Last Zombie Standing Snippet #7

          If you’re looking for government controlled Necronauts doing battle on the moon, then you’ve come to the right place. Thanks for stopping by and welcome back to another edition of Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday, a place where fantasy and speculative fiction authors meet and share snippets from new and existing works. This week the saga of the Necronauts continues as Zulu 1 and 2 finally breach the mysterious dome of energy and package that the general have been raving about. But will they be around long enough to bring it back to him? Read on and see. Before you go, make sure that you stop over at the main site by clicking HERE and enjoy all the contributions from this week’s authors. Enjoy.­­­­­___________________________________________________________________________          “What the hell is that dangling in front of him?” the general asked.          “It appears to be a dead cat, sir,” Kingston answered.  “It looks like they’ve attached a telescoping pole to its suit’s helmet, slightly more primitive but it appears to be effective.”          “I don’t care if it’s Hitler’s head!  Just get these two stiffs moving before big dead red beats us to the punch.”          “Sir, I just don’t think-“          “Don’t think, just do, or I’ll come down there and shoot you myself.”          “Yes, sir.”           The robotic rabbit unleashed a double dose of blood into the air as it scurried forward, sending both zombies into a frenzy.  Zulu-2 howled into space, driven by hunger and pain. Their mechanized guide broke through the energy barrier as its engines died, stopping a few feet inside the dome. The necronauts followed close behind. The moment they crossed the shimmering threshold, waves of pure power tore into their suits, stripping away their lunar gear and tearing into their flesh. Without the sanguine enticement of their robot aid, both zombies stopped, searching for motivation as their skin tore away, exposing the bone underneath. ______________________________________________________________           The mission is starting to unravel, literally. Let’s hope Z 1 and 2 can hold it together, again, literally. The mystery of the box and sphere deepens but now we see why it was no job for an ordinary astronaut. Tune in next week as the lunar chess match continues. Please leave a comment and let me know what you thought. They’re always appreciated. My next novel – Maxx Fragg, V.P.I. will be out on September 3rd from Ink Smith Publishing. Check out the cover art here on my blog and also over at my website - S.A. Check for a snippet from the book! Have a great weekend.