“It’s one section, boss… we can take them!”
“They’re KIDS, for f**k’s sake!”
“We are NOT kids!”
“Riis, shut the f**k up. I’m trying to save your stupid ass here!”
Sardaan and Isan exchanged glances at the shouting echoing through the corridors from up ahead.
“Dani,” Sardaan said, instantly recognizing her voice. The two warriors broke into a run. The lower levels were a rabbit warren of tunnels, maintenance ducts and worker drone shafts, so they were forced to twist and weave to reach the source of the shouting.
They reached the back of the group of Quesen, the youngsters parting like water as the two experienced warriors made their way to the front of the group. Dani was standing between the group of young warriors and the team of Terran soldiers, her hand out as if to stop them adv
