Amber's Proposal *R18

'Of course, how could I not see it?' John thought.

Jolene burst through the door, her heeled boots clicking against the hardwood floor. She saw John sitting on the couch, head in his hands and shoulders shaking. 

"What's wrong?" she asked softly, gingerly placing a hand on his back.

"I found the ship."

"You did?"

"Yes. It's invisible, but it's there, I saw it."

"Great! How are we going to get it?"

"We'll have to sneak in and take it, but we'll need to get close enough to the base to do so."

"Then, we'll have to be careful."

John nodded and replied, "Yes. But first, I need to talk to Mikal."

Voices echoed through the courtyard as Mikal led his people in a series of coordinated movements. They practiced with swords and shields, their bodies slick with sweat and determination. The sound of metal clashing filled the air as they trained for battle.

"I found a ship," John announced.

"Really? Where is it?"