{"id":1539,"date":"2016-07-09T07:28:22","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T12:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1539"},"modified":"2016-07-13T07:23:10","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T12:23:10","slug":"buck-rogers-part-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=1539","title":{"rendered":"Buck Rogers – Part 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buck Rogers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

by AJ Marks<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 13<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Buck reached into his pocket and took out the cell phone he had been given, and looked it over slightly disappointed seeing it was searching for a connection. Either the people who kidnapped him didn\u2019t know he had it, or were able to jam it.\u00a0 He was leaning to not knowing and put it back after silencing the ringer in case someone tried to call and it gave away he was carrying it.<\/p>\n

After looking over the doors and windows he turned to his room looking it over before finding a sharp edge which would work on freeing his hands.<\/p>\n

It took longer than he hoped but finally managed to free his hands. He then made a careful walk around the room checking everything in the room before sitting down on the bed and going over everything he had, which wasn\u2019t much.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell Buck, this is a fine mess you\u2019ve gotten yourself into,\u201d he said to himself. \u201cNow, how to get out of here?\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked around, taking care to see if he was even being watched at all, but found no camera anywhere which meant he could move around freely without being watched. Did they not consider him to be a threat to leave, or did they have some high-tech security system.<\/p>\n

He really had nothing around except for the rope which they used to tie him up. Nothing, not even a glass, or a toilet in case he had to go.\u00a0 The man he talked to seemed almost intelligent, sorry he had to kidnap Buck, yet probably had the same ruthless behavior of people like this.\u00a0 He also seemed to intensely believe his position and was shocked that Buck didn\u2019t share it.<\/p>\n

He paced around the room a few times then went over the window checking it out to see the compound. He could see a couple of buildings, all were one story and a few vehicles which reminded him of SUVs from his time. Going down the middle of the compound appeared to be a dirt road which they used.<\/p>\n

He watched a bit more as a vehicle came into the compound and he heard several people shouting which surprised him as he expected the room to be sound proof. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the compound as a man stepped out as did another person from the passenger side.\u00a0 Buck watched as the man who he assumed was the leader of this rebel group walked out to where the vehicle was.<\/p>\n

Then they started to argue, and the shouts could be easily heard by Buck and he knew something was going on, something the man who arrived didn\u2019t like. The man jabbed the leader in the chest twice and shouted some more and Buck noticed more than a few others standing around watching seemed nervous about the interaction as the leader responded in kind.<\/p>\n

Buck took a moment to look at the man who had arrived, noticing how the man moved and thought it all seemed a bit familiar to him, but he couldn\u2019t remember where he might have seen the man before. He watched a bit longer as the two continued to talk before the leader motioned for another person to walk over.\u00a0 There was a quiet conversation before the person walked off and the two remaining people exchanged more words and the man returned to the car and they took off.<\/p>\n

Buck leaned against the wall wondering what had happened turning to the door hearing someone standing outside.<\/p>\n

The door opened as Buck stood facing off against a person standing there, flanked by two more people both appeared armed. He relaxed a bit with the realization he couldn\u2019t overpower three men, perhaps two, one probably, but three, not without the element of surprise.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome,\u201d the man said briskly as the other two made a show of showing him their weapons.<\/p>\n

\u201cFine,\u201d Buck said, moving slowly towards the doorway.<\/p>\n

He made his way outside the building and towards the center of the compound now able to see it all clearly, several vehicles and people all over. He was led over to where the leader stood, looking most disturbed and Buck figured it had to do with the visitor they had.\u00a0 He also wasn\u2019t about to say anything about what he saw, it could make the man even more angry.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have people in high places Captain Rogers,\u201d the man finally said looking at Buck finally. \u201cIf it was up to me, well, I know what I\u2019d be doing, but it isn\u2019t up to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said a few words to some others and Buck found himself shoved once more into a vehicle and blindfolded and bound again. The vehicle took off down the bumpy road again this time at a higher speed then when they arrived, or at least how it felt to Buck.<\/p>\n

Suddenly the vehicle lurched hard and came to a stop and excited voices were heard along with what buck assumed was gunfire. He couldn\u2019t see anything, and trusted his other senses, he felt nothing and waited until things became real calm and he heard the door open.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, seems like I can\u2019t leave you alone for a minute,\u201d he heard a very familiar voice say. The blindfold came off and he saw Wilma to his relief and confusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cNever thought I\u2019d be so glad to see a woman in my life,\u201d Buck finally said as his wrists were freed and he was able to look around, seeing a few bodies were lying around and a several others were standing nearby, all were armed along with a shuttle-like ship nearby.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs this that male machoism I\u2019ve read about from the twentieth century?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, just not who I expected to see,\u201d Buck replied honestly, standing up as they headed to the shuttle. \u201cHow did you find me?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCell phone, we tracked it,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThought it wasn\u2019t connected,\u201d Buck answered recalling the fact it wasn\u2019t able to get a signal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can still track it, it was constantly sending out its position even if it wasn\u2019t connected,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen I\u2019m glad they didn\u2019t take it from me,\u201d Buck said. \u201cProbably didn\u2019t think I\u2019d have one, or know how to operate it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cProbably the latter,\u201d she said as they climbed on board.<\/p>\n

\u201cVery funny,\u201d Buck said.<\/p>\n

Whichever it was he was glad they never took it, or checked for it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happened while I was gone?\u201d Buck asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were keeping an eye on you from the moment the bombing attack occurred as a precaution,\u201d Wilma said. \u201cLooks like it was the right thing to do, the moment your signal stopped along the transport path we knew something had happened and organized this rescue group.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGuess I\u2019m lucky,\u201d Buck said as the shuttle took off. \u201cNow where?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHeading back to the hanger.\u201d Wilma said. \u201cPresident Tin wanted to speak with you before you left.\u201d<\/p>\n

We can pick up my fighter on the way then,\u201d Buck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was one reason for stopping,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

Buck relaxed in the chair as the shuttle took off.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Buck stepped off the shuttle and onto the hanger floor seeing a group of people standing nearby and recognized the President along with a few others. He spotted Aya standing there and felt relieved she was still alive and made his way on over.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptain Rogers, I\u2019m relieved to see you safe,\u201d President Tin said as Buck made his way on over.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, you\u2019ve got some weird enemies,\u201d Buc sad back to him then turned to Aya. \u201cGlad to see you\u2019re okay.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, it was quite a shock,\u201d she said, \u201cbut they only knocked me out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSorry you had to be hurt for them to get to me, and the two guards?\u201d Buck asked, having a feeling he already knew what happened to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cKilled one, the other is recovering,\u201d Tin replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, better than I expected,\u201d Buck replied, sure that they both had been killed in the attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m still confused as to why they took you,\u201d Tin said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, seems like they think my giving interviews is a nod to your administration or something like that, and they thought I might be sympathetic to their cause,\u201d Buck said honestly getting the feeling lying here would serve no one.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost unusual,\u201d Tin said, not exactly what Buck was expecting to hear, nor did he know what to say next. \u201cI only expected to have them come after us, not you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy did they think you were sympathetic to their cause?\u201d Wilma said having heard the conversation.<\/p>\n

\u201cSimple, they consider anyone who even talks to me to be a traitor to what they consider to be right,\u201d Tin said, suddenly looking weary.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey seem to think everyone can all be equal,\u201d Buck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey can,\u201d Wilma stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre they? Even in the NAA they are not,\u201d Buck said.\u00a0 \u201cPeople have an order, we always will.\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked on at the others standing around looking around at him for what he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou seem to understand somethings,\u201d Tin finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I saw a lot back in my time,\u201d Buck said wondering if things had even changed, or if only the technology changed but some things will probably never change before looking over at Aya. \u201cStill glad to see you\u2019re all right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs it is good to see that you are alive as well,\u201d Aya said. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t blame you if you want to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

Buck suddenly gave that some thought and turned to Wilma. \u201cCan we still do some interviews?\u201d he asked her, watching as she suddenly looked surprised that he even tried to ask that question.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy would you do that?\u201d Tin asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo show I\u2019m no coward, and,\u201d Buck paused giving it some thought. \u201cSomething doesn\u2019t feel right about what they were doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

He had yet to tell anyone about the other person who had arrived in the compound shortly before he was moved and rescued. H wanted to know who that person was, and why did they seem vaguely familiar to him?<\/p>\n

\u201cYou think something else is going on?\u201d Tin asked as the others looked on.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, I really do,\u201d Buck replied, looking over at Wilma.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me make a call,\u201d she said walking off leaving them alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey didn\u2019t violate any treaties between the two countries trying to rescue me?\u201d Buck asked suddenly thinking about how the NAA went into another country to find him.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy administration was notified shortly before they began the operation,\u201d Tin said. \u201cThey were already in motion, which made things easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Buck took a look across the way to where the Thunderfighter sat and wondered about his future. His musings was interrupted when Wilma returned.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, they aren\u2019t happy, but I think we can arrange for you to do some more interviews,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll made some arrangements,\u201d Tin said walking off to where his own people stood not far away.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m glad,\u201d Aya said. \u201cYou\u2019ve been interesting to talk to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Buck watched as Wilma looked on, almost as if she was jealous about the comment before saying anything.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is, isn\u2019t he?\u201d<\/p>\n

Smiling Buck stepped up beside Wilma. \u201cSo I take it I\u2019ll have an escort from the NAA?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, the Chancellor all but ordered it,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting,\u201d Aya said. \u201cI would expect nothing less.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHave we met before?\u201d Wilma finally asked looking at Aya.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is possible, I do work as a translator for the administration,\u201d she replied back. \u201cI have visited New DC several times in official visits.\u00a0 I especially enjoyed the opera when I was there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course,\u201d Wilma said. \u201cYou were the one who wanted to go at the last second.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a wonderful play,\u201d Aya said. \u201cI so enjoy such a challenge to my language skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, I recall, you also invited me to go with you,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, you are a beautiful woman,\u201d Aya replied, blushing slightly as Buck managed to put the meaning together. It was a bit of a shock to him.\u00a0 \u201cOh, I don\u2019t think you knew,\u201d Aya said looking at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, never considered it,\u201d Buck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThought the twenty-first century was full of open ideas,\u201d Wilma said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are, were, whatever, the point is,\u201d Buck hesitated for several seconds. \u201cI\u2019m not sure what I thought, no actually I thought you might have been attracted to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am,\u201d Aya replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cSorry, not used to dealing with women who are so open about it,\u201d Buck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about Ardala?\u201d Wilma asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is most defiantly bi,\u201d Aya said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, but she wasn\u2019t trying to seduce me and another woman at the same time,\u201d Buck said feeling that was a very inadequate word to use.<\/p>\n

Buck was rescued by President Tin returning to where he stood. \u201cThere are several shows that still want you on their morning shows,\u201d he said.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019ll give you the list for you to review, and provide more protection this time.\u00a0 I never expected them to go after you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019m fine,\u201d Buck said. \u201cNo worse for wear, and a bit wiser I hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStill, I don\u2019t like the fact you were attacked in my country,\u201d Tin said. \u201cLet them know which show you want to go to.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will,\u201d Buck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I\u2019ll arrange for a hotel for you, and the others,\u201d Tin said indicating the others with him now.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you let me know I can inform the shows,\u201d Aya said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess we have a plan,\u201d Buck said, looking over at Wilma, as they headed out of the room and towards the hotel to go over the information they had been given.<\/p>\n

End part 13<\/p>\n

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