because, many years ago, Earth faced the danger of being altered.
The individuals who sought to manipulate Earth are our greatest enemy. They are
the Ciatron; they come from a dimension known as Ciatris. These beings are
extremely intelligent. They have many mind-altering powers, and they can shift
into any form they wish. Your father, in your room that night, was not your
father; it was a shape-shifting Ciatron, there to gather information about you.
Of course, as soon as Harrison and Levi became aware of his presence, they
intercepted him and removed him from Earth.”
Reece’s mind was
beginning to hurt. “Something from another world was in my room?” She
remembered the day of her aborted plane trip. “It wasn’t the first time though.
My father—or whatever that thing was—came to see me before, right?”
Navarre confirmed.
“Yes, Miss Bryant, we know. That threat was removed as well. These two young
men here have been pretty busy watching out for you in the last week or so.”
“But,
what do they want? Why do they want anything to do with me? I can’t give them
anything; they have no reason to be concerned with me!”
Navarre exhaled
softly. “Oh, but they do. They believe they know who you are.”
“Oh? Who am I,
then?”
“You are the
descendant of a very important man, and within your mind, you have a vital
piece of information that they Ciatron need. They will stop at nothing to
obtain this information. You are the one that all worlds and dimensions refer
to as, ‘the Key.’”
“What? My ancestor?
This doesn’t make sense! I’m a Key? Key to what?” Reece’s heart was pounding
again. She wasn’t sure she wanted to hear any more.
Navarre nodded. “I
know this is a lot of information to take in. You must understand; the
knowledge I have about your ancestor, and your current importance, was not
learned in one night. I can’t explain it all in one night, either. But I can
tell you what you need to know to be able to trust us, and the decisions we’ve
made on your behalf. I understand your fears and concerns, and I will not have
you ignorant while you remain in Pemdas. I need you to be comfortable living
amongst us, and to understand why you are safer inside our borders.”
Reece closed her
eyes and inhaled deeply, trying to bring her thoughts under control. This was
too much. She was still having difficulty believing she was no longer on Earth.
She did not feel threatened by the Emperor, nor by Harrison or Levi, but what
she was learning, was more than her mind could bear. She felt a tear run down
her cheek, and quickly wiped it away.
Levi stood up.
“Father, I believe it would be best if I escorted Miss Bryant on a short walk.
Fresh air may help her gather her thoughts.”
Navarre nodded in
agreement, as all three men looked toward Reece sympathetically. “Perhaps that
would be best. We can continue this discussion later. My dear, please do not
worry. You will understand soon enough. When that time comes, I believe that
you will come to appreciate the security you have been given.” He smiled
sympathetically.
Harrison approached
her. “This has been a lot for one person from Earth to take in. Not only are
there are other dimensions and worlds out there, but you are forced to live in
one of them. It’s a lot for anyone to absorb. Although, if it helps, once you
are able to accept most of this information, I would be surprised if you
weren’t begging to take up residence in Pemdas.” He smiled and winked playfully
at her.
Reece nodded in
return. Maybe Levi was right, maybe she did need to get outdoors. Although,
given the way she was feeling now, she would rather be alone.
Levi smiled at
her, as he offered his arm.
She was immediately
entrapped by the way his sapphire blue eyes glistened as they stared down at
her. She had not yet been in a position, where their eyes had locked in such a
way. In fact, she hadn’t really had an opportunity to see just how handsome
The individuals who sought to manipulate Earth are our greatest enemy. They are
the Ciatron; they come from a dimension known as Ciatris. These beings are
extremely intelligent. They have many mind-altering powers, and they can shift
into any form they wish. Your father, in your room that night, was not your
father; it was a shape-shifting Ciatron, there to gather information about you.
Of course, as soon as Harrison and Levi became aware of his presence, they
intercepted him and removed him from Earth.”
Reece’s mind was
beginning to hurt. “Something from another world was in my room?” She
remembered the day of her aborted plane trip. “It wasn’t the first time though.
My father—or whatever that thing was—came to see me before, right?”
Navarre confirmed.
“Yes, Miss Bryant, we know. That threat was removed as well. These two young
men here have been pretty busy watching out for you in the last week or so.”
“But,
what do they want? Why do they want anything to do with me? I can’t give them
anything; they have no reason to be concerned with me!”
Navarre exhaled
softly. “Oh, but they do. They believe they know who you are.”
“Oh? Who am I,
then?”
“You are the
descendant of a very important man, and within your mind, you have a vital
piece of information that they Ciatron need. They will stop at nothing to
obtain this information. You are the one that all worlds and dimensions refer
to as, ‘the Key.’”
“What? My ancestor?
This doesn’t make sense! I’m a Key? Key to what?” Reece’s heart was pounding
again. She wasn’t sure she wanted to hear any more.
Navarre nodded. “I
know this is a lot of information to take in. You must understand; the
knowledge I have about your ancestor, and your current importance, was not
learned in one night. I can’t explain it all in one night, either. But I can
tell you what you need to know to be able to trust us, and the decisions we’ve
made on your behalf. I understand your fears and concerns, and I will not have
you ignorant while you remain in Pemdas. I need you to be comfortable living
amongst us, and to understand why you are safer inside our borders.”
Reece closed her
eyes and inhaled deeply, trying to bring her thoughts under control. This was
too much. She was still having difficulty believing she was no longer on Earth.
She did not feel threatened by the Emperor, nor by Harrison or Levi, but what
she was learning, was more than her mind could bear. She felt a tear run down
her cheek, and quickly wiped it away.
Levi stood up.
“Father, I believe it would be best if I escorted Miss Bryant on a short walk.
Fresh air may help her gather her thoughts.”
Navarre nodded in
agreement, as all three men looked toward Reece sympathetically. “Perhaps that
would be best. We can continue this discussion later. My dear, please do not
worry. You will understand soon enough. When that time comes, I believe that
you will come to appreciate the security you have been given.” He smiled
sympathetically.
Harrison approached
her. “This has been a lot for one person from Earth to take in. Not only are
there are other dimensions and worlds out there, but you are forced to live in
one of them. It’s a lot for anyone to absorb. Although, if it helps, once you
are able to accept most of this information, I would be surprised if you
weren’t begging to take up residence in Pemdas.” He smiled and winked playfully
at her.
Reece nodded in
return. Maybe Levi was right, maybe she did need to get outdoors. Although,
given the way she was feeling now, she would rather be alone.
Levi smiled at
her, as he offered his arm.
She was immediately
entrapped by the way his sapphire blue eyes glistened as they stared down at
her. She had not yet been in a position, where their eyes had locked in such a
way. In fact, she hadn’t really had an opportunity to see just how handsome
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