Star Trek: Terra Alpha

"A very good reason," Golondra replied. "They were essentially slaves within the Empire, but yes, Ambassador Fel'morok expressed a desire to return to Gorvan Prime. However, that isn't an option, so there is interest in settling on Talaria and possibly on Terra Alpha."

Golondra shrugged, "That is up to you. As regent you weild the powers of Empress. You may do as you wish. I will advise if you would have me, but ultimately the decision is yours. You are the Lady's sept. Ravens are the children of Narla." She glanced at Donovan, "And Wolf milady is the sept of Thei...

The ceremony had dissolved into a celebration. Several of the Narlins had pulled out instruments and started playing soft tunes. Even the men of the ranch had been invited to join. Tables were set up and food was laid out upon them. Golondra approached Trinity and handed her a mug of mead. She had s...

Golondra inclined her head, kneeled and pulled out a scanner. A holographic projection of blue and pink geometric shapes floated above Lilith who squealed in delight, her delicate fingers futilely trying to grasp the images, and giggling in mirth as her tiny pink fingers passed through the light sho...

Golondra raised an eyebrow and glanced at the priestess, "Then the child is unlikely the princess, as she is not a twin."

"Still..." Stormrage said slowly, "The children require Narla's embrace, and no child should do without a name."

"Colonel," Sunriver greeted with a bow of her head. "May I introduce you to Lady Windrunner, formerly Countess of the Earldom of O'Granell. And this is High Priestess Megdeline Stormrage."

A third Narlin woman emerged from the shuttle. She was wearing the robes of state, but she wasn't a member of the Narlin government. The badge of Kormel on her right shoulder which, marked her as one of Empress Kahlina Starbreeze's supporters and one of the many exiled to Terra Alpha. "Are you certa...

A silvery shuttle broke through the clouds and skirted the edge of Mt. Archer. The duranium hull polished to a mirror gloss winked in the sunlight, and the twin engine nacelles swung low and back, with their organic design, roared through the hills. The shuttle skimmed the tops of the treetops befor...

"I am honored," she said with a bow. "On our short acquaintance I have come to respect you." She shrugged, "If you'll excuse me. I have much work to do. I'll have a briefing prepared for you by the end of the day. Emperor Stormrage will likely want a traditional reception."

"If I had to guess; she is amused by it," Golondra added.