayism he had finally understood why Harper after completing a very hard task told everybody that he was a genius and they should bow down to him.
Dylan was also enjoying himself not only because another planet had signed the charter but also because he could see the delight on the crews face except Tyr's and Rommie's. He was not surprised since Tyr only had a smile on his face when he had proved that he was superior. Although Rommie was not smiling Dylan could tell that she was feeling relaxed, and once again Dylan started thinking about the difference between Rommie and Andromeda 'Sure Rommie was Andromeda but she was also more than that she was kind, although many could not see it she had a wicked sense of humour and lips that just begged to be kis STOP IT DYLAN………. What happens if one day you have to order Andromeda to destroy herself in the name of the commonwealth, you will not be betraying your ship, your friend, but also your lover. Besides in 50 years time if you are not killed while trying to rebuild the commonwealth (and that is a big if) then you will be a weak old man, barely able to stand, see, hear, you may even be senile……….No Andromeda deserves someone like Gabriel………..And now that he had completely depressed himself I think its time to give the toast' Dylan stood up "I would like to give a toast to the Commonwealth, I am sure that with the help of the Kalimari we will rebuild it, but I hope that once it is rebuilt it will be as it was. A symbol of peace and hope throughout the galaxy. Sanufalu". When the Kalimari said Sanufalu back with smiles on their faces Dylan knew he had made the right choice in saying the tradition words of the Kalimari which meant long live peace.
After dinner the Kalimari had asked for another tour of the ship Tyr had instantly become even more tense and Harper couldn't help but ask him why his eye was twitching. The crew of the Andromeda snickered quietly while the Kalimari had laughed very loudly (the Kalimari had stopped once Tyr growled and glared at them) Dylan to stop any bloodshed quickly told them that it would be a pleasure and that they should start the tour right now (the Kalimari were only to willing).
Trace had asked Dylan if she could take some of the Kalimari and show them the plants, seeing that many of the Kalimari had only wanted the tour to see the plants Dylan agreed. Star Brighter went with Rev but not until he told Trance that after he had a few words with the Wayist he would come to her and also "see those lovely plants that have been blessed by being taken care of by an angel". It should have been a line, but it was clear to all who heard the old Kalimari he meant every word of it. Trance could not small the blush that was forming and Harper could not help but think how cute she looked, and thought that once he had finished recoiling the gravitational pull receiving transmitter he would join Trance.
In a little while and after Harper had finished wrapping the coil around one of Andromeda's many parts he thought it was time to see his sparkly purple babe 'His………….Possessive much'.
While Dylan was telling the Kalimari about the engine of the Andromeda Rommie told Dylan that someone had cut her power to section 5c of Andromeda and then screams were heard. Tyr was the first to act running towards the basketball court, and once he reached there he stood amazed. There was Harper sitting on top of a Kalimari that had to be twice its his size punching the Kalimari on the face with such viciousness that he could hear the bones breaking. Dylan was the first to react to the situation he ran towards Harper. Tyr could not decide who was more surprised when Harper kicked the highguards feet from under him and said the words "Death smiles at us all".
Becka who just stood there could not believe what had happened the man standing infront of her was not Harper, he was something else. Someone who looked like Harper but whose eyes held only hate……….so much hate, and a smile that chilled her to the bone.
In the silence that followed something happened to Harper, Rev could swear that he saw Harper changing like a chameleon changes its colours. And as Harper said the words "look……….I can explain everything" Rev realised just as he had hidden his instincts and just as he hid the darkness within his soul Harper had done the exact same. But who was he truly the cocky engineer or a blood covered man who was viciously beating a Kalimari to death and enjoying every second of it……….and did he really want the answer
Chapter 2
Dylan had just signed another planet to the Commonwealth and was now celebrating the charter with the leaders of the planet on the Andromeda Ascendant. The Kalimari at fist look looked like apes covered in fur, infact they seemed very much like the legendary Bigfoot of Earth (which had become extinct once the Nietzscheans had taken over Earth). But their eyes gave them away, it was clear to anyone who looked in the eyes of the Kalimari that these were no primates.
The crew (except Tyr) had taken an instant like to the Kalimari which was why there was such a feeling of joy in the dining hall. Rev found it hard to believe that in only three days he had converted more than a dozen Kalimari to Wayism, infact before agreeing to sign the charter the Kalimari insisted that Captain Dylan let them download everything the Andromeda had on Wayism, which Dylan had been only to happy to do.
Star Brighter was telling Rev about another Wayist that had passed Kalamar decades ago but was killed by a radical group of Kalimari called the Zan Stu Protectors, who believed that all teachings of any religion except Zan Stu (the ancient and only religion in Kalamar) was sacrilege. Rev gathered that because the Kalimari had little defence when it came to protecting their planet they believed that contacting any outsiders could be dangerous, and so had not asked for another Wayist or any information that would make them conspicuous in the galaxy.
Rev after refusing the Kalimari's offer to stay here and teach for the 22nd time once again promised himself that once he was able to contact a Wayist monastery he would tell them about Kalimar, he hoped that the divine would allow him to keep this promise. It was clear that the Kalimari were sick and tired of the teachings of Zan Stu. As a Wayist Rev tried to not feel pride, but he was finding it harder and harder to conceal the smile that threatened on his face. When the Kalimari had told Dylan that before they signed anything they would like everything the Andromeda had on Wayism he had finally understood why Harper after completing a very hard task told everybody that he was a genius and they should bow down to him.
Dylan was also enjoying himself not only because another planet had signed the charter but also because he could see the delight on the crews face except Tyr's and Rommie's. He was not surprised since Tyr only had a smile on his face when he had proved that he was superior. Although Rommie was not smiling Dylan could tell that she was feeling relaxed, and once again Dylan started thinking about the difference between Rommie and Andromeda 'Sure Rommie was Andromeda but she was also more than that she was kind, although many could not see it she had a wicked sense of humour and lips that just begged to be kis STOP IT DYLAN………. What happens if one day you have to order Andromeda to destroy herself in the name of the commonwealth, you will not be betraying your ship, your friend, but also your lover. Besides in 50 years time if you are not killed while trying to rebuild the commonwealth (and that is a big if) then you will be a weak old man, barely able to stand, see, hear, you may even be senile……….No Andromeda deserves someone like Gabriel………..And now that he had completely depressed himself I think its time to give the toast' Dylan stood up "I would like to give a toast to the Commonwealth, I am sure that with the help of the Kalimari we will rebuild it, but I hope that once it is rebuilt it will be as it was. A symbol of peace and hope throughout the galaxy. Sanufalu". When the Kalimari said Sanufalu back with smiles on their faces Dylan knew he had made the right choice in saying the tradition words of the Kalimari which meant long live peace.
After dinner the Kalimari had asked for another tour of the ship Tyr had instantly become even more tense and Harper couldn't help but ask him why his eye was twitching. The crew of the Andromeda snickered quietly while the Kalimari had laughed very loudly (the Kalimari had stopped once Tyr growled and glared at them) Dylan to stop any bloodshed quickly told them that it would be a pleasure and that they should start the tour right now (the Kalimari were only to willing).
Trace had asked Dylan if she could take some of the Kalimari and show them the plants, seeing that many of the Kalimari had only wanted the tour to see the plants Dylan agreed. Star Brighter went with Rev but not until he told Trance that after he had a few words with the Wayist he would come to her and also "see those lovely plants that have been blessed by being taken care of by an angel". It should have been a line, but it was clear to all who heard the old Kalimari he meant every word of it. Trance could not small the blush that was forming and Harper could not help but think how cute she looked, and thought that once he had finished recoiling the gravitational pull receiving transmitter he would join Trance.
In a little while and after Harper had finished wrapping the coil around one of Andromeda's many parts he thought it was time to see his sparkly purple babe 'His………….Possessive much'.
While Dylan was telling the Kalimari about the engine of the Andromeda Rommie told Dylan that someone had cut her power to section 5c of Andromeda and then screams were heard. Tyr was the first to act running towards the basketball court, and once he reached there he stood amazed. There was Harper sitting on top of a Kalimari that had to be twice its his size punching the Kalimari on the face with such viciousness that he could hear the bones breaking. Dylan was the first to react to the situation he ran towards Harper. Tyr could not decide who was more surprised when Harper kicked the highguards feet from under him and said the words "Death smiles at us all".
Becka who just stood there could not believe what had happened the man standing infront of her was not Harper, he was something else. Someone who looked like Harper but whose eyes held only hate……….so much hate, and a smile that chilled her to the bone.
In the silence that followed something happened to Harper, Rev could swear that he saw Harper changing like a chameleon changes its colours. And as Harper said the words "look……….I can explain everything" Rev realised just as he had hidden his instincts and just as he hid the darkness within his soul Harper had done the exact same. But who was he truly the cocky engineer or a blood covered man who was viciously beating a Kalimari to death and enjoying every second of it……….and did he really want the answer