Bab 200: Chapter 200: Courage

They stared at each other for what felt like minutes, but it could only be seconds, before she broke the pregnant silence. "What does this weapon do?"

"Only Zacar knows. He says it's a peaceful weapon."

She couldn't imagine what kind of weapon could be described as peaceful. The only idea she could come up with was mind control, and that was anything but peaceful.

They walked over to the cave and, this time, she only looked up when she heard the eagle scream. She'd always associate that sound with the moments in her life where things drastically changed.

"I don't want to fight anymore or go under cover or deal with war and death. But I will if I have to." She prayed she never had to treat him as her enemy.

"You will never have to fight again. You have me to protect you. You may do anything you wish."

"I want to design cars and shuttles. Maybe one day start my own company."

"You would design good cars," he said.