Initiation Series: Series One Compilation (Terran Chronicles) by James Jackson

Initiation Series: Series One Compilation (Terran Chronicles) by James Jackson

Author:James Jackson [Jackson, James]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-03-08T07:00:00+00:00


Chapter Nine - Seasons Come and Go

It has been weeks since Emma’s trek around the lake, which has since been named, Lake Mystery. With no more wolf-cat sightings in the valley, and the discovery of a small pack living on the far side of the mountains, the fear of an attack has all but faded into obscurity. Cameras placed at the cave entrance feed live video straight to Emma’s team, just in case the wolf-cats venture back into the valley.

George stands the edge of the canal examining his latest effort. He puts his hands on his hips, grins, then calls out to Emma, “What do you think?”

Emma stares at the sonic devices that line the waterway, “How do they work?”

“The cameras at the cave have motion sensors attached,” George says proudly. “Anything that comes through will set these off. They can also be remotely activated by your team.”

She gazes up and down the canal, nodding in approval, “Sounds great.”

“So, has anyone come up with a solution for the infested buffalo?” He asks.

Emma nods, “Yes. The medical teams have succeeded in coming up with a safe detection method for those infested with worms.”

“That’s a relief,” he replies.

Emma says hesitantly, “Well, the process is easy, but time consuming.”

“Go on,” George prompts.

“Well, each one that we kill has to be visually inspected, and have a blood sample taken. Only after it’s passed both tests, will the animal be deemed fit to eat.”

“Ah, is that why Cindy authorized Hawking’s first official butchery this morning?”

Emma nods, “Yes, that way we have a specific team dedicated to checking each and every one.”

George gazes across the canal into the woods, and says, “I have heard that there are quite a few objections to us farming them.”

Emma nods again, and responds, “There were, but not so much anymore. Once I explained that this is no different than killing cows, the protests pretty much stopped.”

“That’s good to hear,” he says, then adds, “Well, I have work to do. So unless you need me for something else, I am off.”

Emma smiles, “George, thank you, I know you’re busy.”

He motions across the canal, toward the sonic devices, “It had to be done.”

George spends his next few days working with Patrick, and his nights on the Terran with Lisa. Her inability to adjust to New Earth’s environment, though disconcerting, does not worry him. He never had plans to stay in Hawking, and is looking forward to returning to Earth. His son Johnny, on the other hand, is thriving. The teenage boy is growing up fast, and spends most of his time with Robert. George and Lisa have discussed at length, their concerns for their son’s education. They have agreed that in the short term, the experience of being involved with Earth’s first space colony is invaluable. George, however, is so busy, he hardly has any time to himself.

Barbara has never been a really patient woman, but she accepts that her radio telescope is not a high priority. She stares up at the



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