Chapter Four

However, Yondu and Kraglin, and the Lords had to retrieve those four traumatised children and find out what the issue was with them.

With the treasures retrieved soon to be logged, catalogued and of course, any money it was to be split between two Ravagers factions. Yondu and Kraglin would not rip any of Stakar's crew off, since it was the Captain and First Mate he despised, and the crew were innocent of everything.

However, the presence of the children naturally delayed things, tributes were coming in over the channels and since Iztel, was with the Lords, it was Gunnsen and Jamsean who had taken temporary custody of the four girls.

They had a rendezvous in space, a few hours later, when an M-Ship docked in an opulent cruiser. since Yondu knew there was much more to this, as everyone met up with everyone else and the girls were handed over

The girls were bundled up in blankets, and fast asleep, having gone into shock and were confused at what was going on.

"They don't know their names, if they have, them, the Pysirans, which is…even strange to say. I did ask if there were any more, and the eldest said it was just the three of them." Stated Jamsean, since this was a species that shouldn't exist, but it was clear he was in protective mode, which was understandable.

With a nod from Yondu, they were gently passed over to a guard, who would take them to the med bay to get them properly assessed. The older one, the Vox just had a more traumatised look about her, so she was sent off for a check, a change of clothes and a decent meal. Since she was emotionally adrift and needed support.

Gunnsen had a quick word, just to make sure she was safe, which was pushing it, but he was considerate about all of them, which everyone let pass.

"Ok the issue is, the Vox, hate to use the word, but she doesn't remember her name. But right now, she's the only living witness to what's happened. That makes her evidence vital, but she's also a target, by taking her back to our planet, right now, I can guarantee her safety…"

"But she's still a target, and she still has to make statements," said Iztel, since this went way deeper than they realised, "The only alternative is if she's under the protection of a Ravager faction for a while which can be arranged. But I'll wait until she's conscious to talk to her."

Since Iztel was known for his way with children, in a parallel to the man he used to be, but that let that stay, Lizxona had decided that between the Ravagers and his there would be no more secrets since they were holding some big ones so what was a little bit more.

With that, Jamsean and Gunnsen, with a mention from Yondu, were given their orders to leave, which they did albeit reluctantly, and departed for the stars and the rendezvous.

With them gone, finally, Lizxona and Tyrolls could finally unload the truth, and he addressed the Ravagers.

"Right, I don't know what's going on here, and to be honest if this is all a coincidence, or the god's playing fools of all of us, because these children have a father, and he's on my planet," Lizxona explained, that everyone from this family has this specific mark on their arm, like a genetic birthmark, which was identical to the three girls.

Which caused Yondu to comment "You've got a Pysiran on your planet?" and Tyrolls interjected. "Yes and no." Before he started again, and everyone was rapt by all this.

"Right there are five families on my planet, all historically well respected, a couple of hundred years ago they stood up to tyranny against the High Lord. Lizxona's ancestor, and well he was an asshole and made them suffer, wanted them to break and give them hell for years."

"Sadly, I'm from a long line of those." Said Lizxona honestly whilst his husband continued.

On my planet, they are legends, who basically helped inspire a revolution. Out of the five families, each has a skill and land deep in wealth and riches which even now could make them filthy rich whilst screwing over the ecology. Ever since then, they've bordered the lands where our home is, and each of them works for us. But we hire them, no one is obliged to…it's important to them."

"Makes sense," mused Iztel, wondering where this was going.

Out of the families, all Darbian, well mostly" Lizxona said and looked like he was regretting saying that since Yondu and Kraglin knew who the latter referred to, but no one picked up on it.

"Their land is so protected that I live on their borders, and there are border paths, but no one aside from the Five Families, is allowed to step foot on them without permission, not even us. It's a rule enshrined in law and believe me my family have paid for it over the years." Finished Lizxona, while Tyrolls picked up the story.

"Out of the Five Families, the one who owns the riverways, lakes, and some land, People go on there, not allowed to cause damage but he and his company, are the only ones allowed to fish and it's the best by the way."

"Ok so he's a loaded fisherman," which was Kraglin's conclusion, whilst Lizxona just sighed. "And I just wish that was the case," and he picked up the story.

"About eight years ago, before my bastard of a father died, there was a simultaneous raid on all the five homes, out of the four, all of them fought back, and whoever wanted to capture them failed. All we know was they wore black armour and that was the only thing. I even went through the archives to see if my father had anything to do with it…they hated him, it was mutual, and we wouldn't put it past him for a second. Never found it though."

However, the fisherman, sorry his name is Alyeus Khamenos, well he was at sea. He does that, goes out on one of these boats to make sure everything was ok. He's not just a fisherman, but an expert in marine biology." Since every one of the families had more than one skill, which was surprising.

"So, on the night everyone was attacked, a search was begun for him, the moment it was known the Five Families were targeted, he was nowhere to be found.

The previous Lord looked like as going to encroach on the land, when he turned up washed up on a beach, unconscious, and…something had happened to him. Like genetic engineering, turned him from a Darbian into a Pysiran, he looks, just like those three girls. No one could explain it, and well he tried to have it reversed, but it never happened."

There was a pause, and everyone just breathed "Dear god."

"He's been an introvert ever since because he was turned into a freak without his consent, and now it's clear there are children born from him, also without his consent which means could also be a mother out there. We need to see if the girls have any information, their babies have been through a hell of a trauma. This is going to take some time."

"So, what's going on outside of your control then?" Yondu asked, since everything had gone as planned, but finding those kids complicated everything.

"I've called my sister-in-law, Lady Cesarani to inform him of this, since it would be better from her, and to consent to a DNA test which he's done and that will be back soon, even if he's not their father, then maybe he will take them in.

Right now, we're pulling this out of our asses. But even if he's not the girls will be given a good home…seems to be an occupation at the moment isn't it" Tyrolls said, whilst a few shifted remembering Omevic.

"However, until then, we must keep the Ravagers out of this, for that reason, the girls have never met either Yondu or Kraglin, and it's best we keep it that way. We'll think of something if they ask."

"A taskforce of big damn heroes will do" Kraglin nodded knowing that this is the course of action, so this was where they had to say their farewells, whilst Iztel, took his stance.

"Right, well, is there someone looking after those girls and I mean properly, I'd rather stay and keep an eye on them if that ok, I can meet with you later, sure the Lords here have a shuttle. I kind of have a thing with helping traumatised children, and they've been through some trauma.

The note in Iztel's tone made them realise how important it was to him, and everyone agreed that he keep the pretence of his fake role for a bit longer, since no one would guess any connection to the Ravagers.

With Iztel staying, which was the prime opportunity as it had already been explained to Lizxona and Tyrolls about the Tribute, and that was it. Truth be told, Yondu wanted out of there, wondering that Peter's powers had manipulated all of this, and he was light years away.

But they were heading back on their ship, and the Ravagers received a discreet message, with only a few words.

"He's their dad," and now knew that everything according to the girls would be out of their control, but now that left the Vox, and her place in all of this, after Iztel, Yondu and Kraglin were all sworn to total secrecy at what had been discovered.

To be continued.