A week went by in relative peace. None of the city-states suffered any attacks, which almost made everyone forget about the crisis happening all across the planet.
However, while no actual fight happened, the week didn't pass by with everyone doing nothing. They all had jobs to do, mostly preparing the defensive measures of each city.
For example, Bea traveled between cities and grew giant Trees of Light, which connected to the Aegis System. They provided a near-inexhaustible energy source, which increased the shield's overload capacity.
It drained most of Bea's energy, but each time she returned home, her perfect children greeted her. With just a single grin from little Nick, all her exhaustion disappeared.
Sera and Bea played together with Nick and Jo each afternoon. While in the mornings, Damien and Agnes took care of the children.
