...ewer didn’t completely collapse.” Vincent began making his way through the small opening. Unable to say anything out of total awe, Andromeda, Talbot,... ...n thought when he heard the door to the room open. “Lord Zodiac,” said the voice. “Come in,” Zodiac responded. “So you have fnally found a witness.” ... ... came to inform you immedi- ately, but, you already knew, didn’t you?” the voice asked. 16 Mike Saxton “You are my second in command General Callous.... ... Are you a super hero?” Andromeda asked with her young, innocent sounding voice. “There’s no such thing. They’re just people trying to make things r... ...n Vincent dodged a large chunk of debris that appeared to be a piece of a small airplane. “Misinformation and lack of information are going to be our... ...that even if all of what re- mains of this state is talking, it’s just one small group. At this rate, Zodiac will use the old divide and conquer tech... ...the radio to listen to the chater. “We’ve got incoming over here too!” one voice cried out. “Holy shit, there’s hundreds of ‘em! Oh God, get us out of... ... 32 Mike Saxton began to return fre. As robotic as they seemed, she was a small target on a fast moving motorcycle and the shots went wild. Lexi co... ...ts however. Hidden in the sleeve of her jacket was another pistol. It was small but up close, with armor piercing rounds, it was enough. Flicking a ...

...ng the precious burden into his arms... What of the future for this baby so small? A fusion of two cultures, two nations, two lands, divided by man-... ...d die for. This time, this place, these parents, the child's choice - why? A small champion for a new way, a new life, a new world of humanity? A sig... ... summer days, walking through the cooling shade of fresh-smelling pines, the small hand engulfed so safely, so securely, in the father's, feeling so p... ... she has made across the sea. A British citizen of many years, yet still the voice betrays an accent ever so slightly, indefinably different, and her ... ...s touch. 28 The Grandmother A young girl, petite and slim, figure and waist small and trim, blond hair glowing with natural tints of red, surrounded ... ... weeding and planting, marvelous clothes created with stitches intricate and small, tireless energy managing house and family with sureness and skill,... ...nd family with sureness and skill, singing her way through daily chores with voice clear and sweet, composing poetry of exquisite beauty and speaking ... ... a few, giving freely of his talents to anyone who asks. His deep, melodious voice ringing richly through arches and pews, enchanting wedding guests a...