[Adventure Journal] by Shadows Of Darkness (Charlene Newcomb)

Author:Shadows Of Darkness (Charlene Newcomb) [Darkness, Shadows Of]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-03-10T13:37:13+00:00

The Lambda-class shuttle swept in from the west, approaching the mining center complex over the Locura Ocean. The pilot turned southward and skirted the Tahika Cliffs after receiving clearance from Air Defense Command.

Shortly after they’d departed the spaceport, Alex made herself at home in the cockpit, casually throwing her cape over the back of her seat. She engaged the pilot in conversation, enchanting him with her knowledge of the shuttle. She tried to talk him into letting her fly - - after all, she did have nine years of experience and was considered one of the best pilots on Garos IV. But with General Zakar on board, the young lieutenant wasn’t about to let any civilian, even the daughter of the Imperial Governor, fly his ship.

The shuttle flew inland over the Cliffs. For several seconds the only view was of treetops, then the landing platform came into view, carefully nestled between trees and mountains. The pilot eased his way through the towering trees and gently set the ship down, landing near a cargo vessel.

Major General Carner, the commanding officer of the mining center, approached the shuttle with four stormtroopers at his heels. They snapped to attention as the shuttle’s hatch hissed open.

“Governor Winger, General Zakar, Miss Winger. Welcome to the mining center. We are ready for inspection,” he said crisply.

“Thank you, General,” Winger replied. “I see you’re already busy transporting the ore,” he said, pointing to the cargo shuttle.

“Yes, we’re finally able to get our work done without interference from the underground,” Carner told them.

“Excellent,” General Zakar agreed.

“If you will please follow me.”

The turbolift whisked them down to ground level in less than a minute. Not much time, Alex thought. Another stormtrooper popped to attention when the door slid open, then followed the group at a discreet distance down a path toward the main part of the complex. Major General Carner delighted in showing off his crack troops, his well-defended garrison, and of course, his shuttle platform.

Alex shivered as a cold breeze swept through the complex. She reached over and touched her father’s arm. “I left my cape on the shuttle, Father. You continue with the tour, and I’ll catch up with you in a few minutes.”

“Of course, my dear.”

“I’ll start our inspection at the bunker, Miss Winger,” Carner said, pointing to a building that was carved into the mountain on the far side of the complex.

“I’ll meet you there,” she said, returning to the turbolift. As the lift sped back up some 40 meters, Alex studied the access control panel.

Boy, she thought, this is going to be interesting.

The door slid open. Stormtroopers remained on guard. Alex ignored them and headed straight for the shuttle. The pilot nodded to her and smiled when he saw her grab the cape. “Cold out there?”

“Very cold,” she told him as she threw the cape around her shoulders and walked back down the ramp.

All right, she thought. Here goes nothing.

The turbolift door had barely closed behind her when Alex reached for the medallion she wore.

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