Disclaimers: See Chapter 1

Lost Tribes

Part 22

"Why not get sealed on the KOBOL"S SHIELD. Commander Noah like that. I am sure he do the ceremony and then you and Apollo do not have to choose. Adama and Cain can be the Fathers they are meant to be. Or Use Commander Danes Ship. He probably welcomes being included. After all he has the right."

Sheba considered. "Yes...That's an excellent plan. Dane needs to be included I think. Having him seal us feels like a good idea. Let's ask Apollo." Sheba said

Commander Tigh walked his small bridge. So far ever thing been running smoothly. He loved his new command. His officers and crew worked very hard and if was proud of each one. He leaned back in his chair and began his log.

Tigh: This is my daily log entry. Today everything has finally fallen into place. The crew is settling into their duties and we managed to accommodate even our Spartan brother idiosyncrasies. The Chef has settled on a menu that will include both colonial and Spartan dietary foods. The pairing of 1 colonial and 1 Spartan warrior per room seems to be helping as well. The crew is now interacting in a much more natural way then before. Commander Dane was right we needed to force the issue. However a recent incident on the Tubra show that this policy paid off. The Tubra crew was hassling a Spartan and their Colonial roommates came to the rescue. While I was forced to speak with the crewmen about brawling I was pleased they stood up for one another. To that end I merely made them clean up the mess they made and pay for damages. The Captain of the Tubra enforced a similar plan on his crew. Yes I quite pleased with our progress. I almost wish we had cylons to test this crew on. I quite sure they not stand a chance."

The IFB reporters stormed in. All eager to get pictures of the fallen RoAnn.

Sammy pulled his laser. and Seth followed suit." Back off you leeches. You cause enough damage for one cycle." The warriors were too worried for their sister to attempt diplomatic action.

Athena moved up to calm them." Easy guys. Back off that's an order. We need to get RoAnn to a medical facility at once. If you stand in the way I will have security arrest you for interfering with a medical emergency."

Maya quickly explained the emergency to Noah. Together they woke Dara. She has to watch the babies while they flew to the Galactica to check on RoAnn.

"Go we will be fine. I will call Diana and have here meet you there. She's the most familiar with Roan's problems."

"Thanks" Noah and Maya said as they left their quarters.

Diana and Freya both landed on the Galactica. It was clear from the scans they had received that RoAnn would require immediate surgery. They ran straight to the life center. Dr. Cassiopeia and Dr. Salik were waiting.

"We have the surgery prepped. Dr. Salik gathering the supplies you requested. The scans Reese sent over are not good at ll. The bone broken in at least 2 places through the skin. She lost a lot of blood we could not tell what else was wrong. Athena just notified us that she still unconscious. What else can we do to help?"

Diana and fray looked at each other they knew that the chances were not good at all. Roans leg was at best unstable now it could be worse. More importantly Reese had confirmed that the left leg was shattered as well. There might be no way to save her legs and let her walk again.

Adama meet Noah and Maya in the landing bay. He quickly led them to the life center. It is better to await Roan's arrival there. The IFB was already giving a blow by blow description. Not for the first time in recent centons did Eve wish the colonials had a restricted press. She headed for the landing bay. She keeps those reporters away if she had to shoot them herself. As she entered the bay she spotted the group unloading RoAnn on a stretcher.

"Athena, Hunter, Sheba I need you ladies to stay here. Do not allow any of the reporters into the Galactica. No Council Members either Per Commander Adama's orders. He's with Noah in the life center and asked me to relay the order to you."

It was a measure of their panic that Athena and the others never questioned the order. Sheba grinned. Apollo is sorry he missed the excitement. He Starbuck and Bummer were all out on patrol. Well for once it was ladies rules night.

Sammy growled "I will shoot the first reporter who tries to get by me Commander. RoAnn 's in a bad way she tanked twice on the way over."

Eve paled at the term. Tanked meant death in Spartan slang. Sammy was shaken and angry. Seth patted his shoulder. "She will be ok Bro. relax."

Sammy nodded holding on to the thin hope. Why had those idiots been so harsh on her?

Reese rushed RoAnn to the life center. Commander Eve holding the fluid bottle. She was pale and obviously worried. Reese was to. He was at a lose to why she nosedived so fast. Her injuries were worse then they first thought and he felt inadequate to care for her. He just prayed he had not done more damage in transporting her here.

Rorke and Thor landed moments behind Athena's shuttle they ran full speed to the life center. There they were stopped and had to wait. RoAnn was sent straight into surgery.

Within centons Dr. Diana came out her face pale. She was followed by Dr. Cassiopeia and Dr. Freya. Dr. Salik remained with RoAnn to monitor her.

"There no easy way to say this. We all agree. After checking the scans and confirming. We cannot save her legs. They are too badly damage and she lost too much blood. "Reese paled thinking it was his fault." No Reese you saved her life. Without your quick thinking she is dead. But ,we cannot undo the damage. Noah, Maya it's your call."

Rorke roared. "No. she must live." He fell to his knees before her parents "I need her. I love her please I'd die for her."

Noah looked at their future son in law. He knew the lads fear. That they let RoAnn simply slip away. He could not do that. She was his daughter blood or not. He just wished he could spare her the pain that was coming. Any questions he had about Rorke's feeling were forever set aside.

"Do what you must. Save my Daughter." Noah ordered

"She will not thank you for this. But we will do what we can. No promises but we will try." Diana and the others turned and went in to battle for a brave woman's life.

The bones had shattered and torn muscles and flesh. The long tunic and leggings she been wearing had not surely show the injuries. Now with the material removed the damage was clear.

"We have no option the legs must be removed. Already the tissue below the Tigh is dead. "Dr Salik said. He done many surgeries and always hated this procedure. Yes, they could replace the damaged limbs with cybernetic ones. But tee victual always reacted badly at least at first. He knew it had to do with the war and the cylons but it was still hard. It never seemed to matter that the new limbs were stronger and more durable. He looked over at the table. Dr. Walkers lattés inventions were waiting. Unlike many of the past prosthetics these could be attached to the human body. They function as real legs and unless you knew there be no way to tell they were not real. He looked up at Diana and Freya and they nodded. Cassie was at his side. They had to begin now. They remove RoAnn' s damaged limbs and then Dr. Walker comes in to assist with the prosthetics.

Everyone was silent. There was a level of fear and dread in the room. Maya clung to Noah and wept softly. Rorke was starring out a portal.
Adama held Eve as he watched for any sigh the Doctor's were returning.

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"We've a right to know what happening." Demanded and IFB Reporter

"My Sisters fighting for her life. She fell tiring to get away from you leeches. You say you are the people voice. Ha. If that the case then they be better off silent. What have we done to have our lives examined under a microscope? What gives you jackals the right to judge us? We Warriors defend this fleet. WE did not agree to become your favorite chew toy. As RoAnn said our lives our none of your business unless it effect the safety of this fleet. So go home before I decide to let Sammy shoot you." Seth said

"Young man do you know who I am." An enraged council member asked.

"Yeh, An arrogant jack apes. Adama ordered this deck cleared. So leave or I will place you under arrest. "Sammy said.

The councilors and reporters backed up muttering about dealing with arrogant warriors. Seth knew they have a lot to answer for but for now he was more concerned with protecting RoAnn privacy.

Dr.Salik was pleased the surgery was going better than he had dared hope. The new legs went on with less difficulty then they had expected. While this surgery seemed outrageous and radical to the Spartan's it was fairly common among the colonies. Of course these new prosthetics were far more advanced than any they had used before. 8 centars latter he came out to give them the news.

"The surgeries complete. "He said "I expect a full recovery."

Noah rose and walked to the doctor." Can we see her?"

"In a few centons. Cassie and the others are cleaning her up a bit. She will still be asleep for around another centar. Her bodies suffered major trauma. The recovery will be long and likely painful. However she a strong person and with all of your support she will be fine."

"Will she be able to walk Doctor?" Rorke asked

Salik looked at the young man and smiled broadly. "Yes. She will. In fact I sure she will be stronger and faster than any of you. Wilkers new design is far superior to any we ever had. And thanks to Dr. Ravashol's work we were able to give her real skin over the legs. There will be no outward sign she has a prosthetic at all. We designed these latest prosthetic so our pilots could still fly after being injured. It will allow them to stay on active duty if they desire to. In fact it will once we fine tuned it give them equal strength to the cylons or more."

There was a stunned silence as his words sunk in.

Maya slipped out to go give the new to the others. Noah nodded as she left.
"No ones to know you replaced her legs. It RoAnn decision to share that information."

Dr. Salik wanted to protest but a look from Adama stopped him.

"Noah's right there enough flak over this already. We will put out that she had full reconstructive surgery. That's no lie. And given the differences in our medical technology not totally unbelievable. Besides anything else can be covered by Doctor patient privilege."

Dr. Salik smiled. On that he had to agree. Besides, which it was going to be hard enough for RoAnn to adjust without everyone knowing. No one besides those in the room would ever know unless RoAnn told them.

RoAnn awoke slowly. She opened her eyes and felt groggily and lost. She had no idea where she was.

Cards and messages of goodwill came flooding in from all over the combined fleets. It seemed that many people believed The IFB had more then stepped over the line in recent sectons. RoAnn awoke to a room filled with cards and flowers. She took a few moments to remember what had happened.
She looked around and spotted Rorke asleep in a chair next to her bed. His head rested by her left hand witch he was holding onto. Despite her pain she smiled. She tried to reach over to stroke his head but found her right hand was attached to IV's and monitors. Her shifting around sent them clanging. Rorke awoke with a start. He looked into her eyes and smiled. He was so relieved that he had tears in his eyes. The med techs came running in. They all stopped and smiled. It seemed that RoAnn had merely disconnected a monitor by accident not crashed as they had feared.

Dr. Cassiopeia came in a concerned look on her face. She walked over and gently reattached the monitor.

"Good afternoon. How are you feeling?"

"I am ok. Just groggy what happened. Auh. My legs they are on fire." She cried out

RoAnn grabbed her legs. They were on fire. She was used to pain but this made her scream. Cassiopeia walked over and injected her with a pain killer. She called for the other doctors. This was not a good sign.

"Easy baby." Rorke said as he held her hand. He felt helpless and hated the feeling. He knew that she was suffering the phantom pains. They all hoped that that could be avoided. "I am here. We will do this together. I will be by your side forever and beyond." His words and actions calmed and reassured RoAnn in a way painkillers never could. She relaxed and tried to concentrate on driving the pain away.

The doctors confirmed and adjusted her medications. They ignored her protests and administered a sleep agent.

"You need to rest now. In a few centars you will wake and fell better." Dr Salik reassured. RoAnn drifted to sleep. As the concerned doctors conferred.

RoAnn awoke a centar latter. She was very groggy but found herself alone. This time she reached down to trace her legs. Something was different. She tried to figure out what. She shifted and groaned. It really hurt to move. She grabbed her chart and forced her eyes to focus. She could not believe what she was reading...

The Council was screaming about the way the press and they themselves had been treated. Cain sighed. He had taken the interview so that Adama could be there for Noah and his family. "I have a statement for the press. Commander Noah's Daughter RoAnn was seriously injured after leaving the interview with IFB. She fell and damaged her legs requiring major reconstructive surgery. Her arrival on the Galactica was barely on time. In flight she crashed twice and required emergency lifesaving interventions. The IFB crew and council members in the bay almost got in the way. Therefore the force used by the warrior security was appropriate. Their actions saved the young officers life. The surgery required the skills of 4 of the top surgeons in the combined fleets and took 10 centars. RoAnn is in intensive care and will require extensive PT. Had the daughter of the Spartan Commander Died due to the unwarranted interference the Commander would have been within his rights to demand appropriate legal actions be taken. As it is we are unsure if the interference by the IFB or the Council has caused permeate injury. If that the case then the protectors will be asked to arrest the individuals involved. "That is all we the Commanders of this fleet have for the moment. I will not be taking questions right now. I have a fleet to run. You may all return to your ships. Now!! "Cain ordered

RoAnn read the medical report. She was terrified as she looked down on her legs. They were there she could see them and feel them. She touched her left leg tentatively. It felt real alive. She was afraid. Had they made her into a machine? Why. Why did they do this horrid thing? She cried out in her mind like a lost child." Mother "

Maya jerked up. She heard her daughters cry. Tears flowed freely as she rose to go to her. Noah came running in. He felt Maya's distress. "Noah, I need to do this alone. She needs me. Please stay with our other children." Noah was hurt but simply nodded. Perhaps RoAnn did need her Mother more.

Adama was wasting no time. His temper was explosive. As he railed into the journalists and council members." What you have done is beyond the line. Hounding and stalking us. I am growing weary of constantly defending this council of the 12 and the IFB. You made my life the lives of my family a living hell. Now you endangered a fine doctor. She may never walk again. And before you say it's not your fault I suggest you rethink that. RoAnn had no way of understanding the verbal traps and intrigues you intended. What Sire, Siress did you hope to gain? Political points or advantage. I hope you are proud of yourselves. I discussed by you both. The IFB was founded to keep our people informed and working together. In the last yearn you done nothing but sow the seeds of unrest. I am seriously considering banning the IFB from doing any but proscribed programming. No more reality TV or open forums to butcher the character of our finest warriors and political leaders. Several Spartan commanders are demanding that Noah remove them from our fleet. I not talk about the military commanders either. I have her letter signed by every ship's captain condemning this witch hunt of the IFB and asking that the people who chanced RoAnn be tried for attempted murder. Your stunts have risked our alliance. I hope you are proud of your journalistic ethics."

"Adama. I now you are worried. But the best doctor's in both our fleets are looking after your niece. RoAnn 's strong she will survive this. We need to be there to give our support and love." Eve encouraged

"How can Noah even stand to look at me. My fleet my people have caused him so much pain. Now his daughter fights to live. If this had happened to Athena I would want to kill someone. I have no idea how to deal with this. I would love to ban the press as Cain suggests but that goes against our most basic beliefs." He looked out at the stars worried and angry." I think they gotten so used to doing anything they want that they lost sight of their true purpose. I thinking we must reign them in but I honestly at a loss on how to do so."

Eve walked over and embraced him offering comfort. She could feel the tension and anguish he was suffering.
"Perhaps you will need to do nothing. Many in the fleet are angry. That anger may curb the Fib's actions in a way you never could."

"Perhaps. However I am still going to ask that the Siress and Sir be centered by the council. It the least I owe RoAnn.
Now let's go check on our son. I have a feeling he is getting into trouble." Adama said They walked to Zan's room. The toddler was once more on the comporting. However to everyone's surprise he dealt with the IFB problem. Throughout the fleet a broad cast was seen. It was explaining colonial law in regards to journalism. It also showed that the IFB had been violating the law. This would force the Council to act.

RoAnn looked into her mother's eyes."Why, why did you let them do this horrible thing. You should have let me go."

Maya had been expecting this reaction but it still was painful. Always RoAnn had questioned her worth. She never accepted he was a valuable part of their family and society. Maya silently cursed the ridged customs that allowed her to feel this way.

"You are my daughter. I Love you, we all love you. Rorke fell to his knees and begged for you. How could we let you go and still love you? Yes, we allowed the surgery. It was the best chance we had to give you a normal life."

"Normal... Normal I a bloody machine!! I would rather be dead." She turned away and wept." I can never marry Rorke now... It not is fair to tie him to a freak." Maya moved to her daughter and held her while she wept her heart out. She really did not understand yet. Rorke would never let her go. He stands by her forever. Maya just hoped RoAnn was not too stubborn to accept that love.

Cain returned to the Pegasus. He was still raging. His crew stepped aside. Many wondered if he blast the Rising star and IFB studio. He went straight to the rejuvenation center. He ordered a large bottle of scotch and sat down to drink it. He knew what RoAnn was going through. It was a horrid thing. He recalled when he been injured 20 yearns ago. He only received metal plates in his leg and felt like a machine. How much worse to be totally mechanical. He slugged back the drink.

Rorke stood at the shop. He ordered a dozen flowers. It cost him 2 sectons pay but he did not care. At the next shop he ordered the rarest treats. When RoAnn was ready to see him he surrounds her with proof his feelings had not changed. After speaking with his parents they agreed he should not give up. In fact his mother suggested he find accommodations for the 2 of them on THE KOBOL"S SHIELD. Set up their home. That way RoAnn have a reason to heal quickly. Neither minded the news. RoAnn was already their family and they were determined to help their son show her this.

The Council was arguing behind closed doors. Adama had not been invited. They were all worried about the latest setback. The IFB was also getting a shake up. The head of the IFB feared for his job. He gladly sacrifices the reporters and show to save his own hide. Protest letters and emails were flooding the studio and the calls got more vicious by the micron.

Micah was pleased. They had gotten a new agro ship. Petrous had expected him to be angry that they had to wait for the last 2. Normally he might have been. But the news that the Colonial fleet had survived and driven back the cylons was too good. He knew his Xo was wondering why he was so happy. He was not sure himself. For so long he tried to defeat Adama now he wished him well. Micah just smiled and sent Petrous home to his family. Time enough to worry latter. He had an idea .Maybe they could tow the space stations. He had Petrous send the idea to the engineers. It means they need fewer ships and they could save more people.
Micah set his work aside and headed home. He intended to enjoy the last few sectons of his wife's pregnancy. Soon enough they be having sleepless nights and midnight feedings.

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Rorke entered the life center. His hands were full of gifts for his lady. He heard her crying and saw a concerned Maya. The last heartfelt statement made him want to kill someone. RoAnn was the strongest person he knew. He went into her room. RoAnn was crying so hard she did not see him. He set the things down and walked to the other side of her bed. He knelt down beside her.

"You are my Heart and Soul. If you refuse to be my wife my life will be so empty. It your spirit that made me love you. "

RoAnn looked up to see him. His eyes hid nothing of his love. He knew he had to be more open and honest then he ever been before.

RoAnn shifted from her mother's arms into Rorke's waiting ones. He glanced at Maya who nodded and slipped away.

Maya knew her daughter need Rorke right now. She needed to be reminded she was a woman. Rorke would be able to do that much better then she could.

Rorke held his love as she wept. He held her hands and stood up. Sliding into the bed with her. Unlike most hospital beds this one was quite large. It been designed to give the doctors room to work in an emergency.
His body rested next to hers. He wanted her to realize he did not care what had happened. In many ways in the end this would make her life better. The doctors had explained that in time she be pain free and stronger than ever. She be able to run jump and do all the things her previous injuries had prevented her from doing. In fact she be a lot better off. It was just the shock that was scarring her.

" When you feel stronger we can go for a nice walk. I love to show you the gardens again."

" It's true right. I will be able o walk and run?" RoAnn' s voice was needing reassurance.

"Yes. I know you are afraid. But love we will have a full happy life. We will do all you ever dreamed of and more. I'm sorry you were hurt. I will not be sorry you will heal into a stronger person. I know we can do this. Just think. Now I can teach you to fly? A Jaguar. You always wanted that."

Shock passed RoAnn's face. While she was a competent shuttle pilot her injures had always kept her out of the more difficult to maneuver fighters. Maybe her new legs could be a blessing. Rorke caught that hopeful thought. He smiled but did not allow her to see it. Maybe there was hope after all.

Dara walked to Noah. She hugged her husband. They all were through so much in the last few sectons. She hoped he was not sorry they found the Galactican fleet. She genuinely loved her new friends and family. Noah however was wary of the fights. He was reviewing the protests and Dara knew despite what he said he was considering leaving. Not ,that he wanted to but for the safety of his family. "Noah. We cannot leave. We all knew there are issues. Even RoAnn would agree. Our societies are different but not totally incompatible."

" I am tired Dara. We all worked so hard. Adama, Cain and myself but those blasted Council and press. I wonder how Adama stood it."

"He is a strong man. He values freedom. It is against his nature to curb it willingly. He hates this mess even more then you do. Yet he understands that people must be allowed to make mistakes. "

"Agreed Dara. But freedom does not mean you can willingly inflict hurt or pain on another?"

" Trust your brother… He will punish those responsible. Besides the fleet protesting. I sure those fool councilors will be forced to step down. Let that be the case. The Colonials may be slow but they are not stupid. They will deal with their own issues. Perhaps not like we do but they will. Have Faith."

Noah turned and kissed her trying to believe her. Together they went back to his room. He worries more latter. As always his wife spoke with true wisdom. How had a man gotten so lucky to have 2 such treasures?

The Cylons were regrouping. Never idle they were designing a new larger base ship. It had 3 tiers instead of the traditional 2. This 3rd tier allowed for 3 additional phanxs of fighters. It was more than twice the size of any previous base ship. The Imperious leader looked over the design please. He walked around the latest raider. This ship to have been improved. It used colonial technology found on the burned out colony of pieces. It was faster a more maneuverable. The ship was a match for the vipers. It also incorporated a tail gun. The only drawback was its limited range and heavy fuel consumption. No matter it would only be 3 squadrons worth. The rest would be super raiders or traditional raiders. The newest raider was dubbed the deluxe. It would bring the human fleet to her knees.

"Tell the over sears we need more work from the human slaves. Double their shifts."

"By your command" The IL various said

RoAnn was helped to her feet. She was afraid but knew she had to try. Dr. Salik explained that the sooner she began the quicker she heals. The colonials had learned early on that if they got the patient up and walking the body remembered how. However if it was delayed then the patient had to totally relearn to walk. RoAnn Leaned on Cassie and took her first tentative step. It was painful but not unbearable. In time here new legs and body would attune themselves and se be relatively pain free. For now the connections were still being established and learning their job. So it hurt some. She gritted her teeth and began to walk. Rorke stood back and waited. He held his breathe. If she gave up then he feel like he failed to help her regain her worth. RoAnn took a step then another. She fell forward but was caught by Diana.

"You know Diana you better be right. I better be able to run and jump. If not I going to kick you all. " RoAnn said joking

Cassie and Diana exchanged smiles and Rorke sighed in relief. RoAnn was trying to accept her new legs. That acceptance would go a long way in the healing process.

Commander Adama entered the council chambers. At his side was Commander Cain. Both men were in formal military dress. Not a usual thing for Adama but unprecedented for Cain. Both Men wore their Seals of Kobol and neither was happy. Cain went first." By the Old Laws I hold a Seal of Kobol. I as a Lord Demand Justice for RoAnn. I want the resignation of the Councilors who started this farce. I ask for a second on that."

Adama conquered" I agree. As the Lord of Caprica I to demand justice. We have the right to order any elected official to step down we do so now."

The Council of the 12 was in shock. They Looked at Noah for a reprieve. Only he could give. However ,the Commander was not in a forgiving mood." My vote is with Adama and Cain. Personally I want this whole council dissolved. However Adama said it would be unfair to punish you all for the actions of a few. So, step down councilors or the whole council of the 12 will be dissolved. The IFB reporters will be judged by the law. For slander and criminal mischief."

The room was silent.

Commander Aries sighed. He and Zeus were once more babysitting the fleet. He wondered if maybe they could go home and drop off all the civilians.
He suggests the idea to Roma and Poseidon and sees if they thought the idea had merit. After all it was not that far back home.

Hathor could not believe he was being ordered to go look for the humans with only 4 base ships and older models at that. He knew the Imperious Leader was angry with him but this was more than he expected. He was a top rated IL superior in every way. Well his fleet would find and destroy the humans and then they return to claim the empire. He knew many cylons agreed with him. He merely asked why the humans had to be destroyed completely. After all that were scattered what possible threat could they be. The leader struck him and sent him across the room. Only the fact that he was of the same series had saved him from being rebooted and recycled. It was in Hathor's mind a waste of resources to continually chase the humans. He does it if only to prove his worth to his fellow IL's. Hathor had every intention of becoming the next imperious leader. He was pleased when reports of a human civilization were detected. There were no signs of a military fleet or any defenses what so ever. The colony is crushed in microns.

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Roma was enjoying the new since of family. They waited so long. It was disquieting to here the grumbling of the IFB. As if having children was not a natural thing to do. She never planned twins they just happened. Atraties had held her while she cried over the injustices being heaped on their Beloved fleet commander and his family. The IFB had been cruel suggesting that Noah was trying to have his own harem of slave girls. Anyone who knew either Maya or Dara would consider that a grave insult. The woman had no difficulty sharing their husband so why would anyone else care. Their views were narrow and hurtful. Atraties had wanted to throttle the IFB. His wife had been so happy with the birth of their children. Now she was worried for their safety. He reassured her. After all they were on a Fire Star the best in the fleet the children are safe. But Roma had said they will not always be here. He held her. That was the truth but surely by the time they were old enough to go anywhere things would have calmed down.

Sire Uri returned with 2 new agro ships. He stepped into the council room to hear the edict. He was stunned. They picked up the broadcast as they returned to the fleet. He knew that there is Hades to pay. Once more he found himself having to side with Adama. The council had gone too far. Besides he never liked the councilors in question they were too arrogant and sure of themselves. He disregarded that they were much like him.

"Enough RoAnn. You have done enough for today. Rest now. I think your legs will be fine given time." Cassiopeia said

"Just 15 more centons. I think I figured out how to control the movement."

" 5 more. Then you rest. Believe me you will feel this latter." Cassie said

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Hathor ordered an attack. His raiders fanned across the colony. He was puzzled a few centon latter when he was told that the cities and indeed the whole planet had not one human on it. Someone else had destroyed these humans before the cylons arrival. Hathor hoped that this thing could be recruited as an ally. It was clearly a deadly and as brutal as the Cylon Empire.

The Trail was covered by the IFB. Adama found that rather ironic. However that in and of itself was a bit of justice. The Reporter and councilors were getting a firsthand view of what it was to be examined under a microscope and dissected. In the end the verdict was a large fine for the IFB Producers and the reporter. All were found guilty of slander and malicious mischief. The 2 councilors resigned and were banned from holding office for 2 yearn. It would be a while before anyone dared rip apart someone without hard cold facts. They all also had to do 200 centers of community service. That was a nice twist. Noah's idea, they been to privileged to long. They need to see how the average fleet citizen lived and worked.

Blue squadron returned from patrol. Apollo was amazed at what they all missed. Starbuck headed for the life center to see if Cassie wanted dinner. Apollo sat with Boomer and Sheba as she told them of the adventures they had. Apollo was glad Athena had done so well. She deserved the recognition. His sister flown to be with Aries having volunteered to help watch the fleet. "Sheba do you thinkAthena getting a little too close to Commander Aries? I mean is she ...Does she…?" He mumbled.

TBC...

Edit Tuesday, October 21, 2008