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Lost Tribes

Part 30

Athena helped him to his feet as he stumbled firing her laser and knocking out several troopers. The battle was pitched as more centurions joined all eager to defend their leader. The light had obscure Iblis who dropped into the shadows. While he could not be killed he neither was he allowed to touch those who were not his to command. He reached out and began to bring back dead cylons.

Adama, Noah and Tigh landed on the base ship. The men raced to the command center joined by several other confused warriors. Adama however smiles as he sees the lost seals. The legends were true. The seals always returned to their rightful heirs when humanity needed their protection. He was beginning to have a strange feeling. He looked at his younger brother who nodded. Yes this was a battle to drive back the forces of hell itself. He just hoped they could win.
Noah wondered if the new seal holders had a clue what they soon face.

Apollo and Starbuck were a devastating team. They cut through the cylons like hot butter. The Warriors from the human fleet were slowly gaining the upper hand. All around the space there was debris from destroyed ships human and cylons.

"Hey Apollo I going in. "Jolly called." I am going to get a recovery team." He was not about to leave his stranded friends to be picked off by the cylons.

Apollo froze he should have considered that himself." Do it Jolly but be careful."

Apollo then rolled glad his friend was thinking more clearly then he was. He was just too happy killing cylons to remember to try to save the others. Then again it had been a long time since they had a chance to do that. He sent a silent prayer for all the ones they left behind.

Zeus saw the raiders head for the Kobal's Shield. He quickly moved his ship on an intercept cause opening up with all his forward lasers. He was able to destroy about half the attack but the ship was still going to be hit. He cursed then sighed in relief as Seth and Samuel dropped in with the scorpion and stingrays. The fast ships stopped another 90 5 of the raiders. The Kobal's shield in the end was hit by only one raider. It shook hard but survived.

Cain wondered what sins he be accused of. All he had ever done was defend humanity.

Iblis knew he had to divide this group to win.

Iblis directed his energy at Athena. He knew she was already wondering why she held a Seal. He uses her doubts to drive a wedge between the newly assembled Council of the 13.

"Athena my child. Come to me. I see you gotten my gift to you." He commanded

Athena stumbled and looked around she heard a voice calling her. It sent icy chill down her body. It was the most coldly cruel and evil voice she ever heard. She knew in an instant it was Iblis. She know he attack them individually and prayed she be strong enough to resist.

Adama swore softly and ran to her side. She was his beloved daughter he loved her since she was first placed in his arms. He did not care if another given her life. He defend her to the death.

Kronous could not stand by and watch. He sent a surge of power to his eldest child. Athena drew herself up and faced the dark one. In that instant she understood who and what she was. She question the motives and the actions latter however she was confident in her place in the world and universe. Her parent had all loved her. She was the biological child of Commander Kronous but in all ways that Mattered Adama was her father. He loved her mother stayed with her had another child loved her Athena as his own. She had no doubts she was strong enough to fight the dark one." Face me evil one. I am Taurus Seal holder. I command you face me. So I can help send you to Hades. Where you belong. You no dominion over me or my tribe we walk in the lightly!!"

Iblis was flung back by her conviction and raw power. He looked and turned to Tigh. "Come now you don't want this role. You want to be free to be a warrior."

Tigh Flinched but stood tall" I never wanted the power, this is true however I thought power was corrupt and evil. I now know differently. I did not trust I would-be a good leader for our people. I thought it took smoothes talk and fancy ceremonies. I learned differently. I should thank you Count. For I now know the truth. I love my tribe I am Leon and we serve the LORDS of KOBOL you have no dominion back to Hades. With your metallic friends." Tigh blasted several newly risen cylons to pieces.

Over and over he asked the seal holders. One by one they rejected his offer. As the game went on. Micah realized what was happening. The seal holders were standing for their tribes. As in the olden days one voice united to deny evil a foothold in the human race. "Imperious leader face me. Face me and surrender or I will crush you." Micah demanded.

" Baltar do you believe I am afraid of you. Afraid of the lackey we used to destroy the colonies."

Micah flinched yet only Adama, Noah, Tigh and Athena heard this. The other seal holders were all too busy fighting centurions. Cain fired he swung around. He looked livid. He to now knew who Micah was.

"Face me and pay. Baltar is dead. I am Micah I am reborn a servant of the light purified by the ancients." He ran forward to meet the attacking leader. His sword blocked the blow that would have rented Commander Cain's daughter Sheba in half.

"Sheba!" Cain shouted. He now understood for the moment at least he needed Baltar to fight this thing. He charged Iblis angry that the dark one once more tried to strike down his daughter. "Come on you devil bring your fight to me!!"

Micah fought the imperious leader neither gaining ground as Cain was flung back with a mere movement of Iblis hand.' You think to challenge me mortal? Come now you been one of my best students. " He laughed at Cain. "Your foolish prides always been your downfall Cain. The living Legend... Yes You been oh so useful to me. Without you and your ego I never could have turned Baltar. Made him my instrument of destruction. ""I never served you!!" Cain shouted Rage pouring out as he rose to attack again.

Iblis laughed ." Of course you did. You always had to go your own way. Fool. You left the colonies undefended Umbra. You were too busy chasing that Cylon base ship to notice that Defiant 12 Colony was under attack. A Colony that housed Baltar's beloved lady and daughter. A colony my troopers utterly destroyed. NO one lived. Do you not recall how angry he was? What you refer to it as? Oh yes Collateral damage and not even a colonial colony just a poor useless agro outpost."

Cain froze... Suddenly he understood why Baltar turned traitor. Revenge for the loss of his family... It was all his fault...The Destruction was his fault. Cain fell forward on near defeat.

"No Cain. It was my choice not yours. I failed to see. Failed to realize she fight to the death. I hide her and my child away out of shame. I failed them not you. Never think it was you." Micah called.

He swung down and then up cutting the leader deeply. Then rolled to avoid a killing blow. He ran to Cain side and pulled him up. "You must resist he spins his lies that how he traps you. You are a good man a worthy man. You did what you could don't second guess it now. Fight him help us drive him to Hades." Cain looked up and took the hand of a man he hated for yearns. He rose to his full height proud and strong." I am Gemon I serve the light we all serve the light. Go to Hades dark one. Any sins I committed I beg the Lords forgiveness and Baltar's. But I always have done what I could to serve the Colonies and the human race. Be gone you no dominion over me or my family!!" Micah smiled as he and Cain faced the Imperious Leader and Iblis. Both creatures stumbled back under the force of their words.

Adama ran to their sides. He helped both men stand as they too been knocked down." Back to Hades Iblis."

Iblis tried in vain to isolate and disorientate the seal holders. However if they all learned anything it was faith.

Adama faced the father of lies and waited. The Attack came as he was shown his beloved wife. IILYA, Illya in the arms of another a man he called friend and a segregate father. He winced and looked to see Athena holding her seal against the dark one.

'See Adama there the proof. Your beloved betrayed you and your vows. While you remained faithful to your people she ran around on you."

"Nice try Iblis. But Illya loved me. Loved me and trusted in that love. I knew about it ,she told me and offered me my freedom. I knew and did not care She was my life. She did not betray me or our love. Yes, she turned to Kronous. But after them both thought their spouses were dead. We were lost in that storm and stranded for secton. It was natural they seek comfort. I loved my wife and in my mind she was always faithful to me. Yes, Athena Kronus's daughter his first born. It was an honor is a honor to be her father. I loved her from the micron she was placed in my arms. That will never change. Athena my beloved daughter and you won't use her to turn me from the light. Be gone Dark one. I am Caprica and we stand in the light."

Noah turned to face the dark one. He figured it out at last. He wondered if his brother had. They were now the last line of human defense. The battle for humanities very soul was being fought. He smiled grimly and awaited the attack on himself. Adama opened his mind and shared his trial a feat that should have been impossible. However their shared father allowed it. He swung to face the evil one." Iblis face me. Face the light. I know now who and what we are. We are not merely the Seal holders of the 13 tribes of man we are their guardians. The Seal are the key the keys to unlock the dimensions and send you away from us. I Am Terrain and I am Stand in the light. Be gone dark one. Hades awaits you."

"Never will I never give up. Humanity dark and corrupt. I will take it as my own Noah. Just as I have the Cylons and millions of other civilizations." He smiled and laughed evilly.

Micah was in a pitched battle with the Imperious Leader. He was being driven back. Despite the apparent chunkiness of the Cylon leader he was remarkably agile and swift. Several times he came close to delivering a killing blow. Cain knelt beside his daughter who been wounded. He carried Sheba away from the fighting not quite able to believe he owed Baltar her life. Tears rolled down his face. While Sheba rejected the dark one her once willingness to yield to him allowed this injury. He could not kill her but he was allowed to strike her through his minions. Cain raised his face icy cold he turned and charged the imperious leader. Catching the Cylon off guard and knocking him across the room. His hand shot out and he pulled the injured Micah to his feet. Even as he did this a Bronze centurion lifted the leader up and handed him a second sword.

" Micah I'll take the bronze out of the battle can you handle the imperious tin head?"
Their eyes locked understanding reached.

"He's mine and yes I can! I want his head."

Cain stood side by side with the man he hated most in the galaxy. Yet he remembered his wife's words. He fought with little care or worry they win. He knew they would. His confidence returned he was a warrior a Knight of Kobol and A Seal holder he could not fail or faltered. He looked over and warned." Micah on your left?"

Micah turned and faced the incoming cylons. He could not stop them he was too busy fighting the Imperious leader. They open fire on the seal holders.

Adama and Noah turned as one. Each man raised their left hands and sent the cylons crashing into the wall. Micah smiled as they exploded. Adama turned and faced Iblis and stalked toward him. This battle was his alone now. He had a lifetime of anger and rage to deal with. The dark one cost him much.

"That is it Adama come to me so I may destroy you." Iblis said with glee.
Adama did not hesitate. He was more than ready to fight.

Careful Adama he will use your rage." Noah called.

Outside the base ship the battle raged on. The humans and cylons traded ground in centons. Dara lead her Jaguars at the third base ship. It was still firing on the fleet of warships. This ship was determined to break through to the small fleet of civilian ships. "Silver Spar we could use some helps her." Dara called. "

Bo jay and his squadron tried to help drive them back. The raiders however kept coming.

Lucifer's base ship pulled back. He was not going to be destroyed. He spent a lifetime plotting and planning to gain the cylons throne. No way he was losing it now.
The Pegasus bore down on the retreating base ships firing its missiles. The Missiles ripped through the first ship. Lucifer however been ready for that. He used the explosion to cover his hyper jump. His base ship alone would escape. He headed home at full power. The empire is in trouble soon. He had to retreat to Cylon to rally the people.

Unaware of the treason Lucifer committed the Imperious leader battled Micah. He hated this human with all he was. He guess was right this was the traitor. The one who all but hand delivered the human race to destruction. Now he dared turn on his masters?

"I will take you head Traitor. My brother was a fool to spare you." He said

Iblis fired a bolt of lightning at Adama who drove to the side. He rolled and raised his hand sending a centurion path the dark on. Iblis just smiled coldly as it passed through him.' You can never win Adama I have no form to attack!"

Cain caught the centurion and cut him down with the sword. There was a loud crash as it fell. He was bloody and covered in sweat as he saw fresh troopers arriving. 'Lords of Kobol how many are there?"

Micah smirked wanly." The average Cylon ship has over a 1000 centurions."

" Frak, now you tell us!" Cain said not at all amused.

"You never asked." Micah said with a smile

Lucifer's base ship pulled back. He was not going to be destroyed. He spent a lifetime plotting and planning to gain the cylons throne. No way was he losing it now.
The Pegasus bore down on the retreating base ships firing its missiles. The Missiles ripped through the first ship. Lucifer however been ready foot that. He used the explosion to cover his hyper jump. His base ship alone would escape. He headed home at full power. The empire would be in trouble soon. He had to retreat to Cylon to rally the people.

Unaware of the treason Lucifer committed the Imperious leader battled Micah. He hated this human with all he was. He guess was right this was the traitor. The one who all but hand delivered the human race to destruction. Now he dared turn on his masters?

Commander Eve had no time to worry about her infant son. She was too busy trying to keep the cylons from committing suicide runs on her ship and the Galactica.
"Fire Missiles 1 to 4. Now." she ordered" What the ... Frak It... I said fire or we are dead!

Zee toddled along the corridor and out into the engine room. None noticed as he slipped into a small compartment. The whole circuit board had been destroyed. He calmly rerouted fire control. The Cylon destroyer moved in for the kill. Just then 4 missiles tore through it exploding it and sending debris across the incoming raiders.

Thank the Lords of Kobol." Eve said with relief.

"BUT Cain old friend you were the one who taught me never to tell the troops the odds." Micah quipped.

Commander Cain burst out laughing. He was beginning to remember the lifetime of friendship he Baltar, Adama and Tigh shared. He also under stood why he had hated the man. He hated him because he had been his friend. The betrayal had cut very deep causing him to question his own wisdom and judgment. It was part of the reason he never returned to the colonies. Fear, Fear he makes another mistake and lead a second fleet to destruction. Cain straighter and looked at his friend." I always hated you tossing my arguments back at me, Baltar/Micah I sorry I wronged you. Forgive me. And if it matters to you at all. I forgive you. We have all made mistakes."

Micah could not believe it. Now h received forgiveness from 4 of the 13 seal holders.
Siress Talia looked on. She wondered why it suddenly made sense to forgive. There been so much hate and pain. "I am in full agreement. I forgive you Micah."

One by one they all offered welcome and forgiveness. Iblis screamed in rage. They could not forgive for if they all did there is no way he could stop them. Soon Athena alone remained. She looked at Micah with pure hatred in her eyes. She saw Zac die in front of her once more. She was not able to vice forgiveness. Then a gentle hand touched her. ' Athena My child let go. Only then can you defeat Iblis. Hate and pain are his weapons. Forgive Baltar so all may walk in the light.' Ilea's soft voice whispered.

"How... How can I forgive?" Athena cried out.

'You can my daughter for you must. It is your role as a Seal holder to bring peace and forgiveness. It is a sacred office. 'Illya said

Athena wept but listened to her mother. She looked at Adama who nodded and smiled. Athena straightened and looked at the dark one." You almost fooled me once. I almost trusted you. I almost gave up my soul. But I had faith in My father and his wisdom. I still do. I have faith in both of them and my mother's love for me. I reject the hate and pain. Baltar. I forgive you the pain you caused. Please join us in the fight to drive this dark one out."

Samuel and Seth were each paired with vipers. The combination of Stingrays and vipers cut a nasty hole in the Cylon raiders. The machines could not adjust to the ever changing human tactics.
" Sammy On your tail ." Seth Called.
Samuel rolled but his gunner could not get a shot.
" I need help " He called.

" I gotcha " Starbuck called. He blasted the raider by coming in from the sides.

The battle had become a free for all no one was in the zone they been assigned.

" Anyone need a refill of fuel or ammo?" Commander Zeus asked. His fire star came blazing in to give the various ships a place to land.

"Commander you are a lifesaver!" Apollo shouted as he coasted in to refuel. He was on fumes. The battle been so hard and intense. He lost track. He felt like a raw rookie. He could just hear Starbuck ribbing him if he ever realized he made such an amateur mistake.

Lucifer's base ship speed away to safety. He wanted no part in a hopeless battle.
'I will give anything to escape this he thought. We cylons must win.' As he said that the Dark ones embraced the IL computer. Contrary to what many colonials humans and even the cylons believed they did have souls. Souls that could be won or lost. Lucifer's free will might be more limited than a human but it did exist. IL and even centurions could reason out right and wrong. It took a strong will to resist the pre programs but deep down it could be done. So Lucifer traded his soul to get free and became the new host for the forces of darkness as the imperious leader fell. The Imperious leader cursed Baltar and damned him but Baltar or Micah was the interment of human vengeance. His wounds did not matter to him he was determined to destroy the cylons head.

This is IFB reporter Jason. On board the Fire Star Pendragon Commander Poseidon can you tell us how the battles going?"

" Someone get this idiot off my bridge." Her commander shouted. "What do you think this is a triad match?"

But Commander the people have a right to know?" Jason shouted.

Poseidon spun around drew his laser. "Look your inquisitiveness has no place here... 40 degrees to port fire forward lasers. Look I don't have time for you. You will get us all killed. The fleet only has to know we are kicking Cylon tail. Leave or I will shoot you myself! "Poseidon shouted he hated the press. They had no common since and were always under foot. He loved the colonials but their press core was a pain in the astrum. He turned his attention to the battle.

The reporter was hustled off the bridge. He Straightened and put on his game face." As the people of the fleet can see our new allies are fighting hard right alongside our own brave warriors. Today is the day we will end the battle between Human and cylons. Soon we will know Peace." Of course he did not say if it be a living peace or the peace of the endless sleep of exsiccation.

Lucifer felt a sudden power surge. " Centurions go to heading 1209 mark 3"

"By your command. It will pit us in that dark nebula?"

" I know we will lose our tails there. "Iblis explained

" By your command." The centurion long programmed to obey followed the order. However, he did wonder if maybe being blown up be a less painful way to go. Perhaps the first thought not related to duty he ever had .

Zan smiled as he played with the ships systems. To him it was all a game. Make them work better faster to see the cylons go boom.

Eve could not believe the skill of her engineers." Good work Hans. I thought we were goners there for a micron."

" But ma'am it was not me. The computron it suddenly just went crazy like someone rerouted the programs. "

" What? Hard to starboard. Hans find out we have to know what is going on. Cylons at 12 o'clock they are making suicide. A run on the Kobal's Shield. Nova comes help us cover the ship she is already burning on the starboard side."

Colonel Tyson was trying to keep his ship away from the suicide raiders. "Markus we need cover here."

"I know but I lost all forward lasers. Fires in section 3 through 6. Suppression teams are barely holding their own." Colonel Marcus replied.

" Fraken. I think we are going to have to get some cover. Lupus squadron we need assistance. All Jaguars return at once. "Colonel Tyson hated to pull them home but the situation was growing grave. If the Kobal's Shields fighters could not keep the cylons back they have no place to go home to.

Just as he was afraid the battle be over The Nova slide in between them. Her Starboard guns ripping through the incoming cylons.

The ships of light were closing in. They wanted to see the final battle to see if the Human race had evolved to the next level. Jon watched as Adama ran at Iblis. His rage and hatred of the dark one so clear. Jon could not interfere but he feared for Sagan's chosen son. As all humanity was being tested Adama o was being watched. All the seal holders were being judged. Judged to see if they were ready to evolve to the next level of existence. The line between good and evil was thin. A wrong step and the path could become dark and tangled. Gai watched with fear and a certain pride as her son battled the Imperious Leader. Baltar might have faltered but the new man Micah was fearless in his determination to destroy the being he obeyed and served

He slides to a halt and locked gazes with Iblis. The rage draining from him as he suddenly saw the trap laid out. " I don't hate you Anymore Iblis. I pity you. You rejected the Life the creator so generously gave you. You wanted more. Power. Power to control and bend others to your dark twisted desires. What pleasure is there in that? A mindless poppet sinning and singing your praises devoid of free will? What a waste. Humans seek to learn evolve to grow. To explore the universe the Creator gave us all. We falter and fail have weakness that is true but deep down in our souls we seek the Truth. The truth being that God loves us all and wants our happiness. YOU evil one you offer false pleasure momentary joy not true peace or understanding. That is why you fail why you failed the Cylon and why we reject you. We want the joy of the blessing of the Creator. He is the one who makes us truly live. Be gone from us Iblis There no room for you here." As Adama spoke these words He began to glow a luminous light came from within his being. In that centon Micah cut down the imperious leader. The Mechanical arm of Iblis pets fell to his death. Impaled on Micah sword.
One by one the leaders of the trines gathered around Iblis Each raising his or her seal. Forming a circle to block the dark one from escaping. Coin and Tigh each took positions forming a triangle from Adama. Athena became the 3rd triangle. And Micah rising from his chore formed yet another. Circle and triangle locking the dark one in.

" No ,NO you cannot control me!!" Iblis shouted. "I am a God!"

The light from Adama shot out and spread to each of the seal holders. The Last link was Micah. He waited fearing he fail. but then he felt it as the light of truth entered his being.

A Shout of joy came from the ship of lights. For not only did the seal holders have to forgive Baltar but Micah had to forgive himself. To accept he was a mere man in need of the redeeming love of the Creator. Made truly a new man by the mercy of a higher power.

Iblis shook with rage He could not believe they held him prisoner. These mere humans should be trembling at his feet begging for their worthless lives. Adama how dare he. How dare he not show respect worse yet he was not showing fear ,loathing or even contempt but Pity. Pity How dare a mere mortal Pity him He was almost a god!!

" How Dare you Pity me!!" Iblis shouted" I am a god!!"

" Iblis you are as far from a god as a worm is to man. You are only an illusion. A facsimiles of what you could have should have been." Adama said
ENRAGED Iblis struck out. An energy beam caught Adama square in the chest. He staggered under the unexpected sneak attack.

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Iblis laughed as he showed Noah his daughter and son in law facing a squad of cylons. RoAnn bleeding and unable to walk perhaps dying.

"No " Noah cried.

Just then a centurion grabbed Sheba and placed a blade to her throat.
Cain froze but forced himself not to let go of the dark one.

Adama watched as three centurion were battling Zac. Zac the some he lost and found once more. The warrior was fighting but had been wounded several times.

"Yield to me and they shall live." He mocked.

Tigh saw the trap if they hesitated or flinched the dark one could slip away. "Never ! We will never give in. Our family our people depend on our faith. You can not harm them they are not yours. "

"Foolish Mortal I will not touch them. My pets shall. That is allowed. "Iblis said he smirked thinking victory was at hand.

Cain cursed but was helpless to free Sheba. He looked at her and said sadly." I love you Baby girl."

Sheba knew what he was going to do. She straightened the blade pressing to her neck." I love and trust you Daddy it's ok. Do what you must save our people."

Tears welled in Cain's eyes and before Iblis could move or react Commander Cain raised his laser and fired a full powered blast at his daughter. Sheba crumpled to the ground and he blasted the startled centurion. He turned to face Iblis." She in the house of light now. You can no longer harm her."

"No it is not possible. Sheba!!" he shouted. The dark Lord froze he could not believe that Cain had shot Sheba.

There was a stunned silence as the room became deathly quiet.
RoAnn looked at the Cylon and merely smiled she attacked and its blade sunk deep into her. Noah screamed. But knew it was too late. Sheba ,and RoAnn had sacrificed themselves to free their fathers from Ibis's threat.
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Athena understood what Sheba done and why. "Sheba is free of you now. You have no control over her in this life or the next dark one. RoAnn and Sheba understood no one person matters more then all of Humanity. You will be defeated."

Rorke blasted the Cylon and ran to his loves side. "Don't leave me baby." he begged RoAnn clutched his hands and smiled.

"Beloved I will always love you. Now and throughout eternity. Hold me. I so cold." Tears flowed freely.

Sheba bleed on the floor of the base ship. Adama motioned to Cain to check on her. She was still alive barely." Daddy I love you. " she mouthed. He voice silenced by the cylons blade. Cain cried but held her close. He never been more proud of her." I beat him for you, baby girl. I swear I will. He won't win. Rest now. Save your strength." Cain wept but rose iron determination in his face. He spun around and faced Iblis his rage showing as he raised his seal." Back to Hades "

Iblis could not believe Cain had sacrificed his daughter or that RoAnn had embraced death. He loved Sheba or was possessive of her. The closest emotion he could feel. He cried out in shock and pain. "Sheba no Sheba."

Iblis was held tight. His last ploy failing. The only option he had was t attack Athena. He had to break one of the seal holders. "Athena your father sacrifices you to. See it in his eyes. He hates that you are not his blood."

Athena smiled. And faced the prince of lies. " Foolish demon. My father's both loved me. Loved me and guarded me. If it were necessary for me to die to save our fleet. My life I would gladly give. Adama loves me but he has a duty the same as I have. I love them all but to guard the fleet I will sacrifice them. Humanity must live and grow. Besides death is not the end to be feared. It is merely a bridge to the next world. A world where our loved ones wait for us. Be gone evil one."

Adama never been more proud of Athena. She was a force to be reckoned with.

Apollo dove low he had a dozen raiders on his tail. "Starbuck Help!!" He shouted Starbuck and Boomer came at him head on. Firing over him hitting 2 raiders each. This surprise attack drove the raiders back. As they engaged the raiders Apollo hit his reverse turbo s and rolled locking and firing on another raider. They all scattered.

Starbuck felt instant relief. As if a Burdon been lifted. He saved Apollo.
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Maya was frantically trying to calm the civilians. She had her hands full being the only staff officer available to them." Everything will be fine the battles going well." She then froze feeling RoAnn scream in pain. She looked out across the stars tears forming on her face. She knew she just lost her daughter.

Maya paled as she felt RoAnn fall. She was however in front of the Cameras facing the entire combined fleet." Our Warriors are fighting hard to keep us all safe and secure. Many are ding to give the human race a chance at survival. All we can do is pray... pray they are able to resist the dark one and fight his minions. "She fought back the tears as she heard Noah in her head.' RoAnn sacrificed herself for us all.' "We are not going to try to communicate with them at this time to do so would endanger their lives. This is not a game my people but life and death a battle for our very souls as well as our mortal lives." Even as she finished speaking the cylons breeched the hull and came charging in. She drew her pistol and began firing at them. The battle just been joined on another level.

The reporters saw Maya pale" Commander what has happened?"

"Freedom is not free gentlemen. It costs. Cost in blood and pain. Commander Cain's daughter Sheba just sacrificed herself for us all. My own daughter RoAnn has also fallen. Along with countless other brave men and women. On case you not figured it out yet this is more than a battle between humans and cylons. It is a battle between the forces of light and darkness. Pray, pray our brave warriors can hold true to the course. The Seal holders even now are attempting to capture Iblis and banish him. "Maya explained She was looking far away at the battle. Her gift of sight in full form now. She could only observe and remember becoming the story keeper for this troubled time in human history.

Fraken , Hades that tin head off me. Bommer I need some help here?" Starbuck shouted, "I am in a pinwheel" Just then a small missile exploded the cylons." What the hell? Where in Sagan's name did that come from?"

"Cylons go boom, Boom." The childish voice of Zan exclaimed. "Should I shoot more cylons Daddy?"

" Sure ... I am guess. " Starbuck said to stunned to answer any other way. He could not believe a child had just saved his astrum.

Zan giggled and sent missiles at the cylons.

"Zan." Eve called. She ran to get her son. The boy was causing all kinds of confusion.

A Cylon cruiser headed straight at the Galactica. Apollo knew he could stop it only one way. He was out of ammo and almost out of fuel. He hit his turbo s one last time." Come on baby just once more." His viper crashed headlong into the raider. His last thoughts were of his friends on the ship. He never considered he not survive this encounter. He hit his ejection button at the last centon. His ship becoming a missile to knock out the cruiser.

A Golden light engulfed him and he simply vanished.

"Apollo!" Boomer shouted having seen the move. He was too far away however to help.

Apollo awoke on the ship of light. He tried to rise." Where am I?"

'Relax Apollo you are not dead. We just picked you up. You are Iblis forfeit. He is going to be very annoyed." Jon said with a smile.

"I don't understand?" Apollo said, "Why am I here on this ship again. I have a battle to fight."

" Relax and enjoy. Ibis attacked Adama and has to pay a forfeit. You are it. You were supposed to die today my young friend but now we can give you life. When the battle is over, we will return you. Your friend Jolly is it; he will find your life pod and be a hero." Jon explained.

Iblis was in shock. The dark lord never considered that Cain would willingly sacrifice his first-born. However, through the eyes of his cylons he saw Apollo ship explodes into the destroyer. He smiled facing Adama" YOUR Family line has ended Adama. See Apollo is dead!" He shouted with glee.

Adama shook but his resolve merely grew stronger." NO Iblis it does not! I have a grandson and a grand Daughter. My line will go on. For even though they are not of my Blood I love them dearly. I also have my youngest son Zac. He has proven himself a worthy warrior. He will carry the seal should I fall."

Tears rolled down his face. Each man and woman here lost a loved one to the evil one. Yet each stood ready to die. They were the guardians of the human race and were accepting the price paid for that honor. Athena to wept for her brother but knew he done it to save his friends and family.
"You are a fool Iblis for now Apollo can join the ship of lights. You have been better to let him live he have been less troubling."

Iblis frowned he clearly never considered that possibility.

Adama stood tall. He been knocked down by Iblis watched his sons die. However he learned about Faith and trust. He lost Zac in the first destruction lost his wife and home worlds but his faith endured. He been blessed with visions of Illya and then Zac been restored to him. He knew even if Apollo was gone from this plain of existence he was still there walking at his side. He not grieves for his son for surely he was watching even now. Faith was his gift. Faith and hope. He been faithful to the Book of the Word and been rewarded. Zac been restored and he found a new love and a new son. No he keep his faith and it burned brightly making stronger his fellow Seal Holders. "Faith is the Key to victory. I have it we all have it. You cannot win dark prince. For we are of the light."

" I may not win but neither will I be defeated." Iblis sent all his power at a stunned Sire Uri. " The man flinched at the unexpected attack. Iblis broke free and as he fled the seal holders sent a an energy after him wounding him. However he was free. The cost to his forces was high however. For if he was to escape he had to cut the cylons loose. They were now on their own with no Imperious Leader and no Count Iblis to guide them. They had no skill to fight without guidance and the warriors began to make headway. Iblis fled across span and time to his one chance at survival. he landed rather hard on Lucifer's ship. The IL looked at the dark Lord and merely motioned his golden centurions to help him to quarters to recover. Lucifer slipped away with a cylons fleet of 3 base ships...

" I am sorry Adama I let him get away." Sire Uri said

The group was stunned and all fell forward in exhaustion." Do not fret my friend we will meet him again. Have no fear. You did your best and that all we could do. He gone for now let it be victory enough." Adama said

Thor and Dana found Rorke and RoAnn. Rorke was caring his fallen wife tears flowing down his face. Thor was stunned to see his sisters bleeding form. Noah ran to her and took her from his son in law.

" Brace for impact." Commander Roma called as two raiders slammed into the ship. "Atraties... Are you alright?"

Major Dara led the scorpions after a loose batch of raiders. "Sammy Seth a little help, cut those buggers escape off." She shouted.

There was silence as the engineering section had taken a direct hit.

"Colonel... Are you alright she demanded. Damn it answer me anyone?"

A voice came over the com line." That's no way for a lady to talk Commander."

The ragged voice was her husband and Roma collapsed in her chair with relief." Are you all safe?"

" We all got out .engineering a mess. We are not going anywhere fast. We are in the backup area 4 centons until we can switch over. Baby you are supposed to shoot them not ram them. That's why we got lasers. Try not to get hit anymore." he quipped. Roma merely laughed.

Cain gathered Sheba to his arms. Tears falling down his face. He loved her and he destroyed her just as Apollo once said he would. Adama came to his side." Cain let me take her we need to get her to medical attention. Her and RoAnn. They still live there still a chance." Cain grasp at his old friend words. He nodded and handed his beloved daughter to Adama. Rorke carried RoAnn and they hurried to the bay.

"There no ships. Only these cylons ones." Rorke cried.

" I can fly anything. " Cain declares " Everyone get in we are heading for the nearest life center."

" Don't forget to waggle." Athena said . Attempting to lighten the serious mood.

" Waggle?" Cain asked

" Call ahead. The Galactica is closest." Adama said " It's a poor joke My friend. " Athena call them."

" Yes Father ." She said smiling. Athena had faith that Sheba would be fine. For surely she would be returned to them as Apollo had all those sectons ago.

Cain scanned the interior of the ship. He flipped switches and the Cylon vessel came to life. He shouted." Ok we are ready to go. Adama I just hope your people don't shoot us." Cain sent a silent prayer hoping he was indeed as good a pilot as he said.

" They won't. Let's go." Adama said

Noah knelt besides Rorke and his daughter." RoAnn you did well. Rory would be as proud of you as am I."

"Father I love you. I'm sorry I was careless."

"She took the shoot for me sir." Rorke said " RoAnn If you ever do that again... Don't leave me." he begged. Rorke loved his wife and knew he follow her if she died. She was his whole world.

TBC...

Edit Friday, October 24, 2008