Kaira watched the display in amazement as the burning wreckage of a small craft slid across the floor of the hangar, overshot the Glimmer, then slammed into the far wall. The she grinned.
“That’s Tarkus!” she shouted. “I told you he’d make an entrance!”
“That’s also our signal to get out of here!” said Azita. “Let’s go!”
She activated the door control and it hinged open. The children, wide awake now, each stood tightly gripping the hand of an adult. When the doors had opened enough they started forward. Kaira noticed Azita moved behind her to make sure she kept moving. She wanted to protest, but in reality she was aware enough of how her body felt to not be sure it wasn’t needed.
“This way,” shouted Doug, turning to the left as they exited. As if any directions were needed. Sm
