(eng) Nick S. Thomas by Battle Beyond Earth Phoenix Odyssey 01

Author:Battle Beyond Earth, Phoenix Odyssey 01 [Battle Beyond Earth, Phoenix Odyssey 01]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

CJ peered out through the air lock. He had come out towards the bow of the vessel, and although he could see the edge of the cliff top above, he was sheltered from the view of whoever he had seen up there. He climbed out and took a running jump onto a plateau of the cliff face. He hit the slippery rock face and barely held on with his one hand. In the other, he held the sword he had taken from the enemy. It was a trophy he wasn’t willing to give up just yet.

He scrambled up the jagged rocks on a part run and part climb. He was so motivated that he had climbed a hundred metres in no time at all and was reaching the crest of the cliff face. He crawled up slowly and cautiously, but as he reached the top, there was a noise from behind him. It was Kaner.

“What are you doing here?” CJ whispered.

“Covering your back,” he replied.

CJ nodded in appreciation. He wasn’t expecting it, and didn’t need it, but he was still glad of the support.

“What are you doing up here?”

“Finding whoever is charge of those things, and jamming this blade down their throat. Are you ready?”

Kaner nodded.

“All right, then. We do this quickly and without hesitation. Let’s go.”

They rushed up onto the top and quickly spotted two Morohtan warriors watching the Tempest from the edge. Kaner fired two shots into the back of one, and he toppled over the edge. The other rushed at them, firing as he went. CJ activated his shield and took two of the impacts before smashing the enemy’s weapon down and cleaving into his neck. He drew out the blade and kicked the dead creature to the ground.

“Impressive,” said a deep and thunderous voice.

They both turned to find themselves facing something far larger and more powerful than the Morohtan warriors. It looked similar to the others, but was almost twice their size. Its armour was ornately adorned with gold inscriptions like he would expect to see on a Krys Lord, and he held in his hands a broad headed spear with two gun barrels either side of the blade head. His face was visible from a partially withdrawn helmet, and they could see deep scars in his face. He was disfigured from what looked like a severe explosion or fire.

“Who the hell are you?” CJ asked.

“I am Prince Ganbaatar.”

“That’s impossible. You’re dead. Taylor killed you!” Kaner yelled.

“Taylor will meet his end when the time is right,” he replied calmly.

“Yeah, well, it looks like he sure made a mess of you. I don’t have much love for following in his footsteps, but I’ll gladly finish what he started in your case.”

Ganbaatar smiled as if he were not threatened at all. Kaner lifted his rifle to fire, but Ganbaatar launched a hidden blade from his left arm. It struck the barrel and knocked it from his hands. Kaner drew out his Assegai and activated his shield as the two of them readied themselves for combat.

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