Silysia Stranded: Prologue

Lucky's POV

"Are the portals done now?" I asked Kelsey via hologram-messaging.

Kelsey smiled and wiped the sweat off her face. "Soon, Lucky!" She said brightly. Behind her, the sound of laughter, metal and grinding filled the air. Sparks flew. Boy, they sure had fun doing the new room.

My stomach grumbled. Oh yeah, I still haven't had breakfast. "Well, be careful, guys." I said, waving cheerfully at Kelsey. "Good luck with the portals."

"Thanks!" Kelsey said, waving back. I turned off the saucer and tucked it in my drawer. I opened the door and felt the sunlight pour down on me. I ran in the speed of light (literally) to the dining pavilion to get some cereal. I saw Josh in the archery range and I chuckled. Looking at him just reminds me of one of the seven dwarfs. (No offense, sorry)

After sacrificing part of my cereal to Daddy Hyperion, I devoured what's left on my bowl and settled for a few minutes listening to chatter. Ahh, I feel great today. Excitement keeps thumping in my chest. I was excited for the portals, "the quicker way to base" as I alway say. No more stupid passwords and head-aching rides. Finally.

I decided to join my brother in the range when I heard a weird beeping. I ignored it for awhile. Maybe someone in the pavilion brought his cellphone or something. But all look confused too.

Then I looked down at my wrist, at the golden watch someone had given me for Christmas, which was blinking on and off in a red light. One word was flashing: TROUBLE.

I ran at full blast to the cabin to get the hologram-message saucer. If there was trouble in the base, it involves the Silysia. They are the only ones there.

Turning on the saucer, I quickly tapped the coordinates of the room. I waited as a bright light sputtered out from the saucer, but then static buzzed. No contact.

What happened?!

There was a knock on the cabin door.

"Come in." I said in a wheezy voice.

Laura Shazina peeked in, fear on her face. I looked at her questioningly, and she let out a breath.

"The Silysia Guardians are gone."