Rev's Odyssey by R. R. Kaufman (the reading list .txt) 📕

Rev and Cyna left them to speak privately.

This was the moment Rev had waited to see all her life. The warmth and comforting feeling that overwhelmed her was something she hadn’t felt in a long time. The two brothers were friends again. With their union and leadership Brix stood a chance to regain its freedom.

Rev, Cyna and Mars each took their turn telling the events on Earth. Kosni, Stike, Wolfie and Faze listened intently as they sat at a round table.

Finally Rev stood up, took out her gold chip and placed it in the center of the table.

Rev

This is a self-destruct chip that will destroy the drokes. Just one problem. We have to find a way to replace Razor’s chip in her master computer with this one.

Each one in the group examined it. Finally Mars spoke.

Mars

The metal box across from Razor’s fortress is probably her master control room. First we have to gain access to her island. Then get past her drokes and climb up to the base of her fortress. If we succeed there’s the electrical field surrounding her four steel pillars that support her dwelling. If we were to get past all that we have to cross the bridge to this metal building and penetrate the locked door. And then try to escape.

Everyone remained silent. Kosni looked at Mars.

Kosni

Is there any way we can intercept or disable the electric fields around her structure?

Mars

I believe that energy is coming from the Lux. Maybe over a month we could devise some way of redirecting that energy but we don’t have time.

Kosni

How many men does Razor have in Brix?

Wolfie

Just Klutch and Vice. Also Bruno on her submarine.

Stike

Is it possible to sabotage this sub of hers?

Kosni

Perhaps, but that would just keep her here longer. What about the elevator that travels between the steel pillars to her main dwelling?

Mars

She has cameras and drokes positioned everywhere.

Faze

There must be another way.

Rev rose to her feet.

Rev

There is.

Later that morning Slane and another friend travelled to see Prook. The day before they had dropped off some diagrams and instructions from Mars. Now they returned with a special package and gave it to the professor.

After their return Rev, Mars and Stike took a long hike up the highest mountain cliff surrounding Brix and sat down on the lush green terrain.

From Brix Ridge they could see for a great distance. The town far below looked like a miniature building set. A haze of smoke blocked out pieces of the toy set.

The river flowing from the opposite mountain range was noticeably blue before reaching the town but flowed a dirty brown from the town to the ocean. It angered Rev to see its nasty sludge spewing into Genus.

Mars focused his telescope down below on the mountain island in the middle of the valley.

Razor’s compound appeared much closer with the telescope.

Mars followed the bridge from the top of Razor’s dwelling that extended to the higher plateau. He scanned the spiral-coiled light swirling its way up the tall coned shape tower.

At its base rested the small metal building that housed her master control room.

From their vantage point, the luminous golden orb at the top shone so bright that even the sun was envious.

Rev and Stike both studied the whole area with the scope.

Rev

Take a look way over there. It’s the Lux.

Stike

Did you check out Prook’s house overlooking the bay?

After awhile Rev closed the scope and focused her attention on the professor.

Rev

Professor Mars? Is it possible?

Mars

Brix and Genus depend on that possibility. Let’s go over to the other side.

They walked over to the opposite edge of the cliff out of Razor’s view.

Mars

Please open your tote bags.

All three reached into their carrying bags and brought out their fly suits. Prook had done an amazing job of sewing the fly suits according to the professor’s diagrams. Rev and Stike followed Mars instructions as they donned and zipped up their outfits.

Rev stretched out her arms. Strong material was stitched between her arms and body simulating the wings of a bird. Material was also stitched between both legs that functioned just like a bird’s tail. Separate stitching throughout the wings made air pockets called cells that give stability and lift. At the back of the suit a small pouch held the parachute.

For the next hour Mars showed the movements for turning directions, gaining lift, slowing down and landing.

Mars

Just as you follow a mountain path on the ground you must visualize the flight path through the air. Remember one of the most important lessons. Be sure to make small body movements. When flying, every movement you make results in a magnified outcome in the air. A large movement could take you into a spin or dive. You don’t want that.

They stood on the long ledge of the cliff. Below them nothing but forests and grasslands filled the valley. No buildings, no people and no drokes. This was a top secret mission. If Razor discovered their plan everything would be lost.

Mars

This is a short flight. About a minute in the air. See that area to the left. That’s our landing spot. Match my body movements. Open your parachute just as we clear those big trees.

Stike smiled nervously at Rev.

Stike

I hope you don’t attract a flock of birds.

Rev laughed and took a deep breath as she fastened her helmet.

Rev

Just try to keep up.

Mars positioned himself at the very tip of the ledge and dove off. Rev followed with Stike behind her.