The_Arrival

The Arrival The razor red eyes burned in the night sky. It stood unblinking at the stranger. The memorza watched the two red stars closely. It squinted toward the anesa. Eventually it took the shape of a gleaming red dragon for all to see. A look of desperation flashed across the memorza’s face. For that is a bad sign. A sign of evil. Destruction. "I must get on with my mission." The memorza mumbled to no one in particular. A snake of smoke appeared and wrapped around the memorza and they both disappeared in a cover of smoke, the memorza within its grasp.* * * * * * * * * * * * "AHHHHHHH" I sprung off my pillow, gasping for breath. I looked around my room, reassuring myself that is was just a dream. It was way too scary, that dream.I was comforted again but I still have this weird feeling. As if the dream was trying to tell me something.In the midst of it all, I caught a glimpse of my alarm clock. 6:18. Yikes! I’m going to be late! * * * * * * * * * * * * *You know, I never really thought of myself as weird. I’m normal looking: layered black hair, medium height, tan skin. Nothing out of the ordinary actually happened to me either. Until that day.School was boring, as usual. And I did get a week detention for being late. Ok, maybe it didn’t help when I pushed Bran in the trash can but he was asking for it! I mean, he was singing a stupid tardy song that he obviously made up. Plus, he didn’t shut up, and I did give him a warning. Actually what I said was, "Shut that mouth before I punch your teeth out!" Of course girls don’t punch, so I pushed him in the trash can instead. Oh well.But I guess I was so mad because he actually hit on something that was personal and secret. See, on the back of my neck I have this really weird picture. It just shows some weird nature things and a bunch of words that I can not for my life understand. And I am not tattooed unlike what Bigmouth Bran said.I was really in a hurry today because I promised by friend Becky I’d be at her house by 4:00 and I got held up in detention. So, I took a chance and turned into an alleyway; a shortcut to Becky’s.What I saw there was unbelievable. In front of me was a snake, made of smoke.CRASH!!! My messenger bag banged on the cement floor of the alleyway, with my mouth hanging open. Suddenly a blast of smoke left me blind. Moments later a hiss was heard, followed by a clearing of smoke.In place of the smoke snake was a……….man' He looked enough like a human but several features were wrong. His skin was just several shades darker than red. His hair was literally on fire and his eyes were yellow. Not just the little circles where we have brown, blue and green color, the whole eye was yellow. A look of surprise covered his face but in a mere second, it passed. He snapped out of his trance and came after me. "AHHHHHHHHHHHH" I was already a pretty fast runner but I shot out of there like a bullet. This just proves that how scared you are, could really affect your natural abilities. Now look, I’m not a coward or anything, but when a freaky human thing comes chasing after you, your human instincts tell you to run. And most of the time, you listen to it.I was almost out of the alley when I felt something pull me back. I looked back and apparently the weird man was pretty far behind me. That piece of news didn’t help. I was still getting closer and closer to it."Ughhh. Let me go! Let me go you monster!!" I struggled against the invisible hands but it was no use. It was too strong. There was nothing I could do to escape. I kept getting closer. I haven’t even noticed that tears were streaking down my cheeks.Soon, I could feel its hands on my shoulders; it’s breath on my neck. Cold and icy. It was going in for the kill, like a vampire. I didn’t even get to say good-bye. Tears were still pouring out of my salt stained eyes. "Islium." The creature gasped. It loosened its grip on me. I took my chance and tore off running."Wait!" It called. So, it could speak English. I continued running. "Stop! Please!" He knows his manners."Wait! Please Daglee, Princess. Stop!" That made me brake."Whoooaaa. Back up. Princess'" He’s either messing with me or he belongs in a mental rehab.He was on his knees now, right in front of me. This was getting weirder by the second."Yes. Princess. "He said in his thin raspy voice. "Why do you keep calling me princess'" Ok, now I am certain that this guy is wacko."There is no time to explain now. We must leave. Quickly. Evil forces are against us. You are in grave danger." He stood up and grabbed my hand, not harshly, but not gently either."Ok, before I take even another step with you, I’m going to need to know some things. First of all, what are you' Second, why should I go anywhere with you after you tried to kill me' And third, where are we going, just saying if I agree to go with you.""I am a memorza known as Kanekar. It means fierce fire. And for the second question……" Now he hung his head. "I am really sorry. I just could not let any of these, earthlings, know anything about us. But then, I saw the mark." He really sounded sorry. I almost forgave him. Almost."Ok……Now I’m even more confused but what about the third question' Where are we going'""You’ll see." Kanekar whispered. "We must leave now!" The smoke snake returned, but this time, I was in the ring of scalesWe appeared in a grand marble chamberway. It was huge! I mean I could whisper and the echoes would still boom so loudly I was sure people in Europe could hear it. Even though I’m not sure in which continent we’re in. "Um, where are we'" I asked as we journeyed down the long hallway. I wonder how long it really is' "Dnerk." He said like it was obvious. "Oh. Is it in Europe'" He looked at me like I was mentally challenged and belonged in a straightjacket. Its funny cause, right now, I feel the same about him. "So, is it in Europe'" "Quiet!" He snapped. "Fine! Ugh. Gosh. Omg. I just realized something. He sounds just like my dad. EEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW." By the time I finished that thought, we had reached the doorway with two guards in front of it. I think the door was a pure silver. The person who owns this place must be pretty wealthy. "Kanekar , Bans Qin Stoone, dank approche vinkar." Kanekar said. Again, NOT English! The guard sneered. "So you want an audience with the Queen huh' You know the drill." Kanekar drew up his long black sleeve on his left arm and showed to the guard. I just caught a glimpse of it but I’m pretty sure it was a picture of two snakes twisting around each other. The guard disappeared through the door, and in those moments when the door was open, I’m sure I caught a flash of gold. "Ummm, was that real gold'" He looked at me irritably. "That was the throne room. What do you expect in it' Dirt and rocks' Of course it would be filled with real gold." "Ok gosh! You don’t have to be all snooty about it." He didn’t reply. The guard had returned. "Esterse, the queen is in a good mood and would like too talk to you. Though I don’t know why she would even allow an Harasa like you in her palace." "Shut up Nerias." I saw the guard grind his teeth. Something tells me that Nerias wasn’t his name. "Why you…." He advanced on Kanekar, pulling out his sword. Kanekar wagged his finger in the guard’s face. "Ah-ah-ah, Nerias. I don’t think that would be appropriate. After all, you must respect your highers." The guard held back, though reluctantly. "Of course, Bustant. The Queen will be waiting." "Yes, I know. Come Daglee." Now the guard looked as baffled as I felt about all this. And who was Daglee' Then I saw Kanekar looking at me. "Oh, me' I’m Daglee'" Must be my new name, though I wasn’t asking for one. I followed Kanekar into the throne room. But room was a small word. It made the Grand Central Station in New York look like a broom closet. In the back of the room sat a grand lady who doesn’t look a day past 25. I think she’s the queen. Jewels cover her body and dark shades of make-up hid her natural beauty. "Ah, Kanekar I believe." Her voice was as soft as silk and as sweet as candy. I even faintly recognized it from somewhere. It’s like a long lost friend or something, finally coming back to visit. I suddenly realized that Kanekar was on his knees. He motioned for me to do the same. "Vi son carees hun knnok sitiesda un gruh couepa saffe cavan." The queen laughed; a sweet musical one. "Xenna, same to you Kanekar. Now, what is the reason you wished to see me'" "I have discovered something during my travels. Something that you have sent most of your trusted ones to find." "Oh'" The queen asked, not bothering to hide her surprise. "Now what might that be'" Not replying, Kanekar aruptedly pushed me toward the throne. I looked back for guidance and saw him nodding me on. I walked calmly toward the Queen even though I wasn’t as calm as I seemed. I mean, what was I supposed to say to royalty. I wasn’t born a princess you know. Though, I am pretty enough to be one. "Look at her neck." Kanekar commanded. Again, when she saw my birthmark, she let go of me in surprise. I mean, what’s the deal' It’s just a stupid picture. "Umm, I don’t mean to be rude or anything but could you guys just back off'!' That picture is kind of private." I wasn’t sure if I offended her or not but I know one thing for sure. I do NOT want to be beheaded. Who would date me then' The woman began to mumble to herself. "I can’t believe it. After all these years. After what I’ve gone through. She’s here. Oh, she’s finally here!" I’ll give you three tries to guess what she did next. Got them' Ok. Nope. Nope….NO!!! She hugged me. I mean when some weird smoke guy tries to kill you, than whisk you away to some weird place you never heard of and it results in you getting hugged by some queen of somewhere, you know you’ve been having a weird day. Yet it just gets weirder. "Oh, you finally came back! I missed you so much!" And the queen continued mumbling leaving me gasping for air in her arms. "Um, your Majesty, your choking her to death." "Thank you Kanekar!" The Queen finally released me. I could breathe again. I never realized how much I loved air, until now. "Oh,yes. Anyhow, you have done me a great service Kanekar and you will be rewarded." "Xenna your highness." I really have no idea what’s going on. I’m trying to figure it out but it’s not easy. "As for Daglee Angii, I appoint you her Weesa for now. Keep me updated on her progress." "As you wish, Queen Stoone." "Good. I wish you the best of luck my mnaasx." With a graceful swirl of her dress, she left. Kanekar was now standing and brushing his cloak free of any supposed dirt. "Come Daglee Angii. We should probably start right away." He called, motioning to me. "Ummmm, start what'" hear her' I am your tutor and your caretaker, for now anyways. We must start on your studies. The sooner, the better." "Oi! OMG!!!! More school!'!'! Man, and in a foreign country to.! Ugh. It’s like starting in kindergarten again…All over . Better sign up for the SL (second language) class."(again… In a blink of an eye, I was almost being dragged down the corridor and surviving sharp corners. I still did not understand a thing. By the time I was dragged around the thirteenth corner, I had made up my mind. I was going demand some answers. Even if I have to strangle him, make him gag and throw him in the closet. I wonder if they even have simple things like closets here' Finally, we stopped in front of another silver door. My feet were starting to burn "Ok. I need some explanations. NOW!" I sat on a threaded, golden chair, crossing my arms and glared at him. I thought he would yell at me or say that I was too young or something, like my parents always do. Instead, he just sat down across from me and looked like he was expecting this to happen. "Ok. What do you want to know'" "Oh, where am I gonna begin'" Let’s just say that I wasn’t in a happy mood. "You know what' I’m not even going to waste my breath. How about you just tell me everything!" "Alright. Right now we are in Queen Stoone and King Membrosia’s Palace, located in the capital city, Dnerk." "I still don’t know where we are. And why did Queen Stone-Stoonee-Stoney-AGHH…URRGH….UGH…WHATEVER HER NAME IS…..WHAT’S-HER-FACE…. act so surprised to see me. We don’t even know each other." Kanekar just signed. Obviously this is going to take awhile. "Let me just start from the beginning." I leaned forward. "The beginning of what'""The beginning of everything.""A long time ago when humanity hadn’t existed, there were……spirits. They were at peace with each between any quarrels, those stars. Well, then, one day, those two stars formed the shape of a dragon. A gleaming red dragon. And that was the day when everything changed. "In the midst of their daily doings, at the stroke of midnight, things appeared. Two of each." "Two of each what'" I blurted before I could remember not to interrupt."Everything. Two of everything that we have. Humans, animals, even my kind. One of those humans were called Vyu. And things really started to get serious that day ……………. * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Those spirits are getting restless. Miirii*, we must do something about it."A beautiful woman swept into the room filling the air with her laughter. "Oh,Vyu, you always say that those ghosts are going to rise up against us."The man called Vyu got red faced. "I do not! But we best stay alert."Knock-knock. "Miirii*, would you go see who that is." "Hm. I wonder if the only reason why you even keep me around is to do the jobs you’re too lazy to do." She glided to the door only to see a badger waiting on the threshold."Hello Peter."Peter tipped his hat in greeting. "Top of the morning to you.""Yes, Vyu is inside. Darling, Peter’s here." She called to the house. "Come on in Peter."Vyu was waiting for him inside."So, what brings you to this neck of the woods'" Vyu said, with a wide grin on his face."Actually, it’s nothing to laugh about. I brought news. And you know that you would be the first to hear about any kind of trouble. Miirii*, you might want to sit down and hear about this too.""Now one of the spirits called Nesemis is stirring up some trouble. He’s been going through homes and stealing things. And he’s denying everything. Says he has nothin’ to do with it."Miirii* gasped. "Oh my! Is there any evidence'""Ahhhh, ol’ Nesemis has already been caught. Ratted out by his own people! Now that’s something that unthinkable, isn’t it.""You know, I have always thought that those spirits have been the peaceful type. And now looked at what happened!" "Now you got that wrong. They are peaceful. None of em’ ‘cept Nesemis here have done one evil thing in their lives. Just cause one of them is bad doesn’t mean that the whole group has to be blamed.""But people sure think that way." Vyu cut in. "I’ve heard all kinds of stories of how those spirits doing all kinds of things!""One spoiled apple ruins the whole batch." Miirii* said, nodding solelemly."Wise words. Wise words. The are going to be remembered someday." Vyu nodded in agreement. "Anyhow, the other spirits are mighty scared. Nesemis can do some evil things and they are scared of what Nesemis are goingto do to them.""What does that have to do anything to us' I thought the whole village agreed to stay out of their problems." Vyu questioned, not liking where this is going."Mighty right we did, but the others are asking us for help." "What do they want us to do'" Miirii* whispered, afraid of the answer."They want us to help protect them." "What are we supposed to do' They are already stronger than us. And why do we want to help the enemy' It’s madness!" I agree with Vyu, Peter. There’s nothing we can do."Peter sat back in his chair staring at the couple. "Now who said they were the enemy. Like I said, they are peaceful creatures, they are. And it doesn’t matter if they’re stronger than us. Who says that we can’t help them since we’re different. Who says that we’re weaker than them. Mighty well, we have brains don’t we' Bigger and better ones too. Even power has to bow down to wisdom sometimes.""Now Peter, I’m not saying that I don’t want to help, but I am saying that it wouldn’t be a wise choice too.""Is that so, Miirii*'" said Peter raising an eyebrow. "Yes, Peter. Like you said, Nesemis is a powerful and evil spirit. If we help these peaceful spirits, aren’t we just inviting trouble to our homes'""That may be, Miirii*, but if we don’t help them, they might die.""Peter, some things are worth fighting for but to risk our lives to help them, where they have never done anything for us, is just suicide!""Now listen here Miirii*-" "Alright, that’s enough!" Vyu interjected. "There are pros and cons to this situation and we have to think them though. And I don’t think it is only up to us. We should call a meeting and see how it goes. If we say yes, we help them. If we say no, we mind our own business.""I think we should hold the meeting instantly. The sooner the better." "I actually agree with Miirii* on this one.""Vyu, honey, I think that the spirits should also be present.""Peter, what do you say'" Vyu asked, turning to him.He hesitated before answering. " I think…..I think that the spirits should also get a say in this. After all, it is their problem and they should have a chance to convince us.""Alright! It’s settled then. We’ll hold the meeting today at four in the town church building. Peter, could you tell the spirits about the meeting. Make sure Nesemis doesn’t hear about this." "Sure can Vyu. " agreed Peter, already getting up and heading for the door."And Miirii*, could you spread the word around." "Certainly." Miirii* said, rushing out of the room in her beautiful and graceful way.Vyu leaned back, stressed. People had always dubbed him as wise, but this time, he doesn’t have a clue. | | | |