Codename Angel (The Angel Chronicles Book 1) (44 page)

Chapter 121

The Devil’s Offer

‘What is the meaning
of this?’ Frederick demanded to know.

‘I might well ask you
the same question Professor.’ Barnes looked at Janus. ‘Interesting company you
keep just as well we’ve been keeping tabs on you these last few days.’ He
nodded to one of the men. ‘Kill him.’

Janus looked at the
man shaking his head slowly. ‘I’ve already explained to Professor Frederick Mr
Barnes you cannot kill me.’

The agent stepped
closer to Janus pointing his gun directly at his head.

‘Tell me Agent Wells
are you as eager to pull that trigger and end my life as you did with your
brother?’

Familiar with Janus’
tactic Frederick stepped between him and the agent. ‘Janus, don’t do this.’

‘It’s too late for
that Professor.’ Janus remarked coldly, looking at the agent who had just
dropped to his knees, then at Senator Barnes. ‘A demonstration is in order.’ He
looked back at the agent who knelt looking at the revolver. ‘Your father died
hating you Agent Wells, knowing that you were responsible for the death of his
first born.’

The agent started to
sob, shaking his head. ‘No it was an accident, I didn’t know the gun was
loaded.’

‘Your excuses won’t
bring Mark back, from now until the day I die I will never forgive you.’

Agent Wells looked up
at his father’s ghost. ‘Please dad, I’m sorry it was an accident.’

‘The only accident
that ever happened was your mother giving birth to you.’

Frederick knelt down
waving his hand in front of Wells’ face. ‘Agent Wells can you hear me?’

‘His mind exists in
another time Professor.’ Janus said.

Barnes signalled to
the other three agents. ‘Gun him down!’

All three men stood
like statues oblivious to the command Barnes had just given, he stepped towards
the nearest agent reaching for the gun he was holding. All three men suddenly
trained their guns on Barnes. ‘What are you doing?’ He cried out.

‘I am in control of
your men Mr Barnes I can make them do whatever I choose.’

The man kneeling
stared at his revolver before turning it on himself. He put the barrel of his
gun into his mouth.

Frederick jumped to
his feet. ‘Janus, you've proved your point, end this now.’ He demanded.

‘My thoughts exactly
Professor.’

A single gunshot rang
out and the agent keeled over, knocking over a small table.

‘Have you seen enough
Mr Barnes or shall I continue with my demonstration.’ He glared at one of the
men pointing his gun at the senator. The agent cocked his gun.

‘What do you want?’
Barnes said staring down the barrel of the gun.

‘The same things as
you Senator Barnes, power, and I am willing to give you the means to dominate
this world.’

‘In return for what?’

‘Unprecedented access
to the human race.’ Janus revealed.

Frederick looked at
Barnes. ‘You cannot accept the offer you don’t know what it will lead to.’

Janus laughed.
‘You’re wasting your time persuading him otherwise Professor. Senator Barnes
has already made up his mind.’ Janus walked up to the American. ‘I can offer you
anything you desire Senator. Technology to defeat your enemies, I can show you
how to utilize the technology you already have advancing your own technology
hundreds of years in a matter of a few decades. I can make you the richest and
the most powerful man on this planet.’ Janus held out his hand. ‘How about it Senator
do we have a deal?’

‘This is madness.’
Frederick protested. ‘Senator Barnes, if you accept his offer then you are
selling out the human race.’

Barnes looked at
Frederick and smiled. ‘No Professor, I am ushering in a new era.’ He reached
out and shook Janus’ hand. ‘Mr Janus, I look forward to working with you.’

Static discharged
started to build up and a white light seemed to come from nowhere filling the
room for a brief moment before vanishing. Janus and Mrs Markham had gone
leaving just the six men including the dead Agent Wells.

‘Do you have any idea
what you’ve done?’ Frederick rumbled.

‘I know exactly what
I have done Professor, I’ve single handily won the cold war.’ He looked at the
three other agents then at the body of Agent Wells. ‘Clean this mess up.’

Chapter 122

The Letter

St James’ Park –
London – 2:01pm

Monday 19
^th
July 1954

Dr Rothschild sat
down beside Professor Frederick who stared at the pigeons wandering about on
the grass picking up seeds and whatever they could find to eat.

‘It’s over.’
Frederick’s tone was one of remorse and grief. ‘This creature called Janus has
been given complete access to whatever he wants.’

Rothschild took a
deep breath. ‘The Order knew this day would come.’

‘Senator Barnes flew
back to America yesterday, and the committee is clueless on how to proceed
without Malcolm at the helm.’

Rothschild reached
into his inside pocket and pulled out an envelope handing it to Frederick. ‘I
think it’s time to be completely honest with you Professor and reveal to you a
few things.’

Frederick looked at
the front of the envelope which had his name on it before opening it and
unfolding the letter it contained.

My Dear Ralph,

You know me well
enough to know that I hate clichés, but to quote an old one, if you are reading
this then I am probably dead.

I knew this day was
approaching, our encounter with Janus last year revealed more than memories
from the Great War. I wanted to tell you everything but I couldn’t risk being
discovered. I gave Doctor Rothschild instructions to give you this letter after
I am gone. I have been a member of the Galileo Order for many years.

It was no accident
that you encountered Doctor Rothschild two years ago at Downham Market station.
When the Prime Minister came to me and asked me to select members for The Angel
Committee I knew then you had to be part of it. Myself and Rothschild have
followed your work and were adamant that you should become a member of the
Order. 

I know how much your
life has changed these past two years; you have seen things that challenge
every scientific theory known to man. But I know you will meet this challenge
and come to understand that this is not the end, but the beginning of man’s
next great adventure.

There are dark days
ahead for you my friend. Senator Barnes would have already put the wheels in
motion to gain control of everything. As I explained several weeks back he is a
dangerous man and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. I also know that there
are indeed spies in our ranks, but who they are still remains a mystery, so
therefore the only advice I can offer is to trust no one. Whatever is ahead you
must stay on the Angel Committee despite the difficulties that will plague you.
You have also encountered The Brotherhood of the Holy See, which is an
organisation that will stop at nothing to conceal secrets that have been hidden
away for centuries. You must uncover these secrets no matter what the cost.

I wish I could be
there to guide you through the difficult times ahead, to advise you on matters,
but I know you well enough to know that you will meet any challenge head on.
You have been a good friend Ralph and I know you will watch over William at
Cambridge and pop in on Agnes to make sure she’s ok. I’m sorry I won’t be there
to see Elizabeth give birth to your son.

Do not grieve for me
my friend, a lifetime is just a blink of an eye in the ocean of time, the
memories we leave behind are there to comfort others and remind them that those
who have been lost are never far away.

So no goodbyes, just
good memories.

I wish you well on
your journey.

Your Friend

Malcolm.

Frederick wiped away
a tear smiling. ‘Elizabeth is going to have a boy how an earth does he
know....?’ Frederick looked at Rothschild but he was gone.

Chapter 123

All Good Things

Whitehall – London –
10:06am

Wednesday 21
^st
July 1954

Frederick hesitated
in front of the large oak door to the meeting room. His thoughts dwelled on his
friend Malcolm and for a fleeting moment he expected him to be sat at the head
of the table. On opening the door Frederick discovered that he couldn’t have
been more wrong.

‘Good Morning
Professor.’ General Frank Stacy greeted looking at his watch. ‘You’re a little
late but I think we can all forgive you.’

Frederick sat next to
Professor Wilks who managed to force a smile.

‘I have just been
updating the committee on the latest developments.’

‘Latest
developments?’ Frederick said.

Stacy nodded. ‘Both
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill conducted talks yesterday
concerning the future of The Angel Committee. I know some of you may be
reluctant to carry on especially with the loss of Sir Malcolm Chambers. But
both the President and the Prime Minister feel that the committee should
continue under new leadership and guidance.’

Frederick stared at
the American.

‘So it is with great
pleasure that I assume the role of Sir Malcolm and take charge of the Angel
Committee.’

Looks were exchanged
around the table.

‘I have an executive
order from both the President and the Prime Minister, from now on The Angel
Committee is to operate under the guidance of the United States authorities and
all information and investigations will be submitted to the Majestic 12 Group
and senator Jacob Barnes.’ General Stacy swept a gaze around the table.
‘Welcome aboard gentlemen, and god bless the Unites States of America.’

Professor Frederick
returns in
The Angel Conspiracy

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Postscript

 By Philip
Mantle

If you asked most
members of the public what historical event took place on June 24
^th
1947 over the Cascade Mountains in the USA they would have no idea. Any UFO
researcher should be able to tell you that this is the date that civilian pilot
Kenneth Arnold, while flying over the Cascade Mountains saw a formation of
delta-shaped objects which he could not identify. When asked later by a
journalist how these objects moved through the air Arnold replied “like a
saucer skipping over a pond” and the term flying saucers entered into popular
culture.

It is nearly seventy
years since that sighting by Kenneth Arnold. His observation like the UFO
subject in general, has been hotly debated. Explanations for Arnold’s sighting
range from a flock of pelicans, a mirage of the mountain peaks, rare natural
phenomenon (earthlights), super-secret military aircraft and a whole lot more
besides.

Much the same can be
said about the whole UFO phenomenon. Just like the Arnold sighting it is still
hotly debated, disputed in some quarters, with a whole raft of theories, ideas,
claims and counter-claims surrounding it. Conspiracy theories are accepted in
some quarters while scoffed at in others. It goes without saying that there is
something for just about everyone in the world if UFO studies.

No matter what your
personal belief is regarding the UFO subject there is one thing that remains
steadfast and that is the UFO phenomenon itself. Despite the best efforts by a
small number of debunkers to write the subject off whatever UFOs turn out to be
they are still here, still being observed, respect no international boundaries
and refuse to go away. Will they still be here in another seventy years, who
knows?

Acknowledgements
 

I would like to thank
all those who have supported me in this venture. My friends and work colleagues
who have been incredibly supportive and have encouraged me to pursue my dream
of being a writer.

Thanks to Phillip
Mantle for writing the foreword.

Thanks to my wife who
has kicked me up the backside on more than one occasion to fulfil a lifetime
ambition.