Doc Ardan and The Abominable Snowman by Guy d'Armen

Author:Guy d'Armen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Coat Press
Published: 2017-10-28T00:00:00+00:00

Dale and Michel were settled in a crude guard post. Its rough walls and the bench they sat on were all made from wood and branches from the surrounding forest.

They had discovered, to their dismay, that the difference in their time frequencies meant that, not only they couldn’t touch not the soldiers, but also their equipment, including food and drink. So, all they had were Michel’s flask, some dried strips of meat, and a few hard candies from his knapsack.

Neither was looking forward to the idea of this being a long stay.

The pair sat, quietly, intently scanning the surrounding woods.

“I… um… wished to apologize, if my earlier comments offended you,” Michel said, breaking the silence, but also deliberately not shifting his gaze away from the trees. “You seem a most… um… competent young lady.”

Dale glanced over at her relative, noting his discomfort and smiled.

“Apology accepted,” she said. “You meant well, and I will admit to having been, on occasion, a damsel in need of rescuing. Everyone needs help sometime.”

Michel turned and smiled back at her.

“I’m sorry to hear that history is going to keep us from getting better acquainted,” he said.

“Well, it is mother’s stories about you and Francis’ father that have inspired me,” Dale explained. “I became a journalist, got to see some of the world and then… Well, let’s just say I got to do quite a bit of traveling.”

“Good to hear the thirst for adventure still runs in the family,” Michel said, offering Dale his flask.

She accepted with an appreciative nod and took a sip.

“I think you’ll find that Francis and I are doing our part.”

A thin soldier in a threadbare uniform came into the guard post.

“Excuse me, Monsieur and mademoiselle,” he said, in a hushed tone. “Just wanted to warn you. We’ve spotted some movement in the woods. It looks to be Morlocks, so keep sharp. They can be a bit… um…off putting first time you see them, but as soon as you spot one, shoot, ’cause they’re vicious bastards… sorry, pardon, Miss…”

“Thank you,” Michel said. “We’ll keep an eye out.”

“Appreciate your concern, but if you guys can’t touch us, we’re probably safe from your Morlocks,” Dale shrugged. “So, we’re not sure what we can do to help.”

The soldier gave an absent minded nod and a slight shrug of his own.

“Well, the Lieutenant thought it best you knew,” he explained. “If they get past the fence, head for the field hospital. It’s the best fortified.”

He gave a salute and then left.

“What is a Morlock, I wonder…?” Michel muttered. “It seems to have these fellows anxious.”

“No idea. I’ve seen some strange creatures,” Dale mused, “but I never heard of them…wait, I think I see something!”

She pointed toward the trees, and they spotted a half dozen life-forms creeping among the trees. Both time travelers slid their weapons out of their holsters.

The Morlocks moved more like apes than men. They were hunched over, and there were no signs of helmets of firearms.

“There’s a great many more of them than I’d expected,” Michel muttered.

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