Wind in the Hands. Return

By Rami Yudovin

Continuation of the book "Wind in the Hands"
Unique materials testifying to a visit of the planet by unindentified flying objects have fallen into the hands of the head of a powerful religious organization. The Chairman assembles representatives of world confessions to discuss the matter of concern. The religious figures of authority start searching for the Stranger who witnessed a meeting with “the others”.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rami Yudovin
• Release date: Sep 19, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370558841

Rami Yudovin

Rami Yudovin, israeli author of scientific and theological works on Bible researches and ancient history.

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WIND IN THE HANDS. RETURN

All characters appearing in this work are fictitious, any resemblance is purely coincidental…

Book Two

The Return

Prologue

He sat at the shore of the endless ocean staring at the horizon that grew darker. The waves rushed to the land fiercely but got tired at the soundings and turned into gentle, nice spindrift that caressed the outstretched palms. Bright red spot of the Sun went down precipitately. The darkness was setting in.

The time is coming, he spoke aloud, and the Wind clasped his head as if with a hoop. He felt like a man of power and knowledge. He got up and stood a little, enjoying this feeling, shook off the sand, and went home slowly. His heart became high, troublesome thoughts retreated. It seemed that the entire busy world was fading away. Life or death did not matter, and there was nothing to worry about for everything was full of love and care. The Wind waned gradually,

"As the autumn winds swept the block

The Sun passed by, as well as the time

And I wanted to live but died blindly with fear

Because I did not know you were with me."

He stopped and whispered, Are you with me? I feel Your being near.

Chapter 1. Meeting

In a dimly lit office near the massive oak table with carved legs, a few people sat in the modern orthotic chairs. Everyone kept silent and just stole glances to the old golden clock. A smooth-shaved man in years, with blear eyes, who sat in front of the guests, was the first to talk.

I am glad to meet you, the highest representatives of the different faith communities. First of all, I am glad to present my compliments to you. Such a significant meeting speaks for our common desire to promote a dialogue among the civilizations in the search for a fair world order. Our today’s meeting has a great meaning because something important and frightening happens in the fields of the world. We are witnessing some complicated processes. Technological advancements may go both boon and bane. The faith along with conscience gives a man an ability to distinguish good and evil, to realize where the border is that is not to be crossed. But now, we are facing a problem, and it is to be resolved through traditional religions. The time forces us to reach a compromise and to work out a global strategy by means of joint efforts. In the past, our fathers did not use the science for their good purposes, they did not harness it in the name of God and looked over a terrible war, nor did they rise against the tyrants. We are losing ground and may end as religious bankrupts.

The Chairman paused, drank some water but as soon as he tried to continue speaking, he was interrupted by a middle-aged man with a spade beard and in the dark long clothes who spoke gently.

Like all of you, I am glad to be here. There is nothing for us to segregate. The great divide has been completed a long ago. We do not break the agreement. Every priest tries to avoid preaching away, and even theestraysare sent back to their folds. It is not the time for wars but for the peaceful coexistence. And if we are facing a global trouble, we need to join efforts.

The religious authorities clapped hands with decisive approval.

The Chairman nodded gratefully and finally started to speak confidently, Witness testimony, photos and video footage are telling about our planet being visited by the intelligent extraterrestrial life. You do know about it, but the reaction to those events is the silence of all the faith communities. For those who doubt the phenomenon of the UFO, I am ready to provide with the video footage. This is a small portion of what we have at hand but the quality is good, and the source of the information is reliable – the security services of the different countries, that is why we decided that the footage deserves your consideration.

The Chairman took the remote control and pressed the button…

In an hour, an uncomfortable silence settled in the office. Somebody drummed nervously with fingers on the table.

The old man pleased with the impression produced spoke again.

So, everyone will know about it soon. And there will be no those who doubt or do not believe. At the moment, the information is hidden or is being banalized by the yellow rag. Many fakes are thrown on in order to spread misinformation. But, sooner or later, the truth will be revealed, and theflock will come to us looking for answers. Are we going to shrug our shoulders confusedly again?

Perhaps, it is not that bad, said the Scribe fingering his slightly dyed black beard. We have seen the flying objects only but not the pilots. Though the objects of several kilometers length cannot be of terrestrial origin, and their speed and the flight path is far beyond the abilities of a human being. Let assume – we are visited by the creatures from the other planets. Perfectly possible – they do it since the old days. Let’s assume that they exist but do not influence our life directly, they study us from behind the folding screen. I believe, we should observe as well.

Aren’t you interested in understanding the phenomenon? the shaven-headed wearing colorful long clothes the  Contemplator edged himself into the conversation.

That interest may cost a lot, the Scribe answered crossly. They do not want to contact us. They are dangerous. You have seen the crashed planes with your own eyes a moment ago. The holy books mention people that were killed with their curiosity. Remember the miserable wife who violated the warning of the angel to avoid looking at the cities being destroyed. Remember those who dared to look into the eyes of the snake-woman – they all turned into the stones. These stories are the warning to the humankind. And what about the recent events which were so quickly forgotten by everyone? I was in the City three years ago and saw the people struck with horror.

We did not forget. There were our representatives in the City, the Chairman said. In those days no one was able to find the solution, everyone was lost. No one could sort out the situation. And who was to lift after all? The cultists. Anyway, they dashed down as fast as they lifted up. Now we cannot leave any questions unanswered. I am not forcing anyone, if someone wishes to leave the residency, they are free to do it anytime.

There is no need to lit the candle when the Sun shines bright, the Contemplatorflaunted with folk wisdom.

They say as well: a poor decided to make candles but the sun is shining and not setting, the Scribe sighed fatefully.

The Chairman waited for a while. No one stood up.

I am grateful that you have accepted the cooperation request. We got access to the archives of different states. Still, despite a wealth of information we know almost nothing about ‘the others’. Let me call them so. Who are they?  What goals do they pursue? There is no proven contact at the moment. The statements of the common people are not a reason for the consideration. We will be flooded with such reports. We can trust the facts only. There are different versions that explain the purpose of ‘the others’ staying on the Earth – from protecting and help to the mankind to the total destruction. I repeat, we gathered a lot of information but it is not enough to make clear conclusions. It makes sense to look at the holy books from the different perspective for they have the answers to all the questions. Perhaps, ancient books and manuscripts have witnessed the events of that kind, and we ignored it as we had the explanations from our spiritualadvisors. But the new time demands modern interpretations.

I’m afraid, we do not understand completely what the consequences of such an investigation can be, the Scribe interrupted him. The holy books describe some events that we call miraculous and heavenly. For example, one of the prophetic books, in the opinion of the modern UFO researchers, tells about the transport that looks like a helicopter. It seems that the prophet was short of words as he had never seen such an object before. It would be fine if he had just described the flying object, but he had seen a godhood in the brightly lit cockpit. And that angel on behalf of God spoke to the prophet and gave him the power and the authority. Do the servants of God fly on the helicopters? Our sacred books tell us about the chariot that can move the prophets to the great distances instantly, even to the higher skies. That chariot is a great mystery. What do you propose? Shall we announce that angels handle the flying saucers, shoot down the planes, kidnap people, or prepare cattle? Mark the territory, flattened the mountaintops in order to build the takeoff strips, notify other angels by leaving the geometric figures in the fields? Such conclusions may compromise the basics of the traditional religion. Some ‘wise heads’ reduce the God and His angels to the extraterrestrial creatures with their perverted minds. It causes the mess in minds and souls. What if ‘the others’ talk and announce that they have been visiting the Earth from the ancient times and directed us and helped us? Their tale will be accredited! The only hope is that they will not contact us directly.

I am terribly sorry for interrupting you. I am the representative of the ‘New Wave’ church, the Rhetor, a smooth-faced young man of pleasing mien in a suit made by one of the best couturiere, thrust himself into the conversation. All the religions have stories of evil that possess powers far beyond those a human being has. Perhaps, ‘the others’ are the ancient demons, and don’t you believe that this is the most reasonable and acceptable definition that complies with the letter and spirit of the sacred books?

Maybe, you are right, the Chairman said regretfully. It is preferable for us. What if they have nothing to do with angels and demons? What if our doctrine does not stand up to criticism? Do we have a right to make a mistake? Even more – to make an intentional mistake because it fits us at the moment? It is time to face the truth. I am sure that nothing willshakeour faith, it is higher than human and even angelic understanding.

He got off the chair, lifted his eyes to the ceiling and put his hands together.

Brothers, I pray the God to give us patience and love. There is a threat hanging over the humankind. We do remember the notorious events that took place in the City. Everyone who met the Exterminatorshad found his death. Those woeful faces rigid with fear are the silent evidence of the terrors abidden. What if the Exterminatorsof whom we were warned by the saints from the ancient times are ‘the others’? If an invasion is reserved for us, we must be together to stand up to them. Perhaps, I magnify the danger, so forgive the old man.

The danger after all, the Rhetorsmiled. So, you do believe as well that they are the archenemies.

We cannot assert that black or white, the old man uttered grimly. One of our missions is to find out whether they are hostile. We have evidence from those who had been death-sick but experienced miraculous healing after they met the UFO. It’s not all that simple. Perhaps, it is a matter of three years ago that is the key to the answer. We know that one person was present in the City. From hearsay, he survived faced the Exterminators.

The Scriber gave a cough. All those present glanced in his direction.

I can tell you about him.

Have mercy, the old man asked.

The teller was collecting thoughts for some seconds.

His name was the Stranger. About ten years ago, he underwent trial on the charge of appropriation of archeological values. Strange as it may seem, he was put to a one-man cell as a severe  offender. After release, the Stranger escaped public life, but appeared in the City some years later. There were rumors that he had undergone the Tunnel of Death – a trial invented by the warriors of desert, the villainous rebels. As per the legend, the Angel of the Lord met him as he left the tunnel and opened the door for him.

Do you believe in this? the Chairman asked.

Don’t know. Don’t know, the Scriber muttered. The warriors of the desert told so. Then again, there is no this sect any longer. Mostly, they were killed by government forces, the others disbanded, the tunnel locked. I shouldn’t be surprised if it is a tourist amusement one day.

It was rumored that the Stranger can fly. Privately, I do not believe in levitation, the young theologian uttered.

You are wrong, theContemplatorput in a word. The lore of ages enshrine stories about the saints who could come clear of the ground to hang in the air.

Your lore? the Rhetorsmiled ironically.

At least, we have them.

Brothers, this is not a time for contention. Let us be patient to each other. Please, go on.

The Scriber nodded to the Chairman with respect.

The Stranger flew with no devices, unlike science-fiction films, he not wings sprout.

Who could see that? theRhetorintruded.

Hundreds of people saw.

What about you? the young man couldnot keep quiet.

No.

This is a legend then.

Have you seen the God? the teller flared up.

No, but I believe in Him.

"Following your logic,