Darkness had just settled over Blackthorn's campus, causing concern about the impending war with the hidden metropolis, as the sky exploded with an eerie light. Avery became one of many who looked up, her eyes widening as vibrant hues of violet, emerald, and silver swept across the heavens like a shimmering curtain. The lighting fixtures moved in hypnotic waves, creating a celestial spectacle unlike anything anyone had ever seen. For a brief moment, the arena paused, taken captive by its wonder.
But astonishment quickly turned to worry. A low hum began to resonate inside the environment, becoming louder and resonating through the floor, the homes, and even their own bones. The air became thicker and electrified, humming with an incomprehensible electricity that made Avery's skin tingle.
And suddenly there was silence. A perfect quiet, as if the arena had taken a breath and held it.
