Authors: R. Jackson-Lawrence

X-Calibur: The Trial (21 page)

“Home,” Arthur muttered, mirroring Triltan's thoughts.
Earth. Camelot. No more secrets. The future's starting to look a whole lot brighter.

Epilogue

Earth Year 6239

The Mori-Gran-Ra stood, looking out across her throne room to the enormous viewing window before her. She could see the curving horizon of the Mori home world below her, the coastline of the largest landmass appearing to split the planet in two.
In the space above the planet, the viewing window identified thousands of enormous vessels, barely visible against the blackness of space.

Each one was as large as a hive ship but with weapons and armour covering every available surface. They were long and sleek, manoeuvrable and deadly. They were vessels built for only one purpose.

War.

“My Queen,” the Commander of the Imperial Guard said, turning towards her and dropping to one knee. “Your fleet stands ready.”

The Mori-Gran-Ra descended the steps, relishing every moment. It had taken her generations to devise her plan, to build the fleet and arm her troops ready for the invasion. No longer would the Mori be held back from their destiny, their right. At last the time had come for them to ascend and take their place as the true rulers of the Galaxy.

“Transmit the order, Commander,” the Mori-Gran-Ra said. “Venture forth take control of the Skarl Dominion. Burn their cities. Decimate their worlds. This galaxy is ours by right!

“Let none of their number to survive my vengeance!”

The Milky Way Galaxy