A Nautilus Production

By Captain Nemo

Sheriff Carter was in a good mood for the day. He had heard from his daughter, and she said that she was coming to visit over spring break. He knew that she liked the town of Eureka. Since they had come here a few years ago, she had really grown up. From a teenager on the road to crime, to saving the earth once or twice, to going to college. Though he had to admit that it really shouldn't have happened in that way.

But he was happy none the less. The first thing that he had to do was get stuff out of storage for her, make up the guest room, and make sure that SARAH ordered enough food. Of course he knew that the AI for the house was glad that the Zoe was coming home.

Zoe had tried to keep it a secret, but her dad had found out anyway. Mainly because one of her friends commented on it online, and her dad wasn't Sheriff of Eureka for nothing. After all, he had tracked her across part of the country, saved the world a dozen times, and had friends in GD who could track her. Of course she knew that he only cared about her, and mostly left her to her own devices in college, only calling once in a while to see how she was doing. All in all he was trying to be a normal parent. And in her mind he was succeeding.

China

"Are you sure about this?" A man asked. "Are you sure that this is the time to attempt this again?"

"Of course," The man behind the desk answered. "This may be our last chance to grab it, and the plan I have created is flawless. We will have Airwolf for ourselves. And with it we shall be able to make China as great as she rightfully deserves to be."

"But the risk of this operation is great." Another man asked. "What if the Americans decide to retaliate? Or what if we fail to grab Airwolf?"

"Chang, I assure you that we will not fail to grab it." The man behind the desk replied. "I know that you are playing devils advocate, but what can they do to use once we have it? About the only thing that they could do is demand it back, and in order to do that they would have to admit that it exists and inform the world what it has been used for."

"I am just being the voice of reason," Chang replied. "They have retrieved Airwolf before, what is there keeping them from trying again?"

"I assure you that has already been taken into consideration." The man behind the desk once again assured Chang. "The helicopter will be taken to our most secure facility to be taken apart and studied. It will be rendered inoperable as you render any helicopter inoperable, until we are ready to fly it of course."

"And if they attempt to destroy it?"

"I have also had that taken into consideration. Do not worry yourself about these things."

Grave yard.

It had been a very solemn occasion. Once the plane had landed, the casket was removed by the honor guard and was placed in the hearse. From there it was taken to a chapel for a small ceremony. From there it was taken to a grave that had been prepared. After another small ceremony gave side, the casket was lowered into the ground. The words had been said, the deeds had been done, and the mortal remains of Saint Jon Hawke where once again, and finally, home for rest of time.

The family, minus one, had gathered at the hanger for a small wake. Not very many people knew Saint Jon and such there wasn't all that many people there. Mainly family, close friends, and people that had served with him. Once the wake was over, people began to head home.

Eventually, it was family only in the hanger. Just Stringfellow, Caitlin, and Saint Jon. They sat around a small table, being glad to finally close this chapter in the families history. But now there was one more piece of business to take care of.

"You know what this means, right Caitlin?" String asked his wife.

"Yeah, I know what this means." She responded.

"What are you two talking about?" Saint Jon asked. He had gotten leave from West Point to attend the funeral.

"Nothing that concerns you, don't worry about it." His father told him.

Eureka.

Allison Blake walked into the sheriffs office, normally she would call him to her office, but seeing as she had a little free time during her lunch break, she decided to head over to the office. She had some information to deliver that could possibly affect the town.

As she got near the office, she saw that Carter was not in his office. He was doing something that he had come to love in his years as sheriff of Eureka. He was giving out a speeding ticket.

Sheriff Carter had to admit to himself that doing something so simple as giving out a speeding ticket was actually kind of nice. Mainly because it didn't involve life or death decisions. Besides, people needed to learn to obey the regular laws anyway, not just the laws of physics. If only he could give out tickets for that as well.

Seeing Alison Blake approach, he finished up with the ticket and headed over. Finding out that she was on her lunch break, the two headed for Café Diem.

"So, what going on today at the crazy farm?"

"Oh, nothing much, just the usual." Alison responded. "But, I do have some information for you."

"Oh, what's going on?"

"A couple of decades ago, a piece of technology was stolen." Alison told him. "And we expect it to be returned in a few days. This is not a normal piece of technology that we deal with now. But it is still deadly, and other countries know about it, and want it."

"So you want me to make sure that nothing happens to it on the way hear?"

"That's correct. Normally GD security would be handling it, but we just might need a little help."

"Okay then, what do you need me to do?"

Seattle Washington

"Are you sure about this?" the man asked.

"I am positive, we need what on the list as soon as you can."

"I'm sure I can do it, but I can I ask why you are going threw me, I mean don't you have your own channels?"

"While we do have our own "channels" as you call them, they are being watched. We would like these things acquired in a way that does not bring attention to ourselves."

"I see what you mean. It'll take me a few days, but I can get it."

"Thank you."

China.

"Everything is starting to come together, sir." Chang replied.

"That is good." The man behind the desk replied. "Are we going to be able to follow the time table?" "Unfortunately," Chang replied. "We are at the whim of the Americans, so we are moving as fast as we can. Our teams our moving into position as we speak, but there is little we can do until they move. But other then that, everything is going on schedule."

"That is good. But remember, we have to able to move the son to the target site before they begin to move Airwolf."

"I have also taken that into consideration, and would like to make a change in the plan, if that is okay with you."

"I am listening." The man behind the desk answered.

"As you know," Chang began. "Airwolf is supersonic, this makes moving the son to the target site almost impossible. I have found out that the daughter of the sheriff of Eureka will be visiting soon. I suggest that we grab her as well. That will give us bargaining chips with both the town and the pilots. And will also give us a better position, as we will have her there with us."

The man behind the desk lowered his head, deep in thought. It would give them a better position, but would also add another of layer of danger. But it seemed like it would be worth it.

"You have my permission."

TBC

Okay folks, here is the next chapter in this small adventure, and I must admite, it is helping me get around my writers block.

Until next time

Keep your stick on the ice