Knacayn: A Terraneu Novel (Book Seven) by Stormy McKnight Read Free Book Online Page B

readings.
    “It is as I thought.” His Uncle Kneus was saying, “The readings all point
to the Earth port pad being destroyed.
Star must have done it just after we got through. She did say the MAN units
were obsessed with Earth. This port pad is the only link we had with them. We
will not be using it again.” Turning to his father, his uncle stated, “I advise
we destroy ours as well. As a precaution .”
    “Should that go to a vote of the councils?” his Uncle Knollig asked.
    “I would advise we move quickly. Star was trying to protect us and we
need to utilize the chance she is giving us. As advanced as they are, even
destroyed, the MAN units could repair and
utilize the port pad. I would not recommend waiting.” His uncle stressed his
opinion, and in this matter, Knacayn was
inclined to agree.
    “I agree.” His father looked around at those gathered. His eyes fell on
Kenzie and he saw her stiffen slightly. “Kenzie. Can you relay what we know
about the port pad to the Earth refugees? Steve Howard returned to Terraneu to help arrange domes and supplies. I am sure
you two can work together getting the others settled once we are on Terraneu.”
    “I am fine with that.” Kenzie went to leave, “I willexplain it to them right now. Let me know when
you are ready to start moving us to Terraneu.” She did a small bow and left the
Command Base before he could volunteer to go with her. All he could do was
watch in frustration as she left the dome.

Chapter Eight
    Kenzie moved along feeling numb from the shock. The port pad on both
Earth and here on Antilles were either
destroyed or soon to be destroyed . There
would be no going back. She had to find the others of her group and let them
know what was happening. As she had the thought, she spotted them standing
together a short distance away. Rebels on one side, Government faction on the
other. In the middle were a group of males from Terraneu along with some native
Antilleans. Seeing Steph on the edge of the Rebel group talking with Mallex,
she started walking faster. She might as well get this over with. With her
tunnel vision on Steph, she missed Weston as he approached her from the Rebel
side.
    “Kenzie! Thank God.” Before she could respond she was wrapped in his
embrace. His arms were strong and comforting. Her head was tucked into his
chest and she felt the tremors running along his body. Or was she the one
trembling? Trying to get control of herself she pulled away.
    “Weston.” Smiling slightly, she
took his hand and pulled him toward the others. “I am so happy you made it.”
Coming up to the small group of about twenty Rebels she held up her hand.
“Everyone. Can I have your attention…please.” She made sure Steph was listening
also, then she turned to the Government group a short distance away. There were
less of them, about ten standing huddled
together. Sometime during the fighting, the others must have made a run for
their homes. This was everyone that had made it through the portal.
      “I know I am not your liaison, but
can you please listen for just one moment.”   She paused until they quieted and then she told them what she knew.
“Kneus thinks the port pad from Earth has been destroyed. Either to keep the
MAN units from using it or to keep us from returning through it, or both. In any case, we will not be returning to Earth. In a short while, we will all be going to Terraneu.”
    As she had expected there was an outpouring of questions.
    “Because the port pad on Earth isn’t working, does that mean we can never
go back? There have to be other port
pads…some other way…”
    “I’m sorry. I am not an expert on the port pads but they are all unique
in which connections they make. With the one on Earth destroyed, there isn’t
any other way back to Earth.   Even if a
connection could be made, it is too dangerous. Terraneu will be our home.”
    “What about our families and friends on Earth?”
    Kenzie squared her shoulders,