Caley Cross and the Hadeon Drop by Jeff Rosen

Author:Jeff Rosen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SparkPress
Published: 2020-04-14T16:00:00+00:00

THE second day of trials was almost over, and when Caley looked in her snagger, it was empty again. She had never hit or bumped (or barely talked back to anyone) her whole life and couldn’t seem to start now, even against Ithica, who kept slamming into her and stealing any disc that came close. When Commander Pike blew the whistle, Ferren was in first place, followed by Ithica. Caley was solidly last. Pike announced that tomorrow, Friday, was the final day of trials, and that if anyone hoped to make a team, they had better give it their best shot.

Back in the stable, Caley yanked her helmet off and handed it to Neive.

“One more day. I wish it were over.”

“No luck?”

The girls turned to see Ferren sauntering over.

Caley’s face felt flushed again.

Definitely diphtheria.

“So what’s the game plan for tomorrow?” asked Ferren.

“No plan. I’m not a fighter.”

“Me either. That’s why I let my animal nature do the work.”

“Animal nature?”

“My baest. You need to use its energy. It’s the only way to win. Mine’s a panther. Fast reflexes. Also, quite aggressive when it goes after its prey.”

Ferren fixed his dark eyes on Caley, and she had to look away before the diphtheria completely melted her face.

“I don’t think I want to use my baest,” said Caley, staring at her riding boots. “It’s … pretty wild.”

“The wilder the better, Your Highness.” Ferren made another ridiculously elaborate bow to Caley and headed off, giving Neive a little swooping bow as well.

Caley noticed Ithica staring at her. The look Ithica gave her seemed even more murderous than usual.

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