Homecoming...

[Tauxik 0]

Tauxik shook his head to clear away the effects of the temporal shift. It was this point in every mission he was most uncomfortable..the disorientation being quite unsettling. The pod appeared to be fine..so with a deep sigh and the beginnings of a plan regarding the hows and whys, he lowered the rear hatch. He made nearly three steps before all hell broke loose.

 

It seemed as if Suliban came from everywhere..each one doing its best to remove his head or any other available extremity. Even with Tauxiks considerable enhancements, several blows connected. And so, even before he could ask what in creation was going on...his sidearm and consciousness left him.

 

::all fuzzy:: running through a field with...his mate.......children laughing..........then ....screams of agony....................::consciousness returns::

 

With a start, Tauxik sat up to find himself sitting on an interrogation bench. The side of his head felt as if it would fall off at any time. Partly from the andorians rifle butt but mostly, he believed, due to the @$$ whippin he had obviously taken upon returning.

 

The door opened to reveal only a siloquette to the one eye that was not swollen shut. Tauxik did not need his vision..his enhanced hearing knew the gait of this individual all too well. Besides..he was expecting him. "Commander..." said Tauxik..."you'll forgive me for not standing...since you have me...chained to the FLOOR.." his voice dripping with agitation.

 

The Commander, however, was in no mood for games apparently...."Shut your mouth, Tauxik..or so help me I will killl you where you stand!" He continued after composing himself.."Listen carefully to what I am about to say because your answer will determine not only the length but the quality of life remaining for you.." The situation seemed to have the officer ready to leap out of his skin.." You disobeyed a direct order and took a temporal pod...you made contact with the Terran vessel..and..since I do not see Kexxil anywhere...you have come BACK..alone....Explain your actions...NOW...and this better be good..."

 

Tauxik could see what appeared to be a bit of froth beginning to form in the corner of the Commanders mouth...he had seen him this way only twice before..and both times..the end result was a dead operative..not reassuring by any stretch but he had to say something....the time for planning had come..and gone.

 

Tauxik began..with an insult, of course...." You fool...you send Kexxil on a level 5 mission and you want to blame ME for its failure?? If I had not jumped, he would probably be sitting with the Terran captain..drinking Ale and discussing the military capabilities of the Cabal."

 

The Commander frowned.."what are you talking about?"

 

Tauxik continued..."When I arrived, Kexxil was cooperating with the Terrans..he had promised them the one responsible for the initial attack...me..I didnt understand at first either...then I learned from Kexxil that he had a data file containing all the results from every known sporting event for the next 150 yrs. He planned on placing bets and retiring early after betraying the Cabal and sending me back with the Terrans..."

 

The commanders look seemed to change..ever so slightly.." And how then did you manage to kill Kexxil..you did kill him, did you not?

 

Tauxik had him..and he knew it.." I simply waited for them to feed me..then phased and moved to Kexxils location...we fought...I won...he died....I had arrived too late to kill the crew and ditch the vessel..however, I was able to disable it leaving it in Andorian space. But apparently the Terran CO had some type of relationship with the Andorian in charge..we were held then sent back to Challenger..in the transfer..I overpowered a guard and escaped back to the pod...and to that wonderful reception of yours...."

 

The commander chuckled and took a seat at a small table..." I take it you didnt enjoy it? Perhaps this will be more to your liking.." and he motioned for two guards to enter...."continue the interview...."

 

Tauxik looked to the Commander..surprised by his response..."Dont you belive me??? Im telling the truth....."

 

The Commander smiled that eerie smile of his as he answered.. "Oh I do believe you Tauxik...I just enjoy watching a good beating....and I LOVE watching YOU suffer....." he looked to the brutes..."proceed.."

 

Tauxik had just enough time to tell the Commander where to go before the two goons began beating THAT same destination out of him....

 

The last thought Tauxik had before passing out yet again.."Great plan, Captain.."

Edited January 26, 2005 by Tauxik