Silence Before The War (3)

The desolate planet echoed with silence as Ashton stood alone, waiting beside the ship filled with Xyran hostages. The desolate surroundings only made the wait even longer. 

"I should not have arrived here so early," Ashton sighed as he swung Balmond around to pass his time as there was nothing else to do. 

As he stood there, Rea, unable to contain herself longer, taunted Ashton with a sneer, "How long do you think you'll live after today? My guess is a couple of years at most."

"A couple of years? How you're generous, aren't you?" A smirk played on Ashton's lips as he responded, "Believe me, I'm itching for something to go wrong during this deal so that I can put you all ungrateful bastards in your place. Knowing how egotistical your kind is, I'm sure I won't be disappointed."

"You only won last time because of the element of surprise," Rea retorted. "Now that we know your capabilities, you stand no chance against us, even with your summons."