Of All Things Forgotten: The Greatest Part of Time (Book One of The Extiction Test Series): The Extinction Test, #1

For the Oak Island team;

Rick, Marty, Don, Dan, Dave, and Craig.

Be careful what you wish for gentlemen, and remember that not

everything is as it appears.

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P.S. - You should seriously consider some heavy security if, or when you go pulling things up. There are many folks who have a completely vested interest in the potential artifacts in one way or another, and for goodness sake don’t let anyone go opening up that Ark!

Table of contents:

Chapter one:  7

Chapter two:  23

Chapter three:  44

Chapter four:  59

Chapter five:  77

Chapter six:  108

Chapter seven:  126

Chapter eight:  166

Chapter nine:  203

Note: All chapters are bookmarked.

There are two tragedies in life. One is not to

get your heart’s desire.

The other is to get it.

- George Bernard Shaw; Man and Superman -

Dedicated to the Green Dressed Lady Immortal

Thank you for showing me how to transform

my dreams into reality.

Chapter One:

Tamrit region, Ti-n-Bedjadj, of the Tassili-n-Ajjer plateau, North Africa. 150,000 BCE.

The sun was still hot, even though dusk approached, keeping most of the other people inside the much cooler caves that were plentiful in the sharp rocky canyons. One lone man, with golden bronze skin, stood on the rim of the highest crest looking out at the plains in the distance. The disks where the gods lived were plentiful out there today, as if something was happening. He knew he must go and talk with the gods again, because he felt an overwhelming draw towards them.

As he began walking the distance to the plains, the man thought of why he was so different from all the other people. For one thing, he knew his name. The others seemed only to have grunts, shrieks, or growls for names, and they rarely responded to these calls anyhow. They didn’t appreciate his joining them so suddenly, and had even tried to injure him, but just like the gods had told him; nothing could cause him harm.

The moon was well up by the time he walked out onto the grassy plains, and a lion growled at him from nearby. He wasn’t afraid, and the lion must have sensed this, as it left him alone. Instead he was glad to be back among creatures with which he could converse. It was hard not being able to communicate with the other people in the caves.

As he approached the closest disk, a door opened in it, and a ramp lowered for him. He trotted right up into the disk.

Welcome back Atum. A familiar mind greeted him. It was Khepri Ra.

Atum didn’t speak, but he willed his mind to clearly say, I am glad to be back amongst the gods Khepri Ra.

We sensed your loneliness Atum, and wish to give you some company. The god thought to him.

I would like that, very much. He smiled.

Good, now we will put you to sleep for a while, and when you awake, you will have a surprise. Khepri told.  

Atum nodded with a grin.

When he awoke, Khepri told him to come back in one full change of the moon, and he would receive his company. His immediate surprise was a sparkling blue crystal as long as his palm.

Use this and try to talk to the others Atum, it will help. It is important that you can communicate with them, for you have much to teach them. Khepri thought.

I want to stay here. It is better here. Atum begged.

It is far too important for you to teach them. They are relatives to you, and we find them worthy. Ra sent.

He relented. I will do as you wish.

The others were not glad to see that he returned, as he could tell by their disapproving grunts. When he showed them the blue crystal, they all were in mystified awe of it. When he started to try to teach them basic words, and sounds to form words, the crystal glowed, and then some of them actually seemed to get a glimmer of what he wanted.

Food was plentiful all around them, so it was easy for Atum to eat. Still he was lonely, though he tried talking with the others often; he watched the moon each night, eagerly waiting to return to the gods. Several times he dreamt of large buildings cut from stone, and many people living in these. Other times he would dream of the disks of the gods flying all about.

He didn’t remember anything past two moons ago, just waking up and being told what his name was. When he’d asked where he came from the Ra told him he willed himself into existence and rose from the waters of the great Nun, the ocean of darkness in the night sky. Though Atum knew the concept of a Mother and Father, he also knew that he had neither. This didn’t bother him, rather just the loneliness did.

One night, not long before he would return to the plains, one of the females of the other people stayed with him into the night. She was comprehending more of the language he spoke to her than any of the others. As they lay together to sleep, she pleasured him, and Atum was very pleasantly surprised. It was three more days before she repeated the venture, and he more than willingly complied. Then it was the night he would return to the gods, and Atum set off. The female followed only until she saw where he was headed towards, then she sadly retreated home.

As he entered the disk, he heard a voice in his mind.

Welcome back Atum. We are glad you are with us again. Ra smiled.

Yes! I too am glad to be home. He thought with joy.

Atum... The thought was gentle, but almost reprimanding, This is not your home I’m afraid. Your home is this world you chose to rise unto.

Why can’t I stay here? He implored.

We promised you some company my son, and now wouldn’t you like to meet your children Atum? Khepri asked.

My children? he was confused.

Yes, they were issued forth from you when you slept here last time.

Two young teenaged children walked from a back chamber to him. One was a boy, and the other a girl. They looked much like him with their golden bronze skin, and not too much hair as the other people had. Both smiled warmly. They looked almost identical to each other.

Hello Father. The girl offered sweetly, speaking with her voice.

Thank you for our life Father. The boy smiled.

What are your names my children? Atum was in awe.

Ra interceded, It is up to you to name them my son.

Atum smiled, and he looked them over thinking carefully before announcing, You my son I will name Shu; for you raise my spirit like the clouds are raised on the air, and my lovely daughter is named Tefnut; after the life giving moisture from the air that Shu represents.

So let it be written! Khepri Ra thought with power.

Another Ra that Atum did not know the prime designator of, sent; Your children Shu and Tefnut will be company to you for your whole life. They are to wed each other, and are to have relations only with each other. Their children will do likewise, until the specified time has come, and then your blood will mix with the other people. This will make humans holy, like you are.

How will we know when the specified time has come? Atum asked.

This same Ra answered, When evil has entered the Royal Solar family, and desecrated the holy bloodline. Then your descendants will mix with the other people on your world.

Khepri Ra added, This is also when your children’s children must hide the great gift we will now give to you.

From a back chamber a different Ra brought forth a long staff of the same brilliant blue crystal as the small one previously given to Atum.

Is this to talk to the others with also? He asked as he looked it over, seeing written words all over it that he knew.

Khepri told him, No my son. This is the Staff of Ra’s power. Be very careful with this. It will grant you what you would desire in your mind, and it can easily kill. One thing it cannot do is give life, though it can repair health.

Use this gift to start your new civilization, Atum, and to establish your rightful place as leader. The other Ra thought, and then, You should be merciful with its use.

Khepri added, Pass it to your son when you are ready, and then he will do the same for his own son.

How do I use it? Atum asked.

Just think to it like you do when you think to us, and it will grant your thought. Khepri sent.

Atum was silent in his mind as he was reticent to ask the next question.

What is it son? Khepri wondered.

What of my relations with the other female? Is that allowed?

Khepri smiled, You may have relations with anyone you wish son, but you will never have any children besides Shu and Tefnut.

Atum grinned at his children. With them I need no others.

The other people were equally terrified of the two teen children that he brought back with him, as they had been of him at first. These proto-humans only knew that these strange beings came from the things on the plains that they couldn’t fathom, which they were terrified of.

The family of three Solar Gods slept together in easy peace, and they all dreamed of a mighty civilization of their children’s children. A message was thought to them all by the Ra, and that was to be steadfast and to hurry, as there wasn’t much time.

It didn’t take long for the others to not only accept them, but to rely upon them for so many things, and the Solar Gods taught the people painstakingly with every moment they had. One of the first things they taught them was how to raise food crops in abundance; the arts of agriculture. Then they showed the people how to capture and propagate herd animals for their use. This took many years to accomplish, and all the while they were instilling language in the people. The Solar Gods lived far longer than the others, so they were able to spread their knowledge through many generations first hand.

Shu and Tefnut had twins naturally, but also with some help from the power of the Ra, and these were also a boy and a girl. The first natural born of the Solar Gods; so they were named Geb, and Nut. Geb meaning Earth, and Nut symbolizing the sky. This was the second divine couple of identical twins as decreed by the Ra.

Approximately 1590 BCE, Earth normal time. In high orbit around the second barren planet of the Cygnus 61 system. On board the Intra Galactic Trading ship named Core House Exchange Vessel OX-3982.

Zuzx strolled arrogantly down the avenue with beaming pride. He was just coming from the purchaser’s shop he dealt with for his sometimes shady exchanges of forbidden materials. He’d done well from his last haul he’d made on his favorite picking spot; Earth. A flea bitten, two bit world that was off-limits by Legacy order, but he was quick and efficient in raiding some of the goodies. Now he was on his way to meet some of his friends who’d likewise been looting this sector. The location was down in the raunchy alleys of the vessel, where trade was least restricted. He was flush with ability credits, and ready to party!

The entertainment establishment he was to meet them at was geared for a good time, as there were no limits on what a being could imbibe there, by special permit. He strode in full of vigor and quickly saw an old friend.

Gagoth! You old worm, how in Zerkle’s name are you still in one piece? Zuzx boomed with his hearty voice.

Gagoth slithered his head around to see Zuzx, as he was an actual worm, and he hissed loudly.

Zuzx laughed and spread his wings. Ha! I too am very glad to see you my friend, let us imbibe!

After several rounds of intoxication by various means, the two started telling jokes.

How many earthlings does it take to start a fire? Zuzx queried.

Gagoth hissed, and shook his head.

It depends upon how big of a fire you wish, but one will do. You just have to use an incinerator beam.... Ha, Ha, Ha! Zuzx laughed with smugness.

Gagoth shook his head and took another hit.

Zuzx kept laughing, he thought his joke was so funny. Gagoth took yet another hit.

Okay, okay... here... this one will get you my friend. Do you know why the earthlings drag their women by their hair?

Gagoth shook his head.

It is so they won’t fill up with dirt! Ha! Ha, Ha, ha. Zuzx was again so proud of himself.

The worm took another hit, and then hissed a bit.

Just then a very large beetle crawled up to their table.

Onxthct! You bastard! Zuzx roared with laughter. I haven’t seen you in age’s friend. What in the wicked universe have you been up to?

The beetle clicked and buzzed for a bit and Zuzx followed every bit of it.

That is impressive indeed Onxthct. I sure wish you would tell me where this rich world you found is located my good friend. Here have a hit. Zuzx offered eagerly.

With a wheezing hiss Gagoth got animated.

What’s that? Zuzx asked.

Gagoth hissed some more.

Oh, sure buddy. We were just telling some jokes Onxthct, and Gagoth told me to tell you one, to see if you thought it was funny. Zuzx told the beetle.

It buzzed and clicked.

Okay, here is one. Why did the earthlings build the pyramids?

Both the beetle and the worm shook their heads.

It was either that or get cooked by the Ra’s incinerator beams! Zuzx again burst with bawdy laughter.

The beetle buzzed and clicked so much it spat a wad of ugly goop on the table. Both Zuzx and Gagoth were suddenly silent as they witnessed this, and then they both started laughing again in their own ways.

I made him laugh so hard he puked! Zuzx boasted.

At that moment another being suddenly materialized from thin air. A very small creature, compared to them anyhow, a being with a large head and shimmering blue skin stood before them. The whole establishment became suddenly very quiet, so much so that you could hear a pin drop.

Zuzx Gadzertderkel, you are under arrest for trafficking in forbidden materials. The being said through its impossibly tiny mouth slit.

It was the last being anyone in the place wanted to see, a Legacy member for one, but then lastly a Chondeauxk type. They were physically weak as could be, but they could kill with a mere thought.

I submit to you, freely. Zuzx responded.

The worm and beetle cowered to the floor.

Just as suddenly as it had appeared, the legacy member again vanished, but this time so too did Zuzx.

He was instantly in a plain room of circular design, with absolutely no furnishings. The Legacy member was in front of him, looking deeply into his eyes, with such large, pure black, egg shaped orbs. Zuzx was mesmerized, and helpless.

We see your guilt Zuzx. It thought to him. This time we implore you to cease your fruitless ventures, and find something better to do. We will not impose punishment on you this time, but you are on notice. We warn you also, that we are deploying Legacy hunters, of the Yuiltont sequence, to this sector. They will kill you if they catch you on a forbidden world Zuzx. Do you understand this?

He let them know that he did, fully.

You are free to go. Please go in good intent. The Legacy member thought.

January 22nd, 1561 CE. York House, off the strand, London.

The coach showed up shortly, just as the messenger had told them it would. Fortunately there was a thick fog to keep unwanted eyes from seeing the event. The lady of the house had dismissed all but two of the servants, both midwives. They had everything prepared already.

Lord of the house, Sir Nicholas Bacon, had the door and gate open before the coach arrived. The woman inside the coach was gently led by her own two servants, both also midwives, inside and to the first floor guest quarters that was also a master bedroom. Lord Bacon closed the gates and front door quickly, and then he helped the coach around to the stables in back, out of sight.

The three women in the house bowed deeply to the woman who was completely veiled and covered so no one could see her face.

My Queen. We are here to serve you. The lady of the house spoke reverently.

My sweet child, and friend, Ann. Call me Lizzy please, you must. She paused clutching her abdomen. Ohhh!

The midwives led her to the bed quickly and undressed her.

Please stay with me my friend, I need someone to talk to, or scream at. Lizzy tried to joke, but was in obvious pain. If Dudley were here, I’d scratch his damned eyes out! She implored of Ann.

Within an hour she gave birth to a fine young baby boy. The delivery was hard, but the midwives were skilled. As soon as the Queen could talk coherently, she called for Lord Bacon to attend her.

My Queen. He bowed loyally low.

Nicholas, I need a great favor from you my friend. I cannot sire this bastard child of mine! It would ruin everything. Elizabeth cried. Nor can I see it be secreted away, either.

He breathed deeply as she paused. My Queen, we will gladly raise your son as our own; with love and discipline, balanced well. He offered.

Elizabeth let a deep sigh of relief. Oh... I am so glad I can rely upon you my dear friends! Oh...my Lord! You need not fear of compensation, some of that is already taken care of. Nicolas, be a dear, and help my drivers unload the cargo for you. Don’t tell anyone of it, especially the auditor. She laughed weakly, and then added, Oh, I do hope your back is sturdy. Again she laughed.

Elizabeth gave the child his Christian name of Francis, before she was secreted away the next day. Lord Nicholas Bacon, and his second wife Ann Cooke-Bacon, gladly accepted their newly swaddled charge, and determined to raise him with proper care and guidance. They had one son already, Anthony, and would treat Francis just as if he were their own also. The many heavy gold bars Nicholas had helped unload into his possession made the burden very easy to bear.

July 2nd, 1951 CE. Embudo, New Mexico.

Another fierce blast of wind coated with sand grains tore against the crawling man’s face. He didn’t even feel the grains digging into his eyes, as the sharp cactus needles deeply imbedded into his knees, feet, and palms; were all he could sense, while his head swam with merciful visions. This petition for a blessing of protection must be fully paid for, as Christ paid... with much suffering and blood.

Mi Dios! Estes es mas sufrimiento por mi. He rasped with hardly any moisture in his vocal cords. He could feel blood starting to coat his throat. Én los nombre de Christo!

Another pelting blast of sand ripped into him, and a coyote howled in suffering nearby in the darkness.

It seemed like many lifetimes to him, but it actually only took him twenty more minutes to finish the crawl to his destination. At the top of the rugged hill, near the old mine works of the gringo, he prostrated himself before God.