Chapter 10 - The path forward

Looking back, I see Evelyn with short black hair, pitch-black eyes, dressed in purple, black, and blue power armor

"It's been a long time general, Evelyn since last we met in person, you have not changed a bit" I said, with a chuckle

"It's good to see you as well, my friend," Evelyn replied, her voice carrying a warmth that belied her commanding presence. She extended her hand in a gesture of camaraderie. "Though time has marched on, it seems to have spared us this moment."

"Yes, the great old enemy of all those who seek to make change the world's" I say, with restrained excitement.

Evelyn's expression grew solemn, her eyes steady and resolute. "Do you really think we can get this done in five years? We are not the first to try, and we may not even be the last to."

With a serious expression I look back at earth taking a deep breath, I say " for me there is only ever been two pass Ford, one of progress and one of annihilation and there's only ever been one path I've ever chosen" walking back towards Evelyn" my path is chosen where it ends if it ends I do not know however Adversity has a way of revealing our true strength. We've faced down challenges that seemed insurmountable, yet here we stand, do you understand Evelyn"