We
once again return to the command of Moya where Pilot has finished informing the
crew about how Moya and 1812 feel that the weapon was not designed to kill, but
rather to immobilize its target...
[D'Argo] "That does make sense Pilot. But it doesn't help explain
how we go about bringing John and Aeryn back."
[Chiana] "Yeah Pilot, I mean knowing John and Aeryn are probably in
stasis is great and all, but what do we do now?"
[Pilot] "Moya suggests that you take Ka D'Argo's ship to the
commerce planet which she has located in a nearby system. There may be someone
there who may have some knowledge of the weapon used on Officer Sun and
Commander Crichton and there is also a chance you could find a Diagnosan who
can reverse what the weapon did or can lead us to someone who can."
[Chiana] "Maybe we can also get my sight restored as while we're
there as well. I want to see the look on the faces of those idiots who shot
John and Aeryn when they find out who they messed with!"
[D'Argo] "Moya is not coming Pilot?"
[Pilot] "I'm afraid not, she is still injured and feels that you
would get to the planet faster if you used your ship, Lo'La instead. She also
believes if she stays on Qujaga (Note:that's the planet in case you didn't know
I looked it up to make sure) she may be able to find out where the ship that
attacked John and Aeryn went."
[Rygel] "How the frell does she plan to do that floating in the
middle of an ocean?"
[Pilot] "With the help of 1812 your Eminence. And also by going
into orbit around Qujaga."
[Rygel] "Well atleast Moya has some common sense to get off this
planet after all" –ZAP- "OW! Get away from me you frelling
machine!"
[Chiana] "I would shut up if I were you Rygel, before Moya has the
DRDs shove you out an air lock"
[Rygel] "Humph! She would do no such thing!"
"I'll do it myself if I have to"
[Chiana] "Hey 1812, I'd thought you would have wanted to join us to
find some info. It was your idea after all"
"I want to but I can't"
[Pilot] "He and Moya have discussed it already Chiana, he will stay
on Moya and help discover where the unknown vessel could have gone while one of
Moya's DRDs accompanies you"
[Rygel] "Not another frelling DRD!"
"Don't make me zap you Fluffy!"
[Rygel] "Moya wishes that one goes with you, so that she will know
exactly what you discover."
[D'Argo] "But she must know that we will share any information we
find with her, Pilot."
[Pilot] "She knows Ka D'Argo. But she still wishes you take one of
her DRDs with her, I believe the Commander has named the one she has chosen
Blue."
[Rygel] "Oh great, not just any DRD but another one of the frelling
Human's pets! I refuse to take part in this insanity! Crichton and Aeryn are
dead, and we should accept that and move on. Preferably to somewhere far away
from this planet"
[D'Argo] "If you don't want to help Rygel then shut up! The rest of
us do not have the time nor the patience to listen to your excessive
whining!"
[Rygel] "Fine then...I'll be in my quarters when you all finally
come to your senses."
With saying that Rygel leaves command...
[D'Argo] "Pilot have the DRDs load John and Aeryn's remains onto
Lo'La and prepare her for departure. Chiana, Stark and I will be leaving
shortly."
[Pilot] "Right away Ka D'Argo."
[Chiana] "Hey Wrinkles, make sure his Eminence doesn't snerch
anything from John or Aeryn's quarters while we're gone OK."
[Noranti] "He will not get anywhere near their belongings"
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A half an arn later...
"They agreed to help Moya, and it was much easier than I
expected."
I knew they would not give up on John and Aeryn
"I'm glad you were right about that Moya"
...I thought you'd like to know Ka D'Argo's ship is leaving now
"Thank you Moya...I wish I was the one going with them. If they do find
someone to fix John and Aeryn I would have liked to be the first see them alive
again"
I know, 1812, I would have liked to as well. But we must find out who
shot them and where they went. If Ka D'Argo and the others are unable to learn
anything useful, then it is up to us to find out this information
"You are right. But I hope that they are successful"
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I decided to head towards the pilot's chamber to help search for the unkown
ship, but I made a quick detour to the maintenance bay, which for the last few
arns has been the resting place for the boat. I wanted go over it to make sure
the others didn't forget any pieces, just in case. I didn't find any so I
decided to continue on my way to the Pilot's chamber. But on the way out I
noticed something off to the side under one the tables. It's the ring John took
back from his home world. How did it get here? He had had me hold onto for a
long time, he said he was afraid he'd lose it or that Sparky would steal it. So
I held unto it until he asked for it again, which was right before he went out
on the boat. I wonder how the others missed it? It must have been in the boat
when they brought it onboard. Oh well, no matter, I better take it with me. I'm
sure he'll like it back.
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Meanwhile back at the unknown location John and Aeryn finally have light...
[John] "Me and my BIG mouth! You think they could have warned us
before they did that! Damn it's bright in here."
[Aeryn] "John?"
[John] "Yeah baby, what is it?"
[Aeryn] "The ring you gave me, I...it's, it's gone."
[John] "Oh, Aeryn, don't worry about it right now. I'm sure we'll
find it. I rather it be the ring missing then you"
[Aeryn] "You're sure your not mad?"
[John] "I could never be mad at you just cuz of a missing ring.
Anyway, I bet who ever has us in here has your ring... along with our pulse
pistols which also appear to be missing."
[Aeryn] "...You think the others are trying to find us"
[John] "Most likely... unless they think we're dead"
[Aeryn] "If that is true then we are on our own"
[John] "Yeah"
[Aeryn] "..."
[John] "... Well! ... This has to be the strangest cell I've ever
been in! I don't see a door or anything."
[Aeryn] "The walls also seem to be illuminated."
[John] "Yeah, kind of feels like were in a bad Sci-Fi B-Movie"
[Aeryn] "B-Movie?"
[John] "Yeah Budget films, movies with bad plots and equally bad
special effects. Though there have been a few exceptions"
[Aeryn] "What's that got to do with glowing walls?"
--Insert load rumbling noise-
[John] "What the frell is that"
[Aeryn] "I think I found door to this cell"
[John] "Where?"
[Aeryn] "Look up"
[John] "Who puts a door on the frelling ceiling?!?"
[Aeryn] "I don't know, but I have a feeling we're going to find
out"
[John] "Uhhhh Aeryn...What's that?"
[Aeryn] "GET DOWN! NOW!"
Avoiding it was impossible, there was nowhere to hide in the small cell and
John and Aeryn soon find themselves unconscious once again.
To Be Continued...