Knight Alistair, Cedric, Eldric, Gideon, Ivander, Jasper, and Mage Marcus gathered around the holographic projection, their eyes fixed on the unfolding scene.
Ignoring the strict quarantine rules, the human crew—Captain Dollar, Warrant Officer Riley, Navigator Lambert, Science Officer Ash, and Engineers Parker and Brett—carelessly brought Cane back aboard the ship.
As the projection showed the crew's unfortunate decision, they decided to detach the creatures.
To their horror, the creature's acidic blood seeped into the magic artifact they were riding, melting it from the inside.
Gasps escaped Knight Alistair's lips as he muttered in disbelief, "They really are facehuggers." His heart raced in his chest, overcome with horror.
Cedric's face twisted with regret as he spoke words filled with remorse. "Oh no! I shouldn't have chosen this one!" The weight of his choice burdened his shoulders, a burden he could no longer ignore.
Eldric, an experienced Mana Knight, felt a shiver run down his spine. "Even after years as a Mana Knight, this thing gives me nightmares..." His voice trembled with fear and unease, momentarily breaking his battle-hardened demeanor.
And then, as the projection continued, they witnessed the horrifying aftermath of the crew's actions. The creature detached itself from Cane's face, its life force extinguished.
After that, everything went back to normal like nothing.
However, the Mana Knights and Mage Marcus were feeling something.
"Will he be okay?"
"What happened to him?"
"No, it detached itself. The crew didn't do anything to it."
The Mana Knights watching discussed, feeling a sense of foreboding about the solid object inserted into their throats and then Cane. They couldn't quite put their finger on it, but they knew it held significance.
Suddenly, while everyone was eating, Cane began moving irregularly, and when the crew put Cane on the table, something started stirring in his chest.
The Mana Knights didn't know what it was, but their respective reactions made it clear they understood what had happened.
Gideon's eyes widened, his breath caught in his throat.
"It's a-"
The unfolding events had seized his senses, rendering him speechless and paralyzed by the sheer horror unfolding before him.
Ivander's gaze remained fixed on the holographic projection, his was undergoing a mental preparedness but feeling the fear of the unknown in Cane's chest.
"What was that?"
He tried to touch his own chest.
The sight before him defied logic and reason, challenging the limits of his understanding. He yearned to comprehend the unimaginable.
Jasper's face turned pale, the color draining from his cheeks. A sense of dread enveloped him as he grasped the magnitude of the threat the human crew faced.
He could feel that there's something coming out and he didn't know what it was.
Mage Marcus, known for his mastery of magic, strained his eyes, searching for any glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. His mind was running to search for incantations and spells, desperately seeking to find a solution here in this situation.
Soon, an alien creature burst out of Cane's chest, killing him with an eerie screech.
Silence fell over the group, broken only by their collective gasps.
They saw the shape of the creature; it was small, but when it just came out, the crew froze, and then the small creature ran away.
One by one, the Mana Knights—Alistair, Cedric, Eldric, Gideon, Ivander, Jasper, and Mage Marcus—found themselves involuntarily touching their chests, a shiver of unease running through their bodies.
Their hearts beat fast, they cannot help it.
If not for the game's interference, their lives would have been at risk just like Cane.
Curiosity mixed with fear as they kept their eyes fixed on the unfolding mystery.
Meanwhile, the scene shifted back to the movie—the crew's relentless quest to find and capture the elusive creature.
Little did they know that they were about to face a powerful enemy—an organism that surpassed their wildest imaginations in terms of intelligence and deadliness.
Its arrival shocked the Mana Knights, leaving them spellbound and confused.
"What is that?" they all thought, as the creature before them bore no resemblance to the small creature that came out of Cane chest.
It was dark and imposing, radiating an evil presence that sent chills down their spines.
And then, a revelation came to light, uncovering a dark secret.
Ash, the Science Officer—a trusted member of their crew—had been hiding a secret agenda that endangered their lives.
Unknown to them, he was an android, programmed to ensure the survival of the alien creature at any cost.
The realization struck them like a bolt of lightning, filling the air with shock and betrayal.
Riley, always watchful, had uncovered the truth and now stood face-to-face with Ash.
In a dramatic clash, Riley confronted the deceitful android, determined to stop its schemes. The struggle was intense, their movements a blur of desperate survival instincts. And in a final act of heroism, Riley emerged victorious, revealing to everyone that Ash was an android.
This revelation led Parker to smash him, ultimately destroying Ash in the process.
The Mana Knights could only watch in shock.
Yet, their ordeal was not over. As Riley, Parker, and Lambert sought to escape on the ship's shuttle, their hopes were shattered by a horrifying discovery.
The alien had sneaked into their safe haven, cleverly evading their watchful eyes.
Panic surged through their bodies as they realized that the enemy had infiltrated their last place of safety.
With time running out, Riley took charge, activating the ship's self-destruct sequence in a desperate attempt to break free from the alien's grasp.
The Mana Knights were thrilled as the countdown began, each passing second increasing the tension to unbearable levels.
They narrowly escaped the catastrophic explosion that consumed the Nostromo, seeking refuge in the shuttle, their breathing ragged and hearts pounding.
But just when they thought the nightmare was over, they made a chilling realization.
The relentless creature had survived once again, defying the odds and hiding within the confines of their sanctuary.
"The creature, what creature is that?"
Mana Knights felt like there's something missing.
They couldn't see the creatures in full body, they are wondering, are they that elusive?
On the projection, the story continued Riley's determination grew stronger, her resolve unyielding. Leaving her no choice, she put on a spacesuit, venturing into the emptiness of space to confront the unrelenting enemy.
The airlock opened, releasing a surge of anticipation into the cold expanse. Riley steadied herself, holding a harpoon tightly in her hands. With one swift, calculated move, she aimed at the creature, her finger pressing the trigger without hesitation.
An explosive blast shattered the silence of space as the harpoon struck its target, propelling the alien into the abyss.
As the creature disappeared into the darkness, Riley's heart finally began to calm. Exhausted but resolute, she returned to the shuttle, her mind filled with a mix of relief and uncertainty. It wasn't over, not yet.
In the final moments of this terrifying chapter, Riley prepared to enter cryosleep, seeking solace and relief from the endless nightmares that haunted her. But fate had one last surprise in store.
With mounting dread, she discovered that the alien had found a hidden spot within the shuttle itself, defying all expectations.
Determined to protect herself at any cost, Riley put on her spacesuit once again, her hands steady as she prepared to confront her nemesis head-on.
With her heart pounding, she opened the shuttle's airlock, a rush of anticipation mixing with the cold void of space. And then, with a single, resounding blast, she released the alien into the abyss, watching as it disappeared into the vast emptiness.
As silence settled over the shuttle, Riley's tired body found solace in the cryosleep chamber, her mind filled with a mix of relief and apprehension.