THE ATTACK

The *Genesis I* departed from the Pinjonhn system in a tense silence, its enormous proportions slicing through the vast emptiness of space like a silent colossus. The ship's hull reflected the distant light of the stars, while its crew, aware that the mission ahead was vital, waited with mounting anticipation for what lay ahead.

Stood was in command, his eyes fixed on the holographic projections before him, while Elisa closely monitored the ship's systems. Two days had passed since the *Genesis I* departed, and time seemed to drag on endlessly. The mission was clear: to find the homeworld of the alien species they had confronted and neutralized. They were a threat and needed to be eradicated. They knew the risks of this operation, but allowing them to remain free would pose a risk to the newly established colonies.

"We're close to the final coordinates," the OMMINI system notified. "If our analysis is correct, the planet where these creatures originated is less than three days away."

Stood nodded, though his thoughts were far away. The vastness of the cosmos, always filled with mysteries, now felt like an arena where every movement, every decision, could mean the difference between life and destruction. Stood's mind drifted to the *Genesis II*, already on its way, with its increased power. They could not underestimate the alien threat, but they also could not ignore the destructive force of the *Genesis II*, which was only two days behind the *Genesis I*. This could prove crucial should the unexpected occur.

And the unexpected did occur.

*Two Days Later...*

The *Genesis I* approached the orbit of a desolate star system, its scanner detecting anomalous activity. Alien ships, with imposing forms and sizes, began appearing on the radar. Their energy beams radiated like sharp fangs, while the massive fleet advanced with deadly precision toward the *Genesis I*. The siege was about to begin.

"The moment we leave the safe zone, the *Genesis I* will be the target," Stood muttered to himself. "They don't expect the *Genesis II* to be coming. They don't know our strength has changed."

"We've got a problem," Elisa said gravely. "They're closing in fast. Dozens of ships, all with concentrated firepower."

But before the situation could escalate further, Stood issued a simple but devastating command. "Prepare the *ASES* with us."

The doors to the command room opened, and the members of the *ASES* entered, their energy palpable in the air, their powers now under control, ready to be unleashed. Mara, Ethan, Iris, Sienna, Lysandra, Zarek, Kaela, Aidan, and Kara stood before him, no longer just children, but warriors forged by experience and evolution. Each with unique abilities, ready to fight for the survival of the *Genesis*.

"Stay calm," Stood ordered. "Our goal is clear. Prevent these ships from destroying us. And wait for the arrival of the *Genesis II*."

With a firm gesture, the auxiliary ships of the *Genesis I*, equipped with the most advanced technologies, began to detach, forming a wall around the mothership. The *ASES* took their positions, each of their powers amplified to initiate the offensive.

Lysandra stretched her arms, manipulating gravitational fields that distorted the space around them, creating pressure waves so powerful that the approaching alien ships seemed to lose control, being pulled into unfavorable positions.

Zarek, with a determined smile, emitted low-frequency sound waves, causing the systems of the enemy ships to falter, shutting down sensors and disabling shields.

Kaela, cloaked and invisible, infiltrated the enemy ships, manipulating beams of light with precision to disorient their communication systems and create blind spots.

Aidan, with his ability to manipulate time, caused the alien attacks to decelerate frighteningly, allowing the auxiliary ships of the *Genesis I* to respond with deadly precision.

But it was Kara, with her control over earth and metals, who played the most decisive role. She summoned colossal barriers of metal that emerged from within the *Genesis I*, forming a near-impenetrable defense against the energy beams. The enemy ships, now surrounded by this immense resistance, began to lose control of the situation. With every attempt to advance, a more violent response from the *ASES* forces left them unable to react.

"Now, Ethan," Stood shouted.

Ethan, with his quick calculations, manipulated the defense systems of the *Genesis I* to orchestrate a coordinated attack. He activated the weapon systems, releasing a focused bombardment adjusted to disintegrate the alien ships with surgical precision. The explosions reverberated through space, sending fragments of the enemy ships in all directions.

As the battle progressed, the alien fleet began to retreat, their commanders unable to predict such a synchronized counterattack. However, in the distant space, the first images of the *Genesis II* began to appear on the alien radars. A larger, more powerful ship, with an even more imposing formation. The shock was immediate, and confusion spread through their ranks. They never imagined that the true threat was still on its way.

With the arrival of the *Genesis II*, the alien attacks began to slow. Now, the *ASES* had the upper hand, with the *Genesis II* joining the battle with overwhelming force. Its systems were equipped with the latest alien technologies, and its weapons had incomparably destructive power.

Stood watched, his expression calm, but his mind alert. The battle was far from over, but one thing was clear: the enemies had underestimated the potential of the *Genesis* and the *ASES*. Now, the game was in their hands.

"Let's finish what we started," Stood said, his voice filled with determination. "Victory is ours, but the war is just beginning."

And so, in the vast silence of the cosmos, the *ASES* advanced like a storm, devastating the enemy siege and proving that with the power of the *Genesis* and the evolution of its members, nothing could stop humanity's rise.

As the *Genesis I* finished eliminating the remaining alien ships, the *Genesis II* continued toward the alien planet, initiating a massive assault. The first step: eliminating any existing energy sources on the planet. Soon after, the *ASES* began their deployment on the planet.

What would the *ASES* find on this hostile world?