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As soon as he stepped aboard the Mothership, Liam felt the tension that was filling the atmosphere. On the bridge, Zo'or and another Taelon were having a frantic conversation in Taelon, involving a lot of hand movements. Something serious must be up for Zo'or to be so frenzied, mused Liam. He leaned over towards Sandoval who was standing beside him with his Companion-Protector face on.

'What's got Zo'or's knickers in a twist?'

Grimacing at Liam's description of Zo'or, Sandoval replied, 'There's been a sighting of a ship of unknown origin approaching Earth. It's not Jaridian but it has the Taelons worried. They seem to know what it is.'

Surprised at Sandoval's candid answer, Liam took a while to process this information. So another bunch of aliens to deal with, let's hope they don't want to kill or take over everything they see.

Suddenly an image popped onto the main screen. It was a large ship very similar to the Mothership and yet very different. Instead of the mostly indigo hues of the Mothership, this ship was shades of pale green lightening to a white colour at some points. Liam took a deep breath. He recognised this ship. It was a Kimera ship, a battleship at that. Though the Kimera had been peace loving they had had a war fleet which was fairly extensive. At that point Liam's thoughts were interrupted by the appearance of an image on the screen. A Kimera stood before them! Liam's brow furrowed in confusion. This had to be a recording. The Kimera were extinct and yet something deep inside told him that this Kimera was very much alive.

The Kimera spoke, 'my name is Hi'el; I am the commander of the Rav'aill ship. We come extending a hand of peace towards the Taelons. As long as the Taelons are willing to listen to us we will not harm you. I must advise you that if the Taelons do act in a threatening manner, we, the Kimera, will be forced to make sure that you are destroyed to extinction. If you are willing to co-operate then we suggest a meeting should take place between our two races should be deliberated on. Perhaps Major Kinkaid will be willing to join us onboard the Rav'aill to discuss a location both parties can agree upon?' With that the screen went blank.

Liam who had so far been watching Hi'el closely almost hungrily, gasped in astonishment. Zo'or's expression, on the other hand, went from one of fear to a more smug expression. He wasn't in any immediate danger as long as he sent the Major to the Kimera ship. If they hurt the Major, all the more reason to comply, he was a nuisance as it was. Plus it would leave Da'an unprotected. Zo'or's eyes gleamed with the opportunity the Kimera had handed him. He would take the time the Major was on the Kimeran ship to plan his escape.

With a haughty superior look on his face, Zo'or addressed Liam, 'Major, I see no reason to refuse the Kimera. It may be the key to continuing Taelon survival. I suggest you get ready to take a trip to the Kimeran ship.'

Liam looked pleased for a second until he panicked. What if the Kimera hurt him or if they discovered his secret and did not respond favourably? There were so many ifs but he had no way of disobeying Zo'or. For a second he wildly considered the option of making a run for it but realised the futility of such an act when surrounded by the armed volunteers in the room as well as the presence of Sandoval who would not escape on opportunity to hurt him. He nodded in acquiescence.

With a few short commands, Zo'or had the entourage that would accompany Liam prepared and the group left the Mothership. With one last look at Earth, Liam turned around and gazed into space, hoping desperately that he was not being led to his doom.