Unexpected Redemption (A Battlestar Galactica 1978 FanFiction)

Chapter 2

Starbuck's viper slowed to a stop, and he quickly jumped out, "Where is Commander Adama? I need to speak with him at once!"

Another viper pilot turned to Starbuck and asked, "Where's Captain Apollo?"

"That's what I need to talk to him about."

"Commander Adama's in the bridge."

"Thanks." Starbuck hurried through the hallways and corridors. When he reached the bridge, he didn't see Commander Adama anywhere. Instead Colonel Tigh was in command. "Colonel Tigh? Where's Commander Adama?"

"He's currently entertaining Boxey with Athena in the officer's club. Why do you ask?"

"I don't have time to explain," Starbuck said heading towards the officer's club. When he arrived, he saw that Adama and Athena were intently watching Muffy (the Daggit) do tricks.

"Come on Muffy, roll over!" Boxey shouted playfully. The Daggit whined and rolled over causing Athena and Adama to applaud. "Good boy, Muffy!"

"Commander Adama," Starbuck started.

"What is it, Starbuck? Can't you see I'm enjoying some free time?"

"I know sir, but it's urgent."

"Alright, but where's Apollo?"

Starbuck looked at Adama nervously and whispered, "It's about him."

Adama's playful mood was soon replaced with a serious and worried mood. "If you will please excuse me, Athena, Boxey." Starbuck motioned for Adama to join him in the corner. "What happened?"

"Well, we accidently flew over a Cylon shooting range on one of the planets. One of them hit his ship and damaged it. He had no choice but to land."

"Did you see him down?"

"I couldn't. I didn't have enough fuel to ensure that I would make it back to the Galactica."

"How far away in your circuit was this planet?"

"It was pretty far," Starbuck replied.

"You know we can't slow down the ship or go back. But we can send a shuttle to get him."

"Yes, sir. Right away."

"Starbuck, I'm warning you that you only have 2 centars (hours) to get him. Otherwise the Battlestar will be forced to leave you behind."

"Alright."

"Take Boomer and Jolly with you."

"Talnar, you must keep an eye out for any other colonial warriors. I imagine they will be looking for him. I just hope he lives long enough to see them," Dr. Cyprus said sullenly.

Soon, Starbuck was landing one of the Galactica's shuttles on the surface of the planet. As soon as it was shut down, Starbuck started for the doors.

"Calm down, Starbuck," Boomer advised.

Starbuck wheeled around and exclaimed, "How can I be calm? My best friend is out there somewhere on this planet possibly dying or being tortured by Cylons! How am I supposed to be calm?!"

Boomer and Jolly watched as their friend nervously paced back and forth. "Will you please stop it, Starbuck? You're going to make a hole in the floor," Boomer said good-naturedly, trying to improve Starbuck's mood. Starbuck stopped in his tracks and sighed. "We'll find him, Starbuck. Don't worry."