Deep Blue Sky
Chapter Sixth
Commander Morton was on the way back to the Seaview, while Patterson would be arriving in a few moments to pick up the last group including Doctor Syndey Lummins. So far so good with the currents with the flying sub heading in.
Doctor Lummins would be checking the machine to measure the tremors. It was getting worst the past few moments when all of a sudden he felt the sea lab shake. "OMG!" He says to the rest of the group anxious to get off the lab.
Patterson had called to let him know that he would be docking in a few moments. Even though he was having a hard time with the currents once again. However on the fourth try again he made a hard dock with the outer hatchway. While the inner hatchway opened with Doctor Lummins opening it and Patterson telling everyone to hurry inside the flying sub.
"The tremors are getting worst. We need to get out of here quick." Doctor Lummins replied getting inside when the strongest tremor was felt and the ocean floor started to open up. The flying sub started to break away from the hatchway as Patterson would be working hard to steer clear before being trapped as well.
Everyone started to scream with the flying sub spiraling down. However with help from Doctor Lummins to work with Patterson to bring the sub up right before the currents brought them down further. He was pulling the controls next to Patterson while checking to see where they were headed.
Patterson's heart was racing a mile an minute, as with everyone else's. After a few moments of working the controls. They were heading up to the surface.
Meanwhile the last tremor pushed the DEEP BLUE SEA lab inside the ocean floor. As for how far down, nobody knows at this point. Patterson had to advised the Seaview of the lost of the lab on the radio.
Admiral Nelson and Commander Morton coming back from sickbay with a report from both doctors on the sea lab residents. Nelson came out from the radio shack entrance when Sparks called him over with a report from Patterson.
"Sir, I have Patterson on the horn for you. " He hands the microphone to his hand, while Morton went up front to wait for Patterson to arrive with the last group.
"Go ahead Patterson, this is Admiral Nelson. We saw the readings on the latest tremors." He says with shaking his head with waiting for the worst news.
"Sir, the entire sea lab is gone. It was sucked up by the ocean floor opening up and falling in. Doctor Lummins and myself have no idea how far down it had gone. I don't think it would be possible with sending a rescue team to try and to retrieve the rest of the valuable equipment." He replied, even though it's not his concern. When it's Admiral Nelson's job and Captain Crane for when he and his group gets back abroad the Seaview...