This is the second part in the series Galactic Deception. I hope to continue this one as a series. hookerboots has been so very helpful, she has actually been almost a co-author on this for me, and this story would have really sucked had it not been for her! Any feedback on the story will be truly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Note that all characters in the story are over 18.
General Story Note: The story is set in year 5634 AD. Humans have spread across the galaxy, inhabiting new planets, new galaxies. The Galactic empire has been in place for over 2000 years now, while adding new planets to its reaches all this time. . Planet Krayton is the center of power, and the seat of the chancellor, while Trantor is the financial hub. This part of the story is based in Trantor.
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"That was rash!"
"I call it a brilliant operation."
The man with slightly graying hair nodded. "Rash, nonetheless."
The young man in grey uniform replied, a glint in his cold, blue eyes "Maybe. But it was necessary, and we have operatives who can pull it off."
"Yes, your operative is good. Which is why I think it was rash. Be careful, Rob. You should preserve your best for big stings."
"It couldn't be bigger, sir."
The older man nodded slowly "I suppose. Yet..." He shook his head slightly. "It's okay. Don't worry about it." He would have to just keep closer tabs on things.
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Headlines and new channels everywhere screamed of just one thing. Economic advisor to the chancellor, and his closest competitor Peter Zaraskov had both been assassinated within a span of 2 hours. There were no suspects yet, but speculations were rife.
"Clearly it is the ultimate recourse of the political aspirations of an unknown rival, who should emerge soon now that the position is empty."
The governmental press release just said "These killings are a futile attempt of an enemy of the Empire, wanting to create instability by attacking our economic systems. All those responsible will be severely dealt with. The chancellor Daniel Dornick will handle all economic responsibilities until such time as a suitable candidate for the position is appointed by the Galactic Board of Trade."
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Amara was glad for the five days off that she had got. It always was good to just relax for a few days between her missions. When not on a mission, she would generally be sampling the local flavors of the various destinations around the galaxy. These days generally tended to be relaxing days, spent in solitude. After all, she didn't have any family or friends β not even distant relatives. Well, not any that she cared for at least.
As Amara got onto the shuttle back to Terminus, GIB's base planet, her thoughts wandered back to the five days of her vacation. Five lonely days, spent in solitude. All her vacations had been like that. The last time she had really enjoyed her vacations was when she was nine. While that was 14 years back, she still recalled that vividly as if it was only yesterday. The last fond memories of her family, etched in her mind forever. The last memories before she had lost them all to a terrorist incident. The incident had motivated her to sign-up for GIB when she was approached for it βit was her means to fight against the kind of people who had deprived her of her family. Her missions took up most of her time, and her time off was always spent in similar solitude. She shrugged off her thoughts. She could not afford to feel sadness over being lonely, for it would only weaken her resolve, she told herself. She knew that even if she had someone who she would care for, she would have tried to stay away from them. Ever since signing up for GIB, Amara's life had only revolved around dangers, killings and constant vigilance, something she would spare anyone she would really care for. Her chain of thoughts snapped as the shuttle decelerated, and docked into the aero-pod at the terminal.
By the time she walked past the large holo-sign that said GIB in bold and Galactic Intelligence Bureau in small lettering below that, her thoughts were cold and collected. All thoughts of her painfully empty personal life banished from her mind, she was once again, the cold and calculating agent Amara that just knew how to kill.
A few customary greetings later, and short walk down the softly lit glass hallways Amara was at her controller's office. She paused to take a brief look at the lettering on the door that clearly announced, 'Gaal Atkins', Special Projects and then knocked. The familiar grunt that she knew meant 'come in' almost made her smile as she stepped in.
"Agent Amara, back on duty."
"I have your next mission ready." Gaal said, quietly.
When Amara just nodded, Gaal continued