My dearest Tkkla,

A prison is no place to carry a child, yet here I am, 4 months pregnant in this horrible, disgusting place. At least the warden was decent enough to get me a more comfortable bunk. How are they treating you in the men's wing?

I miss seeing you, lover. It's lonely here without you. Fikkia visits often, but I'd rather see you, not your entawan. Hopefully we can figure some way to get out of here before our child is born. Otherwise, they will turn the child over to some relatives of mine. I don't want our child being raised by those peasants. I married into the Ritua family to get away from those people. Our child should be living like a prince or princess, not a pauper. I think they are doing this as further punishment for us.

Oh, Tkkla, my love, can you think of a way to get us out of here? I've come up with plans in my mind that so far have fallen short. The security here is tight. The only thing that could help us is if we had some of our people working on the inside. Have you heard anything? Let me know. I'm praying that we'll be able to see one another once again.

Love,

Pijol
 

Lovely Pijol,

It is good to hear from you, beloved. Though I would rather hear your alluring voice much more...curse those fools! The only real punishment we've received so far was the moment Marana betrayed us. Of all people, I didn't expect her to turn us in so. Then again, she is her Pahda's daughter, sort of.

So far, I practically rule the men's wing, but my power is merely limited to the inmates, unfortunately. When we first got here, I wrote to Fikkia and she's working on a way to get us out of here. However, there is something we must discuss, and since our communication with each other is limited, we must be forced to improvise.

According to our sacred laws, when a leader of the Followers of Wenbaran dies, his or her place is taken by a relative. I had hoped that, having her Pahda in her, Marana would do it, but since that's out of the question, I must ask, no, beg of you to do it. You know you have that right as Tilor's widow, but since his death, you've refused.

Until now, no one has ever officially taken Tilor's place as a leader of the MATI. Tilor...when I think of him, I wonder what would've happened if he were still alive. He was the best leader we've ever had, and the best friend I've ever had. It seemed like only yesterday when I served as the herald at his wedding to you. But eventually, I must face reality. Tilor is gone, and with him, the strict leadership and ruthlessness which has held the MATI together in the first place. Fikkia, myself and the rest of the leaders try our best, but we were lucky to only have just us caught. Fortunately, the rest of the MATI members are hidden and no one knows who they are. I heard one of my servants got killed in another attempt to terminate the half-breed and the human who dared to interfere. You were right about the interloper being in the Mob at the time. The last I heard was that the human is dealt with by our true master, Wenbaran, though the half-breed lives. I don't know whether you would be pissed that she survived, or pleased that she will be there so you could have the pleasure of killing her yourself.

Until we can escape, our child must be secured. I've not heard from Fikkia about it yet, but we're making plans. But she has told me that a small covert team of our people are keeping close tabs on your relatives; that way, if our child is born before our escape, we can still secure it long after we flee from this forsaken place. I know it seems hopeless, Pijol, but keep your chin up. If we give in to those fools of Vasah, then, and only then, will we truly lose. Don't lose faith, my dear. We'll get out of here, I promise you. I promised Tilor I'd take care of you should anything happen to him; I won't break my promise now.

Eternally yours,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla,

I think we may have some support on the inside. Today one of the guards gave me one of the secret hand signals of the MATI. I also think the warden for the women's' wing is a sympathizer at least. So far, I've been getting high quality food and high quality treatment here. She's been making sure I get my monthly check-ups. I got my sonogram results today. We are having a boy. I think you should decide what to name him.

Fikkia tells me your product will be sold in Limbo Galaxy. If everything goes right, you'll be a multi trillionaire! Another thing, have you met up with Falong? I heard he's been locked up here for a long time. If you've seen him, does he know about Rio and Milollee becoming a couple of goody goodies? You told me the original Silver Shanks were your best pushers for your product. Let's hope this new bunch will do an even better job than they did. Lsa was once a Silver Shank, right? You have any plans for her? I want to get her back for punching me in the face. Next time she won't catch me off guard. Besides snuffing out the half-breed, kicking Las's ass is also on my to-do list. If you or Fikkia are making any progress with our escape plans, let me know.

Love,

Pijol
 

Dearest Pijol,

I have a feeling one of those guards will be our ticket out of here, but that warden of yours may not be a sympathizer. She's only being compassionate because of your pregnancy. I'm not sure of a name for our son yet.

The product being sold by the Mob is merely a mutual advantage. They spread out my product while I make some profit. I have a feeling Mon*Star won't share much, but it's a small price to pay. I haven't seen Falong anywhere; they probably have him transferred to another prison. Fikkia's working on locating him now.

You're right about Lsa being a Silver Shank; she was one of our best prostitutes, known as Niku Barani. Her defection caused a severe decrease in our profits, and I haven't forgiven her for it. I'd be careful about taking her on if I were you; you weren't trained to fight, she has. You are very ambitious, my dear; no wonder Tilor defied our laws and married you, an outsider. MATI members usually marry among themselves, but when Tilor saw you, I knew he saw something good.

My plans for Niku are to make her pay for defying me and for hurting you. We are going to devastate her by torturing her family, one by one, enjoying her anguish and having her screams roar in our presence. That, is only the beginning. MATI activities will also spread to Limbo and test our dear Mikel. I hear he's quite the fighter, and may be a threat. So will those other... SilverHawks... what possessed Mikel to work with those humans, I will never know! But he will pay, dearly. We only arranged Marana's marriage to him so that our power will increase. His interference will be his downfall.

Fikkia and I have nothing new to report about our escape plans, but some of the crew are concerned. The time is drawing near for the Child of Light to activate those powers which will defy our master. We must make several preparations before we can expect to get out of here. Keep faith, beloved.

Blessed hearts forever,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla my love,

You won't believe who came to visit me today. My grandson, Pidro. He told me he misses me, in spite of everything. I didn't quite know how to respond to that. He also told me that the freak is pregnant again. That makes another impure little bastard to deal with.

I've been thinking about a method of escape. How about utilizing the short range teleporters? That guard gave me a bit of interesting information. Every night the security system is reset. The resetting takes about one minute and fifty seconds. It's not nearly enough to bust out of a cell and run out. But it's just enough time to use a short range teleporter. But it would have to be done quickly and the coordinates will have to be very accurate. We'll have to work out the details with Fikkia. Let me know what you think. The sooner we escape from here the sooner we can be reunited, my love.

Pijol
 

My dear Tkkla,

Have you decided who our next target will be? I think it should be that annoying singer, Cherri Berri Hasau and her parents. She's become even more public with her protests against the MAIT ever since our arrest.

I really do hope Fikkia locates Falong. His skills are infamous. He could be very useful to us someday. Also, there is only one more month before our son is born. Have you decided on a name yet? Write back soon, my love.

Pijol
 

Pijol,

Let's concentrate on getting out of here before moving on to our next target, okay? We need to have our priorities straight if we're going to succeed. You suggested the short-range teleporters? You're right, it's difficult, but possible.

Fikkia hasn't located Falong yet, but I have a feeling she's getting close. You said Pidro came to visit you? Interesting... he may prove useful. Have you asked him about his opinion of our cause? We'll need someone on the inside of that family if we're to get our revenge. We'll deal with the public nuisance later; right now, we need to get out of here. Don't lose hope.

Love,

Tkkla

PS: I think Goki would be a good name for our son, don't you think? If not, give me your suggestions.
 

Dear Lover,

Goki is a wonderful name. If I'm not mistaken, Goki means "victory" in Tch, right? As in we shall have victory over our enemies. I thought our son was going to be born today, but the physician told me it was a false alarm. I think our little Goki is getting anxious if you ask me. He should be born any day now.

Fikkia has been keeping in contact with that guard I told you about. Turns out she used to be part of the security team in the house of Ritua cycles ago, before I married Tilor. She is going to provide Fikkia with a layout of both wings of the prison to help the members on the outside plan our escape down to the finest detail. As I said before, their timing must be flawless because there is very little margin for error. I get the feeling that this plan will work. We have some brilliant minds on our side. Your daughter, Tifa should be a good candidate for this mission. She is head of security in the house of Ataka. I'm sure they will do their part well. We just have to make sure we are in our proper place when everything goes down. I feel our freedom is so close I can taste it! I'll be in your arms again soon, lover!

As for Pidro, I doubt he would be a MATI supporter. He is best friends with that brat Camiel. Also, he keeps in contact with Mikel. Apparently they have formed some kind of bond. Write back soon, love of my life.

Pijol
 

Lovely Lady,

Don't be so anxious, my dear. We'll get through this; you just have to think positive. I'm sorry to hear that Pidro isn't as useful as I thought. If he's friends with the Child of Light, then we have a problem. Then again, we have ways of... convincing those who dare defy us.

Try to keep our little Goki in as much as possible. Fikkia told me that the team spying on your relatives were nearly caught the other day and we can't risk further exposure. Blast it! I don't want to lose anymore of us like we lost Tilor.

My profits from the Mob's sales of the product are slow because of their inability to duplicate the formula. Rumor has it that there was a group of Mobsters who left cycles ago that were very dangerous. If they should return to Limbo, then we might have the upper hand.

Pijol, if we can not get our revenge when we get out, we must resort to other means. Our people have gotten hold of a blueprint of cybernetic implants. Once we have completed the analysis and modifications, we can use these implants to strengthen our soldiers and send them to Limbo. I know there's a wormhole now, but we can't afford to risk getting caught again. It'll take time, I hear, but I have a feeling it'll all be worth it.

Forever beside you,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla,

I'll keep this letter short. I'm extremely emotional now. Goki was born this afternoon around 1PM. They only gave me one hour to hold him and say good-bye. I haven't stopped crying since they took him away. I asked the warden to allow you to see him before my relatives got custody. Did she honor my request? I hope so. He looks so much like you, my love. He's so beautiful. Oh, Tkkla, I'm so upset about what has happened today. I wish you were here to comfort me.

Forever yours,

Pijol
 

Pijol,

No one came by with the baby. I'm sorry. These fools will pay for their insolence! I'll keep this short, but keep in mind that I am here for you. I've just ordered Fikkia and Tifa to hasten our escape so that we may get our revenge as soon as possible. Tifa even tells me she's keeping track of your relatives again, this time by hacking around the main computer system. We have the location, so when the time is right, we shall reclaim our son. Keep your spirits up, beloved; our retribution is close at hand.

Sincerely yours,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla, my dearest,

I am so angry that the warden didn't keep her word! That bitch said she would let you see Goki the day they took him away. No matter. You will get to see him soon. Fikkia told me she found Falong in a prison to the north. Turns out he wants a piece of Niku Barani too. I have a question though. Who is Umbor Casta? Fikkia said Falong mentioned him. She didn't seem to know too much about him.

Fikkia also told me she has given Tifa the prison blueprints. They are forming a team to operate to short range teleporters to help us escape. That guard is going to let them know exactly when the security system will be reset on the day of our escape. Apparently, it's done at a different time each day. If all goes as planned, we'll be free!

Pijol
 

Dear Tkkla,

My mahda sent me a picture of little Goki. He's growing up so fast. We've already missed so much of his life. Mahda told me he's starting to crawl now. I sent the picture with this letter. Don't you think he looks a lot like you?

Fikkia hasn't visited in a while. I hope everything is all right. We can't afford to have anything go wrong now. Not when we're so close to escaping this hell hole. I saw you on the other side of the fence when they let us go out into the prison yard. You were having a smoke with one of the inmates. I wanted to call to you, but there were guards by the fence. Did you see me?

I miss being in your arms, lover. I remember all the fun times we had in the hot tub, and our trips to one of the Floating Cities over the Sinking Sands. I remember when we first became lovers. It was while we were planning that hit on the Valentines. I know you promised Tilor you would take care of me, but I didn't know you were going to take care of all my needs. And you certainly did. I'm hoping we'll get to see each other soon, my love. I miss you very much.

Faithfully yours,

Pijol
 

Pijol,

I recall a Silver Shank called Umbor Casta. Last I heard, he was killed the night Niku defected. But enough of that. I had a dream last night. Our Master contacted me. Yes, I know; it seems wild. Tilor was the only one who had these dreams, and only the most trusted of the MATI were given contact with Wenbaran.

Pij, there's something...you need to know about the MATI's abilities. I can't tell you like this; it's complicated and a long story. Try to get some more information about the guard who's been helping us; I recall her, but I need some assurance that it isn't another trick. It may seem pessimistic of me, but after all that's gone on, anything could happen. Keep determined, cherri beri.

Love,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla,

That guard has told me she is the daughter of one of the Chitau who presided over Mikel and Detia's trial. That High Holy Elder retired soon after Mikel's sentence to exile. He is an active MATI member. Have you hear of Master Jurai Tivert? Ginni says that's her pahda. I don't think that it's a set-up, but I'm keeping my eyes and ears open.

Anyway, what's all this about a dream? I remember Tilor used to have them, but he never went into detail about them. You say our Master has contacted you through this dream? What has he told you? Tell me as much as you can. After we get out of here you can fill in all details.

I love you,

Pijol
 

Dearest Tkkla,

Is everything all right? I haven't heard from you in quite a while. Why the long silence? I haven't seen Fikkia either. Has she visited you lately? I hope nothing has gone wrong with the escape plans. Please don't let me worry too much longer, my dear.

Pij
 

My dear Pijol,

I am so sorry to keep you waiting, but I had to keep quiet. Fikkia and I were going over a second plan; to get our son back. The reason for my silence was because I caught one of the guards going through my last letter to you. While it didn't contain any vital information, I couldn't risk either of our plans being discovered. Everything is at stake here.

Ginni Tivert...now I remember her. Her pahda, Jurai, is one of our more... influential members. It was a pity he only got Mikel exiled; I had hoped he and his half-breed tramp would be executed. Ginni herself is an expert at covert operations. Why, she and Tilor have worked on several hits together. I had even thought they'd wed until you came into the picture. (don't worry; Tilor once told me if he had a choice between marrying the most beautiful goddess in the universe and you, he'd choose you)

The only reason this letter is able to get to you intact was because I managed to slip it to Lady Ginni. It took a lot of work, but the results are worth it. From now on, you'll either have to send your letters through Ginni or keep as little information about us and the MATI as possible out of the letters. We've worked too hard for all of this to come down. Why, Tilor himself would turn in his grave if he ever saw how we'd become.

I have some better news to report; some of my paid merchants traveling the universe managed to find some of those so-called Mobsters from Limbo. They are a notorious bunch called the Mob Elite. One of them, a human called Glycerin, is an expert in chemicals and used to run a drug ring years ago. No contact with them has been made yet, but I doubt they would need convincing to return to Limbo anytime soon. But we are keeping an eye on them just in case. Until our escape, beloved, keep your chin up and your head cool. No screw-ups can be afforded now.

Love,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla my love,

Ginni delivered your last letter to me so I'm also using this method to communicate with you. I have received a message from Tifa in the MATI secret code. It contains the coordinates to where I will be teleported from and the exact time it will be executed. Did you receive yours yet? Fikkia told me one servant will teleport into each of our cells and give us each our own device. We have to be fast or the security shield around the prison will leave us trapped inside. I memorized the coordinates and the time then destroyed the message. What is your plan to get our son back? Make sure to destroy this letter after you read it.

Counting down to freedom,

Pijol
 

My Lovely Lady,

If you're reading this, then all is well. I've gotten my coordinates and time from Ginni shortly before receiving your last letter. As for getting our son back, I'd be happy to share that plan with you, but it all depends how determined you are to get him back. You see, my dear, the plan involves your family members having a little... accident, so to speak. I'll explain the details after we escape.

Keeping hope alive,

Tkkla
 

Tkkla, my darling,

Whatever it takes to get Goki back I'm willing to do. This will be my last letter to you. The plan will be set in motion in three days. I'll be seeing you on the outside, lover! Then we can get our beloved son back. After that...REVENGE!

I'll be seeing you soon,

Pij
 

My Sweet Great Mind,

I am counting down the seconds before we are together again. Three days seems like an eternity, but I will be patient. It is not of my virtues, but for you, I will make an exception.

When we get out of here, we must be very careful. Terrible news has been given to me by Wenbaran; the Star Child still lives. My servant failed in his mission completely, and he was one of my best and loyal assassins. I thought she was dead, too, but last night, Wenbaran felt her life force. It was only for a moment, but it was enough to know she's still alive. A pity we don't know where. Whatever the cost, she must be found and executed; Wenbaran felt a strange power sleeping within her. A second being of that power has been sensed, too, but that being's powers has been supressed for a long time, so it poses no threat to us.

I also want to try and recruit Pidro to our cause, whatever it takes. And, I want you to start training to be a fighter as soon as possible; I need you to be able to handle Niku when the time comes. So help me if she hurts you again... until the day we meet again, beloved.

Always yours,

Tkkla
 

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