Disclaimers: See chapter 1

Lost Tribes

Part 26

On Attila Xenia was teaching the high kings daughter about navigation. Soon they have their own ships to command. The newest fire stars were under construction. Jashua wanted Attila to have its own defensive force. Xenia found she had to agree. Many a brave young warrior joined the now joint military. In less than a yearn they be ready to begin freeing the colonies.

Micah smiled as they detected the lone base ship. He wondered who commanded it. It did not matter they were going to take it. Piteous had been shocked. However he liked the plan. It would gain them access to the cylons communications network and allow them more room. He had every faith that their engineers could modify the ship. He grinned wondering if he could take command. It was a challenge he was ready for. His own ship had been severely damaged. It be years before it would be battle ready. In fact it has been left at the new colony for repair. He wanted command again. Recharged and ready to blast cylons." Take the ship my friend and she is yours. "Micah said. He never wanted to command such a monstrosity again.

Aries rejoined the task force. Soon they be raiding the cylons once more. He been glad to get home. Athena been waiting for him. She smiled and was glad for her Father's blessing. She often felt he worried to much about her. In many ways being here was a relief. She could be more her own person then Adama's Daughter and Apollo's and Zac's sister. She grinned suddenly realizing Zac was home. Until now it had not really sunk in. She hugged Aries hard. He looked at her strangely. She just smiled he never know how much their fleet joining them had meant to her family. " Commander we have a few centars before we need to join Cain so "Whispering in his ear and taking his hand she lead him to their quarters. After all they had a sealment to celebrate. There were knowing smiles all around the bridge.

"That is 10 marks you owe me Corporal" Sgt Rather said

Grumbling Corporal Janis handed over the money. Who'd have thought the old war god gets sealed.

The forces of the combined fleets overwhelmed the lone Cylon base ship. Its raiders were dispatched without a single human casualty. More importantly its communication center was intact. Micah smiled grimly as he toured with Petrous.

He unerringly found the most vital information. Cracking the codes with ease. Once more Petrous wondered. However it was clear to him that Micah despised these machines he ordered them all melted down and recycled. The remaining raiders were striped and reconfigured for human pilots. Over 50 craft were now the beginnings of the Equalus defensive forces. Popus was recruited to command the newly recruited Warriors. He shown up wearing his father's old Uniform. Micah started. It was a jacket from the Battle Star Rycon. Lost all those yearns ago. He was glad at least one pilot had escaped. Had a family and a life. One less sin to atone for. He helped Petrous set up training for the new warriors. Soon Equalus would be an important Military outpost. The people were eager to welcome the new comers. Many of the elders recalled Red Eye. He been bad enough. The thought of hundreds or thousands more like him was enough to mobilize a new military force. Equalus had been founded to get away from the war. However they were no longer able to hide. Upon learning of the Colonies fate they decided to rebuild and become the avengers. After all every family on Equalus had come from one of the original 12 colonies.

Attila was joyful Miria was sealing with Trey mane the Commanders Son. There were also rumors of a possible second sealing. Kyle however was taking his time. He wanted to be a full Colonial Warrior before he was sealed. The Sealment would bind the two peoples as no mere treaty ever could. More importantly the High King agreed to act as the official at the Sealment of Jashua and Xenia. A large celebration was planned.

In less than a sectons the people of Attila had begun to build a large military base. The joint fleets were working hard to train the many volunteers. Soon Attila be the launching point for the attack on the Cylon empire. Jashua smiled. Life was suddenly seeming so much happier. He watched his children fall in love as he himself was. Soon ,Soon they retake the colonies and the cylons would face the wrath of the human race. There be no mercy only an end to the evil.

Micah showed the crews of his fleet how to run the base ship. They were adapt and it quickly became a vital part of their fleet. of the 200 raiders 150 remained on board. His people were refitting them and learning to fly the ships. Soon they would be used to attack the Cylon base at Halavon. Micah smiled they not realize they were under attack until it was too late. If the information here was correct they be able to take a major production facility intact. Allowing them to more fully equip Equalus with raiders and other defensive equipment. The base manufactured large ground SAMA and raiders . With Luck they also snag a tanker or 2 as well. Soon ,Soon they return to his home. His nightmare. He have to face the evil he done. In his quarters Micah wept in agony for his crimes. Knowing what ever good he did for ever be shadowed by his betrayal of the human race...

Mira came to her husband. She embraced him and held him as he wept. She alone understood his agony and pain. However she whispered softly." I love you . You will be redeemed have faith. It takes great courage to try to set things right. You saved my people. Surely you are to be forgiven. Have faith in the Lord's mercy and forgiveness. "Hi sobs quieted and he held her clinging to her simple but honest faith. He silently thanked Adama for sealing them. He could never do this without her at his side. She was his strength and reason for trying to be a better man. For her he face his deeds and try to make amends...

Titan group finally reached the woods. They found a safe place. The large trees would hide them from any but the deepest scans. He walked to the stream. The water looked clean and clear. However taking no chance he put the analyzer to it. It was clean. He smiled and ordered the group to fill their containers. Then he walked down stream and to the shallow pool. With delight he dove in. it hack been sections since he last had a chance to get clean. The sentries laughed. As everyone dove in. The desire to be clean out weighed modesty. Soon a refreshed group sunbathed while the sentries took their turn. High on a bolder Titan smiled. For the first time in yearns he felt hope. Odd when they still needed so much. However clean safe water and being clean did wonders for them. He smiled as several of the group tossed speared fish onto the bank. They eat well tonight. He wondered if they could should risk a fire.

Loki read the reports. He could not believe that he was still stuck on Caprica chasing humans. It had been yearns since the attack on the colonies. He could not believe that they were still trying to wipe out all the remaining humans. As an advanced IL he had more important work. He loathed the Colonies so dark and such a mess. One thing was certain the mess the centurions had made would take a millennium to clean up. The Imperious Leaders plan to colonies the colonies was never going to happen. No Cylon want to live amounts such rubble. Looking around he wondered why the empire wasted so much time and so many resources to capture and destroy the humans. His centurions rounded a few strays up. They were ragged starving and not worth the laser fuel to shoot. He glided over to the cage and looking around unlocked the gate. After all the humans starve quick enough no need to make a mess in his camp. Unlike many he found humans interesting and worth studying.

Cain's Strike force was disappointed. They found only a small lookout post. It Took Silver Spar and Bronze squadrons only a centar to take it over. However they did find some interesting data. It seemed that the cylons had been fighting other humans. Humans in the area where the Battle star Rycon had been lost. This news shocked Cain. He considered what it meant. What if the Rycon was still fighting out there? He knew that Commander Kronous had been removed from his ship injured and unconscious. Whatever else the man was he did love his ship. He have never left it if he believed it could be salvaged. But what if a few of the crew had managed? A 3rd Battle star. It was almost too much to hope for.

He debated telling Adama. Diana came over and asked why he was so excited." Possibilities my dear possibilities. "He kissed her and headed for the Galactica. He had to find out. It was not much of a back track really. Besides even Adama want to know. He been exceptionally close to that old bugger.

( Ok I give in the fleets are all going to meet. Lord help Baltar/Micah )

Adama looked up. he could not believe the report he was reading. Noah looked at him in concern. it was clear his brother was upset. " Adama what does this mean?"

Adama looked at Noah, Cain and Dane. He was now torn. He wanted to go to Earth. Yet what if the Rycon had survived. Perhaps to damaged to return to the colonies. He remembered that Commander Kronous had lost his wife and Daughter on that ship. It was one of the reasons he advised Adama not to have his family stationed on the Galactica. The agony of losing a loved one. However he knew that if there were Humans there they owed to them to try to recover them. He owed his old friend. He knew Cain had hated the man. Yet he brought this information anyway. Dane was standing beside his brother clearly giving his support.

" We go back. It may be insane but we go back. If the Rycon's there we will help refit her. If not perhaps we can at least finally have answers. We owe it to those warriors. Until now I never have thought it possible. But then you survived Gomorra Cain. perhaps the Rycon has been doing what you were hit and run. I however cannot understand why she never returned to the colonies. Let's go inform the council. At least it will not be hard to put through. Several current and former members had family stationed on that ship or her escorts. So they go along if only for selfish reasons."

Noah understood. It was a hard thing to lose a ship and crew. But to suddenly realize they may have survived. He agreed they had to know the truth.

Jashua left the planet Attila with a 2 fire stars and several support ships. That along with several ships from the Rycon fleet would make it hard for the cylons to reinvade. Trey mane and Mira were joining him and Mira represent the Atliinan government. They were heading to the Colonies. The King Argon was pleased with the match and knew soon Kyle marry Jashua daughter. She remains behind as his representative. He grinned thinking it was wonderful that their daughters would play such vital roles. He bid Jashua and his bride farewell and prayed they meet again. the 2 fleets launched headed on a journey to the Colonies determined to rid them do the Cylon pest forever.
Dara shook in fear. She just had a vision of a great battle. A battle where the fate of the human race was balanced on the choice of a traitor. Would he redeem himself or condemn the human race forever. She wept afraid and terrified. Her mind reached for Noah needing him. Noah's head jerked up and he left the meeting at a dead run. He had to get to his wife. She was resting after her duty cycle. What had caused her to scream in terror mind to mind.

Noah found Dara shaking with fear. Maya was with her attempting to calm her. She was shaking like a leaf. She flung herself into her husband's arms sobbing.

Maya watched concerned. With a quick glance Maya left to find RoAnn it was clear Dara need a sedative to calm down.

"What's wrong what did you see." Noah asked

Maya found RoAnn in the life center she quickly explained what had happened. They went back to their quarters. However by the time they returned Dara passed out. Noah was frantic. RoAnn checked her step mother and said." It will be ok. She just passed out from exhaustion. Whatever she saw scared her badly. I think we need to be on the alert. I have never seen her so scared."

Noah gently covered Dara and went to Maya who held him. " Maya did she say anything? Anything at all?" He asked

Adama was worried and Eve came over to him. "Dara visions can be frightened. She must have called for Noah."

" Will she be alright?" Adama asked

"I hope so. It's never been this severs. Usually she just tells us. Like when we first ran into the cylons. She said launch everything... No explanation. However we all gotten used to her being right. Noah acted at once. It probably saved the fleet."

Eve's words were no comfort. For if she been terrified whatever she saw was a nightmare come to life. Adama shuttered suddenly cold and uneasy. The hair on the back of his neck rose in alarm. He immediately put the fleet on yellow alert taking no chances.

The fleet moved forward closing in on the former prison world. They were shocked to be intercepted by fighters from Azguard. Colonel Vane landed on Kobol 'Sword to give the bad news.

He hated this duty. He stood before Commander Jashua with a heavy heart." Sir I regret to inform you of the lose f your Father Commandant Able. He was murdered by Paulus."

Jashua paled. He never expected this.

"Your Uncle Sir Micah returned just after you left. It seems the Commandant wanted him as an alternative to Paulus. There was a challenge. Micah won but in his rage and madness Paulus killed the Commandant. Micah of course avenged him as was right. Then a few Sections latter we learned that the home worlds were destabilizing faster than anticipated. Micah lead the fleets away. We took everyone who leaves Sir. We been colonizing and regrouping ever since. We built a new Battle star As Micah calls it . It a monster Sir. 3 times the size of Kobal's Sword. Sir Micah a great leader. He hard to know and aloof but he saved us from the evil of Paulus and His dark priest. We stopped her and were ordered to build an outpost. The rest of the fleets heading Back. Back to a place Micah calls the 12 worlds. He said it was where he been all these yearns. I not sure I trust him completely sir but we needed him. Then about a sectons ago we ran in to a machine race called cylons. Commander Petrous returned with news about them from your Brother in laws fleet. His information along with what Micah provided meant we had to fight them. We one taking their base ship. Commander Petrous has it as his ship now sir. I assuming they will soon be attacking Cylon targets. Commandant Micah wants to take them for our people to live on."

Jashua could not believe what he was hearing. He taken his father's note and read it as he listened to his old friends new. Micah was dead that much he knew. Who was this man his father claimed? He read his father's note.

My son,
If you read this then I am gone. I am sure Vane given you a rundown of all
the current events. I also know you realize that Micah not really your uncle.
I needed an ally strong enough to fight the dark one. A man who could understand evil as he been there. I guess you can say I picked a devil to fight one. However I have every faith he will win and in his own search for redemption save our people. His sins are grave my son. However he trying to find a way back to the light. In his search he found me. I know in time you may learn of his sins. However have faith that when the time comes he will Stand for humanity. He was adopted by me as my brother so he is now Family. Vane has the documents to give you and you will show them to Noah When he arrives. It is vital that he and his new allies understand that Micah is No longer who he once was. He a man rededicated to the light. It will be a hard sell especially to Adama and others but it must be done. For only with Micah's help can the enemies of man be defeated once and for all.
Micah will be remembered as the greatest human hero ever. Yes my son he will fall saving us. It the price he will pay to be redeemed.
I know you are skeptical but have faith.
Good luck and trust Micah. I did. He did all he could to keep me safe. It was
however my time. Truthfully it was easier this way.

Goodbye my son and May the lord's bless you and your family.

You love Father
Able

His father had known he dies. His note said as much. The unsteady handwriting showed he been in pain barely able to write. Jashua looked at his friend.

And said" My uncles returned we should give thanks. We have other allies as well. We found the Battle star Rycon and refloated her. Her commander Xenia now my lady wife. "

Vane was shocked. He seen the battle star but had not heard that the Commander remarried. "We also established a base at the planet Atillia. My son Treymane's sealed with the High Kings daughter Merri. So we have an alliance there. Kyle the king's heir seems taken with my daughter who remained behind as our commander there. It seems we are going to have a larger force then I anticipated. Send out patrols. I have a feeling we will soon be joined by Noah and his new allies as well."

Colonel Vane did not question but went to carry out his orders. Everyone knew that Jashua like all his family held special gifts. If he said there be another fleet joining them then there would be. Lord he could almost pity the tin heads.

Xenia joined Jashua. She sensed his unease." What's wrong my love?"

"All is well. It is just amazing to learn our worlds are gone. We thought we have a generation to prepare. "Xenia embraced him offering her support. She understood. It had been a shock to learn that the cylons had hit the colonies so hard." How long do you think it will be before the others arrive?"

"That will depend on the speed of your colonial fleet. If it was just our fleet I would say only a sectons or two at maximum speed. However they are escorting some slug bouts."

Xenia grinned. She was still amused often by the colorful phrases used. "Perhaps we should send patrols to meet Commandant Micah as well."

"No I think it best to wait. I do not want to accidentally alert the cylons of our presence. We will launch patrols for the Galactica and Kobol Shield as I do not think that the cylons will be looking for that. However I'm afraid to risk a forward patrol. I think surprising the cylons is best. From what Vane said Micah on communications blackout. So unless our people ran into them they'd be flying blind." Xenia sensed there was more to this but did not push. Jashua tell her when he was ready.

"The fleet moved faster than they had in yearns. Many questioned the wisdom of going back. However there was a genuine need to return. It was as if some unknown hand was guiding them home. Eve sat at her husband's side. He was worried she could tell. Dara's dreams were disturbing him. Enemy to ally. He was all too afraid he knew what that meant. BALTAR. He had him in his grasp and let him go. Why. Not only had that he sealed the man. The monster. He still could not believe it had not been a dream. To trust Baltar went against every fiber of his being. Yet Dara 's dream said he once more hold humankinds fate in his hands.

Lord Help him he did not know what to do.

Zac was concerned. He was once more on bridge duty. He felt like something was about to happen. He contacted Dane. He was certain his friend be having the same feeling. Dane was edgy. he could not place why. Zac call assured him he was not insane. He to felt something as about to happen. He headed to the Galactica to speak with his protégée. Lord why was he gifted as a mystic. All he ever wanted was to be a warrior. The spiritual side confused him. He was not even sure what he believed anymore. He mounted his viper and launched heading full thrusters to get his answers.

The Captured Cylon base ship proved invaluable. With the information they gathered Micah was able to place where all the remaining base ships were. What the Cylon empires current troop strength was and where they were likely to attack. He was surprised to see that the cylons had spared humans as slave labor. His first mission would be to free a transport or to. Step one in his way home.

The humans were tied 6 to a row. They not eaten or drank in a day. They were dirty and tired. Sleep almost impossible. Soon they are arriving on another planet to mine raw Tylium. Many prayed for death. The cylons gave them just enough food and water to live.

Darius patrol spotted the Cylon transport. He could not believe there were 36 human life signs on board. He turned his Jaguar around and headed for Kobol Vengeance. His report enraged Micah. They set up an ambush. These humans would soon be free. Micah mounted the viper. His face grim as he did he preflight check. It had been years since he flown one. However he could hardly take a raider. That thought made him grin. He never is able to explain how he could fly one. Mira been angry he was going. She been afraid he tries to get himself killed in atonement. He wished it was that easy. Yet somehow he knew it would be a long time for him to earn redemption. The patrol launched and daftly hijacked the Cylon slave ship. The humans were terrified until they saw their rescuers. A woman cried out.

"Thank the Lords of Kobol."

Micah went to the lady in question." How may I help you?"

"Water Sire. It has been days we need water. "Her voice croaked. Micah motioned for the warriors to give the people water.

"Sparingly. It's been days. Too much will make them ill. Get those Med techs in here. These people are half starved. "Tears welled in his eyes as he saw what he had done. More so as he heard people bless his name for saving them. He knew they curse him if his true name were revealed.

Dane and Zac talked over a grog. It was not unusual for the commander to seek his young friend out. In many ways they were as close as brothers. "I do not know Zac. I have a very uneasy feeling about all this."

"I know. I wanted to launch forward Patrols but could not think of a good reason to send extras out. Have you done so."?

"Yes. One of the advantages of command. Cain letting me has a free reign. However I using them as training flights. I just wish I could remember. I know I heard something while in cryo about the Rycon. I just cannot seem to recall what?"

Zac nodded. Most people assumed that those in cryo could not hear or remember anything that happened. It was untrue. You heard some things. But remembering was hard. It was not a fact that either he or Dane had told anyone about. Everyone was already feeling guilty enough. It was the reason madness sometime occurred after long term cryo stasis.

Maya sent the children to the life center. All five of them had a nasty cold. She sighed. How they were going to manage when they began to crawl was anyone's guess. RoAnn had assigned them their own room. Not since making the whole ward ill. She suddenly found herself with free time. She flew over to see how Roma was fairing with her twins. Roma smiled as the babies slept peacefully. She grinned thinking she had the only fire star ever to have baby seats on the bridge. Her Xo had accused him of starting their training to early. She had laughed. Saying," Me. I am not the one who gave them tools already."

Atraties had found stuffed hammers and other tools. Actually she though he had them made. He was determined his children be engineers like their old man. Roma laughed. Well they could have worse role models. Maya entered the bridge to see one of the babies pounding a panel with his hammer.

"Commander is that an authorized repair."

She said barely able to surprises her laughter. Roma looked and groaned. He managed to loosen the panel. Definitely his father's son.

Roma lifted her son up. He was squirming and still attempting to get at the panel.

"Honey you cannot fix that it is not broken." The baby fussed and let out an annoyed scream. Roma rocked him and hoped he calm down. Maya chuckled the baby definitely had a mind of his own.

"Just wanted to see if you like to go to lunch? Can you leave the children with Atraties? It seems like he deserves them after giving the kids those tools."

" You are so right. I really could use a break. Hans get Atraties up here. I going to lunch."

It had been a while since Starbuck and Apollo had a long range patrol. One of the positive changes with the joining of the fleets was a chance to rest. Now It usually took several sectons for them to return to the rotation for a patrol. Apollo found it nice to actually spend time with his family. However he missed the flight time. There was something peaceful about a deep space patrol. He did however appreciate the added help of having 2 Stingrays with him. It meant that in the event of a surprise the patrol stood a good chance of going home.

"Starbuck What do you think we will find back in the colonies?"

" Cylons... I don't know. A burned out mess. Like Umbra was but on a larger scale. I'm not sure I really want to see Caprica all burnt out."

" It was bad ... However I am afraid what will happen if there are still people there. Will they hate us consider us traitors for leaving?"

" Apollo we had no choice. Beside we are returning with help to regain our worlds. You remember how it was we were in a panic. Yes there will be many who will be angry but We would have been defeated had we stayed. Now with the Spartans help we have a chance. "Starbuck said

" I hope so. I cannot believe the Rycon survived. It is beyond belief."

"Miracles Apollo I thought you were the one with faith?"

Apollo laughed loudly .Yes but this was almost too good to be true.

Just then their scanners lit up. They spotted what appeared to be a battle.

"Captain its Seth. We got a battle on our scanners. It seems the cylons are engaged. It reads a fire star sir?"

" I see it. Sammy, Seth Starbuck let's go check it out. It appears someone from one of your other fleets is in trouble. "The vipers and Jaguars and Stingrays moved in for a closer look.

"Launch. We need to drive the cylons back" Jashua called

Xenia moved the Rycon in. her fighters launching to help her husband. She smiled the cylons were truly stupid. They fallen for the trick hook line and sinker. Even now reinforcements raved to join the battle. This lone base ship was history.

"Apollo my Lord. I picking up a battle star?" Starbuck shouted.

" I am contacting them on Alpha channel. Seth ,Sammy go tell the fleet. Starbuck and I will check this out"

" Sir, Respectfully that Fire Stars THE KOBOL 's SWORD. It's my uncles ship. I want to be certain he's ok."

"Alright Seth. Starbuck that leaves you. GO home and tell my father." Starbuck started to protest but changed his mind. Apollo be ok with his cousins guarding his back. He turned hit his turbos and took off,

They moved in attacking the rear flank of the cylons. The trio blasted 4 raiders before they realized they been tagged from behind.

" Samuel .Seth I am heading for that Battle star. See if you can raise Kobal's Sword."

"Starbuck to Galactica emergency transmission" Starbuck began to send details back to the fleet. He just hoped they would pick it up.

Apollo flew in low switching to Alpha channel. he wondered who was in command of this Ghost ship. He flew by the Name plate RYCON. He shook his head wondering how many more "Ghost Battle stars " show up.

On board the Rycon Xenia got word of the incoming colonial vipers and Stingrays. Clearly they were an advanced patrol." Go to ALPHA channel. I want to contact those vipers." She ordered

On the Kobal's Sword Jashua had a similar thought." Raise those stingrays. I think the First fleets close and maybe even the Galactica."

The Stingrays landed On Kobal's Sword. The pilots were immediately escorted to the bridge.

Uncle you look well. "Lt. Samuel said

"As do you. Are those vipers with you? And where did that other one go?"

"To the Fleets Sir. Starbuck went to tell Commander Adama and Noah we found you and That other Battle star?" Seth answered.

"Starbuck to the Galactica Emergency transmission." Lord Starbuck thought they are going to think I have been smoking plant vapors. The Rycon? Who'd have thought. Poor Commander Kronous never knowing his ship made it. Starbuck pushed that thought aside as he got an answered from Adama himself.

" Starbuck this is Commander Adama. What's wrong where are the others and why are you coming in full turbos?"

" Sir we found more Spartans. They are under Cylon attack."

" Get me Cain and Noah. "Adama ordered. he send help at once.

Starbuck landed and raced for the bridge. No way he was announcing on an open channel that they found the RYCON. Commander Adama meet him half way there.

Starbuck slide to a halt." Sir you are not going to believe this..."

Cain and their strike group of Fire Stars set out to join the battle. However when they arrived they found the combines Spartan fleets and RYCON warriors were merely mopping up raiders. He looked at his view screen and shouted" By the Lords of Kobol how that happen?"

His crew looked at him in shock as he burst out laughing. It seemed that the Pegasus was not the only ship to escape the cylons. He grinned 3 battle stars and as he looked out more Fire Stars and assorted ships then he could have dreamed of. He just hoped Adama and Noah did not die of shock. He was used to doing the impossible it never occurred to him that someone else would do the same.

"Starbuck are you sure? The Rycon was lost over 15 yearns ago?"

"I swear Sir. I did not believe it. I almost fell out of my viper. It was a bigger shock then seeing the Pegasus all those yearn ago. Sir we got 3 battle stars." Starbuck was grinning like a brand new Cadet. Luck the Starbuck Luck was spreading. Adama stood there stunned as he returned to the bridge. He quickly ordered the fleet to follow Commander Cain's strike group. Miracles ... He was beginning to wonder if maybe they had the Strength to return to the Colonies. His grin matched his adopted son's. It suddenly occurred to him that they now have a fleet larger than the one they had in the last 20 yearns. Oh lord they could attack now. He wondered who commanded the Rycon. Was it a Colonial or someone else?

Apollo landed on the RYCON and was quickly escorted to the bridge. He was shocked to see a woman giving orders and that many of the crew was a mix of races and tribes. Clearly the ship was still Colonial controlled but they had found allies.

Xenia turned and spotted Apollo." Welcome. Are you from the Pegasus or Galactica?" She asked Apollo was stunned that she knew about them." My husband brought us news of your fleets joining. He in Command of THE KOBOL'S SWORD. Commander Jashua. How fares the other fleet? Do you need assistance?"

"Apollo Strike Colonel Apollo of the Battle star Galactica. Commanded By Adama. The fleet safe and joined with the Asguard. So what happened here?"

" We needed fuel and supplies so we took it." Xenia replied.

Alpha channel went off. Apollo looked thinking he was glad for the distraction. Commander Xenia reminded him of Cain. Lord what did they do to deserve such a thing. He did not know whether to be happy or annoyed.

"Commander we have a man calling himself Cain on the line. "

" I will take it." She said

Back in the fleet the news spread quickly. They had meet up with Commander Jashua's fleet. It seemed that many families would soon be united. On Unicom Adama announced they were going to join them along with another Colonial ship.

"People of the fleet I have news. We will soon be joining our fellow Colonials. As hard as it is to believe we will be joining the Azguard Spartan Fleets and the Battle star RYCON" Shock went through the fleet. Even more then when they had found the Pegasus.

Tigh had been drinking a java when the announcement came through. He snipes up his drink coughing." Get me Commander Adama. "He could not believe it. The Rycon. He wondered. His godson Mathis had been stationed on that ship. Perhaps he had family left after all. Hope sprung forth.

Maya raced to the bridge. She heard the news. She just prayed Jashua was safe. And what about the twins. She knew they stayed with Apollo.

Captain Mathis joined Apollo and Commander Xenia on the bridge. He was a tall Leo with handsome features and striking blue eyes. He heard Apollo say he was from the Galactica. A smile lit his face as he wondered if his uncle was on board. He was Tigh' s youngest nephew and lie his uncle had defied the family and become a Colonial warrior. However unlike Tigh he had support from his God Father.

" Commander we destroyed the last of the raiders and that base ship done for. We secures all but 2 takers. I am afraid the tin heads hit their own." He said with disgust." We enough fuel to spare now."

Xenia smiled pleased with the report" Mathis did you not have family on the Galactica?" As always concerned for her crew.

" Yes ma'am. My Uncle was the second in Command Colonel Tigh?"

Apollo smiled brightly." Well He not on board now. He has his own command. It's Commander Tigh now and He going to be glad to see you."

" Adama is it true? The RYCON? How when and what is going on." An excited Tigh demand forgetting proper procedures in his excitement.

Adama grinned please to see Tigh so animated. He just hoped Mathis was alive it be crushing to find out he was gone." I've no idea. We are contacting them now. Care to join me in the welcoming Party?"

" Try to stop me Adama I on my way. Have my viper fueled and Sub Commander you have the bridge."

Commander Cain Landed on the Rycon. he could not believe he was doing so. For the first time he understood how Apollo and Starbuck must have felt all those yearns ago. He half expected old Kronous to appear. Instead he was greeted by Apollo and A young woman. A young Woman wearing the rank of a Commander. He turned as he heard another ship land. The canopy popped and a Spartan warrior jumped out. He walked straight past Cain to the Commander. "Mission accomplished my dear. We got a base ship to salvage." He winked at Apollo who suddenly realized Cain been ignored on purpose. He fought to suppress his amusement.

Cain waited feeling annoyed an amused at the same time.

"Welcome to the Battle Star RYCON. I am Xenia Commander of this ship. This rude gentleman is my mate Commander Jashua of the Azguard Spartan fleet."

Jashua turned grinning and said" Sorry about that. I was just eager to see my wife. "

Cain chuckled. It had been a long time since anyone besides Adama tried to put him in his place. He found he liked these 2 a lot.

"Cain Commander of the Battle star Pegasus." He held out his hand. It was immediately gripped in a firm handshake.

" It seems we have much to discuss. The other Commanders are on their way here. Commander do you have news. My Father Commander Kronous is he in your fleet?" Xenia asked

Cain's smile faded. He hated that man but he had no desire to tell his long lost daughter that her father was dead. Murdered by mutineers. He looked at Apollo who said nothing. " Adama will be here soon Xenia. I think I will let him explain. I was not with the fleet at the time..."

Xenia froze and tears formed. Her father was gone. Jashua held her as her tears flowed. what had she expected he been an older man... Then the destruction. She wept.

Tigh and Adama landed with the others Apollo walked to him and quickly explained. Adama's heart broke. He knew his mentor have been overjoyed to learn his daughter lived. What of her Mother? He walked over and said." I am sorry Xenia. I am Adama. Your father was a good man and a great warrior. One we shall always miss."

Jashua looked up and started. Seeing Adama for the first time. He looked and saw Noah and Maya as well. Now he had bad news to give. But why did Noah and Adama appear so alike?

Maya looked at her brother and turned to Noah. The silent message had been sent. She teared up and her husband held her. Grief for the moment overshadowed joy. As families realized their loses and blessings. Mathis spotted Tigh and ran to embrace him. Tigh smiled unable to hide his joy despite the grief all around him. He had living family. "Mathis Thank the Lords Of Kobol!"

The group retired to Xenia's Chambers. She handed around glasses and Jashua opened a bottle of Ambrosia. He raised his glass " To our families lost and United. Long may the Children of Kobol Live." The glasses rose and all drank to the friends and family they had and lost.

Noah hated to turn the subject but they needed to know" When did you find the RYCON? How many are with you Jashua. We will need to know to join our fleets."

" I have two fleets and then there the RYCON and her fleet. They allied themselves with reemits of the Delphi an and Hazari empires. The fleet has over 50 vessels. Added to our 200 plus."Jashua explained.

TBC...