Galactic Society (Open/Lounge RP, but READ FIRST POST)

[Alessia Starfurr]

"You know that is exactly why Krystal left Lylat because Fox left her by the wayside..."Amie began. "When we got into this we both knew what we were getting into the universe isn't exactly a friendly place..." Amie sighed.

------ Dragon'taan spacedocks----

"In orbit." Krystal replied a shuttle landing outside the bay.

 The repair drones put the Ramp on  again helping Scotty to repair the ship before going back to other repairs.

[Razuel]

The coffee pot spoke up, "They did it better tha-", "Shut it, you glorified teapot, or I will throw you into the slums.", Scotty waved to the repair drones and they waved back before going back to repair the surroundings.

[Romulan_Furry]

"I know," Drake sighed. "But... I love you. I don't want to lose you. I won't stop you from fighting for our homeland, but I don't want you to die out there. I want to be able to settle down with you, maybe... maybe we can..."

*** Elsewhere on Dragon'taan ***

Saraabi followed Krystal to the shuttle, with Markus close behind. "Uh... where's Celina?" he asked.

*** Dragon'taan Orbit ***

A fleet of Reman and Romulan ships dropped out of warp speed in orbit of Dragon'taan, the lead ship - the Warbird RRW Remus Rising - opened a hailing frequency. "This is Commander Xerron of the Remus Rising to allied fleet - we heard you were on the warpath, and Admiral Obisek wanted to join up with you."

It was then that another fleet dropped out of warp - a Klingon fleet. Yet another open transmission went out from the Refitted Negh'Var Battlecruiser IKS Pride of Korath: "This is Captain Jureth of Attack Fleet 112, Klingon Defense Force - we have come to aid the Dragon'taan Marauder Corps in retaliating against the Covenant for their cowardly attack."

[Alessia Starfurr]

"in the pilot seat." Krystal pointed out, the shuttle begingin to head back to the Aurora

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 Amie sighed."Fine but next time I'm coming with you."

[Romulan_Furry]

Kyle knocked on Drake's door as he stepped into the room. "Drake... it's time to go," he said. Drake nodded to acknowledge his father, then gently turned Amie's head around to tenderly kiss her lips, whispering to her,

"Wait for me, darling. I'll come home, I promise." Then, he turned and followed Kyle outside, where they both beamed to their respective ships.

*** Shuttlecraft en route to Aurora ***

Markus looked out at the fleet assembled, plus the newly-arriving KDF and Romulan fleets. "The Covenant are gonna have hell to pay for today's attack," he said.

"There's more to the attack than is readily apparent," Saraabi said. "I suspect the Tal Shiar are involved in some way, but all I have on it is rumor and conjecture."

"What would the Tal Shiar have to gain from the Covenant attacking Dragon'taan?" Markus asked.

"I'm not entirely certain, but I do know that one goal was to drive a wedge between the DMC and the Sangheili," Saraabi responded. "Had the DMC failed to protect Kaidon 'Vadam, it would have severely strained the relationship between them - the Sangheili would not look on such a failure kindly."

"But to what end?" Markus inquired.

[Alessia Starfurr]

Reports last in about the Renewed covenant said they had a Zerg brood and some odd protoss allies." Krystal noted as the shuttle moved into the Aurora's docking bay

[Romulan_Furry]

"Yeah, I knew that, we faced off against them the last time they attacked us, back when they went after the Forerunner artifacts that Ferengi had," Markus said. "What I want to know is how they figured out how to slipspace jump from their base or wherever their launching point was directly into Dragon'taan's atmosphere! And without tipping us off, to boot!"

"The Tal Shiar may have tipped them off to that trick," Saraabi suggested. "And as for how they avoided detection... they must have acquired a device that hid them, and launched from a point where no one would be able to warn us of what's coming."

*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Anna slowly stepped into Drake and Amie's room, knocking on the door. "Amie, you alright in here?" she asked.

[Alessia Starfurr]

Amie was still hanging up weapons on the wall "Just Fine mom!" She replied  hanging a gravity hammer up.

[Romulan_Furry]

Anna followed Amie's voice and saw her hanging a gravity hammer up on the wall. "I think we've known each other too long for me to believe you're 'just fine'," Anna said. She paused, then asked, "You're angry Drake isn't taking you with him on the campaign, aren't you?"

[Alessia Starfurr]

"Yeah." Amie replied simply digging through a bag of Jiralhanae weapons. "Didn't see him complaingin when i was fighting with Tigresss mech units."

[Romulan_Furry]

"How do you think I feel? I've been through countless military campaigns and actions with Kyle. I should be out on the front lines. I sometimes long for it. But Kyle and I have a young daughter that needs to be cared for, and Mathayus can't do it for us. What kind of parents would Kyle and I be if we kept leaving Kira with her uncle while Kyle and I went off on these 'adventures'?" Anna explained. "Point is, Drake doesn't want you getting hurt or killed - you are his world. You are everything to him, and he loves you very much. While I agree with how you and he have been through a lot together, and that you and he should be facing the Covenant together, I also see that he doesn't want to risk what he has planned for the two of you. Sure, he's taking that risk now, leaving you here, but to him, it's preferable to taking you with him, where the risk is twice as bad." She paused to hug Amie gently, offering a mother's comfort. "And I think you two would make near-perfect parents, and it fills me with joy to consider potentially being a grandmother."

[Alessia Starfurr]

"How do you think I feel? I've been through countless military campaigns and actions with Kyle. I should be out on the front lines. I sometimes long for it. But Kyle and I have a young daughter that needs to be cared for, and Mathayus can't do it for us. What kind of parents would Kyle and I be if we kept leaving Kira with her uncle while Kyle and I went off on these 'adventures'?" Anna explained. "Point is, Drake doesn't want you getting hurt or killed - you are his world. You are everything to him, and he loves you very much. While I agree with how you and he have been through a lot together, and that you and he should be facing the Covenant together, I also see that he doesn't want to risk what he has planned for the two of you. Sure, he's taking that risk now, leaving you here, but to him, it's preferable to taking you with him, where the risk is twice as bad." She paused to hug Amie gently, offering a mother's comfort. "And I think you two would make near-perfect parents, and it fills me with joy to consider potentially being a grandmother."

"But we're not even at that point ,yet." Amie sighed."Though I did mention it a few months ago ,but at the time I was joking I knew we weren't ready... and i don't exactly want to be, 'held down' by a baby, Maybe I should talk to Kabby to see how she dealt with her baby."

[Romulan_Furry]

"Her baby hasn't even been born, yet, but I can tell you from a mother's perspective, you won't be completely 'held down' by a baby," Anna said. "Children grow up fast. I know. It seems only yesterday I birthed Kira, and she's already five. Before I know it, she'll be in her teens, and rapidly get too old to mother. Such is the way with all children. Like you - I still remember when you first came to us. Now you're Drake's wife, and he's thinking of starting a family with you. Still..." she paused to lean closer to Amie, whispering in her ear, "... if you really want to be with Drake, don't listen to him all the time - there's a transporter pad in the basement intended for subtle getaways. Drake's ship is still in orbit - if you hurry, you'll be able to beam aboard before he leaves. And if he gives you any lip about it, tell him Mother feels you two need to be together for everything - even defending your homeland."

[Alessia Starfurr]

"Let me get something Aunt Krystal gave me first." Amie smirekd huggin ANna "Thanks mom, She said running off

[Romulan_Furry]

Anna smiled, and got up to go to Kira's room.

*** DMCS Indari, Dragon'taan Orbit ***

Drake sat in the captain's chair, waiting for the go ahead to engage translight drive and head for the Covenant's base... wherever that was. Intel had pointed it being near Outpost 'Mantakar, but where exactly was unclear.