Transformers - Ghosts of Yesterday by Alan Dean Foster

Author:Alan Dean Foster [Foster, Alan Dean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction, Transformers Series, Action Adventure
ISBN: 9780345497987
Publisher: Del Rey
Published: 2007-03-25T23:00:00+00:00

Kinnear came out of the dark once more and this time found himself on a cot. The dark green canvas of an army field tent snapped in the wind above his head. There were a couple of heavy blankets over him, and someone had set up space heaters and a generator. The tent had light and warmth.

He forced himself a bit more upright and saw Jensen standing near the opening, his face to the storm howling outside. He swallowed, hoping his voice would carry. "Jensen."

Apparently it was sufficient, because Jensen turned around. "Sir. Sorry about that. You turned down the morphine. It couldn't be helped."

"No, it couldn't," Kinnear agreed readily. "Listen, I know that everyone's working to get the convoy back on track, but if it hasn't been done already, I want you to get sentries out fight now. I know the weather

sucks, but put up a perimeter at one hundred yards and rotate the men at least every hour."

sucks, but put up a perimeter at one hundred yards and rotate the men at least every hour."

"Next, if he's still alive and mobile, I want the driver of that lead truck in here right now."

"Sir?" Jensen eyed his commander doubtfully.

"This is lousy weather to drive in, and we implemented a last-minute route change," Kinnear said through clenched teeth, "but that's no excuse. You put a man on point because he's supposed to be the best. His slipup could cost us a lot more than probably even he knows. Get him in here."

Jensen nodded. The operation commander's leg might be broken, but it was clear that everything else was fully functional. "I'll be right back, sir."

Kinnear watched as the lieutenant headed out into the snow, barking orders as he went. His initial assessment of the man was further confirmed. Jensen had kept his head and had not panicked.

He returned a short time later, brushing snow and ice off his coat. "Sir, the perimeter has been established and a rotation is in place."

"And the driver?" Kinnear prompted.

The rising redness in Jensen's face was not entirely due to the effects of the weather. "We're, uhlooking for him, sir."

Kinnear blinked at the lieutenant. "Looking for him?"

"I know he survived the crash, sir," Jensen went on. "I saw him get out of the truck myself. But I'm having trouble locating him right now. We're kind of spread out. Things are improving by the minute, but there's still a lot of chaos out there."

"Uh-huh," Kinnear muttered. "All right, let's leave that for a moment and give me a sit rep."

Relieved, Jensen nodded. "Yes, sir. We've got six seriously injured and about a dozen banged up to a lesser degree or another. They're in the bigger tent next door, and the medics are already working on them. While you were out, one came in here and redid the splint on your leg. Said he'd be back in a little while to check on you."

"And the vehicles?" While not anticipating trouble, Kinnear prepared himself for the worst.

"Those that managed to avoid the chain reaction mostly did so by sliding off the road.

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