Thanks for the reviews, guys, it means a lot to me, really.

For Zephyr: I haven't really thought on what Shiera's armor looks like, though I have a pretty good idea on Phoenix/Melissa's.

There's going to be more graphic stuff in this part, and I've got some concept art on it. Once it's scanned, I'll post a message, and anyone who wants it can just email me, and I'll email it back to them.

Enjoy the ride, folks, cause here we go…


INTERLUDE

A firm hand grabbed him from behind. A long blade was held to his throat

"What?" he choked out. The grip was too strong for him to break through.

The blade pressed against him, letting out a single drop of blood. Darkonda gasped. This hurt more than anything else he suffered before.

"The first, for my planet", breathed a woman's voice in his ear. The sword cut deeper into his flesh. The fifth of Darkonda's nine lives was gone.


Next time: "A good dream?"

(and yes, I know it's goddamn, nerve-wrenching, cliff-hanging short, that's why the actual frist chapter of "Karone" is airing next week)