Dan clipped on his helmet.

His boss came up to him. “You ready?”

“As ready as I’ll ever be,” he replied.

“Good, because this is the final battle. You know what to do.”

“Uh huh.”

“Lead the enemy away from the general, stall them. Wait for the signal. Then advance. Defeat the big boss.”

“Got it.”

“You know the signal, right?”

“Yes. The firing of a gun.”

“Good, then.” His boss patted him on the shoulder.

“I’d better go.”

His boos strode away. “Very well. Don’t forget the signal.”

“Yes sir.” Dana hoisted his gun.

“Oh, and one more thing?” His boss turned.

“When the time comes, be ready.”