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From: ArtisticRainey Sent: 6/5/2006 1:50 AM

"Damn interference," Virgil muttered as he tried the radio again. "Thunderbird Five from Thunderbird Two, do you copy? Come on..."

As Thunderbird Two hovered over the leafy canopy, the dulled sounds of the jungle pressed against the cockpit. The treetops swayed slightly under the influence of the jets.

"Thunderbird Five from Thunderbird Two, come in Indy. Thunderbird Five from Thunderbird Two...dammit..."

"At least we know we're in the right area," Gordon said, "so we'll be there in no time once we know exactly where." He cocked his head to the side with a thoughtful look. "That was a mouthful, wasn't it?"

"Sure was. I'm surprised you got it out," John said. He stood up, and started towards the comms panel. "I'll try --" but whatever John was going to say was cut off.

"Thun-bird Two -om -derbird One. Do you --py? C-me in Th-erbird Two."

"Thunderbird Two here. Receiving you strength two. What are the co-ordinates?"

They received nothing but static. Around the cockpit, there were worried glances.

"Repeat, Thunderbird One."

They received more static.

"Repeat, please."

"...damn st-tic... co-or-nates--"

After a few more tries, John managed to make out what they hoped were the right co-ordinates. The area was a mere half a mile from where they were already.

"FAB, Thunderbird One. We're on our way."

Virgil closed the comm. channel, and the cessation of static brought relief to the ears of all present. In a matter of moments they could see Thunderbird One, and below, the wreckage of the plane hanging in the treetops.

"That does not look safe," Gordon said.

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, the plane lurched downwards deeper into the foliage, and there was a collective yell.

"All right, let's get to it," Dianne said crisply, her eyes widened but steely.

Virgil nodded, and began looking for a place to set his Bird down, so they could get on with helping the trapped.




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