From the corner of his ear, came the non-stop cheerful chatter of Polina. It was obvious she was quite pent up, and was simply relieved to have found Yoyou, a girl of similar age to chat with. Not only was Yoyou a good listener but she also enjoyed hearing about the odd and interesting facts about Kepler from Polina.
The surrounding mecha warriors didn't rest. They maintained a constant readiness for battle, as lurking threats persisted in Kepler. The first rule for mecha warriors was to never leave their mecha behind. By the time they realize they need it, it would be too late.
Both teams of mecha warriors kept a rotation of four on guard. Suddenly, the engines of all the mecha warriors roared to life, immediately followed by a violent tremor underfoot. A strange noise echoed from the sky overhead, and an oppressive suffocating sensation washed over them.
The tremor intensified within a few short minutes, causing the ground to shake.