Chapter 5

'Whoa, is this what it is to be dead, or am I dreaming?' I asked myself. I seemed to be in an endless void of darkness. But there were tiny lights, like starts all around me. Obviously gravity was absent, because I was floating like a bird in the sky, but right now, it seemed like space.

There was no temperature anywhere, it was like the perfect degree, am I in heaven? Then I heard a voice, it sounded familiar, but I couldn't place it. Quickly I flew over to where the majestic voice came from. I'm serious, her voice was just as beautiful as Natasha's. Then I found it. I approached this small star, and looked at it. It was as difficult as competing the sun in a staring contest.

Once I finally got through the intense light, I arrived at an open plain. The view was spectacular. The grass was up to your knees, clear blue sky…and a huge boulder right smack dab in the middle of the place. It was weird. A forest surrounded us, and this clearing was in a perfect circle. The grass was as soft as cotton, I was behind a lone tree inside the clearing. I don't know why but I was hiding, I didn't see anyone but I felt as I was intruding.

Then, that melodious sound reverberated through my head again. I must find out who was making that sound, I would mentally die if it would remain a mystery. So I closed my eyes and looked for her mentally. I tuned my ears toward the boulder. Since I didn't want to be seen, I crawled through the grass. Quickly, but carefully I made my way to the rock. I climbed silently up the rock to see who was there. I peaked over the edge, and to my amazement, I saw Natasha, why should I be surprised, if it wasn't her that was singing, then who would it be.

She was just laying on the rock blissfully. She was holding a beautiful, elegant rose. The only problem with it was that there were no thorns on it. I don't know why, but it stuck out the most. She seemed pleasant, and content. Her smile could bring tears to your eyes. Then she went into a poem/song thing.

Clan of Jupiter, you are my light

Free as the bird, and beautifully bright

To love, or to not, we do not know

With powers of the mind untold

Am I destined to love the one I do

Or is Xero destined to unlove too

O…my…god. That song was marvelous. Not only was her voice of that of an angel, but what feeling she had, and the words she used. Wait, hold up. I must be getting dense again because I just got the feeling she likes me. Where she said the part 'Or is Xero destined to unlove too'. Does that mean she likes me? Man this is too weird.

Suddenly I slipped on the part of the rock, and fell on the ground. Somehow I felt no pain, I guess I was dreaming. Natasha then jumped up and looked over the edge.

"Hello Xero, why are you here?" She asked calmly. She didn't seem one bit nervous.

"Uh, I really don't know. How did you get here?" I asked in return.

She shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know, last I remembered I went to bed, and I woke up here singing songs about you."

"Are you feeling all right Natasha?" I asked.

"Of course I am. I'm just really happy when I'm around you. I barely know you, yet I feel safe, protected." Then she made her move.

She practically floated over to me. She wore a faint, pink, sleeveless dress. Her skin was pale, yet it was as soft as the clouds. Once she made her way over to me she put her arms around my neck. She smiled at me and closed her eyes. If I didn't know any better she was going to kiss me. I tried to resist, but it was futile, I just closed my eyes, and waited for the inevitable.

"KABOOM" The sound of lighting reverberated throughout the sky. Darkness engulfed the land, the grass suddenly died, the trees wrinkled into twigs. And fear was seen in Natasha's eyes.

"Xero, you have to save me, don't leave me alone." She pleaded. I then saw myself being lifted into the air. Natasha was looking aimlessly for me. I was a ghost to her now. Then I saw myself back in the dark abyss.

I finally awoke from my unusual dream, and saw myself back in Natasha's room. I'd better make sure I'm not dreaming first. OW, okay I'm not dreaming, but I'm sure sweating, I guess that blanket was a bit hot for me.

I got myself upright and looked around her room, just to make sure everything was were it was. I looked to my right where Lauren's bed was, she was still sleeping. She was sleeping like a baby, but snoring like an ogre. I then looked to my left, and my eyes met with someone else's. I didn't startle because I was still tired I guess. The eyes were a light purple, and they seemed to be drawing me to them. I noticed that they belonged to Natasha.

"Good morning beautiful." I said. What did I say!? I can't believe that came out of my mouth. Of course I blushed after words, but I can't really say, that night took its toll on me.

"Good Morning Xero. Um, did you have a good night's rest?" She asked nervously.

"Yeah, I did. Didn't you?" I asked back.

"Well, I had an interesting dream."

"You did." Sounding interesting, I sat up some more so I could be more attentive.

"What was your dream about?" I asked.

"Well, it was vague. I dreamed that I was in a forest clearing, sitting on a rock singing." She said. She dreamt what? Does that mean that I was inside her dream last night? But how could I, only Jupiter Adepts are capable of that. So far I showed signs of Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter. Is it possible I can summon all four elements? Natasha then broke my concentration.

"Are you okay Xero?"

"Yeah, I'm cool." She seemed confused. I guess I'd better keep slang words like 'cool' on the down low, at least until I tell her what it means.

A knock was at the door, and Warren came in.

"Oh, good morning you two, you'd better hurry up and eat breakfast. You know how your mother is when you're not downstairs on time."

So once we got up, we woke up Lauren. Apparently she didn't want to wake up either. So I offered to carry her down the stairs, it's the least I can do for what they're doing for me.

Once downstairs, we sat down at our seat, and ate breakfast. It wasn't like the meal we had for dinner, but it's better than porridge. I wanted to eat slowly because it isn't everyday you eat something else other than porridge. So I savored every moment.