CorvusClaw uttered a low, throaty growl and turned toward the time hole. Corvus followed his gaze and noticed that someone, or something, was coming through. With nervous anticipation his Lumagom guards raised their weapons. Whatever was about to step through wasn't very big, only about a foot high. Corvus turned to the closest guard. Their ship stood just up the ridge to the east, about a quarter mile away. “Take someone with you and get back to the ship. Focus the scanners on the time hole. We will deal with whatever comes through.” The guard nodded and motioned for the closest soldier to follow. That left Corvus with two armed guards and Claw. More than enough to take out whatever happened to come through the portal. As if in agreement, Claw let out another growl. The form in the por

