An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
Two chapters posted: "Asylum" and "The Revolution."
Lana nodded, letting her eyes close as she said, “The Outlander has been recovered.” She felt the weight come off her shoulders.
She heard him sigh, letting go of some deep breath that had been held for years.
“She is alive…but there are complications.”
“Such as?” His voice was so quick and sharp.
Now Lana swallowed her pride. “She needs more help than I anticipated. We need to make alternative plans for her arrival at Odessen.”
There was a silence. “All right. We can brainstorm a few specifics, and I can pull a few final strings –”
Lana drew the line. There were some secrets that couldn’t be concealed in good conscience, even for her.
Quick quote from The Revolution
Eva saw the words on the pages before her, but it wasn’t registering properly. This had to be some sort of joke, even though the few pieces of the puzzle Lana had let slip fit with what Vik was saying – what he was showing her. “Come back and do what?”
A massive hand placed itself over the remaining flimsy Eva was reading through. That forced her to look up at Vik, who was never more serious in his entire life. “You’re gonna save the galaxy from the Eternal Empire.”
Eva tried to say something, but it died in her throat.
The scariest part was, Vik looked like he believed the words with his whole heart.
“You’re gonna lead the revolution, Eva.”
