Kyler climbed onto a high bunk and settled down to sleep in a room full of old men. He hadn't shared a room—except with a female companion—since his earliest days in the military. He felt oddly festive, relaxed, as if he was on leave. He rarely took time off, his position was too vital. New Prague, being somewhat isolated from other Terran Alliance Worlds, required his constant vigilance.
Except
now he was on an unexpected vacation. His only responsibility was to get
himself off Katherine Hub and back to New Prague. The easiest assignment he’d
had in years.
Maybe he’d take the boys shopping
for armcoms tomorrow. Maybe Skyleen
would have a little time to converse. He drifted to sleep anticipating the
morning.
A sharp jolt of electricity woke
him. His armcom flashed—a Priority message from New Prague
Protectorate Guard!
“Intel indicates Gorvas armada headed for
Katherine Hub. Imperative you leave immediately. Conventional sensors will show
the armada in sixteen hours. Get out before the crowd or you may not.”
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Nice excerpt. Does he make it out alive? I guess we'll have to read to find out.
ReplyDeleteSo much for best laid plans, I guess! An interesting set up, makes me wonder who the people were he was going to spend time with...excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Your work just gets better and better.
ReplyDeleteAw man, I feel bad for him that his unexpected vacation was interrupted with such bad news! Good stuff!
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