Quickly Anya scampered behind one of the low dunes that
lined the shore. From her lying position she watched as the small
craft approached a point on the further up the beach. As it
drew nearer she could see it was of a design she had only
heard about in stories told to her whilst in the slave camp.
It was a hover craft... A vehicle which could move over water
AND land. As it drew in closer Anyas curiosity overtook
her caution and she wriggled through the dunes for a better
look.
The hovercraft slowed as it reached the beach, and then came to a halt.
Two men jumped out as it sank down, the air quickly escaping from under
the thick rubber skirt. They were dressed in the usual mix
of dirty clothing, bits of crudely fashioned metal armor and
worn leather boots. They hardly stood out from the other
men that Anya had had the misfortune to come across on her
travels.
Much to Anyas surprise and interest the two men walked off up
the beach laughing and talking amongst themselves. The
hovercraft was left unguarded! She considered her situation
carefully... She was naked but still had her weapon. If she could
fnd out where these men were camped then she might be able
to steal some clothing and food. Or she could attempt to take
this rare vehicle. Without a doubt it would make her travels
alot easier! |