alva

The universe, in its immensity, demands nothing. It simply is.

On one side, nature’s peace and harmony; on the other, mankind’s chaos and destruction.

The contrast with the field’s harmony strikes sharp and jarring.

But this is no ordinary dream. I’m perfectly conscious, more lucid…

“The dice are cast, Alva,” I repeat mentally. “You can’t do anything now.

A shiver runs down Al Primero’s spine. The way she pronounced that last word…

“Heart Breaker 365.” I murmur, rolling the pill between my fingers.

Soon I find myself surrounded by my former Alpha Team comrades.

“So this is really your last day, Alva?”

April 16th, 2024. A date that would mark the beginning of the end.