I am Phoebe. Princess of the New Gods, one of two species that coordinate the running of the Universe. The other race is the Furies, a powerful species that have shared this duty with us since the beginning of time. But there is only one problem.

Shortly after time began, the Furies and New Gods went to war. Were it not for the efforts of our rulers 10,000 years ago, we all would have been extinct. Boundaries were drawn. The New Gods split the Universe down the middle with the Furies. Except for one area: the Solar System of the Milky Way galaxy. We took Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Asteroid belt. The Furies took Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. We split the Kuiper Belt and Earth.

Earth. The fact that such a small planet is such a fighting ground. Since we split it equally, there has been much conflict over where jurisdiction lies. Why do you think there hasn't been a fifteen year period without war since the 18th century of the Earth Calendar?

But there is and was hope. Many years ago, before I was born from the sands, winds, and waters, a prophecy was foretold that in the heat of a crisis, a New God and a Fury would be each other's perfect mate and end the strife between us.

And with that thought on my head, I stood on the balcony of my father's palace on the eve of my 2,100 birthday, wondering who my match was. We are immortal, so when my father stepped down as King, who would help me rule in his stead?

I'm sorry, that's another thing I forgot to do. Although we are immortal, we age by 100-year cycles. The aging process ends when we reach 6500 years.

On the 2100th birthday of an heir, he or she must find their match. Our matches are linked to us, and we eventually become drawn to each other.

That is why I found myself standing on the balcony of my room, overlooking the kingdom that would be mine. I had felt a strange attraction to Earth, and after discussing it with my mother, came to the conclusion that my match was in the general region.

I wanted to start my search on Earth. But Father wanted my search to begin in the Andromeda Galaxy. The thing was, I had felt drawn to the area a few months prior. This was interpreted to mean that my match was on the move.

I hope my match is a good New God, but a part of me feels destined to do something. What if I am the New Goddess that makes peace with the Furies?

With a sigh, I jumped over the rail of my balcony and dove towards the ground. Right before I made contact, I spread my wings and flew up until I was among the clouds of Oranos, home planet of the New Gods. The view was beautiful. Homes dotted the landscape, and in the center was the palace, my home.

I smiled. A good flight always cleared my head. And now, I felt more attracted to Earth. My decision was clear. Forget Andromeda. I was going to Earth.

I flew down, back into my room and to my parents' room.

"No flying in the palace, Phoebe," Mother said.

I nodded. "Sorry. But I wanted to tell you that I've made my decision. I'm starting on Earth."

Father looked up. "Earth? Why Earth?"

"I feel pulled towards Earth. I guess my match is a wanderer."

Father looked skeptical. "You know what they say about wandering New Gods."

"That a wandering New God is no better than a Fury."

He nodded. "Exactly. Be careful, okay? You might be older, but you're still my princess."

I smiled. "I knew you would understand. After the announcement, I'll fly to Earth."


In my room, I sat with my best friend, Lucy. Her family was very powerful, and they were the patrons of music on Earth. The Greeks, an ethnic group of people from Earth, would have called her a Muse, and her father Apollo.

Lucy and I go way back. When we were younger, her father took her with him to a council meeting, and I was wandering. We bumped into each other and hit it off instantly.

"So you're going to Earth? I heard some of the men there are pigs. You wouldn't want to be tethered with a pig for the rest of your life, would you?"

I shook my head. "But my mate isn't a human. He's a New God."

"What business does a New God have on Earth?" Lucy asked.

"I don't know. New Gods don't usually spend time on Earth."

Lucy smirked. "But Furies do."

Lucy was the only New God that knew how I felt about about fulfilling the prophecy.

"I'm not marrying a Fury. I gave up on that 50 years ago."

"Then I will. All you New Gods are afraid to get dirty."

I pretended to be offended. "Me? But who's better at flying, using her powers, and controlling them?"

Lucy shrugged. "True. And I know you could fight if a Fury attacked you. But for the most part, us New Gods are so clean and stuffy. I want someone who's more edgy."

"You know edge."

Our conversation was interrupted by the ringing of a bell. I adjusted my white tunic and put on my crown and armbands. I took a quick look in the mirror. Dark hair, hazel eyes, and olive skin. Same old Princess Phoebe.

"Want to come with me?" I asked Lucy.

"Sure. Maybe I'll meet someone."


I stood on the front balcony, addressing all New Gods in Oranos.

"And that is why I, Phoebe, Princess of the New Gods, am departing to Earth. The next time we meet, I will be with my mate," I announced, as I flew up into the sky.

I flew away from Oranos, and headed to Earth. As I flew through the atmosphere, I felt drawn to a specific region in North America. As I flew closer, a beam of light energy almost hit me. I turned and saw a Fury, and he was ready for a fight.

Furies spend a lot more time on Earth than New Gods, so I could understand why he attacked me. But I wasn't ready to fly away. I flew up and shot several waves of sonic energy, disorienting him. Furies never do their homework, and he must have forgotten that New Gods have the best control of all of the elements. Not wanting to hurt him, I sent a blast of air that would push him away.

However, I forgot that the powers of both Furies and New Gods are heightened on Earth because of its atmosphere. So I might have sent him to the other side of the world. Oh well.

Finishing my flight, I landed in a place called Los Angeles, California. Hiding behind a boat, I shrunk myself down to human size before making my wings vanish and stepping out.

And then I saw him. He was tall, had dirty blonde hair, and green eyes. He was...

He was a Fury. To be precise, he was their Prince. And I didn't want a Fury.

Or did I? I mean, it was worth a shot. Maybe I could get closer and start a conversation.

"You should be more careful," I said, approaching him.

He looked alarmed, before swallowing his drink and asking me, "About what?"

I smiled. "Your energy field. I could sense it from Mercury. An aggressive New God might get the wrong idea."

He looked both ways before leading me into a forest. "So you're saying you're not attacking me."

I shrugged. "Nope. I'm just a nice New Goddess trying to meet her mate."

He looked at me closely. "You're Princess Phoebe."

I nodded. "I am. Can I ask you if you felt the energy from a recent skirmish I was in? I mean while it was happening."

He nodded. "I sensed it from here. I'm sorry about that. I couldn't just tell him that you weren't out for blood, could I?"

I shook my head. "No, Prince Kendall, you couldn't."

He was taken aback, but smiled. We were about to hold hands when the Fury that I had fought suddenly arrived.

"Your Highness, be careful. There is a New Goddess heading this way. We fought earlier, and she ended up sending me to the other side of this planet. When can we leave this awful planet? Andromeda was pretty nice," he said, before trailing off and looking at me.

He was also tall, but had brown hair and hazel eyes.

"Step back from the Prince, and you won't get hurt."

"Put your hand down and you won't get hurt."

He shook his head. "Try me."

"Let the record show that you attacked me twice," I said, standing my ground.

He shot a beam of light at me. I dodged and made the dirt between us into a wall, before changing form into a bird and flying away. Oh well. Chances are he wasn't meant for me anyway. But as I looked back, Prince Kendall almost looked disappointed.

Maybe I'll stay on this little blue planet just a little longer.