The New World by Toby Neighbors

Author:Toby Neighbors [Neighbors, Toby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publisher: Mythic Adventure Publishing, LLC
Published: 2012-06-17T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 26

The helicopter hovered nearly 40 feet off the ground. They had left as soon as dawn had cast enough light for them to see clearly. They moved across the Anacostia, heading toward Andrews Air Force Base and the community there. After crossing the river, they had dropped to as low an altitude as possible. Now, they were still a mile or so from the air base and were maintaining radio contact with Alpha Group.

Daniel sat in the co-pilot’s seat; he would be no help if something happened to Hank, he had never taken flying lessons, although a part of him felt he could handle the controls. But he had no time for tips on piloting a helicopter, he was steadily scanning the horizon for any sign of resistance. So far, they had seen no one, not an armed guard, not a casual traveler. Daniel had a strange sense of foreboding as they drew nearer to the air base.

When the buildings came into view, Daniel raised the powerful binoculars to look closely at the barrier of automobiles that had been set up around the base. When he saw no one there, he turned to Hank.

“I’ve got no one,” he said, not holding down the button to transmit to Alpha Group.

“Me either,” said Hank, who had been watching the tall air controller tower for signs of movement through equally powerful binoculars. He pressed the button on the small box that was attached to his flight jacket and spoke, “Alpha Group, no sign of life on the ground or in the tower.”

“Roger that,” said Jason’s voice, although it crackled with static. The security team was dressed in Army fatigues, each one armed with the high tech weapons from the armory in the bunker, but they carried none of the heavy gear they had utilized the night they had taken control of the Anacostia Naval Base. They did not have the video helmets or the heavy packs because of Hank’s air support. Plus, they did not want to seem like conquering invaders as they approached the base.

“Status report,” crackled Jason’s voice.

“Alpha One, all clear,” said one of the security officers.

“Not a living soul on the south side,” said another.

“I’ve got no one,” said Alpha Four

“Me either,” said the last team member. “I’m almost to the barrier and there are no signs of life anywhere.”

“That could be an ambush,” Hank said to the team through his head set.

“It’s a chance we’ve got to take if we’re going to make contact,” Jason said. “Mr. President, make the call.”

It annoyed Daniel that he was thrust into positions of authority that he knew nothing about. He could understand the president being given such responsibility when he could choose his cabinet and advisers, but Daniel was totally ignorant of military matters, and he was suppose to make a decision that could cost five men their lives.

“Jason,” Daniel said. “What’s your gut feeling?”

“I’m scared,” Jason said, “but not because they might be waiting to ambush us. I’m afraid there’s no one here and I can’t imagine why anyone would willingly leave the safety of this base.

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