Crichton sat with D'argo, Chiana, and Zhaan in the hanger bay. He was in a white robe that he had gotten on the Royal Planet. He had been smart enough to acquire new disguises on the planet. He and Aeryn were going to pose as a couple from the Royal Planet.

He opened the brief case in front of him. 5 gold-like bars filled it's interior. "Do you really think those will pass for real Jeridium?" asked Zhaan. "It's gonna have to because it takes 5 bars for a minimum bid, and they won't let you in with less" said Crichton. He pushed a hidden button and the bottom of the case popped up, showing a MAC 11 and a pulse pistol. "We can get the guns in but the ammo will set off the energy detectors", said Crichton. "That’s were we come in", said Chiana. "Right, after we gain entry, I will come you with a way to get the ammo to us", said Crichton.

"So after you subdue the guards, we bust in, free the slaves, and give them all the slaver's money except 5 bars?" asked Chiana. "Exactly, we need that money for iridescent fluid and food", he replied. "Money and morality in one strike!" she exclaimed.

Aeryn walked in with her hair flowing in a tight, white dress. It was low cut and showed her mid-drift. It was exactly like Jenovian's. She also wore the necklace gun. The only way Crichton could describe her was stunning. However, she had refused to where make-up. Actually, it would kind of freak him out to see her in make-up.

"You look good darling", he said in his PeaceKeeper accent. He found that Sebacean with a southern twang always drew suspicious glances. "Her necklace is shielded against the scans,” said Zhaan. "And I always come prepared", said Chrichton as a stiletto came out of his right sleeve.

Everyone but Rygel boarded the transport pod. The large biomechanical craft flew quickly from the hanger bay to the black void. They headed for the green and blue planet they were orbiting.

Crichton studied the huge landing pad as Aeryn guided the pod in for a landing. She followed a small, blue droid to the pad and to the open spot it indicated. An enormous, black, winged ship about 5 times the size of the transport pod was sitting beside the platform. It was probably too heavy for the platform or took up to much space for the manager's liking. At the tip of each wing, a huge square launcher was attached. A pair of launchers also sat under the cockpit.

The crew quickly exited the Pod except for Zhaan. She was to guard the ship incase they needed a quick escape. Crichton carried the case, while D'argo held a duffel bag. "We'll come you when we're ready", said Crichton walking off with Aeryn.

Chiana looked over at the massive black ship. "That’s a Tyreen Disembowler, a light assault ship", she said. Crichton turned around. "Then our boys here", he said. As he walked off, Chiana called after him. "Hey old man, remember when we see Tailex, no one kills him but me" she said with a tear in her eye. Crichton nodded and walked off with Aeryn.

"Oh Dren!" exclaimed Aeryn looking at a small gray gunship. "Great, just what we need, Daren and Leeza", said Crichton. "Lenna!" corrected Aeryn. They were a husband and wife team of bounty hunters after Crichton. They had caught up with him once and Crichton scored a knee shot on Daren. This was going to be harder than expected.

A while later, Crichton and Aeryn stood at a huge hedge wall. 3 Sebacean thugs (2 armed with rifles) guarded the entrance. A door shaped energy sensor scanned all visitors as the walked in. An unarmed thug scanned the contents of everyone’s money cases. Crichton and Aeryn eyed each other. "When they asked to scan the money, fake a stomach ache", said Crichton. "How will that help?" she asked. "You'll see", said Crichton.

The thug was suprisingly cherry faced and smiling. The other 2 wore masks and riot gear, minus the helmets. The thug was a little worm of a man. "Good morning" he said. "Will you be as kind as to tell me your names, Mr. Blom wants records kept of all visitors", he added. "Of course, I am Duke Kai, and this is my wife, Hassan, we are from the Royal Planet", said Crichton in his best Sebacean accent. "Excellent", said the thug. Chrichton and Aeryn both stepped through the scanner without a hitch. Next, the small man came up with a hand scanner. Crichton showed the money to the man.

Aeryn began to lean and clutch her stomach. "Morning sickness again?" asked Crichton. "Pregnant women are such a bother,” he added. "I don't know who this has been rougher on, me or her,” he added with a laugh. "Where's the women's lavatory?" asked Crichton. "Through there sir", pointed the thug. Crichton put his arm around Aeryn and they ran for the small building. As soon as they reached it, she entered and Crichton made his away around it, though a hedge hallway. A tall, muscular, blonde Sebacean man limped after him.

D'argo threw the duffel bag over the hedge near Crichton. "Thanks D'argo, make your move when all the front guards are gone", said Crichton. "Understood", said D'argo leaving.

Crichton rifled through the bag's contents of ammo. Suddenly, he was kicked from behind. He rolled once and turned to face his assailant. He turned to a gray pistol pointed at him. "Don't move Crichton!" exclaimed the blonde man, Daren. "Thought I saw you, but all big, dumb ass Sebaceans look alike to me" said Crichton. "Gotta love these energy shielded guns", said Daren.

He walked behind Crichton who was still on his knees. "Your going to make us rich", said Daren. He put his gun in his left hand as he drew out handcuffs with the other. "I have no intention of contributing to your retirement", said Crichton. With that, he grabbed the gun arm and stabbed his stiletto into Daren's bicep. With another quick punch, he stabbed him in the abdomen and threw him bleeding against the hedge wall. He dropped his gun and slid down, Crichton picked up the gun and began to walk away.

The wounded Daren quickly rose, extending a retractable baton. Just as he was about to bludgeon Crichton, a red blast knocked him down, unconscious.

Aeryn stood with her necklace ready. "Only stunned" she said. Crichton pointed the gun at Daren. "Not for long", said Crichton. Suddenly, they heard 2 sets of footsteps coming from behind them. They both quickly went around the corner past Daren.

They peered through a thin spot in the hedges. The 2 armed thugs from the gate were hovering over Daren. Crichton was loading his MAC-11 with a chackan oil clip. "I thought we agreed on no killing,” said Aeryn. "Got a better idea?" he asked.

Crichton quickly jumped around the corner, his SMG in one hand, and Daren's pistol in the other. "Drop em!" said Crichton. Both quickly did and put their hands in the air. One was trembling. Aeryn came around the bend and took down the first with one punch to the head. Crichton quickly beat the other with both guns. They both nodded and went to separate ways.

10 chained slaves of various races lined the wooden stage. A green curtain was behind them and a guard dressed like the gate guards was on either side of them. A fat Sebacean man was addressing the audience of rich Sebaceans. They all sat at stone tables.

Behind the curtain was 3 crate like cells, with 5 people each. Several Banicks (Stark's people) were in them. A single guard patrolled the area. He faced the back stage entrance. He turned quickly as a clang came from behind him. He walked over to the general direction of the noise and saw a chackan oil clip rolling on the floor. "What the f..." he was knocked unconscience by Aeryn's pistol whip. She quickly used him key to open the first cell. "Do exactly what I say when I say it", said Aeryn to a Banick man.

Crichton sauntered up to the weasel like thug at the gate. He held his SMG behind him. "Ah, Duke Kai", said the guard. "I found your security lacking here, so I fired your guards", said Crichton. He backhanded the thug with his MAC-11, taking him down. He quickly fired a 3 shot burst in the air. Women screamed and everyone faced him.

The curtains exploded forward as 15 slaves burst through. 3 men grabbed each guard from behind and separated him from his rifle, then threw them off the stage. One began to release the others chained on stage.

As D'argo and Chiana entered, Crichton spoke. "Ladies and Gentlemen, be kind enough to leave your money before you piss yourselves and run off!" he exclaimed. "You have 5 microts!" he added. "And Blom must stay!" he added. The slaves came down after the rich Sebaceans ran off. "This place is a free colony, you can't be recaptured", said Aeryn. "And grab some money for yourselves" she added. Chiana held a suitcase that she grabbed from a table.

D'argo ran over and grabbed the pig like slaver, Blom. "Where is the Luxan boy Jothee!" exclaimed D'argo strangling the man. "I sold him before the auction!" he squeezed out. "To who!" screamed D'argo. "Some Tyreen, in all black paid 10 bars!" exclaimed Blom. D'argo threw him down and kicked him in the head. "SpacePort!" exclaimed D'argo running off with Chiana.

Crichton and Aeryn tried to go but were met by Daren with a huge, gray cannon like gun, a solid cannon. "Not so fast, your coming with me!" he exclaimed bleeding. He pointed the now glowing cannon at Aeryn. “I don't need the woman", he said. Crichton noticed a red dot on Daren's head. Suddenly, a bolt of black energy struck where the dot had been, and burned strait through his head. Aeryn and Crichton fell to the ground with Daren's body. A black figure ran towards the spaceport from a far away rooftop. They both rose and followed D'argo.

The four of them arrived outside the large black Disembowler. On the entry ramp stood Tailex, in full black. His long, black hair blew in the wind. With his solid black eyes he looked evil, even more so then on the screen. His overturned right hand switched among his four opponents. "Where’s my son!" exclaimed D'argo leveling his weapon. "Your a dead man Tailex!" exclaimed Chiana about to fire.

Tailex raised his left hand. "I don't think so,” said Tailex in his deep, monotone voice. A creature from Chiana's dream came out holding Jothee in its massive claws. "A hunter?" asked Aeryn with astonishment. Tailex nodded. "I'll trade the boy for Crichton", said Tailex. "I have been waiting for you for a long time", said Tailex to Crichton. "You don't need to decide now, decide when we meet next,” he added. "And where is that?" asked D'argo. "Where ripples become waves”, said Tailex walking back wards up the ramp.

D'argo and Chiana both sweared at Tailex as he powered up his engines. The group ran and jumped to escape the massive flame from the engines. The Disembowler quickly disappeared into the morning sky.

Guest cast...
Tailex.... Michael McManus