Farscape: Next Generation

Chapter 6: Here We Go (Again)

Unbeknownst to John, somehow, he and Scorpius were able to enter onto the Scarran base without being detected.

"Captain," it was Braca.

"Lt., have you located Officer Sun and the offspring?"

"Yes Sir. The Scarrans have taken D'Argo to see Emperor Staleek. Officer Sun is still in the holding cell."

John was pissed and his patience was growing thin with the Scarrans. Staleek just couldn't keep his hands off of D'Argo, in the womb and out. He was positive the Scarrans would inject Aeryn with all sorts of drugs to get the truth out of her just like the last time they took her.

"Get me to Aeryn," John demanded to Braca.

Braca awaited Scorpius' orders before proceeding.

"We'll take you to her, but first you're gonna need to change into a Scarran uniform." Scorpius handed John a bulky set of armor and clothing items. "Here is your comm as well. The lines are secure, no one else will be able to hear our communications."
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The door to the holding cell Aeryn was in opened. She stood up, ready to put up a fight if needed. The soldier in uniform made his way to her and took off his helmet. It was John. She could not believe her eyes. Her husband found her, not that she had any doubts of course.

"John!" She wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Hey baby," he kissed the side of her head and hugged her back.

"You okay? They do anything to you?" John asked as Aeryn let go of him and gave her a quick look over.

"No no I'm fine, but D'Argo, they took D'Argo." Her eyes started to tear up again.

"I know...we'll get him back."

"How did you-,"

"Scorpius."

"...Scorpius...?" She asked incredulity.

John glanced at the floor and rubbed the back of his head with his hand. "Yeah, Scorpius."

"And you trust him?" Still trying to make sure she was hearing him correctly.

"More today than yesterday..."

Aeryn apprehensively nodded her head yes, fully trusting his judgement again. "So do you have a plan or?"

John looked away, breaking eye contact. "Scorpius says he has one, but he hasn't exactly let me in on the secret."

"Why is it we never have a frelling plan..." Aeryn muttered under her breath.

Scorpius' voice came over their comm system, "are you ready John?"
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Emperor Staleek had D'Argo tied down to an exam table sitting at a 45º angle.

"My dad says not to talk to strangers," D'Argo told the lizard looking freak (as his father so lovingly referred to them as).

Staleek sneered at the boy. He was just like his father, stubborn and uncooperative. His patience grew thin, and he raised his voice at D'Argo.

"You WILL give me the wormhole knowledge you possess!"
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John, Aeryn, Scorpius, and Braca were outside the entrance, away from the eyes of the Scarrans, where Emperor Staleek was interrogating D'Argo.

"Are you gonna let us in on that plan now, Scorp?" John asked.

"Just do as I say, and you'll be reunited with your son."

D'Argo let out a scream which could be heard by the four. Aeryn looked to John who's face grew with concern.

"Alright get me in there," John said resolutely, pissed once again and ready to walk in guns a blazin'.

Aeryn grabbed his forearm trying to prevent him from just standing up and walking in there.

"See that shaft that leads into the ceiling?" Scorpius asked and pointed out what he was referring to.

John and Aeryn nodded.

"It will lead directly to where they are keeping D'Argo. Braca and I will cause a distraction, one of you crawl through there, grab D'Argo, and crawl back through. Braca will meet you here and take you to our escape ship. Simple enough."

John scoffed, "yeah they always seem that way..."

"On my signal." Scorpius instructed.

John turned to face his wife, "I'll go get D'Argo, you wait here. The two of you get the hell out of dodge and back to Moya as fast as possible. I'll catch up."

"Wait a microt, no. First of all there is no frelling way your eema would even fit through there, and second of all I'm not leaving here without the both of you," Aeryn said.

"Okay, I'm pretty sure you just called me a fat ass but I'll try to look past that for the sake of our children," John joked.

Scorpius interjected, "she's right John."

"Right that I have a fat ass or..." John joked again.

Aeryn let out a short irk filled sigh, "right that you won't fit."

"Damn, she's always right," John muttered to himself.

"Give me 120 microts, then send Aeryn in." Scorpius moved toward the entrance to implement the plan.

John opened the crawl space and turned to Aeryn, "go get em baby." He kissed her then boosted Aeryn up into the crawl space, slapping her ass on the way for good luck.
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D'Argo couldn't make out what the three Scarrans in the corner of the room were discussing, not that he would have understood any of what they said. The doors in which D'Argo was being held opened and Scorpius entered.

"Hello, Staleek."

Two of the Scarrans put up a defense, Staleek sneered with a low growl at the sight of the half breed. "Scorpius."

Out of the corner of his eye, D'Argo saw his mom who was signaling to him. She put her index finger over her mouth, indicating for him to remain quiet and not draw attention. He gave a slight nod to let Aeryn know he understood his mother's instructions.

"How did you get in here?" Staleek asked Scorpius.

"Unimportant. I have something you may be interested in."

The two carried on their conversation, D'Argo still having no idea what they were talking about.

"And why should I trust you?" Staleek asked.

"Follow me and I'll take you to him," Scorpius motioned his hand to Staleek.

Before leaving, Staleek turned to his two guards. "You two! Stay here and ensure that no one touches Crichton's son, I am not finished with him yet."