...nbsp; His voice was deep, and sounded almost like he was growling.

Once again, three people in robes approached her.  What was with the robes?  Flowing brown robes that rippled around their legs as they walked.  They carried torches.  Miranda wondered why they didn't use flashlights or turn on the lights.  In the flickering light from the torches, she could see that there were two men and a woman, all three wore hoods over their heads, hiding their faces.

"What voice?" the woman asked.

Miranda didn't answer, just stared defiantly at them.

"We will not harm you, Miranda," said the woman gently.  "We're very glad we found you.  Will you let us explain?"  She stepped closer to the cage and pulled back her hood.

"Christine?" gasped Miranda.  "What's going on?"

The men removed their hoods and stepped closer as well.  Miranda didn't regocnize them, but they looked strangely familiar.