by L M Lacee
The Ascension
By L.M. Lacee
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Daughter of Ethos
The ascension
By L.M. Lacee
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Title of Contents
Copyright
Title of Contents
CHARACTERS:
ONE:
TWO:
THREE:
FOUR:
FIVE:
SIX:
SEVEN:
EIGHT:
NINE:
TEN:
ELEVEN:
TWELVE:
THIRTEEN:
FOURTEEN:
FIFTEEN:
SIXTEEN:
SEVENTEEN:
EIGHTEEN:
NINETEEN:
TWENTY:
TWENTY-ONE:
TWENTY-TWO:
TWENTY-THREE:
TWENTY-FOUR:
TWENTY-FIVE:
TWENTY-SIX:
TWENTY-SEVEN:
TWENTY-EIGHT:
TWENTY-NINE:
THIRTY:
THIRTY-ONE:
THIRTY-TWO:
THIRTY-THREE:
THIRTY-FOUR:
THIRTY-FIVE:
THIRTY-SIX:
THIRTY-SEVEN:
THIRTY-EIGHT:
THIRTY-NINE:
FORTY:
FORTY-ONE:
FORTY-TWO:
FORTY-THREE:
FORTY-FOUR:
FORTY-FIVE:
FORTY-SIX:
FORTY-SEVEN:
FORTY-EIGHT:
FORTY-NINE:
FIFTY:
FIFTY-ONE:
FIFTY-TWO:
FIFTY-THREE:
FIFTY-FOUR:
FIFTY-FIVE:
FIFTY-SIX:
FIFTY-SEVEN:
FIFTY-EIGHT:
FIFTY-NINE:
SIXTY:
SIXTY-ONE:
SIXTY-TWO:
SIXTY-THREE:
SIXTY-FOUR:
SIXTY-FIVE:
SIXTY-SIX:
SIXTY-SEVEN:
SIXTY-EIGHT:
SIXTY-NINE:
SEVENTY:
SEVENTY-ONE:
SEVENTY-TWO:
SEVENTY-THREE:
SEVENTY-FOUR:
SEVENTY-FIVE:
SEVENTY-SIX:
SEVENTY-SEVEN:
SEVENTY-EIGHT:
SEVENTY-NINE:
EIGHTY:
EIGHTY-ONE:
EIGHTY-TWO:
EIGHTY-THREE:
EPILOGUE:
TRANSLATIONS:
CHARACTERS:
Humans/Terrans:
Peyton Roeah: Star Daughter.
Netta Mentu: Commander of Star Daughters Guard.
Melody Daygoniss: Commander/Tocho/Tivna.
Darby Roeah: Scientist/Specialist.
Heather Solverea: Doctor/Healer.
Esther Lioni: Nanny/Omperea.
Helen Sillva: Chef/Housekeeper.
Brenda Daimond: Housekeeper/Celebrant.
Penny Naltone: Personal Assistant.
Trina Hananva: Kailee.
Jean Harding: Systems Analyst.
Karen Roeah: Warrior Liaison.
Amelia Torroni: Executive Chef Prowler I.
Nina Hananva: Botanist:
Fern Jocarse: Biologist:
Kate Torvans: Veterinarian/Artar.
Patty Cooper: Doctor/Healer.
Sabrina (Rina) Johnston: Pilot.
Kelly Patterson: Linguist.
Lilly Adams: Chemist.
June Hastings: Pilot.
Echo Wallace: Negotiator.
Relic Wallace: Guard Commander.
Gracen Lorde: Mystic.
Sonia Solverea: Comms Specialist.
Abigail Martin: Doctor/Healer.
Christine Martin: Researcher.
Gunner Cooper: Commander.
Mark Solar: Commander.
Charlotte Solar: Midwife.
Argo King: Warrior.
Roman Wright: Warrior.
Vic Butler: Warrior.
Nail Perez: Warrior.
Erin Kischer: Receptionist.
Jax:
Warriors:
Kardan Roeah: Amahka Elite.
Hawk Roeah: Elite/First Commander.
Reeve Roeah: Elite/Second Commander.
Wolf Roeah: Commander.
Dinas Serapera: Elite/Healer.
Kerol Naihal: Commander
Willian Devet: Warrior/Investigtor.
Lukas Naihal: Warrior/Scout.
Jorge Torroni: Commander Star Daughters Guard.
Carrick Torvans: Urnu.
Nikolas Faelone: Pilot.
Kolin Matewe: Engineer.
Sarn Kischer: Warrior/Guard.
Kent Jeyer: Warrior/Guard.
Hue Artton: Warrior/Guard.
Iaan Jerffon: Warrior/Guard.
Orin Certen: Captain.
Ward Tenne: Captain.
Marlo Daimond: Commander/Liaison.
Larson Sillva: Commander/ Liaison.
Raley Ayyban: Commander/ Liaison.
Alexx Ganer: Commander/ Liaison.
Kinn Brada: Graynite Warrior/Captain.
Ferrian Watsor: Graynite Warrior.
Lonn Grason: Graynite Warrior.
Saffri Folark: Graynite Warrior.
Mayton Norr: Warrior.
Virin Porran: Warrior.
Matt Karto: Commander/Falear.
Po Zaato: Captain/ Falear.
Len Sasski: Captain/ Falear.
San Ghota: Captain/ Falear.
Varn Carto: Captain/ Falear.
Isha Etaran: Captain/ Falear.
Warr Jurtor: Captain/ Falear.
Mystics:
Avana Cooper: Sevna.
Jarrod Hananva: Kail.
Malchol Hananva: Mystic.
Telfor Hananva: Mystic.
Kenera Hananva: Mother.
Cemeru Hananva: Father.
Jarrmeru Hananva: Mystic.
Marabela Porfitter: Sene.
Prowlers:
Briark: Bonded to Peyton.
Leiark: Bonded to Peyton.
Rage: Pride Leader.
Fanharr: Female Pride Leader.
Rave: Bonded to Harmara.
Honor: Bonded to Darby.
Salmah: Bonded to Hawk.
Bracce: Bonded to Marlo.
Bricc: Bonded to Raley.
Bacon: Bonded to Melody.
Knife: Bonded to Netta.
Jade: Bonded to Kerol.
Scout: Bonded to Lukkas.
Pepper: Bonded to Helen.
Midnight: Bonded to Jarrod.
Tipper: Bonded to Jorge.
Boaks: Bonded to Willian.
Riim: Bonded to Frand.
Runner: Bonded to Jarrmeru.
Remii: Bonded to Heather.
Lia: Bonded to Avana.
Maya: Bonded to Hope.
Kosmo: Bonded to Rayvan.
Tag: Bonded to Draykin.
Leema: Bonded to Enara.
Deela: Bonded to Enuru.
Kitolin: Bonded to Kate.
Lott: Bonded to Esther.
Petal: Bonded to Nina.
Gum: Bonded to Fern.
Allie: Bonded to Penny.
Cobalt: Bonded to Sedeen.
Drifter: Bonded to Ranarra.
Traders:
Rose Hananva: Chief Trader.
Frand Leesungha: Pilot/Trader.
Miko Artton: Laroro/Accountant.
Savo Leesungha: Head of family Leesungha.
Teelu Leesungha: Lalorla/Lawyer for Leesungha traders.
Reeico Leesungha: Chief Inventor.
Savna Leesungha: Pilot/Trader.
Teenarlo Leesungha: Inventor.
Solverea Family:
Harmara Solverea: Family Leader.
Sedeen Solverea: Infiltrator.
Klune Solverea: Spy Master.
Rata Solverea: Spy Mistress.
Waseo (Waysu) Solverea: Commander.
Rita Lewen: Former Spy Mistress.
Kaven Fortnar (Fox): Spy.
Dantara Lewen: Commander.
Draygons:
Coraan Daygoniss: Warmaster.
Ranarra Daygoniss: Warmaster.
Zenerra Daygoniss: Guard.
Lucerra Theruu: Guard Commander.
Dana Surgan: Guardian.
Heddro Mainer: Healer.
Menturians:
Bendrix Mentu: Former King.
Jerthem Theruu: Domard.
Kern Mentu: Cousin.
Patamoglian:
Phantor Patamogol: Emperor
Parkern Patamogol: Brother/ Ambassador.
Putaran Patamogol: Brother of Emperor.
Iperran Patamogol: Brother of Emperor.
Peneria Devet: Daughter/Investigator.
Ipeara Patamogol: Daughter/Pilot.
Raparthen Nation:
Huju. Pack Leader.
Pwetara: Pack Leader.
Twetara: Second.
Haffee:
Waidon Haffee: Patriarch/Governor.
Oleena Haffee: Matriarch.
Reth Haffee: First son.
Vina Haffee: Spouse to Reth.
Enric Haffee: Second Son.
Haley Haffee: Spouse to Enric.
Tyden Haffee: Third Son.
Berra Haffee: Spouse to Tyden.
Mezor Haffee: Fourth Son.
Sally Haffee: Spouse to Mezor.
Garriss Haffee: Son of Enric.
Kenniss Haffee: Son of Tyden.
Kassapi:
Taurene Kassapi: Ambassador.
Idella Kassapi: Sargann Commander.
Suena Kassapi: Sargann.
Onera Kassapi: Sargann.
Dorjinu:
Lujunn Dorjinu: Shodian.
Laalinn: Daughter.
Jealinn: Daughter.
Children:
Hope St. Hill.
Rayvan St. Hill.
Keylan St. Hill.
Drayken Kline.
Enara Solverea.
Enuru Solverea.
Koana Cooper.
Adversaries:
Red Murturins: Raider Leader.
Shonner Jen: Raider Leader.
Wes Scrigtons: Raider.
Fenmirr: Raider.
Emperor Uthar Jenerika.
Empress Quara Jenerika.
Jenersar Ambassador Thanikis Jenerika.
Earth Ambassador Ian White.
Sether Jenerika.
Orotha Jenerika.
Meins Thomsfar.
Celinna Thomsfar.
Fantha Thomsfar.
Leanii Undinly.
Rupart Interkinn.
Lydiia Interkinn.
Gorbog Vulron.
Doctor Agnes Johnston.
Governor Gearmry Swent.
Juary Swent.
Matriarch Sennha Raintor: First Sister.
Eddea Raintor: Second Sister.
Medenna Raintor: Third Sister.
Iirtha Patamogol: Former Empress.
Ambassador Ikiern Portarian: Empress Brother/ Former Ambassador.
Amera Patamogol: Empresses Daughter.
Wentur Patamogol: Empresses Son.
Dayrinda Darryan: Darganissa.
Landyn Darryan: Consort.
Governor Kittihue.
Governor Eorn.
Governor Wynn.
Extras:
Sunshoona: Earths Sun.
Gaea: Planet Earth.
Inferr: Planet of Indorino.
Planet Oraintarre.
Planet Pantarr.
Planet Nimbyya.
Planet Draygann.
Lasing Undinly: Head of family Undinly.
Julope Ontarro.
Renla Ontarro.
Paolo Ontarro.
Ulyssa Bellpone.
Ervina Bellpone.
Juet Quewtton.
We do not stand alone in this or any Universe.
Star Daughter.
ONE:
Marlo sighed as he, and Braace ambled along the corridor on their way to the restaurant. It was early morn and the two males had spent the better part of the last hour roaming the streets of the city.
‘It’s not that I am unsympathetic to the plight of the females you understand.’
Braace nodded. I do, it is because our sleep was disturbed.
‘Exactly, and can you explain, why that was my fault.’
I am unsure what you are referring to.
‘Our Brenda, said it was my fault.’
Well my Marlo, our Brenda has a point.
‘What point would that be?’
Braace could hear the defensive tone in his bondmate’s voice and said. Perhaps I am wrong.
‘No… no, my friend, explain it to me.’
Was it not you who persuaded Beloved to allow the females to rest after their visit to the Healers?
‘Because our Brenda said they were exhausted and needed immediate medical treatment, then rest. I assumed like any reasonable male would, that meant they needed to relax and feel safe in their own beds without worrying.’
So what you are saying is our disturbed night was because you misunderstood our Brenda’s intention.
‘Yes, it is Brenda’s fault, I persuaded Peyton to leave speaking to the females until this morn.’
It seems our Brenda does not agree with you.
‘No, and again, it is her fault she was awake most of the night, worrying over those females. Which, of course, meant we were awake most of the night.’
Sighing, Braace said. Hence the disturbed sleep.
Marlo rubbed his flat stomach. He needed his first-meal and decided he may have been a little hasty last eve. ‘I feel perhaps I should have insisted Peyton talk to the females.’
You were not to know how their presence would affect our Brenda.
‘Waspish is what I call her temper last eve.’
What does that mean?
‘Irritable, testy.’
That is the word for her mood.
Marlo stopped walking and looked down at his bondmate and asked doubtfully. ‘Is it possible she is correct, and I was wrong?’
In what sense?
‘Never mind, I am hungry and my thoughts are rambling.’
Larson strode up behind the two males and grunted. ‘Greetings.’
Marlo looked over at his brother, he too did not sound cheerful this morn. He and Braace replied. ‘Greetings.’
Marlo asked. ‘Bad night.’
Larson stared at him without expression and snarled. ‘My
Helen was most upset about the treatment of the females. So yes.’
‘Our Brenda was the same.’ Marlo looked down with raised eyebrows at Braace. Their brother was not usually so chatty. But he seemed to have a burr under his saddle this morn which made him verbose.
Larson rolled on like Marlo had not spoken. ‘I am not saying I do not understand their troubles. I am just saying, why was it my fault that Peyton did not address them like she was going to. And why was it necessary for me to remain awake and…’
Marlo cut in. ‘And discuss what happened to them for hours.’
Larson looked at his brother and stabbed his finger at him. ‘Yes, and I blame you.’
Shocked, Marlo stopped walking and exclaimed. ‘Me, why is it my fault?!’
Harm exiting the lift and catching Marlo’s question snarled. ‘You were the one to convince Peyton to wait until this morn to talk to the females. That is why!’
Marlo, forgetting he had just been lamenting that point to Braace, stated. ‘I do not see how that would make any difference to what occurred.’
‘Well, you are wrong,’ snarled Larson, ‘it did.’
‘And we all suffered.’ Harm growled, he too had been awake most of the night with Heather, who had been worried about the females.
Confronted with his two friends’ annoyance and knowing they could be right, he spread his hands and asked. ‘What can I do to make this right?’
So engrossed in their conversation, none of them heard Hawk arrive until he growled.
‘Two things.’
Oh tuap! Braace said to Marlo, who agreed heartily with his statement.
He turned to face the pissed off Commander and asked. ‘You too?’
‘Yes.’
Marlo sighed resignedly. ‘Name the two things, my friend.’
Hawk eyed the male and almost grinned at his meek reply as Larson and Harm both snorted. ‘You will not allow her to ramble in her speech this morn.’
Marlo gaped at the male and asked. ‘How am I to do that?’
‘Not our problem.’ Hawk insisted, he like the others had been up most of the night with a very upset Karen. ‘And because of your obvious thoughtless desire to do whatever you thought you were doing. By talking her out of giving the speech last eve. You will pay for the male’s night out, all of it.’
Marlo huffed out a breath and said gruffly. ‘I think…’
Hawk stated forcefully. ‘No… no thinking. That is what got us into this situation.’
Marlo looked to his brother and friend for support and found a now cheerful Larson and Harm staring back at him. Larson slapped him on the back and said. ‘Yes, that should make us feel better.’
Harm did likewise, and with Larson and Hawk, who until then, Marlo had considered close friends. Placed their hands in their pockets and the three of them sauntered along the hallway. He was sure he heard whistling.