Galaxy Sentinels: Nova Force

The next morning, Orion City High was on edge.

The Unity Festival disaster was being called a "malfunctioning light show" by local news—but everyone knew something wasn't right. Booths were wrecked. The courtyard was half-cratered. And five students—Kael, Lyra, Zayn, Rayna, and Jett—had all vanished during the attack.

Back in the Nova Chamber, the team sat around a glowing table, bruised and quiet.

Zayn: "Damage control worked for now. But it won't last."Rayna: "They're suspicious. We need alibis next time."Jett: "Assuming there is a next time. That thing almost deleted us."

Lyra sat nearby, painting silently. Her hands trembled, but her face was calm.

Kael: "We stopped Varnox. That means something."Lyra (softly): "Then why does it feel like we didn't?"

Before anyone could answer, alarms blared in the chamber. Zevor's voice cut through.

Zevor: "Void activity detected. Eastern Industrial Zone. Unknown entity manifesting."

The screen showed a figure rising from swirling black mist—a tall, robed woman with spindly fingers and a crown of bone.

Zevor: "Designation: Lady Noctira. Void scientist. Specializes in biological corruption."

Later That Night – The Industrial Zone

The team arrived at the abandoned facility—but it was already too late.

Dozens of workers stumbled through the smoke—eyes glowing faint red, veins blackened, moving with eerie jerks.

Kael: "Zombies?! Seriously?!"Zayn: "Void-infected biomass. They're alive… but barely."

They dove into battle—trying to subdue rather than destroy. But in the chaos, Lyra and Jett were both grazed by strange, needle-like tendrils from Noctira's cloak.

Lyra took down three infected with flawless precision—then paused, blinking, swaying.Jett staggered back from a fight, breathing harder than usual.

Rayna: "You two okay?"Jett: "Peachy. Just… dizzy."Lyra: "Something's… wrong."

Then Lady Noctira stepped into the open, voice cold and smooth.

"The virus feeds on the heart and mind. Let's see how your heroes hold up—when your own start turning."

Kael's eyes widened as Lyra dropped to her knees, clutching her head.Jett stumbled, his hands shaking, suit flickering with static.

Zevor (over comms): "Infection detected. Time is limited. If the virus reaches stage two… you may lose them."

Kael gritted his teeth.

"We're not losing anyone. Not today."

To Be Continued...