Lilit entered the Meeting,  her  ...now...ESN  Blue uniform  was clearly altered to accent her form. This  Time she only had  One Side  arm... She was Followed in  by a Tired Looking  Shadow.

  He  had on  Dress Uniform with side arm and  a Silver Handled  Knuckle-guard Aussie knife.

  THe  Hyrians  were  sitting on either side of thier   leader, Lirg...looking uncomfortable in  an dress uniform stood  behind them.

 The Sanri and Occui Settled  Down into seats, on either Side On  Dusk and Shade, both whom were  dressed.. Shade  sporting his new  medals.. the  purple heart easy to see.

  Hack sat at the head of the Table , to his right sat the  rest of the board.. To his left Sat Admiral Richards and Fred Moone her XO... Next to them  Sat  CAptain Lilly Van Ros and her XO  from the Athena, Nancy Baily

 Shadow stood  Next to  Roy, Lyri Gave him a "what's up" Look... Shadow  Just waved her off and shook his head.

 Si caught the  Motion and  whispered something to  Lilit and they both Looked at Shadow and Giggled.

  Shadowe frowned, as he  said  in a whisper to  Roy.....great... just... great...

Roy watched as people entered, largely standing by and doing nothing...while he may have bern present as a Fleet dignitary, he regarded his primary duty to still be security, and as such, everyone got a cursory examination and was instinctively assigned somedegree of threat level in his mind.

Some, however, drew him into further action.  When Shade and Dusk entered, he stepped forward, a fond smile on his face.  "I like the new costume jewelry, Ambassador," he said to Shade, tapping his own chest where a Purple Heart pin rode.  He gave a nod to Dusk, and said, "I expected you'd be an inspiration to your people...this is far more than I expected.  Your mother would be very proud of her offspring."

He moved back to the side as the rest trickled in, raising an eyebrow in surprise at Shadow's tired appearance.  He noted the aborted exchange with Lyri...and then the giggles between Lilit and Si.  "I'm guessing you really don't want to talk about it," he answered out of the side of his mouth to Shadow.  "Especially not here and now.  Anything that gets the Commandrr giggling like that is likely to be...unsettling."

  Shadow  nodded,,,what's that the Engish say ..." king  and country..and  all that?...."..... we're supposed to have  some  kind of  Contest?.... Flying...on the Sims... shooing  at the Range   and HAnd to HAnd.... she says she wants to ..'test  her Skills"...We'll see..... I'm gonna have to get stefi to give  me a Caffine  jolt or something..she likes sticking me with needles  anyway...

 Hack nodded to every one,..sit  and  eat.. we'll cover the buisness  as we eat5..and..if needs be...after...

 as they ate.. choice of steak or Fish from Bura.

 Hack told  Shadow , Lirg, Lyri and Roy to ..at least have a drink.

  Lilit meanyioned that the Aqarains  will be   upset when they see humans  eating  fish...but.. the   Humans on Aquar  are food  animals .......They are also..very good looking, and  seem to be able  to Lure  the higher Forms of  Humans into  mating... they used to do that on EArth  decades ago.. I believe they still have a colony there...

 Shadow would fronw now  and again when  Lilit  or   the Commander  would look over to him and smile. He poured himself a small Brandy and  drank it  down.. Grimacing a bit.

 Shade  Bleeped HArshly at Him..Dusk shook her head.....its just one....?  They turned thier abcks on him and went back to eating.

 Gorl let Lirg have a steak on a plate and the  Hyrian   tore into it.

  Hack Looked at Richards,..Admiral Richards,..Lana.... You , I am sure.. saw the rulings  on Sevente and His   Officers?

 she looked up a bit  worried,her fork had a steak bit on,..Aye Sir?.... I...I  was assuming my  time will come after MAtterhorn is retaken?

  Yes...and No... YOur actions to defend Matterhorn have been Impressive... it would not have   needed to be so?.. had you informed  Me?..Or Fuji... what Sevente  did.. among other things... lead to what was  dished out... You understand this?


 She Put the Fork Down,..Aye...Sir..

 Hack  put his elbows on the Table, his hands clasped together.....so.. You are Indeed  getting Punished...

 Si Looked at Richards  Concerned,

 ..You and Your XO  are being transferred to Etna.. there, you will take command of the Station.... in doing this.. You are also going part of our..... his  Eyes  shift the Shadow , Roy and Lyri,.....part of our clean up  detail.... Fuji has come along  way..Everest still needs  work..Etna needs a damn makeover..... with luck, we will eliminate alot of your enemies..but...you'll have to work hard to change the Mindset.... that is going to mean..promotions  for  some...demotions for others and maybe  exile  for others....

 Looking at  Shadow he added,...we'll take  care of the whole... death thing... and Your New Head Of Lights Out on  Etna  will be Elge.....

 ..Lights  Out?..That's a Thing?  we thought it was to keep bad guys away, like  the Boogie man... she  went to take a bite of her steak,..what of MatterHorn.

  Hack Nodded to  Beth who  got up from her  Chair to   the back table . She  took a Box  from there.. walked it Over  and  set it before  Van Ros.

 ..May i present to you...Admiral  Lilly Van Ros.... and  Her CAptain Fred Moone.. they will be taking over  Matterhorn, as of the end of this  dinner....  Newly Minted Capt  Mavis Hines, will take  the helm of The Athena... Commander  Lester Forbes will be her XO....She is taking Command  as we  speak.....So?.. after this Dinner..ADMIRAL  Von Ros  will return to her ship and gather her  things..perhaps have a  going away party?  Matterhorn is getting the Information Now... You should try to have  something for your Staff. At anyrate... You will be leaving   In the Morning  for  Etna... You, of course. know nothing about Lights  Out... and  Elge will simply be an advisor , as far as anyone knows. This will be the first time.. we will have the Head of the Station on our  side... while we clean  house...

  every one nodded, Van Ross  and  Moone  looked at their  new  ranks in the boxs.

  HAck Stood,..To the Rise of the ESN/APF....making ourselves stronger, as we rise...
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   Lilit  smiled  a  bit as she swirled  wine about her Glass  and Looked at Beth  with a Nod.  beth smiled and Placed  another Box  down in front of Dusk.

 Dusk looked   back towards  Shadow and Roy.. Shadow  Shrugged  and smiled a tired  smile.

 Lilit said ,..For My Part. The  Board has seen fit to Transfer the Charon to the Blue   Verian Squadron.. It will serve  as My Flag Ship.... Dusk... is to be My Captain...None  can fault the choice... most senior  Ranks were Killed.. the few who were on board stood down as Command  was Given to Her..... and..True to her heritage.. she  chose to keep fighting....I am most certain, there are No verians  who question the true  flow of Blood  iun her veins...

   Shade  raised his  Cup and Bleeped  a Bit loudly.. Dusk was shocked as she looked at the Bars

  Hennings Looked  at Shadow with a smile,..LC?>. both of yhour offspring   ., now  out rank you?

 There is the HAlfsmile,..Aye  Sir, Getting  kinda  used to it....

 The Sanri, Occui  and Hyrians  began to talk about Plans  for Hyria..  some of the people got up to move  around,

 Shadow  went over to a Chair and sat down.

Roy took a moment to walk over and snap a textbook-sharp salute to Dusk.  "Congratulations, Captain.  Damned proud to have you in the Fleet."  He gave her a smile and a nod, saluted again, and walked over to stand by Shadow, reaching out a hand to pat him on the shoulder.

"Gotta be exhausting, having so much impact on the fate of this battle," he commented, with a gently teasing tone in his voice.  He gave Shadow's shoulder a reassuring squeeze, and added, "You and Lady made good kids.  She'd be proud to see what they've done with her legacy."

   Dusk Stood Up and Salutes,....Thank You SGT  MAjor Spencer... You are too Kind...

 Lilit  watched the encounter  with a  sly smile  and GAve  Spencer a wink.

 ... well?  I can't take any credit there..Dusk  Did this , Mostly on her own, she was stuck being around Evert's...'chosen ones'.

 Then he  Nodded with a look around the  room,..with all you folks helping..and the rest of the Crew..Shade learned alot in a short time....

 Shade barely catching his  name  as he looked around  chewing on a bite of steak,He stopped a  second  and Looked back  at Shadow and Roy and gave them a Thumbs up,  as he went back to  eating.

  The Commander and Lilit came Over to the Three.  Lyri was formally introduced to  Lilit  by the Commander. Shadow   didn't bother to stand.

 ...Why.... LC?.... You Look  Tired, Perhaps you should go to Bed?

 ..I plan on it, as soon as i am not 'needed'..any longer.

 the  two alien  women looked at each other   Si gave a raised  eyebrow

  There was a shift in the gaze of  Lilit to Spencer,thought it was more a feeling, since there are no pupils to see, or? Perhaps  being around  Shade, one got used to being looked at with out seeing  eyeballs shift......So?  SGT  MAJ, you seem to Have some fondness for my Grandspring?   Kray seems a bit 'put out'..about not knowing he had been moded...I do  think things  turned out well  Don't  you?

 Si  gave  Shadow a soft pat on the far shoulder, He looked up with a wry smile,..yeah?.. why should  i be...'put out'?... I'm a Human, right? I should  used to  secerts  being kept  from us...

 ..Things  Turned out well... did  they not... It is a shame Lady did not have her  ..womanly..form.. you would both have enjoyed the process  much more... she grinned  and   Si  Giggled, Shadow  just lowered his head  with a shake as he took a drink from a cola he grabbed.

 Lyri tried  not to laugh, she did smile. But deep down, she  understood  why Shadow was a bit put off.....Then there was  Beth...

 ..Sure  , LC.. why should you be ...'put out'... I mean.. your   stuff was stolen..to make   alien  baby half breeds, with out your consent ...its not like other races do that...ohhhh..wait.... there are!

  Si's  smiled  faded.... Lilit's eyebrow went up.....Oh...gods... Kray?
  Shadow  Just waved  her off without looking up...

 ...no!...Shadow? You cannot think like that..This  was a Good thing... something LAdy wanted to give you...

 ..Then?... She  should have stayed?....

 ..she knew you needed the  upgraded Fighters..... but she could still help the cause....if It wasn't for Blu....

 Shadow Stood and  put up a hand to stop the talk,..Look?.. Its done..right?.. I.. have two Offspring that a damn good... people.... perhaps   they get that from thier Mother too?  It's Just... it would have been nice... to be trusted... don't ya think?... If You excuse me.. I think i need to get some sleep.... he  Gave a salute  and eh

headed towards the Door , Giving the Admiral  a wave.  Hack Nodded and Looked to the Group  ..Si gave a  sad shrug.

 Shade  grabbed his   soda and Downed It.. bleeped a few times  and    scurried after   Shadow. Dusked Nodded to him, but she stayed.

 Beth took a  drink  from her  glass and raise  one eyebrow   at Lilit, and Si...The  Two  alien women looked    confused.. Lyri Just looked down at the Dec.
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  Hennings  watch The LC leave, with a bit of  Concern, he made his way over to the group  and  said, by way of breaking into the conversations ,

  ..SGT  Major?... I feel i should inform you that  Capt  Forte has been.... assigned...to the Sanri transport Base, to....learn the tactics of Sanri Boarding Units... we feel it will help  him become a better officer...  he   smiles a bit and  took a  sip of  his Brandy.

 Lyri looked  up ,..If I may? Isn't taking  people out of the Delta Fleet going to weaken us?... I mean..The Alpha  fleet would be better if we  put  Mulls in charge?... but we have  Good ships, Losing Good people..

   Hennings  loos over his Shoulder  as Hack and Gorl are  laughing at some sorties.. Lirg is trying really hard to eat his steak with out 'splashing: anyone with juices..

  When he turns back he  says,..that is very true... But? The Delta Fleet will have popel  be trained..and they already have been serving?..so the drop off should be small.. the   impact will be on the Alpha Fleets.. i would wager there will be  some people taking the ...long walk home... if they protest too much. General BAle  is  sebding a Porvost team with each new  Captain and  thier XOs..just to make sure   any charges  are  clean...

  Hnnings  cvasts a look at the Door that asks,..anything  we should be concerned  about?

As Shadow walked away, Roy said, using a low voice because he was sure his words would embarrass the LC, "Shadow loves his kids...always has and always will.  But he had no input on whether or not he'd become a father.  His genetic material was stolen and used, even though he would have gladly given it if he'd known the truth.  The fact that there was no sex involved doesn't make it any less violating...and you will never make him feel otherwise, no matter how much you joke about it."

He fell silent as Hennings approached, and was about to respond when Lyri spoke up.  He turned his focus to her.  "Tell me, Master Chief...where would you be if someone had decided that the existing forces were good enough and they shouldn't spend resources training you?"  He paused, but not long enough for a response, before continuing, "Yes, the Delta Fleet is good...and we're a bit depleted at the moment, perhaps.  But the way you prevent another Sevente from creating a gaping hole in your flank is by filling those top spots with battle-proven people, and providing them solid support.  We've been building our strength for five years...we know how to do it."

He turned back to Hennings.  "Some ruffled feathers, Admiral, but I don't think it's cause for any concern.  A little good rest, and some peace and quiet, are what the LC needs right now.  If he needs more than that, he'll let us know."

  Si Nodded, the sadness in her eyes could be felt as well as seen,... I... Did not think of that?  He has two offspring at least, that is two more then Oliver and I can..ever ..have.

  Lilit looked a bit more confused  as she processed  what Roy said...He was a Good Choice..... Lady knew what she wanted...perhaps she had a reason?.... or perhaps..it was a fail safe,  Incase one of them did not make it.

 Beth  shifts her  eyes back and  forth as they talk while drinking out of the tiny straw,..he'll be  fine.... he has a  rule of '1 free one'.... I would not test a second chance ....

Again the eyebrow  rose on  Si's   forehead as she looked at Beth Who just shrugged while she sipped.

 As  Roy  talked  about the forces, Lyri shrugged..I be  in a Black Eviro Suit  taking out  targets on Mars..maybe even on Olympus... that would have sucked.. missed out  on all the fun out here!

 ..Indeed.. we are reloading now.. and that's  a fact... The Empire Knows  two things.. we ebat the 9 hells out of  2 Fleets... they have to know  we lost a few  teeth too....This....This  is most unfortunate .. we HAVE to go to Anzio now.. to destroy it  or bring it into the fold... and the    planets  there?.. we have  to  neutralize them, one way or the other.. If I  would be an Empire  advisor.. I'm sending another  fleet to Anzio... even  if  we win...  we'd be one battered  force.

   Ther  is a shake of her heair , the   soft 'humanlike'  hair  tossed..Qar La CAl  is gutless... I cannot  see her  sending more then a squadron.. she  has  the Roussians on one  side of ther Gamma Quad, and the Aqarains on the other.... Roussians    are merely allies...But the Aqarains  are Empire Subjects... and they have Anazio space  all to themselves....

 Hennings  nods  with a slight  smile, he raised his glass to them all,..well?.. we should not get boared..aye?.... Take care, I should pay some attention to the Hyrains as well...

  A com comes through for spencer,  from Garrat . "Sgt, were headed over to the new forge ship to check out what happens behind the scenes with the fleet.  If you or anyone there needs an excuse to retire from the party this is probably as good as it's going to get."

  Hack looked around , and said,well , My  friends.. I think we should  call it a night.. You are welocme to stay we have plenty of  room....

 Van Ros   smiled  but shook her  head,as you said,   Good Admiral.. I must have some good bye  time with my people.... I thank for your trust in me....

 ..I Did Not   do you a favor , Lilly... Matterhorn  may not  be Corrupt, but it has  alot of rebuilding to do.... Just don't be afraid to call...

 Richards  nods ,..I too, need to  leave.. i want to see  how my people are doing now they have been reenforced , and   there are a few people  alive, i would like  to bid  fare well to.

 Gorl says,..I think I will stay.. leave in the morning...

  Lilit  smiles,we shall stay as well?..  Give Dusk a bit  more time with Shadow  before  we leave to see to our ship...

 Dusk suddenly opened her  eyes,..our ship!... MY...ship!... gods.. it just hit me...

 People laughed  Hack asked,where is Beth?

Roy got a fond smile on his face, and turned to Lilit.  "You're correct...I do have a soft spot for both Shade and Dusk.  I'm an only child...no family back on Earth to go back to...I imagine this is what being an uncle feels like, in a way."  He turned to Dusk and nodded.

"You're in the Big Chair now.  And while I'm proud of you for earning it...it's something I wouldn't wish upon anyone I care for.  Find yourself some good people to stand at your side...don't try and do it all yourself.  Those burdens will crush any one person, no matter whose offspring that person happens to be.  Your most important job is to make sure you've got a crew you can rely on...and then let them do their jobs.  It'll never be easy...but it will be a whole lot harder if you try to take care of everything yourself."  His current position was the closest he'd ever been to being an officer...and, he supposed, he really was, in all but name.  But he'd helped more than a few green lieutenants sort themselves out and become solid captains and even majors.

  The  Hyrians  are elad out to the  empty Ambassador's   suite... Lirg leads them.

  The  Sanri  say their Good-bye, Ersi , the Male  offer his upper most right hand to Lilit,..this war..perhaps got a bit easier...and perhaps.. a bit shorter, now that the Verians are taking part.

 ... you are too Kind... only Blue Verians. But I am hoping the Numbers of us will rise..

  Noan, the  female   smiles at them all  as they leave.

  Ziger , the MAle Occui gives   Lilti a   soft  whack on the back,..you'd  havce to go back to  my great granparents , to see the last Time Occui and Verians  fought together . If i remember the stories, it  didn't turn out well for the Empire...

 Oilm, the Female  give   Lyri a  Hug,well see  how things  go.. but we still have the Humans...and I keeping  my hovercart hitched  to them..

 Dusk  Gave Lyri and  Roy a Hug..lingering a bit on Roy,...That is  must what it feels to hug  uncles  and aunts?

 Lili  smiles, she gives Lyri a nod and smile and  Roy a soft touch on his arm....good might  to you all... perhaps we shall see some of your  when we leave for The Charon..

 Si Gives them Hugs as well.. Hack meets them   at the door and does the same, but he leaves his arm around Dusk as he says,..There are  2 Kinds of Heroes.... False heroes  who brag about what they have done.....and real heroes, who have others  bgrag  about what they have done.... The best kind of hero, is one that doesn't know..which one she is..because she is just doing her job...

 Dusk looked up.....is that not  3?

 he winks,... and... most heroes are smart.

 They laugh  as the  Verians leave...all that is left are roy, lyri and Si.

  ......

 Well SGT Major... all we have left is the  Bug Queen.... the Foreman...one of her lackeys...and that woman named Lydia.. we'll deal with them after  we cast off tomorrow.. we aren't really in shape to fight, but  we'll  do heavy repairs at Etna.

 ..if you don't have  anything , i think we should all see to our bunks...

Roy snorted softly.  "Oh...is THAT all?  Piece of cake..."  He rolled his eyes, good-naturedly.  "Some rack time is probably highly advisable, though...been a long day, with a lot happening the whole time."

He sighed, and added, "I don't know whether it was a warning, or a curse, when my old gunny sergeant told us all that, "The only easy day was yesterday."  But I definitely feel like it becomes more true out here all the time."

((  Anzio sweep))

   Admiral White and  Fluss as well as Mock were dressed   in  dress uniforms,  Hack and  Hennings   excused themselevs to change.

   Melia  stood  near Orria  and  Shade all three had  'dress' uniforms on.

 Commander Si  and   General  Bale as well as the Sanri and Occui  Lilit   was drinking  some   wine  and   talking over the  taste with Commander Si.

    When the Two Admirals  returned, The all stood  about talking  while  Beth had  her  Vid boards going.

  Lyri and  Maria  where there,  counting on  Melia  to  help carry the load, so  Lyri could have  the  rest of SEC  in the Hanger area..

 Admiral White    had a stern look on his  face,Oliver?... we  are some  10 minutes out  from  the Delta  Fleet docking, yet you sent  in  and ..invasion  force?

 Hack looked at Hennings  and Commander Si, they both   chuckled  , Fluss looked    a little   bummed out.

  Frist off?  You need not  fear the Fleet , Only half the ships  will be docking, the  other  half  are protecting the station and the   fleet from anyone who wishes us to leave....

 ..and  Yes.. I have sent  people in.... so have  ,certain other  ships... they will  roam you station and see what needs to be  done....and?  to  find  trouble makers and deal with them.... and ....Collin? My people are really good at  getting rid of trouble.

 Fluss frowns in an odd  way, her facial features made it look rather  nice,..before  we  begin with your    meals?.. please allow  me to present some of   Aqra's Local   food.... I  will help you understand us  a bit...yes?

  Stefi  was  by the door  with  the   crew of the  Anzio shuttle... the  food  was  hot.. and  Stefi had a hard look in her eyes....I tested  the food, there is no agents in there, that isn't normally in  the food,  and our Vax teams  have  done thier  job...

 Fluss  smiled....On the first Cart.. we have the    Fish known as   Grepps.. they are cylinder in  shape.. they eat plants.. and  we  eat them?... thier  meat, Humans  say is  sweet.. we also have some stuffed  with  Admiral White's  cheese?

 Orria looks  and says,..fish people..eat fish?

 .. they are merely animals.. they are not  'our people'...

 melia  put a HAnd on  Orria . the little girl looked confused..

 ..Next is the  Hirt plant... much like your lettuce.. your  Med Techs  say it is high in Iron, and    is good  cooked or   fresh.. we have some of  each here..

 Stefi turned away from the LAst table to give Hack a hard look.

 Hack's eyes  shifted to the others..

 ..this is  not only Aqra's favored food, but a big  export to this  station, and the Empire.... there are some APF people who have   bought  Live creatures,  to breed them on thier homeworld?

    The Crewman from the  Shuttle  lifted the Two huge  Lids... 4 small  human-like  bodies were on the   trays... two were cooked, very well done...one  skin was  darker, the other  light,.... and two others... also light skinned and a dark skinned  where  barely cooked...

 Orria  screamed...

 Hack Looked  at  Fluss  with a very  Dark stare of hate...

 Admiral white     Put  a hand on his shoulder,

 Fluss  smiled  with a  triumphant smile,..these are Gavas.. small humanoids..  barely smart enough to gather food.... thier meat is sweet...  the organs  are removed  and   cooked   separately.... but.. they  are merely animals... The Empire   buys them by the scores.... some   for  food. some  for breeding stock to let loose on their planets.. . My people will leave the waters to  Hunt these  creatures... very Tasty...

  Mock  smiled,..yes? Ya  see   Admiral.. things  aren't  like  earth.... all over.. sometimes things  are like the Homeworlds  want it to be...

 Orria  was staring at the Bodies and Melia    held her  close... Shade sent off  a  string of Noises, his eyes  were red.

  Lilit , seeing that  Orria  wasn't in  the right mind to  translate, said,..Ambassador Shade says.... he thinks it in very poor taste for you to show a veiled threat, of  your people  eating humans, regardless of what.... form they take...

 ..Does he now?... well..perhaps, we are  at the boundry of what   The Fleet  need to understand, before they 'set things  right"

 ..I have a feeling,  Fluss. That  your intentions  may not even begin to  soften the blow, from that hammer that is falling..
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  Orria  was  scared. The bodies  looked like little  kids to her.. and the Fish Person was talking about  eating them!

    Hack went over to the  trays, used  a   knife to  cut some of the Lettuce-stuff and  took a bite, he stared  at Fluss, but spoke to  Admiral White,..Tell me  Collin?  You  eat any Gava?

 ..I tried it.... I  don't eat it ...

 ..I think, when the troopers get thier shore  leave... I'm  suggesting the   Transports  from the Delta Colonies check out the  Axis Tubes....

 Fluss   sneered,... is that supposed to mean something?

  General Bale  spoke up,..The Ape Folk... Apes.... Men... and Apemen...are  Cannibalistic .. they  are quite smart though.. and have  learned not to eat allies.... enemies..well...not so much..

 Fluss went over to the trays   and used a knife  to  cut some fingers from  an 'undercooked'  Gava.. she  crunched the  fingers in her teeth, lookimg at Orria . who screamed  again... Shades   Hand    Came  up,  But Lilit   calmed him down...

 Hack  shooked his head  as he looked at the    floor, then took a sip of his  drink,... I am Glad you are here Fluss.... because,.... while you are here , trying to terrorize  a  little girl.. You are going to be getting  reports... of  your  people, being terrorized.. For the Sake of the ..innocent people..on the station.. i hope this  all works out, because, if  we have to  destroy the station... there will be no 'Evac Time"...

 Mock spoke up, Causing the    APF   Occui to  move away from him,..some of your people are going  where  we want them to be , Admiral Hack... we are going to show   other places, that 'Delta  Night;' is not to be feared.... the first group is  in a trap as we speak..

 Hennnings  asked,who are they?

 ..your  LC  and  SM?.. and some  woman...and ..it  appears  they have a Nivarian Creature with them...

 Lyri  giggled   out Loud, her  Laugh stopped   Orria  from crying..

  Fluss  turned to her,..you find  something Humorous?

 ..you idiots?  set a trap for  Shadow  and Spencer?...and they have a LArg with them?.... Tell me Fluss...do thier have  Mechs  with them, because whomever set that trap..well.... You won't have them  around Much longer.

 Mock went to  Beth  and Handed  her  an Occui Vid Board..this is not , a great  look. but we can see... who will be left...Those    Yellow  dots are , our people.. the   three  green Dots are your people...

 ..You know?  Flat out  telling us, that you plan to kill  our people..well.. not  a reason  for  me  ..NOT..to blow up your   station..

 Admiral White smiled,well?  Oliver? You send people in to kill ours..  can't expect to do that for free?..and Besides... That  Cure  we gave you..should be wearing off about now... and your people might  find the way of Anzio...quite nice...

 ..you people.... are..idiots...   Commander Si  said  with a smile....

   As they watched   Mock's   screen, on the BIg screen.. they saw one yellow light go dark..

 Shade points  and  Bleepsa bit.

 Lilit  saif  more  for  Fluss, then anyone else......Yes, Ambassador  Shade.. that  does mean that one died....

 Hennings shook his head, pouring himself a Brandy and seeing if anyone else  wants one.....and so?... it begins....

  Beth    smiles  and says,...4   less  dots.... are you sure  20 was  enough... you are down to 16..and   our people haven't even gotten out of their car  yet..


 The Occui looked  angry  at Beth,..of  cours eyou foolish twit!.. They  must be out of the car, oth they wouldn't  be spread like that!

 Beth   gave the Occui a dark look,..Listen, Gumdrop.... you need to understand  the way humans  talk.... before you try to understand  Humans.... If I was you... I would call them now.. tell them to surrender... it may save some of thier Lives...

 Hennings looked at Fluss , then to  White. Admiral  White pointed to FLuss.

 ...never..  the end   of YOu    'hero' and   You   stormtrooper, end   now....

 Hack shrugged  as He rang the Bell,..Just as well.. Shadow     would have said "..COM   didn't work"   and wouldn't call back  until  your people are dead  anyway....now?.. let's have some real food...

  the   orderlies  brought in   steak and Ham.. ( hennings   made them bring in  Fish from Bura)...  along  with sides  and drinks..

   As  Hack loaded his  plate, It would be informal as far as a few table s or  ..'stand and eat"....So?... Collin..you sold out then?

 ..only  way to keep the station in one piece?.. and we are doing good here, Oliver.. the Cred flow is off that charts...

 General Bale leaned in,... we have  seen...no Cred Flow..from  Anzio.. Even  Tortuga  sends  what it can... and they recieve   what aid  we  can give them

 .... tell your  people to look around.... they will not see any  unhappy people here...

  Hack grins,wait a few hours....

   The Occui was   nibbled on  a Ham sandwich...  Fluss made  sure  she   made a show of  eating the Gava.

 Melia  wanted Orria to Go, but she refused to leave Shade  because .. I am  Delta  Feat!

 everyone smiled.. no one corrected her.

  Beth   shook her   head ..My ..my.. 11 blips  gone..just like that.... one of your blips  is turning orange... that can't be good...

 ..Oilver?..... we did  this to save the station.. with Shadow  gone... the Delta  Fleet would have...

 ..The Delta Fleet would have sailed on... we would have  pounded the  Station to boxwood... and   the revenge  factor  would be off the  charts.. yuou toss in the mistake of ...maybe...somehow takign out the SM....   I think i would have allowed the MArines  free  frign on your station.... You..are  an Idiot.. the  whole board.. is  populated  by idiots.. did you really...really..think we wouldn't have  somethign to fight the Fish lure?..

 Fluss  stopped   chewing, Blood   dripping down her   left  cheek..what do you mean?

 ..I mean.... Fluss.. that your station  has  Highly trained.... Hightly eager....  Delta fleet  people rangign through the  station... you made a very...very  big..mistake.

  More   dots   vanished  Until there  was only  Until  only one  reddish one  was left.

  Beth's COM  buzzed  and she looked angry at first   then began to  talk,  Fluss  looked at the screen.. Mock was dabbing  his  mouth.. Admiral White  was refiling his  glass   with  Scotch , drinking half in one Gulp...

   Fluss's COM  Buzzed... her   brow furrowed As Beth was Giggling... The Song Played...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqF12EkBrPM

 her eyes  grew dark...  Orria  was Laughing and began to  sing along.... Fluss cut the Song off, but it still played through Beth's COM...

  ..shut it off.... shut it  OFF!!!

 Hack   Nodded to     Beth   and she  cut the feed... Orria   felt a gentle hand   from Melia, but  she was still giggling.

 Do you, Understand  what you have  set in Motion...alot of people are going to die tonight   Fluss... how do you feel about that?

 ..It is  just beginning, Admiral....

 Hennings   fills his glass  and Clings it  with Bale......Lady?.. You ain't see nothing yet?.. they'er  just  doing their  Job right now.... wait..until they get mad...

 Orria  Giggle...fishheads!

  Beth  Looked at her COM  , then to   the Admiral.

  ..Something  wrong?....

  ..Shadow  said to ask Fluss where she  wants  to to try and kill him next....  Everyone turned to Fluss... here  mouth  opened and closed like...well...a fish.

  She   tapped  something on her COM,..Axis   west...Ziggen will be there.....

 As beth  sent  the  answer , Hack smiled,..You have v no idea, how much damage you'er  saving...

 Mock  spoke up  he  had  refilled his  glass...again.....You have too much  faith in your people....

  Hack  pointed   at him  with the hand  that held  his own glass.....i have faith, because they are ...my people....

 Commander  Si  said, coldly...while you are  wondering  if your  people will kill ours?.. We  are wondrering how long it will take, for  ours to kill yours...

 Shade  Bleeped  and  Orria looked  back to  Lilit...Lilit  said,... Shade   says,... " night has  Come to Anzio "

 beth  replayed    Henry's  COM  on speaker .. Hack looked at Fluss..at Mock..and   at  Admiral white...

  He  pointes to the Aqra  cart and  told the Orderlies  to  remove the 'food" and   give the   Gava's a  send off.  from Med tech...

  Fluss  says,..YOU WILL NOT...

  Lyri   stepped    Up  her  rifle barrel between the cart and Fluss.

 Send this COM out  to the Fleet...  all Planets   in the APF.. and A-SEC.... Tell them of  Henry's  findings.... and  No Hunting, killing  or eating of Gavas..... Death..is the price  that will be paid.... send it out... Now...

 Fluss and  White   both protested,..you can't do that!.. its   a  Cred maker!..not just for Aqra..but for the Station...

 general Bale  was   entering the   ruling into the   COM  pad  to send to Provosts and    Delta Colonies where the  'books ' for the APF  were   complied...It his   right.. as  Both the Military  and  political leader of the APF  and ESN... do not think, for  one moment.. the rule will not be  enforced.

 The    orderlies   took the   cart away. Maria  stopped the  Shuttle  crew from interfering  she smiled  sweetly at them , as they stood  down.

 ..I would suggest.. you all    enjoy the fod  we have provided.. and the Drink.... I am...concerned... for your future.

  Mock  looked   perplexed.. he    Brought  up another    low  grade screen  that showed   two Green  dots that were slightly Orange...  and One green  dot.

   There  were was  one Yellow  dot     to the edge of the street... and one Yellow dot  that was turning   orange.

  ..what's that matter Mock?


 Fluus looked  Angry, White  just poured another Drink.

 ..this shouldn't be happening....

   That's  Doc Henry's  Group.... Admiral? Apperas  two of them are wounded... but  only one of the   enemy is alive.. the other  seems to   be ..losiing..life..

 the   Occui Ambassadors    raised  a Glass to Mock and laughed  at him, the Sanri  and his  mate took seats to  watch the .'.low tech'  scene

  The Calls   Came in...  Hack  Nodded to    Lyri,..take thier COMs... put them in a contain and  stick them out in the   Passageway..

  Fluss  snapped,..You cannot do that!

 Its My Ship...Fluss... Its  My   Fleet... I'll do what i damn well please.... If you  wish to fight to keep Your  COMs  that is your  choice... there is  plenty of  room in the Black, for another body....

 He   listens to  all the COM chatter...All hear this..... You cannot   meat up anywhere ,  But the  sphere..  find a meeting place  in the outer  sphere, and see what the  Locals  can do to help....  I will try to get Henry's Team and   Spencer's team on the COMs... they are... entertaining right now..

 we need this  taken  care of, before some one decides  that they need to protect it... COM  me  as you get Ideas.. we have  3  Of the board members  as  prisoners  right now....The SM's  team took out  2 more.... Looks   like  Delta  Night kicked off...