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nutshell, we’re bringing the comic book super-hero to
life.”
    Carter was stunned, and by the looks on his companion’s
faces, he wasn’t alone. “How long have you been working on this stuff?”
    “I’ve been running it for eight years now, but the program
itself dates back to the Second World War. We were responsible for short-wave
radios, radar, spy satellites, GPS, lasers, drones, and a whole lot more.”
    “All of those things revolutionized the way we fought wars.”
Jackie’s voice was filled with the same awe Carter felt.
    “Yes, they did. What we’re working on now will, hopefully,
do the same. And save a lot of lives, too. I’d be happy to give you a tour of
our facility if you like.”
    Although there was nothing Carter would have liked more than
to see this stuff for himself, he had more pressing matters to deal with. “I
appreciate the offer, General, but we really need to focus on what’s happening
topside. Have you, or your people, noticed anything unusual in the area
lately?”
    The general thought for a moment before answering. “No one
here’s reported anything like the auras Director Finley spoke of, but there’s
definitely been more violent crime since the Yavapai arrived.”
    Carter couldn’t hide his shock. “The Yavapai are back? When
did that happen?”
    “I’m sorry. I assumed you knew. They’ve been living on the
Navajo reservation for several months now. They kept pretty much to themselves
at first, but the bad blood between your tribe and theirs has been escalating.
I can’t imagine that they have anything to do with what you guys are here for,
though. It’s just been petty theft and a few bar fights.”
    Carter knew there was probably a lot more to it than that,
but he couldn’t discuss his suspicions there. Although General Persaud knew the
Omega Group handled sensitive situations, he was definitely not in the loop
with regards to its member’s preternatural origins. “Thank you for your help,
General. We’d better be going. Any chance your helicopter pilot could drop us
at Supai Village?”
    “He’s ready and waiting as we speak. If you change your mind
about the tour, let me know. It’s not often I get to share what we’re doing
down here.”
    “Will do, General. Please keep me informed if you come
across any more information.” They exchanged business cards and pleasantries,
then the Omega agents were escorted topside.

Chapter
4
    Although Supai Village had become a tourist destination for
the many hikers that spent their vacations at the canyon, there were still no
roads leading to it. You either took a less-than-leisurely eight-mile stroll,
or, if you were lucky, you hopped a ride on a helicopter.
    The village itself was a weird mixture of the old and new,
neither seeming comfortable with the other’s existence. The simplistic lodge,
café, and convenience store struggled for inclusion while surrounded by pack
mule trains and the rugged terrain of the red rocks.
    Carter, Han, and Jackie distinguished themselves as obvious
outsiders as they pulled their roller suitcases across the uneven ground. The original
plan of checking into an area hotel before starting their investigation fell by
the wayside when they were sidetracked by their visit with General Persaud.
This was not how Carter envisioned returning to his reservation.
    “Well, if it isn’t Carter Mockta gracing us with his
presence. To what do we owe the pleasure?” The familiar voice grated on
Carter’s nerves as he struggled to control his temper.
    “Good to see you, too, Bill. We need to see the chief, then
we’ll be on our way.” Carter never broke eye contact with his former best
friend as Bill sauntered arrogantly toward him. It was a distorted version of
the childhood staring game that Carter had no intention of losing. “The sooner
you tell me where he is, the sooner we’ll be gone.”
    “He is where he always is at this time of day. Or have you
already forgotten our ways?” The