Wishes

By Christina Kamnikar
Copyright 2000

What is that silly rhyme of John's?

Star light, star bright. First star I see tonight....

There are thousands of stars visible, and a thousand lights from circling Prowlers. Enough stars for a hundred Crichtons and D'Argos.

I wish I may....

Peacekeepers have no gods, so I have no prayers to offer. Nothing would listen to me, anyway. I don't believe.

I wish I might....

But I will if this works. Not for my sake, allright? For D'Argo's son. For John's father. For Talyn. Please....

Get the wish I wish tonight.

.... give me one chance....

The stars part, and I dive.