They flew across the Peninsulas between the two continents,
Sandra acting as the pilot. The flight would take over twelve hours flying at
two hundred miles per hour, the advised cruise speed per Simon. During this
time, Micheal wanted to access the fighting skills of Greg and Romona. In the
cargo bay they squared off with each other, Romona and Helen, Michael, and
Greg. Greg had some skills, but they were no match for Michael's strength and
years of experience. Helen and Romona were almost equal in strength and skill.
They wrestled and sparred with each other for a much longer time than the guys.
Greg and Michael sat on the side lines discussing the match, sharing ideas on
the techniques both ladies employed.
The next stop would be at the Iriy bunker, their contact's
name was Oliver. While they were airborne Michael tried to contact GOD and
discuss the fate of the Sky Bunker. Making contact, GOD told Michael that the
outcome for Sky looked bad, if the reactor made it through the extreme flooding
and freezing, the country around it would be barren and unable to produce food
for years. This same scenario was also a certain fate for Iriy Bunker which is
powered by hydroelectric, the same as Heaven. The only Bunkers that would immediately
recover are the ones close to the Equator.
Iriy came into view finally, area was incredible, vast
plains to the west, mountains to the east, a river just a mile away. Oliver
spoke to them, and asked that they land outside the facility, by the ramp
leading to the main entrance. Simon
spoke to them through the helmet com, there is something strange about this
facility and I sense tension in Oliver's voice. Simon when we exit the
aircraft, fly out to a safe place, and turn on the invisibility function. They
were met on the ramp by a delegation of a hundred-armed men. Carrying boxes of
gifts, they only had side arms and swords on their person. Michael said this
does not look very friendly. Oliver stepped forward, I am the leader appointed
by GOD to oversee this area, I see you have brought me a plane and some
beautiful new breeders. Michael spoke loud enough for all to hear, you are delusional,
when GOD put you in charge, did he not tell you that I would be over all twelve
facilities. Yes, he did mention that, but GOD has been absent since out last conversation
which was a year ago Oliver stated. The only difference between you and I, is
you have a plane, and I have an army. The aircraft lifted off straight up and
disappeared. Oliver you are banned, you may walk away now and relinquish your
authority, or die where you are, Michael said loud enough for everyone to hear.
Seize them Oliver shouted, and before he got out the whole sentence, a bolt
from the sky vaporized him. Staring down at the pile of ashes, Michael said,
would anybody else like to challenge GOD's authority? GOD spoke in Michael's
earpiece, you will need to stay here long enough to choose another leader, I am
connected to the plane right now, but the connection is not good. Michael
turned to the troops and asked who is second in charge here? One man of large
stature slowly raised his hand. He approached Michael, my name is Orlov, I
warned that idiot, but ever since GOD put him in charge, he has grown increasingly
greedy and ambitious. My apologies for his behavior. Let us get something
straight Orlov, I'm hooked up to that ship you just saw fry Oliver, we have twenty-four
hours to pick your new leader. If it loses communication with me, it will start
taking this facility apart. Let's move everyone inside, leave the door open to
the Great Hall. With everyone gathered in the Great Hall, Michael addresses the
population of Iriy. My four colleagues are going to put down your vote for your
new leader in these computer consoles. Six hundred adults filed by and gave
their vote for the new leader. One lady Anastasia came out on top with Olov a
close second. She like Orlov was fifty years old and after discussion with the
two of them Michael decided to make Anastasia the leader of Iriy and make Orlov
her general in charge of the soldiers. The rest of the leadership would be left
in their hands. He then talked about his reason for the visit, the impending
floods and cold. Olov and Anastasia said
they would stay until after the storms ceased. They would stock the bunker wood
and coal. Move the hundreds of horses to a shelter on top of the Bunker. This would give them access to milk and meat
until the storms passed. After enjoying the fermented mare's milk and
fellowship they decided to retire. Micheal spooning with Sandra and Helen,
slept fitfully dreaming of disasters and battles.