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Chapter 2: Planet Pyrite
"So you're telling me the sputnik got herself kidnapped?" John questioned in disbelief after he and the others finished hearing what Scorpius 'claimed' happened in the middle of the night.
"Yes, and that's why I have to leave Moya," Scorpius continued.
"Seems like a fishy story to me," Chiana began, "I mean how come we didn't know someone else was onboard Moya? And how could a ship that small starburst?"
"I imagine he had a Dreadnaught standing by," Scorpius revealed.
"That would explain his quick disappearance," John agreed.
"You don't frelling believe him do ya?" Chiana burst out.
"I don't know what to believe but even if it was true Sikozu could be anywhere. So no go - you'll just have to stay here until we can find something out about her whereabouts." John concluded.
Scorpius was about to 'convince' John that forcing him to stay on Moya wasn't such a good idea when a ship was detected by radar coming out of Hyperspace.
"Pilot where the frell did that ship just come from?" John questioned seeing a strange, red, birdlike ship on the monitor.
"It just came out of Hyperspace and its origin is unknown." Pilot replied slightly confused. Just then a communication was received from the red ship.
"Put them on screen Pilot," D'argo ordered.
"Right," Pilot said opening the channel.
A woman appeared on screen that looked a little like Sikozu except for the fact that the woman was obviously several years older and had blonde hair.
"Greetings Crew of Moya. I am Officer Adena Abiona Abira Acacia Accalia of The Organization. We have reason to believe that one Sikozu Svala Shanti Sugaysi Shanu is staying aboard your ship. If she is I-"
"She's not here." John said interrupting the woman's annoying speech. John leaned over to whisper to Chiana, "She's definitely one of Sikozu's people - all talk not enough action."
"Not there? Do you have any idea where she might have gone - this a is matter of great importance."
"She was kidnapped so we don't know where she is," John revealed in an uninterested tone.
"I see," the woman frowned, "Seker must have gotten to her before we did. What I mean is, I'm sorry for your lose. Were you fond of Sikozu?"
Before John could answer Scorpius spoke out, "She was an uninvited guest, nothing more."
The woman's attitude changed in an instant, "Well, then maybe you can help me after all," she smiled slyly, "I was hesitant to tell you anything if you were indeed friends of hers, but now that I know the truth I can tell you what's going on and perhaps even convince some of you to help.
"The Organization has been keeping tabs on Scarran activity for some time and recently one of our spies came across some starling information - prince Seker of the Scarran Imperium plans to murder his father the King Obsidian and take control of the Scarran army. With it he plans to attack Peace Keeper Space. But this is where Sikozu comes into play: before he can legitimize his rule he must appoint a Queen, who is to then provide him with an heir."
Scorpius had to suppress his urge to snarl at the Kalish Officer.
Everyone looked at each other in shock for a moment before John spoke: "But why all this trouble to get Sikozu? Couldn't this prince Seker pick any woman he wanted to appoint as Queen?" John questioned.
"The Kalish, a race comprised entirely of women, were genetically engineered by the Scarrans to be ideal mates for upper-class Scarran males."
"Ok, but he still could have chosen another Kalish woman. Not just Sikozu." John pursued.
"Sikozu was made especially for Seker, not to mention the fact that he is completely obsessed with her. A few years ago Sikozu was given to Seker as a mistress but it didn't take long for Sikozu to want out. That's when she came to us - the Organization."
"What is this Organization?" Chiana asked with a curious gleam in her eyes. She remembered Sikozu saying she would do anything it took to get her life back - or in other words whatever it took to get the Organization to take her back.
"The Organization was originally started by a group of Kalish women who had decided to resist being Scarran breeding-stock. Anyways, back to the matter at hand - we have reason to believe that prince Seker will head for the Planet Pyrite. Our spies have revealed to us that it is in fact the technology headquarters for the entire Scarran Imperium. It has the only facility in the Uncharted Territories with the capability to restore Sikozu's memory to her and Seker will waste no time in doing so."
"I didn't know Sikozu had amnesia!" said Chiana visibly surprised.
"Well, that's not exactly true," Adena started to correct, "You see, to become a part of the Organization your past memories must be erased to ensure complete loyalty and obedience. But the sacrifice was not without benefits; in return you have the protection of the entire Organization. Unfortunately, Sikozu has broken her ties with us since her failure on her last mission. She has made things difficult for us and with the current situation there is no way around it - she must be found and terminated to stop a Peacekeeper-Scarran war from breaking out."
A hush filled the room until, "I volunteer."
On the Planet Pyrite:
A cloaked Seker was carrying Sikozu's unconscious body to the main base on Pyrite. He was stopped as he approached the front doors of the building by two Scarran guards.
"Who are you?" one of the Scarran guards growled.
"I am your prince," Seker spat, "Now let me through. I'm in a hurry."
"Forgive me," the guard hastily replied recognizing the prince's voice and opening the door for him.
"Prince Seker, I thought you were capturing specimens for genetic research on the planet Vega." The other guard called after him.
Seker spun around with Sikozu still in his arms, "And who says I haven't gone to planet Vega and picked up a specimen for testing? I have one right here." Seker said through gritted teeth.
The guard could see the anger in his prince's eyes, "Forgive me, I was mistaken."
"Make sure not to make such assumptions again." Seker warned before taking Sikozu inside. So that Sikozu wouldn't give him any trouble he had injected her with a blackout serum. When he entered room #345 he was expected.
"Is that the Kalish woman?" A Scarran dressed in white asked Seker.
"Yes,"
"Put her here in this chair. Don't worry she'll have her memories back soon enough."
Seker grinned knowing that Sikozu's other self would soon be revived. Right now she was all fiery defiance, which he liked - he wouldn't have it any other way but to have a mate that was strong willed. But what was lacking was the part of Sikozu that knew to fear him. He longed for that look of anxiety she used to give him when he entered unexpectedly into a room. He hungered for the way she used to rake her nails down his back in resistance when anticipating the inevitable.
He did love Sikozu in his own twisted way, however. He even had his appearance altered to make himself more appealing to Sikozu when her insults of his appearance had become too much. He still had many of the common Scarran characteristics like white skin, dark lips, and baldhead, but other than that he could almost pass for Sebacean. That is what usually caught most of his enemies off-guard giving him an unprecedented advantage.
It was a love/hate relationship where Seker's goal was to have Sikozu fear yet respect him. Right now she mostly hated and feared him. He still had a lot of work to do. But Seker was confident that when Sikozu found out about his plans for her that she would be honored by it. If all else failed he would just have to show Sikozu how powerful he was by conquering all of Peace Keeper Space. Then there was no way Sikozu could not be but in awe of him. He was to be her master and she was to be his devote puppet. His ultimate fantasy was for the respect he would gain from Sikozu to turn to love. He coveted for Sikozu to be pinning away with thoughts of him alone and at the same time fearing that he would abandon her.
'Ah, for her to be afraid and yet in love with me would be pure ecstasy. Then she would be torn just as I am about her.' Seker thought to himself.
"She is ready," The Scarran in white informed his prince. "Shall I begin the awakening process?"
"Go right ahead."
Sikozu had been restrained to a metal chair with leather straps that wrapped around her wrists and ankles. A serum containing special nanoagents would be injected directly into her brain where they would reassemble Sikozu's fragmented memories or reawaken her sleeping memories so to speak.
The Scarran doctor took out a syringe and filled it will a purplish substance, which he then injected into Sikozu's brain. The needle at the tip of the syringe was specially designed to penetrate even the skull without difficulty.
As soon as the Scarran had removed the device Sikozu's eyes shot open and she wildly looked around her. Seker was curious to see if there would be recognition in her eyes for him yet, but there was only confusion. Then Sikozu began to scream as her mind was bombarded with the salvaged memories.
"What's happening?" questioned Seker in a harsh tone with concern in his voice evident.
"This is perfectly natural, my prince," the Scarran reassured, "Her brain has to process so much new information at once that it becomes painful. I should tell you that she probably won't remember everything right away - it will be days before her memories are truly her own again. She should pass out from the pain soon enough."
"Pass out from the pain," Seker repeated menacingly, "I am the only one who is allowed to inflict pain on Sikozu!" He finished in a rage and using a device that was implanted in his brain sent a strong psi wave at the doctor. The Scarran collapsed to the floor from the impact and instantly became delusional.
"Cold!" The Scarran grunted staggering to his feet, "The Cold! Must have heat!!!" He stumbled over to get a bottle of liquid-fire that was harvested on the volcanic planet and swallowed the whole bottle in one gulp. He then collapsed to the floor dead and foaming at the mouth.
"Pity, it's so hard to find good help these days." Seker said before walking to Sikozu and starting to stroke her hair. "But he had to go. Didn't he, my dear?" Sikozu just continued to scream from the pain. "No one is allowed to make you scream like that but me. Too bad those nanoagents are so small or else I'd destroy them myself. I'm jealous that they get to be so near you."
Just then three cloaked figures entered the room one after another.
"Who the hell are you?" Seker bellowed. "I thought I made it clear that no one was allowed in this room without proper authorization!"
The cloaked figures removed their hoods and cast aside their cloaks.
"I got my authorization right here," John said pulling out Wynona.
"Ah, it's you." Seker drawled upon seeing Scorpius and then turning to the others, "And two pathetic males, most likely from Moya."
D'argo, John, and Scorpius had arrived on the scene.
"Scorpy is that the Scarran that kidnapped Sikozu? He doesn't look so tough. Doesn't even look like a real Scarran." John laughed in amusement. "What's the matter? Are all of you getting facelifts to keep up with the rest of us?"
Seker raised an eyebrow, "A pulse pistol? Do you really think that will work on me, pathetic fool!?"
John ignored his comment and began to blast at him. Meanwhile Scorpius was seeing to Sikozu.
"Frell!" John exclaimed lowering his pistol seeing that it wasn't working. "Hey Scorpy will you shut the sputnik up? How's a guy supposed to kill right with all that distracting screaming?"
"Allow me," D'argo said before flinging his tongue at Seker. But his tongue never reached its mark.
"Foolish Luxan!" Seker declared grabbing the tongue before it hit him, "You're silly tongue won't work on me." He pulled it back and let it go causing D'argo's tongue to go shooting backwards as if it was made out of rubber. D'argo lost his balance and fell over.
Scorpius gave up trying to reach Sikozu who was still out of it. He decided first things first: he would kill Seker and then take back Sikozu.
Before Seker had a chance to use his heat projection Scorpius flung himself at Seker knocking him to the ground. In moments the two were in an all out brawl.
"Who do you think is winning?" John asked D'argo.
"Looks like Scorpius is."
"Good. Hey Scorpy don't lose ok? You know, I was surprised when you volunteered to rescue Sikozu like this. Maybe you're not such a bad guy after all."
"I didn't agree to anything of the kind, John," Scorpius denied through clenched teeth.
"Don't deny it Scorpius you have a thing for Sikozu don't you?" John prodded.
"John now is not the time for idle chitchat!" Scorpius yelled distracted and getting punched across the face by Seker and falling backwards.
Seker kicked the fallen Scorpius hard in the ribs, "What is your relationship to MY Sikozu?"
"There is no 'relationship'," Scorpius growled.
Then silence filled the room.
"Hey, why did it get so quiet all of a sudden?" John asked confused.
"It's Sikozu - she stopped screaming," D'argo observed.
And sure enough Sikozu had stopped screaming. She now had a blank look on her face as tears streamed down her flushed cheeks.
Seeing Sikozu's fragile condition enraged Scorpius so that he attacked Seker even more viciously than before. Knowing that it wasn't long before Seker managed to use his heat projection Scorpius knew he had to think of something and fast. Gathering all his strength he punched Seker hard across the jaw sending him flying into a table piled with beakers of chemicals. Using this time Scorpius took out his single cooling rod. He then walked up to the dazed Seker and shoved the cooling rod down his throat. Seker gagged in pain and it looked like Scorpius had won.
But even through the pain Seker smiled and before they knew it Scorpius and the others were surrounded by at least a dozen Scarrans.
Seker struggled to stand and then to speak, "I've underestimated you half-breed. I won't make that mistake again." He began to cough up blood into his hand. "Did you really think I wouldn't have anticipated the men of Moya coming for Sikozu? You've lost and Sikozu is now mine."
To be continued...
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Chapter 2: Planet Pyrite
"So you're telling me the sputnik got herself kidnapped?" John questioned in disbelief after he and the others finished hearing what Scorpius 'claimed' happened in the middle of the night.
"Yes, and that's why I have to leave Moya," Scorpius continued.
"Seems like a fishy story to me," Chiana began, "I mean how come we didn't know someone else was onboard Moya? And how could a ship that small starburst?"
"I imagine he had a Dreadnaught standing by," Scorpius revealed.
"That would explain his quick disappearance," John agreed.
"You don't frelling believe him do ya?" Chiana burst out.
"I don't know what to believe but even if it was true Sikozu could be anywhere. So no go - you'll just have to stay here until we can find something out about her whereabouts." John concluded.
Scorpius was about to 'convince' John that forcing him to stay on Moya wasn't such a good idea when a ship was detected by radar coming out of Hyperspace.
"Pilot where the frell did that ship just come from?" John questioned seeing a strange, red, birdlike ship on the monitor.
"It just came out of Hyperspace and its origin is unknown." Pilot replied slightly confused. Just then a communication was received from the red ship.
"Put them on screen Pilot," D'argo ordered.
"Right," Pilot said opening the channel.
A woman appeared on screen that looked a little like Sikozu except for the fact that the woman was obviously several years older and had blonde hair.
"Greetings Crew of Moya. I am Officer Adena Abiona Abira Acacia Accalia of The Organization. We have reason to believe that one Sikozu Svala Shanti Sugaysi Shanu is staying aboard your ship. If she is I-"
"She's not here." John said interrupting the woman's annoying speech. John leaned over to whisper to Chiana, "She's definitely one of Sikozu's people - all talk not enough action."
"Not there? Do you have any idea where she might have gone - this a is matter of great importance."
"She was kidnapped so we don't know where she is," John revealed in an uninterested tone.
"I see," the woman frowned, "Seker must have gotten to her before we did. What I mean is, I'm sorry for your lose. Were you fond of Sikozu?"
Before John could answer Scorpius spoke out, "She was an uninvited guest, nothing more."
The woman's attitude changed in an instant, "Well, then maybe you can help me after all," she smiled slyly, "I was hesitant to tell you anything if you were indeed friends of hers, but now that I know the truth I can tell you what's going on and perhaps even convince some of you to help.
"The Organization has been keeping tabs on Scarran activity for some time and recently one of our spies came across some starling information - prince Seker of the Scarran Imperium plans to murder his father the King Obsidian and take control of the Scarran army. With it he plans to attack Peace Keeper Space. But this is where Sikozu comes into play: before he can legitimize his rule he must appoint a Queen, who is to then provide him with an heir."
Scorpius had to suppress his urge to snarl at the Kalish Officer.
Everyone looked at each other in shock for a moment before John spoke: "But why all this trouble to get Sikozu? Couldn't this prince Seker pick any woman he wanted to appoint as Queen?" John questioned.
"The Kalish, a race comprised entirely of women, were genetically engineered by the Scarrans to be ideal mates for upper-class Scarran males."
"Ok, but he still could have chosen another Kalish woman. Not just Sikozu." John pursued.
"Sikozu was made especially for Seker, not to mention the fact that he is completely obsessed with her. A few years ago Sikozu was given to Seker as a mistress but it didn't take long for Sikozu to want out. That's when she came to us - the Organization."
"What is this Organization?" Chiana asked with a curious gleam in her eyes. She remembered Sikozu saying she would do anything it took to get her life back - or in other words whatever it took to get the Organization to take her back.
"The Organization was originally started by a group of Kalish women who had decided to resist being Scarran breeding-stock. Anyways, back to the matter at hand - we have reason to believe that prince Seker will head for the Planet Pyrite. Our spies have revealed to us that it is in fact the technology headquarters for the entire Scarran Imperium. It has the only facility in the Uncharted Territories with the capability to restore Sikozu's memory to her and Seker will waste no time in doing so."
"I didn't know Sikozu had amnesia!" said Chiana visibly surprised.
"Well, that's not exactly true," Adena started to correct, "You see, to become a part of the Organization your past memories must be erased to ensure complete loyalty and obedience. But the sacrifice was not without benefits; in return you have the protection of the entire Organization. Unfortunately, Sikozu has broken her ties with us since her failure on her last mission. She has made things difficult for us and with the current situation there is no way around it - she must be found and terminated to stop a Peacekeeper-Scarran war from breaking out."
A hush filled the room until, "I volunteer."
On the Planet Pyrite:
A cloaked Seker was carrying Sikozu's unconscious body to the main base on Pyrite. He was stopped as he approached the front doors of the building by two Scarran guards.
"Who are you?" one of the Scarran guards growled.
"I am your prince," Seker spat, "Now let me through. I'm in a hurry."
"Forgive me," the guard hastily replied recognizing the prince's voice and opening the door for him.
"Prince Seker, I thought you were capturing specimens for genetic research on the planet Vega." The other guard called after him.
Seker spun around with Sikozu still in his arms, "And who says I haven't gone to planet Vega and picked up a specimen for testing? I have one right here." Seker said through gritted teeth.
The guard could see the anger in his prince's eyes, "Forgive me, I was mistaken."
"Make sure not to make such assumptions again." Seker warned before taking Sikozu inside. So that Sikozu wouldn't give him any trouble he had injected her with a blackout serum. When he entered room #345 he was expected.
"Is that the Kalish woman?" A Scarran dressed in white asked Seker.
"Yes,"
"Put her here in this chair. Don't worry she'll have her memories back soon enough."
Seker grinned knowing that Sikozu's other self would soon be revived. Right now she was all fiery defiance, which he liked - he wouldn't have it any other way but to have a mate that was strong willed. But what was lacking was the part of Sikozu that knew to fear him. He longed for that look of anxiety she used to give him when he entered unexpectedly into a room. He hungered for the way she used to rake her nails down his back in resistance when anticipating the inevitable.
He did love Sikozu in his own twisted way, however. He even had his appearance altered to make himself more appealing to Sikozu when her insults of his appearance had become too much. He still had many of the common Scarran characteristics like white skin, dark lips, and baldhead, but other than that he could almost pass for Sebacean. That is what usually caught most of his enemies off-guard giving him an unprecedented advantage.
It was a love/hate relationship where Seker's goal was to have Sikozu fear yet respect him. Right now she mostly hated and feared him. He still had a lot of work to do. But Seker was confident that when Sikozu found out about his plans for her that she would be honored by it. If all else failed he would just have to show Sikozu how powerful he was by conquering all of Peace Keeper Space. Then there was no way Sikozu could not be but in awe of him. He was to be her master and she was to be his devote puppet. His ultimate fantasy was for the respect he would gain from Sikozu to turn to love. He coveted for Sikozu to be pinning away with thoughts of him alone and at the same time fearing that he would abandon her.
'Ah, for her to be afraid and yet in love with me would be pure ecstasy. Then she would be torn just as I am about her.' Seker thought to himself.
"She is ready," The Scarran in white informed his prince. "Shall I begin the awakening process?"
"Go right ahead."
Sikozu had been restrained to a metal chair with leather straps that wrapped around her wrists and ankles. A serum containing special nanoagents would be injected directly into her brain where they would reassemble Sikozu's fragmented memories or reawaken her sleeping memories so to speak.
The Scarran doctor took out a syringe and filled it will a purplish substance, which he then injected into Sikozu's brain. The needle at the tip of the syringe was specially designed to penetrate even the skull without difficulty.
As soon as the Scarran had removed the device Sikozu's eyes shot open and she wildly looked around her. Seker was curious to see if there would be recognition in her eyes for him yet, but there was only confusion. Then Sikozu began to scream as her mind was bombarded with the salvaged memories.
"What's happening?" questioned Seker in a harsh tone with concern in his voice evident.
"This is perfectly natural, my prince," the Scarran reassured, "Her brain has to process so much new information at once that it becomes painful. I should tell you that she probably won't remember everything right away - it will be days before her memories are truly her own again. She should pass out from the pain soon enough."
"Pass out from the pain," Seker repeated menacingly, "I am the only one who is allowed to inflict pain on Sikozu!" He finished in a rage and using a device that was implanted in his brain sent a strong psi wave at the doctor. The Scarran collapsed to the floor from the impact and instantly became delusional.
"Cold!" The Scarran grunted staggering to his feet, "The Cold! Must have heat!!!" He stumbled over to get a bottle of liquid-fire that was harvested on the volcanic planet and swallowed the whole bottle in one gulp. He then collapsed to the floor dead and foaming at the mouth.
"Pity, it's so hard to find good help these days." Seker said before walking to Sikozu and starting to stroke her hair. "But he had to go. Didn't he, my dear?" Sikozu just continued to scream from the pain. "No one is allowed to make you scream like that but me. Too bad those nanoagents are so small or else I'd destroy them myself. I'm jealous that they get to be so near you."
Just then three cloaked figures entered the room one after another.
"Who the hell are you?" Seker bellowed. "I thought I made it clear that no one was allowed in this room without proper authorization!"
The cloaked figures removed their hoods and cast aside their cloaks.
"I got my authorization right here," John said pulling out Wynona.
"Ah, it's you." Seker drawled upon seeing Scorpius and then turning to the others, "And two pathetic males, most likely from Moya."
D'argo, John, and Scorpius had arrived on the scene.
"Scorpy is that the Scarran that kidnapped Sikozu? He doesn't look so tough. Doesn't even look like a real Scarran." John laughed in amusement. "What's the matter? Are all of you getting facelifts to keep up with the rest of us?"
Seker raised an eyebrow, "A pulse pistol? Do you really think that will work on me, pathetic fool!?"
John ignored his comment and began to blast at him. Meanwhile Scorpius was seeing to Sikozu.
"Frell!" John exclaimed lowering his pistol seeing that it wasn't working. "Hey Scorpy will you shut the sputnik up? How's a guy supposed to kill right with all that distracting screaming?"
"Allow me," D'argo said before flinging his tongue at Seker. But his tongue never reached its mark.
"Foolish Luxan!" Seker declared grabbing the tongue before it hit him, "You're silly tongue won't work on me." He pulled it back and let it go causing D'argo's tongue to go shooting backwards as if it was made out of rubber. D'argo lost his balance and fell over.
Scorpius gave up trying to reach Sikozu who was still out of it. He decided first things first: he would kill Seker and then take back Sikozu.
Before Seker had a chance to use his heat projection Scorpius flung himself at Seker knocking him to the ground. In moments the two were in an all out brawl.
"Who do you think is winning?" John asked D'argo.
"Looks like Scorpius is."
"Good. Hey Scorpy don't lose ok? You know, I was surprised when you volunteered to rescue Sikozu like this. Maybe you're not such a bad guy after all."
"I didn't agree to anything of the kind, John," Scorpius denied through clenched teeth.
"Don't deny it Scorpius you have a thing for Sikozu don't you?" John prodded.
"John now is not the time for idle chitchat!" Scorpius yelled distracted and getting punched across the face by Seker and falling backwards.
Seker kicked the fallen Scorpius hard in the ribs, "What is your relationship to MY Sikozu?"
"There is no 'relationship'," Scorpius growled.
Then silence filled the room.
"Hey, why did it get so quiet all of a sudden?" John asked confused.
"It's Sikozu - she stopped screaming," D'argo observed.
And sure enough Sikozu had stopped screaming. She now had a blank look on her face as tears streamed down her flushed cheeks.
Seeing Sikozu's fragile condition enraged Scorpius so that he attacked Seker even more viciously than before. Knowing that it wasn't long before Seker managed to use his heat projection Scorpius knew he had to think of something and fast. Gathering all his strength he punched Seker hard across the jaw sending him flying into a table piled with beakers of chemicals. Using this time Scorpius took out his single cooling rod. He then walked up to the dazed Seker and shoved the cooling rod down his throat. Seker gagged in pain and it looked like Scorpius had won.
But even through the pain Seker smiled and before they knew it Scorpius and the others were surrounded by at least a dozen Scarrans.
Seker struggled to stand and then to speak, "I've underestimated you half-breed. I won't make that mistake again." He began to cough up blood into his hand. "Did you really think I wouldn't have anticipated the men of Moya coming for Sikozu? You've lost and Sikozu is now mine."
To be continued...