Sunshine headed for the exit, the weight of thousands of eyes_ human and mechanical_ following her. She was not alone, a team of six people in exo suits had been chosen to accompany her, Tank and Hunter brought the number to eight.
It was a show of force strong enough to frighten even the strongest superhuman in Emily's group. Sunshine thought it was overkill, but she had no choice. It was the only way Hades would allow her to go outside.
Outside, the air felt heavier, the wind was hot, every blast irritating. The large iron gate hissed as it was partially opened, just enough for Sunshine and her people to step through. They walked slowly, confidently, as if they had all the time in the world and all immunity against any danger.
Lord Emily Stafford stood tall despite her size, chin lifted with practiced arrogance. Her gaze run over the fortress four team, her gaze landed on the tallest woman in the group: Nimo. "Are you the leader?"
