Paradise Reclaimed: The Will Traveller Chronicals

By Robert James

The Will Traveller, in the guise of the God Trebor, returns to a Pacific Island nation called Setavirp, in order to fulfil the thousand year old prophesies of the Trebortian Charters. Despite delightful distractions, Trebor’s mission is to protect this environmentally wise, but defenceless Nation from violent invasion by the technology-based and resource-hungry Orgga. In a world replete with sensual fertility chambers and spectacular sea and air battles, Trebor’s tireless efforts to succeed at his mission show him to be a very human kind of God. As Trebor strives to change this planet’s destiny, he is most capably assisted by an Angel, a four metre tall, wise and very caring ‘enforcer’, and gorgeous, feline-faced, chimp-bodied reality changers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Robert James
• Release date: Jan 23, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301157952

Robert James

Dr. Robert's life story reads very much like some of his novels. A rock 'n roll run-a-way at thirteen, he has travelled the world extensively in many professions. Blessed with many talents, Dr. Robert spent just over two decades as a performer in the music industry, before becoming an entrepreneur and creator of both audio and video productions. He holds a Bachelors in A/V and a Masters in Science Business Administration. After a major heart attack in 1998, Dr. Robert ceased his business activities, began his current career as a novelist, and also began his Doctorate in Philosophy, which he graduated in 2005 at sixty years of age. Additionally, he holds a 16 year US patent for an 'improved computer game controller', which is soon to be launched. Having started out writing a post-apocalyptic situation comedy series for television, he is now well past his millionth word of fiction.

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By Dr. Robert James

Paradise Reclaimed

Copyright © Dr Robert James 2010

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Table Of Contents

Acknowledgements

Author’s Preface

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

About The Author

Discover Other Works By Dr Robert James

Acknowledgements

I wish to express my sincerest thanks to Katie James-Herbert for her tireless support and effort, to Gary Williams for preparing this book for publication, to Kate Andersen for her magnificent cover artwork and to Melanie Tyrer for her help in editing this book. This book would not have come into existence without their expertise and support.

Author’s Preface

I think you’re going to enjoy joining me on this Will Traveller ‘journey’,  it has certainly been a wild, exciting and sometimes pretty erotic ‘trip’. To tell you the honest truth, it has all been totally real, for me. As one who has read avidly since an early age, the source of all those intricate plots and life-like characters was always a mystery to me. Now, having written hundreds of thousands of words, describing my Will Traveller ‘journeys’ for these Chronicals, I am afraid that I still don’t know.

I had always believed that an author sketches out a plot, sifts through his own life’s experiences, for a bunch of interesting characters, then sits down and fleshes the whole thing out into a novel. Well, I have to tell you that certainly isn’t how the Will Traveller Chronicals come into being, that’s for sure! In fact, for me, all these ‘journeys’ are real! I just enjoy the ‘ride’, and then try to record all the events the best that I am able.  But the where and the when, of the events chronicalled in this book, are completely unknown to me.

Beyond the fact that all of my Will Traveller ‘journeys’ seem to have taken place on a planet which is very much like our own, that is, if your reading this on Earth, I have no idea when, or even if, any of these events actually occurred. Certainly, there are parallels with our Planet as it is today, but is this the future? Or perhaps a long forgotten, unrecorded past? It has even occurred to me that I might be subconsciously visiting an, as yet, uncharted dimension. The one thing I do know is that I have had a ball recounting this Will Traveller mission and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy it too.

Warm regards

Dr. Robert

Chapter One

Ah, there you are Robert a tall, silver-suited man was smiling down at me.  I’ll just go let the Commander know you’ve got here. He was very slim, a black patch on the left of his silver jumpsuit said Lt. Alan Barnes C.G.C. Squadron. Just as he went to turn away, he changed his mind and gave me a searching look. Sorry, should have asked first off. His eyes were sincere. How are you? A good trip? I must have nodded, because he was satisfied, he smiled warmly, turned and left. My seat was so perfectly body-contoured that the only thing I could move was my head. I looked around, trying to come to some understanding of where I was.

I seemed to be in a large chamber, quite like a submarine, but without any of the cramped, compacted appearance that one associates with most underwater craft. There were no windows or portholes, nor was the source of the excellent, shadowless light visible. Looking down at myself, I saw that I too was in a silver jumpsuit, the black identifying patch said Robert James, Com. Chief, G.T.S. Squadron. There was a large, red, harness-release button over my navel, I went to press it.

Hang on Robert A friendly, yet authoritative voice, from just behind me, spoke up softly.

We’d just have to hook you back up in a couple of minutes, we’re nearly there. He continued. I put my arm back on the moulded rest and looked up, just as an even taller, thin, silver clad man came into my viewing field. Good to see you all up and running again, but you’ll just have to wait till we get back, before you can go explore the new ship His black patch identified him as Capt. Jim Legna, G.T.S. Squadron. His face and eyes identified him as a good and kind man.

He reached down, with his hand in the ‘halt’ position, I watched, as my right hand reached up to flatten against his in greeting.

Our hands were held together, as if by some magnetic force, while we inscribed a circle in the air and incanted

From nothing to nothing until all is one To each other three times. That done, Capt. Legna broke into a broad smile.

We’ve got a great team this time Robert he enthused. Just about all the specialists, plus you and Reve Lufrewop from Control. He took a step back and spoke to some people behind me. Is everybody ready for decent then? He asked, getting a series of silent affirmations, from what sounded, in my mind, like a half a dozen men. Right then, you lot get yourselves organised and I’ll get materialisation under way

Capt. Legna gave me another of his very warming smiles, walked back behind me and out of the chamber, I heard a solid clang, just like you’d imagine an airlock door being closed would make.  A deep whirring sound vibrated through the room and I felt my body-fitting chair begin to move. It didn’t seem to me that the whole Chamber was moving, just my chair. The sound and vibration stopped abruptly, and, with the silence, came a knowing that my ‘chair’ was, in fact, a thought-controlled vehicle. The desire to see my fellow passengers resulted in an utterly smooth, 180 degree swivel. There they were clad in silver jumpsuits, complete with black identifying patches and each one in a form-fitting, floating chair.

My five co-inhabitors of the chamber were, in many ways, quite human looking, especially when compared to some aliens I’ve seen photos of. Their light blue eyes were absolutely eloquent. Love, caring and a deep, deep understanding poured from them, I felt happy, delighted. Yes indeed, we do have a great team this time Captain, I thought. The five of them glowed brightly for a second, then, they returned my complementary thoughts. Their bodies were distinctly ape like, yet, their faces were those of a lion, complete with stiff white whiskers on either side of their mouths. At first, it was a bit of a jumble, with me receiving all their thought messages at once, finally, I worked out how to be able to understand what each one was saying.

By focusing on only one pair of those light, but bright blue eyes, I could ‘hear’ just that one’s thoughts. It was the same when I wanted to reply, the other four would go into a mental stillness, to allow one to have a ‘conversation’ with me. Because each was a multi-conscious being, they didn’t need to do that amongst themselves, they could have a dozen conversations simultaneously! A large hatch-way type door, at one end of the chamber, began to open; we all swung around to face it. Captain Legna came in, followed by an enormous giant of a man, the other five floated backwards past me; they were over-awed, rather than afraid. Captain Legna led the four metre plus gent over to me.

Reve, this is the Robert I spoke of Captain Legna introduced us. I extended my hand in the halt mode, and, as our hands met, I became entranced.

From nothing to nothing, till all is one I intoned, hearing his powerful bass voice saying the same thing. His huge gray eyes dissolved me. It was as though I had ceased to exist, all awareness of self was replaced with a sublime sense of power and glory. I was everything, all powerful, omnipresent, yet, I, as in me, was nothing, at all.

Looking forward to working with you Robert His voice seduced me back to reality I’ve heard quite a bit about you He continued, leaning forward in a confidential way Did fine on Zargon, are you  completely recovered now? I nodded dumbly.

They do get a bit carried away sometimes, hey? Reve let out a thunderous chuckle.

Imagine, trying to de-program a galactic trouble shooter. Hah! Well, it’ll be a long time before anyone tries that again, thanks to you Reve added and everyone laughed.

Best get yourself settled in Reve Captain Legna advised, climbing into a chair just like mine and pulling at various cords and straps. The huge man walked over to a vertical slab, attached to the chamber’s metal wall. Turning his back to it, Reve proceeded to strap himself into position. Lt. Barnes re-entered, walked over to Reve and helped him close the arm clamps.

Shall I tell the Commander its go Captain? The Lieutenant asked.

Yes please Alan. Oh, and don’t forget, this is a seven day pick up regardless, okay? Captain Legna reminded his colleague.

Yes Captain Legna The young officer replied somewhat patronisingly Though, I’m sure He knows that already He added a touch sarcastically.

Yes, quite, of course, thank you Lieutenant Barnes The slightly ruffled Captain replied. Alan Barnes left the chamber, closing the rather large hatchway door behind him. The lock wheel spun for a moment, then stopped abruptly, making a metallic clunk, suddenly, the whole chamber began to vibrate again. Capt. Legna got all of us arranged in a sort of circle, with Reve’s fixed position ‘anchoring’ us to the chamber’s wall.

I was on the big man’s left, the Captain was on his right, the five specialists, all agog with excitement, sat in a semi circle in front of us. The specialists seemed to range in image from wise old lions, with grandfatherly ape bodies, to monkeys with kitten heads, depending on their feelings and the circumstances. Though I was yet to learn of their specialties, I already knew that I would grow very fond of each and every one of them. All were very similar but it was easy to tell them apart, their feline faces had quite distinct markings. Ten bright blue eyes focused on Capt. Legna.

No I can’t do that He cried in mock exasperation I’ve got to do the briefing out loud, we can’t all do this mind chatter like you lot Captain Legna looked around at the five telepathics, then he looked over to me You’ve got this non speak stuff down pat too haven’t you Robert? He asked.

Only if it’s one at a time Jim. I replied, adding Not the multi conversations, like our friends here Suddenly, five pairs of blue eyes were focused on me, I was inundated with a much garbled  explanation of how the multiple conversational ability was an easily acquired skill! It was my turn to feign mock exasperation.

Okay! Okay! I’m sure you know what you’re talking about, but, believe me, I don’t. After all, I’m only a human. The specialists all turned into kitten chimps, in their delight at my answer.

Capt. Legna leant forward as if to say something, looked up at Reve’s face, then, apparently changing his mind, he sat back in his form fitting chair.

Well, I suppose I’d best get you all briefed He said almost resignedly Even though we are saddled with this human being here He added grinning. It took a moment for me to realise that he was being gently sarcastic about me, in a kindly sort of way. I looked from Reve’s immobile features over to Captain Legna’s half grinning face.

Good heavens no Robert The Captain had intercepted my thoughts  You’re the only human being on this ship He told me The crew and I are from Central Galactic Command, the Specialists are all Pleniums, and, well, you know who Reve is.

There was a booming guffaw, as the giant did a bit of thought interception of his own.

Dear Captain Legna His rich baritone voice was warm with affection How sweet of you to presume the breadth of my fame matches my physical size Reve laughed heartily Fact is, apart from you C.G.C. people, few even know I exist, and those that do have a confused version of my nature and motives. The friendly giant said quietly, looking around at our team.

I Bet nobody crosses him Plenty would be scared   Almighty powerful... The Plenium specialists’ thoughts tumbled around us like leaves stirred by a wind.

Stop! Reve ordered You delay our departure with such nonsense The enormous being turned to me, his smiling eyes giving lie to the earlier show of fearsomeness Don’t be the least bit concerned at their behaviour Robert He told me, as I basked in the comforting glow emanating from the huge being I’m not the least bit dangerous, nor are our esteemed specialists a bunch of silly children, despite all appearances Reve allowed his face to become impassive again, before he turned away. Please forgive our interruption Captain Reve’s voice held contrition.

Not at all Reve Returned the Captain cheerfully Seems to me that Robert’s apparent amnesia caught you off guard too He added. Reve nodded his confirmation of that.

Uh, what, exactly have I forgotten? I asked.

Well, you don’t seem to have any memory of who you are.... Captain Legna began. Just then, the phone in his chair’s armrest rang. Excuse me He apologised, picking up the receiver Uh, yes ...well yes There was quite a long pause, during which, Captain Jim Legna looked a bit uncomfortable Oh...yes, I do see....yes, yes of course, sorry The Captain replaced the receiver and looked directly into my eyes, his thoughts articulated themselves silently. That was the Commander He told me It seems you’re only allowed two simultaneous realities, at any given time. Something to do with controlling the ego-flow, whatever that is. The Captain added. Ego flow? Me? Yeah, I could see good sense in that. Now, we really must get on to the briefing Captain Legna said out loud

Uh, Robert He leaned forward and looked over at me, almost apologetically As I thought that, like Reve and I you’d know the whole score, I’ve prepared my brief for the Specialists...

Please just go ahead Jim I invited I’ll ask about anything I don’t understand, if that’s okay?.

Of course, of course Robert Captain Legna obliged. Anything you don’t understand, please feel completely free to ask. I’m just so sorry my brief got confused. I thought, because of who you are, that, for sure, you’d have a total brief and.....

Well Reve interrupted pointedly I guess that just goes to show you, nobody is 100% perfect all the time He seemed to be teasing Captain Legna.

Good heavens Reve Exclaimed Captain Legna It wasn’t his fault; I just didn’t focus in the right way. I missed a whole volume, on the utilisation of Human Beings, in the Intergalactic Corrective Facilitation The annoyed Captain told him.

Right, well, now that you’ve read that volume, best get on with the briefing, right Captain? Reve leaned forward when he spoke, cutting off my view of the Captain.

Yes, right of course Reve, you’re right Captain Legna’s voice regained its authoritative tone. Now, to begin with, our mission here on Prima Habitat. He began but I interrupted.

Here? I asked simply.

Well, down there actually Replied Captain Legna, pointing at the floor.

But, don’t worry, there will be here soon Reve threw in, with a hearty chuckle.

Yes, quite so Reve Agreed the Captain Now, once again, we have a conflict of interests, between the technocratic Orgga and the naturalistic Setavirp Islanders The Captain continued his explanation to the Specialists and myself The Orgga feel that, because they know how to use them, they have a right to extract metallic minerals, from under the ground, wherever they find them He went on The Setavirp Nation does not believe in using the planet. However, it is made-up of some thirty, very mineral-rich islands, everyone within sight of at least two others. He said.

Are the Orgga willing to pay for their minerals? I asked the Captain Or are they just out to steal them somehow?

Oh no Robert, though the Orgga are tough and, sometimes, pretty ruthless, they are actually quite honourable really Reve answered for the Captain.

Killing is never honourable Reve Admonished the Captain.

Well, I know that Jim Countered the four meter man from Central But for them. I mean, for their kind of weird cultural patterns, like punishment for doing what their superiors consider wrong or bad The gentle giant explained.

Well, I must agree with you there Reve Captain Legna relaxed a bit. Though, you know, despite all their technology, they can’t be all that bright really The Captain opinioned.

I mean, imagine believing that getting killed fighting, so that someone else can profit, is an honourable way to die The Captain added and the five specialists went into a ‘glee-spin’, their soundless laughter was like snowflakes flurrying around us. It was impossible to avoid feeling their childlike joy.

No, the Orgga are more than willing to pay The Captain went on It’s just that the Setavirp don’t want anything from them. They just want to be left in peace He added.

Isn’t that their right? I asked After all, they are their islands.

Well, that’s one point of view Robert Answered Reve.

Another is that the Setavirp are selfishly depriving the rest of the World, from the use of the natural resources they have, even though they can’t use them themselves. He added, smiling questioningly at me.

Have the Orgga offered Setavirp leaders the technology, so that they could utilise their own resources? I asked, instinctively siding with the nature-loving islanders.

Not interested Robert The Captain replied The Setavirp have just said no, flat no, to everything He said frustrated, not angry.

Aren’t there other places where these minerals can be mined? I queried, still trying to justify my ‘good guys’.

Not anymore Reve answered sombrely The only other source was their Northern Hemispheric Nations. But, after almost a thousand years, it’s just about all used up He answered.

You see, the whole North is technology reliant The Captain explained While the Southern Hemisphere is very much the opposite. Without continuous supplies, the Orgga Nations will perish He added.

Do the Setavirp know the life or death nature of the Orgga’s mission? I asked.

Oh yes, well, that is, they’ve been told Answered Captain Legna.

Yes, told, but they don’t believe it Interjected Reve The Orgga aren’t the best at the gentle art of friendly persuasion.

They’re a bunch of stop-at-nothing desperadoes Reve, you know that. Captain Legna seemed almost cross. Then, he became smilingly sarcastic.

You know Robert, I think our Reve here secretly approves of all this violence and blood-letting that’s going on everywhere Captain Legna told me, adding Even though it’s our job to put a stop to it, or at least try to put a cap on it.

Captain Legna Reve’s interruption was quiet and solemn. You know that we Central Personnel have no judgmental rights. It would be fair to say the Orgga’s voracious appetite for violence is a most negative facet of what is, otherwise, a rather noble and courageous race of people Reve paused and looked around at all of us before continuing.

Let’s not forget that the Setavirp get into quite a bit of blood thirstiness themselves Reve reminded the Captain.

Well, yes, that’s true Reve The Captain conceded But at least they don’t go out and harm others He added defensively.

Which is worse? Dear Captain Asked Reve gently, adding Harming strangers for profit or harming your own people, even your own family, just for the maintenance of control? Captain Jim Legna was silent for a long moment.

Without firm control, the spread out Setavirp nation would disintegrate Reve The Captain’s voice was quiet and thoughtful.

Without the spoils of their violence and the terror it induces, the Orgga Nations would also collapse, don’t you see that dear Captain? Reve made his point gently but firmly.

Are you saying that all this horrific behaviour is justified? Necessary even? The Captain was becoming a bit alarmed.

Good Lord no Captain Legna Reve assured him. Just remember that it’s our job to stop all the violence He reminded the Captain who looked a little distressed.

Of course Reve, you’re right of course The Captain agreed Though I do find it difficult to equate religious practices and piracy He admitted.

I’ll bet you there have been more killed, more savagely, as a result of so called religious practice, than there ever was by piracy and all other violent theft activity combined Reve pointed out to Captain Legna.

The things that are done in His name never fail to astound me Reve continued. The huge being chuckled then became serious and looked down at