TERRA: Age Of Terror

~13~

.Athena.

.Athena.

~Acies~

The chronicle war.

Many years ago, greed filled the heart of men. They wanted power, to rule and they did. Men were dominant and controlled the earth. But the earth never failed to show—we are but men. Kingdoms having each other by the throat. Blood and despair shed. Tears and fears shared. Love was withdrawn—all to get what might promise power.

People died, leaders lied, day turned to night as the battle raged on. A turn of the tides to the good guys side, brought the downfall of those nasty flies. A truce was formed, one that ensured the truth would last—but we didn't know it set up the stage for that evil gnat; Zagan.

"Uhhh... Athena?... Athena?" I come back to reality as Pixel taps my arm staring into my face; concern etched into her features. "Are you okay?"

"Yes I'm fine" I say giving her a small smile. "I was just remembering the chronicle war."

"Oh." She looks at me with understanding. "Well Senna went to pay for our suites and she's calling you."

"Oh okay."

I try to move, but Pixel just stares at me. "Uh..? Is everything okay Pixel?"

"I was just waiting for your reaction! She's paying for suites! For each of us! Suites!" Pixel whisper- shouts looking very animated as she gesticulates and widens her eyes.

I can't help but giggle at her antics as she pulls me towards the reception.

As we get close to the lobby, I could hear Sylas's voice from a distance, "You want us to break in to LI's embassy?"

"We're hacking into the LI embassy?!" Pixel says from beside me sounding excited.

"You won't be needed of course." Simon says waving her off.

"Puhlease! If I can get past your murderous firewall, I can handle an embassy."

Simon turns to face her, and they stare at each other for a moment before Simon says, "Turner and I have enough help, Pixel."

"Are you sure you aren't some bald headed, potbellied, middle aged employer in another life?" Pixel says.

"I am not bald." Simon says touching his curly hair.

"Okay, so pot-bellied and middle aged then?" Pixel retorted lifting one eyebrow up.

I felt my mouth hang open and watched as Sylas and Senna quietly walked away trying to hold back their giggles. I look toward Turner and he has his hands on his head his mouth agape. He realizes my gaze is on him and steps in.

"Don't mind potbelly—I mean Simon. You're coming with us." Turner says and drapes his arm around Pixel's shoulder. He leads her away, leaving only Simon and me.

I quickly take my key and run up the stairs so I don't burst out laughing. Before I'm out of earshot, I hear Simon say, "I'm really not bald."

....

I sit down on the fluffy chair in my suite and sigh. Cartia... I already miss her voice. Looking through my purse I find my video screen and call my grandma.

"Atty!" Lillian, My cousin who lives with Granny answers.

"Hey lil!" I say giving her a big smile. "How are you?"

"Awesome! I doubt this call is for me though." She says and gives me a wink. "Cattie! Come see who's calling!"

"Is it mama?!" I hear her scream.