Revised 1/19/10 - If you're starting to feel like you've read this story before you probably have. I went through to edit and decided to add some scenes and clarify some things. I'll update daily until after ch 11, then I'm doing a re-write of ch 12. If you feel like something is not clear could you point it out, all feedback and comments are accepted.(grammar isn't my strong suit feel free to let me know when i'm wrong) - Jaz
Ch 9
July 5th
Tess woke up in Max's arms still having a hard time believing that they were finally together. After nearly six months their relationship was only getting better. That obsessive psychopath, also known as Liz Parker, had finally stopped stalking them and even Kyle had accepted their relationship. The Evan's loved her and she was even teaching Mrs. Evan's some tips in the kitchen. Isabelle and Michael had gotten married and she'd gotten to be maid of honor. Maria even attended the wedding wishing the couple love and happiness. Everything was going great so what was it, that was strong enough to awaken her at 3 in the morning.
Easing out of bed Tess made her was to the kitchen, hoping that a warm glass of milk would help her sleep. Once she got to the kitchen she heard a noise. It was beautiful like the songs of a siren. The song was calling to her.
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Isabelle woke up for the second time that night unable to get comfortable. Her stomach was the size of a beach ball. Running her fingers through her hair she perked up hearing a sound. Someone was singing.
Michael got up feeling Isabelle stir. "You okay."
"Yeah I'm fine"
"The baby?"
"We are both fine don't you hear that?" she asked getting out of bed and slipping her feet in to a pair of slippers.
" Hear what?"
"That song." She said looking at him "Isn't it beautiful?"
"Izzy I don't hear anything "Isabelle grabbed her robe and Michael quickly got up and followed her as she went in search of the source of the sound. Moments later, they both went back inside to get dressed realizing that the sound she was hearing was farther away than they originally thought.
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Max woke up in Tess' bed, realizing that she wasn't there, he got up to look for her, only to hear the front door close. Running to the door he saw her get into the car. "Hey Tess"
She rolled down the window "Huh?"
"Where are you going?"
"Don't you hear that?" she got out of the car and walked over to him.
"Where are your clothes?"
Tess looked down realizing that she'd gotten so caught up in finding the source of the sound that she was walking around in nothing but a short negligee. Tess heading into the house and she told him about the sound as they both stated to get dress.
Isabelle and Michael arrived at the pod chamber first, following the sound there. About five minutes after they arrived Max and Tess came in. They discovered that only the girls were hearing the sound and seconds later they found the entrance into the Granolith that was located behind the pods. Looking around at the round table in the center of the room that was carved with Antarian symbols they each felt the pull reaching out to touch the table simultaneously they felt the energy surge, then a ray of bright white light illuminated form the center of the pyramid that hung above the table. When the light cleared, there was a little dark haired girl standing in the center opening of the table. She wore a white gown and seemed to glow.
She smiled and looked around from Michael to Isabelle to Tess then to Max, she then curtsied "Your majesties. It's such a pleasure to finally be awakened."
Michael was the first to speak "Who are you?"
"My name is Granolith. Though I may seem to be a child I am so much more. You can think of me as a super computer though since I do have what one may refer to as artificial intelligence, I am quite capable of learning and using logic."
Tess was the one who posed the question on everyone's mind "Why have you lured us here?"
"I did nothing. My programming was what brought you here. It is now time for destiny to be met."
Isabelle stared at her in confusion "I don't understand"
"There is a war to be fought and a civilization to be saved. Have you not been versed on your fate?"
Tess was the one to answer, "The others were raised by humans they are still learning of our culture. I know that we were sent here for our own protection and that we are suppose to one day return to save Antar."
"Well I am here to unlock your memories. You all are reincarnations of our strongest leaders, the King, His Queen, His sister, and our best weapon against Kivar." Producing a dagger made of some unknown alloy the Granolith held it out for to Max. "Lord Zan you must go first. Take the dagger and make a cut in the center of your palm."
Max looked at her "You want me to cut myself?"
"Of course."
Max wasn't sure of the why but he felt the stares of the group heating his skin so he press the dagger in to his palm and cut. As the first drop of blood fell to the ground, images of his former life ran behind his eyes, memories of his childhood, his wedding, his betrayal hit him along with the grief and rage of watching every member of his family die one by one.
"What's happening to him?" Tess asked running to his side as he crouched to the ground.
"He's remembering. Grab the dagger it's your turn."
"What? No, I want to know what's happening."
Coughing Max passed her the dagger which now had no trace of blood on it. "It's okay. Take it." He handed it to her.
"There's not a drop of blood on it." Tess said
"It is the mystical dagger of life your blood is your offering. It is how it returns your memories."
Tess hesitated a moment before following suit
"Your turn Lady Valondra." The Granolith spoke.
Isabelle took the dagger and cut into her palm she remembered her betrayal, the lies Kivar told as well as the deceit, Isabelle was left in tears as she buckled to her knees and wept. Michael took the dagger and sliced his palm he stood tall as he remembered who he was and what he'd stood for. He remembered his wife's adultery and what had led her to it. He remembered her death and her sacrifice. They all remembered the majesty of who they once were.
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TBC