The Cross of Mithras Vol. 1: EOD Operation Welcome to Hell by Douglas Howell Read Free Book Online Page B

were given the time when their rooms would be ready. Then they were told that the guests haven’t checked out yet. And when they finally did checked out, the members of Task Force ZH-3C who was supposed to get the rooms, where told that it will take two to three hours to get them ready. That was 3 ½ hours ago.
      “Why, so you can run around butt naked?” Caparzo asked in his usual manner.
      “No, because I can’t wait to get off this fuckin’ space station. That’s why.” Wexler said a bit annoyed.
      “Well he’s right you know. You do have a habit of doing that when you are drunk” Behlmer said, knowing full well who is going to stuck with whom. And who outranks whom.
      “Shut up. Nobody asked you.” Wexler snap back.
      Martinez looked like he was about to say something. Then Mendoza spoke, “I really don’t care. I just can’t wait to get down there and hook up with the ladies.”
      “Aw yeah boy, you know it.” Brewster said all smiles.
      Martinez leaned forward with a smile and said, “There’s a woman over there at the bar. Why wait?” He then smiled a little bigger and then he looked at her. She turned and noticed that Martinez was looking at her with that killer smile of his. Her eyes widen as she looked away with a smile on her face, as she thought that he liked her.
      “You know, I think I will.” Mendoza said.
      “Five bucks says she slaps him.” Ellis said causing them to laugh a little.
      “You’re on.” Caparzo said.
      “Go get ‘em tiger.” Wexler said with a smile.
      Mendoza started to get up when Bryce came over to them.
      “Hey guys, what’s up?” Bryce said.
      “We were about to watch Mendoza get slap in the face.” Martinez said.
      “Aw, come on now, I think she likes him.” Caparzo said looking back at her.
      “Did you hear about Commodore Parker?” Bryce asked them. “He got in trouble with the mafia at some whore house, while doin’ a naughty with some tart.”
      It caused all of them to laugh out loud. Martinez was the first to speak, “Is he all right?”
      “Yeah, he just lost all of his money. Nothing too serious. Hey look, I just wanted to tell you that your rooms are ready.” Bryce responded.
      “Well it’s about time.” Caparzo said, as everybody got up to leave.
      “Yeah, I just can’t WAIT to go down there and get drunk.” Wexler said, annoying Behlmer and causing him to shake his head.
      “Hey do any of you know what’s wrong with Captain Adnrwal? She doesn’t seem like herself.” Bryce asked, but no one responded they all just wanted to get off that damn space station as soon as possible and get to their rooms.
     
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      They finally arrived at the Roosevelt; it was a fabulous hotel near the water front. From the front of the hotel you could see the lighthouse, it serve no purpose other than that of a photo-op for tourists. The Roosevelt has its own pier for luxury liners whose destination is one of several small get away islands for a few of the guests. The Roosevelt has its own opera house, theater, park and stores to shop at, but only if you are a big spender. The Roosevelt after all, was design for the rich.
      The owners of the Roosevelt allowed Task Force ZH-3C to stay there because they know who runs the city, and who protects it. They’re afraid of the day when Project 21 leaves. They’re afraid because of the crime, and not because of the EOD. So they try their best to get Project 21 to stay, or at least to clean up the crime in the city. Say what you will about Roscadia, but it is the owners of the Roosevelt who sincerely cares for both the moon and the city.
      Each of the members of Task Force ZH-3C arrived at the Roosevelt at different times in the day. Five of them, Vaistll, Commander Taylor (British), Ramirez, Lieutenant Hayes (Canadian) and Lieutenant Sanchez got their rooms before they arrived at Vegas. Each of the 35 members of Task Force ZH-3C got their own rooms. It