their planets.”
The Prince felt something inside him that was good. He felt redemption. “By attacking these creatures, we will be protecting those that we’ve attacked.”
“Yes, you will. You will need to make sure those you’ve attacked understand why you took their populations and attempt to repair the damage you’ve done. Otherwise they will be looking for their own justice. Our principles demand that this kind of evil must be eliminated. We can take on the task but we feel that by giving that task to you, we will be able to become a friend of your species instead of a destroyer.”
“What happens if we eventually run out of Hosts one day in the far future?”
“We’ll move you to another universe and allow you to start the process again.”
The Prince was stunned, “You can do that?”
“Yes and we will assist you technologically to strengthen your ships if needed. However, we will require you to agree to only attack those creatures that are violent and aggressive. Are you able to make that promise and keep it? As you might suspect, we do not tolerate broken promises.”
“You don’t need a promise for us to attack those creatures. They kill for no reason. We will attack them even if we have no agreement. However, I can make an oath that we will not attack a non-violent civilization without communicating with you first.”
“Does your promise carry enough weight to be followed by your entire species?”
“Yes, it does.”
Trey was shocked. He thought this would have to be negotiated with numerous worlds, “I am somewhat surprised by your answer. What is your position with your Species?”
“I am the Oldest Male of all our Hives and my orders will be followed. If anyone violates them, I will see that they are punished; just like these ships that were sent to attack you without consulting with me first.”
Trey said, “I humbly ask that you spare them.”
“Why, they showed stupidity coming here.”
“It was necessary for them to come so you could see that my threat was real. You should be thankful they did. Would you be working with me on this agreement if you had not seen our battle? I do ask that they be forgiven. You’re also going to need every ship you possess to take on the massive force you’ll be facing.”
The Prince knew that the being communicating was someone that would could keep a promise. Forgiveness was a higher principle than most species were not capable of following. He hoped those planets his ships had attacked would one day forgive his Hives. “I will do as you ask to honor our agreement.”
Trey said, “Remove our stealth, Greyson.”
The Prince saw a bright white ship appear next to the hull of his ship with its force field down and he smiled. This being was also able to trust.
Chapter Eleven
TK listened to the conversation and felt a sense of pride at what her Nephew was accomplishing. She knew her parents would be overjoyed at what he had done in resolving the issue with the Wasps. She was also amazed at how similar the Wasps were to the Empire. One would think that there would be a huge difference in the way each species viewed the universe. She looked at Paul and he said, “He must have sensed at some level that this could be done. He will be growing in his abilities rather quickly and we have a ringside seat to watch it happen.”
“What do you mean?”
“Tommie, you and I along with all the other psychics are here to support him. He is the one destined to lead us. Do you not see that?”
TK looked at Trey and felt him. He was unique and she could sense it. “How do you see these things before I do?”
“Your strength lays elsewhere, my Love. You are the Warrior. Can you not feel how much you yearn to right the wrongs being perpetrated on innocent civilizations?”
TK thought a moment and felt her anger at what the Wasps had done. She was prepared to kill them all, “I think that comes from my Father.”
“I’m sure it does. Even though we’re matched, we have time to really come to know each other and it’s important that we take that time. I love you and have always known we would end up together; but we are given a gift that can grow if we will nourish our love. You know that Trey is already communicating with the one he will eventually be bonded to and they are learning from each other.”
“Who is it?”
“I’d rather not say just yet. I could be wrong but I sense that his psychic aura is being reinforced from another source. There is another super psychic that will join him and the resulting union will be stunning.
TK turned and looked at Trey. He just didn’t sound like a twelve year old. He was already years ahead of most adults. She shook her head and wished he had been given the time to enjoy his youth.
Paul heard her thoughts and said, “This is his youth, Tommie. Just wait until he’s grown.”
TK turned and stared at Trey and decided that she was not going to challenge his future decisions. He was possibly going to give her a chance to kill the murderers of her parents. For that reason alone she could hardly wait for him to grow up. Revenge was a feeling she was very familiar with.
Trey was reclining against a log in a clearing looking up at the stars. The fire was smoldering with red hot coals which allowed him to see the heavens with a sky ablaze with millions of points of light. He sighed and knew that most of the planets circling those stars had been killed by the invaders. The orange pods didn’t leave anything living to enjoy the view he was taking in. He looked over at the vast field next to the clearing and saw the second Flock of Grang’s Division preparing to join him in another universe. He could hear the thoughts of the thousands of Flyers and felt their excitement at the coming fight. He looked back up at the stars and felt the immensity of the universe. He was such an insignificant speck against the scope of creation. He looked back at the Flyers and knew that their efforts were a wasted effort if an answer to the Invaders was not found. Why was he pushing sending the Flocks to fight?
“Cassie.”
“I can see you’re troubled.”
“I am. Why do we go out to fight when it could all just be a wasted effort if we lose to the Invaders?”
“The Invaders are just one part of the imbalance in Creation, Trey. They are the most dangerous enemy but they are not the only species that feeds on the death of others. What happens if we win?
Trey thought about that question and said, “We would be compelled to go out and follow our principles.”
“Should we put those principles on hold until the end is determined?”
Trey sighed, “No, I guess not.”
“It’s more than just guessing. If we can make life more bearable for just one civilization, then it would be worth the effort. A tool has been forged by the Creative Force and it’s ready to be used. To withhold it from those that need it would be wrong.”
“I thought this tool was created to defeat the Invaders.”
“No, you are the tool created to make that happen. The Flyers are for making creation a safer place to live.”
Trey straightened up, “Are you saying the Flyers won’t be in the battle against the Invaders.”
Trey waited for an answer and finally Cassie said, “They may be used against their ships but they will not confront the power behind the Invaders.”
“You mean I will be facing them alone.”
“No, Trey. I’ll be there with you.”
“That’s not really reassuring, Cassie.”
“There will be others helping.”
“Who?”
“Look inside yourself and ask that question.”
