The AeroVan hummed as it ascended, the city of Astraeus unfolding beneath them like a glittering treasure land. Xavier pressed his face against the reinforced glass, his breath fogging the surface as he took in the view.
The city sprawled beneath him, a labyrinth of neon and steel, its towering spires piercing the clouds. Hovercars darted between buildings like fireflies, their ion trails painting temporary constellations in the sky. The Celestial Haven floated in the distance, its massive form casting a shadow over the city like a silent guardian.
The AeroVan banked sharply, its engines roaring as it approached the Celestial Penitentiary. The prison loomed ahead, a jagged asteroid of reinforced steel and glowing force fields. Its surface was pockmarked with docking bays, each one pulsing with energy as ships came and went.
