The Search for Gram by Chris Kennedy

Author:Chris Kennedy [Kennedy, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Alien Invasion, Exploration, First Contact, Military, Space Marine, Space Opera, Space Fleet, Space Exploration
Amazon: B010IKQHPI
Published: 2015-07-10T23:00:00+00:00

Caliph’s Retreat, Wendar, Day 2 of the Second Akhet, 15th Dynasty, Year 14

“I’m not sure I like the tone of that, mate,” said Rock. “What do you mean, ‘We get to continue living?’”

“Ever since you crossed into our universe, you have been slowly dying,” said Vizier Kawab. “I cannot confirm it for a fact, but I know that when we send people across the border for long periods of time, they eventually sicken and die. At first, we thought it was some new disease they had contracted, and we wouldn’t let them return because of it. They all died. It wasn’t until much later that we realized we are just not completely compatible with your universe.”

“And you suspect we are similarly incompatible with your universe?” asked K-Mart.

“I do,” replied Kawab. “If there is something that keeps us from staying in your universe long-term, our universe probably does the same to you. To avoid the effects, you will have to spend time across the border periodically or you will die. And while you’re there…”

“We could accomplish your mission for you,” finished Rock.

“Exactly,” said the vizier with a Sila version of a smile.

“What do you know about the prisoners or the race holding them?” asked K-Mart.

“The race holding them looks more like you than us,” said Kawab, “especially your hands. They also have fleshy appendages for grasping things, not bone like us.” He clicked his talons together in emphasis.

“We call ours, ‘fingers,’” said Chomper.

“Ah…fingers,” Kawab. “I will try to remember that. Yes, the race across the boundary is very much like you in form; however, they are enormous. They are almost three times your size.”

“Giants!” said Rock.

“The Jotunn,” agreed K-Mart, nodding his head. “We figured as much. Let me guess, the new race of prisoners also looks like we do, but they are a little smaller and either green or black in color.”

“With pointed ears,” added Hooty.

“Yes, the reports indicate they are green-skinned and have pointed ears,” said Kawab. “How did you know?”

“The prisoners are our allies on the other side of the boundary,” replied K-Mart. “In fact, the reason we came here is that we were searching for them.” He looked at the other Terrans. “Looks like we found them.”

“Yeah,” said Chomper; “too bad there’s no way to let anyone know.”

“So you will go then?” asked Kawab.

“Yes,” said K-Mart as the rest of the group nodded, “we’ll go.”

The vizier smiled again. “I rather thought you might.”

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