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Cloud Cobras. Even the vaunted Smoke Jaguars have shed blood
and tears at my presence. A chance to add your Clan’s banner to
my collection, especially from a ristar so highly regarded, would
only add to my reputation.”
Franklin chuckled slightly. “Do not count yourself the victor just
yet, Star Colonel Ward. I say we meet in the Newark swamps to
the north of the city. Let us see if that vaunted Wolf training is up
to this test.”
“Indeed we shall. I will need time to arrange for bidding by my
officers. Shall we do this at 1600 hours then?”
“Affirmative.”
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With that, Star Colonel Ward dipped his head and walked away.
Khan McEvedy moved over next to her younger officer and put
her hand on his shoulder. “You are to watch yourself, Franklin.
These Wolves may have more going on than we know.”
“What makes you say that, sir?”
Wrinkles rose on her brow as she spoke. Worry came to his
Khan’s face for the first time that he could remember. “This is the
fifth such challenge in the last month and a half. In almost all of
them the bidders came not just for the Trials, but apparently to
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wreak as much damage to our Clan as possible.”
“Are the other Clans working against us, quineg?”
Khan McEvedy shrugged her shoulders. “I have only suspicions
right now, nothing tangible. This Ward is known to be honorable,
but at the same time he bid more force than what you field. He
may be testing us or may have other motives. Watch him, and
watch yourself. There may be more going on than either of us
knows.”
Star Colonel Franklin Hallis nodded. He glanced over at his
Pulverizer. “My Khan, don’t worry. I chose that swamp for a rea-
son. It was where I earned my Bloodname if you remember–a
place that I know well.”
“Don’t give them a reason to question your honor,” McEvedy
warned. “As of late it seems that the universe is against us. Fight
with honor. Beat them soundly, Franklin. Make these Wolves ques-
tion their arrogance.”
Hallis nodded, plagued with thoughts that he was having for
the first time. Conspiracy in the Clans? No. It had to be a mistake.
Clans don’t conspire…that is not our way. He would show them
the error of their ways…one way or another.