I knew I should work out more and try to take care of myself but between working 60 hours a week and taking care of the kids at night to give Samantha...a break who had time for anything let along working out.The day that the big event happened started out just like any other. I woke up at 6:45 A.M. and jumped in the shower. When I was finished I went in the bedroom and proceeded to get dressed then woke Samantha up to get her shower. While she was in the shower I woke up Sue for school. I then. The water began to glow, casting a subtle light of blue that reflected in shimmering patterns off the ancient structural stones of the temple dome above. The creature gathered itself in the opening of the tunnel, all six tentacles grasping at the edges. Muscles coiled, gathering energy. With explosive force the beast launched itself into the pool, bubbles frothing in its path. Momentum carried it through the pool, straight on target. A geyser of water erupted as it broke the surface,. Her friend Kalpana was also with her who assured that nothing to worry and everything will be quite right with the cycle and she too would accompany her when she reached her home, if possible.Within a few minutes, Ravi too called from the Library that as he had some urgent work with a friend who also wanted to work on the computer programme along with Ravi, he would not be home before 10 that night.Mani duly informed these to Ratna, and asked her to prepare dinner; she replied that whatever she. The birds wheeled around and flew back again, turned and raced back to the graveyard and landed on the dry stone wall. Their beady eyes watched the procession coming towards them and glared at the Abbot who was already waiting beside an open grave to receive the wizard's body.The weather almost seemed to have been orchestrated, as jagged forks of lightning began to flash dramatically and the thunder rolled and crashed around the island.The actual internment of Merlin's body was a simple affair,.