Frost jumped off the balcony ledge, landing smoothly astride the heavy machine. The anti-gravity thrusters hummed to life, kicking up a gentle breeze.
She looked at him one last time, revving the silent engine. "See you later, Jayden. And hey—don't forget to watch that IT movie we talked about. And when you do... try not to shit your pants."
With a final, teasing salute, she ripped the throttle. The hoverbike shot straight up into the night sky, disappearing into the clouds without a sound.
Jayden stood on the balcony, watching the empty space where she had been. He let out a quiet sigh, shaking his head with an amused smile.
"Worth a shot," he muttered to himself, turning around and stepping back into his bedroom.
...…
Meanwhile in another solar system light years away…..
Messier 81,
Bode's Galaxy
Sandtown, Planet Geneva.
