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The Omega: Mated To The Four

Chapter Eight Five-1

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The morning sun cast long shadows across the training grounds as we assembled, anticipation hanging heavy in the air. Eira stood before us, her expression inscrutable, but there was a glint in her eye that suggested today's trial would be unlike any before.

"Today," she began, her voice cutting through the silence, "you are tasked with retrieving an artifact from a heavily guarded chamber at the headquarters."

Elijah exchanged a glance with Isaiah, both of them nodding subtly.

Eira continued, "You will be going up against Commander Lynne herself. She will be overseeing the chamber's defenses and will act as the primary obstacle in your path."

A murmur of surprise rippled through our group. Unlike Eira, who trained with calculated cruelty, Lynne was methodical, and strategic-a soldier through and through. Facing her would be no small feat.

"This trial," she continued, voice crisp and authoritative, "is not about stealth. It is not about magic." She let the words settle before continuing, "It is about precision."

With a flick of her wrist, a shimmering blue illusion spread across the table, forming a detailed layout of an underground chamber. At its center, a pedestal stood, encased in shifting golden light.

“This,” she said, pointing at the glowing object atop the pedestal, is your target. An artifact that, in a real scenario, could determine the outcome of a war."

Isaiah folded his arms. "And the catch?"

Eira smirked. "It is heavily guarded."

A pulse of magic and figures began appearing across the map-guards stationed at key points, magical tripwires woven like spider silk throughout the room. It was a fortress within a fortress.

"You have two hours to come up with a plan," she continued. "If you are detected, you fail. If the artifact is removed incorrectly, you fail. If you take longer than the time allotted, you fail."

She straightened. "Impress me."

We gathered around a makeshift table where a detailed blueprint of the headquarters was laid out.

The chamber was located deep within a labyrinth in the structure, with multiple layers of security between us and the artifact.

Austin traced a path on the map with his finger. "The main entrance is out of the question-too many guards and surveillance."

Alex nodded. "Agreed. But there's a ventilation system here," he pointed to a series of ducts, "that could provide a covert entry point."

Isaiah frowned. "Even if we get in through the vents, we'll still have to deal with Lynne. She's not going to leave the artifact unguarded."

An idea began to form in my mind, one that played to our strengths and exploited potential weaknesses in the defense.

"We need a distraction," I said, looking up to meet their eyes. "Something that will draw Lynne and the guards away from the chamber, even if only for a few minutes."

Elijah raised an eyebrow. "What do you have in mind?"

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I leaned over the blueprint, pointing to a storage area adjacent to the main security hub. "If we can create a disturbance here- maybe trigger a false alarm or cause a minor explosion-it could force Lynne to investigate, leaving the artifact vulnerable."

Alex grinned. "I like where this is going. I can rig a timed incendiary device to go off in the storage room. Nothing too destructive, but enough to get their attention."

Isaiah nodded. "While they're occupied, Stormi can slip into the chamber and grab the artifact."

Austin looked concerned. "But what if Lynne doesn't take the bait? Or if she leaves someone behind to guard the artifact?"

Alex let out a low whistle. "Damn, Stormi. Austin's right That's risky"

"Risky," I admitted, "but effective. If I can convince them there's an internal breach, the protocol will force them to unlock the main console. That's my chance to get in."

Elijah leaned forward, studying the layout. "And what about us?"

I said simply. "Make

to make them think they're under full attack. We need them

Isaiah smirked. "You're devious."

"You have

finalized the details. We had one shot. No

opens a portal. We look at each

even more intimidating

floors. The artifact rested in the

entrance, watching

Then-

synchronized our watches and

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the appointed time approached, we were in place. Alex had set his

storage area, and we waited

echoed through the corridors, followed by the blare of alarms. Through our earpieces, we heard the chatter of guards

to sector 7G.

hiding spot, heading toward the source

our cue," I

far wall, whispering unnatural sounds that sent a chill through

followed with subtle bursts of flame along the edges, making the

of the four guards that remained guarding the area stiffened. “Did you feel

Another hesitated. "Magic interference?"

The moment it landed, it erupted with a low pulse of energy, like an impending

The effect was immediate.

two moved toward

Perfect.

whole and just like that they disappeared. He transported them to another part of the building. The other

saw

of his neck, and he slumped unconscious. And Elijah placed him gently

rune to the console. The room

moved to secure the perimeter, ensuring no one would

my senses heightened looking out for any traps. Reaching the chamber door,

no movement inside, I cautiously entered, my eyes

in the center of the room, bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. It was a small, ornate box, intricately designed and emanating a

carefully, aware that such an obvious prize was likely protected

than just physical

I stepped forward-

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And froze.

in

A whisper of movement.

Then-

blade at

A familiar voice

But did you really think it would be

clever, and it did draw

underestimated me and now I've caught so you and your little mates have failed

mind racing

commend your initiative. Few have managed to get

Damn it.

to act

Think.

I decided to take a gamble. "Then let me prove myself.

If I can get past you and retrieve

raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued.

accept

smile spread across her face. "Very well.