Chapter 5
"NOW IT'S YOUR TURN to explain. How is Bean here? And why did it take you so long to get here," I asked Lanaya. Then her face turned gloomy.
"Well actually… Eden's in chaos. I become a Master in a few months, but the people in Eden don't want me to. They already know that I'm going to try and bring peace between normals and proovs. They're arguing if I can actually become a Master so I thought it was the perfect time to come. Especially since no one's really paying attention, I was able to take the takvee without a problem. And as for Bean, I was just lucky. I knew she was going to be a huge part of my plan so I needed to get her too. She was closest so I decided to get her first. I don't know if I was just lucky, but she was just taking a walk when I got there. I told her about what was happening. When I finished, she looked like she already made her mind up. Then it was simple to come get you. Sadly, I didn't expect Ryter to die…"
We were all silent for a long while. Finally Bean said "I have to agree with Lanaya on her finding me. I just felt like I had to take a walk. I guess it was a good thing too, huh, Spaz?" I notice something that made me think I was mope. I still didn't tell them about my name. Well maybe it's for the best, I thought.
I didn't notice Lanaya was talking until she shook me and said "Are you even listening? I mean really. I'd at least expect you to be a little happier to see us."
"Of course I'm happy. It's just that I have a lot on my mind right now. Sorry about that. Oh, I almost forgot something I was meaning to ask you. Did you find out if what Vida Bleek said was true? Are people in Eden really making mind probes?"
I think she didn't expect that question. She looked she was staring into space trying to get her thoughts straight. She put her head down and when it came back up her face was full of sorrow.
"Actually Spaz, they really were making them," Lanaya said. Bean and I knew it was true but were still astounded by it. "However," she continued, "they aren't making them anymore. I destroyed their building where they were making them. I don't think anyone will be getting mindprobes for a long time."
I noticed we're about to pass the barrier when she finished. Suddenly the takvee stops and I see the blue sky…