Read Online The First: EVO Uprising by Kipjo Ewers - Free Book Online

steps. As of now China, Russian, the UK, North and South Korea, as well as Israel and Iran either have or are assembling superhuman units of their own. It is a completely new Cold War out there, and we do not intend to lose this one either. However, do not make the mistake of believing that you are irreplaceable. If I have to, I will take away all of your toys and find someone more suitable to run this operation, for the right price.”  
    “ I’d love to see you try,” Erica scoffed at him.  
    Graves raised a finger to warn Erica that she was testing his patience, when Rogers stepped in.
    “ Last I checked, sir, there was me, the kid, and only three other recruits for this job,” Abe dryly stated. “So unless you intend to throw a couple billion more of the tax payer’s money into this, I believe your claim is slightly over exaggerated.”  
    Graves focused his attention on the Sergeant, whose visual intimidation had his beat ten-fold. Graves, nonetheless, did not back down from him.  
    “ We’re not going to have a problem are we Rogers,” Graves sighed, “because I really do like you.”  
    “ As long as you don’t continue to yank my chain, sir, we won’t,” Rogers returned, “and it’s Sergeant, I work for a living.”  
    “ Fair enough,” Graves nodded finally backing down.  
    “ Now that we’re done measuring sizes,” Lady Tech jumped in, “shall we continue the tour?”  
    The two elder men once again were at an accord turning their disapproving gaze on a fresh mouth Erica. She returned fire with an eye roll before giving them her back as she continued the tour.
    “ As I was about to say,” she proceeded to walk away not caring if the men followed her or not, “I constructed Purgatory with various unique  holding cells capable of dampening EVO powers and abilities across the board regardless of power levels, all except for the Source that is.”  
    “ What’s the Source?” Rogers asked.  
    His question once again stopped the procession, as Graves grabbed his nose feeling a migraine coming on. Lady Tech spun around on her heel in disbelief.  
    “ You’re joking, right? You don’t know?” Erica turned her disapproving attention to Graves and Dr. Alexander. “Out of curiosity, what exactly did you tell the good Sergeant to get him to join this operation?”  
    “ I’m pretty sure, Ms. Champion, you can, and will, update Sergeant Rogers on all EVO affairs later,” Graves’ said steely. “Especially considering the Source is not an imminent threat at this time to National Security. Now may we continue the tour? I have other appointments to keep.”  
      “ I’ll fill you in later,” Lady Tech’s mental voice came like a whisper in Rogers’ ear.  
    It made the old Marine wince as he narrowed his eyes at her. Clearly not accustom to telepathy, he would have a talk with Ms. Champion later about invading his mind without permission.  
    “ Anyway, to your left are the living quarters,” she continued her tour, “and down this way is the Hurt Locker.”  
    “ Hurt Locker?” Graves raised an eyebrow.  
    “ Training facility for our new recruits to develop their super powers,” Erica answered with her now trademark sarcastic tone.  
    A tone that was visibly wearing the Secretary of Defense’s patience thin.  As they continued to walk through the massive facility, a pack of miniature Doozers the size of small dogs scurried by disregarding them to get to their next project.  
    “ Over there is the mess hall, armament, fabrication, and my lab,” she pointed trying to wrap up her tour, “and over here is the central command.”  
    Before them was a massive circular steel door with the symbol of a metallic eagle with its wings spread out with the letter ‘R’ etched into its chest covered the door. The insignia broke into two as the two halves of the door opened. As they walked in, aside from Lady Tech and Dr. Alexander, the look of awe broke through both