Chapter 12: Solis Prime

The journey to Solis Prime was perilous. Elara and Kade traversed the wasteland in silence, their every step shadowed by the threat of patrols. As they neared the massive walls of Solis Prime, Elara marveled at its grandeur. Unlike the crumbling Echo cities, Solis Prime was a fortress of glass and metal, its towers stretching up to the sky.

Under the cover of night, they navigated through the shadows to the east entry point, using forged security codes to slip past the gates. Inside, the city was eerily quiet, every surface spotless, every movement controlled.

Kade whispered, "They live in paradise while we struggle to breathe underground."

They slipped through the narrow streets, planting small explosives in key areas: communication towers, energy grids, and supply routes. The plan was to disable the city's infrastructure, leaving it vulnerable to the next stage of the attack.

Elara felt the weight of responsibility settle over her. One wrong move, and they'd be caught. But as they continued, she steeled herself, determined to see the mission through.