The Commander was impeccably dressed in his tailored uniform. More gray streaked his short hair since the last time I'd visited. We sat and chatted about mundane things for a while.
"Yelena, I wanted to thank you for stopping Owen Moon," the Commander said.
"What about the next person who wants to find the diamond?" I asked in concern. "You don't have the fake one anymore."
"I assure you the Ice Moon is in a safe and secure place."
I laced my fingers together. "Do you know how dangerous is it?"
"Yes. I'm well aware of its power. That's why it's unreachable. Don't worry, Yelena. Go and enjoy your time with my Security Chief. We have lots to do when he returns." The Commander gave Valek a pointed look before leaving the room.
Valek jumped to his feet. "I don't need to be told twice. Let's go."
But I remained sitting.
"What's wrong, love?"
"We had thought those glass prisons were safe and unreachable. And you know what happened to them."
"True." Valek considered. "These stained glass windows are beautiful. Aren't they?"
Confused, I glanced at him. "What are you talking about?"
He gestured to one of them. "The colors are exquisite. Like this brilliant blue. You can see that color in all the panes and adds a certain depth and power to the pattern."
I stood and examined the windows. "Is that--?"
"Yes. It was cut into pieces and now decorates the Commander's war room. A fitting end, don't you think?"
THE END!