Chapter 11: Helion Rises

“I am out!” Bracus called out, flinging the rifle into the dirt.

“Find another weapon! We need to hold until they get here!” Bracus ordered Death.

“Hold them with what? We have a couple hundred men left, no ammo and no ships. We are screwed!” Death wailed. Bracus pressed the com piece in his ear.

“Men, this is it. We can either let them pick us off or we can take it to them. They are just machines! Fight! Fight till the last man!” Bracus roared.

“No need to sacrifice yourselves gentlemen. We are back.” He heard Seven call out behind him. Bolts of crimson energy still slammed into their cover, but Bracus ignored them and ran over to Seven.

“Bloody hell am I glad to see all of you. Are you armed?” He asked them. The four of them smiled.