Chapter 41 Everyone's Assigned TitlesI stand confidently, surveying the room, as I begin to address my assembled team:"Hello, everyone, and thank you for being here today. As you all know, we have been busy making decisions on all of your places and titles within the Kingdom. Of course, Niklaus, my King, who reigns by my side, will continue to be my partner in leadership."I pause, making eye contact with each individual, before continuing:"Just under me is David, my First Officer, will focus on diplomacy and foreign relations. . Kie, my Second Officer, will oversee our kingdom's defense, and Abatrose, my Third Officer, will lead our internal affairs and development."As I speak, Dad and David work efficiently, setting up training materials and equipment, and preparing each officer for their specific roles.The room is filled with anticipation, as my team awaits further instructions and guidance. Our clear vision and leadership have set the stage for a harmonious and effective king
Chapter 42 Old Friends and New Concerns"I have a special announcement to make tonight," I said, building anticipation. "A surprise addition to our family and crew, who will also serve as advisors alongside Bella and Matt." The room erupted in cheers and applause as I turned to welcome them."Please welcome Papa Mojo, his son Benoit, and his granddaughter Mykilia!" I exclaimed, beaming with joy."For those who didn't know him," I added, "Papa Mojo is a revered Voodoo priest from New Orleans, who has helped rescue many of us, including myself, from forces beyond our understanding."Papa Mojo's iconic smile lit up the room as he embraced me warmly. "I knew we would become family," he said, his eyes twinkling. "I saw it."Niklaus, his old friend, wrapped him in a hearty hug, symbolizing the bond between them. Sometimes, old friends just grow to become family members, and this was one of those times.The room resonated with love, acceptance, and excitement, as we welcomed our new family m
Chapter 43 New Species, Friend or Foe?The team's eyes widened in unison as Abatrose finished speaking. "A hidden city?" Sam said his voice barely above a whisper. The room was silent as if no one dared to breathe. I watched as the news sank in, their faces reflecting a mix of shock, amazement, and curiosity. "How did we not know about this?" Kie asked, breaking the silence. Abatrose shook his head. "It's well-hidden. We stumbled upon it by chance." The team began to murmur among themselves, their voices filled with excitement and wonder. *David, does Atlantis have any records of other life forms on this planet?* I asked and he immediately became worried, *Have you discovered something? I am on my way*David said. The communication ended, and I could sense his urgency, his royal composure momentarily set aside. as I waited for David's arrival. He appeared scanning me with his eyes for any hurt or harm, "Are you ok?" he kissed me softly, wrapping his arms around me tight. I explained
Chapter 44 The ConfrontationThe ship's alarm sliced through the air with a sharp, metallic tone, my crew sprang into action with practiced precision. As they all took their positions, tension mounted, but we had all prepared for this moment.From my throne, I gave the order: "Atlantis, execute warp maneuver. Place us directly in front of their ship and lock on."The ship's warp drive ignited with a burst of energy, its advanced chroniton injectors and plasma flow regulators working in perfect harmony. The Atlantis surged forward, its hull glowing with a faint, blue-white light as it pierced the fabric of space-time.The ship's passage through warp speed was smooth and silent, leaving behind a trail of distorted space-time.The viewscreen flared to life at my command: "On screen!"With a burst of light, Atlantis dropped out of warp drive directly in front of the reptilian ship, its sleek hull gleaming with a fierce, battle-ready intensity."Locking on..." David announced, his fingers
Chapter 45 Alone TimeAs we sat down to dinner, the room buzzed with excitement. Everyone eagerly shared their account of the confrontation with Zorvath, talking over each other in their enthusiasm. I listened with a warm smile, feeling grateful for their energy.My men looked at me with love and admiration in their eyes, though I suspected they still underestimated my capabilities - except perhaps Kie, who had seen me in action against Shade Marcus, the demon. Even my father took me aside, beaming with pride, and told me how impressed he was with my leadership.But the truth was, I would battle anyone and anything to protect my family. They were my world, my everything.Papa Mojo's comedic reenactment of Zorvath's defeat had everyone in stitches, exaggerating the "Lizardman's" cowardice for comedic effect. Even I couldn't help but laugh at his antics, feeling a deep sense of joy and connection with my loved ones.Niklaus and I decided to steal away for some alone time, taking our yac
Chapter 46 Missing Person PostersBack on the yacht I sifted through the missing posters, my heart skipped a beat as I recognized some of the faces and read their stories.. There was Emily, the young girl who had been taken from her bedroom window; Jake, the teenager who had vanished from a park; and Ava, the mother who had been abducted while jogging. All of them were among the ones we had rescued. Back on the island, I gather Lucas, Sam, Brent, and Kie. We decided to do one at a time so we didn't cause too much attention. We would start with Emily, I visited her in the Medical Bay, she was eating but seemed very depressed which was understandable after what she had been through. Sam did some research and found out that they had found her years ago, they had found her clone. David helped me to arrange to teleport her replacing her with her clone, Niklaus had wiped all memory of us and the Reptilians, we would do this while she was sleeping so if she had any difficulty it would s
Chapter 47 One by OneJake was next he would be easier to send back home he had only been missing for a few months. This time I would go with him. Because I also wanted to check in on Emily.Jake was only 13, Jake's clone did not take his place, he was considered still missing, Niklaus had wiped his memory and we both were teleported to the park where he had disappeared from. I called the police and reported that someone had thrown him from a car and sped off, I said he seemed confused but he told me his name was Jake, I stayed with him till his parents arrived overjoyed to have him back. I took a cab to the school where Emily was I told them we were considering moving to the area and I wanted to check out the schools and classes. I have some ability to compel but not as good as Niklaus so I got the principal to show me Emily's class and the teacher let me sit in until the bell rang. Emily seemed happy and ran off to play with her friends before lunch. I watched her giggle and hug th
Chapter 48 VisionsAs I continued to focus on the relaxation techniques and visualization exercises, I felt my mind and body relaxing further. My breathing slowed, and my thoughts grew quieter. The weight of my responsibilities as a leader and protector of Earth began to lift, replaced by a sense of serenity.Benoit's gentle guidance and soothing voice helped me delve deeper into a state of tranquility. I imagined myself in a peaceful environment, surrounded by calming colors and gentle sounds.Just as I thought I was making progress, the vision flashed back into my mind - a glimpse of a dark, foreboding future. I gasped, my chest tightening, and my heart racing. The feeling of unease lingered, refusing to let go.In the session with Benoit, I couldn't shake off the sense of dread. The vision had left me unsettled, and I couldn't help but wonder what it meant."What's going on, Raven?" Benoit asked, his eyes filled with concern. "You seemed to zone out, and now you look like you've se