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quarantine those locations. A completely different universe should be used for our new facilities. I have been waiting for your guidance before I take that step.”
The first looked at the other Councilors and saw them nod, “You will carry out that plan. How do you plan to make up for lost production?”
The Distributor knew he was at another danger point but he pushed a button and sent the four Council Members a listing of priorities, “I will build eight fleets that we will use to harvest new universes. I will start the first ships harvesting before I build any of the advanced models we normally hold in reserve. We will no longer scout before we attack. We have not encountered any universe that can stand up to our technology. We scouted to pick the optimum universe to invade for fast and efficient conquest and that worked when our supply exceeded our needs. However, it is my belief that by scouting our future invasions, one of them was warned and the spore is a product of that knowledge. Once our supply is back to normal, we’ll eliminate as many fleets as needed to maintain optimal levels.”
“What about those eight universes that were scouted?”
The Distributor looked at the First and said, “I will carry out your orders on what you want me to do with them.”
The First leaned into the display and snarled, “Destroy them all.”
The Distributor smiled, “It will be my pleasure.”
The Distributor watched his display closely and saw three of the Council Members staring at the Second just before the picture went black. It leaned back and took a deep breath and felt his shaking start. It appeared there was going to soon be an open couch on the Council. It knew the real reason it couldn’t use the reserve fleets was because he had taken one of the next generation of battleships and used it to destroy a planet in the new harvesting. Returning it to the reserve fleets was an error that would have gotten him killed. He had rushed and brought other ships back following the Second’s orders, which he had previously ignored, once he learned of the spore. He knew those fleets were contaminated when he brought those ships back but it was the only way to save him from certain death. It was a good thing the Second had issued that order several thousand cycles ago. It turned to its board and sent the self destruct signal to the old facilities and fleets. Four hundred planets exploded and more than eight million ships and crews ceased to exist. Now it could begin the construction of the fleets and processing centers. It was angry about the long time he was going to have to remain awake to build the new structures but he looked forward to destroying eight universes. He never tired of seeing death and destruction of other species and this was worth staying awake to view. It would provide many pleasant dreams when he returned to his couch.
Chapter Five
D ani jerked wide awake from a nightmare that had her trembling, “Robby!!”
“What’s wrong!?!”
“I need you here, now!!”
Scotty teleported to Dani’s room on Bristone and reached for her. He saw her shaking and crying out of control, “What’s wrong. Tell me what’s wrong!”
Dani was breathing short breaths as she held on to Robby with all her strength. Robby wrapped her in his arms and said, “Shhhh, everything’s alright. I’m here now.” He rocked her slowly in his arms and she began to slow her breathing.
After twenty minutes Dani’s breathing slowed to a point where she was able to say with a quivering voice, “Everyone is going to die, Robby. Everyone.”
Robby fought hard not to over react but felt his heart rate increase, “What do you mean?”
“I’ve had a vision and everyone living in this universe is going to die.”
“Show me, Dani.”
Dani let him into her mind and he saw the vision she had just experienced. As Scotty watched, he felt his anxiety level skyrocket, “Are you sure this is a vision?” Dani leaned back and
The first looked at the other Councilors and saw them nod, “You will carry out that plan. How do you plan to make up for lost production?”
The Distributor knew he was at another danger point but he pushed a button and sent the four Council Members a listing of priorities, “I will build eight fleets that we will use to harvest new universes. I will start the first ships harvesting before I build any of the advanced models we normally hold in reserve. We will no longer scout before we attack. We have not encountered any universe that can stand up to our technology. We scouted to pick the optimum universe to invade for fast and efficient conquest and that worked when our supply exceeded our needs. However, it is my belief that by scouting our future invasions, one of them was warned and the spore is a product of that knowledge. Once our supply is back to normal, we’ll eliminate as many fleets as needed to maintain optimal levels.”
“What about those eight universes that were scouted?”
The Distributor looked at the First and said, “I will carry out your orders on what you want me to do with them.”
The First leaned into the display and snarled, “Destroy them all.”
The Distributor smiled, “It will be my pleasure.”
The Distributor watched his display closely and saw three of the Council Members staring at the Second just before the picture went black. It leaned back and took a deep breath and felt his shaking start. It appeared there was going to soon be an open couch on the Council. It knew the real reason it couldn’t use the reserve fleets was because he had taken one of the next generation of battleships and used it to destroy a planet in the new harvesting. Returning it to the reserve fleets was an error that would have gotten him killed. He had rushed and brought other ships back following the Second’s orders, which he had previously ignored, once he learned of the spore. He knew those fleets were contaminated when he brought those ships back but it was the only way to save him from certain death. It was a good thing the Second had issued that order several thousand cycles ago. It turned to its board and sent the self destruct signal to the old facilities and fleets. Four hundred planets exploded and more than eight million ships and crews ceased to exist. Now it could begin the construction of the fleets and processing centers. It was angry about the long time he was going to have to remain awake to build the new structures but he looked forward to destroying eight universes. He never tired of seeing death and destruction of other species and this was worth staying awake to view. It would provide many pleasant dreams when he returned to his couch.
Chapter Five
D ani jerked wide awake from a nightmare that had her trembling, “Robby!!”
“What’s wrong!?!”
“I need you here, now!!”
Scotty teleported to Dani’s room on Bristone and reached for her. He saw her shaking and crying out of control, “What’s wrong. Tell me what’s wrong!”
Dani was breathing short breaths as she held on to Robby with all her strength. Robby wrapped her in his arms and said, “Shhhh, everything’s alright. I’m here now.” He rocked her slowly in his arms and she began to slow her breathing.
After twenty minutes Dani’s breathing slowed to a point where she was able to say with a quivering voice, “Everyone is going to die, Robby. Everyone.”
Robby fought hard not to over react but felt his heart rate increase, “What do you mean?”
“I’ve had a vision and everyone living in this universe is going to die.”
“Show me, Dani.”
Dani let him into her mind and he saw the vision she had just experienced. As Scotty watched, he felt his anxiety level skyrocket, “Are you sure this is a vision?” Dani leaned back and
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