Chapter 31

Sam watched the progress of those with him, he had to go a lot slower as he and Thantas were the only ones who open the worm holes. Then again, Thantas wasn’t that used to it as she’d only done it twice. She still wasn’t projecting as much power as was needed to get more than a few million miles.

He was thankful that he could accommodate all of them. As he thought, the more they used it the better and stronger they became.

Another look at those with him he could see that no matter what, his sister Thantas and Mellos were a force to reckon with. He knew that Drivas and Thellus weren’t completely ready though they were a hell of a lot stronger than they looked.

The last, here Sam shook his head, they weren’t here in corporeal form, so he wasn’t all that sure. Another look at the ghostly form of the last member had Sam wondering if they really had a chance at all.

They all emerged from the worm hole half way to the IP homeworld. Sam bristled slightly. He could feel a massive build-up of the IP forces surrounding the world.

All right when we next emerge, we will,” Sam started then found other thoughts intruding.

Sam? Came the thoughts, Sam searched through his mind these thoughts felt familiar. Sam? Came the thoughts again, this is Atata, I and the people on my planet wish to aid you.

I thought that you and them needed far more time to recover, returned Sam’s thoughts.

No, when you destroyed the machine, it released a huge amount of the energy that was stolen. We thought, it would take far longer to heal the planet than it did. Our people wish to aid you and your group when the time comes. Atata’s thoughts said.

I thank you, Sam thought, you do know that this will be dangerous. I am afraid that many might cease.

Sam, you gave us back not only our planet but our thoughts, not others. To be free in our minds, even for a few days? Makes a cessation of our lifeforce, fighting to stay that way, well worth it. Especially for one as caring about others as you are.

Sam was shocked, I only did what I thought was right. I do not wish to put you and your people in peril.

I and the others will gladly aid you; our lives are yours as yours was ours when you aided us. Came Atata’s thoughts.

I thank you if you can follow us then I believe you will know when we require your help. Returned Sam’s thoughts as all went quiet.

The others could only wait as they caught brief snippets of the conversation. Again, Sam was about to open the final worm hole, when he ‘heard’ two more voices.

Sam, this Queen Triada, I have the leader of the as you called them, the greys. A different voice came to Sam.

Dear friend, we wish to aid you. Our mental power is nothing as great as Queen Triada’s planet. We will do all we can to help end the terror of the IP and those that controlled them.

As I told Atata moments ago. I do not wish your people to be harmed. It took a great amount of time just to free all your people. I am also sorry, that I had to end as many as I did. Sam’s thoughts said.

We are free for the first time in a very long time, we gladly wish to aid you. Our thought are our own, are actions are our own. Know that we go into this of our own volition.

Sam could only shake his head; he was afraid that a great many would be harmed or killed. According those he’d spoken t;, they were glad to sacrifice their lives to help him.

I accept your help though; I do not want you to try attacking them unless you have to. Preferably when I ask you to move in. Sam’s thoughts said.

We agree came the thoughts of the greys.

We also wish to add to force that is going to fight the Tetricons. You know that of the races aiding you now, my people have great mental power. We will be there with you when you call. Said Queen Triada’s thoughts.

Sam looked at the other five there with him, quickly he explained the allies that had just contacted him. He then turned toward the three different groups of minds he felt. You will stay close ‘til we exit the portal. Then I wish you to remain there as we go in.

All three of the groups agreed, Sam turned to open the portal. He waited a moment as he felt more minds start to add to each group. At first a few hundred, that quickly grew to thousands, within moments each group was in the millions. Sam’s mouth dropped open, shit were everyone, on all the worlds, adding to this?

Sam’s eyes went large when each group hit billions, then tens of billions. Shit Sam thought, was the portal going to be big enough?

Sam concentrated opening a huge worm hole larger than any he’d ever opened. It was exhausting, then strangely enough he felt energy flow into him. Smiling he could feel the touch of all three of the races.

Finally stabilized all started to move into it. A moment later Sam moved forward as fast as he could, feeling the worm hole closing behind him as he moved forward.

It seemed a hour later when all of them emerged into space. Sam could see that they were at the edge of the IP world’s system.

Alright, I want all of you that have added their aid to wait here. If any of the IP get near, destroy their equipment try not to destroy them if possible.

All of the three races agreed, then wished the Sam and his group luck as the six streaked off toward the IP planet. Again, Sam and Thantas had to go slower for the rest to keep up. Then again, Mellos was damn near as fast as him and his sister were.

The had just made the middle of the system, when several thousand IP ships opened fire. Sam put his hand up as he pointed at the ships, almost every one of them stopped going almost completely dark.

Well, Sam heard Thantas thoughts, I see that you’ve been holding out on us.

What Sam thought back. You think I had that much time to teach all of you the things I have learned recently? Shit, I wish I was that good.

They had hardly moved forward when they were met by an almost solid wall of fighting ships. Sam started to raise his hand when Thantas, mirrored the motion. A smirk appeared on her face when over three fourths of those in front of them stopped moving.

Ok Sam thought, I have to admit not too damn bad for a first time. With that he finished the rest. I do believe that it’s about to get crowded.

All six of them turned toward the direction of the IP home world. More than twice what they had already faced were heading their way as fast as they could.

This was insane Sam thought they had to know that they had no way of winning. Sam knew they were going to be at this for a long time if it continued on like this.

Finally fed up, Sam, held up a hand stopping the others. Rubbing his hands together, Sam, then suddenly clapped them together. This sent out an energy wave that rapidly washed over the approaching ships disabling them.

Sam moved forward a few million miles then repeated the process. Each time they advanced there were ships everywhere disabled. A small smile on his lips, Sam started to advance further and further. It appeared that the energy wave was reaching farther and farther each time.

Can you believe just how stupid they are Thantas thought. Can’t they see that they haven’t a chance against you? Let alone with the rest of us.

They are going by past history, with as many that saw that we were all immune, I’d think they’d learned. Sam thought.

Looks like we have a hell of a lot more, Let me handle them, I need the practice. Thantas’s thoughts returned.

Sam nodded as he watched Thantas, she was stronger than he thought. As fast as she was picking things up you’d think her Osmosis ability was growing as fast.

A commotion behind the current line Thantas was working on, drew Sam’s attention. Then Sam saw the huge type of battle ship that was moving into position.

Sam extended his hand surprised when nothing happened. Concentrating Sam poured more power into his attack. Looking at Thantas he saw that she had a worried look on her face.

With a determined look Sam put up as strong an attack as he could frowning when not much happened.

I believe that they were somewhat prepared for this type of attack. Sam’s thoughts told the rest of them. It was at that moment that a titanic blast of energy was released from the ship.

Sam was about to block it when he felt his skin start to crawl. What in the hell was this he thought? The energy beam passed within a mile of him, for a moment his body slightly convolved.

So, Sam thought, they had developed something to use against him. A look back at the others showed that they had felt it also. Reaching inside Sam started adjust his own energy, a few moments later he was hit by another beam directly.

He had almost finished the adjustment when it enveloped him. Sam breathed a sigh of relief, he’d barely gotten enough adjusted to save his life. Obviously, the IP wasn’t as dense as he thought they were.

A nod of his head, he rapidly touched the four females changing them to resist the beam. Sam then turned toward the huge ship as they started to fire every weapon, they had at him.

Sam could hear the crew of the large ship cheer when he was enveloped by the next beam. Cheers that quickly turned into screams o0f horror as Sam was not only still moving, but advancing.

Sam could see that this ship, had a much different type of shield. One that more than resisted the energy wave that he and Thantas had used.

Sam looked the large ship over deciding just how much damage he was going to cause. A moment later they launched what could only be described as a “dirty bomb” missile at him.

Sam’s face suddenly grew dark as his anger started to come to the surface. Pointing a finger at the ship Sam’s anger grew more when he heard the commander of the ship order another missile. This one was like the last, though twice as powerful.