CHAPTER 395

EARTH

EDEN CITY

Isra and Aelnala were positioned on the roof of the twenty story building looking down on the shopping square below them. The sun was beginning its journey downward over the horizon, and was at their backs as they gazed down into the square. It was full of men, women and children as they moved from shops to open aired cafés. Much of the fresh fruit and vegetables sold in Eden City and in Sparta, were sold in markets just like this. Eden City had four of them, though this one was by far the largest.

Isra reached up slowly and placed his hand on Aelnala's neck. Do you see her?

Aelnala's large head nodded slowly. She just came into the market from the north. She's moving quite easily, waving to others and acting as if she is only shopping.

Ah… I see her now. Isra smiled and shook his head slowly. The woman has ice water in her veins to be so calm.