Chapter 9 : Rubri Spaceship

Debris of spaceship scatter around the area. The spaceship wing is broken. The engine at the back side of the ship is damaged. From the looks of it, they have been stranded for a while since there's no smoke coming out from the engine.

"Rubri spaceship, this is Astra spaceship making contact. I am Admiral Maskmana from Astraeus station. We received your distress call. Do you need aid?" Said The Admiral.

"This is Captain Albi from Rubri spaceship. It's embarrassing, but yes. We need aid." Said the Captain through the communication screen.

"We will bring our spaceship closer to you. Please tell us the detail of your conditions." Said Admiral Maskmana as he nods to Lahap.

Lahap nods back and begin to drive the spaceship closer.

"As you can see, our engine is broken. We don't have enough power to fly our ship. But our generator gives us enough life support for a few weeks." Captain Albi explained.

"How many people in your ship?" Ask Admiral Maskmana.

"20. Including me." Said Captain Albi.

"How long have you been stranded?"

"Few days. Around 4 or five days. The life support system can last for a few weeks. But our food supply would only last for one week at most." Captain Albi answered.

"I see. We will help you board our ship and take you to our station. We will also inform station at Planet Rubrum to pick you up." Said Admiral Maskmana.

"I would be very grateful if you do so. Also, if it's possible, I also want to bring this ship with me."

"Why?"

"You see. It's my first spaceship. I know it's been quite a wreck, but It's still fixable. I want this ship fly for me one more time." Captain Albi explained.

"I understand. Let's attach your ship to ours so we can bring it to the station." Said Admiral Maskmana.

"We'll go and get ready then." Said Kaizo.

"A moment...." Said Admiral Maskmana.

The team stopped and looked at The Admiral.

"Kaizo and Ramenman, you'll take the towing hawser and help attach their ship to our ship." Said Admiral.

"Yes, Admiral!" Kaizo and Ramenman replied.

"Lahap, you come with me to meet their captain." Said Admiral as he looked at Lahap.

Lahap gives a nod.

"Axion, Rum, I'll leave the control room to you." Said Admiral Maskmana.

"Alright." Axion replied.

"Well then, let's get working." Said Admiral Maskmana.

"Yes, Admiral!" Said Kaizo's team in unison.

The Admiral and Lahap go to greet the captain, while Kaizo and Ramenman go pulling the towing hawser with some Rubri troop from the lower deck.

"So, what's your interest in Axion?" ask Ramenman.

Kaizo rolled his eyes.

"It must be her caring side isn't it? Or is it because her rank is close with you? Or perhaps it's her face? I do admit she's quite pretty." Said Ramenman. Making Kaizo pissed.

"It's a bit unusual we didn't get paired with Axion." Ramenman get closer to Kaizo. "You, feeling lonely?" He teased.

Kaizo pushed Ramenman. "If you have time to blabber nonsense, help me get this rope out." Said Kaizo.

"Don't worry, bro." Said Ramenman as he pat Kaizo's back. "Brothers stick together. I'll always be here and cheering on you for better or worse." He adds.

Kaizo throw a towing rope to Ramenman with annoyance. Ramenman catch the rope. He walks away as he laughs.

Ramenman's words linger in Kaizo's mind. Lately, he's been feeling strange. Axion keeps coming into his mind. He's trying to brush off the thought. But Ramenman keep speaking her name. And for some reason, it annoys him.

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"Greetings, Captain Albi." Said Admiral Maskmana as he extends his hand.

"Greetings, Admiral. It's an honor to meet you." Said Captain Albi as he gives The Admiral a handshake.

Alien from Rubrum planet is humanoid alien. Alien with the shape similar to human but have different characteristic. Their skin is dark, thick and hard resembling a dragon. Some veins that can be seen through their skin is amber colored. Little thorns sticking out around their shoulder.

Rubrum aliens are race of warrior who keep hold of the importance of honor. They often wear metal armor. They don't like cowardly battle such as espionage or assassination. They like to fight head on with no tricks or whatsoever.

"Thank you for coming to help us. We're all in your debt." Said Captain Albi.

"Please. Think nothing of it. This is all for our space alliance with Rubrum." Said Admiral Maskmana.

Admiral Maskmana glanced behind Captain Albi. Few injured crew limp walking towards Astra spaceship. "It seems that some of your friends are wounded."

"Yes. Our ship was attacked." Said Captain Albi.

"I have another friends on my ship. I'll ask them to tend to their wound." Said Admiral.

"Thank you, Admiral." Said The Captain.

"Axion, Rum, some of Rubri troops are wounded. Can you tend to their wound?" Said Admiral Maskmana through the communicator.

"Yes, Admiral!" Axion and Rum replied in unison.