Silver One: Chapters 6-10

Chapter Seven:

Jason watched as Celestia was taken away through another door leading into the interrogation room. Although he was relieved that they were done interrogating her, he was desperately worried about what was going to happen next.

As if he could read Jason’s mind the alien with cold eyes said, “You should be more worried about your fate instead of Celestia’s.” Jason controlled the urge to shudder as the aliens removed the restraints from his ankles and pulled him up. They took him into the room where Celestia had been and after removing the other restraints they proceeded to strap him into the chair. Once they finished everyone left the room except for the commander and the alien with the cold eyes.

Jason,” the commander said, “I trust you understand what will happen if you fail to cooperate?

Jason nodded his head and said, “Yes, I understand.

She looked into his eyes if measuring the truthfulness of his reply. “Good, then I want you to explain what exactly it is you do as Celestia’s assistant,” she said.

Jason didn’t waste any time, he immediately explained how it was his job to monitor the simulations and to organize the information into reports for Celestia. He further explained how it was also his job to prepare the documents that were given out to the press or to other companies once she had taken a look and approved the content. He was also responsible for responding to inquires and mail regarding her business. “In other words,” Jason said as he finished explaining, “I’m basically her glorified secretary.

The commander picked up the hand held device that Jason had seen the other alien use to hack into Celestia’s program. She read it for a minute and then put it back down.

Celestia’s notes regarding your hire confirm what you have just told me. The real question is whether or not keeping you alive is worth my time.” She said.

Jason felt a cold chill run down his back. It was true that he wasn’t smart like Celestia was, sure he was an expert programmer and highly intelligent, but for the most part her programs eluded him.

Apparently the commander wasn’t expecting an answer as she continued by saying, “It says here that you helped Celestia develop the formula for the laser gun that would use a different energy configuration to disable our people’s nervous system. Your people are quite different than ours and I find it hard to believe you two stumbled upon the correct energy signature that would effectively attack our nervous system.

Jason was stunned! Sure he had a knack for configuring different energy signatures, but he had simply followed what Celestia said she wanted the frequency to be. Jason explained this to her. She looked at him as if she wasn’t sure he was telling the truth. Jason said, “I swear it’s the truth. It’s probably why Celestia hired me, as I’m very good with those type of calculations.

The commander set the hand held device down and walked around the desk until she was facing Jason. “For now I intend to allow you to live as well, I suggest you continue to cooperate,” she said. The commander turned to the other alien and said, “Jared, put him in a cell for now.

Jared replied, “Yes Commander.” He reached for the desk and called for some of his men to assist him in moving Jason.

The commander spoke again, “And Jared, I’ve seen you watching this one, be patient, if you really want him, wait until I am finished.

Jared smiled, “Yes Commander, I would never go so far as to interfere with your wishes.

The Commander replied, “I know, I’m only asking that you tone it down a little this time as we can’t be certain how fragile humans are compared to us.

Jared replied, “Understood Commander, and I apologize as that did not occur to me.

The Commander turned to leave but stopped and said, “Before I forget, make sure the destruction of their building is complete.

Jared replied, “One of my men is already verifying that Commander.'

The Commander smiled and left. If Jason had felt uncomfortable around Jared before, he found it was ten times worse being alone with him. He could feel that Jared’s cold eyes were watching him. Jason carefully kept his gaze on the floor as he heard Jared’s footsteps as he came closer. Even when he saw his feet in front of him he couldn’t bring himself to look up.

Jason nearly jumped out of his skin when Jared grabbed his chin and forced him to look into his hard cold eyes. Jason tried to hide his fear but he knew by the look in Jared’s eyes he wasn’t successful.

Jared released him and said, “You really are quite attractive, for a human.” Jason averted his eyes and shuddered. He had never been the type to harass others if they weren’t interested in him. His sister had once had a problem with a stalker. Although he had sympathized with her he hadn’t truly understood just how upsetting it really was. Never had he felt such a powerful mixture, of fear, terror and distaste. Part of him felt totally nauseous. It was so powerful he couldn’t stop himself from trembling.

The door opened and several more aliens came into the room. At Jared’s order they released Jason and rebound his hands behind his back. They then forced him to follow Jared as they took him to a cell. Once they arrived Jared removed Jason’s bonds and shoved him into the cell before closing the door.

Once again Jason nearly jumped out of his skin when he realized that Jared was still in the cell with him. Instantly he backed up until his back was against the wall. Some how Jason knew he was no match for Jared. Jason felt his heart racing, he began to sweat when Jared pulled out a small device and started walking towards him. Never had he felt such terror. Jason’s knee’s buckled and he slid down the wall into a sitting position. When Jared was only a few feet away he closed his eyes and tensed, expecting the worst.

Don’t worry,” Jared said. Startled Jason opened his eyes and looked up. “I’m only scanning you to get your biological information. The commander said to tone things down and I can hardly do that without further information about your structure.” Jared continued.

Jason was speechless; he didn’t know what to say. A tiny bit of the fear left when he realized that Jared would most likely wait until he had analyzed the data before doing anything. “What about Celestia?” Jason asked.

Jared looked at him and smiled. “Good, you’re not as timid as I thought,“ Jared said. He reached into his pocket, pulled out a small hand held device, turned it on and tossed it to Jason who caught it. He looked at the screen to see Celestia in a room asleep in a bed like the one in his cell. He looked back at Jared. “She’s fine. She’s just sleeping as a result of the serum we gave her.” He said.

Jason stood back up and leaned against the wall. Jared finished scanning him and turned the small device off before putting it in his pocket. He walked forward and held his hand out. Jason gave back the device showing Celestia sleeping. Jared turned it off too and put it in his pocket.

Jason gathered his courage and asked, “Can I see her? Please?

Jared laughed. For a long moment he just stared at Jason, then he walked forward until they were nearly touching. Jason felt himself begin to tremble again; he fought it enough that he was able to stay standing this time. He looked into Jared’s eyes but the intensity there was too much and he looked away. Jared reached up and grabbed his chin forcing him to look into his eyes again.

Jared leaned forward and whispered, “Continue to cooperate and I’ll consider allowing you to see her.” For a moment Jason was afraid he was actually going to kiss him or something like that, but then Jared let go and turned and left, locking the cell door behind him.

Jason walked over to the bed and collapsed on it. For a brief moment he was overcome and shook. When the feeling passed and the trembling stopped he wondered if this was how his sister had felt when the stalker had plagued her. He vowed that if he ever got out of this alive, the first thing he would do is tell her how sorry he was that he wasn’t as sympathetic as he could have been.