The Sanna Menace Chapter 11

Hunt peered cautiously outside,checking for any threat.Fortunately,there were none,and she gave a quick gesture with her hand,motioning to her friends it was okay to proceed.Then she moved out,keeping her weapon ready.Kate followed,with her four Sirrun friends,then Jennings,who still carried Louise,before Montgomery covered their rear.

Kate tried to make telepathic contact,but her efforts were blocked.She knew the two Kavos women were responsible,and cursed them,in her own Sirrun tongue.If they were doing this,then they would be preventing them,from using their jump abilities.Evey one of them knew,that time was of the essence.If they didn't get out of here,then they'd end up,where Kelly had programmed the Sanna ship to go.They had to reach the landing bay,and fast.

They reached their destination without any problems,but there was still plenty of Sanna opposition,now waiting for them.Instantly,Jennings and his friends,were fired upon.They dived into cover positions immediately,and began to return fire,increasing the intensity of the battle.

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On board the stolen Sanna shuttle,Major Robson could see her friends return.She was very pleased to see,that Jennings and his group,had managed to rescue Kate,his sister Louise,and Kelly.All the girls appeared unharmed,but now,they were in the middle of a viscous firefight.Robson knew they needed help.

Quickly,she went back to aiming the shuttle's weapons,back against their inventors.Her aim was still deadly,as the laser bolts blasted many Sanna troopers,into final oblivion.Robson felt she just needed to keep up the fire,and then her friends,would be able to reach her,and escape.

Suddenly,she felt the shuttle rock violently,and Robson was thrown to the floor.Stunned,she was slow to recover,but when she did,Robson saw with dismay,that the Sanna had targeted the shuttle's weapons.They'd rendered them useless,denying her the much needed fire support,her friends desperately needed.

Despite this setback,Robson tried to make telepathic contact,with her people.However,just as Kate had sensed earlier,she detected a deliberate blocking,and Robson knew those two Kavos women,were responsible.

Before she could try anything else,the doors to the shuttle,were suddenly blown open,sending her reeling to the floor again.Dazed once more,Robson was just able to discern Sanna troopers,now storming into the shuttle's interior.The humanoids spotted her immediately,and made straight for her prone form.Robson tensed,as she waited for them to shoot her dead.

However,the Sanna troopers didn't shoot her.Instead,one of the burly humanoids reached down,and seized her.He then carried her over his shoulder,and exited the shuttle,with his colleagues covering him.They fired off,many deadly bursts from their weapons,aiming at their opponents heads down,before disappearing with their prize.

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Jennings was making sure Louise and Kelly,were well protected from the Sanna laser fire.He had no need to worry.Both girls were also making sure,that they never left his side,and Jennings kept reassuring them,that they'd get out of here safely.

It was then,that he'd seen a small squad of Sanna troopers,fire their weapons repeatedly,into the shuttle's rear.Within moments,the craft was ablaze,and all of Jennings' group,now knew their escape route,was now useless to them.Jennings realised they needed an alternative plan.

He then turned towards Kelly,who was checking the open laptop once more.She was checking for an update,on the program she'd recently entered,into the Sanna navigation systems.

'Kelly,how long now?'Jennings asked her.

'Twenty minutes,John.'Kelly's reply was calm,although she was still nervous.How on earth were they going to escape now? She asked herself,before saying that to him.

For a moment,Jennings was unable to answer.Obviously,they had to get their hands,on another Sanna shuttle.Yet without the necessary security codes to input in,they'd be sitting ducks to the Sanna weapons.It would be suicide to even try this.

Suddenly,Jennings turned to Kate,thinking of an idea.

'Can you reach the 'Savage' Kate?' He fired another,deadly burst from his rifle,inflicting more Sanna fatalities.'Maybe your Commander Griffiths can help us.'

Kate tried,but without success.

'No good.'Her answer was grim,although she knew the reason why.'Those two Kavos women,must still be blocking us,Jennings.'

'You know where they are?'

Kate immediately sensed their hostile presence,and it was close.She nodded back to him.

'Good.'Jennings already had the back up plan in his head,but he needed Major Robson to do it.'You find those two women,and take them out.The moment you do,get straight in touch with your people.Understood?'

'Understood.'Kate then gestured for two of her Sirrun colleagues,and ordered them to follow her.Although,she did glance curiously at Jennings.'What are you going to do?'

'Get Major Robson back.'Jennings answered,before he turned to Hunt.'Look after Louise and Kelly,okay?'

'You got it,John.'Hunt nodded,as she continued to shoot at the Sanna troopers.Kate then ordered the two remaining Sirrun females,to stay with the girls as extra back up.

Jennings gave a quick glance down to Louise and Kelly.Both girls looked worried,but he gave them a reassuring smile,and he squeezed Louise's shoulder.

'I'm going to get the Major back.'He told them both.'She can't be left in Sanna hands.'

With a quick kiss on Louise's forehead,Jennings then turned to Montgomery,and they both cast an eye,over the Sanna positions.Much to their relief,they could see,that Hunt,and the two Sirrun women,constantly gunning down Sanna troopers.Not one of them,managed to get even close to them.

'Let's go.'Jennings tapped his friend on the shoulder,and he then moved out of the launching area.Kate followed him,as did Montgomery,before the other two Sirrun females,covered their rear.They were gone within seconds.Louise and Kelly prayed,that they'd all come back safely.

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On the bridge,the Sanna commander was watching the raging battle taking place,in the launching bay from the monitor screens.He could see,that the launching bay,was littered with many of his troopers corpses.The Sirruns who'd successfully infiltrated his ship,had proved to be highly deadly,and well skilled opponents.Even the humans from the Earth with them,were also excellent soldiers.The Sanna commander grudgingly admitted to himself.

Still,it hadn't been all bad news.He'd seen a squad of his toppers,storm into the shuttle,and capture one of the Sirrun females from it.He was pleased seeing this,especially when he recognised the female.It was Major Robson,Commander Griffiths' second in command,on the 'Savage'.He'd immediately ordered his troopers,to bring her to him,and the Sanna commander was eagerly looking forward,to her arrival.

In fact,just at that precise moment,the same squad of troopers entered the bridge,and sure enough,one of them was carrying the Sirrun woman,over his shoulder.

The trooper then walked up to the commander,and although gently putting Robson down from his shoulder,he literally shoved her to the floor contemptuously,at the Sanna commander's feet.The Sanna then gazed down at his prize,waiting for her to recover.

Robson felt reality slowly returning to her,but once she saw where she was,her fears multiplied.She could see,that she'd been taken to the Sanna bridge,and knew she was now a prisoner.Sanna troopers were watching her sharply,and it was then,that Robson suddenly noticed the pair of Sanna feet,that she was lying next too.Looking up slowly,Robson recognised a Sanna commander smirking down at her.Before she could even think about backing away from him,the humanoid suddenly reached down to her,and gripped her chin.

'So you are Major Robson.'The Sanna commander spoke menacingly,although he was clearly enjoying himself.'Welcome,my dear.I'm sure you'll prove most useful to us,and of course,your commander Griffiths,will be most concerned for your welfare.'

He then gestured sharply at one of his troopers,to haul her up.The selected trooper did so,promptly yanking Robson up to her feet.His hold on her,was extremely powerful,as he used only one arm,to grip her wrists behind her.His free hand aimed his sidearm,held tight into Robson's neck.

Pleased to hear the Sirrun woman gasp as she was held,the Sanna commander immediately ordered a message,to be sent towards the 'Savage'The response was instant,as Commander Griffiths showed on their view screen.He didn't look at all pleased.In fact,he was glaring daggers at the Sanna commander,but the humanoid wasn't at all bothered.The Sanna knew,that he held the upper hand here.

'Commander Griffiths.'The Sanna bowed his head to Griffiths,in somewhat grudging respect,to his nemesis.'An honour,as always.'

'What do you want,Sanna?'Griffiths didn't bother,give a respectful response back to him.He still maintained his fierce glare.

'You will call off your fighters immediately.'The humanoid spoke with a cunning smile,making sure Griffiths saw it.He did.'I'm sure you wouldn't want any of your people,to lose their lives unnecessarily.'

'All my people,are prepared to give up their lives,Sanna.'Griffiths' tone,was still very unfriendly.'If the cause is just,and honourable,which is precisely why we're here to stop you.What you're doing here,is totally immoral,and unforgivable.We won't let you harm,any more innocent people.'

'A very noble statement.'The humanoid bowed his head again to Griffiths,but this time,his smirk increased.'Even if I show you this?'

He made another sharp gesture,to the trooper holding Robson.The trooper promptly understood his unspoken order,and shoved Robson into his grip.Quickly,the Sanna commander wrapped his arm around her waist,and gripped Robson's chin again,much more painfully this time.He wanted to see Griffiths reaction to this,and he wasn't disappointed.

As soon as Griffiths saw his first officer,being held hostage,he stepped forward menacingly to the view screen,although of course,he couldn't do anything.His glare became more fierce.

'I'm sure you will agree,that Major Robson,is a very desirable Sirrun female.'The Sanna told him,almost smugly.'I'm sure too,that you wouldn't want her harmed in any way?'

'You'd better let her go unharmed,Sanna.'Griffiths' tone,was like deadly ice.

'That depends on how you will respond to my terms.'The Sanna commander's smirk disappeared,to give his own,unfriendly glare back.'Call off your fighter attack.Now.'

He made sure he emphasised the last word spoken,but was faintly amused,to hear his prisoner suddenly cry out.

'Don't listen to him,Sir!'Robson called out desperately to Griffiths.'They'll only mmmmfffff!'

The Sanna commander instantly clamped his three fingered hand,over Robson's mouth,tightly hand gagging her.

'I won't repeat myself,Commander Griffiths.'The Sanna went on,still in the same threatening manner.'If you don't give your order now...'

The Sanna left that unfinished,but he then tightened his hand over the girl's mouth,making Robson give out,a muffled shriek.Seeing this,Griffiths became even more enraged.

'Let her go,Sanna.'The fury in his voice,was fully evident,but the Sanna commander ignored him.Instead,he flicked out his long tongue,to slowly stroke Robson's neck,and up to her cheek.The Sirrun woman squealed more,into his hand gag,and he was pleased to see an instant reaction from Griffiths.It wasn't a favourable one.

'Let her go,Sanna!'Griffiths repeated his earlier demand.His eyes were blazing,seeing Robson being indecently assaulted,by the humanoid.

'I don't think so,Griffiths.'The Sanna commander sneered back,as he kept using his tongue on her.He was enjoying it.'There are still things you're going to do for me,if you want your pretty first officer returned.'

He was just about to order Griffiths,to deactivate the 'Savage's' weapon systems,when one of his bridge officers,suddenly called out an alarm.

'Commander!Fire in landing bay 11!'

The humanoid instantly turned his attention,to the relevent monitors showing that area.He could still see the raging firefight going on,and was enraged to see plenty of Sanna corpses.He saw two Sirrun females,who were efficiently and ruthlessly,finishing off his troopers.This made him more determined,to use Robson against Griffiths.

However,it was the fire that needed his immediate attention.He could see it was a serious one,and if he didn't do something soon to extinguish it,the flames would engulf the whole landing bay.It had already set ablaze,several Sanna attack craft,which he could ill afford to lose.He then noticed,the three human females,recognising Jennings' sister,and the Finch woman,who'd proved most dangerous,in understanding their technology.Both girls were taking cover,from the deadly lasers his troopers,were firing at them.Then,the Sanna commander looked more closely,at the third human female.He had no idea who she was,but he did see,that she was fighting furiously,protecting the two girls.His expression hardened,as he could only watch her,accurately shooting down her targets.Her weapon had some kind of grenade launcher,that was fitted underneath the rifle's barrel,and Hunt used it expertly.The number of Sanna bodies,was increasing.

No matter.The humanoid concluded confidently.They'd all be dealt with soon enough.He'd have the 'Savage',as his prize of war,and he had several young,and highly attractive human females,to ravish at his leisure.

The Sanna commander,then ordered more reinforcements to launching bay 11,and was just about to order Griffiths,to power down the 'Savage's' weapon systems,when suddenly,the view screen showing Griffiths,and all the monitor screens too,ceased working.

'What happened?'The Sanna demanded brusquely.'Get him back.'

Several of the bridge crew,frantically tried to re-establish the communication,but despite their efforts,they failed abysmally.

However,one of the bridge officers knew the reason,and he stepped up to him,giving his report.

'All transmitters and receivers,have been sabotaged,Commander.'

This took the commander totally by surprise.He'd never expected the enemy to do this,but they had,with serious,and potential catastrophic consequences.They now had no means of communication,isolating them from the rest of the Sanna fleet.With a serious fire raging on board too,there was also a real danger of them,exploding into oblivion.

'Get the communications restored.'He angrily told the Sanna officer.His voice was practically hissing into Robson's ear,who whimpered behind his hand.'Also,make sure you find those responsible.When you do,eliminate them.'

The officer saluted,and hurried away to obey.Then,the Sanna commander turned his attention back,towards his captive.

'In the meantime,my dear,'his voice continued to hiss into Robson's ear.'I think we'd better make you more secure.'

He then threw the girl,back into the trooper who'd held her previously.Robson gasped,as the Sanna commander released his hand over her mouth.She was finally able to breathe normally again.However,Robson could only listen in dismay,to her captor's next order.

'Take her to my quarters.'The Sanna commander smiled as he said that.'Have her bound and gagged securely,and keep her under armed guard.'

Robson was then frog marched out from the bridge,still vainly struggling in the trooper's inescapable grip.Two more heavily armed troopers,followed close behind.

The Sanna commander smirked again,knowing he'd ravish her later.However,the situation in the landing bay,had to be dealt with first.

Seeing that there were still plenty of shuttles,that the enemy could use in an escape attempt,he immediately ordered all control functions on them,to cease.That way,he'd have the Sirruns,and their human friends trapped.Once that was done,he would then wait,for his communications to be restored.He still had his demands,ready for Griffiths,and he couldn't wait to deliver them.

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Approaching the Sanna battle cruiser unseen,the small shuttle prepared to land,in one of the landing bays.On board the shuttle,O'Rourke and Harris glanced outside into the void,and could see the battle,had now stopped.Although,they could clearly see the Sanna ship,was suffering serious fires inside the hull.Despite seeing this,O'Rourke still felt confident,and didn't worry about a possible,fatal explosion from the Sanna ship.

Even so,the shuttle's pilot made a check on the ship's defences,and he turned to give Harris,a concerned look.

'Their anti-aircraft weapons,are still primed.'The worry in his tone,fully evident.'If we try to land,they'll blow us out of the sky.'

In quick response,Harris put on a radio headset,and made contact with the man,she and O'Rourke had spoken to earlier,back in the base.She updated him about the current situation,and waited for his reply.Fortunately,it was a positive one.

'You may proceed.'Harris reassured the pilot,although not in a reassuring tone.'They won't shoot at us.'

The pilot still had a doubtful expression,but did as he was told.He guided the shuttle in,as they made their final approach into the landing bay.As they entered though,all of the shuttle's occupants could see the serious fire,now raging inside the superstructure.They could also see,a really nasty firefight too.

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Still helpless in the Sanna trooper's powerful grip,Robson was forced quickly along the ship's corridors,before she was finally taken,into the Sanna commander's private quarters.This was the last place she wanted to be,but there was more bad news waiting for Robson,as she suddenly recognised,some unwanted company waiting for her,increasing her dismay.

With relishing and sinister smiles,the two Kavos women were delighted,to see their latest Sirrun female prisoner.One of the Kavos women,was holding several coils of strong white rope.

'Get her on the floor.'The Kavos woman holding the ropes,instructed curtly.

This was promptly done,as the Sanna trooper holding Robson,forced her down onto her knees,still tightly gripping her arms behind her.

Both Kavos women smiled,as they then advanced on her.The one holding the ropes,moved to the back of her,and immediately seized Robson's wrists,from the Sanna's hold.She then started to wind the ropes over them,and Robson was powerless to resist.Within a couple of minutes,Robson suddenly gave out,a brief grunt of pain,as the Kavos woman secured the final knots on her wrists.

If Robson had hoped that would be it,she was bitterly disappointed.As soon as the Kavos woman finished tying her hands behind her,she then wound several loops of the rope,over Robson's ankles,making their prisoner totally immobile.The woman added more horizontal loops,over and under Robson's chest.She enjoyed pulling the ropes tight,making their captive gasp in pain.The ropes tied this way,enabled Robson's arms would be securely held behind her.

As Robson was being tied up,the second Kavos woman glanced up sharply,sensing something amiss,as did her female colleague.Both of them gazed at each other,knowing what was coming.The first woman said so.

'Her friends are approaching.Gag her.'

Robson's eyes widened hearing this.She too,sensed her people close by,and was still making attempts by telepathy,to contact them.However,the two Kavos women easily blocked her frantic,almost pleading thoughts.It had just entered her mind,to try and call out for help,when suddenly,the woman who'd trussed her up,produced a large strip of black cloth.She rolled the cloth into a ball,before roughly forcing it,into Robson's mouth.Both Kavos women,fully enjoyed hearing Robson's faint mumbling,as the gag took immediate effect.The woman then produced another strip of black cloth,and she folded it into a thick,wide band,before placing it over Robson's mouth.The woman pulled it tight,and secured it with a highly effective double knot,pleased to hear their prisoner grunt painfully again,as she made the gag secure.

With that done,the Kavos woman immediately hauled Robson up to her feet,and after encircling her waist,she then pulled out a small,but deadly blade.It was then held,against Robson's throat.The Sirrun woman froze,dreading what was going to happen,before she heard the woman's voice,whisper menacingly into her ear.

'We'll make sure you're here,when the Sanna commander comes,my dear.'The woman told her hostage.'But first,let's say goodbye to your friends,shall we?'

She pulled her prize tightly into her,making sure Robson couldn't escape.Her female colleague then pulled out a sidearm,and like the Sanna trooper,aimed her weapon at the door.Apart from Robson,who was watching the door with huge,fearful eyes,all of them had anticipated,eager smiles,as they prepared to fire.

Chapter 12 to follow....