Chapter 1: Glass CagesDynasty LostLyric of RemembranceChapter One: Glass Cage"What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from."—T. S. Eliot, "Four Quartets""Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."—William Jennings BryanMARCH 26, 3076, AD PS HEADQUARTERS, TOKYO"They say Jaegar launched an attack on one of the cities in the Americas yesterday." Rye ran a hand over a support column, face unreadable, narrowed eyes trained on the stone. "Has your mother said anything?""No, but something's got he
Chapter Two: SurprisesChapter Two: Surprises"The only thing you take with you when you're gone is what you leave behind."—John Allston"He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times."—Johann von Shiller11:04 AM, FRIDAY, APRIL 16Jerik looked long and hard at the dark outline of the girl who had just fallen out of the cylinder-thing, then at Ander, her "mommy." More accurately, he took notice of how she was collapsed against him. This was the only girl in the school other than some of the teachers. "Hey, Ander, you wanna trade places?""Fat chance," his friend growled, eyes a mixture of golden red and orange, betraying confusion and irritati
Chapter Three: DogfightChapter Three: Dogfight"Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards."—Aldous Huxley"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero."—Latin: "Seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow."12:03 PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 17Boys. Everywhere, there were boys of every age—making dirty jokes, jostling each other, scarfing down food—all being so…gross. Obviously, not much had changed over the course of three thousand years. With a nervous gulp, Lethya picked up a tray and headed for the nearest metal box that they called a Nutrition Scanner, its occupant stepping out as she arrived. "NEXT." A door slid open and s
Chapter Four: Partners, Part 1Chapter Four: Partners"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."—Buddha"I wish they would only take me as I am."—Vincent Van Gogh, Dear Theo: Autobiography of Vincent Van GoghMONDAY, APRIL 19, 6118 AD V.E.O ACADEMY, NEO TOKYO, JAPAN"I'm telling you, you do this and you sign the death warrant for every person in this school!" Maientra insisted angrily. "If Jaegar finds out about Lethya, nothing will keep him from unleashing every force he has on this school to destroy her!""He may have heard about it by now, Maia," Principal Emelath said wearily. "Many of the boys could have alrea
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