𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒔 ☆ The Glorious Series ｟ BOOK 1 ｠

Cold Blood [Part 3 - FINAL]

Silurian city, Court...

"We lived on the surface of the planet, long before you did. Our sole purpose has been to return to our rightful place." Eldane explained to the three women sitting across from him.

"And we've got a planet that can't already sustain the people who live there. And you want to add a whole other species, to drain resources..." Nasreen went on.

"As I sat there that day across the table from the humans, the future of both species and of our beloved planet Earth rested in our hands, but as the discussions went on, I began to despair about whether we would ever find any common ground, as ambassadors for our species we all had too much to lose."

Eldane brought up a projection of the Earth.

Amy stood up. "So, erm, what about the areas that aren't habitable to us? Australian outback, Sahara desert, Nevada plains..." Amy pointed to the various places on the projection.

"She's right. They're all deserted." Lexi agreed.

Nasreen tug Amy down by her arm. She looked at both the twins.

"Yes, fine, but what happens when their population grows and breeds and spreads? And anyway, what benefit does humanity get, and how would we ever sell this to people on the surface?"

"If I could get a word in, maybe I could tell you." Eldane cut in. "You give us space, we can bring new sources of energy, new methods of water supply, new medicines, scientific advances. We were a great civilization. You provide a place for us on the surface, we'll give you knowledge and technology beyond humanity's dreams. We work together, this planet could achieve greatness."

"Ok. Now I'm starting to see it."

"Oh, yeah." The twins said in gratefulness.

Suddenly there was applause. Everyone turned to see The Doctor, followed by Mo and Elliot.

"Not bad for a first session. More similarities than differences."

There then was a whooshing sound.

"The transport has returned. Your fiends are here." Eldane informed.

A couple minutes later...

Rory walked through the doorway.

"Here they are." The Doctor waved at Rory.

Ambrose then entered next.

"Mum!" Elliot ran over to Ambrose.

"Rory!" Amy exclaimed.

Rory moved his mouth like he was trying to find the words to speak.

"Something's wrong..." The Doctor said surely.

Tony entered carrying what looked like a body shrouded in cloth. Lexi squeezed her eyes shut and took a deep breath. Maybe her sneaky suspicion from earlier wasn't so crazy after all.

"Doctor, what's he carrying?" Lexi asked very worriedly.

The Doctor stepped forward. "No. Don't do this. Tell me you didn't do this."

Tony laid down his burden on the floor. The Doctor squatted down and pulled the cloth away to reveal Alaya's face. Everyone got a good look before he put it back in place. The Doctor glared at Tony. "What did you do?"

"It was me. I did it." Ambrose spoke up.

"Mum?" Elliot asked disbelievingly.

"I just wanted you back."

Elliot walked away from her. Everyone else looked at her with pity and shame. The Doctor walked up to Eldane.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know. You have to believe me, they're better than this."