Safe Skies Archer Episode 1 Novels & Stories

“Air power. Check!” Up on a ridge, Archer watched the chaos unfold. “They’ve got this,” he muttered to himself, not wanting to miss the fun. He raised his hand, and a glowing bow of pure energy appeared in his grasp, a shimmering arrow already notched. “Time to join the party.” He released the arrow, and it shot through the air, piercing an ogre’s chest with an explosion of light. The beast roared in pain and crumpled to the ground. “Bullseye!”

I was uncomfortable with the way he was moving but I didn’t pull away and I watched archer through the corner of my eye his glass of ember liquid hadn’t been touched and he smashed that glass with his bare hand as his eyes widened when Zero grabs my ass. Archer pushes Zero away and moves me behind him Zero was stunned at first then he came face to face with Archer. “What’s your problem man?” “Don’t ever fucking put your hands on her like that again,” Zero looks over at me then back at Archer. “She didn’t seem to mind. So why don’t you take a hike buddy?” Archer steps forward. “Leave now, before I lose control,” Zero shakes his head and steps closer toward Archer. They were nose to nose.

“When did I say that?” “You gave your word to be our rock when Archie passed.” The audio cut off right there. The group chat blew up. Someone forwarded the clip to me. “Millie, the woman has lost it.” My gaze fell on the voice recording. There wasn’t a stir within me. Abe emerged from his office and asked, “Are you alright?” I responded, “I’m fine.” “Do you need the day off?” “I’m good.” He took a long, hard look at me.

“Adrenaline’s still in your system. Best time to learn.” “I just got attacked.” “And you survived,” he shot back. “So let’s make sure you do it again.” “That’s not comforting.” “Wasn’t meant to be.” I slid off the counter slowly. My legs still felt a little weak. But I stepped forward anyway. “Fine,” I said. “What do I do?” Kai’s smile was slow. Dangerous. “First rule?” he said. He stepped closer. Too close. “Don’t hesitate.” Before I could react—

When they saw Valeria approaching, Archer went over to support her. He asked, "Valeria, why are you here?" She looked at the salvage ship on the river and asked in reply, "What's the situation now?" "There's still no news!" he sighed. "Why is there still no news? How long has it been?" she was choked up with sobs. "Don't worry. He will be safe and sound!" Archer comforted her. "How could he be safe after falling from such a high place? If it was you, would you be able to survive?" she raised her voice with tears rolling out of her eyes.

AVA Without another word, Hunter moves swiftly away from the lockers, passing by his two friends whose names I'm guessing are Preston and Gomorey. They had been gawking at Hunter with a mischievous grin playing on their lips, and Hunter didn't waste a chance to shoot them both with his penetrating glare. I noticed their pupils retrench as they stared at him, meaning they were conversing with each other through mindlink. It was brief, lasting a couple of seconds before Hunter turns left and straight down the now-empty halls.

There is a patio on the roof of my building, and while it’s usually occupied, we’re some of the only people up here right now. “It is. But, uh, can you come away from the edge?” Archer places his hands on the thick cement railing. It comes up past his waist but still makes me nervous. “Does this freak you out?” he asks and leans forward just a bit. I squeeze my eyes closed. He laughs and comes back. “Babe, I’m fine. But I won’t scare you. Raising your blood pressure isn’t good for Emma.” “So when I’m not pregnant you plan to freak me out?”

"Archer, he’ll kill me. He has every right to." Archer was across the room in an instant. He didn't grab me; he simply placed his hands on my shoulders, his warmth seeping through my thin sweater. "Look at me, Maya." I forced my eyes up to his. "Nothing is going to happen to you. I wouldn't take you there if I thought for a second you weren't safe. I’m right here. I won’t leave your side." I wanted to believe him. I did believe him, but the terror was a primal thing. Still, I nodded, swallowed the lump in my throat, and followed him to the car.

"Of course. You're flying really high now." "Like a bird?" asked Archer excitedly as he spread his arms in the air. “Yes, like a bird. Finish your meal. Don't eat while talking." “Mommy said that too. I could choke if I eat and talk together.” "Good boy." "But, what if I miss mommy later? Are we going very far from home now?” "You won't miss your mother. You're safe with me." "Mommy will definitely look for me later."

Maybe it’s Hunter, watching me from beyond, waiting to see if I make the same choice he did all those years ago to protect those he cared about, even if it cost him his life. "Okay," my voice is steady. "I'm in." I can do this, I can keep my family safe. I will never be a victim again. “When do we start?” I tilt my head as I take the manila envelope from her. I’m excited and energized, like I’m standing on the edge of a cliff. Only now I have a parachute. And maybe a gun. “How about right now?” Ms Smith grins. “Welcome to Black Eagle, Agent Archer.”