Alex looked around and saw the last officer to the right. He then rose from his chair.

He gazed around him at the roomy windows and everything he could absorb in the moment. The eyes closed. And when they reopened, a yellow radiance covered them.

“Sir, are you okay?” asked Officer Harrison.

Alex turned around a drove a dagger through the gut of the officer; twisting the blade until the convulsing Harrison fell dead to the floor. Blood formed in a puddle at Alex’ feet.

Alex’ Time Force uniform, along with his own skin, began to melt away. What was now revealed was a demonic-looking creature; tiny horns from his forehead back, his face was a pale blue complexion and his teeth were daggers. Darkonda was now in his true form.

His voice was deep and gravely. “With my dear departed siblings out of the way, the real fun can begin.”