Closing his eyes and readying for the pain of his death to come, Jonar was shocked when he heard Gnusyl's triumphant roar of challenge and felt the su...rging muscles beneath him as his friend carried them towards the Dark God. "What is this treachery? What God protects you, whelp?" demanded the now enraged God towering over the charging Gnath and his companion.Jonar was wondering what happened when Gnusyl whispered in his mind, the Dark One's magic hit us and flashed bright blue and gold, but. Actual freedom was not achieved on that day. Years of struggle took place before independence was gained and a new nation was formed.”“There was much that was similar to our current situation. My sisters and I want to dedicate our efforts, to join with you in regaining your freedom and independence as well as our own. Traditionally, we celebrate our determination with feasting and play, culminating with a fireworks display. Every year on our calendar’s Fourth of July, we celebrate Independence. In the family room was a sofa which faced away from the kitchen so all I saw was the back of the sofa. It appeared that the top of Andy's head was resting on the sofa's back cushion. The television was on and it looked as if Andy was watching it. I did not see Shirley. I continued toward the backyard with the intention of looking through the patio door. From that angle I could see the sofa from the side which would allow me to see what Andy was doing. I rounded the corner in the backyard and. I guess I was kinda tired. I usually don’t take naps, but that one helped a lot. I wonder what Kristen and Rob are doing.” She rolled out of bed, slid into her shorts and got a light blue tank top out of her bag and put it on. I followed her off the bed, pulling my shorts on and buckling the belt as we walked down the stairs. I heard the crackle of a fire, but as I looked around, I didn’t see Rob or Kristen in the living room. I peered around the corner and out the back door. They.