Pirate Moon by C. P. MacDonald

Author:C. P. MacDonald [MacDonald, C. P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-21T14:28:06+00:00

Chapter 5

Chapter 4

Calin peered up at the new engine being installed in the Sea Rover as the sparks from Dean’s welder fell around him. It had been a week since they limped back from the dark side of the Moon. On only one engine, he had flown through a mining tunnel under a mountain, and out the other end. The effort pushed his skills and nerves to their limits but he navigated the narrow tunnel to freedom.

Now he and Dean were hiding in an old abandoned military outpost. It had been carved into the side of a mountain a couple of kilometers outside Caldera City, the main metropolis on the Moon. He discovered this old station back when he flew patrols for the PPD and had told no one about it, not even Captain Neomi. The hanger doors, hidden from view deep in the mountainside, were big enough to handle the Sea Rover. And now the ship, his ship, sat in the center of the hanger bay.

At first, they used the Sea Rover’s generators to power the life support and gravity plates of the little garrison. But yesterday Dean brought in power cores. So with luck by the end of the day the base should be fully operational and independent. Off the grid, concealed from view, and forgotten from history. The perfect smuggler’s den to call home.

They buried Neomi on the rim of Peary Crater, with a beautiful view of Caldera City and the Earth-rise every day. The Moon was her home, and he believed she would want to stay here forever.

Over the years, as he flew for her on their smuggler runs, Calin built up a thorough knowledge of the Captain’s business and contacts. And what he didn’t know, Rose could fill in the gaps. As Captain he now had full authority and access to her records.

“Hey! Dean!” he called out over the sound of the welder.

“Yea?” a reply floated down from the top of the ship.

“I’m headed into the city, need anything?” he asked.

After a short pause, Dean replied, “Some new power converters without a million miles on them would be nice.”

Calin groaned, they needed to pick up new clients. And soon. These repairs were burning through his creds faster than a supernova.

“And some beer,” added Dean.

Calin climbed into the surface skiff and flew out the airlock, down the mountainside toward the city. He had a meeting with a guy about a prototype cybernetic arm. His contact told him the arm paired with a contact lens to display targeting data for enhanced shooting accuracy. So from now on, when he killed a client, it would be on purpose. It was time for both him and the Sea Rover to get some much-needed upgrades. He had also picked up a tip about some ship weaponry that might be available.

He would keep his promise to Neomi, to keep the Sea Rover safe and keep her flying. But it would be done his way.

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