Chapter 44

I have no immediate idea of being killed

But one can never tell and none of us can live forever,

So if I should go don’t worry

But set yourself to do better than I have.

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—General George S. Patton

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ABADDON

General Abaddon paced back and forth on the Jehoshaphat's bridge. All he had to do was secure the confounded planet before Shay'tan did, or Jophiel's lover, Raphael. He plopped down into his commander's chair, his gunship grey feathers rustling with frustration. The crew all turned, looking to him to tell them where to go.

Go? Go where? How do I tell them I don't have a second clue?

A warning tone sounded from the communication officer's station to his right.

"Sir?" Lieutenant Shzzzkt's gossamer underwings buzzed with alarm. "The Invincible reports they just ……