"Today we lost two pilots, and five ships. Apparently some kind of
energy beam destroyed your ships. We managed to get a broken wing
and the energy is other worldly. We are trying to find out what
substances are in ti, and we'll have a lead soon. For now, rest,
relax, party, and play games. Dismissed!" the general said in the
briefing.
Everyone saluted and Ricky and the others left. Ricky and two
others decided to go to the library and read some comics. Along the
way the argued over who would win. Flash or Quick Silver.
Ricky walked into the library, grabbed a handful of comics and sat
down in one of the chairs. He began reading slowly trying to forget
the laser. After a few minutes, he did.
Ricky got his new comic and sat down next to Savannah to read.
"That was Grandma Patty. She will be ninety two this year. We all
call her grandma, but really nobody is related to her. Her
relatives died. Everyone at base has to be useful. She is the
libarian and provides joy to us." Ricky said being to read.
“All pilots! Suit up and report to the hangar and launch! This is
not a drill!” shouted a voice from the speakers.
Sirens started to flash and Ricky and the other two pilots ran down
the halls to get their uniforms on. They had everything ready in
two minutes and got to their ships.
“You're clear to launch in one minute Ricky. Start a system check.”
Sandy commanded.