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Meanwhile, in Lindblum,

Eiko woke up quickly that morning, instead of her normal slow awakening. She immediatly knew why. Her summoners sense tells her that something is wrong something deadly. For the first time since she was six, it could not pinpoint what. Shrugging, she made a mental note to contact Garnet immediately after breakfast and see if she had been getting any visons.

Now back to Clara,

That was informative, fascinating, but boring. I mind-speak to Catalina one hour later, as we prepared for departing into the forests near Lindblum. I feel her mind near mine as she thought, Agreed. I grinned then opened my eyes and stopped concentrating so hard. That's the only way we can mind-speak without directly touching. As I packed a shovel, I wonder how it took him an entire hour to tell us of the smaller cities out there, Treno, Dali, and Cleyra. I didn't mind the last five minutes only because he was telling us of how happiness and peace would ensue; withus as the leader of the continent. In half an hour to the second we'll be dropped off and our final challenge of taking back our homeland shall begin. the very thought gives me chills down my spine. Even now I can't wait to begin, to do what I was raised for, to free people.

We've just been dropped off, in a large forest outside Lindblum. I set up camp in a large clearing surrounded by trees while Catalina explores. Within fifteen minutes I am done and Catalina is back. "Report on the area: Lindblum is in the east as we were told, entrance facing away from our hideout. The monsters in this forest rate a three out of ten, enough to pound us while we're sleeping. This is the direct center of the forest, which is a half mile on all sides. You shouldn't have any trouble on your... spree... tonight." I nodded, feeling relieved. We have a safe hide away, complete with underground emergency exit, and monsters big enough to be amusing. We also have an anchor for meditation. Things are good. The only way they could be better was if we had already completed their goal.

Now, back to Eiko...

After some delicious pancakes Eiko picks up the phone and listens to it ring, hoping Garnet will pick up. "Hello/" She thanks the eidolens it's Garnet. " Dagger, we need to talk." Gladly," replies Dagger at Alexandrian Castle. Right before she picked up the phone her summoners sense had gone crazy, telling her something bad would happen- but what? "Has your sense gone haywire as well?" "Yup, and I think it's serious, but it seems to come from all directions. I can't pinpoint it. "The same problem is here as well." "Dagger, just because you're a queen doesn't mean you have to talk like that. It sounds so dumb." " Sorry, but I can not stop. Steiner would mutilate me. Shall we agree to call each other if anything happens?" "Definately. I'll call Freya, you tell Zidane and the rest there." "Understood," Dagger agreed, hung up, and found Zidane right behind her pacing. She smiled, knowing he had heard the whole thing, "What's wrong?" she asked him, seeing his frown. "The last time this happened, the twins were stolen from us that night. We never saw Tanisha or Terressa again. They'd be nine by now, not a year old." Zidane stated, his eyes full of tears.

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I'm evil, VVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYY EEEEEEVVVIIILLL, aren't I? Are you completely confused yet, my dear reviewers? Never fear, all will be known in time, IF the twins survive long enough. I want 1 more review per ch., my self esteem needs strengthening.... and by the time I'm through, so will yours.....................................