The Mission of No Return by Frank Cereo

Author:Frank Cereo
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-04-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16 – Strange Happenings

Deep down inside, the surrounding area was cold, wet and dark, as Captain Laird felt cold water sloshing around him. The cold was sinking into his body. His hand and legs were bound and he could feel a metal floor underneath him. He tried desperately to untie himself but the rope was too tight.

“Josef are you there?” Captain Laird whispers.

There is no answer from Josef as the captain tries to move around. He pushes himself across the floor until he reaches a wall. He turns and goes in another direction until he hits another wall. It feels like a small confined cell that he is trapped in but it’s hard to discern due to the complete darkness.

“Where the hell am I?” Captain Laird says to himself.

Captain Laird struggles with the ropes that are bound around his hands. He struggles as he tries to free himself. The ropes give a little because they are wet and slippery. Just as he is about to free his left hand there is a loud sound and then a voice comes over a PA system.

“You can struggle all you want but even if you get loose from the ropes you will not escape the metal confinement unit. I have been expecting you and your crew.” A hoarse raspy voice says.

“Who the hell are you and what gives you the right to hold me hostage?” Captain Laird yells at the top of his lungs.

“All in time good Ccaptain, all in good time you will understand who I am.” The voice says.

“Where is Josef? Is he all right?” Captain Laird yells.

“You are in no position to demand anything. I will be with you shortly so sit back and relax.” The voice says.

Captain Laird continues to maneuver the ropes until his left hand slides out followed by his right hand. From there he begins to untie the ropes around his ankles. It’s a slow process due to the darkness as he unties the knots. The three quarter inch rope is heavy because it is water logged. As soon as he finishes escaping from the ropes, the Captain gets up and feels his way around the small structure that he is confined in.

“It’s a metal shell structure with metal beams covering over a metal shell. It feels like the inside of a submarine.” Captain Laird says to himself.

As the captain reaches what feels like the front of the cell there is a large circular metal bar. It resembles a stirring wheel. The captain spins it in a counter clock wise direction until it unlocks. He ties to pull the door open but is locked on the opposite side.

“What did you think I was going to leave the door open for a murdering son of a bitch?” A man’s raspy voice says.

“What are you talking about? I’m the captain of a space vessel. You must have me mixed up with someone else.” Captain Laird yells back.

“Are you Gerald Elliott Laird born July 21, 2222? Your parents are Stephen and Gracie Laird.

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