Treason

[Flameseeker]

Chapter 1: High Treason
Terran Militay Academy of Auraxis
Dean�s Room

�Do you realize what this is? It is treason against the fair Republic, and treason means death.�
The man looked angry, but with his short stature and receding hairline it was almost comical. Almost. He leaned back in his chair, a frown on his face, and spoke slowly, �Mr. Ficha, we both know you have joined this Liberty cult-�
�I don�t know anything about this Liberty organization. I assume that was planted, I have a few enemies, Mr. Wheelright.� The young man kept a straight face, but inside he squirmed, �If they see through this��
�Well, this is a possibility, but how do you explain this?� Mr. Wheelright, the balding man, tapped a button on his desk, the top slid away, and a holo-projector popped up. It showed Searo, clearly reading the Liberty�s Call manual in his dorm room. Searo�s blood ran cold, his gut knotted.
�They are on their way. Security, could you detain Mr. Ficha for a short time?� He didn�t fight, it was useless. Searo was immobile with shock anyway. Execution? At 21? Two large campus guards came in, and led him out. Before the door slid shut behind him, Searo heard a dry chuckle.

Terran Military Academy
AztecWarrior�s Dorm
Suddenly, the small holo-projector in the room flickered.
�Attention, all students consorting with outside radicalists will be convicted. Several have been already, please stay in your rooms, there is a search being conducted. That is all.�
Aztec�s stomach churned, Searo wasn�t back yet.