Five days had past and no sign of the Serken. Roy wanted to believe that they had dodged a bullet, but his gut told him that they were still coming. The Alliance had yet to respond to his communication. He didn't know if they got the message or not. With the plasma storms in the solar system, it would be nearly impossible for the fleet to respond to him until they were within a few light years. All he could do was hope and wait.
Over the week the other kings came, having traveled great distances. Wholdorn and Rysom met with each king as they arrived and told them the tale of their battles with the Serpent People and how the Commander had appeared to fulfill the prophecy. Each King was well versed in the prophecies and would not make a conclusion until they tested the Commander for
