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Another one set in the future for the timeline here but might as well give it double treatment.

Shot one and a little different enjoy

Airborne tour over New York City
North American Continent, Terra
Star League Protectorate
13th November 3073

   Following the Liberation of Terra from the Word of Blake and the destruction of New York City the remains of the city had become one of the main attractions to people visiting the world.  Although it was slowly being rebuilt it also stood as a reminder of what happened during the conflict.

   This particular tour was a very special one Danai Centrella-Davion and her six-year old son Burton were observing the ruins and remains of Manhatten Island which had partially sunk during the attack.  Because Victor was busy at the conference it gave her time to have a look at the planet and the damage done by its occupiers/the liberation forces.  Looking out the windows they could see that the entire island was barren of life, cracked and broken the result of the Word of Blake’s failsafe device that had blown up the planet.  Suddenly Danai felt a cold chill run down her spine almost like she was being watched turning she saw her younger sister Naomi Centrella-Liao standing less than a foot away with her three-year old son Dao-Shen Liao standing beside her, Danai could see the Chinese-features in him the legacy of the boys father Sun-Tzu Liao.  “Naomi, it is good to see you”

   â€œThat would be ‘Magestix’ wouldn’t it?”  She said sure enough Danai could see she wore the crown of the Magestix, although the Magistracy of Canopus was no-longer a separate nation the Capellan Chancellor had allowed Naomi to keep the title of Magestix, no doubt because Danai still laid claim to the title of Duchess of Canopus.

   â€œOf course, Magestix, my apologies” Danai said bowing her head slightly she’d play her sister’s game for now.  “How are you? Naomi”

   â€œI’m happy, big sister, enjoying my position and my families position.  And you still enjoying your exile?”  She asked rubbing in the fact that Danai had not seen her homeworld for several years.

   â€œI am happy with my choice and with my family” she said coldly, Naomi had changed since they were last together.

   While the two sisters had an uncomfortable reunion on a smaller level Burton and Dao-Shen were also having a less than comfortable meeting, although they were technically cousins by the blood of their mothers neither was happy to see the other.  The Capellan child though smaller than his Davion cousin was not intimidated he walked over to Burton looking up at him “my father will destroy your father” Dao-Shen said quietly.

   â€œMore like my father will do what my grand-father did and cut your nation in half in one war.”  Burton Davion said smirking as he reminded Dao-Shen of what Hanse Davion had done to the Capellan Confederation during the Fourth Succession War.

   â€œWe shall see, perhaps it will be my turn” Dao-Shen said turning away, walking with Naomi without saying another word.  Burton looked up to see his mother watching her sister walk away a small tear running down her cheek.

   â€œNot how we planned, mother?”  He whispered

   â€œNo son, but expected.”  She whispered back turning round looking at the ruined island again, just like her family she thought, all because of the choices they had made it would have broken their mother‘s heart but there was nothing Danai could do about it.