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Chapter 4
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury" The Kalimari spoke in a calm voice which was the complete contrast of his body language that seemed excited, nervous, terrified at once.
Beka, Dylan, Rommie, Tyr and Trance knew that this was his first case or at least his first case that was of such a magnitude.
"My client Mr Umm wait a minute....A hereit.....no..Aha nonono that isn't....of course....nope that isn't it"
"Well at least he's stopped walking" Beka replied wondering why this imbecile had been given such an important case.
Star brighter answered the unspoken question "He was given this case because he is the son of a very important Kalimari. But do not judge him harshly even though his social skills are not up to par as Captain Dylan's you will find that Breeze flow is good, and a honest Kalimari."
"A honest lawyer, yea right" Beka replied with a scorn. Not caring if Breeze flow was good as long as he got Harper out of here."
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury my client Mr Harper would like to plead not guilty" Breeze flow spoke out with obvious pride.
The words this is going to be a long day hung in the air.
"Respectable jury and hounourable judge my client Mr umm, Mr.......what was your"
"Harper" Harper replied thinking if this was a punishment..........or a torture, that's it they would get this idiot to stand here all day until finally his client got so upset that he would confess to everything.
His not so silent growl was met with disapproved glances and Harper thought `I have been spending way to much time with Tyr'
Tyr thought `The boy has been spending to much time with me'
The entire crew of the Andromeda, except Trance were thinking that both `Tyr and Harper were spending way to much time with each other'
Trance was looking at Harper with a look that displayed, kindness and affection `Poor, poor Harper. Although he doesn't talk about it it's plain to see that he has been through a lot..........and..........and..........and he shouldn't have to go through anymore' as she finished her thought tears were in her eyes. But of course one of the many advantages of her body was her control. With one quick thought she had schooled her features back to her cheerful self.
"Ladies and gentleman of the jury I will prove that Mr Harper is guilty of killing a Kalimari named Ash's Hope in cold blood and attempting to kill another Kalimari Sea Larvae." The prosecuting lawyer said this in a calm peaceful manner very much like Breeze flow except that his entire being radiated calm. It was as if he was telling a beautiful story, and you didn't want to divert your attention incase you missed once. When he sat it was with a grace of a dancer.
The Kalimari charged with prosecuting was Cloud singer IV and he was said to be the best lawyer in Kalimar. Cloud singer IV was obviously the biggest Kalimari the crew of the Andromeda had seen. Even The Kalimari that towered Tyr and Dylan looked nothing more than little children compared to this man, which made his soft soken words and other attributes, calm demeaner and rich voice all the more impressive.
Star Brighter spoke "impressive isn't he"
"His father must be very proud" Bekka sneered
"Oh I am" Star Brighter replied.
At this point the entire crew who had barely been listning to the discussion stared at Star Brighter
Tyr walked a few steps toward star brighter and said in a very quite voice that seemed as he was screeming "What game are you playing"
When Star Brighter was about to reply Tyr grabbed him and looked in his eyes and said in a even quiter voice "If your answer is a lie..........you...........will..........regret..........it"
Dylan being a seasoned fighter could see the shivers running through Tyr and knew any second now he would lose control, which would mean he would have 2 crewmembers sitting in that infernal chair.
"I think it would be in your best interests if you answer Tyr" Dylan spoke hoping this way Star brighter would tell them everything allowing Tyr to focus on something else"
"Cloud singer IV believes that joining the Commonwealth is a big mistake."
"And that is the reason he is prosecuting Harper?" Bekka questioned
"My son is against joining the Commonwealth, because of old earth saying Mr Harper told me "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" and many believe Kalimar is not broken. The reason why he is prosecuting Harper is because he thinks Harper is guilty. Even you must admit the evidence is not in his favour"
"Well at least we know which parent he takes after" Beka said once again looking at the Harper, who had his head down refusing to meet anybodies gaze.
After Tyr glared at Star Brighter one last time he watched the scenes unfold infront of him.
The jury had come back from the room after swearing to uphold the truth. Rommie thought this was very much like the Earth system when the witness were asked to swear the truth before testifying.
For some reason she was thinking a lot about Earth
And the thought she would lose her friend Harper over a lie was upsetting her, and making her more than just angry.
Rommie knew this was a lie because the odds of him doing what the Kalimari were suggesting were extremely low when compared to the behaviour he had displayed since the time he had entered Andromeda. There was also the fact Harper was her engineer and her friend. She did not have any friends unless you counted Dylan..........who was something more than just a friend.
"Ladies and gentleman of the jury, as you can see Mr Harper has port that allows him to interact with a computer. Dr Stream Glider, without a doubt the most successful Kalimari in his profession has created a device which he refers to as the Dream Weaver. The device plugs into a port very much like Mr Harpers and displays on a screan what the person is thinking..........and the persons past." Cloud singer IV looked at the shocked faces of everyone in the room and allowed what he had said to sink in.
The crew of Andromeda was amazed, the kind of technology Cloud singer IV had described was not made. It could revolutionarise interrogation no secret would be safe.
"There is a problem though. The dream weaver only works if the person it is being used on wants to work. Just like a person can not talk without willing to talk so the dream weaver will not work with the person actually willing it to work.........focusing on his past and pushing his memories into the dream weaver"
Dylan was getting excited not only would the Kalimar give him the dream weaver (thanks to the section on technology on the charter), but also there was little chance it would be used for evil purposes since the person actually had to want the dream weaver to work. Also now the Kalimari would see that Harper was innocent. But was it safe?
All these thoughts entered Dylan's brain in a second.
"The dream weaver" Cloud singer IV continued "has been tested and deemed safe. Of course since it is Mr Harper that will be using the dream weaver it is his choice whether he wants to use it or not. But unless Mr Harper has not changed his mind his answer will be yes" Cloud singer IV looked at Harper expectantly.
----------Begin Harper's flashback----------
"According to ancient Kalimari law, which is was stopped being used a long time ago because it was considered barbaric, if a non-Kalamari breaks the law he and his companions will share the same fate. Which means if you were found guilty both you and the entire crew of the Andromeda would have died" Cloud singer IV spoke in a slow way as if explaining to a child
"Well lucky for me it was stopped being used a long time ago." Harper replied in a cocky grin
"Have you heard of the fatim plague, of course you haven't. To the Kalimari it is harmless, but to humans, it is very deadly." All kindness had gone out from the eyes of Cloud singer IV and all Harper could see in his eyes was a coldness. Part of Harper was afraid while another part.....an older part was grinning with anticipation. There was few things that could compare with feeling after he had taken down an enemy who held all the cards.
"Now you have two choices the first when I ask you to try the dream weaver you say no, in which case one of my men release the virus. Since it is airborne it will affect your crew within a matter and seconds. The fatim plague will kill humans within 5 minutes, and since even I do not know where the cure is your crew will have little chance of survival"
"What about Rommie, she won't"
"Aah yes, your little avatar" Cloud singer IV interrupted "Well there it seems that you did not stop Ash's hope. With one touch of a button the ship will be defenceless"
Harper laughed knowing that if he did this and asked how that was possible Cloud singer IV arrogance would leave him little choice to not answer
"Ash's hope has placed a program in the ship that adds onto a small program which I believe is somehow connected to the personality of the Avatar which you call Rommie. It basically tells the program to stop all its function and find out the number of infininity, if the ship can not find out the number of infinity within 0.00025 seconds it should send the question to 3 interconnecting programs while still trying to find out the number. Soon the entire ship will be working on the program"
At the look on Harper's face
"I know it is a simple program, but sometimes the simplest plan is the best"
When Cloud singer IV was leaving Harper quickly said
"Number 1, why not simply Andromeda kill the crew and number 2 what is a dream weaver"
Cloud singer IV said "I have not killed the crew yet because now is not the time and the dream weaver is a device which will allow me to see your past"
"My past is not important" Harper replied making sure he did not miss any of the Kalimari's body language"
"No but your brain is"
----------End Harper's flashback----------
Harper looked into the eyes of Cloud singer IV and said "If the dream weaver will prove my innocence then I accept"
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Since this is my first fanfic I am finding some difficulties, for example I have tried to get the words in bold or italic, but even though I can get the words in bold and italic on Microsoft Word when I upload the story on Fanfiction.net the writing is normal. If any other fanfic writer wants to help me out please write down what I can do on the review section,
Thanks
Chapter 4
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury" The Kalimari spoke in a calm voice which was the complete contrast of his body language that seemed excited, nervous, terrified at once.
Beka, Dylan, Rommie, Tyr and Trance knew that this was his first case or at least his first case that was of such a magnitude.
"My client Mr Umm wait a minute....A hereit.....no..Aha nonono that isn't....of course....nope that isn't it"
"Well at least he's stopped walking" Beka replied wondering why this imbecile had been given such an important case.
Star brighter answered the unspoken question "He was given this case because he is the son of a very important Kalimari. But do not judge him harshly even though his social skills are not up to par as Captain Dylan's you will find that Breeze flow is good, and a honest Kalimari."
"A honest lawyer, yea right" Beka replied with a scorn. Not caring if Breeze flow was good as long as he got Harper out of here."
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury my client Mr Harper would like to plead not guilty" Breeze flow spoke out with obvious pride.
The words this is going to be a long day hung in the air.
"Respectable jury and hounourable judge my client Mr umm, Mr.......what was your"
"Harper" Harper replied thinking if this was a punishment..........or a torture, that's it they would get this idiot to stand here all day until finally his client got so upset that he would confess to everything.
His not so silent growl was met with disapproved glances and Harper thought `I have been spending way to much time with Tyr'
Tyr thought `The boy has been spending to much time with me'
The entire crew of the Andromeda, except Trance were thinking that both `Tyr and Harper were spending way to much time with each other'
Trance was looking at Harper with a look that displayed, kindness and affection `Poor, poor Harper. Although he doesn't talk about it it's plain to see that he has been through a lot..........and..........and..........and he shouldn't have to go through anymore' as she finished her thought tears were in her eyes. But of course one of the many advantages of her body was her control. With one quick thought she had schooled her features back to her cheerful self.
"Ladies and gentleman of the jury I will prove that Mr Harper is guilty of killing a Kalimari named Ash's Hope in cold blood and attempting to kill another Kalimari Sea Larvae." The prosecuting lawyer said this in a calm peaceful manner very much like Breeze flow except that his entire being radiated calm. It was as if he was telling a beautiful story, and you didn't want to divert your attention incase you missed once. When he sat it was with a grace of a dancer.
The Kalimari charged with prosecuting was Cloud singer IV and he was said to be the best lawyer in Kalimar. Cloud singer IV was obviously the biggest Kalimari the crew of the Andromeda had seen. Even The Kalimari that towered Tyr and Dylan looked nothing more than little children compared to this man, which made his soft soken words and other attributes, calm demeaner and rich voice all the more impressive.
Star Brighter spoke "impressive isn't he"
"His father must be very proud" Bekka sneered
"Oh I am" Star Brighter replied.
At this point the entire crew who had barely been listning to the discussion stared at Star Brighter
Tyr walked a few steps toward star brighter and said in a very quite voice that seemed as he was screeming "What game are you playing"
When Star Brighter was about to reply Tyr grabbed him and looked in his eyes and said in a even quiter voice "If your answer is a lie..........you...........will..........regret..........it"
Dylan being a seasoned fighter could see the shivers running through Tyr and knew any second now he would lose control, which would mean he would have 2 crewmembers sitting in that infernal chair.
"I think it would be in your best interests if you answer Tyr" Dylan spoke hoping this way Star brighter would tell them everything allowing Tyr to focus on something else"
"Cloud singer IV believes that joining the Commonwealth is a big mistake."
"And that is the reason he is prosecuting Harper?" Bekka questioned
"My son is against joining the Commonwealth, because of old earth saying Mr Harper told me "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" and many believe Kalimar is not broken. The reason why he is prosecuting Harper is because he thinks Harper is guilty. Even you must admit the evidence is not in his favour"
"Well at least we know which parent he takes after" Beka said once again looking at the Harper, who had his head down refusing to meet anybodies gaze.
After Tyr glared at Star Brighter one last time he watched the scenes unfold infront of him.
The jury had come back from the room after swearing to uphold the truth. Rommie thought this was very much like the Earth system when the witness were asked to swear the truth before testifying.
For some reason she was thinking a lot about Earth
And the thought she would lose her friend Harper over a lie was upsetting her, and making her more than just angry.
Rommie knew this was a lie because the odds of him doing what the Kalimari were suggesting were extremely low when compared to the behaviour he had displayed since the time he had entered Andromeda. There was also the fact Harper was her engineer and her friend. She did not have any friends unless you counted Dylan..........who was something more than just a friend.
"Ladies and gentleman of the jury, as you can see Mr Harper has port that allows him to interact with a computer. Dr Stream Glider, without a doubt the most successful Kalimari in his profession has created a device which he refers to as the Dream Weaver. The device plugs into a port very much like Mr Harpers and displays on a screan what the person is thinking..........and the persons past." Cloud singer IV looked at the shocked faces of everyone in the room and allowed what he had said to sink in.
The crew of Andromeda was amazed, the kind of technology Cloud singer IV had described was not made. It could revolutionarise interrogation no secret would be safe.
"There is a problem though. The dream weaver only works if the person it is being used on wants to work. Just like a person can not talk without willing to talk so the dream weaver will not work with the person actually willing it to work.........focusing on his past and pushing his memories into the dream weaver"
Dylan was getting excited not only would the Kalimar give him the dream weaver (thanks to the section on technology on the charter), but also there was little chance it would be used for evil purposes since the person actually had to want the dream weaver to work. Also now the Kalimari would see that Harper was innocent. But was it safe?
All these thoughts entered Dylan's brain in a second.
"The dream weaver" Cloud singer IV continued "has been tested and deemed safe. Of course since it is Mr Harper that will be using the dream weaver it is his choice whether he wants to use it or not. But unless Mr Harper has not changed his mind his answer will be yes" Cloud singer IV looked at Harper expectantly.
----------Begin Harper's flashback----------
"According to ancient Kalimari law, which is was stopped being used a long time ago because it was considered barbaric, if a non-Kalamari breaks the law he and his companions will share the same fate. Which means if you were found guilty both you and the entire crew of the Andromeda would have died" Cloud singer IV spoke in a slow way as if explaining to a child
"Well lucky for me it was stopped being used a long time ago." Harper replied in a cocky grin
"Have you heard of the fatim plague, of course you haven't. To the Kalimari it is harmless, but to humans, it is very deadly." All kindness had gone out from the eyes of Cloud singer IV and all Harper could see in his eyes was a coldness. Part of Harper was afraid while another part.....an older part was grinning with anticipation. There was few things that could compare with feeling after he had taken down an enemy who held all the cards.
"Now you have two choices the first when I ask you to try the dream weaver you say no, in which case one of my men release the virus. Since it is airborne it will affect your crew within a matter and seconds. The fatim plague will kill humans within 5 minutes, and since even I do not know where the cure is your crew will have little chance of survival"
"What about Rommie, she won't"
"Aah yes, your little avatar" Cloud singer IV interrupted "Well there it seems that you did not stop Ash's hope. With one touch of a button the ship will be defenceless"
Harper laughed knowing that if he did this and asked how that was possible Cloud singer IV arrogance would leave him little choice to not answer
"Ash's hope has placed a program in the ship that adds onto a small program which I believe is somehow connected to the personality of the Avatar which you call Rommie. It basically tells the program to stop all its function and find out the number of infininity, if the ship can not find out the number of infinity within 0.00025 seconds it should send the question to 3 interconnecting programs while still trying to find out the number. Soon the entire ship will be working on the program"
At the look on Harper's face
"I know it is a simple program, but sometimes the simplest plan is the best"
When Cloud singer IV was leaving Harper quickly said
"Number 1, why not simply Andromeda kill the crew and number 2 what is a dream weaver"
Cloud singer IV said "I have not killed the crew yet because now is not the time and the dream weaver is a device which will allow me to see your past"
"My past is not important" Harper replied making sure he did not miss any of the Kalimari's body language"
"No but your brain is"
----------End Harper's flashback----------
Harper looked into the eyes of Cloud singer IV and said "If the dream weaver will prove my innocence then I accept"
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Since this is my first fanfic I am finding some difficulties, for example I have tried to get the words in bold or italic, but even though I can get the words in bold and italic on Microsoft Word when I upload the story on Fanfiction.net the writing is normal. If any other fanfic writer wants to help me out please write down what I can do on the review section,
Thanks