The story so far:

----Luka sacrifices himself to save Earth. Thieron is upset about Luka. Rei learns Vincent is alive. He finds out that Iyler and John helped Ea. Aija finally feels the enormity of Luka's death. Rei feels scared about the still glowing Avo.

----Zuri has the inexplicable urge to talk to Aija. She leaves in search of her.

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****42.3 XAN****

It was mere paper. Yet it felt heavy in his hands.

Xan cried, clutching the papers, choking on his tears. A shadow fell upon him. He lifted his eyes to Var-Inu.

"What must happen, will, my child,"

A chill passed down Xan's skin.

He wept.

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