by West, Shay
“That will take too long—” Gerok began.
“So go! Go back home! We've done our duty, so there's no need for anyone to stay -”
Jon's words were cut short by a loud rumbling that could be felt rather than heard. It went straight through them, making it feel as though their hearts were beating much too quickly.
“What's going on?” Kaelin Barlow asked as she moved closer to Brad Phillips.
“I have no idea. Wait, Sloan, where are you going?” Brad shouted as he noticed his fellow Earth Chosen making his way quickly back up the side of the mountain.
After a moment's hesitation, the rest of the Chosen followed, fear lending speed to their exhausted bodies. The vibrations were getting stronger, and a tearing, groaning sound reached their ears.
As the group reached the top, a horrible sight was revealed.
The Mekans were up and moving, digging in the ground as if nothing had happened.
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