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The take-off from the spaceport was a little bumpy, Jake was a little uneasy about the trip. Kevin was just fine piloting the runner; it was a steady and quite fast ship; in about 6 hours they would be able to see the ship for the first time. Radio chatter between the two runners was very clear.
Johnathan was impressed with the unit as they proceeded on the heading towards the signal broadcast.
Everyone on Solaris 10 held their breath not knowing what the future held for the planet. There were constant communications along with video feed between the spaceport and runners. It was the first time most of the people on the planet had seen their world from space, Humans and Genmen alike. For the next six hours people stopped all work and kept tuned to the live feed being broadcast from the runner's cameras.
As the massive ship came into view people on the planet gasped. Kevin Hollis began his transmission. "This is the scout vessels Liberty and Freedom responding to the Hails of the UGP Zahara do you hear me?
A very weak reply was heard, "This is the transport vessel UGP Zahara, do not fire upon this vessel we are unarmed and mean no one any harm" there was a lot of static within the message that was heard.
This is the liberty calling back transport vessel UGP Zahara, we are going to do a fly by to check your outer whole area and scan for possible threats, please stand by. Liberty captain Kevin Hollis ending transmission.
Both runners took a side of the massive transport, they scan the ship and what they discovered was quite disturbing. There had been an outer whole breach in the upper section and there were no life signs in that area. Other areas had very faint life signs and on the ships bridge there were half a dozen.
Transport vessel UGP Zahara, what is your present status and heading?
Our status is fragile, our heading is unknown we are sending out the communications beacon on an automated transmitter. We have a few crewmembers who were tending to the ship the others are in stasis pods awaiting our final destination. We have an upper hull breach where 100,000 may have perished we cannot confirm or deny this due to limited resources in this area. My name is Zolongee, I have basic knowledge of flight through my studies so I was placed in charge. I am of a race that is no more, the survivors of the planetoid that I was raised on are on the ship, we ask of nothing other than peace and safe travels so that we may find the lost ones.
Zolongee we will come along side of your ship and dock. You will be armed for self-preservation once we meet and get to understand each other, then negotiations can continue for fuel and supplies.
Yes, I understand you will not have any confrontation from myself or any of the crew members.
Kevin and Jonathan concluded their scans and brought the runners to the docking ports and linked up with the ship so that the atmospheric comparison could be done so proper precautions could be taken by all four if needed.
The atmosphere was perfect match, so there would be no incompatibility and things could proceed. Everything was being recorded for prosperity and so that everyone on Solaris 10 could be involved in first contact.
Jake, Kevin, Jonathan and Hanz departed the runners through the port access, they met in the main corridor waiting for the main doors to the ship to open. What they would meet, they had no idea and their hands were on their weapons just in case. Just because there was no indication of a weapon doesn't mean that they could not have been masked with a positronic signature.
As the doors opened standing on the transport were five humanoid figures. Three looked like they could be Genmen but the other two were something altogether different. One was a child that looked similar to the adult that stood in front of it.
The tall slender humanoid adult spoke; greetings and welcome to the transport vessel Zahara. I must apologize for my appearance; my name is Zolongee I am what is known as a splice. These few here are my assistants as we try to keep this very old transport running. The child here is my daughter is Zalonja she took her genetics from me.
Jonathan could not control himself as he was profoundly affected by the beauty of the tall humanoid before him and walked forward with his hand extended.
I'm sorry I do not know this custom that you present me what shall I do.
It's simple place your hand out in front of you and I'll take yours within mine and we will greet each other.
Hands were extended and when they touched Zolongee realized that this was not a genman that he was speaking too, this was one of the older races from the far-off and they were called humans.
Jonathan looked over the beautiful person that stood in front of him, 6 foot 4 tall, slender, good muscle tone, pale skin, ice blue eyes and long white blonde hair that was almost dragging the ground. He wanted to take this person and hold him and tell him everything would be just fine.
Zolongee smiled and replied, it's nice of you to think of my safety, but I will endure.
Johnathan had a surprised look upon his face, he hadn't said anything only thought it.
Zolongee responded; I need to explain myself please come aboard so I may do so please. He led them to the bridge area of the ship.
As the five adults sat down at the table things began to unfold. Zolongee explained the situation to them. We were a proud people but we were also slaves created for work and duties assigned by the leaders. We came upon an opponent; The Zroggs that were far superior to us in battle and we were wiped out. All that remains of 3 billion people are aboard this vessel, I am not like the others.
What are you exactly asked Jake?
I was created in a laboratory through genetic manipulation, I was spliced with ancient DNA of a race long gone that were our forefathers. The Goran race is no more but DNA and egg samples were spliced with this race to bring back theirs so I would be more of a pure race for the leaders. I was the only successful birth out of many failures. I was bred to the most viable subject to produce the next generation.
When my daughter was born an attendant hid her from sight of the others and she was replaced with a dead child so they couldn't exploit her.
I'm an empath so forgive me, if I sometimes forget myself and answer your questions as you think them.
Jake inquired about the Zroggs, who were they and why did they wipeout his race?
Our leaders started a war after our beloved Princess Zahara was attacked by a Zrogg scout ship and killed when her ship was destroyed. But our leaders made a fatal mistake attacking such a strong enemy and we were wiped out.
This ship contains about 2.5 million worker class of our people; we are all that remains. The Zrogg spared us and repaired our largest transport, sent us forward before destroying the planet. They blamed our leaders for an unprovoked attack upon them so the lowest were spared to start again.
Because I was different, I was spared to lead the ship. I had knowledge of flight imbedded into my genetic makeup.
Johnathan inquired what would happen to him if he came into his time during the flight?
That's very simple, we are on Revacon to prevent just such a situation. It's a drug that stops unauthorized breeding's and you pass your time. It's a new treatment used to control the population from getting out of hand. I'm due an injection soon.
And what happens if you don't receive your injection asked Johnathan?
Nothing, my fellow shipmates are on it and they have no desire to breed nor would it take if they tried.
But if there was a viable male who wasn't, what would happen?
I would become impregnated by him due to my scent attracting him to do so, why do you ask sir?
Jake laughed; because what my big friend is saying, he can smell you coming into cycle and he's up to the job. You see we know your race very well and are well versed in your anatomy.
You have met others like me before, where and are they still alive?
Johnathan took out a tablet and sat it up for all to view. Ty had created an introduction to the Genmen Society and the Solaris 10 home world.
Zolongee and the others were excited, they had found the lost ones and they had thrived.
Kevin wished to know more about Zolongee and how it was that they were able to recreate a race long gone, as far as he knew Walt was the last of the Goran race and he was died after the battle at the space station?
All I can tell you is what I've been able to extract from the records of the past. A great battle took place on a floating platform in space where a single Goran was located. As the records indicated samples of DNA and eggs were removed from the subject along with a mutation that he had birthed with another race. The mutation was traded later for supplies to another race. The Goran was left in the rubble and the raiding party left.
I was one of many born from the eggs that were fertilized with the main races seeding material. I survived where the others failed, I have the last 10 eggs stored in stasis. I made sure that my dad's race did not perish. If I can find a suitable race to cross his DNA with his race will survive beyond me.
Kevin knew the truth who Zolongee was, without a doubt and that he already had half-siblings. Tell me Zolongee have you ever seen a pure Goran in a photo?
No, I haven't but I was told that they were a beautiful people and without them, I nor any of the others wouldn't exist.
Kevin Hollis pulled out his digital wallet then pulled up the photo files. Kevin opened a file labeled Walt and laid it on the table in front of Zolongee. This is a very old photo of someone who I cared deeply for his name was Walt, he perished in an attack of a space station where he and his family lived. He lost his last born that day to the raiders who stole him, he died of a broken heart mourning the loss of his children who died in the attack. I have always blamed myself for being off on a mission at the time of the attack.
You mustn't blame yourself for things that happened when you weren't there, I'm sure your mate didn't blame you. He looks like a person of great compassion.
I believe that your brothers would agree with you Zolongee, but it is my pain to bare for life.
I have no brother's sir, there's only me and my daughter in this life.
Kevin went to the next photo, it was the last photo of him, Walt and all of the kids before the attack.
Zolongee, I would like for you to take a look at this photo of your dad and your brothers. Not everyone in the photo survived the attack of the space supply port but the rest are alive and waiting to meet you if I know them.
Zolongee and the others stared at the photo. This was supposed to be the person who made his life possible, he had a real family. It wasn't just him and his daughter against the unknown, there were others. But how could this be, it was such a long time ago that the battle on the outpost happened?
I would normally say that I would need some kind of proof Zolongee; but you look so much like my Walt when we first met a little bit younger yes, but you're his son without a doubt.
How do you know this to be the truth?
Because it is there's no doubt at all in my mind, I could get permission to take you to the planet and do test there or send DNA samples to have it confirmed. You are my Walt's son no matter how you were born.
Everyone on the planet was watching the live feed, Kevin and Walt's children discovered along with everyone else that some Legacies can live on.
I could never leave these people much less my daughter to prove something that can't be possible.
DNA samples it is then. I can also have some more supplies delivered if you are in need just let us know what you need. We have a few supplies and fresh food onboard the runners, Jonathan and Hanz will bring them back.
Hanz looked at one of the others and told him to follow him to retrieve the supplies. Dayzon followed the large stranger to the docking station, maybe he wouldn't try to hurt him.
It will do you no good if you plan to mount me in hopes of crossing me with your bloodlines? I am on Revacon so nothing will become of it, but to carry a child for such a grand person, such as you would be an honor for me.
Hanz chuckled; my mate wouldn't think so and I don't care to face his anger, he's a proud person and I love him.
What is love sir? And why would you spreading your seeds anger him so?
Dayzon, we need to sit down and discuss how The Genmen of our world have evolved as mated bonded pairs.
Is it not your world, are you not the masters of all?
Nope not by a longshot, we are partners. We share the planet together and even marry and raise families together on Solaris 10.
What is this marrying mean?
Dayzon; to marry someone is being joined in life as one, raising your family that you have together as a pair. Staying true to one another, not reproducing with another unless it is part of your job and your life mate approves of it.
This is a strange custom, does it work?
Most of the time it does but there are steps that can be taken by both parties so they can find someone else to share their lives with without repercussions. But I can tell you losing my Martin would crush me, I love the family that we have together. Our boy is 2 celebrations old and I'm looking forward to his transition into adulthood. Maybe soon Martin will consider having another child to grow our family, he's hesitant but I'm ready for the patter of little feet running across the floors of the house.
Your world is so very different from the world we left, there we didn't have a choice about who or when, it was decreed to reproduce by the center. We carried and we birthed the child, the center took the child as soon as it was birthed and we never saw it. I've carried twice and my duty was done, so I was placed on Revacon.
Hanz looked at Dayzon and saw how sad he was recounting his past, everyone glued to their interaction monitors on Solaris 10 were appalled at what they witnessed.
Don't worry about the past Dayzon, on our planet everyone is free to choose a mate and raise their own children without the fear that it will be taken away. Let's get these food packs back to the others and we can sit and talk about the future.
Ben was beside himself as he watched the first contact interaction. He dialed out and began to scold a person on the other end.
Zach just sat and listened to his mate go off on the poor soul on the other end. Whoever it was didn't stand a chance. He hung up his communicator, he looked towards Zach.
The paperwork will arrive shortly, notify me when it arrives. And you had better be ready to signoff on the deal. Ben walked off in a huff without saying another word.
Zach sat there bewildered at what had just transpired in front of him without his knowledge.
Solaris 10 was a M-Class planet like earth had been at one time but it had an advantage over Earth, it was 4.5 times larger in its surface area. Granted some areas were vastly barren of anything, but that didn't mean it couldn't be put to good use by determined people.
Jarvis answered the door to find a messenger there holding an envelope for Mr. Ben. Please stay put and I will let Mr. Ben know it's here and he will sign for it. Jarvis left the young man standing there gawking at the prestige of the main house.
Ray grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist, someone was pounding on his front door. Just wait a minute will you, he hollered out. He jerked open the door to find his neighbor standing there holding his side.
Help me please, ya big lug. Dan groaned out as his fluid sac ruptured on the front steps.
A shocked Ray grabbed Dan just before he collapsed, he carried his neighbor into his cottage and put him on the couch. His pains were coming one after the other as his body was getting ready for the big event. When did this take place Dan and with who?
Dan cried out in agony as the baby he had been carrying in secret made its way into the birthing canal. Soon Dan calmed down as his vent began to stretch open.
Damnit Dan why did you wait so long, you should have gone to the clinic. Where's the father at?
No clinic, no father, just help me get it out of me so it can be taken away.
Ray looked at his neighbor in shock, he wanted nothing to do with his child he had just carried in his body for 9 months? Bullshit on that, this is your child and innocent, now you talk to me while there's time between the contractions.
Dan was sweating as his time drew near. I was out after work and I started, next thing I knew I was bent over a pallet and he opened me. I came around after the impregnation by myself. I don't know who the father was, but he was human I can tell you that for sure. Oh, shit here's another pain, fuck it hurts. I don't know how anyone can do this multiple times.
Dan, please take a deep breath and relax as I check your progress. Ray checked and reported that he was doing fine, it wouldn't be long now before he was a dad for the first time. So do you have a name picked out yet.
Hell no, as soon as it comes out get it the fuck away from me, I don't want to see it at all. Dan cried out as he pushed very hard and the baby came sliding out of his vent.
Ray grabbed hold of the baby to keep it from hitting the floor, He did everything perfectly except one thing.
As Ray stood up holding the newborn infant, he began to clean it. Dan saw this and screeched "what are you doing Ray"!
Just getting the little guy cleaned up what of it?
Damnit Ray you shouldn't have touched it with your bare hands now your imprinted on it.
As the child nuzzled against Ray's bare chest since he was still only wearing a towel around his waist when he left the shower to answer the door. My bad, looks like you're just going to have to keep the tyke now. And he approached Dan with the child who recoiled from them.
Ray was having none of this and reached out to his neighbor and jerked his shirt down to expose his nectar gland, before Dan could react the infant was placed against the virgin nipple and he latched onto it. Ray held the new dad down with one hand as the baby nursed his first meal.
Dan began to cry as his emotions overcame him and he relaxed. I'm no good Ray, this isn't right I'm going to screw this up too. Dan slowly gave into nature and curled his body into a bonding ball clutching the infant to his body. Ray completed this as he held both of them in his big arms.
After a while Ray retrieved his communicator and made a call as dad and son bonded. A few minutes later there was a knock, he went to the door.
Matt walked into the room to find Dan and the newly born child laying on the couch covered with a blanket. Ray if you would please pick them up and carry them to the bedroom so I can examine them both.
Ray had a story all planned for the Doctor if it was needed.
Matt had Ray hold the baby as he examined Dan. A few rips due to the size of your first at you age but that's nothing that won't heal up, but no sex for a few weeks you two and then use a condom. Dan needs to rest his body before he carries again. So, what name should I place on the birth records?
Ray spoke up, Raymond Daniel Pierce is his name but I'll probably call him Danny for short.
That's perfect with two strong parents to guide him in life he will do good. Now let Dan get plenty of rest over the next couple of days, becoming a dad for the first time at 32 it's a little more challenging for him but it's a great thing you were here. Now you two need to think about living arrangements since both of your places are too small to raise a family. Matt left the cottage.
I don't mean to inconvenience you Ray, me and the baby will be out of you way as soon as we can be.
Ray smile; Dan you have never been and inconvenience at all, just wish it had been me who impregnated you in the first place. But no one can take this child away from me now, he's ours.
You don't mean that Ray; look at me see this burn scar that mars my face. It makes me ugly and no one should have to be burdened with me as a mate in life.
Nonsense your very attractive but you hide yourself behind this wall you have built around you. Look at me, big and bulky, looking like I could crush someone with a single blow of my fist but you have never backed away. Why is that?
Because I have always found you to be a gentle giant and so caring, if people wouldn't prejudge you.
Ray leaned over and caught Dan off guard and put a serious lip lock on him. You bring the best out in me Dan Pierce and no one is allowed to touch you ever again. Unless they wish to go dancing out in the back 40 for a dirt nap. Ray slid into the bed with his two favorite people in the world and held them close.
Matt messaged Mr. Zach about the birth and that the parents were doing great. Well, it looks like someone snuck one in on us Ben. Look who just had a home birth here on the Z-1.
I didn't even know that they were a couple, I know they were neighbors but nothing that close. Good thing Ray got back to the Z-1 when he did or he would have missed the birth of his first born. Zach as soon as we get this other little matter out of the way we need to pay them a visit.
Ben posted it on the broadcast board. With everyone watching the first contact broadcast they all found out in record time.
Jarvis notified Ben that the messenger was there with paperwork for him.
Thanks Jarvis we will be there in a few minutes.
Will you please tell me what is going on in that pretty head of yours?
Okay I've kept you in suspense long enough so here goes. Zach I'm enlarging the Z-1 again and we are going to host the refugees here.
Zach sat there in total silence as he let the words soak in. And just where are we going to put that many people at may I ask you?
As soon as we sign the paperwork, we will add some more land to what we already possess.
And just where is this land located at my love?
The back valley behind us.
How much of it is going to be added to the Z-1 Ben?
That's simple, the entire Valley. All 3.25 million acres to be exact.
How much did you just say you added to the Z-1?
Take a deep breath Zach, it's a total of 3.25 million acres. Now some is just for looking at because you can't build on mountain side or on the steep valley walls but I figure we can find about 2.85 million acres that's useable. All we have to do is sign off on the agreement to host the newcomers here. But that means a lot of construction and fields to farm, what do you think?
I think that we need to sign the paperwork then and get busy breaking ground. Let's go find that messenger.
Ben and Zach signed the paperwork and took their copies, the rest were sent to the central land office. It was official, they were the proud owner/caretakers of the western valley. Zach followed Ben into the office where Tim and Luther were busy.
Boys when you get time put this into the holdings archive plus contact Robbie and have him meet us at the food court. Ben cleared his throat and Tim responded yes sir, and took the folder from his dad.
Mind if I look this over sir?
You can look it over for the rest of the day, doesn't make it any less of a fact responded Ben. He and Zach left the office as Tim opened the envelope. Holy Crap was all they heard as they left the office.
Zach and Ben walked up to Ray's cottage and rang the doorbell.
Ray opened the door and sheepishly let the two inside his humble home.
Where's the baby inquired Ben.
This way sir responded Ray, please don't be mad at Dan he didn't what to do. It was supposed to be a simple booty call and we used protection. But nature threw us a curveball, I went out of town and he couldn't get ahold of me sir.
Ben looked in on the new dad and child as a nervous Ray stood by expecting the worse. Zach stood silent with his arms crossed.
I'm so sorry Mr. Ben I didn't know what to do, a slip up at my age. I thought about placing him on the doorsteps of the main house but then Ray returned to save the day. Don't be mad at him, he didn't know about the baby.
Ben smiled in his gentle way. As long as the two of you give him plenty little brothers, I will forgive this slip up. But we need to get you moved into larger quarters soon.
Ben and Zach congratulated the new parents on their new son. Then left them together.
Did you buy one word of that Ben?
As long as they give that little boy love and attention, I don't care who the father is, but I will guarantee you one thing, nobody will mess with Dan or Danny as long as Ray Pierce is watching over them Zach.
That I will have to agree with you Ben. Let's see if we can get a message out to Jake and tell him the great news about the land and sponsorship of the newcomers.
The live footage was still rolling to entire world when the Planet General council appeared in a live broadcast headed up by Governor Ralph Moreself with his wife Phyliss by his side.
Zolongee we the inhabitants of Saloris-10 would like to at this time welcome your new home. It will take you some time to get acclimated to our culture and rules here on the planet but plans have been made for your people to become citizens of Saloris-10.
The people visiting on your ship will become your new friends and neighbors as well as your sponsors during your resettlement into our society. Is this suitable to you and those there with you?
There will screenings and checkups for everyone, the Doctors that will be treating you are the best we have here on the planet.
Zolongee composed himself; Dear people of Saloras-10 we are humbled and forever grateful to you for your generous offer to us, we will forever remember this day in the history of our lives. We promise never to be a burden on your planet or it's people, we will strive our very best to please you.
Jonathan picked up Zalonja and hugged the little girl who immediately returned his hug, she knew she was safe in his arms of protection. Zalonja had inherited her dad's gift of empathic abilities. She leaned over and whispered something to Jonathan which brought a big smile to his face.
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