On his 40th Birthday, Lyman Pitt was being sworn in as the President of the United States on Friday, January 20, 2077. Sitting in the seats behind him as he began his Inaugural Speech, his father, Dirk Pitt the Third and his mother, Eve Pitt were both beaming with pride and honor that their son, Lyman was the new President. Dirk Pitt the Third remembered the summer of 2036 as he and his pregnant bride were happily married and spending their honeymoon on Morgan Island. Eve had awoken to bright lights out on the Bay and they had gone to the Beach and watched a ship at work, salvaging something from the waters. Later that month of June, Dirk had learned it was his father-in-law on that ship, the Maiden Eve, and salvaging a satellite and a ship that had sunk while carrying the Rod of Aaron, a part of the Ark of the Covenant that had been on a world tour back in 2005. When he confronted Greg Sharpe about witnessing the salvage operation, his father-in-law told him everything but swore Dirk into not saying too much about it to Eve. Reluctantly, Dirk agreed not to say much, wondering what Greg was hiding. Later in 2037 while visiting the White House with his Aunt, Carrington Pitt, the then head of NUMA on matters related to the development of technology during World War 3, Dirk learned that the satellite retrieved by Greg Sharpe had been a killer satellite and had surreptitious approval by the previous President, Nathan LaMontaigne. President Roberta McCallister informed Carrington Pitt and her administrative assistant, Dirk Pitt the Third, of the circumstances that Greg Sharpe had manipulated in his favor, to retrieve that Satellite and it's technology. President Roberta McCallister went on to state that she believed that Greg Sharpe then sold that satellite to Russia and it's new President, Arno Drakkenzel.

2037. President Roberta McCallister sat back in her chair to rest for a few minutes after Dirk Piit and his Aunt Carrington left the Oval Office. Through the door to the Cabinet Room, came her mother, Sally Symington. Sensing her presence, Roberta opened her eyes and looked at her mother. "Dear, you work too hard, I wish you would take more time for yourself" says Sally Symington. "Mother, I know you care but there is little time for me to take what with all of my responsibilities". Stepping through the doorway from the hallway, Ernest Lehman, her Chief of Staff approached her desk and layed some papers on her desk. "Madam President, these are the latest briefings and the press announcements you had ordered earlier". "Thank you, Ernest. How is Vice-President DeFelice handling the situation with the midwest states on her tour?". "She is doing a fine job, Madam President". Ernest steps out of the Oval Office and President McCallister steps out of her chair and heads to the private office off the Oval Office to go over the paperwork just handed to her by Ernest. Sally Symington watches her daughter for a moment and then walks back through the Cabinet room and heads to her own little office in the west wing. Anne Symington, her sister is sitting opposite her desk as she sits down. "Anne, good to see you. How is my nephew, the former President Trevor Symington doing?". "He is recuperating nicely after the surgery" replies Anne. "That is good to hear, my dear".

President McCallister's Secretary of State, Mason Broadbent was on the telephone listening to his Ambassador to Russia, James Leland Montgomery, informing him of the situation in Russia as Arno Drakkenzel was annexing nearly all the former Soviet Republics and Eastern Europe in his attempt to take as much of the world as possible. After hanging up the phone to the Ambassador, Greg Sharpe inquired the Secretary, "Something wrong over in Russia, Secretary Broadbent?". "It's that new Russian President, he's behaving like Hitler, rattling his sword, agitating for war. As if we need another one! Dangblasted fools, when will they ever learn that they never succeed in the long run?" Rants the Secretary of State. Greg just grins as he faces the Secretary. "Well, I better let you get back to business my friend and don't forget about what I asked, okay? I will see you this weekend at the barbecue" as Greg stands up from the chair and walks out of the Secretary's office. Mason Broadbent sat back in his chair trying to relax and thinking of what his great-grandmother, Emily Devereaux Broadbent would say in this situation, "Don't fret over bad people, cause they always get what they deserve in the end".

Sochi, Russia. February 21, 2037. 15 year old Fergus Fabrizian sat next to the bed where his father, Braden Fabrizian was dying. At 77, Braden needed help with his breathing with an oxygen tube. At 11:27PM Braden Fabrizian passed away, local time. Twenty minutes later, Arno Drakkenzel, the President of Russia was informed. Within minutes Arno Drakkenzel was on National Television informing the Russian citizenry of the passing of a beloved Russian hero (though he was American born and bred).

2037. Kheiya Kurupnova, the Transportation Minister, was asked to report to the office of the Russian President, Arno Drakkenzel to report on an incident that occured in 2016. "Sit down, Ms. Kurupnova. I understand that you were working in Singapore at the time of an Collision between the ULCC Ultra Maru and a smaller ship, the Stormie Seas back in 2016. What you may not have known at that time was how important it was for the ULCC to get to port as fast as possible because of the important cargo she was carrying. She was carrying more than just Oil in her cargoes at the time and was very important to China and Russia. Unfortunately though, War was averted at that time between China, Russia and the United States. Sharpe Industries was not pleased with the fact that an Intelligence faux pas kept us from attacking the United States at that time. A very fast and poweful helicopter from the United States known as Thunderwolf snuck up on the transfer of the materiel to China and Russia and destroyed the machines that could have won the war for Russia and China. It has come to my knowledge that the owner of the Stormie Seas was our very own Geordi Antonov, an esteemed former leader of Russia. What I want of you is to oversee an important transfer of a very valuable cargo to Russia that will contain a satellite to be handed over to our scientists so that they can replicate it. We do not want another mistake like the one that occurred back in 2016, now do we?".

2037. Sitting at his desk in the unassumimg office complex that housed the Inter-Agency Defense Command, Thurston Leverington the Fifth was happy of his recent appointment as the Director of the agency that coordinates intelligence between the Military and several Intelligence agencies, as well as pooling all other information from the rest of the Federal Government. Having just been briefed by his predecessor about the Thunderwolf helicopter and the need for a new pilot and hotshot troubleshooter with some military training was going to be a daunting challenge to fill. Wendy Presson, his secretary came in and informed him of the next appointment awaiting him in the outer office. Greg Sharpe walked in and shook hands with Thurston. Thurston asked him to have a seat. Greg Sharpe came to the point. "I am in a position where I can be of service to you by naming a couple of people who can man the Thunderwolf program". Thurston sat back in his chair, stunned. "How do you know about that, Mr. Sharpe?". "Mr. Leverington, it is my business to know everything of importance to the Federal Government".

2037. "Fergus, I am going to tell you something that you should know about your father. Your father is a murderer, he is responsible for the deaths of my stepfather, Kenneth DeMars and his brother, Andrew DeMars. The DeMars Shipping company that they owned and operated ruthlessly by taking chances by allowing their crews to ram or cripple other ships for commercial advantage. They also helped organize and operated an organization known as the Omega Group, that had Power and Influence over the Federal Government by helping them influence policy decisions and placing men into positions of power in the Federal Government. Now, obviously my stepfather and his family were not saints but they were murdered by one man who hired other men to ram a large ship into the headquarters of the Omega Group, your father was that man and he did it because he was on several of the ships that were either rammed, sunk or crippled. Your father sought revenge, son and I want you to know so that you can avoid those same mistakes your father made" said Samantha Green.

2037. Forrest DeMars, at 25 years of age had it all. A College degree, A beautful Girlfriend, A strong physique. The only thing missing was a goal or something to do for the rest of his life. He was not just satisfied going into business like his father, grandfather, great-grandfather had done. Politics, obviously had some advantages and disadvantages. What to do? He wondered. The Military seemed like a possible answer but you just can't join for the wrong reasons, he thought. You have to join it, with full knowledge of the risk of losing your life for a higher purpose, and Forrest wondered if he had that in himself. Then an opportunity presented itself when he attended a White House social function and was drawn into a discussion about Intelligence operations by a U.S. Senator. William Marsters, the Senior U.S. Senator from the state of Pennsylvania was impressed by the young man and asked him if he would like to work for the Federal Government in the area of Intelligence. Forrest said yes and a few days later found himself working in the Department of Justice's Office of Special Intelligence.

2077. President Lyman Pitt's photo session with the kids from an Ohio elementary school has just ended when his National Security Advisor, Forrest DeMars walks up to him and whispers that a phone call from the English Prime Minister is on hold for him. President Pitt takes the Rose Garden entrance to the Cabinet room and walks into the Oval Office where he picks up the phone. "Mr. Prime Minister, how may I help you?". The English Prime Minister, Andrew Cardington relays a message from the European Union governments that they are not pleased with the American President's unilateral decision to interfere in the Eastern European conflict without their participation. President Pitt's reply, "Prime Minister Cardington, please let me explain why I made this decision why not to involve the European Union in on a delicate situation involving our Intelligence reports on the leaders and the man involved in the dealings with them. His name is Fergus Fabrizian, an American born citizen who thinks he has the power to make trouble just because he has the money and the connections. Let me deal with him in a way that will show him we mean business, by hunting him down like a terrorist. Okay?". Prime Minister Cardington reluctantly agrees but says that if it does not work, the European Union will handle it in their fashion. Hanging up the phone with a heavy sigh, President Pitt sits down in his chair. The Chief of Staff, Geraint Wyndham, opens the Cabinet Room door and looks in, "Mr. President, the Cabinet is waiting for you". "Thank you, Geraint".

Sitting down at the long table, President Pitt winces when he see's that his Vice President, Mason Broadbent is sitting at the table too. Looking to his right at the elderly Secretary of State, James Leland Montgomery, and asks the man to open the discussion on the situation in Eastern Europe and other matters. After nearly an hour of broad discussions of matters ranging from Eastern Europe to matters within each of the Cabinets represented at the table. His Domestic Policy Advisor, Edwin Sharpe, his cousin wraps things up with the requisite political matters involving Congress and the rest of the Federal Government. After the meeting is over, the President invites Edwin and James into the Oval Office to discuss some matters. Mason Broadbent is the last one to leave the Cabinet Room and looks at the three men with askance in his eyes but gets no response as they step into the Oval Office.

July 2076. Aboard the container ship, the Durand, Captain Tony Sylvestri was idly watching the monitors while the crew went about their jobs. Tony recalled his days working at NUMA as Captain of the Gamay Trout-Morgan, a beautiful ship and her crew. After Carrington Pitt was forced to leave NUMA, kicking and screaming that she could still lead the large oceanographic agency despite her age (63) in 2044, the newly appointed Director, Eric Pitt, her son was a great leader and had hired Tony right out of the Merchant Marines. Having failed at trying to learn Mining at the Colorado School of Mining, Tony felt more comfortable at sea in the Merchant Marines. Eric Pitt had done a wonderful job in the building of the OceanQuest, an Oceanographic Submarine that was still working the seas and had also helped in the building of several undersea colonies. Having visited the first colony that was built back in the 2030s, the Eos Pacifica back in 2072, it was an experience that Tony would never forget. Now, after having retired from NUMA back in 2069, Tony could not sit idly at home and was able to get another Captaincy aboard this ship. Tony learned that Eric Pitt had retired from NUMA in 2070. I wonder who the new Director is? Tony wondered. Nearing 70, Tony knew that his days at sea were numbered.

July 4, 1976. 13 year old Tony Sandecker was enjoying the Bicentennial with his family as several generations gathered at the Fort St. Clair Park in Eaton, Ohio where they all had come for a combination family reunion and celebration of Independence Day. Kevin, his best friend had come with him and the two played with the other kids in Tony's family, mostly cousins, second cousins and other assorted relations. That day, Tony vowed that he would live to see the TriCentennial. Playing different games, skipping stones across a stream, enjoying the food and a nice Summer day in a large park was just terrific for the young lad. He felt on top of the world.

July 4, 2076. Tony Sandecker, at the age of 113 years old was still in good shape to walk to the beach on Morgan Island. A beautiful day and a calm Ocean soothed the old man's mind. Relaxed, he sat down. After a while he had nodded off and awoke when he sensed something was amiss. Tony opened his eyes and found that the water had disappeared for miles around. It struck Tony that a Tsunami was coming and knowing it would be impossible to outrun it, Tony accepted his fate and knew that his first love, the Ocean was coming for him. And indeed it was as a dark wall of water appeared on the horizon. As it roared towards the old man, he spotted what appeared to be a ship atop the crest of the Tsunami. Finally when the Tsunami neared the beach at about 125 feet tall, Tony just barely made out the name of the ship, Durand. And then the Tsunami roared onto the island claiming Tony Sandecker. Within a blink of an eye Tony felt his body smashed and his spirit floated free and flew with the water and then the water disappeared and before him appeared the stars of the Universe. A spaceship approached, he felt himself drawn inside and stared at the man who looked like a younger version of himself. "Welcome aboard the Tsunami, my spaceship". Tony felt himself becoming one with the younger man and felt alive again.

....."My name is Kirk...Captain Kirk."


HEHEHE...Sorry, I couldn't resist! :P
Love the story so far Tony! th:

President Lyman Pitt picked up his phone in the private office just off the Oval Office. "Mr. President, It is urgent you come to the Cabinet Room right away" says Forrest DeMars. President Pitt walks through the Oval Office and opens the Door to the Cabinet room and finds a group of people waiting for him at the long time. His National Security Adviser, Forrest DeMars, NUMA Director, Walter Rudolph Gunn, NOAA Director, Stephen Severinson. President Pitt slowly sat down in his chair at the head of the long table. "President Pitt, we were warned three days before the Tsunami struck at Morgan Island that the United States would feel the power of the Oceans by one Professor Pelagian, who said he had the power to cause the ocean to strike wherever he pleases. Unfortunately, he had addressed the media and it was not taken seriously until the Tsunami struck. With what we have learned, there was no natural cause for that Tsunami" said NUMA Director, Walter Gunn. "Having searched our records in our computer systems at NUMA, we have learned that Professor Pelagian was lost at sea and presumed drowned back in the late 1940s. This man cannot be Professor Pelagian, obviously. Our records do reveal that the original Professor Pelagian was an Oceanographer from the late 1920s until his disappearance. It is our strong belief that this Tsunami could very well have been man-made because there was no natural causation anywhere in the area where it would have originated from. It is our collective belief that if this Professor Pelagian strikes again, it will be far worse. Having gone over previous such Oceanic disturbances, we have learned that this man, indeed had contacted the media and made his predictions. I am of the opinion that we find out what this Professor Pelagian wants before he causes anymore damage".

Late 1940s. At a meeting of the minds sometime after World War 2, St. Julien Perlmutter, Hiram Yaeger Sr., Hyman Rickover, Walter Pelagian, James Sandecker, Frederick Moran and Harriman Nelson had all assembled at a nondescript building in Santa Barbara, California, atop a cliff that overlooked the ocean. Harriman Nelson begins the meeting by announcing that he has organized the Nelson Institute of Marine Rsearch in Santa Barbara and with Hyman Rickover overseeing the Nuclear program for the Navy, Harriman was going to oversee the development of a nuclear powered submarine dedicated to Oceanographic purposes. It was laid out by Harriman that with all the accumulated technological advances during the war, it was possible to build upon that foundation by advancing technology further with their combined skills in one collaborative program. Everyone agreed to join in the program. Later, at home, Frederick Moran was telling his son, Delphi of how far technological advances could go with the combined mental powers involved in the program. "Are you nuts, Dad! Have you forgotten how many generations of our family has sought Pandora's Box! Why do you think we are the leaders of the Black Ops Brethren, if we are not to hold in our hands the ultimate power of magic, Pandora's Box! I don't care about our scientific and engineering contributions that we have made in the building of this nation. We are now the first World Power and we could add to that by taking the ultimate magical power that the other Atlantean descendants have hidden away from us. They think just because they are the magi race of the Atlanteans that we, the true builders of scientific, engineering technology that we have contributed to the Minoan, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, English and now American civilizations that we are not deserving of those magical powers. They do not trust us with it, Father! I, for one, will not contribute much to this program". In a heated conversation later with Walter Pelagian, Delphi had accidentally killed the man when Walter had accused him of slacking in his participation in the program. Delphi found in the dead man's pocket notes on a time travel project that he did not know about and started to do some digging and had indeed found that Hiram Yaeger Sr. had been involved in the Philadelphia Experiment during World War 2, and has developed it further along than expected with some success. It took a few years for Delphi to learn all about it and develop a plan of revenge against Harriman Nelson. Delphi had finally managed to take the Time Travel machine and simply erased the memory and accomplishments of Harriman Nelson and sending the man back in time to the original Atlantean era. However, his actions had many unintended consequences. Without Harriman Nelson and his N.I.M.R. to affect history, it would be another man, James Sandecker, who would go on to found NUMA in 1975. Another unintended consequence was Harriman Nelson's influence on the careers of JFK, LBJ, Nixon, Ford, Carter and George Bush as these Navy men would eventually become Presidents. With NUMA, Delphi Moran would face his ultimate enemy, Dirk Pitt. And before Delphi died, he would learn that he was going to be a grandfather.

2077. Vice-President Mason Broadbent, sits at his desk in his office on the grounds of the Naval Observatory, looking out the window and brooding over being kept in the dark about serious National Affairs when the phone rings, he picks up the phone and his secretary tells him Edwin Sharpe would like to see him. The Vice-President assents and watches Edwin Sharpe come into his office. He waves Edwin to have a seat. "I would like to give you a general idea of what was said in the meeting I had with President Pitt and Secretary of State Montgomery, Mr. Vice-President. A certain individual is arousing the eastern european leaders against the encroachments of Russia and they are threatening to go to war with Russia. Now if this happens, we could very well have another World War on our hands". "Thank you, Edwin, I appreciate your telling me this but did the President tell you to come here?". "No, I offered the President that you deserved to have a general idea of what is happening'. "Thank you again, Edwin". "Your Welcome, Mr. Vice President". "Did your father ever tell you that he and I had met back in the late 2030s when I was the Secretary of State. If it had not been for your father's help in my running for President in 2052, I would not be here today. Unfortunately, I lost to James L. Montgomery. Somehow, James and I are still alive and serving under President Pitt today". "Yes, my father has told me about those days when he held some influence over many political careers". 'you are a very decent young man, Edwin, despite the type of man Greg Sharpe was. I recall him telling me that the better man had won that election despite his support of me. He told me that James had a great-great-great-great grandfather in the Civil War, one George Montgomery. And that the following descendants of that General had stellar careers of their own. Ah, you don't want me going on about such old matters, do you?". "That's quite alright, Mr. Vice-President, it is not as if I had already heard it about my own family history and their accomplishments from my father. But I must be leaving, take care Mr. Vice-President".

2077. President Lyman Pitt is sitting in his private office just off the Oval Office going over some papers when his National Security Adviser, Forrest DeMars walks into the office and coughs. "What is it, Forrest?" asks the President. "You remember when I briefed you on the Fabrizian matter over a week ago? Well, the name rang familiar to me and I checked out Fergus Fabrizian's family history and learned that it was his father, Braden Fabrizian, who was responsible for the destruction of the Omega Group and the deaths of my Father and Uncle, Mr. President". "Are you saying that this Fergus Fabrizian may be more dangerous than you already informed me?". "Possibly, Mr. President".

2037. Thurston Leverington the Fifth was going through his mail while sitting at his desk when he picks up an envelope mailed to him from Greg Sharpe. He opens it and finds himself looking at the history and experience of one Justin Kirkland who obviously has the experience to pilot Thunderwolf. After the recent retirement of Giada DeLorenzano as the pilot of Thunderwolf for many years, it would be to the advantage of Intelligence and Military operations to continue the Thunderwolf program. Thunderwolf had definitely come to the rescue on several occasions during the recent World War. Giada DeLorenzano had exhausted herself and opted to retire after the war had ended. In a second packet was the history and experience of one Mitch Conrad, an experienced soldier from the Army Corp of Engineers who could meet any challenge and tackle it with strength and intelligence. "Looks like I have a new Thunderwolf team" mutters Thurston as he sits back in his chair, relieved.

2077. Aboard the submarine as it made it's way into the Black Sea sat Fergus Fabrizian at the captain's station. Pleased with himself at using his father's inheritance for the acquisition of the submarine and having developed the technology from the scientists in his employ, it was easy to threaten any country that has a coastline and now that he was near Russia, he just may reignite another World War. Fergus had not set out on this path if it had not been for the betrayal of Russia at it's treatment of the son of one of their heroes. Now it was time to strike at Russia and involve Eastern Europe in a conflict with the motherland. Fergus rests his hand on the lever that will trigger a Tsunami that will destroy Odessa in a matter of minutes. Counting down in his mind, he pushes the lever and watches as an UAV flies overhead and films the building Tsunami as it rolls towards Odessa. The Tsunami rises in height and reaches it's peak just over a mile from the Russian port city of Odessa. The Tsunami strikes with such force that it destroys buildings, automobiles and everything in it's path.

Forrest DeMars strides into the Oval Office and President Pitt looks up and see's the look on his National Security Advisor's face. "Something's happened, right?". "Yes, I just heard that Odessa has been destroyed by Dr. Pelagian". "That does it, we need to stop this madman and now!!!" exclaims the President. "Mr. President, um, I just had a thought and I hope that I am wrong". "Well spit it out, Man!!" "I think this Dr. Pelagian is Fergus Fabrizian". "^%$^#@#@" Exclaims the President.

2046. Thurston Leverington the Fifth watched the sky over Elmendorf Air Force Base awaiting the arrival of Thunderwolf. Finally, he spotted a dark smudge just above the horizon and watched it come into full view in just 20 seconds, amazed at her speed. Thunderwolf alighted in front of him on the tarmac. While the blades slowed, a passenger exited from the rear door. The silver haired Ambassador, James Montgomery approached Thurston and they shook hands. "Thank you for having me rescued from that Russian dictator, Arno Drakkenzel, Mr. Leverington. If it were not for the trade offered by President Marsters offered up to Drakkenzel for me I probably would be dead within a year or two. Now, if we can get back to the Capital quickly I would be much obliged".

2077. Vice President Mason Broadbent was enjoying a scotch while relaxing in hs den, recalling his great-grandmother, Emily Devereaux-Broadbent and how she had told him stories of herself when he was a child. He was 6 years old when she passed away in 2019 at the age of 102. He was the youngest Secretary of State when he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate back in 2037, serving under President Roberta McCallister. It was as Secretary of State when he accomplished many great things despite the deal that he had made with Greg Sharpe. The deal was to obtain the details of Thunderwolf's technology and through Greg Sharpe, the technology was handed over to Arno Drakkenzel, the President of Russia. Thankfully, Thurston Leverington the Fifth, the Director of the IADC learned about his deal and gave Mason an opportuntiy to make up for it by botching up the transfer of the killer satellite technology by allowing Thunderwolf to fly to the site of the transfer and destroy the killer satellite. Mason was not proud of himself but knew in his heart that his Daggat forbears would have understood. After all, he was a Daggat. His Great-Grandmother, Emily Devereaux-Broadbent was so ashamed of her lineage that she had changed her name.

2037. Along the Chinese-Russian border, the truck that carried the Killer Satellite from Greg Sharpe was being transferred into the hands of the Russians. Just after the Satellite was placed inside the Russian truck, Thunderwolf screamed down over the dirt road after staying hidden by the sunlight and fired two missiles into the Russian truck and strafed the ground around the trucks, killing many of the men involved. One of the men was 16 year old Fergus Fabrizian who lay on the ground with a minor wound. this was Fergus' first attempt to make money by selling the satellite to the Russian government. Fergus was furious at the botched effort in his first attempt to become a major player. Fergus swore that nothing like this would ever happen again.

Forrest DeMars, the National Security Advisor to President Pitt was going over some papers concerning several plans to track down and eliminate Fergus Fabrizian, was struck by the Irony of going after the son of the man who had killed his father and uncle. Forrest still remembered both his father and uncle as strong willed men who wielded power easily. Forrest realized that this just might be the last White House Administration that he would work for. He had worked his way up in Intelligence jobs until he became the Director of the CIA under President James Leland Montgomery from 2053 to 2061. Then he had been Secretary of Defense under President Edwin Perry from 2061 to 2065. Then he had worked as Secretary of State under President Vernon Rhodes from 2065 to 2073. Then President Celeste Livingston had asked him to be her Chief of Staff in her administration from 2073 to 2077. Whew! He thought. A Career that spanned 40 years in Government since his first job in the Department of Justice's OSI unit that Pennsylvania Senator William Marsters had inquired to the DOJ for any job openings and helped the young 25 year old back in 2037 get an Interview with the Director of the OSI, Jordan Sher. Jordan Sher was impressed with Forrest's Academic achievements. Later he would actually work in the White House briefly when William Marsters was President from 2045 to 2049.

2077. The cleanup on Morgan Island was still in progress when Alexander Pitt and his fellow NUMA crewmembers had come ashore on a rubber boat from the NUMA Ship, The James Sandecker. His father, Lyman Pitt was President of the United States and Alexander had a time convincing his father that he needed no Secret Service wherever he went because his friends all were NUMA employes and they all looked out for each other. Nearly all the debris was gone and some construction had begun on the homes, stores and the hotels that had been the lifeblood of the Resort. There were many mainlanders with construction experience putting in all new infrastructure and new roads. Alexander had come to Morgan Island to propose a NUMA Center, to help with the economy. Alexander and three other NUMA members made their way to the reconstructed City Hall, where they had an appointment with the Economic Development Director, Alysson Hossack. They walked to Alysson's office where her assistant, Grazia Neal took them to the conference room. Over the next hour, Alexander and his group made their presentation to build the NUMA Center that would bring in many scientists, academics and businessmen, Alysson was impressed and invited Alexander to her office where they conferred over her acceptance of the deal and the signing of papers. Alysson, a young woman of 27 years was quite taken with Alexander, whose penetrating green eyes twinkled with humor. With his six foot frame and well toned muscles, Alysson took in every detail. Alysson had blonde, wispy hair that always fell across her eyes despite her attempts to move the hair back. Her gleaming dark eyes were like agates in Dirk's mind as he too found himself attracted to the beautiful woman. "Sharpe Industries has been a big help here on the Island with the reconstruction and money to help us get back on our feet" said Alysson. Alexander, knowing that his own grandmother was a member of the Sharpe family was taken aback by the announcement because he too had some ill will towards the male line of the Sharpe family. "Oh, dear" thought Alexander, knowing that he will most likely have to deal with Sharpe Industries. A thought forming in the back of his mind was to use another construction firm to build the NUMA Center. "I will be coming here quite frequently and at some point may have to obtain a room to live in while overseeing the building and administration of the NUMA Center, Alysson" said Alexander. Alysson's heart leapt at the thought.

Over 300 Miles from Morgan Island, Fergus Fabrizian was making his way back to the site of one of his most finest moments, the destruction of the resort on Morgan Island. When he was 30 miles out from the Island, he sent up an UAV to fly over the resort and film the progress of the reconstruction. Already, two major hotels had been reconstructed and looking grand. Fergus sat in his office aboard the submarine going over plans of more attacks. Knowing full well that he was being hunted by the major nations for breaking International Laws, Fergus could care less about his own safety but still demanded full vigilance of his Radar Officer.

2077. Fergus Fabrizian rode to shore on a rubber boat and walked to City Hall, where he asked to see the Economic Development Director and was directed to Alysson Hossack's office. Fergus introduced himself and said that he was interested in investing some money in the rebuilding of Morgan Island. He liked the young woman and found her very becoming. Despite being in his fifties, Fergus still found the time to meet an occasional woman. After filling out some papers, Fergus walked around the small city and watched the rebuilding efforts. Eventually, he walked back to the shore where his rubber boat was docked. Riding back to the submarine, Fergus decided to stay on Morgan Island a bit and continue his plans. Things were a bit too hot in Europe to hide out there. This seemed like a good place to stay for a little while.

After two months of construction the NUMA Center was built but needed the furnishings. Alexander had contracted with the Dade-Borowski Construction company to build the Numa Center. Dade-Borowski had done work for NUMA for several decades. It was time to obtain a room for himself and he decided to ask Alysson to help him in finding an apartment. Once inside her office, Alexander asked if she could spare the time to help him. "Of Course, Alexander, I would be delighted to help you" Alysson smiled. She and Alexander walked out of her office and they walked to an apartment complex. She led Alexander to D4 and opened the door and allowed him to walk into the apartment first. Alexander turned with a smile, saying "This is your apartment isn't it, Alysson?". Alysson kissed him. They moved in lockstep to the couch, still kissing. After the kiss, Alex murmured, "Are you sure that you want me to stay with you?". Alysson replies huskily, "Yes, I am certain". She reaches out her hand and leads him to the bedroom.

Fergus ordered the submarine to a full stop when he felt that he had come to the right cove on the Greenland coast. Riding the rubber boat to the shore in his cold weather suit, Fergus stepped ashore and reading the piece of paper in his hands walked in the direction of a cave entrance. After having used his sources in the intelligence community of Russia, Fergus had obtained a report on one Delphi Moran. Apparently the man was reported to have perished somewhere inside this cave. Walking into the cave and turning on a powerful flashlight, Fergus walked for a long time. The long and narrow path was angling downwards as he continued. Finally a wide opening appeared and Fergus found himself staring at a large pool of hot oil that bubbled. The Russian Intelligence reports that had been obtained surreptitiously from the U.S. Authorities on the details of one Delphi Moran and the circumstances of his demise. Upon his death bed, Braden Fabrizian had told his son a name that would strike fear in the hearts of certain Americans was Delphi Moran. Braden had heard of the man from his father, Tibor. Tibor Fabrizian had met many people in his travels, including one Frederick Moran with whom he had become friendly with, until he learned that Frederick, his son Delphi were members of a very powerful and deadly group that had influence in many governments including the United States. Fergus had done some research learning about the group of scientists who had developed many of the technologies of World War 2 and after. Now, if he could just strike fear into the heart of the United States Government and provoke them to attack Russia, Fergus would get his revenge against Russia.

'On behalf of Russia, my father, Braden and Delphi Moran I shall hurl a wave of water to one of the largest coastal cities of the United States. The city that I will choose will be destroyed" stated Fergus Fabrizian on his broadband telecast that was immediately picked up by PC's, HDTV, TV, Satellite Radio and many other media outlets. Inside the White House, President Lyman Pitt sat with ashen face at his powerlessness. "We will stop him, Mr. President" says the National Security Advisor, Forrest DeMars.

Dirk Pitt the Third stepped into the Oval Office and was welcomed warmly by his son, President Lyman Pitt. "Come with me into the private office, Pop". Dirk Follows his son into the smaller office and they both sit. "Would you like a beer or something to drink, Dad?". "No Thanks, son. I'm ok". "I guess you're here because of the threat against our country by this madman". "Yes son, I am. I want to tell you about Delphi Moran and our forefather, Dirk Pitt, and the battles between the two back in the late twentieth century". Dirk goes on for more than a half hour about his grandfather. 'I still remember him, son. I was not even fouteen yet when he passed away".

Despite the workload in the White House, President Lyman Pitt and his wife, Eve flew out to Morgan Island. The Airport was on the opposite side of the island from the resort city and had not been affected by the Tsunami. President Pitt and the first lady visited the NUMA Center first to see if Alexander was there but was informed that he was home. President Pitt knocked on the door of apartment D4 and was stunned when Alysson Hossack answered the door. "Ohmygod, Mr. President! First Lady! Please come on in! Alex will be right out after he finishes his shower. Please have a seat on the couch and if you're thirsty I can get you a drink" Alysson spoke with hot cheeks and feeling flustered to see Alex's parents for the first time. Less than five minutes later, Alex walks out of the bedroom to find Alysson entertaining his parents. "Mom! Dad! Great to see the two of you! Wow! What brings the two of you to Morgan Island?" as he hugs his mom and sit's next to Alysson. "This is a pleasant surprise, son, to see you living with Alysson, with whom we have been getting to know here" replies Alex's mother, Eve Pitt. "Son, we have come here for a bit of rest and to inform you about this Dr. Pelagian character that you probably have heard about in the news and caused damage to this beautiful island. This Dr. Pelagian is really Fergus Fabrizian, a troublemaker for sometime now and who invoked the name of your great-great grandfather, Dirk Pitt's enemy, Delphi Moran".

After being told that the Economic Development Director was at home, Fergus Fabrizian decided to walk to the young woman's apartment after he smooth talked the information out of Alysson's assistant, Grazia Neal. Knocking on the door of apartment D4, Fergus was happy to see Alysson answer and gave her his winningest smile. "Ms. Hossack, I hope this is not a bad time to visit. I was hoping to chat about some details of my investing here on the island". "Oh, please come on in, Mr. Fabrizian" replied Alysson with immediate recognition. Fergus stepped into the apartment and found himself looking into the eyes of the President of the United States, the First Lady and a young man whose eyes looked hard. Thankfully his left hand was still in his jacket pocket with the remote and without anyone noticing, Fergus pressed the button.

In less than five minutes after pressing the button on his remote, a gun battle was heard outside as his men tried to outshoot the Secret Service. Despite their valiant efforts, the Secret Service agents found themselves hemmed in and taking injuries. Fergus waited impatiently as he tried to sound threatening to the potential hostages. President Pitt and Alexander Pitt did not want to do anything that would cause harm to the women. Fergus really wanted the President as a hostage but it was taking his men forever to penetrate the apartment.

Finally, the local police arrived and began shooting at the men working for Fergus Fabrizian. One by one they fell. Fergus heard the chatter of the bullets by the local police and fled the apartment. Alexander was hot on his tail. Alysson was worried sick when Alex took off after the dangerous man. Fergus made it to the docks and jumped onboard the rubber boat and headed towards the submarine that lay over three miles away. Alex found a boat and hotwired it. Soon he was following Fergus on the rubber boat. Fergus reached down to the gunlocker and took out a gun and began to shoot back while still driving the boat. Alex maneuvered the boat he was driving sideways left and right to avoid being hit. Within less than a mile of the submarine, Alex saw a man on the topside uncover an automatic machine gun. Soon he was being shot at and decided to turn around and head back to the island. Onboard the submarine, Fergus was tempted to unleash a Tsunami but couldn't do it without risking the submarine, his life and his men. Frustrated at not being able to grab the President, Fergus was angry and started yelling at his men. Having lost five of his best men, Fergus was enraged and decided that time was running short and set the submarine on a direct course for the nearest coastal city, San Framcisco.

2045. Less than a week after the inauguration of President William Marsters a press conference was held to announce the renomination of Ambassador James L. Montgomery to stay in his post as Ambassador to Russia. While watching on television, Fergus Fabrizian got an idea of how to get back at Russia that had betrayed his secret location of the killer satellite transfer back in 2037. He immediately called in some favors inside the Russian government and within a month James Montgomery had been kidnapped by the Russian government of Arno Drakkenzel. The American government went on the offensive immediately threatening war and as a result a power struggle in the Russian government took place. It took nearly a year until Arno Drakkenzel's government collapsed and he was ousted. Throughout it all an American had been negotiating the release of Ambassador James Montgomery. Tony Sandecker emerged as a hero and returned to the United States enjoying his fame at the age of 69.

2077. The U.S. Navy Destroyer, U.S.S. Nebraska, with her complement of air, water & space weapons and three dimensional phased array radar system was on a secret patrol off the shore of California when her Captain, Clyde Adler, was informed of a threatening submarine in the waters of the Pacific near San Francisco. With her powerfully strong prow plowing through the waters of the Pacific, her crew went on high alert. Within an hour the unidentified submarine showed up on the radar. A radioman was ordered to send a message on all frequencies to inform the sub to stop and surface by Captain Clyde Adler. In return, Fergus ordered a missile shot at the U.S. Navy Destroyer. Looking at the radar, Captain Clyde Adler ordered, "Implement the Sonic Barrier!". The missile exploded on impact of what appeared to an invisible wall beneath the waters. "Fire a missile!" commanded the U.S.Navy Captain. A missile shot out and despite the submarines attempt to maneuver sideways was still struck amidships and took some damage. The submarine began to surface. Upon surfacing men scrambled out and placing themselves in rubber boats and rowing towards the Navy Destroyer. Fergus was furious and began shooting at his men. "Ram that submarine to pieces!!" shouted Captain Clyde Adler when he saw the madman shooting at his own men and as the ship sped towards the submarine Fergus began shooting at the ship, shouting "Never! Never! Never! *^$#$^#$".

Less than thirty minutes later, National Security Advisor Forrest DeMars phoned President Lyman Pitt to inform him that Fergus Fabrizian was dead and that the submarine had been destroyed. After hanging up the phone in the apartment of Alysson Hossack and Alexander Pitt's, the President informed everyone in the room what had happened. Then Alexander to the amazement of everyone went down on his knee and proposed to Alysson Hossack to marry him. With tears in her eyes, she said yes. They kissed and hugged. "Well, son, I am certainly proud of you and Alysson, welcome to the family!!!" said President Lyman Pitt. THE END

YAY!!!! I LOVED the ending. :wub: GREAT story Tony, as always. th: