The massive sea barriers came into view as Cole monitored the ten teams that converged on Washington, DC. The city, once the seat of power centuries ago, was only a glimmer of its former glory. What statement is Lucius trying to make? Cole wondered. Lucius could have just as easily chosen Rome, New Athens, or even Geneva. Certainly, Washington DC was the starting and ending point of many legacies, but it wasn’t relevant to the Solar Unity’s current history.
Thousands of people gathered in front of the vandalized Lincoln Memorial, waiting. But was at the top of the bill? he wondered.
Opening a tactical comms channel, Cole asked, “Any eyes on Alyssalee or Lucius?”
Each team reported a negative sighting.
“Where are you?” Cole whispered. He was certain Lucius would use her somehow. She w
