by JOSEPH RAY
“No Mr. President, I don’t,” he replied. “As soon as my debriefings are through, I’d like to open a full access inquiry. I mean FULL access, zero red tape, and no diplomatic bullshit. I don’t know who the Sons of Abraham are sir, but they just declared war upon the entire human race.”
James Garber swiveled his chair and looked out the window. Nathan noted how the seat seemed ready to collapse beneath the heavy man, a sign that he’d spent far too much time at this very desk.
“So the Cybers have declared war?” he asked. “I have twenty advisors who have warned me every year that this might happen. I never thought I’d live to see the day.”
The President turned back to Nathan, his face draining of color. Clearly, the thought of a war against an unknown enemy did not sit well with the President of the free universe.
“You got anything left to say before I sign a document declaring you head of the investigation?” James asked.
Nathan thought back to a single moment that’d haunted his sleep the last few nights. It’d been on the tip of his tongue from the moment he’d heard it uttered.
“Yes Mr. President,” he started. “A brave, young man by the name of Jason Jay fought beside Major Ballistar and myself. Before he died, he said something that’s been stuck in my head ever since.”
“Go on,” the President requested.
Nathan swallowed hard, then managed to find his center and keep his voice strong. He needed to become stronger if they were to win this war.
“Jason Jay stated that no one has ever been trained to fight a Cyber,” Nathan continued. “I believe that needs to be our top priority, Mr. President.”
The President looked at the Agent, taken by his will and confidence. Nathan could sense the man’s viewpoint shift in his favor.
“What do you have in mind?”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joseph Ray was born a dreamer who found himself unhappy with life in the real world. Countless years spent remaining idle in one job after another has pushed him to pursue a dream. The road has been rough and the lessons humbling. With hard work and dedication, the dream may become reality.
Everyone stretches their hands outward, hoping to grasp onto something. Whether it is an idea, a person, or a life, we are always reaching. For some the reach was short. For others, what lies beyond the outstretched fingers is too far away to be seen with the naked eye. That is where hope lies.
