northernlight

In the distant future, the world is devastated by a global disaster that leaves most of the planet uninhabitable. The few remaining humans live in one massive city, known as The Last City. The city is divided into various districts, each with its own rules and regulations, and is controlled by a powerful government that keeps a tight grip on every aspect of life.

The Last City

As Jax and Mia stepped through the portal, they felt a sensation unlike any they had ever experienced. It was like being pulled through a whirlpool of light and sound, and they could feel the fabric of reality itself shifting and twisting around them.


After what seemed like an eternity, they emerged from the other side of the portal and found themselves standing in a strange, alien landscape.


The sky was a deep shade of purple, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of some unknown plant. The ground beneath their feet was soft and spongy, like moss, and strange, glowing mushrooms dotted the landscape.


Jax and Mia looked at each other, their eyes wide with wonder. "Where are we?" Mia whispered.


Jax shrugged. "I have no idea. But it's amazing!"


As they began to explore their new surroundings, they saw that the landscape was filled with bizarre and wondrous creatures. Some were tiny, darting around like insects, while others were massive, lumbering beasts that towered over them.


One creature in particular caught their attention. It was a tall, slender creature with iridescent green skin and large, expressive eyes. It seemed to be watching them with a mix of curiosity and wariness.


Mia stepped forward, holding out her hand in greeting. "Hello," she said softly. "We come in peace."


To their surprise, the creature stepped forward and extended its own hand, palm up, in a gesture of greeting. Its skin was cool to the touch, like the creatures they had met in the ancient sanctuary.


They communicated telepathically, and Jax and Mia learned that the creature's name was Zephyr. It was a native of this world, and had never seen humans before.


Zephyr was fascinated by Jax and Mia, and showed them around the strange landscape, introducing them to the other creatures that lived there. They saw giant, tentacled creatures that swam through the air, and small, furry creatures that could teleport short distances.


As they explored, Jax and Mia marveled at the incredible diversity of life on this world. It was like nothing they had ever seen before.


But even as they reveled in their new discoveries, they couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of their minds. They were far from home, in a world that was both beautiful and dangerous. And they knew that they would need to be careful if they hoped to make it back alive.


Chapter 10 - Purple Sky