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Chapter Three
"Are you certain that your half-brother is in Sha'la, Ôkäjk-Kayley?" Kayley jumped a little, still not used to Taran speaking Sha'lalin fluently. "Yes, I'm certain, Ômkäjk-Taran."
Kayley and Taran were walking in the pine forest, following the path that led to Sha'la, for two days; neither talked much, unless it was of importance. Taran chuckled. Kayley glared at him. "What's so funny?" Though, she has a good idea what it is. "You're all jumpy that I talk Sha'lalin with ease." "I don't deny that, but why kept it to yourself till yesterday?" Taran shrugged. "Have no use for it when it's not needed. Everything has its purpose when the time comes, till then, it's kept hidden away. Now why do you need my skill since you know your half-brother is in Sha'la?" "As you explained to me, some things can have more than one purpose. You are more than a bounty hunter." Taran blinked at her. "I am, but how did you know?" "I have my secrets." "As do we all. So what I am to do?" "You are to use your other skill to sneak into the castle." Taran stopped walking. "… You're planning to sneak into the Êyrt Haëka?" Kayley stopped walking and stared at him. "Castle… Of the Goddess?" Taran nodded. "Yes. Three years ago she came to power with her son. People don't know what happened, but rumors have spread that she killed the late Skölk and Syöki to gain power and rule the kingdom." Kayley's fists were balled up, her rage shaking her body. Taran continued. "But, there's also a rumor that their daughter, the Sraök, escaped." Kayley snapped her head towards Taran. "Really." Taran nodded. "It's of course all rumors, but one can't be too certain." "That's true enough. Let's go Ômkäjk-Taran." Kayley started walking, absorbing the new information. Taran smiled and followed her. "Üt, Ôkäjk-Melody-Sraök." He whispered.
Night has fallen and Taran started on the fire while Kayley layout the bedrolls. The smell of burning wood and crackling fire brought memories of camping for Kayley. Sighing, knowing what she had as a child was gone, Kayley sat down and watched Taran skewer the rabbits he caught. Sitting opposite of Kayley, Taran pulled his instrument from his pack. "It's a strange instrument you have." "Roìujh. In this tongue it's called the guitar; in the Ôhokl Rlokl, it's called Huräkm. "Huräkm… Play a song." "And what song do you wish to hear Ôkäjk-Kayley?" "A Kroknain song." "Ëho ìujh olûk."
Taran tuned his Huräkm and strummed it. Happy with the humming chords, he began playing. Sweet notes filled the night air as Kayley listened; haunting and beautiful. Kayley closed her eyes, letting the plucked strings fill her ears. Then a low, soft hum reached her. Focusing on it, she realized it was Tarab's voice, singin quietly. Using her powers, she enhanced her hearing.
Íyikl Êherk
Ìujh uknik ojiëk sjäk riknô
Atiu ojiëk Ôhokl Bë
Mëhk sië isk Ünku
Ìujh áhukl âmë sië sjäk mûrj
Eröh nilu sië ïkom sjäk koltë
Taran came to a stop, the last notes ringing in the air. Kayley gave him a curious look. "That was haunting... So the angel is cursed forever?" Taran nodded. "Üt. Many years ago, a man lay dying. For the angels above, they carry the souls of the dead and are watching the next to die. This angel has been watching this man for a month, waiting for him to die. But in that time, she took pity on him and when he died, she gave him the mhiâmë. It is the law of Ôhokl Bë that no angel can give life to the dead or they will be cursed and exiled from Ôhokl Bë." "Where do the exiled angels go?" "Keïl. They are forever to roam on this earth, never to return home." Kayley looked at the sky. "So, there could be angels among us?" "Üt. Watching us forever."
Tzipporah sighed. Eris was floating around the castle, planning the last two days on how to kill her son without him suspecting her. His wife most likely had to be killed too, since she could possibly be carrying his child now.
Bored out of her mind, Tzipporah went out to the gardens and lay among the sweet smelling lilies. Content with the quiet of nature, she closed her eyes when she heard some bushes rustled. Knowing who it is, Tzipporah stayed where she is, calling out. "I know you're here." A cloaked figure appeared before her. "Tzipporah," The voice soft and low, "Did you tell Eris?" "Yes, I told her about half of her powers reside in her son. Now she's plotting to kill her son and his wife." Tzipporah could hear the cloaked laugh. "Excellent! Everything is moving into place." "Tell me, what do you plan to do?" "You'll see in time. Meanwhile, the lost princess is coming here." Tzipporah sat straight up. "She's coming here?!" "Yes and you are to help her and Eris form an alliance." Tzipporah blinked. "Um… You know that girl is seeking revenge and that she's also the offspring of Eris' ex-lover? Why would they form an alliance?" "Because, they need each other to reach their goals for my plan to succeed; make sure that happens Tzipporah." Tzipporah sighed and stood up and bowed to the cloaked figure. "Very well, angel. Anything else?" The angel shook their head. "Not for now. Contact me when the princess arrives." And a flash of light, the cloaked angel was gone. Moving towards the castle, Tzipporah thought how she was going to from an alliance between Eris and the girl and wondering what the angel was planning.
Translations
Ôkäjk-Kayley - Higher than I-Kayley
Ômkäjk-Taran - Lower than I-Taran
Êyrt Haëka - Castle of the Goddess
Skölk - King
Syöki - Queen
Sraök -Princess
Üt - Yes
Ôkäjk-Melody-Sraök - Higher than I-Melody-Princess
Roìujh - Thank you
Ôhokl Rlokl - Sacred Tongue
Huräkm - Guitar
Ëho ìujh olûk - As you wish
Mhiâmë - Breath of life
Keïl - Here
Song
Íyikl Êherk - Beautiful Angel
Ìujh uknik ojiëk sjäk riknô - You came from the sky
Atiu ojiëk Ôhokl Bë - Exiled from Sacred Realm
Mëhk sië isk Ünku -Forbidden to change Fate
Ìujh áhukl âmë sië sjäk mûrj - You give life to the dead
Eröh nilu sië ïkom sjäk koltë - Forever now to burden the curse