Red Energy. (Cold Energy part 2): the Alex Cave Series, #3 by James M. Corkill

Author:James M. Corkill
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Alien technology, Alien artifacts, Alien contact, First contact, Human extinction, spaceships, Yellowstone eruption, time travel, Science Fiction Mystery
Publisher: James M. Corkill
Published: 2014-04-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

STILLWATER. THE DESERT:

When Alex noticed Henry stumble, he stopped at a dry streambed. “I could use a short break. How about you?”

“Yes, by all means.” Henry eased himself down onto the sandy wall at the edge next to Alex. “I know how much Okawna meant to you, and I am deeply sorry for your loss.”

“I know, Doc, and I’m sorry about your kidnapping. Why did Rita want the device?”

“I thought it was just greed, but she is in love with that Steve Preston fellow.” Henry explained what he knew about the DAR Corporation and Preston’s plans. “I will tell you this, Alex. I wish we had never located those devices.”

Alex heard his phone ring and recognized the number. “I’m here, Jerry. What’s going on?”

“The zipper effect is starting, Alex. Small eruptions are occurring around the perimeter of the magma pocket.”

“How much time do we have before it blows?”

“At the rate these new eruptions are spreading, I’d say, within the hour.”

“I’ve found the cause, but there is no way to stop it. Is there anything I can do to help you?”

“Everyone necessary has been notified, but there just isn’t enough time to get organized. We estimate a five hundred mile blast radius, so even the people leaving the park may not get far enough away. Are you still in Stillwater?”

“I’m afraid so. I’m stuck out in the desert.”

“You know that area will be demolished from the blast wave, so try to find some shelter.”

“What about you? You are leaving, right?” The line was silent. “Jerry?”

“Good luck, Alex.”

Alex looked down at the sand as he realized Jerry knew it was too late to save himself. “Yeah. You too.”

Alex stood and reached down for Henry. “Time to go, Doc. Yellowstone is about to erupt.”

Once they were moving across the desert again, Alex knew he needed to call the ranch. If the women leave right now, they would probably get far enough away, and he dreaded having to tell them about Okawna over the phone, but he had no choice and entered the number.

***

OKAWNA RANCH:

After the last earthquake, Fala had convinced Judith it wasn’t safe to stay inside the house, and they were sitting on chairs she had dragged down off the porch when the shaking had subsided. “Why don’t you pack some clothes and come stay with me until this is over?”

“I don’t want to leave my home, Fala. Okawna said he and Alex would stop the earthquakes.”

Fala knew Okawna had not told Judith the extent of what was happening, but she was hesitant to explain all the details. Should Alex and Okawna fail, perhaps the ranch would be far enough away from Yellowstone to escape the blast from an eruption. She noticed the tears forming in Judith’s eyes, but knew there wasn’t anything more she could say to ease her heartbreak.

She smiled when she saw Halona chasing a calico cat around the barn, but her smile slipped away when she thought about the possibility of Yellowstone erupting. For now, all she could do was hope Alex and Okawna stop it from happening.

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