Atlantis- A Dane Maddock Adventure (Dane Maddock Adventures) by David Wood

Author:David Wood [Wood, David]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Gryphonwood Press
Published: 2014-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

“That’s it.” Sofia pushed away from the desk and gazed at the computer screen. She had finally completed her translation of the codex.

“Let me take a look.” Avery rolled her chair next to Sofia’s and read aloud.

“Our only hope lies in our collective strength. Few of us remain, but we must continue to resist, lest we leave this world on its own to face the great city and its deadly power.”

Avery rested her elbow on the desktop, cupped her chin, and gazed at the screen. “Not a very cheerful message, is it?”

Sofia shook her head. As she read these words she could not help but wish she had never sought Atlantis.

“It sounds like the tsunami machine is nothing compared to whatever the so-called great city had at its disposal.”

“And by great city you think they mean…”

“Atlantis. The true Atlantis. The capital or mother city, if you will, of the Atlantean civilization.” She sighed. “It’s funny. A few weeks ago, I would have given anything for definitive proof that Atlantis was more than a myth. Now I wish I could somehow undiscover it. This is all my fault.” The back of her throat pinched but she forced herself not to cry.

“If it hadn’t been you, it would have been someone else. If I’ve learned anything from my brother and his cohorts, it’s that the Dominion is relentless. They’d have kept on until they achieved their goal.” Avery gave her a tight smile. “I’m glad it was you. Another scientist might have given up, or worse, joined their cause.”

“They didn’t give me a chance to join. They tried to kill me as soon as I found the temple.” Sofia winced at the memory.

“Because they knew you’d have refused. Evil is not in your character. Believe me; I’ve known some very bad people in my lifetime.” Avery gave Sofia’s shoulder a squeeze. “Okay, enough feeling sorry for yourself. We’ve got work to do.”

Sofia sat dumbstruck for a moment, but then she broke into laughter. “Some bedside manner you’ve got there.”

“It’s the Maddock in me coming out. But I’m right.” She winked, and Sofia laughed again.

“This is so frustrating.” Sofia ran her fingers through her hair. “The author of the codex seems to think the location of the mother city was common knowledge, but directions to the other cities were needed.”

“His breadth of knowledge is impressive. So much specific detail. It makes you wonder if they had some sort of advanced communication device.” Avery forced a smile, uncertain how Sofia would react to that comment.

“They had a machine that could create a tsunami, so I don’t think that would be so far-fetched an idea.”

Avery took a deep breath. The idea was a test balloon to see how Sofia would react. She’d been hesitant to make any suggestion that might seem too “out there.” She already felt like an imposter amongst this group of accomplished agents and experienced soldiers. Even Corey, who might not have a resume to match that of Maddock or Bones, had played an important role in their adventures.

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