New Colony

Chapter: New Colony

The dark alley stretched before them like a jagged scar, its narrow path barely lit by a flickering streetlamp at the far end. The oppressive shadows seemed alive, pressing in from all sides. The air smelled of damp earth and rusted metal, mingled with the faint metallic tang of blood. The groans of the defeated attackers lying sprawled across the cracked pavement were the only sounds breaking the eerie silence.

Adam and Anya stood amidst the chaos, their disguises intact. Anya had taken on the appearance of a lean, confident boy, her sharp features and short, tousled hair lending her an air of controlled menace. Meanwhile, Adam's disguise as a girl was striking. His white hair cascaded to his shoulders, its ethereal glow contrasting with his piercing blue eyes. The dim light reflected off his slender frame, giving him an almost otherworldly presence that captivated and unsettled anyone who looked too long.