"I have to go.", Elizabeth looked at Nicole. Nicole had heard the words before from Libby but this time she understood; or at least she thought she did.
Admiral Marcus-Brutus Pan'Taar had taken steps to solidify his political position back home. Though not confirmed by anyone, the rumor is that Marcus-Brutus murdered or at least arranged for the murder of Francesco Azoone, Leopoldo Gral and Bartholomew Btah because of the constant struggle to control the power base of the military in the Tellar System. The Tellarite people are known to be ruthless and argumentative.
As a result, Azalia, Acalyn and Farrah Azoone have returned to Tellar Prime. Libby Gral also left for the home system. Now Elizabeth Btah is joining the powerful matriarchs of these great Tellar families in returning to the homeworld.
The move left many of the political positions open on the colony. Within hours, the charters were transferred back to the Betazoid Alliance. Illyan and Alexander moved quickly to place Elizabeth Coren as Governor of Medara and Cartherine Coren as Governor of Darona. Catherine quickly appointed Whisper Coren as mayor of London giving control of the station, Magenta's Monument and the city back to the Betazoid Alliance.
Worse yet, OWN had provided pictures to Nicole Branson of Elizabeth Btah in bed with Marcus-Brutus Pan'Taar.
Nicole was devastated. She thought Elizabeth might have been the one. She had rescued her. Elizabeth was like the other Tellarites she had known in her life. She was a power hungry porcine. She was no longer the third daughter of Admiral Bartholomew Btah, she had the potential to be the First Lady of the Tellar System. She took the opportunity.
Nicole looked at Illyan in the chambers of the Olive Branch, "You win."
She shook his hand and walked out. Elizabeth looked at Illyan, "We have finally broken her. She will know her place. She can run the school. She can do what she is good at."
Illyan looked very puzzled at Elizabeth. She smiled, "The floor is your, Mr. President."
Illyan knew that she had done something. He sat down in the chair, still warm from Nicole Branson. He looked at the images of Elizabeth Btah in bed with Admiral Pan'Taar. He looked up at Elizabeth, "What have you done?"
"I just reminded Admiral Pan'Taar in my recent trip to Paris that nothing can be done when others stand in your way.", Elizabeth looked at Illyan.
"And to this poor child.", Illyan looked at the Tellarite.
"I just reminded her that bad choices in relationships not give you power. I told her about Orchid and Magenta and the legend of the Black Widow. She made her own choice.", Elizabeth snarled.
Illyan looked at Elizabeth, "Do you even care about Nicole's feelings?"
"She took your children, Illyan. You are the one who should not care.", Elizabeth snapped.
Illyan looked at the pictures. He remembered what he and Vincent and Gavin had built so long ago when the first Governor's Station was built near Izar. They were once about building greatness and now look what they have become.
Vincent did not disobey the order to let Delavan be destroyed. Illyan watched as his sister in law manipulated the takeover of the colonies. They once stood for something. Now all they stand for is their political position, a president and an admiral but leaders of nothing.
Illyan rested his face in his hands. He missed Loiza so much. He needed her guidance now more than ever.
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Nicole Branson
Academy Chancellor
Camelot, Medara
Beta Zeta Sector
Admiral Vincent Viceroy
Commander in Chief
King's Fleet
