Davron : The Universe Is Not Enough part 4

By Gary Weston

Part 4. Back on "Earth" April Golightly recovers and insists on returning to duty. The fleet are ready to take off to battle the aliens. Carver is suspicious of Patrick Davron and his crew. He is not alone in his suspicions. An attack by the aliens has lives hanging in the balance.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gary Weston
• Release date: Jun 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781513056654

Gary Weston

Hello again.I've added Drifta's Quest 2 on this site. Unlikely to be a Drifta's Quest 3 but never say never. I am already working on a new book to fit in between other creative projects. As a mere lad of 68 I have a good few years to tell my stories so I hope people will keep enjoying them.

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Chapter 65

Doctor Crowe had asked Major Burns to join him in the medical room. Akrins ignored them, staring at the green glowing woman on the bed.

'Can you explain what the hell is going on here, Doctor?' Burns demanded.

Crowe said, 'Not at all. All I know is that Nurse Golightly's condition has improved. Not much, but enough to hopefully keep her alive until we can get her to the hospital. I'm not sure what is going on, but even since the last time I saw her, her vital signs have improved.'

'Toby. Can you explain it?'

Akrins finally turned away from Golightly and looked up at Burns.

'It's what she does.'

Burns shared a puzzled look with Crowe, then Burns said, 'It's what who does, Toby? Not April, that's for sure.'

Akrins was being asked to explain something he nor anyone else fully understood. He decided it wasn't up to him to even try to explain it to anyone.

'April will live. That's all that counts.'

Burns realised he wasn't getting more from Akrins and with a nod of his head called the doctor to follow him outside. They closed the door after them leaving Akrins to watch over April.

'That...green glow,' said Burns. 'Ever seen anything like it?'

'Never. Perhaps he's right. She'll live and that's all that counts.'

Burns persisted. 'Is Akrins doing it?'

Crowe shrugged and replied, 'Anything's possible, I suppose. They're not from Earth. They claim to be human, but...'

'All medical tests confirm they are human. The Romulus is more advanced than any ship we have. But this...It's more like witchcraft.'

Crowe said, 'I heard rumours they might not be entirely trustworthy. Even with the aliens attacking us. After all, we've never seen the enemy. We have no idea what they look like.'

'Rubbish! These people have fought along side us. Risking their lives. I don't buy into that rumour.'

'Then how do you explain that green glow?'

Burns said, 'I can't. We'll get to the bottom of this once we get back to Earth. Keep an eye on April.' Then he added, 'And Akrins.'

With that said, he walked away.

Chapter 66

'She's locked herself in our room,' said Patrick. 'She just won't talk to me. What the hell have I done now? Help me out here, Liz.'

'You think this a woman thing?' asked Danders.

'Believe it or not, I've very little experience when it comes to understanding you women.'

Danders chuckled and said, 'Actually, I do believe it. But Jazz is a what you see is what you get kind of girl. Have you two had words?'

'Not that I'm aware of. Could she be ill?'

'She seemed ok to me. Just let her come out in her own good time. I really don't think you...' The screen suddenly changing caught her eye. 'Oh. Major Burns. How's the ship?'

'Good enough to get us home thanks to Toby. We do, however have a situation here. April Golightly has turned green. Does Toby Akrins have some kind of special powers I don't know about?'