The Surge - 03 by Joe Nobody

Author:Joe Nobody
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing, LLC
Published: 2016-03-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

The MP at the gate asked the two lawmen for identification. “I was told only to expect Ranger Bass,” he stated, not sure what to do.

“This is my partner, Sergeant. If you need clearance, you’re welcome to call Major Putnam, the commander of Company E.”

The military cop made the phone call, eventually returning with a shrug. “Please follow that pickup. The driver will escort you to the proper facility.”

The two rangers did exactly as instructed, both of them noting the thick cloud of stress that seemed to have settled over the base. “Ever since the massacre, the military has had its dander up,” Zach commented. “I hope that when we catch Vincent, the president agrees to let him face a court martial instead of a civilian judge.”

“That’s not going to happen,” Sam replied. “It’s a nice fantasy, but there’s no way.”

“I don’t know. Maybe we can build our own Guantanamo out on Padre Island.”

The two officers were led to one of the huge base’s newest buildings, the large structure another sign of the republic’s rapid expansion from just a state to being a country that had to manage all of its own affairs.

After parking in a spot clearly denoted as “Authorized Visitors Only,” Zach and Sam departed the truck and were shown inside a pair of double doors.

Again, both rangers had to show their identification, which was verified by a phone call to Austin. Zach thought the entire security procedure was a bit overdone. That sentiment was soon enhanced.

An officer appeared with a briefcase. After a quick handshake and introduction, he produced two non-disclosure agreements and asked the rangers to sign.

“We are sworn peace officers,” Zach pushed back. “We have federal authority granted by the legislature of Texas. I don’t understand why you’re asking us to do this?”

Sam whistled while reading the agreement. “Treason? Sedition? I’m with Ranger Bass – why are we being asked to sign this?”

The officer was patient, “Because you’re about to be exposed to information that could severely compromise the security of the Republic of Texas. Neither of you can speak a word of this to anyone, including your fellow law enforcement officers. Is that clear?”

Zach didn’t like all the cloak and dagger shit, his initial assessment being that the military was being overzealous. “We have to inform our chain of command, just like you do.”

“Major Putnam and Colonel Bowmark of the Texas Rangers have been cleared to receive this information as well,” the Army officer pushed back. “But that’s as far as it goes.”

Giving each other a “what the hell,” glance, Zach and Sam signed the papers.

“Thank you,” the officer responded. “I’ll have copies of these made for your records before you leave here today. Now, if you’ll follow me.”

The man rose and exited the room. Without looking back, he strolled down a long hall at a brisk pace, the speed challenging Sam and her crutch.

Eventually, they stopped at an unmarked elevator that didn’t list any floors on the buttons inside. That’s because there weren’t any buttons.

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