Harper got to his feet and looked at his cousin's image.

"Brendan?" Harper asked.

"Seamus? What happened to you?"

"Long story." Harper said. "I thought the Ubers got you Brendan. I… I thought you were dead."

"Rumors of my death have been somewhat exaggerated cousin. For what do I owe this visit?"

Harper looked at Dylan.

"Would you like to tell him Boss?"

"No Harper." Dylan said. "You go ahead."

"Brendan." Harper said. "We've come to help. We've brought weapons, food, medicine and several ships armed to the teeth."

"I can't believe it!" Exclaimed Brendan. "This couldn't have happened at a better time!"

"What do you mean?"

"A few weeks after you and your friend Rommie left, we found out that the Ubers were working on some very important experiments. They had two engineers that they caught years ago, and were forcing them to create a very powerful missile. Reports told us that, if completed, it could penetrate even the most powerful ship's shielding. We attacked the compound where they were developing the prototype. Everything went off without a hitch. We rescued the two engineers and when we were far enough away ,I gave the signal and the compound exploded.

Unfortunately we found out later that the Ubers managed to get the prototype out before the building blew.

Anyway since then the two engineers have been working with the resistance. We've come a long way with their help Harper, but yesterday an Uber patrol captured John. He's one of the Engineers I mentioned. We found out where he's being held and tonight we're getting him out."

At this point Rick stood up and addressed Brendan's image on the screen.

"Mr. Lahey." Rick said. "I hate to interrupt, but what was the gentleman's full name that was captured?"

"His name was John Styvers." Brendan said. "Why? Do you know him?"

Rick couldn't believe his ears. His parents were alive.

"Yes. I know them." Rick said, unable to hide his excitement. "My name is Rick Styvers. I'm their son."

Rick explained to Brendan how that he had assumed that his parents had been killed many years ago when he was still a child, and Brendan informed Rick that his parents believed the same of him.

Brendan told them of an area where they could land Eternity safely. He and several of his men would be there to meet them and help distribute the much needed supplies to the men and women of the resistance.

"Seamus." Brendan said, before terminating their conversation.

"Yeah Brendan."

"I assume that you're responsible for the Uber's loss of communications?"

"Yeah, but my friends helped. I hope it isn't causing the Ubers too much trouble." Harper said sarcastically.

"Nah." Brendan said. "They're just running around like chickens with their heads cut off. They're so confused and disorganized, they don't know whether they're coming or going. Great work! It should make the rest of our plans a lot easier."

"Thanks Brendan." Harper said. "See you soon."

"When we meet later," Brendan said. "You're going to have to tell me why you look like you do."

"I Promise Brendan."

"Captain Hunt." Brendan said. "I would like to thank you and all your crew for coming to aid Earth. I know that the Common Wealth hasn't changed their opinion of Earth, so I can only assume that you are here against the will of your Commanding Officers. I'll be waiting at the location we specified earlier. Until then, take care."

The communication ended and Harper and Rick were staring at each other. Both of them had just found out that family members they thought were dead were very much alive.

"Harper." Rick said. "Permission to remain a part of Eternity's crew? I would like to see my mother, and help in the rescue of father."

Harper wasn't used to someone officially asking him permission to do anything. There was no way he would refuse Rick's request. If it were his parents down there, no force in the universe would stop him.

"Permission granted." Harper said. "But we both know that you would have found a way down anyhow."

"Yeah," Rick said. "I would have."

"Andromeda," Dylan said. "Could you have your droids load as much medical and food supplies on Eternity as she can haul?"

"Already being done Dylan." Andromeda's hologram answered.

"Very good." Dylan said. "Becka, once this war gets started, would mind using the Maru as a supply ship?"

"I guess not." Becka replied. "But I'd rather be more involved with the actual fighting."

"Believe me Becka," Dylan said. "It won't be a walk in the park. They still have fighters down there that will try to stop you, but I'm hoping with the cloaking device installed that it will make it somewhat easier. You'll need an Engineer as well."

"I'll be her Engineer Dylan. "Lena said. "I know the Maru almost as well as Harper."

"Now you're being modest Lena." Harper said. "I taught you everything I know about the Maru. What did I tell you about being an Engineer?"

"Never tell the captain it will be easily fixed," Lena said. "and tell him it will take twice as long as it actually will."

"What?" Dylan asked.

"Uh,… You weren't supposed to tell him!" Harper said. "Oh Man!"

"Harper?" Dylan asked. "Care to explain?"

"Listen Boss. It's something I learned a long time ago." Harper said. "I mean,… How were you supposed to believe I was a great engineer if I got stuff fixed when I said they would be fixed? So instead, I tell you it'll take twice as long. That way when everything's fixed in half the time, I look more like the genius that I am."

Dylan and Becka, both glared at Harper.

"Uh, Trance Babe. I think this is a good time for us to leave. Ok?"

"Harper you little…" Becka started, as Harper and Trance quickly exited the conference room.

"Genius." Rhade finished.

"What?" Becka and Dylan asked.

"It's a very intelligent survival tactic." Rhade said. "By making himself appear to be an engineering miracle worker, it increased his value to his employer. He is a genius."

Harper and Trance walked down the corridor together hand in hand. Both of their tails swayed gently back and forth behind them.

"Brendan really looked shocked when he saw you Harper."

"Can you blame him? The last time he saw me, I was a normal human like him. I'm surprised he even believed it was me."

"Harper,… do you regret…?"

"No Trance." Harper said, interrupting her. "I don't regret it at all. I'm still getting used to everything, but If I had to do it all over, I wouldn't change a thing."

"I'm glad. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable Harper. I know it's difficult adjusting to who and what you are now, but I promise you, I will always be with you to help and support you in everything you do."

"You're something special Trance. You know that? If someone would've told me when I was on Earth that I would someday fall in love with a beautiful purple girl with a tail, help save the galaxy from an evil red eyed spirit called the Abyss, destroy a Magog world ship, and become a golden Avatar with a tail, I would have called them nuts, and quickly ran from the weirdo. This has been a very strange life Trance, but I've met some very special people along the way, and you are the dearest person to my heart. I love you Trance."

Trance leaned in closer to Harper and they kissed. "I love you too Seamus Harper."

Later everyone met back in the docking bay that Eternity occupied. Andromeda's droids had finished loading all the supplies.

It was decided that Rhade would remain on board Andromeda. Harper may have learned to live in relative peace with a couple of Nietzchiens, but the resistance fighters of Earth probably weren't ready yet to consider any Nietzchean a friend.

Instead, Rhade would help Becka on the Maru. Dylan suggested that Rhade should accompany her and man the Maru's weapon station.

Dylan would have preferred to join his friends, but he needed to be on Andromeda when Stark woke up. Something was definitely amiss in the Common Wealth. He only hoped that the problem went no further than Stark.

"See you Later Becka." Harper said.

"Take care Harper." Becka said. "Hurry up so I can join in the fun."

"You got it Boss."

Everybody said their goodbyes and once again Harper and his friends boarded Eternity. Added to his small crew was the Gates of Glory's Avatar, Gloria.

"Hello Harper." Eternity said, as her solid holographic form appeared next to him. "Welcome back."

"Thank you Eternity." Harper said. "You ready to give them Ubers trouble?"

"Trouble's what I got the most of."

"Then let's go." Harper said. "Everybody to your stations. Eternity activate cloaking system."

"Cloaking system engaged."

"It starts now." Harper said.

Eternity's engines came online and she exited Andromeda's docking bay.

Since there was no need for Harper to pilot, he went to inspect the weapons and supplies. It was still hard for him to believe what they were about to do, and what they may achieve.

"A free Earth." Just the thought of that brought up emotions and past memories that nearly overwhelmed him. He knew that their actions today couldn't bring back those that he lost years ago, but they could make it so that others wouldn't have to live through what he did. Future children could live a normal life, without the fear of an Uber patrol coming to their home and taking them away, or killing their parents because they refused to tell where their children were being hid.

Rommie entered the cargo hold where Harper had been inspecting the supplies, and noticed that Harper appeared grieved.

"Harper." Rommie said softly. "Is everything alright?"

"Uh,.. Yeah Rommie." Harper said. "Everything seems to be in order here. These supplies should be a big help."

Rommie walked closer to Harper.

"That's not what I meant Harper." She said. "When I came in, I detected that you were emotionally distressed about something."

He should have known better than to try to hide his emotions around Rommie. It just wasn't possible. In that instant, he thought about the many times he was near Rommie, performing routine maintenance. There were emotions inside him that always seemed to bubble to the top whenever he was alone with her. Naturally he tried to keep them hidden, but now, he realized that Rommie must have known. Perhaps she wasn't certain what emotions she was detecting from him. She could've misinterpreted them as nothing more than lust. But he then remembered something that Rommie had said to him, when the Prowler was about to ram into Eternity, killing them all. "I love you Harper."

"Harper?"

"Oh yeah, Sorry. I kind of zoned out."

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

"No. It's ok." Harper said. If she was willing to admit her true feelings for him, he could at least tell her what he was feeling about Earth.

"Rommie. Do you realize what we're doing?"

Rommie nodded her head, and let him continue.

"We're going down to Earth, my home, to make it a place where families can once again live in peace, and where slavery will be a thing of the past. Kids can be kids, and not have to,…. Grow up fast in order to survive. Adults will be able to get real jobs and get paid for their labor, while their children are home playing, or at school. Schools Rommie! Real schools, where they teach math, history, reading, and writing."

"We can't fail Rommie." Harper said. "We just… can't."

"We won't Harper." Rommie said placing her hand gently on Harper's shoulder. "Earth will be free, starting with Boston."

"Thanks Rommie."

Trance stood in the entryway to the cargo hold, watching and listening to their conversation. She knew what Harper was feeling. Ever since Harper helped to save her, she had been experiencing his emotions. It started off almost undetectable, but soon the connection grew stronger. Not even she truly realized how much Earth meant to Harper, until now. Not from the words that he spoke to Rommie, but from the overwhelming emotions that she felt, that she knew were Harper's.

"Harper." Rommie said. "I need to tell you something."

"I think we already had this conversation Rommie." Harper said. "Remember when we thought we were going to be run over by the Prowler?"

"Yeah." Rommie said. "I remember, and that's what I wanted to talk to you about. Harper, Trance encouraged me to tell you my true feelings for you, but I would never have done it if I thought…"

"If you thought we would live." Harper finished for her.

"Yes." Rommie admitted. "Harper, I do love you, but I won't do anything to hurt Trance. She's my friend and I love her. Do you understand Harper?"

"I understand Rommie. I wouldn't hurt Trance either. It is good to know how you feel. It's nice to know people love me. People that I consider family."

"Thanks Harper." Rommie said.

Rommie turned to leave, but Harper stopped her.

"Rommie, just for the record. I love you too, and if some guy ever hurts you again, they'll have to deal with me."

"Thank you Harper." Rommie said. "As you said, it's nice to know someone does truly love me. See you on command."

"See you." Harper said.