Chapter 16p2 – It’s Not Pelly
By Tim Sevenhuysen
Posted May 16, 2012
300 words
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Chapter 16p2 – It’s Not Pelly
Tic sat on the edge of the Pelican‘s ramp, aimlessly kicking his feet.
“Wow!” said Milly, approaching. “Pelly looks really great, doesn’t she?”
“It’s not Pelly,” grumbled Tic. “Pelly’s gone. Computer got wiped. Doesn’t even remember me. Talks like a man, now.”
The speakers in the hold buzzed: “I am perfectly happy to adjust my vocal output to—”
“See?” said Tic. “Pelly was tough. She’d never be that accommodating…”
Milly sat beside Tic. “You miss her, don’t you?”
Tic lifted his head and glared. Then he softened. “I guess so.”
“And Libden was the one who took her from you.”
“Yep.”
“So what are you going to do about it?”
Tic fixed Milly with a stare. “I see what you’re trying to do.”
“What?”
“You want to go back to Haddock, and you’re trying to manipulate me into taking you there.”
“Hey, I just—” Milly protested. She lowered her head. “You’re right. I’m sorry. I’ll find another way.”
Tic stood. “I didn’t say ‘No.’ I’m just making a point… I’m in.”
Haglyn rolled up, with Overard riding on the bumper of her GyroCart. “We’re coming, too!”
Overard nodded. “Libden has taken something from all of us. My ship, Haglyn’s legs, Milly’s parents…”
Milly was beaming. “Thank you, everyone!”
“Where’s the Doc?” asked Tic.
Overard shook his head. “The curator said they’re keeping Dr. Fester here to make sure he heals completely.”
“That’s too bad,” said Tic. “Well… Let’s get moving! Libden has the Adam Astrobot and a big head start.”
“Hey, what are we going to call the ship now?” asked Milly. “You know, since it’s basically a whole new AI and everything.”
The new AI chimed in: “Might I suggest—”
“Gal,” said Tic. “Let’s call him Gal.”
What is the plan of attack for arriving back on Haddock?
- Assault the Dunter Yeti Security HQ head on. (63%, 5 Votes)
- Leave orbit above the wilderness and scout the city from outside. (13%, 1 Votes)
- Leave orbit above the city and hide among the urban sprawl. (24%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 8
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Tim Sevenhuysen writes sci-fi and other genre fiction. He is a microfiction expert, having written over 600 fifty-word stories. He is also a noncertifiable lunatic.All content released under a Creative Commons license unless otherwise noted.