Ozzy slapped the console, indicating his work in the auxiliary room was done. He pulled his hand away from hers. “What do you want?”
“I want more money.”
Ozzy lifted his chin. “Then call Jonas. I’m sure he’ll turn you down nicely.”
“No, not from him. From you.”
Ozzy jabbed a thumb into his chest. “From me? You’ll have to kill me first.”
“I’ll make this a pleasant ride for you if you give me twenty million of your earnings from Jonas. If you don’t, then I’ll figure out ways to turn you on and eventually turn you and Jozi off. Do you understand?”
“I’ll tell you what. There’s a starboard port on this ship. You know where it is, right?”
She gave him a sensual stare and bit her bottom lip. “Of course, I do.” She winked. “Do you want to go in there?”
“No. I want you to walk into that room. When you’re there, I’ll open that room’s air lock so you can get sucked into space. You good with that?”
That was the best answer he would give her and a truthful one at that. He’d love to send her twirling out into the deep, dark abyss. They weren’t far from Mars. In fact, he would be able to see the yellow and red glow of the planet like a perfectly framed picture if he looked out one of the rear windows on Eagle. It would be an appropriate and last beautiful scene for her.
Zeld crossed her arms and leaned to one side. She didn’t like the joke.
“Ozzy,” came Jozi’s voice over the intercom. “You’re needed on the bridge.”
“Shit, what now?”
“Nothing bad. It’s Jonas again.”
The guy was growing into an annoying gnat that wouldn’t leave him alone, and worse yet, a control freak.
His shoulder brushed against Zeld when he walked forward, nudging her to the side. He hurried out of the room and down a few corridors. Finally, he entered the bridge.
Jonas was on the screen, eating a piece of pie. He wiped his mouth with his hand. “There you are,” he said with a grin and food mashed between his teeth. “One last thing before you get to Earth.”
“Yeah?”
“Have you ever heard of Enki’s tomb?”
Ozzy nodded. “What archaeologist hasn’t?” It was a tomb on the dark side of the moon that was found when humans expanded into space and built bases and cities on that side of Earth’s moon. The tomb was the size of a warehouse only bigger. Big enough for the Eagle to fly inside. Yet, the tomb had been impossible to open. Humans couldn’t breach it no matter what they threw at it.
“Get inside the tomb and through the portal,” said Jonas. “Legend has it that it can transport you to Earth instantly.”
Zeld stepped onto the bridge. “You can’t be serious, Jonas. What weapons do we have even to put a dent into the walls of that tomb?”
“We’ve seen it on satellite feeds. It’s open. Somehow the Dunrakee penetrated the walls and made their way inside. I don’t think they know how to use it or what it’s for.”
Ozzy shrugged. “We’ll attempt to pass through the portal.”
If what Jonas was saying was the truth, then all the easier to get on Earth without being spotted. Yes, Indigo would keep them invisible on radar but not invisible to the naked eye.
Jonas took another bite of pie. “Great. And as a token of gratitude, the Ministry and I, the High Judge, will give you whatever piece of property you want on Earth after you get the crystal sphere and take down the Dunrakee.”
That was an odd thank you.
“What exactly do you mean?” Ozzy asked.
“Have you seen the holovids and the holoimages of Earth? The lakes, the mountains, the rivers, and the green trees and grasses?”
“Many times,” Ozzy said. “Why?”
“Imagine finding the perfect spot, whether it be a lake or a beach, or a nice meadow in a forest, or a beautiful spot in front of a river and then placing a mansion bigger than mine there. Imagine the wind in your hair, the peace and calm, and whatever else you’ve always wanted to experience.”
Ozzy put his hands out. “What are you saying?”
“Here’s what I’m saying, Ozzy. When you finish your mission and kill all the Dunrakee on Earth with the Ark, I’ll be sending a colony of people to Earth to repopulate, including your family. You’ll live in the most beautiful home you can imagine. I’ll have my techbots create it for you, and you’ll have as much money as you would ever want.”
“Do I have a say in this?” It was all grand and wonderful, and he could live the rest of his life on Earth with Lily, but with Jonas there was always another angle.
“You’ll be the first governor for the Earth’s repopulation. Anyway, enjoy the trip.”
Jonas blinked off the screen.
Ozzy swallowed hard. Having a place on Earth would be a dream, especially with all that money but as the governor? Hell no.
This couldn’t be happening. But, of course, this was Ozzy’s life and it was happening. If Lily-bug were on board the Eagle with him, he’d turn around and head to Europa and live his days there, though in quite a bit colder atmosphere than on Earth.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t turn around. Jonas had Ozzy’s family captive, and Jozi was right—he had to do this for humanity’s sake not his own.
There was no turning back from this point forward.
He sat in the captain’s chair and took a deep breath, clearing his head. “Alright, Jozi, full steam ahead.”
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