Breaking In

The lead engineer's hands trembled as he watched the monitors.

He had heard of these beings. He had seen the raw, power Laston had wielded before his supposed demise in his failed invasion in the world he just attacked.

But this… this was different. These two weren't enhanced by technology. Their strength, their resilience, their terrifying presence... it was all their own.

"They're coming," one of the technicians whispered, his voice barely audible over the hum of machinery.

The engineer clenched his jaw. "Activate the defense units. Every last one!"

"But, sir-"

"Do it!" he snapped.

Alarms blared as the underground sector's automated defenses came to life.