Reaching the end of the flight line, Gus
smiled. There she sat, Gus’ prize
possession the “Cool Coolie” – a small trader by galactic standards. Yet, she was much larger than the gun boats
he’d piloted during his twenty-year stint in the Corps. She looked as though she had seen better
days, but that was the way Gus preferred it.
A beat-up looking ship attracted less attention from authorities and
pirates alike.
Gus was a transporter by profession but
being based out of New Hope meant he also did a good amount of smuggling. He was owner, pilot and captain. A captain who was beginning to wonder the whereabouts
of his crew.
Gus climbed into the cockpit and nestled
into the pilot’s seat just in time to see the sun crest the horizon amid
brilliant hues of gold and orange. Sunrises on the arid New Hope landscape were
always spectacular. He noticed a
blinking light on the comm panel. He
pushed the button, it was a message from Shortcake.
“Jeez, Gus, turn on your phone. Our glorious crew got themselves arrested at
a party last night. They’re spilling
their guts about our last run to save their bacon. Better lay low; the cops are looking for
you.”
The Cool Coolie - Coming later this week.
Whats cooler than cool? The Cool Coolie! Night Terror sounds interesting too.
ReplyDeleteInstant buy!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes!
ReplyDeleteI'm in. This already sounds like a movie worth seeing.
ReplyDeleteThree "new" Aliens in the Cool Coolie, one in the Night Terror.
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