The practice again was quite rigorous, and I stood drenched with sweat. Breathing heavily, I looked up at Xipher. “Again!” He said showing no mercy as I tried to catch my breath.I shook my head, “I can’t.” I said breathlessly.“You can and you will.” He said walking near where I stood bent over with my hands upon my knees trying to catch my breath and circled me like a caged animal. “You have it in you to surpass your human body, Rayna. You are more than human, and you will do it again.”I was beginning to feel angry at his words and his pushing me beyond my limits when something snapped inside me. I raised my weapon at him and came at him in full fury mode. Our swords were clanking together in full battle until I finally had him down on the ground, my flaming sword near his throat. He looked up at me in complete surprise.“I said, I can’t!” I said through gritted teeth.He smiled at me, “You just did.”When the realization hit me at what I just did, I lowered my weapon and turned aw
It was nice having Galen with me for a few days. I was allowed to go back home for Kieran’s funeral which was a tough moment for us all. Including Cedrick, Kieran’s boyfriend. It was heartbreaking as he placed a small box upon her casket with a flower then kissed the casket before stepping away. I looked up at him as his tear-stained eyes glance at me. I had no idea he had planned on asking Kieran to marry him.I felt weak in the knees with emotion at the idea of how she will never know or experience the joy of marriage and children. I had to lean against Galen so I wouldn’t fall and he placed his arm around me to keep me steady. When the casket began to lower the tears rolled down my cheeks. I had a sister for a short time, but with her, in my life, it felt like a lifetime. She will always be my sister forever in my heart.A few days later I was back on Staxon to finish my training. Queen Joanita sent the cure, and now it was being distributed to all the hospitals and people were beg
Out in the open field, Xipher and I stood ready to begin Rayna’s training. “How do we proceed with this training with both of you?” Xipher asked, and I smiled.“Rayna and I have been in communication. I will allow her access to her body as I will instruct her from inside.” I walked up to my husband and wrapped my arms around his neck, “I will instruct her to open her thoughts so that I can hear you. It will be easier that way. Just remember when I relinquish her body to her, she will be Rayna, not me.” I said with a serious expression.He kissed me before saying, “I know, no touching her.” He then kissed me again, “I will be good and remember.”“Good,” I said as I stepped back a few steps and closed my eyes.“Rayna, you can now come forth, but I need you to open your thoughts and mind so that I can hear what is going on and help guide you in your training.”“I understand, Nerin.” Suddenly I felt myself step backward as Rayna stepped forward.Once I opened my eyes, I was me again. “Wow
At breakfast, I had to tell Galen, “Please do not say anything to my parents, or yours.”Galen looked at me as he sipped his drink. “Why not?”“They may not be as understanding or even believe it. In time when Nerin and I are finally separated, we will explain it all to them.” I placed my hand over his, “Please promise me, Galen.”He nodded, “Alright, I promise. It will be a tough promise to keep, you know?”“I know, only tell them Xipher keeps me busy with training. I promise to contact you as often as I can.” I said with a squeeze to his hand.“I will take you up on that, or I may just have to come back here.” He said with a smirk.I leaned over and kissed him, “I would have no objections to that.” Then I kissed him again.He had planned on going back in the morning, and for today he wants to watch the practice session for himself. We were having breakfast in my suite and planned, to go for a walk down on the beach before practice. I love being with my husband and enjoy the time we
After a few days, the fires on Valaisha, Cainya, and Kaihu were well under control. I have finally gotten better from the disastrous training and was more determined to continue the practice. Rayna’s body has to become stronger in order to win this war.Since we know, her body can handle a quarter we decided to take it a little further, “Under no circumstances do you take it to half, Nerin. That was our mistake last time.” Xipher was saying as we again stood out on the beach. “This time I will be out on the boat close by, in case. If you begin to feel weak, ease back, do you understand?”I nodded, “I understand.” I went into his arms and hugged him before stepping back and turning to light. I looked back over my shoulders to make sure the medic team was in the clear and began to rise into the air. I watched as Xipher got into the boat and started it up. “Be careful my love,” I said to him before rising higher and out to the sea.Once I got to a safe spot away, I looked over at Xipher
After our lovely conversation, Shannon was quite accepting of how Rayna and I share this one body, and I agreed with her to let Bryden know. After all, Galen knows and I would not want secrets between her and Bryden. In many ways how she is with me, is like having a mother around. She has even suggested if I wish I can call her mom since it was as if I were born from her too.In a way I was, so I guess that would make her my second mother. Even when my soul is released back to my body, I would still consider Shannon as my mother.As we trained, we learned more about the power of her shield, and together she and I are learning how to control the two almost as one as if it was meant to be. Xipher is very helpful in our training and a great teacher. When he and I are alone, I love that time together. It has been like we have never been apart.I have been allowing Rayna to come out and have control to talk to Galen and visit with her mother. I promised her when her mother goes back to Val
Leaving my mom, in the sitting room, and excusing ourselves. We made our way to our suite. Once inside Xipher lifted me and twirled me around and before his lips met mine, he said, “We have three days, so let’s make the best of this gift.” His kiss was gentle and left me breathless.“I love you, Xipher,” I whispered against his lips before he deepened the kiss.After we made love and showered together, we sat to eat our dinner and began to discuss what we would want to do during our three days. “I know,” I began after taking a bite of dinner. “Let’s go flying tomorrow. It has been a long time. By the way, how is my dregon?”“Been missing you. It has been nineteen years that you’ve been gone.”As time had gone by it finally sunk in, I almost forgot how it must have been for Xipher. “I am sorry I didn’t heed your warning that day. I should never have gone flying.” I took his hand in mine. “It must have been tough on you all these years.”He squeezed my hand, “I have survived, and all th
We were ready for our tour, and we decided to take the dregons. Mom would ride mine, and I would sit and ride behind Xipher on his. Mom seemed excited to fly the dregon as she was good at flying.We flew up and headed towards the lake then out towards the factory that powered our world. We showed her the black rock mines that were dangerous to the people of Valaisha, Cainya, and Kaihu. But we didn’t enter because of that reason.We then showed her the villages and flew down to show her a few shops. She seemed to be enjoying herself. She spotted a few things she decided to purchase for Bryden and smiled, “Do you think he will like it?” She said holding the handmade statue in her hands.I smiled, “I think he will love it. He will like the ring too.”“Where to next?” We were walking towards the dregons when she asked. Xipher helped her mount Shiba and climbed aboard Dax. He reached down to take my hand to help me up behind him.“We could go to the shipping yard. We have excellent ships.”
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