Chapter 16

Twin cannons emerged from pockets in the Dialorian transport's front area. Beams shot forward. Bria watched the rear shield.

"Somebody do something!" She cried.

Relda eyed the rear view cam. Ozla focused on the viewing screen before her. She tapped a configuration.

"Energy shield activated," a cheerful, feminine, but mechanical voice announced.

"Got it," she said.

Endless space stretched on before them. No matter how much they covered, still more lay ahead.

"Fire our cannons," Relda said, and tapped Ozla's armrest.

"Mama," she protested. "We'll implode in our shield."

"Deactivate it, stupid!" Bria screamed from the cabin.