Skyjackers: Episode 1: A Proper Nuisance (Skyjackers: Season One)

by Staudt, J. C.

  There were many ways Jonathan could’ve replied to that. He could’ve mentioned that his crew had fled like cowards and left him alone to be captured. He could’ve defended Vivian’s honor from the nasty name the Admiral had called her. Or he could’ve pointed out that Vivian had only fired blanks from her cannons to scare his crew, and so there was never any real risk of damage to the Maelstrom. Jonathan could’ve explained that he had only left the Maelstrom to help a friend. But how would he avoid telling the Admiral he’d lied to keep that friend out of trouble? In the end, all Jonathan could say was, “I do, sir. I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.”

  “I should hope not, Thorpe. Next time, instead of a tongue-lashing, you may find yourself on the rather unpleasant end of a real one.”

  The Admiral slammed his handset down so hard, Jonathan could swear he felt the tremors in the soles of his shoes. You’re up a creek now, aren’t you? he thought. From now on, no more mistakes. Duty first, and everything else second.

  That was when Jonathan’s mother called.

  Afterword

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