The journey back to the designated landing zone was a harrowing ordeal. Evy, fueled by adrenaline and the spectral Sarah’s unwavering presence, navigated the battered transport through the ravaged lunar landscape. Each crater, each twisted statue, served as a stark reminder of the Void Weaver's destructive power and the sacrifices made to contain it. Every shadow seemed to conceal a lurking horror, every whisper on the wind a potential threat.

The transport vehicle groaned under the strain, its engines sputtering and coughing. Evy knew it was a miracle they were still airborne. She nursed the failing machine, coaxing every last bit of power from its ravaged systems. The Earth, a shimmering blue beacon in the black sky, grew larger with each passing hour, a promise of safety and a harbinger of the trials yet to come.

"We're almost there," Evy said, her voice strained but determined. "Just a little further."

The spectral Sarah hovered beside her, her ethereal form radiating a gentle warmth. "You're doing great, Evy," she said. "Just keep going."

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Evy spotted the landing zone in the distance. It was a designated area near the remains of the original Luna-13 landing site, now marked by a small, automated beacon.

As she approached, Evy saw the rescue shuttle waiting for her. It was a sleek, heavily armed vessel, designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space and the dangers of alien environments. A small team of soldiers stood guard nearby, their weapons trained on the approaching transport vehicle.

Evy hailed the shuttle, her voice cracking with exhaustion. "This is Dr. Evy Castellanos of Luna-13," she said. "I'm requesting permission to land."

A moment of silence followed, then a voice crackled over the comm. "Dr. Castellanos, this is Captain Reynolds. We've been waiting for you. You are cleared to land."

Evy breathed a sigh of relief, her body slumping with exhaustion. She guided the transport vehicle towards the landing pad, her hands trembling on the controls.

As she touched down, the transport vehicle shuddered violently, its engines finally giving out with a deafening groan. Evy cut the power, and a profound silence descended upon the cabin.

She sat there for a moment, catching her breath, gathering her strength. She knew that she had to be prepared for what awaited her. She had to be ready to tell her story, to warn the world of the dangers that lurked on the moon.

The hatch of the rescue shuttle opened, and a team of soldiers rushed towards the transport vehicle, their weapons raised. They surrounded the vehicle, their eyes scanning the landscape for any sign of danger.

"Dr. Castellanos, come out with your hands up!" Captain Reynolds shouted. "We need to secure the area."

Evy hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised her hands and opened the hatch. She stepped out of the transport vehicle, her face pale, her eyes weary.

The soldiers surrounded her, their weapons trained on her. They searched her for weapons, their movements swift and efficient.

"You're safe now, Dr. Castellanos," Captain Reynolds said, his voice firm but reassuring. "We're going to get you back to Earth."

"There's something you need to know," Evy said, her voice trembling. "The moon… it's not safe. The Void Weaver is gone, but its influence remains. There are corrupted soldiers out there, and they're spreading. You need to be careful."

Captain Reynolds frowned. "What are you talking about, Dr. Castellanos? What's a Void Weaver?"

Evy took a deep breath and began to tell her story, recounting the horrors she had witnessed, the sacrifices she had made, the dangers that still lurked on the moon.

As she spoke, the soldiers listened intently, their faces growing more and more grim. They could see the exhaustion in her eyes, the sincerity in her voice. They knew that she was telling the truth.

"We believe you, Dr. Castellanos," Captain Reynolds said, his voice filled with concern. "We'll take your report to command. They need to know about this."

Evy nodded, relief washing over her. She had done what she could. Now it was up to the authorities to take action, to protect the Earth from the Void Weaver's lingering influence.

She boarded the rescue shuttle, her body aching, her mind weary. As the shuttle lifted off the lunar surface, she looked back at the moon, her heart filled with a mixture of sadness and hope.

She had saved the moon, but she knew that the fight was far from over. The seeds of corruption had been sown, and they would continue to grow, to fester, to poison the Earth.

She had to be ready to fight again. She had to be ready to protect her planet from the coming darkness.

The journey back to Earth was uneventful. Evy spent most of the time sleeping, her body finally succumbing to exhaustion.

When she arrived on Earth, she was greeted by a throng of reporters,