A Look of Disapproval
Michael Aaron anticipated the sound of the lunch bell. A precognitive ability he picked up in his two long years at Great Lakes Technical High School. Famished, he tucked his e-desk away and slipped out of the classroom door in two swift strides. Nearly pummeling the assistant principal, Mrs. Eddelson; who subsequently shot him a look of disapproval. Aaron pardoned himself, smiled widely, and rushed ahead toward the lunch line like an embarrassed cheetah.
Fried lamprey chips and a bowl of snot were dropped on his tray. Aaron scuttled over to where his friends, Korbin and Hao, were playing Star Command on their netwear. After wolfing down his food, Aaron logged into the game in mid-play, where the game A.I. gave him a half worn down fleet of starships.
Enkki has joined the game.
Starships projected onto the transparent lens of his glasses, appearing to be in the space over the lunch table. Aaron flanked Korbin at his nine and launched a battery of EMP, disabling his defenses. His attack ship’s rail guns and Hao’s antimatter took care of the rest.
Kronos’ fleet was destroyed by Enkki!
Just one on one now, and Aaron had noticed a small mob of students crowded around his lunch table, all watching the game on their netwear in spectator mode. Watch this. Aaron thought as he made short work of Hao’s starfleet, bringing it down to 2%. The instant Aaron fired off the rounds that annihilated Hao’s fleet, a new foe emerged out of nowhere.
Inanna has joined the game.
“Surprise, airhead!” said Larissa Sato as all the students busted out laughing. Barf me out. Thought Aaron as his academic rival flanked him at his six, her EMP knocking out his fleet’s power. Helpless. Larissa surrounded Aaron’s starfleet in a half circle, and then unleashed a combo of phasers and rail slugs. Flawless.
Enkki’s fleet was crushed by Inanna! Game A.I. recommends Enkki to uninstall!
