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And for now, Lily seemed to be the closest thing I had to a friend in this strange, new galaxy.
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Lily’s words hung in the air like a thick fog, each syllable weighing heavily on my mind. “Abducted?” I whispered, trying to wrap my head around the idea.
My fingers traced the delicate lace of the negligee, the smooth fabric feeling almost unreal against my skin.
“The drone didn’t explain this to you?” Lily asked, genuine confusion evident in her voice.
“I… I think I passed out before it could,” I admitted, a rising wave of panic causing my voice to tremble.
The distant sound of roars and cheers reached my ears, reverberating through the vast halls of the establishment.
Lily sighed, a soft and melodic sound. “It seems there’s always some glitch with the tech around here.” She paused, a thoughtful expression on her face. “You’ve been taken to serve as a Prize for the winners of the bouts in the pits.”
The imagery her words painted took a moment to sink in.
Alien fighters?
Pits?
Bouts?
My heart raced, the taste of bile creeping up my throat. “The… pits?” I echoed, my vision starting to blur at the edges.
The sheer absurdity and danger of the situation were overwhelming, and I felt the weight of it all pressing down on me.
Lily must have sensed my distress because she gripped my arm gently, her touch surprisingly warm and grounding. “I know this is a lot to take in,” she said softly. “But panicking won’t help. Breathe.”
Taking her advice, I closed my eyes and drew in a deep breath, the mix of unknown fragrances filling my lungs.
The initial shock slowly faded, replaced by a fierce determination to understand and, if possible, escape this situation.
Lily’s voice broke through my thoughts. “I’ve always found the best way to learn is by doing. Come on.”
She led me down a winding corridor.
The walls glistened with an iridescent sheen, and the soft glow of hidden lighting bathed everything in a gentle luminescence.
As we walked, my bare feet brushed against plush carpets that felt as though they were made of fine silk, cool and inviting.
Soon, we reached a massive set of ornate double doors.
They swung open as we approached, revealing an expansive arena.
It was a circular pit, surrounded by rows upon rows of seating, filled with spectators of every imaginable shape and size.
The cacophony of their voices created a symphony of strange, harmonious sounds.
At the center of the pit were two fighters, locked in combat.
Their movements were swift and precise, a dance of strength and skill.
I watched, mesmerized, as they sparred with each other, each trying to gain the upper hand.
“Every Champion gets a Prize,” Lily explained, her voice barely audible over the roar of the crowd. “And today, you’re one of them.”
My eyes widened in shock. “You mean, I’ll be… given to one of those fighters?” I stammered, unable to mask the horror in my voice.
