A New World: Storm by O'Brien John

Author:O'Brien, John [O'Brien, John]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-08-27T16:00:00+00:00

“It could also have gone a lot worse,” I comment.

Loading the Stryker up with the radio equipment, we head back to the school, where Montore and Red Team begin setting up the gear while I meet with Vince.

“Well, Jack, the committee agrees to the idea in general. We’ll take the soldiers with the stipulation that they take their orders from me. They won’t be allowed near a radio, at least initially. It’s not that I don’t trust you; it’s that some of the others, well, have some reservations. Some even commented that you are planting the soldiers here to take over,” Vince states.

“I understand. Arm them or use them as you will. They’re yours. Keep in mind that a lot of them are new to the situation, having been in a sheltered position. They have loved ones that they know nothing about. It will also take them some time getting used to the changes in conditions. Once we establish radio communications, you’ll get a list of names from other survivor camps. If you could do the same here and pass it along, perhaps we’ll be able to reunite a few families,” I say.

“Okay, we can do that. The other thing is that the committee won’t do anything until we receive the load of supplies you mentioned. It’s kind of a show of good faith. However, once it arrives, they’ve agreed to release about five hundred people to the Scotsford facility to aid in the transfer to rail cars, and possibly get part of the refinery operational. We’ll have to look over the area first to make sure there aren’t others around. Honestly, that’s way more than I expected them to agree to.”

“So, we bring an aircraft loaded with supplies, and you’ll see to the beginning of the fuel supply?”

“That’s essentially it. There’s a lot more to it than that, but we may be able to get a load down before winter sets in,” Vince says.

“That’s great news. Our priorities would be diesel and jet fuel. We have some vehicles running on bio-fuels, but we haven’t changed any generators over as yet.”

“We’ll have to see about that jet fuel once we get to the Scotsford refinery, but diesel shouldn’t be a problem. Like I said, it will be getting the train on the right track, so to speak.”

“We’ll contact you when we can fly up with the supplies, then. It’s been a pleasure, Vince.”

The radio equipment is set up and tested. Vince arranges for the others at the aircraft to be transported in. Montore briefs the soldiers, telling them that they will fall under Vince’s command and that they’ll be notified if we find out anything regarding their families. With the sun setting early, we join some of the others in town for a meal, and after hours of hearty conversation, we retire into hotel rooms.

I don’t sleep well. With darkness fully upon the land, I feel anxious about sleeping in a hotel room with no barricades or fortifications. I jump at every noise, thinking night runners are out hunting.

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