Title: Return To Tev'Meck (Sequel to 'The Sigournate Virus')
Author: Rose (buffybot76@hotmail.com)
Rating: R
Pairing: Dr. Lazarus/Tawney Madison
Summary: The crew of the NSEA Protector are summoned back to Lazarus' homeworld of Tev'Meck. But it is a bittersweet homecoming.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Galaxy Quest characters. They belong to Dreamworks and the writers of the wonderful screenplay.
Feedback: Yes, please.
Distribution: It is on fanfiction.net right now. If you want it, let me know and you can have it.
Author's Note: I want to dedicate this to my reviewers OteCuttlfish, Charlana, Slytherin Groupie, and Amidalasky Snape, whom I really appreciate. I thank you for reading this and I will be finishing it I promise, it'll just be a bit more. Sorry if this is short and for the cliffhanger, but the story is drawing closer to the end and I want to make it last. *smiles*
Chapter 22
"... it's sort of complicated, Chen. It seems we're gonna be here a bit longer than we anticipated."
Before he could go into detail, Peter was interrupted by someone clearing his throat just behind him. Spinning around, the Commander discovered Luchien and Lareth standing side by side with identically sinister smirks on their faces.
"Commander, forgive me, but I could not help but overhear your conversation. I feel terrible for inconveniencing you and your crew. I feel it is my responsibility to correct my oversight. As an apology, I am willing to reschedule the duel."
Commander Taggart's jaw dropped in disbelief. "You're....what?"
"Yes. Father and I feel awful for detaining you unnecessarily." Lareth's words were belied by the coldness of his eyes.
"And so, I hereby announce that the duel shall take place this evening. Please, if you do not mind, round up your crew and the Elders and I shall make all the arrangements."
Before the shocked Commander could reply, Luchien and Lareth turned and walked away.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
*Commander, forgive us, but we could not....*
What Lareth did not realize was that his thoughts were not completely shielded. As a result, Lethe--who had stopped, with Laredo, at her hut--suddenly paled, and rushed out, passing her thoroughly-confused Lifemate-To Be. She somehow knew that her brother and father had had encouragement--if not help--in this scheme; therefore, she dared not turn to any of the other Elders in her village...and this sudden change of plans made time a very real enemy. With Laredo close at her heels, Lethe headed for T'Hessen's hut.
She could hear the sounds of Laredo's footfalls as he raced to keep up, but she dared not slow down. Tawney's life was at stake and she could not take the chance of not stopping her father and brother in time. Little did she know that the life of another new friend--Ensign Katelyn Wingate--was also at stake.
Coming back from a stroll of their own, the two Human women in question saw first their Tev'Meckian hostess, then their Protector shipmate, headed toward another part of the village. Frightened by the lack of communication from Lethe, the Lieutenant grabbed the Ensign. "Come on!" she said, urgently. As she ran, she debated with herself about whether or not to send Laz a heads up. She decided not to panic before absolutely necessary, and continued to follow her Sister-in-Bond.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Luchien stood in the midst of the village square, the crowd of visiting Mak'Tar surrounding him, murmuring to one another in curious tones. He raised his arms above his head as he addressed the group of Tev'Meckians.
"My friends, I wish to thank those gatheref for helping honor my Lifemate, Lazienne."
At his words, the crowd applauded, showing their approval of such a gesture . The applause finally died down and Luchien was allowed to speak again.
"I also have a matter of great importance that has arisen and must be dealt with that I am most positive my dear Lifemate would not tolerate." At these words, the murmuring began again, slowly escalating. This was the moment that Peter, Tawney and Katelyn arrived to hear Luchien's next words. They didn't notice that Lethe and Laredo were coming from one direction, T'Hessen and his daughter from another, and Laz from a third.
A feeling of dread came over Tawney...a feeling that escaped her mental shield, and reached her Lifemate and her Sister-in Bond. Laz--who'd been in seclusion, as was the custom for the firstborn, after the death of a parent--shook off his melancholy mood, and hurried his pace. Likewise, Lethe quickened her steps, saying to Laredo, "Let's go! Something's wrong!" Meanwhile, T'Hessen--seeing Lethe's actions--dragged his daughter along...for he knew what was about to happen.
"Our teachings, that no Mak'Tar take a Lifemate from outside the tribe, have been shamelessly flaunted and ignored", Luchien continued. "Not only is the 'Lifemate' in question not Mak'Tar, she is not even Tev'Meckian!" he declared. Murmurs--which Luchien interpreted as supportive--began again. "This cannot be allowed! The offender must be dealt with! I therefore, propose a duel--in accordance with our time-honored laws--to determine the fate of this offender!"
At this, Luchien produced a pair of the Tev'Meckian bola-like weapons...the same one Katelyn had seen Lareth use--and had used, herself--a few nights earlier. Now spying the humans, Luchien declared, "Bring her forward!" At this, Tawney Madison found herself in the grip of Liamoto, who dragged her towards Luchien.
As Peter and Katelyn moved towards Tawney, they found their paths blocked by T'Noseen...and Lareth. "This travesty will no longer be tolerated!" he growled.
Lazarus felt his blood freeze in his viens at his father's demand...and seeing his Lifemate in the clutches of Liamoto, as well as sensing her fear, was driving him into a rage he had never felt before. Tawney caught Lazarus' stare, their eyes met and gazes locked in silent communication.
*This isn't happening...is it, Laz?*
*OVER MY DEAD BODY!!*
Lazarus made an attempt to go to Tawney's aide, but was stopped as three other Tev'Meckian elders blocked his path. Tawney kept struggling as she was bodily forced to Luchien's side. Tawney shot her so-called Father-in-Bond a scathing look as he simply returned her look with one of loathing. Drawing his attention back to the gathered crowd.
"It is my duty as the head of this clan to preserve the traditions of out people," Luchien began, letting his eyes search out and lock onto the face of his eldest offspring. "even if the one to disrupt it....is my own son.
At hearing this, there came a vast amount of mixed reactions from the Mak'Tar. Murmurs of confusion and looks of accusation and pity were threw Lazarus' way, which caused Laz to glare back at them defiantly. Luchien relished this and so continued.
"And now my clan memebers, I propose this....a duel has been scheduled for later this new cycle. But I say let us not wait for the outcome. Let us proceed with the duel tonight!"
An uproar of both approval and rejection rang out through the crowd, causing the Protector's crewmembers to glance around nervously, while Lazarus, Lethe and T'Hessen looked devestated. Tawney was horrified that there might be a fight break out as there were a number of Mak'Tar in disagreement. Luchien raised his arms to calm the nearly riotous crowd. It took a few moments for the shouts finally subside, but when they did, Luchien let the most alarming part of his speech be revealed.
"And so, now that the challenger to the ancient and respected traditions of our people has been revealed...a lowly human of the planet Earth no less...then I find it belittling to a true woman of Tev'Meck to face such an unworthy opponent." This comment drew an offended protest from both Tawney and Katelyn. "Therefore, I now decree that the human, Tawney Madison, shall duel with the other Earth woman, Katelyn Wingate....to the death."
Nothing short of pandemonium breaking out could have been used to describe what happened next. Lazarus and Taggart each had looks of horror etched on their faces. Taggart's expression, however, soon turned to one of utter rage. The other clan members were voicing either their support of their protests. Katelyn and Tawney shared a look of hopeless dispair as they realized.....it was going to take a miracle to get them out of this.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
TBC...
Author: Rose (buffybot76@hotmail.com)
Rating: R
Pairing: Dr. Lazarus/Tawney Madison
Summary: The crew of the NSEA Protector are summoned back to Lazarus' homeworld of Tev'Meck. But it is a bittersweet homecoming.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Galaxy Quest characters. They belong to Dreamworks and the writers of the wonderful screenplay.
Feedback: Yes, please.
Distribution: It is on fanfiction.net right now. If you want it, let me know and you can have it.
Author's Note: I want to dedicate this to my reviewers OteCuttlfish, Charlana, Slytherin Groupie, and Amidalasky Snape, whom I really appreciate. I thank you for reading this and I will be finishing it I promise, it'll just be a bit more. Sorry if this is short and for the cliffhanger, but the story is drawing closer to the end and I want to make it last. *smiles*
Chapter 22
"... it's sort of complicated, Chen. It seems we're gonna be here a bit longer than we anticipated."
Before he could go into detail, Peter was interrupted by someone clearing his throat just behind him. Spinning around, the Commander discovered Luchien and Lareth standing side by side with identically sinister smirks on their faces.
"Commander, forgive me, but I could not help but overhear your conversation. I feel terrible for inconveniencing you and your crew. I feel it is my responsibility to correct my oversight. As an apology, I am willing to reschedule the duel."
Commander Taggart's jaw dropped in disbelief. "You're....what?"
"Yes. Father and I feel awful for detaining you unnecessarily." Lareth's words were belied by the coldness of his eyes.
"And so, I hereby announce that the duel shall take place this evening. Please, if you do not mind, round up your crew and the Elders and I shall make all the arrangements."
Before the shocked Commander could reply, Luchien and Lareth turned and walked away.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
*Commander, forgive us, but we could not....*
What Lareth did not realize was that his thoughts were not completely shielded. As a result, Lethe--who had stopped, with Laredo, at her hut--suddenly paled, and rushed out, passing her thoroughly-confused Lifemate-To Be. She somehow knew that her brother and father had had encouragement--if not help--in this scheme; therefore, she dared not turn to any of the other Elders in her village...and this sudden change of plans made time a very real enemy. With Laredo close at her heels, Lethe headed for T'Hessen's hut.
She could hear the sounds of Laredo's footfalls as he raced to keep up, but she dared not slow down. Tawney's life was at stake and she could not take the chance of not stopping her father and brother in time. Little did she know that the life of another new friend--Ensign Katelyn Wingate--was also at stake.
Coming back from a stroll of their own, the two Human women in question saw first their Tev'Meckian hostess, then their Protector shipmate, headed toward another part of the village. Frightened by the lack of communication from Lethe, the Lieutenant grabbed the Ensign. "Come on!" she said, urgently. As she ran, she debated with herself about whether or not to send Laz a heads up. She decided not to panic before absolutely necessary, and continued to follow her Sister-in-Bond.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Luchien stood in the midst of the village square, the crowd of visiting Mak'Tar surrounding him, murmuring to one another in curious tones. He raised his arms above his head as he addressed the group of Tev'Meckians.
"My friends, I wish to thank those gatheref for helping honor my Lifemate, Lazienne."
At his words, the crowd applauded, showing their approval of such a gesture . The applause finally died down and Luchien was allowed to speak again.
"I also have a matter of great importance that has arisen and must be dealt with that I am most positive my dear Lifemate would not tolerate." At these words, the murmuring began again, slowly escalating. This was the moment that Peter, Tawney and Katelyn arrived to hear Luchien's next words. They didn't notice that Lethe and Laredo were coming from one direction, T'Hessen and his daughter from another, and Laz from a third.
A feeling of dread came over Tawney...a feeling that escaped her mental shield, and reached her Lifemate and her Sister-in Bond. Laz--who'd been in seclusion, as was the custom for the firstborn, after the death of a parent--shook off his melancholy mood, and hurried his pace. Likewise, Lethe quickened her steps, saying to Laredo, "Let's go! Something's wrong!" Meanwhile, T'Hessen--seeing Lethe's actions--dragged his daughter along...for he knew what was about to happen.
"Our teachings, that no Mak'Tar take a Lifemate from outside the tribe, have been shamelessly flaunted and ignored", Luchien continued. "Not only is the 'Lifemate' in question not Mak'Tar, she is not even Tev'Meckian!" he declared. Murmurs--which Luchien interpreted as supportive--began again. "This cannot be allowed! The offender must be dealt with! I therefore, propose a duel--in accordance with our time-honored laws--to determine the fate of this offender!"
At this, Luchien produced a pair of the Tev'Meckian bola-like weapons...the same one Katelyn had seen Lareth use--and had used, herself--a few nights earlier. Now spying the humans, Luchien declared, "Bring her forward!" At this, Tawney Madison found herself in the grip of Liamoto, who dragged her towards Luchien.
As Peter and Katelyn moved towards Tawney, they found their paths blocked by T'Noseen...and Lareth. "This travesty will no longer be tolerated!" he growled.
Lazarus felt his blood freeze in his viens at his father's demand...and seeing his Lifemate in the clutches of Liamoto, as well as sensing her fear, was driving him into a rage he had never felt before. Tawney caught Lazarus' stare, their eyes met and gazes locked in silent communication.
*This isn't happening...is it, Laz?*
*OVER MY DEAD BODY!!*
Lazarus made an attempt to go to Tawney's aide, but was stopped as three other Tev'Meckian elders blocked his path. Tawney kept struggling as she was bodily forced to Luchien's side. Tawney shot her so-called Father-in-Bond a scathing look as he simply returned her look with one of loathing. Drawing his attention back to the gathered crowd.
"It is my duty as the head of this clan to preserve the traditions of out people," Luchien began, letting his eyes search out and lock onto the face of his eldest offspring. "even if the one to disrupt it....is my own son.
At hearing this, there came a vast amount of mixed reactions from the Mak'Tar. Murmurs of confusion and looks of accusation and pity were threw Lazarus' way, which caused Laz to glare back at them defiantly. Luchien relished this and so continued.
"And now my clan memebers, I propose this....a duel has been scheduled for later this new cycle. But I say let us not wait for the outcome. Let us proceed with the duel tonight!"
An uproar of both approval and rejection rang out through the crowd, causing the Protector's crewmembers to glance around nervously, while Lazarus, Lethe and T'Hessen looked devestated. Tawney was horrified that there might be a fight break out as there were a number of Mak'Tar in disagreement. Luchien raised his arms to calm the nearly riotous crowd. It took a few moments for the shouts finally subside, but when they did, Luchien let the most alarming part of his speech be revealed.
"And so, now that the challenger to the ancient and respected traditions of our people has been revealed...a lowly human of the planet Earth no less...then I find it belittling to a true woman of Tev'Meck to face such an unworthy opponent." This comment drew an offended protest from both Tawney and Katelyn. "Therefore, I now decree that the human, Tawney Madison, shall duel with the other Earth woman, Katelyn Wingate....to the death."
Nothing short of pandemonium breaking out could have been used to describe what happened next. Lazarus and Taggart each had looks of horror etched on their faces. Taggart's expression, however, soon turned to one of utter rage. The other clan members were voicing either their support of their protests. Katelyn and Tawney shared a look of hopeless dispair as they realized.....it was going to take a miracle to get them out of this.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
TBC...