Chapter 17 "Heart Wrenching Call" Feeling the power of the shrine draw closer, Hyakuhei slowly descended to the ground, keeping her within his arms. As his feet connected with the shadows, he understood it was time to leave this time paradox. Their kiss had not only unlocked her memories… but some he’d forgotten as well. Yes, he knew of the maiden shrine’s existence in this world… in every world. His long dark hair blew in the silent breeze as he took it all in. Had he finally won? Had he finally stolen back what had been taken from him so long ago? For a moment he didn’t move as the demons he housed within his soul sensed the nearness of the heart of time and stirred. Up until now they had mostly remained dormant in this world. He caressed Kyoko's body and once again lowered his lips to seal them across hers. His thoughts darkened due to the demons influence. Did the guardians not understand that they had started this war by barring him from the one he loved in the past? Now
Chapter 18 "Silver and Golden Tears" Kyoko wiped the back of her hand across her eyes trying to keep the tears from blurring her vision, but the constant flow wouldn’t stop. It’d been a year since the maiden shrine had been destroyed. It had taken that long to make herself come back to the spot where it had all happened. Now she sat, leaning back against the pile of rubble that once linked this world to the past. She held on to the memories like a lifeline, never wanting to forget them again. She’d fought so hard to regain all of her memories… only to lose something even more precious. The horrible wound to her shoulder was now gone thanks to the healing power deep inside her. She gave a pain-filled smile, thinking about her friends. They’d watched over her for the weeks she had remained in what seemed to be a coma after she’d passed out at the shrine. They’d all taken turns watching over her, talking to her, trying to bring her back. Somehow, it had worked. Kyoko thought of
The Heart of Time The Guardian Heart Crystal Series Book 1 Amy Blankenship Copyright © 2008 Amy Blankenship English Edition Published by Amy Blankenship Second Edition Published by TekTime All rights reserved. The Legend of the Heart of Time The worlds may change… but true legends never fade. Darkness and light have constantly battled since the beginning of time. Worlds are formed and crushed beneath the feet of their creators, yet the ongoing need for good and evil have never been in question. However, sometimes a new element is thrown into the mix… the one thing that both sides want but only one can have. Paradoxical in nature, the Guardian Heart Crystal is the one constant that both sides have always striven to attain. The crystalline stone has the power to create and destroy the known universe, yet can end all suffering and strife in the same breath. Some say the crystal has a mind of its own… others say the gods are behind it all.
Chapter Two "The Flip Side" On the other side of The Heart of Time, two years later… and over a thousand years into the future. The letter was addressed to the Hogo shrine. Grandpa Hogo looked at the elegant envelope the messenger had just handed him as he carried it back to the table where he had been sipping tea. Before the knock on the door, he had been enjoying the peace and quiet of the usually over active house. Everyone else had gone out for the evening. Tama was at the game room in town with friends, and Kyoko had gone to the library to study, while Mrs. Hogo had taken off to do some grocery shopping. Picking up a small knife from the table, Grandpa slid the sharp blade through the gold-rimmed envelope carefully. He reached in, pulling out a notarized letter on heavy-duty gold-rimmed paper, and started reading it. The more he read, the wider his eyes became. It was a scholarship, a full scholarship to a very expensive school on the outskirts of the other side of the c
Chapter 3 "Meeting Toya" Shinbe leaned forward with a serious look on his face, his amethyst eyes almost glowing, "There are some normal people here, and then there are the ones that have scholarships like me and Suki. There are others that have scholarships, but we all have some kind of special ability… like a power normal people do not have.” “Mine is Telekinesis. I can move objects with my mind.” “And telepathy which means I can speak to others with my mind.” He said the words without making a sound, knowing she could hear him within her own mind. Kyoko’s lips parted when she didn’t see his lips move and his voice echoed inside her head. She suddenly felt warm all over like his voice was supposed to be there or … something. Her expression relaxed and her eyes softened as she gazed at him. Shinbe tried to hide his curious frown… when he had linked minds with her just then… it had taken all his concentration just to close the connection. It was as if his power wanted to sta
Chapter 4 "Pay Attention" Kyoko jerked back from him, all of a sudden feeling vibes coming off him that she wasn’t supposed to feel. Something was going on here and she felt like she was the last one to know about it. "I need answers," she whispered in a nervous voice, biting her bottom lip in hopes of getting rid of the tickling sensation Kyou had created. She wished briefly that she could get rid of the breathtaking shivers that decided to take the bullet train through her nervous system. Inhaling her scent and feeling his blood instantly heat, Kyou leaned back. He had seen the girl’s small body shiver but not in revulsion. Glancing down, he almost smirked when he saw her arms come alive with goose bumps. “Why are you suppressing your power? You need to be aware of your surroundings before the past is repeated." The slightly arrogant voice told her. Kyoko gulped, "What do you mean by that?" She tensed up. "You are aware there are immortals here at the school, are you
Chapter 5 "Growled Warning” Kyoko picked up a rubber band from the vanity and pulled some of her unruly auburn hair back into a pony tail, leaving the back in a short bouncy layer and a long layer to flow free down her back. She leaned in close to apply just a touch of blush then stood up, walked to the full-length mirror, and turned around examining herself. Suki had talked her into wearing some of her clothes and Kyoko felt different. The black mini skirt flared out as she turned, showing off shapely legs due to all the workouts she exposed herself to. The tight pink shirt had black lace all the way down the back, and in the front a black lace ‘V’ shape went almost to her breasts. Kyoko shook her head at the exposed cleavage. It made her wonder if Suki wasn’t the one chasing after Shinbe just as much as he was chasing her. Picking up her cross earrings, she wondered why she had agreed to look like a wild child. She was startled out of her musings when someone knocked ti
Chapter 6 "Enemy’s Touch" He didn’t say a word as he drove and she almost fell asleep on the way back to the dorm. When he got her out of the vehicle, she looked up at him and for a moment they stood still, Toya holding her to him to keep her steady. Kyoko gazed deep in his golden eyes and whispered, "Toya, I missed you,” her voice sounded so truthful. Toya suddenly got the strangest feeling that he had missed her too, somehow, before now. He touched her cheek, frowning as something flashed in his mind. He saw her lying outside, under a tree, sleeping on a blanket… and him above her, sitting in that tree watching her sleep. Toya closed his eyes for an instant, and the image disappeared but left him with a warm feeling. He steered her toward the building, knowing they really wouldn’t be safe until they were inside. He could feel shadow demons hidden within the darkness watching them and he wondered why they didn’t attack. Kyoko looked up at all the stairs and groaned