Minutes blurred into one another as everyone waited, yet no one complained. The air hung heavy with anticipation, taut as if charged by unseen currents. Soon, subtle movements were sensed in the distance, streaks of light of varying colors tearing through the air at impossible speeds. Everyone's gaze sharpened instantly, the collective tension signaling that something monumental was about to begin.
As the streaks drew closer, a variety of beings came into view. Some appeared human, others bore the grotesque features of goblins or vampires. Still others seemed crafted from sand, while a few defied classification entirely, their forms alien and mesmerizing. Each moved with purpose, guiding their respective charges toward waiting spaceships.
