The Eye of God: Before the Big Bang the Kings Created

By Robert Dunning

Before the Big Bang occurs, heavenly teams work together to establish the parameters of space, create time and mass, and determine the answers to complex questions. But when the leaders learn space of a demonstration project is about to collapse, each takes the failure personally especially Heyl, a rising star plucked from the King’s subjects. Many in the Realm aligned themselves with Heyl anticipating the day when he should replace Micha as the most powerful one in the Realm except for the Kings. Heyl places the blame for the failure on one of the members of the Council of Seven. In spite of this they allow Heyl to continue to coordinate the Project. But when interruptions and sabotage cause delay, only time will tell if Heyl and his minions can outwit the Kings and transform the destiny of the world. In this fascinating story, a rising star sets out on a dangerous and uncertain quest to depose the Kings as the universe waits to be created.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Aug 28, 2017
• ISBN: 9781483469324

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CHAPTER 1

Demonstration Project

I t was time. Rapha, head of construction, concentrated with such force that he was oblivious to all outside influences. From out of his being he expelled the energy needed to prime the project, which was then directed by his assistant Dani and his construction crew. This plasma of energy, pulsating inside the construction zone, was then joined by fiery tongues of energy emanating from the FREA Tower of the Palace, which housed the headquarters of technical sections and through which the Kings transmitted energy. Oh what a sight! As the aura left the Palace it ranged in …, oh, there are no words to describe it. The closest is " color ," but that word is too small to truly describe the spectacular multidimensional infusion of sensation. It is as if one could sense all radiation and sound at the same time, woven into a pattern so glorious and so awesome in beauty that all had to burst out singing with joy. This energy, joining with the prime, began to spiral into the center of that zone. Round and round, brighter and brighter, radiating more and more as the curvature of the spiral came closer to the center, causing the crowd to retreat from the radiation. Then it happened. The energy bolt hit the center. Of all in the Realm, save the Kings themselves, only Rapha and his experienced crew could control that magnificent beam of concentrated energy that, on hitting the target, vanished, as if it never was.

Simultaneous with the disappearance of the energy bolt, out of nothing they appeared: a positive energy universe and a negative energy anti-universe. Where nothing was were exceedingly bright, exceedingly small spots. I can see only one, someone remarked. Then the universes immediately started to expand.

Shift slightly this way, answered Dani, and you will see the other.

Oh, yes, now I see it.

Once the universes appeared to be stable, the Palace’s portion of the priming energy was returned but slowly and with much less energy density. Very few even noticed it. Only Rapha’s contribution to the prime remained. It was required to keep the universes separate.

Dani, who had somewhat of a flare for the dramatic, continued explaining what had just happened. Notice that the negative energy universe is an exact replica of the positive energy universe. Each segment in one has an exact duplicate in the other.

While talking, Dani was watching Rapha. It was obvious that the strain was taking its toll. Rapha had expended a considerable amount of energy to aid in priming the project but still had control of it. That energy was now keeping the universes apart. Exhausted to almost failure, Rapha began to release his control.

Sari, whose duty was to develop modules of concentrated energy, started his experiments in one very small section. Unbridled energy snaked around his corralled area as vibrating, well, some would say strings. In those sections attempts were made to corral and compress that energy into undefined pockets of concentrated energy, the roots of which required anchors outside the project. They suddenly popped into the space of the Realm, badly startling onlookers. At first, the strings contained a great amount of energy in the transmission mode. At times, certain single strings suddenly turned into two strings that were almost identical—but weren’t—and vibrated such that their combined energy was equal to or less than the original string. They then had a property which Sari named mass. He was delighted as it looked like he had the makings of useful energy concentrates. But his hopes were quickly dashed when these lesser strings annihilated each other, turning back into mass-less strings.

All knowledge needed to complete the project resided with the Kings and was readily available if They were asked. However, even the members of the Council of Seven were at times reluctant to ask for Their help. Heyl, especially Heyl, the project coordinator, was hesitant to show lack of knowledge because of his youth and self-esteem. The latter was a new phenomenon to the Realm and started about the time of Heyl’s appearance. It had affected about a third of the Realm quite seriously. Gabri, director of communication, sadly named it pride.

I’ve let go, announced Rapha. And there it is. Creation of the dual universes at no net energy cost except that required to separate them.

Everyone was fascinated with the turn of events, most of all, Heyl. They just gazed at the results. No one had expected such a quick solution to the problem.

The breakthrough put us way ahead of schedule, began Heyl. Rapha and I were discussing the problem and he brought up this ingenious idea. I had encouraged him to be creative and creative he was.

Heyl basked in the reflected glory of Rapha’s success. The praise rolled in from all. Heyl was especially pleased with the praise from the Kings. As time passed and the project’s success became increasingly apparent, Heyl waxed eloquent in the details, implying more and more that he was really the prime mover; and in the minds of many, with justification.

"Once Rapha released his hold and it was obvious that the universes were holding, I told Uri to impart a force to the time dimension. Care was taken to assure that the time dimension was exactly orthogonal (a newly learned word), that is, at right angles to the space dimensions because, as you know, if they weren’t orthogonal, some of the force would be transferred to the energy in the spatial dimensions." And on and on Heyl went.

Micha, commander of the Kings’ hosts, noticed grave concern on Dani’s countenance. What’s the matter, Dani? You should be rejoicing. Don’t be concerned with Heyl trying to take all the glory. We all know this was Rapha’s creation.

That’s not what is bothering me. I’m concerned about the experiment. Look over there, by where Sari is working. Those vibrations in the structure of space, especially now that time is up to speed, are not dampening out. I’ve done some quick calculations and I’m really afraid it’s going to collapse soon. Got to go. Got to get to Rapha.

Dani reached Rapha just as an angry Uri did. Uri was charged with developing the forces in the new spaces, including the field that would give mass to the concentrated energy packet. Uri started talking first. Rapha, the structure of the space is not steady. The metric is fluctuating and the dimensions are not staying orthogonal. Half of my experiments were damaged and it seems to be getting worse.

Dani said, Look at the quivering over there and now over there. That’s in the structure of space, not simply fluctuations in energy density. It’s going to collapse!

Oh, cried out Uri, look over there by Sari!

Rapha then exclaimed, You’re right, Dani. The space isn’t holding. Evacuate everyone out of the area! Immediately!

The construction crew rushed forward and moved all of the spectators back. As usual, there were a few who resisted, feeling their rank insulated them from the urging of the construction crew. To their consternation, they were bodily transported back with no concern by the crew over hurt dignities.

Sari, Rapha shouted, get out of there! It’s going to collapse! Sari, however, was deeply immersed in his work. He had translated three of his dimensions into the project space to carry out his experiments and he ignored Rapha. Sari! I said get out of there. Now!

Still, he was ignored.

Dani, called Rapha. You and I are going to have to pull him out or he will be severely damaged. The two immediately contracted themselves to four dimensions to gain power and strength and projected themselves into the project space. They aligned three of their dimensions with those Sari had immersed in the space.

Startled, Sari looked up from his work just as they grabbed him and immediately transferred him and themselves back to their own space. With their concentrated power, even in Rapha’s weakened condition, there was nothing Sari could do to stop them. Dani and Rapha were very experienced with such rescues, having had to do them on other construction projects.

Why’d you do that for? Sari asked indignantly. I’ve had nothing but problems as it is. My last experiment blew up in my face and you have just ruined another one!

As Rapha rushed back to the center of operation, Dani explained, The space is collapsing.

Collapsing? Sari asked. But you have made hundreds of spaces throughout the Realm for energy storage.

"We have never tried to make them this way. Anyway, it is collapsing and it almost collapsed with you in it."

Oh. And Sari withdrew without further comment.

Prior to being assigned to this project, one of the prime duties of Rapha and his crews was to construct energy storage bubbles throughout the Realm. These were small, hyperspherical, energy-packed appendages that attached to their space but existed outside it.

Heyl, what is the meaning of this? Jued, the accounting supervisor, screamed. Did you see the way that crew roughed me up? They had no right to make me move. I’m from the Palace! Aren’t you in charge of this project? Make them let me back in there.

I don’t know what the matter is, Heyl answered. Dani, what’s the meaning of this? These are special guests of mine and I won’t have them treated that way. Let us back in.

Sorry, sir. You can’t go back in. It’s too dangerous.

Dangerous? What are you talking about?

Sir, the space is collapsing.

Collapsing? But that’s not possible.

But it is happening, sir.

In the meantime, Rapha and the construction crew tried to gain control of the space but with little success. He called Micha, who was the closest. Micha, move everyone as far back as possible. I have used up all of my available energy to make the initial separation. I simply do not have enough left to gain control of that energy as the space collapses. It is going out with a bang.

Micha was appalled at the way Rapha looked, haggard and shrunken from the loss of energy.

Can I be of any other help? asked Micha.

No, I’ve coded the system so only I can interact with it. When the collapse occurs, the energy I put in will all come out at once and scatter all over the Realm. I simply won’t be able to control it, especially in my weakened condition.

Then the universes collapsed into nothingness with a sharp release of random energy which washed over all present. It really wasn’t that much energy, however its loss was regrettable, as energy took time to accumulate. Of course Jued from accounting, already fuming from being treated in a manner unbecoming his position, took note and Rapha could expect a blistering memo, with copies to whom knows who, pointing out the loss and demanding a full report. Jued was a great admirer of Heyl, who he felt was a rising star. He and many others in the Palace had aligned themselves with Heyl, anticipating the day when Heyl should replace Micha as the most powerful one in the Realm save the Kings.

Sari was shaken. How close that was, he thought, I could have been put out of commission for an eternity if I would have been caught. An eternity of getting restructured at the Palace.

The structure of the space of the Realm still reeled from the unnerving vibration caused by the violent tearing out of the roots of the energy concentrates from Sari’s experiments. That was much more frightening than the sudden flash of energy that occurred.

Failure. Heyl was livid with rage. He had already spread the word about the success of the trial, with the implication of him being the prime mover. This failure could reflect back on him. He felt that he had lost face and he took this failure personally.

Rapha, with much more experience than Heyl, knew that developing new concepts was a step by step process and sometimes, to get around a barrier, it was necessary to step backwards. He was already ready to analyze the results, once he got reenergized and get back to work to overcome the problem. Energizing would take some time, however.

Heyl, in the other hand, brooded and demanded a hearing. He felt that he must remove himself from this debacle and place the blame exactly where it belonged - on Rapha’s head.

CHAPTER 2

Earlier, The Very Beginning

T he Council of Seven had just received the details of the new project. Expectantly they awaited the appearance of the one, a Seraph, who would act as coordinator. This was unusual, as the Seraphim were generally stationed in the Palace.

With a glow he entered. His mere appearance quieted the group. He radiated an intimidating sense of confidence, brilliance and capability; however he did not intend to intimidate. He was well aware of his abilities and beauty but was modest in his bearing. Indeed, how could he not be aware of his special place? Did not the Kings place him, a newcomer, on virtually equal status and size, with Micha, making him, Heyl, potentially one of the two or three most influential officials of the Realm outside of the Palace? And size was a major indicator of rank in the realm.

Heyl; the most beautiful and talented of the Kings’ subjects save the Council of Seven. Quick to accomplish the goals set out for him, yet not one to flaunt his superiority. Since his arrival he had won over virtually all in the Realm, even tough Micha, upon whom the Kings had placed so much responsibility and power.

But he never smiled.

My friends, Heyl began, I have been offered this important leadership position and, with full humility, have accepted it. With your help and only with your help, we will be successful. His self effacement and modesty enchanted his listeners. I have known all of you since I arrived in the Realm and have valued your friendship and kindness. You have all been tough task masters in my training, which was hard to take at times but very worthwhile

Heyl was quite surprised that he had been selected to coordinate the project; he had been prepared to follow Micha’s leadership. For an outsider to coordinate the activities of the Council of Seven was virtually unheard of. No one else was surprised, however and there had been serious discussions on expanding the council to include Heyl, which Micha, himself, had recommended. The Kings, however, felt that it was premature but did feel that Heyl had just the talents needed to coordinate this project. Everything that Heyl did was done exceptionally well and very orderly. In fact, he was the very epitome of order. It was obvious that he was made for a top management role. Some of the realm, perhaps a third, felt that he might rise to be second only to the Kings, eclipsing Micha.

As we enter into this great project, Heyl continued, I hope that our relationships can remain the same. While I will be coordinating the project, I consider us all as equals, working together as a team. I wish to have Micha as my second in command to aid me in the coordination of the various facets of the project.

Micha looked up with a start. As the commander of the Kings’ hosts his time was in short supply. However, since the Kings had asked him to support Heyl in any way he could, he remained quiet.

Heyl had a way of captivating others with his words and could sway some away from well reasoned positions to new ones, which, when analyzed, might be based upon flawed logic. He did this as a game, however and would tactfully identify the flaws of logic to the enlightenment and enjoyment of all. All who felt they knew him believed that his motivation was not for self exaltation but to instruct critical reasoning. Many would comment on how Heyl had helped them in analyzing complex subjects to reach sound conclusions in less time.

However, about 2/3rds of the realms inhabitants felt very uncomfortable with those tactics. The concept of purposefully misleading others, even for jest, had never existed before in the Realm. The remaining third, however, chided them for being old fashion and not being able to accept new ways. Besides it was all for fun wasn’t it? Heyl’s interpersonal skills were so well developed, however, that even those who were the victims often, in spite of themselves, usually enjoyed the game. Of the Council of Seven, only Micha and Gabri seemed able to counter his pseudo-logic and the three of them had become very good friends playing mind games with one another.

It has been a humbling experience to have a chance to meet with the Council of Seven continuing Heyl as he looked at his notes. I know most of those of the Realm, except some in the Palace and have had the pleasure of meeting all of you from time to time. However there is one name on the list, Ben, who I have heard of but never met. I had thought only top management were going to be here. Is he a secretary or something to take notes?

A flash of amusement came on the countenance of those present.

No, answered Micha with a smile, he is the representative of the Kings. He wasn’t able to attend at the present time but said to go on with the meeting.

Well OK, I wasn’t going to delay the meeting because he isn’t here anyway. And thought, why would a small low level person of the Realm even be allowed at this meeting? Near top management haven’t been allowed to even know about the subject. Let’s see, we have Micha, Gabri, Rapha, Uri, Sari, Raq and Jeremi; the full council of seven. I just wanted to get acquainted.

While Heyl was very good at expressing himself, Gabri was truly the one with a gift of words since he was in charge of communications and was specifically assigned the task of inventing new terms to describe new concepts.

Heyl continued, In addition to coordinating the project, I will also supervise the task of developing the information systems and programs for the operation of the project at the Kings’ specific request. I expect to spend considerable time outlining the project in detail and will discuss your responsibilities with each of you.

He hesitated, then, nervously looking at those around him, added, I must say, this is very awkward for me, the new one, to be addressing all of you. I, uh, thank you for your gracious acceptance of me. Then with more confidence he concluded, I think you will find this project very rewarding.

As Micha and Gabri left together, Gabri commented, Remember when Heyl first arrived? I don’t believe I had ever seen anyone so nervous and, well, shy.

You have done a lot to help him get adjusted, Gabri. Your acceptance of him has really helped him to adapt. However Micha’s countenance had clouded up slightly when Heyl had finished which Gabri sensed but did not comment on.

Although Heyl had been among the other new arrivals, he was different and the others with whom he arrived hadn’t let him forget it. He was bigger than any new arrival and appeared to be shy. As a Seraph one would have expected him to be stationed at the palace, not the Realm. Being large, almost as large as Micha and Gabri, he could not hide in the crowd to accommodate his natural shyness. His comeliness also induced envy in some, resulting at first in sly comments which he couldn’t help to hear and which he was meant to hear. Rank was associated with size.

Being new, he was also awkward, not from any fault but simply from being big and not having yet learned how to control his size. Micha and Gabri had noticed this and had taken him under their collective wing. With Micha, especially, taking interest in Heyl, a lot of the hazing and unkind remarks were eliminated. Gabri, with his encouraging good humor, did not intimidate the razzers like tough, serious Micha. Micha envied Gabri’s ability to demonstrate the warmth that he himself could not express, even when he felt it. He simply couldn’t let his emotions show. But perhaps that is why Micha was made the commander of the Kings’ hosts. Such a position required a certain coolness and ability to make difficult decisions. As a result, Heyl spent as much time as he could with Micha and Gabri.

The Palace was buzzing with discussions as to why the Kings would bring in someone at the level of maturity of Heyl. At first many had joined with the other new-comers in taunting him, however, as time passed, they also became to respect him and to almost idolize him. They were especially captivated with his modesty and the shyness he seemed to exhibit, even after he had completed his training.

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Following his meeting with the Council of Seven, Heyl threw himself into the project and was almost overwhelmed. With his natural skill in organization and compulsion for order and relying on the expertise of Micha and Gabri, he was able to get a very good start on developing a detailed work plan. With the pressure he had on him from the Palace to get the plan out, it was a wonder that one as new as him would have the maturity to publish the plan and still remain cordial to others.

But he was always solemn.

Micha, Gabri, I don’t know how I would even have gotten started on the project without your help. Your leadership experience, Micha, is truly remarkable - I just hope I can become half as good of a leader as you. And Gabri, I really appreciate your help in developing my communication skills. I am really looking forward to, uh, be running this project.

Micha looked up with a start with that last remark but remained quiet while Gabri answered with not quite the lilting good humor which usually characterized him, I have never seen anyone improve in communication ability as fast as you have. I’ll be learning from you soon!

Micha added, You are a natural leader. Once you get yourself organized you should do an excellent job. The outline of your plan is excellent and detailed and it appears that it could lead to completing the project well ahead of schedule. Micha then paused and almost did not continue. He felt obligated to say what was on his mind, however, as his command experience had taught him that delay often magnified problems. Quietly he said, Heyl, remember that each department head is well experienced and will be directing his own phase of the project. If they didn’t have extraordinary skills, they would not be on the Council of Seven. They are the prime leaders of the Realm. While I am sure that they would appreciate your input, they may do things differently than that which you have set out in your plan; no matter how detailed you should make it.

Micha then added with a softness uncharacteristic of him, And remember, you are not running the project. You are a coordinator, not administrator.

Just a slip of the tongue, answered Heyl with just a touch of irritation in his reply, I know what my duties are!

To break the tension that was beginning to build, Gabri interrupted with a laugh, We know that, Heyl and are sure that you will do very well in carrying them out. And to himself Gabri thought I wish Micha wasn’t so outspoken!

Because of the immense size of the Realm there needed to be a well disciplined regulatory force to assure that all was done in an orderly manner. In spite of the nearly complete lack of ill will among the inhabitants, there were times where lack of understandings would occur, especially among the most creative, which Micha’s forces would help to resolve.

With the Kings’ goals before him, Heyl prepared an outline of each of them and numbered the tasks, subtasks and work elements in minute detail. He worked without ceasing and gained confidence in his position. Less and less did he feel a need to rely on Micha and Gabri and more and more did he rely on his own skills and knowledge. Micha and Gabri reported the growth in Heyl to the Kings, who was well pleased.

No one was surprised with the rapid maturation of Heyl. After he had finished his initial training, he had been assigned positions in the various departments in the Palace, one by one. This was standard training given to those who were expected to have management responsibilities; however the ability of Heyl to learn, no, not just learn but to master each area, was phenomenal and was the talk of the Palace. He was never allowed into the presence of the Kings, however, which irritated him. While at the palace he had heard of this Ben, but couldn’t figure out what he did or where he fit in.

But he was always serious. Jokes may be told and it was obvious that he understood them but there was not a glimmer of amusement in his countenance. On the contrary, there appeared to be an almost avoidance of the frivolous, as if to say that no time is available for play, even though the Kings encouraged play considering it the fountain out of which springs creativity.

If Heyl had any failing it was the lack of creativity. He could do almost anything better than any in the Realm, save perhaps Micha and Gabri but nothing he did was new. It was always an improvement on the creations of others. He appeared to recognize this shortcoming and tried very hard to overcome it.

Once he had mastered the tasks in the Palace he had been sent out into the field to obtain experience and knowledge in the processes of the Realm, especially the operation of the refineries which were the accumulators of energy. Again he was able to learn very fast and with his charisma, won the very souls of some. His progress had been reported to the Kings, who was well pleased. Rumors from well-placed sources in the Palace had intimated that Heyl’s superb performance at the North Refinery had been instrumental in the decision of the Kings to assign him to be coordinator of the project.

Do not get the impression that Heyl avoided games. That was certainly not the case. On the contrary, he engaged in this form of play whenever he had the opportunity but to him it was not play but serious business. Through such sports he learned how to accept defeat gracefully and when he triumphed, how to be magnanimous to the loser. In defeat and victory he learned how to win the respect of others. Serious business, yes; that was what it was to Heyl with the ultimate goal to defeat Micha; strong, silent, Micha.

Because of Gabri’s continuous good humor, Heyl thought he would be easy pickings in the more aggressive games but found to his sorrow that laughing in no way reduced Gabri’s skill. In fact, Gabri was really the only match that Micha had in some of the games. Watching those two was a game in itself. Micha, all business, striving to win, with Gabri’s lilting laughter being heard all through the Palace as the games went on. It was obvious that both Micha and Gabri were having fun.

But fun was the one thing that Heyl could not understand. To him it seemed to have no value, almost as if the ability to experience joy, that is, to enjoy, had been left out of his being.

Perhaps that is the reason that the Kings was not ready to open the Council of Seven to Heyl. Or perhaps it was just the way the Kings does things. As Heyl in his new position as coordinator of the project plunged into his work he could not help but wonder why the limitations had been placed on his position. He began to question; Why only coordinator, why not a position that would allow me to use my full talents and abilities to do Their will, he was beginning to think. These thoughts were fleeting, however.

As he delved into the project it had become apparent to him that some of the goals he had received from the palace could be improved upon. He would make revisions and send them for, what he had expected to be, routine approval. To his dismay, virtually none of his revisions were accepted. This is ridiculous, he thought, I know this project better than anyone and they send some lackey, this Ben, who wouldn’t understand a thing I am talking about, to deny my improvements. Ben, the Kings’ representative, would come to see him and explain to him the fact that the Kings wanted Their goals accomplished as outlined, as they were optimum. Ben, with gentleness, would further explain that making what might seem to be an improvement in one area would generally cause a much more serious problem in another one. That is, unforeseen consequences. This irritated Heyl as his developing self-esteem would not allow him to simply do the job he was told to do, the way he was told to do it. In addition he had yet to develop an appreciation for how several variables could interact with results not predictable from the properties of a single variable.

It must be admitted that the Kings was really hardnosed. When they told someone to do something, They expected to have it done their way without argument. They was very tolerant of error and would bend over backwards to help those who erred, however They just flat would not tolerate disobedience. They relied greatly on Micha as They knew that he would follow Their orders exactly no matter how much he disagreed with them. While he would argue heatedly while a question was being considered, once the decision was made, he obeyed without question.

Can we really fault Heyl? Even being new, he had heard of Micha’s disagreements with the Kings yet Micha had received no reprimand. Yet when Heyl disagreed with the Kings he received, maybe not a reprimand but as close as one could come to one. Can Heyl be held accountable so early in his career for the lack of ability to be able to identify the exact point at which a decision is made by the Kings and no longer becomes a matter of debate? Can he be expected to read the Kings mind? He is only doing what he thought was his job and desperately wanted to do the job right and in a manner which would be pleasing to the Kings.

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Finally the plan was complete. It was now time to appear before the Kings and present it. Gabri, Heyl called out, I have finally finished the plan. I am ready to present it to the Kings.

Uh, very good Heyl. The Kings is very anxious to receive your report. I’ll take it to Them right away.

Oh, I’ll go with you and present it myself. It’s quite complicated

Uh, no Heyl. The Kings asked me to bring it to Them, alone and leave it with Ben for review.

Ben? Heyl stated with surprise, What has he got to do with it?

Well, the Kings wants everything that pertains to the project to go through Ben. He will call on you if he has any questions.

Then sensing the disappointment in Heyl’s countenance, Gabri added, "Don’t feel bad Heyl, this is standard practice. The Kings receives virtually no one, except Ben and members of the Council of Seven. You will get your chance. Micha still feels that you should be a member of the Council and has been arguing with the Kings on your behalf and you know