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RTT Chapter 23 / Preparations

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01:00 pm. It had been fifty five hours after the Titanic had been raised. Her rusted hull shone in the sunlight. However, she and her salvage crew was not know that this day was going be very different... very different to what they thought it was going be.

At 02:03 pm, Captain Prevlov's chopper landed on the Russian ship. He was greeted by members of the crew, including Captain Parotkin. He took took him to the bridge where M. Bison was waiting with Cammy and the Dolls.

"Greetings, Captain Prevlov, we've been expecting you." said the dictator.

"It's good to see you again, Mr. Bison," Prevlov said. "I saw the news about the successful raising of the Titanic... which of course I can see floating before me over there."

"It certainly was an amazing accomplishment by the americans to bring a massive former passenger liner up from it's grave and back to the land of the living," Bison replied. "Even I have to give them major credit... however, they've only made our mission much more easy and they're totally unaware of it."

The two began to discuss about the final phase of their plan.

"This is perfect, Prevlov," Bison said, picturing the event in his head. "The final phase of our plan will work just like magic!"

"Once, our enemies are captured, the Titanic and her cargo will belong to us," Prevlov said. "A raised ship and a rare mineral do make quite a good package."

"Yes, with those two in the palm of our hands, we will have the power to crush every adversary, every creed, every nation…until the entire planet is in the loving grip of both Russia and Shadowlaw!" Bison said.

"This might be the key to end the Cold War," Prevlov said. "If we succeed, we will win and peace will be restored at last."

"Yes," added Bison. "Peace will reign once more in the world and all humanity will bow to us in a humble gratitude."


On board the Titanic,  the compass tower on the raised deck over her first-class lounge had been removed to accommodate a U.S. NAVY helicopter. When it landed, Pitt, Giordino, Rudi, Matthew and Seagram boarded the liner, followed by Kane Smith and his friends. The rest of salvage crew were transported by other helicopters.

"Ok gentlemen, the sooner we get the Titanic ready for her towing, the sooner we can arrive at New York." Pitt said to his crew.

"Looks like it's gonna be a long day to get this old girl ready." Rudi said.

"Yeah. This will be one hell of a task to complete." added Giordino.

The salvage crew got to work, wasting no time. Despite that the night shift workers had done well the night before, there was still a lots of other things to complete. The task would not be easy since there were still bits of debris on the ship's decks that were difficult to be cleared away. Extra equipment would need to be brought on board for the salvage crew to help them out.

Later that day, the CSRR Martin Mariner flying boat landed next to the raised Titanic. The old entry doors that were once used by passengers embarking the ship from the tenders in Queenstown and Cherbourg years back were opened, allowing John Grant access to the superliner. He was greeting by Dirk Pitt.

"Welcome aboard, Grant." he said, shaking his hand.

"The pleasure is mine Dirk," John replied, shaking his hand back. "So, where do you suppose I should start working?"

"The work in progress to get the ship prepared for the long tow to New York," Pitt said. "But as for the stage of preservation... that will be a challenge."

"How about I go around interior and document what's inside?" Grant said.

"There's time for that," Pitt said. "My team will assist you."

John smiled. "Thanks. I'm curious to see what secrets Titanic's been keeping locked up since 1912."

"There's plenty of surprises this old girl has," Pitt said, grinning. "Even I have yet to see since we spent most of the time revealing the aftermath of her sinking and how she ended up on the ocean floor."

"I won't let you down then." John said, getting up and walking deep into the ship. "I'll give ya what I dug up by tonight."

Half an hour later after Grant's arrival, a NUMA helicopter landed on the Titanic's forward well deck. Admiral James Sandecker climbed out, his feet touching the deck of the liner. A crew member escorted him to where the others were. The once immaculate gym had been turned into the operations room for Pitt and his team. Electric lamps lined the wall, and several small tables were set up down the length of the room. Pitt, Giordino, Rudi, Matthew, Seagram, Kane and the others greeted Sandecker as he entered the gym.

"Welcome aboard the Titanic, Admiral." Pitt said.

"Quite an operation you've set up, here Dirk." Sandecker said, looking around.

"Yeah, you supplied us with some nice 'toys', sir." grinned Pitt.

"What's the situation?" Sandecker said to Matthew.

"The ship is stable, sir," Matthew replied. "If she lists, we will get the pumps operating to correct her. The men are placing them into position and will stand by."

"That's a smart move, Matthew, well done." said the admiral.

"Thank you, sir." Matthew said.


Meanwhile, John Grant was continuing his interior and documenting of the Titanic. So far, he had done well and from he could see, the ship looked in good condition for undergoing repairs in New York... however, because of his interest in her legend, Grant could not resist into finding what secrets she had inside. He inspected the classes from 1st, to 2nd and 3rd, seeing how well preserved they were. Then after making back up to the upper decks, he went to check out the officers quarters where only four of Titanic's crew survived the sinking. Inside, it all looked dark, cold and forbidding. Grant entered through where the door use to be and looked around. As he did, he heard the sudden sound of foots steps from behind, which made him stop. He turned to see who it was.... but nothing was there. Grant then heard foot steps again and turned quickly around... but the same results happened. He started to feel a bit uneasy.

"Hey! Don't even think about it!" he growled.

No response came.

"Seriously! Erm... If someone's there..." Grant said sort of worried.

Again still no one replied. Grant was starting to get confused. But then out of the corner of his left eye he saw what looked to be an unknown figure silhouetting against the sunlight. He could not see who it was because the sun had got him in the eyes. Turning away, he rubbed his eyes and then looked back... but the silhouetted figure was gone.

"What the hell was that?!" Grant asked himself. "Those stupid idiots... trying to spook me... if anyone tries that again, I SWEAR I'LL RIP THEIR HEAD OFF AND SHOVE A CACTUS DOWN THEIR THROAT!!!"

He grumbled to himself while continuing to look through the room, saying, "Not much here... I'll check the pool."

John made his way down to the first class pool and took a look around. The pool was filled with sea water and had the stench of a Louisiana swamp. John almost gagged at the sheer magnitude of the foul odor. He looked around a little more only to notice a supply closet.

"It's worth a look." he stated.

John took a pair of bolt cutters he had with him and cut off the lock and rusty door hinges. He jumped out of the way when a pile of mud came crashing out. Though there seemed to be something in the sediment. John looked closer and gently scraped away some of the slimy material to reveal a skull.

"YEESH!"

He looked at the skull of a 24 year old woman.

"Jeez lady, when was the last time you brushed your teeth?!"

In all honesty, the sight horrified him, but he made the morbid joke in an effort to calm his nerves.

"No hard feelings, you'll be buried soon."
As the new day for Titanic continues, Bison greets Prevlov and talk about how they'll finish off the final stage of their plan.

John Grant comes on board the Titanic and beings inspecting the ship... but he ends up getting an unknown surprise.

I also want to thank :iconmatthewanderson707: for helping me out with John Grant's scene.
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