Another Pledge

“What the hell was that?” Lubic asked.

Blorgscht had just returned, letting them know that the monster had gotten away and was now off planet.

“It looked like a Lavydalar,” Azalyn said.

“But why here? Eating us?” Blorgscht asked.

“What’s a Lavydalar?” Lubic asked.

“You don’t know what a Lavydalar is?” Azalyn asked him.

“No.”

“Lubic, where have you been all this time? The Lavydalars are the most renowned race in the universe. They are one of the oldest space-faring people. They have been peace keepers, have helped other races to the stars, and have just generally shaped the universe through time.”

“You’re trying to tell me that giant water dinosaurs have been running the universe?”

Azalyn ignored him. “But how could that have been one of them? Why would a Lavydalar be trying to start a war between our people?”

“Not of the pod?” Blorgscht speculated.

“Not of what pod?” Lubic asked.

“He means that maybe this one was kicked from their tribe or family or city or whatever. Maybe it was acting against its people. You know, a rogue. If it even was a Lavydalar.”

“So what happens now?”

“Well, for now, the crisis is over. Thank you for coming to help me, Spacelord,” Azalyn said. She then turned to Blorgscht. “And I am sorry, Starlord. I was ready to reignite the wars between our people. I was blinded by hate, and refused to look into the matter more.”

“Forgiven,” Blorgscht said. “Both of us did not see.”

“Well, then I guess I’m off,” Lubic said. “I’m glad that you two are friends now. I will see you both some other time.”

“Before you go,” Blorgscht said, “I would pledge to you.”

“Whoa, what? You want to pledge allegiance to me?”

“Yes. You are fair. Not blinded. Willing to see.”

“He’s right, Lubic. For someone who always seemed very thick-headed, you remained remarkably objective about this whole thing. And you were able to stop a war.”

Lubic took a deep breath. “Very well. If you guys think this is a good idea, then I will accept your pledge of allegiance, Starlord.”