Chapter 1076: Arrival I
Three arks were missing. They were some of the smallest in the fleet, but that didn’t alleviate Leon’s worry even a little bit.
“Which ones?” he whispered to the Jaguar after a furtive glance around the observation room to make sure that most people were distracted watching the fleet slowly converge on Bolt in Shadow.
The Jaguar frowned deeply. “Quick Raindrop, Wind’s Whisper, and Hailstone.”
Leon’s heart sank. Hundreds of his people crewed those arks, but Hailstone was a particularly personal blow as Elias, Alcander and Sofia’s younger son, had been aboard. When Leon glanced their way, the two seemed more subdued than the others, and while it may have been his imagination, he thought they might have been counting the destroyers for just this reason.
While he internally debated how he ought to handle the situation, Clear Day approached.
“Leon,” the tau gravely said, “I can speak with them, if you wish…”
“No,” Leon immediately replied. “I’ll handle that part. It’s my expedition, so I’ll take responsibility.”
Clear Day looked for a moment like he wanted to argue, but after that moment, he smiled grimly and backed away.
To the Jaguar, Leon ordered, “I want a report on how all of the arks are faring as soon as possible. And keep an eye out for our stragglers.”