H Hour – 1
The alarm sound throughout the sub followed by, the Conning Officer announcing and calling for all men to man their battle stations. In 35 seconds, the report was passed to Daniel that his ship the Samuel of Ramah was fully manned and ready for battle.
“Weapons, all systems online we will launch tube 7 followed by tube 8 five seconds after.” Daniel said in a headset.
“Navigator, get us to launch sit in thirty minutes.”
“Aye sir, Helm come left to new course 054. Leehelm, ahead two thirds.”
Both men at the controls answered back with a sharp aye in their voice. Under the water the crew doesn’t feel the waves or movement of the ocean but as the sub turned to starboard they felt the pull of the bow fins cutting through the water and each man heart beat a little faster.
H hour - 15 minutes
“Radar, any contacts within 10,000 yards”
“No sir, contact Zebra 1 Tango is out at 14,500 and opening.” The voice on the headset replied
“Conn, raise us to scope depth, please” Daniel asked looking at the chart table.
“Aye sir”
“Helm, up two bubbles and hold at 50 feet.”
“Aye sir”
Slowly the seconds ticked away, but soon the green light next to the scope tube flashed bright telling Daniel that he could look out and sees the real world up to a certain distance.
“Raise tube”
Daniel grabbed the two handles as the shinny chrome tube raised up to his shoulder height. After pushing a button that opened the small port on top, Daniel could only see darkness until a bright flash of light lighted up his view. At first it shocked him and terror was about to run through his body but then he realized that he was watching lighting from a thunderstorm.
“Captain to Weapons, you got you wish” Daniel stated in his headset.
“Ben, what are the chances of one or both of our birds being hit and destroyed my lighting?”
Ben had to think for a second before answering, “Sir if they get clear of the water they should be fine, surely they tested these Popeye’s for lighting strikes and I have never heard of one being brought down by lighting.”
“Copy”
“Conn at – 10 minutes I want a count down every minute up to one minute. After that every five seconds till thirty seconds then every second.”
“Aye sir, - 12 minutes and 23 seconds”
“Ben at minus 10, we will insert keys”
“Aye”
“At minus 5, we will turn to program set position”
“Aye, we should get a go at 4 minutes 20 seconds sir”
“Copy, at minus 3 on my mark we will enter launch code”
“Aye sir”
Minus 10 minus to launch was announce over the system
“Stand by to insert key… insert.”
“Key is inserted”
The seconds seemed like hours, each man wanted for the rush and the sound they heard throughout the sub when a large missile was launched. This time was different; this time is was for real.
“Minus 3 minutes”
“Weapons, enter launch code now.”
Both Daniel and Ben read each code then entered each number or letter into the system. Both said code entered at the same time.
“Minus 2 minutes”
“Weapons open tube doors 7 and 8.”
“Opening tube doors 7 and 8 aye sir.”
For those close enough to hear, they could hear the hydraulic pumps push the rams that opened each large metal door allowing the sea water to equalize with the seawater inside the tubes.
“Tubes 7 and 8 are open sir”
“Very well”
“Minus 1 minute and counting, 59, 58, 57…”
“Weapons turn launch key to fire.”
“Launch key is in the fire position sir.”
48, 47, 46, 45….
Daniel lowered his head and asked his God to forgive his men if what they were about to do was wrong.
“32, 31, 30, 29…”
“14, 13, 12, 11…”
“5, 4, 3, 2, 1, launch”
Both Daniel and Ben pushed the two separate buttons that were 90 feet apart but pushed together the started the motors and sent the first nuke tipped Popeye missile out of it’s tube through the water and into the sky. One second after it cleared the water lighting for miles around flashed for what seemed to be fifteen seconds straight. 5 Seconds after the first missile left the tube another one popped out of the water and headed on a course that would send the world of man into madness.
The alarm sound throughout the sub followed by, the Conning Officer announcing and calling for all men to man their battle stations. In 35 seconds, the report was passed to Daniel that his ship the Samuel of Ramah was fully manned and ready for battle.
“Weapons, all systems online we will launch tube 7 followed by tube 8 five seconds after.” Daniel said in a headset.
“Navigator, get us to launch sit in thirty minutes.”
“Aye sir, Helm come left to new course 054. Leehelm, ahead two thirds.”
Both men at the controls answered back with a sharp aye in their voice. Under the water the crew doesn’t feel the waves or movement of the ocean but as the sub turned to starboard they felt the pull of the bow fins cutting through the water and each man heart beat a little faster.
H hour - 15 minutes
“Radar, any contacts within 10,000 yards”
“No sir, contact Zebra 1 Tango is out at 14,500 and opening.” The voice on the headset replied
“Conn, raise us to scope depth, please” Daniel asked looking at the chart table.
“Aye sir”
“Helm, up two bubbles and hold at 50 feet.”
“Aye sir”
Slowly the seconds ticked away, but soon the green light next to the scope tube flashed bright telling Daniel that he could look out and sees the real world up to a certain distance.
“Raise tube”
Daniel grabbed the two handles as the shinny chrome tube raised up to his shoulder height. After pushing a button that opened the small port on top, Daniel could only see darkness until a bright flash of light lighted up his view. At first it shocked him and terror was about to run through his body but then he realized that he was watching lighting from a thunderstorm.
“Captain to Weapons, you got you wish” Daniel stated in his headset.
“Ben, what are the chances of one or both of our birds being hit and destroyed my lighting?”
Ben had to think for a second before answering, “Sir if they get clear of the water they should be fine, surely they tested these Popeye’s for lighting strikes and I have never heard of one being brought down by lighting.”
“Copy”
“Conn at – 10 minutes I want a count down every minute up to one minute. After that every five seconds till thirty seconds then every second.”
“Aye sir, - 12 minutes and 23 seconds”
“Ben at minus 10, we will insert keys”
“Aye”
“At minus 5, we will turn to program set position”
“Aye, we should get a go at 4 minutes 20 seconds sir”
“Copy, at minus 3 on my mark we will enter launch code”
“Aye sir”
Minus 10 minus to launch was announce over the system
“Stand by to insert key… insert.”
“Key is inserted”
The seconds seemed like hours, each man wanted for the rush and the sound they heard throughout the sub when a large missile was launched. This time was different; this time is was for real.
“Minus 3 minutes”
“Weapons, enter launch code now.”
Both Daniel and Ben read each code then entered each number or letter into the system. Both said code entered at the same time.
“Minus 2 minutes”
“Weapons open tube doors 7 and 8.”
“Opening tube doors 7 and 8 aye sir.”
For those close enough to hear, they could hear the hydraulic pumps push the rams that opened each large metal door allowing the sea water to equalize with the seawater inside the tubes.
“Tubes 7 and 8 are open sir”
“Very well”
“Minus 1 minute and counting, 59, 58, 57…”
“Weapons turn launch key to fire.”
“Launch key is in the fire position sir.”
48, 47, 46, 45….
Daniel lowered his head and asked his God to forgive his men if what they were about to do was wrong.
“32, 31, 30, 29…”
“14, 13, 12, 11…”
“5, 4, 3, 2, 1, launch”
Both Daniel and Ben pushed the two separate buttons that were 90 feet apart but pushed together the started the motors and sent the first nuke tipped Popeye missile out of it’s tube through the water and into the sky. One second after it cleared the water lighting for miles around flashed for what seemed to be fifteen seconds straight. 5 Seconds after the first missile left the tube another one popped out of the water and headed on a course that would send the world of man into madness.
- Alex
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The buses pulled into the rest area and lined up together by all the 18 wheelers that had been parked there for the night. Sarah pulled the SUV into a spot on the other side and all 3 girls jumped out and headed over to the guys. Kevin hugged Emily and jokingly told her they had to stop meeting like this. Everyone in the group laughed as they watched the pasengers step off the buses. Some headed to the snack area to see if they could get drinks and maybe a snack while others just walked and stretched their legs. Daniel pulled his laptop out from under his seat and the 6 of them headed to a picnic table to check in with the compound.
Brother Aaron and Lisa sat at her desk waiting on the crew from Operation Oakland to check in. "I hope they dont get to many miles out before they find out they have to return to the compound." Lisa said making sure she was still connected. Julie popped her head in the door. "Any word yet?" "Not so far." Brother Aaron told her as he stood up and began pacing in front of the desk.
As Daniel began to set up the laptop Emily stood up and announced, "I need the ladies room." Sarah, as if coming to her senses said, "Me too." Both girls headed towards the Welcome center as Peter sat down by Daniel to see what news they had from the compound. Since joining his new friends he had listened for several days about the compound and the Rabbi. It had become a daily soap opera for him and Abby. He hadnt noticed that Abby had parked herself on the other side of Daniel when they had got there until now and it made him smile.
- Renee
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Yoshi and the Rabbi stood in the center of the room. "Do you think you can get a signal in here so a laptop could be used?" asked the Rabbi. "Yes." smiled Yoshi. "I had special sensors placed inside the air vents that lead to the outside walls." Yoshi was racking his brain trying to figure out how to get them all in there in the next hour without devulging any of the details. "Why dont we get Ester and you get your laptop and the three of us try it out for one night?" "Well, your fully stocked and plenty of room to sleep. Ok, why not." smiled the Rabbi. Yoshi walked out the door in search of Ester to talk her into this as the Rabbi went to his room for his laptop, bible and notes.
- Renee
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Both girls had made it back just in time to hear what Brother Aaron had to say. Daniel signed off and looked at the group. "Ok then, we know what has to be done." Peter and Abby were so excited. They were finally going to see the compound and be apart of it. "Lets get everyone gathered up and back on the buses and while we drive we'll tell each group whats going on, ok?" said Kevin as he held Emiliys hand walking back to the bus. Before getting on the bus Kevin hugged Emily tight. "See you at the cabin?" he asked. Emily kissed him and headed for the SUV.
"Looks like we need to prepare for approximately 100 more people." said Lisa. "Remember the word from the Lord. We were told those who were not followers would not be able to enter so I'm not sure what the exact number will be until they get here." Brother Aaron replied. "But it wont take them very long to get here so we better get started with the preparations. We have new members to train up and I say we pray for more workers because the harvest is plentiful so far."he smiled
"Looks like we need to prepare for approximately 100 more people." said Lisa. "Remember the word from the Lord. We were told those who were not followers would not be able to enter so I'm not sure what the exact number will be until they get here." Brother Aaron replied. "But it wont take them very long to get here so we better get started with the preparations. We have new members to train up and I say we pray for more workers because the harvest is plentiful so far."he smiled
- Renee
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Daniel watched the last bird clear the water. It was hard to see it lift up into the dark sky since the lighting storm was flashing brighter then he had ever seen before.
“Conn, emergency dive take us to 200 feet, Navigator get us on the course.” Daniel yelled pulling away from the scope.
“Sonar, I want the depth of the thermo layer”
Daniel grabbed the Microphone pulsed a second then spoke.
“Gentleman we have just launched two Nuclear Missiles and they are headed towards the target of the City of Damascus. In less than one hour, the world will be looking for us and I for one don’t care to be found at this time. If and when we need to go to silent running, I want everyone to remember that means NO noises. We will be securing from GQ in about an hour if no contacts are found. I want everyone to be ready at a moment notice to re-man if needed. The crew of the Samuel of Ramah, you did well tonight, I am proud.”
As the sub dove for deeper water and away from the area of launch they didn’t see that soon after the last launch all the clouds and thunderstorm disappeared like it never happened. Thirty miles away a small Iran fishing boat with top of the line radio equipment radioed back to their country that a freak thunderstorm was blowing up to the west of them. 10 minutes later, they reported all was clear.
“Conn, emergency dive take us to 200 feet, Navigator get us on the course.” Daniel yelled pulling away from the scope.
“Sonar, I want the depth of the thermo layer”
Daniel grabbed the Microphone pulsed a second then spoke.
“Gentleman we have just launched two Nuclear Missiles and they are headed towards the target of the City of Damascus. In less than one hour, the world will be looking for us and I for one don’t care to be found at this time. If and when we need to go to silent running, I want everyone to remember that means NO noises. We will be securing from GQ in about an hour if no contacts are found. I want everyone to be ready at a moment notice to re-man if needed. The crew of the Samuel of Ramah, you did well tonight, I am proud.”
As the sub dove for deeper water and away from the area of launch they didn’t see that soon after the last launch all the clouds and thunderstorm disappeared like it never happened. Thirty miles away a small Iran fishing boat with top of the line radio equipment radioed back to their country that a freak thunderstorm was blowing up to the west of them. 10 minutes later, they reported all was clear.
- Alex
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As Yoshi secured the door behind them, Ester headed for the chest to pull out the bedding for the cots they had stored making herself busy as she always did. The Rabbi settled himself at the table and opened his laptop. Yoshi headed for the couch and sat down turning on the TV. He didnt want to miss the Prime Ministers broadcast. He hated not being able to tell Ester but he had been given direct orders. His only concellation was it wouldnt be long from now until she knew. The Rabbi could sense the spirit within him. Pushing aside his laptop he reached for his bible and turned to the book of Isaiah. Closing his eyes he silently prayed for the Lord to guide him to the truth.
With his eyes still closed he could see the vision so clearly.
Oh, the raging of many nations______________
they rage like the raging sea____________
Oh, the uproar of the peoples_____
they roar like the roaring of great waters_____________
His eyes flew open. Could this be what he thought it could be? Had the hook finally been set?
With his eyes still closed he could see the vision so clearly.
Oh, the raging of many nations______________
they rage like the raging sea____________
Oh, the uproar of the peoples_____
they roar like the roaring of great waters_____________
His eyes flew open. Could this be what he thought it could be? Had the hook finally been set?
- Renee
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Daniel tossed and turned as he woke up out of his dream. Sweat poured from his forehead and body. Lying still, he felt the wet sheets of his bed and wondered if he was sick for sweating so much. Looking at his watch it was 05:15 so Daniel got out of bed, took a sip of water then called the bridge to inform the Conning Officer that he was awake.
“Aye Captain and still no sign of Radioman Stein sir” The Conning Offer stated
“Very well” Daniel minded flashed back to what was happing, after launching his two missiles his sub headed on a course out of the Persian Gulf. Days of hide and seek, swimming under large tankers and lying on the bottom of the sea kept him and his men alive. But something strange happened during the night of January 14th almost 20 days after they fired the missiles. Radiomen Stein came up missing.
His crewmates searched his work area and throughout the boat but no one had seen him since his last watch which ended at 20:00. The sub had not surfaced once since that time so he didn’t fall overboard. Daniel had each compartment checked and rechecked. They had found all his stuff locked away in his locker but they did find something odd.
In the Tec Library, they found his whole uniform including shoes, socks and tee shirt on the floor as if he just disappeared. It would be four more hours before the sub would surface for the first time and find out what the world was doing since they launched the missiles.
At that time Daniel would send a message telling the higher command that he had one man missing and unknown of location.
Daniel looked over at the pile of personal stuff that belonged to Stein. He had it sent to his cabin so he could maybe find a clue. Sticking out of the pile was a black book, the same one called the Holy Bible. Daniel picked it up and found a letter to Stein from his sister towards the front of the book. At the top of the page it said Daniel.
Opening up the letter, he read the usual stuff how she and her husband were doing and that the new baby was kicking. He then read about how she told him more about being saved and what he had to look foreword to if he was to live after something called the rapture. As Daniel scanned the letter something caught his eye. She wrote that Israel would destroy Damascus before the rapture. Daniel read that again. How did she know? Did she or the American know before he did about the launching?
Daniel pushed the button on the speaker, “Get me Ops in here now. ASAP”
Daniel sat down and placed a sheet of paper over the Bible before Joe walked in.
“You called sir”
I want you to get down to Stein’s locker and everywhere he worked. I want anything and everything he owned placed in bags and brought here. Nothing, not even his toothbrush is to be left out.”
“Yes sir, did you find something?”
“Don’t know but hurry before the other crew members start picking through his stuff.”
“Yes sir”
Something was wrong and he had 3 hours and 25 minutes to figure something out before sending a message.
“Aye Captain and still no sign of Radioman Stein sir” The Conning Offer stated
“Very well” Daniel minded flashed back to what was happing, after launching his two missiles his sub headed on a course out of the Persian Gulf. Days of hide and seek, swimming under large tankers and lying on the bottom of the sea kept him and his men alive. But something strange happened during the night of January 14th almost 20 days after they fired the missiles. Radiomen Stein came up missing.
His crewmates searched his work area and throughout the boat but no one had seen him since his last watch which ended at 20:00. The sub had not surfaced once since that time so he didn’t fall overboard. Daniel had each compartment checked and rechecked. They had found all his stuff locked away in his locker but they did find something odd.
In the Tec Library, they found his whole uniform including shoes, socks and tee shirt on the floor as if he just disappeared. It would be four more hours before the sub would surface for the first time and find out what the world was doing since they launched the missiles.
At that time Daniel would send a message telling the higher command that he had one man missing and unknown of location.
Daniel looked over at the pile of personal stuff that belonged to Stein. He had it sent to his cabin so he could maybe find a clue. Sticking out of the pile was a black book, the same one called the Holy Bible. Daniel picked it up and found a letter to Stein from his sister towards the front of the book. At the top of the page it said Daniel.
Opening up the letter, he read the usual stuff how she and her husband were doing and that the new baby was kicking. He then read about how she told him more about being saved and what he had to look foreword to if he was to live after something called the rapture. As Daniel scanned the letter something caught his eye. She wrote that Israel would destroy Damascus before the rapture. Daniel read that again. How did she know? Did she or the American know before he did about the launching?
Daniel pushed the button on the speaker, “Get me Ops in here now. ASAP”
Daniel sat down and placed a sheet of paper over the Bible before Joe walked in.
“You called sir”
I want you to get down to Stein’s locker and everywhere he worked. I want anything and everything he owned placed in bags and brought here. Nothing, not even his toothbrush is to be left out.”
“Yes sir, did you find something?”
“Don’t know but hurry before the other crew members start picking through his stuff.”
“Yes sir”
Something was wrong and he had 3 hours and 25 minutes to figure something out before sending a message.
- Alex
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Sam was about ready to start the Bible study for the night. He had used some of the pastor's notes to help decide on a topic and lists of scriptures to read. Someone was pounding on the front door. "Hold on....hold on....I'm coming," he said.
He opened the door and Steven stood there looking as though he had seen a ghost or something. "Sam, I need your help. Some of those Nazi characters are walking around town and I don't think I can stand up to them alone. I don't know what to do," Steven said in anguish.
"Ok, Steven, we will go to town, but not in your car. Anyone want to ride along in case we need some help?"
Bud jumped up and said, "I said I would be in God's army so let's go get these guys. They need to know what they did was wrong."
The three men got into Sam's car and headed off to town. Sam had put two of his dad's shotguns in the trunk of the car. He had hunted all his life and now they were hunting the human kind.
He slowed the car and crept down Main Street and looked at every store and business looking for anything out of place. He saw a young woman running and he sped up to catch up with her. He finally saw what she was running from and he knew there was about to be a fight. The uniform said it all and this might be ugly.
Sam turned the corner and parked the car, jumped out and grabbed the two shotguns throwing one to Bud and off they ran chasing the man and woman. Sam caught the man and pushed him to the ground then grabbed the woman and pulled her out of harms way while Bud stood over the man with a shotgun aimed at his head.
The woman was shaking violently and crying. Sam tried to calm her down and tell her they wouldn't harm her. She cried, "He said he would kill me if I didn't do what he wanted. I hit him over the head and just took off running. Nobody around to help."
"Where are you staying? Will you be ok if I take you home? Sam asked.
"I'm staying with a friend and yes, I will be ok provided he doesn't get away." she said pointing to the man.
Bud pushed the man with the butt of the gun ordering him to get up and start walking. They met up with Steven and he put handcuffs on the man and put him in the car. Steven turned to Bud, "Can you stay here and guard him while I look around for the others?"
"No, problem. One wrong move and it's lights out for this fella," Bud said.
"Let's not do anything we would regret. Just keep an eye on him for now."
"Steven, I'm going to see that this young lady gets home and I'll be right back."
Just as Sam and Steven were walking away from the car they noticed three uniformed men walking towards them with guns drawn. Sam looked at Steven and both men knew this was going to be confrontation of the worst kind. One of the men lifted the gun and pointed it right at Steven and his last thought was Jesus forgive me for not trusting you.
He opened the door and Steven stood there looking as though he had seen a ghost or something. "Sam, I need your help. Some of those Nazi characters are walking around town and I don't think I can stand up to them alone. I don't know what to do," Steven said in anguish.
"Ok, Steven, we will go to town, but not in your car. Anyone want to ride along in case we need some help?"
Bud jumped up and said, "I said I would be in God's army so let's go get these guys. They need to know what they did was wrong."
The three men got into Sam's car and headed off to town. Sam had put two of his dad's shotguns in the trunk of the car. He had hunted all his life and now they were hunting the human kind.
He slowed the car and crept down Main Street and looked at every store and business looking for anything out of place. He saw a young woman running and he sped up to catch up with her. He finally saw what she was running from and he knew there was about to be a fight. The uniform said it all and this might be ugly.
Sam turned the corner and parked the car, jumped out and grabbed the two shotguns throwing one to Bud and off they ran chasing the man and woman. Sam caught the man and pushed him to the ground then grabbed the woman and pulled her out of harms way while Bud stood over the man with a shotgun aimed at his head.
The woman was shaking violently and crying. Sam tried to calm her down and tell her they wouldn't harm her. She cried, "He said he would kill me if I didn't do what he wanted. I hit him over the head and just took off running. Nobody around to help."
"Where are you staying? Will you be ok if I take you home? Sam asked.
"I'm staying with a friend and yes, I will be ok provided he doesn't get away." she said pointing to the man.
Bud pushed the man with the butt of the gun ordering him to get up and start walking. They met up with Steven and he put handcuffs on the man and put him in the car. Steven turned to Bud, "Can you stay here and guard him while I look around for the others?"
"No, problem. One wrong move and it's lights out for this fella," Bud said.
"Let's not do anything we would regret. Just keep an eye on him for now."
"Steven, I'm going to see that this young lady gets home and I'll be right back."
Just as Sam and Steven were walking away from the car they noticed three uniformed men walking towards them with guns drawn. Sam looked at Steven and both men knew this was going to be confrontation of the worst kind. One of the men lifted the gun and pointed it right at Steven and his last thought was Jesus forgive me for not trusting you.
- P4H
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Steven heard a bullet whiz by his ear and knew the shot had missed him, but the man who had aimed the gun at him was now lying on the ground and one of the other men was now aiming his gun at Steven. Again, he heard a bullet whiz past and the other gunmen fell to the ground. He turned around and Bud had his gun fixed upon the last man ready to fire then he said, "Go a head and make my day. I must warn you I was a member of the Marine Special Ops with an Expert Marksman status so go ahead and try your luck, punk."
Steven and Sam secured the men and prepared to take them to the jail. Bud pulled the other man out of the car and started walking him to the jail. "Man you got lucky today, especially when you were chasing that young girl. You would have been toast if I had a gun available at that time. What you and your friends did at the camp was evil! You can't kill innocent humans for sport. You will stand before Jesus and be judged for your crimes."
The men were placed in cells and Sam helped Stephen dress the wounds of the two men that were shot. Bud was an excellent shot and the bullets hadn't done any real damage. These men had been spared.
Steven went to his office to call the state police. He returned to tell Sam and Bud the state police were sending a wagon to pick up the men. Bud and Sam agreed they should stick around and keep Steven company until they arrived.
Steven and Sam secured the men and prepared to take them to the jail. Bud pulled the other man out of the car and started walking him to the jail. "Man you got lucky today, especially when you were chasing that young girl. You would have been toast if I had a gun available at that time. What you and your friends did at the camp was evil! You can't kill innocent humans for sport. You will stand before Jesus and be judged for your crimes."
The men were placed in cells and Sam helped Stephen dress the wounds of the two men that were shot. Bud was an excellent shot and the bullets hadn't done any real damage. These men had been spared.
Steven went to his office to call the state police. He returned to tell Sam and Bud the state police were sending a wagon to pick up the men. Bud and Sam agreed they should stick around and keep Steven company until they arrived.
- P4H
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Kenny Brutus sipped his chai tea and looked at the man in front of him. David Michael Newman, leader of the United States Military Relations team was talking to him. They were discussing what the disappearances meant for them, and for the rest of the world, concerning the military.
“I wouldn’t rule out a strike by Russia on Israel. Although I…” Kenny looked at the 34 year-old man who wheezed as he talked. “What?” Kenny asked him. “Ezekiel 38 and 39,” David managed to get out, “I think we’re going to see that happen. Familiar with the Bible?” Kenny smiled, “I’m a Christian,” he said. “That’s illegal,” David joked, and they both laughed. “Me too,” David said, “I suspect an attack on Israel soon. But you know what will happen to Russia. So I do not want you to tell anybody to raise any red flags or start up defense.” Kenny smiled. “What we’re really here for is to discuss the future between America and Israel. So.” Kenny said, “What’s it going to be?”
“I wouldn’t rule out a strike by Russia on Israel. Although I…” Kenny looked at the 34 year-old man who wheezed as he talked. “What?” Kenny asked him. “Ezekiel 38 and 39,” David managed to get out, “I think we’re going to see that happen. Familiar with the Bible?” Kenny smiled, “I’m a Christian,” he said. “That’s illegal,” David joked, and they both laughed. “Me too,” David said, “I suspect an attack on Israel soon. But you know what will happen to Russia. So I do not want you to tell anybody to raise any red flags or start up defense.” Kenny smiled. “What we’re really here for is to discuss the future between America and Israel. So.” Kenny said, “What’s it going to be?”
- Quinton
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Sam looked over at Bud who was studying the men sitting in the cells, "You really surprised me, Bud. Who would have thought you were an expert marksman."
Bud looked up at Sam and said, "I was 20 years in the military and you never lose the training, but I wanted to fit in and be just an average ole Joe after I got out. My wife divorced me years ago because she said I was married to the military. If only I had a gun at the camp.....those idiots over there wouldn't have done as much damage. I was trying to figure out a way to stop them, but without a weapon I was useless."
"You were ready to bash our heads in when we arrived. It wasn't your fault, Bud. You couldn't defend against those with the intent to kill just to be killing," Sam told him.
"I am ready to fight in a new kind of war. This war will be like non other we've ever witnessed. Sam, did you say there is to be a war against Israel with Russia and Arab states joining forces?" asked Bud.
"The timeline indicates such a war will happen and according to news reports, it looks as though it will be soon. When Israel hit Damascus that started an outrage in the Middle East and all around the world. However, Russia may be in this to take Israel for the natural gas that was just discovered. The old Russia is rearing it's ugly head and we shall see how much force they've managed to build up since they supposedly threw out Communism."
Steven looked out the window and saw the approaching van. He opened the door to greet the two officers,
"Come in gentlemen, we have some tough guys waiting for you."
The officers escorted the men to the van. Officer Henson turned to Steven and said, "We found their training camp, but the higher ups told us to leave them alone cause we had no reason to bring them in. They will probably be released in a few days so you may want to watch your backs for a while."
Steven thanked the men for taking them off his hands and turned to walk back into the jail. "You guys ready to get out of here?"
"Steven, where's your ammo?" asked Bud.
"Locked up in the supply room. You thinking we need to take some with us?"
"It wouldn't hurt for us to have something to protect us just in case those guys are out soon and looking for revenge."
Sam and Bud followed Steven to the supply room and removed as much of the ammunition as they could fit into the trunk of Sam's car. It wouldn't be long before it would be illegal to possess a gun or be able to protect themselves against the madness that would overtake the world.
- P4H
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How one person could fit so much in the small lockers they were assigned, Daniel wondered as he looked at Stein’s belongings. Cloths, books, magazines, food rappers and an old shoe box that held letters from home. Most of the books and magazines were typical of a young man, hot rod cars and adventure stories.
Daniel pulled out the letters and started to scan through them looking for anything more on Israel destroying Damascus. As he read he found that Stein sister was quite passionate on the subject of Christianity. She told her brother of the love this Jesus had for every man not just Christians and how even though Israel was God chosen people they had turned their back on him by denying Jesus as their Messiah but he still loved them and would bring them under his grace again. She told him to go to certain places in the bible and read about the history and then told him to read other parts to see what will happen. She listed events like all True believers being taken up to Heaven which she called the rapture; she listed the destruction of Damascus and something about a war between Gog and Magog. Daniel flipped open the Bible and read where she had listed but he didn’t understand any of it. How she figured all this would happen was beyond him. At the bottom of one letter she wrote down a web page. She said it would answer a lot of his questions concerning the rapture and things to come.
There had to be another reason Stein is gone or hiding Daniel thought as he placed everything back in the pile except the black book, he wanted to read more of it just to see if maybe a secret code was not being passed. Writing WWW.RaptureReady.com on a note pad, when they surfaced in a few hours he would pull up this site and see what it said then when they returned to their home port he would turn all this into the Intelligence Department and let them figure it out.
“Sir, contact Hilo 2 Alpha is closing within the 8000 yard range.” Sonar reported over the speaker.
“Very well, get a track on him, if need be let Conn know and we will slow down or make a turn.”
“Aye sir”
Daniel pulled out the letters and started to scan through them looking for anything more on Israel destroying Damascus. As he read he found that Stein sister was quite passionate on the subject of Christianity. She told her brother of the love this Jesus had for every man not just Christians and how even though Israel was God chosen people they had turned their back on him by denying Jesus as their Messiah but he still loved them and would bring them under his grace again. She told him to go to certain places in the bible and read about the history and then told him to read other parts to see what will happen. She listed events like all True believers being taken up to Heaven which she called the rapture; she listed the destruction of Damascus and something about a war between Gog and Magog. Daniel flipped open the Bible and read where she had listed but he didn’t understand any of it. How she figured all this would happen was beyond him. At the bottom of one letter she wrote down a web page. She said it would answer a lot of his questions concerning the rapture and things to come.
There had to be another reason Stein is gone or hiding Daniel thought as he placed everything back in the pile except the black book, he wanted to read more of it just to see if maybe a secret code was not being passed. Writing WWW.RaptureReady.com on a note pad, when they surfaced in a few hours he would pull up this site and see what it said then when they returned to their home port he would turn all this into the Intelligence Department and let them figure it out.
“Sir, contact Hilo 2 Alpha is closing within the 8000 yard range.” Sonar reported over the speaker.
“Very well, get a track on him, if need be let Conn know and we will slow down or make a turn.”
“Aye sir”
- Alex
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Nearing Oakland, Kevin watched through his rear view mirror Jonathan get up and head towards the front of the bus. Jonathan was now a new creation and was anxious to share this with his wife Bridget. "I know everyone is anxious to get to the compound, but you didnt forget the address I gave you to stop and let me get Bridget did you?" he asked Kevin. "She wont believe it when we pull up with a 3 buses full of believers. Shes gonna laugh at me saying it sure took a lot of people to turn me around." he chuckled. Kevin smiled at him. "We will get her, but we have to be quick because 3 buses on your steet could draw attention to us and we dont want that." he said. "Here take my cell phone now that we are in range and call her, try to make it quick so the signal isnt picked up before we shut it off again." Taking the phone, he went back to his seat and placed the call. She picked up after the 3rd ring.
Back at the compound Lisa and Julie were busy getting everything set up for new arrivals. The newly established choir could be heard rehearsing for the the praise and worship special that would be offered up that evening for the new arrivals and Brother Aaron was in his study preparing his sermen on Spiritual warfare. Julie had prepared two of the cabins for the two newlyweds and Lisa had prepared 2 rooms in their cabin for Peter and Abby to stay with her and Julie. The two remaining dorms had been made up for the new arrivals. With Operation Oakland coming home there was alot of excitement in the air.
- Renee
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At 0230 in the dark of night stillness of the open sea is broken as the Samuel of Ramah slowly climbs out of the deep to the fresh air. 30 days the long metal fish swam below the surface only twice rising about the 50 feet mark. Seconds after the PR105 antenna cleared the water, incoming message traffic that had been backed up on the communication satellite filled the radio computer with messages marked Top Secret down to unclassified news reports and human interest stories. Each message starting with the highest clearance was copied, verified then printed off and sent to the receiving party. All this took a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Highly classified ones were sent first and this was how the Captain found out that the world had changed since his last visit to the surface.
TOP SECRET
013SS45 093245654
Date: 122509
Time: 0600
From: Chief of General Staff
To: Samuel of Ramah
Subject: DESTRUCTION OF CITY OF DAMASCUS
At approximately 0020 on December 25 2008, the city of Damascus a populated area in the country of Syria was destroyed by two atomic blasts. Unknown at this time if blast was from weapon of mass destruction or possible nuclear storage area. Million of people believed to been killed immediately after the blast and possible more in days, weeks and years to come. Israel as well as most other countries around the world is on high alert. More to follow.
End of message
TOP SECRET
013SS45 093245655
Date: 122509
Time: 0700
From: Chief of General Staff
To: Samuel of Ramah
Subject: ENEMY CONTACTS
Proceed with caution and trust no nation. Many nations including the United Nations are accusing Israel IDF and or United States of America for bombing Damascus earlier this date.
Protect Israel property with whatever force needed.
End of message
There were many others messages talking along the same line, telling all military ships, and forces what was happening and how they were to responded. One message told how a British and Russian Destroyer went to blows each firing two surface to surface missiles at each others. Both vessels were sunk and many sailors died because the Russian vessel saw smoke coming from the HMS Whiten and they thought is was a missile launch. Reports later determined it was smoke from the engine stacks.
Daniels eyes now just scanned the subject line since he knew all this was old news. He was about to lay them all down and get some sleep when his eyes read something that popped out like a slap in the face.
TOP SECERT
013SS45 0932473976
Date: 011509
Time: 0215
From: Chief of General Staff
To: Samuel of Ramah
Subject: MISSING PEOPLE
Reports are coming in from all over the world that million of people have disappeared without a trace. Most of them from the United States but millions are believed to be missing from Canada, Mexico and around the world. Many in Israel are missing as well. Most if not all children from around the age of 12 on down are gone. Major accidents and total panic is expected in the coming days. Any military units missing anyone unexpectedly should contact GS ASAP. More to follow.
End of message
Daniel read that message again and then once more. Sweat made holding onto the paper hard so he sat it down as his whole body started to shake. Could what Stein’s sister have wrote been true? Could this man they called Jesus really be the Messiah?
“Weapons Officer to my stateroom NOW” he screamed into the speaker. What else was to come and what did the letters say about a other war? Daniel dove for the pile and pulled open the box of letters as Ben tapped on the door.
- Alex
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"It's affirmative Prime Minister..they are coming at us from the North." "It appears their allies are stirring as well" "what shall we do"
Over the thousands of years since God promised Abraham that He would make him a holy nation...and give him and his descendents a place to dwell that would have no end...there have been many rumblings of war. Just in the last few years we have witnessed Lebanon scream....Gaza blast away...in the early 90's ...Saddam Hussein fired Scud's remember?...Iran barks even this day...Israel must die! God promised there would come a day when He would put a hook in the jaw of a Land from the North
Israel has grown self reliant..COCKY ...they have come to trust in their own military might....threating every enemy at their every move.
But now in our story ....and in the not too distant future of our real lives
Russia is moving ...aligned with their allies...Iran, Syria and assuredly Egypt .....a sneak attack has become made known
"Prime Minister Netanyahu....we have word that we are surrounded."
Over the thousands of years since God promised Abraham that He would make him a holy nation...and give him and his descendents a place to dwell that would have no end...there have been many rumblings of war. Just in the last few years we have witnessed Lebanon scream....Gaza blast away...in the early 90's ...Saddam Hussein fired Scud's remember?...Iran barks even this day...Israel must die! God promised there would come a day when He would put a hook in the jaw of a Land from the North
Israel has grown self reliant..COCKY ...they have come to trust in their own military might....threating every enemy at their every move.
But now in our story ....and in the not too distant future of our real lives
Russia is moving ...aligned with their allies...Iran, Syria and assuredly Egypt .....a sneak attack has become made known
"Prime Minister Netanyahu....we have word that we are surrounded."
- STA
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Christina had been pacing and watching out the window for the men to return. They had prayed for their safety and now she watches and waits for him to return. She looks out the window once more and sees Sams's car pull into the drive. She shouts to Shannon and her Mother that they had returned. She walks to the door to greet them, "We were beginning to worry about you."
"We had to take care of some business. The men are now in the custody of the state police, but they could be let go in a matter of hours so all of us have to be on our guard," explained Sam.
"I asked the authorities to warn us when they have been released," said Steven.
Sam told the group how Bud had saved their lives when Steven faced a bullet coming straight for his head. They might have to leave for the cave sooner than expected if the men were released and wanted revenge.
Sam told the group how Bud had saved their lives when Steven faced a bullet coming straight for his head. They might have to leave for the cave sooner than expected if the men were released and wanted revenge.
"We spoiled their plans and I wouldn't put it past them to go to their camp and get recruits to come up here and start another killing spree. I think we should start gathering supplies and moving to the cave."
"Tom and I put together a tentative plan and would like to go over the details with everyone. Then we have Bud over here that can train us to use the weapons. Shannon has found some great resources on the internet and a link to a compound in California that might extremely helpful," Kerri told them.
"In the Bible study I was planning for tonight it tells of a war that will soon be happening. Ezekiel 38 tells of a Gog/Magog war. When Israel is living in peace, God will rouse them and march from the north with a vast and mighty army, and will cover the land like a cloud. But when Gog invades the land of Israel, says the Sovereign Lord, my fury will rise. The earth will quake with my presence. There will be a devine intervention and the armies will be defeated. All the rumblings we've been hearing on the news fits the beginning of this war. A war that God allows so that His people will know of His greatness and all will know that He is the Lord. After this war, we will see the beginnings of world we will not recognize. We must prepare for the war is coming soon...very soon." Sam looked at the group and laid down the notes he had prepared, "I think we should move to the cave starting tomorrow."
- P4H
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Bart could sense people standing over him and felt as if he was drowning...a tear drop poured out of his eye as he wished he could scream for help..but everyounce of energy had been drowned by the pills an alcohol. He tried to bat his eyes as if acknowledging that he was aware..but he had nothing in him...
"LIVE and NOT DIE..in JESUS NAME"
Anthony commanded ..please Lord if that is you ..."DO SOMETHING!"
"Tim we gotta get this guy to a hospital...but where?" "WE can't risk it" Tim scolded..."he's a complete stranger and we might put the others at risk" "Yea but aren't we suppose to seek and save the lost?" Anthony reminds.....Pastor sits as if warring with his own thoughts then races to back up the truck. They carefully begin to haul the guy out of his house....The Angel still stands guard but as they head down the sidewalk he follows..."DO NOT FEAR NOR WORRY I HAVE BEEN SENT CHARGE OVER THIS MAN and now you too!"..."How...why?" Anthony asked..."HE PRAYED!"
- STA
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Lisa struggling to open her eyes from hours and hours of sleep....lifts her head to look around her strange surroundings. Her thoughts are muted by the heavy dosage of medicines been given her since her arrival to this mental health facility. Her husband had glady signed her in ...saving his own neck..."she's been talking crazy every since that night!" "what do you mean?" "the doctor had pressed...."she keeps saying our daughter was taken by Jesus" "Can you believe that??" "I mean what nonsense...like I know lots of people who go to church and they are still here and I have told her that but she won't get it through her skull that just like our President said...it was an attack" "aint that right doc?" "isn't that what you all believe...what" did you say your name was again?" "Dr. Trance?" "Yes ...that's right" ..."well is that what ya'll believe Dr Trance?"
"well like The President on the UN Security Council have stated ...be it god, devil, or alien invasion...we most certainly were attacked and as it has been determined it was an Selective Eliminination by Alien Force and that is most certainly our Facilities stance as well"
"now back to your wife...please tell us how she got the injuries?" "SELF INFLICTED" "She was so distraught upon the discovery that our daughter is gone...she just couldn't process it and began hurting herself....kinda spooky if you ask me..almost right off that movie the Exorcist" "you've seen that right Doc?" "Yes most certainly" ...."one more question and then you can be on your way...how is it that you have handled the disappearance of your daughter so well?" "well that's a good question Dr ...yessirree..but the way I figure it..my daughter and now my wife both lost their minds...and when you get to that point I guess their's no coming back ..so better they are in some quiet place than where they can't hurt themselves or someone else and I reckon that's what that alien force thought too...those people who believe in that religion crap and Jesus..they do more harm with their beliefs cuz they are always trying to push them on other people and it was no different for me...first it was my daughter and now my wife ..once you get infected with that junk there just seems to be no coming back and to be honest Doc I knew I had already lost my daughter when she came home infected"
"Yes I see...that makes sense" "well glad you agree Doc...just hope you take care of my wife" "Most Certainly...you have done the right thing..she will be in good hands and like you said earlier..there's not much chance your wife will ever come back to the person she was"
- STA
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CNM ........BREAKING NEWS
"THIS JUST IN....A COALITION OF FORCES HAS TAKEN AIM UPON ISRAEL" "We are receiving Reports of a massive array of weaponry traveling through the air. It appears a concerted effort by Russia and Iran as well as other united forces have joined to take dead aim upon this very vulnerable nation"
- STA
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CNM ........BREAKING NEWS:
"THIS JUST IN....A COALITION OF FORCES HAS TAKEN AIM UPON ISRAEL" "We are receiving Reports of a massive array of weaponry traveling through the air. It appears a concerted effort by Russia and Iran as well as other united forces have joined to take dead aim upon this very vulnerable nation"
Yoshi picked up the remote and shut the TV off. "Yoshi, is this what you were keeping secret from us?" asked Ester. They could hear bombs exploding above their heads. "Don't be afraid Ester, you know God wil protect us." The Rabbi was typing as fast as he could. "I must let them know whats happening back in the states. Prophecy is being fulfilled faster than I anticipated." The floor shook beneath their feet as another bomb exploded. "I must see for myself whats happening out there." Yoshi exclaimed. "NO, No, you must stay inside with us." Ester cried. "If this is what I think it is, then God is control and I will be fine." he tried to comfort Ester. He slipped out the door and took the steps 2 at a time till he reached his living room. He opened the front door and stepped out on the porch. Looking up he saw the sky looking as if it had been set on fire. The missles were coming in from every direction. He watched as each missle exploded in mid air and then would fall to the ground harmless. He was excited and could feel the Lords presense. He was seeing Gods words come to life and he knew no weapon formed against them would prosper. I must go down and get The Rabbi and Ester. They have to see this." he thought to himself.
"THIS JUST IN....A COALITION OF FORCES HAS TAKEN AIM UPON ISRAEL" "We are receiving Reports of a massive array of weaponry traveling through the air. It appears a concerted effort by Russia and Iran as well as other united forces have joined to take dead aim upon this very vulnerable nation"
Yoshi picked up the remote and shut the TV off. "Yoshi, is this what you were keeping secret from us?" asked Ester. They could hear bombs exploding above their heads. "Don't be afraid Ester, you know God wil protect us." The Rabbi was typing as fast as he could. "I must let them know whats happening back in the states. Prophecy is being fulfilled faster than I anticipated." The floor shook beneath their feet as another bomb exploded. "I must see for myself whats happening out there." Yoshi exclaimed. "NO, No, you must stay inside with us." Ester cried. "If this is what I think it is, then God is control and I will be fine." he tried to comfort Ester. He slipped out the door and took the steps 2 at a time till he reached his living room. He opened the front door and stepped out on the porch. Looking up he saw the sky looking as if it had been set on fire. The missles were coming in from every direction. He watched as each missle exploded in mid air and then would fall to the ground harmless. He was excited and could feel the Lords presense. He was seeing Gods words come to life and he knew no weapon formed against them would prosper. I must go down and get The Rabbi and Ester. They have to see this." he thought to himself.
- Renee
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