The colonel cursed. “IBU, order all remaining space craft to return to Red Base 9, near Olympus Mons.”
I sat up, “Colonel, what’s going on?”
He looked over at me, “Captain Andrews, it’s about time you woke up. You were out for 2 days, for God’s sake.”
The pain was now taking full effect and i winced as my head throbed.
“The Arvians have broken the defensive line we’ve been trying to hold. They will now have access to the planet’s surface, and will invade if we don’t act quickly.”
“Have you contacted Admiral Starking? His fleet encircling Earth would have no trouble warding the invaders off.”
He gave me a menacing look. “His fleet is for Earth’s protection only, reinforcements from the US, Russia and Japan are on their way. You better rest up quickly, Duke, I’m sending you to Red Base 9 to help set things up.”
I massaged my temples as i took in his words.
“I think you’ll be pleasently surprised. Ms. Whitton recovered from the crash faster than you did.”
Ashley’s alive?!