Hive, Species Intervention #6609, Book Four by JK Accinni

Author:JK Accinni [Accinni, J.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JK Accinni
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Morning announced itself slowly with the phantom lights of the Hive rising like the steadfast dawn now fated to become an abstract memory. The group roused just as slowly, most unwilling to fully wake to face the extrinsic reality of their new existence.

Tiny Teddy, Chloe’s obstreperous monkey dog, sat on her chest, eyes riveted and focused on Chloe’s every twitch, waiting for her to awaken and fuss over his needs.

She finally woke, Scotty’s birthday gift slipping down to tangle in her hair, the gold coin glinting as she pulled herself together for the next day. She followed the others as they gathered in the antechamber.

“I don’t know about you guys, but I feel fantastic.” Cobby raised his hands over his head, stretching and doing a squat.

“Damn, I gotta agree with ya there.” Clyde yawned, watching as Johno and his keepers slapped one another playfully on the back. Peter just watched, saying nothing. Dezi sauntered around the room flexing his scrawny arms, obviously expecting comments.

“Well, well, how ‘bout it, ladies?” He winked in their direction. “I’m offering my services if any of you babes have trouble sleeping.”

Crystal laughed. “Why do you think we slept so well, Dezi? You were putting us to sleep last night.” Everyone laughed, taking turns in the outhouse and planning swims in their dazzling bathing cave.

Bonnie and Emma shyly approached Chloe, offering to help her walk the dogs. Chloe turned to Billy and Tucker.

“Would you guys like to come with us? We can look for a regular spot for the dogs to go.” They happily agreed, leaving the room with the girls, the German shepherd and Honda the poodle trotting behind. Kenya approached Ginger Mae,

“Morning, chicky.” She leaned over to rub Daisy’s arm affectionately. “Why don’t you let me introduce her to some of the animals from the sanctuary? Not the cats—the turtles or the goats, maybe the bird. It might give her a sense of purpose.”

Ginger Mae nodded, watching them as they left with Crystal and her potbelly pig. She quickly noticed Mama Diaz checking everyone out.

“Has anyone noticed a complete change of attitude this morning? I feel great, and happy.” She paused, waiting to get their attention. “Do you all remember what’s happening above us? Millions are dying. How can we feel this way? It’s not normal.”

Guilty eyes cast themselves down, faces drawn as they remembered the carnage taking place above them.

At that moment, Netty entered the room, her golden glow and the sparkle from her eyes preceding her. She stood quietly, her soft cotton wrap allowing her wings and tail to move freely as her delicate bare feet stopped at the door.

“Good morning, everyone. I hope you are all anxious to join us for breakfast. Wil needs to cover a few items with you then we will leave you to your own devices. We have a few more supplies to dispense. Perhaps you can choose a few to handle the supply closet. I think you will need three strong men. After breakfast you will leave with my husband.

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