The Z Team (Book 1): A Space Opera Adventure by Chris DeSantis

Author:Chris DeSantis [DeSantis, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: TriWorld Publishing LLC
Published: 2021-11-16T16:00:00+00:00

The throughway outside the dockyard was quiet—enough to hear the distant hum of the commercial district infused with chants from the protest. News streams from the opposite side of the ring habitat captured the size of the event, organizers and participants aiming torches and other sources of light overhead.

Had Wesley not been preoccupied with their potentially life-or-death predicament, he would’ve been there as a volunteer medtech. Where he fell on the politics side of it was another matter. He’d always been in favor of the Commonwealth’s existence, but their recent power grab post-Auturia had disturbed him. The Praxa Prime Administration appeared to be in the same predicament, having yet to offer an official stance on the matter. They would drag their heels on the matter as all political entities did. Despite the lockdown and the visitation restrictions, they could only delay for so long.

Wesley watched the loading cart pause in the access gate of the Stardancer’s docking bay while it processed their credentials. The gate opened, and the cart rolled through with their gear, leftover food, and weapons hidden within. His stomach had started to growl, and he reconsidered his offering of his cheeseburger meal to Dash. Something he could address as soon as they were safely aboard the ship.

He sat on a bench while Dash paced the throughway. The captain tilted his flask for another hit and came away with only a drop. They watched their surroundings carefully. The Nova-Reds were surely upset about SecForce’s apparent interception of the package. If the Nova-Red contact was true to his words, the group would seek revenge against the crew. Memories of the stories of horrific Nova-Red “cleansing” ceremonies began to creep into Wesley’s mind when a large vehicle emerged from the access tunnel in the distance. Relieved, he announced, “Captain, they’re coming.”

“I can see that,” Dash said. He lightly swung his arms across his body as if loosening up for a workout.

Wesley’s gaze shifted between the bus and his captain. “Have you thought of a plan to get us aboard the ship yet?”

“I have,” Dash said as the bus neared.

Wesley stared at him. “Are you going to tell me?”

Dash placed his hands on his hips and rotated his waist in circles. “The plan is, no matter what happens, go along with it.”

“I don’t understand.”

“You will soon enough,” Dash said, reversing the motion.

The bus stopped at the loading zone, leaving Wesley with no chance for further questions. Dash strode over. Wesley stood and scurried after him. The doors parted. Pulsing music and beams of light spilled out. Gaius’s Galaxy Battles followers filtered out sporting glazed eyes and wide smiles. As Gaius emerged, a blond woman slid in beside him, and clung to his arm. The others cheered. The ops crew came out last with Milia in tow.

Dash shouted, “Hey, asshole!” His voice drew the attention of everyone from the bus and a few nearby strangers. Gaius froze, jaw hung open. Milia moved close behind him. Wesley watched with utter confusion while Dash confronted his pilot.

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