The Lost Prophecy: The Falcon Chronicles Book 2 by Marjorie Lindsey

Author:Marjorie Lindsey [Lindsey, Marjorie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-28T22:00:00+00:00

15

On the attack

Engulfed by the approaching wall of sand, the far end of Tarvek's compound was no longer visible in the darkening sky. The forceful wind was a stinging adversary. The deafening sound of the storm made communication impossible.

Dressed in protective gear, we grappled for balance as we descended the stony slope to the valley floor. The winds howled and swirled around us, obscuring our vision with biting sand. The men took the lead on the soft red dunes, cautiously probing the path for evidence of explosive devices or hidden obstacles.

In two lines, we scurried over the shifting ground, constantly wary of traps. We arrived safely at the array of solar panels southwest of the compound. Kaaluk broke us into smaller groups. Leika, Trill and I stayed with Jarryd, Kaaluk and two other men. We zigzagged between rows of metal poles, slowing when the main entrance to the dome came into view. Crouched low, we advanced through the blinding gritty veil. Twenty feet from the gate, we spotted the guards.

At Kaaluk’s signal, we dropped to the ground. More concerned with protecting themselves from the oncoming storm than watching for intruders, the guards stood huddled at the entry point, oblivious to our presence.

“Can you tell if they are androids?” Kaaluk yelled into Trill’s ear.

“I see auras. They must be human.”

He signaled to Leika and two men. She pulled her knife from its sheath in readiness, as did the others. I understood what they had to do, but I couldn’t prevent the sick feeling in my stomach as their arms raised in readiness.

Kaaluk's was the first blade to fly, then three more followed. The hits were confirmed as one by one, Tarvek's guards crumpled to the ground.

“I don't see any more.” Jarryd called out and moved forward, his weapon ready as his eyes scanned the area. The sheeting sand made it impossible to see beyond where the guards had fallen.

We drew closer. Near the gate, one injured guard groaned softly. I knelt beside him, my hand hovered over his body, but there was no hope. I could feel his energy slipping away. His confused eyes held mine as his life force diminished. When I felt an emptiness in his body, I stood and backed away.

Saddened by the waste of war, my eyes sought Kaaluk’s. He nodded, understanding the conflict that raged within me. My gift was primarily one of healing, but I couldn’t ignore the darker side of my voice.

The wind roared around us cutting the visibility to inches. As we moved forward, no guards challenged our assault, but tension remained high. We had no idea what would greet us when we accessed the compound.

Jarryd wiped the sand from a luminous panel at the right of the entranceway. “Looks like a hand scanner.” He yelled against the howl of the wind, then gestured. “Bring one of those bodies over here.”

When the first guard’s palm scan didn't work, Kaaluk's men dragged the other dead bodies to the gate.

“This one must have a higher

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