Sci-Fi Friday: Celestial Dawn — Part 2

(Go back to last Friday to find part 1)

The “Celestial Dawn” cruised through the cosmic sea toward the coordinates revealed by the enigmatic being within the black hole. The ship’s crew, Janessa Rek, Elara Mirelle, and Eran Tarn, remained on edge as they approached an uncharted region of space, their eyes fixed on the unknown that awaited them.

As they entered the designated sector, the ship’s sensors picked up faint traces of residual energy. Elara studied the readings, her brow furrowed in concentration. “Captain, it appears that whatever was here has moved on. The energy signatures are fading.”

Janessa nodded, a sense of urgency gripping her. “Set a course for the last known location. We need to find any remnants of this ancient alliance the being spoke of.”

The “Celestial Dawn” glided through the emptiness of space, the crew’s anticipation growing with each passing moment. The ship’s scanners detected a peculiar celestial structure — a colossal gateway floating in the cosmic void. The gateway’s ethereal glow pulsed with remnants of the energy once harnessed by the ancient alliance.

“Anyone getting a sense of déjà vu?” asked Eran Tarn.

As the star cruiser approached, the gateway activated, revealing a shimmering portal to another realm. A hushed…