Chapter 35 – Welcome Allies
“Here we go,” Hinylius said. “Jumping out of cross-space.” He pressed a button on his console.
Gilded Vision exited cross-space and entered normal space. Homestead was right there in the center of the window, a blue ball streaked with white and gray.
Calael squinted. “Those gray clouds aren't clouds. They're smoke. The planet's on fire.”
An alarm went off, and a light on the console began to blink ominously.
“We're being targeted by the planetary defenses!” Hinylius shrieked. With trembling hands, he activated the comm. “Homestead, this is the civilian craft Gilded Vision. Please hold your fire. I repeat, we're a civilian craft. We—”
Calael slapped him. “Shut up and sit still.” He leaned over the comm. “Homestead, this is Calael Avisherin of Clan Harisatar
