Free Air Blast by Steve Skidmore

How to be a hero
    This book is not like others you may have read. You are the hero of this adventure. It is up to you to make decisions that will affect how the adventure unfolds.
    Each section of this book is numbered. At the end of most sections, you will have to make a choice. The choice you make will take you to a different section of the book.
    Some of your choices will help you to complete the adventure successfully. But choose carefully, some of your decisions could be fatal!
    If you fail, then start the adventure again and learn from your mistake.
    If you choose correctly you will succeed in your mission.
     
    Don’t be a zero, be a hero!

     
    You are a member of a Special Forces military unit. You have taken part in dangerous missions and have won medals for your bravery.
    You have also flown many secret military planes, and even tested prototype space vehicles and advanced weapons. You are the top-ranking test pilot in the force.
    After your latest Special Forces mission, you are taking some well-earned rest. You are relaxing at home, watching a news bulletin. There are reports of strange weather patterns across the world. Typhoons, hurricanes, thunderstorms and sandstorms are battering cities, causing death and destruction across the planet.
    At that moment your doorbell rings. You open the door to reveal a man and a woman, both dressed in stiff black suits. They show you their IDs.
    “Agent Roberts,” the man says, “and this is Agent Lee. We’re with Earth Defence.”
    “Never heard of it,” you say.
    “That’s because it’s a top-secret unit,” replies Roberts.
    “We need your help,” says Lee.
    “Well, OK then. You’d better come in,” you say. They follow you inside.
    “Have you seen the reports of severe weather?” asks Agent Lee.
    You nod. “Is global warming causing it?”
    Roberts shakes his head. “No, it’s more than that. Earth is being attacked.”
    “Attacked by what?” you ask.
    Agent Lee shakes her head. “We’ll brief you when we get to Area 61.”
    You look puzzled. “Don’t you mean Area 51, the top-secret US military base in the Nevada desert? I’ve never heard of Area 61.”
    She nods. “Exactly — it’s above top secret!” You smile. “Ultra secret? Sounds interesting. Let’s get going…”
     
    Go to section 1 .

1
    Roberts and Lee escort you to a nearby military base, where a helicopter is waiting. Soon all three of you are flying across country to Area 61. The weather becomes worse. Rain starts to hammer down on the helicopter windscreen. Lightning flashes across the sky.
    “This is bad,” shouts the pilot. “Maybe we should land.”
    Before you can reply, a bolt of lightning strikes the helicopter. It lurches sideways and the pilot’s head smashes against the cockpit window. He is knocked out and slumps against the joystick.
    The helicopter begins to spin out of control. You have to react quickly or you will all die!
    To try to wake up the pilot, go to 14 .
    To try to fly the helicopter, go to 37 .

2
    “Full attack,” you order.
    Your suit responds and streams of energy head towards Hurrikano. But before they can hit him, his Staff of Power forms a defensive shield. The bolts ricochet around the room.

    With a flick of the staff, Hurrikano flies across the room and attacks you with lightning bolts. You dodge the missiles and return fire with your needle gun. Again, his defensive shield renders your attack harmless.
     
    If you want to try to distract Hurrikano by talking to him, go to 43 .
    If you wish to continue the fight, go to 21 .

3
    You start to make your way across the cloud, keeping a careful eye on the winged forces.
    Suddenly, two robot drones appear and hover before you. They emit strange noises and your DART suit translates.
    “Who are you and what are you doing?”
     
    If you wish to talk to the drones, go to 30 .
    If you wish to fight your way out, go to 22 .

4
    “It sounds dangerous and right up my street,” you say. “But how