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CH - 29 [Jude's POV]
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Stellar Sovereignty Prologue
Another beautiful day in the Bastop city, people going to work excitedly with smiles on their faces...Alright, alright I was being sarcastic. They were honking horns and cursing each other in actuality.It just had been a month since I have moved here and I was already ready to leave. I could write a book about why not to live in Bastop City but in conclusion-Lack of hygiene. Homeless and druggies were everywhere. Getting a cab was a luxury. Everything was unreasonably expensive. Gangs fight and murder was normality here and most importantly people here were simply racist and flaky.I have detested Mr Mailman for doing this to me. Now, you might ask why I would blame the Mailman for the Bastop city crimes, it's not like he could do anything. He was just an innocent man who was doing his job.So let me tell you that it was just a name, I came up with for someone who goes with the initials Mr X. He sends me a mail once every six months with a completely new identity package (passport,
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 1 [ Celesta's POV]
My feet hit the pavement with a thud sound when I recalled a shortcut that I got to know while talking to the cashier on my last visit to the supermarket.I increased my pace and took a quick right turn through the sketchy ally and then I took a left turn and reached the main street from there I started jogging straight ahead towards the supermarket without taking even a quick look behind me scared that it may slow me down.I finally reached my destination as I bent down while keeping my hands on my knees for some support. I panted like a dog. I felt like my heart would stop at any moment now.'I am really out of shape maybe I should join a gym. Now, me thinking about going to gym was funny.' After some minutes I finally stood upright and moved towards the entrance as my heart rate gradually calmed down.I entered through the opened glass doors with an exhausted look on my face. I looked around the supermarket and noticed that the place was crowded compared to the usual four or five sh
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 2 [Celesta's POV]
I was awoken with a throbbing headache. When I noticed that I laid somewhere comfortable with my eyes shut, I tried to remember previous events and how I ended up here.When suddenly the memories flooded in, and I realised that I was kidnapped.I snapped my eyes open and found myself laying on a comfortable leather car seat. I stretched my limbs while thanking heavens above that he didn't duct-tape me as I sat upright slowly not wanting to make the headache any worse than it already was.I looked around the car and noticed that the interior of the car looked very luxurious, 'kidnapping must be a very rewarding business' .I thought when my eyes moved towards the window, only to find it blacked out. I slowly moved forward and took a quick peek at my abductor. The creepy man was behind the wheels, busy driving.I took it as a sign from above. As I slowly shifted towards the door beside me and slowly tried to open the door but it didn't even budge. I kept struggling with it for some time
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 3 [Celesta's POV]
I sat still trying to comprehend his words. The only conclusion I was able to reach after he revealed that this guy was not stable and he had completely lost his mind.'He believed that he was not a human but the worse part was that he also believed that I wasn't human.'I prayed from the high above for my safety, not wanting to be killed by a crazy experiment of his if he decided to prove his theory.After some time I finally came out of my shock and the best question I could come up with was, "Oh really, So what do you think we are? Vampires or werewolves?"He started laughing hysterically while clapping his hands like a seal. He reacted like I said something crazy, the hypocrisy of the situation.He finally calmed down and took the water bottle out of the black polythene and chugged some water before passing it to me.Then he finally replied with a smirk on his face," Girly, I think you took twilight quite seriously but sorry to break your heart. Those things don't exist. Believe me
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 4 [Celesta's POV]
I was awoken by the loud voice, that was loud enough to wake the dead beyond the grave."Celesta, Celesta wake up!!" I furrowed my eyebrows and opened my eyes coming face to face with none other than the human loudspeaker, Jude."Finally, you are awake. You know I am trying to wake you up for more than ten minutes now. If I didn't know any better I would have assumed you were dead." Jude said as he got up from his knees and dusted his pants off.'Being dead would have been far better than waking up and seeing his face' , I thought as I sat up on the seat keeping my feet on the ground.As I looked out of the window, my eyes caught the sight of a dingy hotel. 'The only thing I could imagine after going inside that place was buying some drugs, hiring a hooker and then getting stabbed in the back. I mean that was the vibe this place gave.'" Celesta are you planning to come out or what? I am quite tired here " his whines caught my attention. So, I bent down and picked my sneakers from un
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 5 [Celesta's POV]
I was lost in my thoughts trying to comprehend everything that had been said when Samantha's delicate voice brought my attention back to her, " Pri..., I mean Celesta it's been a while since I have seen you. You have grown so much. I always thought that you kind of looked like your mother but now that you are aIl grown up I can proudly say that I was right. Haha, same hair, same eyes, same nose. Complete Replica."She said as she pointed at me like she was encircling my features and matching them from her memory. I couldn't help but follow her finger with my eyes. She noticed that and proceeded to boop me on the nose and than chucked lightly and moved back giving me some space. "Miss Samantha, How do you know my mother and what I looked like in my childhood?" I couldn't help and asked Samantha, I was curious to know about my past and about my parents. She gave me a sorrowful smile and said, "I am in no place to answer your questions about your parents and there is no time for us to d
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 6 [Celesta's POV]
"Aaaahhh, Aaaahhh, Aaaaah..." I shouted at top of my lungs as I closed my eyes and held on to Jude for my dear life. We kept falling in swirling motion for what felt like hours but in actuality, it must be just some minutes when we finally hit the ground not so gracefully. I tumbled to the ground on something soft, "Oh my God!! You are not so light after all." Jude said, from underneath me. I didn't have any energy left to reply or even to open my eyes. So I just groaned in response and rolled from over him to the ground next to him and let out another painful groan. My eyes finally when the purple and pink sky filled with stars and moons came into my view. It was an ethereal view and I could have stared at it for hours. When suddenly I noticed something,' Wait! Moons, not the moon.'I abruptly sat up which just increased my headache. I looked around at my surrounding trying to figure out where I was but all I can make out was tall exotic trees all around me and gleaming moonlight pa
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 7 [Celesta's POV]
I decided to change the topic and asked, " By the way why did you learn swordsmanship and not guns wouldn't it have been more functional? The amount of time it will take for you to take your sword out the opponent would have already shot you."" No, maybe it's true for humans but that's not how things work here, most people use swords, wand, bow and arrow and war hammer these types of weapons. They don't even know about guns and doubt that even if they used them they will barely affect anyone here." Jude said as he leaned back on his hands." And where is here and exactly where are we?", I asked with a sense of urgency." Oh yeah, you don't know about anything. So let me enlighten you, my lady." Jude said as sat up straight somewhat excitedly as he motioned to bow down. " You are on the planet Pitoniara, the homeland of pricers and right now we are in the silent forest." He said as he said gesturing around us."So you are saying we are on a different planet that explains why there is
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Stellar Sovereignty CH - 29 [Jude's POV]
" I love you, Clesta. More than I will be able to ever convey in words." She smiled at my confession, " I love you too." She replied which came out more as a whisper because of how weak she was.I placed a kiss on her head and she raised her hand to cup my face when suddenly a sharp hiss pierced through her lips.Her hand fell on her chest. As she clutched her thin medic gown, tears welled up in her eyes. Her face contorted as agonizing pain erupted inside her body." Jude-" She mumbled under her breath as she started having trouble breathing." Celesta, love, listen to me. Try to breathe, take deep breaths." I didn't know what to do.All I could do was comfort her cupping her face, just chanting for her to breathe. I was completely helpless as she struggled to breathe and I didn't know what you do. So, I just started shouting at the top of my lungs, " Someone, Help!! She is unable to breathe. Is someone here, please? please! help her!!" I shouted like a maniac clutching her to my b
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 28 [Jude's POV]
There she lay on the infirmary bed looking beautiful as ever. Her eyes were closed and slightly scrunched as if she was having a nightmare. I walked towards her and settled down beside her bed. I combed through her hair that was sprawled around the bed and then held her free hand which was not in the capture of syringes. That's when I noticed black marks sprawling out from her chest as they were slowly capturing and sucking her life. I raised my hand towards her chest that was revealed through the hospital gown, I traced the markings they felt like burning in contrast to Celesta hand's that I was holding. That's when I noticed how she slightly twitched, ' If only I could take away the pain.'I kissed her knuckles, softer than my lips, and moved my other hand from her chest to her hair, combing through them as I remembered how it used to always calm her down.For some time I just spent their sitting staring at her. If she had been awake she would have blushed at my behavior and swatt
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 27 [Jude's POV]
(Back in the past)I stood there my eyes trained toward Celesta's room waiting patiently. The infirmary was unreasonably quiet and empty. There was not a doctor or nurse in sight nor any patients, which was incredibly strange as the infirmary was opened for every royal staff - maid, workers, soldiers, and even nobles from time to time. So not having anyone around in the infirmary is quite unnerving, 'Is there a particular reason behind it? it must be related to Celesta?' I decided to inquire to the King." Your Highness, is there a particular reason for the infirmary being so empty? or is it just a coincidence?""Yes, we have decided to keep information regarding Celesta's state hidden. As to not create chaos among the general pricers. I would also suggest you do the same. It's best for the kingdom and Celesta."I nodded at King's explanation understanding his point of view. That's when suddenly Queen Sophie erupted from Celesta's ward. I automatically straightened my back preparing
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 26 [Jude's POV]
" What?! but why will I not come with you." Ralph argued with me now irritated. " Because who will drive the carriage back home safely? You are not planning to leave it here." " Well, and why don't you stay and drive carriage home back safely and I go with Sir Elijah. " " Because I was the one who took oath in front of King, not you, kiddo." " Don't call me that I am adult more than you to be press-" he growled at me when Ralph got cut off." Enough!! with two of you! This is not the time to fight. my niece needs me, and I will not be late because of two of you decided to throw tantrums." Sir Elijah shouted, finally losing his cool. " Jude is right, Ralph. You must stay and take a back carriage home this time from a safe route. Where there is not an entity sitting and waiting to eat you alive." Sir Elijah snatches the vessel from Ralph's hand."Now here, Jude, let me show you how it is supposed to be done."Sir Elijah took a deep breath opened the potion bottle and took two drop o
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 25 [Jude's POV]
( Back in the past)Swallowing some air I finally made my way inside the hall. It was filled with people, some dressed very extravagantly while others were very modest. It was quite easy to tell that this was quite a global event. I looked around trying to spot a familiar face but it was so crowded I wasn't able to. I roamed around looking for Sir Elijah and mistakenly called out some strangers resembling him.After what it, felt like an eternity passed. I finally sat down on a chair and dejected, ' There is no way I will be able to find him here.' I murmured to myself as I took a sip of some red wine handed to me. "Jude?! Is that you" I looked behind me in pleasant surprise to find the man I have been looking for. There stood Sir Elijah with a confused look on his face."Sir Elijah! " I exclaimed as I stood at once to face him."Wow, it is you. No offence young man but I never took you to be interested in potion and science you always strikes me more of a sword man. That's why I am q
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 24 [Jude's POV]
'Ralph!! Ralph!! come out!! We have landed!!!' I shouted for my brother to come out of the carriage.After a couple of seconds, Ralph finally staggered out of the cloud of smoke while dragging the storage box behind which was still producing the smoke. ' Why are dragging it with you, I finally was able to escape the smoke by getting out of the chariot and now you are bringing it back for me.' I took some steps back while yelling at him.He just shook his head and muffled out, ' No, No, I am just_-Coughs-' and then he bend down with his hands on his knees and took some breaths. Finally, he stands upright again and then kicks the storage box to the ground that had still smoke clouds coming out of it. The liquids spill on the dirt and slowly start seeping into it. Once the liquid disappears, Ralph walks to me while adjusting his coat and says, ' If you want to solve a problem, you should always dig at its root, rather than hacking away its leaves and stems.'I just rolled my eyes at hi
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 23 [Jude's POV]
( re-telling of past)' hahaha, clouds of disguise ready to fly, who says that.' I mocked Ralph.' One who actually found out a way to cross the valley without being shredded into pieces rather than sitting on a rock doing nothing.' Ralph sneered at and I just laughed it off. ' I will not lie, little brother, you outdid yourself this time but will this cloudy smoke be able to conceal our whole chariot from the view of spirit.' ' Yes, it will. This smoke has high density and is quite stable because it is more solid than it is gas.'' huh? How does that answer my question?' I asked in confusion.' Well, by that I mean this is not see-through, it is quite opaque. If anything you should worry about it is how will you drive the carriage. Plus, this gas has a constituent, which does not enable it much movement. So it will help us appear more like a regular cloud and less like a smoke rocket.' Ralph explained.' Sounds good. So, what are we waiting for? Let's do it! ', I said. Now surrounde
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 22 [Jude's POV]
- Knock!! - Knock!!, a loud knocking sound came from the front door, pausing me. Celesta and I, both looked at each other with alarmed looks on our faces, wondering who was it. Sir Elijah noticed our startled expression and informed us, " My apologies, It must be my companion. There is no need to be alarmed."Then he got up and continued, " Excuse me, but I will be back in some time. Please until then continue with your story without me." Sir Elijah, left through the front door and as soon as he did, I couldn't help but grumble, " he brought his companion here. I thought, I especially told him to come alone and be very discrete about it."" There must be a reason behind it, he wouldn't just bring a companion without the reason." Celesta reasoned with me." There is no reason enough to risk your security like this. It's just incredibly careless and disrespectful on his part. " " If you are so offended by it, then go out and talk to him. Complaining to me about my uncle wouldn't help.
Stellar Sovereignty CH - 21 [ Jude's POV]
" Old Owl Lake? What is it?" Celesta asked interrupting my retelling of the past." It's a valley with a large lake where an old owl spirit lives. You may say it's its turf." Sir Elijah answered " Does not sound that bad." Celesta commented. " It will if I told you that if someone tries to cross the Old Owl Lake valley and the Old Owl spirit catches them. It asks them three questions and kills them in a very gruesome way if they are unable to answer even one of the questions." I informed making Celesta' pupil wide."What?!! Kills them just for not being able to answer a question!!" Celesta exclaimed." Exactly, now where was I before you jumped in, oh yes, Ralph just told me that we would have to cross Old owl lake if we take the shorter route and I gave the most reasonable reply one would give after listening to that, ' Have you completely lost your bloody mind!!! You call crossing Old owl lake a small problem like it's a minor inconvenience and not a death wish!!!'' Will you calm
