EarthBound:

The Seed of Giygas

by

JamesPicard_007

Chapter 12

Under the Sea

            Jeff stared at the computer screen. The formula staring at him made no sense. If the purpose of this container was to contain energy then why did this formula expel energy? Jeff had rewriting the formula several times, but the hardware the program was supposed to work for wouldn't allow anything, but energy expulsion.

            Jeff pondered the problem. Was there some ulterior motive Jeff wasn't aware of? Did Tribon mean to use this device as some sort of weapon? As he thought it slowly consumed him to the point where he got up and headed for Tribon's office.

            When he got to the top floor Jeff knocked loudly on the great door in front of him. Beside the door an intercom came to life.

             "Who is it?" Tribon's voice asked.

             "It's me." Jeff replied.

             Tumblers in the door began to unlock loudly. When they finally stopped the door opened quite loudly. Jeff walked in and approached Tribon's desk.

            "What's the matter, Jeff?" Tribon asked.

            "It's this formula I'm working with. It doesn't do anything to contain the energy. It causes the energy to expel." Jeff replied.

            "Let me see." Tribon turned towards his computer and typed in a few commands. Jeff saw the formula he was working on appear on the screen. Tribon scanned the formula and then turned to Jeff.

            "The formula is okay. When you refine this kind of energy there is bound to be some waste. The component you're working on expends that waste." Tribon said.

            "I see. I guess that makes sense. Thanks for your help." Jeff said. He then turned around and walked out of the office. A minute later a dark figure appeared from the corner.

            "He knows too much. He needs to be removed." The figure said.

            "He knows nothing." Tribon replied.

            "He suspects something."

            "You saw what just happened. He accepted my explanation of the formula."

            "Everybody that has dealt with this energy knows it is entirely pure. There is no waste produced."

            "He has never dealt with this kind of energy! He should know."

            "He is a threat to the project. He's one of them!"

            "Don't worry. Even they can't stop us. He will be terminated when the project is completed."

            "Very well. Just make sure it is done when the time comes." The figure walked over to a corner and seemed to disappear into the shadow.  Tribon continued to stare into the shadows.

            "Even they can't stop us." Tribon thought to himself.

Unknown location

            Paula walked in the hot sun. She searched for exotic fruits and most importantly, water. Claren had told Paula that somewhere in the nearby mountains there was an ancient hangar where one of the old ships existed.

            Paula had been given a small sack with several fruits and a small container of water, but that was quickly running out. The mountains were still far away despite the fact that she had been walking for several days.

            Paula began to wonder if there was some force that wanted to keep her away from these places. It was almost as if some mystic force was keeping her from discovering the truth. 

            Suddenly in the distance, Paula heard the low trickling of water. She ran and saw a small stream of water running. Paula dropped to her knees and began to drink the water greedily. The water suddenly splashed against her face.

            Paula looked and saw the stream was faster, wider and deeper. The power behind the stream continued to increase. Then a huge wave came from nowhere. It swept Paula of her knees.

            Paula tried to fight against the current, but it was so strong. Before she blacked out Paula had a vision. A vision of the Earth being destroyed…

Dalaam

            The Palace was shrouded in darkness. Prince Poo had become increasingly allergic to the sunlight. Candles provided the only source of light in the dismal building. The servants continued to watch over Poo.

            Poo was sleeping peacefully. He had finally calmed down after all the windows had been closed. Suddenly his eyes flew open. The servants rejoiced at his recovery. But their rejoicing was cut short as Poo ripped the restraints and attacked the servants.

What is the fate of Jeff? Who is the mysterious stranger conspiring with Tribon? What will happen to Paula and what does her mysterious vision mean? And what's taking over Poo? Find out in Chapter 13 of The Seed of Giygas!