Chapter 6 – Training
“Move it, Harper! Faster, faster, faster!”
Jerry ran towards the firing line and threw himself down on the ground with a grunt.
“Open fire! Open fire!”
Jerry fired a burst of plasma bolts at each of the 100-yard targets. He missed the first, missed the second, and grazed the third.
“Next position! Move it! Move it!”
Jerry sprang to his feet and ran to the next firing position. He collapsed, brought his rifle into position, and fired at the 150-yard targets, missing all three.
“Cease fire! Cease fire! Clear!”
Jerry ejected his rifle's magazine and switched the selector to safe. He rolled over onto his back and took gulps of air, trying desperately to catch his breath. His heart was beating a mile a minute, and there were spots in his vision.
Sergeant Fowler was
