A harsh beeping sound broke through the wall of the dream I was in. With a scowl, I rolled over and backhanded it violently. When I heard it crash against the wall, I pulled the sheets over my head with a smug smile.
"Ah, I guess that you're awake, Lieutenant Barick." The Captain's voice came through after the beeping ended with a small click. Oh, that's great. Just great. "I need you to come by my office in a while. I have something important to discuss with you." Then the now damaged alarm clock shut off with another click. I exhaled deeply, then swung my legs over the edge of the bed and stretched. If I'd known that being a Lieutenant