Into the Core: Joshua Keyes

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Disclaimer: I do not own "The Core" or any related characters. I'm writing this for no profit.

Author's Note: I would like to thank everyone who has waited patiently for this new chapter and I know it's been a while since I posted the author's note, I just got distracted by my Rent stories. Also, thank you to all of those who responded to the author's note, it's good to know people are still reading this story. Still in the POV of Josh.

Chapter 7

We were in the back compartment of Virgil, checking to make sure everything was in order.

I heard Beck come over the headset asking where we were. Braz and Serge were busy, so, I was the one to answer her.

"Keys in, Dr. Brazzelton." I heard Serge say, as he checked the condition of the nukes. "Ready."

"We are in the luxurious, beautiful weapons control, checking the controls on the nukes." I told her, receiving a small laugh from her.

I listened as Serge gave Braz the code.

"Okay, the code, 0-1-3-1-9-9-5."

"This is the birthday of my daughter." Serge said, proud of that fact.

I smiled at him. "Chantel?" I asked.

"Yeah." He said, smiling at me in return. "Ready? Three, two and one..."

I leaned in to get a good view, but I just ended up being pulled back by Braz.

"Thank you. Green. All Green."

"Great. So we have to synchronize the babies now." Serge stated. I watched as he switched a few more buttons and keys, followed by buzzing being heard.

I watched with great interest. I felt like a little kid, but I didn't care, this was really cool. Even Serge could tell I was having fun watching this.

"Wait a second." he urged. A click resonated through the pod. "There." Serge confirmed. "All right, now lets put them to bed."

"All rightie. Careful." Serge warned, taking one of the nuke timers and handing it with both hands to me. I took it with both excitement and concern, but I stuck them back in their proper containment units as Serge released the others from their settings.

"Guys," Beck's voice came in sharply over the headset. "We're dodging diamonds here the size of Cape Cod, so bear with me. Not exactly nimble here."

"Diamonds?" I asked over the com. "I want some!" That caused Serge to laugh.

"Can I help?" Braz offered.

Virgil was now shaking and it wasn't to any of our comforts. I watched as Serge looked up with panic as the roof seemed to explode above us. "Okay, it's okay." Braz said. I knew he had faith in Virgil, hell, it was his ship. I looked up with concern as I watched Serge wipe the sweat from his brow.

"Okay, it looks like we're in the clear!" Beck's voice screamed over the coms, but not two second later, "Breech! Guys! Weapons control, get out now!"

Beck didn't have to say it twice. I watched as Braz ran from the compartment, I went after him and I knew Serge was behind me.

When I reached the next compartment, I turned around to face Serge and he wasn't there.

"Serge! Serge! What the hell are you doing? Come on!" I screamed. I can't lose him now. I just can't.

"My notebook! You'll need it!" Was his response.

I watched as he scurried around, trying to find it. I sighed a quick sigh of relief when I saw he found it and he came running through to the other compartment just in time for the emergency doors to close after him.

The three of us continued running to the main compartment and sat down in our seats.

"Is everyone alright?" Iverson asked.

"Yeah." Braz answered for us.

I looked over at Serge and smiled. We were good for now.

Author's Note: I know this was short and rushed, but, it's an update. Hopefully the next chapters will be up before school starts.