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

they’re no longer under your control. You’ve failed to realize that being all-powerful means you must learn when to use that power. So far you haven’t. You have no problem using your power on others when you should take the time to persuade others to your point of view instead of forcing them. Your actions aren’t permanent because those you control don’t believe in your vision. I don’t even think you have a vision.”
    “These civilizations are here to destroy your people on the planet and in your fleets. Don’t try to tell me you don’t want us to prevent that happening.”
    “That is exactly what I’m telling you!”
    Silence ruled the moment and Jason thought Chad was crazy. He couldn’t do this. The Silver Ship thought, “Why would you turn down his offer of help?”
    Chad took a breath and said over his communicator as he thought, “Because we are the invaders here. We’ve come here uninvited and if we take what belongs to you, we are no different than that civilization that is invading my galaxy. We’d be little more than another aggressive conqueror that will one day face a foe that will destroy us. I cannot live if it means becoming like those that are coming to kill us.” Chad looked up and said, “Sentinel, do not harm any of these ships!”
    The booming voice said, “It couldn’t if it wanted.” Suddenly, Chad saw a white colored mist surround the Giant Blue Warship. The ship began firing massive blue energy beams but they did not faze the white mist surrounding it. The Blue Ships pulsating light stared blinking slower and Chad yelled, “DO NOT HARM THAT BEING!!!”
    The white mist disappeared and everyone heard, “I’m not going to harm him. Some lessons have to be experienced to be learned. The conceited arrogance of this child is more than one should be forced to handle.”
    “But one day his species will grow and develop into an adult civilization that can discuss the mysteries of the universe with you. Patience with the young is required.”
    The Blue Ship’s voice was no longer booming, “Why would you defend this being?”
    There was a pause and the Sentinel said, “It was one of my species that caused the galaxy to be invaded. The rulers of the invaders detected him and they fear him. They’re coming to find him and kill him.” The Sentinel paused and said, “That Sentinel is hiding at this species planet and if he’s found, their world will be destroyed. This species is defending our brother even though he is causing their destruction. They deserve our protection.”
    The Silver Ship said, “Why would you defend this Sentinel?”
    “Because he is right to choose us. If we lose, only one planet will be destroyed. If he went elsewhere, hundreds of planets would be exterminated. We understand why he came to us and he’s helped us prepare for the invaders.”
    “But not enough!”
    “No, not enough. But this planet is our hope to one day balance the scales and retake our home.”
    The Silver Ship thought, “You will leave if told you’re not wanted here.”
    “We will go elsewhere but it will take time for us to move.”
    The Silver Ship thought, “I withdraw my request for assistance.”
    A voice from a dark green warship said, “Why would you do that?”
    “We are going to allow this species to stay here until they are ready to go home.”
    “WHY?”
    “They could have used that entity to kill all of us. They tried to prevent it from harming us. If they would do that under these conditions, then it is our belief that they are no danger to us.”
    Chad said, “I can promise you one thing.”
    The Silver Ship asked, “What is that?”
    “If you are ever attacked, we will come to your defense and will not forsake you in your hour of need.”
    The Blue Ship said, “This is something that we must discuss among us. We will communicate with you after we finish.”
    “We’ll be awaiting your response.”
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    Chad reached under his chair and pulled the