The Kota by Sunshine Somerville

Author:Sunshine Somerville [Somerville, Sunshine]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

18

“Synchronized watches”

Loree and Zaak had reached a point where they understood each other. It’d taken Loree quite some time before she’d been willing to let Zaak teach her anything, and Zaak turned out to be equally stubborn. Trok said it ran in the family.

Her Dominion mindset still flared every now and again. But, for the most part, Zaak and Trok were able to make her see what was right according to the Kota texts they’d re-introduced to her belief system. She was getting the hang of her new life, but it was still strange to feel as free as she did. And being a key figure in a prophecy to rid the planet of evil seemed a tad ironic. But, she’d come a long way in the months since she’d joined Zaak, and she’d developed a strong sense of belonging. This new mission was all she could’ve dreamed, but it wasn’t ambition that drove her anymore – she was now less self-centered and more aware of the troubles in the outside world.

One day, feeling particularly sluggish after a week of study, Loree spent time alone in the gym. She was just finishing up her exercises when Zaak ran in. As he came to stand beside her weight bench, he ruffled his bleached, hanging bangs. This always amused her.

He’s so strange, she thought. This hair-ruffling mannerism is a favorite of his. I’m not even sure he knows he’s doing it.

Loree was on a bit of a natural high lately, but she was quite sure she would’ve found Zaak amusing even in old days. Of course, his Kota mission to save humanity from the Dominion’s evil forces would’ve been a hiccup in their relationship.

“What’s up?”

“I just talked to Nat.” Zaak was swaying from foot to foot, barely able to contain whatever exciting news he had. “You know, my hired hacker you’re so fond of?”

Loree made a face and sat up to wipe her brow with a towel. It was true she wasn’t thrilled with Nat, but Zaak argued the kid was useful. For Zaak’s benefit, she tried to hide her irritation.

“What did Nat have to say?”

“A Free Labs facility is opening in South Yor tomorrow afternoon, and the Dominion invited high ranking officials to the celebration. Free Labs was the leading researcher on the DRK virus, although the research was illegal. Now, the Dominion’s seized control and put an end to it. It’s too bad. The Dominion took over three months ago by gaining all the seats on the board. Cruelthor couldn’t do anything until now because the company would’ve lost stock value if he’s just stomped in and taken over by force.”

Loree dabbed her face with the towel and was glad it blocked her knowing scowl from Zaak. She hadn’t told him everything about her old life.

So Cruelthor finally ousted the citizen executives, she thought. I hope they only lost their jobs and not their lives.

“Yeah,” she told Zaak, “I’m familiar with the company. Why do we care about this grand

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