Freedom Saga 3: The Dawn of Liberty Read Free

other two moved
next to their ships. “Take a look at the scanners.”
    The
monitor showed the Confederation ships moving in from behind. Now caught
between the two forces the Malcovin ships veered off and gravity jumped away
before they were destroyed. Those left behind continued forward but were cut
down by the Artemis and Gemini’s cannons. After the battle was over the Confederation
ships flew next the two ships with their Lances in attack formation.
    “Captain,
we’re receiving a hail,” Droid A reported.
    “Put
them through,” Brian said.
    “Yes
sir,” the droid said.
    Baeron
and Siata appeared on the screen with a buzz of activity around them.
    “I
thought patrolling mining colonies was our duty,” Baeron said. “What brings
Heaven’s Light out here?”
    “We
were requested to look into the recent attacks,” Brian answered.
    “No
doubt without a word to us,” Baeron said.
    “The
request was anonymous,” Brian said.
    “Very
well,” Baeron said. “You may continue as you are. Just make sure you don’t
cross cannons with any of our forces or the civilians.”
    “We
won’t Commander Baeron,” Brian said.
    After
the transmission ended Brian looked at his forces. “Everyone return to base.”
    “Yes
captain,” the pilots said.
    The
Confederation ships collected their mobile suits and returned to the colonies.
    “I
didn’t expect them to help us,” Brian said.
    “It
shows their respect for our organization,” Myden said.
    “I
hope it does,” Grigon cawed.
    “I’m
done here,” Jesela said.
    After
she left Brian looked at Grigon.
    “Aren’t
you following her?” he asked.
    “Jesela
can handle it now,” Grigon answered. “I have enough to get my claws into.”
     
    * * *
     
    After
the Artemis and Siren landed Jesela started her usual round of scans. Both
Seles and Mira departed their mobile suits.
    “You
two look miserable,” Jesela said. “Is something going on?”
    “Yeah,”
Mira said.
    “It
has to do with Brian, doesn’t it?” Jesela asked.
    “That’s
the situation,” Seles said.
    “Let
me guess, it has to do with his berserking, or awakening, or whatever it’s
called?” Jesela asked.
    “That’s
it,” Seles said.
    “Is
he going to die?” Jesela asked.
    “I’m
not sure,” Mira answered.
    “Then
stop worrying about it!” Jesela shouted.
    The
other two were shook from their doldrums.
    Jesela
sighed. “The two of you know better than anyone if he’s facing life or death
Brian comes out on top. Worrying about it is pointless anyway. Look at what
we’re doing here. Any or all of us could die in a moment’s notice.” She shook
her head. “Now go and shake it out of him, tell him you love him, and get over
it. I don’t want you piloting until you’ve done so.”
    Seles
sheepishly looked up. “You know, for a supposed airhead, you know a lot.”
    Mira
smiled. “She’s right you know.”
    “I
only act the way I do because I was born with too much energy,” Jesela said.
“If Kali wanted me to sleep I’d be doing more of that and less of this. So let
me get to work.”
    The
other two laughed.
    “Thanks
Jesela,” Mira said.
    “You
know what to say and when to say it,” Seles said. “Thanks.”
    “Anytime,”
Jesela said as they left. She started checking the two mobile suits before
sighing again. “They’re so rough on these nowadays.”
     
    * * *
     
    Kivi
landed the Gemini in its designated launching bay.
    “Take
care of yourselves while I’m gone,” she said.
    We
will. Gemini Alpha responded.
    Take
care of yourself Kivi. Gemini Beta wrote.
    “Thanks,”
Kivi said before departing the mobile suit.
    With
her helmet in hand she made her way to the bridge of the Raulno. Other than
having several more launching bays the ship resembled any other Avoni class
Kalaidian ship. Her crew of three hundred and fifty was mostly Kalaidian, with
a number of Malcovin and Shandi mixed in. When she entered the bridge she took
the captain’s seat from Dreka. At