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(1/2/02 10:00 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
It took me a few minutess to realize that the male Saurian wasn't Dragor. Since when did Dray develop an accent anyways? But it's been a long time since I've seen him; hell, I was only ten the last time I saw him. It was after Rakuna got me into the Plunn-Dar Home for Mutant Children. Dragor found me and tried to take me back, but Rakuna and Weasel protected me. I haven't seen him since. And that male looks so much like him, I...
"I'm sorry." I said, softly. "It's just, it's been a long time since I've seen him. I can't forget what he did to me."
"Hey, it happens." he replied.
"If you're not Dragor, then who are you?"
"Most people call me Damian."
"Pterra. I'm Pterra." I had a feeling Damian is hiding something, but I'm not sure what. "How do you know Dragor?"
"Well..." he answered. "He's my...biological father." So that explains the resemblence.
"Dray's your dad?"
"But most people say I'm more like my Mum than him. What about you? How did you...sorry, I shouldn't be asking."
"No. No, it's all right. Well, this is quite interesting. Dray has a son and he didn't bother to tell me. Well, that's reasonable since I ran away from home."
"You knew my father? Besides..."
"I was his first." It hurt to say it, but I had to do it. "I was six at the time he..."
"But he usually doesn't screw kids."
"Like I said, I was his first. I was six and he was twelve. He said he wanted to play the game grown-ups played. I didn't know better, so I consented. It hurt so much. After the first time, he wouldn't stop. He kept hurting me again and again. I couldn't tell anyone about this; not even my own mother. Then I met a boy on the street. His name was Rakuna and I was able to tell him everything. He offered to take me to a safe place. He did, and about four years later, Dray tried to take me back, but he was stopped. I haven't seen him since." It felt good to get all of that out. I continued telling Damian about my life after Dray left. How I met Ursor, our trip to Third Earth, our involvement in the Thundera conquest. And he listened to every detail. I felt I could trust him, like I could trust Rakuna. Rakuna! He must be looking for me!
"Pterra," Damian said. "I know it doesn't mean much now, but I'm sorry for what my father did to you. I knew he was sick, but I never thought..."
"That's okay." I replied. "I just hope Dray doesn't discover I'm here or something."
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Pterra and I had talked for quite some time. I figured she must be thirsty or hungry.
"I'm not really hungry. My stomach is kind of queasy. I just woke up from surgery earlier today. Do you have anything that might help settle my stomach?"
"I have ginger ale."
"That should do the trick."
As I walked to the kitchen I tottered a bit. I wasn't used to being up so early. And rarely has anyone seen my Vamp form. I appear to be a full blooded Saurian, which is why I wasn't surprised at Pterra's reaction. When I got back with her drink she asked me something that caught me off guard.
"How long have you been playing?" I was still a little sleepy, so it took me a moment to realize she was asking about my violin, which I had sitting in its case on my mantle.
"Since I was seven."
"You any good?"
"Well, I think that's a matter of opinion. WOuld you like for me to play something for you so you can judge for yourself?"
"Sure. I don't see a problem with that."
Edited by: Detia1 at: 1/4/02 5:25:35 pm
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(1/7/02 8:29 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
Now, I'm not much of a judge of good music, but it was pretty obvious that Damian was very good! I listened as I sipped on my drink. Not only did his playing sound good, I could also tell by his expression and body language he was really into the music. It almost looked like he was in a trance. Wow. I just found out I have a nephew who's really nice and talented too. I felt kind of proud. I would have never imagined my rotten stepbrother could produce such a wonderful person.
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I looked for Pterra everywhere. She ran off so fast I didn't see exactly where she went. I had an I dea of what direction she headed in, though. She headed straight for a forest not too far from the hospital. I knew I had to find her quickly because she hadn't had time to fully recover from her operation. When I was about to lose all hope of finding Pterra, things took a turn for the better. I could hear her voice nearby. At first I wasn't sure where it was coming from until I saw the cave. When I got to the cave entrance, i was 100% sure it was Pterra. I also heard another voice I didn't recognize. I hurried inside to make sure she was all right.
Edited by: Detia1 at: 1/24/02 6:07:41 pm
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(1/25/02 9:04 am)
Re: A Woman Scorned
When I got inside, I saw Pterra and a male saurian that greatly resembled him. I knew it couldn't be Dragor; that saurian was much too young-looking. Still...I snuck over to a shaded window and drew the curtains. Before the saurian drew back immediately, I could tell his skin was smoking. That was when they noticed me.
"Rakuna!" Pterra shouted. "What did you do? Damian, are you okay?"
"I'm fine.." The male called Damian replied. "It's just that I can't stand ultraviolet rays that much. My mum's a Vamp."
"I see...that explains the darkness in here." Well, I knew Dragor wasn't a Vamp, so that Damian fellow couldn't be him.
"Hello." I said, getting their attention. "Remember me? The guy who's concerned for his friend?"
"Sorry," Pterra replied. "Damian, this is Rakuna, the friend I told you about. Rakuna, this is Damian...my nephew."
"Nephew?!" We both exclaimed. By Ratilla...
"You mean..." Damian started. "You and my dad are...siblings?!"
"Step-siblings." she corrected. "That's why Dray took me in the first place; he thought it was okay to screw someone not biologically related to you, no matter what the circumstance."
"Dragor has a son." I muttered. "Dragor has a son?!"
"Rakuna, before you overreact, I want you to know, Damian's nothing like his dad. Well, nothing except for looks."
"I'll believe that when I see it."
"Pterra's told me a lot about you, Rakuna." Damian said. "It's nice to meet you."
"Charmed, I'm sure." I replied. "What did Pterra tell you, exactly?"
"Everything, from her traumatic childhood to now."
"Great...Pterra, we need to get back to the hospital. You still need to recover from your surgery and those doctors looked concerned."
"I don't know if I want to go back, Rakuna." Pterra said. "What if...what if Dray finds us?"
"He won't. Let's just say an old friend of mine is here in Limbo, willing to help more than anything."
"Old friend? But, Rakuna, the only friend you have is Weasel, and he's on the ThunderCats' side."
"I meant my other old friend; the one who helped us last time."
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The second day of the treaty discussions had come to an end. We were scheduled to meet with Gov. Xander one more day to complete the treaty. I had some time on my hands so I decided to contact Eliza. I sent her a message that I was still visitng with friends from out of town and I would return tomorrow evening. After sending the message, I decided to pay Daymie a visit. Wily Kit asked if she could come along too. I didn't think Damian would mind, so I said she could come. When we got to his cave I didn't expect to find that he already had company.
Things got pretty wild when we came into Daymie's cave. When kitt saw a female saurian and a mutant raccoon there, a fight almost broke out. Fortunately, Damian intervened before any shooting started. I learned some suprising information from that particular encounter. I had no idea that it would be the key to my revenge against the Creep. Edited by: Detia1 at: 1/27/02 10:01:05 pm
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(1/28/02 1:19 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
Oy...another meeting?! This is going to take forever. Oh, well...there's some time before the next meeting, and I still have a nice bar of gold. I figure I could take it somewhere on Bedlama and have it carved into a loyalty necklace and ask Kara to be my mate. Gods, Rakuna would just scream! Rakuna...it's been a long time since we saw each other. Last time we did, he had taken Pterra from Cats Lair. I tried to convince him to leave her, but he wouldn't oblige. I know he loves Pterra, and that he would do anything for her. I only hope that wherever they are, they're safe. Huh? My laptop's beeping. I find I have some e-mail, which is no big deal. But I certainly didn't expect a message from Rakuna!
Weasel,
By the time you read this, Pterra and I will be on our way out of this galaxy. She's awake now, thanks to an operation that removed her implants and genetically reconstructed her body. I know you're miffed at my taking her, but I couldn't leave her there with those felines. Please try and understand something; you were right when you said I loved Pterra. I always have, and would do anything for her. I heard of this operation a few months ago and decided to give it a shot. A good thing it worked because her organics were seriously deterriorating, but she's alright now. I don't want trouble, Weasel, I just want to have a nice, peaceful life with Pterra. With our records, there's no way we'll be able to return to Plunn-Dar. And I know your kitty friends won't be of much help. But, if it's any constellation, I'm sorry for all the trouble we've caused you and your friends. You know that Ursor manipulated Pterra and I was just watching out for her. I also know about Dragor, the real reason why we're leaving Limbo. If your friends ask about our connection, then tell them, the truth. I may as well have something cleared up.
We'll be okay, old friend. Don't worry about us; we can make it. I'll be seeing ya.
Rakuna
PS: Mack's in town, and he says 'hello'.
I read the message again and again. I still couldn't believe it. I tried to trace the message and came up with a blank. Damn! Rakuna still has some of his old tricks up his metal sleeve.
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Before my aunt Pterra and her freind left, she told me she wanted to contact granddad and Nana. Fortunately I had been keeping in touch with them since I was a child. When we contacted them, Pterra and I had a serious conversation with her parents. Turns out they had no idea about what my father had done to her. I also thought it was about time they knew the truth about my parents. For years they thought they were married, when they were actually pretending to be for my sake. I'll say one thing. My grandparents were not happy with any of this information.
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While Damian helped Pterra contact her parents, Rakuna and I had gone outside the cave to have a little talk ourselves. Turns out we had something big in common. We both hated Dragor and wanted to take him out.
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(1/28/02 8:54 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
[Any ideas?] I asked. Rakuna thought for a moment and nodded. [I'm planning some sort of revenge, but I need to find his hideout. Liza tells me he has a place, but not where.]
"Maybe we could search the Lightyear Limit." he suggested. "If we knew where he was hiding, then we could do something."
[But what?]
"Tell me more about Dragor and his dealings in this galaxy." I told him that Dragor had gotten a lot worse from when he knew him. Rakuna didn't seem surprised at all by this. "He would do that, the miserable bastard. We could search the Limit..."
[I thought of that; Dragor could catch us.]
"Not to worry. I have an old friend in Limbo. His name's Mack Hautagar, but you probably know 'im by another name."
[Can you describe your friend?]
"About yea tall, red hair, looks like a troll, and usually carries a lot of electronic equipment. Know anyone by that description?" What in the world? It can't be Hardware he's talking about, can it?
[Can you contact this friend?]
"Last time I saw 'im, it was before I took Pterra for her operation. He didn't exactly leave me a way to contact him, but I know he has he reasons. I trust him."
[If your friend's who I think it is, then I'm sure he has his reasons. I'll contact someone from the local mob who does not like Dragor's guts. I think it's your friend, but I'm not sure.] I made a mental note to myself to call Hardware ASAP.
While working on repairs to Echo's Shadow Chaser I got a message on my COM station. I figured it might be another money making opportunity. You know someone needing some work done on thier vehicle or needing me to design a new weapon for them, or making modification on a current weapon. I even had a client willing to sell some of my new designs at his weapons shop on Bedlama. I really didn't expect a personal message from Whisper.
[Harware. I need a tracking device small enough to fit underneath a finger nail or claw. I'll pay you extra if you get it for me before the end of the week. I need it as soon as possible.]
Edited by: Detia1 at: 2/3/02 9:20:35 am
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(2/1/02 8:03 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
Hmm, I wonder what Whisper's up to that she needs a tracking device? I told her that I'd get it to her first thing tomorrow and to meet me on Fense, outside the diner. Why do I get the feeling this has something to do with the treaty signing? Ah, well. As long as I'm not involved in it.
Next day, I came to Fense with the tracking device. Whisper was there, too; and so was Rakuna! What the hell is going on here?!
"Hello, Mack." Rakuna said when I landed.
"What are you doing here?" I asked. "Haven't you been taking enough risks for one lifetime?"
"I'm with Whisper here." he explained. "She told me everything."
"I didn't want you involved with this sort of group, especially after all you've been through."
"And I won't be. Whisper has a plan to take out Dragor, but we need to find his hideout. We think it's somewhere in the Lightyear Limit, but we're not sure."
"Hmm...the Limit can cause interference if you're in deep enough, but if you can get the coordinates, then we can cook up something."
"We?"
"I promised you I'd take care of Dragor, right? I haven't broken a promise to you yet, but I think I might find a way for all of us to get him."
"Oh, really?"
"Remember what I taught you about getting revenge? Leave the finishing blow..."
"...to the one who deserves it the most. I remember, but what does that have to do with Dragor?"
"There's one person in Limbo who's got a real bone to pick with Dragor, and believe me, the man can hold a grudge."
[And I suppose you know this individual?] Whisper asked.
"So do you; as a bounty hunter, you work for 'im." Whipser looked real shocked when I said that.
[You mean...]
"Yep. Him."
[But I thought Dragor was straight.]
"He is. Your boss just happens to have had a mate who was another of Dragor's victims. Unlike the others, she didn't go through the pain and luxury of surviving it."
[By Jaga...how do you know this?]
"Dray's been bragging about it for years, and I just had my brain fried after the first million times I've heard that story. Besides, I think it's about time he learned the truth about his pet bounty hunter, don't you agree?" Whisper looked real relucant to turn in her lover. "Look, Whisper. I know that Echo's been with Dragor, and that she's been behind your back. Don't you think you'd oughta get even?"
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When I got home that night, Eliza was up waiting for me. She looked pretty upset.
"Endora, it's about time you got back! Where have you been all this time?"
[I told you I was visiting friends from out of town.]
"What friends?"
[From Thundera.]
"Oh? So you must know the ThunderCats! You know them personally?"
[Yes.]
"Oh, well, I hope you enjoyed your visit. I'm so glad you're home! I missed you!"
[I missed you too.]
"You know tomorrow is our eight year anniversary. What would you like to do?"
[I'll come up with something. Right now, let's go to bed.]
As we made love I felt kind of guilty about planning on using my lover to capture Dragor, but she shouldn't have cheated on me. I was willing to forgive her. I loved her so much. Dragor, however, was going down. When Liza changed over to her Vamp form she was out like a light. That's when I took my opportunity to attach the tracking device underneath her fingernail. I knew we were going to spend our anniversary together. But I had a feeling the next evening she might go to see the Creep. The night after our anniversary, she told me she was going on a stake out. I waited about a half hour before using the tracking device to follow her.
Edited by: Detia1 at: 2/2/02 9:12:19 am
Re: A Woman Scorned
Elsewhere, or more precisely beyond the Light Year Limit, on board the New Eden ship Queen Katrina, another meeting was taking place. The Peace conference was coming to a close so the New Eden Delegation was preparing to leave also.
"Are you sure about this Aunt Zan?" asked Prince Marcus.
"Yes. There's only so much running away I can do. I know I should be there at Huntington, running it from the Ducal Palace, but…" Phantom, or should it be said, Duchess Zannatasia said with a helpless shrug of her shoulders.
"But you have concerns here as well." Marcus said with a smile. "We've run the Fife for you this long, a few more years won't matter will it? Not like there is a huge population to worry about now is there?"
"True. Damn it all, it feels like a cop out still." She huffed a sigh as she sat sprawled out in the chair.
"Mother always knew you would never be one to sit still long. Why do you think she gave you so much freedom to do things your own way. Your Seneschal is doing a fantastic job of ruling in your stead."
"Then why didn't she make him the Duke of Huntington?" she asked.
"Don't thinks she didn't make the offer. He turned it down claiming old age." He replied with a laugh. "Though the lord knows that he can still out do most people a quarter of his age, and his grandson is going to be just like him."
Zan just laughed. "Tell me about it. While I was there he was running me ragged! I can only imaging what it would be like if I was there full time."
"Yeah, I bet! Don't worry about things. I'll tell Sis and Dad your staying here. But if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call. OK aunt Zan?"
Zan stood up, getting ready to leave and return to her asteroid home. "I will Marc." She walked over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Take care of yourself and your sisters and brother." With that she turned and left.
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I caught a space hack to Brim*Star to pick up my Shadow Chaser. Hardware was waiting for me in his workshop.
"Hey, Echo. Come to pick up your bike? Everything's ready."
"Excellent. How much is the bill?"
"Five hundred Limbo credits."
Before I could could finish counting out the payment, we both turned at the sound of another voice.
"Don't worry, baby. I'll cover the cost."
"Dray what are you doing here?"
"Paying Hardware for fixing your bike, is what." Dragor pulled out his card so Hardware could process the payment. I protested, though.
"Dragor, I'm perfectly capable of paying him myself."
"I know. I just want to help you out, beautiful. What's the harm in that?"
My lover handed Hardware his card and the troll accepted. Hardware didn't care who was paying, as long as he got paid. After that, Dragor and I left together.
Edited by: Detia1 at: 2/4/02 8:26:38 pm
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(2/3/02 7:19 am)
Re: A Woman Scorned
That's right, you miserable bastard. Take your little trollop and get out of here. I hope Whisper planted the tracking device like I told her to. About a few hours later, Whisper contacted me and gave out the coordinates. So that's where he's been hiding. Maybe I could tell the boss and...no. Dragor has to be brought to justice. Telling Mon*Star serves no purpose except to add Dray's place to the Mob arsenal. Like that Planet Pervert doesn't have enough toys to play with. I replied to Whisper via a coded link, telling her to get Rakuna and meet me at Fense.
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I met with Hardware and Rakuna around the corner from the Sini*Star diner. I knew the two of them didn't mind getting both Dragor and Eliza, but I wanted so much to protect her.
[Listen you two. I want you to hold off on exposing his location until Eliza is out of there.]
"But..."
[No buts, you. I don't give a damn about Dragor, but Eliza is my lover. I'll deal with her in my own way.]
Rakuna rolled his eyes.
"Why do you even want to bother with her?"
[Have you ever been in love, Rakuna?]
"Uh...yeah, actually I am."
[Then you should understand.]
He got quiet after I said that. They both should have understood that I was going to protect Liza no matter what.
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(2/3/02 7:11 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
"Fine, fine." Rakuna said. "We'll wait for 'er to leave, then we spring our trap."
"You sure about that, kid?" Hardware asked.
"Yep. Besides, it's not like that pet of Dray's done anything to me or Pterra. We'll leave 'er to Whisper 'ere."
"All right..."
All three of us went to where Dragor was. When we got there, we saw the biggest aerie in Limbo. We stayed a few miles from the aerie so we wouldn't be spotted. There was a little argument between Hardware and Rakuna on who was going to break into the aerie.
"Mack, I can do this! I have the experience of hacking and burglary; this should be no problem."
"I gave you over half your experience. Besides, I know what to look for."
"Oh, really?"
"Yes, really." After about a few minutes, it was decided that Rakuna break in, but with Hardware monitoring him. I was to be the lookout. We soon saw the Nebula Burner fly off. Looks like Liza and Dray are visiting the Basement. Rakuna sped off to the ground entrance without a nanosecond to waste.
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(2/3/02 7:31 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
All right, this shouldn't be too hard. The ground entrace has an elevator with security codes. Oh, gods, this is too easy! The hacker's spike built into my wrist cracked those codes no sweat. Dragor's getting cocky, I tell you. Mack managed to place an uplink between his vehicle and my implants.
"All right, I'm in." I report as I take the elevator. As it stopped, I find myself in quite a place. This place isn't too bad; I might do something similar for when Pterra and I settle into our new home.
"Rakuna, what do you see?" Mack asks me via the uplink.
"Not much," I reply. "Just something found in your everyday deluxe condo."
"Slag the sightseeing and concentrate on the plan. Do you see anything we could use against Dragor?"
"Not yet. I'm heading upstairs." I took the spiral staircase to the upper floor. What a sight the bedroom was! Sheesh! This was even worse than what Dragor did to Pterra, whom he would sometimes tie to the bed with ribbons! I didn't even want to think about what his other victims went through.
"Anything?" Mack asked.
"I'm in the bedchamber, but I don't see...wait a sec." I walk over to a door in the back of the room. It was locked. What could possibly be in here? I managed to pick the lock and take a look-see. "Oh, gods..."
"Rakuna? What is it? Kid! Answer me!"
"I think I found something for proof. There's a lot of shrines to random females. Looks like some sort of trophy room."
"All right, look for the biggest shrine in the room and describe it."
"I see it, and it's dedicated to a bat-like mutant, possibly a Vamp."
"That must be Echo. All right, since that won't work, what about the second biggest?"
"There's one about the same height, but it's dedicated to some Divore female. I see 'er picture in the front, and it's surrounded by candles..."
"What else?"
"And a necklace, with a heart-shaped charm in the center. Must be some sort of memento. May 'ave belonged to her." I took a look at the necklace. The charm was a holo-locket. I accessed the picture, and what I saw brought tears to my very eyes. Heh, I haven't shed a tear in years.
"Rakuna? Is everything all right?"
"Yea, Mack. The charm was a holo-locket, with 'er weddin' picture."
"Can you describe the groom?"
"Don't recognize the species, but he looks insectoid."
"That's the one! Put that locket in a safe place and get back here. We have our proof!"
"I read ya." I closed the locket and placed it in my pocket. I locked the door to the trophy room as I left and used the balcony to climb myself to the bottom. I rushed back to Mack and presented the prize.
"Good job, kid." he said. "I see all those years away from me haven't rusted your skills."
"Yea, yea." I answered. "Hey, Whisper! We're done!" She came over to us and looked us over. I handed her the locket. "Here's your proof." I said. "You got the coordinates to this place still?" She nodded. "Good."
[I'll get our plan in action right away.] she signed. [Dragor's going to finally get his.]
Mikel30 Registered User
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(2/3/02 8:09 pm)
Re: A Woman Scorned
Eliza Nosferatu, my best bounty hunter, came by that night to drop off a wanted fugitive. She was always the first one I called because I knew she's fast and thorough. She alsways gets her man. Except for that one time she went after that bastard, Dragor. She ended up becoming one of his victims. The fiend even managed to get her pregnant! I half expected her to get an abortion, but she said it wasn't the baby's fault who it's father was. She also felt this might be her last chance to have a child. I knew about what the Bounty Hunter had done to her and how he had caused her to miscarry. So, her actions in that situation were understandable.
Later on that night I got a visit from another one of my bounty hunters. It was Endora Thronclaw. I thought it strange for her to be here because she usually works in the daytime.
Edited by: Mikel30 at: 2/4/02 5:10:08 pm
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