Trinkets and Truth

Posted on Wed Oct 8th, 2025 @ 8:10am by Lieutenant Alena Alessa

411 words; about a 2 minute read

"Hello dear", Alena's Ma, Catarina, said as they connected the call. "Hi Ma. I have some questions", Alena told the other woman. Her Ma's expression showed her concern. "What is wrong?", she asked. "I found where the necklace pendant came from. It was addressed to "My little angel". Not long after, a small crystal appeared from I don't know where. I need answers", Alena told her.
Her Ma sighed. "I guess it's time to tell you more about your father", she said. "Go on. I need answers", Alena said. She was feeling both curious and desperate for answers.
"I don't know where your father is, nor what he is. But he came to scout in Brazil. He said he fell in love with me at first sight. But around the time you were born, he left. Not because he wanted to. He wanted to protect both of us", Catarina said. "And Mrs. Anderson?", Alena asked. "She took on the job of getting us the hell out of Brazil. She protected us until the she died. Mind you it wasn't a natural death. She died protecting you", Catarina told her with a sigh.
"And the trinket that has been showing up all over the place?", Alena wanted to know. "You were always his little angel. "Your name, Alena, means little angel in his culture, he told me. Alena, i know you are worried and upset with me. But right now, you need to be careful. Your father has many enemies. Hence why he left us. He said he'd rather die than let any of his enemies near us", Catarina said. "I will be careful. I got good people around me here. If you remember more, I need to know immediately. Things are heating up here, and I need to sort out everything", Alena admitted. "It is good to see you thriving. Just be careful, okay? And I'm sorry I've kept so much from you", Catarina said.
"We'll talk again soon", Alena promised. "Good. Next time, I hope we can talk about your life and how everything is going for you", with that they ended the call.
Alena sat on her chair for a long moment. So much information. So many secrets unveiled. So much to deal with. She needed to inform the Commanding Officer, Hiros, about everything. With a small sigh, she went in search of him. There was much to do.

Lt. Alena Alessa
Chief Counselor
Chief Diplomat
Starbase 21

 

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