Deep inside a forest near Sector 10, the ground suddenly collapsed inward.
Trees tilted violently as dirt exploded upward.
A giant worm-like creature burst out from beneath the earth.
Half of its massive body looked biological while the other half was covered with metallic armor plates fused directly into its flesh. Blue energy pulsed beneath cracks in its skin, and its glowing eyes scanned the surroundings mechanically.
The creature opened its mouth and released a stream of blue fire across the forest.
Trees instantly ignited.
The flames spread unnaturally fast.
Before the worm could burrow underground again, a sharp slicing sound echoed through the burning forest.
A giant mech unit suddenly appeared beside it.
The machine carried the symbol of the Embers painted across its armored chest.
Its massive energy blade flashed once.
The giant worm froze.
Then its entire body split open cleanly into two halves before collapsing heavily onto the ground.
