I opened my eyes, and they hurt. My throat still ached. As my eyes slowly focused, I realized I was in my room. I tried to sit up, and my head hurt badly.“Honey?” Galen said next to me. “Here.” he tried to help me sit and give me a drink of water. It hurt too bad going down.“Wha…” I couldn’t speak.“Shush. I will explain.”I put my hand on my head it hurt badly. Galen gently laid me back down and he himself lay on top of the covers next to me.“First off,” He began. “I want to thank you for being able to give us the lead we needed to find you. It was my father’s spy who was able to locate the exact location where they had you. After you got quiet, we knew we had to find you soon. I tried for days to contact you.”I stiffened. ‘Days?’He looked down at me. “Yeah days.”Good, the connection was still open. ‘What happened?’“They gassed the room you were in. It wasn’t to kill you, just to keep you sleeping. Only the amount could have killed you eventually. I was concerned when you woul
Waking up in Galen’s arms the past week has been glorious. We had been burning for each other for so long and our union; well, we can’t seem to get enough of each other. We spent most the time in bed. We also discovered the light appears to get stronger in us with each union. Not only the light But, we are feeling stronger and somehow more powerful. It must be because the darkness is getting stronger, so we seem to be growing strong for that big battleAll we know is that now with the light ignited confronting Lucas is no longer a scary thought. We are aware together according to the prophecy it is us who defeats him. After I met him, I saw the darkness first hand and without Galen, I sensed how powerful he was with his dark heart. At that time, it did frighten me but being with Galen and now feeling the power of the light; we together are more powerful than the dark I felt inside Lucas. Now I finally understand why the people saw us as their hope.I just lay here now holding my husba
We got to the stables having to fight a few more along the way, and Galen hurriedly saddled and ready our tayrens, and we climbed aboard and took to flight.Galen wanted to see from the air what was happening and hoped to find his father on the ground somewhere. The damage is bad in the distance we could see the darkness beginning to poison the lands and begin to spread. This beautiful world is being destroyed.‘I wonder if Valaisha is being poisoned too?’ I thought to Galen.‘That is a strong possibility. The darkness had gained more strength since we were married and away.’I looked at him, ‘Was it wise that we were away that long?’He looked back at me. ‘No, we needed that time to gain our strength for this battle. You have to admit you feel stronger, right?’‘Yes, I do and even stronger by your side.’ I said.‘Then there’s your answer.’I smiled at him as we flew closer to the poisoned darkness.‘Cainya is the first we save.’ Galen said, and I nodded.As we flew closer to the dark
I continued to follow Galen as he traveled the direction the darkness was and continued beyond. I could see a mountain appearing in the distance on the horizon. ‘We are heading to that mountain. That is where the portal is to Kaihu.’I nodded and then my focus was on some movements in the sky. “Is that what I think it is?” I said out loud, and Galen followed my gaze and saw what I was seeing.“Yes, I believe it is, Soldiers on tayrens. Rayna, we are in for an air battle. Are you up for it?”Was I? Fighting on the ground is one thing but in the air? I was unsure of it. I guess Galen sensed my hesitation because he said, “Don’t worry sweet heart. We can do this together.”I took a deep breath and nodded. “Okay.” Then I noticed the formation they were flying. ‘Galen, they are guarding the portal. They have to be.’‘I agree. The portal is in that direction.’ We were hovering right now.‘How do we do this? Just continue and pretty much plow through them?’ I asked half joking. I had the ima
Rayna was fantastic as she fought, and I couldn’t help but notice Lucas standing back looking almost afraid as we fought and used the power of our swords. I couldn’t help but grin at his fear as I fought these guards. Then as Rayna and I were next to each other our backs touching, something happened that even amazed us. A huge group of guards surrounded and came at us from every direction then there was a powerful glow radiating from us then a sudden burst of light and flames came out from us and wiped the men out at one time.Lucas was staring at what just happened in fear, and we now turned to face him. He was slowly backing up towards the door in hopes to escape. We knew we couldn’t let him, so we suddenly knew what had to be done, and we both lifted our flaming swords, and holding hands we pointed it at him as he raised his hands to shield himself he cried out. “No, no… Noooo!!” was the last words we heard as the flames and an enormous flash of light vaporized him to nothing.When
As we walked through the palace that is now our home, the people’s attitude has all changed and had now become respectful and would bow addressing us as Your Majesties. The servants began to clean the mess from the battle, as now the evil that reigned there is gone, and even the palace on the inside looks grander than it once did in its glory days.“Seems they have things under control here,” I said to Rayna. “What would you like to do now?”“Go see my mother.” I wouldn’t expect anything less. Holding her hand, I lead her to where we left our tayrens and mounted up. Then we took to flight. We got to the portal that leads to Cainya and the soldiers guarding it looked very confused as the veil of the evil darkness lifted. They saw us coming and knew to bow in respect.“Go home to your families and enjoy the peace,” I said to them, and they were willing to do just that.One of them even said. “Thank you, Your Majesty.”I smiled at Rayna, and she smiled at me and together we went through
PREFACESince our reign on Kaihu, it has taken a little over a year for the people to adjust from the dark spell over them. Just when we believed all was finally at peace and beauty restored, a new threat arose to threaten our royal family from another world.As we are talking about Peace with the Queen from the world Amadoria, others who are against the peace talks began a group so large; they were setting off bombs around all our worlds and killing innocent people. The first one happened at my nineteenth birthday celebration, seriously injuring my mother. We have got to join forces and stop this new threat before it destroys us all.~Rayana Karver Rowen, Queen of Kaihu1 THE QUEEN“Race you!” I said to my mother as we went flying on our tayrens. My mother has a beautiful gold tayren with a silver mane and tail called Mystique, and we have spent time flying as often as we can. I never knew my mother was an advent flyer until the first time she and I went flying together.It is so goo
Back on Kaihu, I was sitting in my favorite chair reading a book as Galen was off in his study on a conference call. Since the time we took over the palace and with the help of my mother, I had it redecorated to get any signs of Lucas out. It feels more bright and cheerful. I love our home now. My chair sits next to the fireplace only it was too warm to light a fire.Tomorrow will be busy for me as I need to make rounds to different villages and do my Queenly duties. It is nearing night time, and in a little while, I love going out to the balcony and admire the site. Only in spring and summer the night sky and the land glows.It is a fantastic sight to behold. The glow of different colors reminds of a movie I once saw on Earth. It also reminds me of that special field of Galen and me back on Earth. Wow, all that seems so long ago. We did find out that unique field was planted by Luziann, as that was where she picked her herbs for her healing drinks. That was why that field glowed, as
Nerin and I looked at each other and we both shared the same expression. “We need to get to the men. But to our bodies first.”I nodded and teleported us back to our bodies. We both opened our eyes and looked at each other. “I don’t feel weak like the last time,” I spoke as we both stood up.“That is because you were drawing power over and beyond your own. You tapped into mine. Alone you were so strong your body couldn’t take it now that it is your power alone without mine, you were able to handle it now. That is why I had to be resurrected so we could each combine our power to win this. All this was our destiny. Prophesy fulfilled. Now let’s get to our men.”I smiled and nodded and took her hands. We got to the medic outpost set up for the injured and found Galen and Xipher on cots next to each other. Bryden was there with his arm in a sling and a few bruises on his face including one black eye. He stood up from the chair he was sitting on when we entered.He looked at Nerin, “Nerin?
Another loud explosion sounded further down from me and I watched as this strong laser-type cannon take out a side of a mountain. My jaw dropped at seeing the power of this cannon. It was now or never because our own people and friends are no match for the laser cannons. I closed my eyes and summoned Rayna.After Nerin explained to me what danger is now about to happen. I open my eyes and looked around and gasped. Tears began to form in my eyes. My beautiful home. It was then several loud explosions sounded around me. These must be the laser cannons. One by one severe damage was being caused by them along with many lives being taken. My heart began to break and the thought.Just then another explosion went off and I noticed Galen fighting near Xipher on his tayren and the laser from the cannon came so close to Galen he fell off his tayren and I screamed his name.Now I was beginning to feel angry. I was about to go further in my light form when the prophet appeared in front of me.“Li
The plan is for our forces from Cainya and Kaihu, to try and drive the enemy to Valaisha where the big battle will take place. We are hoping that we could drive them even further on Valaisha towards the portal to Amadoria in hopes to get my aunt Joanita to join. After all, she has no idea that we are still onto her and she continues to offer her assistance. At least that is the only plan we came up with that possibly could work.Xipher and I and my mom will stay and command the warriors here on Valaisha. Bryden will head to Kaihu and command those warriors with Galen. Galen’s parents will command the warriors on Cainya. I will give Rayna control long enough to teleport to each world with the signal that we will be all in place to execute the plan.So far Staxon seems to be clear of any enemy forces, but that doesn’t mean it would stay that way. So Xipher made sure the warriors there stay and patrol the portal to Amadoria there in case. If they did get through the warriors are to do th
Rayana allowed me back in control and Xipher and my mom planned to meet with Deriya in the morning and set up the meeting place for her warriors to meet us along with the ones from the other worlds.As we climbed up onto the dregons, we were set to leave and group at the meeting spot. As we took to the air, I looked down and saw thousands upon thousands of warriors. All were ready and turned in the direction of the portal we were heading towards.Deriya was sitting upon a huge eagle that is her own personal bodyguard warrior named, Skyior. He is so large in his eagle form she is able to ride upon his back.So, here we are all heading towards the portal with the mighty warriors of Kerron to meet up with the other warriors from Nympha and Aiden on Staxon. We just hope we are in time to save Valaisha and the other two worlds. We have to be on time. Otherwise, the prophecy of Rayna and of my resurrection would have been wrong and I refuse to believe that it is.As we all go through the po
Later we were on our Dregons again only this time with one last mission to fulfill. Reaching out to the lioness Queen, Deriya of the animal world Kerron.As we passed through the portal I noticed the thick humid air and insects as they buzzed around us in the largest of many jungles of Kerron. Our Dregons slowed down due to the thick brush and huge trees. I had complete trust in the dregons as skillful flyers and knew we were safe upon their backs.I looked over at mom and noticed her surveying the world around her with awe. “Is this your first time to Kerron?” I asked being careful enough to not swallow any insects.Mom brushed a few away before she spoke, “It’s my first time visiting any of these worlds. I had not been able to do many diplomatic visits to other worlds as yet.”I nodded and smiled at her then focused on following Xipher. He knew where the jungle palace is located. The closer we were getting to the palace the more I began to notice shadows moving through the branches
After the finished tour with mom and Rayna, Rayna stepped back and let me back in control. The next morning we now stood on the small island along with Aanomi and a few guards. It’s been arranged that the army would meet us back on Valaisha in one week's time.Aanomi hugged us before saying, “I will expect to one day see all of you with Nerin in her own body soon. And we will have a grand celebration waiting for you.”“We will and is honored.” I took her hands as I said, “Thank you, Aanomi for trusting us.”She leaned over and kissed my cheek. “I always trusted you.” She spoke in my ear before backing away and slipping back into the water as her dress became a part of her, as her golden tail and with her guards, disappeared beneath the waves.I sighed, “Well that went well.”“I knew they would help us,” Xipher said as he helped me mount my dregon.I nodded as he then walked over to help my mother mount her dregon. As large as dregons were it was difficult for us women to mount unassis
I could tell my mother was in awe at what she was seeing. After about an hour we finally saw it. Just over the ridge and down in a canyon was a magnificent kingdom it glowed in wonder, and I heard my mother beside me gasp at the sight. It was huge, and we saw many merfolk swimming about and even waving as we passed.It was a wondrous sight to behold. I have been here many times with Xipher in the past yet each time it still takes my breath away. I could only imagine what my mother was thinking. The carriage began to decent and headed towards a clear tube. Right before we entered the seahorses stopped and turned us around. A merman came over and unhooked the creatures from the carriage, and two more mermen came and began to push the carriage back into the clear tube.Once inside the mermen backed out and the opening closed. Then we watched as water began to reside from the tube and soon the tube was free of water. Alyczander was there as the door opened to the carriage and we entered t
As Rayna and I finished our conversation, I stood and walked to the railing looking out at the distant smoke and sounds. ‘Yes, this has to end soon.’ I thought to myself. Taking a deep breath, I walked back into the Palace, and everyone stopped talking as I came through the door.I smiled, “She understands.” I said as I walked over and sat on a chair near the fireplace. Suddenly we heard footsteps hastening our direction, and Galen appeared through the open doorway. Upon seeing me, he rushed over and grabbed me before I could say something then kissed me with passion.When he released me, he stood back as he realized I was not responding and stared at me. “You are not Rayna.” He stated.I shook my head, and Xipher walked over and stood behind Galen. The poor man put his head in one hand, “Oh boy this is confusing.” Then he looked down at me, “I am sorry Nerin. I was under the impression it would be Rayna back now.”“No, you kissed my wife,” Xipher said from behind, and Galen looked ar
The next morning, while at breakfast, a messenger came in with a message for Mom and Bryden. As Bryden read it the color drained from his face. “Hun, what is it?” Mom asked him.He handed the message to my mom, and it was her turn to pale, “Valaisha is under attack. They have the military out fighting but..”“But what, mom?”She looked up at me, “There are too many of them.”I saw tears of concern brimming in her eyes. I got up and went over to hug her.“I can offer my assistance,” Xipher said as he began to signal for Kito.“Sir?” Kito said as he walked over to Xipher.“Rally the men and have the Dregons ready. Valaisha needs our assistance. It seems Amadoria not only attacked here but is attacking there as well. We will be leaving and leading the troops.”Kito bowed, “Yes sir at once.”Xipher looked back at everyone at the table, “We should be ready to leave in an hour.”“Xipher, thank you.” Bryden began to say more when Xipher interrupted him.“We are family now. It is what family d