Chapter 6
After a while Harper finally came up with something "No problem", Harper told Justine. "The Neit was in the hall, right? I could just simply turn on the auto-defence systems." He explained as he typed in the codes, a look of horror spread over his face. "That damn Uber has overridden my codes!"
"Can you fix it?"
"Can I fix it? Can. I. Fix. It." He said, putting emphasis on each word. "Of course I can fix it. I can fix anything. The only problem is, I have to get to the control panel in my quarters, and there's a big ugly uber between me and there."
Justine decided not to say anything, as Harper was beyond angry for obvious reasons. She just went and got him his nano-welder, in hopes that he could fiddle with it and turn it into an effective weapon. "Thanks", he said, then he got to work tweaking the welder so it would be a gun. When he was done he headed towards the door. The nietzschean had made the mistake of messing with Harper's domain, and he was gonna pay.
A few minutes later, Justine heard the a loud thump and a grim- looking Harper emerge. "The problem has been taken care of." He said not-so- cheerily.
As they continued on their way, and the Maru came closer and closer to the drift, Harper realized they had intricate defence systems. First they had a shield surrounding it, then a motion-detecting auto- fire weapons system. "Well, that's not good," he thought. "Justine, come here, we have a problem!" he yelled across the ship.
Seconds later, she appeared at Harper's side. "What is it?" she asked concern in her voice.
"Well, first off, they have a shield. One that is impossible to penetrate without detection."
"Unless there's a hole in it", Justine said with a sly smile on her face. Harper simply stood there and looked confused as she typed in coordinates revealing a sizeable hole in the shield. Fortunately, she had the foresight to tamper with the defence systems before she left. Being the Queen did have its advantages.
The Maru cruised straight through the shield, as Harper stood by in amazement. "How did you know that hole was there?"
"Let's just say I have connections..."
As they neared the weapons, Justine didn't even give him the chance to say anything before she typed in her override codes. The king had obviously deactivated the ones that he knew about, but she didn't tell him everything. In fact, she told him very little.
Harper decided he'd let that one go without any questions. Justine typed in another set of coordinates, this time to a small village called Esren. It was still very primitive, much like old earth before the Nietzscheans and Magog. Justine loved the place, because it reminded her of home, and because since it had no advanced technology, it would take weeks for them to hear about her escaping, and probably a while after that for the people to realize who she was.
It took them only a few hours to reach the village, and once they did she went immediately to her regular room in the only hotel in it. The man behind the counter nodded, acknowledging her presence. Harper followed her, wondering where they were.
Once they were alone in her room, Justine explained the whole situation, including a com device that would reach only her son, who had one just the same. The only problem was that her husband knew about it, and would be watching for her signal. She could see the wheels turning in Harpers head to find a solution. It didn't take too long.
"No problem." Justine truly loved his cockiness, but it could get annoying sometimes. "Here, attach this." He handed her a tiny device, which would block out everyone except the person she was talking to. No one could even detect that there was anyone in contact with the boy.
She said nothing, but pulled him close to her and kissed him. He knew exactly what she meant.
Justine pulled away and called Seamus. He answered after a few minutes.
"I'm sorry it took so long, mother, but I had to get out of the hearing range of the guards."
"It's alright, son. Can you get away?" "Yes, you had perfect timing. You're in the agreed village?" "Of course, I'll see you soon. I have an old friend here with me, so don't be afraid of him, he's here to help." "Ok mother. I love you." "Bye. I love you too, honey."
Harper looked at her when the conversation was over. Even though he knew his blocking device was foolproof, he had an uneasy feeling about it. ~*~*~*~
Meanwhile, the king, Melanious, sat on his throne and laughed. He knew that bug he planted in young Seamus's shirt would come in handy one of these days. "Follow him!" he ordered his men.
After a while Harper finally came up with something "No problem", Harper told Justine. "The Neit was in the hall, right? I could just simply turn on the auto-defence systems." He explained as he typed in the codes, a look of horror spread over his face. "That damn Uber has overridden my codes!"
"Can you fix it?"
"Can I fix it? Can. I. Fix. It." He said, putting emphasis on each word. "Of course I can fix it. I can fix anything. The only problem is, I have to get to the control panel in my quarters, and there's a big ugly uber between me and there."
Justine decided not to say anything, as Harper was beyond angry for obvious reasons. She just went and got him his nano-welder, in hopes that he could fiddle with it and turn it into an effective weapon. "Thanks", he said, then he got to work tweaking the welder so it would be a gun. When he was done he headed towards the door. The nietzschean had made the mistake of messing with Harper's domain, and he was gonna pay.
A few minutes later, Justine heard the a loud thump and a grim- looking Harper emerge. "The problem has been taken care of." He said not-so- cheerily.
As they continued on their way, and the Maru came closer and closer to the drift, Harper realized they had intricate defence systems. First they had a shield surrounding it, then a motion-detecting auto- fire weapons system. "Well, that's not good," he thought. "Justine, come here, we have a problem!" he yelled across the ship.
Seconds later, she appeared at Harper's side. "What is it?" she asked concern in her voice.
"Well, first off, they have a shield. One that is impossible to penetrate without detection."
"Unless there's a hole in it", Justine said with a sly smile on her face. Harper simply stood there and looked confused as she typed in coordinates revealing a sizeable hole in the shield. Fortunately, she had the foresight to tamper with the defence systems before she left. Being the Queen did have its advantages.
The Maru cruised straight through the shield, as Harper stood by in amazement. "How did you know that hole was there?"
"Let's just say I have connections..."
As they neared the weapons, Justine didn't even give him the chance to say anything before she typed in her override codes. The king had obviously deactivated the ones that he knew about, but she didn't tell him everything. In fact, she told him very little.
Harper decided he'd let that one go without any questions. Justine typed in another set of coordinates, this time to a small village called Esren. It was still very primitive, much like old earth before the Nietzscheans and Magog. Justine loved the place, because it reminded her of home, and because since it had no advanced technology, it would take weeks for them to hear about her escaping, and probably a while after that for the people to realize who she was.
It took them only a few hours to reach the village, and once they did she went immediately to her regular room in the only hotel in it. The man behind the counter nodded, acknowledging her presence. Harper followed her, wondering where they were.
Once they were alone in her room, Justine explained the whole situation, including a com device that would reach only her son, who had one just the same. The only problem was that her husband knew about it, and would be watching for her signal. She could see the wheels turning in Harpers head to find a solution. It didn't take too long.
"No problem." Justine truly loved his cockiness, but it could get annoying sometimes. "Here, attach this." He handed her a tiny device, which would block out everyone except the person she was talking to. No one could even detect that there was anyone in contact with the boy.
She said nothing, but pulled him close to her and kissed him. He knew exactly what she meant.
Justine pulled away and called Seamus. He answered after a few minutes.
"I'm sorry it took so long, mother, but I had to get out of the hearing range of the guards."
"It's alright, son. Can you get away?" "Yes, you had perfect timing. You're in the agreed village?" "Of course, I'll see you soon. I have an old friend here with me, so don't be afraid of him, he's here to help." "Ok mother. I love you." "Bye. I love you too, honey."
Harper looked at her when the conversation was over. Even though he knew his blocking device was foolproof, he had an uneasy feeling about it. ~*~*~*~
Meanwhile, the king, Melanious, sat on his throne and laughed. He knew that bug he planted in young Seamus's shirt would come in handy one of these days. "Follow him!" he ordered his men.