Title: Looks can be deceiving
Author: AnnaSun
Rating: PG-13
The colour of the planet was red and according to Pilot was a holiday planet, a place where aliens go on holiday to relax. Inside the planet was where the entertainment took place. There were jacuzzis, belly dancers, hot spas, quiet rooms, a bar area, hotel rooms, a training area to improve on strength and various food and market stalls. Chiana couldn't wait to leave Moya. She was already seated in the transport pod half an arn early. They hadn't docked for days and the crew decided it was time they had a vacation. The transport pod was filled inside with Crichton, Zhaan Aeryn, D'Argo and Chiana . Poor Rygel had diarrhoea because he had eaten so much lately. He was left in his quarters, playing with his ornaments. The transport pod docked at the planet and the excited Narbari skipped out of the pod happily.
"Come on D'Argo, let's have fun!" she shouted running on ahead. Aeryn caught her up, stopped Chiana and told her to not get into trouble.
Inside there was a mass of aliens toing and froing from place to place, carrying things and eating food and slurping drinks. The building was shaped like a cone with spiral staircases disappearing up towards the next levels. John was fascinated as he hadn't seen a building as internally designed as this. He gazed up, his eyes soon vanished into the darkness of the tall building.
"Lets explore!" shouted Chiana excitedly. D'Argo held Chiana arm and told her to wait and that they would explore the planet together.
"Welcome", said a voice from behind the crew. They turned round to face a plump alien with scaly skin and horns growing out of its head. The alien was a green/brown in colour and had fiery red eyes.
"I see you found our planet. Beautiful don't you think?"
"Oh, Yes. We're here on vacation", replied John
"Yer, for the men", Chiana butted in. D'Argo elbowed her.
"Yes, I see. Well, will you be needing quarters? We have a wonderful range"
"Err no thanks. We're just here for the day. Um, um excuse me what is your name?" asked John
"I'm Mac from the race of the 'Trag'. I am the owner of this planet. Here" he said handing over some pamphlets, "This is the guide. It has the rooms and levels to where the entrainment is. Enjoy your stay", he said, his eyes flickering like flames.
"Thank you", replied Aeryn with a smile.
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The crew decided to explore. Heading first to the bar for a drink. The crew sat around a table to discuss the pamphlet guide.
"Zhaan and I are heading for the hot spas to relax" explained D'Argo.
"Hey, Pip what you going to do?" asked Critchon.
"See that guy?" asked Chiana pointing, "I'll be over there. And before you ask I'll stay out of trouble"
"OK, Aeryn and I have decided to find entertainment in the jacuzzis. We'll meet here in an arn."
Everyone agreed and went their separate ways.
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Zhaan found the hot spa very restful and she and D'Argo seemed to be enjoying their stay.
"D'Argo, this I this is so tranquil. By the Goddess I love it."
"Me too, it calms my nerves and helps me to settle my anger."
D'Argo and Zhaan carried on chatting amidst the steaming spas. They were enjoying themselves.
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"Hey Butch got some time for a grey girl?" said Chiana alluring a young 'Trag' who stood behind the bar. Chiana leant over pushing her loomas into full view.
"Like what you see, eh?" asked Chiana. The teenaged alien was stunned and lost for words. He'd never seen such an exuberating species.
"Err, the name's Moe. My father owns the bar…..my Mother, she" He broke off. Feeling awkward. He said no-more. And Chiana didn't question him. He didn't want to talk about his Mothers death to a girl he'd only just met.
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"Honey, You want a drink whist your in there?" Questioned John as Aeryn positioned herself in the jacuzzi tub.
"No thank you, John. All I want is to be with you", Aeryn had turned all romantic and broody.
John clambered in, turned the bubbles dial onto full and caressed Aeryn in his arms, stroking her hair gently. Aeryn smiled peacefully.
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"So, what's your name, grey girl?" asked Moe.
"Chiana" she replied pulling his body closer to hers.
"Look Chiana I've got to see my Father." He pushed her off and headed through a door at the back of the room. Chiana changed her position to upright.
"Father are you here?" called the alien boy from the drink's store room.
His Father emerged with a crate of empty bottles.
"Son what is it?"
"There's grey girl at the bar. She fancies me…" his Father cut him off.
"Stay away from her. I don't like Nabari."
"Yes Father, I will. Look the point is, I saw this beacon a week ago looking for escaped prisoners. The girl was on it and I bet she has company here too"
"I'll inform Mac. Don't let her get away", ordered the boy's Father.
Moe had never had a girlfriend before, so he found Chiana's alluring presence both intimidating and interesting.
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Moe's Father had arrived at Mac's quarters to find him positioned on a chair.
"Sir, did you see a grey girl come in earlier?" he asked
"Yes, she came in this morning with friends."
"Look at this beacon of wanted escaped prisoners." He showed Mac the beacon.
"Were those the aliens that came in this morning?"
"Yes that's them. As you know our planet can transform into any planet it wishes. The planet is being disguised as a holiday planet. We lure in aliens, we trap them, then we torture them, like the young Peacekeeper girl and her brother. They'll soon perish like the others, who set foot on our planet. It's like a fly falling into a spiders web, once they are caught, they fight to escape, but can't. They don't realize were are not the race of the 'Trag' but the race of the 'Flesant'. We're not a friendly race. Thank you for the information I'll send out the guards. They cannot escape!"
Unaware of the danger Moya's crew were in, Mac ordered his guards the search the planet, capture the impostors and do what ever he pleased with them.
Moya's crew were in grave danger……..
I hope you enjoyed reading this. Chapter 2 is now up.
