Trigger
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Chapter 4
I rolled onto my back and pulled Zama close. Sleep was easy.
It wasn't as restful sleep as I usually get when I have a warm body beside me. When I woke up I saw Gary's brown mop on my chest. I rubbed his back and he looked at me.
"Good morning my love." I said as I kissed him.
"Wish it wasn't morning. I could stay here forever." He smiled.
"Well lots to do and I really need to piss love."
After our morning ritual, Zama and Zit helped us dress and then served breakfast. Obviously the clocks had been set sometime during our sleep. The bulkhead clock read 0:700. Well another system was up and running. I wished I could get main Gunnery Control working. From my message pad I knew there was a glitch somewhere in the interface between the Bridge and the Control Center.
"Zama, I want you to grab some guys from Maintenance and start checking the nodes in the tube. We already know everything works from the main computer to auxiliary control. So start working your way forward from there."
"Yes Brice." "Zit, I want you and Gary to make sure every weapon is online. Even if you have to go each gun and check them."
"If any of you need me, I'll be in my office."
I got three Yes Sirs.
The `tube', as it was called was a central corridor that ran down the center of the ship. Everything ran through that tube. Water, waste, power, computer lines, everything. It was armored against damage, almost as heavily as the hull. Some where in one of the Computer Nodes was a glitch. That I was sure why the main bridge was not yet online. I knew it would be a bitch working in the tube, which was why I had picked Zama. As a Zim he was quite a bit smaller and could get inside easier.
Everyone from the lowest sailor to Admirals had an implant. It was for communications. It was implanted under the skin just under the ear. Up until now, they had not been working. Just as I was leaving my suite, I heard in my ear.
"Commander Compton report to Captains day cabin."
"On my way." I just said.
"Coffee Commander?" The Captain said as I walked in.
"Thank you Sir. Just black is fine."
We had barely sat down when all power went off.
"Shit. Now what?" He said.
"That may be my fault Sir. I ordered Ensign Zama to take a crew into the tube to start checking the nodes between auxiliary control and the main bridge."
"If I had known communications was up and running I would have informed all parties."
"No problem Commander. So how's your department working out?"
"Everything is good in Auxiliary Control, in fact everything in Auxiliary control is working. I still have a few weapons off line, but have a crew checking them. I'd like to promote Zama and Zit at least one grade. Both are more familiar with my weapons than I am."
"Zit?"
"Ensign Zitgamanousagim. Everyone just calls him Zit."
"I can see why." He laughed.
"Promote who you wish Commander. It is one of the reasons I picked you. You think for yourself. You don't let anyone get in your way. Your record speaks for itself."
"Thank you Sir."
"Now the reason I called you here. Timetable has been moved up on us. We will be moving in three days weather the main bridge is on line or not."
I told you we would test our planet killer's enroute. There is a planetoid that has been in an eccentric orbit in this system for the last several million years. It's about the size of Earths moon. The next pass through the system it will hit Amora. We are going to take it out. After we destroy the planetoid, we will fly through the debris field and you can test out your other systems too."
"Very good Sir."
The First Officer came in and sat down.
"After we have destroyed the planetoid we will jump to Ramadan. There we will load 3 squadrons of strike fighters and 3 squadrons of Interceptors. From Ramadan we go to Seville. At Seville we will load our ground attack force of Imperial Marines. We will also attach four heavy cruisers and two destroyers."
"It's 45 days to Seville. This ship has to be ready by then."
"Where do we go from Seville Sir?"
"The main Knocker supply center at Gamamoto."
Holy fuck. Gamamoto was almost 500 light years inside Knocker Space and almost a thousand light years from here.
Both the Captain and first Officer laughed at my expression.
"Once we take out that base of supply, all their outer planets will be easy pickings."
Yeah, I thought, but every Knocker ship with 2000 light years would be looking for us.
After more discussion I left and wandered onto the darkened bridge. Not a soul was around and it looked eerie in the emergency lighting. I sat down at my Gunnery Control Station.
Without power, I could not even do any work in my office.
The implant I had for communication worked real simple. I'd query who I wanted to speak to and the communications system would automatically connect me. There was no delay.
"Zama, how are doing?"
"Very good Commander. We are finished the first. Power will be back shortly. It's easy to check them, its just getting to them that's hard. There's so little room in here."
"Your doing good."
Thank you sir."
"Gary, where are you?"
"Forward weapons bay Commander."
"Okay, I'll see you there."
The ZAGA, like most ships in the fleet looked like a flattened cigar. Tapering near the bow. There were three main weapon stations other than the main battery and the 20 planet killer tubes. Each of the weapon bays extended right around the ship. All weapons were set up so every part of the ship was covered with interlocking fire for defense. The bow weapons station had six 10 cm guns, a dozen 5cm rapid fire guns and two point defense weapons. The point defense weapons were another new addition I had never seen used before.
I hoped the elevators were working, I didn't look forward to climbing down 10 decks if they weren't. I guess they were independent of main power because one arrived as soon as I punched the call button.
"Deck 10 forward." I said.
I walked out onto the deck. Right in front of me was a sliding hatch with a red light flashing over it.
CAUTION ZERO ATMOSPHERE flashed repeatedly. It took me about thirty minutes to get into a space suit and then entered the airlock. Five seconds later I stepped onto the forward gun deck. Although even out here the ships auto gravity worked, I had to be real careful, I could look up and see nothing but open space. I saw several figures around one of the 10 cm mounts and headed for them.
When I got close I saw they had a test instrument hooked up to the mount. The mount was so big, we were like ants along side it.
"What's the problem Zipper?"
"It refuses to traverse any direction. We've tried everything. Everything is in the green but it just won't budge."
"Maybe someone forgot to remove the locking bolts when it was installed." I said.
"Shit, you think so." Gary said.
Two figures immediately headed up a ladder. They climbed inside the turret. A few minutes later I heard a bunch of what I was sure swearing, but couldn't understand the language.
"Okay, try it now." Zit said in the commlink.
I watched as the turret smoothly traversed.
"That's got it Zit."
"How many more here to do Gary?" I asked.
"That was the last Commander."
When the other two returned we headed for the airlock. Once inside and back in normal dress we headed for the forward general mess for lunch. Power was back on I noticed.
"Zama, how are you doing."
"Think we found it, but will check all the rest."
"Good Job Zama. Remind me to thank you later."
After lunch I sent Zit and his crew to continue checks, while I took Gary back to the main bridge.
When we arrived it was a bee hive of activity. Every station was manned and everyone was doing checks.
"Good job Guns. You got a hell of crew working for you." Gamal said.
"Thank you Sir."
I sat down at the main weapons station. Everything was in the green but the 20 75 cm guns. That meant they were not loaded and ready to fire. ZAGA could now defend herself and even give as good as it got. All weapons were loaded and ready. I flipped a switch and put all weapons on standby. As I went to stand the Captain walked up.
"You got one hell of crew Commander. Good thinking about the nodes."
"Well you can thank the Zim for most of it Sir. I just tell them what to do and they do it. They built this ship mostly so they know more than I ever will."
"Everything else okay Commander?"
"Well Sir. I have never seen our point defense batteries before and honestly don't even know why they were mounted."
"My orders Commander. I saw them demonstrated on the planet and ordered them mounted."
Up until now, the Knockers have not used Strike Fighters or Interceptors against us. However they are very good at copying both our weapons and tactics. Those point defense weapons are specifically designed to take out small strike ships. Each is a five barreled 60mm weapon capable of firing up to 1600 rounds a minute. They fire an armor piercing high explosive round. They will cover everything from 5km inward."
They are based on an old Earth weapon used in their 20th Century to guard naval ships from close in attacks by missiles and aircraft."
They will I hope do the same for KAGA."
I also notice I have no control over them Sir."
"Yes, well they are always on automatic. They are capable of querying an inbound ship and deciding weather it is friend or foe and then firing automatically. Very much faster than anyone can react."
"Not a problem Sir. I was only wondering."
"You can't learn unless you ask questions Commander and from what I have read, you learn very quickly."
"So what's left to do Commander?"
"Watch lists Sir. They will be posted by the end of the day."
"Jesus, I wish the rest of the departments were as quick as you. Glad I picked you Commander." "I am glad you did too Sir. KAGA is a fine ship and I am happy to be aboard."
HE left and I took Gary into my ready room.
Doing the watch lists was pretty easy. The computer did most of the work. All I had to do was make sure I had people assigned as I wanted them, specifically officers. Gary, Zama and Zit would all be on the main list along with me. That put the most experienced men on the same watch and also ensured we would be all at stations during attacks. Besides I wanted Zama and Zit off the same time Gary and I were.
One thing left to do.
I took Gary and headed for my suite. I ordered over ship wide intercom for Zama and Zit to report to my quarters immediately. Both almost ran into my suite at the same time. Both looked hot and sweaty.
"What the hell do you mean by coming here like this? I suggest you both clean up and get into class one uniforms immediately." I almost yelled at them.
Both looked very scared and almost ran into the refresher.
"What are you doing Brice? They couldn't have had time to clean up and change on the way here."
"You'll see love. I'm just playing with them."
I sat down and typed up their promotion orders and entered them in the ships log. Gary handed me a drink while we waited.
Both young Zim rushed into my living room and stood at attention. Both looked scared. I stood up with the orders in my hand. I walked over to both and looked them over. "Up until now I always thought you two were perfect, but I see you are out of uniform."
Both looked at each other and were about to speak.
"You both will remain out of uniform until I tell you this."
"Attention to Orders. Effective immediately, Ensign Zama and Ensign Zit, you have been promoted to Third Lieutenant. With this promotion you are now entitled to all amenities a third Lieutenant has. You may if you wish get and use your own suite. Also immediately you are assigned to Watch One as deputy fire control officers. Zama you will be on the main bridge with me and Zit you will be in secondary control with Lieutenant Kruger."
Even though tears were streaming down their faces, both were smiling.
"Commander, Brice, I know we are entitled to a suite, but can we stay here instead?"
"I was hoping you would choose to Zama."
Without even thinking he threw himself into my arms. I just hugged him. I saw Gary and Zit in a lip lock so knew they would have no problems.
"Now you both can get out of those uniforms and put on something comfortable."
While the two boys went to change I took Gary to shower and change.
"Boy Brice, you sure know how to make guys happy." Gary said.
"Well I have a confession to make Gary. I kind of love Zama. I hope you won't be mad at me."
"I think you more than just kind of love him. I see how you look at him and don't worry, I love Zit too. I guess we will have to share each other."
Gary and I enjoyed a long kiss in the shower. Love Zama, yeah I did but I still loved Gary deep inside. He knew it too and loved me the same.
We slipped on shorts and a light top and walked out to our living room. Zama and Zit had the same light shorts and tops on. They quickly got us drinks and then got their own. Zama sat beside me as Zit sat on Gary's lap.
Zama did the same things to me that Gary did. Just sitting beside him I was rock hard. I pulled him onto my lap. He just leaned close and almost purred as I held him.
Zama leaned back and looked into my eyes.
"This so different for me Brice. I know I said because we had shared seed that we were now joined for life, but when we do it with other Zim it is like a bonding of brothers. But this is different. I feel like I am part of you now."
"You are part of me Zama as I am part of you. I love you Zama, deep inside and never want us to be apart."
"You'll have to accept I love Gary too."
"But I want to share seed with Gary and Zit. Then we will all be joined together."
"What do you think about that Gary?"
"I think we will need a bigger bed. Zit wants you too." Gary laughed.
"Well I suggest we eat first. It could be a long night." I chuckled.
After a good meal we retired to my bedroom. It didn't take a minute until we were all nude. Zit was almost a carbon copy of Zama. Same smooth light tan complexion. Same pert tits, maybe just a bit bigger. His cock and balls were the same shiny black of Zama. As I kissed him, he almost tasted the same. After getting him on his back I worked my way down over his body. Sucking and nibbling each pointed teat in turn. Then I moved down to his hard cock. I buried my nose in his pubes. The scent of his sweat and soap assailed my nose. As I took his cock into my mouth, he had no hesitation in taking mine into his. Same smooth cock, I loved how it felt in my mouth. Zit worked on my cock like he had been doing it forever. We were both close very fast. As I started to blow, Zit blew his salty load into my mouth. I could feel as his throat muscles worked to swallow all I gave him. I rolled onto my back.
Come on Zit. Fuck me now."
The intercom came to life.
"BATTLE STATIONS, ALLHANDS MAN YOU BATTLE STATIONS. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. BATTLE STATIONS."
Shit now what? I thought as I bolted out of bed.
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