The first few teleportations passed without much trouble, though Grey's temporary platforms became noticeably rougher the farther they moved from Melix's formation.
By the time the last flash of distorted space released Grey, Brad, and Amara, they found themselves standing in a barren stretch of grey-black sand that looked more like ash than anything Grey would have associated with a normal desert.
Far in the distance, a volcano dominated the horizon, its peak disappearing behind dark clouds while faint red light occasionally pulsed through cracks along its sides. As large as it was, it was obvious they were still a long way away.
