Chapter 16 – The Battle Of Red Sky
The long day eventually came to an end. The volunteers were processed and sorted, and Red Sky was as ready as it was going to get. The station finally quieted down for the night.
Dale headed to his quarters, peeled off his clothes, anchored himself to the bed, and collapsed. He was out in an instant. It seemed like he had just fallen asleep when the alarm sounded.
He jolted upright in bed. Was it a fire? Hull breach? He rubbed his eyes and tried to think. Then he remembered: Nat Leland was scheduled to arrive. The alarm meant he was nearly there.
He ripped the sheets aside, unfastened his anchor, and leaped out of bed. His momentum sent him flying towards the ceiling.
He cursed and bounced around the room a few times before grabbing hold of his bed a
