“Hello Mr.Novack or should I now say B345.” said the Commander from the doorway.
“Wha…” Aaron tried to reply in his daze.
“Welcome to your new home for the new few moons.”

Aaron began to doze off as the Commander approached his bed side. The Commander raised his hand and with a loud smack, struck the side of Aaron’s face.

“Don’t you dare fall asleep on me. That is most disrespectful, especially to your host.” the Commander said before Aaron could respond.
“I…. Where is….” Aaron tired to reply
“Where is who?”
“Cry…”
“Cry?”
“Crystal.”
“I assume your referring to the little blonde ball of energy. She was quite a fight. Don’t worry though, you will be seeing each other shortly.”

He said swiftly leaving the room leaving the room leaving Aaron in the dark.

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“Bring them in now.”
“Commander, they’re vitals. They’re not strong enough yet.”

With that the Commander grabbed the assistant by the throat.

“That is my concern. You do what I say, or am I mistaken?”
“No sir.” said the assistant gasping.