Page 115 of The Alien Warrior's Vow

“Are all Plutonians so stubborn?”

In the darkness, Emma saw Lilliana roll her eyes.

“When it comes to stubbornness, humans are the clear winners,” Chozo said.

“You really think we can beat them?” Emma asked quietly, watching as an Ungazi spaceship zoomed in the distance. “They’re much more powerful. None of Rune’s weapons can disintegrate an entire city in a second.”

“She’s right,” Simone mumbled.

“Indeed,” Chozo said. “Which is why we are not fighting them. They’re going to fight each other.”

At that moment, their markers lit up.

The Ungazi spaceship took note of it and whirred closer.

“Guys…” Sara said in a warning voice.

The spaceship opened fire on the markers.

“I think we might be too close to the blast,” Simone shrieked.

“Chozo!” Emma screamed.

At that moment, the marker reflected the blast right back at the Ungazi spaceship. The entire vessel went up in flames.

The ship careened in their direction.

“Run!” Sara screamed.

They turned and fled as the huge spaceship bounced into the ground. It dug up the reeds and slid across the field.

Emma glanced over her shoulder. Her eyes caught on the little village ofBluroins—at least that’s what Chozo had said when he directed them here. The tiny camp had a flickering fire and several small hut-like dwellings where the inhabitants slept peacefully.

They were going in the opposite direction.

And they’d survive.

But the spaceship wouldcrushthe village.

Rune’s explanation of the suit’s capabilities returned to her.You can build shields that protect you from the strongest elements.

Turning, she imagined an energy field in her mind.

A buzzing sound erupted from her hands. Electricity sparked between her fingers.

She saw a glowing energy appear in front of her, building and building.

But it wasn’t moving fast enough.

She braced herself for the spaceship to mow her down, when another buzzing sound joined hers.

Emma glanced to the side and saw Sara holding out her own shield.

Lilliana, Simone and Kia joined the line.

Emma dug her heels into the ground.

A roar of pain tore from her lips as she threw her all into pushing the spaceship back.

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