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Even though the planet was nearby, it was a long, slow flight toward the surface.
The planet might as well have been dead. The feeding frenzy was feeding on its dead carcass.
Soon, the planet’s landscape took definition. As they neared a large continent, Michiko looked back at Refugio.
The small moon looked exactly like the planet.
Half of it was being eaten. The other half was crumbling.
If she and the team had stayed on the moon, they would have been devoured.
That didn’t make her feel any better about the situation.
As they neared the continent on the planet, a large black dot appeared in the middle of the continent.
Michiko looked over at Ashley. She was staring ahead, broken but resolute.
Rudy had a neutral look on his face, like he wasn't processing what was happening.
