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With several people helping to load the pod, they were able to launch Thunderbird 2 in record time. During the journey, John went to sit in the co-pilot's seat, leaving Kat and Brains to their thoughts. He and Virgil didn't speak to each other; they were both too concerned about what lay ahead.
Kat sat deep in thought. This rescue was so totally different from the Russian one. On that one she had just been there initially to make sure that the winch worked okay. She was going along on this rescue with Brains to help with the generators. She glanced at Brains, who also looked deep in thought. "Boss?"
"Yes, Kat."
"Is there anything that I should know before we land, which will help me to be really useful? I know so little about generators."
"You don't have to worry, Kat," he replied. "Generators are basically engines, which provide electricity. And you know how to maintain engines. Our first priority will be to hook up the ones we brought where they will be needed most. Then, if there are any still basically intact, but not running, we will see what can be done to repair them."
He sighed. "I don't like not knowing exactly what we are getting into. It keeps us from having a plan ready to go when we arrive. But we'll have to wait until we get there."
Kat nodded. Brains seemed worried. ~I just hope that I won't let him or the rest of the crew down. She fumbled in the pocket of her uniform, brought out a muesli bar and began to eat. The two sat in silence, then suddenly Scott's voice broke into their thoughts. "Thunderbird Two from Thunderbird One; what is your ETA, Van Gogh?"
"ETA fifteen minutes, Maverick. What's the situation?"
"Not good. Right now, I don't see any place to set Two down so you can unload the pod. And you'll have to do that fast, so you can go back and pick up Four."
John and Virgil glanced at each other in concern. Before they could reply, Scott spoke again.
"Wait! They have a couple of tractors coming out. There is a place that's partially clear and they are heading in that direction. They will have a clearing large enough for you to set down. I'll see what I can do to hurry them along. When you arrive, do a circuit of the islands."
There was another pause, and he continued. "I've gotten a communication from the island. Their one hospital is out of commission -- took severe damage, including their generator. They've set up a field hospital, but the small generator they are using isn't nearly enough. Have Einstein and MGM set up the ones we brought there, then head to the hospital to see if they can repair theirs."
Scott's voice was strained, as the sight of all the devastation was affecting him, but he was trying to keep from letting it overwhelm him. John realized this and said, "Hang in there, Maverick. We'll be there to help keep the death toll from rising much more. And if we can give the Boss a detailed report, he can have people there quickly to help them rebuild."
"Thanks, Quasar. I needed that. Thunderbird One out."
"I'm going below to warn the others what to expect," John said to Virgil. "If it's affecting Scott that much, who knows how much it'll affect the others?"
"Good idea," Virgil replied as John unlocked his harness and headed out of the cockpit.
He entered the crew quarters. "Brains, Kat," he said quietly, "there is no easy way to say this; there is total devastation out there. We are approaching the island, and there is a clearing where Virgil can land Thunderbird Two. The pod has to be released very quickly, in order to get it unloaded so Virgil can return to pick up Thunderbird Four. Brains, I want you and Kat to set up our generators at the field hospital they've created, then make your way towards the hospital, which is almost completely destroyed." He looked at Kat who was white faced. "Okay, MGM?" he smiled, using her code name.
Kat nodded, "FAB, Quasar."
John smiled at her, and headed toward the others, to let the medical team know what was in store for them when they disembarked. Brains swallowed hard, and turned to Kat. "Do you think you're ready for this? Complete devastation isn't a pretty sight."
Kat looked at Brains. "To be honest, Brains, I don't know. I have never witnessed anything like John has described. But," and here she hesitated, "I am a member of International Rescue, I managed to cope with the Russian rescue, and I guess I shall cope with this one. But may I ask on thing?"
"Sure, Kat," Brains replied.
"Please can we stick very close together?"
Brains nodded, looking slightly perplexed. "If you want, Kat," he said.
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