Chapter 49 (1/2)

Destiny

Traversing the void between galaxies took time. With each passing day Destiny was closer and closer to Eden and the super gate that would carry the ship and crew back to the Milky Way. Within the chair room discussing the chair interface stood Eli, Rush, Brody, Volker, and the avatar of Destiny.

”You really think Colonel Young will agree to this? I think not” spat Rush.

”In the past he agreed to yourself and Franklin sitting in the chair” protested Volker.

”Yeah but that was in an emergency. Rush has a point” conceded Brody.

”If we discuss this with him and Destiny explains the safety measures we just might be able to convince him” sighed Eli.

Picking up his radio Rush quickly asked Young to join the team. The scientist quickly began to put together a strategy in his mind that would see him as the one to sit in the chair. Having invested so much he felt strongly that if anyone was to sit in it that it should be him. While continuing to weigh the variables of the conversation to come Rush noticed in the corner of his eye the Colonel entering the chair room.

”What have you got for me” asked Young.

”Colonel Young, the crew has done an admirable job of managing my systems since your arrival, but our journey to Terra is far from complete. In order to bring about maximum efficiency further knowledge is required on everyone's part. To make that possible I must implant the required knowledge via the interface chair” crisply stated Destiny.

”Absolutely not” replied Young.

”We've discussed the matter with Destiny already. After analyzing our physiology certain safeguards have been put in place. Its danger free” responded Eli.

”The answer is still no. Too many times situations like this have gone wrong. I can't risk it. My duty is to get everyone aboard home and I'm not willing to risk it” retorted Young.

”Colonel, it's in Destiny's own interests to keep us alive and well. I doubt Destiny would suggest this unless it were entirely necessary” responded Rush smoothly.

”And who is the volunteer? Let me guess; you” Young said with a certain level of agitation.

”As the one person to interface and walk away from it yes I am the logical choice” answered Rush.

”The answer is still now Rush” replied Young.

”Colonel, if I may interject for a moment. After careful analysis of all under your command I have put together an order of use for the interface. Doctor Rush you are currently number two on that list” informed Destiny.

”Who is your choice Destiny” asked Young.

”In order of precedence I propose Eli be the first, followed by Doctor Rush, TJ, Ronald Greer, Doctor Brody, and yourself” responded Destiny.

”Just why is this needed” asked Young.