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Mori'as
by Lyta
Disclaimer:
Earth: Final Conflict and its characters are
copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment Company. All rights reserved.
Note from Author:
Sequel/Prequel of sorts to "Unforseen Consequences"
and "Unexpected Deja Vu".
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"The Taelons have attacked Mor'as! They slaughtered all!"
Ha'gel would have staggered had he been standing as the full impact of Lori'ah's words sank into his consciousness. Memories of his parents and the homeworld of his youth swam sickeningly before him like a rapidly rushing river he could not dam.
"All?" His words contained a twinge of hope that his family might have escaped the devestation.
Lori'ah went from the pale green of stress to the cerulean of compassion. No words were necessary. Ha'gel stared down at his shaquarava, but they remained still.
Grief washed over him and he mentally requested that Lori'ah leave him to begin the rites of mourning. With a last mental touch, she dissapeared behind a door. Ha'gel summoned the memories of his newly deceased family members and began the ritual.
He was exploring the somewhat faded experiences of his great-grandparents when the Kimeran vessel was rocked by a massive explosion. Ha'gel soon heard the persistant drone of the warning siren: distruction imminent, abandon vessel. He saw two young children and aided them in entering the escape pods before he sealed himself in one. He plotted a course for the nearest planet a Kimera could survive on, but to his dismay it would take many years to reach it, but rescue by his people seemed an impossibility. He programed the coordinates and activated the stasis field. His last thought before he slipped into hiberation was a prayer for his people.
