Joining!

I know it has to be original, and it will be. I just have one question, or two?

Can I base it off my fanfiction?

Do superheroes count as sci-fi? 

Gared, I think it was unfair what you said to Abi. I understand why, but there are different types of Sci-Fi. And not everyone has the exact same writing style as you, or writing preferences. 

If Abi had written her story your way, it wouldn't have been her story, and it wouldn't have been the same. It would have been Gared's story. And the whole point of a story contest is enjoying other people's writing styles, not changing their story until it's unrecognizable as their's. I'm not telling you that you have to choose Abi, I'm just saying that I don't think you should change her story, just say you don't enjoy it as much, if that's the case. 

I'm in! I've never joined a short story contest before!

The compound was dark. That's all it was. Until a crack appeared. Sera raised her head. "The world is in disaster. It's a war zone. Countless people have died. We are the only ones left." a voice said. "So, how many are we?" asked Sera. She was taking this exceedingly calmly. "We is the two of us." said the voice. "And right now, a rogue atomic bomb is heading our way so if you want to survive, I suggest you jump into that ravine into endless space below your door that I am already in." Sera jumped. 

Her first instinct was to hide. A noise, any noise, could be anything as Via had learned. It was hard now, with the technology that could change everything at the disposal of the man bent on destroying the world as she knew it. An incessant knocking at the door of the compound, followed by a gruff yell brought her back to reality. They were here. No. They were early. She cursed herself. She should’ve expected surprises— she should’ve known better. But it was too late for regrets now, as she pulled Grandma’s old hovercraft from the hall closet. Another voice joined the low growl of the officer’s. A voice that froze her to the depths of her soul. A voice that called her name in the same lilt that she had heard all her life.
“Honey? It’s safe to come out— he won’t hurt you.” her mother called from outside the doorway. She ignored the voice— the voice that brought back too many memories— and dragged the craft to the balcony of the window. She wrenched the hatch open and climbed in, casting one last glance at the door before jerking the throttle and flying free.  

It's not great, and not as short as you probably wanted, but it is under 200 words. It was really fun to write, although it probably doesn't make a lot of sense. XD  

The woman blasted a Vere-Jobu intent on sucking her blood into a wall, then turned to smile sweetly at the man fighting next to her.

“That’s a baker’s dozen. You?” The man fired a laser at a Vere-Jobu about to overwhelm his partner.

“Fourteen. Watch your back.” They pushed their way forward, shooting anything that moved.

“They said I was crazy to come with you.” She laughed.

“You are crazy.” He punched an access code into a keypad, and ran into the next room. She hurried to the central control panel, while he watched the entry.

“You know what’s about to happen?” She was trying furiously to pull down the shield.

“I wish you hadn’t come.” He shot another Vere-Jobu, as she punched the final code.

“Shield disabled. Solar breach imminent. Lockdown initiated.” A voice boomed out over the speakers, and the door swooshed shut.

“We saved humanity. I thought it would feel more epic.” The woman walked away from the panel, and collapsed next to the man, who sported several bite marks.

“I’m so sorry it had to be this way.” She reached out for his hand, then the station blew up.  

I will be releasing results Friday, so please have your entries in by 1:00 Pacific Time tomorrow.

Here's my story:

Shadows

Raven and Crow flew the night sky. Two humans pretending to be birds. They alighted onto a roof. Their hang-glider like wings folded up behind them. Raven watched the eyes behind Crow's feathery mask. They were dark. Probably thinking dark thoughts. Her voice tried to reassure him. "You're going to be ok. You'll come back before you know it. Then we can rule the world togethor." 

Crow grunted, trying to hide from her. He looked up to the growing shaft of light. Blindingly bright, he closed his eyes to the UFO. Raising his arms, he raised his wings. 

The light became brighter and brighter. Raven watched him get more and more transparent. She stepped back from the edge of the building. The wind was picking up, threatening to throw her off. 

Crow, almost invisible, turned back to Raven. He lowered his arms. "Remember the Shadows, Raven." His eyes flashed bright red, and then he was gone. In a blinding burst and then the black of night returned. The wind returned to normal. 

Raven flew after the UFO, only to be left in its shadows.

The End

Remember!