Judgement Part Two: Preparation

Posted on Sat Dec 2nd, 2017 @ 8:37pm by Staff Sergeant Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine & Lieutenant Commander J'Loni Mo'Bri

Mission: https://wellington.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/sim/missions/id/4
Location: Nyx's Quarters
Timeline: July 2nd, 2399 1030

ON:

Nyx entered her quarters and as soon as the door slid closed behind her, sagged against it. She knew she'd been pushed into this, that she had been manipulated into calling for the Judgement, but it would change nothing. If she'd gone willingly to Tial aboard that ship, she might have made it out of the star system, but might not have. She certainly would never have made it to Tial itself, not alive at the least. She squeezed her eyes closed, seeing the eyes of a friend that was dying from a wound struck by the woman on the viewscreen, when both were younger. And now, for at least the second time in her life, she would have a chance to kill Nyx.

Would kill Nyx. There was no other outcome possible when a Third Class Priestess faced a Sixth. Not in the over ten thousand year written history. She staggered over to her desk console and tapped a button, "Lady Commander Mo'Bri, can I have you come to my quarters, alone? This is... Important, very important." The urgency in her voice was unmistakable and absolutely, one hundred percent, not normal for the Tialan.

J'Loni had just entered her quarters when her computer chirped. Handing Jenna to William, she sat down and opened it up. Nyx was there and she didn't look good. Gasping, she quickly answered it, " Sure Nyx. I will be right there ", she said, slammed the computer shut, making both wolves jump and waking up a startled Jenna, "Mommy what's happened? Where are you going? What's happening? I am scared daddy. Please don't let me go!", she screamed. J'Loni walked to her daughter, don't worry honey, we are safe now. You slept through the whole fight like good warrior you are. Daddy will be here to watch over you. Your great grand parents are also here to protect us. Shhhh, go back to sleep my little warrior," she said to her daughter, looking at William.~~~Nyx needs me. I will be back my husband~~~and she looked at both wolves, "Stay! I will be back.", she said and left for Nyx's quarters.

Arriving quickly she hit the door chime.

The door slid open instantly and as J'Loni entered, she saw Nyx across the room, pacing back and forth, not like the predator she usually moved like, but more like a prey animal that knew it was trapped with no prospect of escape. Her face was paler than usual and fear was on her face.

"Nyx! Oh my god! What in the name of Kahless happened? Who did this to you? Tell me and I will put my blade in their heart!", she cried, hugging Nyx. Her best friend had been hurt and her rage was building.

Without thinking, Nyx struggled inside her friend's arms like said prey animal, the suddenly ceased. "You can't do anything about it." Her voice was barely above a whisper, "I was recalled to Tial, by someone who wants me dead. I had to call for Judgement... A duel to the death." Tears started to brimming her eyes, "If I went with her on her ship, I wouldn't make it to Tial, I had no choice."

"Nyx, what can I do to help? Anything...just name it. I can't let my friend die just like that", she said, releasing Nyx from her arms, and wiped the years from her eyes.

"You might have to." Nyx got out, visibly pulling herself together with the presence of J'Loni, "I... I need you to stand with me as my Keyal, my second to this duel. A witness. Someone, if I am mortally wounded and left on the field by my opponent, will grant me Mercy. That will be the goal of Tilas'e'Tori."

"It would be my honor an more to that a pleasure. I will be there, with a med kit of course, and my kut'luch for revenge on the one who did this", she said.

"You can not interfere, My Lady." Nyx made sure she made eye contact, "Any interference would result in not only my death, but that of anyone who does. And I know that she will have troops with her to ensure it."

"Nyx that sounds like a one sided battle to me. How can you defeat her and battle her troops at the same time? It sounds like a one sided fight!", she cried.

"I only have to kill her." Nyx shuddered, "The troops are there only to keep anyone else from interfering. But it is one-sided. That is her intent. No one of the Third Class has ever defeated a Sixth Class in combat in over ten thousand years of recorded history. The difference in combat capabilities are quite literally several orders of magnitude. She has been studying the art of war and almost nothing else for the last forty or more years. And she is an ambitious one, I remember. She means to be Light one day. And she has the skill for it."

"Is there any thing I can help you with? Training, some type of defense she wouldn't be expecting from you? Something new and unrecognized by your species?", she questioned.

"You already are." Nyx got herself free from J'Loni, "You are here. The fight is in less than three hours from now. Any additional training would only take energy I need, but." The Tialan took a deep breath, "Would you be willing to help me with my armor and weapons? To help me make sure it is on properly? It truly is one of the duties of a Keyal."

"Yes, Nyx of course. It would be my honor!", she said. "Now tell me what to do first!", she said soothingly.

"Well, My Lady, first..." Nyx began to strip out of her Marine uniform.

J'Loni watched as Nyx removed her Marine uniform. Nyx was more of a weasel typed animal than what she thought of as a rabbit. It took her br surprise at first but eventually she saw the resemblance.

Nyx in fact was striking, but very few would be likely to call her beautiful. There was barely any extra weight on her well toned body, but she was most definitely a woman, "This, My Lady, is kinetic reactive." She slipped on a fabric tunic that clung to her curves, "Made from Plant fiber from my world. The leather armor over there," She gestured, "Resistant to slashing cuts. Boots, shin guards, bracers and of course," She pointed to the top most part of the armor asset, "Armored circlet. Minimal head protection, after all, we need to be seen."

Nodding in agreement, " Yes, a very good piece of protective wear", she said. "What piece do you want next?", she asked.

Over the next thirty minutes, J'Loni helped Nyx get into her armor as the priestess explained what each piece was, what it was made of, what certain marks on it were. As the time went on, Nyx calmed down to the point where she was almost smiling, nerves settling down.

"Nyx, I have one request, do you want me to dress in my Klingon battle dress? I can wear it to honor one warrior to another. It would honor me if I could", she said.

"My Lady, it would be an honor to me for them to see me accompanied by a warrior." Nyx bowed her head, "I shall see you in the shuttlebay shortly?"

"Yes Nyx and in full battle dress! Quap'la", she saluted. Turning, she left Nyx alone knowing that she could lose her dear friend in this battle. She needed to pray to the ancients to give her the strength to win.

OFF:

Lt. Cmdr. J'Loni Mo'Bri
Chief Engineering Officer
USS Wellington

First Lieutenant Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine
Marine CO
USS Wellington