Frost (Bxb)

Chapter Four

"Is that so? This is actually quite beneficial. See what you can find out about their species. Especially the king. I want to see if there is a way to get him here."

"To conduct tests on him? Why not just ask him what you want to know?"

"Do you really think he would tell the truth? How would we know whether or not he feeds us lies? It would be much better to conduct the tests ourselves. I want to see how this king and his species survive on such a cold planet. Now Captain, I order you to get close to him. Befriend him if you must. Then when your ship is fixed and he least suspects it, drug him and bring him here. I assure you will be paid quite handsomely for this."

"Yes sir."

"Good. Update me whenever you can."

"Of course, sir."

I watched with a frown as General Issak's warn old face disappeared, leaving only a small floating icon. I didn't really want to manipulate Asurah, but it seemed that was the only thing on my boss's mind. And to be paid handsomely? It would be a benefit to us as well. Although, I really wish we didn't have to use such a violent method. I had to befriend Asurah, then once my ship was fixed, drug him and bring him to Earth, where god knows what will be done with him. I didn't want to deceive him like that, but I was ordered to, and I couldn't disobey my orders. The government had full authority to dispose of my family if I were to actively disobey an order. It was sickening that they could do such a thing without batting an eyelash, but it was sadly the reality we were living in. I had absolutely no say in the matter.

I glanced over to where Olivia and Jack lay, both of them out cold as they slept the night away. Well, almost morning, I thought absentmindedly, glancing down at my digital watch. I never went to sleep as Asurah had intended. I had tried to, but my dreams were plagued with nightmares. Instead, I worked out, doing pushups and situps, and whatever else I felt like doing. I even looked around the room, admiring the details put into the place. This place is truly something else, I mused, laying down on one of the floating beds. I sighed, dragging my hand down my face, my eyes closing.

I hadn't even realized that I had fallen asleep, until I heard our door open, revealing Asurah in all his pale glory. He wore the same outfit as last night, except this time his bangs were pulled back with a clip, allowing him to see better. I felt a guilty pang in my chest as he greeted me with a smile, his hands folding together in front of him as he cocked his hip to the side.

"Good morning. I sure hope you all slept well. Breakfast is being served now, so come follow me. We can answer some of each other's questions as we eat."

I nodded, climbing out of my bed to wake the other two up, both of them jumping when I non-too-kindly smacked their knees. "Get up. Breakfast is ready."

They both groaned and groggily climbed out of their beds, all of us following Asurah once we all were ready. We then began heading to the dining room, Olivia and Jack both asking Asurah many questions, all with which he gently told them to wait for. Once we were in the dining room, we sat down at a large glass table, one side of the room made completely out of floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing us a stunning view of icy mountains in the distance.

"So! What is it you wish to know?" Asurah asked, taking me out of my thoughts.

I glanced at him, watching as he looked up when a servant set a plate in front of him. His snowy eyes shifted away from the other dainty creature, finding their way back to me.

"What are you?" Olivia asked, staring at him with curious, sparkling eyes.

Asurah glanced at her, cutting into what looked like a silverfish. "I am a Glacic. We are creatures of intelligence that have adapted to the cold world outside. Out skin is thicker in order to trap what heat we can so we don't freeze to death, and we lack outer ears. Now, my turn, what year is it on Earth?"