Prologue
After Ram's fall from power the Technos numerous prisoners are released. The mallrats are trying desperately to help the poor souls reintegrate into their old tribes. But many are ill and are being cared for in the city hospital. Helping out one day at the hospital Trudy runs into a familiar face. Brendan. The man who had personally watched over her and Brady during there seclusion with the chosen. When she betrayed him.
Brendan was Brady and Trudy's personal care taker. He brought them their food and kept them comfortable. He also over saw their studies in becoming better followers of Zoot and bringers of power and chaos. He however did not approve of the cruel techniques that the guardian inflicted on Trudy. Threats of taking her child away and some mild forms of torture. The guardian said it was necessary to make sure she would be a faithful follower of Zoot. But Brendan was not so sure if the Mother of Zoot's child should be subjected to sleep deprivation, 48 hour prayer vigils and long periods of fasting. He soon started to care for Trudy and her child deeply. He fell in love. But by the time he tried to take Trudy and her child away from everything it was too late. She was too far gone and wouldn't leave. Then not only did she break his heart, she betrayed him. She told the guardian of doubts and his plans to take her away. That day his fate was sealed.