Free Shadows of Atlantis: Emergence of the Engi by Donsha Hatch

blades are the predominantly used swords in Undaria. They are electromagnetically powered, and if the handle is spiked into the ground, the sword emits an electromagnetic pulse. Luridium is simply put, the rarest and most powerful stable element known in the milky way galaxy to date. The handheld weapons we all have here at the academy are non-lethal pistols called shock chargers. They are similar to the equivalent of a taser gun, but with electrically charged beams.” informed Kezzy.
    “This is all really amazing.” nodded Eiris. “Speaking of mechanical things, you never told me what unique abilities you have Dex.” he remarked.
    “Ah. Well, you Turans certainly are strong. You all can run and jump and bond nature. But we Slyphs can do this…….” smiled Dex.
    He then put two fingers on the side of his forehead and closed his eyes in the direction of his Laronyx sport bike.
    VROOMMM!!! The bike instantly turned on.
    “Wow. That’s incredible.” said Eiris in surprise.
    “Indeed it is.” Dex smiled. “That ability is called neurosync. With my neural implant, I can connect with and hack into anything with a mechanical-based system. This, is called neuromagnetism.” he said.
    Then he took his hoverboard and threw it a few meters away. Opening his hand, a magnetic sound was heard as the hoverboard obediently came solidly back into it.
    “My other ability is called techno-telepathy.” Dex said. “That allows me to communicate telepathically with other Slyphs. We all have techno-telepathic abilities, but not every Slyph has neuromagnetism or neurosync abilities.” he informed.
    “I’m at a loss for words.” smiled Eiris. “Undarians are truly incredible people.”
    As they made their way to the entrance of the war hall of the Blue Storm building, a large muscular Slyph stood in their way.
    “No Turans allowed.” he glared.
    “But we’re a part of this guild.” said Azonei.
    “I don’t care.” he returned.
    “Look, you can either move out of our way or be moved. Your choice.” threatened Kezzy as Awesome growled.
    “That’s funny. You almost sounded convincing tree hugger.” he glared.
    “Funny? I didn’t know mechs had a comedic capacity.” glared a glowing-eyed Kezzy in return.
    “Well why don’t I show you what we mechs are capable of?” he glared.
    “Listen, we don’t want any trouble. We just want to use the target range like everyone else here. My name’s Ei……...” started Eiris.
    “I know who you are you kelp sucking son of a Darkren! And I’m telling you that you and your friends aren’t allowed here. Now you’d better leave before things get ugly.” he threatened.
    Just then, five other Blue Storm members surrounded them in a circle.
    “It always comes down to this.” exhaled Dex as he shook his head.
    Seeing that the mean Slyph was about to make a move, Eiris drew his shock charger, followed by the others. Now in a standoff, Kezzy elbowed one of the aggressive Slyphs, causing him to fall on the ground while Awesome pounced on top of him. Eiris then put one of his pulse blades to the neck of the Slyph that started everything.
    “Move again.” Eiris seethed with glowing purple eyes.
    “Stand down! Stand…. down!” yelled a commanding voice.
    Coming out of the war hall was Glover, the Guild Leader.
    “But Glover, they’re Turans!” said the one of the Slyphs.
    Seeing the predicament, Glover intensely looked Eiris in the eyes and asked.
    “Why’d you join this guild? Why aren’t you with your own kind?” glared Glover.
    “My friends and I want to coexist in peace with everyone , not just our own kind.” said Eiris, still holding the pulse blade.
    Exchanging looks with him, Glover was convinced their intentions were good.
    “Stand down. They’re not our enemies.” Glover said.
    “But…….” started one of the slyphs.
    “I won’t repeat that order.” Glover glared.
    The Slyphs then grudgingly relented and everyone calmed down as they lowered their