Convergence: Rise of the Eternal Empire

Twenty

160 ABY

Zhellday

July Thirtyith, Twenty twenty four

Zakull

Zakull, a world with a significant southern ocean and swamps that cover the planet's surface including the Endless Swamp, a semi-solid area filled with massive, overgrown trees. The planet also had a unique connection to the Force being balanced between the light and dark sides of the Force, similar to Odessen. Zakuul was home to an immigrated Human population along with the native Iknayid but other creatures were present also and even adapted to their environment such as the swamp rancor. The planet also possessed advanced technology with several cities spread throughout the world branching off from the Spire and being the resting place of the Eternal Throne.

Zakull was originally a backwater planet located within Wild Space having possessed almost no contact with the rest of the galaxy due to its position. But early in its history, the planet was conquered by the builders of Iokath meant to be one of the many worlds to be used as live testing sites for their weapons. The early Zakuulans eventually immigrated to the planet and lived there becoming a superstitious people who lived in tribes led by three Force-sensitive leaders known as Matriarch, High Shaman and Champion. In those early days, the Zakuulans believed in a deity known as Zildrog who was a mentor and guide to warriors and could gift unto them the Breath of the Dragon, a spiritual boon.

[The second aunnnal N.A.T.O. Gala, billions of people celebrating and remembering various events. Joseph, Delvargus, Sonic, and Cross all watch from observation platform as everyone else they truly and deeply cared about party, drink, and dance like there's no tomorrow]

Joseph: Man. . . Five years have passed and not a single peep outta C.S.AT.

Delvargus: We did form a peace with them after that skirmish our kids went through five years ago in Central City.

Sonic: [Jokingly] Ya know, despite being still the King of Mobius, I needed a good break.

Cross: [To Sonic] Indeed we did bro. *[Chuckles slightly, as he looks below at Ghost trying to dance with Zakuulan]*

"And it seems like we'll need to start preparing." A strong, feminine voice said appearing from behind the five brothers.

"Mom!" The five brothers said at the same time.

Anastasia: We have quite a bit to talk about.

Amras: [Takes a deep breath] Once we get settled.

Elsewhere. . .

Coming from a portal, several Zin vessels and ships of unknown origin arrived.

"Time to get vengeance!" Thought Zinjai on the bridge of his command ship. Standing with his arms folded, and smirked. "For they won't know what hit them. And they don't know what's coming when we're done."

Author's Note: And that concludes Convergence: Rise of the Eternal Empire. We will see Anastasia Jordan and her husband again, when the time is right, for this series is massive, and these Rise of books, long or short will only get bigger. Stay tuned for the next Convergence: Rise of book. To inform you all, after next week, we will be back to the 1-3 chapters a week limit, because this will be my final college semester(August 12th to December 10th) and then - Graduation time and party😏! So, I will be an extremely busy man after next week looking for creative or professional writing jobs for my career and internship where I may be getting paid.

Anyway, with all that officially announced and known, God bless everyone and enjoy what is left of summer.