Tuesday, January 30, 2007

And so it begins

*enters the command on her data pad that will change the course of her actions forever*

“There we go, the big changes have been made, and it is time”.

It has been one of those hectic weeks, preparing for the big move out to 0.0 space and out from under the protective wings of the empire that had always nurtured her. It was time she started giving back. The application she sent out to join “IONSTAR” should already have arrived in the mail-system of Ixion, its CEO… her new boss… It has a strange feel to it, giving up her rights to choose the best way to defend the empire herself, while working her way through agents as a freelancer of the Imperial academy. It felt both good and bad; she would surrender safety, personal freedom, and a lot of luxury to start supporting a noble cause in the depths of lawless space, still now belonging by name and tag to a cause she had always supported with so much vigour in her heart… It just felt right.

Scratching her trusted slaver “Kiba” behind its ears, she smiled seeing the similarities between the beast's name and her new life. Now, more than ever would she be “Fangs” for her alliance… for her empire.

Business was almost finished, everyone had their tasks… it hadn’t been hard finding new crewmembers for those that didn’t wish to make the transition outside the empire. Still most wanted to stay with her and their trust made her feel like she could do anything.

*a secure communication started blinking.*

- “Ah, finally. Any updates?”
+ “Yes, I ‘ve got her fresh and new in my hangar. The paint wasn’t even dry yet and the workers were already making the changes to your onboard office and suite, last I heared they will be finished tonight. It’s gonna cost though.”
- “You know I don’t mind the price. And even then, if you compare it with the price she cost me, it’s nothing.”
+ “True. I have got another surprise for you though; i have been able to find a full amarrian crew for you, they are even experienced in the Armageddon class.”
- “Wonderfull”.
+ “Will you be picking up your new pride and joy today?”
- “No. It looks like a very efficient way to practice some patience and restraint”.
+ “ I will never understand you amarrians, well I’m back to what’s really important. Your orders won’t sell or buy themselves, please send Sef my regards, it’s been way too long.”

*her agent logs off just when a new mail arrives*

“Your request to join our corporation has been accepted under the following terms…”

The ball started rolling downhill, and there is no way to stop it, from this day forward she was Zefiris, proud member of IONSTAR and the Curatores Veritatis Alliance…