Legendary (Gunship V)

By John M. Davis

Sarah was once Adam's truest love. Now, as the queen of vampires, she has captured his son. Completely out of options, Adam launches a desperate plan to get his son back. Meanwhile, Dalton finds himself in the very unusual position of leading an entire fleet.

• Language: English
• Publisher: John M. Davis
• Release date: Aug 31, 2017

John M. Davis

John M. Davis is the bestselling author of Gunship, as well as Wicked, and the novelization of the motion picture REDD. Also known for his popular Book Commander Podcast, John is a former writer for the Legends Football League and owns a minority share of the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. He currently lives in Virginia with his wife of 18 years and their two spoiled kids. When he isn’t writing or podcasting, John enjoys reading, studying history, and listening to his favorite band, Evanescence.bookcommander.wordpress.com#bookcommander

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Legendary

GUNSHIP: BOOK 5

This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical people, events or places are used fictitiously. Any other names, places, events or characters are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual places, events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Copyright © 2017 John Michael Davis

Editing by: Daniél Lecoq

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First edition December 2017

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Manufactured in the United States of America

Also by John Macallen Davis:

Gunship Series

Gunship - Kindle - Nook

Glimmeria - Kindle - Nook

Reflections - Kindle - Nook

Gears and Spears - Kindle - Nook

Legendary - Kindle - Nook

Space Rebels - Kindle - Nook

Bone Harvest - Kindle - Nook

Ghost Planet - Kindle - Nook

Skyfall - Kindle - Nook

Wicked Series

Wicked on Kindle – Nook – Paperback

The Journal of Emma Wilson - Kindle

Fleet Series

The Fleet - Kindle - Nook

The Blood War - Kindle - Nook

Chaotic Worlds - Kindle - Nook

The Afterworlds - Kindle - Nook

The Run - Kindle - Nook

The Great War - Kindle - Nook

Vampire Hunters - Kindle - Nook

Return of the Fear - Kindle - Nook

The Colony - Kindle - Nook

Graveyard - Kindle - Nook

Singles

Hammer of War

Atlantis

The Colony

Brookhaven

American Superhero

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Table of Contents

Prologue

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

About the Author

Prologue

This war has been emotionally draining, to say the least. What first began as an infection among the mindless wanderers of the Drifts, soon became the plague of our time.

We didn't realize the truth of things until it was too late. What we had thought mindless zombies, were actually hosts for a small crustacean-like species we've come to know by a single name.

Priests.

By the time our soldiers discovered their ability to control the body of a host by implanting itself into the upper-spine of its victim, we had lost several key battles against the new enemy.

Many heartbreaking losses have led to Colonial worlds falling one by one, our new adversary overwhelming us on all fronts. It was the loss of Glimmeria, however, that sent a clear message to those of us in charge.

We are defeated.

Now I must do the unthinkable. Sign a bill that will save our race, while damning so many to their doom. I must announce our defeat to those who remain to listen and focus not on those who will indeed perish by the stroke of my pen, but on those who will survive because of it.

-Colonial Commander Aaron Ortega.

Part 1

Ronica

Adam, Sarah said with gentleness, approaching the smuggler as he stood, watching the rolling hills before them and feeling as content as ever. They're ready.

For seconds which seemed to bleed into eternity, Adam stood silent, pulling every crisp moment into his mind. The world of Ronica simply breathtaking.

Have you ever just looked out onto the hills? Just to soak them into your memory? he asked, remaining mesmerized.

More times than you could ever know. Many nights I have stood on my balcony, listening to the calm of rainfall. she replied with a hushed tone.

There was a period of several moments, each filled with the vivid of color and rush of a cool breeze. As if the smuggler had never slowed to enjoy such things.

I guess it is starting to sink in, he said, adjusting his head a bit to watch a small flock of birds soar overhead. This may be one of the last times I'm able to see such a view.

Perhaps, she replied, studying the worry in his eyes. They're waiting for you.

Of course. Adam replied.

He did so, of course, as nearly a dozen Colonial soldiers held guns onto the queen of vampires. Sarah. Though her personal escort was also nearby, their own weapons at the ready. Their conversation had taken place in the midst of so much nervous firepower.

I want you to know that I've done all I can do as their queen, she said, the pair walking slowly into the direction of a large castle which the Hunters had called home for many years. I've managed to get you an audience with the eldest of vampires, but they will not easily be swayed. Sarah added.

He dreaded it. A meeting with the race of vampires whose acts were usually unspeakable. The Hunters were vampires in every respect, blood sucking monsters that enjoy feasting on human flesh. Though they often seemed to keep to themselves, it wasn’t unknown for an occasional member of the race to stray from Ronica to begin his or her own agenda elsewhere, resulting in bloodshed among the human population, which only furthered their stereotype as a horrible race.

I know, thank you, Adam replied, speaking from the heart to a woman he once loved. And I want you to know that I'm sorry for putting you into this position. Truly. he added.

Just speak to them from the heart Adam, and fate will take care of the rest. Sarah replied, a warm smile upon the face of such a beautiful woman.

Though she'd become a vampire, Sarah's beauty had remained intact. Even more so, depending on who you asked. She had the same elegant curves and angelic voice as before, though her skin appeared much whiter.

She had once been widely considered the most compassionate person alive. Daughter of the acting commander of the colonies, she was a true advocate of humanity.

The wrong type of Hunter had strayed from Ronica and soon their paths met, dragging Adam into things during the process. Stumbling onto true love during the worst of circumstances. Their love for one another had simply been storybook, though several events tested them.

When he faced the decision of a lifetime, Adam walked away from the woman his heart loved so truly. Unknowingly handing her to the Hunters with his decision.

There were many regrets throughout his lifetime, but none of them greater. A bad call which spawned from pride and bitterness, leading to the death of a woman he truly loved. At least partial death.

He knew she was a vampire because of his inability to forgive. Still, he saw her just as beautiful as ever. Feeling butterflies while in her presence.

As Adam was led into the castle, a large security detail following behind, Sarah watched him walk away. Searching her own feelings for a man she once was prepared to marry.

She had loved him with everything not so long ago. From the pit of her stomach; her very soul. She loved the man who walked away once more – this time on business.

Good luck Adam Michaels. she said with a dedicated, yet hushed, voice.

Aboard Colonial Star Triumph

I am having trouble accepting this. Commander Ortega admitted, his emotions torn in half as he sat on a long couch of plush red, several advisers standing nearby.

Sir, this decision is not on you. one of the advisers remarked.

In fact, it is the only choice. We're left with no options. another adviser added.

Sir, we have been crushed, a second adviser added. Our mightiest of bases, Glimmeria, fell as though it were a dead leaf in the fall of the year. It is in my opinion that nothing can be gained from our situation outside of the greater good.

Yes, Ortega replied, standing to his feet. I understand the logic. My heart bleeds for every person we leave behind. Truly, it does. he added with sincerity.

Sir, if we had time to gather more ships, perhaps we could save them all. We simply do not have the time. The realization of defeat came too late.

Doctor Arness, Ortega said, turning to the high-ranking adviser. I wonder if you know what a burden this is, having to decide the fate of thousands by the stroke of a pen? I wonder if you feel for the same for these innocent people as I do?

Sir, I understand your convictions, the doctor said, though his primary role throughout the fleet was political. But I also understand that we may not even have time to form the fleet, much less expand it. The horde cares not for our guilt or convictions. They simply come. Doctor Arness said.

Yes. I'm painfully aware, Ortega replied. You have often been the voice of reason for me when my heart is worn too openly on my sleeve.

Just doing my job sir, Doctor Arness commented. Someone has to be here to keep things in perspective. Sadly, innocent children will have to die in order for us to survive. The fleet needs us.

With the delivery of his statement, the two marines stationed by the door of their private quarters exchanged glances. Obviously shaken by Arness' ease when it came to the loss of innocent life, though they understood the chain of command.

In just a few moments, you'll be broadcast to every monitor in the Skyla System. Everyone needs to hear the strength in your voice and indecision in your heart. Even if it is not entirely there, our citizens need to hear it. one of his advisers said.

Now more than ever, they need to hear it. Ortega replied, agreeing with the logic of his advisers.

As soon as we deliver the speech, what remains of our government can begin the process of supplying for the journey to come.