Chapter 15: Risk We Had to Take – Part 7
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The transport craft descended through a veil of ash, its engines roaring low as static crackled through the war-torn sky. The landing gear screeched against the cracked tarmac of the crash site, kicking up a plume of dust that glowed orange in the fading light.
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The team rushed out onto the runway, the violet glow of their pulse launchers casting eerie shadows across the wreckage of the royal plane.
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They spread out, searching for survivors among the debris.
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“Lieutenant Benjamin Allen!” Sergeant Randy called out as he rushed toward a figure pinned near the wreckage. “Can you move?”
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Benjamin groaned, trying to push himself up. “Yeah… but their leader… he killed the rest of my team… even the pilot…”
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Randy nodded grimly. “We know where the princess is. First, we get you out—and the rest of the KIA accounted for.”
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“Randy!” Kayla shouted from across the wreckage. “We found another survivor!”
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Benjamin’s eyes widened. “Toby Lane? You’re alive? I thought you were dead…”
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Toby leaned against a broken panel, clutching his shoulder. “Got shot… went down hard. Had to shut off my radio so they couldn’t track me.”
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Randy activated his comm. “Sergeant Randy to Command. We’ve got two survivors. The rest are KIA.”
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A moment of static.
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“Copy that,” Commander Thorne replied. “Prepare for extraction.”
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The survivors—and the fallen royal guards—were loaded into the stealth transport. Within minutes, the team lifted off again, heading toward the old radio station where the princess was believed to be hiding.
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Six hours had passed with no contact.
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Near the radio station…
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“Hey,” Battalion Trooper One muttered, eyeing the building. “We should check the station.”
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“No way,” Trooper Two replied. “The princess isn’t in that place. It’s old—probably dead.”
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“Boss said check everywhere. We look, then we leave.”
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The two troopers moved toward the entrance.
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Across the street, hidden in the shadows of broken structures, Randy’s team took position.
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“Multiple hostiles,” Kevin whispered. “Eleven, maybe more.”
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Kayla narrowed her eyes. “What are they doing?”
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“Standing around,” Kevin said. “Not much movement.”
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Randy raised his hand. “We take them out—same time. Clean and quiet. Ghost… you move ahead to the princess.”
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Ghost nodded. “Copy that.”
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With a flicker, his invisibility suit activated, bending light around him as he disappeared into the ruins.
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Randy glanced at his team. “On my mark… three… two… one.”
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Silenced shots cracked through the air.
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One by one, the enemies dropped—never seeing it coming.
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“Hostiles down,” Kevin confirmed.
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“Stay sharp,” Randy ordered. “We move on my signal.”
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Inside the radio station…
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“I don’t see anyone,” Trooper Two muttered.
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“We check every floor, then we’re out,” Trooper One replied.
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They climbed the stairs cautiously.
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Above them, hidden in the shadows, Johnny Austin and Nicholas exchanged glances.
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“Sergeant Elsie,” Johnny whispered into his comm. “Two hostiles coming up the stairs.”
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Elsie immediately moved into position, signaling her team to secure Princess Aurora.
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Before the troopers could react—
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Two suppressed shots rang out.
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They dropped instantly.
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Ghost stepped out of the shadows behind them.
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“Stand down,” he said calmly. “Division operative. Hostiles neutralized.”
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Elsie lowered her weapon, relief crossing her face. “The Division… you made it.”
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Ghost nodded. “Sergeant Randy, I’m with the princess and Sergeant Elsie. Area secure. Awaiting your arrival.”
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“Copy that,” Randy’s voice came through. “We’re on our way.”
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End of Chapter 15
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and then Add to home screen.