Emergence_Ancestor Prequel Novella by L. J. Suarez

Author:L. J. Suarez [Suarez, L. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B07CMLB3NP
Goodreads: 39962843
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2018-04-23T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Empyreum

Year 12039

Ionne couldn’t help but be in awe as she stepped into the main lobby of the Science Institute.

Before her, a sixty-foot glass panel rose in a graceful curve toward the high ceiling. Metal pillars broke up the expanse, reflecting passersby, adding to the energy coursing through the space. Civilians and institute workers alike moved briskly through the lobby. Ionne marveled at a digital representation of the Institute’s logo, which resembled an atom hovering at the lobby’s center.

She had wanted to come to this place ever since she was a child. The scientists within these walls had made many breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and most notably, synthetic biology. The Monad civilization owed most of its physiological and technological advances to the brilliance of scientists who spent their lives at the Institute working for the common good.

Empyreum was itself a technological wonder. Home to over ten million, it was the most populated and largest city ever constructed. Four major districts made it up, each covering an area of up to 220 square miles. The swirling skyscrapers, vegetation growing up their walls, offered the capital city an almost organic feel; the enormous structures blended well with the natural landscapes.

This also marked her first trip to the capital city. Ionne hoped she would be able to visit the endless waterfall, which poured immeasurable amounts of water down a bottomless chasm in the Central Plaza District. Out of the thirteen cities on the planet, she could see herself living in Empyreum one day.

Admittedly, Ionne had been a bit reluctant to come here. But after Kieran’s visit to the museum two days ago, and after speaking with The Archivist, she owed it to herself to find out more about Kieran’s secret project.

“Dr. Ionne,” a voice called out.

Ionne turned to see a woman in an Institute lab jumpsuit walking toward her. “Greetings, and welcome to the Science Institute. I am Valriya, Dr. Kieran’s aide. We have been expecting you.”

“Thank you,” Ionne said politely.

“He has asked me to escort you to his laboratory. Please follow me.”

Ionne followed Valriya through the spacious atrium into an elevator. Getting off at the 40th floor of the facility, they passed through a short corridor and into a large, windowless lab. Through the sliding doors, Ionne saw Kieran speaking to a technician.

Kieran turned, a large grin appearing. “Ah, Dr. Ionne, you have finally made it.” Kieran turned to Valriya. “That will be all, Valriya. Thank you.”

Valriya bowed and exited the lab.

“I trust your trip to the capital was favorable?” Kieran asked.

“It was, thank you.”

“Excellent. I am most pleased that you reconsidered my invitation.”

Ionne betrayed a satisfied grin. “Well, I must say I was intrigued by this project you mentioned. I decided it was to my best interest to come and see for myself exactly what it is.”

“And that you shall,” Kieran assured her. He moved his hand in the direction he wanted Ionne to follow. “Please, this way.”

They passed down a long staircase toward the lower section of the lab. Technicians worked at their stations, various sphere-shaped lab drones hovering here and there.

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