Escape to Earth 3: Defending Holy Ground by Saxon Andrew Read Free Book Online Page A

galaxy and another one close by it.”
    “Are you trying to tell us that you are being invaded by forces from two galaxies?”
    “I’m telling you the truth and you out of all those present should want us here.”
    “Just why would I want that?”
    “Because once they finish with my galaxy, your galaxy is the next closest large galaxy. They will turn their attention here and if they see you, they will come to kill all of your species.”
    “I do not believe what you’re saying and I certainly don’t fear any force that might come here.”
    Chad shook his head, “You should. That invader is attacking my galaxy because they detected a species similar to yours. They rushed to invade and kill them. They’ll do the same with you.”
    “I really don’t believe you’re being honest. You’re attempting to deceive us into allowing you to remain here. We will not fall for this ruse and we’re offended by your lies.”
    “With your permission, I am going to send you some recordings of recent battles with the Invaders. You should know what you’re going to have to face in the future.”
    “Keep your recordings!”
    “I would like to see them.”
    “Piper, you can’t believe this being is telling the truth.”
    “What can it hurt to see? Send the recordings.”
    Chad looked at Audrey and pointed his finger at her. She took a datacube and pushed it into her panel. She pressed a red button and the datablock illuminated. She looked at Chad and nodded. He sat back in his chair and waited.
    • • •
    After ninety six minutes passed, Chad heard, “How do we know these recordings are real?”
    “It would be easy to verify.”
    “How?”
    “Go to the other side of my galaxy and look at the massive disruption that extends out into intergalactic space.”
    The Silver Ship thought, “The numbers moving toward your galaxy are beyond anything I’ve ever seen.”
    “That’s why we came here. We don’t see any way to survive their intrusion. We were sent out to try and develop weapons that can stop them.”
    Another of the ships said, “It appears you are destroying large numbers of them.”
    “They out number us a hundred thousand or more to each of our warships. In the end, they will overrun my galaxy.”
    “Why did you choose to come here?”
    “This planet was discovered and is perfect for my species.”
    The booming voice said, “We can protect ourselves from this invader. You are not wanted here.”
    Chad sighed and his bridge crew saw him shake his head, “You must be the big stick in this galaxy.”
    “I am.”
    “What you fail to understand is that no matter how powerful you think you are, it’s a large universe and every species has a particular civilization out there somewhere that is perfect for exterminating you. No one is immune from danger.”
    “I can destroy all your ships and you could do nothing to stop me.”
    Chad looked up, “Sentinel, can he harm you?”
    “Of course not. He’s still quite young in his development. His natural aggression is part of that youth.”
    Silence ruled the channel. The Silver Ship thought, “Who was that?”
    “He is a member of the species that the invaders detected in my galaxy. They are going there to eradicate his species.”
    “What is he doing here?”
    “His species decided to come here and wait out the war; if the invaders win, they’ll have to find a new home.”
    The Blue Ship boomed out, “YOU ARE NOT INVITED HERE EITHER!”
    The Sentinel laughed, “Unlike the humans you’re here to threaten, we don’t require an invitation to do what we want.”
    Chad said over his transmitter, “Sentinel, do not harm any of those that came here.”
    “You should want us to simply dispose of them.”
    “NO WE DON’T WANT THAT!!”
    “Why not?”
    “Have you learned nothing from your interference in the Fellowship? You build nothing but a structure of distrust and hatred among them. They’re working together for the first time and it’s because