A/N: Sadly, Andromeda does not belong to me….but the girl does.

Title: A Flaming Pearl

Author: Fox of the Nova

Chapter 3: A Year before

The Ivory City

"Pearls Home world"

A/N So that I won't go back and forth, the people are speaking the same language has Pearl spoke.

The capital city of Meladeen, glitters as the sunlight from above shines unto it. "The Ivory City', this is what it has been called for centuries for it glitters like white gold.

One sun with three moons is seen above the Ivory City. A beautiful place it is, especially during the eclipse of the three moons and the sun.

This is the only time when the people are able to travel to different dimensions.

The people of this planet live above the clouds and below it. Their city sky scrapers rise up over the clouds, making the impression that they can pierce the sky. Giant ship docks levitate next to these sky scrapers.

Below the clouds, the people live in spacious towns. The roads are always crystal clean. The people are good hearted. It is true that their technology is far advance, but they still prefer to live life the old fashion way. Many people hold a love for things that grow, while others prefer breaking the barrier of dimension from others.

From above, the towns look a lot like Labyrinths. But for many generations, this has always been apart of their lives and as never been considered a burden. On the contrary, this 'Labyrinth of a town' has been used to heighten the minds of the people. Having a photo graphic memory is a vital essence towards these people lives, as well learning to distinguish in making the right choices.

A common phrase used in the people's culture would be 'Life is a maze. Every path you take holds its consequences and its rewards.'

On one side of town, an older woman with flaming red hair franticly runs down the cobbled stone streets. She is wearing a green oval dress, but pinned between the legs for easier running.

"Pearlana!!" The woman calls out as she runs down the streets.

She then stops to catch her breath. Raising her right hand, she looks at what appears to be a thick bracelet. She pops a latch and a small screen appears.

"Pearlana?" She asks. But the screen only shows static.

With a cry of frustration she snaps the latch shut.

"PEARLANA!!" She screams out again.

An old woman with silver hair opens a window that the woman was facing. She is holding a pot with tundra flowers.

"Is every thing aright Alenna?" The woman asks, her golden eyes searching the same golden eyes of the woman before her.

"O Sheesha, have you seen Pearlana?" Alenna asks in a pleading manner.

Sheesha merely chuckles. "My dear Alenna, I'm sure your daughter is safe and sound with Shamus."

"That's what I'm afraid of." Alenna states.

Sheesha just shakes her head. "You know Alenna, one day you have to cut the apron strings on Pearlana." Sheesha states. "What are you going to do when she travels with her brother across our boarders?"

Alenna just begins to bite her nails. "It's not that I don't trust Shamus, but you know how…reckless he is."

Sheesha nods her head in understanding. "That is true, he is reckless and a genius. You can't have a better combination then that." Sheesha states with a laugh.

"But isn't she too young to go off exploring dimensions. I know Shamus went on his first voyage thirteen years ago, which to the outer dimensions that is three hundred and forty-five years. I'm worried that things having changed for the worst over there. It's not the same as before." Alenna states with worry.

"I wouldn't worry so much if I were you. Pearlana is a smart girl, and Shamus will protect her. Besides you know what Jemnan used to say. 'In every dimension there is always a double of us.' So once Pearlana enters the other dimension, there will be two Shamus'." Sheesha states with a smile.

"O goody, two hyper Shamus'. That's all this world needs." Alenna states as she two smiles.

Alenna then sighs. "Sometimes I wish that Jemnan was still here."

Sheesha looks compassionately towards Alenna. "He died a hero. And if it wasn't for the Avatars we would have perished as well."

Alenna nods her head. "Well I'm going off to Shamus' junk house. I'm hoping Pearlana is there." Alenna states

She then places both of her hands over her heart and bows towards Sheesha. Sheesha does the same.

"Alaban Alenna." Sheesha states in a whisper as Alenna walks towards one of the warehouse that Shamus had taken for himself to do all of his odd, yet incredible inventions.

Sheesha then walks inside her house and looks around. Many of her items where already packed, all that was left were some old furniture and a coffee table.

"Shamus." Sheesha states in a clear voice towards an empty wall.

The wall begins to ripple, and a screen appears. A young man with spiky blond hair appears. Golden eyes full of mischievousness and pure genius look towards Sheesha as he continues what ever he was doing.

"Hey there Sheesha, how is it going?" Shamus states as he works on some type of plane that he had been working on for a month. The idea for it just sort of came to him, and he was convinced that the idea came from his 'dimensional self'.

"Nothing much Shamus, although I just saw Alenna." Sheesha states.

Shamus immediately stops what he is doing. He then looks directly at Sheesha with a pure guiltily look.

"I take it she is looking for Pearlana?" Shamus asks.

Sheesha nods her head.

"Well she is right here; in fact she is practicing her language separation skills." Shamus says as he nods his head with a smile.

Suddenly a young girl with flaming red hair pops down from behind Shamus. The odd thing about this was the fact that she was hanging from the ceiling. She waves at Sheesha with a big grin. Shamus was completely oblivious to the girl behind him.

She then sticks two fingers behind Shamus' head, making it look like he had antennas.

"HELLO SHEESHA!!!" The girl screams out, making Shamus jump a foot into the air.

Sheeshas eye brow raises. "Right…she was practicing her pranks." She states, with a smirk.

"Well…she was practicing her languages…" Shamus states a little guiltily.

"Well I just thought I'll give you the head up. Alenna is walking towards the wear house, so I sagest to you Pearlana that you do something constructive. At least towards Alennas eyes."

Shamus and Pearlana nod their head and logs out. Sheesha just shakes her head from side to side with a smile.

"The universe wouldn't be the same without Shamus and Pearlana around." She states to herself.

She then walks into her bedroom to finishing her packing. After all, there was only a year to get every thing ready before it happens…

Well there you have it, chapter 3. I know it's not a continuation of the last chapter, but i wanted to leave you a little something.

I made it a little longer, because i have some very important news.

I shall not be updating my stories for three weeks, since i'm going on vacation.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!

A special thank you to Reviewers:

Wiccabitch2721 - Thank you for reviewing!! As for your questian...yes, this does takes place after Harper 2.0. And you heard right. She did say the Abyss. I wonder what this means...?

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