The office fell completely silent. Michael and Mira couldn't even find the right words for the information they had just heard. For months, they had believed Fog Island was simply one of the many hidden islands scattered across the world, a place deliberately kept away from maps and governments. Now they knew the truth. It wasn't a natural island at all. It had been built by the UCA, hidden beneath a carefully maintained ecosystem that had fooled everyone living on it. It suddenly made sense why the island didn't exist anywhere on official records. There had never been a reason for the UCA to put it on a map because Fog Island wasn't supposed to be found. It was a secret project, and everyone abandoned there had unknowingly become part of that secret. Michael brushed his hair back, still struggling to process everything. Ian sighed heavily. "Well, now you know the full story." He settled into his seat behind the desk, his shoulders looking heavier than before. "We don't have any

Underwater, the twins moved faster than Michael had expected. Mira's gravity manipulation kept the water from crushing them while her telekinesis held both of them within the crimson bubble. She carefully maneuvered them deeper, guiding their descent toward the faint glow Michael had seen before. The deeper they went, the darker the ocean became, until the only real source of light came from the strange structure beneath them. Michael occasionally glanced at Mira to make sure she was alright, he could tell this was taking a serious toll on her. Her breathing had become heavier, and the crimson glow around them flickered every few seconds before stabilizing again. Sweat gathered along her forehead despite being underwater, a strange sight caused by the sheer amount of energy she was using. Michael wanted to tell her to stop, but he knew she'd only argue. More importantly, he didn't want to break her concentration. Eventually, they reached the source of the glow. Michael's eyes w

Fog Island. Ian had a hard time calming the people down. Screams and cries filled the air, and the entire settlement had fallen into a state of dread. Some people were holding onto one another, while others were pacing around and asking the same questions over and over. Even the soldiers, who had spent months dealing with dangerous situations, were struggling to maintain their composure. Knowing that the ground beneath them was slowly sinking made the threat feel much more real. Ian raised his hands, trying to get everyone's attention. "Everyone, please! We need to stay calm and-" He couldn't finish. Several people talked over him at once, demanding answers about the island. How much time did they have? When would they sink? Was there a way to stop it? Could they escape? What would happen to their families? Ian tried to answer, but there were too many voices. The fear had spread too quickly, and his attempts to restore order were barely making a difference. Michael eventually s

The bullet whooshed past Adrian's cheek, grazing it slightly before striking an Infused soldier who had been hiding in the ceiling, waiting for the perfect moment to attack. The soldier had stayed completely still, taking advantage of the chaos between Barry and Adrian. Barry had only noticed him at the last possible second, and the fact that the bullet missed Adrian was pure luck. It had not been a calculated move at all. Barry breathed heavily as he pushed himself back onto his feet, his eyes still fixed on the soldier's body. "What the..?" Adrian paused in surprise, he slowly looked behind himself and saw the lifeless soldier lying on the floor. His head tilted slightly as he processed what had just happened. He turned back toward Barry, and the cold smile slowly returned to his face. "Finally getting serious, huh?" Barry swallowed hard and raised the gun again. "Come on, Adrian! I know you're in there!" Adrian scoffed as the two began circling each other. "Of course I'm in t

UCA headquarters. Kenny's phone rang. He picked it up without saying anything. His expression remained calm as he waited for the report. A voice came from the other side of the call. "Sir, we lost Adrian Blackwood's signal. Kenny closed his eyes and let out a quiet sigh, "I see…" There was no panic in his voice, but the sudden silence that followed made it clear he was thinking carefully. The disappearance of Adrian's signal could only mean a few things, and none of them were particularly good. "Do we engage, sir?" The voice asked. Kenny opened his eyes and looked out through the large windows of his office, he remained silent for another moment before answering. "Don't bother. His signal is gone, right? Now get back here before you end up like the previous teams." The soldier on the other end hesitated before responding with a quiet confirmation. Kenny ended the call, he lowered the phone and stared at it for several seconds. The calm expression he had maintained during the c