Corso and Callie had hurried home as Corso felt his stress level rise. He tried to get in contact with Sonny as soon as he could when back home.
No answer. After twenty tries he tried to track his transmitter. Nothing. Sonnys transmitter was not giving off a signal. Corso started getting a suspicion, and he didn't like it. Marshall… He had looked for a way to bait him out, and now, Marshall struck first. By holding Sonny hostage, the one bait he was sure Corso would take, he was sure of it.
Corso contacted Bennett and gave him Sonny's last known coordinates."He might just be lying low but I don't want to take any risk with Lieutenant Marshall involved. Try to track Sonny, and if possible, contact him and see if you can find him" Corso said. Bennett nodded.
"Sonny is used to these things Corso, he may have turned his transmitter off to avoid detection. I'm sure he is fine." He tried. Corso was doubtful.
"This is the Chissian Military we're talking about Bennett. Sonny has been obstructing them, that's going to piss them off. Sonny is not used to their tactics,I am. They are using him to get to me" He said. Callie was worried.
"If they're after you, what do they want with Sonny?" She asked.
"They're after secrets I know. They probably think they can get to me through using Sonny. Not to mention he's bait. They will want to trade him for me. If they hurt him, they will be made to pay for it" Corso sighed. They needed help.
"We need Duke Maddox to track them down. And a plan to free him. I dont want them to have him captive for too long" Callie said. Corso's expression was hard to read.
"I just hope they didn't already bring him back to Chissia. That would complicate things. locating him there will be near impossible" Corso said. That didn't help Callie's nerves. As Callie called Duke Maddox, Corso made his own call. If it came down to it, he knew what he had to do for Sonny.

The room felt like it spun around him. Sonny tried to push himself up on his elbows, only to find his arms feeling strangely weak. He tried to get up anyway. Sonny felt his arms give way under the weight of his own body. He could hardly even move. A barely audible sound told him, Corso's transmitter connected with his, trying to locate him. That couldn't be allowed to happen. If Corso came here, they were sure to kill him. Sonny tried to focus on getting out of there to no avail. He couldn't escape like this. He was laying on a small bed. He heard a door open somewhere to his lefthand side,and before he knew it, someone crouched down beside him. He tried to focus, but he was too dizzy. "He's reacting too strongly to the sedative. We need to neutralize it. We can't use him as bait if he's dead. And if his Flux Master status is true, he's more valuable to us alive either way." Someone said.
"Restrain him then, I don't want trouble from him. He is stronger than most, make sure he is able to manage, and check his respitory. No need to choke him" Another voice ordered. Sonny felt dizzy, but did not protest as the soldiers lifted him up and placed him in a chair where they tied him securely. A soldier with a medic armband injected him with a neutralizing agent in his right arm. Soon, Sonny felt better. He closed his eyes for a second, trying to clear his head. As he opened his eyes, he saw the Lieutenant standing in front of him.
"Let's get to the point, Blackbones; I want Corso and you're going to help me get to him. One way or the other" He said. Sonny looked at him defiantly.
"I'm not letting you get to Corso. He told me his story. He was not responsible for the tragedy. Wich I suspect you know very well. And It can and will be proven so. As far as I am concerned, your military carreer will soon come to an end, permanently." Sonny replied as calmly as he could. Lieutenant Marshall scoffed.
"You think you got it all figured out? Think again, Corso is as guilty as I am" He said. Sonny started to loosen his bonds.
"Then why don't you tell me what's going on with that?I find it hard to believe Corso deliberately lied to me about his involvement" He said. Lieutenant Marshall nodded.
"Corso's a loose end that I can't afford. So make it easy on yourself,and just tell me, where is he?" He asked, looking at Sonny.
"I won't tell. You wont find him with my help" Sonny said. Lieutenant Marshall nodded.
"Have it your way Blackbones. Corporal, contact Corso through Blackbones transmitter. He'll be more willing to cooperate." He said. Sonny felt chills run down his spine. He knew Corso would give in if he had to. He couldn't let that happen. Not now, after coming this far…

Duke Maddox looked at Corso as he informed on what call he had received and who now held Sonny hostage. This explained why Sonny didn't meet up with him. He rubbed his chin.
"Was there any sign of struggle that you could find?" He asked. Corso sighed.
"The Chissian army doesn't like leaving traces. They covered it up by the time we got there.I dont know where they are now, all I know is, they got Sonny, and that has to end. Sonny must be rescued alive." He said. Duke Maddox looked serious.
"He's still wearing Technoid's tracking I can see it is still giving off a signal as to his whereabouts. We'll find him." He said. Corso nodded.
"Whatever you do, don't endanger Sonny. Get him safely out" Corso said with a stern look. Duke Maddox nodded.
"Have the pirates ready. Once we find them, we need to extract Sonny immediately. I will have a doctor ready to make sure he is unharmed" He said. Corso nodded.
"We're on our way to the planned extraction point. Just… just make sure he's safe. That's all I ask. What happens to me… doesn't matter."

Sonny still struggled to get free. Corso's conversation with Marshall was short but to the point. Corso looked worried as Lieutenant Marshall had held him in view of the hologram, with another soldier holding a gun to his head. Lieutenant Marshall would exchange Sonny for Corso. He would be given a chance to say goodbye to Corso, before he most likely would never see him again. Themere thought of that was unbearable for Sonny. Sonny knew he had to stop this somehow. He couldn't let that happen. He couldn't live with Callie and carry on without him, the man he had loved for years and only recently had gone into a romantic setting with. He looked up as he heard a car approach on the other end of the alley way chosen for this transition. it was shielded, as most buildings here were vacated and empty. Less withnesses off course. And now, The Pirates were here. Corso didn't come alone. He didn't trust the Chissian Army at all. He would make sure Sonny was safely back with his men, before he formally surrendered to his most certain death to come. Sonny could see them at a safe distance. Two Chissian soldiers held him by the arms, to keep him from bolting towards them. As if he would make such a stupid move. Their lasers would end that run in seconds. He had to bide his time. He already eyed the area for a safe place to bid his farewell. It hurt to think of it. As the Pirates lined up, lasers drawn, Sonny could see Corso hug Artie and Bennett goodbye. It hurt to see that too. He noticed Callie beside them, holding back tears. Sonny braced himself, as he felt the ropes loosen. Lieutenant Marshall held his laser to his back as a sign to start walking. Corso slowly walked towards him with heavy steps. He stopped for a brief moment, putting his laser down.
"I'm here, We start walking at the same time. No tricks." Corso said, voice sounding far more steady than he felt. Marshall pushed Sonny in the back again, signalling for him to start walking.
"Slow and steady, Blackbones." He said. Sonny ignored him. Slowly, he started to walk forward. He allowed his Flux to create a barrier behind his back, for now, invisible, untill he would let energy fill it to the brim. As they met, Sonny stopped. Corso didn't look him in the eyes.
"Corso, don't do this…please.. " He tried. Corso hugged him. Even that felt detached. Corso had cut off all emotions. To him, Sonny's life was more important than his own. Corso looked at him for a second, just long enough for Sonny to glimpse the pain his lover felt at that moment. To Corso, this was goodbye, to the dreams of a future together.
"I have to, I can't let anyone hurt you Sonny. Let's not make this more painful than it has to be. Have a good life with Callie, you deserve it. Don't look back. I don't want you to see me at my lowest.I dont want you to see my surrender" He said softly. Suddenly, Sonny grabbed him by the shoulders and pulled him into an embrace,letting all the concealed energy he had built up while walking, flow into a protective barrier, his Flux shielding them both. Sonny let all of his flux go into the barrier as it was hit by the chissians whom started to fire early. Only Sonnys shield kept them safe now. Corso tried to pull back slowly, holding onto Sonny. His hands started to glow. Flux… The Seed of Shiloh. How? It took Sonny by surprise to see that, before he smiled. Their Flux combined to be more powerful. The Pirates shook off their shock and approached carefully and started firing at the Chissian army. Corso noticed.
"Tell them to cease fire. They might get hurt" He suggested. Sonny calculated the distance.
"We need to get closer to them first." He said. As if on cue, The Chissian Army was under attack from behind. Technoid. This now became a shoot out between The pirates, Technoid, and the Chissian military. They returned fire, but it was soon clear they were outnumbered. But not willing to give up just yet. Corso grinned.
"I'm glad they're here for once." He said. Then Corso noticed that Sonny's Flux was draining fast. The shield he held around them was weakening. He dragged Sonny behind some thick steel containers. Sonny held his head, looking nauseous. Corso just grabbed his right arm and looked at it.
"There's still drugs in your system Sonny. They must have used chissian sedatives. They are much like abraxian sedatives, it seems you are sensitive to those things. How are you feeling?" Corso asked. Sonny didn't have to answer. He looked sick. Corso pulled Sonny into cover behind some thick metal plates for additional protection. He needed to take care of him. right now. He pulled Sonny into his arms, and calmly rubbed his back.
"You're going to be okay." He said softly. "I got you." Sonny was breathing heavily. The shield had used up a lot of his Flux.
"Those sedatives are messing with your respiratory system Sonny. Hang on. I got something to help you right here" He said, pulling out a small respirator unit. Corso gave Sonny a quick kiss before he put the respirator on him.
"Try to breathe calmly. I'll mix you up something to cleanse your system once we're home." He said. Sonny nodded and leaned back in Corso's arms, relaxing as best he could. The shooting continued, but for now, they could relax. Corso smiled as he looked at Sonny falling asleep in his arms. It was going to be alright. They were going to be alright…

The shooting continued for several hours. The Chissians were aggressive but they eventually had to surrender to Technoid and The pirates whom were stronger in numbers. Corso looked up as he heard someone approach. It was Callie.
"How's he doing?" She asked as she crouched down beside Sonny whom was in deep sleep, noticing how pale he looked. Corso smiled softly as he looked down at Sonny resting in his arms.
"He's fine Callie. He just burned himself out on his flux reservoir and now needs to rest. They have used chissian sedatives on him, he is sensitive to that. I will make him something to help it clear once we get home. Tonight, he will stay in bed, resting" Corso assured her, carefully lifting Sonny into his arms. Callie looked at her two men. Corso looked very much like a protector that moment, making his way out with his lover in his arms.
"We will need to make a brief statement about this tonight. Do you think Sonny will be able to handle it?" She asked. Corso nodded.
"A few minutes only. He needs to rest. We will take care of him back home. No need for doctors on this one" Corso said. Duke Maddox approached them. When he saw Sonny, he had a worried expression on his face. Corso held him closer to his chest as he looked at Duke Maddox.
"He's fine Duke, let him rest. He will be back to normal in the morning" Corso said. Maddox nodded.
"As soon as he's better, tell him to come to Technoid. I want to have my personal physician have a close examination conducted on him. to make sure he is fine" He said. Corso smiled.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of him."

Nork and Barry were alone in the studio this evening. Callie sent in her material to the channel after the shootout, and informed Aaron about Sonny's condition. Aaron then asked her to report from home. She was equipped with her floating camera. They'd run the story that night with Sonny giving a short interview.

Inside the bedroom, Corso looked at Sonny, who slowly woke up. He was sitting beside him, reading a book. As Sonny moved, Corso put the book away and handed him a glass of the medicine he had made him.
"To make sure all the toxins are out of your system." Corso said. Sonny sent him a dour look before complying. Corso looked at Callie as soon as Sonny handed him the empty glass.
"We're almost ready to go." He said. Callie smiled. But Sonny had a question for Corso before they went live.
"Corso, explain something for me. How long ago did the seed of Shiloh manifest in you?You have not told me you had our flux, I thougt only our players did" Sonny asked, getting up slightly. Corso nodded. he knew this question would come sooner rather than later.
"It manifests in extreme situations such as todays Sonny. I need help controlling it.I hope to use it for good, not being a human weapon. I did my time with that already" He said. He felt Sonny's hand on his arm. Sonny nodded with a smile. Callie readied her camera as she sat down on the bed next to Sonny. Corso also sat up. He and Callie took seat on each side of Sonny, whom was still tucked in with his duvet, in bed.
"Well Barry, we all miss Callie tonight, but she'll be with us shortly. With everything that happened today, she decided to work from home." Nork started.

"Quite right Nork. Arcadia News has exclusive footage from a Technoid arrest today. It seems that The Pirates were being blackmailed, but we don't know the details. As we can see from the footage, Sonny Blackbones may have breached the rules of the Flux Society, using his Flux off the pitch." Barry said.
"Perhaps we can get more information on that when we speak to Callie and her two men. It was reported that Sonny Blackbones was injured during the event."Nork said.
"Well, let's hear it." Barry said, and turned over to the camera in Callie's home. She smiled at them as she and Corso each took one of Sonny's hands, while he leaned back in the bed.
"We've been listening in dear viewers. Sonny's still a bit weak from today, but he agreed to speak to you all for a few minutes." Callie said as the camera focused on Sonny. Sonny propped himself up some. He explained what happened and that he would be fine. all would be fine. Soon after, Callie ended the transmission. Sonny smiled as he looked at them.
"I can't think of a better way to rest than with you two." He smiled. Corso and Callie kept quiet and just got ready. As soon as they were all in bed, Sonny smiled as they laid down on each side of him. Sonny pulled both of them closer.
"We'll look at your Flux in the morning Corso. Right now, we rest." Sonny said. Corso placed an arm around Sonny.
"You said it." He said. Callie smiled.
"I wonder what Chissia is going to say and do about this." She asked. Corso nodded.
"I just want to know what he wanted." Corso said. Sonny held his shoulder.
"I'm sure we can get him to talk." He said.
"How Sonny? Chissian Soldiers are hard to break." Corso asked. Sonny rubbed his chin. Then he looked at Callie.
"Maybe you can help with this one Callie?" He asked. Callie smiled.
"Finally, I get to take part in the fun." She said. Corso shook his head.
"I just hope this goes well."

The following day, Callie tried her interrogation skills for the first time. It worked. The Chissian soldiers did not know how to deal with a reporter,let alone a female it seemed. When it was finished, Sonny turned to Corso and Callie.
"How about a nice romantic night you two?I think we have earned it" He asked. Corso grinned.
"As long as the food's good." He said. Callie grinned.
"I think Tia's restaurant would be perfect." She mused. Sonny agreed.
"It's also nice and calm. Let's go." He said.

Tia smiled as she left the private room where Sonny, Callie and Corso were relaxing. She looked forward to this wedding. The three of them were such a perfect fit…

Somewhere in the Galaxy, a famous lawyer took a call from Duke Maddox. He looked over the documents of the case. This Unadarian Lawyer grinned. This would be easy money.

As One story ends, another begins.
All the answers will not be given in this fic. There will be a follow up. When it will be out, I don't know yet.
There are still a chapter left on this fic,but I'm happy with this.
ontThank you Paranoidgirl, for the fantastic work you do. I do hope we can continue this work in the next fic. Only one chapter left of this fic folks. Then the second pirates chronicles will start. It is named The pirates chronicles 2, the flux wars. We will learn more of the wars there, and some personal tragedies among the pirates, and even some of the staff at Technoid has tragedies to share. and a small spoiler, there is a story Callie Mystic has yet not told her two husbands to be. It will make her and her two husbands bond even more than you thought possible. In the new fic.