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The Girls From Alcyone II: Vengeance
This Week: Last week's snippet was very mysterious (possibly too mysterious!). So less mystery this week. This week, more action, and more Juncos falling from the sky. But this time we see what they're falling toward.
Raising the binoculars, Captain Tomanek scanned the skies again. The incoming ships were closer now; he could just make out their silhouettes. "Juncos… Bloody antiques…" he muttered. They were dropping in from orbit, unpowered, all their systems switched off. Their tactics were one of desperation, but there was a method to their madness. None of Tomanek's automated defenses could be brought to bear on the fighters.
It didn't matter. It was madness. Tomanek grunted. The attackers were committed to their suicidal descent, unable to maneuver—or fire their weapons for that matter. He knew they would wait to the last minute before switching everything on. And when they did, Tomanek's men would destroy them.
Something nagged at Tomanek; those fighters had to have come from somewhere. He tapped the com-unit clipped to his ear. "Madison, where's our overwatch. They must have picked something up by now—"
The immense sonic boom caused Tomanek to jerk his head up.
Silly Side Notes: I was going to post a 'sexy' bit, but I chickened out. Maybe next week.
Sometimes you gotta think outside the box. Good tactic.
ReplyDeleteAww! I like sexy bits!
ReplyDeleteNevertheless, something tells me that Tomanek just got his answer.
I thought this *was* a sexy bit...
ReplyDeletePerhaps if I'd thought to mention Tomanek's impressive physique ... his love of poetry and long walks on the beach ... his willingness to openly discuss his feelings ...
DeleteNever discount us antiques....sometimes we can surprise you! :) Nice!
ReplyDeleteYou're an antique too? Coo! I thought I was the only one :)
DeleteYES!! This is the stuff I think of when I think of your writing, Cary!
ReplyDeleteBuilding tension, then WHAM!
Love it!! I'm really excited about this second book. :)
I'm excited too. I've been panic-stricken for the longest while. But it's all (finally!) coming together the way I want.
DeletePairing this snippet with last week's is perfect. The unknown rush of action with the receiving end? Just an awesome contrast. I love hearing the tactician's side of it, too. Enjoyable read all around.
ReplyDeleteVery smooth read and you fill us in with details, dialogue, and sensory in just ten sentences. Cool snippet.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I went a few over. But they're short sentences!
DeleteOh, good stuff!! Tomanek's gonna get his cocky 'tude straightened out!! I can just see it... :)
ReplyDeletePutting last wee's together with this week's, I'm not sure whom I'm rooting for. (BTW I'm present--just forgot to sign up. http://jarnianconfederation.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteWell, hopefully, if I'm successful, you won't know who you're supposed to root for all the way through to book four!
DeleteCool snippet! Can't wait for this one to come out!
ReplyDelete*sighs. It'll still be a while yet. Many rewrites to come.
DeleteYou know, in my experience random suicide fighters dropping in is never a good thing. I hope he can bring weapons to bear in time.
ReplyDeleteUh oh. Loud booms are never good. I would think a sonic one would be even worse.
ReplyDeleteAnd here is comes! O.o
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