Uncommon Loyalty_DT7 by Toby Neighbors

Author:Toby Neighbors [Neighbors, Toby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mythic Adventure Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-04-01T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Two days into the journey, Gunny Tveit was at her breaking point. At every turn, Donny Calloway had insulted Nick and the entire Recon team. While Master Sergeant Florez and the other NCOs kept to their private quarters, Gunny Tveit was left to ensure that a riot didn’t break out in the common room.

The large space had been quickly divided. A table was pushed into each corner, for each of the three Recon teams. The center space was reserved for the infantry platoon, who were constantly complaining about the intrusion of the Special Forces teams. Tempers flared often, and it took all of the gunnery sergeant’s charm and authority to keep violence from breaking out.

“Sarge is going to be worn out by the time we reach the system,” Ty said.

“We need a way to blow off some steam,” Nick said. “We could spar, but we’d reach the system with half the teams in the medical bay.”

“Or the morgue,” Kal said.

“No room for a foot race,” Jules said.

“I feel like a kid on the longest road trip ever,” Ember said. “How is it possible that we aren’t there yet?”

“Don’t make me pull over,” Ty said in mock anger. “I will turn this space ship around right now.”

“I suppose a trivia challenge is too much to hope for,” Jules said.

“Hey, wait a second,” Kal said, suddenly excited. “I was messing around with the programs on my helmet, and there is a simulator on there.”

“So?” Ty said.

“So, it’s probably possible to have virtual reality combat games,” Kal said.

“You want us to play video games?” Ty asked in disbelief.

“Well, yeah, sort of. We could have a marksmanship challenge and see who the best shot on board is,” Kal said. “This ship is bound to have weapon simulators. We can have one round of moving targets and one round of long-range shooting. It would take a really long time, but everyone could watch the action on the view screens while the participants use their helmets in a virtual gun range.”

“It’s not a bad idea,” Ember said.

“I’m game,” Nick said.

“Okay, so go find us some weapon simulators,” Kal said. “I’ll set up the VR range. Jules, you get Gunny Tveit on board. Ember and Ty can be in charge of the brackets.”

“Roger that,” Nick said.

He got to his feet and made his way quickly across the common room, moving toward the hatch that led to the corridor from which he could access the Ready Room. He was almost to the door when someone grabbed his arm.

“Where the hell are you going, Private?” Donny snarled. “Enlisted personnel aren’t allowed to roam around without an escort.”

“Sorry about that, Sergeant Calloway,” Nick said. “I was going to find weapon simulators. Dragon Team Seven is putting on a marksmanship contest.”

“Dragon Team Seven doesn’t exist, Private,” Donny said angrily. “You don’t get to call yourselves that. I doubt you’ll make it through training.”

Nick wanted to hit the arrogant veteran, but he took a deep breath and stayed calm. Donny still had a hand on Nick’s arm and made no move to release it.

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