Sometime later, the object of that conversation was steaming in her quarters. "This is the worst situation we've ever been in, Sebastian", she told her cat. "No one here treats me like I ought to be treated. Like a Cabot. And now suddenly, Melody's a big deal. Melody! I mean come on. Wouldn't most people throw up with disgust if they found out they were related to her. I know that's how Beka Valentine felt at first. Now though, everybody's all happy and loving. It makes me sick."
Sebastian meowed, whether in agreement or disgust was hard to tell. It wasn't easy being Alexandra's cat, not loved for yourself but only for what you could do for your mistress (if you were loved at all)
Alexandra suddenly grabbed Sebastian. "Come on. We're going to put a stop to this once and for all." She marched up to Obs Deck where the Pussycats were wrapping up a concert.
The crew had been wonderful to them and this was their way of showing their appreciation. Of course, only Alexandra had refused to attend. Now she came marching in as the band was taking bows.
"You people are just too pathetic. Especially you." She pointed at Beka. "So, you're proud of being descended from the stupidest person who ever walked the Earth." Laughing, she turned to Harper. "And you too. Maybe you're not quite as smart as you thought. " Lastly, she turned to Melody. "And now I'll tell you what I really think of you. "You're a stupid, pathetic, no talent nothing. Your music is awful and so are you. Your GRANDCHILDREN HATE the fact that they're you're grandchildren."
Everyone had been too shocked by this outburst to do anything. Melody, of course, had just continued to smile. Except the fact that Alexandra was insulting her did get through this time. Her eyes filled with tears and she didn't say anything.
But Beka did. The sight of Melody's tears galvanized her into action. This was blood, family, another Valentine under attack. It couldn't be allowed to continue. She ran over to Alexandra and extended her force lance. "If you want your head separated from your body, then do go on. If however, you want to live, I'd highly recommend that you shut up."
Which Alexandra did. She certainly hadn't expected this reaction.
In the meantime, Melody had recovered enough to flee with Bleep flying after her. And Josie and Valerie took off after her but she had a head start and they couldn't find her.
Beka handed off Alexandra to Alan and Dylan. "She does anything like this again and she's dead. I mean it. Come on, Harper." Harper followed Beka. They met up with Josie and Valerie outside.
"We don't know which way she went", Valerie explained.
Beka nodded. "Not a problem. Andromeda, where did Melody go?"
"She's currently running towards the machine shops. Beka, they're filled with all kinds of dangerous things. She's not paying attention to where she's going. She could get hurt."
"Don't worry, Andromeda. We'll find her. Come on, let's go."