Prometheus Wakes (The Great Insurrection Book 4) by David Beers & Michael Anderle

Author:David Beers & Michael Anderle [Beers, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2021-07-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

The cave they'd entered wound back into the cliff and down a slope that twisted back around to the river. It took the three of them an hour to walk down to it, and when Alistair had tried to unholster his Whip, Caesar told him not to.

"Light, noise, both are dangerous on this world. It is best to move silently in darkness."

They found themselves about six miles up from the river, and Alistair marveled at the color. The purple rush ran below him, and now that he was closer, he could see the creatures swimming upstream. They weren't fish like one would see on Earth. They appeared to be giant eels. Each one stretched at least three feet long, and they kept a wide distance from each other.

"What are they?" Alistair asked.

"They're what's protecting us right now," Caesar answered. "This river divides the two clans. Those down there are waiting for someone to try and cross. Someone who thinks they're brave and wants to show how strong they are."

Caesar's eyes widened. He raised a hand and pointed about fifty yards on the right.

"There. He will try to come over here and find us. He thinks it's his way to glory. Once he enters the river, we will cross."

"We're going to cross the river?" Thoreaux asked. "The one with those big eel things that are supposedly keeping us safe?"

"We can't go back up," Caesar answered. "The other clan is most likely at the top of the cliff and moving down. They will find the lair soon, then they will find us here. The only path to survival is forward across the river. Swim strong and fast. The brave up there will do the rest for us."

Alistair took a step closer to the edge. The giant was almost at the river, and it was as if the eel-like creatures could smell him. Alistair could see they were surging forward through the purple water, moving closer to each other as at least ten of them tried to get upstream fast enough. The giant was a young brave, showing none of the scars that littered Caesar's body. Looking at the eels, Alistair didn't see any way that the brave would make it, nor would he be able to heal himself with the nanotechnology in his hands.

It was a fool's errand that would only end in death, all to prove he was the strongest.

"Wait for my command," Caesar said. "Then we go. Do not look upstream or down. Only at the other side."

"Have you ever done this?" Thoreaux asked.

Caesar nodded. "Once." That was all he said, and there wasn't time to ask more questions.

Alistair's faceplate was closed, and he was watching the massive brave standing on the river's edge. He wore armor different from Caesar's. It was newer and left his arms and head exposed. The brave was quiet, not boasting or screaming, and that made Alistair feel more pity for him. On this world, the only way to greatness was foolish tasks like this.

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