Time went by quickly as everyone prepared for war. Well, over a month had passed since the attack on the castle.
Warm, early May breeze swept through the streets of New Athens, as Sera stood on her house's balcony, with Bran beside her.
She watched with a small smile as Vicky and the other kids ran around playing tag. Their parents sat nearby, enjoying their 'vacation'.
In reality, it wasn't really a vacation. New Athens had the strongest defenses out of every city-state. This was the Aegis System's origin, so it lost barely any power when activated.
Parents, including Sera, Elizabeth, and Bea, decided where the children would be safest during the fighting. The Queen was against sending Henry away at first, but after a quick reminder of her castle's state, and the demolished towers, she relented.
