Wasteland: Sirain Rises by Ann Bakshis

Author:Ann Bakshis
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic, Urban Fantasy, YA
Publisher: Ponahakeola Press
Published: 2015-09-11T22:00:00+00:00

“What happened, Neo?” Braxton asks, swishing a caramel liquid in a tumbler.

We’re all in Neo’s office. Two Regulators are busy repairing the window while the rest of us are sitting on couches, exhausted and thirsty.

“It was right after our communications with Acheron were cut,” Neo begins, taking a swig of his drink. “They had the passcode to open the gate. Don’t know how they obtained it. Had to have been someone working as a High Ruler Guard or a Superior since they’re the only ones with the codes. We didn’t know they’d infiltrated us until it was too late. They killed a handful of my Regulators and a dozen Laics. Once the situation had calmed down, the Laics were ushered back to their homes and only permitted to work if a Tyrean soldier was with them. My Regulators have been locked down in the holding cell ever since then. I was the only one allowed any kind of freedom, although I was confined to my quarters for most of the time.”

“Caderyn knows we’re here,” I say to Braxton.

“Then we can’t stay long.”

“I’ve already changed the passcode, so they won’t be able to get in easily.”

“Have communications been re-established with Acheron?” Bevan asks.

“No. At the moment they are strictly going to Tyre.”

“Neo, we’re going to need to stay the night. Lehen and I can work on your communications, so at least you can see what’s going on in Acheron, and cut your link with Tyre. That may tip off the army, but it gives us time. Where can the others sleep?”

“I’ve got men ready to give up their beds for you all. They’re very grateful, as I am, for your assistance.”

Neo’s second in command escorts us to the sleeping area, while Neo takes Braxton and Lehen to the communications room, which is next to weapons storage. I take the bed in the back, away from everyone else, and fall asleep the minute my head hits the pillow.

In the morning, we’re treated to fresh eggs, milk, toast, and bacon. Braxton has managed to re-connect the Borough with Acheron, but visually only. From what we’ve seen of the live feed, the Tyrean army is busy fixing the shuttle rail. They have quite a bit of it completed, but they’ve had to do it from the air as they’re still not able to get past the detonators. Neo offers to have a couple of his Regulators go with us, and many volunteer, but Braxton declines, stating that they’ll be needed more in the Borough, especially with Caderyn on his way. Vier and Bevan come up with a defensive strategy for the Borough, which Neo gets underway immediately. Caitrin has volunteered to stay behind and assist. I’m glad she’s staying behind. We’re given fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, and dried meat.

“Good luck, old friend,” Neo says to Braxton as we’re about to leave.

“You too.”

We head southwest. We stay off of Acheron roads, worried that Caderyn, or some form of Tyrean army may be on their way.

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