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Lost Tribes

Part 17

"Ambushed how?"

"Three Fire Stars attacked and our ships are fighting to get away they are at being destroyed."

The centurions' uneven unemotional report annoyed Lucifer. Annoyed he must have picked up a few bad habits from Baltar. "Tell them to retreat-

Just as he began to give the order the station came under attack.

"Launch missiles one and two. I want that bay door down" Commander Poseidon ordered as they moved in." Launch the fighters get ready to engage thee Cylon raiders."

"Commander Poseidon has begun his attack run Commander." Said Captain Hermes

"Good launch our ground teams." Commander Cain Ordered

"Yes Sir. Colonel Commander Tolan you and Commander Croft are cleared to launch. Vipers launch when ready."

"Thanks we will take that base Commander .Tell Commander Tigh I will get him a nice ship to Command "Commander Tolan said He was please he was leading one of the two ground teams

"Commander Cain team two ready to go. We will secure the command center sir," Said Commander Croft. Croft was smiling. He was getting the harder task but it felt good to be doing what he was trained for.

"Look like they are attempting to get away." Adama said "All vipers do not allow those raider to return to refuel. First rounds on me."

"Do not worry with an offer like that we will have them gone in no time. "Athena said

"Whoopi the Commanders buying "Laughed Captain Starbuck

"Watch out Apollo you got a pair on your tail son."

"I cannot shake him. Some help here please." Apollo hit his turbos trying to shake the pair.

"I coming in "Tigh said "ON 3 hit your reverse thusters.1,2 3"

Apollo did as he was told and watched as Com .Tigh blasted the raiders .He was amazed at the skills the command staff was showing. He heard they were good but never expected to see it in his lifetime.

"By your command"

"Well centurion what is happening?"

"Sir we are under attack."

"That much is obvious. How many and can we repel them." Demanded Lucifer

"Commander Tolan we are landing now. Be sure to get me a nice ship." Called Croft

"Will do Commander Croft. Blast a tin head or 2 for me. "Tolan added "We are headed into the bays now."

On board the Pegasus

"Launch vipers prepare to engage any raiders they send up. "Ordered Cain

"This is Captain Bo Jay to all Bronze squadron look sharp. Remember do not blow the base up just take out their defenses."

"Will do Bo jay lets go." Called GreenBean

"Looks like the fighters are almost all gone Adama. "Commander Tigh said

"Galactica Strike force move in it time to kill the Base ships." Adama said

The Galactica and her escort Fire stars closed in. All locking missiles on the now wounded base ships.

"Fire Missiles at will. All Vipers fall back to the Galactica."

"All Fighters of the First fleet you heard the man. First rounds on him." Called Noah laughing out loud. .His ships had already begun to pull back in anticipation off the missile attack.

Adama watched with great joy as the missiles ripped into the base ships. The First exploded at once .The 2nd soon followed. It was by far the best thing he seen in yearns .It made him feel like a true Commander once more. He frowned as the 3rd base ship drifted. It appeared to be dead in space.

"Commander .Noah. "Called Major Dara from the Kobol's Shield "Should we attack?"

Noah considered and Called to Adama "What do you think should we blow it to Hades or salvage it?"

Hummm. Scan how many centurions are left?"

"Adama Sir, Surely you are not considering taking a base ship?"Asked Tigh

Starbuck almost fell out of his viper. He could not believe it. As many times as he and Apollo had raided a Base ship...He could not believe they were considering taking one over.

"Why not we could use the materials. Noah are your teams ready to go?"

"Yes, I have them launch at once. I scanned very few functioning centurions. It will not be simple to take the ship but we can do it. One more attack run be a good idea however."

"Well then I lead the Attack. Apollo ,Starbuck on me." orderd Tigh before anyone could object

"Here we go again." Apollo said "Let go Starbuck."

"I am with you. Sheez I spend more time on base ships then the Rising Star." He grumped.

Adama roared He not enjoyed a battle so much in yearns. "Careful Starbuck I might just assign you to it ."

"Commander Cain we secured the landing bay."Commander Tolon reported" Croft is headed for the command post."

"Sir the Colonials have secured Alpha bay. Beta destroyed. Only the Delta escape bay still clear." Reported the centurion.

Lucifer looked around at his 3 fellow Ils.

"Betrrum, Nail and Delous I think it is time we depart."

"Depart abandon the base? "Screeched the ILS

"Unless you prefer to greet the colonial heading this way?"

"Lucifer what will the leader say?"

"That we were wise not to allow ourselves to be captured and used." Lucifer said attempting to make running seem patriotic.

His fellow Ils considered" Agreed we must leave at once." After all they all wanted to survive.

Crofts team made their way to the command center. He was amazed at the lack of resistance. It seemed that the scans were indeed correct. All combat cylons were aboard the base ships. It was almost too easy. Tolan Smiled they had secured 4 combat vessels and several tankers.1 transport as well. He was less then pleased to find that they had been stripped of much of their weapon systems and firepower. Oh well they were in a manufacturing plant. They just have to make more. He grinned his own command at long last. Odd back in the Colonies he never been all that ambitious but now he wanted his own command. Of the 4 Combat vessels he choice his ship. It was a sleek little cruiser. Looking it over he found it would easily be converted to house colonial warriors. It lasers and missiles bays would pack a nice punch. The Sister ship he give to Tigh. Never let it be said he treated his counterpart shabbily. And for Croft he found a destroyer. Many wonder why he give the most powerful of the 4 ships to another. He smiled. Croft had once saved his life. He owed the man. Besides the man had until recently outranked both Tigh and himself. The other reason was more subtle his ship was designed to attack.

"Commander Cain we have a launch. Can you intercept." Called Croft. The Cylons attempt at escape had been unexpected Normally they fought to the death.

"We see them. Poseidon lay in an attack."

"Yes Sir, Fire "Poseidon ordered.

It was to late however. Lucifer had anticipated the attack and gone straight to lit speed.

"You saved us all Lucifer. I will inform out Leader of your heroics. "Stated Delous the ranking IL.

Lucifer sighed. So he'd appear to be a hero. Ironic. If only Baltar could see him now. Their ship raced back toward Cylon space leaving the hapless centurions to fight to the death. The robotic manufacturing system was lost to the Colonials.

Lucifer looked around the small cruiser. It was packed with the few cylons that had remained. They had left a squad and a half of centurions to cover their retreat. A lose he hated. He did console himself with the fact that they were older outdated models. Soon to have been scrapped. He looked back. It seemed like this new human alliance was going to be more of a problem then they had anticipated. They were no longer merely defending themselves but attacking. He hoped he still be functioning after he gave the Imperious Leader this latest bad news. For once he wished Baltar was around. The one thing that human was good at was at making defeat look like victory. Maybe he review Baltar's past statement there had to be a way to spin this...

"Adama to the Pegasus what your status?"

"We have secured the landing Bay. Crofts teams are heading for the control center. That should be ours in around 15 centons .Unfortunately we lost a small ship .Cruiser class .It jumped to light speed. "Cain cringed. He was in for a ribbing over this. "However we do have several other ships including 4 nearly complete war ships .I am reviewing that data now. One Micron Adama. "Cain switched channels.

"Commander Cain we have the control center. The strange thing is there is only 1 gold centurion. No IL and the place seem deserted. We are checking for explosives now. "Croft reported almost afraid that the task had been too easy.

"Adama the Control center appears to be ours. The teams just double checking to make sure the cylons did not leave any unexpected surprises." Cain reported

"Good .Tigh and I are headed down. Care to join us old friend? "Adama inquired

"Commander What type of Warships again? "Tigh asked. He suddenly felt like a kid waiting for his first hover board.

"Tolan's found you both a matched set ."Cain Laughed "He did not want to slight you my friend."

"Never thought he would .I hope he found one for Croft too."

"Come on down and see. I am headed down myself. Bronze and Silver Spar keep an eye out." Cain bellowed as he headed for his shuttle. He be really glad to be in a viper again soon .As it was in the last 2 battles Adama had 20 kills. He was making him look bad. He smiled just like old times. All they needed was Bethany and Illya and Zac. The thought saddened him. Until he remembered a certain Med tech .Diana was almost as appealing as his Bethany was. He grinned. And poor Adama was definitely on his way to be sealed. He wondered who get the honors. Somehow he hoped it be Noah .He stood for Adama's First Sealment and wanted to for the 2nd.It felt right. He has to have Adama do the same for him. Hummm Maybe he would surprise Adama yet.

The vipers all landed in the now nearly empty bay. There were 2 partially completed raiders sitting there. Adama popped his canopy and jumped out. The base was smoking but overall they had done little real damage. Nothing a repair crew could not fix readily. He looked around. A base at long last. He was just glad the planet was not more hospitable or they be fighting the council again. He suddenly got a wicked idea. Yes it would work. It allow him to keep Sire Uri occupied and put a really good merchant to work. As much as he disliked Uri he had once run one of the best shipyard in the colonies. He put Uri in charge here if Noah and Cain agreed.

"Why the wicked Grin Adama?" Asked Cain as he hobbled up.

"I had a thought on who to get to oversee this operation. The manufacturing end that is."

"Who?" Questioned Noah as he joined the men.

Tigh wanted to groan he had seen the gleam .And to think he had wanted Adama to loosen up and to deal with Sire Uri. He remained silent crossing his fingers that he was wrong.

Cain who ran the largest Shipyard in the Colonies and produced the finest crafts?"

"Well that have been Fleet Shipping...OH Lord. "He started to laugh. He could see why Adama was doing it but Lord. "Are you sure. He already a pain in the astrum. Giving him this would be like ...well like rewarding him."

Noah looked between the men. "I really do not care who runs the yard as long as we get our ships. What the problem? Who do you choice Adama?"

"Sire Uri. He a pain in the astrum but there is nothing about manufacturing he does not know. He had major contracts for shipping in our colonies. If he in charge of this it a olive branch and it will keep him busy. It will also allow our people to work off the ships for a while. But I like to combine our crews work around the cronoton .I want to refit ,refurbish and build as many ships as possible."

"Agreed Why not have your Sire Uri oversee the refits and repairs. He more familiar with your ships I take it?"

"I see." Cain said" Your people can work on the new fighters. Then each fleet get an important task. My Crew can help with the refit and arming of a few of those civilian craft."

"Sounds like it will work. Even the Council cannot grump because they will help prioritize who gets done first. The main upgrade needs to be engines and weapons. Safety to. I think Tigh has a long list of which ship need the most urgent work."

"Sir the list not that long...Only 200 pages or so." He could not keep from grinning. Tigh added.

Croft entered the bay and headed over to Tolan." Well we have the control center secured .So what ships to we have to play with."

Tolan grinned "For you my friend I found that one ."he pointed.

Croft stared it was fantastic A destroyer .It was going to have a nasty punch. He looked at Tolon amazed. It was the most powerful Warship on the docks .It was clearly not completed but it looked impressive. "Why?"

"Well the Commanders gave me the duty to assign these ships .The easy answer would be that you outranked both Tigh and myself until recently. The more truthful one is I like the cruisers. I never commanded a ship before and I think that be a better fit for me. And since I want to stay even with my old rival he gets the matching Cruiser as well ."He chuckled. "Besides we never expected to have a full destroyer. I think you have earned it Sir."

Croft blushed. While all in all he agreed he was higher rank he been a black sheep. He considered it a blessing to merely be free of the prison barge. Now he was going to command a ship that protect a Battle star. He suddenly felt over whelmed. He sent a silent prayer of thanks for 2nd chances." Thank you. I not sure the Commanders will agree but Thanks for the vote. It means a lot. You were always a friend Tolan and I will never forget that." He held out his hand.

Tolan grasp it." Croft we all serve as we can. We all made mistakes and learned. The one good thing from the mess of the destruction was 2nd chances. Until then I never wanted my own ship. , Now I long to serve as well as my father and his Father before him."

Tigh walked up and saw the various ships docked. He wondered what was in store for him. He wanted his own ship. As much as he loved Adama he wanted to have a chance to feel the command. He spotted a cruiser and smiled. He hoped one of those was his. They were sleek and looked like they really move." Well my friends are we tossing a cubit or have you to chosen already?"

"Well Commander We thought you like that shuttle over there." Joked Tolon.

Tigh chuckled." Well it is easy to keep clean."

"Tolan hopes you like the Cruiser class. He seems to think I need the big guns of a destroyer. Aye thinks him implying something." Chuckled Croft.

Tigh lost it and almost fell on the floor laughing. "Yep, Big guns...Ice Planet ." Laughing so hard he almost cried.

Croft laughed at that he had forgotten that. "Well seriously Commander If you do not mind?"

"Actually that what Adama promised me. But Any ship will do .Which are you taking Tolan?"

"The sister ship to yours. I thought we each take one to help cover our Battle Stars."

Tigh smiled he liked Tolan's logic. "Sounds great. Let's go tell our bosses. I think they were afraid we fight like children. "He laughed enjoying it deeply."What about the other two?"

Sire Uri stepped off the shuttle. he had no idea why Adama had requested he and Reese come to the station. Under normal circumstances he had to fight to see the Commander. It was one of the reasons he had always fought with Adama .It was the lack of respect for his position. But maybe Adama was trying to change as he was. In the last few centons he been seriously thinking over his actions. While he never admits it to a living soul he could see that he been a disruptive force .Maybe there was room for compromise. He was after all a skilled politico .He try he owed his son to Adama. So he give it a try. .Adama saw Uri step off the shuttle. He was surprised to realize he was for once glad to see the man. While Adama was skilled at many things manufacturing was not one of them. Even now Uri's engineers and designers provided the fleet with its vipers and spare parts. He wondered how he could have forgotten that point.

"Sire Uri. Watch your step please. Our crews have cleared most of the debris but not all. "Adama said

Sire Uri was wary but decided to wait and see. Reese flanked his father and looked around. While he been told the cylons were all destroyed he was taking no chance. Not now that they were at last dealing with each other as father and son.

"What can I do for you Adama?" He honestly could not see what the Commander wanted.

"I need a favor from you. I know in the past we have not always agreed on policy. However, I the fleet have need of your expertise. As you know many of our ships are a mess. You and other council members have brought this to our attention often. Until now we were able to do little beyond basic repairs."

The light slowly dawned. Sire Uri could not believe it. Adama was actually asking for his help. He needed His talents. Uri stood a bit taller." I see. So you want help deciding which ships to repair?"

Adama hesitated. He then smiled. "Commander Tigh has a list from the council. What I need are you to help organize and run this plant. As you know we can not stay long. But The Command staff wants to do 4 things

.1)Scrap any relict ships

,2)Replace the ones we can

,3)Refit the rest and rearm

4) Build fighters and anything else we can.

Now the rearming part can be done by the Pegasus supplies and Crews from the military fleets. What I need from you is your organizational skills. I want to run around the chronotron until we used every scrape we have. If possible I want new systems in each civilian ship to upgrade speed, Power efficiency and arm them. Of all the people in the fleet you are best qualified to help us draw up a plan. You ran the biggest most efficient shipyard in the Colonies. Can you do it?"

Sire Uri was surprised. He knew it was not easy for Adama to ask for his help. It was not going to be an easy task. He considered." Commander I can do it. But I will need to check that list again with Commander Tigh. Repairs First I think. Structural integrity, Engines then weapons. "Sire Uri put politics aside and began to think as a builder. Adama wanted to smile but kept his face expressionless. He had hoped this would happen. Uri's pride at being the best builder would prevent him from acting out of line. "I assume you want those Warships up and ready as well?"

"If possible. We could use the defenses The cruisers will not take that long from Com .Tolan's reports. They can each hold 8 vipers or 6 attack shuttles. We are also considering the new ships from the 1st fleet. What would you think? "Adama asked

"Hum. "Uri considered "Are we mixing the fleets?"

"Yes. We will but we want to maximize the firepower ." Adama said He and Uri walked over to the closest cruiser.

"I would need to see the specs on these ships but it might be better to use the Jaguars here. they are smaller and I think you could fit 4 additional craft on board .I can see we need to rework the bay some. Neither ships finished to that point so it can be done easily. There are 3 Cruisers?" He asked

"Actually four and a destroyer. There are two frigates and several partial tankers. Along with two fully functioning ones." Adama explained It amazed him that they were talking and not arguing. He hoped this would last.

Commander Cain and Commander .Noah were in the Command center." Cain, I think we can salvage this computer core."

"Yes , if we can download the information then we may know where the closest cylons are. Noah over here. I found a few new star charts."

Sire Uri looked around the facility . It was crude by his standards but it was do able. It tale a while to refit every ship in the fleet . He began to consider the most efficient way to get it done. Fortunately the attack had not damaged the hookups. If he could get full crews they be able to work on 6 ships at a time. More if the used space suits for the minor repairs With no attacks and steady work he could refurbish in 1/2 a yearn. Somehow that be to long. He redid his calculations." Commander I will need help. The Pegasus crews for arming. If possible crews from the 1st Fleet as well. If we use this facility in conjunction with ours and theirs we can so this in 90 to 100 cycles. That will require around the clock work. Shifts on then rotating. Critical systems first and then down the line. Even doing that some of the finished work will need to be done in space. I can do it but it will require the crews working like slaves."

"I had assumed that. But if we can get these ships going and repair our own. We will effectively increase our defenses by 1/4 again. "Adama agreed

Uri grinned "At least I am not buying the materials this time . I will contact my people . If you ask The others for a list of people they can spare? We can begin at once. Tell Commander . Tigh I need that list. The structural repairs should not take long here in dock. so are those other tankers that are not done yet for Water or fuel? It will determine the stress loads."

"I love to say just water but who knows what we may need in the future. Use the highest level. Remember they are cylon so they may need modification."

"Agreed "He headed for a chair ."Adama I need a desk computron and my assistant. I will start at once. Oh, a communicator so I can inform our fellow councilors I will be busy for a while."

Adama smiled "That is one request I am happy to oblige you on Sire." He bowed. "I'll send what you need right away. I hope this is a new beginning for us?"

"Oddly enough Adama I do as well. I am glad you at least respect my skills as a merchant and builder. "The last said with a self depreciating laugh.

Thor and Dana were walking around the command center of the base ship. It seemed sparse and lacking any creature comforts. There was extensive damage to the whole ship. They had landed in a damaged bay .Following Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer they blasted any stray cylons. It had not taken them long to secure the ship. Thor's scans showed that the ship was damaged beyond an easy repair. He looked around for Apollo .He was sure that the best use of this ship was for scrape .He make his recommendation.

Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer headed for the prisoner area. They did not really expect to find anyone human there but they were going to check just the same.

"Apollo I tell you I hate these things." Starbuck Said
Boomer grabbed his hand. He pulled both his friends away.

"I know. I hate them more every time we have to visit one. The only good thing is they are all laid out the same."

"And to think I used to wish I could go with you guys." Boomer laughed." Come on just think our own base ship to play with and dissect . We can learn better ways to blast them."

"I do not know Boomer. I think we did ok earlier. "Starbuck quipped" Hey guys over here."

The other warriors quickly joined Starbuck. He was standing by 2 cryo tubes.

"What is that? "Asked Apollo

"Cryo tubes? What would they be doing with Cryo tubes?" Boomer said he walked over to Starbuck and wiped down the window .He gasped ."Oh my Lord!! Apollo Starbuck You are not going to believe this!! He shouted.

A light glowed and a woman smiled somewhat sadly. "Well my son it is time for you to return to the land of the living."

"Mother, Must I?I will miss you. Can I not stay?"

"No .You were never meant to be here so soon. Your Brothers needs you. They needs to be free of their guilt so they can move on. And your return will be the key to your Father admitting he needs someone in his life. As much as I have loved having you here You must return .Live and bring joy to the family. Give me grandchildren to watch over. "Illya smiled sadly She walked over and kissed her youngest sprit goodbye. "Now go Zac. Bring Joy to our family and tell Adama I love him still and to live well."

The light faded and Zac 's sprit reentered his frozen body.

"Apollo a miracle .Oh Lord..."

Boomer had gone pale as he looked into the tube. He could not believe his eyes. How, Why and when went through his mind. Apollo came over with Starbuck and they looked in.

"By the Lords of Kobol! It is not possible."

"What the frak? "Starbuck said as he to froze.

"We have to get him out!!" Apollo began to look for a release. "We need to be careful. We want to do this right We need A doctor and proper tools and techs. Apollo Starbuck think. If we do this wrong we will kill them."

Both men paled. Boomer was right. They had not even checked the second chamber yet .looking at it they saw another warrior .He was older but they did not recognize his uniform or his ships insignia.

"Ok Boomer. I am ok now. Thanks. I almost lost it there. But By the Lords. how did this happen? And why did Baltar not taunt us with the news?"

"I do not know. Unless? Maybe he did not know the cylons had these people or who they were. We still have no idea who the other man is. But lets get Dr. Salik and Dr. Wilker here fast. and we need to tell the Commanders."

Starbuck looked at the frozen warrior tears rolling down his face. he always felt guilty about Zac .Now he felt like the Lords had released him. "Athena we need to tell her as well. Let's look around they may have more people here."

Apollo nodded. He wanted to shout for joy. He took a deep breath and prepared to tell his father that a miracle had happened. Instead he called the Galactica." Galactica this is Captain Apollo."

"Athena here Apollo how goes the mission?"

Apollo smiled. She has to see to believe." Athena I need Dr. Salik and Dr. Wilker here right away .We found something they need to look at. "He paused" And Athena I need you here to at once. Sheba too."

"Apollo I am quite busy I can send Rigel or another crew?"

"Athena trust me you will want to be here. I ...I cannot explain over an open line. And call Father we need him and Cain as well. Now, Athena trust me." Apollo out.

"All right. I am on my way. Dr.Salik and Dr. Wilker will fly over with Sheba and I on the shuttle. Cassie gathering the medical supplies now. I sent a priority signal to the Commanders. But Apollo they all gave orders not to be disturbed."

Apollo grinned as he looked at Starbuck who was also now smiling "Oh ,I think Sister dear we will be forgiven." he cut off communications.

"So do you think the Commander will be ok?" I men it not every day that miracles happen."

"Starbuck I think for the first time in Yearns he will be more then ok. That is if we can free the men." He frowned for the first time concerned

"Apollo ,People can stay in cryo for yearns. And as much as I hate the tin heads these tubes look to be state of the art .They are Hazri not Cylon. "Boomer said" I just hope the men are ok emotionally."

The 3 friend stared at the tubes. Each lost in his thoughts. Each saying a prayer of thanksgiving and for the safety of the men.

Adama And Cain headed to the Base ship. Neither man was happy but they knew that it had to be important for Apollo to call priority 1. From Athena they had learned that the ship was secure They must have found something vital.
They entered the room and the 3 of. Warriors stood up. Apollo walked over to his father, Cain and now Athena.

"Commander. We found someone in the cryo tube. You are not going to believe this but..."Apollo stopped .he had tears running down his face.

"Tell Them already." Starbuck shouted to excited to follow protocol. "Sir Come see and Lord. It is a miracle."

Athena watched. She never seen Starbuck and Apollo so animated. And Boomer, Boomer looked like he was going to shout Praise the lord. She could stand it no longer. She pushed past her Father and Commander Cain. As she looked down she froze. She looked at Apollo and the others for confirmation.

"Yes ,Athena it is. "Boomer said "I have no idea how or why but Lord it is."

Commander Cain walked to the 2nd tube .He looked in. Sheba walked to her fathers side. Only to see him pale and freeze. "By the Lords Adama. It's not possible!!" He cried

Adama looked down over his daughters shoulder. He saw 2 miracles His Youngest son and Commander Cain's older Brother Dane.

Commander Adama could not believe his eyes. He was seeing the impossible. Both of these warriors had been presumed dead for yearns. He stepped back and motioned the others to step aside and allow Dr.Salik, Cassie and Dr. Wilker in to examine the cryo-tubes.

"Step back everyone allow our people to work."

"How in the world did Dane get here. Adama he been dead for almost 30 yearns?" Cain exclaimed

"Who is Dane? "Asked Sheba

Cain looked at her. Sheba knew she had had an uncle but he rarely spoken of the man. The man he idolized and wanted to be. The greatest warrior of his generation. A man who would have and should have commanded the Pegasus Sheba Dane is Lt. Commander Dane your Uncle and My elder brother. Lost 30 yearns ago. He is the greatest warrior our people ever knew."

The others stared in disbelief. Cain the Living Legend saying another was better.

"And the other warrior? Apollo Athena why are you all crying?" She had not yet seen the young man. And even if she had she not know him.

"Sheba, The younger warrior. He is my son."

"Commander Adama I thought you only had 3 children..."The realization suddenly hit. "ZAC?"

"So it would seem." Adama said.

"Oh Lord "Cassie added .Suddenly it was so much more vital to save these people. How had they been sent here and why??

Adama shuttered thinking how close he come to ordering this ship destroyed. He thanked the lords for the gentle voice in his heart that said wait…Check it out.

The Communicator went off.

"Adama ,Cain is everything alright?" Asked Noah. He had felt their sudden fear and then disbelief followed by joy. Their combined emotions battered him.

"Yes we just had been given another miracle. I will explain latter in private. Please understand this cannot yet be told to the fleet."

"Understood. Do you need extra technical or medical support?"

Adama looked at his team Dr. Wilker nodded yes.

"A tech and Diana please. We need a Doctor to help and cryo tubes., portable power."

"It yours. I sending for the aid now they will be there in 10 to 20 centons. I have the fleet so relax. Keep us informed if we can help any more. "Noah said

Adama was to overcome to keep speaking.

"We will and Noah than you. I thinks I am beginning to believe you are the bearer of miracles." Cain out.

Noah looked puzzled but did not pry. They tell him soon enough .He smiled. Miracles and blessing abounded. He was grateful for his new friends and family. Life was indeed good.

Tigh had heard the news. He could not believe that it was possible. If ever he had doubted that there was a higher power his doubts were gone forever. Adama had ordered his family and warriors to leave the base ship. Cain had protested loudly but Adama had won. His insistence that the Doctors be allowed to work unmolested finally got through. Now the group was pacing. They had returned to the station to wait. As the now docked base ship was being dealt with. Inside the cryo room techs worked feverishly to find a safe way to move the men. A search of the base ship turned up several more tubes all empty. It was clear the cylons had used this ship as a prison of sorts. Noah walked over to his friends.

"Adama, Cain I found some information. It seems that on some locations the cylons did take captives. They attempted to interrogate and turn them. The records show that these men were not susceptible to that treatment so they were locked in cryo."

Cain sighed in relief. He knew in his heart that Dane would never willingly aid the cylons. However he been in their hands a long time and surely he have been tempted to give in. He shook off that fear but would refrain from judgment. The records could be a trap. He prayed not but one could never trust the cylons. He looked at Adama and saw similar thought run through his head. He hoped that the records were right. He had missed his brother and the fleet could use him. As to Adama youngest well from all he heard he would be a fine pilot someday. All they could do is wait and see. He paced uneasy and worried.

TBC...

Edit Tuesday, October 21, 2008