The Gift by Donovan Dave

Author:Donovan, Dave [Donovan, Dave]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dave Donovan
Published: 2013-01-25T22:00:00+00:00

Although Web found the idea of having a highly advanced set of machines coursing through his veins unsettling, he could not deny that he felt more physically powerful and capable than he had ever felt before. His gift, he’d yet to name him, disliking the feeling of permanence that implied, also made the process of vetting the potential members of his new snatch team much simpler. Web had established desired criteria and directed his gift to search for matching candidates. In seconds, he had a short list of qualified and available men, the top twelve of which were now standing before him in a secure facility on Fort Carson. Web had decided against meeting them on Peterson, believing a greater sense of familiarity would soften the impact of what he was about to tell them. For the same reason, he was wearing the same Army physical training outfit he had instructed each of them to wear.

“My name is Colonel Web. I have been given command of one of the most elite teams that has ever existed. Along with that command, I have been authorized to select whoever I want to be its founding members. Look around you. Some of you undoubtedly know each other. There are probably new faces here for everyone, as well. None of that matters. What does matter is that I have determined you are the best men for the needs of my team.

“You have all volunteered numerous times to get where you are. In a moment, I’m going to ask you to volunteer again and I’m not going to tell you what you’re volunteering for. I will tell you that I would not ask you to do what I would not do, part of which I have already done. I’m also going to show you some of the results of that decision.”

Looking around the room, Web asked, “Which of you is the best at unarmed self defense?”

Most of them raised their hands. Web picked the biggest one, told him to come forward.

“In just a moment, I’m going to order you to attack me. Let me be clear, I want you to try to hurt me. Do you understand?”

The sergeant smiled and said, “Yes, Sir!”

Without hesitation, Web moved into a handstand position, facing his opponent upside down. “Now,” he ordered.

Ignoring the unusual nature of the battle, the sergeant attacked, attempting a snap kick to Web’s exposed midsection. Moving with inhuman speed and precision, Web pivoted on one hand, caught the kick with his other and lifted the man off his feet. The surprised sergeant fell heavily onto the exercise mat. Using one arm, Web bounced to an upright position.

Helping the soldier to his feet, Web said, “I couldn’t do that before lunch today. If you volunteer right now, each of you will be able to do that and more by this evening. Do I have any volunteers?”

Every one of them raised a hand.

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