Vindication - Quantum Fold Chapter 11/6
Taska5 slipped across to the Tos’ma-Dae dimension. The sky shifted from blue into a pale orange haze, and within moments Taska5 descended toward a vast city unfurling in concentric rings.
As the crew prepared to disembark, an escort arrived bearing two packages, placing them in Bext’s hands. She passed one to Kayla, the other to Adrienne. “New clothes. Change inside the ship.”
The girls complied. When they returned, K’hall was waiting, his tone grave. “There will be a Supreme Council session regarding the destruction of the lizard nest. None of the proceedings from Axiom5 reached command. You must accompany us.”
Kayla answered without hesitation. “Of course.” Adrienne gave a silent nod.
They moved down the walkway, where an escort guided them to a waiting shuttle. It carried them to a towering structure of gleaming, futuristic design. At its steps, escorts froze at the sight of two humans, their shock barely concealed. “This way,” one said, leading them inside.
Massive doors swung open. Silence fell. “Your supreme chairman and council,” the escort announced, “Commander K’hall, his crew—and two humans.”
The chairman’s voice rang out. “Enter. Be seated.”
His gaze fixed on K’hall. “Commander, you are aware the Lizards have breached surrounding dimensions—an unprecedented act. They have invaded Camdyn-ka and Gwynid, striking villages. Our forces are deployed to destroy them. And you know the detonation you unleashed has triggered tectonic upheaval, volcanic surges across all dimensions. Fleet council reports you acted without orders. Explain your actions.”
K’hall recounted the mission on Axiom5 in detail: the portals discovered and destroyed, the revelation that the lizards had reached the end of their reproductive cycle, and the decision to annihilate their eggs.
Kayla spoke softly. “If I may, Chairman—”
The chairman cut in. “Commander, explain these humans. Never before have humans stood in this chamber.”
“Honorable chairman, these humans are of the Ikon bloodline. That have proven to be valuable assets,” K’hall replied. “This one comes from the distant past, where she studied the lizards. Let her speak.”
Murmurs rippled through the council. The chairman relented. “Very well. Speak human.”
Kayla rose. She explained the reptilian reproduction cycle, how only a decisive strike could ensure every egg was destroyed.
“And how do you know this was the only nest?” the chairman pressed.
“That is their way,” Kayla answered. “My kin tried many times across countless millennia. Never before has the entire egg nest been eradicated. This time nothing remains. The cycle is broken. They will all die within two weeks.”
K’hall added, “Time was against us. With command and communications severed and destruction of the nest approved by the council on Axion5, I chose to deploy the plasma generators, the only means at our disposal. An explosion was inevitable. Without prior testing, we could only estimate its magnitude.”
The chairman’s eyes swept the chamber. “Questions for the commander—or the humans?” None spoke.
“Very well. The lizard menace is dire. Though the damage is regrettable, ending them takes precedence. Commander, you all may go.”
Outside the chamber, Adrienne turned to K’hall. “That’s it? No thanks for ending the reptile threat? No recognition?”
K’hall’s reply was quiet, unyielding. “It is not our way.”
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Vindication - Quantum Fold Chapter 11/6
Taska5 slipped across to the Tos’ma-Dae dimension. The sky shifted from blue into a pale orange haze, and within moments Taska5 descended toward a vast city unfurling in concentric rings.
As the crew prepared to disembark, an escort arrived bearing two packages, placing them in Bext’s hands. She passed one to Kayla, the other to Adrienne. “New clothes. Change inside the ship.”
The girls complied. When they returned, K’hall was waiting, his tone grave. “There will be a Supreme Council session regarding the destruction of the lizard nest. None of the proceedings from Axiom5 reached command. You must accompany us.”
Kayla answered without hesitation. “Of course.” Adrienne gave a silent nod.
They moved down the walkway, where an escort guided them to a waiting shuttle. It carried them to a towering structure of gleaming, futuristic design. At its steps, escorts froze at the sight of two humans, their shock barely concealed. “This way,” one said, leading them inside.
Massive doors swung open. Silence fell. “Your supreme chairman and council,” the escort announced, “Commander K’hall, his crew—and two humans.”
The chairman’s voice rang out. “Enter. Be seated.”
His gaze fixed on K’hall. “Commander, you are aware the Lizards have breached surrounding dimensions—an unprecedented act. They have invaded Camdyn-ka and Gwynid, striking villages. Our forces are deployed to destroy them. And you know the detonation you unleashed has triggered tectonic upheaval, volcanic surges across all dimensions. Fleet council reports you acted without orders. Explain your actions.”
K’hall recounted the mission on Axiom5 in detail: the portals discovered and destroyed, the revelation that the lizards had reached the end of their reproductive cycle, and the decision to annihilate their eggs.
Kayla spoke softly. “If I may, Chairman—”
The chairman cut in. “Commander, explain these humans. Never before have humans stood in this chamber.”
“Honorable chairman, these humans are of the Ikon bloodline. That have proven to be valuable assets,” K’hall replied. “This one comes from the distant past, where she studied the lizards. Let her speak.”
Murmurs rippled through the council. The chairman relented. “Very well. Speak human.”
Kayla rose. She explained the reptilian reproduction cycle, how only a decisive strike could ensure every egg was destroyed.
“And how do you know this was the only nest?” the chairman pressed.
“That is their way,” Kayla answered. “My kin tried many times across countless millennia. Never before has the entire egg nest been eradicated. This time nothing remains. The cycle is broken. They will all die within two weeks.”
K’hall added, “Time was against us. With command and communications severed and destruction of the nest approved by the council on Axion5, I chose to deploy the plasma generators, the only means at our disposal. An explosion was inevitable. Without prior testing, we could only estimate its magnitude.”
The chairman’s eyes swept the chamber. “Questions for the commander—or the humans?” None spoke.
“Very well. The lizard menace is dire. Though the damage is regrettable, ending them takes precedence. Commander, you all may go.”
Outside the chamber, Adrienne turned to K’hall. “That’s it? No thanks for ending the reptile threat? No recognition?”
K’hall’s reply was quiet, unyielding. “It is not our way.”
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www.flickr.com/photos/199076397@N02/albums/72177720326169...
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