“I did not say that.” Elias smoothly replied with a smile.
“I think it is a good move. The T&B facility is sorely needed. The Conbor
government needs as much help as the Trade can offer. There’s plenty of profit
for anyone willing to help Conbor and the other OutWorld colonies.”
“What about the Royal Republics?” Annie asked. “What do you
think they will do?” Annie caught herself, her face filling with uncertainty as
she felt the sudden change in the web of dragon magic that englobed them. Have I said the wrong thing…
Bless you, Annie!
Elias thought as his Dragon Within fiercely growled. She had asked the perfect
question.
“There’s nothing they can do.” Elias calmly and coldly
answered. “Otherwise, they would have already done it. The war in the InWorlds
will only get worse,” Elias said, using his father’s words to the Star Trader
Council. “The attack on Trann’s Planet is just the latest escalation. Manervia
and Worrendell won’t stop until they have captured or isolated all of Core’s
allies.”
He paused and sipped his wine, frowning as if he were in
deep thought. His Dragon Within continued to rumble as he concentrated on his
words.
“I suspect Travernon will be next,” He calmly stated to a
chorus of gasps from those eavesdropping on their conversation. “It’s the only
major technology center left in the InWorlds. Manervia and Worrendell need Travernont
intact to continue processing the food products from Trann’s Planet.”
Annie was surprised by Elias Hawkes’ cold words, her own
indignation building. She started to speak, stopping as Capella growled a
warning. She glanced at the crowd gathered around the display, taking in the
outraged expressions and looks of surprise on their faces as she suddenly
realized what he had been doing.
Easy Capella! He’s deliberately provoking them! She said,
watching the indignant crowd as she struggled to regain her composure and that
of her trembling Dragon Within. We must remain
calm!
She’s talking to her Dragon
Within! Procyon rumbled, but Elias could feel her fear building as she
and her Dragon Within struggled to remain calm. They sense the anger in the crowd!
I know. Elias
replied, the dragon magic roiling between them as her Dragon Within growled
excitedly. Get ready. I’m going to touch her.
Do what you can for Capella. Procyon growled his readiness as Elias
turned to Annie and took her hand.
“Annie.” Elias quietly said, calmly wrapping the two of
them in a protective bubble of dragon magic as he reached out and touched her
arm. “Tell you Dragon Within to remain calm. You are safe. You have the
protection of the Tycho Drakkon.”
Startled, Annie looked up as Elias Hawkes spoke to her.
Time seemed to stop around them as she felt the welcoming cocoon of dragon
magic engulf them. Capella began to growl, but was suddenly cut off as
Procyon’s low rumble washed over them.
“Annie,” Elias whispered again. “Don’t worry. You are safe.
I am here and my parents are close by.”
“Elias…” She began. “When we met I sensed…”
“Shh!” He said. “Let’s not talk about it right now.” He
nodded his head and she looked around, realizing that there was a large number
of people were still watching them. Closing her eyes, she cleared her mind.
Its okay Capella! She soothed her anxious Dragon Within. We are
safe! We are among friends!
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Thanks for reading!
Dave
