Ashes of the Realm - Death of an Empire (Ashes of the Realm (Book Three)) by Saxon Andrew

speakers, “He’s with Greyson. Robby put him in a psychic bubble and teleported him out before the attack.”
    Mallory was in Nathan’s arms crying, “I’ve lost my baby.”
    Nathan stroked her hair, “She was a warrior and she lived and died keeping her faith. She will be immortal in this Empire. I’m heartbroken at losing her but I love her for having the courage, your courage, to do what she knew had to be done. She had your heart at birth.”
    Mallory continued to cry but Nathan’s words moved her. She felt her Daughter’s love at the end and knew that Dani was at peace with her decision. She knew that she would have to support her choice and remember all the wonderful, happy moments they shared. She dried her eyes and stood straight. Now was the time to be brave; she owed that much to her Daughter.
    Timmy felt his pain but looked at Vring, “How many Zord are here with us?”
    Vring gathered his thoughts and said, “All thirty thousand Flyers are here with their riders. We were ordered here by Robby to receive an upgrade to our armor. Now I know why.”
    Timmy shook his head and Vring continued, “Bleath ordered the mates and children of the Flyers to go with them on this journey. I think he somehow sensed what was going to happen. We were once down to only nine thousand on El Prado; my species will survive this loss and we will avenge ourselves. This year’s nesting will triple our number.”
    Mallory said, “The Western Continent on New Hope is not settled and is mostly forested. Your family may have it for your home or until you find a place of your own.”
    Vring looked at Mallory and bowed, “Thank you, Mother of our Savior. We will go there now.”
    Mallory was startled at what Vring said but realized that all the others died on Bristone. Mallory was given the Zord’s protection from that moment until she died. They honored her as much as they honored White Hair. Vring became the ruler of the Zord and he named Kreej as his successor.
    Timmy held Virze, “We need to tell the Empire what’s happened.”
    Virze nodded, “Get with Alex to put the announcement together and have him make the broadcast. You should do that now before we leave and schedule it three days from now so we can be prepared to handle the fallout from what happened.”
    “You’re right. I need you there with me.”
    “I’ll always be with you.” Virze looked at Timmy and saw something was bothering him, “What’s on your mind?”
    “I’ve always wondered why Scotty made me his successor and not Robby. I think this was a part of his decision and, without psychic abilities, he never really knew why.”
    “Why is that important?”
    “There are forces operating here that are unimaginable. Robby and Dani couldn’t be his successor because that force knew they were going to die with them. Now, I understand.”
    Virze thought about Timmy’s comment and worried about whether the Empire was a pawn to be sacrificed in the game or a major piece. Only time would tell but the industrial planets were safe. That must mean something.
    Timmy looked at Virze, “That piece of information gives me hope that we have a chance. It also answers a question I’ve been struggling with.”
    “What is that?”
    “Who is going to be my successor? Now, I know.”
    Virze was puzzled, “It’s not going to be Junior?”
    Timmy took a deep breath and said, “I know what Scotty felt when he named me his successor because I feel it now. I know who has to be chosen; Trey will be my successor.”
    Virze thought about his decision and said, “I’ve also wondered why Scotty didn’t name a psychic to follow him. Now we know the answer to that question and your choice is obvious. Trey is a second generation psychic and his abilities will eclipse his parent’s. It makes sense. When are you going to tell him?”
    “I’m not.” Virze did a double take and Timmy said, “He’ll tell me when the time is right.”
    Virze looked across the floor at