When a plague wiped out Relda's kind years ago, her uncle took her and escaped from Quadrant 1 to Quadrant 4. Then he contracted the plague and died. She was left, and clones from a creature named Eyan are the last hope to continue her race. So she took a medallion from the Temple of Qor to pay him. Problem is, he has left to take his highly illegal cloning practice to the infamous Quadrant 3. After a chance meeting  with Quadrant 3 teenagers, she finds herself headed toward Quadrant 3. 
Things don't go as planned, but maybe that's for the best.

The Last Jucardians

 The nurse let a thin disposable garment unfold at the bedside. 


 "Put this on," she instructed. "It's sanitary. By the way, call me Nurse Azzy." 


 Relda gathered it in her arms and slid out of the pod. The bracelet dug into her stomach. She lowered her gaze to the floor and said, "I don't know how to tell you this, but Triune's Code Book. It says not to steal." 


 She extended the bracelet to Nurse Azzy. 


 "I took it at the port," she said. "I needed to pay for things." 


 Azzy's hands trembled as Relda transferred the bracelet from her own hands to Azzy's. Renewed energy brightened Azzy's countenance. She tightened her grip on the bracelet while gazing Heavenward. Relda continued onto the bathing unit. 


 She let herself in and glanced back over her shoulder. Azzy pocketed the bracelet and bolted for the door. 


 She skidded to a halt an inch from Eyan's face and thrashed her weight backward. 


 "Where are you going?" He asked. "You've got a patient." 


Chapter 34