We're Back! - Folician Chronicles 9

Chapter 5 - Hail the wolves...

~~~ Folicia

When the video footage reached Folicia the senior temple priests and priestesses were present as well as the Planet mother and the senior admiral for the military. Once the footage was viewed Sky High cleared her throat, "As you can see there was an assassination attempt against Senior Priest Pack Father Hands. How are we going to deal with this?" She had her thoughts on how to handle it but wanted opinions.

Golden had to smile, "It did show some of the countries which we will have problems with. Hands wasn't in danger due to the upgrades to his bracelets. Having him black list them and countries with similar beliefs is going to make a point. When they realize just how much the rest of the world is getting hopefully it will encourage them to consider changing. It is going to take time but hopefully it will encourage them to change their beliefs some." Even now some of the religions were patriarchal and very controlling of women and children. He didn't approve but it wasn't his world so there wasn't much he could do about it.

The Admiral scratched her chin, "If you wish I could dispatch several more ships but I don't think it would be the right way to handle this. Maybe a light combatant with a Priestess of judgment to represent Hands in the human courts if it goes that far. He is one of our citizens even as he is an American citizen. I'm sure Kevin can put him in touch with a human solicitor to represent him, but we should have one as well."

Dancer growled, "I'm not happy with having one of my Liraque Pack Fathers being attacked. I say we send someone to represent him and take the fight to the country. Make them pay for trying to kill Hands. He might be the senior Priest for Folicia but he's also very important to my temple and the Goddess. I want them to be raked over the coals." She wasn't happy at all.

Sees Clearly listened to what was being said, "I'll go and represent him. My ship is ready, and I'll be leaving in the morning." Nobody is going to represent him except her.

Dark Skies stood, "Since this deals with a Folician citizen I will go with as well. When Sees Clearly passes judgement on Hands actions I will ensure it is the proper punishment if needed." He, much as his counterpart, would represent him. Kevin had been sending any bit of information which crossed his desk and it had included the charges the country was planning on leveling at Hands. They had approved the action even if they washed their hands of the man and his actions. They had proof and wouldn't have a problem showing it. It would show they had access to virtually any system they wanted but such was life.

The Admiral looked at them, "Definitely no courier for you. You will be sent via one of the smaller combatants. We are going to make a point of our displeasure. I'm going to have the ship in orbit over the country in question. Nobody attacks someone so important and think they got away with it." She was growling as she was talking.

Sky High nodded at the Admiral, "Done. They leave in the morning. Make full speed to the planet. I will send Admiral Vyra a message indicating the two of you are coming. I'm not happy with what they are trying to do. Go and express our displeasure." She closed the meeting and leaned back against her Liraque and did her best to relax.

~~~ The forums

When the shooting happened much of the world froze for a short time. Few people could believe anyone was stupid enough to have tried shooting one of the Aliens. Even the forums had frozen for a time before they went crazy. Posts started flying back and forth in shock at what happened.

Fahad had to comment, Someone tried to shoot him? How stupid can they be? They've already said they are at least 2k years advanced to us. Personal shields, body armor, weapons we can't even imagine? Shear folly I say, total folly. He got what he deserved. He was forced to turn and vomit into a waste can. Before he realized it, he was vomiting up blood. What he'd seen had hit badly and he'd been forced to call for emergency services. He ensured his door was unlocked before he vomited more fresh blood. He had medical problems, and this showed it. Before he realized it, an ambulance was there. He was pale and somewhat on the green side. It didn't take them long to get his vitals, medical history and package him up. Thankfully he'd managed to grab his phone and charger.