Across the Galaxy: A Pirate's Path to Glory

The destiny force

Tristen hasn’t left his room. He was usually the first one up, waking everyone else up. Sylas said it would be better if we left him alone, he was probably very concerned about meeting his brother like that at the supermarket. So Sylas thought of doing a background check on his brother, while Tristen was still asleep so he couldn’t say anything about it or stop him. Zayn and I were with him while Valerie was taking her chance at getting more sleep. 

“It says he left home a few months after Tristen did. Their mother is still alive on their farm. He’s a wanted criminal for stealing and piracy. Huh, so he followed his big brother’s footsteps. What Tristen told me, Krish was furious when he left.” Sylas explained before starting to type. 

“He’s part of the Orion Nebula pirate crews. In the… Invidia crew. It’s one of the bigger ones too where he is the second in command. Not bad.”  Sylas then relaxed and sat down. I looked at the screen and saw the picture of Tristen’s younger brother. He was only 15 when he left home… Tristen was an adult when he left but Krish wasn’t at the time. 

Sylas seemed to be in deep thought before he snapped his fingers. 

“I think I know how we can shorten our penalty time… The invidia crew is large, like 5 times bigger than ours which means that the head captain favours bigger crews because of more manpower and quicker jobs. If we could somehow talk to them and give a good word for the head captain, I think it will work out in our favour.” Sylas explained and began to type away again, the screen switching away from Krish and to a nightclub instead. 

“I’m sure Tristen wouldn’t want to miss his younger brother’s birthday.” Sylas made his way towards his room but Zayn stopped him. 

“Before you go and share the news. Could you search up my weapon? I have a feeling it’s related to Dahlia’s. I tried searching it up myself but it’s confidential…” Sylas stopped then turned back towards the screen. He began to type right away and a few seconds later, our weapons appeared on the screen as well as the purple sword that bounty hunter had. However, other people were wielding the weapons. People from Eviri. There was a fairy wielding the blue scythe. She had long blue hair and dark skin. The centaur wilded the sword, holding it with pride. Then lastly the elf had my whip. It was almost wrapping around him as pink light surrounded him. He seemed to be in such bliss. 

“They were known as the Destiny force. It’s said the weapons chose their masters and they were then tasked to protect Eviri from destruction. However… They failed” I felt how my heart stung after he said it and showing close up pictures at today’s Eviri didn’t help either. It was barely considered a planet anymore but a rock.  

“It’s said they have magical abilities and only the chosen one can use them. Anyone can pick it up, but once it finds its master, it won’t let anyone else near it.” Memories from the fight with the bounty hunter came flooding back. How her sword burned my hand and how I managed to make a barrier with the whip. 

“But that bounty hunter has that sword. Doesn’t that mean we’re allies?” Sylas closed down the screen and sighed. 

“It doesn’t matter. The destiny force stood to protect Eviri however there is nothing left there to protect. The weapons probably haven’t realized that yet and refuse to give up.” Sylas sighed again and shook his head. Zayn seemed slightly concerned but didn’t comment. Sylas then excused himself and returned to his room, probably waking up Tristen. 

“I don’t think their only purpose was to protect Eviri. Eviri was never very popular in the media. Or at least, they didn’t participate in it since they lacked the technology. And those sick…” His voice lowered. 

“Humans… Only observed them and came up with their ideas. Then take the chance to experiment with the dead.” Sighing, he paused and sat down, trying to collect his thoughts. 

“I know Sylas is not proud of who he is… No planet is perfect-”

“It’s alright Zayn. You don’t have to explain yourself. For humans, we tuners are just drug addicts who can only party. Gaedians are hellish creatures, you are the people with the weird gender-reversed roles.” I tried to smile but it turned into a sigh instead. Zayn nodded. 

“I just think… Maybe the weapons are supposed to belong together. We are already on the same side. We’re only missing her.” 

“Good thing we didn’t let her explode.” Letting out a nervous laugh, it did make Zayn c***k a smile. 

“Well, YOU didn’t let her explode. Maybe it was instincts or… You were extremely attracted to her.” He smirked and I felt how I began to blush. I tried to laugh it off and not seem embarrassed.  

“Maybe… It would have been a shame to let someone like her just disappear. I would have liked her better if she didn’t try and kill me” He kept smiling and nodded. 

Valerie soon entered, her hair a mess and her makeup was unwashed and everywhere. Zayn shook his head and joked about it, it only made her smile and asked for some coffee before going to fix herself. After she got her coffee, Sylas came out as well. 

“So, tomorrow night is party time. Get your best outfits on and start flirting. We need to get that penalty away.” As soon as he said that he disappeared the wind. Valerie was confused for a second before smiling and nudged Zayn. 

“Long time ago we had a seduction mission. Hope there will be some cute girls or guys.” Zayn rolled his eyes and shook his head, not liking the idea a lot it seemed. I was feeling a bit nervous about it too. The only person I have been flirting with was Meiji and that didn’t work out too well. Her mother was an expert at it… But she didn’t want to turn out like her… 

“Well… Seems like Tristen and I are on the flirty mission.” Valerie commented as she continued to drink her coffee. She probably noticed the uncomfortable expressions from me and Zayn. 

“But that doesn’t mean we can’t dress nice? We can maybe help each other out what to wear and boost confidence?” I didn’t want to sound so unsure about myself but no matter how I tried to sound more confident and sure, it just felt wrong. But Zayn gave me a warm smile then a nod which made me feel better instantly.