I led Amy out of the university building, my eyes scanning for any potential threat. I spotted Xathah and his team waiting a few blocks away. You've got her, he said, his voice low and calm. Amy's shambolic movements slowed, her eyes flickering like a candle flame as her eyes snapped into focus,confusion and fear etched on her face. Her gaze locked onto mine and she stumbled forward, tears streaming down her face. E-Eliana, l caught her holding her close. I've got you Amy. You're safe. Xathah's expression softened, his eyes warm with kindness. Well done Eliana, he said. He glanced at Amy now clinging to me. Let's get everyone to safety. I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I trusted Xathah. Thank you, l said. The group began to move with Xathah leading the way. As we walked, l noticed the soldiers and guards exchanging curious glances, their faces filled with hope. One of them whispered, the chosen one....she is real. My cheeks flushed, but Xathah's reassuring presence kept me grounded. I turned to Xathah. I want to go for my mom next, l said. She is in New haven. Xathah nodded, his expression thoughtful. We can do that. As we prepared to leave, l noticed a group of five university students, all mixed race approach us, their eyes wide with fear. One of them, a dread-locked guy from my class blurted out, oh man, you are Eliana right? We were stuck in the library....we saw...things. The student's eyes darted around, his voice dropping to a whisper, zombies, infected people. They are everywhere. Karl, Ryde and Xeler closed in, their eyes narrowing as they scanned the surroundings. Amy, still looking a bit shaky leaned heavily on my arm, her eyes sunken. Xathah's expression turned thoughtful, his eyes locked onto the students. We need to get you guys to safety. You are lucky you didn't get infected. Logan, the dread-locked guy nodded, confusion etched on his face. Yeah, we didn't get sick. But why? It's because of your mixed heritage. This virus doesn't seem to affect people with mixed blood. They exchanged confused glances unsure of what to make of Xathah's words. But what about them, he said pointing at us with his raised chin. They are a special case and soon, you will know why. He nodded, not probing any further. My eyes met Xathah's, a spark of understanding passing between us. I turned to the students, my voice filled with hope. It means you are immune. You can fight alongside us. They looked at Amy, then back at me, a mix of emotions on their faces. Fear, confusion but also determination. Xathah nodded, his voice firm. Let's get moving. As we got closer to the spaceship, the five students couldn't help but stare in awe. Whoa, is that a spaceship? One of them breathed. I smiled, a hint of pride in my voice. Yeah, it's complicated. But it's our ride to new haven. They exchanged wide-eyed glances. Logan shook his head. This is insane. We are in a freaking spaceship. Kael , Xeler and Ryder chuckled, their eyes scanning the surroundings. Get used to it, Kael said with a grin. We've got a long ride ahead of us. Ryder, help Eliana get Amy secured. We are lifting off soon. The students gaze around the ship's interior, their eyes wide with wonder. One of them, a girl with a bright pink hair whispered. This is like a sci-fi stuff. Xathah's voice came over the communication system. Strap in everyone, we are lifting off. The ship's engines roared to life and we held on as we soared into the sky.
