Stories tagged “ambush”
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Alley Ooops! (Ficlet 3845 cont'd)
Continued from Ficlet http://ficlets.ficly.com/stories/3845 “Marauder. Meat.” The nearest slave-mech made its most obvious assumption. It also indicated its IQ with the same move—the marauders don’t like smart slaves. “Guys! Great to meet you...
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Ambush At Corbin
The fleet dropped out of light speed at Corbin, immediately opening fire on all visible satellites. The planet’s single moon, Epis, was on the far side, and those stationed on its shipping port would now be wondering why they were no longer recei...
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Checks and Lead Deposits
The gun snapped up into his hand, almost like it met his palm half way. Bullets were flying before anybody knew what was happening. I dove to the floor and shot out the over head lights. Rolling to my left as fast I could, I was pleased when bullets ri...
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Balance Transfer
There was mostly silence now. Some of the groaners learned to stay quiet because sound attracted bullets like blood attracts sharks. I was alive and unharmed. The shooter was probably okay too. While professionals do get hurt, I didn’t see anyone...
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On the Run
The room went black. John blinked a few times, trying to force his eyes to adjust; but the darkness was complete and he was left mostly blind to his surroundings. He heard the shuffle of feet as the Operators continued their search of the building and ...
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Pardon Me, But Would You Have Any Grey Energon?
“I found you rather charming, actually, if a bit naive,” the newcomer said in a cultured male voice. His gun never wavered. From the assortment of car part junk hanging off of him, I judged he might turn into a limousine or other Grey Poupo...
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Under Fire
“Telic, cover!” I dashed out from behind the barrels, the explosion of gunfire behind me confirmation he was taking to heat for now. Quick hop over a crumbling wall, down a bit further, crouching – significantly more protection than t...