Halfkinds Volume 1: Contact by Vu Andrew

Author:Vu, Andrew [Vu, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, azw3, epub
Publisher: Recoil Books
Published: 2012-11-04T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15 – Simon Trevor - Risks

November 16, 3040 11:32 PM

The remnants of storage boxes, bits of food and clothes, and destroyed electronics surround us. I doubt that Primm’s law enforcement will be happy with what we’ve done, but there’s not much they can do about it. The United Species Alliance gave us full jurisdiction, so we’re able to do whatever the hell it takes to get the job done as long as no one dies. Still, as I look around, I can’t help but think that Fenrir and Colbo’s actions were a bit excessive.

“Didn’t really go for the quiet approach, did you?” I say to Fenrir, who is a few feet away from me.

“You didn’t tell us we had to,” he says sarcastically.

“Guess I didn’t.”

Another halfkind is dead and there’s nine left. This one had a weapon with him, which tells me he was expecting us. I wonder how prepared the rest of them are, that when the time comes, if they’ll fight back like he did. These things are scared, desperate, and fighting for their lives, which makes them very dangerous. I guess Fenrir and Colbo did what they had to do in order to get the job done.

“All right, let’s gather up and go over what we know so far,” I say. The team has been spending the past hour looking for clues, documenting evidence, and doing forensic tests to find anything that could help in our investigation. Fenrir has been on scent duty. I told Colbo and Borton to seal the area and find out what the halfkind was trying to get. Erawan is on guard duty.

Apollo had already finished his investigation. He discovered some very vital evidence - a data cube Lombardi Lawton had in his pack. I think we’ve gotten what we needed and it’s time to figure out the next plan.

“Everyone gather around,” I say. “Apollo, share with the group what you found in his bag.”

“Information on nearby teleporters,” he tells the squad.

“We also checked the security console from where he entered,” Fenrir says, “The history log suggests he was on the infospace looking for the same thing. Let me take a look at your data.”

Apollo shows Fenrir the display and he examines it.

“Yup, the information from the log matches with what you discovered,” Fenrir says. “It appears they’re trying to leave Primm as soon as possible.”

“It makes sense. I’m not surprised that’s their next move,” I say. “Two of their family members are dead. If I were them, I would leave here in a hurry, and if they make it to and are able to use a teleporter, tracking them down will be very, very difficult.”

“Where do you think they’re going?” Borton asks.

“We don’t know, but does it really matter?” I respond. “They could travel to anywhere in the world in the blink of an eye.”

“How many teleporters are there in Primm?” Colbo asks.

“There are two, the Gonzalez and Li stations. The birdman’s data was for the Gonzalez station, probably because it’s closer to here, so I’m guessing that’s probably where they’ll be heading,” I say.

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