The Mercy of the Gods shook as it rode the raging space-time
distortions. Gravity grasped at the ship from all sides. Alarms shrieked and
metal moaned.
Captain Shilo gripped the arms of his chair and shouted to his
Helmsman, “Krya.”
Krya yelled back over the screaming starship, “We’re committed
now, captain; this trillion dollar ship just became the most expensive barrel
ride in history.”
“Courage, Krya,” Shilo replied.
They spiralled down inside a tornado of angry physics.
Somewhere down there was Earth, and the Apocalypse Device.
Shilo had never before had to disarm a bomb as it was actually exploding.
Author bio: John Xero is the editor at 101 Fiction.
This is a barrel ride! How fun!
ReplyDeleteA good story makes you want to be in it. I want to be Krya. Or the Captain. Or, hell, the dude watching from his balcony, tea cup in hand, as he watches with dropped jaw a bomb exploding--can he see the hole in the sky where the ship's about to come through? Awesome stuff.
Thanks, Becky. ^_^
DeleteIf I was going to watch the world explode, I'd want a cup of tea in hand too... =)
Fantastic last line!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kymm. =)
DeleteThe last line sets up so many possibilities but it gives the narrative a finality, too.
ReplyDeleteAdam B @revhappiness
Thanks, Adam. =)
DeleteGreat writing as always John.
ReplyDeleteI think I too would like a spectator's seat for this event. :-)
Be a crazy view, wouldn't it?
DeleteThank you, Steve. =)
Killer last line John!
ReplyDeleteAs Becky said as you read you just feel like you want to be in it! It's terrifying and yet seems fun.
Great concept. Really enjoyed :)
Thank you, Cindy. ^_^
DeleteSuper action in this John, I felt as if I were on that wild ride with them.
ReplyDeleteI really seem to have dragged people into this one. =)
DeleteThank you, Deanna. =)