The Theos by Nathan Hystad

Author:Nathan Hystad [Hystad, Nathan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Woodbridge Press
Published: 2018-09-16T23:00:00+00:00

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“Leonard, are you sure you’re up for this?” I asked the young man.

“I think so. I want to help.” He fidgeted with his glasses; his thick black hair bounced as he threw a pack on his shoulder.

“You’ve been through a lot. I don’t want to ask any more of you.”

“Dean, I’m fine. I’m just glad I could be of assistance.”

“Assistance? Without you, we wouldn’t have known about the portal stones,” I suggested.

“You knew already,” Leonard said.

I grabbed my pack, slinging it on my shoulder. “I had an inkling, a theory. You helped solve it. Either way, thanks.”

Clare passed me the device. “I know I said it works, but its range is still limited, and I didn’t have the real Mary around to test it with.”

“You think I’ll be able to find her with this?” I hefted the handheld cellphone-sized electronic piece in my right hand.

“Yes, but only when you’re within range. It’s set to constantly search her out, and it’ll alert you when her DNA is nearby.” Clare was staring straight into my eyes.

“How far is that?” I asked.

“It’s hard to tell. I’ve only tested things on New Spero.”

I didn’t like her answer, but it was better than nothing. Worst case, it didn’t work at all. No harm, no foul. “Thanks.” I kissed her on the cheek, and she squeezed my arm.

“Bring her home, Dean,” Clare said softly.

“I will.” I made the promise, and I was going to keep it. “You going to be okay with W staying with you for a while?”

“Of course. He’s quite the discovery. He’s a very old model, apparently, but as the old saying goes, ‘they don’t build ‘em like they used to.’ We can learn from him.”

I cringed. “Just take it easy on him. He’s been through the wringer.”

Clare gave me a surprised look that turned into a small smile. “He’s in the best hands. Take care of yourself, Dean.”

“I will,” I said quietly before bellowing, “Everyone ready?”

A lander flew in the sky, lowering toward our position. “Who the hell is that?” Magnus asked, using his hand as a visor as he stared at the incoming vessel.

It set down on the gravel near the portal caverns outside Terran Five, and a familiar figure stepped down as the door hissed open.

Magnus rushed over to her. “Natalia, is everything okay?”

Slate came and stood beside me as we watched the married couple.

They spoke in hushed tones, their body language saying they were knee deep in an argument. This went on for a couple of minutes, and we did our best to mind our business. At the end of it, Nat and Magnus were walking toward us, a resigned look covering Magnus’ normally neutral face.

“Guess who’s coming with us?” he asked, stating the obvious.

“Glad to have you, Nat.” I knew she wouldn’t leave her kids behind if she didn’t feel this was necessary, so I didn’t press the subject.

“She’s my friend too. More than that. She’s my sister. We were all reborn that day when we met, and we’re family.

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