PEACE BETRAYED--ANNIHILATION

          : Worse than you can possibly imagine.  There's nothing left standing, : his silver eyes swept the ruin that was the Capitol City of Caprica.  : There are dead, dying, and badly injured all over.  Hang tight, brother.  We'll get to you as soon as we can.  We're going to see what we can do out here."

          : Understood, : a pause, then... : We're fine here, Rory.  We have food, water, and a few medical supplies.  Dad said do what you can for the people out there.  I'll let you know as soon as Rodolphus and Rabastan wake up, Uncle wants to know if you have any word on Fili and Kili. :

          : Tell him sorry, but no, we have no information as of yet.  As I said, the Acropolis is badly damaged.  She's moving slowly with communications being sporadic at best.  Colonel Tigh has a standing order to let us know as soon as she arrives.  You can tell them that, of the family that we know of so far, we've lost Grayson, Lucian, Alysia, Christian, Kalista, and Acadia. :

          "Damn, : he murmured.  : I'll tell them. :

           Once he ended the connection he turned to Harry first, saying, "Chris says Rabastan has two broken arms, his right shoulder is also broken, and finally, he'll have a concussion.  He'll let me know as soon as he's woken up," he said, smiling briefly at the look of relief that entered his eyes.

          "Thank you for telling me, little brother," he said with a sigh.  "Dolph?"

          "Broken left arm, possible broken leg, and several ribs.  He too has a concussion."

          "What about Chris, Rory?"  Sebastien asked as they made their way into the broken city.

          "A deep gash on his leg, broken arm, wrist, and a concussion.  He said nothing about anyone else, so I assume they're fine."

           "Never assume anything, Roark,: Severus said a little too sharply.  "Ask him."

          "Yes, Sir, Healer-Colonel, Sir."

         "Scamp," Severus said, giving him a swat across the back of the head, then bending to check four bodies, finding none of them alive.

          : Chris, Severus wants to know about the others with you.. How are they?"

          "Everyone else in here is fine barring a few too many bruises and contusions.  Dad wrenched back rather badly.  OH! Who's checking on Ravenwood? :

          : Jordan took a team to go check on the Estate, and Grandfather took another up the hill. :

          : Tell your grandfather Ila wasn't in the house.  Uncle Bilbo went up the hill and brought her down to our shelters just before the first wave came in with laser fire and bombs. :

          A  deep sigh sounded, making those closest to him turn to look at him.  : Thanks for telling me, Chris.  Grandfather is probably frantic, : he immediately lifted his hand to his ear, pressed a button on his earpiece.  "Grandfather?"

          A pause.  "I'm here," came gruffly.  "The house is destroyed, Rory, and your Grandmother--"

          "Wasn't there, :" he interrupted quickly.

          "What?"

          "Uncle Bilbo.  He went up to get her.  She's with the Durins in their shelter,"

          "Thank Kobol," he breathed in relief.  "Where are you now, Rory?"

           'Making our way through the city,  We've just reached Presidium Square, in fact, checking everyone we come across as we make our way toward the Academy.  We haven't found many still alive.  The city itself is completely destroyed, parts of it still burning.  What about you?"

          "A few survivors just confronted us at the house, but no one was injured  We're headed down the hill to meet up with Jordan, the survivors sent on to the Spaceport."

         "Copy that.  Has there been any word from Colonel Tigh?  Uncle Thorin was wondering about Fili and Kili?"

          "Nothing as of yet," he said.

          "Understood.  I'll let Chris know.  See you soon."