{"id":165,"date":"2016-03-09T20:38:15","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T20:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2022-05-19T03:06:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T03:06:52","slug":"chapter-42","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/chapter-42\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 42"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TEMPUS CHAPTER FORTY TWO<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/chapter-41\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"517\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/tempus-chapter-two\/prev\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-orig-size=\"95,20\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"prev\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?fit=95%2C20\" class=\"size-full wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?resize=95%2C20\" alt=\"prev\" width=\"95\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/chapter-43\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"515\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/tempus-chapter-one\/next\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-orig-size=\"95,20\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"next\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?fit=95%2C20\" class=\"size-full wp-image-515 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?resize=95%2C20\" alt=\"next\" width=\"95\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We cannot fight new wars with old weapons.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-style: italic; font-size: 1rem;\"><span style=\"color: #3333ff;\">Vinoba Bhave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Keeping with his own security measures, the ship was blacked out, and a short trip was taken through the ocean and up the canyon to the cave. Cristian needed to keep everyone safe. Now they wanted him to rule the world. That was a little too much. He was just a biker with guns doing what needed to be done. He didn\u2019t feel like the planet was his any more not since he found out he was part Alien. He wasn\u2019t really human, and he wasn\u2019t really Alien but something in between.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">He thought about his bike and remembered it was a hybrid that he had made changes to make it better. The same had been done to him. When they got back to the cave he decided that the world should know who he was.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cLarry, we need to discuss something before you get through the sessions with everyone. Please include everyone if you can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cWhat is it, Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI am only half-human, my DNA was altered to make me a better warrior. I am part alien. The DNA was donated by one of the two Aliens that have been here helping the human race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cCristian, the world knows, didn\u2019t you watch all the Suzuki Documentary?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cWell, I watched most of it, Larry. I trusted the people who made it to include what was needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThe world knows and most don\u2019t care because you eliminated the Lizards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThey are not eliminated Larry, just the ones on the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cCristian, I need a camera man.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cE1 report to Larry King and follow his instructions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cRight away Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cYour camera is on its way. Through this door is a full studio with editing equipment. When you are ready to edit M1 will help you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cExcellent Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cLarry, I would like you to meet Raguel and Uriel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cPleased to meet you, I have many questions for you, perhaps in the studio.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cGreat, Larry, we would be pleased to answer any questions you have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cLarry, I will leave you in their capable hands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThanks, Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Cristian found Nikola in his room, staying out of the picture, still feeling bad about the scorching. \u201cNikola, it\u2019s time we had a talk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cCristian, I don\u2019t feel much like talking yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI am sorry to hear that, but I need you and I need you now. You know what needs to be done.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cYou want me to build the weapon to wipe out the Lizard homeworld.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cNo Nikola, I want you to build the weapon, so I can threaten the Lizards with the destruction of their homeworld. It is a terrible position to put you in after what happened in the other timeline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">You know who I am, and you know I will not use it unless given no other choice. You also know they will not stop coming here to kill humans. They believe us inferior, not worthy of even entering into discussions of Peace. I find myself in an objectionable position to have the weapon of war to broker peace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">It is a tactic I do not like, but I find necessary, and you did as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cCristian I do so under protest, I will build the device. Give me your word that you will not use it unless given no other choice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cNikola look at me, I swear on my life I will not use your weapon unless I have no other choice, that is a promise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI will need the help of the others, you will explain it to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cUnderstood Nikola.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cLorelei, I need to talk to you in private.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cYes, Husband, what is it?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI have asked Nikola to build the weapon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cCristian, if you think it necessary, I understand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThat\u2019s it no arguments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cNo Husband, I told you I trust you, and I know you won\u2019t use it unless those bastards give you no choice. I have watched you in combat, you don\u2019t do it for the killing as some do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThanks, wife that means a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cDo want some coffee, sweetie? I think I might be able to scrape up some dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cDessert?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cNot that kind, sweetie, later.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cOh oh the honeymoon is over?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cNot by a longshot Husband, I would like to have at least a half dozen children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cYou are the perfect woman.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI know, I could not be anything else.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI am the lucky one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Coffee and some pie were just the right thing. It was the little things that made his world make sense. He had gone through more than most should have had to in a dozen lifetimes. He knew it was a long way from over. After another bite of pie and some more coffee he shifted focus back to what was important.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThanks, Lorelei, I have to talk to the scientists.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cGood luck with that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThanks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cPaul, could I talk to you and the others?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cSure Cristian. Should I get Albert and Stephen?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cYes.\u201d When everyone was assembled, he discussed the plan with the others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cNikola has agreed to build the scorcher, but he needs your help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cWhat do you plan to do with it?\u201d asked Paul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI plan to use it as a bargaining chip to force the Lizards into negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cWhat if that doesn&#8217;t work, and they attack the Earth?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cWe barbecue their planet?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI\u2019m in,\u201d said Paul. The others all agreed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI thought this was going to be more difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cSuperior numbers, superior technology, and a proven unwillingness to see us anything else but food. You have no other choice&#8221; Said Paul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cSee Nikola as soon as you can. We don\u2019t know when the Lizards will attack.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cCristian, Albert and I agree there is no other choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThanks, Stephen this has not been an easy decision to make. Your support is important to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cHave you had your time with Larry yet?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cAlbert has, he said a lot of the questions were about you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI guess that would be because the world wants me to lead them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cWhat will you do, Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cI will only take on the job as a temporary measure. Some politician voted in by the people of the earth should be the ones to run the show. Like I have said, I am here for the fight, it is what I was designed for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/chapter-41\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"517\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/tempus-chapter-two\/prev\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-orig-size=\"95,20\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"prev\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?fit=95%2C20\" class=\"size-full wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/prev.png?resize=95%2C20\" alt=\"prev\" width=\"95\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/chapter-43\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"515\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/tempus-chapter-one\/next\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-orig-size=\"95,20\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"next\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?fit=95%2C20\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?fit=95%2C20\" class=\"size-full wp-image-515 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/03\/next.png?resize=95%2C20\" alt=\"next\" width=\"95\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEMPUS CHAPTER FORTY TWO &nbsp; &nbsp; We cannot fight new wars with old weapons. Vinoba Bhave Keeping with his own security measures, the ship was blacked out, and a short trip was taken through the ocean and up the canyon to the cave. Cristian needed to keep everyone safe. 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