Mike's War: Sequel to Jesse's Starship (33 page)
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Authors: Saxon Andrew
“We will also be eliminating all taxes; this evolution in our technology is being paid for by the Alliance. Many of you will be trained in how to operate this technology and will be paid for your services. These changes will take some time and I ask for your cooperation in making them happen smoothly.” Jesse stared at the cameras and smiled, “The Spartan Warriors that have landed will maintain order while this process is taking place and don’t hesitate to ask them anything you don’t understand. They are here to assist you and they take that mission seriously. Any question you have that they can’t answer will be forwarded to me and I will try to get you an answer as quickly as possible. I thank you in advance and look forward to making Earth a wonderful place to live and raise your families.”
Elle stared at Jesse and felt her love for him to the bottom of her toes. She put her hands on her stomach and could feel the baby growing. She would tell Jesse soon. It was time they started a family. She knew they were finally ready.
The people of Earth stepped out of their homes and saw the contrails of thousands of Alliance ships moving into the atmosphere. They looked at the Spartan Warriors in their armor and rushed to ask how all this had happened. Within a month, Earth was changed and would never be the same. A year later, after the huge demand from the people of Earth became overwhelming, Jesse played the videos taken during the Gracken War. Earth saw the death of the First Regiment and they wept for their deaths. Two months later, the people of Earth asked that they be allowed to join the Gracken and Spartans fighting the Weg. The first forts were built and the bond that was made in blood by the Spartans and Gracken was joined by their human brothers on Earth.
Jesse tried to resign four times but the people of Earth refused to accept it. He eventually learned that his purpose was to make Earth all it could be. He was finally allowed to retire when he turned sixty. His oldest son followed in his footsteps.
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ike sat back on the couch on the balcony and stared at the setting sun as it moved closer to the ocean. A servant came out with a drink and handed one to him and Tilly. Tilly took a sip and said, “Now admit it; this isn’t so bad.”
Mike shook his head, “I guess. I still don’t like being the Leader of the Assembly.”
“I know, you turned it down four times but aren’t you glad you finally accepted.”
“They threatened to cut off assistance to Sparta if I didn’t.”
“Even so.” Mike watched the sun touch the horizon and sighed. Tilly snuggled closer and said, “Alex is doing an outstanding job as your replacement.”
“He has a good team working with him.”
“Josh and Pricilla have sent word that they are expecting.”
“I didn’t think Adams and Jeanette were ever going to allow them to get married.”
“No, they just wouldn’t allow it until they turned eighteen. Those two are really something.”
“Alex tells me they are his best tacticians. The warriors worship them. Josh’s attack on that Gracken Beamship is still talked about.”
“Have you heard anything about the war with the Weg?”
“We’re holding our own. They do reproduce at an extraordinary rate. We found out that the Weg were attacking numerous civilizations. It appears we are getting the bulk of their attention now. We’ve managed to push into their territory and at least the fight is now on their turf.”
The final edge of the sun was above the horizon and the orange and red sky was beautiful. Tilly sighed, “Do you know what I really miss.”
Mike leaned back and looked at her, “No, what do you miss?”
Tilly blew out a breath and said, “Shooting rattlesnakes from our old front porch.”
Mike started laughing. Tilly looked up at him, “Well, I do!” Mike laughed harder and Tilly punched him in the ribs which only made him laugh even harder. They lived in the grandest structure in the Alliance and Tilly missed her old home.
Mike pulled her close and hugged her tightly, “I love you, Tilly. Please don’t ever change.” Tilly leaned back for a kiss and Mike obliged her.
The End
The Annihilation Series:
Ashes of the Realm:
Lens of Time:
Star Rover-Running Out of Time
Chosen To Die
Star Chase
Trapped in Time
Mike’s War
Sequel to Jesse’s Starship
Trapped in Time Taming a Planet
Audible.com
The Lost Prince
Copyright © 2014 by Saxon Andrew. All rights reserved. Screen Writers Guild no. VQEA3E380432.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from the author or publisher.
First Electronic Edition: June 2014