“The ship is on the other side of that” Orion pointing to the giant plasma cloud that flickered and shot out bursts of gaseous balls.  “We don’t have to go through, but it will take a days travel to get around it.  We still have to watch for asteroids and the occasional pirate lurking but I’m sure we will be fine”.  Orion began to unhook ACE who definitely had seen better days and inputted a new set of coordinates into the ships . “If you all would excuse me, this will get us where we need, your autopilot can handle it but someone should keep watch in case we get jumped.  If you need me I’ll be going through ACEs data and figuring out what just happened in your cargo bay.”

Orion followed slowly by ACE found the cargo bay and was able to find a spot in the rear secluded and dimly lit.  He had ACE begin running through his diagnostics and spitting out problem after problem to him.  He would need some techs to work on him once he got to his dropship.  “I don’t have time for this” he whispered to himself.  “ACE, I need something to take my mind off of all this data.  Play me something She would like.”  ACEs voice changed from a robotic and guttural sound to a seemingly prerecorded Feminine voice.  “How about my favourite?  I know you secretely like it”.   Orion replied “That would be fine honey”.  The aria began to play lightly in the background for a minute before the feminine recording chimed in “Do you want me to leave you alone to think Orion?  It’s been awhile since we talked But I understand what your going through.”  Orion speaking words as if he said them a million times already “Yes Kristi, I will make time for us when I get back.  I promise we will get there soon!”.  The feminine voice suddenly Stopped and changed back to the guttural form of ACE.  “Do you want me to Continue playIn the selection or would you prefer something else, sir?”.  Orion layer down on his back on the deck, “No continue,  once it’s finished que up the data on the NP1 and the Mortem Obire.  I need everything we got.”  I’m just going to close my eyes for a bit.

The aria had finished as Orion slowly opened up his eyes to ACEs pop down monitor opening and loading the data metrics for the two behemoths.  “Thanks ACE”. Orion began to rifle through the screen on the monitor and after a few more minutes of comparing he piped up in a stern voice.  “Play Entry of the gods to Valhalla”