Allies (Warriors of Karal Book 5) by Harmony Raines

Author:Harmony Raines [Raines, Harmony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Multicultural, Science Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Alien Invasion, Colonization, Exploration, First Contact, Galactic Empire, Genetic Engineering, Multicultural & Interracial, General Fiction
Amazon: B01EQKPEDW
Published: 2016-04-22T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen – Niko

He checked the readings and adjusted the course slightly; he knew that it was incredibly important their course was correct and the cruiser was at the right angle of entry. This wormhole held an anomaly which they had never encountered anywhere else.

While the entrance to the wormhole itself was fairly easy to navigate, Niko knew that when the cruiser reached the exit, there was what could only be described as a strong current, trying to drag them off to the left. Their acceleration had to be increased just enough to shoot them out through the end, otherwise there was a chance they could be sucked out into another part of the universe.

And it was not as simple as just turning around and re-entering the wormhole. As a cruiser crew had discovered two generations ago, they had travelled into the wormhole, and were never heard of again. That was not going to happen today.

Once successfully on the other side, they were only ten light-years from the next wormhole entry point. But instead of shooting straight for it, they had to slow down enough for a probe, which was anchored in a four-way crossroads of wormholes, to feed them information. This would include any messages from Karal, and also any warnings that there was a problem after the second wormhole, where a large asteroid belt was waiting to throw debris at them.

He kind of hoped the probe would have news for them, and they would have to go elsewhere. There was no way the Karal could safely set up a colony for humans this far out, unless it was their last resort. But he had his orders, so he adjusted the cruiser minutely, and hoped everything went OK. The system data was old; he only hoped it was still accurate.

The wormhole appeared on his computer screen, and he headed for it, for once hoping luck was with them. But even if it wasn’t, they had no choice but to continue.

“Is your seatbelt secure?” he asked Petra as the three beacons flashed in front of him. This was the last point in which he could change mind and abort the entrance of the wormhole. He looked across at her, and saw her checking it.

“Yes, it is secure. You’re making me nervous, Niko. Is something wrong?” she asked.

“This wormhole is just a little bit trickier than the rest. But we will be fine. I just wanted to make sure that you are secure. That way if it’s a bumpy ride you won’t get thrown around the cruiser.” He smiled, trying to reassure her. He knew that she was worried too.

“I trust you, Niko, you got us this far. And surely we wouldn’t have been sent out here unless this is where they needed us to be.” And then a shadow crossed her face. “Or is your Ruler hoping that I might get lost out here?”

He turned quickly and shot her a look that told her he didn’t know what she was talking about.

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