Mountain of Fate

<p>A hundred years of peace. A hundred years of secrets. A hundred years of war in the shadows to keep that peace. Within the blink of an eye, it could all be lost. Takeo knew everything could change if he failed this mission, if he failed his best friend, if he failed his empire, if he failed his son . . . <br/><br/>Takeo shook off the thought like fresh fallen snow. He would not fail, he could not fail no matter what it cost. His squad was still miles from Moon Valley and the sun hung low in the crimson sky. He let his mind travel back to where it began nearly a year ago . . .</p>