Chapter 1
March 3rd 2069
Alvin was sitting in his room a data pad in one hand a styles in the other. During his down time he liked to write down songs that came to him during the day. The song he was writing now had been stuck in his head for the past few days and only now was he able to write it down.
"All hands to stations, five minutes till take off" said a voice over the intercom.
Shutting off the data pad, Alvin headed off to his assigned station. Out in the hall way people were jogging through trying to get to their stations. Thanks to some design changes Simon was able to get catwalks installed so that the chipmunks could get to their stations and navigate the ship.
"One minute till take off" said the com officer.
The whole ship began to shake as the engines began to heat up and prepare for take off. Alvin quickened his pace, now at near a full run making it to his station.
"All hands this is the captain secure your stations, take off in 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… launch!"
The whole ship began to shake as it took to the sky. As they approached the edge of the atmosphere the shield could be seen, it had a light blue tint to it.
"Switching shield to EMP mode now, all systems are green, activating EMP"
The shield took on a reddish glow as it began to expand outward encompassing the enemy ships.
"All enemy ships have been disabled were moving to jump point, well done crew." Said the captain
Alvin breathed a sigh of relief, their plan had actually worked. Alvin began to make his way back when the whole ship began to shake, the lights dimmed and a siren begins to sound in the distance. Down below the catwalk a conduit exploded twisting the metal and showering shrapnel everywhere, the cat walk began to buckle getting on all fours Alvin sprints down the catwalk as it collapses underneath him. Grabbing on to a support wire, the catwalk is taken out, using the wire as a swing Alvin manages to make it back to the floor. A repair crew rushes past him to put out the fire and begin repairs.
Meanwhile on the bridge the crew is shaking off the effects of the hit.
"Raise shields, LT damage report!" Said the captain
"We have a hull fracture on deck two, emergency force fields are holding it together, and casualty reports are coming in no fatalities so far we do have 3 injured."
"Sir I have 4 Destroyer class Renvar ships on long range sensors and their headed our way." Said the LT
"Battle stations, Helmsman resume course for the jump point have all port side rail guns begin firing at the destroyers-"
"Sir Destroyers are launching fighters"
"Activate the Point laser system (PLS) and get our gunners in position,"
"Sir shouldn't we launch our own fighters" Said the LT
"No were too close to the jump point we wouldn't be able to recall all of them in time." Said the captain
The whole ship was abuzz with activity as the crew manned their stations. Alvin was on his way back to his quarters when the ship engaged the enemy fighter squadrons.
"All gunnery stations Weapons free, smoke these guys!" said one of the gunners as Alvin passed by.
The ship shook as the guns began firing and the enemy hit the shields. Alvin stayed a bit to watch as the gunner took aim and fired at the incoming ships. To Alvin it had always looked like a video game, swinging around in a big chair with a holo viewer shooting down targets. Alvin had played a similar game back on Freeland his colony, he had the highest score in the whole colony. As Alvin reminisced on colony life the ship began to shake violently part of the console blew out and hurled the gunner out of his chair and slammed against the wall. Rushing over Alvin took his pulse, feeling none Alvin stood back his eyes wide with fear and sadness.
"Where'd our left flank go, were taking a beating" said one of the gunners through his headset.
Not sure what to do Alvin simply stood back, more explosions could be heard down the hall,
"I think we lost a gunner, we need a guy on that gun, we can't hold them for much longer."
Alvin turned towards the Gun chair, taking a deep breath he hoped into the chair, as he sat down it began to shrink,
"Humph one size fits all, cool" Said Alvin taking the controls,
bringing up the holo display he looked for a target. Two enemy fighters were headed straight for him, taking aim he squeezed the trigger, Alvin was pressed into his chair as the guns fired, a few seconds later both ships exploded. Alvin swung his turret around looking for another target.
"7 seconds till jump point... 5...4...3...2...1 Jumping!" Said the navigator
Alvin never really liked hyperspace jumps, something about everything stretching out colors distorting and then all of sudden everything going back to normal. If you could see the outside of the ship as it entered and exited a jump point many people say it creates almost a ripple effect behind the ship, if it happens in a nebula the effect can be even more pronounced. On the bridge everyone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief that they made it out.
"Good work everyone excellent job, however keep your guard up the Renvar will be coming after us until were out of their territory, now LT how long till we can make another jump."
"About two hour's sir and we'll be at the jump point in one."
Very good, what's our estimated time till the Renvar get here?" Said the captain
"About four to five hours, the Renvar may have superior numbers but they are lousy and course extrapolation.
Well then LT you have the bridge I will be in my ready room plotting our next course, also please send up the chipettes as soon as possible."
The captain headed to his ready room with navigation pads in hand. A half an hour later the door chimed.
"Come in" said the captain
"Sir the chipettes are here" said the LT
"Very good let them in"
The doors parted and three chipmunks came in and made their way on to the desk.
"Thank you girls for coming, I hope you're settling in ok."
"Yes we are however I was wondering if I could get a tour of the
ship if that's possible." Said Brittany
"I believe we can arrange that, anything else?"
"I was wonder if I could see your computer core, I've always wanted to see a ships computer, and I'm pretty handy with computers myself." said Jeannette
"I should be able to arrange that and I know the perfect person to show you around, now, Eleanor I believe it was is there anything I can do for you?"
"No I'm exhausted I'm just going to head back to our quarters.
"Very well I will have someone escort you there,"
"Lt can you have Alvin, Simon, and Theodore please report to my ready room."
"Yes Sir" replied the LT
A Half an hour later Alvin, Simon and Theodore entered and made their way onto the desk.
"Chipmunks reporting as ordered, captain." Said Alvin
"Good I have jobs for each of you, Alvin you are to escort Brittany on a tour of the ship, Simon you are to escort Jeanette to the computer core and Theodore you can escort Eleanor back to her quarters."
All Three saluted and said in unison "Yes Sir
"OH and Alvin if you and Brittany could stay a bit"
"What is it sir?" Said Alvin
"First I would like to congratulate you on your performance defending our left flank that was some shooting; in response I am reassigning you as a permanent gunner from now on."
"Thank you sir" said Alvin both very happy and Nervous at the same time.
"Brittany we decided to have a concert in two days if that's alright; I will need you to coordinate with our tech staff on what you're doing for the show."
"Ok I'll have to discuss some things with my sisters but we should be ready."
"Alright you're dismissed."
The captain returned to his navigation charts.
Alvin motioned for Brittany to follow as they made their way off the bridge. Once off the bridge Alvin took a small elevator up to the catwalk area.
"Was there anything in particular you wanted to see?" Said Alvin as they walked along
"Not really, is there anything you might recommend." Said Brittany
"I might know a place we could go." Said Alvin with a grin on his face
Alvin took Brittany but the hand and led her along the catwalk, up a spiraling stair case, then straight to the domed city. As they came towards an opening the first thing they saw was the towering skyscrapers of New Los Angeles, and a breeze like that of a cool spring day as it washed over Brittany's face, she was speechless not only was there a whole city with in the ship but a breeze as well. Even up above the city a sun could be seen shining down, surrounded by clouds and the sky was so blue it almost looked real. Turning to Alvin
"How is this possible the sun, the clouds, even the breeze," Said Brittany a look of wonder and amazement on her face.
"They designed this city so that it would be easier to adjust to life out in space. I don't know too much about the technical part though, Simon could tell you more, about how it all works as for me I simply enjoy it and besides knowing how it works to seems to take away the magic of it all."
"You're probably right." Said Brittany
"Come on there's lots for me to show you" said Alvin waving her to follow
Brittany stayed for a moment longer to enjoy the cool breeze, and then turned to Alvin,
Sirens go off all-around "crews to your stations we are under attack I repeat we are under attack."
"What's going on Alvin?"
"The Renvar have found us I need to get you to a shelter and fast." Said Alvin
Looking past Brittany Alvin could see two Renvar Fighters making an attack run on the dome.
"Brittany, hold on to something!" Shouted Alvin
The fighters made a strafing run on the dome, it survived the first few hits however the final two bolts penetrated the dome and came just bellow Alvin and Brittany. The Platform began to shake crakes began forming.
"Brittany get over here the platform is about to fall!" Alvin shouted
Brittany pried herself away from the railing with shear willpower, taking a few tentative steps forward, the platform began to buckle, the crakes became wider and the whole platform began to slide, Brittany was now at a run, the platform fell out from under her, Seeing no way out
She jumped.
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