It fed and killed. Some it would raise and they would serve it in battle. It was a monster from the darkest ages prior to the Mage wars. This creature...was from so long ago, even the legends and myths of them have faded beyond living and written memory.” The water shivered as if in fear of the memory. “No child, it did not save our world, not in the least. It was what it carried with it that has kept the world alive in the mortal realms. It is a gemstone of terrible potential and power. Those. The reality of thesituation made me frightened; partly because I thought somehow he mightknow I was really a boy, surely he could see through my charade, heseemed intent on developing a boy girl relationship, I was horrified atthe thought.I took hold of Karen's hand and started to run, abandoning any thoughtsof maintaining a girl demeanour, speed was essential in my petrifiedstate. Running was a waste of time he simply cycled faster and shouted"Can we meet later or tomorrow", all I could think. You are to be congratulated." Thank you very much. That job was quite a challenge and I was proud of the way it turned out."Tim fidgeted as he spoke, and Sara was quick to take notice."Tim, this isn't just a friendly visit, is it? I think there's something on your mind. Would you like to talk about it?"Tim looked down at his hands. His eyes wouldn't rise to look in Sara's eyes."Yes, I need to talk. Nothing's really wrong, but, well..."Sara got up from her chair and moved to stand in front of. “Where did the Silver Streak go?”“I can’t find her within scanner range.”The Kermac looking over his console. “They just hailed us all and demanded immediate surrender. No word from the others yet.”Swybar was confused but he was a Union officer once. “Call the Jammer, the Hontu and the Bloody Mary. If we combine our fire and concentrate it, we might crack those shields. That ship is no Match for the four of us.”The Togar said. “They wait on your signal. I have relayed target coordinates so we.