Chapter 19

Ray and Miahally were outside the huge building again. Ray had scanned and already changed all the guards that weren’t affected yet. Finally, they were able to move to the doors. Once inside, Ray found that there were quite a few he hadn’t even touched, let alone altered. Moving through the first two rooms, Ray had finished at least 30 of the interior guards when he heard Nali.

Ray, we have a really big problem, Nali told him. You need to get back here as soon as you can. I am afraid that Elizabeth panicked and hurt the female that lives next to the Chorton that is with you. Ray shook his head, looking at Miahally after Nali showed what had happened, a worried look on his face.

Alright, we’ll be back as soon as we can. Tell her to think at the female to feel no pain. It might help, Ray told a worried Nali.

Turning to Miahally, Ray stated, We have to return. It appears that the female next to you tried to and did enter your domicile. One of my mates felt threatened and almost crushed her autonomic systems.

Treg Trag, before we go, you need to try and reach the daughter. We are a lot closer, Miahally told Ray. Nodding, Ray reached out, feeling for the daughter. Finally finding her, he started to gently delve in. Soon past the top layers, he stopped when he saw her sitting in a corner.

Why are you here? Who is controlling everything? Ray asked the slightly shaking female.

The older me. She is angry that you haven’t come back to help her. If you show her, she might let me back in, though as angry as she is, I am not sure, the younger vision of the daughter said.

Show me and I will try, okay? Ray told the now smiling—Ray thought she was smiling; he still wasn’t sure—young female.

Walking further, they walked through an odd door, ‘hearing’ an extremely angry voice from the other side.

Why are you so angry? Ray asked the older female.

YOU! You were supposed to come back and help me. I am so confused, my head hurts all the time! the female spit at Ray.

I have been trying to get back, but there are still far too many guards for me to get very close yet. Here, Ray said as he raised his hands and felt all the pain that she was feeling. Within minutes, it was almost gone. Breathing easier, the daughter looked at Ray with gratitude.

Thank you, Treg Trag. I wasn’t sure I was going to last much longer. Why is she with you? A mere child shouldn’t be here! the female demanded.

This mere child, as you put it, has all the ideas that you should have to be the best ruler you can be. Though the temper tantrums we can do without, Ray told the now surprised female. I have to go, but if you ease the guards, I could return soon to help you, okay?

Yes, friend Treg Trag, I will do all I can. I am not the queen. Mother left orders that if she was to end up this way, certain orders were to be carried out, namely finding who was killing her ‘til she was dead. I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do about those orders. Though with her getting better, the guards are on a less tight schedule of patrols. Smiling, Ray nodded to Miahally. Making their way out, they were almost to the door when the thoughts of the Queen’s military leader assailed him.

Treg Trag? Is that you, friend? I feel you very close. Is there anything I can do to help? the leader asked.

Damn! Miahally! It’s that damn leader again. He wants to know if he can help us. Ray told him.

Miahally was still a moment, then nodded. Tell him that you are just leaving but you will see him soon and have something for him.

We are just leaving, but I will see you soon and have something for you, Ray told the leader.

Ray looked at Miahally as if he were insane, then relayed the message. Miahally was, after all, the expert on most of those in the Queen’s building. It appears to have put him off, though I could feel that he wasn’t all that happy, Ray told Miahally.

Everything will be alright. He is used to getting orders that make him upset. He has learned over time that it is just something that happens, Miahally explained. Once again, they started for the door when Ray heard Nali. Ray, I am afraid that we have a very serious problem here.