The Council of Peers had assembled the next day. What is the Council of Peers, you ask? Why, it\u2019s the ruling body of Nebulos. It is where all laws are decided and it is where Zarak addresses the people. He took the podium and cleared his throat before starting. \u201cMy friends,\u201d he began, \u201cit is clear to me that something has upset a certain percentage of the population. If I can find out what it is, I will address it and fix it. However, it has become clear to me that these\u2026upset citizens do not wish to go through the usual methods, believing those methods to be too slow. I will be the first to say that speed is necessary for addressing grievances, but, members of the Nebulan Destiny Movement. taking the law into your own hands is NOT the way. It only causes people distress. My own daughter, usually a level-headed woman, has been so stressed that one of the founders, one who she wishes to marry, would do such a thing. She has attacked ally and enemy alike to gain answers to answer why Galen became so power-hungry. In all honesty, I can only pity him. He has fallen victim to power, forgetting his responsibilities as head of the World Watchers, our peace-keepers. Now, I cannot fully disregard him or the voice of the people, so I will leave the floor open for any who wish to object. Anyone?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a matter of fact, yes,\u201d called a voice. Llyra rose from her seat and took the podium. Zarak wasn\u2019t too scared. He figured he had it in the bag. \u201cNebulans, it IS true that a new movement is scary,\u201d began Llyra, \u201cbut I have heard no testimony, nor have I seen any evidence, of this group being a terrorist organization. Trema and I have researched any police activities relating to this group.\u201d Zarak raised an eyebrow at this, concern reaching the front of his mind now. \u201cI am not aware of any law stating that holding public debates was a criminal offense. I have seen no graffiti on public property, I have not even heard any word of toppling our government, and whoever told my father that I attacked both ally and enemy is uninformed of what happened. My main source of answers was being treated wrong and I simply\u2026reminded the offenders of a concept that some people forget, manners. After I heard from the Second in Command of the World Watchers that Galen was arrested, I had to find his family and inform them personally. I knew they would cover all bases, but Trema wasn\u2019t on Nebulos. I found her on a planet called Mobius. Back when many of us were young, it was the site of the last battle in the Great War between our Decepticon allies and their enemies, the Autobots. I am, of course, implying that Earth has become this Mobius. A group of them have become her friends and have voiced their disapproval of Galen\u2019s imprisonment. Obviously, interstellar notice would bring ruin to us. Therefore, I must urge his release. I do have the necessary petition to release him, the necessary signatures, even from the off-worlders, and the Seal of Approval from the Prison Warden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026With what my daughter has said,\u201d grumbled Zarak, \u201cit would seem a vote on Galen is in order. Because my daughter and I are involved, we cannot vote, only act on the will of our fellow peers. You have 10 minutes to decide.\u201d He and Llyra then left the Council chambers and waited outside. \u201cYou would dare retrieve a petition behind my back?!\u201d he hissed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGalen is my betrothed, Father,\u201d replied Llyra. \u201cHis voice has weight on the Council. Trema needed help to get her son out. I fail to see the issue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe issue is that you are falling for Galen!\u201d shouted Zarak. \u201cHe is dangerous! Power-hungry!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe man I love may be many things,\u201d argued Llyra, \u201cbut power-hungry is not one of them. This locking up of political rivals isn\u2019t like you! Nor is promoting an idiot like Monzo to Traboon or allowing members of the High-class to lord their status over their enemies or Low-class fellows! What\u2019s happened to you?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have issues that demand my attention!\u201d replied Zarak. \u201cSome things need to be sacrificed for the greater good of Nebulos!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBe careful saying that, Father,\u201d remarked Llyra. \u201cThose who would tell others to give up a few of their freedoms to gain safety deserve neither.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLlyra, I have a summit coming up on Blesagh (Wednesday, by our calendar), and I do NOT require any demonstrations during that time!\u201d snarled Zarak<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou would get demonstrations out the rear if Galen stays locked up!\u201d argued Llyra. At that moment, a Councilwoman poked her head out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcuse me,\u201d she called, \u201cthe vote has been decided.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will discuss this later,\u201d Zarak hissed to Llyra as they entered the chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSupreme Councilor Zarak, Son of Zoonthar,\u201d began the speaker at the podium, an elderly female, \u201cLlyra, Daughter of Zarak, the Council of Peers has made its decision. As you are peers, you are bound by your oath to abide by our decision even if it goes against your personal feelings. Do you understand?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe do,\u201d replied Zarak. Llyra nodded to confirm Zarak spoke for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe petition, while acquired in an unorthodox manner,\u201d declared the speaker, \u201cIS legal and has gained interstellar attention. It would look poorly upon our honor and dignity if we locked up a voice that simply spoke ideas contrary to our own and has committed no aggressive action. Galen is to be released at once.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026If that is the decision of our peers,\u201d hissed Zarak, \u201cmy daughter and I will abide by it. I trust there is no objection to my allowing Llyra to open Galen\u2019s cell?\u201d The voting board flashed red, indicating no objections. \u201cVery well,\u201d said Zarak. He handed Llyra a key. \u201cHe is in Cell 25, Block 4, Ward Y,\u201d he told her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d bid Llyra. She then left the chambers with a fat grin on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Now that THAT\u2019S out of the way,\u201d sighed Zarak, \u201cwe have other business to attend to. Farmer Ramzar is requesting 50,000 Gorruks for compensation of his Shplenargh (Nebulan beast of burden, a combination of a camel and horse). It seems that one of the overseers we assigned to that farm allowed the beast to die of an untreated infection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Galen sat in his cell, still dressed in his usual red splendor. He played a small song on his flute, a present from Llyra. Once he finished, he then contented himself with staring at the instrument for a while. It lasted a few minutes before he spoke. \u201cLlyra,\u201d he mumbled, \u201cI swear by the Rings of Nebulos, I WILL escape this prison and return to your loving embrace!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI thought jailbreaks were illegal,\u201d called a voice. It was at that moment that Galen could see Llyra and all four of his parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHow did you get special permission to visit my cell?!\u201d yelped Galen. \u201cNot that I\u2019m ungrateful, but visiting hours are over!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not here on a visit,\u201d answered Llyra as she produced a key. \u201cWe\u2019ve successfully swayed the Council of Peers to release you and absolve you of whatever crime my father wrongfully accused you of.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe even have off-worlder signatures on our petition,\u201d supplied Trema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI thought you didn\u2019t like Llyra,\u201d remarked Galen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe managed to show that she DOES care about other people,\u201d answered Trema, \u201cand she revealed to me a little secret.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ll tell you when we\u2019re at the safety of your estate,\u201d replied Llyra. \u201cFor now, we need to celebrate your release!\u201d She put the key in the lock and opened the cell door. Galen stepped out and hugged everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am forever indebted to you all!\u201d he cheered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd I am indebted to Llyra,\u201d replied Trema. \u201cWithout her help and knowledge of the current state of affairs, I would have joined you in your cell.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, thank goodness THAT didn\u2019t come to fruition,\u201d chuckled Galen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShall we?\u201d asked Llyra as she gestured towards the exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLead the way!\u201d bid Galen. They left the prison to see Gort waiting with Amy, Natalie, and Sira outside. Galen\u2019s eyes popped open to see them. \u201cTam nar ger-renkarta Galort trukinark, ram?(You the off-worlders Mother mentioned, are?) asked Galen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRo ram,\u201d (We are.) replied Sira. \u201cI am Sira Mayworth. This is my wife, Natalie, and my student, Amy Rose O\u2019Hedge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThose sound like Earth names,\u201d mused Galen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey are,\u201d replied Sira, \u201chowever, the planet has been renamed to Mobius since the dawn of people like Amy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good to see you,\u201d greeted Amy as she gave the Nebulan salute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd you,\u201d replied Galen. \u201cMother has told me a lot about you, especially how you managed to stomach Heart of Gorfuu.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s actually very tasty,\u201d giggled Amy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m afraid I was a little squeamish,\u201d replied Sira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnough chit-chat,\u201d declared Trema. \u201cMy stomach rumbles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo the Gardens of Eternal Peace and Harmony Macrobiotic Restaurant!\u201d proclaimed Galen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe\u2026what?\u201d quizzed Amy, not even daring to try to say it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Gardens of Eternal Peace and Harmony Macrobiotic Restaurant,\u201d explained Galen. \u201cOr, if you wish to use the English alphabet, the GEPHMR, a High-class, multi-floored restaurant that has the most delicious cuisine on Nebulos.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSounds pleasant,\u201d mused Sira. \u201cLet\u2019s check it out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GEPHMR is a rather large restaurant, even for Nebulans. All citizens of all classes have eaten there. The entertainment is also one to view, with comedians, singers, dancers, and other various performers that would knock your socks off. One of Nebulos\u2019 most famous comedians, called Rokeri Berlim, had a steady job at the restaurant. What\u2019s he like? \u2026He\u2019s Nebulos\u2019 George Carlin. The topic he was poking holes in was about a phrase used on Nebulos. \u201c\u2018Have a nice day!\u2019\u201d he said in a nasally voice before adopting his usual tone. \u201cYeah, yeah, yeah! Would you give me my f***ing change, please?\u201d The crowd laughed. \u201cSome people are really insistent! \u2018I SAID, HAVE A NICE DAY!\u2019 All right, all right! OKAY, GODS DAMMIT, ALL RIGHT! That\u2019s the trouble with \u2018Have a nice day\u2019! It puts all the pressure on YOU! Now YOU\u2019VE got to go out and, somehow, manage to have a good time! All because of some loose-lipped off-worlder! \u2018Have a nice day\u2019! Maybe I don\u2019t FEEL like having a nice day! Maybe, just maybe, I\u2019ve had 63 nice days in a row! And, by the Rings, I\u2019m ready for a CRAPPY day! Let someone wish me a crappy day! I never hear that! \u2018Have a crappy day!\u2019 That\u2019s no problem at all! All you have to do is go for Ban\u2019graza practice some mornings! There\u2019s no planning involved!\u201d That got another roar of laughter from the audience. As the routine went on, Trema and her group arrived at one of the food counters. The Chef, a fat man, approached them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTam roko al ogi, balt di?\u201d (You wish to eat, what do?) he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s see,\u201d mused Galen, \u201cwe\u2019ll have some Dormako,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDormako,\u201d repeated the Chef as he served it up, purple looking ground beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd some Galtorii, no sauce,\u201d continued Galen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGaltorii, no sauce,\u201d replied the Chef as he put the food on a plate, a red lettuce-looking vegetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd some Borgu,\u201d finished Galen. \u201cWait, would that be too much for our smaller visitors?\u201d The Chef cut up smaller portions of a light violet fruit that looked like an apple with warts on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd Borgu, with smaller portions for the smaller visitors,\u201d he confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMay I?\u201d asked Amy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be alarmed,\u201d warned Galen. Amy picked up a small pinch of the Dormako and winced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGalen, I can\u2019t eat this,\u201d she replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know it looks odd, but\u2026\u201d assured Galen. Amy turned to the Chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat are you trying to pull here?!\u201d she snarled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIs there a problem?!\u201d boomed the Chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour preparation of Dormako!\u201d answered Amy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you don\u2019t like it, don\u2019t eat it!\u201d roared the Chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis thing looks purple!\u201d declared Amy. \u201cI want it to look as if it was bathed in your Gods\u2019 blood as your ancestors destroyed them!\u201d The Chef then realized where Amy was coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI see you have tasted both the well-done and the RARE stuff!\u201d he laughed. Galen was surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve tried rare Dormako?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour mother brought a sampling of many Nebulan dishes,\u201d explained Natalie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe prefer the rare stuff,\u201d assured Sira. \u201cThe well-done stuff made us barf.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like off-world customers that know cuisine when they eat it!\u201d cheered the Chef. \u201cOne minute!\u201d He took the plate back and dumped the contents into a bin labeled \u201cRokamro\u201d (Compost) and put the plate in a sink. A fresh plate was taken and he put blue Dormako on the plate along with the un-sauced Galtorii and the Borgu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMuch better!\u201d praised Amy. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing worse than scorched Dormako.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn that, you will receive no argument,\u201d agreed the Chef as he accepted Galen\u2019s payment. \u201cRakel!\u201d (Enjoy!) Galen\u2019s group then found a table and sat down for their meal. They ate with chopsticks. Galen then noticed that Llyra\u2019s chopsticks were holding a piece of Dormako near his lips. Galen smiled before eating it. He then gave a piece to her and she accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou two lovebirds enjoying yourselves?\u201d teased Gort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWait until you fall in love,\u201d chuckled Galen. \u201cYou\u2019ll see why we do what we do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDoubt it,\u201d replied Gort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over at the Council chambers, near their landing pad, Zarak was awaiting an arrival via Space Bridge. Krunk and Grax flanked him, all three looking nervous. The Space Bridge portal appeared. \u201cHere they come,\u201d gulped Grax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to catch some beri (s***), aren\u2019t we?\u201d mumbled Krunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe notion has crossed my mind,\u201d replied Zarak. Figures then appeared in the portal and came towards them in a slow, purposeful march. A flying object followed them. Soon, they revealed themselves to be Starscream and his Seeker Trine, Eggman, the Metarex Five, and Megatron. \u201cMy allies,\u201d called Zarak as he knelt, \u201cyou honor my house with\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGet up,\u201d demanded Megatron. \u201cKneeling isn\u2019t like you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, of course not,\u201d replied Zarak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow, I believe you have a report on the state of affairs here?\u201d quizzed Megatron. Zarak gulped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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