‘I will stop Neit, at any cost. Go now, let us all see to our charges.’ Morrigan hugged him. ‘Should we win I will not forget any kindness. You ...have my word.’ Mars yawned, feigning boredom. ‘Sounds like you will need a new war god. Come, cousin, let us get to our work.’ Morrigan watched them disappear, called up all her power, and returned to Keelin with the news. *** Morrigan had been gone an hour. I didn’t believe what she told me, not until I felt it. A missing piece of me, a part of my soul. I easily deflected them and danced out of his way at an angle. He chased after me with roundhouse kicks. I didn't stay still; I let him use up his energy. The laughing man was using a lot of power in his kicks but not speed."We know you can run well," he said gruffly, frustrated.He closed with me again and thrust a series of hand strikes to my body, which I blocked with my forearms. His strikes were fast and smooth. After progressing through the attacks and blocks, I challenged his stability. On her feet, she had flat-soled, Roman style sandals, with white leather ties that wrapped around her calves and disappeared under her dress.“Up,” I said to Sam, who didn’t hesitate.I walked over and took Tina by her hands, “Do me the honour of being my partner for the rest of the year and letting me have the last dance?”I leant forward and kissed her cheek, whispering, “My beautiful princess.”“Sorry, guys, stealing him again,” as she dragged me out into the hall.“That’s the second time you’ve. " Mikki," Mum said with a calm voice. "When you came in you were walkingin those heels like you have always worn them. Looking at you now I cansee only a young lady. Not my son." She paused. "Please indulge me."I always found it hard to say 'No' to my mother. And I had let the Genieout of the bottle by telling her I wanted to be a girl."Ok Mum," I said with a weak smile. "I'll meet your friends."Mum smiled. "I'll find you a jacket and a handbag then we'll be off."When she handed me a handbag,.