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The New Leader of the Guests was in complete command. After the death of the Top General, and the unexpected illness and death of the "Old" Leader, no one could challenge him.
The New Governor had invited him for dinner. The New Governor was a shrewd man; he would have to be watched closely. He had removed his predecessor from office without firing a shot or even making a threat. It was just as well; the Old Governor, like the Old Leader, had outlived his usefulness.
The New Leader cared little or nothing about the machinations of human politics. So long as there was someone he could do business with, the New Leader would be satisfied. This New Governor had already proved himself; tonight, he would offer one of his daughters as a sacrifice to seal their new business relationship. He had never seen the New Governor's children, but he knew they would be delicious. Eating human children . . . well, there could be no finer feast.
At the appointed hour, the New Leader arrived at the New Governor's mansion. The New Governor was a bit anxious. "It has been a while since I last made a sacrifice," he said. "I am concerned that this one won't be . . . satisfactory."
The New Leader looked at the frightened child, who tried to spit on him. No saliva came out. "I see she is dry," he said smiling.
"I am taking no chance," said the New Governor. "I want this night to be perfect."
"You have done well," said the New Leader. "Before we get started, may I propose what you call a toast? To the New Governor and our New Relationship."
"After tonight," said the New Governor, "it will be like old times . . . only better!"
"Only better!" echoed the New Leader. "Shall we begin?"
"Put her on the rack," said the New Governor to a human guard. "Watch his technique; he learned from the best!" he said to the New Leader, smiling.
The little girl screamed as the hoop was slid under her gown, exposing her bare legs. The Guest looked up at the child's exposed bottom. He thought about the fact that humans not only used this part of the body for waste removal, but also for reproduction. He noticed a mole on the inside of the right knee. How would that taste? The New Leader stuck his tongue out and touched the spot. It burned. "What?" he asked aloud.
The Guest realized that the burning sensation came not from the mole, but from the urine leaking out of the girl's crotch. Some got in his nose and his eyes. He screamed the scream of agony, then of death.
Within twenty-four hours, the Guests were gone from earth for good. A five-member Council directed the evacuation. The Governor's and his daughter's dirty trick made them instant heroes, adored by everyone.
That very evening, before going to bed, the little girl said to her father, "I rather enjoyed killing that one. It was almost too easy, though."
"Killing should never be seen as a good thing, or something to be enjoyed, or something that's too easy," he replied. "Always remember that." He started to walk way, then said, "Sometimes it is necessary, though."
"I know. Good-night, Daddy."
The New Governor smiled. "Good-night, Roxa."
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