"Wait," she whispered, her voice tense. "Zero... someone's here."
Nebula moved with silent grace as she stepped forward, her bare feet making no sound against the crystalline floor of the chamber. Her eyes a vivid blue, their intensity lighting up the room, and her blue hair stood on end, crackling with energy.
The ethereal calm of moments ago was replaced with an unspoken tension. The ripples in the heavenly pond was shaking, and the atmosphere was thick with a clashing of forces.
"Who dares disturb us?" Nebula's voice rang out, sharp and commanding, echoing across the chamber.
I stepped up behind her, placing a firm yet calming hand on her shoulder. Her aura flared in response, the energy around her hesitating. She turned her head slightly, confusion flickering in her glowing eyes.
"Why are you stopping me, Zero?" she demanded, her voice tinged with both irritation and concern.
