A/N: Wow- great response! Thanks guys for the reviews :) As a reward, here comes the second chapter!
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Chapter 2-
The Package
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Tai found himself amongst a soaring fire. Mass hysteria and chaos surged around him. He was in a small village that appeared to be under attack.
Out of the corner of his eye, a small child stood staring at him. Near her feet laid the slaughtered bodies of what appeared to be her parents. A man came out of nowhere with a bloodied spear and an evil smile. The girl looked away from Tai and to the man approaching her. Her crimson orbs seemed to glow with hatred.
Looking around the scene he noticed all the others were dressed in soldier garb. No living survivors of the town stood except the small girl. His attention returned to the small girl as she was surrounded by a mass of soldiers.
A lump formed in his throat and he had to close his eyes as he saw them beat the child. Letting out a horrific scream the world shattered like glass around him as a bright light engulfed everything.
Suddenly he was in another grim scene with the girl. This time she was a bit older. She huddled into a corner shivering and crying.
When she became aware of his presence she instantly stopped the flow of tears and just started at him like she had done before.
He felt as if she was peering into his soul with those eyes. But the awkwardness did not last for long as the door to the dark, cold room opened and men barged in. Grabbing the girl violently several tried to hold her down as another brought a needle in. She fought back, of course, but in the end, the fluid was injected into her body and she was dragged into a laboratory of sorts and strapped down on a table.
A surge of pain gripped his body as she screamed from behind the closed doors.
His eyes flung open as he jumped. Again Tai found himself sweating and breathing heavily in his quarters.
The same girl… she was haunting him in his dreams. He had no clue who she was, or where she came from… but what ever it was there had to be a reason for it. And what was with that voice? 'The Key… what key?' Tai thought. Like so many times before- he shrugged it off and left his quarters.
"Hey Tai." The red head said as he entered the bridge. "Everything's ready. We'll catch up with the fugitive's ship in less than four hours if we keep with the current speed."
Tai didn't answer, he looked straight ahead at the large screen that showed the blackness of space.
"You feeling ok? You look very pale." Izzy commented as Tai sighed.
"It's those dreams again." He simply said.
"Have you talked to Joe about it? Maybe it's just stress- he can get you some sleeping inhibitors…"
"No thanks. I'll be fine. So where's everyone else?"
"Counting their money." Izzy smiled. "You know Matt, he's probably sleeping with his share right now." The two laughed. "Kari and TK are in the rec room, Joe and Mimi are in sick bay presently." Izzy looked at his big haired friend with concern.
"Don't worry. That info we got this will make it a simple extraction operation. Matt and TK get the mastermind, while you get the goods. And I… I will hack the system so they can't fight back." Izzy said proudly.
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"Alright- let's board them!" Tai commanded as he entered a chute that now connected the two ships. "You know what to do." He said as he looked at his hand held computer and ran in the direction of the object they needed to retrieve. Matt and TK went the opposite way to find the fugitive.
Tai ran swiftly down the halls and corridors. He quickly disposed of the groups of soldiers guarding a simple looking hallway. Knowing that the increased opposition meant he was getting closer, he increased his speed.
Suffering only few laser burns from near missed shots by the guards, he ran on. The inexperienced men were no match for his deadly aim and fierce combat techniques. Within a half of an hour, Tai was standing before the room where the valuables were kept.
Blasting the door's lock he kicked open the door and entered with his gun drawn.
The room was dark and empty. Tai used a light stick to illuminate the room. It was empty- except for one thing.
Tai's breath caught in his throat as he saw the naked body of a woman laying on the floor with her hands chained to the wall.
His eyes traversed her shapely legs. He felt a blush burn his cheeks as he looked at her. She was perfect… He thought as his eyes focused harder on her form.
As he stepped closer he noticed on her porcelain skin a series of marks and scars. Some fresh blood was still dripping from a few scars, while the rest were faded and showed signs of healing.
His eyes went to her long hair, which covered her face. It was a light auburn; a shade that was rare and exotic in these times. He knelt down by her side as he took off his shirt and coat.
He touched her lightly- but got no response.
Gently he brushed her hair off her face.
'She's beautiful.' He thought as he looked upon her face. Her eyelids were shut tightly, concealing her eyes. His attention was taken away from the girl before him, as a call from Izzy rang from his computer.
"Tai- all clear here- is the package secured?"
"What? Oh ya… All ok here." He replied.
"Return to ship ASAP- they are regrouping."
"Roger." Tai said as he looked back at the girl. He easily picked the locks of her restraints and slipped his shirt over her small frame. It was big on her and covered most of her nakedness.
Her skin was cold from being on the cold floor. So Tai went straight for sickbay as he exited the other ship and entered the Destiny.
"Get us out of here Izzy." Tai said into the communicator as he took the girl in his arms towards medical bay.
"Understood captain."
D: ________(insert standard disclaimer here)
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Chapter 2-
The Package
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Tai found himself amongst a soaring fire. Mass hysteria and chaos surged around him. He was in a small village that appeared to be under attack.
Out of the corner of his eye, a small child stood staring at him. Near her feet laid the slaughtered bodies of what appeared to be her parents. A man came out of nowhere with a bloodied spear and an evil smile. The girl looked away from Tai and to the man approaching her. Her crimson orbs seemed to glow with hatred.
Looking around the scene he noticed all the others were dressed in soldier garb. No living survivors of the town stood except the small girl. His attention returned to the small girl as she was surrounded by a mass of soldiers.
A lump formed in his throat and he had to close his eyes as he saw them beat the child. Letting out a horrific scream the world shattered like glass around him as a bright light engulfed everything.
Suddenly he was in another grim scene with the girl. This time she was a bit older. She huddled into a corner shivering and crying.
When she became aware of his presence she instantly stopped the flow of tears and just started at him like she had done before.
He felt as if she was peering into his soul with those eyes. But the awkwardness did not last for long as the door to the dark, cold room opened and men barged in. Grabbing the girl violently several tried to hold her down as another brought a needle in. She fought back, of course, but in the end, the fluid was injected into her body and she was dragged into a laboratory of sorts and strapped down on a table.
A surge of pain gripped his body as she screamed from behind the closed doors.
His eyes flung open as he jumped. Again Tai found himself sweating and breathing heavily in his quarters.
The same girl… she was haunting him in his dreams. He had no clue who she was, or where she came from… but what ever it was there had to be a reason for it. And what was with that voice? 'The Key… what key?' Tai thought. Like so many times before- he shrugged it off and left his quarters.
"Hey Tai." The red head said as he entered the bridge. "Everything's ready. We'll catch up with the fugitive's ship in less than four hours if we keep with the current speed."
Tai didn't answer, he looked straight ahead at the large screen that showed the blackness of space.
"You feeling ok? You look very pale." Izzy commented as Tai sighed.
"It's those dreams again." He simply said.
"Have you talked to Joe about it? Maybe it's just stress- he can get you some sleeping inhibitors…"
"No thanks. I'll be fine. So where's everyone else?"
"Counting their money." Izzy smiled. "You know Matt, he's probably sleeping with his share right now." The two laughed. "Kari and TK are in the rec room, Joe and Mimi are in sick bay presently." Izzy looked at his big haired friend with concern.
"Don't worry. That info we got this will make it a simple extraction operation. Matt and TK get the mastermind, while you get the goods. And I… I will hack the system so they can't fight back." Izzy said proudly.
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"Alright- let's board them!" Tai commanded as he entered a chute that now connected the two ships. "You know what to do." He said as he looked at his hand held computer and ran in the direction of the object they needed to retrieve. Matt and TK went the opposite way to find the fugitive.
Tai ran swiftly down the halls and corridors. He quickly disposed of the groups of soldiers guarding a simple looking hallway. Knowing that the increased opposition meant he was getting closer, he increased his speed.
Suffering only few laser burns from near missed shots by the guards, he ran on. The inexperienced men were no match for his deadly aim and fierce combat techniques. Within a half of an hour, Tai was standing before the room where the valuables were kept.
Blasting the door's lock he kicked open the door and entered with his gun drawn.
The room was dark and empty. Tai used a light stick to illuminate the room. It was empty- except for one thing.
Tai's breath caught in his throat as he saw the naked body of a woman laying on the floor with her hands chained to the wall.
His eyes traversed her shapely legs. He felt a blush burn his cheeks as he looked at her. She was perfect… He thought as his eyes focused harder on her form.
As he stepped closer he noticed on her porcelain skin a series of marks and scars. Some fresh blood was still dripping from a few scars, while the rest were faded and showed signs of healing.
His eyes went to her long hair, which covered her face. It was a light auburn; a shade that was rare and exotic in these times. He knelt down by her side as he took off his shirt and coat.
He touched her lightly- but got no response.
Gently he brushed her hair off her face.
'She's beautiful.' He thought as he looked upon her face. Her eyelids were shut tightly, concealing her eyes. His attention was taken away from the girl before him, as a call from Izzy rang from his computer.
"Tai- all clear here- is the package secured?"
"What? Oh ya… All ok here." He replied.
"Return to ship ASAP- they are regrouping."
"Roger." Tai said as he looked back at the girl. He easily picked the locks of her restraints and slipped his shirt over her small frame. It was big on her and covered most of her nakedness.
Her skin was cold from being on the cold floor. So Tai went straight for sickbay as he exited the other ship and entered the Destiny.
"Get us out of here Izzy." Tai said into the communicator as he took the girl in his arms towards medical bay.
"Understood captain."