Ryder's Redeemed

Hey everybody, this is an unofficial addition to the epic Sci-fi Series "Theirs Not to Reason Why" by Jean Johnson. I love this series with a damned fire, and when it ended, it was the first series to make me leak a few tears because i loved the worlds and characters so much. I encourage you to read them if you enjoy Sci-fi works. It is one of the best I have ever read. I hope to make a story that would be worthy of being in that world.

During their farewell ceremony, the members of Ia's Damned laid there dress black coats with all their glittery down in a neat stack, acknowledging they recognized they would not return from their next mission.

As I stood in line, waiting shouldering the weight of my decision to follow General Ia to our final destination. When I reached the stack of metal adorned coats, I slid my coat off my shoulders, and placed it neatly on the stack, taking a moment to smooth out any wrinkles it had from the action, and stepping out of the line. The mood in the air was somber, but proud. Every one of us would follow Ia anywhere. She had earned that dedication and loyalty, by saving our lives in the field more times than we could count.

After the ceremony, General Ia approached me with a small box about the size of a necklace case. "Ryder, when you get back to your bunk, place this bracelet on your wrist before you get some rest. I know you are scared, but that will show you what the universe gains from our loss. I hope it reassures you.

I cracked open the box slightly, and saw a bracelet made out of a pink crystal, then snapped it back closed. "Yes Sir, thank you for going through the effort to give me a final Precognitive missive."

Ia gave me a slight smile, and nodded her head. "Its been an honor serving with you Meoia."

I took the box and returned to my bunk, eager to see what the future would hold.

I sat on my bunk and cracked the case again, taking a moment to admire the pink crystal band. As I slid my wrist into it, I froze up in shock.