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**129. Curious customs.**

The two cousins chatted in a cafeteria on the ship although it was rather Leval who did not stop telling his listener about that incredible experience. As soon as he was able to recover minimally, he had gone to look for his cousin and, very agitated, urged him to talk to him. At first Mazoui told him that this hour did not fit him very well but at the insistence of his friend and, above all, the nervousness he noticed in him, he accepted. Once in the café, Leval told him what happened. His interlocutor looked at him incredulously while listening to him, at last he said funny.

-What a dream you have had!...

- Do you think so? What has been a dream? - He exclaimed that he seemed to be bothered, but he did not. Deep down he now saw it in a confused way and had no choice but to admit. - The truth is that even I am not sure. But it was very real. - He added with greater certainty. – Well, but then I fainted, and I remember getting up from the ground, I was naked, man! I don't think that happened to me in dreams.

- You have told me that Amethyst was in a hurry and that she left leaving you in bed. And considering what you've been doing, I don't think you're wearing a lot of clothes. You could have fallen asleep and fallen off it. - Mazoui conjected. -

- It's that I was on the couch, not in bed and I woke up next to the couch, yes. But the one in the other room. How do you explain that to me, Dr. Freud? - Leval wanted to know with a sarcastic tone. -

-I don't know, boy. - Mazoui replied, shrugging his shoulders, and adding with visible skepticism.  - I have a hard time believing that. You must realize about what you have told me. – He summed it up with a skeptical tone. – If I have understood it correctly, in essence you tell me that a woman who took the form of Amethyst practically raped you and that you could not prevent it even transformed into a super Saiyan. I have not felt any force so powerful as to do that to you and believe me, a being with that amount of power could been felt in thousands of miles from here. And I didn't perceive your energy either. So, if you haven't dreamed it, what else could it be?

- I didn't notice anything either, what if that thing doesn't emit energy? What if it also blocked mine in some way?  - Leval speculated. -

-I don't think it's likely. - Mazoui said, he smiled and patted his cousin on the back, so he added. - Calm down, man, it must be everything of your imagination. It will be related to Amethyst, surely the Honeymoon went quite right, friend? - He inquired with insight. -

- Of course! - The boy assured him. – Also, you would know if I lied to you. With that blissful gift you have of seeing thoughts as if you were an X ray apparatus. -

-You don't have to be like that either, - his cousin reassured him that he didn't give much importance to that. He even allowed himself to add with humor.  - It's true, it would be better if you talked about it with Amethyst. Although, I think it will be very funny. In the background it must symbolize that she dominates you, ha, ha, ha! Let's see if you're going to be timid. I certainly don't want to know what she did to you at night so that you have those dreams. Rather, I do want to, tell me, ha, ha!

- I can't believe it! - Leval said, he looked at Mazoui a little surprised and somewhat annoyed by this observation. - I would expect that comment from Tracer, but from you, you certainly can be as annoying as him!...

His cousin looked at him with a serious gesture, although he could not keep it that way for a long time and finally laughed to declare conciliatorily.

- Ha, ha! Forgive me, man, but from so long to hear him I got something of him. And now that he's gone to Earth someone must tell you those things. Seriously Leval, don't worry, no one has raped you, at least no one you didn't want, I assure you...

- That..., well, I hope so. - He admitted smiling at last, the truth is that now he heard himself recounting what happened and he felt more and more ridiculous, finally he conceded.  - You must be right; I am somewhat out of place after the return and all the fuss of travel and work. By the way, too bad that rascal is gone.

-When Penelope left, he asked for the transfer, he is really hanging for her. - Mazoui said. -

-She is an attractive, intelligent, and good woman. Anyone would be. - Leval sighed so he added.- We will miss him. He was a great guy. Anyway, I think I'll go to the base to see what mood Freejar has today.

- Well, bad, as always. - Replied his interlocutor still funny, to toast next. - If you want to accompany me, anyway I must go there.

-A little moral support never hurts. - Leval smiled, nodding. -

-And how about everything else?

-Good, everything is fine, - his cousin replied carelessly. -

In this way after paying for the drinks both left the premises. A few meters away a girl with oriental features and brown color, slightly brunette skinny, was looking in a clothing store. It was Soa who looked with interest at some dresses before the passivity of her huge black companion who ignored everything that happened around him.

- Hey Buruk, have you noticed how curious this is? strange beings come here and change outfits. Why don't they just make them appear? - The girl asked him. -

- I don't know! - he snapped reluctantly and crossed his arms. - I don't even worry, I find it quite primitive. Tell me one thing, Soa. Why are you so interested in these beings? Considering the number of much more advanced civilizations that we have ignored in these last eons.

- I find them all very weird, some pretty and others quite funny. They have some very funny rituals - She said that, looking at some clothes, so, she added. - Until they tell us what we should do here, I entertain myself by observing their strange customs.

His interlocutor simply shrunk owed. That was as interesting as anything else. And the truth is that he was also bored of touring galaxies. So, he would stay with Soa. His companion always managed to entertain herself with the most insignificant things but, as she had rightfully observed, they had to remain on that boulder that these bland creatures called planet. Orders from their superiors, and... lacking anything better to do!...

-Very well. - The giant conceded reluctantly.- Let's see these ridiculous three-dimensional entities.-

For their part, Amethyst and Satory arrived at that same store, they had finished their shifts and decided to see some robes. They also took the opportunity to comment on some more incidents of the honeymoon of the newcomer and while she kept her friend up to date with how things were going on Earth, her friend continued to tell her about the latest advances on the planet Bios.

-The truth is that I am very surprised. - Amethyst admitted. -

-Yes, Sandy said that it was noticeable that the lazy French girl was not there! - Satory laughed with some mischief. -

-Hey! - Her friend exclaimed, putting her arms on her hips. -

-It's a joke, silly. - A funny Satory responded to her, with the expression she saw on the face of her companion. -

-Well, I really want to get down to work. - Amethyst commented with total sincerity. - This world is beautiful, and we can make it become a paradise ...

-It is true. - Her interlocutor agreed, already with more seriousness, insisting on what she had already said when they met in the Astro port. - And I still do not understand how we have been able to advance so much in such a short time.

-Don't be like my mother, -her interlocutor smiled. - So much so that it is thought that we will have to live on a boulder.

-Well, as soon as a few more months pass, you can invite her to come. My dear godmother Emerald. - Satory smiled in turn to sentence. - It will be she who will be turn in stone when she sees this. That, if we continue with this progression. Really, it's incredible. Not even in my best dreams could I have imagined something like this. - The young woman insisted. -

In those disquisitions they were when chance wanted both to look near Soa. Satory watched the big black man stunned and whispered in her friend's ear.

-Have you noticed that guy? He's huge! I have never seen anyone so tall; he must be at least two and a half meters.

-Don't be exaggerated. - Amethyst replied, speculating more logically. - It will be some basketball player of those, or American football.

-How tall are you? - Satory inquired her, looking at her friend and that guy alternately. -

-One meter eighty or a little more, I think. - She replied with little interest. – I don't know... A long time ago in high school I was told I was almost six feet tall. You know that those Anglo-Saxon measures are not my thing.

- Yes, that will be the equivalence in the decimal metric system you are used to. But with the heels of the shoes, you wear and your hair, you will climb about seven centimeters more. Please, stand next to him to see... - Satory asked her curiously. -

-Oh, come on, Satory! Don't be a child. Do you think he's not going to notice? - Her friend asked her with an embarrassed expression. -

- Come on, get a little closer so I'll compare. I want to have a reference. - Satory asked her insistently. – In addition, it must be worth seeing.

-Seeing what? - Amethyst wanted to know. -

-You, looking like a dwarf, ha, ha! - Satory laughed that she really gave the impression of behaving like a little girl more when sentencing she would say that even with joy and sense of humor. - So you will understand us, the little people.

Shaking her head resignedly and reluctantly Amethyst pleased her friend's whim and walked over pretending to look at a dress. She was placed next to the man and that young mulatto woman also moved there examining a suit. Satory gestured to her to get closer and get straight. The required one did so and was almost placed at one and a half meters...

-You don't even reach his chest! - Satory whispered in amazement. - That's not normal. I didn't know that there was someone so tall. Even Leval and Mazoui are dwarves if you compare them to this guy.

Soa heard the comments of the two beings next to her, and when those humans walked away, visibly funny, she told her companion.

- Wow! it seems that those beings look at you with admiration.

-Maybe, whether they know who I am, or they may sense it. -  Buruk said, giving himself some hype with manifest satisfaction. - That would show that maybe they are not so simple after all.

- Look, this dress. As they say, I like it! - Soa pointed out enthusiastically. - I'm going to do like these creatures, take off my clothes and put them on.

To the amazement of the two friends and the rest of the customers except for Buruk, that mulatto girl stripped naked in the center of the store and tried on the dress. The clerk was very stranded and didn't dare to say anything. It was Amethyst who approached Soa when she took off the dress, she had tried on again to go do the same with another.

- Hey – Amethyst caught that girl attention by offering her a jacket from which she had hung to cover herself. -Cover up, you're going to cool down, - she smiled condescendingly and explained. - Also, here next door you have the changing rooms.

Soa looked at such a pleasant creature curiously, imitated her smile, and asked without understanding.

-Why can't I take off my clothes here?... is it a ritual?

-Yes, - Amethyst was able to respond to her, being surprised and stranded. - Yes, we all do it that way. It is customary in our society.

-Then I will too. - She smiled excitedly, adding. - How interesting! follow the customs of these elemental beings. What do you think, Buruk?  Do you want to do the same? - Soa laughed offering another of those dresses to her companion. -

- I'm not interested, you do what you want, for me it's the same. - He declared with a boring gesture to add. - I'm going to see what things must be somewhat more entertaining.

That giant left the trade trying to locate something more stimulating for him. The rest of the people looked at him speechlessly. Indeed, he was so tall that he had to bend down ostensibly to get around the door frame.

- Wait, I'm going with you. - Soa asked him, so she came out with the dress from the store. -

Faced with the general perplexity, the hurried shop assistant had no choice but to follow her and call her.

- Hey, please, Miss. It seems to me that you forget to take off your suit.

-I'll give you mine, that's it...- Soa who left undeterred, said, but the security officer blocked her way. -Get out of my way...- she warned him annoyed but the guard did not move. – Silly creature, you must let me pass...

Soa was thinking of giving a lesson to that human so simple and so little fun but, luckily, Amethyst intervened again before the situation worsened.

- Sir – The French girl said, addressing the guard. - Don't worry, she shouldn't know how things work here. I guess they will be foreigners. Now I explain it to them and that's it. - And very patiently and kindly she said to that strange young woman. - You see, it's another custom around here, you must pay for the suit if you want to take it.

- To Pay, what is paying? Ah, I remember! - Soa exclaimed that, smiling, she looked at her stunned interlocutor and declared. - You're funny, I like you. Well - The colored girl made a movement with her arms and out of nowhere appeared in her hand an ingot that looked like gold. - I think you use this...- she was conjecturing it to the shop assistant who was looking at that golden rectangular bar in amazement. - This is paying, right? Have I done it right? What a fun ritual! You give one thing in exchange for another. Right? You are still very much linked to the concept of matter. And you really like this yellow thing that glitters. - That strange girl added smiling at Amethyst who was also with her mouth widely open. -....

-It looks authentic. -The astonished employee muttered. -

- Yes - Satory intervened stunned objecting. - But that will be worth a fortune, it's too much!

The girls looked at each other. That certainly gave the impression of being genuine gold and if it was not, of course the magic trick had not been bad. Amethyst still thought as how would she have done. It could be said that she conjured up that ingot out of nowhere on her very face. Soa laughed, she was having a great time. She saw the faces of those creatures and tried to remember. That expression meant..., that was, amazement. In other words, that cute creature admired what she had done. She was very funny, although she already wanted to see more things, so she left. This time the also astonish guard did not get in the way. Everyone was shocked and couldn't say anything more to that strange girl. Buruk, who was waiting outside, did want to know with a tone of impatience.

-Have you had fun? Can we leave?

- Yes, it has been very exciting. I've gotten something in the style of these funny beings, they call it buying, did you know? Well, I'll come back later...- she replied by heading towards Amethyst and Satory, waving one of her hands, to say in a casual and almost childish way. - Goodbye funny creatures!

And those two strange individuals got lost on the streets of the city.

-Didn't you say not to use our gifts in front of these primitive creatures? - The giant who seemed upset, asked her. -

-Well, yes, but I had to pay.

And Soa, hanging on her partner's arm and not stopping to talk, added by reciting a long rant at his indifference.

-Well, yes, Buruk. You'll see when we tell the others. I'm sure they'll want to do the same thing I do, because they always want to copy me... as they are boring, they never come up with things to do... like the time we exploded that star in the galaxy of...

For her part, Amethyst said goodbye to that peculiar couple also waving her hand almost in a reflex act, the same as Satory. Both looked at each other without giving credit to what they had seen, although they decided to continue their walk and did it for a long time, so they could chat. Satory returned to the same thing the other day and told her that Mazoui was uncommunicative. Quite thoughtful and closed on himself. Although she knew that this boy was quiet, in her opinion this was already too much. Her friend reassured her again.

-Really, have confidence in him. I am sure that in a short time your relationship will be more fluid.

-Yes, I hope you're right. - Satory agreed. -

-Of course, woman! You saw what it cost me for Leval to realize what I felt. And now look at us. We are very happy. - Amethyst smiled widely. -

- It's true. I may be impatient. Maybe I should give Mazoui more time. -  Her friend. -

Amethyst nodded, they kept commenting on some other things, and then they said goodbye. The Frenchwoman returned home. When she arrived Leval was gone, but as soon as she settled on the sofa someone knocked at the door. She went to open thinking that he would be her husband, but it was Giaal.

- Hello - she smiled very happy to see him. - Giaal, it's about time you stopped by...

- How glad I am to see you, Amethyst. - The alien answered to her with a smile, both hugged and the alien told her. - I just arrived from Earth, my parents and sister are there, upon learning that I had arrived on this ship they went to visit their friends and they called me.

-Hopefully they will come here! so we can introduce ourselves. - She said with excitement. – Above all, I really want to meet your sister. And your parents were very close friends with mine and Leval's.

The alien nodded smiling as he looked inside the house and asked.

- By the way. Where is that husband of yours? I really want to tell him hello.

-He will be on duty, he will come late, but how impolite I am! - She exclaimed in a good way to solve it immediately with a cordial offer. - Stop by and have a drink.

-No, thank you very much. - Giaal politely refused. - I must go to my office right away, I have only had a moment to say hello, I asked Mazoui for you and he gave me this address. I am very happy to see that you are okay. We can meet tomorrow if you like.

- Sure, hey. How are you and Susan doing? - Amethyst inquired with sympathy and curiosity. -

- We are doing it all right, thanks for asking. We took advantage of the visit to Earth to meet her family and she has yet to meet mine. - Giaal replied with a casual gesture. -

- And her parents who think about you? – The girl wanted to know with some prevention. - Do they know that you are?...

- Well, not yet. - Giaal confessed with a smile to say. - Susan thought it was still a bit early. That their parents should get the idea before telling them that I am not human. We told to her sister Deborah. It's funny, she said she would never have imagined in her life that her older sister would be able to wear a flirt that would surprise her parents more than one of her own.

Amethyst looked at him puzzled. Although it immediately realized. Deborah was Susan's younger sister and as soon as she met Ensign Hunter, she had the feeling of having seen that face before somewhere. At first, she didn't notice, but later she learned that Susan's sister was the girl who dated Kerria in high school. The one with which she surprised Ky years ago in the locker room. The same one with which they lived that adventure against Sarah, the queen of vampires. Now an eternity seemed to have passed. She still remembered the drama it brought to both. But now she couldn't help but smile. How naïve and how ignorant she had been then! And what a stupid prejudice! Of course, Debbie was right. If her parents were surprised when she confessed to them that she was dating another girl. What could they say if their other daughter announced to them that she was dating an alien? Now she saw it, the important thing was to choose a person with a good heart and who would love you. That was clear to her after that trial that Leval and Mazoui had to face on the ship. Even more so in Sandy's case. And now with Susan and Giaal. What was a homosexual relationship compared to that? So, the girl went to her friend to ask.

- Give Susan many regards on my part and propose her that she accompany you next time and come for a drink with us. So, we can see her.  And please, give my best wishes to her sister.

- Of course, when can we meet? - Giaal wanted to know. -

-I think in the afternoon Leval and I are both free. -  Amethyst told him thoughtfully. - So, you tell us how your family is doing on Earth. We have been there for a few days with our parents during our honeymoon, but the others we could only see them a little at the wedding. By the way. - Amethyst acknowledged him. - Ginger sent me a message, I could see her, she showed me her legs. What you've done for her is simply incredible. A miracle!

-It was not so much. I simply applied a technique that had already been developed by the Vegetalians.- Her interlocutor replied modestly.-

Her friend looked at her with affectionate admiration to reply.

-Do not take away credit from you. You have returned the will to live and the joy to that girl. You are a magnificent doctor, but an even better person.

- Thank you. - The young man smiled lowering his gaze, since those compliments even embarrassed him to add. - But I repeat that I only fulfilled my duty.

-You should patent it. You would save many people and change the lives of many more. - Amethyst proposed him. -

-I will talk to the Masters Corporation so that the treatment continues to be tested and generalized. But I will only impose one condition. - He said. -

-Them must pay you the rights. - She thought she knew. -

-No, make it totally free for all those who need it. - Giaal smiled alleging. - You know? My parents taught my sister and me that we had to help others. Be selfless and generous. They learned it from Sailor Moon and her companions.

The girl watched him once again with stupor and admiration, even being ashamed of her own materialism. She could hardly repeat what she had already said.

-You're a great person, Giaal. Even if you are not from Earth. Of course, you are much better than us. We should all learn from you.

-No... I am neither better nor worse than anyone. - The alien denied so he added after a sigh.- Well, I'm sorry to have to leave but it's getting late.

-I hope that we can all meet very soon to chat calmly. When you talk to Susan tell her that we really want to see her. - Her friend wanted. -

- Do not worry, I'll tell her. I'm sure she'll be delighted. See you tomorrow, Amethyst- He said goodbye to his interlocutor, and she closed the door. -

Giaal left recalling that occasion when, supported by Susan, he showed Deborah her authentic appearance. The three were in an apartment that Ensign Hunter's younger sister had rented.

-And this is my humble abode. - Debbie smiled. - I came here to be closer to college.

-Wouldn't it have been better for you to have gone to campus? - Susan asked. -

-Perhaps, but there were many distractions there. You know... Girls. - Her interlocutor smiled. - Not to say that having a roommate there would have been a bit embarrassing.

-And since when are you so shy? - Her older sister laughed. -

- I'm not shy exactly. I mean embarrassing to the girl who would have had to be with me! - Deborah jokingly stated. -

Giaal then intervened, leaving that young woman surprised to comment.

-I don't know what could be wrong. If she doesn't even share your tastes, she can respect them. Just like you hers.

-I wish it was that simple! - Deborah declared more seriously now. But there is always gossip. And I don't want them to start labeling me as the lesbian in the residence.

-Why should they do such a thing? - Giaal asked to her. -

-Because I basically like women. - Debbie revealed to him at the time. -

-Your sister likes men, and no one is calling her heterosexual. - The young man said, he seemed surprised. -

Debbie looked at Susan and smiling amusedly, she commented.

-Hey, where did you get him from?... I love him. Hopefully all the guys! No, I wish everyone saw things that way. Your boyfriend doesn't look like he's from this planet.

Of course, Deborah had to be surprised that her sister, far from laughing or taking it to a joke, put on a serious face and circumstances to mutter.

-Look, Debbie. That is precisely what we wanted to talk to you about.

-What's wrong? - Her younger sister asked her, watching them both with bewilderment. -

-I can understand that you are afraid that others will see your true way of feeling. But I assure you that shouldn't be a problem. At least, compared to seeing my true way of being. - Giaal told her. -

-I do not understand. - Deborah said. -

-You are my sister; I know we can trust you. - Susan intervened, approaching her. -

-Yes, Deborah is a person of noble intentions. I can perceive it. - Giaal nodded. -

-Let's reveal a secret to you, just like you did with me when you came out. Well. Let's say Giaal is going to come out, not from a closet, but from an entire apartment, in front of you.

-I have no idea what you are talking about. And I'm starting to worry. - Debbie was able say, feeling bewildered. So, she seemed to start to freak out. -

-You should not fear. - I also feel that you have already faced events beyond the comprehension of an ordinary human. - He said. -

-How do you know? - She inquired, stopping halfway through the sentence, and looking at Susan to ask her with some discomfort. - Have you told her about Kerria?

The questioned did not have the opportunity to answer was Giaal who, smiling, declared.

-It was no need. I know that girl's brother named Kerria. He's a great guy. As I suppose his sister will be too.

-Debbie, please trust me. - Susan asked her. -

Her younger sister nodded slowly, after looking at Susan with perplexity she turned to that guy who had begun to emit a strange greenish light.

-But what! - She could exclaim with her mouth open. -

Now Giaal was in his true appearance. With his light greenish complexion, his long purple hair with bluish tints like wicks, magenta eyes and his alien outfit. Debbie was unable to utter a word. At last, almost babbling, she exclaimed.

- WTF! This is the weirdest and most incredible thing I've ever seen. And look I've seen things lately!...

-Now I can get to understand you at all. Having to hide something from others for fear of what they might think if they knew. And to have to decide who I can tell it.- Susan intervened.-

Deborah nodded, slowly recovering from that surprise, and assured.

-You can count on me. Although, I don't know. - She sighed. - This is going to be hard for me...

-I understand that it is something very out of the ordinary, - Her charismatic sister agreed. -

-No.- Debbie hurriedly answered, smiling now. - I was referring to being the freak of the family. I had gotten used to it and I didn't expect you to snatch my position. Because I don't get over this!

Susan was stunned at first, but then she laughed hugging her sister. Giaal returned to his human form, with that brown hair and his almond-shaped blue eyes that he wore from that stew.

- What can I say. Welcome to the family. - Deborah told him.-

-Thank you, I know you are sincere. - He declared. -

And then they made that astonished girl participate in some of the adventures they had in the SSP-1. Now as he was about to go see Susan, he was coming out of those memories. Then he had a strange feeling. As if he was being watched.

-What is that presence? - He thought, looking around. -

He tried to feel something but was no longer able. Shrugging his shoulders, he went on his way. Amethyst, on the other hand, saw him walk away through the outer corridor without being able to stop thinking about the magnificent and altruistic work that this alien carried out. She was tired from her journey but glad she was back; she had a new life and new challenges before her. She was about to finish her degree in the last compressed course she had left in addition to resuming her research. Now, with the absence of Penelope, it was Satory who took care of the Fairies-Five together with Sandy. Amethyst wanted to see the brunette researcher again since she had become a very good friend with whom she could share all kinds of things. Considering also that everything was in a state of transition, Amethyst thought that she could even be promoted to stay in charge of the project in Bios. Of course, when she was licensed, which had priority. Truth be told, with each passing day she felt more passionate about her work. She already realized how beneficial it could be for humanity to help create environments fit for life. She wanted to be part of it. Without going any further, Giaal's example had stimulated her even more.

-I want to be able to contribute to the happiness of the people. - It was said between determined and excited. - That is the most important thing. Starting with my husband and my loved ones. To be someone who makes a difference but not only by fighting or singing, but by helping the advancement of science.

However, she had to pass the remaining subjects, and many were not easy. At least she was counting on Satory to help her with that. Her friend was a genius, so for the time being, she didn't have to worry. She prepared a bath with many bubbles and set out to relax.

-Ky is right. - She thought amusingly. - Getting into the bathtub between bubbles and immersing yourself is like disconnecting from the rest of the universe. It will come in handy for a few minutes.

And it is that the return and the reunion with her routine had been pleasant but exhausting. She was more than willing to start her married life firmly and who knows. Perhaps, as Ginger suggested, in a short time to have children. That thought excited her a lot.  Leval meanwhile ended his day at the base after having to endure as always, the major Freejar and his sense of humor. Deep down he was a good guy and Leval liked him. Apart from his well-known jokes, he informed him that, quite possibly, there would be changes in the organizational chart. With his acid tone he commented something like what the boy had heard from Mazoui. And his peculiar superior, taking out one of his characteristic cigars, addressed him who was standing in a firm position while Freejar swirled in the armchair of his office, commenting as a welcome.

-Well Mr. rascal, you've already had fun. The Honeymoon is the best part of marriage, now come the forty years of the worst part. At least I hope you come full enough of energy to work.

-Yes sir, what's more, I'm looking forward to it. – He affirmed convinced and as far as possible ignoring the rest of that comment. –

-And the worst thing is that I believe you! - His superior sighed with a half-smile as he bit that cigar to reply. - Listen, it's not official yet, but the rumor circulates on gossip stations. Surely bases will be installed on the planet. Now only a few to cover all the basic defensive quadrants. Good officers will be needed. You are one of the best. That means the possibility of a promotion.

-But I have been promoted recently, sir. – The boy objected. –

- That doesn't matter. What matters is worth. And both you and Major O'Brian are very good. In addition, now that you are married, it would not hurt to have your salary raised. Although it is not much a major earns more than a lieutenant. But don't get your hopes up, look at me. I still don't get to buy a yacht.

-If you say so, sir.  - The boy could smile adding. - Anyway, my wife also works and being a newly created family according to the colonization plan, we have many administrative advantages.

-That's true. -Freejar agreed, on this occasion he put aside his theatrical tone to tell his interlocutor in confidence. - Look boy. Listen to this old man. I tell you from experience. Try to move all your influences and play your cards well. You must get assigned to Bios. For young people like you, it will be a new world that you can model. And when you have children, they will grow up there. This will be like the old frontier of the American West two centuries ago. Only much safer and more comfortable. You can make a great career in no time and have a nice place to watch your family growing up.

-And you? - Have you thought about asking for the transfer too? - Leval wanted to know hoping that it would be so. –

-My case is different. I don't have so many years left for retirement. I will be lucky if I can be promoted to commander. My children will soon be older, and the Earth appeals them more. The same as my wife.

-Excuse me, but I almost forgot about it with the conversation, sir. – The young man apologized, wanting to know. - How are your wife and children?

-Oh, wonderfully, I can assure you that better than me. They have recently moved to the asteroid. At least until we know what we're going to do.  My children have grown a lot, my kid does not stand still, he is a good athlete. As I was as a young man. And my little girl is already a lady. Good thing she isn´t like me! At least in appearance and in the way of being. Ha, ha! – The major laughed winking at him to add now with his unmistakable bully tone. - Well, enough of gossip, we look like two old ladies! Do away with the paperwork you have and go home, or your newly acquired wife will start hitting you in the head with a sledgehammer for being late.

-Aye, sir. - The boy smiled saluting and going to his office. -

That's how his day ended. He took care of the occasional routine form and was also thinking about what happened. Now he moved his head in disbelief. It seemed increasingly clear to him that it had simply been a dream and he even thought it was funny.

-Ha, ha! I'll have to discuss that erotic fantasy with Amethyst if she doesn't strangle me when I tell her.

At last, he was able to take a slider and returned home. He didn't know he was watched. Those strange creatures watched over him from the top of the ship...

- It surprises me. - Zoen whispered looking at the image of Leval appearing before her in the middle of nowhere. - That's the human, they call themselves that, right? - Dialen next to her nodded as her companion told him. - I've done what they call sex with him, but he didn't seem to like it. On the other hand, with that human he called his wife, he does like to do it. - As she said this she conjured an image of Amethyst while she added puzzled. - I don't understand it, I adopted her form. I was completely the same as her.

-That's the one I saw a while ago. - Soa said. - She is funny and nice. I like her.

-Well, I don´t! - Zoen spit out, she seemed upset and even indignant. How can that stupid human prefers her to me? I am a goddess of the previous cycle! I will have to teach them a lesson. - She smiled malevolently. -

- I don't understand your interest in these creatures. - Dialen intervened dispassionately - In the end you will make me go too to try to understand it. Although if Mr. Georcael finds out... and he will find out that we are wasting time with them, he will not like it. I don't think he sent us here for this.

-I don't know if he likes it or not. - Zoen declared indifferently. - I want to enjoy myself a little.

- You wouldn't be so daring if Mr. Georcael were here. Be careful what you say because he finds out about everything. - Buruk warned her, and he crossed his arms with an admonitory tone. -

The haughty Zoen however lowered her head when she heard this answer. And she said surprisingly conciliatorily for what she was used to.

- Well, I do not wish for any reason to disrespect Mr. Georcael, I will take care of talking to him later. Also, in the ... how do these creatures measure time? - she thought for a moment and continued to remember it. - In the last billion of this beings’ years we have had nothing important to do. I don't think he will send us any other mission right now.

-You never know. - Dialen replied, sentencing. - Their decisions are not subject to our understanding, nor should we question them.

- No one doubts them. - Soa hurried to add, and she said with prevention, and even restlessness, something strange in her as she looked in several directions. - I hope he doesn't hear us....

-Well, for my part I will wait for upcoming events. -  Buruk, who was sitting idly by in what seemed like his most typical pose, said. -

And unexpectedly all of them vanished as if they had never been there...

-Home, sweet home. - Leval sighed as he entered the house. -

And it was no wonder, he found a romantic dinner by candlelight. Amethyst greeted him with an effusive kiss, he prepared to sit comforted by the affection of his wife, he hesitated between telling her what happened or not. So, he preferred to spend a pleasant evening leaving that kind of nightmare in peace and direct his conversation to what Mazoui and Freejar had told him.

-So, what do you think, honey? - He wanted to know. - Would you like to live in Bios? Start a family there.

-Yes, I would like to. What's more, I would love to! - She agreed looking at him quite warmly to add. – I think the planet will become very beautiful. And it will make me very happy that we contribute to it.

-You know it will be difficult. And that we will give up seeing our families on Earth for a long time. - Her husband objected. – You saw that, because of their faces, they did not seem to be so happy when we told them.

-That's right. - Amethyst sighed, adding. - But if I have learned anything in this last year it is that everything in life entails sacrifices. Especially what is worthwhile. – She affirmed in a rather mature way to sentence. - Our parents also had to start over, in a world foreign to them. They never gave up despite the difficulties and thanks to that, we are here.

-Yes, it's true, - he thoughtfully agreed to recall. - They also had to leave their world and their previous lives behind. Now I can understand them well. It is something very hard but at the same time it is hopeful and very stimulating. The challenge of being able to create your future.

-We have been through a lot, same as them and I think we have earned a little happiness. Don't you think, honey? - She smiled posing one of her hands on another of his. -

The boy proved her right. After dinner he took her in his arms and went with her to the bedroom where they exchanged more signs of human affection. Although they were oblivious to the strange beings that observed them, curious, without missing any detail.

-What strange rites! – Soa commented. -

-I don't find them any use. - Dialen said. -

-Me neither. - Buruk agreed. -

-It's not as fun as it seems to be for them. I assure you. - Zoen affirmed-

And yet those entities continued their "study" of human habits.  Mazoui also went out with Satory for dinner. As usual he picked her up gently. She chatted with him animatedly telling him what had happened in the store. The boy listened and smiled but he didn't look very enthusiastic. Not even when the girl told him what that crazy stranger had done.

-Possibly it was a kind of trick of illusionism. – He affirmed analytically. - Or it could even be that it was all a joke for a SHIP TV channel. Maybe they had some hidden camera.

Satory was thoughtful, that hadn't occurred to her. Anyway, she noticed her boyfriend somewhat distant. She would almost swear that he answered her out of pure politeness. She sighed; it could be that her paranoia about their relationship had skyrocketed once again. Possibly he would be tired of a long day. Although she had also worked hard and what she had waited for was precisely that appointment. If he wasn't equally excited, then... maybe... She didn't want to continue down that train of thought. Letting that be, she comments anything on him. She decided to break down some other matter. Mazoui for his part limited himself to following their conversation and responding concisely. At the end he accompanied her home and then took a long walk to think, he wanted to put his ideas and his own fears in order.

-I don't know. - The boy said. - I don't know if she will be able to assimilate it... Although Sandy thinks so, but I'm not quite sure.

The boy remembered chatting about it with his friend. The scientific brunette had assured him again and again that Satory loved him. And that she would accept him as he was.

-You are the only one who can understand me. - He said with a restless tone. - Now that I have found someone as special as Satory...

-Mazoui, I only know that, sooner or later, you will have to tell her the truth about you. - Her friend told him. -

-She wants the officer she has met, the family boy. - He sighed, sitting on the couch in Sandy's dining room, as he put his hands to his face as if trying to think. -

-As you said, I understand you perfectly. I know what it's like to think you've found your ideal partner and lose them in an instant as soon as you show them how you were like. At least physically. - The young woman muttered, adding with stoicism. - But, as hard as it may be, it is better than living a lie.

-You're right, - he had to admit. -

-I have confidence in her. She is not an ordinary girl. She has also seen many things and knows well how you are where it really matters, in your heart. - Her friend encouraged him. -

Then he smiled feeling better. And in fact, until now there had been no problem. Mazoui thought he could be with his girlfriend and even one day, sleep with her, without transforming. However, Sandy was right, that didn't seem decent or honest to her. If they were meant to share their lives, she deserved to know the truth. And that was precisely what scared him the most.

-I wish I could be as sure as you are, my friend! – He sighed now as he walked back to the base. - But I am afraid that you will be wrong.

For her part, Sandy had already returned to the ship. She was in her room and going over her calculations. She hadn't been able to get in touch with her friends yet. With all the information she had collected, she didn't even leave her apartment to be able to analyze it. She only prepared a sandwich and dined while she was still working.

-It's incredible! It seems that the plants grew as if by charm. - She mussed reviewing her data again and again, reflecting. - These biomass measurements are much higher than they should be. Despite the pace of planting, we have. This is rare.

She had also remembered that incident on the surface of the planet. However, now it seemed to her more the result of her accumulated fatigue and imagination than anything else. It happened that, according to the usual check-ups for all those who returned from the planet, her health was excellent.

-At least, being Giaal who takes care of making me the checking I am calm. No word regarding my constitution will come from his lips. - She reflected. -

Although after all that effort and concentration she was very tired and wanted to sleep. No matter how much of a demoness daughter she was, everyone had a limit and hers had been reached. So, she decided to lie down and rest. She would already take care of seeing the others the next day...

-I miss you very much, girls. - She was able to mutter before falling asleep. -

Giaal had finally met with Susan. They were in a bar on the ship having some refreshments. He told her that he had gone to see their friends and that since Leval was gone, he chatted a little with Amethyst. Ensign Hunter in turn felt in a very good mood. She chatted animatedly commenting.

-Do you know that soon they will assign officers to the bases of Bios? Possibly, there is a square for me there.

-It could be a very good idea to settle on this planet. – He affirmed, although he immediately opposed. – But the fact is that I would be more attracted to continue touring the universe. There is still much to discover and countless beings to contact.

That overshadowed his partner's gesture. The girl now looked at him in surprise to mutter.

-I thought that, after so much traveling, you would like to settle somewhere...

-I wouldn't mind doing it if it's with you. – He smiled, adding. – More so now that my parents and sister have come to Earth.

-I really want to meet them. - The girl said, encouraging her bienséance a little. –

-And they want to meet you as well. – Giaal affirmed. -

However, the alien kept a sudden silence. His face was now contracted in a rictus of concentration, as if he had perceived something strange.

-Is something wrong? -

His interlocutor wanted to know, observing him strangely. Her partner didn't usually behave that way.

-No, I don't know, - he could say that, almost for himself, he replied downplaying it. – I had seemed to notice a presence before when I left Amethyst's house. But I must have imagined it and now I had the same feeling. It's very rare.

-You will be a little tired. -Susan said sympathetically. – You have worked a lot.

-No, don't worry, I'm fine. - He was able to smile, affirming. – In addition, we both have time to be together...

The girl smiled back. Of course, it was. Each was very busy with their respective activities. She is subject to iron military discipline, with her guard shifts, maneuvers, and drills. He with his consultation schedules. It was best to focus on their private affairs now. It was very important to see how far they could take that relationship. So, forgetting that parenthesis they continued with their conversation. Meanwhile, an interested Dialen watched them carefully commenting on his partner Zoen.

-Have you noticed?  That creature is different from the others. He seemed to notice our presence.

-It was only for an instant. – She declared without giving it importance. –

-Even so, we must be careful. When we have observed him closely, he has perceived it in both cases. I do not know if Mr. Georcael will like us to be discovered. - He warned her. -

-I don't see what problem there could be. Those pathetic creatures are incapable of causing us the slightest bother. - Her interlocutor answered with carefreeness. -

- It's not that. Simply, we have very clear orders. - He reminded her.

-Well, and we will abide by them. - His companion smiled perfidiously, looking once again at that strange creature that gave the impression of having detected them. -

-I see that these beings like to pair up. – Dialen radically changed the subject, declaring. – It is as if they need each other to exist.

-It may be what that creature I joined with told me. – Zoen valued that she added with indifference. – Although I did not understand what he meant by that words, love and children. Do you understand?

-Neither will I, it will be something primitive typical of these beings. - Her partner agreed. Anyway, I hope that Mr. Georcael will give us instructions soon. I start to get bored of these simple creatures.

-We can always look for some fun with them. – His interlocutor smiled avidly sentencing. – Some that are interesting, but without upsetting our lord.

Dialen nodded and both disappeared leaving those creatures mired in theirs, in his opinion, small and vain tribulations...

On Earth, Usagi said goodbye to her husband and headed to work. Although not to the meeting she had planned. She, called to apologized and to postpone it, for reasons of force majeure. However, when she arrived at her office, she immediately closed the door and tried to connect with the kingdom of the New Moon. It took a while but finally the face of Neherenia appeared on the monitor.

-Tell me. - Usagi wanted to know with a gesture between worried and curious. - What has happened? It is not typical of you that you call so alarmed.

Her interlocutor did not take long to reply, with visible restlessness in her gaze and expression.

-Doran is back from his planet. He was very worried. I am very afraid that there is very bad news.

And the sovereign explained to her what happened. At least everything the Saiyan related to her. Usagi just listened without interrupting and when her friend concluded she declared dismayed.

-That's terrible, yes, but we can do nothing. Have the kings of New Vegeta asked for help?

-No, Doran has told me that they consider that as an internal problem of their kingdom and even of their family. But...- Nehie kept a stranded silence now. -

-But? -Usagi asked her. -

-He brought a recorded video of Queen Meioh. – Nehie was able to answer at last. - It's for you... I will send it to you through a secure channel.

-Have you seen it, Nehie?

-No, it was private. Nor does Doran know what it is. But he told me that Setsuna was really affected. He had never seen his sovereign like this. He was also devastated. I have noticed him dejected and full of rage. His family has been through a lot. – The sovereign described to her. -

-He will need you. Help him. - Usagi asked to her interlocutor. - As he has done with you.

-I don't know if I'll be able to do it. - The sovereign of the New Moon sighed. -

-Neherenia. You know how important Saiyan are to us. - Her interlocutor reminded her. - And I understand how you feel. I know what I'm asking of you is...

-Don't worry. - The New Moon queen smiled faintly. - I know what my duty is to my people and to you. And I share your vision. This is something of the utmost importance. Now more than ever. Judging by what he hinted at.

-What did he insinuate to you? - Usagi, who was now acting as Serenity, wanted to know. -

-The balance of power on his planet has become very delicate. I guess Queen Meioh will clarify it for you. - Neherenia commented without wanting to delve deeper into the matter.-

-I will see that video right away. You please try to support Doran in whatever you are capable of... I only ask you that.

-I will do what I can, - Nehie promised and said goodbye. - I hope Chibiusa can come soon to give you more details. Greetings.

-Take great care there. - Usagi replied, cutting off communication. -

She sighed, if what Nehie had told her was so, and she had no reason to doubt it, the face of what happened in New Vegeta was very serious. It could even jeopardize the alliance with that planet. However, she could not intervene in such a matter. For now, she would see that video that the sovereign of the New Moon had sent her, from her great friend and former Sailor, Setsuna, the queen of the Saiyan. She hoped that could give her some insight into the situation....

-Hopefully it's not what I'm afraid of!  - She thought with great trepidation. -

For her part, the queen of the New Moon was also very worried. Doran, the ambassador of the Saiyan, had barely been seen since he arrived. She then decided to summon him. She had to wait but finally he showed up. After completing the protocols, she kindly asked him to accompany her to her stays.

-Maybe it's irregular if a man comes to your rooms alone with you. - She said. -

-Lose care for that, I am already older, and I know how to take care of myself. - Nehie smiled downplaying it. -

Once inside the sovereign's bedroom, she instructed her companion to sit down. He accepted and then the queen got to the point.

-What happened?... When you came from your world you just gave me that video of Queen Meioh you left.

-It's not something I want to talk about. - He replied dryly, still adding. - I am sorry.

Neherenia sighed looking up at the ceiling of her room. She strolled around a little before the expectant gaze of the Saiyan as if looking for the right words. Finally, she turned to him.

-Listen, Doran. We are friends and allies. Any problem of your world is mine too. - Nehie said   with a sweeter and more affectionate tone than usual. - Let me help you. Or at least, vent that anxiety that is hurting you so much...

-I trust you, Your Majesty. - He replied at last. -

-We are not in court here. Now we are two friends who are having a conversation. You can call me by my name. And tweet me too. - She granted him with a kind tone. -

-Thank you, - he smiled tremblingly, to reveal. - In my world there has been a revolt. There are some Saiyan who do not wish to abide by our kings. And they are guided by one that is very powerful.

-More than the king himself? - The young woman was surprised. -

- The truth. I wouldn't know how to say it. But he is much stronger than my uncle Chancellor Blinz. Or my own parents. In fact, he dared to humiliate my mother and sister. For that alone I will never forgive him. If I could, I would challenge him to death match right now! - He blurted out with obvious fury, yet he immediately toned down and sighed with resignation. - Although I would surely be defeated. He is more powerful than my cousin or anyone... in fact, one of his lieutenants, who is nowhere near as powerful as he is, gave Kiros a tremendous beating, and I assure you that my cousin is not weak. He is practically at my level and the warriors of our families are counted among the elite of the Saiyan.

Neherenia listened to him with concern, that made that boy a powerful warrior, and if someone like that was defeated and ridiculed in that way, she did not want to imagine what those individuals would be like. However, trying to maintain serenity, she placed one of her hands gently on the Saiyan's left shoulder and whispered...

-There are always other ways to fix things.

-Not for those of my people, - the warrior mumbled. - At least when certain limits are exceeded. And believe me. It is better that disturbed individual and his followers never come to this world. Nothing and no one could stop them.

The sovereign of the New Moon was really scared. It was not often to hear Doran speak like this, in addition to his anger she noticed how fear and helplessness stained his words. She could hardly focus again and, in a calm tone, ask her interlocutor.

-Who is that renegade? Why are your kings so worried? It must be very powerful to make them restless like this...

-I can't tell you. I took an oath. - The Saiyan sighed who, nevertheless, emphasized. - But it is the worst of the nightmares that our sovereigns could have had, come true...

The queen of the New Moon tried to calm him down once again and after a few minutes the Saiyan said goodbye, thanking her for her kindness. However, she did not insist on the identity of that renegade, although she would also have wanted to find out something else. Anyway, she had to inform Serenity immediately. Because, if her suspicions were confirmed, that was terrible and perhaps forced the future queen of neo-Crystal Tokyo to intervene or everything she had been fighting and working for so many years could come collapse in a tragic way.

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