by Edward Brody
The Queen frowned and gave a nod.
“But, there is someone who I think would represent the humans well,” Mich added and turned to his side. “Walter St. James is wise and would look after the human’s–and the galaxy’s best interests.”
The other council members began grumbling at the idea.
After a brief pause, the Queen said, “Very well. Do you accept a seat on the Council, Walter St. James?”
“It would be an honor,” he replied.
“Are there any objections from the other council members?”
There was a brief paused and a few whispers before Salil stood from his seat. “The Council does not object. While it may take some adjusting for some, we’re happy to welcome him on board.”
“Done,” the Queen bellowed. “Rashada will also need a new ambassador. Is that a job that you think you can handle, Tristyn St. James?”
Tristyn smiled. “Absolutely…” Walter placed an encouraging hand on her back, and Tristyn gave a deep bow.
“Again, I can’t thank you all enough for what you’ve all done. You’re all welcome in Nerria at any time, and I think that this moment will be a turning point for the future of humanity.”
The humans all bowed and began to file out of the Queen’s Hall.
“Looks like you finally did it,” Stryker said, throwing a slap on Walter’s shoulders. His other arm was set in a white cast. “Never thought I’d see the day that humans were on the Council.”
Walter smiled. “Thank you for everything Stryker. We’d all be dead if it weren’t for you.”
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll get a cool medal to hang on my wall. I’m sure it’ll impress the ladies.”
“Mich!” a voice cried out from behind. Mich spun around to see Lena jogging towards towards him. “I’m glad I was wrong when I thought I’d never see you again.” She stared at him deeply in the eyes. “I hope you’ll return to Nerria soon.”
“I’m sure I’ll be back sooner than later.” Mich smiled.
“Make sure to come by the palace if you do.” Lena leaned in and gave Mich a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek before pulling back. “Thank you for everything.”
Mich nodded and watched as Lena spun and walked back towards the Queen.
When Mich turned around, he found Tristyn glaring at him with dark eyes and arms crossed. “So you have a girlfriend already, huh?”
Mich chuckled. “No, I told you Lena is just a friend.”
“But that Lena girl is smoking hot. Did I tell you how wild neander girls are in bed?” Stryker asked, purposely adding to Tristyn’s irritation. When he saw her face had turned red, he leaned in and whispered. “Looks like you’re already getting popular with the ladies.”
Mich scratched the back of his head with his hand, not sure what to say. He gave a slight snicker to break the uncomfortable silence.
“You’re welcome to come back to Atlantos with me, Mich. We can finish your training and set out on some adventures. Perhaps you’ll turn out to be the second human Keeper in history.”
“I’d like that, but first I’d like to stop by Rashada to see some friends.” He missed Vishi and the other miholo people. He also wanted to tell them that everything had worked out okay.
“Alright. I’ll bring my starship by Rashada as soon as she’s repaired. I’m sure you can find me.”
Mich walked away from the Queen’s palace, feeling like he was on a cloud. He thought that he had been a wealthy man when he was on Earth, and financially he was; he had built a successful business and earned a lot of money. But now with all that taken away from him, he had gained a far greater wealth. He had accomplished something that actually meant something, learned things that he never thought possible, and most of all, he was surrounded by people who felt like real family and friends to him.
He felt a small, warm hand grasp on to his and glanced over to see Tristyn by his side–there were other emotions he was experiencing that he had never felt as well.
Taking a chance on the Vpoint Cryogenics program turned out to be the best investment of his life.
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Kryle Yago’s hands trembled with anger as he closed his communications device. He squeezed it in his hands and flung it towards a wall, shattering it into a thousand tiny pieces.
If his informant was right, everything he did was for nothing. The Keeper he had working for him was dead, Carl was dead, and he had lost his seat on the Council. Worst of all, the human from E-17 had somehow survived, was being celebrated, and Walter St. James had taken his council seat.
“Damn the Queen, damn the Council, damn the humans,” he muttered to himself. He shuffled towards a glass cabinet and opened it, pulling a blaster pistol out and holstering it on his belt. He slammed the cabinet shut and stormed directly for one of his starships.
He would not be humiliated by the humans or the government. If the information he received was accurate, the Queen had two shapeshifters sitting in her prison whom which the Lexxicorians would surely want to retrieve.
Why wait around for the humans to send the galaxy into turmoil? No one was better suited than a former council member to lead Lexxicore into another Intergalactic War.
The End
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