Author's note: This universe doesn't belong to me, I'm
only playing in it. The Big O is copyright by Sunrise
and Bandai. My thanks to them and all of the writers
and artists involved who brought this show to life. I
am especially grateful to Toshihiko Sahashi for the
incredible music, which has played on my various
players almost nonstop since the soundtracks arrived.

Special note: This fanfic was written before the
revelations of Act 23. Rather than just throw away a
story that was nearly finished, I have decided to say
that it takes place just after 22 and immediately
becomes an alternate universe. ^_^

Falcon7, Lady Tesser and Shredder were my betas. Any
mistakes left in the story are mine and mine alone.