Raven 02 (Fueled By Fury Book 3) by Michael Anderle
Author:Michael Anderle [Anderle, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2025-03-14T00:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER TWENTY
Iâm sitting in Raven Oneâs cockpit, sweat gathering at the base of my neck even though the cooling fans are whirring at a low hum. The cockpitâs displays glow green and gold, casting flickers across my lap and arms.
Part of me wants to ignore whatâs happening on the comm, but Tabithaâs persistent commentary keeps me from zoning out. The encryption readouts in the corner of my HUD blink ominously, each flash a reminder that someone from my past is calling. Someone who once sneered at the sight of me.
A low crackle comes through the speakers, though Iâve set them to minimal volume so the words remain private. The audio is garbled by some advanced scrambling protocol, but I can still make out Staff Sergeant Korrâs raspy growl. He used to look at me like I was nothing but breakable twigs. Now, apparently, Iâm worth calling for help.
Tabithaâs voice resonates, wry amusement coloring every syllable. âSweet hacking motherboards, the Wolverines sure have a flair for drama.â She flicks through the lines of code on a sub-window in my display, artificial eyes scanning every micro-packet. âYou going to answer that or let them stew?â
I exhale, adjusting the harness strap snug across my chest. âIâm not in a hurry to listen to him grovel,â I mutter. My throat feels tight. âBut ignoring him wonât make him go away.â Despite my bravado, I canât deny a twinge of satisfaction at hearing the desperation in Korrâs voice.
Tabithaâs avatar appears in the top-right corner of my HUD, a tiny shimmering figure leaning sideways. âLet me guess. âHey David, remember how we said you were too scrawny for the Wolverines? Now we need your mech wizardry. Pretty please with a meltdown on top.ââ
I snort. âYouâre not far off.â I tap a small console to isolate the cockpitâs audio and brace myself for whatever Korrâs about to say.
His voice bursts clearer now, though itâs still warping at the edges from heavy encryption. ââWayneâ¦ackâ¦pinned, weâ¦â Static crackles. âThe pirates have us locked behind jamming grids on Garmâs Nest.â
That name triggers a memory. Garmâs Nest is a rugged chunk of rock in the orbit of some backwater moon, notorious for harboring scum whoâll kidnap or kill for a handful of credits.
Korr continues, âWeâve lost contact with official reinforcements. No cavalry in range. Weâre offering a private contract. Substantial pay. Five of our mechs are down, and we have seven personnel trapped, including two younger techs. Itâs a bloodbath waiting to happen.â
Before I can respond, the message cycles to its next segment. âWe canât get the government or Federation officials to intervene. The pirates are negotiating for a ransom thatâsâ¦insane. Weâre out of time. We need help off the books. Youâre the best pilot for this. If youâre hearing this, name your price. Weâll comply.â Korrâs voice fades, leaving a short beep of waiting silence.
Tabithaâs smug laugh echoes in my ear. âBig bad Wolverines finally realized your scrawny ass isnât for show. Wonder how it feels for them to grovel.â
My mind reels with a mix of anger and satisfaction.
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