Chapter 90: The Long Walk Part 2

Pete uncomfortably attempted a few words in Trimadian then realized understanding it was easier than speaking it. He snapped, “English, do you understand English?”

The big one nodded, “Better than your Trimadian pronunciation.” However, the fear in his eyes belied the attempted bravado.

“Fine,” Tremaine’s temper was on the boil and thrust his Gloctol into the big one’s stomach, “Save us the language lessons, how about a taste of your own.”

Pete slapped his hand on the weapon, “We do not want to hurt you, but we need your help. Now we have the weapons set on stun, well, I think so, so if you call for help or set off an alarm, we will be forced to hurt you—or worse. Do you understand?”

Both aliens stared at him, and slowly they nodded, the little one glancing up to the doctor.

“Do you know Leah? Queen Leah?”

A look of panic filled their eyes. The smaller one started wailing.