After receiving the encrypted message from his parents, Thomas put in the corrdanates he'd received into the navigation system so they could find the location. However, as the Brighton Star made its course, Timothy, who was awake at the time and overheard the news when the heir dashed into the helm chamber, had his brother come with him to his dorm to have a discussion.
Timothy: So, we're going to finally see them again. Mum and Dad.
Thomas: yeah, but...
Timothy: But what?
Thomas: Don't you think that we're not exactly dressed appropriately for the occasion? considering that we're royals?
As Timothy sighed, he then turned heel, opened a drawer, and pulled out something before turning heel again. As Thomas saw what Timothy showed him, his eyes widened with surprise.
Thomas: Royal attire? How on earth did you get that?
Timothy: Count Westinghouse gave this to me while you were asleep, in case we run into a situation like this. As you said, we need to look our best if we're to see our parents again.
As Thomas then smiled at his brother he took the blue attire out of Timothy's hands and hugged him before turning heel to head to his dorm to prepare. As the Brighton Star then made its way into the final frontier, Mr Conductor who had just spoken with Strea, who was disguised as Lady, was in the communication chamber, speaking with King Allcroft, notifying him of the possibility that there was an imposter within the broadcasts. As he took this info in, King Allcroft raised an eyebrow in great confusion.
King Allcroft: So, let me get this straight. You say that Lady's broadcasts are a major fraud and forgery due to the fact that there's an imposter saying the words and not Lady herself?
Mr C: Yes your majesty. I even have proof given to me by an old friend of our's to prove it.
King Allcroft: who?
Mr C: A prince of whom you know of very well, Thomas Billinton.
As King Allcroft heard the name from Mr C's mouth, his eyes widened in surprise and shock as he became more eager to listen.
King Allcroft: The boy who was betrothed with my daughter? But, how would he know about her? His memories of his childhood with her, along with Lady's were blocked.
Mr C: Well, as fate would seem to have it, Thomas and Lady were on the Brighton Star together, and I believe it was all that time by each other once more did the barrier blocking their memories of their times together broke. For as Thomas stated, for a time, he couldn't access the memories he had with Lady until the day when he fought against Daniel. and even before then, Thomas found Lady to be mysteriously familiar to him.
As King Allcroft then took in this information he smiled slightly before speaking to Mr C again.
King Allcroft: And if Thomas's memories returned, we should also assume that the same thing happened to Lady too.
Mr C: Exactly. However, there's still one thing that confuses me. Who would try to even impose as Lady behind our backs while we're not knowing?
As King Allcroft took in this question he sighed before giving his answer for it was one with bad memories.
King Allcroft: Only one would ever dare to do that Mr C. My OTHER daughter.
Mr C: Other daughter?
King Alcroft nodded as he continued his explanation.
King Allcroft: Yes. Strea. You see, Strea was born when the black comet was flying across the earth's atmosphere. Like many children on that night, the comet's dark and evil effects impared their sense of judgment, making them twisted and broken. When the effect hit Strea, it didn't just affect her mentality but also her creation factor, making it only able to create a counter element to Gold-Dust. At first, my and my wife decided not to let her become heir for her physical health, but when she created a concoction that caused Proteus to go severely ill, and almost killed Lady, we had no choice but to imprison Strea to ensure the wellbeing of our family.
As Mr C took in this dark history he was full of shock that one of the King's own children would try to be so horrific. As the noble processed this information, a thought struck Mr C.
Mr C: You don't think that Daniel and Proteus released her, do you?
King Allcroft: Well considering how young my son was when Strea did that act to him and how much Daniel wishes to ensure his place of power along with the death of Thomas. I wouldn't be surprised. Anyway, I thank you for bringing this possibility to my attention Mr C. See to it that you find where Lady is being kept and once you do notify me.
Mr C: (as he bowed) Yes your majesty. I shall do my very utmost best to locate her.
Then after the king smiled and ended the chat with him, Mr Conductor took a deep breath of courage as Junior entered to check up on him.
Junior: So, any luck telling him cuz?
Mr C: yes Junior. Now, have the crew keep eyes on the vessels of Proteus. For the prince may be our only chance at locating Lady.
As Junior then nodded and turned heel, Mr C looked at his golden whistle charm necklace that was on his neck. As he did so, his lips curved in a hopeful smile that he was one step closer at putting the so called empire right, with the true heir on the throne and helm. Meanwhile in the moonbase, Proteus was busy heading to his dorm, with Annie sprinted to him frantically.
Annie: Your highness!
Proteus: yes Annie? What is it?
Annie: Come with me. Quick!
And so as Proteus then quickly followed the handmaiden he hoped that it was not a turn for the worse. However, when he entered the room where Lady and her healing tank were in, Proteus gasped at what he saw.
Proteus: Lady... Her eyes are... Open.
Annie: yes your highness. That's why I wanted to get you.
Clarabel: If we don't get her out of the tank now, we may not be able to have her awake and aware.
As Proteus then took in the situation, he nodded and came up with a plan of action.
Proteus: I understand. Let us drain out this therapeutic fluid out of the tank and take her to the Orbital-Castle of mine. I want to keep her a secret from the others here for I'm still unsure of their loyalty.
As Annie and Clarabel then nodded, they began making the preparations to move Lady to Proteus's Castle. Meanwhile, some distance away from the Winsdor moonbase, the Brighton Star had just left the atmosphere of earth and was now making its way to the coordinates that they were given. As they looked around, the crew members only saw the stars of outer space.
S.H.R. member: There's nothing here.
Gordon: That's because it's most likely shielded to ensure enemies don't find them.
S.H.R. member: yeah, but even so, they could at least give us a signal that they're there.
????: Which is exactly where I come in.
As the helm crew then looked over at the door they found Thomas who was in the royal attire that Timothy gave him. As Thomas then floated over to one of the consoles, he pulled out the special eye patch that linked his ocular implant to the computer system and began sending an encrypted message signal to let his parents know they were about to arrive. Then not long after Thomas had sent his message, the cloaking field on the Orbital-Castle was designed, revealing the dock that had just opened. Once the Brighton Star was docked, Thomas and Timothy, lead all of their friends through the halls until they've reached the throne room. Once there, Thomas and Timothy simultaneously bowed to show respect to their beloved parents Howard and Tanya.
Thomas: Mother. Father. I...
Howard: Thomas, Timothy. How many times must we tell you both? There is no need to be so formal towards us.
Thomas: I know that. but how many times must me and my brother need to remind you that we're formal towards you because we respect and love you?
As the king and queen then smiled, Howard and Tanya then walked over to their two sons and hugged them. for years, Thomas and Timothy were separted from their parents and now, they've reunited. As Howard and Tanya then undid their embrace, they smiled at their youngest son as they spoke to him.
Howard: Welcome back Thomas and Timothy. Me and your mother had certainly missed you.
As Thomas and Timothy took in their parents words, they just smiled, for they had missed them too.
To be continued...