The captain and Jessie are still on the bridge. They just eluded another starship--one with hostile intent.
"Ninety degrees port." The Captain's words were
calm, as if he didn't see the ship racing toward them at tremendous speed.
"Then, dead stop again."
Jessie braced herself and it still took her stomach three
seconds to catch up after the sudden stop. A cheer rang out from Blue Boy and
Chicken Wire Face. The human-like character and the Captain merely smiled. The
gray-skinned 'Vulture' eyed Viator in stony silence.
"Thank the Intrepid Ones, they shot past us," the
Science Officer reported.
"Excellent, Mr. Xaropa. Thank the Intrepid Ones,
indeed. Deactivate Red Alert. Maintain cloaking device. Take us back to Earth,
Mr. Glaxpher." The Captain folded his arms across his broad chest and
looked down at Jessie. He expelled a deep breath. "We shall return you to
your home." He reached down to assist her.
Despite her shaky knees, she ignored his outstretched hand
and scrambled to her feet. "Well, it's about time."
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