Ogatu by J Barrett - HTML preview

 EPILOGUE

Four months later the winter season ended and all returned to their Holds. Lady Sera and Lord Kai returned with an addition to their household. On an early Spring morning, a son was born and Kai and Sera had never known such joy. Lord Tarak and Lady Rayne filled the new Lord and Lady's Hold with gifts for the new arrival.

Lord Tarak and Lady Rayne spent many a night in Miner's Hold during the first few weeks. But a new Kai emerged and took the reigns of leadership of Miners Hold with gusto. He took Bail as his First giving the young man the honor that was due him. Within two months they had weeded out the worst of vermin that had occupied that Hold and in the process gained the respect of the townspeople. With Bail's help they were able to bring about honor once again to Miner's Hold. Justice was served in that Hold for the time in years.

Lady Sera changed the main Hold house from top to bottom. Everything that belonged to Lord Boras was taken out and placed in a pile in the center of the courtyard. Lady Sera told the people they could choose what to do with it. To her surprise they set it afire wanting nothing of their former Lord. The people embraced the kindness of Lady Sera and hovered in protection of her whenever she went among them.

Tarak was very proud of his brother and his abilities. He soon accepted that Lord Kai had things under control and returned to Warrior's Hold. He and Rayne had a long and passionate life as mates. And many children found themselves as wards of Lord Tarak's household; much to the joy of Lady Rayne.

Life continued on Aura.

Duncan returned to the Phoenix with Alexi, but not for long. At Naria's insistence he became the official Guild Representative to Aura. He did not object as he had fallen in love with Naria; and she in turn cared deeply for him. Years later, when Duncan passed, a heartbroken Naria followed within a few short months.

It was Lady Rayne who urged Altera to take the throne with Naria's blessing. No one objected for all knew Naria had trained her for this all along. Her rule would prove to be one of peace and justice.

Alexi took over as Commander of the Phoenix, and Lady Tara accompanied him as scientific consultant. They spent many years exploring space together. Theirs was a long and passionate relationship, but that is another story.