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blast.”
    “That is a risk worth taking. You should go ahead and detonate the warhead now.”
    “Father.”
    “Yes.”
    “How did you know three weeks ago that I would be in this situation now and not warn me?”
    Yehao was surprised by the comment, “Uhhh…what do you mean?”
    “It was three weeks ago when you took the bullion was it not?”
    “I don’t remember the exact date, Son. Detonate the bomb.”
    “Father, I’ve worked around you since I’ve been old enough to walk. You never forget any detail about wealth you acquire.”
    “Yes, then; it was three weeks ago.”
    “We could have moved the warhead out of Tehran with that much lead time. Why didn’t you warn me?”
    Yehao’s face grew angry, “Do your duty, Son!”
    The young man reached forward and pressed his panel; the image on the wall monitor disappeared. He turned to Josh and shrugged, “He really doesn’t know if I’ve done it or not. He held up the detonator and said, “I have one requirement.”
    Josh tilted his head, “What?”
    “All of the warriors that have fought for me will be taken to Sparta and the video of this meeting will be played to them. If you can work them into your society, they will be good citizens.”
    He looked at the large warrior standing next to Josh and he said, “We’ve been used and betrayed.”
    Shen nodded, “Yes, we have.” He turned to back to Josh, “Will you accept my terms?”
    “How do you want this done?”
    “I will stay here with you until an Alliance Transport can arrive and take them to Sparta. Once they’re off the planet, we’ll end this.”
    “How do I know you won’t detonate it once your warriors are away safely?”
    “They would still be under your guns.”
    “We don’t kill unarmed people.”
    Shen smiled, “You’ve just convinced me you will keep your word.” He looked at the large Chinese warrior and said, “I give my promise that I will keep this agreement.”
    The large warrior looked at Josh, “He, unlike his father, will never break his word.”
    Josh stared at the warrior and saw the steel in his eyes. Josh smiled, “You will join my unit after this is over. I like what I see in you.” The large warrior was startled for a moment and then nodded slightly and smiled. Josh lifted his Spartan Communicator, “Mike, I need a full size Alliance transporter send to Tehran immediately!!”
    “Why?”
    “To end the conflict on Earth.”
    “One will be jumping in within the hour.”
    Shen looked at Josh and passed a piece of paper over to him, “I’ve written the location of my father’s secret hiding facility. If you hurry, you can probably catch him before he realizes that the news agencies are not reporting a nuclear blast here.”
    Josh smiled and lifted his communicator.
    • • •
    An hour later, Shen handed Josh the detonator and held out his hands. Josh shook his head, “You need to hurry to make the transporter.”
    “Why would you want me to go?”
    “Your men will believe you. They will probably question any video we show them.”
    Shen smiled, “You are wise to be so young.”
    How old are you?”
    “Twenty three.”
    “I just turned twenty one. I don’t have a corner on the market of wisdom. Thank you for discussing this with me. Your name fits you, wise and deep.”
    Shen nodded, “I started not to speak with you but it was your youth that made me curious. How on Earth would your military leaders allow one so young to command such an elite unit?”
    Josh burst out laughing, “They’re still trying to figure that one out.” He paused and said, “From about ten miles away.”
    Shen smiled, “This gift is a freebie; General Yang is in my father’s employ.” Josh stopped laughing and Yehao said, “I’ll give you a list of the others later.”
    Josh nodded and pulled the wires out of the simple detonator. A few moments later, a special bomb team rushed in and took custody of the warhead. Josh walked out of the building and was almost