Match Made in HeVan (9 page)

“Happy Valentine’s Day!” Glynnis shouted out and then kissed her
Ankida
.

Nephilim Series

HeVan Sent

Between HeVan and Hell

HeVans to Becky

HeVanly Christmas

Gateway to HeVan

Match Made in HeVan

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The Nephilim Book Four

By Lucy Kelly

“Starships Venger and Explorer, this Gate is now under the control of the KowLer. By energizing the Gate and passing through without permission, you have violated our laws. State your business and intentions,” he said in an angry and irritated voice.

“First, this Gate was built and put in place by my people. We have a treaty with the KowLer and you are in violation of it. I would like to know what you’ve done with my Gatekeeper. Secondly, when addressing a new person, young man, you should identify yourself. It’s extremely rude to make demands and speak this way to people you haven’t met. Didn’t your mother teach you any manners?” she asked in a calm but
don’t mess with me
tone.

Arjun, Rale, and the other warriors turned their heads to hide their smiles. They were a little surprised to see the Kowler warrior’s cheeks color slightly.

“I am Ral CaliBan, Master of this Gate and Proctor of Clan CaliBan. Your Regent Malpha updated the treaty with HeVan eleven cycles past. All HeVanian personnel were sent home and replaced with citizens from the Clans of KowLer. After your first transmission, I notified Clan KowLer, ruling clan of the KowLer star system,” he responded. He stood and approached the view screen before continuing.

“As our home planet KowLer is currently on the far side of the sun, you will need to maintain position for nine solar hours and speak with King Ben KowLer before proceeding. The weapons of the station are armed and locked on. You must recall your fighters and stand by. Any signs of aggression will be met with an immediate response,” he finished.

“Young man,” Glynnis answered, “I am shocked and surprised at your continued rudeness. I believe I’ve explained that
I
am now regent—
not
Malpha.
Her treaty with your people is null and void. You must deal with me now. The fact you continue to act toward people who are your allies¯and would come to your aid should you need it¯in this manner, is despicable. So I have no qualms in telling you all
the Gate Station’s weapons have been disarmed and locked out beyond your control,” she said, almost shaking.

She motioned for Recca and Rufan to help her out of the chair. They each took an elbow and lifted, then placed her on the floor. She strode forward, hands on her hips, and then shook her finger at him.

“We absolutely plan on staying here until we talk to King Ben KowLer. I have a strong desire to give him a piece of my mind. If you call one single warship to come near my granddaughters, you will finally succeed in making me angry. I have hundreds of pregnant women on this ship, including the heir to the HeVanian throne. So I highly suggest you shape up and act with civility. I have nothing more to say to you until you can speak in a pleasant tone and with good manners.”

After her statement, she turned and strode from the room. Her three
Ankida
¯Rale, Recca and Rufan, followed behind her in a show of support.

Arjun moved around and sat in the Command chair. He smiled at CaliBan, whom he could see was annoyed, flabbergasted, angry, and slightly in awe. Arjun appreciated his reaction. As he and his brothers had courted and finally won Addie, he’d dealt with Glynnis’s methods directed at him as well.

“Ral¯let me give you a little hist
ory. Our High Queen’s daughter, the heiress to the throne, was lost in space, along with her mates. While she was gone, her mother, the High Queen, was poisoned. As the only remaining direct descendants of the High Queen, I and my brothers, after receiving a sign and a weak transmission, went in search of the daughter, now High Queen of HeVan.”

He was pleased to see he had captured Ral’s attention and interest.

“After nearly two hundred years, when we found the queen, we discovered proof her ship had also been sabotaged. Her
Ankida
died saving the lives of the crew. This also brought on premature labor and the birth of Tamiel’s three sons. She had to be put in stasis due to her serious injuries and leave her sons to be raised by others. The nearest planet within range, which was habitable, was in an era of pre-history without any technology. The crew sacrificed everything to keep Tamiel alive. Those men, who weren’t
joined
, mated with the indigenous peoples. Tamiel’s sons grew up, thrived as best they could and also mated with women from this primitive planet.”

At this point in the story, Arjun paused; there were certain aspects which could not be shared with outsiders. He quickly edited parts of the history which highlighted the treachery of Durga of the House of Purgat.

“When we arrived, Tamiel had just been awakened from her stasis by her own descendant. Tamiel revealed that her mother had foreseen her own death and passed her power to her daughter. Tamiel, in turn, passed the power of the High Queen to her descendant just before leaving this plane to join her
Ankida
and her sons. The new High Queen’s powers quickly manifested. She drew other descendants to her and many of them agreed to emigrate to HeVan. All but four of the women are
joined
to members of my original crew. As a result of being in the vicinity of our High Queen, they have all become pregnant. The High Queen herself is
joined
and carries six babies. She is on bed rest and must not be stressed.”

Arjun stopped speaking for a moment to allow his words to sink in.

“Every warrior on this vessel and on the Venger would give his life for any one of the women and, most especially, our queen. Please pass this message and all we’ve related to your ruler. We have no quarrel with the KowLer as a people, and would prefer to remain on good terms with you. Make no mistake; we will defend our queen to our last breath.”

Arjun and Kylan as well as every crew member on the Bridge stood to show their solidarity.

CaliBan was moved by the story. The HeVanians had made no outward shows of aggression, only those of defense. He would relate their story to his ruler and leave it to Ben KowLer to make the decision whether or not to enforce the new treaty terms.