Amanda’s eyes bore into mine for what seemed like an eternity before gazing down at the newborn. "I don't understand." She said quietly and the others murmured in agreement.

"She has surrendered." Bernard said quickly.

"Surrendered?"

"My father gave her the option. Since she stopped her attack we did not believe it was necessary to destroy her. She was never taught." Bernard stated simply.

"There are no options for those who break our rules." She said sharply.

Ray spoke this time, "That is, of course, in your hands." He did not smile.

She cocked her head to the side for a moment and looked back at me. "And that one?"...