Axira Episode One: A Galactic Coalition Academy Series by Odette C. Bell

Author:Odette C. Bell
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: galactic adventure, space romance, sci fi romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera, space adventure, Science Fiction, sci fi adventure, Adventure
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Axira

I stood before Admiral Singh, assuming the correct posture of erect professionalism.

The Admiral sat in a large chair behind her desk, sunlight streaming in from the windows behind and lighting up the five brass stripes on her collar.

“Hendra has been disciplined. This is her first assignment with the Academy. She clearly hasn’t learnt correct decorum yet. You will not have to complete that component of this course.”

I blinked.

That was it?

Had Jason done it? Had he convinced his mother to ignore what I’d done last night?

While I had not become violent, I’d been aware of how threatening my expression had become. When I’d stared at Hendra, I’d done so with the cold hatred of 450 years of slavery.

I hadn’t been prepared for her to blurt his name out.

How she’d pried it from my mind, I still didn’t know. Somehow I’d left myself unguarded. A mistake I wouldn’t make again.

“Rest assured, Cadet, this situation has been resolved.” Admiral Singh nodded low and respectfully. “I apologize if this has interrupted your studies.”

I kept waiting for the Admiral to say but. To tell me to report to counseling, to ask me who master was.

“Since this incident, I am beginning to question the wisdom of using a mindair to prepare recruits for psychological attacks. Though, please understand that I believe Hendra’s heart was in the right place. Her behavior, however, was still unacceptable.”

I frowned.

I was still waiting for the Admiral to demand I tell her my story.

“If you wish to see a counsellor,” the Admiral began.

I stiffened. My body hunched, as if preparing for a subspace jump.

And maybe I was. If the Admiral’s questions became too invasive, I could always leap right through the wall and escape.

I didn’t have to. With a nod, the Admiral continued, “One can be arranged for you. You are under no obligation, however. As far as I and the Academy are concerned, this issue is resolved.”

Apparently, Jason had kept his promise.

“Lieutenant Ma’tovan,” I began.

“Follows orders,” the Admiral cut in, “Now, Cadet, get back to classes. Your teachers are happy with your performance. I’m sure the next time I see you in my office it will be to give you a commendation. Good luck.” She turned from me and considered something on her desk.

It was clear the conversation was now over.

I stood there for a little too long, until the Admiral stared pointedly from me to the door.

I snapped a salute and walked out.

I continued walking until I reached my next class.

At any point I could have done a subspace jump to leave the Academy and to leave this life far behind.

Last night, after the incident, I’d convinced myself that was the right thing to do. I clearly wasn’t ready for this.

Yet I was still here.

I would give this place another chance – give myself another chance.

Jason was right – if I stuck around, I could make a difference. I had 450 years to absolve.

I could not run away now.

...

Jason Singh

I caught sight of her heading to class, and I smiled to myself.

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