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Chapter 17
The night was a calm one. The New Mexico sky was free from clouds and the stars in their constellations were blinking down from the heavens. A breathe of wind barely disturbed the trees and the calm, peaceful noise of the nocturnal creatures surrounded everything.
The Pod Squad and company had once again returned to Fraiser Woods to meet with the egnigmatic stargirl.
Once again, said girl was late.
"Leave it to higher being to no stick to a schedule,"Kyle spoke disturbing the sullen quietness that had settled upon the group.
There was slight, nervous laughter at his words, but that quickly faded. Tonight everyone wanted to sort out their thoughts before Ananda arrived and messed them up again.
Tessandra kept glancing at Kyle and when he finally noticed, she blushed because she had been caught.
"What? Do I have something on my face?" Kyle asked her quietly, his hands going to his face to wipe away a nonexistent smudge.
"No, its just that you vaguely remind me of someone," Tessandra responded looking at her shoes.
"Someone good, I hope."
"Yes, very good," she answered, looking up and smiling.
With that, their weak conversation ended and quiet descended again. Until suddendly Liz spoke aloud.
"Look! A shooting star!" She exclaimed.
"It's falling from the heavens, you should make a wish," Max said to her.
"What should I wish for?" Liz asked.
"You should wish for Ananda to get her ass over here," Michael grumbled.
"Your wish is my command," spoke a voice.
The group turned to find Ananda standing there, a smile on her face of the moment. Tonight, she was tall and thin, with alabaster skin, red lips and long raven hair. She looked like Snow White, even though she was wearing jeans, a red tee shirt, and a leather jacket. Keeping with the tradition, her eyes were the same as always.
"Bout time. Where ya been?" Michael asked hotly.
"I have miles to go before I sleep," she answered still smiling.
"Robert Frost, interesting," Alex interjected, naming the author of Ananda's last line.
"Yes. Robert was very good at expressing complicated things in beautiful ways," she responded.
"Great. Now, can we end this little poetry chat & move onto the heart of the matter?" Micheal asked, anxious to get on with it.
"Patience is a virtue," Ananda said calmly.
"Now that line was common sense. You should listen to her, Spaceboy," Maria concluded. At Maria's words, Liz had to put her hand to her mouth to cover up a smile at the fact that Maria of all people was telling Michael to be patient.
"I think Michael has a point. There's things we want to know and we only have a limited about of time," Max said, shifting focus to the purpose of their meeting.
"You have many questions. But are you all prepared for the answers? The truth is not always silver and gold," Ananda asked them, her eyes gazing intently at each of them in turn.
Her words combined with her gaze slightly unnerved them all. But their quest for the truth was too strong to be stopped now, so close to completion.
"Yes, we're ready. Thank you for warning us," Max answered for the group.
"I can show you all the answers. It would be far easier than explaining it all," Ananda said, nodding yes to the go ahead.
"What do you mean?" asked Liz.
"I can show everyone the past. You would literally be in the past, living it again,"
"But what about us not in the Pod Squard? Or Alex?" Maria asked.
Ananda smiled at her question. "You will all be given an omnipresent view. You will see and know all."
"Sweet," said Kyle.
"Are you ready for this?" Ananda asked.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Now stand in a circle, join hands, close your eyes, and open your minds and hearts," Ananda told them.
"Is this going to hurt?" asked Kyle, still wary of all things alien.
"Not a bit."
The group joined together and prepared for the journey of two lifetimes.
Okay...Now we officially end, what I would like to call, Part One. Part Two starts in chapter 18 which should be up shortly. I've got big plans for that chapter, big plans. Not really...I just like making you think I do...makes me sound more productive...
Anyways...to forewarn you...the next section is gonna be a flashback, but not really a flashback. Trust me, its gonna be fun, read it, and you'll see what I mean.
Trude: maybe...shifts eyes suspiciously watch & see...btw Australia, oh yeah...Ian Thorpe is a beautiful man...i'm done now.
IrishKellyCanada: I love the name...its fabulouso...I'm glad u liked my TessisntreallyAvabutTessandra plot twist...also...stay tuned...ur questions might be answered.
Okay...now moving forward...Part Two might get confusing...I'm gonna tell you nothing before I start...I'm just gonna start and if you have questions...review...and I'll answer them...or else you can sit tight & wait for later parts.
Once again, I'd like to apologize for the hideously long delay between chapters 15 & troubles, travel, work, and all around laziness combined to inhibit the writing process. But never fear...I'm right back on track now.
Keep reading and reviewing & I'll talk to y'all next chapter. See ya then.
Gifted Empress
P.S. This chapter was brought to you with help from Maroon 5's CD, Songs About Jane, which I don't own, but like to listen to, including "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning". Muchos Gracias to them.