Chapter 23 Part 2
Tim got up early. He sat in the Captain's chair and asked Sarha to give him a report.
"Tim, what department should I begin with?"
"Sarha, begin with the four people from the hospital vessel."
"The three I told you about will be discharged from the diagnostic bed in about two hours."
"When can I have a word with them?"
"Madlyn will deal with them from that point forward. You will have to ask her?"
"What is the situation for the second woman?"
"She started coming round, and it could be another day or two."
"Notify me when I can speak to the others."
"I will inform Madlyn that you'd like to talk to them as soon as possible."
Sarha provided Tim with the remainder of the ship's report, which allowed each department head to give the details.
As Tabatha walked onto the bridge, she looked to see who the pilot was. She could tell it was Mayio. "Good morning Mayio." She then turned her attention to Tim. "Tammy missed breakfast this morning. Did you have a rough night?"
"Yes, after all the fun and horsing around was done, I had a tough time sleeping."
"Sorry to hear that. I got a request from my father. He would like us to visit some friends while en route. These people visit the space station all the time. But they have not been seen in over a year now. He was hoping that we could stop by and check on them."
"Tell your father that we are going to do this for him. You have that information, don't you?"
"Yes, I have already given it to Sarha."
"What's the name of this place?"
"They are in the Khecia system on a planet called Unphea. It is part of the Deviantart universe. Their God's name is Raen Andaleio, and he is called Irolan. Their species is called Undain."
"Tell your father that we shall stop on the planet of Undain to let him know what we find. How are the MTS machines working for your father and King Elberud?"
"They agreed to begin allowing trade between the two worlds for both commodities and machinery."
"OK, it sounds like it's working fine. Anything else?"
"Yes, but I don't know how to ask?"
"If you don't know how to ask, you shouldn't ask."
"I must; Tammy wishes to know whether you are serious about Deniece."
"The answer is at this moment, No. However, if Tammy would like, I can ask if she would like to join the action in our bed."
I don't think that's what's bothering Tammy. I believe she was concerned that if you were serious about Deniece, you would ask us to leave the ship."
Tim thought for a moment, "I am not planning to settle down with anyone at the moment. You and Tammy will leave when you are ready and not a minute sooner. We all know it's the adventure we all want, not the love that will come later. You and she will find the love of your life and know it's time to leave. Does that answer your question as well as hers?"
"Yes, thank you. That will set both our minds at ease."
"But, Tim, since we are the only ones here, except the pilot, and she is not listening. You and I need to talk."
"OK, talk."
"As you know, you will not die. You could live for a thousand years."
"Yes, so is there a problem?"
"Yes, if you live that long. You will need a wife or two during that time. It seems you are too busy with this ship. Tammy, and I think it's up to us to find you a suitable wife. At present, there are three of us in your bed.
We think that would be a good number. First, at certain times of the month, your females will not be available to you. Second, once one gets pregnant and passed a particular time, you will not have her. So, you would need a second wife. Once Tammy or I leave, we will invite your next wife into your bed.
Once a wife feels like she can no longer perform her duties, she may choose her replacement."
"Do I have anything to say about this?"
"Yes, you have a lot to say. It's thanked you, Tabitha. For thinking about my future."
"What if I won't like the one that is picked?"
"You may try her for a week, then make up your mind. Then she will find you another."
"What if I don't want this to happen? What if I tell you and Tammy not to do this?"
"It is already done; your wife will be Deniece when either Tammy or myself leaves."
"Does Deniece know that you have picked her to be my wife?"
"No, not yet, but she wants you. Both Tammy, Madlyn, and I can see that in her."
"Well, if she is to be my wife, only after the departure of any of you, then it can be a long way to go."
Tim and Tabitha sat there talking a little longer. Then Sarha interrupted, "Tim, I have a message for all three of you; Tammy is on her way now," Sarha said as she appeared on the other side of Tim's chair.
Tammy strolled onto the bridge with a questionable look, wondering what was so important.
All stood around Tim's chair and waited for Sarha to relay the message.
"Dear daughters and Tim, the Queen, has been abducted, and they wish for me to renounce my throne; I have three days to make this so."
Everyone was totally in shock. They couldn't believe what they just heard. Tim rose from his chair and hugged the two girls. "Sarha, open a channel to the King."
"The channel is open."
"King, we are at your disposal; the girls and I are on our way. You will have complete and total cooperation from this ship."
"I will be here waiting for my daughters." Said the King.
"Sarha, tell DarkIce to come to the bridge, Also tell the troop's commanders. I will need a yellow alert status."
Tim turned to Tabitha and Tammy and said, "You both go ahead and be with your father. I will follow in a few minutes."
Tabitha and Tammy both hurried away, headed straight for the MTS. They came out onto the castle floor. There, their father was waiting for them. They ran into his arms and started to cry.
Tabitha looked up and asked, "Do you know anything yet?"
"The only thing we know so far, the Queen was abducted from her second stop on the tour."
"Do you know who is doing this?" asked Tammy.
"Yes, the maiden that brought the message said it was from O'Vaae."
"Who is this O'Vaae?" asked Tammy.
The King went into the details while they waited for Tim.
