Battle Beyond Reality by Nick S. Thomas

Author:Nick S. Thomas [Thomas, Nick S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Swordworks & Miro Books
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Axel fired two shots as an enemy fighter came up the stairs ahead. He ran on, and as he took the bend he spotted another, but the man had clearly already seen his comrade go down and was waiting for them. He let out a burst of fire with his rifle. In the confines of the house the unsuppressed gunfire was deafening, but worse than that, he knew what it would attract. There was no need for subtly anymore. He drew out a flashbang, primed it, and tossed it around the corner as the fire continued. White light lit up the hall. He took the bend quickly and rushed on, firing as he went. Edra followed without hesitation.

"Axel!" she screamed.

He turned in time to spot an enemy fighter rushing up another stairway at the far end of their position. The rifle was trained on him, but the glass window at the fighter’s back smashed. His body jolted as two shots struck his back, and he fell down.

"Juan, you marvellous son of a bitch."

Axel realised what had happened and grabbed Edra, leading her down the stairs. He froze when he saw someone at the bottom, but soon relaxed. It was Ava.

"You secured the hostages?"

"We got 'em."

"Are they okay?" Edra asked.

"They'll be fine, so long as we can make it out of this mess."

"I think I have an idea for that!" Victor rushed in.

As they reached the bottom of the stairs, they could see Edra's two friends beside Ava, and she rushed to them.

They could hear the shouts of ILAN rebels outside, trying to work out what was going on. They knew it wouldn't be long until they figured it out.

"What you got in mind?" Axel asked.

"Follow me."

He led them on and out of a side door to where a few vehicles were parked. Two were normal cars, but the third was a six-wheel Chinese made armoured car. It was about forty-years-old or more, but looked like it was still in use. It was well armoured, with a gun turret with a small cannon and co-axial machine gun.

"That thing still work?"

"Looks like."

"All right, we might make it out of this yet. Let's move. You lead the way."

Victor stepped out to find two rebels climbing over the fence into the compound. He took aim and knocked them down.

"I'll get the gate!" Axel yelled.

He fired as another tried to climb over, and the rest of the team rushed for the armoured vehicle. Ava was first inside as Victor covered the rear door. It was half-inch thick steel.

"Damn, this thing is a beast," said Victor.

"Yeah? Let's hope she goes as well as she looks."

"She just needs a woman's touch. She'll be fine," joked Victor.

Edra and her friends slumped down into three of the six small passenger seats in the rear. They were in shock and couldn't believe how Axel Ward's team was talking to one another. It was as if this was any other day to them.

"Don't worry. We'll get you out of this hell hole," Ava said to reassure them.

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