Techno Trial: part 3: A witness from the future

Bruce continues after shocking the circle with his statement, "Your order needs Galen and his leadership even if he doesn't want to be leader it was what he was meant..." I noticed he is studying Herazade. Is he trying to read Herazade's body language. Then he gives that infamous smirk as if it all has comes clear... Deliberately he speaks very softly so only those near him can hear, "That is why she hates Galen sooo that is why she fears him..." Alwyn Federico and I were the ones next to him and looked with a certain puzzlement. he couldn't possibly be able to read a Technomage. However it would seem he could. I could tell by what he did next that he knew Federico would do anything for me "Time to use a few of those little technomage misleading tricks I learned...", he mummbled "What are you saying!" Herazade screamed He whispered to Federico, "I just dont get it. in most trials you are judged by your peers I wonder what the body would have to say about what I am about to say..." Federico then smiled and granted the subtle request by opening the trial to all technomages. He then began to speak, "I dont only know the future but I know a bit about your past... My Aunt Justice has told me many things... That your forefathers, the ones that began this order were tricked by the Shadows. When they found out that the tech they had been given had been given by the shadows and was because the shadows expected them to be their elite army when they returned, the tartatude chose to continue to accept the tech and formed the order of the technomages." He paused for effect as everyone in the room gasped to find he knew our deepest darkest secret. "not because they were going to follow the shadows but to keep the shadows from giving it to another race that would become that army.. only the circle ever knew the truth and when a leader died or retired and a new mage was chosen he then learned the horrible truth which became your curse.. " He knew quite a lot and suspicious eyes fell upon me... "you vote for your leaders ... 5 because this is said to be the number of balance. They are called the circle...When the shadows returned you refused to fight for them and that hurt them. Though some of your order wanted to fight them, knowing the shadows could turn the tech against you, the circle at the time choose to take you all in hiding.. to prevent the shadows from turning you into weapons.." He began moving around in the circle... "but it wasn't the intentions of those leaders for you to remain in this hiding place. The shadows are gone... You did your part as was your destiny and now it is time for you to evolve into what you were meant to become but one of your 5 leaders had felt and tasted the power of control, power she can best exercise over all of you if you are here confined to this place, not out there guiding the worlds you were meant to guide..." He flashed a look and pointed at Herazade.. "I am not on trial! How dare you!" Herazade roared in anger It was clear he knew all he needed to do was to reveal to the rest the power hungry tyrant Herazade was and they would vote her out the next election... She went to throw a fireball at Bruce I put a shield around him but Federico had blasted it. Herazade was restrained by the rest of the circle... "Herazade is correct this is not about her." Felicia stated, "but sir, if you have something.." her gestured was almost pleading him to say something that would help them vote me not guilty." "It is about her. You see Galen is the one that chooses to try and evolve. He is the strongest of you.. He is searching to cure the Earth of this universe and strives to prevent shadow tech to be use ... His familiar is the key to your evolution .. So he used the spell of destruction he did it for love.. He loves my Aunt .. they are lovers..." "Bruce you are mistaking.. " I try to protest... He laughs ... "No it is true... Aunt Justice only trusted me to your secrets and why,... I never understood... I have been visiting her when you," he turns to the others, "When Galen would come to see her... So I am privy to things that no one else could know. Yes he will deny it but it is because of him I can read your body language. Yes you are skilled with that cloak and dagger stuff, concealing your intent and motives... As a kid mom would get frustrated because she was never sure with Galen, couldn't read his Body language but I picked up one thing and from there learned how to read all technomages.. You see, Galen could never hide his feelings for my Aunt and he still can't." he looked at me and I shifted uncomftably..."Justice and I are not lovers.. We.." "Yet.." he interrupted with a smile, "but you will be and you will create sparks that will make most Sayian romeo types look bad." He stated in a teasing manner.. He turned to the room, "Galen is the strongest technomage and he also carried a lot of influence. She fears this and wants him dead... So she is bias and shouldn't be allowed to judge this trial. Galen was once asked to join the circle but turned the offer down. He is the only one that could challenge her position, take away her power and her control over the other technomages." he turned to me, "The circle knowingly bound your hands and let your last love die ... " he turned this time to the crowd that had gathered there in the chamber, "the one from that old circle is Herazade... that circle made many mistakes... I say this circle is broken but my opinion doesnt matter. What matters to me is that Galen is my uncle .. " He sat up straight... "There I said it.. It is a secret I have kept, I played off as if he wasn't so not to betray them but I think my Aunt would want you to know.." At that I stumbled... No marriage? "Galen is destin to marry my aunt in secret, they will have 3 children, only I know this... Kill Galen and you murder those lives... and you will have to tend with me because he is my family.." He then powers up... Federico speaks in a loud voice, "NOT GUILTY but you knew my vote.." All but Herazade give Bruce a thankful nodded... Once again Herazade goes to use a lightening spell to kill Bruce but he uses his powers to destroy the bolt... Herazade is grabbed by the four others, they carry her off to be tried later after a replacement for her in the circle is made... I still protest that I am in love with Justice and Bruce says "I tell you what I will see you later and tell me then if you are not in love with my aunt or at least lovers.." He grins as if he knows something I do not.. What will I be returning to I wonder that has him in such ... Well I guess there is only one way to find out...

Very interesting indeed...

While Shiara was out with her friend finding more about Sky. I was thinking about what happened and about our Dark Past. Something back Sky off, and I think I know what. Our technology is handed down to the ancients, a race called the Taratimude from the shadows. This has been our leaders dark secret skeleton for centuries... The truth is now out among my order but no further. As I was ponder this Shiara returned. "that was a short visit?" "She had school. Galen, are you married?" my familiar moves over and sits across from me "Married?" I was shocked... "what preempted that question.?" "Justice asked. I told her I can say unless you tell me I can but, well it got me thinking. I don't see anything which suggests you are. However Durena..." She just continued to speak with out a pause or break "Durena, " I paused a moment, "is a friend nothing more. No I am not married we do not have relationships like ," I hesitated, "that. It is difficult to explain. I did however have a lover, my true love, my only true love. She .. is ... gone." I hadn't realize that my voice had trailed off "oh, I will not ask anymore." She looked at me with concerned eyes. I sighed, "There is no reason to be concerned. You can tell Justice she should find someone her age. The last thing I need is a 16 year old girl with a crush." "She won't be 16 for long and anyone she date won't mature as fast as her. She hasn't had any growth spurts, so it seems the closer she gets to an adult the slower this maturing process but .." again speaking like a head on collision "Shiara," I paused, "you are my familiar not a dating service. I am fine. End of discussion." She nodded,"What was her name?" I sighed, "Isabel." Later Shiara left again, soon she contacted me through the amulet. The amulet interfaced with nano fibers which run in her eyes and ears allowing me to literally see and hear what she does.. So she has gotten help from Justice to access Mirai's computer into SHIELD HQ. She has the files on Sky. I begin immediately copying all known info. I just finish when I hear Agent Briefs... I use my connection with Shiara to coach her and tell her what to say to the young Sayian. Shiara stays for dinner and later returns.. "Galen I am sorry I have failed you." she hung her head I was in the cockpit listening to some soothing techno bells and crystals... "Fail me? Shiara what is this nonsense you are saying..." I smiled and then reclined... After a few days of studying the data on Sky, I realized why I must learn more. Perhaps through this Cyberdyne. I decided it was time for me to meet Agent Briefs. He was not in his office but our dealing with family matters and the SHIELD director was looking for a spider. he had been yelling at some Agents that looked like they still had acne. I conjured wind and mist and with the help of a few well placed illusion spells magically appeared in a dark corner have my reasons, "Hello." "Who the hell are you?" He growled. "A friend." I said "A friend?" he scoffed "Yes a friend... " I paused for effect, "A friend in need of a favor" He slammed his fist down on his desk, "I don't have time for some magician, Black Widow is missing." "I am not to found of bug or especially arachnids so I am afraid I can not help you, but I do hope you find the Latrodectus mactans or was it one of the other Latrodectus ." I walked into the light, "Your help will benefit us both I think." "You must be Galen." He sneered "Guilty as charged. I need more info on Cyberdyne specifically on the TX model that calls herself Sky." I say He laughs, "Are you a glutton for punishment? I can give you what we have but.." "I already know what you know, I need what you don't know." I walked around and folded my arms "If we could get more info don't you think we would have it?" He folded his arms and we stood face to face in almost a challenging posture "I have faith in you and your team." I smiled "Why?" he asked placing a cigar in his mouth and searching for a match. I used a quick spell to produce a flame from my hand, "Why do I have faith in you and your team?" "No," He took a puff, "Why are you so interested in the mega-mutant-bitch-bot from hell?" "I have my reasons though I can not share them at this time. I will be back when you have something for me." before he could respond I disappeared

A close Shave

Home sweet home... I had returned with Shiara to the Excalibur. since she has remained in the form of a cat when others are around, no on knows she is a shape shifting alien girl. Durena has mention how Shiara follows me everywhere. My little thief friend has always been quite observant. Of course Matthew took cue and began asking me if it was a spell or a piece of tuna tucked in my cloak. Our search for a cure of the Drakh Plague still continues. After checking on the progress on board I took my ship and went to see how Vir is doing with his little rebellion on Centuri Prime. Ever since we made him aware of the secret Drakh occupation on his planet, he has been organizing ways to save Centuri. He doesn't wish to include outsiders for fear the Alliance might finish Centuri off to get to the Drakh. With the dark past we Technomages have, I can't say i blame him. If those I called friends on board the Excalibur ever got word that the tech we use is handed down from the shadows and that our Ancestors, the technomages before us when my order was first founded were destined to be the Shadows elite army, I am not sure how they would react. It doesn't matter that my order didn't become followers of the Shadows or that we who are a part of that order now were deceived. What would matter is the current hate and distrust of the Shadows. So I remain silent but of course Silence is one of the seven principles of our order. After checking in with Vir I decided to return to the time frame of this Death Machine. Besides I think Shiara wants to see Justice again although she has made mention of a boy. *sigh* Young Love. We found the Terminatrix quite quickly. I was observing her when she just laid down in the middle of an alley and went to sleep. "What ever she is doing it isn't technical." Shiara whispered I had Shiara in my arms, "Your technopathy can interface with her? Can it access her programs?" I had purged some of her memories and programs to have a look but it was nearly impossible because of the TX's sophistication. She whispered up at me, "Just a vague sense. It's going to take me a long time to interface with her. She is nothing like I have seen,"She paused, "What ever she is doing, it seems biological... Mental." "You mean Telepathic?" I asked and then She hissed "What is it Shiara?" I asked and she jumped down transforming into a white tiger "Shiara?" I asked again She never took her eyes off well nothing, Shiara was staring at nothing, Shiara finally spoke as she turned into herself, "Galen cloak yourself. There is something here. My skin can sense it, I can sense it." Her tattoos moved under her skin surfacing like small dragons... Twisting and swirling around her skin on her clothing changing the appearance of her clothing to armor. Two of the dragons shot out from her hand and formed two black short swords with the glyphs in emerald green and a dragon head forming the hilt. It was an effect I admired to watch. Pity she wasn't a technomage, she would make a fine one. She pointed her weapons at ........ Nothing. I spoke to the nothing, after all we knew that Shadows could be there and never be seen. Though they had gone in my time, in this time they may still be present. " Whomever you are show yourself." I was mentally preparing a spell for a fireball, just in case. This thing appeared, and spoke, "You should be terminated" Shiara stepped inbetween us and it spoke to her and she fell a sleep. It stepped forward I began to realize that this was the Death Machine which I had been watching. She spoke directly at me, "I am too powerful, as Dreamweaver I can control your mind through your dreams and turn them into nightmares. As the terminatrix I can control your technology. I am called Sky. You will now identify yourself and where you are from." I was not about to allow this thing, woman, machine or whatever get the best of me I conjured Shadow skin. It stepped forward and I was preparing my most powerful spell but as it did the Tech screamed.. I was shocked it was almost like a shadow scream but lower fainter It hesitated. It had to retreat. As Sky screamed, "wake" I used the opportunity to grab Shiara and leave. On My ship I woke Shiara, "That was close. A little too close." Though my spell of destruction who have ended Sky I am sure, I couldn't be sure she wouldn't put me to sleep before I could conjure it. "You beat her?" Shiara asked me "No, something about me scared her. " I said "Galen? You looked worried," She asked "Of course, Only a fool wouldn't be. I mean what could have scared a nightmarish thing like her." I knew the answer. It is a part of me. All Technomages, we have to accept that... but still it is a troublesome thought. I sent Shiara to spend some time with her friend and do some spying for me. We need more info on this Sky.