Chapter 7 The Move to Safety

Chapter 7 The Move to Safety

"Thor show me what I need to do to pilot the ship," Niklaus and I observed, following him as he moved around. 

"My queen, place your hand here", he pointed to the Throne seat, and next to it was a scanner pad, curved to match my hand, Like a throttle stick. "What's this for?" I asked

"Warp drive, my queen" I quickly removed my hand in a panic, my heart skipped a beat. Niklaus found it amusing and chuckled.

"Thor, why do you call me your Queen?"I asked as I sat on the throne seat.

Thor's expression turned serious, "Your DNA holds the markers of the ancient ones, the rulers of the planet Xanthea. You are the last living female heir of the royal family onboard."

"And who are the others in the chambers?"

"They are the ship's crew and staff and one grandchild of the late Queen, Prince David." 

"But isn't David the next in line for the crown?"

"No My Queen, he is male." he looked at me with a puzzled look and continued,  "Only females can rule over their harem and ship, what you call a city."

"We must hurry My Queen, The ship's controls are linked to the pilot's thoughts," Thor explained, his hands moving across the console. "Concentrate on the navigation charts, and the ship will follow your commands." I closed my eyes and focused on the charts, and suddenly, the ship's systems roared to life... "Forward View on-screen!" I said,  now we can see outside, I smiled.

Niklaus sat in the chair next to mine and Thor announced "First Mate!" as he registered Niklaus as my First mate. Niklaus had a huge grin, "Yep, I was her First mate!" We all busted out laughing, Thor looked puzzled but that's ok, inside joke.

I accessed the ship's intercom system and announced, "I am attempting to move the ship just off our shores," I informed them through the intercom system. "It needs solar power to recharge. We need to let it recharge, so we can safely open their hibernation chambers. Hold tight, this may be a bumpy ride!" I had never flown anything before, but their lives depended on me. I had to try.

*I'm coming, I can help,* Sam, a seasoned pilot with a wealth of experience in helicopter warfare, rushed to my side. "Wow, mind control? That's incredible!" he exclaimed, his eyes wide with amazement. I couldn't help but laugh at his enthusiasm. Thor, sensing my need for assistance, chimed in, "Just provide the coordinates, and the ship will chart a course. Then, simply command it to 'rise' or 'dive' to control its altitude."

"Thor, can Sam pilot the ship?" I questioned him, 

"Sam is your Chief Navigator, my Queen?" Thor asked, and I winked at Sam, who grinned. "He is!" I confirmed. 

"Entering him into the system now, your handprint please, Sir!" he held out his pad, and Sam placed his hand on it, looking both nervous and thrilled. "Now it's all up to you, Sam!" I teased, chuckling. "You did ask Kie about a new high-tech ride, a year ago!" We both laughed, and Sam's smile grew wider, like a kid on Christmas morning.

Thor showed Sam his place on the Bridge and he quickly got to work "Here we go!" Sam said with a chuckle, his hands moving with precision over the controls. The ship glided smoothly through the waters, its massive form casting a shadow on the ocean floor. As we approached the coast.

"Neptune, raise our Island shields, set it to camouflage, but let in the UV rays. Sam is bringing Atlantis up just off of our shores we are almost there." I said as Sam maneuvered us in place, "Ok, now Neptune!"

"Shield is in place!" Neptune replied.

 I could see the sun glinting off the water just above us, a perfect day for harnessing solar energy.

 "Alright, rise to just above the waves and lock in position," I said, my eyes fixed on the ship's observation windows. The vessel obeyed, floating steadily on the waves. Thor nodded in approval. "Now, let's get her charging. We'll have her fully powered up in no time." With a hum, the ship's solar panels extended, drinking in the sun's rays as we basked in the warm glow of our successful mission. I high-fived Sam "Good job, Chief Navigator!" I said smiling. 

"I could get used to that Title!" he said giving me a huge hug, "We did it!"

We could see our kingdom's islanders on the beach watching with wonder at this magnificent ship.

We had decided to bring her up just off of our shores so we could have quick access to her but keep her camouflaged from view, keeping all world satellites from spotting her.

Then I remembered, "David,"

"Thor, bring me to to him now!" Niklaus, Sam, and I, quickly followed him we entered what appeared to be an elevator but it also moved sideways. *Abatrose, where are you?" I asked almost running, *It won't let me in my Handprint won't work* he sounded frustrated. * I'm on my way now*

It was two floors down and on the front wing and then I saw him trying his best to enter, "Here let me try!"

The door opened immediately. "The late Queen's grandson is in here somewhere, Thor, I give you permission to enter!"

He went straight to the console and started pushing symbols and all of the chambers started to move about, one was brought forth, "This is Prince David."  he said as he stepped aside for me to see him. I wiped the dusty glass so I could see him. Then I saw his sweet face, He was young and looked to be in his early twenties, he was beautiful. "What do I do?" I asked still staring at him, I felt Abatrose's hand on mine as he led it to the pad. I hesitated. 

I looked at him with tears in my eyes, "He's gonna wake up to find out that most everyone he knew has passed on." I gazed at him with sorrow.

"Abatrose He's gonna need you! You share the knowledge of his people." He nodded still staring at David. waiting...