“Buckle in,” Dagger demanded as he slid into the pilot seat. “Red One, this is the Lexamus, you are clear for departure.” “Red One, clear,” Jarmen’s voice responded. Jordan watched as the Crystal Ship rose off the ground. She knew her mouth was hanging open when the platform of red crystals rose up and blended into the Starship. Closing her mouth, she watched as Dagger prepared their Starship for departure. “Are you strapped in?” he asked, briefly glancing at her before he returned his attention to the front panel. “Yes,” she whispered before clearing her throat. “Yes. What about the power? I know that the left thrusters were depleted.” “I don’t know what Jarmen did, but he was able to recharge them while I worked on the electricals,” Dagger replied. “Dagger, fighters have been dispe

