There was not a second to waste as I heard laser fire blasting. I ran into the ship and straight to the bridge. Wide-eyed I took a moment to take in the different control panels and visual displays before sitting into the soft pilot’s chair.
Multiple cameras viewed outside the ship from every conceivable angle. From one viewing the rear, I could see that Leanne and her companion had hobbled in. The next minute seemed like an eternity as white flashes appeared. Then, I saw Tabitha, standing and returning fire.
Get into the ship for fucks.
Then the others appeared scurrying into the ship before Tabitha made a run for it.
Immediately, I pressed the button to close the cargo bay door and fired up the thrusters rattling the ship. Pulling back the lever, the ship began to rise just as the blue flashes of its force shield activated.
My finger hovered over the red button to return. Then I pulled it back.
Tabitha came up beside me, kissing me on the mouth. “That was close. I wasn’t sure I’d see you again.”
I reached out and held her hand.
The habitat receded into the distance and my heart began to beat more slowly.
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