02 Quetzals Flock

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QUETZAL'S FLOCK was slower because they were not inclined to race along with their bellies filled. It gave Kane time to admire the scenery. The wind was still blustery but had subsided from the howling gale. The high pressure generated by the thawing atmosphere had had a chance to disperse. It was a landscape which shimmered, as the Myrc structures shattered against each other. The light of myriads of crystals sparkled amidst the red, juicy Schwarm. It was a harsh beauty. It was hostile and savage. It reminded him of Mars and the barren deserts of ochre ore which had provided him with samples to make the Cartels rich. He grinned to himself at the thought of the light of greed which a planet like Jubal would have created in their eyes. He hadn't attempted to assay the rocks, they might have had an iron base, or it might have been a mineral totally outside of the experience of man. He tried to explain his thoughts to Hammadi, as they lay in the comfort of the combined cloaks for the next rest period. Strictly speaking, it was no longer necessary to huddle together for mutual warmth. They had organised it without discussion. Kane told his son about Mars and the Earth. He talked about the insane sequence of events which had started his travels through the channels of the Psi and which had brought him to Jubal. He lay quietly and waited for the reaction. "Now, I understand why so many things are as they are. I understand that you can't stay with us, my father. I am very glad for this time we can spend with each other. It will be a time to remember." Long before they reached their destination on the following day, they could see something. At first, it was hard to define. It was something insubstantial, almost like a mirage distorted through the heat haze. Hammadi had corrected the course slightly as soon as he had sighted it. It was a lighter patch on the purple red of the horizon. It became more like a steady beacon that was sending out a constant beam in all directions. That was how it remained for the better part of that day's ride. When they stopped, in what Kane stubbornly called the evening, he was still no clearer about what it was. Hammadi smiled and said nothing. "What the hell is it?" "The Ship." Kane drew breath and steadied himself, he felt like kicking his son's backside. "I am aware that it has something to do with the Ship! What is the glow?" "My father should really not get excited at his great age! Watch your blood pressure!" Kane glowered into his smiling face in impotent fury and rolled over in his Kous. It was warm enough to sleep solo. He raved to himself about the juvenile characteristic of baiting their elders and refusing to give a straight answer to a straight question. It lacked respect and he was surprised that a son of his would act in such an irresponsible manner. Hammadi murmured. "My father, you did ask me to treat you as my brother. You will see the Ship tomorrow." 72
QUETZAL'S FLOCK CHAPTER 12 He woke in a better temper and made what he thought was a handsome apology. Hammadi smiled slightly and inclined his head. They didn't discuss the Ship during the hard ride which followed. After four hours it was unnecessary to ask questions. Kane's heart started to hammer in anticipation. Even from a distance of eighty kilometres, it was an incredible vision. It wasn't possible to see the lower parts because of the rolling terrain. The upper area had the appearance of a flattened sphere. It was almost the shape of the red giant. The glow was reflected light, bouncing off the gleaming upper surface, giving it a kind of halo. The Picun couldn't be hurried, and so it was another five hours before they finished threading through the Schwarm and occasional Myrc forest. All the while, the 73
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