General Odin Cotter
Terran Defense Forces
Commnader, Terran Defense Forces
Your Saviour
Posts: 178
Registered: Apr 25, 2011 16:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by General Odin Cotter on Jul 2, 2011 1:23:38 GMT -6
Almost pissing in his pants, J spins around to see a somewhat familiar face. Relieved to see the uniform of the Terran Defense Forces, J looks at Carlie and the others. "Gods! What are you trying to do, kill me by scaring me to frakking death!?" J straightened his jacket and adjusted the pack over his back. Looking the man in the face, J spoke. "You're Cotter, General Odin Cotter. I've met you before. And yes, Colonial MARINES General, plus two of your officers along for the ride. This is Captain Jorge Calypso and Lieutenant Gail Laxo of your Terran forces. They were kind enough to give me a ride. You may have heard, my wife and several hundred other Colonial citizens are here in these Gondawan hills, some against their will, such as my wife. I sure hope you are here to help me General, and not to try and stop me." "Sorry to scare you J but wasn't quite sure who or what side you were on. As I always tell my men better to be stealthy the using a gun. Wait your wife is it Dr. Elea Kaun by any chance?"
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Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg
Colonial Medical Corps
Retired Doctor and CMO, mother
Anticipation of a new phenomenon, right here at CMC
Posts: 3,174
Registered: Mar 22, 2010 22:55:14 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg on Jul 15, 2011 17:31:02 GMT -6
The women helped Elea into a room off a cozy little cottage. The older one, probably a grandmother 5 times over waived her finger at the men, almost like an island witch doctor would from Sagitaron.
"Now, I don't want NONE! of you bothering this lady here with your tings of dis and dat. You leave her alone to have her baby. This is a woman's time, for women to help."
She turned to the door then turned around again:
"If you want to help, go fetch some alcohol."
"For the mother?" one of the men asked.
"No, that would only slow it down. It's for ME! I'm thirsty, now go!"
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J Castorious, CMC (Ret)
Colonial Retired
Retired Marine
Once a Colonial Marine, Always a Colonial Marine
Posts: 4,212
Registered: Aug 1, 2009 22:35:13 GMT -6
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Post by J Castorious, CMC (Ret) on Jul 15, 2011 21:32:17 GMT -6
J stood there and looked at Cotter. He was optimistic that the man would help him get to his wife, which altered J's plan somewhat. Instead of tearing up the countryside looking for Elea, Cotter and his people could easily check the surrounding villages, quickening the time spent here. Stepping closer to the man, J extended his hand.
"Yes General Cotter, that would be her. I need a favor from you and your people. My wife is with child and the sooner I can find her, the better for her. Plus, the sooner I can get out of this area, the less of a chance of the Gondawan Council getting the opportunity to arrest me again. I need your help in checking the villages in this area sir."
J was hoping Cotter would help. He needed to get Elea back home, that and the longer he was gone, the more pissed Admiral Middleton was getting towards him. Still finding Elea was his primary mission. Beyond that, J didn't care about anything else.
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Demetrius Gorno
Civilian Official
Secretary of Terran Security
Posts: 33
Registered: Jan 17, 2011 19:06:43 GMT -6
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Post by Demetrius Gorno on Jul 29, 2011 20:35:00 GMT -6
Demetrius watched, from a distance and well hidden in the thick brush. He was here because he knew this area. He also knew the Colonial general would need help, more than the Terran military could provide. Of course, if the Gondawan Council found out he was here, he would find himself standing before them.
This time, it was well worth the risk.
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General Odin Cotter
Terran Defense Forces
Commnader, Terran Defense Forces
Your Saviour
Posts: 178
Registered: Apr 25, 2011 16:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by General Odin Cotter on Jul 29, 2011 22:57:39 GMT -6
*Cocking my head side to side shifting my eyes as I get that shivering feeling*
"Ugh anyway today is your lucky day sir, we have her back at out camp. Bad news is your too late shes giving birth as we speak. Shh"
*Reaching up with my left hand into my coat, flicking my thumb. Reaching up with my right hand behind my right shoulder. Grasping my Springfield M1 Garand swiveling it around out the back sheath. Shifting my left hand to the hand guard as I spin on my right foot. Shifting my stance sighting down the barrel, my finger on the trigger squeezing it slowly. Firing a shot down range in the brushes just as the bullet whizzing through the intruder's hair. As I proceed to shout*
"Come on out the bushes with your hands up in the air. This is Lieutenant general Odin Cotter of the Terran Defense Forces, I am a crack shot at 500 yards."
*Biting my lower lip as I whistle, about 5 minutes later my horse Gullfaxi come charging out the woods. Coming to a full trot rounding the raptor stopping right next to me.*
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Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg
Colonial Medical Corps
Retired Doctor and CMO, mother
Anticipation of a new phenomenon, right here at CMC
Posts: 3,174
Registered: Mar 22, 2010 22:55:14 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg on Aug 3, 2011 4:19:53 GMT -6
Elea clenched down hard, trying not to push but her baby fought harder against her efforts.
"Tis just the process, Child. Baby be coming soon enough. Maybe you bite down on dis for a while."
The woman handed her a piece of flavored ice that was stronger than Elea's bite. She wondered for a few moments how this ice could be so flavorful, and yet so impenetrable but then the ache in her belly returned.
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Cheryl Cotter
Terran Civilian
Terran
Married to a General, and don't forget it!
Posts: 9
Registered: Apr 25, 2011 23:32:32 GMT -6
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Post by Cheryl Cotter on Aug 6, 2011 4:47:34 GMT -6
*Hmm rolling over in bed over to his side, missing my husband. Crawling out off bed looking back yawning and stretching. Looking into his drawer pulling out one of his shirts, placing it on as it draps open. Humming happily preparing French Toast. Whisking the eggs in a bowl, adding a splash of milk to the mixture then a dash of cinnamon. Mixing it all up smoothly then dips the bread slices on one side then the other and puts it in the hot pan to fry up. Flipping the bread over and does the other side then puts the hot French Toast on a plate and does another batch up.
When the toast is all done reach over to pours a tall glass of red wine and Orange juice putting it all on the table. Finally sets out the pancake syrup. Sitting down to enjoy the meal. counting the days he will return and glancing out the window.*
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General Odin Cotter
Terran Defense Forces
Commnader, Terran Defense Forces
Your Saviour
Posts: 178
Registered: Apr 25, 2011 16:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by General Odin Cotter on Aug 6, 2011 5:03:33 GMT -6
*Backing up as I move to my horse, shifting the rifle back over my shoulder. Lifting my right leg up placing thy foot in the stirrup, reaching up grasping the saddle horn. Leaping off my left foot as I pull up swinging my left leg over. Inserting my left foot into the stirrup, un-wrapping the rains from the horn.*
"J we better get a moving, have your marine retrieve that man. Have your pilot head for the smoke and if he thinks he can land go ahead. Those trees have small trunks I am sure the raptor and bust them up"
*Reaches out and down to J*
"Hop up and hang on"
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Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg
Colonial Medical Corps
Retired Doctor and CMO, mother
Anticipation of a new phenomenon, right here at CMC
Posts: 3,174
Registered: Mar 22, 2010 22:55:14 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg on Aug 6, 2011 20:49:13 GMT -6
Soon the taste of the strange ice began to flood Elea's throat - minty with a strong effervescent orange flavor.
She began to feel strange as her body went a little numb. Catching her eyes looking glassy and wandering about, the woman laughed in her unique way as she prepared a place for the baby once it comes.
"You feelin da spirits now, ain't cha? Baby not hurt so much now. Tell dem Colonial Doctors how dis works, dey forgettin the old arts. Dey forgettin the way it was before Kobol, dats for sure."
Elea felt dizzy, and her speech began to slur.
"I am one of dem Colonial ... Colony babies with buzzing! I'm having a fracking baby here!"
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J Castorious, CMC (Ret)
Colonial Retired
Retired Marine
Once a Colonial Marine, Always a Colonial Marine
Posts: 4,212
Registered: Aug 1, 2009 22:35:13 GMT -6
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Post by J Castorious, CMC (Ret) on Aug 8, 2011 19:58:32 GMT -6
Looking at the others, J reached his left hand up and grabbed ahold of Cotter's hand. Adjusting himself, he spoke to the others.
"Okay, do as the good General said and we'll meet up at the village. Okay General, let's go. Remember, I'm about as good on a horse as a dog on a tightrope."
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General Odin Cotter
Terran Defense Forces
Commnader, Terran Defense Forces
Your Saviour
Posts: 178
Registered: Apr 25, 2011 16:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by General Odin Cotter on Aug 8, 2011 22:19:44 GMT -6
Looking at the others, J reached his left hand up and grabbed ahold of Cotter's hand. Adjusting himself, he spoke to the others. "Okay, do as the good General said and we'll meet up at the village. Okay General, let's go. Remember, I'm about as good on a horse as a dog on a tightrope." *Grasping J's hand pulling him up behind the saddle* "Hang on, you do fine old friend"*Holding the rain's tight whipping them as I yell* "Giddy-up"*Gullfaxi then charges like lighting kicking up grass. Running through the edge of the brush down a thin worn out trail on the ground. about a third of the way a rivers shows up* "J hang on"* Leaning forward as Gullfaxi leaps into air kicking off the bank. Soaring through the air Touching down her front hoofs then her back, taking off again down the path.*
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J Castorious, CMC (Ret)
Colonial Retired
Retired Marine
Once a Colonial Marine, Always a Colonial Marine
Posts: 4,212
Registered: Aug 1, 2009 22:35:13 GMT -6
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Post by J Castorious, CMC (Ret) on Aug 11, 2011 19:32:35 GMT -6
As J holds on for dear life, he watches as the terran shuttle passes overhead. Looking off into the distance, J sees a village. He hopes this is where Elea is. He can sense her, somehow. Holding onto Cotter, J leans in closer.
"Up ahead, over to the left, a village. Is this the one General?"
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Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg
Colonial Medical Corps
Retired Doctor and CMO, mother
Anticipation of a new phenomenon, right here at CMC
Posts: 3,174
Registered: Mar 22, 2010 22:55:14 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Elea Kaun-Castorious, Surg on Aug 12, 2011 22:13:12 GMT -6
The old woman makes her appearance a while back explaining the death of one of the drunken locals.
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J Castorious, CMC (Ret)
Colonial Retired
Retired Marine
Once a Colonial Marine, Always a Colonial Marine
Posts: 4,212
Registered: Aug 1, 2009 22:35:13 GMT -6
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Post by J Castorious, CMC (Ret) on Aug 12, 2011 23:22:42 GMT -6
As the horse came to a trot, J could see through the thick underbrush the smoke from campfires. He could also hear voices, along with the smell of cooking. J could only hope this was the village where Elea was located. Overhead, J could hear the engines of the terran shuttle powering down. Looking up, he could see the craft overhead, coming in low for a landing on the outskirts of the village. Not waiting any longer, J hopped off the back of the horse, landing upright. Going straight into a light jog, J shot through the brush and thickets, coming into a clearing, right into the midst of huts and crudely constructed dwellings. J thought to himself how odd, what with the building materials available, there should be no reason for anyone to live this spartan of a lifestyle. Slinging the rifle more to his back, J adjusted his uniform and walked into the village, followed closely by the terran soldiers accompanying Cotter.
J could tell from the looks on the faces of the villagers that his sudden appearance had startled them. The fact that he was armed did not help matters any. An older man approached him, cautiously.
"Who are you and why have you come here, bringing all that noise and others with you?"
J stopped, holding up his hands.
"Whoa, I mean you no harm. I am here looking for a woman, a Colonial woman. Her name is Elea and she is with child. These others are here to assist."
The old man stooped forward, laughing.
"So, you are searching for a Colonial woman who is with child. What, did you run out of them back in your fancy city? We have no Colonial woman here, now be off before you anger the elders!"
J ignored the man, instead concentrating his gaze further into the village. Looking over at the old man, J spoke as he brushed past him.
"Well, just the same old-timer, I think my friends and I will have a look around, you know, to be certain. And I could really care less about angering your elders. You have no idea how thin my patience has worn."
The old man stood there, unsure as to what to do next. Running ahead of J, the old man began yelling.
"RUN! It's the terrans and they've brought their Colonial masters with them this time! RUN! Everyone, hurry before it's too late!"
J was growing tired of this game. He was tired of the Gondawans and their suspicions and mistrust. He was tired of the charades they all seemed to play. J brought the rifle to his front, clicking off the safety. Perhaps it was time to show he was serious. Suddenly, a woman stood before him surrounded by a couple dozen younger people, all armed. J stopped, the rifle lowered nut ready.
"You, how dare you invade this village. Who are you?"
J looked at the woman. Tall, slender, still attractive but showing signs of her age. He could tell she was someone of importance in the village. He noticed the ring on her left hand. It was identical to one worn by one of the Gondawan Council members. J decided diplomacy would need to be used. Replying to the woman's question, J shifted his weight to his left foot.
"My name is General Castorious of the.."
Before J could finish, the woman stopped him.
"I know who you are and why you are here. It would seem you are just in time to witness the arrival of your child. Your weapons are not necessary here general. Please, come with me."
The woman motioned for J to follow her. J walked behind the woman and her entourage. Close behind him were the terran soldiers and the Colonial Marines from the shuttle. J looked out into the sea of faces of the villagers. He could sense the tension due to his presence but at this point, he could care less. Speaking to the woman, J asked about Elea.
"How is my wife? How long has she been here and why wasn't anyone notified about her being here?"
The woman turned, still walking. Smiling at J, she replied.
"Miss Elea is fine. She has been with us for some time, ever since her flying craft crashed months ago. She was in need of medical care and could not be moved. And in case you haven't noticed general, we are not one of your modern cities. We are a simple people. I assure you, as soon as she could be moved without placing the child at risk, she would have been taken to the terran city nearest to us. We do not keep anyone who does not wish to stay."
J was keenly aware of the last part. J knew this woman was involved with the Gondawan council and that meant she was involved in the disappearance of the other Colonial citizens. J wanted to wait until he was with Elea before making his next move. The villagers may outnumber them but there were reinforcements waiting for the call if needed. J pressed on with the woman until they reached a fairly large dwelling. The woman stopped, turning to face J.
"As soon as you are cleansed, you may enter. We may be without your technology but we are not without knowledge. No germs general, understand?"
J laughed.
"Yes, trust me, I know all about no germs. Where do I get cleansed?"
"This way please, these woman will take care of general. Afterwards, you may be with your wife."
J suspected something fishy, but then again, the Marine in him always made him be suspicious when there was good reason to be that way. J followed the women to a side building where he was told to undress. Soon, J found himself immersed in hot water, scented with flower petals. Was he being cleaned or cooked he wondered?
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General Odin Cotter
Terran Defense Forces
Commnader, Terran Defense Forces
Your Saviour
Posts: 178
Registered: Apr 25, 2011 16:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by General Odin Cotter on Aug 13, 2011 1:14:14 GMT -6
*Riding in on my horse after J*
"Come back our camp is our this way"
*Glancing over at some horse tied up, trotting on over to the posts. Swinging my right leg over Gullfaxi's neck and the saddle, sliding on down to the ground. Reaching up taking the rain's tying them to the post*
"Now now Gullfaxi it ok shh, keep your ear peeled"
*Walking across the dirt street, hearing there voices. Stepping up onto the deck, reaching up push the door open. Entering the room cocking my head seeing everyone in town.*
"Hmm I guess you had to bring Elea to this village huh. Well atleast the ladies are off the forest, Keanu go and see if you can gather some supplies and and Intel. Marla why don't you go ask around about your friends."
*Looking out the window seeing the Colonial raptor and the marines waiting outside. Heading out through the door down the steps to the ship*
"Thank you marines I got it from here, J is inside with his wife."
*Reaching out grasping the man by his arm as we head back to the house*
"Now tell me Demetrius why were you spying on us back there?"
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