Alien kidnapping, or was it Chapter 6

Alien kidnapping, or was it
Chapter 6

Drivas awoke with a significant headache, plus the number of voices she was hearing. Sitting up, she concentrated as hard as she could, feeling half the agents start to fade. Trying again, she pushed harder, feeling another third of what was left fade.

Looking over at the other table, she saw that Thallus was still unconscious. Though she could feel the woman trying to claw her way to the surface, she thought it would be another hour before she was awake. Still hearing voices, she pushed again, feeling the more vital voices gradually fade.

Finally, half an hour later, all but one voice was gone, a compelling voice that she couldn't ignore. Thantas? Drivas asked. [Is that you? I thought I was far below you for you to 'talk' to me!

Ah! Drivas Flot! I thought that was your mind that entered the fourth level. No, my dear, you are by no means so far below me that I would not talk to you. If anything, you are one of the few I can talk to. Thantas told her.

We were always told that you were far above us, that you only talked to those near your level, only the heads of the IP and the technicians that preserved you. A shocked Drivas answered Thantas.

Drivas could almost swear that Thantas was smirking at her when she said. You will find that most of the time. What are we told by those supposedly above us? It is often not the whole truth or the one they want us to know. Lately, I have found this to be more accurate and more authentic.

I thought you weren't allowed to speak to anyone else. Drivas asked.

Usually, I'm not, though you're getting the level you have has made this communication possible. I can see into your mind, my dear; I can see the doubt that both you and Thallus have. Many secrets have been hidden from both of you; a few are coming soon. As of now, I think you need the strength to act. You are scheduled to go to level five. I will make this possible. I would usually let the machine kill, but it will not be so for you. Thantas told an extremely confused Drivas.

Thanks, I do not understand! Driva's thoughts almost shouted.

It will become more apparent in time. Now sleep; I must prepare both of you for what they will do to you next. Thantas said as Drivas nodded and then fell back into a deep sleep.

Thantas reached in feeling the work that the crude machines of the IP had done. Removing all the hidden orders that she felt, Thantas thought they would now have a far easier time. They might not even feel pain now. She knew she hadn't much time as both were awoken and scanned. They were immediately hooked to other machines as the following levels were started.

Drivas felt Thantas nearby as the fifth level was started. Were they so desperate that they were willing to kill both? Thallus was scared for a moment. She'd almost died the last time the machine had started in her mind.

Suddenly, there was an intense buzzing as the machine reached into their minds, looking for the orders that had been planted before. Thantas started to adjust both women's minds, completely fooling the machine. Then, both women's minds were moved rather quickly into the next levels.

Drivas looked at Thallus with a look of shock on her face. My god, there was no pain!

Suddenly, she 'heard' Thallus’s thoughts in her mind, I know! There was nothing at all! Wait! Ma’am? I can hear your thoughts. Am I imagining this?

Drivas shook her head; don't let on that we can hear each other. Thantas told me that many things were being hidden from the both of us. Also, we both had doubts; I am glad you are with me on this.

A moment later, they both 'heard' Thantas. Enough! Sleep. Both nodded as they went under faster than they thought they would.

Several technicians looked over the readings, seeing a slight spike from both. Shaking their heads, they consigned it to the fact that both were at a very high level now. It's a good thing they were both on their side, or they were dead for sure.

Sam was drawing closer to the third world that the Queen and the gray leader said was the world they needed. Still not in the best of moods, he'd met more and more resistance the closer he got. He guessed from what the Queen had passed him that he only had two worlds to go, then the third world itself.

Landing on the first of the last three worlds, San heard massive screaming as a great multitude ran from him. Sighing, he shook his head. He had expected as much, that is, 'til the grays started to open fire on him! His face twisting into a mask of rage, Sam was about to destroy several thousand of them. That's when he felt a powerful mind try to enter his.

Shocked momentarily, he pushed back, feeling the mind was somehow familiar to him. Still, it had tried to enter his mind without his permission, so he went back. When the reason didn't stop pushing, he became seriously pissed at the mind. Pushing the mind away violently, he felt the mind fade back to the space station he'd been to before.

Growling, Sam nodded, so they were trying to get to him through his mind. Were they in for a shock? Turning back to the grays firing at him, he stood tall and then put his hand up, pushing all the beams hitting him back almost as they had come. There was a massive confusion as many screamed, running away in terror.

Shaking his head, Sam landed in front of those trying to escape. I am not here to hurt you but rather to help you escape those who wish you to work for them. Sam thought.

You tell nothing but an untruth we. Many thought to him.

Suddenly, more voices were heard talking to those in front of him. Sitting, he decided to wait this time, as this had been played out several times in the last few days.

Almost falling asleep, Sam could see that he was finally starting to get tired. Thinking back, it had been what, seven or eight days? Maybe more, he wasn't sure as he'd only been back to earth once. Looking at all those before him, he was shocked to see they were still standing there 'listening' to the others on the other planets.

Still waiting, he was surprised when one moved from the rest to stand before him. The others you visited have explained what you are trying to do for our people. We were told to add to the voice for the next two worlds. We were also told to let you know that you must hurry.
Those that were here before are coming back soon.

I am glad I did not have to end many of you. Being free of them is far better with all of you rather than half. Sam told those before him.

We also concur with this assumption, Sam. We thank you for your mercy. The one thought to Sam then moved off with the others, who all had stunned faces.

Smiling, Sam was about to take off when he 'heard' Queen Triada. I can feel your depletion of energy, Sam. I suggest you fly closer to the sun before you leave.

Sam's mouth dropped open; a son? I am powerful, though I didn't think I was THAT powerful!

You only must get within a few million miles; Sam is far away. You are still growing more muscular; you only need a little more time and should have your full power. The Queen told him.

Shrugging, Sam shot up at a tremendous speed, heading toward the dull yellow sun of the gray world. At first, he felt nothing but emptiness inside; as he drew closer, he felt less and less tired. He was shocked he was getting much closer when he started feeling the heat. Shit, he thought I was pretty close; it feels more like being a little too close to a campfire.

Feeling almost normal, Sam nodded to himself and then shot forward toward the next planet. Entering the wormhole, he hoped these last few would be far easier. This constant parade of people wanting to be enslaved was seriously taxing on him.

Sam came out of the wormhole near the last of the two worlds he needed to free. To his surprise, he met with many IP regulars and battleships. Shaking his head, he felt that a lot was going to die that day.

Drivas was trying to regain her strength, though the shouting she was 'hearing' was starting to make her angry. Shut the hell up, she thought. Then she thought she recognized the voice. Thallus? Was that her she thought she heard screaming?

Thallus? Drivas thought. Is that you, I hear?

Drivas, thank all that is holy! Please help me! The sheer number of voices I am 'hearing' is maddening. Replied Thallus’s almost desperate thoughts.

You have to concentrate and push them out. I did it when I reached level four. Once you do that, you can do so from then on. Drivas told her.

Ugh, it is so hard! I'm trying. Yes! I can feel almost half the voices fading. Came Thallus's thoughts.

Keep pushing; I know you can do it. Focus on my thoughts, and it should help you. Drivas told her.

Yes! I can feel them fading away. Finally, it is so quiet now. Thallus thought.

You have done very well, Thallus. Drivas, you are now the only other fifth level. As we both know, you doubt much that has been happening around you. You are the first of the upper command I have ever felt think this way.

A shocked Thallus asked. Who is this? It feels almost like the thoughts of that man Sam we met a few weeks ago.

Very good, Thallus, very good. Like Sam, I am also Clive Stone; before I am rude, I am Thantas. The thoughts revealed to an even bigger shocked Thallus.

Thanks! That is impossible! We were told that the all-powerful Thantas never communicated with anyone outside the council. I am merely an upper-level four. It's hardly worth your time or energy. Thallus replied.

You are far more valuable than anyone I have ever talked to. I hope to forge a lasting friendship in the next few weeks. Thantas thoughts said.

Thallus was still in shock; the great, powerful, and all-important Thantas was speaking to her. Here, I thought you needed to be more relaxed, too.

My dear Thallus, as you are about to discover, many of the truths we have been told are mere illusions. Illusions that powerful men and women are good at lies have made the multitude believe in the fact. Thanatos replied.

Thallus was now confused, though she felt privileged that the great one was thinking of her. Many things she'd just 'heard' were confusing and even more complicated to wrap her mind around.

Don't worry, Thallus. Soon, I will teach you more as more is revealed. You'll need to see what I am hinting at with your own eyes.
Then you will understand, especially what this Sam person you met is doing. Drivas felt the thoughts almost turn to her as they continued. Do you know that there is now a Triad?

Drivas's mouth dropped open; a Triad? How? The IP had taken almost all worlds that could make a Triad. No, I did not; this will cause a slowdown in the advancement of the galaxy.

No Drivas will provide a haven for many branded as outlaws and impressed, though they hadn't done anything wrong. Also, this person Sam? He has almost established a second Triad, though I am afraid many of the IPs are about to die. He has excellent control of most of his powers, though the one he needs has yet to emerge. Thanks, said a little sad.

We need more time to reach him, Thantas. Drivas stated.

I will... quiet, sleep! Thantas said as they both dropped like rocks in a deep sleep.

Thantas withdrew as she watched several new technicians enter the room. Reaching out, Thantas started to adjust several of the memories of both women. She hadn't wholly won either of them over yet. Withdrawing, she watched as the techs took readings.

Sub-Commander Triot entered the room, watching as the techs worked over both the unconscious women. Though briefly, he felt a presence; it was gone, almost a ghost or afterthought. Shaking his head, he thought he needed to be medically scanned. Thantas might have slipped something in after all this time.

Standing there, the more Triot thought about it, the more something didn't feel right. Grabbing his com, he asked. "I need a status on the brain center. Where is it?"

"At the moment, sir, it is in one of the two environmental control stations, not far from your location." A voice answered.

"Were there problems reported there?" The Sub-Commander asked.

"Yes sir, a few time units ago. Not overly severe, though enough to raise an alarm for the brain center unit." The voice replied.

"Alright, I want to be alerted if it enters this room. Even if it stops outside this room and doesn't enter, I want to know." The Sub-Commander ordered.

"Yes, sir! You will be the first to know!" The voice responded quickly.

The Sub-Commander nodded as he disconnected. Something still didn't feel right. Shaking his head, he ordered as deep a

Scan on both women as they could do. He had to ensure that both were still loyal to the IP. Sighing, he thought if they lost control of these two, it might be far worse than that damn Clive stone.

Sam could only stare at the vast number of ships between him and the planet. Growling a bit, Sam was tired of the idiots who thought he was an enemy. He hadn't started a single confrontation, well, none they hadn't fired on him.

Sam shrugged as he started forward toward the mass of ships. We'll find out quickly if they still think I am an enemy. Even as he moved closer, he 'heard' a vaguely familiar voice. Stopping, he cocked his head as he strained to 'hear' the voice.

Is this the Sam person? The voice asked as it started to grow stronger.

I will listen for a few moments. This feels like the one who tried to force their way into my mind. I think you shouldn't try that again; I might be unable to control my anger if I push you away. Sam told the thoughts.

Yes, I apologize for not realizing you were a pure Clive stone. I would never have tried had I known. The thought conveyed to Sam.

Sam's eyes narrowed as he felt something from the other mind. So, I take it you are a Clive Stone also?

A Clive stone? I... No, sir, I am... not Clive Stone. I am a Dronditte from the homeworld of the IP. The thoughts replied.

Sam's narrowed more as he felt the struggle of the mind as it was answering. Something is off with this mind. It feels far more potent than anything I have ever felt.

I'm sorry, I know that you are not! Sam thought then was looking at what he saw was a body floating in a vat of liquid. Looking closer, he was shocked when he could almost recall another female who looked much like her. Looking around, he saw the same man he'd met before with Drivas. Ah! I know who is in control of you now. Sam started to push at the Sub-Commander, shocked when nothing happened to the man.

I think you should stop trying. This is the only substance you cannot penetrate. I mean, if you surrender, we will find all your weaknesses. Came the Sub-Commander's thoughts.

Ha! You need to remember who you are dealing with! I suggest you have these ships leave before they are only trash in space! Sam thought as several small pieces of machinery broke loose. Ducking, the Sub-Commander started to shout orders.

Ah! Thank you, Sam! The other powerful mind said as several of the technicians in the room with the body screamed as blood started flowing out of their ears and mouths.

Suddenly, he couldn’t see anything else within the station. What in the hell was going on? Pushing harder, Sam was rewarded with a momentary view inside, and then it was gone.

Great, he thought, now I have another that I will have to find. Either that or he was going to kill her if she kept trying to enter his mind.

Thantas was trying to free herself as fast as she could. He had helped her again. She was almost seventy-five.

Percent of her power. With a devilish laugh, she started to crush all the techs manning her confinement. She'd almost killed all of them when she was again pulled away from her body.

Sub-Commander Triot was breathing hard, blood trickling from under his thin helmet. That piece of trash had damaged his protective headgear! She might have noticed it if Thantas was more relaxed than she was. Thankfully, they had emergency contingencies in place. Shouting orders, he walked to another room, seeing that Drivas and Thallus were awake.

"You both have been cleared; you need to try and stop that damn Clive stone before we lose the one thousandth. I don't care how you do it. Get him to stop." Triot was shouting at them when he rushed into the room.

Both women looked at each other as they nodded and closed their eyes. Sam? Drivas thought as she searched for him. She was amazed to see him floating in space before the one thousandth.

WHAT! Came Sam's loud thoughts. They got you trying to stop me from destroying all those in front of me?

What? No, I just awoke. I've been undergoing enhancements, so I might be able to talk to you. It was a great deal of pain, though I made it. Drivas told him with all honesty.

So you know nothing has happened in the last two or three days? Sam thought to her, and then Drivas felt him gently probing her mind. So, she has been in your mind also. I wanted to know why it was more challenging to get in. If you talk to her again, could you tell her I am upset she lied? I know she had no choice, but I am still sore.

I'm afraid she had no choice, so will you hold off destroying the fleet in front of you? Drivas said, feeling the sub-commander enter the conversation.

I might, Sam stated. If they withdraw; if not, then I assure you a lot of them are going to die. I'm through being the nice guy. I will give you a chance and then push you out of the way. If you decide to fire on me, then all bets are off!

Uh, all bets are off? Drivas questioned.

Then I stop being nice and start doing a lot more than push! Sam replied.



To be continued