The Earthrise Trilogy by Colin Owen

Author:Colin Owen [Owen, Colin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: sci-fi
Publisher: Colin Owen Music Ministries
Published: 2015-06-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter 10.

The Search

The walk around the edge of the lake was pleasant enough, although it was very cold. The water was crystal clear, much as you'd expect from a lake high in the mountains. The peaks were still as beautiful as ever, capped with snow and reflecting in the stillness of the water.

"You don't see sights like that on the Moon," Martha said, pointing up.

Jake nodded, "It sure is pretty up here, but I miss the constant warm climate of Eden, maybe I'm getting old."

This last comment brought a smile to both their faces. Since the berries had come on the scene, everyone seemed to be getting younger, not older. Perhaps they just felt it, but Jake was certainly aware that Martha seemed to be looking more radiant every day. He made a mental note to keep this trip professional, at least until they got back to Eden.

Before entering the tree line, they turned to look back towards the cabins. They were already a long way away and hidden, but they could see the break in the trees where the glider had sliced a path through on landing.

"You know, to folk down here, we might appear to be odd, almost alien. They have so little, and we came in a craft that is not of this world. They get sick, and we have 'miracle working' berries that bring people back to life. We need to be careful Martha, I'm not so sure now that this was such a good idea."

She liked the way he said her name, and that he was concerned for her. 'This trip has started well,' she thought, but didn't say it. They entered the trees leaving the lake behind, not knowing what lay ahead of them.

The going was a little tough for Zeek and Betty. There were no real paths, so Zeek was making his own as he went, with Betty close behind. This trip had really been Betty's idea, Zeek had only agreed to go to stop her going alone. He hadn't told her so, but he was not exactly enjoying himself at this precise moment in time: pushing branches out of the way and slipping on moss-covered tree roots. The atmosphere was cold and damp, and smelled of must or mildew, and even though it was early afternoon, it was unusually dark. Nothing stirred, and apart from Zeek huffing and puffing, it was almost dead quiet. If there were any animals around, they would have heard Zeek coming a mile off, so they saw and heard nothing.

"I wonder how far we've come?" Zeek said, after what seemed like several hours travelling.

"Hard to say," Betty replied, "there are no land-marks to get a reference. Let's give it one more hour before making camp. We may find somewhere more suitable than this."

"Ok Betts, one more hour."

That last hour seemed like three to Zeek, who was feeling very tired. He was mightily relieved when they entered a small clearing with some grass. Without asking, he slipped his pack off his back and flopped down onto it.

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