Epic of Bee

"Are you ready?" I asked, and Helaina nodded as we walked over to the casket.

I hated to refer to that, but it was what it looked like. Both Sakura and I helped her in, and the moment Helaina's head went below the lid, she smiled, and her eyes closed.

I slowly closed the lid, feeling a bit drowsy from the casket, but it faded quickly, and I looked at Sakura.

"Yup, you don't have to ask. I am more than ready to get out of the cursed mountain!" Sakura declared, and I grinned at her as we both boarded Shiva.

"The trip shouldn't take long, but I suggest everyone hold on tight," Shiva instructed us as a chair formed for each of us, keeping in mind of the girls tails.

"Come down on my lap, you two," I told Tigra and Thanos, and the two of them did as asked.

I had no idea just what I was getting myself into, but after everyone was strapped down, Shiva took off like a bullet. I felt my stomach lurch into my spine as we started flying down the tunnels at breakneck speeds.

I looked back, but Helaina seemed to be strapped down securely, so I turned my head forward. There was something about riding on a vehicle at high speeds that just wasn't the same when you were driving.

"Can you fly this fast?!" Sakura called with excitement, and that brought a grin to my face as I could see the light up ahead.

"You better Bee-lieve it!" I yelled but then realized what I had just said and closed my eyes as I felt the connections that had been dormant since I had left the Royal Hive Flying Fortress.

'QUEENIE!' I screamed out with my mind, but then I was bombarded with hundreds of system pings of distress beacons looking for me.

[You don't have to scream. I can hear you loud and clear, my Queen. It has been too long since I have heard your voice.] Hilda replied as we slowed down, and I burst into tears.

I had missed everyone so much, and hearing Hilda again was like hearing the sweetest melody. Suddenly, my radio became filled with people screaming my name and tear-filled cries as I finally reconnected with my family.

I didn't quiet anyone, and instead, I waited until everyone was quiet. There was so much to talk about, but I had to hear their voices.

'Messia, Miasma, Miku, Xani, Serria, and Rixi, please report!' I ordered, trying to keep my voice level and not break into tears again.

[We are all here except for a certain pair of mischievous troublemakers who are not, but please remain calm, we are in contact with Tag and Sig. The girls are safe, with them, and they almost have-] Messia started to explain, but I cut her off as a cold chill swept over my body, and I did anything but remain calm.

'GET THEM OUT OF THERE, NOW! That's an order, and they are to return to the last village we saved until I can come and get them. There are to be no questions in regards to this, and I want to hear nothing more of it. Now, what is everyone's status?' I growled in my mind as we came to a complete stop.

This was one of the worst possible situations, and it was guaranteed that the Skyfolk had the communications bugged. I needed to be as discreet as possible, and everyone needed to know this.

[Everyone here is fine, the Predators are still in lockdown.] Hilda reported, and I nodded to myself. This was good.

'Good, now I want to talk about whatever that idiot is planning to use that massive space station. I know you can hear me and are listening. Know that if you use that weapon up there, you will be declaring war with me, and I will hunt you down to hold you personally responsible!' I challenged whoever was listening, and as I assumed, an annoying laugh came over my intercom.

[So, the Queen has decided to come out of hiding, and halfway around the world at that. Those are pretty big words for someone with no army! I have sent an elite unit to come and pick you up and bring you to serve trial for your crimes! You and all your people will be wiped from history just like the goblins!]

'You think I need an army? There isn't a place in this world or of it that you will be able to hide from me, General Brand!' I growled, and then the line went silent; he must have blocked the signal, but Hilda had just sent me their location along with all Brand credentials.

"Are you okay? You look like you are about to kill someone!" Sakura asked me, and I nodded.

"We should Bee expecting company very soon, but I want you two to deal with everyone getting aboard and moving to the Capital," I ordered Sakura and Shiva.

"What?! Who is coming? If it is a fight, then I can help you!" Sakura complained, but I shook my head no.

"Not this time, kitten. This is my fight, and I am Bee-tter about some news I just heard. I am going to send a message to them all thinking that I would ask my people to do something that I was not able to do!" I growled while I connected with Q-Bee, who was now en route to me, but it would take some time.

"The Queen is right. Rai Cait warns of a large force approach, but without wings, you will not be able to help. We need to get out of here while the Queen takes them on because we have no other way to defend the ship. The King's Core for the Meccat Flagship is there, and we need to get that before we are any help to her!" Shiva explained, making Sakura grind her teeth.

"You had better kick all their asses and come back in one piece! I want to fly with you!" Sakura said as she darted forwards to give me a quick kiss.