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here.”
    The ship suddenly stopped in midair just like she’d seen in so many UFO videos. It spun around and lowered between some of the surrounding buildings.
    Quiet followed.
    Fear sliced through Venus. She snatched a basket up under each arm and hurried to the rooftop door. Running back to the plot, she picked up two more baskets and did the same until she had them all sitting on the landing just inside the doorway.
    “Come on, Tonto!”
    The dog trotted inside, followed by the other two animals.
    She shut and locked the door, leaned against it, and stood panting for a moment. Her heart knocked against her breastbone, and she fought to calm her inner turmoil.
    Venus navigated the stairs to the next lower floor, and upon entering the hall, she set the last basket down and jogged down the corridor and into what had been a large office with a huge window. She’d chosen this as her private quarters. Tonto and his comrades trotted into the chamber behind her. Opening a narrow closet, Venus stooped and pushed a series of buttons on a square metal box that looked a lot like a toaster oven. The machine started humming, the noise growing more shrill, until the sound disappeared altogether.
    Tonto whined as if asking if she were all right.
    “It’s okay, boy.” She patted his head. “I activated the force field just in case someone tries to surprise us by coming up the staircases. Now we wait.”
     

Chapter Two
     
    The glowing information plates, lights, and halo-screens illuminated the ship’s interior in an array of rainbow colors. Jaxxon set several halo-screens to auto scan and then gathered their survival packs. He handed one to his brother. “Here.” He activated the Trans Shifter rod. “Let’s go, but don’t let your guard down. The computer scan detected hostile life forms in these ruins. The readings reveal human DNA, but there’s a predominance of strange minerals and other genetic makeup that has me convinced we’re dealing with a new strain of life on Earth— one that’s deadly.”
    Nodding, Volund strapped the pack to his hips. “Our pets’ tags indicate they’re in the area. It shouldn’t take long to find their cargo box. However, on another note, one thing bothers me.”
    “What?” asked Jaxxon.
    “I’m picking up signs of only a few survivors.” Volund held a clear, rectangular plate in front of him. He kept his gaze on it, assessing the bright blue symbols that passed across it. “Over half are male.”
    “Schizma!” cursed Jaxxon. “If the males outnumber the females, then they’re probably already sharing the women. We might have to report back that mates are unobtainable in this area and move elsewhere—that is, after we find Ino and Ka.” He took the Trans Shifter rod from his brother and placed it against the right side of his neck. “If we can’t find enough females on this wasted planet, we’ll have to start time-traveling sooner than expected.” He sighed in resignation. “I was really hoping for a woman with large breasts and a round ass.”
    Laughter rumbled out of Volund. “One matter at a time, brother. We’ll recover our pets first, and then hunt for mates after we find a place to set up camp.”
    “I hope Ino and Ka are all right.” Jaxxon pressed the small sensor on the rod.
    Immediately, the burn of the Trans Shifter mist flowed into his neck and along his bloodstream. He winced.
    “Their location tags indicate their vital signs are good, healthy.”
    “That’s comforting.” Jaxxon handed his brother the Trans Shifter. “Is your Slicer activated?”
    “Yes.”
    “Good. Keep your hand on your weapon should you need it.” “Who’s the elder brother here?” Volund smirked.
    Ignoring his taunt, Jaxxon motioned at the Trans Shifter. “Take the shot, so we can go and find our pets.”
    Volund nodded and pressed the rod to his neck. He frowned, slipped the slim rod into a slot in his pack, and then closed his eyes. Within seconds, he vanished.
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