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LTD, MA, 37 By" Malissa Madison I sat at my vanity, the events during and after our School Field Trip still playing in my head. Something just didn't feel right, not that I thought it was harmful. It was just that something was off about Donnie's meetings. Why all the cloak and dagger secrecy? I already knew almost everything about the PTRVs being used by our planetary police force. Were they planning some new upgraded version? Had they discovered a flaw in the Neural Uplink? There were so many possibilities. As we'd been passing Tank Electronics on our return, I'd noticed there was a lot of activity there. A new building with several Habitats outside, two IGP Transports and two trucks. Beauty, and Jumper to be exact. Of course, after a lot of thought, I decided the Transports and trucks were just getting upgrades to their systems. I chastised myself for being suspicious. And there was Edith and Momma to consider now as well. Momma had insisted on Edith going to school, but was spending so much time helping her get ready for it that I was afraid my children might get jealous. Coming through the closet door for the weekend I found Sophie standing there waiting for me. "Malissa, we need to talk," I stood stunned looking at her as I blinked my eyes. "About what?" I asked afraid she was going to call me on my overly curious nature about what was happening with Donnie and everyone else. "Sherry, and please just hear me out," she said. "Sherry? What about Sherry?" I was now concerned. "Like you don't know? I asked her about these," she handed me a stack of books that I recognized as college level correspondence courses. "Didn't you got them for her?" I looked at the subject titles, 'Day Care Teaching and Childhood Development,' 'Kindergarten for Beginning Teachers' and 'Child Psychology'. "What are you talking about? I didn't get her these," I said. "Well, your Latinum Express Card paid for the tuition fees, I checked." Sophie was only getting me wound up if anything, not relieving my stress. "Sherry Lynn Pierce," I called as I headed toward the home office. "If you didn't how, did she get your card?" asked Sophie as Sherry pounded down the stairs. "Yes Momma?" her worried eyes were darting around the room then settled on the books now laying on her Daddy's desk. "Please come in and close the door," I said seeing Momma and the older girls watching curiously. Part of me wanted to join them since Pam and Jay were here with their children. "Have a seat young lady, you too Sophie," I directed guiding her to sit in front of the books. "I thought you understood," she was crying and looking defiantly at Sophie. "Sherry, no one is mad at you, at least not yet," I said. "But I would really like to know why you have these books?" "I, Mommy I want to be a teacher like you," she said. "Honey, you have plenty of time to learn all of this stuff. You're still in grade school, and these are college level courses," I tried to reason with her. "But," she stopped, trying I was sure to figure out how to sway me to her side. "Sweetie, when you're old enough, in seventh grade I will let you take the SAT-IT, (standardized academic test for intergalactic teachers). But," "I already took it Mommy, that's how I got the books." "You took the SAT-IT?" both Sophie and I asked at the same time. "Rachel helped me get a copy from your office," she blushed and looked at the floor. "No Rachel was getting a copy for herself," I said. The little pretest booklet had a pretest in the back. At the time I had thought she was getting it so she could help teach Ginger, Nell and the few who weren't already in school. "I, took the test and sent it in, then they sent me a test time to my laptop for the real test," she was looking at her feet now. "I had to take it while they monitored my progress." "And you passed?" I asked. "Yes Mommy," she obviously thought she was in bigger trouble now since she was continuing to call me Mommy rather than Momma. "Show me the results and then, we'll discuss these," I lay my hand atop the books. "I, I have to get my laptop," she answered. "Then go get it, please," I cupped her cheek in my hand. Then kissed her forehead. She jumped up rushing for the door. As it opened I saw Donnie about to knock. "Excuse me Daddy," she rushed past and up the stairs. "Malissa, Sophie?" "Did you know that Sherry is doing college level correspondence courses?" I asked. "She's what?" he looked dumbfounded. She hurried back to the desk, and began logging onto her laptop. Sophie closed the door just as I heard Erika ask, "Did she get caught looking at porn or something?" Standing behind her now we watched as she pulled up the Email with the results. She had scored a seventy nine percent overall on the test. The minimum was seventy. But then I figured in her age, and realized that as she continued through school it would only go higher. I crossed to the door, "Momma would you come in here please?" "Malissa, what's the matter?" she asked. "How would you rate that score, for someone Sherry's age?" I pointed at her laptop. "Sherry, is that really your score?" "Malissa, don't push her, let her decide on her own. But why would you have her taking that test at her age?" Momma was turning this around on me. "Momma, I didn't, and you are the second person in the last month to tell me to let her decide on her own," then it hit me. Miss Clara must know about this. Was that why she had told me not to push her? Then I looked at the Card number that had been used to pay for everything, and I knew who had helped her pay for it. I'd given Rachel her own Card on my Account for emergencies. "Sherry, while I am proud of you. I need to limit you to only one a month," I held up my finger before she could protest. "You need time to process what you are learning. And at your age, you have plenty of time. And no more using Rachel's Emergency Card," I told her. "You come to me, and we will order the next course together. Please?" "Y, yes Momma," she hugged me. "And when you are taking the exams, you will do so in my office, or here with Momma Sophie or Daddy to monitor." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We had another month of school left and I was busy going over grades and making the arrangements for the upcoming graduation ceremony. But then I heard the tap on my closet door. That had been this morning. I was still trying to process the fact that not just Maleeza, but Erika and Donnie were all three out there headed for Kelvin Nine and some new Experimental Transport developed by the Knights of Terrellia and the Tanks. How long would they be gone? Would they be safe? What kind of testing were they going to do? Who all was involved?" the questions just kept mounding up. I heard my closet door opening and looked to see Momma as she stepped through. "Malissa, are you coming to dinner?" "Donnie isn't home yet either." I started squalling in her arms. "They, they aren't here Momma. But, but I can't tell you where they are." "They who, Honey?" "Donnie, Maleeza and Erika," I answered. "Oh, maybe they went with Tim and Missy. They had to leave too, but couldn't tell me where they were going that required two Police Transports to escort them." "T, Tim and Missy?" I remembered seeing their trucks at Tank Electronics with two of the Police Transports. "Excuse me Momma," I picked up the phone. "Garr, are you doing anything special?" I asked. "No, not at the moment," he answered. "Would you and Tassia please come for dinner?" I knew that Randi was on the same mission with Maleeza. "Yes, of course," he answered. "Of course, you know that Randi is with Maleeza." "Yes, on the," I hesitated. "The I, M, A, Star," he finished. "And I will tell you and Sophie in private everything that I know," he promised. "Thank you," I hung up and started to follow Momma back through the door. "Edith is worried that her school uniform doesn't look rite. But I suspect it is more the same worries you had when you began school as a young lady," Momma told me. The two had been taking their time the last week in getting everything together since she still needed a school physical. But they'd gotten that this morning. I'd tried to reason with Momma that it wasn't necessary to go all out since there was only a month left. But she was insisting for some reason. Stepping out of my room I spotted everyone sitting around in the living room. "Momma, what do you think of Aunt Edith?" asked Rachel holding Ginger in her lap. The rest stepped to the sides and I almost gasped seeing her in uniform for the first time. Her hair in the prescribed pigtails. Her short skirt at midthigh, white knee socks, two-inch-high heels. Her button down white blouse opened to the button just above the bottom of her bra. Then I realized that she was wearing a bra that wasn't stuffed. She wore just the slightest mascara, a touch of lip gloss, and her nails were a soft Dusty Pink. "You are absolutely beautiful, Honey. But there's still one thing missing," I said and saw her startled look. "I can't believe Momma didn't take you to get your ears pierced yet." "I couldn't find any place here to get it done," confessed Momma. "Pixie's wasn't open?" I asked with curiosity. "You mean that Tattoo Parlor?" asked Momma. "Momma, Miss Pixie is a very reputable and well respected Artist. You really should go by and see her work," I said. "She even has something that would look good on Mai Ling to compliment you and Darla's art work," pointed out Sophie. "Or you could ask Missy, Jill and BJ to show you theirs," she giggled. "Does it hurt, getting your ears pierced?" asked Edith. "No Annie Ediff," said Ginger as she pushed her hair pack to show off her own little piercings. I was surprised to see that Rachel had taken her already. Garr and Tassia arrived and we all sat down to eat. Everyone talking and catching up with each other. Momma didn't say anything as Sophie and I led Garr into the office. "The Twin Stars are so new that we really have no idea what their full potentials are. But the first four, two pairs, have been given to the Academies for Testing. It is believed that the Cadets have a more active imagination for pushing them to the limits," he said. "Why would they need to push them to the limits?" asked Sophie before I had a chance to. "Because the next ones built will be going all the way to Second Home." He saw our stunned looks. "Have either of you heard of a Cloud Portal?" "Is that like a Phase Portal?" I asked. "Much bigger. A Phase Portal has twelve active pairs of Pillars. A cloud portal is thirty-six pillars long, but here's the real catch, it's three pillars wide." We both stared at him in disbelief. He looked around first then continued, "The one at our end is on Cloud Nine. And it never shuts down, it just changes directions. Oh, and one half is dedicated to Railway traffic. The bugs have built inbound and outbound Terminals and everything." "But the real reason for these new transports is because there are a lot of hostile systems between here and Second Home. Plus, our most advanced Transports, the TL Mark Fives, don't even have the fuel range to make it to the next closest portal. But the Twin Stars, it is hoped can make it all the way to Second Home." We talked a little bit more and I realized that Donnie had been carrying this secret for a long while. I also knew why he hadn't shared it with us. It wasn't because he didn't trust us, it was because he was an officer and he was duty bound to keep it. "Grammy, where Meeza?" asked Ginger when we finally came out to rejoin the rest. "And Erika and the rest?" asked Joanna. "They are helping to test a new Transport," volunteered Garr. "But when they are finished you will all get to see it," he promised. "Malissa?" questioned Momma. "Is this what you've been stewing about?" "Yes Momma, but only because I wasn't aware of it until Donnie sprang it on me when he came to get Maleeza." "Hey, Momma have you heard the latest about Keeli?" asked Rachel to change the subject. "No, what about her?" I asked. "Remember that attempt on Aviara?" she prompted my memory. "The guy was really just a stalker. But she's hanging out with him now. He's like way older than she is too." "Rachel Pierce, you should not be repeating rumors. Besides her private affairs are no one else's business." "But Momma, I'm not the only one talking about it," she said. "All the Draconian girls are going on and on about how good they look together too." "If you were not married with a child of your own I would send you to your room until you can think about the possible damages of rumors," I told her. "Sorry Momma, you're right," she apologized. Soon the Shore's left for home and we got the littler ones into bed. Then Daddy called to talk to Momma and Edith. "You should be getting a Delivery soon," he said. "I just couldn't wait for us to get there." "Dave, she's never worn Diamonds before," Momma obviously had figured out what it was. "Besides she may not like them." "If she doesn't, she'll be the first of your daughters that didn't." I could see Edith's eyes growing huge as Sophie showed her the first ones Daddy had bought her. "That reminds me," Daddy changed the subject. "I need to talk to Donnie. We're about to buy our first transport for MMA." "Dave! He isn't here. He's on a training mission," said Momma. "This late in the school year?" "D, Daddy it isn't exactly a school training mission," I said. "But I can't tell you about it." "Ok, I'll talk to Erika then," he stopped. "She's with him?" "Yes, and Maleeza and Randy and, I better shut up," I finally said. "Is there anyone I can talk to about what I need to know before we go to look at it next week?" he asked. "It's an old Lyconian Transport that was decommissioned. I think they said it was an LSF-2." "Hold on a minute Daddy," I called Garr Shore. "Garr, My Daddy has a few questions about buying an old LSF-2 Transport for his Academy." I linked him into the call. "Ahh, Colonel Vandine, a pleasure." "Commander Shore, I hope everything is alright. I got this really great opportunity and I wanted to talk to someone who knew something," said Daddy. "The only LSF-2 that hasn't been scrapped is Slingshot. But she's had the best of care. But I wasn't aware they had put her up for sale," said Garr Shore. "Well I called the Kelvins, to see if I could commission one for my academy that didn't have the Terrellian Driver security program. And Mr Nimbus put me in touch with a Dorri Yorre saying it would be cheaper to buy a decommissioned one, do you know her?" I almost snorted my coffee out through my nose. "Daddy, Dorri Yorre is Queen Natani's wife," I said. "Oh, oh crap. I should have known." "Sir, if you wish, I could go with you to look her over. Slingshot was probably the closest any of the LSF-2's got to being sentient like the ones we have today." "Oh, could we get together next week? I have a shuttle scheduled to bring my other two wives to Iridani. We are going to be meeting my newest daughter there," stated Daddy. "Miss Edith is quite charming as well as beautiful. I'd be happy to go with you to Lyconia." They made plans and I could see Momma was happy that they were coming sooner than expected. Sophie and I played a bit before either of us could settle down enough to sleep. But still there were questions going through my mind. Why was Daddy wanting to buy a Lyconian Transport for the Academy? Why not buy an Earth truck and have it converted into a Transport like the Alpha Alliance and the Followers of the Way used? I knew their trucks could travel the Intergalactic Freeway, we'd certainly seen enough of them since we'd moved out here. What was happening on earth that Daddy needed a Transport? Did Donnie know about it? I woke up with Tiffany sitting on the edge of the bed. Her hair in pigtails, a flowery blouse and a short denim Skirt. "Hey," I smiled as I reached out to caress her hair. She twisted around hugging me tight. "Can I spend some time with you today Momma?" "Of course, you can, you don't have to ask," I told her. "Can we make Cookies today? And maybe a cake?" I was stunned that she was asking to bake with me. "Well let me get dressed first, at least," I chuckled then saw that she was wearing a pair of two inch pumps. As I sat putting on my makeup she stood close by watching. Was she beginning to have second thoughts about going to IMA? "Would you like to try some of this?" I asked her with a warm smile. "Thank you, Momma," she scooted onto the seat next to me. "Erika makes it look so easy blending everything together." She picked up an eye liner pencil and started to use it. "Honey, if you lick the lead first it will go on a lot easier and smoother," I advised her. "Is that really why she does that? I thought it was so nobody else would use her makeup," she admitted. That's when I realized we'd never been makeup shopping together. Nor had I ever seen her buy any for herself. At ten, almost Eleven years of age she was certainly old enough to begin learning the basics. "Tiffany, after we finish the cookies and making a cake, would you like to go to Sally's?" I asked. "We could get you your very own Discount card." Her face lit up like the fourth of July as she hugged me. "Thank you, Momma." "You're welcome Sweetie. I'm sorry I didn't know that you hadn't gotten your own yet," I apologized. Of course, Sally Beauty Supply had just opened here on Iridani. So far, aside from Earth, the only other place to find a Store was one of the two big shopping Malls on Omega Seven. She wasn't bad, she just needed a bit of practice. Her eye liner and mascara were modest, and I let her use a touch of lip gloss. "Momma," Sherry barged into the room, then stopped staring at her older sister. "Holy crap, you look like a girl," she giggled as she hurried to hug her older sibling. "Sherry?" I prompted. "Oh, sorry Momma, Momma Sophie wants to know if we can take Grammy and Aunt Edith to Sally's today." Offered Sherry. It was getting close to Sherry's ninth birthday and I realized that Tiffany's eleventh, was eight days from now. "Yes, we will," I smiled at Tiffany. "Why don't you invite Edith to help us in the kitchen?" I asked Sherry. "Momma," said Tiffany after her eight-year old sister had left. "Can I go with Grampa when he gets here to look at the Transport?" "Oh, what do you know about that?" I was curious. And asking to bake cookies with me might be a means to get my cooperation. "MMA is getting one so they can keep up with the IGP Academies, since Earth is getting new Transports to support the FAA." She was filled with information, I just had to know how to ask. "Oh, are they getting their own IGP Academy?" I asked casually. "No, Momma. But they need it so their Cadets can be ready for the IGP Academies." "Why would they need to do that?" I asked. "Because IMA is the IGP Prep Academy. And if they have a Transport it will help the Earth Cadets be accepted to one too." Now things were making more sense, and it explained a lot. I guess Donnie forgot to tell me about that little tidbit of information. In the kitchen, I looked up to see Momma as she stepped in with Edith. They both grabbed an apron off the hooks and she smiled at me. "Thank you Malissa, Grandma never let me do anything in the kitchen before," said Edith. "And Momma didn't want to intrude on your Kitchen." "So, what are we making today?" asked Momma with a blush. "Spider cookies," giggled Tiffany as she got out the cookie cutters. We had several in different spider shapes for Halloween, and she wanted to use them today. It was fun, and became a pleasant distraction as we soon had everyone involved. They made up batches of icing, and even decorated them as they cooled down while the cake was baking. When the cake came out I told them it needed to cool down first, so we decided to go into town and do our shopping. I let Momma drive the Bitch since she didn't have her own car here. Stepping into Sally's was always exciting. They had the latest beauty products, no matter what species you were. And Tiffany was just as excited as Edith at getting to find what worked best for her. I wanted to be the one to buy her first real makeup, but she insisted on paying for it. So, I stood watching as she used her own debit card to get her first discount as well as pay for everything. I made a mental note of the amount so I could reimburse the cost back into her personal account. It was afterwards at the diner that we ran into Tassia and Garr Shore. I could tell right away that something was wrong, he kept staring at his PDA, his arm tightly around her shoulders. The rest of the Diner seemed abnormally quiet as well. What was happening? Moss, Frozen at her side came to take our orders. "Moss, can you tell me why everyone is so tense?" I asked. In a very hushed voice she said, "It's Wolfs Bane. They had an incident with their Primary Induction Coil, and couldn't shut it down. We're all just waiting to find out what happened. I mean if they were able to get it scrammed before, before it went." She hurried away towards the back and I got up to go over to Garr and Tassia. "Garr?" he looked up at me for just a moment then back at his PDA. Another Tracker Scout, one who was in my Academy came over and sat down. "Ma'am. All six are linked together at the moment, while they do a Manual Scram," she offered me a look at her PDA. The only Transport showing was Reaper, who was at the head. "Malissa, what's going on? Why is everyone on pins and needles?" asked Momma. Then I realized what it was, why everyone was on pins and needles. If Wolfs Bane lost that Induction Coil while they were all still linked together it would cause a chain reaction through the rest. Five minutes later, Garr breathed a sigh of relief. I looked at the PDA and saw that all six were now showing. They were separating momentarily as Wolfs Bane ran through a system check of her secondary drive train. "Why didn't it show the others while they were linked together?" I asked. "It was their first full linkup," answered Garr. "The Stars were still establishing their Personal IDs with the system. And since they have a Tank Security System, it needed to imprint with the IGPs Identification System." "But now it's recognized, and everyone with an IGP PDA can see their status. Until they go into the training area," added someone new. Turning I saw Reanna Nikkei. "Of course, no Dependents are allowed in the training area. So, we're all here or at home until after they're finished." I looked to see a notation beside Nightmare, 'Transport in Training Area', was all it said. I thought Nightmare had been detailed to the Draconian Quadrant though. We were still chatting and having fun when three Draconian Guardians stepped into the diner ahead of them. "Miss Malissa!" she seemed to glow with a newfound happiness. Then I spotted the man next to her holding her hand. "I'd like you to meet Lars Grendel, Lars, this is Miss Malissa. She helped me get my Momma and Grandpa back in my life." Taking my hand, he bowed as his lips brushed over my fingers, "I have heard many fine things about you. And I hope one day to be able to send our children to your fine schools." Keeli blushed a bit but didn't contradict him. "I told you Momma," Rachel nudged my arm. Keeli looked puzzled. "There have been rumors that you had a gentleman courting you," I explained. "The Draconian Students especially are excited by the prospect of their young Queen having a Romance." "Oh," she looked as if she was going to do something naughty. "Perhaps we should stop and visit with Princess Correll before we leave." "Ma'am, your schedule?" prompted her young Councilor, Disa Drake. "We will stop on Tellday on our way back, will that give you enough time to adjust the schedule?" she asked the young woman. "Yes Ma'am, as you wish." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ That something was going on with the Transports was obvious, but no one was talking about it. The Tracker Scouts seemed to be curious as to why they hadn't been clued in. But it was those with a parent on one, that were the most desperate for any information. I kept telling myself that it was just because everything in the Training System was classified and we would know if anything had happened. Then when Daddy called waking me up, to tell us they were almost here, Garr Shore called to say that Slingshot had just shot the portal from Lyconia. I could hear something else in his voice though, "Garr, what is it?" "Is there some way that we can get the young ladies who have a parent aboard Nightmare together so we can assure them that everyone is safe?" "I'll have the Dorm Mothers gather them in the Conference room. Garr, what is happening, please." "Nightmare was Attacked in the Training area by Skecksies. But IMA Star and LIGA Star responded and took out the Swarm Ship. That is all I know for sure. But Her Majesty is with Slingshot to assure everyone." "Thank you, Garr." I was trying to figure out how they would know something was wrong, then realized that the others had, had their PDAs on silent, but were getting steady updates. "I know that you can be trusted," he said. "Every available Transport and Tracker Ship is enroute to the training area." Which explained how the students knew. I was still getting dressed when Tiffany rushed into my room already in her uniform, ahead of Momma. "Are we going to meet Grandpa?" she asked. "No, we are going to my Academy to talk to some people with Garr Shore. But I think you might get a chance to see Slingshot before Grandpa Dave," I told her. "Malissa?" "Momma, you and Edith can come along. I'll have the Air Traffic Control, (ATC), send Daddy to MAG when they get here," I told her. "Malissa, what's happening?" asked Sophie. "The training exercises got interrupted by a Skecksies Attack," I said, then realized that Momma, Tiffany and Edith were there in the room still. I also realized why the ATC had been so edgy when Daddy had called to say they were almost here. "Don't say anything to anyone else until we know what is going on," I cautioned everyone in the room. "Now please follow me," I led the way through my closet door. Edith was still big eyed, trying to get used to the dimension doors as we stepped into my office. I hurried to have the Dorm mothers collect everyone, then called to let the gate know that Slingshot was inbound. I was looking around for Edith and Tiffany, and found them in the main hall. They were stepping from one side to the next watching the picture windows change. "Will, will your Daddy and your sisters be ok?" I heard Edith asking Tiffany. "I, I'm sure they will be. My Daddy and Sisters know what they're doing, they've fought Skecksies before," answered Tiffany. But I could hear the hope and uncertainty in her voice. "If they have a base close by though it could get dicey." Dicey? Had she really used that term to describe the danger of the situation? The sounds of three Transports pulling to a stop in front of the Admin suddenly had our attention. There were two Queens Transports, with Slingshot in the middle. But one Queens Transport looked new. What were the names of the Lyconian Royal Transports? New Moon and Full Moon? Three Lyconian Cadets stepped off Slingshot as Natani stepped off the Leading Transport. Then I saw the squad of Natira's regular Guardians as they hurried over. "Keesa, we've brought Half Moon for your Squad," announced the Queen's Guardian Commander. "She's been Altered to allow you to recover the Miura when the Princess travels this summer." Then Natani turned to me, "Malissa, Miss Dotty." We curtseyed, "Ma'am." "Ahh, you must be the lovely Edith. I am happy to meet you," said Natani as Garr Shore pulled through the gates. "Well I should probably go to see the young ladies, and reassure them that all is well," she hooked her arms through mine and Momma's. In the conference room, we found them all waiting, Reanna at the forefront, anxious as they all stood then knelt. "Ladies, please rise and be seated. Thank you for coming here," she began. "Nightmare, is relatively undamaged, and none of her crew were injured. As you know they were in the training area, their weapons systems locked into training mode at the time they were attacked." I could see everyone still on pins and needles. "The only reason, they were able to get the jump on them in that system, was because of the weapons being in training mode. Nightmare first believed the Hunter Scouts were part of the exercise. Therefore, they delayed in giving the orders to terminate the training override." "Ma'am," Reanna braved to interrupt her Queen. "Is that why Slingshot has been reactivated? To fill in for Nightmare while she undergoes repairs?" "Slingshots presence has nothing to do with this incident. Nightmare is fully functional again now that all the field repairs have been completed by the 'Crew' and the other Transports on the scene." Another raised her hand, "Yes Vera, you have a question?" "How did they know where to target her?" "We believe that the Skecksies got the information from both previous attacks in the past as well as information gained from the Raider Attacks in the past where we lost Transports. But we are still collecting the information we need." "Who turned the tide, Reaper or the Academy Stars?" asked another out of the blue and a Guardian started toward her. "Guardian Curline, this, is why I asked them here, to answer their questions," interrupted Natani. "Lesa, it was the arrival of the five together but it was both IMA, and LIGA Star working together that brought an end to the conflict by destroying the ship in orbit." "Only an Ion-5, a Calliope or a Dragons Breath could reach a Ship in orbit," responded Reanna revealing how much this group knew. "How many Ion-5s do each of the new Transports have?" Holding her hands up to her Guardians, and her daughter, Natani answered the question. "It was the two Dragons Breath batteries on both Transports that destroyed the ship in orbit." "D, Dragons Breaths?" it was like a wave going through the room. The Ion Canons alone taxed the electronics of the older Transports. And the Dragons Breath used about ninety percent more Electrical power per gun than the Ion's, which made them both an asset as well as a hindrance to those using them. They had to have a dedicated power source. I could see all the new questions forming. And then outside I heard a shuttle landing in the parking lot. "Yes, Dragons Breaths. Each of the new Transports has two. But currently, everything about their use on the Stars is classified. Not even I know those answers. Only that they have them," she admitted. "But they need their own power source, or am I missing something?" stated another younger student. "All I know is they have more than enough power. And we should all be thankful to the Tanks for their part in the development of the new Transports." "So why is Slingshot here?" asked Natira. I suspected it was to end everyone's curiosity, especially after catching the wink to her mother. Natani turned to the Guardian near the door, then motioned that whoever was in the hallway was to be admitted. "Slingshot has been temporarily reactivated, that is true. But she is about to be transferred to MMA on Earth, so that those young Cadets may also learn about Transport operations," she said. "Commandant Vandine is here to make the final inspection, to see if she is what they are looking for." "Your Majesty," daddy bowed then kissed her fingers. "I wasn't expecting you to bring her all this way." "I was headed this way and decided she needed to, what is the phrase? Have the Cobwebs shaken out before you began your inspection?" she asked. "Yes, that is close enough," grinned daddy. Slingshot had been overhauled and sitting at the Maintenance Facility, decommissioned for the last ten years, only driven once a week by the Fulltime Maintenance crew to keep her systems in working order. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I was happy that everyone was safe. But I was still upset that they had been involved in a real-life situation and I hadn't known about it. Or the fact I'd had to hear about it second hand. Many of the students were still lingering around watching as Daddy inspected Slingshot, along with Tiffany. I was beginning to worry about Tiffany getting into those type situations when she was old enough to go on such missions. "Malissa," I turned to find Dorri standing beside me. "I can understand your feelings, trust me." I looked at her worry filled eyes, right she had a son and daughter inlaw both out there too. "Nikko and Scarlet are going to be upset with me when they return. I am going to exercise my parental rights as Nikko's birth mother to keep them home. I do not want my first grandchild born on a Transport someplace where I can't be there to see her." she had a look that said she needed my sympathy, and I gave it to her. "Natani doesn't know yet. But I saw the medical reports of the first crew, and Scarlet hasn't even told Nikko," she whispered. "Both, both of Natani's brothers were lost on Transports." She was crying on my shoulder now, and it drew Natani's attention. "I don't want to chance losing any of my children, especially my first grandchild." "Dorri," Natani wrapped her in her arms. "Why are you crying? Have you seen something?" she was concerned because Dorri had more than just a bit of the 'Sight' like Natani's Grandmother had. "I, I don't want Nikko and Scarlet out there, gods only know how far from home," she sobbed. "They won't be," promised Natani as she handed her a piece of paper. "Commandant Scarr sent me that just before the meeting began." It was an official request to transfer to a permanent training position aboard LIGA Star. And it had been submitted by Nikko and Scarlet Yorre just ten hours ago. Could I be so lucky to hope that my own girls would do the same thing? I was sure that Maleeza and Randi would take the first Transport available after graduation from the Academy. But what about Erika and Tiffany? Because of her grades, Erika would be graduating this year. I still had a few years to worry about Tiffany though. I could feel her excitement as she followed Daddy through Slingshot. But she wasn't the only one, there were a few of my younger Academy students taking tours offered by the five-person Crew that had Driven her here. Then I recognized one I hadn't expected to see, Charlene, and she was wearing an MMA uniform. "It is very hard to be a mother," commented Darla as she hugged me. "I never dreamed that she would want to be a Cadet until she began talking with her Daddy about Maleeza and Talon." I saw Mai Ling holding the hand of Andrew, our not so little, baby brother. He was nearly the same age as Corra, just a couple of months younger. I realized that they would be here for his third birthday this year, which was only a week away. Then Randy, Laura and Gretchen's husband who was running the Academy while Donnie and Gretchen were away, showed up with Laura. "So, are you going to be ready to watch Erika walk across the stage when they get back from this secret mission that no one else knows about?" asked Laura. Of course, she knew something was up, she was one of my teachers. But she'd asked for and I'd given her a leave from Dorm Duty because she was pregnant and having a difficult time in the Dorms. I knew what she was trying to do, take my mind off the situation. "Yes, but will Randy have everything ready by the time they return?" I asked. With a huge grin, she answered, "Already done." Then she giggled with delight at my surprised look. "Excuse me a minute," I said then tapped my earring. "Nona, would you do me a favor and be sure we have the Senior Pins ordered for this year?" "Now, I'm done too," I smiled at her. "Are we discussing Graduations?" asked Momma. "Mine has been ready for the last month. And Monica is hopefully handling any last-minute details until I get back." "Is there going to be another celebration like last year?" Mai Ling wanted to know. It was then that I realized I hadn't seen Ling yet, and Monica had said she was with Daddy, Darla and Mai Ling. As if reading my mind, she said, "She is visiting with Mistress Chichi and Headmistress Gwendolyn." "You mean Kitten Mistress Chichi?" I knew that the Kitten Academy was very strict on Titles. "No, she is a full Mistress now, and learning to be the Co-Headmistress of the Avian Antaran Kitten Academy," I guess my eyes gave away my surprise because she giggled. Sure, there had been talk about the Avian Girls Academy being reopened, but I hadn't heard about a Kitten Academy. "Headmistress Tilva is visiting with her personal Kittens. But I think they're planning to visit here to talk with you about the non-kitten side." "The Non-Kitten side?" I questioned. "Yes, it is to begin as a joint school in more than just Avian and Antaran Kittens. Of course, I think the Dorms will be separated so they don't get the students and Kittens Mixed up," added Momma. "We dropped Ling off on the way here. She needed a distraction since Miko had to return with Taizu to oversee their Builders." Wow, talk about a long-distance relationship, I thought. Still I was looking forward to seeing her again. I know that she'd actually, begun to talk more as she got confidant in being around people. I also wanted to call and talk with Mistress Gwendolyn, find out if there was anything I could do to help the Avian Antaran Academy get started again.