REMNANTS OF HISTORY. Lira positioned herself at the front, gazing at the unfamiliar foe who had just appeared from the darkness. The battlefield was strangely quiet, the peace before the chaos. The defenders, who were still trying to recover from the previous fight, gathered around Lira and Marcus in a protective circle."What is your identity?" Lira insisted firmly, maintaining a steady voice despite the tension. "Why did you come here?"The man with a hood grinned, his eyes shining abnormally. "My voice cold and commanding," he responded, "I am the true master of the shadows." The Guardian was simply a tool. My name is Xander, and I have arrived to take back what belongs to me.Marcus moved ahead, his sword still shimmering with the leftover light from their earlier fight. He stated firmly, his voice determined, that darkness would not be brought upon their world. "We've vanquished the Guardian and we'll overcome you as well."Xander chuckled, the chilling sound reverberating throu
A NEW ADVERSARY.Lira positioned herself at the front, staring intently at the enigmatic woman who had appeared from the darkness. The battlefield remained silent, the quietness before a new conflict. Surrounded by her allies, the defenders prepared their weapons and spells for battle. The glow of their recent triumph over Xander was still faint, yet they were all aware that a fresh challenge was on the horizon.The woman glided with a predatory elegance, her veil flitting gently in the breeze. She declared, "I am Seraphine," with a cold and commanding tone. Unlike Xander, I don't solely depend on shadows. I am the equilibrium between brightness and shadows, and I will repair what has been disturbed."Lira's heart was beating fast, yet she managed to maintain a steady voice. We have encountered numerous obstacles, Seraphine. We will not waver at this moment. "What is it you are looking for?"Seraphine's eyes gleamed with a menacing brightness. I strive for equilibrium. With your unres
THE ULTIMATE TIMER.Maya. The workers were told to always wear protective gear in order to avoid accidents.Maya entered the war room and felt the heavy sense of excitement in the air. The space was filled with the Council, important figures of the resistance, and a few allied groups. The walls were adorned with maps, charts, and holographic displays, outlining their strategy for the ultimate attack on the Technocrat stronghold.Maya sat at the head of the table. "Thanks to everyone for showing up. This meeting signifies the start of our last effort against the Technocrats. Because of Xander's diligent work, our intelligence has provided us with a chance. It is necessary for us to take action immediately.Standing beside her, Xander nodded in approval. The Technocrats currently have weaker defenses, but they will strengthen soon. We must act with speed and force.Maya scanned the room, making eye contact with her fellow supporters. "We possess the advantage of being unexpected, and w
RISING SHADOWS.Xander. Xander positioned himself at the brink of the smoldering wreckage, the fresh blast causing a strong, bitter flavor to linger in the environment. The dust hadn't cleared yet, and the remnants of the Technocrat fortress were scattered in sharp, burning piles. The previous victorious cheers had faded away, giving way to a creepy quietness broken only by far-off groans of the wounded and the sounds of collapsing rubble.Maya, Alexei, and a small group of individuals assembled near Xander. "What did I just hear?" Maya insisted on wiping the soot from her face.Xander nodded in dissatisfaction, his face serious. I'm unsure, but it originated from the depths of the building. We must conduct an investigation."Do you confirm?" Glancing nervously at the dark, gaping hole where the explosion had come from, Alexei inquired. "We have already defeated Magnus and his security personnel." What other things might be inside?Xander squinted his eyes. "That is precisely what i
SHATTERED ALLIANCE.Maya.Maya dashed through the pandemonium, the sirens ringing in her ears. Looking back, she saw Xander encouraging the soldiers, his words hard to make out due to the loud explosions. The earth shook under her feet when the Technocrats' counterattack rattled their camp."We must gather together again and seek protection!" Maya yelled, gesturing with her arm to guide the dispersed resistance fighters to a stronger defensive location.Xander made eye contact with her and nodded, his expression showing strong resolve. Unitedly, they had encountered numerous dangers, yet this one seemed distinct. Magnus had fled, and his final gesture jeopardized everything they had worked so hard to achieve.Maya quickly entered a temporary shelter and retrieved her communication device. "Everyone, inform your current situation." A synchronized reaction is necessary at this moment!"Sounds came through the gadget, with some filled with panic and others full of determination. The imag
THE UNWANTED AWAKENING. Kyra. "Grrrrrrrrghhhh."The most stupid and lousy alarm ever to be invented raised its noisy shrill sound above the chirping of the bird outside,both a combined effort to spoil my morning.For crying out loud.I know it's morning already but I needed some good sleep to keep me going.Lady night party at Audrey's wasn't a child's play,I needed my sleep more.Meet me Kyra Louisa MacPherson,spoilt rich heiress to Gemma Stella Macpherson.Stubborn - check,Rude - double check, very disobedient you sure know what to add there and guess what I forgot to mention - TadahMy looks ,I'm so beautiful, very beautiful,my pink painted room have about four mirrors and I'm planning on buying an additional two.But for now,I need my beauty sleep, school is out of the question now.Oops,I forgot today is Saturday.The morning light danced through the thin line of the expensive curtains, filtering and casting in a golden hue over my lavish bedroom as I lay nestled like a caterpil
THE REVELATION. Kyra. I scowled at her,my anger surging, my pride wounded by her guts. "You have no right to order me around," I retorted, she knew I hated her .Infact the feeling was super duper mutual.She stared down at me like it was my fault that there was war in heaven."I'm going nowhere." I said my tone was laced with venom,so much . "I'll come and see her when I'm good and ready.When I'm super ready,when I'm done with breakfast.And besides tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday I need to sleep then plan for it.""I wonder where that kind hearted woman got you from,you can breakfast while your mother is dying ." She turned on her heels and began walking to the door."Come with me Sara." She called to the maid."We have got work to do."I know nothing was wrong with my mother.Other than a little headache from time to time and that persistent cough which had refused to leave.She just can't die,my life would be meaningless.They just wanted me to come see her.God.I groaned i
GOODBYES. Kyra. “My time is short,I don't have much time,Kyra,you must listen to me attentively."She coughed.And. Could see it just as she pressed the white handkerchief ,I could see it then,the handkerchief which she had been holding was stained with red stains.My eyes danced wildly,I sniffed, feeling the hot stung of tears."The wealth, everything doesn't belong to the Blane family ...He will be coming for you tomorrow to reclaim everything here which includes you,you are to pay the debt."What the hell ?What was mom talking about ?Debt? Reclaim? Will he be coming for me ?I don't understand."I'm not going with a stranger." I protested , balling my fists."I'm not going with anybody and I'm definitely not going to the trenches."But Mom said nothing,it seemed like she was giving puffs of her life little by little and as if my questions were making her lose her strength. "Who is coming for me? What debt do I owe?" I persisted,I was beginning to cry now .I thought about my wh