Shrouds

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, it sealed shut, and the Shrouds systems quickly restored air pressure within the compartment.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

Just make sure that you all make it back here in one piece, Nero said, as the Shrouds engines began to warm up noisily on the launch pad.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

There was no roar of escaping air as the ramp lowered this time, but the noise of the Shrouds engines grew suddenly louder.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

The roof panels slid back into place, once again concealing the secret landing pad from the outside world, and the Shrouds cloaking device disengaged, rendering it once again visible to the naked eye.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

He had immediately given the order for one of the two remaining Shrouds to be prepped for emergency takeoff, and by the look of the frantic last-minute checks the ground crew were performing, they were very nearly ready.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

Ive contacted the safe house; theyre ready for us, Raven reported, watching the two boys climb the steps leading to the Shrouds interior.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

Raven knew full well that Otto would have liked nothing better than to have a look at the outside world, but the Shrouds passenger compartment was completely sealed.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

Just make sure that you all make it back here in one piece, Nero said, as the Shrouds engines began to warm up noisily on the launch pad.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

Well, the Shrouds are experimental; there could have been an equipment failure.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009

Raven yelled as Otto Malpense and the Shrouds pilot leaped down from the aircraft behind her.

The Overload Protocol Mark Walden 2009