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and firing! They’re targeting our propulsion systems.” said the pilot.
    “Evasive maneuvers!” Aurora ordered. “Take us into the stars. We cannot allow the humans to suffer the effects of our war.” she said.
    “Yes Captain.” replied the pilot.
    As the Atlantian frigate rose out of Elliott bay, the propulsions started up and the frigate sped into space, tailed closely by the Engi destroyers.
    “What war?” asked Eiris, glancing at the tense faces around him.
    “Almost five years ago, this species attacked and destroyed the celestial planet of Areolus, killing millions of innocent Undarians unprovoked. They have since destroyed seven other planets in our solar system. We have warred with them in protection of our fellow Undarians.” explained Marz.
    “Why? What do they want?” asked Eiris.
    “We do not know! At this point, the question of why is no longer of any importance. How do we defeat them is the real answer we seek.” said Marz.
    “How could they know we were on the Earth?” asked an Atlantian soldier.
    Wondering the same thing, Marz knew getting answers would only be possible once they returned to Atlantis.
    “I do not know. But I intend to find out.” replied Marz tersely.
    “Take us near the Sun.” commanded Aurora.
    “Yes Captain.” replied the pilot.
    As the frigate flew past the Earth’s Sun at light speeds, dozens of Engi destroyers pursued them, firing ion cannons rapidly.
    “Jannis get ready.” cued Aurora.
    Taking that cue, Jannis nodded and began bonding plasma from the Sun.
    “Now head for the Arc.” commanded Aurora.
    “Yes Captain.” replied the pilot.
    “Is that a quasar?” asked Eiris.
    “Yes.” replied Marz. “Our scientific term is Interstellar Arc and there are many in the universe. They are naturally-occurring portals that allow us to travel efficiently to other worlds.”
    “Like an Einstein-Rosen Bridge? That’s pretty cool.” said Eiris.
    “Yes, it is.” smiled Marz.
    “BOOM!!!” hit another plasma cannon.
    “Captain, we can’t take many more of those plasma cannons.” notified the pilot.
    “Noted. Go around the Arc and face them head on.” commanded Aurora.
    “Yes…. Captain.” replied the pilot reluctantly.
    As the Leviathan came around the quasar, it began speeding right towards the mass of Engi destroyers. The destroyers then began firing dozens of plasma cannons at it.
    “Now Jannis!” said Aurora.
    Jannis then bonded a large protective screen of plasma in front of the frigate that got bigger as it absorbed the ion charges of the Engi destroyers and pushed it directly into them. As many of their ships burst into flames, Aurora then commanded the pilot to make a beeline into the Arc.
    “Go now!” ordered Aurora.
    “Yes Captain, entering the Arc.” replied the pilot.
    Flying directly into the white quasar, the Leviathan began traveling at warp speeds until it came out on the other side of it, revealing a gorgeous blue planet with two rings around it. As they neared Atlantis, Eiris went to the observation deck and got a closer look. The ice rings, the beautiful oceans, the mountains, the surrounding quasars. Somehow, deep down, Eiris knew he was home. As many sleek silver starships orbited the planet, a squadron of them began flying next to the Leviathan.
    “Atlantian control, this is Leviathan one. We have the payload. Do you copy?” communicated the pilot.
    “Copy Leviathan one. You are cleared to land. The Atlantian Guard will escort you safely to the Pluvian Palace. Welcome home Prince Eirisidae.” said a friendly voice over communications.
    As the starships decorated with what he now knew to be the royal insignia escorted the Leviathan down to the surface, Eiris could see a beautiful palace made of white gold. It was right in the middle of a large city built into three mountains that rose directly out of the surrounding ocean. A truly incredible sight.

 
    “City of gold huh? Guess there’s a little truth in some of these