A/N: Nothing is mine.

~*~Thanks so far to all of my reviewers: the lone orange, cgmangotiger, The Phantom, Cand, Kristen, and my crazy friend Katie~*~

I was awoken to Orion talking to the Master through the Video-Phone in the cockpit of our ship. I hopped out of my seat behind Orion, and walked around to the side of the ship, next to Orion, who was clicking away at a shadow on the screen. No warrior in our forces knew exactly what the Master looked like, since he always concealed himself when anyone contacted him by Video-Phone.

Master I- began Orion, who didn't realize I was watching him.

You what, Orion? I thought you were the most trusted of my generals…and now this? growled the deep, creepy voice from the phone.

But, Celestino and I were here the whole time and- continued Orion, who was clearly getting as panicky as a human.

You are still responsible for your Clan, Orion. You know that. You are able to give orders from the ship and- replied the Master.

This time it was Orion who interrupted the Master. Master, I realize that I can give orders to the lesser members of my Clan, but I did not give Hesperos orders to descend down to Earth, and I honestly have no idea why he would put himself at such risk…

I had trained with Hesperos. I knew him as an egotistical, headstrong warrior who would give anything for Orion's place and popularity in both our Clan and planet. I continued to listen.

The Master sighed. Orion, he started. If you and Celestino are going to go defeat those four humans, you must depart today. Do I make myself clear, Orion?

Yes, sir, said Orion, staring at the screen.

Good. Farewell…for now. The screen flashed and became blank.

Orion sighed and then turned around, a little startled that I was right there. How much have you heard? he asked.

Enough to know that 1. You're in trouble for something Hesperos did and 2. We're going to the humans' farm today. I replied, getting back in the ship.

I'll tell you what that imbecile did while we go to the humans. replied Orion, positioning himself in front of the dashboard.

Orion put on the camouflager and started preparing the ship for take-off. Soon, we were in the air, on our way to "Pennsylvania". Orion put on the Auto-Flight and turned around to me. Hesperos, that idiot, thought that he would gain trust from the Master if he went by himself to destroy the humans in Pennsylvania. The night we started off, he followed us to the Separate Aircraft Hangar, and waited until we left. Then, he took another jet, and started for Pennsylvania himself. However, he must've taken a wrong turn because he ended up in the civilization of Brazil where some young humans, having a birthday party-

A what? I asked.

A birthday party. I don't know, I think it's a celebration of a human's birth or something like that. replied Orion. Anyway, the young humans in Brazil spotted Hesperos and caught him on video, and now the entire human population knows what we look like.

I looked at Orion, and felt a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. This mission was my one chance to be considered "great". After all, accompanying one of the most legendary warriors on an operation to defeat some of the most intelligent, frightening beasts we had ever come across was big for me.

I glanced up at Orion, who had resumed control over the ship. He seemed as if he was angry, but at what? My first thought was that he was angry and Hesperos, for blowing our cover. But then, I heard him mutter I hate those humans, and I'll get revenge on them for what they did to me…

I was puzzled. What had humans ever done to Orion? On all the years I was in the Force, I had worked with Orion most of the time, and we had only gone to Earth once before this. The only other time I had been to Earth, Orion, some other warriors, and myself were checking up on the humans' status. At that particular time, the two greatest human nations in the world were attempting to send their soldiers up into space, which was worrying us, but the officer who was positioned near Earth said that they were very unsuccessful so far.

Then, I realized that Orion had been a warrior since I was a child. He could have easily traveled to Earth back then. But this made me curious…what had humans done to Orion that was so horrible?

Soon, we saw large writing, in our language, in a cornfield. The humans thought it was a symbol of some kind, however, it was merely some instructions, telling us where the humans were. I then saw one of our jets zooming up from the field. I had seen the general in the ship before, but did not remember his name. The passenger, though, was Hesperos. You're the replacement, Orion? asked the general, whose hand looked as if it had been chopped up.

Yes. But why do you need to be replaced? asked Orion.

Well, this moron almost got caught without his camouflage by the oldest human said the general, pointing to Hesperos, who was sulking. And then, one of those humans gave me this with his barbaric weapon… he said, holding up his mangled hand.

I see. Well, we'll hopefully have better luck… said Orion.

Yeah…hopefully…see you back at HQ, Orion. replied the general.

The other spacecraft zoomed off, and Orion landed our ship in the cornfield near our gigantic signal. Once we had landed, both of us got out of the ship. We need time to strategize… said Orion. And lead the humans into a false sense of security. They've boarded up their doors and windows. We'll attack tomorrow night, Celestino.

I nodded, and looked at the house, glowing in the darkness. You think that boarding up your windows will scare us, humans? I thought, glaring at the house. Well, you thought wrong…because we're stronger than that.