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In A Death Spiral
by Seven
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Zo'or heard the blaring alarms sound as he stared out over Earth. The planet,
seeming so insignificant just moments ago, was beginning to come closer.
The movement was slow, but it was there, and it was getting faster.
Zo'or stared out, trying to calm himself as Earth loomed in the window. Joyce Belman had vanished only moments before, a chilling smile crossing her lips. Then they had started on this slow spiral down into Earth's atmosphere.
I will not allow this to happen, he thought firmly. I am the leader of the Synod.
You cannot fight this, you fool.
The words, spoken in his own voice, years ago. Synod member Le'el had opposed the destruction of a defenseless Jaridian fortress, claiming that the inhabitants could be used to help them win. Zo'or, Le'el's superior, had had the fortress destroyed, saying, "You cannot fight this, you fool."
And now the words came back to haunt him, reminding him of his own helplessness. He could hear Agent Sandoval's ragged breathing as the human worked faster and faster to restore control of the drive. The Volunteers were running outside in the corridor, scurrying like insects, seeking a way out of their predicament.
Zo'or felt a shudder through the Commonality as all Taelons in the universe realized what was happening. Their best hope for survival was about to be destroyed by the fragmenting ID drive.
Zo'or tried to fight down panic as the mothership's speed increased. And through his mind rang his own mocking voice, calling out, "You cannot fight this, you fool..."
