Free Star Raiders and the Lost Expidition by M. Shaunessy Page B

of her league.
     
    She escorted the two to their room and Tygla told them that she was going to her room to clean herself up and would see them later. They both entered and saw the room. Justin never thought that he would see the day that he would be sleeping in a luxurious room such as the one Tygla pick out. It was big, so big in fact; you could put the Condor in the room. It had a full size bathroom, entertainment center, and more. Justin and Mike was very impressed and started to unpack. A half an hour later, once Mike and Justin finished unpacking, there was a tone at the door. Mike went over and opened it and their stood Tygla in her proper royal gown. She was in a white long silk dress with a v-neck line in front. Her hair was done and braided she glimmered in the sun like a white diamond.
     
    “ Wow, your beautiful,” Mike remarked astonishingly. “Just like a true princess.”
     
    Tygla blushed entering the room, “Why thank you Mike.”
     
    “ OK,” Justin said sitting on his bed, “Why did you lie to your dad back on the pad?”
     
    “ If my father ever found out that you were bounty hunters, he’d kill me,” Tygla replied, “He doesn’t like the idea of ruffians living in the castle. Besides, you promised me.”
     
    “ Yes we did,” Mike commented, “But one clear thing, we’re not bounty hunters, we’re adventures. So what’s the plan for getting your brother?”
     
    “ Well, we have to access the control room, when no one’s around, so we have to do this after hours. Therefore, I convinced my father that you‘d be my special guest for dinner tonight. After dinner, we'll all meet in the control room. I am sure no one will be there at that hour. We’ll then plan for his rescue,” Tygla informed.
     
    Justin said, “I thought we were you private guards?”
     
    “ You are,” she replied, “But for now, you’re my guests, okay?”
     
    “ Yeah, okay,” said Justin, “We’ll play it your way for now.”
     
    “ Good,” she said, “Dinner’s at six. And don’t be late.”
     
    “ Anything else my love, I mean Tygla?” Mike asked quickly correcting himself.
     
    Tygla replied and she thought he said ‘her love’, but ignored it, “Yes, I hope you have something better to wear than what you have on now. When we have guests for dinner, it’s kind of formal.”
     
    “ Don’t worry,” said Mike, “We won’t embarrass you.”
     
    “ I hope not,” she said flirting to Mike as she left the room.
     
    “ You’re getting too cute for her, Mike,” Justin warned.
     
    “ I think she likes me,” Mike replied dreamily as he leaned against the door.
     
    “ Get real,” Justin ended, “Say, do we even have formalwear?”
     
     
     
    Later that night in the dining room, everybody entered. Mike and Justin had to borrow a couple of suits, as they were handsomely dressed, with their black tuxedos and jacket. King Rymu however was in his royal purple king’s attire complete with robe. Mike noticed that the room had to be large enough for the long banquet to fit in. He saw more paintings on the wall. Some he recognized from his old earth history book. They must be replicas he thought.
     
    “ I’m sorry for all the mess that’s around here, but some of my servants had to seek safe refuge from the last battle we had with the Xatu,” remarked Rymu.
     
    Everybody sat down expect Tygla. She picked up her glass and said, “I like to propose a toast,” then everybody picked up his or her glasses and Tygla continued, “To my brother, I hope he is here, with us, in spirit. And I also wish he will return home safely.”
     
    “ A beautiful speech Tygla,” commented Mike as she sat down next to him.
     
    “ Can we have the first course?” The King asked.
     
    One of the servants who decided to stay came in with a cart. On top of the cart sat a silver tray with a dome lid. The servant removed the top and the delicious smell filled the room. Another servant entered caring