The bridge stretched across the chasm like a scar of metal and light, humming faintly beneath the charged air. The remnants of Elysium’s energy still rippled in the atmosphere — streaks of aurora-like brilliance that painted the ruins in surreal colour.
Ethan led the way, his steps cautious but steady. Every vibration underfoot reminded him that the world they walked through was no longer what it once was. Behind him, Dr. Taylor adjusted her scanner, its blue lens flickering in and out of sync.
“Residual energy readings are off the charts,” she murmured. “Whatever you did down there, Ethan… it changed everything.”
Ethan glanced over his shoulder. “Changed doesn’t mean fixed.”
Myles moved beside Taylor, her tone low and analytical. “But the system isn’t fighting back anymore. That’s a s
