CHAPTER TEN
Having failed to intercept the files, the Dominants under Roderick decided to follow or join up with Attwood's group. Paul proposed the second, figuring a temporary truce by them and not those peace loving rebels would be more to their advantage and keep the humans off their guard.
"And then we can kill them later," said Roderick.
"But not that Sloan," said Paul, "For a human, she has good genes. Perfect as a pet for the Chosen or a Favorite or if they suggest a way for our groups to co exist, to go through the Official Union." He read Roderick's glare. "No not as Marcus's group does suggest, peaceful coexistence, but what has been done by the Chameleons, in power and strength. How many times have the humans failed in their medical and military endeavors? They need us. Now what do you think of the revisions in the Book?"
The other Dominants felt that not calling their mates, mates out in public, was a testimony to fear, until Roderick mentioned "It will protect their offspring. The humans use the terms mating for the lower animals, those who are indiscriminate in their choice of partners."
The ceremonies of the Official Union and the Official Joining was already in place, the former for equal Dominants, the latter for Dominants who had human or Dominant female captives. The latter were survivors of Dominant raids on the rebel groups, or children of parents who disobeyed minor Dominant Council rules. Most of the Dominants, however, just took their mate or searched each other out.
"This will mean that these would have to undergo the Official Union and that the females take the rank or class of their men," said Roderick, "I'll notify the other groups and find out if there are any of the Sacred Officials to perform the ceremony. For now, we will make it retroactive to nine months before the birth of their first children and only to those presently united."
"Good. Now we have to rescue the Chosen and what of these?" A Dominant female pointed to the teenagers and the children. She was about the same as the older boy, but her eyes showed a cold calculating viciousness.
"You wanted to get in the Progeny program. You can have him. Arthur, you have the girl. Keep them gagged. I don't want to hear them scream." Roderick took out a disposer, threatening the younger children with it, who cowered in terror except for one small boy who glared at him. "I think I'll let you live." He pulled him out of the group and facing the remaining children, pressed the indentation. It was set at extinction. Nothing remained, not even a pile of ashes. "Then we follow the favorite of the Chosen. She'll lead us to them."
But that was not to be. A few minutes later, a woman rushed in the door asking for Paul. "Esta Anna," she said, "John has found her."
"Where?"
The woman made a slight bow to the others who ignored her. . "He was doing some cinema work for este Cinema Company Norté Americano, but no more dinero, nada.. This Mexican Company wanted him to do some shoots for a bi country production, part in Vera Cruz and the other part in New Mexico and Nevada. Vamos he went up y sees Anna as one of the actrizes."
Paul turned to Roderick. "I can't go with you."
"Area Cinquenta Uno," said the woman, "Space ships. Secret tests."
Paul just smiled. "Space ships, Human fantasies. Come." He motioned to the woman.
"Good," said the leader, "I'm heading to San Francisco, Saul is going to San Bernadino, Otto east, Martin, south. Arthur and Pamela will head for Nevada when they're finished. The Council has called the other factions. If you see one, join them and look for your daughter later."
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5/10/2003
Having failed to intercept the files, the Dominants under Roderick decided to follow or join up with Attwood's group. Paul proposed the second, figuring a temporary truce by them and not those peace loving rebels would be more to their advantage and keep the humans off their guard.
"And then we can kill them later," said Roderick.
"But not that Sloan," said Paul, "For a human, she has good genes. Perfect as a pet for the Chosen or a Favorite or if they suggest a way for our groups to co exist, to go through the Official Union." He read Roderick's glare. "No not as Marcus's group does suggest, peaceful coexistence, but what has been done by the Chameleons, in power and strength. How many times have the humans failed in their medical and military endeavors? They need us. Now what do you think of the revisions in the Book?"
The other Dominants felt that not calling their mates, mates out in public, was a testimony to fear, until Roderick mentioned "It will protect their offspring. The humans use the terms mating for the lower animals, those who are indiscriminate in their choice of partners."
The ceremonies of the Official Union and the Official Joining was already in place, the former for equal Dominants, the latter for Dominants who had human or Dominant female captives. The latter were survivors of Dominant raids on the rebel groups, or children of parents who disobeyed minor Dominant Council rules. Most of the Dominants, however, just took their mate or searched each other out.
"This will mean that these would have to undergo the Official Union and that the females take the rank or class of their men," said Roderick, "I'll notify the other groups and find out if there are any of the Sacred Officials to perform the ceremony. For now, we will make it retroactive to nine months before the birth of their first children and only to those presently united."
"Good. Now we have to rescue the Chosen and what of these?" A Dominant female pointed to the teenagers and the children. She was about the same as the older boy, but her eyes showed a cold calculating viciousness.
"You wanted to get in the Progeny program. You can have him. Arthur, you have the girl. Keep them gagged. I don't want to hear them scream." Roderick took out a disposer, threatening the younger children with it, who cowered in terror except for one small boy who glared at him. "I think I'll let you live." He pulled him out of the group and facing the remaining children, pressed the indentation. It was set at extinction. Nothing remained, not even a pile of ashes. "Then we follow the favorite of the Chosen. She'll lead us to them."
But that was not to be. A few minutes later, a woman rushed in the door asking for Paul. "Esta Anna," she said, "John has found her."
"Where?"
The woman made a slight bow to the others who ignored her. . "He was doing some cinema work for este Cinema Company Norté Americano, but no more dinero, nada.. This Mexican Company wanted him to do some shoots for a bi country production, part in Vera Cruz and the other part in New Mexico and Nevada. Vamos he went up y sees Anna as one of the actrizes."
Paul turned to Roderick. "I can't go with you."
"Area Cinquenta Uno," said the woman, "Space ships. Secret tests."
Paul just smiled. "Space ships, Human fantasies. Come." He motioned to the woman.
"Good," said the leader, "I'm heading to San Francisco, Saul is going to San Bernadino, Otto east, Martin, south. Arthur and Pamela will head for Nevada when they're finished. The Council has called the other factions. If you see one, join them and look for your daughter later."
.
5/10/2003