Fourth Annual BF betleH Tournament http://www.betleh.com/cgi-bin/b4/YaBB.pl Opening Day: Arrivals >> Day 0: Afternoon >> A meeting of Houses. http://www.betleh.com/cgi-bin/b4/YaBB.pl?num=1139611709 Message started by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 6:48pm

Title: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 6:48pm Q'SwerD walked from his vessel onto the meH'Haj.  K'Trol followed him. and behind K'Trol were three other weHwI'.  All wore the single red baldric and crest of the p'Dra'on. He beckoned the wearrior that was there to greet him nearer. "Yes Lord K'Trol?" MorloQ said. K'Trol noted that this was a weHwI' pilot and assumed he was here to ferry him to Serenity. "Before I go to Serenity I wish to talk to the 'ech.  Please convey my wishes to him." No matter how politely it was worded MorloQ knew this was an order.  An order from a member of the High Council. "As you request Lord K'Trol." MorloQ saluted and turned and left.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:11pm The story is continued from The fury of the righteous (http://www.betleh.com/cgi-bin/b4/YaBB.pl?num=1139599231) poQ was concerned about ta'pez. Ever since the slaying of the meH'Handra joH ta'pez was unsettled, and this was something not seen often. poQ had thrown his lot with ta'pez because he seemed cool and calculated, now however, he was less sure of that initial assesment. "It's the battle fever," poQ thought, "in a few days the routine will set in and he shall be the old Ta'pez once again.".

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by MorloQ on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:15pm Once out of earshot morloQ used his COMM. =/\= "MorloQ to Ta'pez.  'ech, the p'Dra'on Lord has asked to see you before going to Serenity." =/\=

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:19pm Ta'pez lookeed up, taken away from his thoughts of anger, he looked up and saw poQ shaking his head in a silent no. =/\= Take them to the conference room, make sure your escort is sufficient.  Ta'pez out. =/\= PoQ looked at him. "I dont think". poQ started "I don't care." Ta'pez interupted him. "K'rahl will be crushed soon enough. And even if not, I will not hide for one reason or another."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:22pm K'Trol waited patiently and son MorloQ returned. "This way Lord, I will conduct you to the Conference Room where the 'ech will join you." "Very well." K'Trol said simply and they followed MorloQ.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:25pm <conference room> poQ and two of his  kr'tach accompanied Ta'pez to the conference room.  poQ would have prefered to have  a whole unit in place, preferably with that madman K'vok leading them but he didn't want to make any further suggestions to Ta'pez at this moment. "I still think this is a mistake " poQ said, "we have nothing to gain from this." Ta'pez just looked at him and the old man grew silent.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:31pm Entering the Conference Room K'Trol decided to sit in the chair reserved for Ta'pez.  He was after all the senior Klingon present in both years and authoriity. Q'SwerD took up position to his left and the other three stood behind them. "Will he compl?" Q'SwerD asked. "He would be foolish to not do so.  Certainly his forbearer would have seized the opportunity."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:50pm MorloQ stood outside of the conference when Ta'pez came. "Are they in there." the 'ech asked. "Yes, K'trol along with four of his kr'tach" MorloQ responded. Ta'pez nodded although a look of annoyance flashed in his eyes. "I have also notified G'trell of the security you requested." MorloQ said. "Considering the fact that the the house of p'Dra'on is warring with the house k'rahl she saw to it that the section is locked down and secure." poQ chuckled but stifled his laugh quickly. "Thank you MorloQ" Ta'pez said. "You may go, I am sure the ferrying is in full swing." MorloQ nodded and saluted before leaving.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by poQ on Feb 10th, 2006, 7:55pm After  the Pilot departed  poQ followed Ta'pez into the conference room. The joH of the p'Dra'on being the imperial bastard that he was had taken the spot of what was generally reserved for Ta'pez. He looked at his joH, younger and stronger version of what poQ wanted to think he looked once. Whether it had angered Ta'pez or not he could not tell, then again, much of what happened behind the ridges of ta'pez was a mystery to poQ. "Greetings, Lord K'trol." Ta'pez annouced in a friendly, if formal tone. "May I introduce poQ, my right hand and advisor." Ta'pez motioned towards poQ. "You idiot, ambassador poQ" thought poQ somewhat annoyed yet he simply saluted as any ambassador would.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:01pm K'Trol was happy to delay his transfer to Serenity.  He was certain that by now K'rahl would know he had arrived.  Let the upstart wait. He was expecting news from mu'HamSa soon.  He hoped that this news would be better than what he had heard earlier. It was infuriating that no agent had as yet discovered who had killed his Shieldmaiden on KDB. He watched Ta'pez and poQ enter. "Greetings Ta'pez.  i trust you are safely in command of your vessel once again.  It must rankle that in your absence such an afront was made towards you by K'Hare."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:12pm Ta'pez shrugged though he was seeting inside. "It seems that certain men in K'lach D'kel Brakt  have delusions of grandure and pretend to be strong but only when those whom they wish ill are not there, surerely you have expirienced that yourself."  he said calmly. Ta'pez chuckled. " I on the other hand do not toy with my time or enemies. Surerly the meH'Handra will tell you of that, if any were left to tell the tale."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:18pm "Early losses in this little House War have gone K'rahl's way certainly.  However that will soon change." He smiled warmly. "You see my fleet is much bigger than the one K'rahl has and much of it is waiting at mu'HamSa.  You recall, the scene of K'rahl leading the defence against the Borg."  he paused, knowing well that this ship and Ta'pez were there. "Well it will be so fitting that when his mother arrives with her ship she will find not the supporters she expects to rally to his cause but two dozen warships under the command of tarQIn." "I expect my son and grandson will find that news a little bitter."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by poQ on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:28pm "Personally I think they no longer would be worthy of those titles" Poq spoke up.  "A son, or grandson should not spread such vile accusations  as the two petaQs have done against your lordship."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:31pm Ta'pez chucked, what a nice way to remind the high lord what scum he and his offspring was. "poQ let us not bore the honorable Lord" Ta'pez said. " I am sure he will give us a most impressive display, affirming the traditional ways and making sure that no other pup dares to bring into question his joHs honor or courage."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:41pm "Oh they remain my blood.  Even after theirs is spilt."  He smiled. "No longer my heirs of course.  Yes there is wealth to be found in the holdings he has ceased on Klach d'kel Brakt but only a fraction of my full wealth." He waved his hand dismissively.  "That doesn't matter now though." He leaned forward and spoke firmly. "After I have defeated K'rahl and his followers I will be looking for an ally to plave in his position.  But not just his." he looked hard at Ta'pez. "After K'rahl is dead I want to deal with K'Hare." he paused again. "When I control the system and thw starbasw I will need a strong hand to rule there when I turn my attention....  to larger prey."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:49pm Ta'pez chuckled, now the old fool was talking "Where are my manners,  " he motioned  to the kr'tach " bring us some bloodwine." Poq seemed worried though he tried not to show it. "The house of cheng was looking to cooperate with the K'brd Lok," Ta'pez said. "the quarrel was not of my making. We would like to resume our... old cooperation " He leaned back, wondering what proposal the old man would give him.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:55pm "I met Chang many times, he and my Father were good friends."  He nodded. "The plan is simple.  I want you to take control of everything at Klach d'kel Brakt.  The planet, the Starbase.  Governor will be nothing compared to the power that will give you.  You will be able to hold the system while Martok tries t take it back." "In the meantime I will take control of Qo'noS.  Remove the High Council."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 8:59pm poQ was about to speak up but Ta'pez raise his hand to be silent. "Martok is a dog, we both know."  Ta'pez asked. "What of the Khithomer accords?. The support of others may depend on this?"

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:03pm "No, I don't think so." he smiled. "You see I have a little suprise being prepared." he pulled something from his armour and passed it to Ta'pez. "Do you know what that is?"

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:05pm Ta'pez looked at it and tried to hide his suprise at the K'brd Lok having something like this in his position. "No not exactly." Ta'pez said wishing to learn more about how the Lord of p'Dra'on being in possesion of an item of such value.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:12pm "While Sinatra was passing me Federation technology I had other agents getting me the better things.  The things Sinatra could not get easily." He held his hand out for the device. "My other agent obtained that and other items." he smiled.  "Right now I have ships being worked on to have this and all the other interesting items installed." "Of course the technology is quite different, early tests were not good.  Now though we are almost ready.  The first test will be when we take the starbase."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:15pm "This should be a great force multiplier." Ta'pez said. "Your resources are indeed considerable, your conections..." Ta'pez let that one hang.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ktrol on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:33pm "You will be quite impressed when you see the favility where the ships are being developed.  And where I am preparing the full forces we will unleash." He smiled. "However that is for later.  For now we must not be open.  Certainly there is no need to pretend to be enemies." "So, when the time comes."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:39pm "We ll act" Ta'pez finished the sentence. He stood up. "It has been a pleasure." Ta'pez said. "We shall not keep you from your affairs anylonger."

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by poQ on Feb 10th, 2006, 9:47pm poQ got up  and saluted as the p'Dra'on traitors departed.  This was madness, the old fool had delusions of grandure just like those "men" in K'lach D'kel Brakt, but his were much larger. "I am sure we will see each other soon." poQ added. "QaplaH"

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 11th, 2006, 12:45pm The p’Dra’on entourage had left. Ta’pez and poQ were on their way back to the starbase as the welcoming ceremonies were to begin soon. poQ looked up, he was considering how to best put it without launching. “So what do you think?” poQ asked Ta’pez. “About K’trol, and his offer” “It’s appealing.” Ta’pez said “Especially for a house like hours. If we could trust him” poQ was silent for a moment and Ta’pez chuckled after a few steps. “You are duying to disagree yet you hold your tongue.” Ta’pez said. “It’s a quality few warriors have.” “My long years as a weHwI’ and a servant of cheng, son of ne’thal have thought me to so.” poQ said. “You wanted to run on out that room.” Ta’pez said. “I could smell it.” poQ grew uncomfortable, this was an area that they that no matter how rational he was, his gut was telling him one thing and his mind another. “If I am an open book,” poQ spoke as neutrally as possible, “then my lord you should know why I  object. The K’brd Lok have a long past, and no matter how well they dress it up they are no better then the Duras were in some regards. In fact in this case if we are to follow them we will end up  along with them in a fate worse then the Duras.” Ta’pez was silent. He looked ahead silent, poQ threaded carefully wishing to impress upon him more without disagreeing with the lord. “If the p’Dra’on were as honorable as they claim to be their sons would never rise against them.” poQ continue with a somewhat desperate hope that his joH would saw the reasoning about it. Ta’pez was about to respond when a kr’tach arrived. “ My lord!.” He said somewhat hurriedly. Ta’pez nodded to him and asked. “What is it?” “We have received the dispatch that you were waiting for.” The kr’tach said giving the hoQra to Ta’pez. “Well done,” Ta’pez said.  The Kr’tach saluted and stepped to the side. “We shall finish this later poQ, I shall see you after the welcoming ceremonies.” Ta’pez said though the old warrior seemed crestfallen, the words had not made the impact that he hoped he had.

Title: Re: A meeting of Houses. Post by Ta`pez on Feb 12th, 2006, 11:19pm The adventures of Ta'pez continue here (http://www.betleh.com/cgi-bin/b4/YaBB.pl?num=1139800705/0#0)

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