"Skye," the woman said, walking as she listened to how the [i]marine[/i], Lance Carter, described himself. She had no idea what the [i]United Earth Government Naval Command[/i] was, but she understood why he left it. She too would have left a job if the pay was not very good. To the next question, she simply replied, "Not long ahead."

That much was true, for a little but of walking revealed Avalon, surrounded by a wall of stone. The ranger walked to the main gate, before stopping and turning around to face Lance. "Welcome to Avalon, my home town," she said, with a hint of sarcasm. "I have no idea what you want to do here, but I guess I'll stay with you. Nothing better to do."