Naruto: Infinity Divide

Siegfried's Armada

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Bonus chapter! I'd like to thank WearyCurmudgeon for suggesting the phrase Godmother in reference to the older Rafi. It sums up their relationship perfectly! Here is Chapter 73. Enjoy!

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Stardate 2283.191, Federation Space, Starbase 15

Commander Nodaway was visiting with the recovering Captain Naruto about the situation with Fast Squadron One and what all had happened, "It seems that you saved my ship and crew from certain death Jackie. I owe you more than I can ever repay." said the blonde hybrid.

Jackie smiled. "You saved me back when I was on the Littorio. It was the least I could do Naruto. Please accept my condolences for the crew that you lost. I know what it's like."

What about Fast Squadron One?" asked Naruto.

"It's being reformed with the Gryphon, Thor and Brunhild under Captain Mabui Kumo." answered the Commander. "That's all I know at this point."

The blonde nodded. "You'll do well with Mabui. She's a superb officer."

"With all due respect, I'd rather them give you and your crew the U.S.S. Gryphon. You wrote the book on commerce raiding." she replied.

"My crew needs time to convalesce Jackie. It will be a while before we are back in action." said Naruto.

"I heard the Wolverine may be scrapped." said Jackie.

"Not if I can help it." said Naruto with fire in his eyes. "She's too good of a ship to end this way."

The Commander smiled. "There's the Captain we all know and love!"

Chapter 73

Stardate 2283.192, 40 Eridani A System, Shikahr District, Vulcan Science Academy

Starfleet Captain Rafi was a bit slack jawed. She had never seen so many angry Vulcans in her life! Doctor Aaron Simms had left with Professor Lorot in tow and had fled the system to Earth. Needless to say, Siegfried was enraged, and the entire Vulcan Science Academy was firmly behind him.

Director Sekla had formally censured Lorot and dismissed him from the Vulcan Science Academy on the grounds that the Professor had broken the ethical rules as well as the guiding spirit of the VSA. It wasn't apparent to non-Vulcans, but the normally calm and easygoing Director was both furious and outraged about the situation.

And then there were the lawyers that Siegfried called in….

The Vulcan Doctor of Law Nu'Val Pola of the Pola Law Legion of Vulcana Regar had already arrived in Shikahr to defend the honorable Mister Siegfried Naruto Schrodinger M'Fau as the head of his Vulcan legal counsel. She was considered a genius in the courts of many worlds.

The Tellarite Chief Debater Rursh Cursurg of the Cursurg & Cursurg Legal Debate Firm of Tellar (he had never lost a case) had been dispatched directly to Vulcan representing the M'Fau Family's interests and his team was already in touch with the Vulcan team.

'Oh lord! And here I thought space combat was scary…' thought the Trill Captain. She smiled weakly at Siegfried and said, "You know I'm on your side too Ziggy."

Siegfried looked at his Godmother and said, "Of course I know you are Rafi." His eyes blazed with chakra and looked like twin suns. "I can't believe Lorot and Simms fled like cowards."

Rafi look into those eyes and thought, 'Looking at you right now, I think I'd have run too Ziggy.'

Stardate 2283.193, Sol III, San Francisco, Starfleet Bureau of Design & Repair

Rear Admiral Lucian Tolm was talking to his subordinates, Captains Hiro Suzuki and Vach M'Fau. "According to the Daystrom Institute of Technology, the creation of the so-called Isolinear computer chip is a quantum leap over the duotronic systems we are using now. The Admiralty has already labeled it X-technology."

"Based on this new X-technology, we've received blueprints for a computer core and circuitry to put in the new NX-2000 Excelsior but the Admiralty wants to try it on a smaller prototype ship first." explained Tolm. "The Admiralty was considering modifying the Heavy Command Cruiser NCC-1749 U.S.S. Vincennes for this conversion but I pointed out there are issues given she is nearly completed."

Suzuki said, "Then another ship has been chosen."

The Rear Admiral nodded. "Though the NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine is considered a gutted wreck on the surface, our analysis shows that she is structurally sound as the day she was built. Given all her systems will have to be replaced anyway it has been decided to convert the Wolverine into project CFX -an X-technology fast cruiser."

"Where did this new Isolinear technology come from?" asked Captain Suzuki. "It just appeared out of nowhere."

Vach nodded. "I am curious about this as well."

Lucien Tolm frowned. "Other than it being a black project, I don't know. The Daystrom Institute of Technology has been very shut-mouthed about it."

"Unusual." said Vach. "Normally we would work in concert with the computer design team rather than just be sent a set of blueprints -especially if it is as advanced as they claim."

"I don't like it either." replied the Admiral. "I was told to keep my nose out of it when I raised an objection."

Both Vach and Suzuki were very surprised though they hid it well enough. Suzuki stated, "Then the U.S.S. Wolverine will be a completely new ship by the time it is done. Where is it to be reconstructed?"

"She's going to be rebuilt in the same type of protected dock the Excelsior is being constructed in the Utopia Planitia Shipyards over Mars." answered Tolm.

"What about the current crew of the Wolverine?" asked Vach. "Are they to be transferred to another ship?"

Admiral Tolm stated, "Given the rather (ahem) 'unusual' makeup of the crew, Fleet Admiral Nogura wants them to stay right where they are, aboard the U.S.S. Wolverine -after some appropriate recuperation time of course."

"I believe Captain Naruto M'Fau and the Think Tank will be most pleased to hear this news." said Vach. "With the Admiral's permission, I will inform Captain Naruto myself."

Lucien smiled. "I thought you would like to Captain Vach, permission granted."

Stardate 2283.194, Federation Space, Starbase 15

Naruto was surprised that an encrypted message came from his Great Aunt Vach. She greeted him with the Vulcan salute and said, "You had a close brush with death my nephew. Have you recovered?"

Naruto said, "I have physically recovered but I mourn the lives of those lost under my command."

"I understand." replied Vach. "I too have lost friends close to me over the decades; but none wounded me as much as my twin brother…your Grandfather. The pain will pass with time." She saw the sadness in his blue eyes. "I've read the reports. There was no way you could have predicted or prevented what occurred. Fast Squadron One did an outstanding job capturing the I.K.V. Dakrohn and the Klingon scientists with her… But enough about that. I have called you with news."

"News Aunt Vach?" questioned Naruto. "What kind of news?"

"The U.S.S. Wolverine is going to be rebuilt to new standards. After you convalesce, you are going to oversee the redesign of your ship and your crew is staying together." she replied. "I eagerly await your arrival."

"It will take months the repair my ship." said Naruto.

Vach had a gleam in her eye and said, "When you are done the Wolverine will be among the most powerful ships in the Federation. It is time I signed off. Live long and prosper Naruto."

"Peace and long life Aunt Vach." replied Naruto. 'What has her so excited?' he wondered.

Stardate 2283.195, 40 Eridani A System, Planet Vulcan Orbit, NCC-1727 U.S.S. Essex

Siegfried Schrodinger M'Fau's huge legal ARMADA (in Rafi's words) had entrusted the safety of their client to the U.S.S. Essex and her honorable crew after repeated assurances from Rafi that the young Vulcan hybrid would be completely safe on a Federation heavy cruiser. Besides, his Grandmother T'Ara M'Fau was there as his legal guardian and his girlfriend S'Harien Sofek was there for moral support.

The legal teams were also trying to cut through the red tape of the war to contact Captain Naruto M'Fau and Lieutenant Commander Samui Schrodinger directly to gain their additional support as they were Siegfried's parents and Naruto was head of the M'Fau fortune regardless.

Starfleet Command was understandably shocked that their super-secret black project was actually the brainchild of a fifteen-year-old boy that had nothing to do with the Daystrom Institute of Technology at all. As a result, accusations were flying everywhere as to who should take the blame.

Admiral Fitzpatrick was in direct contact via subspace with Captain Rafi and asked, "Can't you just sweet talk the boy a bit Captain? Give him a tour of the U.S.S. Essex. Show him we're the good guys."

Rafi growled, "Siegfried Naruto Schrodinger M'Fau is a Vulcan, a certified genius and BOTH of his parents are members of the Think Tank which I believe you know all too well. There's also the fact I'm his GODMOTHER. -So, the answer is NO, I can't just sweet talk him."

Fitzpatrick cringed. "Can't you delay a little?"

Captain Rafi's eyes narrowed. "He has a legal ARMADA coming from both Vulcan and Tellar that will be there beating your doors down with a battering ram by Stardate 2283.200. Do you really want them to arrive first?"

The Admiral cleared his throat and said, "Proceed at best speed Captain Rafi. Starfleet Command out."

The Trill woman sighed at the dark screen and muttered, "…That's what I was going to do anyway…"

Stardate 2283.196, Federation Space, Starbase 15

Captain Naruto M'Fau and the rest of the Think Tank soon received their orders that they were going to have some serious downtime to recover from their ordeal with the yerkwak creature. They also were informed that they were to report to Planitia Utopia Shipyards for the U.S.S. Wolverine's rebuilding on Stardate 2283.290 and would receive full instructions then. The crew was cheered that they hadn't lost their home but were a bit confused by the evasiveness of the orders.

Naruto had some additional information that he conveyed to his crew before they were dismissed for leave. He spoke to them and said, "During the next three months the Wolverine will have all her damaged systems removed and we will begin a comprehensive rebuild and redesign of the ship. Be thinking about things we can improve and incorporate into the ship's rebuild. Until then, we all need to rest, recover, and mourn our lost comrades. Live long and prosper."

After the crew was dismissed, the Think Tank had an impromptu jam session and agreed to stay in touch and trade ideas on what they could improve. Weapons, shielding, power systems, sensors, scanners and every other facet of the ship were discussed before the group bid each other farewell for the time being.

After saying goodbye to their friends and crewmates Naruto and his wives decided to get in touch with their families so naturally the older blonde hybrid called his parents T'Ara and Sovar on Vulcan. He reached Sovar only to be informed that T'Ara and Siegfried were on their way to Earth with S'Harien due to legal matters revolving around Siegfried's thesis being stolen by (former) VSA Professor Lorot and the Daystrom Institute of Technology.

Naruto was in disbelief until Sovar told him to get directly in touch with the Pola Law Legion of Vulcana Regar and the Cursurg & Cursurg Legal Debate Firm of Tellar about the situation as quickly as possible. After thanking his Father and signing off, Naruto promptly smashed the innocent monitor with a chakra enhanced fist. "There is HELL to pay." he growled. Having (logically) vented his anger, he went over to see Samui and his other mates so they could call the family lawyers…

Stardate 2283.197, Sol System, Planet Earth, Okinawa, Japan, Daystrom Institute of Technology

Professor Lorot was speaking over subspace radio with the most politically powerful Vulcan individual he knew of, the Vulcan Ambassador Sarek who was Captain Spock's Father and actually knew the M'Fau family through his wife Amanda Grayson.

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one." quoted Lorot. "The Federation is in dire times. We NEED this new Isolinear technology to advance our society over that of those who would seek to destroy all we have built. I acted out of necessity."

The Ambassador asked, "If that is the case, why didn't you simply ask young Siegfried M'Fau for permission to use his work? If you had simply made a logical argument to the young man, then perhaps he would have agreed to share his knowledge with others."

"He was in a healing trance at the time." said the Professor. "I had to act and spoke to Director Sekla of the Vulcan Science Academy about it."

"…And what did Director Sekla have to say about the situation?" queried Sarek.

Lorot looked crestfallen. "The Director said we should wait until Siegfried M'Fau awakened… But at the time there was no telling when or if young Siegfried would wake up. Sekla's not a computer major. He didn't understand the gravity of the situation."

"So you discarded the advice of one of the most learned citizens on all of Vulcan and young M'fau did wake up." said the Ambassador.

Lorot replied, "Yes, Mister M'Fau woke up a week later."

Spock's Father frowned in puzzlement. "Why didn't you ask him then?"

"Siegfried was suspicious of my motives and would not cooperate." explained the Professor.

"And by fleeing Vulcan you have proven his suspicions to be correct." said Sarek.

"Director Sekla censured me and then dismissed me." said Lorot. "I had no other place to continue my work but the Daystrom Institute."

The Ambassador said, "Have you tried being proactive and mitigating the damage? Surely you could talk to young M'Fau about returning his notes."

Lorot replied, "It's… too late for that. The Daystrom Institute has already put the Isolinear chip into mass production. They've offered him many forms of compensation including a nomination for the Zee-Magnees Prize! What more could the boy ask for?"

"Honesty and truth." replied Sarek. "Your logic is flawed. I cannot support your arguments."

"Then you are unwilling to help?" asked the Professor.

The Ambassador shook his head. "I am unable to help. Willingness has nothing to do with it. I suggest that you surrender yourself to the courts and speak truthfully. You have robbed a brilliant young scientist of his work and must pay the price for your crimes."

Lorot exclaimed, "But I did it for the good of Federation society!"

Sarek replied "You are on your own. Good day Professor Lorot."

Stardate 2283.198, Federation Space, Starbase 15, Berth 9, NCC-1605 U.S.S. Gryphon

Captain Mabui Kumo was talking to Naruto about Siegfried's situation "If you need a ride, the U.S.S. Gryphon is at your disposal Captain Naruto. We're headed to Sol for speed run trials and you and your mates are more than welcome to come along. At flank speed we can be at Earth in six days. We're scheduled to leave dock in four hours."

Naruto was visibly relieved. "Thank you Mabui. You don't know how much this means to us."

"What are friends for?" asked Captain Kumo rhetorically. "Besides, knowing you and Samui, you would figure out a way to commandeer a vessel regardless."

The blonde nodded. "That was the next logical option."

Stardate 2283.199, Sol System, Planet Earth Orbit, NCC-1727 U.S.S. Essex

Rafi smiled evilly and said, "Welcome back to Earth Ziggy! 'It's all about to go down. I'll teach them to mess with my Godson!' The Trill woman was normally easygoing and fun loving but like her younger self, there was hell to pay when you crossed her or those she loved and cared about.

Commander T'Ara M'Fau nodded at her grandson and said, "We will wait for our lawyers to arrive before making any overt moves. We must handle this with diplomacy and tact."

"Then we bring the multi-megaton hammer down!" cackled Rafi. "They won't know what hit them!"

T'Ara raised an eyebrow at that statement and saw both Siegfried and S'Harien nod in agreement. 'Not good, not good at all.' thought the onyx eyed beauty.

Stardate 2283.200, Sol System, Planet Earth, San Francisco, Starfleet Headquarters

The next day, Admiral Fitzpatrick said a small prayer as a very large Tellarite with noticeable tusks marched into his office as if he owned the place. This was Chief Debater Rursh Cursurg of Tellar who was a living legend in legal circles. The bearded lawyer slapped a formal summons for Fitzpatrick to appear in court on his desk and said gruffly, "Let's talk Admiral."

Fitzpatrick was the Admiral currently in charge of the Starfleet Academy's Advanced Supercomputing Annex. As the Daystrom Institute was made up of both civilian and military personnel he had to answer to both military and civilian courts. As Rursh Cursurg read him the legal equivalent of the riot act the Admiral wondered, 'What possessed me to take this assignment?'

Cursurg grilled Admiral Fitzpatrick for nearly two hours and basically demanded four things:

-Professor Lorot's head on a pike as well as anyone else working with him.

-All work on the Isolinear computer chip to cease and desist until further notice.

-MASSIVE compensation for Siegfried Schrodinger M'Fau.

-A tighter leash on the Daystrom Institute's activities to prevent such a thing from happening again.

Admiral Fitzpatrick was virtually in tears when the big Tellarite marched out to report to his client.

Stardate 2283.201, Federation Space, NCC-1605 U.S.S. Gryphon

T'Lyra was sitting with her husband and sister wives. She said, "If the matter cannot be settled through Vulcan logic then it will be settled through Tellarite debate. We have the best of the best lawyers on retainer for a reason you know."

Shizuka looked a bit shocked at the always kind T'Lyra's sudden vicious streak. "Ummm, what are we planning do to Lorot?"

Alison smiled and said, "Have you ever heard of the French Revolution on Earth Shizuka? I think a guillotine might be handy if Samui doesn't personally beat him to death first."

Samui said, "Lorot's going to regret he was ever born. He'd better pray I don't get my hands on him."

M'rella looked up from her datapad. "At the very least he'll be imprisoned for a minimum of twenty years for the theft of intellectual property."

"We will get swift justice for our son." said Naruto. "Mark my words."

Stardate 2283.202, Sol System, Planet Earth, Okinawa, Japan, Daystrom Institute of Technology

Siegfried M'Fau was given an all-access tour of the Daystrom Institute in Okinawa as well as the Advanced Supercomputing Annex at the Starfleet Academy. He knew Professor Lorot was lurking there somewhere as he had nowhere else to go. With him was S'Harien, T'Ara and his Godmother Rafi.

Their guide was a beautiful Betazoid woman named Sara Calico who was carefully avoiding the subjects of Professor Lorot and Doctor Aaron Simms. She was a Doctor in computer technology herself. "We seek to advance our civilization and the Isolinear computer chip you created can do just that. You must understand that none of us had any idea that it was against your wishes to develop it further. Perhaps an amicable resolution can be reached without it going through the court system."

"We would not be here for this deliberate distraction if that was the case." replied Siegfried in a tone as cold as liquid nitrogen. "Why don't you just take me to Lorot and Simms? I believe that would expediate a resolution."

'It also might end with their deaths.' thought Doctor Calico with a cringe. 'This young man is dangerous.' "As I stated before, I'm unaware of Doctor Simms or Professor Lorot's locations."

"And that no doubt is deliberate as well." said S'Harien. "Betazoids are known for their honesty Ziggy. We won't learn anything useful from her regarding Lorot."

Sara opened a door and said, "This was all created from your work Mister Siegfried." In front of them was a massive production and research facility all created to churn out Isolinear computer chips. "When we started, it took two hundred duotronic chips to run this section of the institute."

Siegfried looked at the vast array of equipment working in precise harmony before him. "It would only take three Isolinear chips. One for control and two for data storage."

Doctor Calico's face lit up immediately and she beamed. "That is exactly correct Mister Siegfried. You just did the math in your head didn't you?" Seeing the blonde hybrid nod she said, "You really are the genius you were described to be. You figured out the configuration of the entire room with just a glance. I'm thoroughly impressed. Think of what you could do with all this equipment at your disposal. The Daystrom Institute would be honored to help you achieve your dreams."

She picked up a completed Isolinear chip and handed the clear wafer sized optical chip to the blonde hybrid and said, "This is your brainchild Mister Siegfried. In a few years the entire Federation Starfleet could run on these. Please consider joining us."

Siegfried stared down the Betazoid woman and said, "Not until I see justice done. This 'brainchild' is stolen goods."

She looked down and thought, 'His mind is set in stone. There will be no resolving this until we hand Professor Lorot over to him.' Sara sighed. "I really hoped you would change your mind about things. Professor Lorot may be misguided but he's certainly not malicious."

The blonde hybrid clasped hands with his girlfriend S'Harien. "He robbed me while I was in a healing trance. He is guilty of stealing my intellectual property and will be punished accordingly in a court of law."

Sara nodded sadly and said, "I understand. Is there anything else you'd like to see while you are here? You are an honored guest regardless… and we still would like you to join us once this ugly situation has been resolved."

Siegfried looked at the other three in his party and they all agreed that they were done. He handed the Isolinear chip back to Sara Calico and said, "We've taken enough of your time Doctor Calico. It is time we departed."

The crestfallen Sara said, "Keep the chip, it is your creation after all. Maybe you'll change your mind. I'll show you all out."

Stardate 2283.203, San Francisco, Starfleet Headquarters

The Lawyers Nu'Val Pola and Rursh Cursurg were admiring the Isolinear chip that Siegfried M'Fau obtained the day before. "So, this is the Isolinear chip that they stole from you Mister M'Fau." said Nu'Val. Then she added, "I fail to see their logic in handing over such a valuable piece of evidence to use against them."

"I believe it was an effort to engender good will on Siegfried's part." explained T'Ara. "The members of the Daystrom Institute were trying to get my grandson to join them."

Cursurg asked, "And what did you tell them in reply Mister Siegfried?"

"I told them that Lorot is guilty of stealing my intellectual property and will be punished accordingly in a court of law." replied the blonde hybrid. "I'm not about to let them gloss this over."

"Excellent." said Rursh. "We will see to it that justice is served."

Stardate 2283.204, Sol System, Planet Earth Orbit, NCC-1605 U.S.S. Gryphon

The U.S.S. Gryphon finally arrived in Earth orbit and Samui Schrodinger M'Fau was practically foaming at the mouth to see her son. She and Naruto joined Alison, M'rella, Shizuka and T'Lyra on the transporter pad and Captain Kumo said to them, "I wish you all the best of luck." She turned to her transporter chief and said, "Energize."

The six long distance voyagers materialized in San Francisco at Starfleet Headquarters where they were greeted by Rursh Cursurg who greeted each of them with a handshake and Nu'Val Pola who greeted them with the Vulcan salute. She said to Naruto, "We come to serve."

The older blonde hybrid said, "Your service honors us."

Samui said, "Thank you for coming to our aid. I'd like to see my son please."

Cursurg bellowed, "Of course! We'll take you to Mister Siegfried straightaway."

Siegfried soon found himself engulfed in a bone crushing hug from Samui followed by hugs and kisses from the rest of his family. After everyone exchanged greetings, they all sat down together to discuss the situation.

Rursh Cursurg related the fiasco to Naruto and the others in a direct but concise manner. "…And that's the situation in a nutshell. Subpoena's have been served to everyone from Admiral Fitzpatrick down. The only real hangup at this stage is Lorot and Simms have gone into hiding." He motioned to the Isolinear chip Siegfried was analyzing and said, "The Daystrom Institute has already made thousands of these. Mister Siegfried has confirmed it is an illegal copy of his work."

Then Nu'Val Pola added, "We believe that they intend to use these chips in Starfleet Vessels and are committed to production whether it is legal or not. As a result, a compromise may be in order such as a licensing agreement."

Siegfried was carefully examining the chip with a molecular scanner and said, "This chip is based on my earliest concepts. It is subpar compared to the version I have now. If they want it developed properly then they will have to come to me."

Cursurg smiled widely. "Well, it seems that we have the ball in our court to use a human phrase. We need to get in touch with the Daystrom Institute of Technology and inform them they are turning out junk."

Stardate 2283.205, Daystrom Institute of Technology

Doctor Sara Calico was surprised to hear from Siegfried M'Fau considering how badly their last meeting had ended. She said, "Mister Siegfried, this is most unexpected. Perhaps you've reconsidered our offer?"

The younger blonde hybrid explained, "I simply called to inform you that I've examined the Isolinear chip that you gave me. It's based on my earliest notes. While it is functional, it is subpar compared to the design I have now."

Her eyes widened and Doctor Calico choked out, "What…?"

"I've been discussing the matter with my lawyers and if the Daystrom Institute wants the genuine article instead of an imperfect copy then they will have to get it directly from me." said Siegfried. "Of course, handing over Professor Lorot and Doctor Aaron Simms to my legal teams for trial would be a matter of necessity."

Sara said, "I'll need to confer with my superiors Mister Siegfried. I'm sure arrangements can be made that will satisfy both parties."

"That remains to be seen." replied the blonde darkly.

"Where can I reach you?" asked the Betazoid scientist.

"You can reach me through the Pola Law Legion of Vulcana Regar on Vulcan or the Cursurg & Cursurg Legal Debate Firm of Tellar." explained the younger hybrid. "They are both well versed in the situation and are working in concert to rectify the matter be it inside or outside of court."

Sara Calico looked a bit pale at the idea of dealing with law firms of that caliber. "Surely I could contact you directly…?"

"I'm afraid not." replied Siegfried. "You see, I'm going on vacation. Peace and long life Doctor Calico." Then he hung up.

She thought, 'What will the higher ups say?'

Stardate 2283.206, San Francisco, Starfleet Headquarters

"Throwing Lorot and Simms to the jackals is perfectly acceptable as far as I'm concerned." said Admiral Fitzpatrick. "Lorot's a thief and Aaron Simms signed his own arrest warrant for aiding and abetting an admitted criminal. I'll put out orders for their detainment immediately. We need the best Isolinear chip possible so cut whatever deal is necessary to bring that boy Siegfried on board Doctor Calico."

Sara sagged a bit. "But we agreed to give Lorot immunity from prosecution."

The Admiral glared and said, "Have you ever heard of cutting your losses Doctor Calico? I'm countermanding his immunity and having him arrested. Now where are Lorot and Simms?"

The Betazoid straightened up and got on her computer. After a minute or two she said, "It looks like they are staying there at Starfleet Headquarters. No one would suspect to look for two civilians in a military installation."

Fitzpatrick smiled as he looked up things on his end and confirmed it. 'I'll have the pair locked up immediately.' "Good work Doctor. You may have just saved the Isolinear computer program."

Sara said guiltily, "Yes sir. It is for the best."

POSTSCRIPT:

This was a fun chapter to write. It seems that Siegfried is just as good at raising hell as his parents. See you next time. Blue out. 7/24/23