Page 25 of Jaider’s Desire

“Did you hear that?” I asked, moving to her side.

“I did. It’s not something I’ve heard before,” she answered.

Just then a Compier shouted, “We’re under attack!”

I beamed widely and looked at Emma, who wrapped her arms around me, shaking with relief.

“They have come for us!” I exclaimed. “The Revians have come for us. I told you they would come”

“I can’t believe it, thank God,” she sighed.

Ships descended into the ravine on top of the base, and suddenly, there was gunfire all around us. The chaos of the battle erupted everywhere, and the Revians came in strong and in large numbers.

“Emma! Get down!” I cried, pushing her down onto the ground with me. I peeked up and saw many Revian warriors swooping down in small ships, while some were already on the ground fighting hand-to-hand with the Compiers. I searched for Jaider, but I couldn’t see him through all the chaos.

I hoped he cared enough to come for me himself.

We heard someone rattling our cage, and turned to see Captain Yizer unlocking the door.

“You are coming with me!” he shouted, standing there with a menacing grin as though there was nothing going on around him.

“We’re staying here!” I shouted. “Get away from us!”

He growled and hissed just like a snake, and then pulled his gun out, aiming the muzzle at Emma’s head.

“Walk or I will kill her,” he said.

She began to walk towards the cage door and I followed. We jumped from the cage, and put our hands in the air while the Captain held the gun at our backs.

“Do you see that ship? Walk toward it. That is our ride,” he said.

“They’re not going anywhere!” I heard a very deep and familiar voice shout, and my heart skipped a beat as I recognized who it was. I turned around to see Jaider with his gun drawn on the Captain.

“Jaider…,” I whispered, my heart beating wildly at the sight of him.

The Captain instinctively turns his gun on Jaider, and I took my chance. I grabbed Emma’s hand and ran to the cliff wall, crouching down to avoid any fire. I was so happy and relieved to see Jaider, but now I feared for his life.

“You Revian scum!” I heard Captain Yizer shout. “I’m taking those humans with me. You can try and stop me if you want, but you will only end up dead!” he screamed.

“There is no way I’m allowing you to touch her,” Jaider countered, glaring at the Compier Captain. “Look around. You are outnumbered.”

Jaider dove across the ground and fired a shot at the Captain, the blast hitting the Captain’s arm as he dropped his blaster. It didn’t stop Captain Yizer from charging towards Jaider though.

“Jaider, look out!” I screamed to warn him.

Jaider moved swiftly, but the Captain still managed to hit his leg with his claw. The two of them were rolling across the rocky ground, exchanging blows. The Captain used his long claws to scratch Jaider, and I fused my eyes shut, unable to watch. I wanted to go help him, but I knew I would be useless in this fight.

It was brutal and violent, and they seemed so evenly matched. Captain Yizer started to get the upper hand, as he kicked Jaider hard and broke free from his grasp. He stood up, took a few steps and reached for his gun on the ground. He then aimed it at Jaider.

My breath caught. I couldn’t lose him.