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In the communications room Tolly stood over a desk filled with computer screens and radar signals. On one screen was the position of the two UF ships over the city. On another was a small bright light on the edge of the city. Tolly cussed and looking to Arek who was there with him he spoke into the radio,"Commander Zato, there are two UF detantee's in the infirmary. Since you've been so fond of reminding me that "my facility is not an elysium for wounded soldiers" I am handing them over to your custody. Please remove them at your discression."

"I'm glad to hear it Mr Marcius. We will remove them at once." Came the response of the Vaderak soldier over the radio.

Leaning over the radar screens Tolly sighed, "The Rehk is at the edge of the city now. It looks like the UF ships are making a retreat. I only hope they haven't picked up Captain Gail's presence. The Compact Interferancer on Gail's ship should block the radar waves of the UF."
Looking down at his communications staff he gave them directions to open a secure link to the Rehk. "Sir," said one of the staff,." It's ready." Pushing a button on the desk an open line was established. "Captain Gail. This is Tolly Marcius. We've confirmed your arrival in Del Cielo space. Please wait for hostiles to depart before approaching." With that he bit his lip and waited.

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On the horizon of Del Cielo the smoke filled sky was beginning to warm and glow with the rise of a new days sun. The pink hue at a distance seemed strange against the darkness of chared wreckage and debris. A school of skyfish slowly made there way across the edge of the city. All around people were moving in an attempt to find pieces of a life that seemed so hopelessly lost.

The UF ships moved towards that horizon and away from the carnage they had created. There resources were low. Many teams of KLF's had been lost and the stock of artillery was nearly depleted. A distress signal was sent out to all nearby ships. It would be hours for them to respond however and the two captains of the ships had no intention of being there when they arrived.
Aboard the smaller ship known as the Izumo a younge Intelligence officer sat as his computer terminal and entered a report on the nights activities. While it was uncertain who was responsible, he had a good idea where three unknown LFO's could have come from. What was uncertain is how they disappeared so quickly. No reports had been sent in as to there being shot down however in the blink of an eye the radar tracking system had lost the signals and couldn't find them again.
"UF command will not be pleased with how this has transpired," the officer said to himself.

Rue smiled and saluted the captain.
"Right away, captain."
Rue turned and began to run towards the infirmary.
*It was worth a shot*
He thought. He passed a door and several people without giving them a notice. He could hear his hurried footsteps on the floor. His captain had told him to find Commander Victor. The people he passed were just a trifling that he would have to deal with later. As he burst through the infirmiry doors he found himself in a heated position. There were cadavers that weren't long since passed and two girls, both with looks that showed just how lost they were. Many were screaming and no one really acknowledged his entrance. Rue shrugged. Better that they not, as he would like to avoid the confrontation. He looked for the Commander but couldn't find even a trace of him in the crowded room.
"Excuse me, I'm looking for Commander Victor of the Rehk. Captain Gail's orders."

Rue took careful note of all that the commander said. He nodded almost without realizing it. He never liked how the commander babied him, but he figured that it would have to be a part of being on the Rehk. He sighed after Victor left.
"Why do I always have to do all the work around here? Oh well...I'm sure it'll pay off in the end..."
Rue thought for a minute on the words of Victor.
"Tolly...well....I have no idea where i could find him...."
He looked around the room for anyone who seemed very well informed and spoted Nic, though he didn't know her either.
"Excuse me, miss. I'm looking for a man named Tolly? Do you know him? And...could you possibly show me where he is??"

Rue nodded after Nic's actions. He wasn't taken the least bit surprise by the look, she seemed much more important than himself. He was used to it, he even got the same look from Victor who knew him. When her eyes softened, however, is when she took Rue by shock. It seemed as if she was being friendly in an odd way. The talk of bodies made him wince, not wanting to know of the talk that was going around. He began to leave with her but than heard Victor's words.
"And Rue... please... please don’t get distracted."
He stopped.
"Um...ma'am, could you please wait just one minute? I have to ask you something else, but i need just a moment"
He didn't wait for a response, knowing full well that she would probably leave at his child like rudeness. Rue didn't have time to ponder it, he ran over to the one called Tolly.
"Excuse me, Mister Tolly? The Rehk would like you to know that we're um..."
He stopped to think as he began to draw a blank on what Victor said.
"We...um...are setting up....for the transfer, but...what was it he said...oh yeah! We want our payment now!"
He smiled, proud of himself, but now unsure if he had interrupted anything important.

Mean while Nic took to leaning against the closest wall. Trying to keep out of everything, she had had enough of people for one day. People are so predictable that they are almost unpredictable in Nics toughts. All Nic wanted to do at this point was get everything over with and get back to the gekko-go.

Tolly looked down at the boy in front of him. He stared hard and seriously into the young mans eyes. After a few moments he looked up at the group that had collected and took in what he could.

Without looking at Rue he spoke to him softly but firmly,"Young man, Inform the captain that landing at the main dock can proceed as soon as UF forces are off there radar. In the mean time I want them to hold a flight patern while we prepare the cargo for loading."

Staring at Commander Zato, Tolly continued,"Tell him also that payment will be received when the cargo is in air space near Warusawu."

Zato seemed to stiffen and met Tolly's eyes. "You're treading a dangerous path Mr. Marcius." Turning to Nic, Zato continued. "And you young lady. You are as well. We know of the Gekkostate and what they are about. There battles are nothing compared to the war we Voderak have fought for this world. You wish for the bodies of our would-be killers... they are yours. I only hope you know what you're doing." With that he turned and walked out of the room. A waved of mixed feelings seem to flow over his three companions. Each seemed more torn than the last but they followed him and left as well.

Tolly turned to Nic then and to Arrek. "Well you two. I wanted to do this under differant circumstances but as it is, welcome to the home of Marcius Archetype Technologies. We need to get ready as the UF are making there break as we speek."

Tolly turned then to Kayoko (If she's still here) "And greetings to you as well young miss. I saw your manuveurs earlier in the skies. I could use an LFO of your abilities if your for hire." Seeing the lack of understanding he continued,"That is, would you like to help?"

Commander Zato listened but didn't respond. He left quickly. In his heart there was a feeling of regret. Regret at what causes had brought him to do. He could not change the past and it was to late to change the future. Heading back out into the dawn of Del Cielos he moved forward.