The Pillar - Communicate

by Browncoatben

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He could see The Hammer drifting away through the window. His chest was moving. Impossibly breathing. Relk remembered everything, but didn’t comprehend it.

The glow of his own eyes reflected back in the window.

Communicate. he thought suddenly.

Leaving the airlock, he drifted the corridors of The Pillar. Passing Captain Lang’s quarters, he noticed a glass hanging in the air, surrounded by frozen whiskey. I remember this.

Communicate. Again. Instinctive.

Two minutes later, he stood on the deck of C.I.C. There was no light, but his eyes seemed to adjust.

Approaching the console, his right hand reached out very naturally, touching the back of the chair as it had a thousand times before. It guided his descent into the familiar seat. Then, a burst of blue energy leapt from his fingertips and the console powered on.

He wanted to reach out across the distance and talk to his friends on The Hammer. He needed help. He pressed the broadcast button.

“Surrender.” he commanded.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. The Pillar - Communicate

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun series, great, classic sci-fi stuff. I like the in and out sort of feel to his existence, aware but unaware, wanting to reach out but calling for surrender.
    LoA

  2. The Pillar - Communicate

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I agree not only that it’s a great series, but I like the conflict in Relk’s mind.

  3. The Pillar - Communicate

    KevMullins' Buddy Icon KevMullins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    The last line is killer and totally unexpected! I’m really into this series now.

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