The Lost Empress by Sarah Noffke & Michael Anderle

Author:Sarah Noffke & Michael Anderle [Noffke, Sarah & Anderle, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

THE BLINDING BEACON OF FIRST CONTACT

Santa Monica Mountains, California, United States

As Gen, Faraday and Emperor descended into the crater, the air grew thicker and more oppressive with each step. The heat was now a tangible force, pressing against Gen’s skin like a suffocating blanket. The glowing creatures continued their mesmerizing dance, their light patterns becoming more frenzied and erratic as the trio approached the center of the crater.

Navigating through the dense undergrowth, Emperor slashed a path through the tangled vines and branches. His claws pulsed with power, making loud ripping noises. The dragon tore easily through the thick branches and vines, his sharp claws gleaming in the eerie light cast by the pulsating meteor fragments. Faraday, his fur damp with sweat, clung tightly to Gen’s neck, his eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.

As they neared the base of the meteor, the ground beneath their feet began to tremble. Steam vents erupted with renewed ferocity, creating a disorienting maze of scalding mist. The glowing creatures, seemingly agitated by the disturbance and their proximity to the meteor, began to swarm around them, their buzzing wings creating a deafening cacophony.

Suddenly, a burst of energy erupted from the meteor, sending shockwaves rippling through the crater. Gen and Emperor braced themselves against the onslaught, shielding Faraday from the worst of the blast. The glowing creatures, now frenzied, began to dive-bomb the trio, their tiny bodies glowing with an intense, searing heat.

Gen, her reflexes honed by years of combat, sprang into action. She swung her arms around her face, in wide arcs, trying to encourage the creatures back without hurting them. Her instinct told her that she should simply protect herself by not harming the aliens. However, this tactic wasn’t working well enough, and the flying creatures were scratching at her hands and arms, pinching her face when they got in close.

For a moment, Gen wanted to use Bellumferrum, thinking it would know how to defend her while not hurting the aliens. But she couldn’t risk it, possibly making the situation worse. Therefore, Gen decided to employ magic. Throwing her arm wide, she created a shimmering barrier of light that shielded her and Faraday from the creatures.

Emperor, his scales now pulsing with a deep, violet glow, unleashed a torrent of white-hot fire, driving the creatures back into the shadows. Thankfully, this did the trick to discourage the attack. Also, Gen was grateful that the creatures reacted fast, flying away from the fire and none of them seeming to get hurt.

As they fought their way closer to the meteor, Faraday leaped from Gen’s arms and scampered towards the fractured rock. His nimble paws deftly navigated the jagged surface, seeking out the most potent fragments. The heat was now unbearable, and the steam vents had become geysers of superheated vapor, threatening to engulf them at any moment.

Gen, her armor now glowing with the same intensity as the meteor, stood firm against the onslaught. Something in her made her freeze. Her mouth opened and words

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