"It's too late already," Ys said, her voice low and steady, but there was tension in her tone. Her sharp green eyes were fixed on the horizon, and her wings folded slightly as if preparing for flight. "Something powerful is coming."
Rex followed her gaze, his golden eyes narrowing as he scanned the ocean's surface. At first, there was nothing, just the endless, shimmering expanse of water. But then the temperature in the air seemed to drop, and an ominous rumble resonated from deep below.
The water beneath the sinking cruiser began to ripple, small waves giving way to massive swells as if the ocean itself were alive and angry. The sound of creaking metal echoed across the open air as the wreckage of the luxury cruiser suddenly shifted, as though something beneath it was moving.
"Mini Cleo, scanners," Rex commanded, his voice calm but urgent.
