FOR THE LOVE OF A PRINCESS
'Forever may not be long enough for my love
I have a will but I'm lost inside your time
If you could, would you come with me to the other side?
Forever may not be long enough
Forever may not be long enough
Forever may not be long enough for this love '
The Mummy Returns,Earth Marvel Movies, Volume 3.2
Trance returned to Command Deck with Harper once Dylan wad been kicked out of the slipstream and they had a clear signal from a nerby planet. It shone in every colour, glittering in the dim light of the universe.
-We should go to greet them and demand an explanation...-Dylan stated.
-And maybe aske them to join the Commonwealth, huh?-Beka teased.
Trance shrugged and headed towards the Eureka Maru to sort her things out.As she walked away, the others, stunned by her silence started giving each other puzzled looks.
-Ok, Tyr!-Harper said, as he turned to face the huge nietzchean-What have you done to her now!?
-Me???-Tyr defended himself.-It was Dylan!
-Me???
-Aw, come on guys stop it!-Beka cut them.-Listen, Trance seems affected by this planet and we must respect her silence. If needed, she will tell us everything, if not, we´re fine, ok?
She headed towards the Maru as well and Rommie folllwed her. Tyr sighed and looked at the pannels again.
-Dylan, we recieve a message from the planet.-he informed.He pressed a button and a screen appeared.A golden woman with blue dreadlocks stood there.She smiled seeing Dylan and the others.
-I am Evanesdalya.I have been sent here to recover an important member of our society.Will it be possible for me to speak to her?I beleve her human name she has taken is Trance Gemini.
Aboard the Maru, after launching, Dylan was still as pissed as before.
-And when were you going to tell us about your race? Tyr has checked their weapons, and let me tell you they have somehow managed to find something more powerful than the nova bombs! They could blow us up with a thought, Trance!
-I know...But they will join the Commonwealth and share their knowledge, if you agree to their conditions.You heard Evanesdalya.It´s a little price to pay for a great alliance.
-YES BUT YOU DID NEVER SAY YOU WERE A PRINCESS!!!
When Dylan yelled, Beka smacked Harper on the back of his head.
-Owwww....
-The last time you give anyone pet names!-she hissed.
She landed the ship on the planet and met Evanesdayla, who awaited them outside a bright purple building.
-I hope your journey was pleasant, princess and beloved friends from the Commonwealth.
-Yes thank you.-Harper said abruptly. The woman eyed him deeply, frowned a bit and then smiled at Dylan.
-Please, be welcome to out planet.The king awaits you, and he is very interested in your offer of joining with other planets.
-King?
-Tyr, be nice.
They entered the huge building,and were met by thousands of glittery people of many colours and smiling fondly at them. A big party had been thrown since the Seekers had informed they found the princess, and now she and more keepers of the peace were there, they were even happier,if possible.
The king was unmistakable.He had moon white skin that shone silver under the light.He had an aura around him that made him special, somehow.He greeted Trance and went up to Dylan, and politely lead him to a room to discuss their future alliance with the Commonwealth.
-Ahem...-A voice called behind the rest of the crew.Tyr turned around to see an indigo man offer him his hand.-I am Ithilion Larethian,pleased to meet you.
Tyr looked at his hand and then at him, but did not shake it.He looked at Beka waiting for a signal and she laughed.Rommie politely shook his hand and paid attention to him...because the others seemed to rather dislike him. Specially Harper.
-May I ask more about you,Mr. Larethian?-Rommie said.
-I know about you, Andromeda Ascendant.You are a treasure of the CW.-the avatar blushed (if that is possible in AIs)-so I guess I should tell you.- he leaned closer to her,like if he was about to reveal an important secret.- I am Trance´s fiancé.
Harper´s eyes shot open and Beka and Tyr had to drag him away before he did something he could regret.
-...And as far as I´ve found out, if the king died, Ithilion would be his heir in the throne.As long as he marries Trance, of course.She is the real heiress, as she is the youngest.-Rommie informed once the party was over.
-In other societies the elder brother gets all the blames and all the prize...
-But not in this one, Tyr.Their technology, way of life and knowledge is far superior that every other race.Even the perseids.-Rommie answered.
-The king seemed troubled.-Dylan pointed out-I think he regrets having Ithilion in his family soon.He did not seem fond of him at all.
Trance entered the large room they had been assigned and sat down in a faraway sofa, not even greeting them.
-Hey, Xena! We need you here!
-Harper, shut up!
Trance raised her eyes to her friends and they noticed she looked scared and concerned.She gestured to the few bags they carried.
-I hope you are ready.You´ll be leaving tomorrow.
And with that, she went to sleep.
*****
The morning after Dylan and Beka were packing the last things in the Eureka Maru and Tyr approached them carrying some presents from Trance´s people. The captain, as ever, was happy, because the king had decided to join the CW sometime soon. Rommie checked all the systems were alright, and then decided it was safe to go on board.
-It´s still difficult for me that they wanted Trance so badly.-Tyr comented.-Is there a reason why she is special?One of her brothers or sisters could easily take her place on the throne?
-Tyr, each family is a world...-Beka said.She then noticed the morning was too quiet-Hey wait...Where is Harper?
*****
Trance, inside the building,sighed seeing her friends left.It was time to face her fate,because everything else had been a dream,a nice dream,but that was all. She had to stay and face...death.So that his father could pass her power to Ithilion and let him choose his real wife. She was the last one, so she was the one fated to pay for the other´s mistakes.None of her brothers or sisters had succeded in finding a partner, and so she had to open the way to her race, letting them have another family ruling them.
The king approached her from behind. She didn´t hear him, but she knew he was there.
-You don´t have to do this...-he whispered telepathically.
She didn´t answer, but faced Ithilion, who pointed the nova-bomb gun at her. It held the force of a small black hole,fit more than enough to kill...a star. Trance lowered her head and listened to the other´s thoughts. Her family regreted the traditions,the guards felt sorry...and Ithilion wanted to shoot so badly. She suddenly sensed one more mind around ,too quick and lively to be caught easily...
-Your time has come,princess.-Ithilion murmured.He pulled the trigger, and a flash of light crossed the room.But at the same time, from an upper balcony someone jumped and intercepted the shot.
-NO!
-HARPER!!!-Trance yelled, as she rushed to his limp body.
The guards dragged Ithilion away, who kept staring at Harper in disgust and rage.The king was fed up with him and ordered them to get him away from the room at the moment.
Dylan and the rest of the crew had finally found their way towards them, after getting lost in the palace for so long.They stared at the scene before them for a moment.Then Tyr turned to Ithilion, screaming and complaining, took his gun out and shot him.He stood there limp, but Tyr knew from Trance that he was not dead.Damn.
Beka rushed to Harper and Trance, who couldn´t stop crying and calling him in her own language.
-Mye melme...Harper...
Beka examined him and took his pulse.Then her eyes went blurry and she sobbed.
-He´s dead, Dylan.-she whispered.-That #### bastard killed him!-Tyr held her as the others approached them, and Rommie ran all her scans through him searching for any tipe of signal.But there was none.
-His body is untouched...But the energy has been drained away from his body somehow...-she informed.
-It´s the effect our novas have on humans.-Trance said in between sobs. Everyone was feeling teary and wrecked. The light in the deepest darkness was gone...
'Forever may not be long enough for my love
I have a will but I'm lost inside your time
If you could, would you come with me to the other side?
Forever may not be long enough
Forever may not be long enough
Forever may not be long enough for this love '
The Mummy Returns,Earth Marvel Movies, Volume 3.2
Trance returned to Command Deck with Harper once Dylan wad been kicked out of the slipstream and they had a clear signal from a nerby planet. It shone in every colour, glittering in the dim light of the universe.
-We should go to greet them and demand an explanation...-Dylan stated.
-And maybe aske them to join the Commonwealth, huh?-Beka teased.
Trance shrugged and headed towards the Eureka Maru to sort her things out.As she walked away, the others, stunned by her silence started giving each other puzzled looks.
-Ok, Tyr!-Harper said, as he turned to face the huge nietzchean-What have you done to her now!?
-Me???-Tyr defended himself.-It was Dylan!
-Me???
-Aw, come on guys stop it!-Beka cut them.-Listen, Trance seems affected by this planet and we must respect her silence. If needed, she will tell us everything, if not, we´re fine, ok?
She headed towards the Maru as well and Rommie folllwed her. Tyr sighed and looked at the pannels again.
-Dylan, we recieve a message from the planet.-he informed.He pressed a button and a screen appeared.A golden woman with blue dreadlocks stood there.She smiled seeing Dylan and the others.
-I am Evanesdalya.I have been sent here to recover an important member of our society.Will it be possible for me to speak to her?I beleve her human name she has taken is Trance Gemini.
Aboard the Maru, after launching, Dylan was still as pissed as before.
-And when were you going to tell us about your race? Tyr has checked their weapons, and let me tell you they have somehow managed to find something more powerful than the nova bombs! They could blow us up with a thought, Trance!
-I know...But they will join the Commonwealth and share their knowledge, if you agree to their conditions.You heard Evanesdalya.It´s a little price to pay for a great alliance.
-YES BUT YOU DID NEVER SAY YOU WERE A PRINCESS!!!
When Dylan yelled, Beka smacked Harper on the back of his head.
-Owwww....
-The last time you give anyone pet names!-she hissed.
She landed the ship on the planet and met Evanesdayla, who awaited them outside a bright purple building.
-I hope your journey was pleasant, princess and beloved friends from the Commonwealth.
-Yes thank you.-Harper said abruptly. The woman eyed him deeply, frowned a bit and then smiled at Dylan.
-Please, be welcome to out planet.The king awaits you, and he is very interested in your offer of joining with other planets.
-King?
-Tyr, be nice.
They entered the huge building,and were met by thousands of glittery people of many colours and smiling fondly at them. A big party had been thrown since the Seekers had informed they found the princess, and now she and more keepers of the peace were there, they were even happier,if possible.
The king was unmistakable.He had moon white skin that shone silver under the light.He had an aura around him that made him special, somehow.He greeted Trance and went up to Dylan, and politely lead him to a room to discuss their future alliance with the Commonwealth.
-Ahem...-A voice called behind the rest of the crew.Tyr turned around to see an indigo man offer him his hand.-I am Ithilion Larethian,pleased to meet you.
Tyr looked at his hand and then at him, but did not shake it.He looked at Beka waiting for a signal and she laughed.Rommie politely shook his hand and paid attention to him...because the others seemed to rather dislike him. Specially Harper.
-May I ask more about you,Mr. Larethian?-Rommie said.
-I know about you, Andromeda Ascendant.You are a treasure of the CW.-the avatar blushed (if that is possible in AIs)-so I guess I should tell you.- he leaned closer to her,like if he was about to reveal an important secret.- I am Trance´s fiancé.
Harper´s eyes shot open and Beka and Tyr had to drag him away before he did something he could regret.
-...And as far as I´ve found out, if the king died, Ithilion would be his heir in the throne.As long as he marries Trance, of course.She is the real heiress, as she is the youngest.-Rommie informed once the party was over.
-In other societies the elder brother gets all the blames and all the prize...
-But not in this one, Tyr.Their technology, way of life and knowledge is far superior that every other race.Even the perseids.-Rommie answered.
-The king seemed troubled.-Dylan pointed out-I think he regrets having Ithilion in his family soon.He did not seem fond of him at all.
Trance entered the large room they had been assigned and sat down in a faraway sofa, not even greeting them.
-Hey, Xena! We need you here!
-Harper, shut up!
Trance raised her eyes to her friends and they noticed she looked scared and concerned.She gestured to the few bags they carried.
-I hope you are ready.You´ll be leaving tomorrow.
And with that, she went to sleep.
*****
The morning after Dylan and Beka were packing the last things in the Eureka Maru and Tyr approached them carrying some presents from Trance´s people. The captain, as ever, was happy, because the king had decided to join the CW sometime soon. Rommie checked all the systems were alright, and then decided it was safe to go on board.
-It´s still difficult for me that they wanted Trance so badly.-Tyr comented.-Is there a reason why she is special?One of her brothers or sisters could easily take her place on the throne?
-Tyr, each family is a world...-Beka said.She then noticed the morning was too quiet-Hey wait...Where is Harper?
*****
Trance, inside the building,sighed seeing her friends left.It was time to face her fate,because everything else had been a dream,a nice dream,but that was all. She had to stay and face...death.So that his father could pass her power to Ithilion and let him choose his real wife. She was the last one, so she was the one fated to pay for the other´s mistakes.None of her brothers or sisters had succeded in finding a partner, and so she had to open the way to her race, letting them have another family ruling them.
The king approached her from behind. She didn´t hear him, but she knew he was there.
-You don´t have to do this...-he whispered telepathically.
She didn´t answer, but faced Ithilion, who pointed the nova-bomb gun at her. It held the force of a small black hole,fit more than enough to kill...a star. Trance lowered her head and listened to the other´s thoughts. Her family regreted the traditions,the guards felt sorry...and Ithilion wanted to shoot so badly. She suddenly sensed one more mind around ,too quick and lively to be caught easily...
-Your time has come,princess.-Ithilion murmured.He pulled the trigger, and a flash of light crossed the room.But at the same time, from an upper balcony someone jumped and intercepted the shot.
-NO!
-HARPER!!!-Trance yelled, as she rushed to his limp body.
The guards dragged Ithilion away, who kept staring at Harper in disgust and rage.The king was fed up with him and ordered them to get him away from the room at the moment.
Dylan and the rest of the crew had finally found their way towards them, after getting lost in the palace for so long.They stared at the scene before them for a moment.Then Tyr turned to Ithilion, screaming and complaining, took his gun out and shot him.He stood there limp, but Tyr knew from Trance that he was not dead.Damn.
Beka rushed to Harper and Trance, who couldn´t stop crying and calling him in her own language.
-Mye melme...Harper...
Beka examined him and took his pulse.Then her eyes went blurry and she sobbed.
-He´s dead, Dylan.-she whispered.-That #### bastard killed him!-Tyr held her as the others approached them, and Rommie ran all her scans through him searching for any tipe of signal.But there was none.
-His body is untouched...But the energy has been drained away from his body somehow...-she informed.
-It´s the effect our novas have on humans.-Trance said in between sobs. Everyone was feeling teary and wrecked. The light in the deepest darkness was gone...