{"id":168,"date":"2016-03-09T20:40:10","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T20:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2022-05-19T03:15:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T03:15:04","slug":"chapter-43","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/chapter-43\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 43"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEMPUS CHAPTER FORTY THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When I have reached a summit, I leave it with great reluctance, unless it is to reach for another, higher one.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gustav Mahler<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI see Larry and E1 heading towards you. Are you ready?\u201d said Watcher.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs much as I can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCristian, could we do an interview, do you have time now?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Larry.”<\/p>\n

\u201cCould we do that over coffee in the Cafeteria, Larry?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWherever you want?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat, E1 speed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLarry, could I get you a coffee? Maybe some pie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I would enjoy that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCristian, the world wants you to become the leader of the entire planet. How do you feel about that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSugar, cream, Larry?\u201d Cristian said without changing his facial expression.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLarry, I would only agree to do that if the leaders of the world all agreed to that. Then I would only do that until proper elections are held. I have already said too many times I am not a politician, I am a warrior. It is what Raguel and Uriel and the scientists of the future designed me to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sounds like that is exactly what we need heading into a war with the Lizards.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am hoping I can make it more attractive to not attack than it would be to attack.”<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you plan to do that, Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a weapon that can destroy their world. I do not plan to use it unless we are given no other choice. This is not about revenge. Many of you are angry, and I was too, \u00a0but we have to be better than them, or we are them. Humanity in me dictates my movements. Attack if fired upon, we don\u2019t start the fight, but we finish it. The Alien in me says the same.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWow Cristian, you are a better human than I am. I want to nuke their planet, and I know that there are many out there that feel the same. I also know you are doing what needs to be done. I know you will end this conflict one way or the other. What should we be doing, Cristian? The people at home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAll who can, go to your jobs, take care of your children, those of you not employed, ex-military or not. Sign up and get ready for war.<\/p>\n

Those of you that are employers raise wages so that the families of the world can put food away for the fight. Governments stop wasting money, and help the people and the small businesses that are the backbone of your countries. Tax the people who deserve to be taxed. Politicians and the rich try to imagine living one week on the minimum wage you think is fair. Recognize that Welfare is just legislated starvation.<\/p>\n

All the countries out there forget your conflicts with each other, the rivalries and hatred. I have a message to all the religions, nourish your members with strength and forget the question of which religion is true.<\/p>\n

Work together to help our warriors get ready to battle. Jew beside Muslim, Catholic beside Protestant, Sikh beside Hindu. The man next to you might be the one who saves your life in Battle.<\/p>\n

You are all citizens of the planet Earth. Set aside your differences and remember the real enemy. They have not forgotten you.<\/p>\n

Larry, I will get down off my soapbox now. More Pie Larry?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWow, Cristian, do you think we can do that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we don\u2019t, we become Lizard poop.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood point and yes I would love to have more pie. It is excellent.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the real reason I fight, Larry? My wife\u2019s Apple pie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere you have it, words from the man who serves one heck of a cup of coffee, Kills Lizards and loves his wife\u2019s apple pie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is Larry King, a citizen of Earth for CNN Good night.”<\/p>\n

\u201cCristian, can I broadcast this out right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you want to edit it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNope.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHead over to the studio. I will have it queued up as you get there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCristian, everyone is in the hall waiting to see the broadcast.”<\/p>\n

\u201cI was there, I know what was said, Lorelei.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going over to join the others, right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, dear.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRight answer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWho is really the scary half Alien in this marriage?\u201d said Cristian. Lorelei just smiled while taking his hand.<\/p>\n

They all watched the broadcasts. When Larry signed out, Lorelei kissed her Husband.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell done Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks, Raguel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Larry found everyone in the hall and asked \u201cHow was it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFine Larry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was great, and for the other interviews, I will have them edited and broadcast the hour after I get back. I could use a ride if someone can take me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will take you in the Ascalon,\u201d said Raguel.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLarry, I am sure I will see you again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUntil then, Cristian and the rest of you thank you for the interviews and the hospitality you have shown me. Good night.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I have had enough of the spotlight for tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all part of the fight, Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know Paul, just don\u2019t like being on camera. All of you know that I could not do this without you. Did I miss supper?\u201d Cristian asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can get something together quickly. Mary, do you want to give me a hand?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSure, Lorelei.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCristian looks tired, Lorelei.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know Mary, he can handle it. He is one tough Hybrid. He can rest after the war is done.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you think the war will ever end?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMary, it has barely even started. The Lizards are probably on their way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The news was on and being broadcast on the monitor in the Cafeteria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis just in, the first of the nanobots have been distributed by the CDC to major hospitals around the world for the people who have an immediate need. Pharmaceutical companies’ stock prices plummet at the news.<\/p>\n

There will be more deliveries in the near future, according to Raguel. He says that they will be available to everyone in the world that wants them in next few months.”<\/p>\n

\u201cComing up within the hour Interviews with the scientists that work directly with Cristian Wolf, including words with Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Raguel and Uriel. We will get their opinions on the Lizards and the man fighting them Cristian Wolf.<\/p>\n

Followed by an exclusive interview with the women behind the man. Lorelei Wolf his wife and his mother Mary Wolf.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn’t bargain for this Mary\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it comes with the territory, Lorelei.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are we going to make for dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was thinking we could make some veg burgers and macaroni.”<\/p>\n

\u201cCristian’s favourite? You sure go to a lot of effort to look after my son.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI like to.”<\/p>\n

\u201cLorelei you are a good woman. I am glad you are in his life” as she said that the lights in the cafeteria went out.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe power is off. Mary get down behind the counter I am going to check it out.\u201d Lorelei pulled a handgun out from beside the fridge, where she had it hidden.<\/p>\n

A few moments later the power came back on.” Looks like we are okay Mary.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am not so sure there is something on one of the tables in the cafeteria.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lorelei found a single Stargazer lily in a vase. The handwritten note attached said.<\/p>\n

I thought this would accent your beautiful freckles<\/b><\/p>\n

Sorry, all out of Truffles.<\/b><\/p>\n

Cristian<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI have learned that if I take care of my Husband he does the same for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0Tesla approached Cristian looking very concerned. \u201cNikola what is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have finished the device. We have made it smaller and more powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood. How is it fired Nikola?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStart the detonation sequence and drop it into the atmosphere a few miles above the planet a parachute will slow its descent. In thirty seconds it will burn the Atmosphere and everything below completely. Within minutes the planet will start to cool.<\/p>\n

\u201cNikola can we fit it onto the Ascalon?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet’s get that done after I talk to Raguel and Uriel.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNikola I am very sorry to put you into this position?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am too Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cristian meant what he said to Nikola. He did not want to use the weapon but would if it was necessary. These bastards have been interfering with the human race for centuries. There was also the question of who was really running the show. The Lizards were just the soldiers. He needed to find out more.<\/p>\n

\u201cRaguel I need to discuss the device with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRaguel I need you and Uriel to carry the device to the Lizards homeworld. If the Lizards show up here and will not negotiate peace we need to remove them from existence. I would suggest far into the past may be in time to save your world and thousands of others.”<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are talking about Genocide Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo Raguel I am talking about stopping genocide. The genocide of your world and many others including this one.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish there was another way Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI do too Raguel. I offered you another way once to change their race, so they do not become the dominating race on their planet. I know it may just mean that they would be replaced with another species, maybe better, maybe worse. I know either way it just mass murder one by forced evolution one by the destruction of the planet.”<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe they can be bargained with Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRaguel I think they are just soldiers that do as they are ordered. I do not think the Lizards are smart enough to mastermind anything past the killing. I need to know if you will carry out the order if I give it. You are either in or you are out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am in Cristian. I will do as you ask. Who do you think their masters might be?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don’t know Raguel, when I find out I will certainly\u00a0remove\u00a0them. If you want to get rid of a noxious weed you have pull out the roots and keep pulling until they are completely gone. I don’t think the Lizards are the primary weed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWatcher is there any chance that someone can listen in on our conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPossible but not likely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRaguel I will have the device loaded onto the Ascalon.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right Cristian.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWatcher I need you to encrypt our conversations from now on.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood I need you to give us a back door to the Ascalon’s operating system, I want to be able to take command at any time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will work on that. Do you suspect Raguel & Uriel?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWatcher I trust but I need to verify,\u201d \u00a0Cristian said remembering words from someone else.<\/p>\n

\u201cEncrypt the commands to the mechanicals and rotate the encryption keys every few minutes. Make sure that I can detonate the device from the Retribution. You discuss this with no one.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnderstood.\u201d<\/p>\n

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