Kane never thought he'd miss being tied to a tree.
But after waking up aboard a flying fortress, strapped to a reclining pod and watched by emotionless guards in skintight exo-armor, he decided trees weren't so bad.
Especially the ones that didn't whisper things like "Subject Alpha is now stable. Begin assimilation protocol."
🌌 The Sky Vault
Suspended miles above the shattered Earth, the Sky Vault shimmered like a temple of glass and chrome. It wasn't built to be lived in—it was built to control. Floating labs, aerial drones, neon corridors. A whole society of perfection… and paranoia.
Kane sat on a velvet chair that was more prison than furniture. Around him, everything gleamed—perfect, polished, cold.
He shivered.
The guards didn't speak. They didn't blink. They didn't look at him like the others had.
They looked through him.
Then the doors slid open with a soft hiss.
And she entered.
🤖 Enter: Luna-9
Tall. Elegant. Barely human.
Luna-9 wasn't just another woman. She was crafted—part AI, part clone, part Goddess of Silicon. Her form was flawless: curves outlined in chrome-threaded bodysuit, silver hair flowing unnaturally, glowing blue eyes that saw too much.
She smiled. Calm. Cold.
"Kane Solaire," she said softly. "Welcome to the future."
He blinked. "Wow. You even sound like a final boss."
She ignored the jab and circled him slowly, scanning him without a device, her presence clinical but… oddly magnetic.
"You are the world's last fertile Male. Your genome is uncorrupted. Your instincts, irrational. And your emotional variability… fascinating."
Kane scowled. "Glad I'm interesting. Can I go home now?"
"This is your home. Or will be."
[Soul-Bond Candidate Detected: Luna-9]
Compatibility Score: 91%
Cognitive Sync Level: 78%
Desire Affinity: Unknown
"You're seriously trying to Bond me?"
"No. I am trying to upgrade you."
🧠 The Offer
Luna lifted her hand, and a hologram formed—schematics of Kane's DNA, glowing like sacred code.
"We can make you immortal. Adaptable. Connected to every Vault across the sky. One link with me… and you become more than Male. You become the future."
Kane laughed bitterly. "You sound like an evil tech cult."
"We prefer Ascension Collective."
"Oh, that's much better."
She tilted her head. "You mock what you fear."
"No. I mock what wants to microchip my soul."
"Your soul is inefficient."
⚠️ Emergency Override
Suddenly, a shrill alarm screamed through the room.
UNAUTHORIZED ENTITY APPROACHING. CRIMSON BLADE SIGNATURE DETECTED.
ZARA IGNIS.
Kane's heart jumped. "She found me?!"
Luna narrowed her eyes. "Expected. Illogical. But… inevitable."
The wall turned translucent.
Through it, they saw a red streak plummet toward the Vault—a flying spear of fire, molten heat wrapped in armor.
Zara.
🛡️ Air Battle Incoming
Explosions rocked the outer decks as Zara literally crashed through the vault hangar, sword drawn, cape burning behind her like a meteor of rage. Drones scrambled. Sirens wailed. Kane watched with awe and horror as the woman he'd soul-bonded with screamed:
"GIVE! ME! BACK! MY! MAN!"
Kane blinked.
"She… really said that out loud?"
🔒 Luna's Response
Luna didn't panic. Instead, she placed her hand on Kane's chest.
"Time to test emotional override protocol."
"Wait—what are you—?"
[EMOTION LOCK ACTIVATED]
Hormonal surge dampened. Heart rate stabilized.
Harem protocol initiating: neutrality state engaged.
Kane felt cold. Too calm.
Like someone pressed mute on his feelings.
He staggered.
"…What did you do to me?"
Luna looked almost sad.
"You feel too much. That makes you weak."
"I'm supposed to feel!"
"Not here."
Then Zara burst into the room—armor cracked, eyes wild, sword blazing.
And Kane?
He couldn't even yell her name.
📢 END OF CHAPTER CTA:
💻 Luna has initiated her override… but will Kane lose his emotions before he can choose?!
🔥 Zara's on a rampage, but Mira isn't far behind. The war for Kane's heart—and soul—is heating up.
🗣️ Drop your vote:
Team Zara 🔥 | Team Mira 🐾 | Team Luna 💻
And let me know what you'd do in Kane's position!
✅ Up Next:
Chapter 5: "Emotional Reset… and a Very Dangerous Bath Scene"
➡️ Will Kane reclaim control? Or will one girl push the Bond too far?