A story that now is a part of EVE STORIES.

Red Anch

Slowly I open my eyes. What time is it? I don't know. Can't tell the date either.
Trying to warm my brain first. I sat down on bed and rubbed my synthetic eyes. Dirty,old 'Precision' shoes were near my bed. My coat was lying on the floor near the sofa. I remember when I bought it. Funny story, some guy sold me this coat for a weird currency called AUR. He probably though that eventually AUR will be a strong currency compared to ISK. What a dumb-ass.
I glance at hologram on my table. My current active ship is capsule. I looked around my captain quarters. This looks like minmatar work here. Yes, only minmatar can construct such a rat hole that they call captain's quarters. Worst place to live in, so its probably Republic Justice Department station, Ualkin solar system,Minmatar territory.
I reach for my red towel above my bed on a shelf. Let's check whether I got any new messages while showering.

Water slowly ran through my body,washing every bit of sweat that was on it after night as I heard a female voice reading my messages. First message was from Juan,corp CEO. He was saluting corp mates with a recent victory on taking control over Enaluri system. It was a tough fight, a big story came out about it in the Mittani news. All Juan was talking about was victory and that there will be some more peaceful time in Nennamailia and surrounding areas. But still, Caldari will form forces and come back. They always do.
As I leave shower, NeoCom started reading second message. It was from X Gallentius. Huh? Something's interesting.

"WAVE reporting o7.

Our alliance is heading to capture Siseide atm. It's 65.3% now, so not much left to get our victory. But more amarr defenders are coming this time, so we need as much allied forces as we can gather together. We're calling for backup. Furthermore, almost immedeately after Siseide fall we're starting a massive ops, which one's target would be Kamela, one of core amarr systems. Heavy resistance is expected, so don't hesitate to come and show those damn fanatic slavers power of true democracy.

Note: we advice every participator to choose a temporary base in Jel. It's the most comfortable position to store your assets due to ops progression.
Please, forward this message to all gallente sympathizers who wish to support Matari in this time.

Regards,
Nethridius
WAVE Diplomatic Division
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This weekend I will head down to Amarr space to help out Smile 'n' Wave and everybody else is welcome to join.

I have a large number of derp atrons and attrition cats in from our last op down there, and I can hand them out as needed to anybody who needs to reship.

XG"

Heh, so that means coming back near Dal and fighing for Minmatar again. Never really liked them. They got numbers but no balls. Anyway, it might be fun to meet Dark Rising corporation members again.

As I start to dry my hair I check "Bounty" section on my NeaCom. Alright, I'm still not here. Been trying to impress Concord by killing some local pirates over the surrounding systems so that they would give me a permission to high security space again.

No more news.

I dial Gaustold Aksenber number, one of the local agent here in Ualkin for any information about local disturbance in Ualkin. His voice sounded satisfied about me taking the job he offered.

I grab my coat and leave the room. Been sitting in this station for too long I think.
As I was standing and looking at my cruiser,Cerberus, my heart had an unknown feeling. Its like I knew what was going to happen soon. But at the same time I was not sure when. All I knew that now, I am going to get into my capsule, board my ship and fight for my future.

As I was undocking, i glanced at a planet nearby.

It is always red and dark.
All this system is like that.

Heh, soon we gonna see some pirate Kruul blood on my front Cerberus window when I get him.

Well,off I go.

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Author notes

Short story is about a day when a pilot wakes up in a station shortly after a recent Gallente - Caldari faction warfare changes,when Enaluri was taken on April 14 (http://themittani.com/news/enaluri-falls-caldari-evacuate).

All that fighting was exhausting and sometimes we all need to stop for a second. Because sometimes you may find yourself in a black hole, unable to bail out. Sucked for an eternity.