Pietas knows what’s good for humans, and it’s not freedom. An excerpt from book one of the Bringer of Chaos series.
Humans deserve nothing
The leaders of his people gathered in sleep around him, sealed inside their curved, steel stasis tubes. Above him, humans waited for Pietas to enter the last one.
He folded his arms.
“Feast your eyes, vultures.” Pietas lifted his chin. “Humans are ruled, not obeyed. You think to imprison me? You think to bring me down like a hunted animal?” He spread his hands outward, indicating the pods. “I will not cower before you. I will not bow. I will not kneel. I will not serve. I will never submit. Humans were made to be ruled, not by my people, but by me.”
The silhouettes of humans above him contrasted with the bright light behind them. One by one, they slipped away, until a single silhouette remained.
“Fighting us accomplishes nothing.” The disembodied voice echoed in the chamber. “You won’t leave that room until you’re in stasis. Enter the pod or we’ll siphon the air, and let you die.”
“I’ve died countless times. I do not fear death. Death fears me.”
“So be it. Since you’re so set on dying, have it your way. I told you if you didn’t cooperate, I would detonate the bombs within the hostages you took aboard your ship. See for yourself.”
On the opposite wall, an image of the Uurahkal sparkled into life, and a bloom of light filled the screen. A mass of debris shot in all directions.
“Your crew has ceased to exist.”
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“That image is a farce. You would not dare to destroy the council’s flagship, and you will not destroy the council. You humans are cowards. You lock us away in a barren room and threaten our people. This is why humans do not deserve freedom. You are worthless, miserable liars.”
“Believe me, your crew is quite dead. The universe is a safer place for it.”
“It will never be safe. Not for you.”
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I noticed your “space opera” tag — you definitely have mastered the genre here, Kayelle!
I’ve always been a fan of space opera. Seems only right. :)
Nice excerpt. Keep them coming,
Thank you, Janet!
Wow – fabulous excerpt. really loving this. Tweeted.
Thank you. :) I appreciate it!
Oh – those blue eyes on the cover – they are striking – they grab and challenge you. :-)
The model is Nik Nitsvetov. Is he not incredible as Pietas? Every bit the immortal king.
Still enjoying the world you have created.
Thank you! I appreciate that. :)
I’m reminded of “Irresistible force meets immovable object.”
LOL. You got that right. :) Thanks, Ed.
You stole my line. I was going to use that quote.
This looks like a good read!
Glad to hear that. It’s getting good reviews. I’m really pleased with this book. :)