Kharon Chapter 72
Back on the Kharon Emma, Sparky and Jacob run onto the bridge. “What the hell is going on?”, asks Jacob.
“It’s some kind of floating island of ice”, answers Luke trying desperately to bring the engines back online.
“I thought that was just a legend”, says Jacob.
“Hold up a minute. A floating island of ice?”
“Yea its a legendary island that is made entirely of ice and floats through the ocean swallowing up ships”, explains Jacob.
Luke smashes his fist on the console. “Fuck! That’s exactly what just happened to us. I can’t budge the ship.”
“So we’re now a part of this island?”, asks Emma.
“Not if I have anything to say about it dammit!” Luke storms out of the bridge with a determined expression of rage. Emma, Jacob and Sparky follow after him.
Luke is strapping weapons to himself in the weapons storage bay of the ship. Emma and Jacob are also arming themselves. “Where’s Kiarah and Simone? If we’re going to rumble it’s probably smart to have those two along for the ride”, questions Jacob.
“I’ve no idea but they’ll have to catch up. The longer we stay frozen like this, the harder it gets to break free”, says Luke cocking a ray gun.
“Whoa put the fucking brakes on. We ain’t going to survive without those two.”
“What are you worried about. You and Emma played hero on the last two islands without complaint.”
“Maybe I’m concerned not everyone on this mission gots my back.”
“Maybe you’re right to be concerned.”
“Oh for crying out loud not this old routine again. You know it’s really growing stale”, says Emma. “Just grow up already.”
“It’s not about growing up. It’s about not wasting my time on lying backstabbers who only look out for themselves”, snaps Luke.
“Did you ever think that maybe you don’t know anything you fuck-face”, yells Jacob.
“What are you talking about?”
“Nothing. Let’s go.” Jacob grabs two guns and storms out of the bay. Luke looks at Emma who just shrugs.
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