Sam''s shoulders sagged and she groaned.


    “Yeah Caero you could say that, a couple of new students on the storm haven were swords of light infiltrators, they caused a bunch of issues which lead to the ship being damaged, we docked in Valencia for repairs but unfortunately some of the repair crew planted explosives that blew up the ship, killing everyone onboard. I and a few others were off sight seeing so missed that, but we were attacked by gunmen. All but me were killed, I...I kinda lost it and everything turned to shit.”


    A tear formed on Sam''s closed eyelids as she explained everything to her AI.


    SO STORM HAVEN''S SECURITY FIRST LET INFILTRATORS ONBOARD WHO CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE THAT THE SHIP HAD TO DOCK FOR REPAIRS. THEN LET FURTHER BREACHES OF SECURITY GO AHEAD AS TERRORISTS LAID EXPLOSIVES THROUGHOUT THE STORM HAVENS HULL. THE COUNCIL WILL NEED TO BE MADE AWARE OF THIS. THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK TO ALERT US OF THESE ISSUES MISS HOLDEN.


    Sam was left stunned by how the AI had reviewed her explanation of what had happened, he...it? Thought she had purposely created a wormhole and come back to warn the council of Magi of a terrorist threat?


    She mulled over what had actually happened and thought to herself. Maybe it would be better if the council took over. She could just go back to the academy and back to a normal life. Well as normal as you can be when you''re learning how to control magic.


    “Here we are miss! Safe and sound with plenty of time to spare” Sam blinked and looked up blearily. Apparently despite everything that was going on she had fallen asleep. She eyed the cabby through a sleep filled blur and nodded. “Thanks,” she handed over her debit card as the driver looked at her and smiled.


    “Going on holiday miss?” Sam shook her head. “No in theory that''s my home for the next five years” The cabby looked up surprised as he handed the card back to her.“Crikey! That''s a long old contract. Especially for one so young, I guess you must be pretty special heh?” Sam grimaced. “Apparently, I''d be much happier just being your average Joe though.”


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    The cabby grinned. “The grass is always greener, plenty average Joe''s would love the idea of staring a role on a tug that size, just enjoy it. You''re only young once.” Sam smiled at the driver and nodded as she stepped out the vehicle. “Thanks driver. You have a good one.” the cabby smiled as Sam went to shut the door. “You too sweetheart. Keep smiling.” Sam nodded as she turned and walked away.


    “Yeah you wouldn''t be saying that if you were walking in my shoes.” She grumbled to herself. As Sam entered the huge terminal where she was to meet up with Porter she looked around trying to remember where she had first seen him. “Miss Holden?” Sam spun around and grinned.


    “Hey Porter, Good to see you. We need to talk.” Porter looked at her sharply. “Indeed!... We do? How is it may I ask that you know my name? Not that it''s a secret, oh no. but to you...? what is it you would like to discuss? I must say you have taken me quite by surprise!”


    Sam smiled and lifted her left wrist and mouthed silently. “Temporal disruption.” Porter gaped at her as all colour left his face. “Ah! Right!” He looked around and focused on the exit to the building. “Maybe we should go for a quick walk outside, such a lovely morning.”


    He grabbed her right hand lightly as he walked briskly to the concourse outside the terminal, studiously avoiding her left side completely. Porter led Sam away from the entrance to the terminal until he felt that their conversation wouldn''t be overheard by passers by and looked at her seriously.


    “What do you know of the temporal disruption Miss Holden? The council have only just started looking into it this morning.” Sam looked directly at Porter. “I created it” Porter shook his head. “Impossible!” Sam held up her left wrist and shaking her fused bracelet. The top of the shiny onyx band seemingly growing out of the underside of her wrist.


    “How would I get Luke''s bracelet before tomorrow if that''s the case. Not only that but how would I know Luke, or the fact that you plan to put me, Rae, Paul and Edward together in the same sleeping quarters. Which I''ve become accustomed to, but still find more than a little creepy by the way!”


    Porter looked up at Sam in shock. “Oh my! Well it seems that you do indeed have knowledge of future events you shouldn''t otherwise have, so what is it you need to talk to me about young lady. Taking into account of our time limitations, indeed, already I have been gone too long.”


    Sam nodded. “Right flash points then. The swords of light are trying to infiltrate the storm haven with at least two new students. Mick Stevens and Bill Anderson. They will trigger events that lead to the utter destruction of the ship in under a month, you need to stop them getting on the ship, or you will seal our doom.”