" My Lord!My Lord! Dark... I mean Lord Calex, look what I brought! "Layla yelped from afar. Calex was relaxing inside his cave. His day was spent in hard labour and meticulous calculations. He rolled his eyes at Layla's yell. " That b*tch knows too well that she is not allowed to bring any visitors here! She might have a death wish! "He stood up before coming out of the cave and straining his eyes to look at her. With his powers gone, the only difference between him and an ordinary human was that, he could still breathe without an oxygen cylinder on Chemora. His eyes popped as Layla gradually came into view, dragging poor Mira by her waist. "Mira! "Calex gasped. Layla literally threw Mira at her father's feet as she went inside the cave. " Mira! Mira? Goodness gracious! How is she with you?"He asked as he held Mira by her shoulder and made her stand up. " You don't look surprised! " Layla yelled again from inside the cave. " Of course I am " Calex looked at Mira just as
The skies of Chemora soon started looking like a battle ground. There were spaceships and surveillance pods zip-zapping all over the surface, bearing flags and symbols of all the four major tribes. " How can she simply disappear without any trace from her room? This is impossible! "Kilian yelled as he banged the receiver for the fifth time on the ground. He had been calling the pilots after every half an hour with the same disappointing feedback. Sitara felt like she was back in her old days. She was running back and forth between stations looking at statistics and clues. She no longer was the delicate queen who got to enjoy the luxuries of life. " Damn that girl! " She cursed under her breath and then quickly looked around, just to make sure that nobody had heard. She knew she would become the prime suspect if her hatred for her became public knowledge. ***" Brother, you need to go slow. Crashing into the other ships will not make her appear out of nowhere. "Brian pleaded fr
"What is that planet? It's so blue!"Mira came forward towards the control panel and strained her eyes to look at the beautiful planet that rotated on its axis. " It's called the earth. You don't remember earth? " Layla asked as she chewed on a gum. " Not at all? "Mira looked at her with a blank expression. " What do you mean? This is my first time seeing it. Isn't it? " She didn't look very sure. " It is what you think it is. Don't worry too much about it. Brace your selves everyone. We are going to meet a new friend. He is waiting for us just outside the earth's atmosphere. " Calex took the controls in his hand as the rugged old spaceship took a turn. When they reached a spot, the spaceship hovered in space as Calex climed out of it and greeted a man. " It's been long. " Calex said. " Yes, indeed. " The man nodded. " What made you leave that message for me? " Calex asked, rather curious. " Just intuition, I guess! " The man shrugged as Calex hugged him and then brought him
Mira's POVI woke up in an empty room. I looked around to see where the rest of them went. Nobody was there but there was food on the table and a note. " Eat up if you are hungry.You can take a stroll around if you are bored. "So I ate and washed because I was obedient. It took me some time before I started to feel curious because staying in a room was not going to bore me that easily. I was too used to doing it everyday. I pulled up my hoodie, slipped on the shoe and walked out of that room into what looked like wonderland. It took me some time to get accustomed to walking on this new planet called earth. It was different from Chemora in more than one way. After walking for a few minutes, I came cross a very crowded place. There were people yelling at everyone who passed, apparently trying to give them something. Some had beautiful clothes, some had fruits and some that shoes and slippers. I failed to understand why the other people refused to take such wonderful gifts. M
Mira's POV" You need what? " My father looked very concerned and shocked when I said what I said. " I said I need money. At least tell me where to get it or how to get it. "Guardian Yvonne started to laugh from the back. " What's so funny? " I asked rather confused. " A man almost got me into trouble because I didn't have any money. Thank goodness, a girl named Stella dropped by. She said she knew me and she gave the man wha the wanted and then he let us both go. I don't want to be in that situation again. Stella wanted to take me to a hotel tomorrow. I need money. "Guardian Yvonne's smile suddenly vanished. He sat up on his chair and looked at me with frow between his eyebrows. " Who want you to take where? A hotel? Why? "" To meet someone I apparently know. I want to go. Please, father. " My father froze when I turned towards him. " You told me I had to pay a prize for my memories. I want them back, so bad. I remember want to remember what my life was back in this planet. I re
" Mira!!!!!! "Kian sat up as he opened his eyes. His hands felt stiff and his spinal cord seemed like it had become immobile. " Mira's back on earth. She's in danger. I need to get to her. "He kept repeating in his head but nothing came out of his mouth. He was sitting in a dark room with shells scattered in front of him. He looked weak and exhausted. But he knew he did not have time for any weakness at the moment. He was finally able to spot Mira. Of all the places that he had scanned, he found Mira with his ex. Betty of all people? Seriously? That vixen was poisonous. Kian was not used to the after effects that divination caused. He had used up a lot of his core strength. He could hardly feel his own legs as he tried to get out of that room but he fell and faltered. He had not allowed anybody near his space so the entire stretch was empty, devoid of any guards or help. That was a bad sign because Kian could feel the paralysis travelling towards his hands. " Damn it! No
Mira's POV" Do not use your Chemorian powers in the open unless it is a life or death situation. "Their collective warning kept ringing in my head as I fought with myself, unable to make a decision. Was the situation dire? I was surely dying if I kept drowning for an hour. I did not know how to swim. And that crazy b*tch had just shoved me in a pool beside the garden.I had walked out of the hall because her gibberish was getting on my nerves. Apparently that was me trying to act c*cky." Mira! "I heard a voice as I kept struggling to stay afloat. " Mira!"I was certain that I knew that voice yet I could not quite recognize the person. There was a crowd building around the pool. Their shocked murmures weren't allowing me to focus on the voice that was approaching me. Before long I saw someone finally jump in the pool and steadily swim towards me. " Mira! " He gasped as he slid his back under me, finally allowing my nostrils to take in some much required air. I clung onto hi
" What do you mean by there are no more Marine pods doing any rounds? " Braze was talking to one of the surveillance guys when he scoffed. " Giving up so early, are we, Kian? I thought Mira used to call you her savior. " He shook his head, " It was just a mere coincidence ,pretty boy. I never got to tell her that. "" Brother, did you hear? The Marines have doubled their security and called back all their extra surveillance pods. I think someone knocked some sense into them."Braze's expression gravened." Doubled their security? Were there any recent attacks or threats around their regions? "" None that I heard about! " Brian shrugged, putting down his drink. " Then why would they scale up on their security all of a sudden? " Braze asked. " Beats me! I just wanted to let you know that they finally took a logical decision and I hope you would too. Sending our ships far and wide over a rumour about a dead girl... " He shrugged again, " I don't think that is princely . Father is di
Several Years Later At Chemora -"Baba! Baba! Who is that girl? Why does she have a star over her head! ""Sssshhhh! " The little girl asking the question was instantly hushed. " Don't you know dear that we don't talk about her? Not in the night. No, my little darling. Never. I will tell you all about her in the morning. Alright? "But the little girl looked very angry at her mother. " But why mother, was she not the one who brought peace and tranquility over our planet? " Her tiny voice was fierce and strong. The woman quickly pulled the blinds around her place and closed her windows. The little girl had been looking at a statue at the Central Square. It was snowing in Chemora and the snow made the star above her head absolutely white. " I will tell you the story. I will tell you the story again. But not during the hours of the darkness, my little angel. It is not safe. You know what's going on. " The mother begged. Almost terrified. " Alright. I will wait till the sunrise. Yo
Braze had his eyes glued on the telescope There was something happening amongst the stars. Something that he had been anticipating but could not really fathom. He was yet to complete his research papers. They were due for submission within a month . He has been lost in stargazing lately. Particularly gazing at a distant star. His phone rang breaking his undivided concentration. " You must come over at the observatory , Braze. Something phenomenal is happening with your star. You cannot miss it. The telescope at your place is not strong enough to capture this miracle. " What is it? "Braze asked as his breath picked up pace. Even though he could not properly see what was happening, he knew something was different about his star that day. Braze hit the brake hard as the voice from the other end hung up after telling him that, " It was the birth of a star. "***From the depths of the cosmic cradle, a celestial ballet unfolds as if orchestrated by unseen hands. Through the lens
" It's time to say our goodbyes, my sweethearts. Let's meet again in the next life. "The boys opened their eyes as they sat up with a jolt. They were under the stars. There was darkness everywhere around them. They were on top of the highest peak around. Their clothes were around as they sat there and looked up at the twinkling wonders above their heads. A particularly bright star shone so bright that it made every around them as clear as the moonlight. They looked at each other and then they looked up above. They could not understand what they were doing. They immediately ran towards their clothes when the realisation of their n*kedness finally hit them. " Do we know each other? "One of them asked as the others looked at him with more confusion. " I think we do. Are we waiting for someone? " Another one asked. " I think we are here because of that. " The third one pointed at the Southern Star. " My knights! "They turned around as they heard a voice. " That's her. She i
" Why are we back here? "Xen called out in astonishment as they found themselves inside the enclosure from where they had retrieved the Heartstaff. " Hello boys! Hi Mira! Thank goodness, you didn't keep me waiting. "Razzak's voice startled them. "Why is she here? " They asked in unison immediately coming in front of Mira like a shield. Razzak laughed as she shoved them to the side and went ahead and hugged Mira, who reciprocated the action with a smile. " Thank you for giving my memories back. "Mira was looking extremely refreshed and strong. The fear and unease that was darkening her face was gone. " You don't need to thank me. I took my chance. I always wanted to know more about you. Stella made it possible. I went against my ancestors in stealing that stone for you. I but all my eggs in your basket Mira. And I am glad that I did. "She smiled. " I will leave the rest to you. I think you might need some privacy. "She hugged Mira once more and winked, before leaving. " Wha
" So you figured a way around, huh? Do you think the power of the Heartstaff can keep me away? It literally runs in my veins as well. "Mira was in the centre and the boys were around her. She clung to her father, scared, afraid, unable to understand why the universe turned so violent ? And it seemed like it all revolved around her. " Attack! " One blow after another sent tremors all around as the boys fought hard to maintain their defense. Even with their collective effort, it was difficult for them to counter so many successive attacks. " Mira, you can end this! " Kilian yelled from the other side. " All that I ask from you is to come back with me. Everything can be like it used to be. Just come back to me Mira. "Mira grabbed her father's shirt tighter as one blast sent Kian reeling behind. Calex kissed Mira on her forehead, " Always listen to your heart. " And without another word, he darted off towards the Kakarian formation. " You fool! " Kilian personally sent one blast af
Earth had become a ragging battle field. There was news about random blasts and terrorist attacks all over the news. There was a frenzy everywhere as people ran indoors to hide inside their homes and basements. The Watcher Headquarters was going crazy, trying to handle calls from all the Presidents and Prime Ministers. It was true that they were answerable but the situation had blown out of proportion. They had no other choice than to call back their very best. Rozelle, George and Robert, walked back in the building, matching their steps. "Never thought that I would be back in business! " George stretched as the humanoids greeted them with coffee mugs. " Who would have thought that Gala had developed such a wonderful anecdote. She is talented, isn't she? " Rozelle read Robert's expression closely as she asked the question. Robert knew that he was in a tricky situation. He had to praise Layla for her credibility but he had to do so without making his lover jealous. " Life, my d
" Why did we stop here? We should be running. This place is not very far from Guardian Yvonne's place. Kilian can catch up at any moment. "Xen yelled, paranoid. " Wait! Martha is relaying a message. We wouldn't get it if we crossed this perimeter. Ssshhh! Listen carefully, it's Yvonne. Is he... is he talking with Kilian? "Calex looked concerned. There was absolute silence as they listened to their conversation carefully with the help of the connection that Martha had created -" There was a time when I used to admire my sister. I used to look up to her. But then they began to shower unnecessary praises on her while all she did was sneak out to meet with men. Like I didn't know what she was doing in the name of training for strength. "" What rubbish! Kiara never saw any men apart from Calex.And your tribe ostracized her for that. " Yvonne tried to counter Kilian's claim. " She did a lot more than that. I saw her myself with Netera... "" You cannot be serious.... " Yvonne fumed
" We will talk about this when you get back! " Kian's mother had just left when the front door almost blasted open. " He is coming. Where is Mira?"It was Xen. It seemed like he had run a million miles but he went straight for her, scooping her off the ground and kissing her in front of them all. " We need to get her out of here. Kilian is on his way. He is coming with his army. "Xen turned around at Braze and Kian, as if nothing had happened." How did you know that we were here? "" How does Kilian know? "Came the dual accusation. Xen signed and slowly unbuttoned his shirt and pointed towards his chest. " I did not know that we could still use this but when Kilian was chasing after my ship and wrecked it into half, my instinct kicked in. I could feel the two of you. And the power of the Staff manifested from my chest. "Xen pounced over the two of them and grabbed them into a bear hug with both his hands. " I missed you both! "His words came out of nowhere. " So it was you
They had been sitting beside each other for hours but neither had been talking. Finally Calex took the initiative to break the ice. " I am sure you father would understand. "Braze was startled by his statement. " Love makes us do all sorts for stupid things, " Calex continued as Braze looked at him with confused eyes. " I hope you are not being too hard on yourself. Guilt is a very dangerous weapon. It keeps cutting you from the inside while nobody get to know how you are exactly feeling. " He tried to smile at Braze and that definitely made Braze feel more awkward. " You know, I used to love Kiara, Mira's mother, just like you love Mira. " Braze could tell that he was putting real effort into that conversation. His voice was shaky and his eyes were turning red as he spoke. The topic was sensitive, yet he was willing to make things clear. Guardian Yvonne had gone to look for Kian and the Marine Queen while Mira was sleeping in her room. " I was in love with Kiara before I was