Kapitel 41: Beating Up Your Friends

Luna lounged on the couch in the squad hub, her arms crossed as she stared at the large screen in front of her. The upcoming match timer ticked down slowly, but the screen still displayed their previous win in bold letters.

"Good luck," she said, her tone casual, though her eyes betrayed her frustration. "Kick some ass for me."

Jason, Talon, and Kieran nodded wordlessly, the weight of her absence still fresh. Without another word, they stepped onto the teleporter pad.

Everything went black.

MATCH 2 : TEAM A VS TEAM 3

When their vision returned, they found themselves surrounded by a thick, oppressive jungle. The air was hot and humid, sticking to their skin like a second layer.

Insects buzzed incessantly, mosquitoes already swarming around their heads. The earthy smell of rain lingered in the air, though the skies were clear for now.