TRICENTENIAL LAWRENCE BURK Tricentennial Copyright © 2019 Lawrence Burk All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. Th e views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily refl ect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them. Library of Congress Control Number: 2019937305 Paperback: 978-1-950024-51-3 eBook: 978-1-950024-53-7 Hardcover: 978-1-950024-53-7 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor New York City, NY 10005 www.bookartpress.us +1-800-351-3529 CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................v Chapter 1 ...........................................................................................................1 Chapter 2 ...........................................................................................................15 Chapter 3 ...........................................................................................................31 Chapter 4 ...........................................................................................................43 Chapter 5 ...........................................................................................................59 Chapter 6 ...........................................................................................................75 Chapter 7 ...........................................................................................................89 Chapter 8 ...........................................................................................................105 Chapter 9 ...........................................................................................................121 Chapter 10 .........................................................................................................137 Chapter 11 .........................................................................................................153 Chapter 12 .........................................................................................................165 Chapter 13 .........................................................................................................181 Chapter 14 .........................................................................................................197 Chapter 15 .........................................................................................................213 Chapter 16 .........................................................................................................231 iii INTRODUCTION ollowing Beyond Providence, Lawrence Burk begins a new chapter Ffor the citizens of earth. The survivors of Comet Providence formed a new life in the Mississippi delta in the year 2052. Humans had been genetically altered, and a new alien-human hybrid possessing increased intellect, superior physical characteristics, enhanced instincts and abilities, were the only survivors of the comet’s viral release. Every three hundred years, alien ancestors transferred mysterious and supernatural powers to a new generation. Tricentennial is the story of humanity, following the transfer of power, and for the first time, to someone other than a grey. The story begins 150 years after settling New Providence at the cusp of the three-hundred-year cycle. Much of the citizen’s communication is telepathic, which makes keeping a secret extremely difficult and to that extent, they have naturally formed a more open society. Since establishing New Providence, Hope and Angel have assumed a leadership role in the colony and were often referred to as, the mothers of New Providence. With the three-hundred-year anniversary of the founding alien’s ascension approaching, the true architects of this new society are to return for the appointment of the new Supreme Counselors, the chosen ones to replace them and help guide their new race of human/alien hybrids into the future. The mysterious powers of the universe became more understandable for those granted a view to the heavens. The ascension to Supreme Counselor was expected to unlock many mysteries of the universe and the spirits of the earth. The responsibility that comes with this ability is greater than the sum of life for which they would preside. Lawrence Burk v Th ese forces and spirits were here before man and will be here long after. Just as they were chosen three-hundred years prior, Gee and Soo will choose their successors in the Tricentennial Celebration upon returning through the dimensional gateway on their fi nal voyage home. An interstellar event will soon take place and a gravitational anomaly connecting two distant points in our galaxy will occur, enabling the new supreme counselors a glimpse into the mysteries of the universe. Gee and Soo came from a species that typically lived between three and four hundred years and it was customary for the aged leaders to select their own replacements, typically a direct descendant of theirs between thirty to seventy earth years of age. New Providence has grown steadily since its inception and the people had long believed they were the only survivors. As the ceremony neared, they learned they were not alone on the planet. Gee and Soo had engineered two other civilizations on earth prior to the comet because of the uncertainty that their primary choice would prevail. Th e earth was too important to lose by relying on only one option. Th e appointment as Supreme Counselor, heir to the secrets of the universe, is a great responsibility. Th e chosen must be able to lead with wisdom and respect. Th eir advice must be sound and absolute, but no one could be assured of that, yet that was the outgoing Supreme Counselor’s commission. In a society where extrasensory powers are common and communication was achieved without words, what kind of power would a Supreme Counselor have to have to infl uence the masses? Who among us could rise to such high standards? Th e chosen ones will be honored in grand fashion and all the world will celebrate the contributions of the previous Supreme Counselors. Th e galactic gala event, as they will soon witness, will become the pinnacle of spiritual experiences. Hope had many descendants, giving Gee and Soo an enormous lot to pick successors from, not to mention the other two colonies. We begin this story on a sunny Spring day near Angel’s 167th birthday, a week prior to Gee and Soo’s arrival for the Tricentennial celebration. vi Tricentennial CHAPTER 1 ake up Grammy, I made you pancakes,” Beta whispered in “WAngel’s ear. Angel was sitting at the kitchen table and dozing in and out of a dream. Known to Beta as Grammy, she was her great, great, great grandmother. Her head bowed slightly, and eyes peacefully closed, she would often take two to three-minute naps throughout the day. She would refl ect on the lessons she’d learned in life and the wonders she’d seen in her children’s eyes. Beta didn’t need to speak, Angel knew she was there, and more so, Beta knew she knew. Beta just liked to hear herself talk. She was always talking, if not talking, singing. Angel once said that Beta could talk a stone to death. Angel still remembered what being young felt like, thought of her early days as a child, and marveled at Beta’s innocence. Beta’s mother was one of many ancestors named Lisa, after Lincoln’s one and only daughter. She realized the possibility her oldest daughter, Aurora, could become Supreme Counselor. Aurora was thirty-two, felt her purpose was divine and that truth would show her the way. She hadn’t married nor had children and dedicated her life to nature’s studies. Twenty-six years after Aurora was born, Beta came along to steal the spotlight. It was common for their generation to wait twenty to thirty years between children. “Tell me, Lisa,” Angel asked, “Does Aurora truly feel she was destined to become supreme leader?” Lawrence Burk 1 “She does. I don’t feel it, but she does. Did you know she meditates for hours; she says she’s talking with the earth?” “I’ve only met Gee and Soo a few times when I was very young, but I do recall that you can never really tell how or what they were thinking, they were always two and three steps ahead of everyone. Now that she’s aware of Gee and Soo’s arrival, she might feel this is her calling. By the chance she is not chose, I hope she can accept it with grace.” “It sounds like you have doubts about Aurora being chosen,” Lisa said with a concerning tone. “Who are we to question Gee and Soo’s decisions, especially before they even make it?” “Your right mom, I guess I am a little bias in that regard. Even though I have my own doubts, it just seems logical that Aurora would be chosen. Being the right age, a direct descendant, having dedicated her entire life to this path and feeling the forces of nature would give her an exceptional advantage, wouldn’t you think?” “Believe me,” Angel said, as she placed her hand on Lisa’s shoulder, “I know all too well. My mother, your great, great-grandmother, sacrifi ced her entire life for this cause and without being a Supreme Counselor. She is why we can stand here