The Hidden Ones

The afternoon was pleasantly mild as the guards trimmed the ends of their cigars, keeping a vigilant eye on the city, eagerly awaiting the moment for action. The day unfolded like any other, with clouds drifting lazily overhead, their reflections shimmering in the water below. The air buzzed with energy, rich with enough carbon to invigorate the entire island.

Meanwhile, SDR 273x was prepped for launch, generating palpable excitement among the onlookers. There was no way we could tear ourselves away from witnessing this momentous event. With a sudden rush, it surged into the sky at 900 mph, cutting through the atmosphere with precision. Everyone held their breath, hoping this would be the mission that successfully reached Xeron without a hitch or retreat. It breached Earth’s gravitational pull and soared into the depths of space.

Years later, a massive, awe-inspiring spacecraft appeared on the horizon. Blue lights glowed alongside sharp purple beams that sliced through the sky, while a fog spread across the atmosphere, swirling around as it descended. Lieutenant Barron stood frozen, wide-eyed and speechless, captivated by the spectacle before him.