The Son of Starman

Troy walked away.

He didn’t look at Starman. He didn’t acknowledge him. Annie was at his side, her fingers gripping his arm like she was afraid he’d disappear.

The battlefield was silent, save for the crunch of debris beneath Troy’s feet.

Starman watched him leave, hovering just above the ground, arms crossed. The ghost of a smirk tugged at his lips.

Fascinating.

But not everyone shared his amusement.

A sudden rush of wind. A scream of rage.

Orion moved.

Blistering speed carried him forward, his body flickering as he broke through the sound barrier. His eyes were wild, his mouth twisted in fury.

Troy never saw it coming.

But Starman did.

Faster than thought, Starman dropped from the sky. His movement was effortless, his body a blur.

SHINK!

A sickening sound.

Orion never even realized what had happened.

One moment, he was lunging at Troy’s back.

The next...

His vision spun.

His body collapsed.

His head hit the ground.