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green.  The shirt had ‘security’ across the upper left chest and when he crossed the room and took a seat, Karac noted it was across his back as well. 
    “Nice shirt.”  Karac commented.
    “I thought it was fitting.”  Calzen smirked. 
    Each of them reclined back as they stretched their long legs out in front.  Both were silent as they gazed at the blue planet before Karac asked, “Did you hear the latest report?”
    “Only 15%?  Not very good odds for us, huh?”  Calzen shrugged.  “Especially when you factor in that we can probably only count on one out of every 100,000 actually being a match.” 
    “15% is a starting place.  The warriors can begin their hunt though the records we have, then others as the tech team finds more.” 
    “Not everyone will find a mate, you know.”  Calzen tilted his head in reply.  Karac sighed in resignation. 
    “I realize that, but some have to be down there.  They are physically compatible with us and the DNA strands are not that different.  The gods wouldn’t be so cruel as to lead us here, give us that information, then not allow us to find one among their billion or so females.”  Karac’s gaze returned to the planet floating in front of them. 
    “How long will we stay?  The warriors understand the need for females but we have been searching and absent from our home planet for years.”
    “I have a feeling this is our last stop before returning home.”  Karac replied softly. 
    “A feeling, Karac?  You’re going with your gut on this one?”  Calzen quirked an eyebrow at Karac. 
    “Yes, it has served me well in the past.”  Karac grinned. 
    “Yes, I suppose it has.  How about an estimate, then?  Months?  Years?”
    “If we find suitable mates on this planet, I will not make our warriors return without each of them having a chance to search.  I will arrange shuttles between our world and this one so newly mated couples may return home while unmated warriors may remain to search.”  Karac’s gaze returned to the planet below. 
    “That would require substantial resources to support that mission.”  Calzen commented, his gaze also straying back to the planet. 
    “Yes it will, but the future of our world depends on our warriors finding their truemates.  There is no cost that exceeds that need.”
    “True.”  Calzen paused for a minute while looking down at the planet.  “Do you think she’s down there?”
    “Yours or mine?”  Karac asked quietly. 
    “Either…both.”  Calzen shrugged. 
    “Ever since this planet came on our screens I have felt a need to be here.”  Karac answered softly.  “There is something about this planet that draws me.  I’ve never felt it before.”
    “I felt it to.  As well as some of the other warriors.  Do you think it is a connection to our mates?”
    “I don’t know.”  Karac shook his head.  “None of the texts say anything about this.  I’ve never heard anything like it before either.”
    “Well one can hope, right?”  Karac could hear the optimism in his friend’s voice. 
    “Yes, one can hope.”  They both turned and started down at the planet that pulled at their very souls. 

Chapter 4:  3 Months After D-Day
    Ashley
     
    “Nathan!  What do you want for supper?”  I yelled down to him while I was in the kitchen looking at my options.  He was downstairs in his room, changing clothes I think. 
    “Doesn’t matter, whatever you want.”  He yelled back.  I huffed in frustration.  This happened often enough I should have known better.  I’d ask what he wants, he says whatever, and I end up making whatever I can think of.  He hadn’t complained yet so I guess that was good.  I pulled out a package of hamburger and decided on tacos.  Haven’t had those in a while.   I moved over to the counter, grabbed a knife, and started to cut the packaging.
    “What’d you decide on?”  Nathan’s voice came from directly behind me.  I jumped about a