The Last Station Standing
The Precursors who refused to die were planning to hijack Elara’s creation, using her soul as the battery to power their eternal empire.
"They won't just kill us," Kazimir realized, his face turning pale. "They’ll keep us as 'Pet-Data.' We’ll be the decorations in their new kingdom."
High above, the golden lattice of the shield began to pulse. The 1% Sync flickered, jumping to 2% in a single, heart-stopping leap.
As the percentage rose, the Time-Dilation shifted again. The river behind them suddenly froze into solid glass. The birds stopped mid-air. The only thing moving was the countdown and the three of them.