Somewhere Beyond the Heavens part 8
Dr. Huer was beside himself. The report filed by Buck Rogers, his most trusted agent, was just too incredible. A fleet of humans from a distant star, claiming to be long lost brothers of Earth, have led an incredibly powerful and hostile race called the Cylons, right to Earth's doorstep.
"This is just horrific, Buck", sighed a shocked Huer.
"I would say that's an understatement", quipped a grim Buck.
Huer stared at Buck's image on his office monitor for a long moment. He abruptly stood to pace around his office, his heart and mind a jumble of emotions. Finally, he turned back towards his desk where Dr. Theopolis, Theo, a leading member of Earth's computer council, sat placidly. Theo's facial lights busily danced , as if the little android were working overtime to come up with a plausible solution to the present dilemma.
"Dr. Theopolis, your thoughts on Buck's plan?" Huer asked.
"The plan is sound, theoretically", answered the little droid. "However, it is highly unlikely that Emperor Draco would go along with it."
"I don't think we have a choice, Theo", Buck's voice boomed over the monitor. "If we can't convince Draco that these Cylons pose as much a threat to him and his empire as they do to Earth, none of us will be around to say I told you so."
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
"Excuse me a moment, Buck", said Dr. Huer.
Huer clicked on his desk com-line. A high ranking member of Earth's Defense Directorate was reporting back to Huer on the status of raising a hailing frequency with the Draconians.
"Report", said Huer.
"Dr. Huer, we have been unable to make contact with Draconian authorities. We're just getting static back, sir."
"How odd", offered Theo.
"However, several of our allies are reporting that the bulk of the Draconian fleet has mobilized on the borders of the Draconian Territories. I'm sending you the exact coordinates now", reported the officer.
"Thank you, that is all", answered Huer as he ripped the report from his computer.
"What is it, doc", asked Buck as his face replaced that of the Directorate officer on Huer's monitor.
"Buck, an entire fleet of Star Fortresses are on a heading to intercept you at your present coordinates. Thus far, we have been unable to contact Draco's Imperial Guard", gasped a flustered Huer.
"It's Ardalla", said Buck with a shake of his head. "She's finally found me."
"Doc, raise Earth's defenses to condition red and activate City Defense shields. I'll handle the Princess", said Buck before the monitor went black.
"Based on the information Buck presented on the technology of these Colonial Warriors and their Cylon enemies, our shields won't last long against their weaponry", stated Theo bluntly.
"We must have faith, Theo. Buck's never let us down before", whispered Huer as he slumped down into his chair.
Meanwhile, aboard Ardalla's royal Star-Fortress, negotiations between the Colonies of Kobol and the Empire of Draco are already taking place. It had been some time since Starbuck had been with a woman, not to mention a woman as incredibly desirable as Ardalla. He therefore savored every moment of their lovemaking, a marathon of passion that lasted all night long.
"My word!" gasped the Princess. "That was the most incredible experience of my life!!!"
Starbuck rolled over and wiped the sweat from his brow. "Holy Frak!" he gasped.
As the two lovers began to dress, a chiming sound rang through the billet.
"Buck, could you be a dear and get the door", said Ardalla before running off to freshen up.
"It's Star-Buck!" he shouted after her.
Starbuck made his was to the entryway, running his fingers through his hair lazily.
"Enter", he said.
The doors slid open to reveal none other than Baltar with a tray of food in his hands.
"It's about time, traitor!" exclaimed Starbuck. "We ordered that centares ago!"
"How long do we have to keep up this ruse?" demanded Baltar.
"It worked, did'nt it? She thinks I'm a royal from a distant world and you're my servant. I know how to handle women, Baltar. I knew immediately that my story would intrigue this Princess", said Starbuck with a laugh.
Baltar entered the room and put the food-tray down beside the huge bed.
"I see that you've made a complete recovery", Baltar said slyly as he examined the bed.
"You too", said Starbuck. "Which reminds me, what happened to our stowaway?"
"He was just released from our infirmary", answered Ardalla as she re- entered the room. "His injuries were not life threatening and he his body seemed to heal at an astounding rate. I've never seen a creature like him before."
"He's a Borrellian Nomen", offered Baltar.
"Yes, and he deserved the beating he got. He nearly killed us", exclaimed Starbuck.
"That is why he will fight in the arena", Ardalla said with a smile.
"The arena?" Baltar inquired.
"Yes. There he will fight Tiger-man to the death!"
"What's a Tiger-man?" asked Baltar.
"A fight to the death? For what purpose, Princess", asked Starbuck.
"I will match the winner of this match with Earth's greatest warrior-- -Captain Buck Rogers!"
TO BE CONTINUED
Dr. Huer was beside himself. The report filed by Buck Rogers, his most trusted agent, was just too incredible. A fleet of humans from a distant star, claiming to be long lost brothers of Earth, have led an incredibly powerful and hostile race called the Cylons, right to Earth's doorstep.
"This is just horrific, Buck", sighed a shocked Huer.
"I would say that's an understatement", quipped a grim Buck.
Huer stared at Buck's image on his office monitor for a long moment. He abruptly stood to pace around his office, his heart and mind a jumble of emotions. Finally, he turned back towards his desk where Dr. Theopolis, Theo, a leading member of Earth's computer council, sat placidly. Theo's facial lights busily danced , as if the little android were working overtime to come up with a plausible solution to the present dilemma.
"Dr. Theopolis, your thoughts on Buck's plan?" Huer asked.
"The plan is sound, theoretically", answered the little droid. "However, it is highly unlikely that Emperor Draco would go along with it."
"I don't think we have a choice, Theo", Buck's voice boomed over the monitor. "If we can't convince Draco that these Cylons pose as much a threat to him and his empire as they do to Earth, none of us will be around to say I told you so."
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
"Excuse me a moment, Buck", said Dr. Huer.
Huer clicked on his desk com-line. A high ranking member of Earth's Defense Directorate was reporting back to Huer on the status of raising a hailing frequency with the Draconians.
"Report", said Huer.
"Dr. Huer, we have been unable to make contact with Draconian authorities. We're just getting static back, sir."
"How odd", offered Theo.
"However, several of our allies are reporting that the bulk of the Draconian fleet has mobilized on the borders of the Draconian Territories. I'm sending you the exact coordinates now", reported the officer.
"Thank you, that is all", answered Huer as he ripped the report from his computer.
"What is it, doc", asked Buck as his face replaced that of the Directorate officer on Huer's monitor.
"Buck, an entire fleet of Star Fortresses are on a heading to intercept you at your present coordinates. Thus far, we have been unable to contact Draco's Imperial Guard", gasped a flustered Huer.
"It's Ardalla", said Buck with a shake of his head. "She's finally found me."
"Doc, raise Earth's defenses to condition red and activate City Defense shields. I'll handle the Princess", said Buck before the monitor went black.
"Based on the information Buck presented on the technology of these Colonial Warriors and their Cylon enemies, our shields won't last long against their weaponry", stated Theo bluntly.
"We must have faith, Theo. Buck's never let us down before", whispered Huer as he slumped down into his chair.
Meanwhile, aboard Ardalla's royal Star-Fortress, negotiations between the Colonies of Kobol and the Empire of Draco are already taking place. It had been some time since Starbuck had been with a woman, not to mention a woman as incredibly desirable as Ardalla. He therefore savored every moment of their lovemaking, a marathon of passion that lasted all night long.
"My word!" gasped the Princess. "That was the most incredible experience of my life!!!"
Starbuck rolled over and wiped the sweat from his brow. "Holy Frak!" he gasped.
As the two lovers began to dress, a chiming sound rang through the billet.
"Buck, could you be a dear and get the door", said Ardalla before running off to freshen up.
"It's Star-Buck!" he shouted after her.
Starbuck made his was to the entryway, running his fingers through his hair lazily.
"Enter", he said.
The doors slid open to reveal none other than Baltar with a tray of food in his hands.
"It's about time, traitor!" exclaimed Starbuck. "We ordered that centares ago!"
"How long do we have to keep up this ruse?" demanded Baltar.
"It worked, did'nt it? She thinks I'm a royal from a distant world and you're my servant. I know how to handle women, Baltar. I knew immediately that my story would intrigue this Princess", said Starbuck with a laugh.
Baltar entered the room and put the food-tray down beside the huge bed.
"I see that you've made a complete recovery", Baltar said slyly as he examined the bed.
"You too", said Starbuck. "Which reminds me, what happened to our stowaway?"
"He was just released from our infirmary", answered Ardalla as she re- entered the room. "His injuries were not life threatening and he his body seemed to heal at an astounding rate. I've never seen a creature like him before."
"He's a Borrellian Nomen", offered Baltar.
"Yes, and he deserved the beating he got. He nearly killed us", exclaimed Starbuck.
"That is why he will fight in the arena", Ardalla said with a smile.
"The arena?" Baltar inquired.
"Yes. There he will fight Tiger-man to the death!"
"What's a Tiger-man?" asked Baltar.
"A fight to the death? For what purpose, Princess", asked Starbuck.
"I will match the winner of this match with Earth's greatest warrior-- -Captain Buck Rogers!"
TO BE CONTINUED
