The rockets flew from his Darten. Striking the orb, the disrupter core imploded, and the metal structure around the sphere crumpled from the blast. In a blinding flash, the force within the structure exploded, sending a wall of blue flame racing toward Byron’s ship. The flames licked his canopy, the heat penetrating his mind as he visualized the coordinates.
Jump!
A faint voice echoed in his head, penetrating the darkness.
I’m here because I care about a young man named Byron.
I love you, little brother.
Byron, pull up!
Byron!
Gasping for breath, he opened his eyes. The darkness remained, though. Blinking to adjust his vision, Byron struggled to focus on his surroundings.
After a moment, he noticed stars. They glowed brighter as his eyes grew accustomed to the faint light. The view
