Starship Amrita

Chapter XII - Battle of the West Gate Yamen

Chapter XII – Battle of the West Gate Yamen

"Damn it!" exclaimed Kal, throwing down his tablet.

What was happening in there? Seraphina had said she sensed some great danger and in a moment she had vanished without further explanation. Now he couldn't contact any of Mu, Tavian, or Harry. If there was one thing he hated it was being blind in the midst of battle. Especially if he was away from the actual fighting. It brought back too many memories.

Memories of that day.

He didn't have long to dwell though. His tablet vibrated and he saw it was Nova.

"What is it?" he asked.

"We may have a little problem up here," said Nova.

"I don't need anymore fucking problems," growled Kal. "What is it?"

"What's your thing?" asked Nova.

"You first."

"We've just received a message from Imperial Customs. They are demanding we admit their agents for boarding."

"It's the Resonance Bureau," said Kal.

"Huh?" said Nova. "No, Customs. This line faulty?"

"No. Seraphina just entered the Yamen to help the others. It must be the Resonance Bureau agents Mu was scared of. They must have pinned us a while ago and were just waiting for us to make a move. They think we're associates of Mu, helping her evade them," said Kal.

"In fairness, we are helping her evade them," said Nova.

"How long have they been watching us?" wandered Kal.

"Probably since they flagged Mu's credentials at Customs," said Nova. "Which... um... that was kinda my fuck up. Have I... did I...?"

"We don't know that," said Kal, focusing his thoughts. Speculation was pointless. Action was needed. "For now, you should have nothing to worry about. Mu and Tavian aren't on board, so there's nothing specifically incriminating to be found. Ostara and Apollo will know what to do. Just stay calm."

"I'm calm. I'm super calm."

"Right. Well don't contact me or the others. If there's any chance of still shaking them, we don't want them connecting the Amrita to what's going on in the Yamen. I assume our exit strategy is still in play?"

"It should be fully automated, I've set up everything to go already," said Nova.

"Good. Now be calm, trust Apollo and Ostara and we'll get through this. I'm going to get ready to intervene at the Yamen."

"Please don't get hurt," said Nova.

Kal laughed. "If I go in, it's not me that needs to worry about getting hurt."

"Good luck, Big Guy," said Nova.

"Same to you, Kid," said Kal.

The line went dead.

Almost immediately his tablet started vibrating again.

"Harry?" said Kal, answering. "Talk to me."

Harry sounded breathless on the other end. "It's the Resonance Agents. They came for Mu. Seraphina's fighting them."

"Seraphina's fighting them?" exclaimed Kal. "She'll die."