Jeremiah held April’s hand as a doctor led Melissa into the chamber.

“Father, when’s the last time you slept?”

Jeremiah looked at his daughter and smiled. He looked sad and tired. The rebirth is almost upon us, he thought.

“Say goodbye to your daughter. It’s time,” Jeremiah whispered to Melissa.

Melissa looked at April. She glanced away, her eyes glistening as the tears flowed. Jeremiah put a hand on her shoulder.

“As soon as we get confirmation, we will transfer April’s consciousness into Delta.” Jeremiah said.

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“What’s Delta?” Melissa asked.

Jeremiah smiled. “Come with me, daughter.”

Melissa followed her father out of the circular antechamber and into a featureless hallway. Jeremiah put his hand against a smooth surface on the wall. That section of the wall opened up and revealed a small room with an adjustable table in the middle of it, illuminated by an overhead surgical light. On the table, the lifeless body of a teenage girl appeared. Her eyes stared into space. She had white hair, a pretty face, an almost perfect nose, lips, and other facial features that seemed too exacting to be human.

“Meet Delta, April’s new body,” Jeremiah said.

Melissa stared at April’s new form. A rush of both excitement and fear washed over her.

“What are you planning, Father?” she asked.

Jeremiah smiled.

“You shall find out in due time, daughter. Just take comfort, because April will usher in a new world order. Shall we discuss over dinner?”

Melissa nodded, then left the room.