One would think they would wait until the Empire was strong enough to take the invaders on and win.”
Alex said, “I’ve wondered about that as well.”
“They told me in the meeting what their motivation has been.”
“I didn’t hear anything that would reveal that.”
“You missed it. Grace. They said that if the Invaders determined that this is the universe that developed the spores, the Invader’s Creator would come here personally to destroy us.”
“I heard that.”
“Did you hear that they didn’t want that to happen?”
“Yes, so what?”
“Grace, when that Creator scans our universe from its home, the reflection of the three galaxies will not appear in its scan because they are not here physically.”
“Oh my busted reactor, you’re right. Alex, you have to go, quickly.”
Alex said, “I’m not certain I understand what you’re saying.”
Dani said, “Alex, if that being scans this universe and sees how advanced this facility is, it will determine that this is where that spore was made. If it comes here, it will see those reflections that didn’t show up in its scan. What do you think will happen then?”
Grace said, “We’ve discussed this, Alex. You can’t stay.”
Alex said, “How did you see that sky?”
“Dani and I will be on Bristone when it’s destroyed.”
“And your parents?”
“They will die in the blast.”
“You can’t save them?”
“If we do, all is lost.”
“Are you going to die?”
“No, we’ll teleport away behind a psychic screen. Have you come up with a way for armor to teleport two people?”
“No, we haven’t. All of its utilities are locked up in the DNA of the person wearing it.”
Robby sighed, “Then there’s no way to save them without the Invaders seeing them taken. If that happens, the Creator will come to investigate.”
“How do you know it’s safe to move me to another universe?”
“Our sense of danger goes down when we think about you leaving. It goes off the scale if you stay.”
“What about the Zord?”
“Those that are on Bristone will die.”
“I see why you wanted them to leave from here. Is there no saving them?”
Robby was silent and didn’t say anything for a minute. Then he looked at Dani and she nodded, “When I think about doing anything to save them, the danger level goes high. However, I believe the Zord are a special creation of the Creative Force and just as we were warned with a vision, I must believe that something will be done to spare them. I don’t see anything but I feel I’m right. I pray every day for their survival.”
“Grace, I am going to jump to that other universe in an hour. Are you coming with me?”
“No, Alex, I’m staying here.”
“No, you’re not, Grace.”
“What do you mean?”
“No advanced ship can be in this universe when it’s scanned. All of the Zeta Ships, which includes you and Greyson, will go with Alex. Only Anglo will remain behind and he will be in his old hull. Alex, I need you to make the switch before you leave.”
“Why?”
“Because he will give the warning of the Invader’s attack at Bristone.” No one said anything and Robby said, “He will die after he gives the warning. Dani has discussed this with him and he has agreed to play his role.”
“Anglo.”
“Yes, Dani.”
“Are you ready?”
“Yes I am.”
Greyson said, “I didn’t know you were here?”
Grace said, “I’m so sorry, Anglo.”
Anglo chuckled, “Grace, I’ve sworn to defend the Stars Realm and the Empire. I’m honored to keep my oath in this effort to protect them.”
“Come aboard, Anglo. I’ll make the change.”
“Thanks, Alex. Please find a way to kill those pieces of groad.”
“I’ll do all I can, Brother.”
“Alex, it looks like we will have some extended time together.”
“You have no idea how much I look forward to that, Grace.”
“Ohhhh, I suspect I do.”
“Greyson, what are your plans?”
“I’m going with Alex to that new universe and start seeding the dead planets with packets of our spores. I’ve already cleared it through Carter. We intend to make it safe from those pods.”
“When the time comes I want you to come and take Trey.”
“Just let me know when, Your Majesty.”
“Thank you, Greyson.”
Timmy walked into his personal quarters and found Virze playing with Junior. “Alex has left our universe.”
“Tell me what you think, Timmy.”
“We aren’t being given the whole story. There’s much more to this than what we know.” Virze stared at him. “However, I trust the one’s telling the story with my life. We’re leaving.”
Virze smiled, “At least we won’t have to pack.”
Timmy laughed, “No, I guess we won’t.”
Scotty and Julie greeted Robby and Dani at the former Empire Building on Bristone. “Welcome, it’s really good to have you back home.”
Robby hugged his parents and Dani was right behind him with hugs. “Dad, if you’re willing to do this instead of…”
“I’m not, Son. I’m officially retired. I know you’ll do a great job. Scotty walked over to Trey and picked him up, “We’ll have you flying a Zord in no time. Yessss we will.”
Trey clapped his hands and yelled, “Now, Grdiddy, Now.”
Scotty looked at Dani and she shrugged, “Go ahead and take him for a ride. He won’t give you a moment’s peace until you do.”
Scotty yelled, “Zreeg, are you around here?”
“I’ll arrive in a moment, White Hair.”
Scotty tickled Trey in his belly button and said, “We’re gonna ride a Zord, we’re gonna ride a Zord!”
Trey screamed his laughter as Scotty ran to Zreeg and mounted. The huge Zord lifted and Robby heard Trey’s laughter as they rose into the sky. Dani came under Robby’s arm and lifted it over her shoulder, “This is such a wonderful world.”
Robby looked down into her eyes and felt sadness at what was coming but then smiled, “Yes, it is, my Love.”
Julie watched them walk to their new home and close the door behind them.
The years seemed to fly by and one day Robby and Dani called Trey to the fire in the clearing. He flew in at high speed on Maarek and dismounted from the Zord before it had touched ground, “Hi mom, Dad, what’s going on?”
