Nyteria Rising (The Thirteenth Series Book 3) Read Free

seen that red headed Guardloitering on her way in. She started to walk. How could the pair of them have thought up such a stupid scheme? Let’s get Val and keep her prisoner on the Prison that’s under attack.
    “Val!” It was Sam; he clearly wasn’t going to give up.
    “What?”
    “Please listen to me. These are dangerous times; if we lose, then no-one will be safe. Not Earth, not the Prison, and the Nyterians will have the power to destroy anything they choose.”
    “Why would you create something that powerful? It’s your fault this is happening, you created the weapon. Plus you only suspect they want that, you don’t even know what’s really going on!” She felt so frustrated.
    “Please stay. There is more at risk than you see on the surface.”
    “Sam, what about my family? They’re in danger.”
    He closed in on her. “Come here.” Taking her arm he pulled her to one side. He touched the wall and a doorway opened. “There is a lot more at risk than just Earth and your family. Yes, they are important to me as well, but I need you to just do as I ask for now.”
    “What else is at risk?”
    “This.” Sam placed his hand around her waist and they teleported out.

C HAPTER 2
The Space
    Val’s landing was relaxed, compared to her earlier uninvited ‘single-journey loop-extraction’. She hated technical descriptions for things. Her dad did it when talking houses and so did Jason when he explained fencing moves. She looked about; there was no one else around. She and Sam seemed to be inside some sort of huge cave. It reminded her of her time underground saving Max and the others from the rock-fall in Devon. Sam beckoned her to follow, offering his hand as they climbed up a steep rocky path.
    “Where exactly are we going?”
    “To a very special place. We’re almost there.”
    As promised, over the next rise Val saw something very odd. In the wall of the massive cave was a rusty, heavy-looking metal door. Sam walked up to it and knocked, glancing back to smile at her then pointed at camouflaged cameras. Well, if nothing else he seemed happy to be there. First there was the cranking of bolts and clanking of locks, then the heavy metal door was pulled ajar creaking and moaning.
    Through the gap that had opened appeared a tiny, pale face. This couldn’t possibly belong to the person who had opened the door; it was a child.
    “Sam!” the boy squealed delighted to see him. “It’s Sam!” he called back.
    “Didn’t you see me on the screen?” Sam asked, concerned at the fact the boy hadn’t known who was on the other side of the door.
    The boy seemed almost unable to contain his excitement at seeing him. “They’re down again, awaiting repair.”
    “Ok, are you going to let us in Alsom?” Sam quizzed jokingly.
    “Sorry.” Alsom blushed and disappeared.
    “They let children open the front door?” Val raised her eyebrows.
    “He’s the fastest person here. If there was a problem, he would be the best to escape. Never doubt children’s abilities. I think it’s one of Earth’s biggest flaws.”
    In that moment Val heard a sound she recognised: wheels, spinning faster and faster. Maybe the door had a pulley system. She waited with Sam for it to slowly allow them access.
    “All done,” Alsom called as he came around the entrance at full speed and braked directly in front of Val.
    “Oh my God!” she exclaimed grabbing Sam’s arm tightly. The boy had shiny looking wheels instead of legs. Val couldn’t take her eyes off them; she’d never seen anything like it. They weren’t like wheels on a bicycle. They were polished and solid, letting him glide smoothly over the surface like he was on ice.
    “Is she alright?” Alsom spun around her several times, changing direction with grace and agility. His blond mop of hair fell over his eyes as he huffed a breath up into his face, which controlled it for a millisecond.
    “Yes, she’ll get used to you.” Sam reached out playfully to push him,