BRAZIL...The crew landed in beautiful Brazil several hours after they had boarded their flight from Boston. The trip was a long one but it was worth it because they were finally here.At the airport, there was a car already there to take them to the hotel where they would be staying while they were here. The drive to the hotel was calm and wonderful as the kids saw sights they’d never seen before as this was the only time they’d ever left Boston.It was truly a wonderful spectacle and when Philip saw the look on their faces, he could only imagine how they’d feel when they made it to Randos.“We’re going to be staying at a hotel that’s not too far from a marina. The marina flows straight into the Amazon River so we’ll get a boat there and begin our search a day after we’ve settled in,” Philip said as he drove.“And you’re sure there’s a passage that leads from here to Troleyadia?” Lydia asked.“Yes, I’m sure. The only problem is finding it but I’m certain we can do that too,”“This
As Joe was being choked by the vines, he struggled to get free of them but he wasn’t strong enough to do so. He could feel the life being choked out of him and desperately tried to do something, anything to get free but he couldn’t. He tried to use his powers but the vines were wrapped around his palm and were somehow negating his magic.Kurt was deep in sleep and had no idea that his best friend was being killed right beside him and Josh couldn’t do anything to wake him up.He slowly began to lose consciousness and just as he was about to close his eyes and slip away, he spotted some of the vines underneath the door to Lydia’s room and he realized that she was also being killed.“Lydia,” He spoke her name in his head, desperate to save her because he could not afford to lose the only member of his family that he had just found.They may have just met each other but their bond was already very strong and their connection was extremely powerful; they just didn’t know it yet.“Joe,” A v
“Oh crap! What are we going to do now?” Lydia asked Joe as they stood back to back with the three Ginxes around them. “We’re going to have to fight. We don’t have any other choice,” Joe replied.Without uttering another word, the Ginxes attacked simultaneously and as they launched themselves at Joe and Lydia, the kids grabbed onto each other’s hand and closed their eyes while screaming in anticipation of the clash. The Ginxes all brought down their swords against them but what seemed like a field of energy formed around them and grew big quickly and it blasted the Ginxes away from the kids.They were down but they weren’t out and the twins decided to use this chance to run back to safety because they weren’t ready to fight them. “Let’s get out of here,” Joe said to Lydia and he grabbed her hand.They both began to run back in the same direction they had come from and while they ran, they could hear the rustle of leaves behind them. “They’re right behind us,” Lydia shouted when she
The night’s wind was softly blowing the curtains around and the gleam of the moon crept into the birthing room. A bowl of red water with a towel in it sat on the small table made of Elivian wood and the fabric of the bed sheets were made of wolf’s fur that was now becoming stained with the blood of the queen in labour.“Breathe, Neyra! Breathe! The baby’s almost out. I just need one more push from you,” The midwife, Kathia urged.“It hurts, Kathia. I think there’s something wrong.” Neyra said in tears as she tried to push.“There’s nothing wrong, my dear. You just need to push. Gemma, get behind her and massage her shoulders to ease her pain.” Kathia said to the handmaiden that was assisting her to birth the queen’s baby.Gemma went behind the queen and rubbed her back just as she was instructed.“Just try to breathe, my lady.” She said.Neyra screamed in total agony as she struggled to push out her child. It was more pain than she had been expecting but
Saint Theresa Orphanage, Boston MA...“Ever since we found out from the doctor that we wouldn’t be able to have our own children, it broke our hearts but now, we’re trying to move on and have decided that this is the way.” The woman said to the sister in her office.“I completely understand and I assure you that he’s a wonderful little boy and I’m sure you’ll instantly fall in love with him when you meet him, Mr and Mrs Johnson.” The sister said to the couple.“What’s his name again?” Mrs Johnson asked.“His name is Joseph, although he prefers to be called Joe,” The sister said.“Well, then. Let’s meet him.” Mr Johnson said excitedly.“Now? O…ok, of course. Please follow me.” The sister said nervously.She got up and took the nice couple outside to meet their potential new son. As they walked along the cor
Sarah Francesca School For Girls, Boston MA...The door was opened by the chauffeur and Lydia stepped out of the long and luxurious vehicle and unto school premises for the first time in months. This was her happy place and she was glad to finally be back after the long school holiday. She had intended to make the most of the new school year and finally begin to leave her mark because she knew she had more to offer. She was more than just the only child of a wealthy and powerful woman; Miss Eunice Delibottom.“Why couldn’t Mother bring me today, Jeffrey?” Lydia asked the chauffeur, clearly disappointed by her mother’s absence.“You know how busy your mother is, little dove. She has a lot that she needs to take care of.” Jeffrey replied.“But she promised she would come and get me today and bring me to school. And you know how important today is, don’t you?” Lydia asked.“Of course, I know, little dove.” Jeffrey felt a bit sorry for her because
"Are you ready?""I was born ready," Kurt replied."Remember to grab only the essentials while I distract him," Joe said with a smile.They were about to rob a bakery because it was the only way they could get food. They had initially asked the owner of the store for a job but the mean old man rudely chased them away and now, they were back to teach him a lesson and get their "daily bread" at the same time.It was late at night and the bakery was closed but a security guard was patrolling the area during his night shift. He had stopped walking around and sat on his chair that was right beside the bakery.The boys had been waiting for him to leave but he didn't so they decided to distract him before stealing what they came for. Joe stared at the window that was closest to the ground and raised his hand in its direction. He closed his eyes and focused on the window for a few seconds and the birthmark on his palm began to glow, and
Joe couldn't take his eyes off the girl on the street. He felt like he knew her or something and there was this connection he felt towards her that he just couldn't explain."What do we do?" Joe asked his friend, unsure of how to proceed."We have to go talk to her," Kurt suggested."I don't know, man. This article says that she ran away from home and that her mom is offering a lot of money to whoever finds her. If we approach her all of a sudden, she might get scared and take off," Joe said."You're right. We don't want to scare her off so we need to be tactical about how we do this," Kurt added."Totally! But what if it's all just a coincidence and she has nothing to do with me? What then?" Joe asked, worried."I don't know, Joe. I don't know but for now, we need to have a little faith," Kurt said and touched his shoulder.The boys left the cafe and crossed over to the other side of the street. They hid behind a dumpster and watched the girl.She was cleaning the display glass windo
“Oh crap! What are we going to do now?” Lydia asked Joe as they stood back to back with the three Ginxes around them. “We’re going to have to fight. We don’t have any other choice,” Joe replied.Without uttering another word, the Ginxes attacked simultaneously and as they launched themselves at Joe and Lydia, the kids grabbed onto each other’s hand and closed their eyes while screaming in anticipation of the clash. The Ginxes all brought down their swords against them but what seemed like a field of energy formed around them and grew big quickly and it blasted the Ginxes away from the kids.They were down but they weren’t out and the twins decided to use this chance to run back to safety because they weren’t ready to fight them. “Let’s get out of here,” Joe said to Lydia and he grabbed her hand.They both began to run back in the same direction they had come from and while they ran, they could hear the rustle of leaves behind them. “They’re right behind us,” Lydia shouted when she
As Joe was being choked by the vines, he struggled to get free of them but he wasn’t strong enough to do so. He could feel the life being choked out of him and desperately tried to do something, anything to get free but he couldn’t. He tried to use his powers but the vines were wrapped around his palm and were somehow negating his magic.Kurt was deep in sleep and had no idea that his best friend was being killed right beside him and Josh couldn’t do anything to wake him up.He slowly began to lose consciousness and just as he was about to close his eyes and slip away, he spotted some of the vines underneath the door to Lydia’s room and he realized that she was also being killed.“Lydia,” He spoke her name in his head, desperate to save her because he could not afford to lose the only member of his family that he had just found.They may have just met each other but their bond was already very strong and their connection was extremely powerful; they just didn’t know it yet.“Joe,” A v
BRAZIL...The crew landed in beautiful Brazil several hours after they had boarded their flight from Boston. The trip was a long one but it was worth it because they were finally here.At the airport, there was a car already there to take them to the hotel where they would be staying while they were here. The drive to the hotel was calm and wonderful as the kids saw sights they’d never seen before as this was the only time they’d ever left Boston.It was truly a wonderful spectacle and when Philip saw the look on their faces, he could only imagine how they’d feel when they made it to Randos.“We’re going to be staying at a hotel that’s not too far from a marina. The marina flows straight into the Amazon River so we’ll get a boat there and begin our search a day after we’ve settled in,” Philip said as he drove.“And you’re sure there’s a passage that leads from here to Troleyadia?” Lydia asked.“Yes, I’m sure. The only problem is finding it but I’m certain we can do that too,”“This
Three days passed since the encounter with the Ginx and those three days were pretty tense especially for Joe and Lydia because the day was quickly approaching when Philip and his son would be going on their expedition to the Amazon jungle to look for one of the gateways to Troleyadia and they still hadn’t decided if they would follow them or not.They weren’t exactly thrilled about their origin anymore especially after finding out that they were meant to fulfil some sort of prophecy and that the marks on their palms were a beacon for dangerous Ginxes and enemies in an entire realm.The only day that didn’t feel like they had the weight of the world on their shoulders was the day Philip’s butler, Jürgen returned from his leave. He was an instant hit with Kurt, Joe and Lydia and they liked him as soon as they met him. He was kind, friendly, helpful, and his German accent made every word that came out of his mouth sound like ancient words of wisdom. Although he was a much older man, he
"We have to go and help him," Micah said and ran towards the door but Kurt ran after him and tackled him to the ground."Stop, Micah. We have to be smart about this before we do anything. We have to think," Kurt told him."What's there to think about? That maniac is going to kill my father. Let me go," Micah struggled with Kurt on the floor."You're just going to end up caught like him. There's nothing you can do. If we put our heads together, maybe we can come up with a plan but we can't rush out. Be practical!"Micah began to relax as Kurt's words sunk into his head. He realized that he was right and they needed to come up with a plan rather than just run out and be captured as well."Fine! What do we do?" Micah asked.Kurt helped him up and they both turned to the magical twins for any ideas...."Phileous Lannid, Kingsguard of Troleyadia, what are you doing protecting the seeds?" The Ginx asked him.The Ginx recognized him as Phileous and knew he had followed the children to thi
The wind from the "outdoor" part of the panic room softly blew against Joe's face and it woke him up. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the sliding doors that led to the garden were open and Lydia was sitting on the bench, staring at the projection of stars in the ceiling that now looked like the night sky.He got off the mattress and walked over to the door to speak to her about everything that was going on."Hey," He called out to her with a smile on his face."Hey," She responded and smiled back at him.Lydia looked at the stars again and was deep in thought about what their future may hold. Joe did the same thing and they were both silent for about a minute before Joe ended it."Can you tell me what happened to you, after you ran away from home?" Joe asked."A lot of things happened to me throughout those four years, Joe. I don't think I'll be able to tell it all in just one night," She replied."Okay, you don't have to tell me everything. How about you tell me about the fir
"I know this is for our safety and all but, I don't know how I feel about being locked inside a panic room," Kurt said as they reached the door."Trust me, Kurt, you're not even going to feel like you're in a panic room. It's state of the art and very spacious," Micah told him.He punched in the security code on the dashboard and put the key in the hole and opened the door.As they stepped inside, the lights came on and the room became bright, revealing everything that was in it."Welcome to our panic room," Micha said with a gesture of his hand, inviting them in.The panic room had two separate parts; the first was filled with fancy furniture and had a ceiling while the other looked like a yard and it had a lawn, a small bench, a garden filled with flowers and the sun was shining in the sky."Wow, this is awesome," Joe said.They all entered and scattered around to see the place. Kurt ran to the kitchen area and opened the huge refrigerator and grabbed a few snacks before he jumped on
SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO..."I'm definitely not in Troleyadia anymore," Phileous said to himself as he got up and ran into the night.He didn't know where he was or where to go but he didn't worry about that. The only thing on his mind at that moment was finding the twins and finishing them off but they were gone and he had no idea where they were.He got close to a bridge and saw a group of people sitting under it with a fire burning around them. The night was cold so he decided to go sit by the fire and warm up.He reached the fire burning in a metal barrel and put his hands over it while the homeless people around all stared at him like he was a lunatic because of how he was dressed."Dude, what are you wearing, man?" One of the hobos asked."This is a Kingsguard uniform. Only the bravest warriors earn the right to wear one of these," Phileous bragged."Well, looks like someone's been watching too many episodes of Jumong," Another hobo joked and the others burst into laughter."Mock m
The young kid led his visitors into his massive home and the three of them walked through the halls with their mouths left agape due to the marvellous decor of the house."You should see your faces," Micah teased.The living room space was wide and it was filled with a sort of ancient artefacts from all over the world hanging on the walls or sitting on pedestals for display. The most important of the artefacts were placed in bulletproof glass display cases to preserve and protect them from ruin. Everything felt exotic and rare, packed with historical richness and cultural uniqueness and it made the house feel like a foreign museum."Wow! Joe, check out this crib," Kurt said to his friend."I'm checking it out, Kurt. Believe me, I'm checking," Joe said as he looked on."Come on, this way. My dad's study is just along this corridor," Micah said and they followed him."Is there anyone else in this place?" Lydia asked Micah because she couldn't believe that just he and his father lived he