Chapter 5
Wake up, Daniel.
Shawn's eyes opened slowly. He felt extremely tired, and his head was throbbing. He had just woken up from what felt like a long, deep sleep and was now lying on a soft bed in a candlelit room. He had no memory of falling asleep here. In fact, he seemed to have no memory at all.
"Where am I?" was the first hing he said.
"Don't worry, you are safe. You are in Avonlee," came a gentle voice. It sounded somewhat familiar. Shawn turned his head slightly and saw a young woman sitting next to him on a stool.
"I know you, don't I?" he asked groggily.
"Yes. My name is Clementine. We've been friends for quite some time now." Her voice was sweet like honey and gentle like a mother's kiss. Her aura was full of blues and greens, yellows and pinks. Her very presence brought him peace.
"Who am I?" he asked.
"Your name is Daniel, and you are an Everseer," she replied.
Daniel sat up in his bed and looked at her with curious eyes. "What's an Everseer?"
"Everseers are the keepers of the peace. We use our immensely superior brain power to prevent people from committing evil deeds." said Clementine. "Come. If you're ready, I have much to show you."
Daniel slid out of his bed and slowly rose up on shaky legs. Clementine got up as well and she began to lead him toward the door of his bed chambers.
"Wait," Daniel said, before she had even opened the door. "Why can't I remember any of this? I don't have any memory of anything before now."
Clementine turned around and looked at him sadly. "Well... I'm afraid it's not quite a happy story." She paused for a moment. "Every Everseer comes from the world of chaos. Sometimes the memories of that world torment and haunt the soul. You were one of those souls. You requested to have all your memories washed away so that you could live your life free of the shackles that bound you to your past. The procedure was a success, and now you can return to your true life."
"I would like that very much," answered Daniel.
"Then let us not waste time. There is much you must now re-learn, and so little time to do it. Come, and re-discover who you are," Clementine said as she reached out a hand to Daniel. He took it, and she lead him through the door and into Avonlee.
"What exactly is Avonlee?"
"Avonlee exists in the space between spaces. It is an ancient sanctuary that was built long ago by the first Everseers."
"What powers do Everseers have?"
"Well, there are many abilities. But not everyone can do them as well as others. Like every human being, their powers are unique in strength and accuracy. Most Everseers can use telekinesis to some degree, as well as mind scrambling. Others can read thoughts, while nearly every one of us can sense auras and emotions. Many are able to compel other people to do things against their will, or make them experience emotions or sensations. Then there is the ability to make contracts with someone's soul. In a way, it's kind of like casting a spell on someone. Quite a few Everseers can do it, but not all. A more difficult power is the ability to erase memories. It's easy to make someone forget small things, like what they had for breakfast, or where they put their coffee mug, but it takes many years of practise before one is able to wipe a mind clean. Other powers have scarcely been documented because they rarely occur within our ranks. Such as moving through space time using psionic emissions, or merging two minds together."
"What can I do?"
"Well, let's find out. Here in Avonlee, there are many classes you can take to better yourself as an Everseer and as a person. Here, you will unlock your true self."
"What's that over there?"
"Those are the gardens. A place of relaxation and rejuvenation. We have yoga and ti chi most mornings in the gardens."
"There are so many people here. Are they all Everseers?"
"No. Some of them are people who wished for a better life, but did not have the strength to help us in our burdensome line of work. So they committed to helping Avonlee in other ways, by tending the gardens, cooking for us, cleaning, and crafting. We gave them the title of Custodians, and they have gladly worked for us for generations."
"What about the cloaked guards?"
"The White Watchers? They were once Everseers who gave their minds to their work. They follow the commands of whomever wears the crown. I would advise that you stay away from them. They have years of training in the art of spionics and telepathy."
"Where is everyone going?"
"To the dining hall. It must be time for dinner. I have other things that I must attend to. I will see you tomorrow. After your supper, you can wash up in your bedroom, I trust you remember the way, and then feel free to bathe in the men's cleansing hall. After a mind procedure like yours, you'll need it. See you soon, Daniel."
"Goodbye, Clementine."