Chapter 81

Tim sat there, observing as Robert and Susan departed. He considered the possibility of taking them back to Earth. Then he realized that they were deceased and that no one would believe they were in outer space. Tim felt a wave of despair wash over him as he came to grips with the harsh reality of their predicament. He was aware that they needed to discover a means of reconciling with their newfound existence in space. He hoped they would take him up on his offer to manage the farms.

“Tim,” Pauline from TOC called, “the leader of the fairies said he would love to visit you on your ship, but he wasn’t sure how he could get here.”

“Please inform him that I will be there to assist him in boarding.” Tim stood up and walked towards the office door, then proceeded to step onto the bridge. He saw an image of the pirate’s ship on the view screen and came to a halt. “Sarha, what should we do with their ship?”

Sarha appeared next to Tim and turned her gaze toward the screen. She spoke to him, saying, “Tim, the bots are currently removing parts of the ship that we could potentially utilize. Once they finish, I will proceed with destroying the ship and extracting the particles to use as fuel.”

He turned to her and asked, “Are the pirates headed toward the prisoners’ planet?”

“Yes, all of them have been sent there. By the way, Howie and Edie wanted me to pass along their greetings. They say hello.”

“Miss C and I plan to visit them at some point in the future,” Tim exclaimed as he settled into the captain’s seat. He turned back to Sarha and asked, “Have you received any communication from your sister ship yet?”

“No, but I will continue to send out the signal. I hope I will receive an answer.”

Deniece and Miss C were seated in the living room, patiently awaiting the arrival of the children.

“What are you planning to tell Wendy about the fairies?” Miss C asked.

Deniece sat there, her face filled with worry. She stated that she would need to wait and see what Tim intended to do. He told Wendy that he would allow her to visit the fairy’s village with him.

The front door opened, and Wendy ran in, asking, “Is Daddy here? I informed the children that I would be visiting the fairies. They said there were no such things as fairies and that my daddy was lying to me.” Wendy rushed over to her mother and rested her head in her lap, gazing up at her. She asked, “Mommy, is Daddy lying to me?”

Deniece offered Wendy comfort and reassurance, saying, “No, Wendy, Tim is not lying to you.”

“The children believe that Wendy is fabricating the story about fairies. Their parents are telling them that fairies are not real, and they think you should be telling her the truth.” David said as he sat down on the chair across from his mother.

Miss C asked David, “Are the older kids saying anything?”

“No, since there are twenty-four distinct species present in my classes. Therefore, fairies are widely believed to exist, and it is difficult to convince anyone otherwise.”

Tim entered the room and paused, standing by the door. Wendy spotted him and eagerly ran toward him, raising her arms and asking, “Will you take me to see the fairies?”

Tim gently lifted her, cradling her in his arms, and embraced her with a warm hug. Then he said, “No, we are not going to see the fairies.”

Wendy quickly withdrew from him before he could utter another word. She confronted him, stating, “You are lying to me; just like the other children said, there are no fairies.”

“We are not going to see them,” Tim replied, pulling her back against him. “As they are scheduled to visit your class while they are here,”

Wendy’s face lit up with a smile as she joyfully wrapped her arms around Tim’s neck and gave him a warm hug. Then she said, “Thank you, Daddy. I love you.” She turned to her mother and said, “The fairies are coming to my classroom, and then they will see that my daddy doesn’t lie.”

Tim gently set Wendy down and inquired, “Do you have any homework? If you do, then go and work on it.”

Deniece rose from her seat and gracefully made her way to Tim’s side. She tenderly kissed his cheek and whispered, “Thank you, dear. It’s clear that she has you wrapped around her little finger.”

Tim turned around to face her and replied, “I wouldn’t want it any differently. How was your girl’s day?” He said as he looked at Miss C sitting on the couch.

“We have received information that Althurin and Elthdrin are planning to visit Queen Aleksandra Sofia Mikhai. As a result, our trade department will soon be occupied with various tasks and responsibilities.” Miss C replied.

Tim kissed Deniece, and then he moved over to Miss C and kissed her. Then he said, “Ladies, I am heading to the kitchen to grab a snack.”

Tim woke up to the sound of his internal alarm and quickly glanced at the clock. It showed 04:00. He smiled as he looked at the four women lying around him. Tim must have taken good care of the girls, as they were all still asleep.

He moved to the foot of the bed and then proceeded to the bathroom, where he took care of his personal needs and got dressed. Before leaving, he double-checked on the ladies, then made a quick stop to check on David and Wendy before finally heading to the fitness room.

He entered the room, checked his watch, saw 04:30, and glanced around. Around twenty-seven people were working out. Ralim and her women were, of course, in the back conducting their morning nude ritual. With maybe five guys peering at them.

One of the guys noticed that the captain had entered, so he tapped the others and then walked away from Ralim to begin their workout. Tim began his morning ritual, which consisted of using the rolling machine, lifting barbells, using the rope, and doing sit-ups.

After completing this task, he proceeded to the corridor, where he patiently waited for the commander and her group. It didn’t take them long to arrive. As he joined her group, the commander inquired, “Tim, is it true that the fairies will be joining us on board?”

Tim gazed at her and inquired, “Yes, why do you ask?”

“Well, it seems that most of the soldiers don’t believe in fairies, and some of them have never even heard of them.”

“Why don’t you organize the troops for inspection? I can then inquire with the old man, who is the head of the fairies if they would be interested in meeting the soldiers who will be responsible for their protection. Then I hope I can talk him into going to Wendy’s class.”

“I will arrange for the troops to assemble for inspection in the spacious room located on Deck 3. That is the pathway leading to the school. Perhaps the troops will believe in what they are protecting after they see them.”

Tim noticed the corridor corner approaching and said, “I’ll inform you when we’re heading in your direction.” He said this as he broke away from the group and made his way back to his quarters.

Tim entered his quarters and made his way to the kitchen. To his surprise, he found Wendy already seated at the table, wearing a cheerful smile. She asked, “When will the fairies show up, Daddy?”

Tim moved to her side and gently kissed the top of her head. He then said, “Honey, sometime this morning, I’ll try to arrange for them to come to your class, alright?”

“Alright, I’ll tell the others that the fairies are coming to school.”

Tim glanced upwards and noticed Deniece, Ella, and Tammy. Deniece noticed the expression on Tim’s face and said, “Tabitha is waiting in the shower.”

Tim nodded and then turned towards David’s room before making his way to the shower. David emerged from the doorway and greeted his father with a pleasant “Good morning.”

Tim rubbed his head as he passed and said, “Good morning, son.”

David headed to the kitchen, while Tim went to take a shower. He entered the bedroom and promptly removed his clothes before proceeding to the shower. He opened the shower door and was surprised to see Tabitha with one leg draped over the rag rack, smiling.

Tabitha and Tim entered the kitchen. Tabitha immediately went to assist with breakfast preparations, while Tim took a seat at the table with David and Wendy. Deniece brought Tim his cup of java and a plate of hot cakes.

Tim took a bite and said, “These are great. What did you put in them?”

Deniece smiled and replied, “It’s some fruit from the trees. I believe Sarha referred to them as apples.”

“Well, they taste great.” He finished cleaning his plate.

Deniece said, “Kids get ready for school.”

David and Wendy got up, were ready to leave for school, and headed for the front door. Wendy turned and said, “Daddy, I’ll see you and the fairies at school.”

Deniece approached Tim and whispered, “You should hope that you can convince the fairy guy to go to Wendy’s classroom.”

Tim sat there, gazing at Deniece, and then shifted his attention to Wendy and her radiant smile. Then he whispered back to Deniece, “I hope so too.” In a concerted manner.

Deniece and the children walked out the door and headed to school. Tabitha remained seated, observing the entire event. “Tim, would you like me to accompany you and perhaps speak to the person in charge?”

Tim leaned back in his seat, feeling a sense of relief. “Yes, I think I will require the assistance of a diplomat,” he said.

Tabitha respectfully stood up and turned towards Tim, offering a courteous bow. “I am here to assist you, esteemed leader.” With a smile on her face, she expressed this sentiment.

Tim gazed at her and complimented, “Your father has done an excellent job of teaching you.”

“Sir, while my father possesses exceptional diplomatic skills, I am currently a student who aspires to follow in his footsteps. However, I am eager to offer my assistance and support to you.”

Tammy burst into laughter and exclaimed, “Yes, that’s my sister! She has a way of speaking that can be quite peculiar.”

Tim turned to Tammy and said, “I don’t mind how she speaks, as long as she convinces that fairy guy to visit Wendy’s classroom.”

“Oh, I do not doubt that. She could persuade our father effortlessly by using the same persuasive tone.”

“Dear sister, I believe it is important to communicate in a manner that aligns with the diplomatic approach commonly used by diplomats. We prioritize completing our tasks, regardless of the time required. I am determined to continue my efforts to bring him to Wendy’s classroom.”

Tim glanced at both individuals and stated, “Alright, that’s enough.” Tabitha, I will require your presence at the MTS in one hour. Tammy, please ensure that no one enters the MTS from the space station after I leave. Ella, your task is to monitor the vicinity of the school and ensure that all the children are present and attending school.

“Tabitha, please inform the village head that we would like to introduce the soldiers who will be assisting in protecting his planet. Additionally, we kindly request his assistance in educating the children about the existence of other races and showcasing the physical appearances of these different groups.”

A voice came over the ship’s intercom, saying, “Captain, it is time to return to the fairy’s world. All the MTS are closed off to his ship.”

Tim and the girls stood up and made their way to the front door. Deniece entered the room as the door swung open. As she noticed everyone departing, she uttered, “Just a friendly reminder: if you’re unable to escort the fairy to Wendy’s classroom, please refrain from returning home. You will have a distraught five-year-old daughter, but you do get home.”

Tim nodded and replied, “Yes, I’m aware. I will do my best.” As he and Tabitha made their way towards the MTS and the fairy’s world,

Tim and Tabitha exited the recently opened MTS on the fairy’s world. Gento was standing there, waiting. He said, “Well, boss, I hope this is what you wanted.” He stretched his hand and glanced at the room.

Tim took a quick look around and noticed that the MTS was in a large room with glass walls on three sides. There were seats positioned along the sides, and a food machine was placed against the far wall.

He peered through the glass and observed the forest on one side and a pathway stretching away from the front towards the fairy’s village. On the opposite side, there stretched a vast expanse of flat land adorned with a vibrant array of multi-colored flowers.

On the right side, approximately twenty-five feet away, there stood a guard station capable of accommodating ten soldiers. Additionally, it featured a designated area for a nano-bot field gun.

Tim gazed at Gento and complimented, “You and your team have done an exceptional job. It looks absolutely beautiful.” Tim approached him and extended his hand for a handshake.

Gento extended his hand to Tim and expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you. If you don’t mind, I’ll be heading back to the ship now. I have additional tasks that need to be completed.” He walked into the MTS and disappeared.

Tim turned to Tabitha and asked, “Shall we go?”

Tabitha glanced around anxiously before turning her attention back to Tim. She inquired, “Could you please tell me the distance to the village?”

Tim smiled and said, “The village is about two miles ahead.” He gestured toward the pathway outside the front door.

Tabitha glanced down at her shoes and remembered that she had worn high heels. She said, “Tim, I can’t walk that far in these heels.”

Tim smiled and replied, “I had already taken that into account.” He turned to the MTS. As the door swung open, an electric six-passenger wagon emerged from within. He turned and looked at Tabitha and said, “I couldn’t let my diplomat walk.”

Tabitha turned to Tim and kindly expressed, “Your diplomat truly appreciates that, though.”

Tim climbed into the driver’s seat, with Tabitha sliding in next to him. Talking on the way to the village.

The villagers ran and screamed as the electric vehicle pulled into the village. Because they had never seen anything like it before, they assumed it was a monster. Parents were huddling around their kids like bunnies, hoping to keep them safe from the monster and whomever had it.

Tim witnessed the village leader hastily emerging from one of the smaller huts, brandishing a sharp, elongated object, and directing it towards the vehicle. Tim stepped out of the vehicle and approached the head of the village, walking slowly and with his hands raised.

Tabitha stepped out of the vehicle and retrieved a translator, which she held in her hand. She pointed to the object and to the one that was on her dress. Simultaneously, she used her other hand to move her thumb and fingers, bringing them together and then apart, in the hope that he would comprehend her message.

She extended her arm toward him. She gazed at him and inquired, “Tim, how did you manage to communicate with him?”

“I believe that the planet’s AI translated it for us.”

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared to Tim’s right, revealing the presence of the planet’s AI. She admitted, “You were right, I did translate. However, your device will enhance your ability to communicate more efficiently and quickly.”

She turned toward the village leader and spoke. The village leader gently picked up the translator and carefully placed it on his clothing.

He turned to Tim and then to Tabitha: “Our God says to go with you and trust what you say. I’m Johnson.”

Tim and Johnson turned to walk toward the village. Tim asked, “If you are a fairy, why don’t you possess wings?”

Johnson looked up at Tim and replied, “I am 125 years old. I don’t need wings to travel. I enjoy life while seated on a chair on my front porch. Currently, I’m floating in the air, creating the illusion of walking.”

Tim and Johnson stepped onto the edge of the village grounds and Tabitha confidently stepped forward and initiated the conversation, introducing herself as Tabitha. “We kindly request your presence on our ship to engage in a discussion about the aspirations and requirements for the development of your village.”

The village-head stood there, staring at her. A fairy approached him from behind and softly whispered into his ear. He turned to look at her, and she nodded in agreement. He turned back to Tabitha and said, “This is my daughter, Violet. She claims to speak your language.” He removed the translator and handed it to his daughter.

In a diplomatic tone, Violet said, “I deeply apologize. It appears that there may have been a miscommunication in the translation of your message. We are highly interested in visiting your ship and experiencing the unique perspectives of other worlds.”

Tabitha smiled and kindly responded, “I appreciate your concerns. We intend to assist in safeguarding your world, without any intention of assuming control or governance.”

Tim and Johnson stood together, attentively listening to the conversation between the two women. They exchanged glances and nonchalantly shrugged their shoulders. Johnson turned to Tim and asked, “What are they discussing?”

Tim smiled and suggested, “Why don’t you join me on the ship and find out what’s happening? In addition, my daughter expressed her desire to meet a fairy.”

Johnson examined the vehicle that the two had arrived in and inquired, “Is that vehicle safe? If so, I would like to bring my granddaughter along.”

Tim reassured him that it was safe and mentioned that his granddaughter might enjoy meeting some of their children.

Johnson turned around, waving towards his hut with a smile on his face. Emerging from the doorway was a diminutive girl, standing at a mere twelve inches in height. She possessed delicate wings on her back and gracefully flew toward Johnson.

“Grandpa, do I get to go?” She rushed into his embrace, wrapping her arms around him tightly.

Johnson turned to Tim and said, “This is my granddaughter, Bell.”

Tammy turned and saw a little girl fly toward Johnson. She turned to Violet and asked, “Could that possibly be your daughter?”

“She happens to be the daughter of my older sister. However, we have been providing care for her ever since unfortunate circumstances led to the separation of her mother many years ago.”

“I apologize for any inconvenience caused by that situation. May I ask about her age, please?”

“Based on your chronological years, she appears to be ten years old. But now, in our timeline, she’s roughly a year old.”

Tim surveyed the group and addressed them, “If everyone is prepared, please board our vehicle so we can return to our ship.” All the passengers got into the vehicle and took their seats.

“Grandpa, what is that?” Bell inquired as they reached the MTS station.

Tim pointed and said, “Bell, that is the doorway to our ship. Once you enter, you will find yourself aboard our ship.” He parked his vehicle next to the entrance of the building and escorted everyone inside. He did his best to explain how everything worked in a way that even little Bell might understand.

Tim took the lead as they entered the MTS, with Johnson and Bell following closely behind. Once everyone was through, Tim spoke up, saying, “I would be delighted to give you a brief tour of the ship and introduce you to the individuals who will be responsible for the care of your planet.”

Bell asked, “When do I get to meet the kids?”

Tim suggested to Johnson, “If you’re interested, I can arrange for Tabitha and Violet to take Bell to see the children while we explore the ship.”

Johnson glanced at Violet and then at Bell. Both nodded in agreement, prompting him to say, “I’m okay with it.”

Tammy, Violet, and Bell accompanied by their guard, Mona, made their way to the school.

Tim showed Johnson the way to Deck 4 and to the large bay. As they entered, Johnson saw a large military group lined up.

What Tim saw surprised him. The commanders had made arrangements for the fairies to observe their methods of protecting the planet. Tim told Johnson that each planet kept twenty soldiers on board for ready-dispatched.

As Tim and Johnson walked along the line of soldiers, they noticed that the first group consisted of soldiers who had come directly from the ship. He failed to mention that they were clones. The groups from Katteena, Palugezon, Tarkeetta, and Delqarion are next, then the group from Targkeleax.

As Johnson walked alongside Tim, he couldn’t help but notice that each group of soldiers they passed looked distinct. The first group bore a striking resemblance to Tim. The second group had a resemblance to cats, while the following group had medium height and gray bodies. The next group of females had three breasts that were uncovered. The subsequent group possessed six arms, and the final group, which stood at a height of over 9 feet, required him to look up almost falling over.

The soldiers stood at attention, their heads held straight forward, while their eyes followed Tim and Johnson. They had never seen a fairy before. Their eyes grew bigger as they saw an older man who was with the captain.

Johnson, having just gotten through the line of troops, said, “Are there only soldiers on this ship?”

With a surprised expression, Tim exclaimed, “No, we have over 1,000 others! We have MTS machines that extend to nine different worlds, as well as one space station. We welcome everyone to freely travel within the area.” He paused and reflected on what he had just said. He looked at Johnson and said, “No one will be permitted to travel to your world.”

Johnson asked with a surprised look, “Why?”

“Well, because of what your people have been through.”

“We have endured what we have because no one knows about us; if others were arriving and departing, it would have been more difficult for the pirates to capture so many.”

Tim expressed, “So, you desire for others to explore your world. Do you realize that it will significantly impact your way of life?”

Johnson pondered the idea for a moment before inquiring, “Is it possible for us to accommodate only a limited number of travelers at any given time?”

“Certainly, we can make arrangements for visitors to schedule their visits in advance and implement a limit on the number of visitors per visit. We will inquire if it is acceptable to you. We will assist in constructing suitable accommodations for them during their stay.”

Tammy, Violet, Bell, and Mona walked away from Tim and Johnson and headed toward the school. Tim had sent a message to the school in advance, notifying them about the group’s arrival.

The headteacher stood at the doors, eagerly awaiting. Upon spotting them rounding the corner, she promptly dispatched runners to the spacious meeting room. Additionally, she requested Wendy’s presence, recognizing that having her here would be beneficial if something went awry.

The headteacher heard a sound coming from the hallway and noticed Deniece, who happened to be Wendy’s mother coming her way.

“I came by to check on how things went with the fairies!” She said as she approached the headteacher, she couldn’t help but notice the concerned expression on her face. Noticing that something was amiss, she inquired, “Is everything okay? Has something happened with the fairies?”

“Oh no, I just sent for your daughter. Everything is going well. I desired her presence here so that she could meet the fairies before anyone else.”

Deniece felt a sense of relief wash over her, as her worries gradually dissipated. “Oh, I’m so relieved! I am glad to hear that everything is going well. Wendy will be delighted to have the opportunity to meet the fairies ahead of schedule.”

As the headteacher was talking to Deniece, Wendy appeared from the doorway and asked, “Mother, are you here to meet the fairies too?” She constantly looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fairies.

“Yes, dear. They will arrive shortly.” She looked at the headteacher. Both of them hear the sound of the outer door opening. They turned their gaze in that direction and caught sight of Tabitha just around the corner.

Wendy turned and began walking towards Tabitha. Deniece gently placed her hands on Wendy’s head and whispered, “Wendy, please wait here. Running towards them is impolite as it may frighten the fairy.”

Wendy gazed up at her mother and expressed, “I really want to see the fairies. Mikey claims they don’t exist.” She attempted to free herself from her mother’s grasp. “Mommy, I want to see the fairies!”

Tabitha and her companions were currently making their way towards Wendy and her group. She made a gesture, indicating that Wendy should come closer. Deniece released Wendy, and she immediately headed straight for Tabitha. Tabitha’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she extended a warm arm of welcome to Wendy. She bends down, picks up Wendy, and then turns toward Bell. Tabitha introduced Wendy, describing her as adorable. She also mentioned how excited Wendy was about the opportunity to meet a genuine fairy.

Bell flew alongside Tabitha’s shoulder. A feeling of fear washed over her when she saw a person of significant size running towards her. She is only eighteen inches tall and weighs only four pounds.

Bell greeted Wendy with a warm smile, her eyes filled with delight and a twinkle. “Well, Wendy, you’re in luck because I happen to be a genuine fairy,” she says playfully. Wendy’s face lit up with joy as she gazes at Bell in awe, eagerly anticipating the beginning of their enchanting adventure together.

Wendy remarked, “I always thought fairies were small, you’re too big to be a fairy.” She turned to Tabitha and asked, “I thought you said you were bringing a fairy?”

“Wendy, both Bell and Violet here are fairies. You can observe that both of them possess wings. Tabitha said, pointing to Violet.”

Before any further words were spoken, a loud announcement rang out, “Red alert, red alert.”

Violet turned to Tabitha and asked, “Is there something wrong?”

Tabitha, wearing a worried expression, said, “Yes, please go with Wendy’s mother.” She summoned Deniece and instructed her, “Please bring Voilet and Bell to our quarters and ensure they are made comfortable.” She pivoted to face Voilet once again and spoke, “Deniece, I’ll bring you to a secure location while I investigate.” Please hurry now.

Tabitha with a worried look, said, “Yes, please, go with Wendy’s mother,” She called Deniece over and said, “Take Violet and Bell to our quarters and make them comfortable.” She turned back to Violet and said, “Deniece, here will take you to a safe place, until I can find out what is going on. Now please hurry.”

The head teacher quickly left and rushed back to ensure that the children were heading towards the safe rooms.

Deniece gently took hold of Wendy’s hand and over her shoulders. She then said, “Please, follow me. Once we are settled in our quarters, Tim will inform us about what is happening.” They quickly headed to their quarters.

Upon hearing the alert, Tim swiftly turned to Johnson and urgently requested, “Please, follow me!”

Johnson turned around to see all the soldiers exiting the room in an orderly manner. However, at a rapid speed. Turning back to Tim, “Tim, do we need to return home?”

“Sarha, what is happening?” As Tim walked toward the bridge, he asked.

“Tim, we have just detected ten ships on our scanners, and none of them have transponders.” She said as she appeared next to Tim. “I have cloaked the ship.”

“Is Pauline currently in the TOC room? Has the planet’s AI sent out its warning?” Tim increased his speed slightly.

“Yes, the answer is yes to both questions. The ships are disregarding the AI’s warning”.

“Please instruct Tabitha and the Targkeleax ship to uncloak in five minutes. I will be on the bridge by then.” Tim turned to Johnson and said, “If you are able to float faster, please do so now.” Tim started running toward the bridge.

As Tim stepped onto the bridge, he noticed ten ships displayed on the screen. He politely requested, “Could you please bring a chair for Johnson and place it right next to me?” He took his seat and began, “Do you have a report TOC.”

“Hello, this is Pauline. Currently, we are in the process of scanning the ships. It appears that the ships are equipped with light armaments. Additionally, there are approximately one hundred individuals on board each ship. Areyaka is attempting to hack into their systems.”

“Tabitha and Captain Mike, Are both of you ready?” Tim asked as he was about to establish communication with the ten ships.

Tim receives a positive response from both individuals. “I require access to a communication channel that is open to all ships. Only audio:” “This is Captain Tim Bodge. As of a few hours ago, we have assumed the responsibility of being the guardians of this planet. Could you please provide your identification?”