Free Wooden Ships by Donald Piazza

equipment senses anything.”
     
    Roger and Jim exchanged a quick look at one another. They were starting to get a little annoyed with Reynolds and his constant demands.
     
    Wondering aloud, Jen said; “So you pick the device up in your left hand and it comes to life and all we need to do is think of a question or something and it will create visual images and answer our questions instantly – right?”
     
    Still staring at the device Adam said; “Yes!”
     
    “Okay! Let’s find out more about these Entities, and who they really are. If they’re going to destroy our solar system, I want to know what kind of creatures we’re dealing with!” Jen was always more skeptical of what people told her than Adam. She hoped knowing exactly who and what these Entities truly were would give her a little peace of mind.
     
    Adam picked up the device with his right hand, held out his left, and placed it in his palm. It immediately melted, covering his skin and formed into the shape of his left hand like a glove. In the center of the device, a small half dome of energy appeared and grew in size until it covered both Jen and himself. Immediately they heard a strange sound emanating deep in their ear, the sound was a low hiss. The sound you hear between radio stations on a stereo.
     
    Down the street, Roger sitting in the back seat, jumped straight up; “I think we got something here!” The sensors on his equipment was lighting up like a Christmas tree!”
     
    Watching Adam’s house through the night vision goggles, Reynolds noticed a strange glow coming from the windows; an excited feeling raced through him as he watched with great anticipation.
     
    Scared Jen when the device came to life, the last time it gave her nightmares. Adam seemed a little more at ease with the device, but she could tell he was still nervous when it came to life.
     
    He looked at Jen to see if she was ready, but what he saw was fear on her face. He thought, “Maybe I should wait until she became more comfortable with the energy dome,” but decided to proceed anyway.
     
    Saying nothing else, Adam and Jen looked at each other. Their thoughts about wanting to know whom the Entities were, merged. Suddenly the transparent bubble that encased both of them like an igloo began to project holographic images. Jen thought it was an amazing device!
     
    Roger screamed out, “WE GOT IT!” Jim had a satisfied look on his face as he said, “This is the place, the source of the energy surges!” Reynolds smiled with triumph as he watched the house. He squirmed in his seat and with a greedy look on his face, thought; “I want that device.”
     
    In their living room, holographic images magically appeared before their eyes. They were so real and life-like that it was as if they physically merged with them and became part of the images. If it were a cold place, they would feel cold. If it were a sunny place, they would feel warm. They would feel a breeze and smell the air of the scenes they witnessed.
     
    The device started from the beginning, showing them who the Entities were and how they evolved. The room was completely silent, what they heard was all in their minds and narrated in English, so they could understand. The images they viewed were breathtaking.
     
    Reynolds contacted headquarters informing them the energy source had been located.
     
    Adam and Jen continued to watch the magnificent images and listen to the narration from the device....

Chapter – Nine
     
     
    T he device presented holographic images of an early primordial world the Entities evolved from, showing the different stages of evolution. Through this experience, Adam and Jen began to understand where the Entities came from and how they evolved into peace loving beings – as soon as either one of them thought of additional questions, the answers came immediately. As they watched in awe, the beautiful holographic images and narration continued....
     
    The Entities began their