The True Sorceress Queen:
The moon crescent shaped shone brightly filled with the rays of the sun. The moon and the sun morphed and looked as one. In the eyes of every sorcerer there was wonder, delight and awe. I stared on with similar emotion. I wanted desperately to know what Cor-liti was feeling. The look on her face said strength, she was ready for the mark. I saw through that to her scared, child-like core. She didn't look ready or strong but strong was definitely a quality of hers I would later revere and never underestimate. She stood alone in front of the altar.
"I am ready," Cor-liti whispered just barely for me to hear. Suddenly, a bright light shone down on Cor-liti. It engulfed her in its glow, and I could feel the warmth. I wondered if she had been burned, but the light was gentle and I saw a smile reach her lips as if she was talking to the rays of light. The light retracted and Cor-liti turned around and ran towards me. She hugged me tighter than she ever had. I had no choice but to hug her back. Cor-liti walked back to the altar, she kneeled and spoke words so low I couldn't make them out. She stepped back into her original place. I was confused but I waited patiently. I looked up at the solar moon again and saw something peculiar happen. The sun was shining too brightly, the light ray hit the ground at an astounding speed, it was too hot. When the light faded I thought I saw an angel in its presence. I saw the outline of beautiful curves. It was woman, a sun nymph. I didn't know then why I knew what she was but I just knew. I only 7 years old had experienced the most awe inspiring moment of my life. I looked to my mother and asked, "Who is she?"
"I do not know sweetheart. But I know we are going to find out," my mother said as she pulled me close.
"Well has this ever happened to you when you came here?" From my mother came no answer. The woman's curves were only visible; she was glowing now in a fiery aura of red, yellow and orange. Her fire seemed almost unreal but the threat was eminent.
"No, this has never happened. I have never seen anything like this. You and I both are equal witnesses." We looked on with all the other sorcerers in awe and fear of the unknown in front of us.
The fire dissipated around the curvaceous woman as she stood in front of us all; looking like a goddess! She had long dark hair, almost black with ears like a meercat on her head as if she were half animal and half human. Her skin was a gorgeous smooth bronze. She had pretty hazel eyes and full, luscious lips. Her muscular, sexy build astonished me because I had never seen any woman with such physical prowess. Her clothes in red and black showing more skin than the women of our village would dare. Her top was made of a fabric unknown to me. She wore a black, thin cloth barely covering her breast. The top careened down in red caressing her figure, there were fissures of missing fabric strategically placed at her ribs, showing bronze skin. Her stomach and button jewel were exposed and her button was pierced with a silver ring. Her hourglass shape developed into wide hips and a butt like one I'd never seen on a woman. Her bronze skin shone amber in the low light. I wanted to run my fingers along her arm, I wondered if it felt as smooth as it looked. Her pants were of the same unknown material mostly black with red streaks. The bronze skin of her thigh shone through the fissures of missing fabric along her legs. She wore boots that I had seen humans wear in books we read in school. I didn't know much about humans at the time. She started to walk closer flexing her fingers and arms. A slightly wicked smile came across her face as she came closer. Then my eyes got bigger as I saw her red and black tail whip back and forth in front of her then behind again.
"All this fuss over little old me? Why, please stop your stares everyone! You're all making me blush," she then waved her arm and set fire to a set of trees around the altar. The flames sent the sorcerers into frenzy and the flames illuminated their horror filled faces.
"Quiet!" she yelled in an angry voice which still somehow sounded siren like. They all obeyed and I simply stood where I was. Come to think it, I never moved from my spot. I was in such awe that I felt no fear. I looked back and saw that my mother was standing with me as well, unafraid. "I am simply here to give you all what you came to see. Or should I say find out." With a soft breath she returned the environment to normal. The trees which once were set to flame were fine with blooming leaves and flowers. I wanted to know who this woman was. "You have recently had a sorcerer king die here, is that correct?" Cor-liti's mother stepped forth and confronted the unknown woman.
"Indeed, my late husband. A kind man he was, just what business is it of yours. From the looks of it you are not from here." she stood strong appalled by the strange visitors tone of voice. "What business is it of yours?" the queen was getting antsy.
"Well I am a sun sprite. I was sent to personally recind the mark of the crescent moon upon the head of the future Sorceress ruler. Yes indeed the one you send to me is not who you think she is." the woman walked closer to Cor-Liti and smiled. "Unfortunately you will not be marked this night. however your friend Aya-Sayo will be instead. You will be her guardian. Your lives will forever hang in the balance of eachothers choices. Always remember that." the woman laughed frighteningly loud. "Interesting turn of events, just look at your mother. She's seething with anger. "By the way my name is Destiny. Dont think of trying anything, " with a flick of her tail a bush was set ablaze. " I have immense power as I am neither good nor evil. I exist to spread chaos and fuck shit up as the humans would say. What am i thinking, none of you know anything about that." Destiny sighed and walked to me. She held her flaming tail over my forehead. the fear I felt real as i looked at my mother who still stood unafraid. She looked into my eyes and suddenly a feeling of calm release spread over me relaxing my muscles. Destiny touched my forehead with her tail sketching a crescent moon into my skin. The warmth was real but gentle. Bright light shown from the mark reaching the dangerous blazing moon half sun. The force of the power touching me lifted me off the ground, my hair flowing above my head. I felt exhilerated and elated that I, Aya-Sayo would be the sorceress Queen someday. At the time I didnt realize how much danger the title really came with. When I was returned to the ground, Destiny smiled at me and turned away from us all. Cor-liti smiled and ran up to hug me tight. We embraced for a moment until a shrill scream wrenched us apart. Cor-Liti's mother was furious. She thrashed about and yelled.
" How dare you? My husband was the Sorcerer king, therefore my daughter is rightfully the Sorceress Queen. How could such an insignificant child be chosen over my Cor-Liti," She sucked in air through her teeth and sent a ball of spiritual energy at Destiny who reflected it towards a bush. Destiny snaked her winding curvy body up a tree and jumped down, standing directly in front of Cor-liti's mother and snaked her tail around her neck.
"Never question me. You know better than I do that the Sorceress queen or king is chosen by the sun goddess. Heredity means nothing." Destiny spoke low with a lethal tone that told of her unspoken power. Getting on her dark side was not in good interest or taste. Destiny released the queen's neck just as my mother walked over to settle the situation and calm everyone down.
"Everyone speak calmly. Queen, you shouldnt speak so ill of my daughter when I am here. Have you know respect? My daughter may be common but she is not worthless. Now stop this nonsense before you get yourself killed. The sun goddess is not easily appeased. Do not anger her, " my mother spoke calmly as always. She pulled me close to her, the urge to protect me taking over. Corliti's mother stalked away angry as Cor-Liti hugged me and ran after her mother. Our mother's lost respect for each other that day.
"Well we have had an interesting night but its not over. Aya-Sayo come to me!" Destiny stood with her hand on her hip waiting impatiently. As I stood in front of her, she smiled. " You will be the next Sorceress Queen and with that comes much responsibility and danger. You are by no means ready for this but thats alright. You have me!" excitedly Destiny spun in a circle almost wagging her tail. "I'll teach you everything I know and if you live past 17, youll make an excellent Sorceress Queen. We will meet again." Out of breath and rattled the beautiful woman who sort of reminded me of a fox, spun into a ball and ascended into the Solar moon. The sky went dark and the night was normal again. The brightness the moon had brought us made it seem unnaturally dark when it was over. The herds of people murmered to themselves as they started the journey home again. I looked in the direction that Cor-liti and her mother went and saw nothing. I sighed feeling the heaviness of loosing a friend.
My mother and I began our journey back in silence. I dared not say anything afraid of my mother's reaction. We were out of the gardens when she stopped and turned to me. She hugged me tightly and when she pulled away I saw the tears in her eyes. " Aya, I worked so had to keep you from the truth and hear it is staring you and I both in the face. I simply hope one day, when you do find out the truth, it will not be from for I am too stricken to speak the words from my own lips, that you will grace your own lowly mother with forgiveness," she collapsed into my small waist with shaking sobs. I didnt understand everything my mother had said but I knew that there was a truth that I needed to find on my own. I spoke clearly to my mother's sobbing face, " You are my mother and I am your daugter, never will a feeling as strong and vengeful as hate come between us. This I promise." My mother and I walked the rest of the way home.
The next morning we could clearly see the cottage where we lived. The smell of smoke came wafting our way. We feared the worst, flying as we ran towards our home to put out the fire we assumed had sprung in our absence. When we reached the cottage, Destiny stood in a new outfit this time. She wore a skirt resembling that of the women of our village but it was black with a long slit up the side of her left leg. It went up higher than anyone would have dared. When she sashayed around it showed her amber skin which seemed to shine even when there was no light to cause this. Her navel was showing and the only thing covering her breasts was a cloth breast plate. She wore a cloth necklace of the solar moon which she removed and placed around my neck. My mother stared her up and down trying to make sense of her. "Why do you insist on such vulgar clothing? No need to use your imagination eh?", my mother rolled her eyes and opened the door to show us inside, "Lets talk inside." We filed in first and my mother came after us.
Our home was small but cosy. The wooden table and chairs next to the fireplace and the pot where namai-sama made all the meals. There was artwork and different artifacts from our history on the shelves, all built by my father when my parents first came here. I was always told the cottage was built by my father. The elaborate stones had writing of spells from my ancestors. The couches were made from animal skins and a material my mother used a spell to create. We sat down and Destiny clothes changed instantly to a long dress still showing some skin but more appealing to my mother. "Your home is very nice, sweet. Intimate even. Alas, that is not what I'm here." Destiny crossed her legs smiling that intimidating smirk of hers. Her long hair sashayed as she sat, barely moving. Each movement of muscle and skin like beautiful artwork. Sun sprites were said to be magical and could put a spell on anyone who looked too long. I snapped from my daze to look at her.
"What are you here for? This is a lot to take in, I just want to sleep. Can we do it later, please?" I pleaded with her, I'd really had enough. There was so much to understand and my small brain wanted a rest.
"Aya, come with me. I'll tuck you in, " right on time as if noticing my distress, I felt the warm calm of my mothers gift wash over me. She carried me to my bed and tucked me in securely. I was asleep before she left the room.
So far the narrative has been from my point of view but from now on, everyone tells they're own story.