The One That Wasn't Obliterated

[Alpha 429]

Part 2
He knocked and entered. The room he saw seemed to be a small antechamber specifically decorated in the manner it was for Obliterators visit. He knew it was far bigger but he couldnt see it due to the rather large partition Darkstar had installed, not that Obliterator wanted to see anymore than he had to. He laughed to himself regardless; at least Darkstar was acting normally.

Sit Slayer said Darkstar. Obliterator bowed and obeyed. I have called you here because no one is to know about this assignment, except those that were involved the last time... Darkstar had to choose his words carefully. Secrecy was the only way for this missions finer objectives to be successfully achieved. This was not a time for a marine assault. This was time for the more subtleness of a slayer, well 2 slayers, Obliterator didnt know about the other one, yet. Your target is well known to you Slayer, if for the wrong reasons. Darkstar slid a datapad to Obliterator who wasnt looking forward to this already. He looked down and dropped it immediately. The name of the planet had been at the top of the data: GY-176.......

*A Memory*
He hadnt felt the excitement of a fresh dig in many years. But this was potentially a big find for him. He had his entire team here and his wife and son. After all these years, an intact jettisoned section of the Hispania. It was in uncharted space and they had to pass through the infamous Omicron Alpha to reach it. But after a round of negotiations and (unknown to his wife a dose of cardamine to seal the deal) He and his senior staff had been able to acquire safe passage to the system, as long as the Outcasts saw a slice of the action. That was only fair after all its their past not his. He was sure there would be plenty of relics for the Outcasts, the Rheinland Natural History Museum and Cambridge University, his joint patrons.
Someone had just run into his office. Dr Jackson sir, we are here. He rose quickly and headed for the bridge. There was his Chief of Security and best friend Carl Liederman. Well Carl is this it? Yes Michael this is GY-176, our destiny... replied Carl. Cut the mystic bullcrap Carl, Im an archaeologist not a religious nut job. If destiny controls me then Id like to see the proof. They both laughed. At this point a young boy ran in. Daddy is that the planet? the small boy asked. Yes it is Jamie replied Dr Jackson as he picked his 6 year old son up so he could get a better look. Cool was all the young boy could respond with........

Slayer... Obliterator! He snapped out of it and looked up. Darkstar was glaring at him. Oh my humblest apologies Lord Darkstar, my mind slipped. Very well but do not let it happen again. Replied an irritated Darkstar. Yes Lord. Now we must discuss your partner......

To Be Continued

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I know where it is Cortana, I just have to find it. - Commodore Puddles