NASTRAGULL: Pirates (46 page)

After a tense few hours, the two shuttles made their cautious way back to the Star-Dice, Tota's private hotel and casino, where the
Predator
was now docked. With perfect precision, the two shuttles entered the vast ship's main docking bay, and settled down gently onto the deck.

Tota peered through the crystal wall of his office. He could see the bridge of the
Predator,
and he waved at the people he recognized on the bridge. He grinned widely as Captain Behl gave him the thumbs up. A moment later,
Predator
glided slowly away towards New Frontier 16.

Tota turned to a tall, attenuated omanoid. "Inform the Grand Master that I think we have found someone suitable for our purpose." He looked back into space, and noticed a large convoy approaching in the far distance. He smiled and said brightly, "Oh, good! More customers!"

END OF PART ONE

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NASTRAGULL

Part 2

Hunted