#35: Uh Oh!

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“We’re all children. We, most of us, weren’t even decanted yet when the adults left. Almost everyone else in the Ark is gone. They went to war. Those that couldn’t fly a long ways, like Bears,Lions, Tigers, Dwarves, Elves and Griffin, all loaded into SkyManta’s and Elders and were carried. ”Kraki said.

He sounded a little sad, a little lonely, a little afraid. The Texan was very still.

“ Dwarves, Elves, SkyManta’s and Elders? Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!...what have we fallen into boys? I don’t think that we are in Kansas any longer….for sure?”

"We do have a problem though " said the young dragonkin sipping on his coffee. The Texan raised an eyebrow, then realized that the dragonkin wouldn't understand the gesture and said "No kidding? Another problem? What other problem do we have?"

"Rats" said the dragonkin...looking toward the horizon. “Demons...Orcs you might call them. PigRodents ...and suchlike”

"More Demons" groaned Sgt. Hobbs.

"Lots more Demons.Maybe a few thousand, in the first wave, perhaps ten thousand. We couldn’t tell from where we overflew and we didn’t want to get too close. There might to be millions for all we know. A lot.”

...smiled the Dragon...a frightening experience for the two humans given his dentition

“These guys were just a small group. They were using chariots so maybe they got ahead of everyone else? I don’t know. I do know that their buddies aren't very close but they are too close for you to make a run for the Ark.".

...the dragon waved to indicate the destroyed SwineRat force.

The Humans were stunned. That just blew the day all to hell and gone. "A few thousand huh? And that's just the first wave? Millions over all? Any OTHER surprises?"

Lamar must have spoken harshly because the young dragon was a bit startled at his tone.
"I dunno, they’ve got funny looking things. Big wagons and other stuff. I dunno what they are. We tried to stay out of range. I didn't see anything that flew though. ”

“Perfect, "grumbled the Texan "ok...here's what we need to do. This wonderful wall, and I’m not criticizing...it IS wonderful….it’s great for keeping critters off our ass while we sleep. Unfortunately it won’t be so good for repelling a mass assault, especially if they have high velocity weapons and explosives, which they probably do. Their handguns are fabulous. I shudder to think what their long guns and cannons might be like. We need to improve on the fort here, somehow. If they have cannon we have problems. The floor is open for discussion. Anyone with any ideas let’s hear it.”

He and his subordinates begin to discuss the situation. Everyone including Herjar and her companions. The young dragons were part of the group now.

The dragons and griffin could fly the Kindred Kids away. They might even fly some of the humans to safety...but not all, not even most. the distance was too far and they were, after all, children. There was a limit to their abilities.. Most of the humans would be killed when the Demons arrived. The Demons would then move on to attack the defenseless ARK with it’s legion of babies.

This was a good place to die...if need be. It was naturally defensible and they’d made a good start on enhancement. It was either win or die. That said...the main force of Demons weren’t really all THAT close...there was still time to extend their preparation.

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First Sergeant Halsey looked at the Texan and grimaced. “uh oh” he said.

Sgt Hobbs looked up, startled. Uh oh was never a good thing when a combat vet uttered it.

“What do you mean ‘uh-oh’? That’s really not helpful at this time saying ‘uh-oh’.

First Sergeant Halsey nodded toward the Texan

…”Look at his face. He’s got that look again”.

Hobbs did so.
“Uh Oh”.

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