Diana

One Step Forward

Diana watches as first one Youth Leader, and then three more come down the hall. She smiles, at least this is one thing going right today. Now if only the new bonding program can be finished so that she can concentrate on what really matters to her. Diana turns on the listening device, and listens to them as they speak.

The only sound are the quick footsteps of the three Youth Leaders. All are very quiet as they walk somberly down the hall. They had already been stopped by Storm Troopers, and had to show their ID's.

"Is it just me or are you, freaking out?" George asks in a very worried tone.

Brian squints at George, "Are we playing Freaking? Really not into it right now."

Gordon laughs, "I want to thank you two, as I really needed a laugh. Brian are you sure you're still not walking about in a haze still. You look a little, hazed over." George joins Gordon in laughter.

"Shut up both of you." Brian stops walking, "This is serious. Have you ever been in a meeting with Diana? EVER? Except for Youth Corp meetings I don't even see her around the ship."

"Is that Art?" George points over to another Youth Leader who is standing at an entrance with two guards. He sighs deeply, "What is going on, and why are we in this part of the ship?"

Art waves to them. His pseudo-skin has been set to look black. He looks at the guards and then calls out, "Hi. Do you know what is going on?"

They all shake their heads no, and then stand in awkward silence. It is several minutes before they are given permission to enter.

"It is so good to meet you." Diana extends her hand one at a time to each of them, and the four shake her hand gently. "I have heard that you have all done well in your assignments."

They each thank her, but say nothing more as they stare at her.

"Well, I would say you are a bit fearful. You should not be." Diana says, but still quiet reigns. She had expected it, but not to this degree. "Why don't I get to it? We are so pleased with the interaction of our Youth Corp with humans. However, as time goes by we have come to realize that there may be issues."

Art shifts, and looks quite uncomfortable. "Issues?"

Diana continues smiling. She needs to keep this as simple as possible. The less information either true, or made up is best. Gossip is bad, and even if they swear not to tell; things tend to get said amongst the young. "Let us say we understand that young men, are young men. We would like to ensure that there are no health issues with closer contact with humans."

She holds her hand up, and four men in white lab coats enter the room. "They are going to take vitals, and a sperm sample. This information will be used as markers. You do not mind if we run these tests on you. We do need to ensure before inoculating everyone that we have a few of you to monitor. You do not mind do you? I do not want you to think this is part of your duty to your people." She smiles as this is exactly what they will think now. Youth Leaders are so predictable; thanks to their training as children, and forty day bonding. Diana smiles, ah how dutiful they will be after their next bonding is given; one close to conversion. This manipulation to the sperm is likely not needed, but better to take the step just in case.

Brian looks confused, "Why sperm? We would never have that kind of contact with them." The other three look at her intently.

"We must monitor everything." Diana then waves to them to go with the men in white. As she watches them go she finds her excitement rising inside of her. What these four do not know is that she knows that they are quite willing to explore physical contact with humans. Especially George, who may very well have crossed the line already. If only she knew with who he spent time with in the evenings when he was on Earth at night. She smirks. George has no idea he is being watched now each time he goes to Earth. He is a very smart young man. Maybe one to keep her eye on.

Her people are ready to take the young women they believe they have been associating with. She frowns Cathy Kramer has already been taken, and found to be infertile. Sofia Garcia has disappeared. There are four Terri Brown's in the area which is a name given to them as one of the young women that one of the Youth Leaders is associating with. One is six years old, the other in her seventies. Of the other two, they are the correct age. Except one is in a wheelchair, and the other prefers women. Brian will be monitored when he steps foot on the ground and the name of the girl will be taken down; in fact they may even take her immediately. Maybe they will find the Terri Brown soon.

Anyway one more task is about to be completed. It will take most of the day to have everything finalized. With a deep sigh she must resign herself to John's new bonding program.

She gives a wicked grin, and leaves the room for her discussions with Eileen and Alex on the special bonding program. She will be back, and with quick turn on her heel she leaves the room.

6PM PST

Diana has her vaccinations prepared. The news is good. All four young men have a good, healthy sperm count. If all works, she will have what she needs, whenever she needs it without having to prepare the sperm. Of course there is a small problem. The mountain people have a gene that will manipulate for each new generation for any environmental changes. It is possible if this works as expected that none of these four young men will ever be able to father children after this. She shrugs, their lives are of little value anyway. What she gains from this is all that is important.

One of her personal guards enters, "Shall I let them in?"

It is if a light is dancing her eyes she is so eager. "Yes."

"Congratulations to all of you. You are healthy, and there is no reason to not begin the vaccinations." Diana points to the four men in white, "They will be checking on your vitals from time to time. Otherwise, I believe we are ready to begin. Any questions?"

George speaks up stuttering with nervousness. "I am not sssure about this. I I have not heard of any issues."

Diana wears her well-practiced smile, "George. These people have transmittal diseases that just a simple cough could cause a problem for our people. Better to be prepared for diseases that come up, and spread rapidly among humans. They could be harmful to us as well. A vaccination that keeps you safe from harm no matter what...well, I would say that this is proactive."

Now Gordon speaks up, "So the whole ship will become inoculated?"

"Of course, we will be giving you points for advancement as well. That is after you receive your vaccination." Diana watches their faces. They like points, and combined with loyalty to their friends there will be no problem now. She waves them over to the four men in white, each awaiting to give the inoculation, or rather begin gene manipulation.

Gordon hesitates, but finally he also goes to receive his inoculation. She watches them take off their jackets, and with each shot given her grin widens.

When everyone leaves, and not one individual is there to watch her; she begins dancing around in wild ecstasy. When finished, she sends a message to Donny. Donny is just the right person for this. His comment about jars, and test tubes. Tonight sex with wild abandonment is on her list. However, first she must attend a meeting that she is now quite late in attending.

She smiles as she walks out the door as a thought come to mind...always one step forward, and never back. No, one is like her...no, one.