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The colors dance and push aside the curtain of darkness. Hues of white bathe those of us standing in The Olympic Stadium, shivering in the early morning chill. We are a small gathering, slightly anxious about intruding into the Sanctuary of the Gods.



flame Kate kneels, dressed in the White of the High Priestess. Her fingers tremble slightly as they clasp the torch, waiting for the sun's rays to catch the reflection from the parabolic mirror to give birth to the 'Fire from the Sky".

The stadium is silent except for the soft sounds of breathing. The waiting people gaze upon the Goddess, bodies tensing, with expectant looks upon their faces.

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