U.S.S.A Umbra

Chapter 13 Empty promises

 Captain Yhareth.

It was a shame I had to leave their company, but I had important matters to attend to. The artifact, unfortunately, has been difficult to transport, hopefully, it can get here soon, our moment of ascension is at hand. "Azazel, I need to speak with our benefactor, I have something important that I need to bring up with him." -"Of course, I will see to it." I could barely contain my excitement, yet something felt off, I'd waited long enough for this moment for our reunion with the great void. It's a good thing everyone made room for me to make my way through the crowd. Whether it was out of courtesy or fear, I do not know, it's difficult to tell with humans. Oh yes afterward I must get ready for the gala tomorrow, there will be much to celebrate.

PFC. Tobey.

Being on security detail is not one of my favorite things to do, mainly because nothing ever happens, especially on this ship, but maybe I could help myself to what's on the menu. -"Hey Tobe, I know this is boring and shit but you should pay more attention to your surroundings and not on the food table." LCpl. Lola Herrera was a tough, stoic, spitfire; she wasn't too dissimilar to Damien, except she had a lot more attitude, she kinda scares me. -"Hey I can't help that I get hungry when I'm bored, it's what got me through school." -"I bet it did, lunch bucket."  Then there was Cpl. Tyson Ikaika, the biggest meanest, and the most imposing guy on the Umbra, next to Damien, the two could compete in the Olympics for scariest man alive.

-"Very funny, Dumbass." -"Cut the chatter people, pay attention and do your jobs, the captain is about to begin his speech." And then we have Sgt. Ross, the man in charge of our detail, I don't know him much personally but all I know is I'd rather be under his command than the other two's. The captain walked up to the podium on the stage dressed in his captain's uniform, he raised the microphone to his black hole of a mouth. "Greetings Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you all to this evenings gala to celebrate a most wonderful occasion, I'm sure you have all heard of the Ebony arriving earlier today, well that's because a rare and very intact artifact was discovered in the monastery ruins."  The crowd sounded intrigued by the news, they were all murmuring amongst themselves. "Yes, yes I know it's all quite exciting, I hope both our people's can benefit from this incredible discovery. A toast to all the hardworking men and women working tirelessly to uncover the marvelous technologies that have allowed all of us to live as we all do now." The captain raised his weirdly shaped glass and took a sip from the glass; the crowd all did the same. Damn, I wish I could drink on the job; it would make it a lot more fun. "Now unfortunately it could not be brought here as we are working diligently to uncover its purpose, but new pieces of Umaran art have also been uncovered, as well as works based on them." Gala staff came into the room carrying paintings and sculptures and placed them on pedestals, I'm not really big into art but I can enjoy a nice painting, Umaran art has always unnerved me, the art they made always gives me chills. "Ah yes look at those stunning works, a few may be a bit...macabre but that only makes them more interesting. Now I would love to stay longer and mingle with all of you, but a captain's job is never finished, now how about some music? I bid you all farewell until next time." He said placing four of his hands together, then clapping them as the purple curtains drew back.

The captain walked down the steps towards some oddly dressed guy, they were talking about something but who knows what. -"Ok everyone, you can all grab a bite now, just don't let your guards down and Tobey, don't stuff yourself full this time." -"Yes sir, won't happen again sir." I could hear everyone snickering over coms at that. I just shook my head and looked at the table that Ross was sitting at. He was eating with his family and looked to be having a good time. It was 5:45 Pm, and I was starving. I walked over to the dinner table, Lola and Tyson got there just after I did. -"Look who beat us here already. Tyson said, I'm sure he was smirking under his helmet. -"So you can move rápidamente mi gordo amigo?" - "Yeah I can when I want, now if you don't want to lose that nice butt of yours Lola, I'd suggest getting some grub. -"So you have been looking at my butt?" I turned my head to face her. -"I've got to watch out for the competition you know; I can't let you have a fatter ass than me." Lola just let out an exasperated sigh. I grabbed some garlic mashed potatoes, some veggies, and a few big crab legs; I tried to ignore the dessert, as hard as it was. We all sat at the same table, Tyson takes up as much space as two people alone, and they say I'm fat.