An minor crisis with that 'jesus guy'...

A jesus guy update: He and Master Hambreth (the master healer El-*th) went down to the El-*th compound in the Andes (teleportation is real) and were looking for the best launch spot--when a 'dragon' appeared. Poor Master Hambreth--he was one of the survivors of the El-*th/dragon war, and he totally freaked out. He and some of the guards threw some energy at it, and immediately snapped the compound's energy shield shut. It has to be open for that 'jesus' guy (actually his name is Ted--a shortened version of a roman name his mom gave him back then) to launch.

I was focusing my attention there as it happened and saw the 'dragon' and knew something about it was wrong--it seemed too squishy and slippery for dragon energy, so I popped down to say so. The energy shield didn't stop me, so obviously it's a physical world shield. I listened to all the panic about not daring to leave the shield open if a dragon was around.

I hated to interrupt since realizing maybe these weren't just imaginary conversations and perhaps a bit more politeness was in order. But they noticed me, and saw my look of skepticism, and asked why.

I said, from my years with dragons, it had the wrong energy, and dragons didn't just pop in and out like that. They came for a reason and that usually involved some kind of damage. A lot of damage normally.

The king was there by then, of course, and he said that was true from what he'd seen during the war, unless it was a scout, but those never came that close. So being ever mindful of those dang sneaky hybrids, I suggested maybe they were sending a shape shifter to scare them into doing the whole locking the place down to keep Ted here.

There was some speculative looks and head scratchings and the king said, we just can't take that chance. If it really was a dragon, it's too unsafe, and if it's a shapeshifter, they might find some other way to sneak in thru the opening.

I thought furiously--we, humanity, really need Ted to go. I had an idea (thank you, cult ancestors). So I said, after checking with Ennos, on the spirit realm level where he is always around keeping an eye on me as per Pythos's request (although lately more because he's quite curious versus me needing protection), if he'd be able to come here and set a watch for the shape shifters who don't fool a dragon. The reptilian brain can't be fooled by illusion which the shape shifters use as well as the El-*th. And any alien who still worked for the hybrids wouldn't even want to come near either, as dragons are not noted for their kind demeanor. And have more than enough power to do something if others annoy them.

Of course the El-*th were shocked since the unpleasantness between the two species never really got resolved. I quickly pointed out they trusted Pythos, and Ennos was his most trusted ally, which only could happen if the two had similar beliefs and values.

I pointed out Ennos had been in contact with me for years now and was much more aware of social niceties and 'good' behavior than some of the younger wilder ones, and was planning on helping me and Pythos with teaching the dragons how to grow up emotionally. And he gave his word he would avoid causing problems. He said he always wondered what shape shifters tasted like.

The El-*th still seemed hesitant so I zoomed over to address the hybrids who were not terribly happy looking at all about a dragon, and I noticed the shapesfifters were all huddled behind the hybrids and looking quite afraid. I asked if they thought a dragon was something they wanted to mess with. The hybrids did their equivalent of a snort and shrug, but the shape shifters were all shaking their heads no very vigorously. I'm guessing the hybrids never actually met a dragon, to be so casual about it.

So I went back over to the El-*th and told them the shape shifter reaction, and reminded them that the hybrids were running low on alien allies who had enough power to do anything except for the shape shifters pretty much.

I reassured them that dragons rarely gave their word but if they did, nothing would stop them from keeping it. (I really want Ted free to go when he's ready!)

So finally after some back and forth, they agreed to let Ennos come here. Somebody said something about So Shu Ming, the red dragon, maybe being a better choice, since he was already here. I thought maybe yeah, but then I realized he doesn't know how to fold space, and would have to fly, through the fighter jets and cruz missiles to get here. It could be quite a mess. Which I said. The others agreed and the king told me to have Ennos meet him on the back side of the moon. Apparently, they have a spot back there.

Ennos knew where to go though, so he left immediately. It took 3 folds to get here, so it was quick (and those flailing energy link lines have all been caught, with the other galaxy link just being wrangled now so it was safe for him to come), like 10 minutes, and the king brought him back to the compound. In the spirit realm he is fairly good sized but in real life, he is huge! I'm thinking he might have been seen because he had to fold in up in the mid atmosphere, and while it is in the Andes, there are still people scattered here and there. It'll be interesting to see if any sightings are reported.

I think that most of the El-*th had never seen a dragon this close, and were pretty speechless and more than a little nervous. Master Hambreth was a bit pale. But Ennos settled in to a nearby dip in the terrain and clearly wasn't hostile. They've calmed down a lot, but still send nervous glances his way.

Ennos is nearly the color of the dragon we lost, so he's a very dark green with lighter stomach area, so he blends in well although trees are a bit sparse up there. I'm pretty sure the shape shifters are not even wanting to give him the chance to see what they taste like. :)

I'm curious if the hybrids might try to send some of their more advanced weapons against him. They're pretty desperate. But a dragon/El-*th coalition will be impervious to any kind of weapon. Doesn't mean they won't try, though.

But the launch is still a go--and I doubt anything but Ted can stop it now. They're looking for the best spot still, but it's more of a guided tour for Ted at this point. As far as I can tell, they're still shooting for tomorrow.

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