Monday, January 31, 2011

Infinite discovery part 73

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The aliens muttered to each other in their own tongue. The one with a captains hat looked pleased with himself. Another seemingly unarmed carrier. Little did he realize what they have in store.

He gave the command to halt the assault and then it happened; Eight men holding energy weapons appeared out of thin air in front of him. In a single slew of charges his bridge crew was annihilated.

"Merry fucking Christmas." Torn told him as he blasted him to oblivion.

Vince Vaan part 67

Vince had never been so use to sitting for so long. It had been two days since they set out and he'd caught right up on his sleep over the time. Not-to-mention his brother's ceaseless chapter.

"...and we put a wreath around father's grave, a splendid one, one of remarkable girth. Mother's grave has an even bigger one, one styled to befitting a lady..."

Vince sat across from him as he seemed to ramble on to eternity. Head in fist he stared out the window wondering when it would all end.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Infinite discovery part 72

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"Report!" Tomlin shouted as he reached the deck.

"Two ships of alien origin approaching. Shields holding."

Tomlin looked to his science officer. "Is our site-to-site transporters operational?"

"Yes Captain."

Tomlin grinned. Time for his boys to have some fun.

Vince Vaan part 66

"Yo Barb, who's the family?"

Barbara came back with visions of her childhood running through her mind. "They are our new farmers. Hope you like salad."

The big guy laughed. "I'll take meat any day over some fruity little vegetables."

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Infinite discovery part 71

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A few of the boys started a conversation amidst their "entertainment".

"... Yeah, I wish I could see that one Chris's got."

"Sure is fine ain't she?" The conversation carried into non-neutral bounds. Suddenly the ship rocked as though being bombarded.

"What the heck is going on?"

Vince Vaan part 65

"Hahaha, I suppose you wouldn't know me young lady, though we know you."

His wife nodded from where she stood on the edge. Her husband and kids weeding the garden. "We knew you back when you were little. I don't suppose you remember a Steve and Nancy?"

Barbara rolled her eyes back into her head. She then closed them and cocked her head back thinking hard. "...You were our neighbors at one time right?"

Nancy grinned. "It's been twenty years. I'm surprised you still remember us."

"Aye indeed." Steve said from where he stood. "Don't worry, we'll get this done right."

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Infinite discovery part 70

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Molly returned to her private room with Chris. As she walked along prior she had felt a nervous tension through the ship. Some were laughing and having a merry old time. Others... were dreading something. What she did not dare look into. Something told her it would not be good.

Besides... he wanted her to stop using her gift.

Walking in she found him fast asleep. She stripped naked and climbed in beside him.

Vince Vaan part 64

Barbara realized this was becoming harder than what she imagined. Growing food was slower than slaying her enemies and took considerably more effort. Her men were lax in helping her as well.

"Hello there, might we be of assistance?"

Barbara jumped as he approached. She turned around to see them; a father, mother and two small boys greeted her.

"What did you have in mind." She said brushing her hair out of her face.

"Can we farm for you? In return for half the crops?"

"Sure, but I'm afraid the house is a bit crowded as is."

The father nodded. "We'll sleep out under the stars. Barbara wasn't it? Go to it boys."

She looked up startled. "How did you know my name?"

Monday, January 24, 2011

Infinite discovery part 69

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"Damn baby, how'd you learn to do that?..."

A knock came at the door. "Horse shit. Scuse me babe."

Torn opened the door to a now normal looking Molly. "Me and Chris need supplies."

"Right, give me one second then."

As he turned around the look of disgust returned. Molly let it pass, she wasn't always the clean one either.

Vince Vaan part 63

"How much was lent?" Matthew began.

Toque again felt a bit queasy. He divulged that little tidbit of information as well.

"That's two more years you owe me." Matt told him. He came out from behind his desk. "Take me to your benefactor, I want to see him now."

Infinite discovery part 68

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Chris laid down next to her. This was his favorite part of the day. He wrapped his arm around her as she seemingly stared off into nothing. He knew that look well. He nudged her out of it. "Like I said, you really shouldn't rely on it that much."

She laid back frustrated. "I only scanned bits and pieces of their minds. Something is wrong."

"The strippers must have gone on strike." Chris laughed. Molly grinned upward at him.

Vince Vaan part 62

Vince stared out his window. The carriage was nice and drove on through the night. His brother slept fitfully. He should, Vince thought, after running his mouth so much.

Vince sighed. Was he being too hard on him? He didn't know what to think.

Outside owls hooted and crickets chirruped. The summer night was coming to a close.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Infiinite discovery part 67

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"Torn, my good lad, where have you been?" Tomlin was warming up to his old, if younger, friend. Torn spared no details but grinned and winked.

Tomlin had gotten old. In his younger days he would have put on a sly grin and winked back. Now he smiled, averted his eyes and drew up a virtual map of the sector. "We are here. Do you know where we can find a spare place for supplies that is close?"

Torn took a good look at the map. He whistled. "Can't we go farther than this?"

"Fuel supplies are low so I'm afraid not."

Torn gulped visibly. "Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Right here. Thought I'd never return to that hell again..."

Vince Vaan part 61

Matthew sat back and reaped the rewards of his tea. He drank a cup himself, not restricting it to the upper class only.

A knock came at his door in his long office. "Come in." He yelled in between sips.

Looking rather sheepish Toque came in. "Yes sir?"

"I wanted to let you know I'll be extending you debt cap to get you out of trouble. How much is it?"

"With all due respect sir, I have taken this debt upon myself. Wouldn't feel right having you pay it back."

Matthew leaned forward, a severe look dawned on his face. He let the moment hang in the air making Toque feel even more uncomfortable. "You borrowed with some shady characters Mr. Wilson. You work here putting everyone at risk to pay down the debt you already owe, thus you put everyone here at risk. I'll not allow it. I want to see your loan 'officer' or whatever you call him to pay back the debt."

Toque knew his back was to a wall. He let slip who it was. Matthew nearly lost it when he heard who the benefactor was.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Infinite discovery part 66

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"... What I mean is you rely on your telepathy too much." Chris told her.

Guilt was awash on her face. He saw right through her.

"I'm sorry. It is a natural reflex."

"It's all right." He said. "You just have to learn to trust me is all."

She nodded several times and looked away. She had had this gift all her life; she didn't know how she would get bye without it.

Vince Vaan Part 60

"Vince my boy, I have afforded us every luxury. We will travel in style. And don't worry - you'll be paid in full for your services."

Vince simply nodded. They were outside on a gloomy day waiting for their carriage to arrive.

"So, Matthew says there was a spot of trouble out on the farm..."

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Infinite discovery part 65

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Molly was worried sick. He was a good man but she knew men; all it took was a matter of weakness. A girl drops a hint and he may give in.

When he came through the door her reflexes kicked in. He was "clean". She smiled and he knew what it was about. "You've come to rely on that too much."

"What do you mean?" She asked. He didn't respond.

Vince Vaan part 59

"Harry Vaan is it?" Marie Ollon said to one of her new friends.

"Yeah, they say he's rich. I wouldn't mind."

"They also say he's a playboy." Another chimed in, this one older. "You girls would do well to avoid such men."

Still, as befitted lonely dreamers, each girl watched him as he and Vince left the restaurant.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Infinite discovery part 64

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Chris looked around on some of the upper decks. Finally he found what he was looking for. It had been a long time.

"Heh, pikman... and it's free! Nice."

Chris stood there in front of an arcade machine for what felt like a brief time for him. In reality some time had passed.

"Hey what are you doing?"

It was one of the 'entertainers'. Chris looked her way briefly before getting back to his game. "It's called Pikman. Little men duke it out to the death. Want to try?"

Slowly she took the bait and meandered his way. As it turned out she was better than what he thought.

Vince Vaan part 58

"Younger brother it's good to see you!"

He threw his arms around Vince. Vince, for his part, thought about the fact that his brother had gotten an accent.

"Hello Harry. How are you?" He said put his hand up to return the hug.

"Never better! I trust you got my letter?..."

Matthew smiled. He knew deep down Vince was enjoying this. He stood behind his desk as the brother's got caught up.

"I understand you did some farming. How'd that go?"

Vince almost laughed to himself. Harry sounded more like a danty now than ever.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Infinite discovery part 63

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"Hey hunny can I get you a drink?"

He waved the girl aside. "No thanks. Hey Torn, you seen Chris anywhere?"

Torn took the huge cigar from his mouth. He took another shot of tequila before replying. "Whooaaa. That hits the spot. Haven't seen him since he boarded. Don't know why you care. I bet your glad you never have to see that prison again huh?"

"Damn straight. Yo can you pass me a light."

Torn took a cigarette pack from inside his coat and passed it to him. "Go ahead, there's plenty more where they came from."

Vince Vaan part 57

Vince enjoyed the peace of the moment. He knew it wouldn't last. Any moment his brother would arrive and they'd be off gallivanting to his awards show. This was the last thing he wanted but what he knew he ultimately had to do. Life throws you one to many curve balls, he decided.

It was long, maybe hours later when an aid came and got him. The time had come. Vince got up and followed her out.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Infinite discovery part 62

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Inside their room Chris had to admit he was a bit eager to get out to be with the rest of the guys. Molly wasn't so keen on it however.

"Oh come on Molly..." Chris began. She knew where he was leading.

"If your refering to my job well I had to."

"Couldn't your friends have helped you get better work?"

Molly sighed. "We are suppose to be self sufficient. And anyway please don't go where they go."

Chris nodded several times. His eyes went from her to the door and back again. "All right, I'll avoid our new... women friends."

Chris grinned, Molly did not. He left.

Vince Vaan part 56

"Thank you good man. Have another for your trouble."

He was tall as Vince but not so young. Vince's golden hair flecked downward past his shoulders. He wore fine clothes, ones not customary to a common man. He was, however, no common man, not anymore.

The carriage driver collected his piece in gleeful silence and helped him with his bags.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Infinite discovery part 61

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Trent and the other guys walked onto the boarding platform of their new ship. Most hooted and hollered like no tomorrow. Trent came up and grasped old Tomlin by the arm. "Good to see you... Captain."

"Aye good to see you too. Though you can just simply call me Captain."

From inside Torn could be heard somewhere down the deeps. "Look what we got boys! Strippers!"

"Excuse me, Tomlin."

Tomlin grinned. "It's gonna be a hell of a run."

Vince Vaan part 55

Matthew laid it out for Toque. "You have had dealings with street thugs backed by the mafia haven't you?"

Toque looked uncomfortable. He fidgeted in his seat and looked around. "Well..."

Vince was giving him a stair. "You put your life in danger and ours too if they decide to go after us."

Toque no longer fidgeted. He stared at the floor in the second story office.

Matthew spoke up then. "I'll handle this nephew. Head to your room. You deserve some time off for all that you've done."

Vince got up and left.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Infinite discovery part 60

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Trent sat there stewing over his luck. How was he going to get out of this one?

"Officer, officer!" One of his guys bemoaned. "I need a cig, you got any?"

"No cigarettes." The officer said.

Trent could feel the nicotine withdraws himself. Finally some relief came in sight.

"Somebody made bail, your free to go." Said a female officer.

Vince Vaan part 54

When Toque entered the restaurant he knew immediately that something was up. Matthew and Vince greeted him by the front.

"Uh... something I can do for you sir?" He said hesitantly.

"Come with me." Was all Matthew said.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Infinite discovery part 59

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"You know of where we can find funds?!" Torn sounded incredulous.

"Yep." She answered. "All I ask is that we have our own private room."

Torn slapped his knee and guffawed. "With that kind of money you'll easily get your own room."

Chris looked to her. Yep, that's right. she sent back his way.

Vince Vaan part 53

"I just need a few more days, I swear it."

"You'd better deliver or it will be your head."

Toque gulped. He'd really stepped in it this time.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Infinite discovery part 58

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Torn lit a cigarette and took a long draw. He had related his tail in full, about being captured, taken and freeing himself as well as the guys.

"...So what do you plan on doing?" Molly asked.

Torn looked at her for a second before answering. "Well we have a ship, but no means of income. Old Tomlin's been named Captain. He says we need to find a financial backer - and fast."

"Can we come with you?"

Chris and Torn looked to Molly.

"I'm not sure you know what your getting into miss." Torn said, taking another drag. "These men... they ain't exactly gentlemen."

Molly looked to Vince briefly before back to Torn. "Can we have our own private room?"

"Suppose if yah want. Have to take it up with Tomlin."

Vince Vaan part 52

Matt drew forth from one of his cabinets a bag. He threw it to Vince.

"What's this?" He asked.

"Your early share. I'll not have my nephew who came to my rescue leave empty handed."

Vince grinned at Matt. Inside the bag was silver coins, a lot of them.

Vince shook his head and looked out the window. Something caught his eye. "Hey uncle, isn't that Toque Wilson?"

Matthew looked out the window. "Hmm, yes I do believe so. I wonder what he's doing..."

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Infinite discovery part 57

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Chris opened the door cautiously. Had he known who was behind it he would have thrown the doors open.

"Torn?"

With a lit cigarette in his unshaven mouth Torn smiled broadly. "You thought I was dead didn't yah? Hah!"

Chris clapped his hand and brought him close like he would a brother. "Good to see you Torn."

"Aye, that it is. Whiskey?"

"No thanks. Torn this is Molly."

Molly had a pleasant look on her face. She shook his hand and bowed slightly. "A pretty one. You look just as good as you did back at the bar."

"So, how did you survive?"

Vince Vaan part 51

Vince sipped from his cup. He was back at his uncle's restaurant, top floor, staring out at the rain.

Sarganno was next to him reading out of a paper. "Huh, that blockhead finally got arrested huh? Ha! I'd like to see the look on his face when they caught him."

Vince ignored him and stared out the window. It had been a long time.

Then Matt came upstairs. He observed Vince and Sarganno and carried his tray over. "Thanks to you two I'll be having fresh tea for a while. Here, have some."

"Uncle, this isn't -"

"Nevermind, drink up. You've earned it."

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Infinite discovery part 56

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"Just calm down all right." Molly was saying. "It will be ok. We'll make bail for them or something."

"And how do you purpose we do that?"

Molly looked back at him and shrugged. Chris could tell his anger was getting the better of him, and apparently so did Molly. He relaxed.

"This stroke of luck and now it's been dashed."

Then a knock came at the door.

Vince Vaan part 50

Matt stared out his window. Down below a noble got off his cart. He walked in even as another lined up behind him.

Maybe things were looking up?

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"More tea? These nobles pay out the nose for tea! Why in the world would they want more at that price?"

Toque looked confused. A passing servant commented "It's because of the drought sir. The crops have not gotten all that they need so a famine has taken much of the land. Fields normally reserved for tea leaves went to other foods."

"Hrmph." Toque went on with his duties. "If I had a quarter of their wealth..."