by Ben Bova
They all shouted agreement. Slav actually blushed, but he didn’t argue. Linc edged away from him as the crowd cheered their new leader.
Then he noticed Magda standing beside him.
“The people will still need a priestess,” she said.
Linc nodded. “Probably they will. And they’ll need machines, too.”
“All the machines are on the ship.”
With a grin, he said, “I think I can figure out how to make a few things… like a windmill, maybe. Or a wheelchair for Monel. Maybe even a power generator, if we can find the right metals.”
She reached a hand out toward him, and he took it in his.
“We both have a lot to learn,” Magda said.
“We sure do,” Linc agreed.
They lifted their eyes toward the sky, as a bright swift-moving star raced across the blue.
“The ship,” said Linc.
Magda looked sat. “It’s carrying Jerlet away from us.”
Linc grinned. Remembering that shaggy, sloppy, wild-haired, booming-voiced old man, he said, “He accomplished what he set out to do; he got us here safely. And we’ll always remember him.”
A soft breeze tousled Magda’s long hair. She nodded and smiled at Linc as the melodious song of a bird filled the morning air.
About The Author
Ben Bova, Ben Bova was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began writing fiction in the late 1940's and continued to pursue his careers in journalism, aerospace, education and publishing. Bova received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Temple University, 1954, a master of arts degree in communications from the State University of New York, 1987, and a doctorate in education from California Coast University, 1996. Dr. Bova worked as a newspaper reporter for several years and then joined Project Vanguard, the first American satellite program, as a technical editor. He was manager of marketing for Avco Everett Research Laboratory and worked with scientists in the fields of high-power lasers, artificial hearts and advanced electrical power generators. Dr. Bova has taught science fiction at Harvard University and at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, where he also directed film courses. He has written scripts for teaching films with the Physical Sciences Study Committee in association with Nobel Laureates from many universities. Dr. Bova has served on the advisory board of Post College and the Editorial Boards of the World Future Society. He is President Emeritus of the National Space Society and a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society. He is also a charter member of the Planetary Society and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Nature Conservancy, the New York Academy of Sciences and the National Space Club. He is a former President and a charter member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He was honored by Temple University as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1981 and in 1982 was made an Alumni Fellow. In 1994, his short story "Inspiration" was nominated for the Nebula Award. "The Beauty of Light" was voted one of the best science books of the year in 1988 by the American Librarians' Association and they hailed "Moonrise" as best science fiction novel in 1996. Other titles include "Moonwar," "Mars," and "Brothers," which all combine romance and adventure with the scientific aspect of exploring the future of technology and its effect on individuals and society. "Immortality" and "Assured Survival" deal with technology being used to solve economic, social and political problems. "Immortality" goes further in examining biomedical breakthroughs that could extend a persons life by hundreds of years while being able to always remain physically young. His works include The Aftermath, Mars Life, and Leviathans of Jupiter.
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