Chapter 26
Laura, Lucky and Jessica had been trying to come up with a plan for several hours, but they hadn't thought of anything that would work. They had heard the guards pass the cave several times, but the patrols had become less frequent.
Laura stood up and walked to the entrance to the cave and looked out. She made sure to stay out of sight. She stared at the water in the distance. She smiled as an idea came to her. She turned and walked back inside. "Jessica, what do you know about the alarm system?" she asked.
"Well, the main controls are in the Helena's compound. The compound is underground on the west side of the island. Why?"
"So you've seen it?"
"Yes, Helena had me brought to the compound several times. Once while I was there, a ship slipped into the radar band that controls the alarm. It lit up the area that was penetrated on this electronic map of the island."
Laura smiled. "That's what I was hoping you'd say."
"I don't understand?" Jessica said. She turned to look at Lucky.
He shrugged. "I don't either."
"I'll explain in a minute, but first I need to know one more thing. Do you know where they keep their boats?" Laura asked.
"Yes. They're hidden in the bushes all around the island. I've found most of them. But I haven't found a way to get past the alarm."
"I think I know a way to get past it," Laura said with a smile.
"How?" Lucky and Jessica asked at the same time.
"You said that the alarm tells them where the radar band was penetrated right?"
Jessica nodded.
"Do they turn it off when they go out to check to see what set the alarm off?"
"Yes."
"So my plan is to take one of the boats and set it adrift like you did. When the guards go to check on it, we take a boat and leave from the other side of the island," Laura said.
"I see, because all the guards will either be watching the compound or checking out the empty boat. It just may work. Great idea." Jessica said.
"When do we start?" Lucky asked.
"First thing in the morning. Right now, we need to get some rest," Laura said as she laid down on the floor of the cave. A few minutes later, she was sound asleep.