Abandon
Disclaimer: All characters relating to Farscape are not mine, the story and ideas within are.
Summary: Aeryn is arrested for the murder of the planets Senator. The sentence is death. Will the others be able to save her in time? Features most of the crew from series three. Also John Black never existed in this time line. They where never copied.
Setting: Down on Anebus, a wealthy commerce planet.
Authors Note: Just a quick note to say thanks to those who have gave me constructive criticism and I hope you enjoy this one too
Sentenced
2002 ABANDON a.k.a. Paula McCrossan
Chapter 5: Showdown
Crichton can't believe his bad luck; he's been unconscious for about three arns, by now its light outside. He's been placed in a small room, which seems to be used for storage. There is only a little window in the entire room, which is too small for him to fit through. As he tries to move, he is unable to do so as is hands are tied behind his back. They have been tied to one of the supports in the room. As he starts to struggle to free himself, the door opens; he can see the shadow of what appears to be a man on the floor next to him. Just then Senator Aneli makes his entrance, by turning to face him.
'I have some great news, thanks to you saving Aeryn Sun's life, I have brought the execution forward for today'. He can't believe what he's hearing, 'You son of a bitch'. The Senator gives him an evil smile; 'The execution will happen in.' looks at his timepiece 'five arns, so you see you won't be able to stop me'. 'My friends will come looking for me'. 'I think not, as no-one else knows you're here apart from me and my servant, and he's not going to tell anyone if he knows what's good for him'. He moves closer to Crichton, so they are face to face and only an inch away from each other. 'You see Crichton, I'm a very powerful man, with a lot of contacts, also I'm a very dangerous man, who you shouldn't cross'. And with that he leaves the room.
'This is an emergency can anyone hear me'. Nothing, their was no reply. Pilot couldn't understand why none of the crew onboard Moya weren't answering him. Just then as Pilot was getting even more frustrated D'argo strolls into his den. 'Where have you been, I've been trying to call someone for over two arns'. D'argo is surprised at how Pilot is speaking to him. 'Just hold on a minute, what are you talking about?' He has calmed down since D'argo first entered his chamber. 'Forgive me Ka D'argo, but this is very urgent, I fear Commander Crichton's life is in danger'. By now the Luxan warrior was starting to fear the worse. 'Why? What has happened'. 'Commander Crichton told me to record a conversation that he was overhearing, I did as he wished, and I have heard nothing of him since'.
He moves closer to the Pilot of Moya, 'Play me the message'. Pilot did as he asked. What he heard made him angry, as once again. Someone in high power had deceived them. 'Ka D'argo, do you recognise the voices' He stared intently at his crewmate waiting for an answer. 'One of them I do not recognise' pauses for a second, still listening to the recording 'the other is Senator Aneli'. 'Senator Aneli, but I do not understand' he was as confused as D'argo was. 'I do not understand either Pilot, but I do know this, someone is going to tell me where Crichton is'. And with a snarl, he leaves Pilot's den and heads towards the transport bay. Within minutes he was back on Anebus, and because of the mood he was in, blood was going to be spilled.
Lieutenant Dax had kept his end of the bargain, by protecting Aeryn, but time was running out. In less than two arns Aeryn Sun is going to be executed for the murder of Senator Anthos.
He heads over towards the window, near Aeryns cell. He can see the preparations being made outside in the courtyard. Just then he hears a woman's voice from behind. 'How long?' He turns to face the woman, its Aeryn. 'Just under two arns'. The look on his face was of sincere sympathy for her, as he knew that she was an innocent victim in all of this. He moves closer to the bars, 'I am sorry for everything, I believe that you are innocent, but I can't help you'. 'I know, thank you anyway', she starts to pace around her cell 'if only there was some way I could prove that I didn't do it, she paces some more 'frell, where the hezmana is Crichton'.
Just then a deep familiar voice finishes off that question 'He's at Senator Aneli's'. They both turn to see the Luxan standing there. 'What! Is he alright', she hadn't given up hope that she will be freed, but if she is executed, she didn't want any one else to die aswell. He moves closer to the Lieutenant 'Tell me where Senator Aneli lives now'. The Lieutenant complies with the Luxans demands 'he lives on the other side of the colony, it takes at least 30 microts to get their'. 'What, that won't give us enough time' he stares at his friend behind the cold, hard bars. They all know the true meaning of that statement. She looks at her friend; she can see the concern in his eyes. 'Go, I won't go without a fight' she gives him a warm smile. And with that the two of them go leaving her behind with the clock ticking for her execution.
Shit, shit, shit, I can't believe this. I need to get out of here. He knew that time was running out fast, he had the proof which would clear Aeryn's name. But the only problem was, nobody else knew about, except for Pilot. And too much time had passed without someone coming to rescue him. Ok John, you're on your own, you just need to think of a way out of this mess. 'You are in a pickle'. He knew immediately who the voice was 'Not know Harvey, I'm kind of busy'. Harvey started to move into his line of sight, he was dressed as a clown. 'Dear, dear John, haven't I learnt you anything'. He ignored him the best he could, and carried on trying to get out of his bonds. 'Go away Harvey'. 'You should have know it was someone in power, it always is' he goes and presses his nose, which makes a horn noise. 'Because of your stupidity, Aeryn Sun is going to die'. He starts to get angry with Harvey, 'look here, clown boy, Aeryn is going to be fine, so I don't need you pestering me'. And with that Harvey is gone.
By now, the restraints around his hands haven't budged at all. All he seems to be doing is causing himself friction burns. As he continues to try and free himself. The door behind him opens; Senator Aneli has come to gloat. 'I can't stay long, got an execution to attend in just under an arn'. He turns to his servant 'you stay here and watch him, until I get back'. And with that he walks out of the room and leaves his servant and Crichton alone together.
The servant walks over to the other side of the room and picks up a small wooden baton, which is lying carelessly discarded on the floor. He starts to tap it on his hand as he walks back over to his prisoner. 'He didn't say anything about me having a bit of fun with you'. A wicked smile spreads across the skinny, pale face of the Senators servant. Crichton gets ready for the blow, as the scrawny man in front of him, raises his arm with the baton in his hand. He closes his eyes, as he's ready for the blow to the head. Just then he hears a thud hit the ground in front of him. As he opens his eyes, he sees D'argo and the Lieutenant standing over the Senators servant.
They both rush over to him, to let him free from the bonds that restrain him. 'D'argo we need to get over to Aeryn now, I can prove she didn't do it'. The Lieutenant looks at the Luxan and then at him. 'We will not make it in time, the execution starts in 20 microts, it's going to take us at least 30 microts to get there'. By now he is free, 'We've got to try, and if I know Aeryn, she won't go without a fight'.
The three of them head towards the transport pod, it was a race against time to save her and time wasn't on their side.
'Prisoner 5867, your time has come'. The officer gave the order for the cell door to be opened and the prisoner to be taken out. As Crichton had suspected she put up a fight. She had managed to escape the grasps of her captors. But not for long, as she was tackled to the ground. After the short disruption was controlled, her captors tightened their grip on her.
She tried to keep hope that Crichton would get there and save the day. But as she was getting nearer and nearer to her execution spot. That hope started to diminish, as fear was beginning to set in. She didn't want to die like this, executed like some common murder. She isn't a murderer, She is a warrior, a soldier; she should die in the battlefield for a just cause she believes in.
By now she is in the courtyard outside the Court of Justice. He heartbeat is starting to rise, as a large crowd of angry colonists surround her. 'Murderer, die you tralk'.
She makes her way up towards the execution spot. It seems like a lifetime climbing the steps higher and higher. However it only took a minute, her captors tie her hands above her head. And tie her feet to the wall aswell. She looks out into the crowd to try and see if Crichton or D'argo or anyone from Moya is there. She can see no one; she knows that if anyone was there, she probably wouldn't see them.
She can see large TV. screens dotted around the courtyard. Opposite her, she can see the Senator smiling at her. All of the officers leave her except for one that seems to be dressed differently than the others. She knows who he is; he is the executioner as he is holding a long, thin bladed knife in his hand.
The Senator stands up and faces his crowd of people and addresses them 'Welcome people of Anebus, we are here today to punish a terrible crime that took our beloved Senator Anthos from us'. The crowd begin to boo and shout. 'Prisoner 5867, otherwise known as Aeryn Sun, you were sentenced to death for the murder of Senator Anthos, have you any last words'. She just stares at him, with a look of hatred in her eyes. The Senator sits down and looks to the executioner 'Very well' he nods to the executioner to begin.
The executioner moves closer to her, he takes the knife and makes a large incision into her chest. She feels the blood trickle down her stomach and onto the steps; he next makes another deep incision in her shoulder. As he makes more and more incisions into her body, she tries not to scream out in pain, but its no use. The pain is unbearable. Eventually the executioner stops, he leaves her on her own. On display like some piece of meat. Slowly her blood starts to trickle down the steps and is gathering in front of the Senator, a small viscous smile appears on his mouth. She can feel herself drifting away.
Just then he feels the cold shaft of a pulse pistol against his head. 'Don't move' came the deep husky voice. It was D'argo. Crichton and the Lieutenant see the blood; they follow the trail and then see Aeryn with her head hanging limp in front of her. 'Oh my god, we're too late' he runs up the steps, he checks her pulse. 'She's got a faint pulse' he cuts her down. He carries her blooded body down the steps and in front of the angry crowd. He stops and faces them, 'that man who you call your leader, is a fake and a fraud, but above all he is a murderer'.
The crowd start to uproar about these accusations. 'He killed Senator Anthos, not her, I have proof' he has kept and open to channel to Pilot. 'Pilot play the tape'. Senator Aneli's voice is heard over the speakers.
The colonists stand there in disbelief that their leader is a murderer. They start to retaliate. 'Murderer' the colonists storm the stage and attack Senator Aneli. The others walk away, not fazed by the chaos happening behind them, they head back to the transport pod. They walk back in silence, as they know that Aeryn may not survive the flight back.
Senator Aneli has managed to escape the colonist's grasp he is making his way up some steps when he bumps into Lieutenant Dax. 'Don't just stand there, arrest them' The Lieutenant just looks at him, he grabs his wrist and raise's it high and whispers something into his ear 'it's judgement time'. He lets go of the Senators wrist and he falls into the bloodthirsty crowd below. The Lieutenant walks away, leaving the colonists to give their own justice to Senator Aneli.
They have placed her down in the back of the transport pod. D'argo is flying the pod back to Moya. He opens a comm. link to Moya. 'We're all coming back, Aeryn's in bad shape' he pauses and turns around to look at her. He then turns back to face the way he was 'she might not make it back to the ship'. With that he cuts the comm. link.
Crichton is in the back with Aeryn, he's covered in his lover's blood, he's trying to stop the blood. 'Come on baby, just hang on for a little longer'. He applies more pressure to her stomach, as that appears to be the worst wound. But with all the blood he can't really tell. 'Oh, god, just hang on'. She seems to come round for a second; she coughs up some blood as she fades in and out of consciousness.
She appears to be trying to say something to him he leans in close. 'John' pauses as she is trying to get her breath. 'I love you'. 'No, don't you say it, you're not leaving me'. She tries her best to keep her eyes open, but she can feel her energy draining away from her. She so desperately tries to keep her eyes on the man she loves but to no avail. Her world goes black forever. He breaks down crying, as her lifeless body is lying in his arms, D'argo doesn't say anything. He sits in silence and remembers his fallen comrade. The pain felt inside is too much to bear for Crichton. As his crying can be heard. The rush to get back to Moya doesn't seem important anymore. They make their way back to Moya, which seems like and eternity.
Instead of being a celebration for the return of their crewmate, they have to go through another funeral for Aeryn Sun. However, she will not be able to return from this, as she is lost to them forever.
Authors Note: I'm really sorry this took so long to write. I've been busy getting ready to go to Uni, Yikes ( Anyways; I hope the wait was worth it. I know some of you are going to hate me. Soz, that's how I thought the story had to end. Please R&R and let me know what you think of it.
Disclaimer: All characters relating to Farscape are not mine, the story and ideas within are.
Summary: Aeryn is arrested for the murder of the planets Senator. The sentence is death. Will the others be able to save her in time? Features most of the crew from series three. Also John Black never existed in this time line. They where never copied.
Setting: Down on Anebus, a wealthy commerce planet.
Authors Note: Just a quick note to say thanks to those who have gave me constructive criticism and I hope you enjoy this one too
Sentenced
2002 ABANDON a.k.a. Paula McCrossan
Chapter 5: Showdown
Crichton can't believe his bad luck; he's been unconscious for about three arns, by now its light outside. He's been placed in a small room, which seems to be used for storage. There is only a little window in the entire room, which is too small for him to fit through. As he tries to move, he is unable to do so as is hands are tied behind his back. They have been tied to one of the supports in the room. As he starts to struggle to free himself, the door opens; he can see the shadow of what appears to be a man on the floor next to him. Just then Senator Aneli makes his entrance, by turning to face him.
'I have some great news, thanks to you saving Aeryn Sun's life, I have brought the execution forward for today'. He can't believe what he's hearing, 'You son of a bitch'. The Senator gives him an evil smile; 'The execution will happen in.' looks at his timepiece 'five arns, so you see you won't be able to stop me'. 'My friends will come looking for me'. 'I think not, as no-one else knows you're here apart from me and my servant, and he's not going to tell anyone if he knows what's good for him'. He moves closer to Crichton, so they are face to face and only an inch away from each other. 'You see Crichton, I'm a very powerful man, with a lot of contacts, also I'm a very dangerous man, who you shouldn't cross'. And with that he leaves the room.
'This is an emergency can anyone hear me'. Nothing, their was no reply. Pilot couldn't understand why none of the crew onboard Moya weren't answering him. Just then as Pilot was getting even more frustrated D'argo strolls into his den. 'Where have you been, I've been trying to call someone for over two arns'. D'argo is surprised at how Pilot is speaking to him. 'Just hold on a minute, what are you talking about?' He has calmed down since D'argo first entered his chamber. 'Forgive me Ka D'argo, but this is very urgent, I fear Commander Crichton's life is in danger'. By now the Luxan warrior was starting to fear the worse. 'Why? What has happened'. 'Commander Crichton told me to record a conversation that he was overhearing, I did as he wished, and I have heard nothing of him since'.
He moves closer to the Pilot of Moya, 'Play me the message'. Pilot did as he asked. What he heard made him angry, as once again. Someone in high power had deceived them. 'Ka D'argo, do you recognise the voices' He stared intently at his crewmate waiting for an answer. 'One of them I do not recognise' pauses for a second, still listening to the recording 'the other is Senator Aneli'. 'Senator Aneli, but I do not understand' he was as confused as D'argo was. 'I do not understand either Pilot, but I do know this, someone is going to tell me where Crichton is'. And with a snarl, he leaves Pilot's den and heads towards the transport bay. Within minutes he was back on Anebus, and because of the mood he was in, blood was going to be spilled.
Lieutenant Dax had kept his end of the bargain, by protecting Aeryn, but time was running out. In less than two arns Aeryn Sun is going to be executed for the murder of Senator Anthos.
He heads over towards the window, near Aeryns cell. He can see the preparations being made outside in the courtyard. Just then he hears a woman's voice from behind. 'How long?' He turns to face the woman, its Aeryn. 'Just under two arns'. The look on his face was of sincere sympathy for her, as he knew that she was an innocent victim in all of this. He moves closer to the bars, 'I am sorry for everything, I believe that you are innocent, but I can't help you'. 'I know, thank you anyway', she starts to pace around her cell 'if only there was some way I could prove that I didn't do it, she paces some more 'frell, where the hezmana is Crichton'.
Just then a deep familiar voice finishes off that question 'He's at Senator Aneli's'. They both turn to see the Luxan standing there. 'What! Is he alright', she hadn't given up hope that she will be freed, but if she is executed, she didn't want any one else to die aswell. He moves closer to the Lieutenant 'Tell me where Senator Aneli lives now'. The Lieutenant complies with the Luxans demands 'he lives on the other side of the colony, it takes at least 30 microts to get their'. 'What, that won't give us enough time' he stares at his friend behind the cold, hard bars. They all know the true meaning of that statement. She looks at her friend; she can see the concern in his eyes. 'Go, I won't go without a fight' she gives him a warm smile. And with that the two of them go leaving her behind with the clock ticking for her execution.
Shit, shit, shit, I can't believe this. I need to get out of here. He knew that time was running out fast, he had the proof which would clear Aeryn's name. But the only problem was, nobody else knew about, except for Pilot. And too much time had passed without someone coming to rescue him. Ok John, you're on your own, you just need to think of a way out of this mess. 'You are in a pickle'. He knew immediately who the voice was 'Not know Harvey, I'm kind of busy'. Harvey started to move into his line of sight, he was dressed as a clown. 'Dear, dear John, haven't I learnt you anything'. He ignored him the best he could, and carried on trying to get out of his bonds. 'Go away Harvey'. 'You should have know it was someone in power, it always is' he goes and presses his nose, which makes a horn noise. 'Because of your stupidity, Aeryn Sun is going to die'. He starts to get angry with Harvey, 'look here, clown boy, Aeryn is going to be fine, so I don't need you pestering me'. And with that Harvey is gone.
By now, the restraints around his hands haven't budged at all. All he seems to be doing is causing himself friction burns. As he continues to try and free himself. The door behind him opens; Senator Aneli has come to gloat. 'I can't stay long, got an execution to attend in just under an arn'. He turns to his servant 'you stay here and watch him, until I get back'. And with that he walks out of the room and leaves his servant and Crichton alone together.
The servant walks over to the other side of the room and picks up a small wooden baton, which is lying carelessly discarded on the floor. He starts to tap it on his hand as he walks back over to his prisoner. 'He didn't say anything about me having a bit of fun with you'. A wicked smile spreads across the skinny, pale face of the Senators servant. Crichton gets ready for the blow, as the scrawny man in front of him, raises his arm with the baton in his hand. He closes his eyes, as he's ready for the blow to the head. Just then he hears a thud hit the ground in front of him. As he opens his eyes, he sees D'argo and the Lieutenant standing over the Senators servant.
They both rush over to him, to let him free from the bonds that restrain him. 'D'argo we need to get over to Aeryn now, I can prove she didn't do it'. The Lieutenant looks at the Luxan and then at him. 'We will not make it in time, the execution starts in 20 microts, it's going to take us at least 30 microts to get there'. By now he is free, 'We've got to try, and if I know Aeryn, she won't go without a fight'.
The three of them head towards the transport pod, it was a race against time to save her and time wasn't on their side.
'Prisoner 5867, your time has come'. The officer gave the order for the cell door to be opened and the prisoner to be taken out. As Crichton had suspected she put up a fight. She had managed to escape the grasps of her captors. But not for long, as she was tackled to the ground. After the short disruption was controlled, her captors tightened their grip on her.
She tried to keep hope that Crichton would get there and save the day. But as she was getting nearer and nearer to her execution spot. That hope started to diminish, as fear was beginning to set in. She didn't want to die like this, executed like some common murder. She isn't a murderer, She is a warrior, a soldier; she should die in the battlefield for a just cause she believes in.
By now she is in the courtyard outside the Court of Justice. He heartbeat is starting to rise, as a large crowd of angry colonists surround her. 'Murderer, die you tralk'.
She makes her way up towards the execution spot. It seems like a lifetime climbing the steps higher and higher. However it only took a minute, her captors tie her hands above her head. And tie her feet to the wall aswell. She looks out into the crowd to try and see if Crichton or D'argo or anyone from Moya is there. She can see no one; she knows that if anyone was there, she probably wouldn't see them.
She can see large TV. screens dotted around the courtyard. Opposite her, she can see the Senator smiling at her. All of the officers leave her except for one that seems to be dressed differently than the others. She knows who he is; he is the executioner as he is holding a long, thin bladed knife in his hand.
The Senator stands up and faces his crowd of people and addresses them 'Welcome people of Anebus, we are here today to punish a terrible crime that took our beloved Senator Anthos from us'. The crowd begin to boo and shout. 'Prisoner 5867, otherwise known as Aeryn Sun, you were sentenced to death for the murder of Senator Anthos, have you any last words'. She just stares at him, with a look of hatred in her eyes. The Senator sits down and looks to the executioner 'Very well' he nods to the executioner to begin.
The executioner moves closer to her, he takes the knife and makes a large incision into her chest. She feels the blood trickle down her stomach and onto the steps; he next makes another deep incision in her shoulder. As he makes more and more incisions into her body, she tries not to scream out in pain, but its no use. The pain is unbearable. Eventually the executioner stops, he leaves her on her own. On display like some piece of meat. Slowly her blood starts to trickle down the steps and is gathering in front of the Senator, a small viscous smile appears on his mouth. She can feel herself drifting away.
Just then he feels the cold shaft of a pulse pistol against his head. 'Don't move' came the deep husky voice. It was D'argo. Crichton and the Lieutenant see the blood; they follow the trail and then see Aeryn with her head hanging limp in front of her. 'Oh my god, we're too late' he runs up the steps, he checks her pulse. 'She's got a faint pulse' he cuts her down. He carries her blooded body down the steps and in front of the angry crowd. He stops and faces them, 'that man who you call your leader, is a fake and a fraud, but above all he is a murderer'.
The crowd start to uproar about these accusations. 'He killed Senator Anthos, not her, I have proof' he has kept and open to channel to Pilot. 'Pilot play the tape'. Senator Aneli's voice is heard over the speakers.
The colonists stand there in disbelief that their leader is a murderer. They start to retaliate. 'Murderer' the colonists storm the stage and attack Senator Aneli. The others walk away, not fazed by the chaos happening behind them, they head back to the transport pod. They walk back in silence, as they know that Aeryn may not survive the flight back.
Senator Aneli has managed to escape the colonist's grasp he is making his way up some steps when he bumps into Lieutenant Dax. 'Don't just stand there, arrest them' The Lieutenant just looks at him, he grabs his wrist and raise's it high and whispers something into his ear 'it's judgement time'. He lets go of the Senators wrist and he falls into the bloodthirsty crowd below. The Lieutenant walks away, leaving the colonists to give their own justice to Senator Aneli.
They have placed her down in the back of the transport pod. D'argo is flying the pod back to Moya. He opens a comm. link to Moya. 'We're all coming back, Aeryn's in bad shape' he pauses and turns around to look at her. He then turns back to face the way he was 'she might not make it back to the ship'. With that he cuts the comm. link.
Crichton is in the back with Aeryn, he's covered in his lover's blood, he's trying to stop the blood. 'Come on baby, just hang on for a little longer'. He applies more pressure to her stomach, as that appears to be the worst wound. But with all the blood he can't really tell. 'Oh, god, just hang on'. She seems to come round for a second; she coughs up some blood as she fades in and out of consciousness.
She appears to be trying to say something to him he leans in close. 'John' pauses as she is trying to get her breath. 'I love you'. 'No, don't you say it, you're not leaving me'. She tries her best to keep her eyes open, but she can feel her energy draining away from her. She so desperately tries to keep her eyes on the man she loves but to no avail. Her world goes black forever. He breaks down crying, as her lifeless body is lying in his arms, D'argo doesn't say anything. He sits in silence and remembers his fallen comrade. The pain felt inside is too much to bear for Crichton. As his crying can be heard. The rush to get back to Moya doesn't seem important anymore. They make their way back to Moya, which seems like and eternity.
Instead of being a celebration for the return of their crewmate, they have to go through another funeral for Aeryn Sun. However, she will not be able to return from this, as she is lost to them forever.
Authors Note: I'm really sorry this took so long to write. I've been busy getting ready to go to Uni, Yikes ( Anyways; I hope the wait was worth it. I know some of you are going to hate me. Soz, that's how I thought the story had to end. Please R&R and let me know what you think of it.