The ship was tumbling out of control. There was no way she could tell if its braking flaps were up or down, but one thing was certain. The engines were black, totally shut down.
Quickly Star tongued her comm piece back on to hear the others babbling. Some were already weeping as the truth of the situation sank in. Star refused to think about it. Not now, not here. First she had to get Two halted. Then she could look for Hunter.
TwoThe transport was gradually slowing down, but not quickly enough to suit her. Tossing out a magnetic web, she was able to bring the ship to a complete halt. By the time she reached the outer lock, Three had pulled up beside its sister ship and the others were starting to exit to help.
Three“Are they alive?” The voice in her ear sounded like Blender’s but sh
