Hyperion 2: Part 6

Previously All four of them rise at once and begin talking over each other. Three of them do, more accurately. Loki rolls back onto the desk and laughs hysterically, clapping his hands in enjoyment of the moment. I can hardly argue with him. It amuses me too, I never get to be the one who … Continue reading Hyperion 2: Part 6 →

The Last Assassin: Part 6

Previously “Wake up!” I shake Nova’s shoulders and she opens her eyes. I also feel the cold steel of a knife under my chin and I am proud, even if a bit tense. “It’s me, don’t kill me. I’ll be very upset, and I’ll haunt you. Oooooo.” I do my best ghost impression. It’s terrible. … Continue reading The Last Assassin: Part 6 →

Hyperion 2: Part 5

Previously I don’t move. I can’t move. “You died.” Is the best I manage. “Good to see you too, brother.” She walks by me with a bundle in her arms, placing herself before the Council. “I am Theia and I am one of the Titans.” She speaks with authority that I don’t remember my sister … Continue reading Hyperion 2: Part 5 →

The Last Assassin: Part 5

Previously I send Doc out for a burner phone. When he returns we say our reasonably polite goodbye. He’s going to ground for a while until things cool down. He’ll be fine. Kate is mostly pleased just to have us out of the garage and to get back to the business of animal healing, not … Continue reading The Last Assassin: Part 5 →

Hyperion 2: Part 4

Previously When the sun rises, so do Kronos and I to make the trip to see this Council. A small fleet of vehicles arrive in the suburb, brimming with tough looking mortals with sunglasses. Some of them are shiny with nervous sweat, it is too cool a morning for anything else. Kanati guides us to … Continue reading Hyperion 2: Part 4 →