Alien kidnapping, or was it Chapter 7

Alien kidnapping, or was it
Chapter 7

Drivas had almost withdrawn, feeling Sam's strength. She was at the highest level possible, and he was still far ahead of her. Best not anger him, she thought.

Anger? She heard Sam's thoughts interject. No, it's more like pissing me off to the extreme. You don't want to do that, not now.

All I want is to end hostilities with you, Sam. I Drivas started.

You, I have no qualms with Drivas. Neither do I, with you, Thallus, though I will defend myself. As I am sure both of you have felt, I am far beyond both of you. Though I must admit, you are closer to talking with your minds than I am. So, they want me to stop? That is not going to happen.

What do we have to do? What can Thallus and I do to stop this? Drivas asked.

As I said, have them back off. That is the only thing that will save lives this day. Sam replied to Drivas.

Behind her, Drivas heard Sub-Commander Triot scoff. "Tell him that up to now, he hasn't broken the law. Though if any die there, he will be held accountable!"

I was just told. Drivas started.

Yeah, I heard him. Triot, if I move forward and they attack me, know this: it is on your head, not mine. As before, I will not start this, but I will damn sure finish it. The sad thing? I offered to help. The commanding officer who met with an accident decided I was a threat. It's not a wise decision. Sam told all three of them.

Thantas had to smile as she 'heard' everything being thought. There was something about this Clive stone she couldn't put a finger on.

The immunity, the rapid growing abilities. Then there was the fact that he'd only emerged what two or three weeks? No, there was something different about him, something warmly familiar.

Suddenly, Thantas 'heard' the thoughts of the Clive stone man Sam. I don't know who you are; you are much like me and Raydy.

Though she needs to learn more, she will grow strong enough soon.

I Thantas started.

Don't I know that anything you think they will 'hear' listens? I don't know, but there is a triad again. Thantas gasped again as Sam continued. I am building another, though I still need the last planet. Though I will destroy the fleet before me, I do not wish to. I know they are using you as what they made you do freed you a bit.

Again, Thantas gasped; this Clive stone man had already passed much of where she'd been at the start of this centuries ago. Was it possible? He was a full-blooded Clive stone, as she'd felt before. It was impossible after all this time, yet there he was, plus he was half again more powerful than she was. Powering her body up for those few seconds had slightly upped her power. Then, there was the fact that he felt like family.

I would tell you to let them know I am coming, though it would be brushed aside. I am letting YOU know I am coming to free you soon. I still have to find Mellos Thymp. She holds a few answers I need. Don't worry. I hope to release you soon. Sam told Thantas.

A sigh went through her thoughts as she felt the energy from this male. As powerful as she was, he was more. The gas was the only weapon they had against him, which, as she had seen, was of no consequence. For the first time in almost five centuries, she felt that there was hope. The fact that there was a triad again would seriously hamper the IP now. She was sure it set them back at least fifty years!

Sam broke contact with the powerful mind, concentrating on Triot, Drivas, and Thallus. Well, Triot? I am waiting, though I am about to move forward. Know this if you declare war on me? I guarantee it will be a conflict even if you defeat me. I will win in the long run.

Sighing, Sub-Commander Triot nodded as he started to issue orders. Sam was about to start moving forward when the entire fleet turned, each ship slipping into hyperspace.

Perhaps you are brighter than I first thought you were. Sam said as he accelerated toward the last of the worlds before the triad corner world.

Landing lightly, he saw that the IP had been here also. Looking around, he saw that all the grey people here were terrified. Sighing, Sam tried to keep his anger under control. It wouldn't do to kill a few thousand when he had just arrived.

He might as well get started, he thought. Moving toward the most significant city he'd seen from orbit he was soon met by a huge contingent of gray people.

The crowd stopped before Sam with an older-looking gray stepping forward. "We were told that a Clive stone was coming to our world. At first, we were frightened that you were here to finish our people off. Queen Triada, plus several from our sister worlds, have also explained what you are trying to do. Is it true you have already freed two of the triad corner worlds?"

Sam bowed to the leader, drawing a massive gasp from all present. "I have, as I intend to do to the last of the corner worlds. I was told this is the last world in line with that world. I am here to try and free this world through any means possible."

The gray leader nodded as he listened to all Sam had to say. "You are as the legends said the Clive stones were. I never thought I would meet someone so powerful that I only wished to use that power to help. We will do all we can to help you; the fact that the IP is gone from our planet for the first time in many years speaks volumes."

Sam's eyes widened as he stated, "Elder, I only did what I thought was right."

Again, the gray leader nodded to everything that Sam was saying. Sam was about to turn when the gray leader reached out grabbing Sam's arm.

"Young Clive Stone, the triad's last corner world, has had an IP force on it for a long time. I fear it will not be as easy to free." The gray leader told Sam.

Again, Sam nodded, "I will do all I can, elder."

Again, as Sam was about to turn, the leader spoke. "We also know that you do not like to kill though with this enemy you have no little chance not to. Please try not to kill unless you have no choice. Queen Triada has expressed that there is a greatness in you; one that hasn't been seen in a very long time."

Sam was quiet for a moment before he spoke. "I will do all I can, Elder, though, as you said, there may be no choice with this enemy."

The leader was nodding as he watched Sam leave the ground disappearing as he got higher.

I told what you advised me, Queen Triada. The Elder's thoughts said.

Good, I hope these two triads can aid him in what he is trying to do. I haven't seen two trios since I was young. Especially next to each other. The Queen replied.

Do you think he can do this? The Elder asked.

I cannot predict the future Elder, though I hope so. The mere fact we are this close to the freedom of the triads is promising. The Queen told the Elder.

Sam was entering hyper-space as soon as he was far from the planet. I hope I don't have to put up with a bunch of gun-happy military types this time he thought.

Sub-Commander Triot already had Drivas and Thallus on the fastest ship. They had withdrawn the one thousandth to the dark side of the next planet in line. There was no way they could allow this planet to fall. Shaking his head an evil smile lit up his face. They'd have to exterminate all life if that piece of trash Clive Stone refused to comply.

Looking down, he saw the progress of the sleek little ship as it made its way to where the fleet was. Those two worthless pieces of shit daughters of his had stopped that piece of garbage before, and they should again. Finally, they were being of use. Too bad after all of this, they'd have no further use for them. Even with their advanced levels, Thantas would make short work of them. Triot smiled at the thought of hearing their screams as they died when Thantas melted their brains.

Both Drivas and Thallus were surprised when they were hustled aboard one of the fastest ships of the IP. Looking at the controls, Drivas saw they were heading to one of the gray corner triad worlds.

Drivas. Echoed in her head. Thallus stared at Drivas when Drivas's eyes opened wide.

"What's wrong?" Thallus asked.

"It's Thantas," Drivas whispered. "It's like she is right here in my head." Drivas turned toward Thallus, an almost blank look in her eyes. "I feel like there are two people here now," Drivas said, tapping her head.

"I," Thallus started then stopped her eyes also opening wide.

It will be alright Thallus. Thallus heard Nodding. Thallus listened for a few moments, then was quiet.

I know you two are on your way to where Sam is going. I have a plan for both of you to help him. It should also make you indispensable to the IP. I will be working on both of you in the meantime. Now then I want you to. Thantas began as both Drivas and Thallus's eyes went wide.

Sam had been in hyper-space for maybe an hour when he exited near another grayish world. Pulling up short, Sam stared at the world. Looking harder he saw no sign of the IP. Shaking his head he thought something wasn't right.

A mere five minutes later the sleek ship with Drivas and Thallus exited the wormhole they'd been traversing. Approaching the gray world they were surprised to see that Sam had already arrived.

Is that you Drivas? She heard when the ship slowed.

Hello Sam, it is good to 'hear' you again. Drivas Said, Where are you?

I just got here a few minutes ago. Sam told her.

Minutes? Drivas asked.

Ah! Sorry, it is a time unit from the planet I was on. It’s the one where I first met the both of you. Sam informed her. So that idiot Triot sent the both of you to try and stop me huh? Like I told you and him before, it’s not going to happen.

There has to be something that we can do to end this peacefully, Sam. Drivas said a bit of hope in her thoughts.

Humm, I can only think of the IP to leave; only a little else will do. Otherwise, they will start coming up extremely short on personnel and ships. Though as I can see there are none here. That strikes me as odd. I was told that the IP had a presence here for a long time.
 
I'm not seeing any, though I feel a solid concentration of IP ships. Sam told Drivas.

I Drivas started.

Look, you piece of filth, Sam heard Triot's thoughts. You make a single move toward that planet? Then you seal the fate of all there. The whole world has several planet destroyer charges. Even if you are fast enough to get all of them, you'll always continue the planet-wide bombardment from the fleet. Get the fleet, and the charges will go off. It's time for you to leave, NOW! Triot's thoughts almost screamed at Sam. Then, the IP sub-commander started to laugh.

Sam stayed stock, still thinking over everything the IP sub-commander had just relayed. Rage played across his face. They'd rather kill these people than allow them to be free? He thought they were insane, and now he knew it.

When he stopped, Sam was about to chance to go after everything, pushing himself as fast as he could. Cocking his head to one side, a slight smile played across his lips as he started to nod.

Sam could still hear the ass sub-commander's laughter when he thought. I'll take the third option. Sam thought as he listened to the sub-commander start to laugh harder.

There is no third option. Leave, or they are all dead! I hope that. Triot started.

No, I suggest you leave before they are all dead. Sam replied.

Ha! To use your own words is not going to happen! Triot thought back.

Sam just sighed. Okay, their deaths are on your head.

With that, Sam vanished. Triot's eyes went wide as he pressed several buttons. To his disbelief, several explosions shook, destroying more than half the fleet. "Open fire! Kill all of those ungrateful louts on the planet!" He shouted.

Just as suddenly, most of the ships in front of what was left started to explode. Triot's eyes narrowed as not a single shot even made the atmosphere.

Sam appeared in front of the last one-fourth of a vast fleet. You move, you maniacal piece of garbage. Would you like me to be an enemy?

You've got it! I won't hold back any longer. Was this what you were doing according to the laws that the IPs themselves have set down? You are now in violation of a great many. I'm coming for you and the IP. It appears that you are the criminals that you accused my kind of being. By your own rules, you are now a wanted man.

Triot smiled as he looked at several displays. You will have a hard time enforcing that, especially after you die!

I doubt you can make that happen seriously, though you are still welcome to try! Sam thought back.

"Retreat now! Form up at these coordinates." Triot ordered. This isn't over, you piece of garbage. Triot thought to Sam.

No, it has just begun. Know this, you idiot; I'm damn sure going to finish it one way or the other. Sam told Triot.

Triot growled as he disconnected the thought link Thantas had established for him. "I want you to find any weakness he has, Thantas. Find it quickly, or the next dose of pain will make those before pale to this set!"

Thantas could only feel great pride for what her fellow Clive Stone had done. She'd never seen the sub-commander this frustrated before. Not even all the chaos that Mellos Thymp had caused had upset him this much. Maybe this would distract him enough for her to end him finally.

Sam was about to finish the rest of the ships when they all turned, many limping off. Sam's eyes narrowed. What was Triot's game now? The male was an unflinching maniac. Why save them now? Shaking his head, he went to the last gray triad corner world.

Drivas was about to follow the rest of the fleet when she received an order. "Drivas! Please stay as close to that piece of garbage as you can. Keep him calm as you did today. We got a lot of good intel to help us toward the next battle with him."

Drivas and Thallus both snapped to attention when they heard sub-commander Triot's voice, and his image appeared on their view screen. "Yes, sir," they both responded. "Should we stay in contact with him?"

"No! Just keep an eye on him. With all that we have lost, we need an eye out there watching him. Since it appears he bears either of you, no ill will you have to take the job. Can the IP depend upon the both of you?" Triot asked.

"Yes, sir!" The both of them said as they again snapped to attention for the image of Triot. "We will do everything that we can, sir!"

Triot's eyes narrowed as he stared hard at both females before him. This wasn't the first time he'd seen or heard them both respond like this.

Drivas was driven far more than he was comfortable with. Many in the past had been the same way and fallen to the wayside.

Looking harder, he looked for the tale to tell signs of betrayal that people like Drivas displayed right before they turned.

"This is far too important for your drive to advance special agent Drivas. If you can't do this, I am afraid I'll have to pull both of you with reassignment." Triot hadn't seen anything, but it was a little early. He'd have to keep an eye on them both.

"We will do all we can to keep an eye on him, sir," Drivas said. "With these new levels, following him shouldn't be too hard. We will also notify you and command if he comes into contact with Mellos Thymp. According to what he said, he is also searching for her. I believe he said she angered him greatly."

Triot's eyes widened at this, "So he is hunting her? One of his kind? Interesting, very interesting; alright, stay in contact. I want..." Triot went quiet as several alarms were going off. "Stay in contact. When did she break containment?" Then the line went dead.

Drivas and Thallus looked at each other. Did SHE break containment? They both nodded as they both whispered, "Thantas."

On board the command station, every alarm was now going as Thantas's consciousness slipped into her body. She smiled as she tried to integrate into it as fast as she could. Moving an arm, she grasped a line leading to her head. Snapping it loose, a new set of alarms went off.

"Contain her!" Triot was screaming at the techs. Triot and half of those there had already donned special headgear. However, it appeared she was finding a way around that. Releasing the cable, she grasps another, trying to yank it loose. She almost had it when she felt the pull back into the machine. Damn, damn, damn! She almost had it!

Triot breathed a sigh of relief when he saw she was again contained. How in the hell had she escaped again? Racking his brain, a sudden thought flashed across his mind. Almost five hundred years ago, she had managed to run like this. Something about family?

His eyes widened; he flew to the computer and started to pull up all the scans they had made on Sam. A few moments later, his mouth dropped open.

It wasn't possible! They were all dead! His family had been there when the entire planet of the Clive stones cracked open and then exploded. Part of his family had died that day, along with almost the whole Clive stone race. It was all recorded; they all had to be dead except for Thantas. There was no way this Sam shared nearly the same Geno as Thantas!

Thantas could feel the slight elevation of her power. It wasn't much, though anymore was a help. She reached out, feeling for Sam. I can feel what you did; I wish to thank you. She thought to Sam.

Sam had just landed when he felt Thantas's thoughts. It wasn't much, but you can hide more now. If I get a chance, I will do more. For now, I have to complete what I am doing. At least this part of the galaxy will be free.

Sam suddenly cut off talking to Thantas as he felt the approach of a vast multitude of beings. Damn it, this doesn't feel all that good, he thought. Suddenly, he felt Thantas' thoughts try to interject again.

I don't have time to talk. Sam thought to Thantas.

Try not to kill too many. If there are enough, then the triad will also succeed. Thantas told him.

A smirk appeared on Sam's face. Ha! He thought. Easy for you to say, considering you aren't even here.



To be continued