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When the Haphketsut (Queen but also former Princess. Remember some can seize a throne as Queen, but they were never, a Princess?) Cistera, from Fendiq. took the Human(a) Nathan, to be her Ka,(King is close.) To stand at her side as her equal? It meant her Kets, were of his blood, as well as that of the Royal House of Fendiq. Becci and Soniette are HAPHKETSUT Princesses. 'Pure blood descendants'.
If Becci dies, Soniette replaces her, in line to the throne of Fendiq. The MALES, even those of 'pure blood', do NOT have that right, UNLESS there are NO females next in line? Otherwise all they can expect is the protection of, to be protected by; the Royal House of Fendiq. They, can call upon the forces of Fendiq, to stand alongside them in battle, or when and if, they secure their own Kingdoms, or DYNASTIC worlds, military help on a temporary basis.
Ethan? Ethan’s mother, is Princess Calina, of the Kal Heiron. HER mother, Queen Ayanesa betrayed Ka Colfra.
(Cistera’s father) to Princess Isabellani of the Jogarth. Not, before Queen Ayanesa had become pregnant, as we would say with Calina. We need to remember, HER father was Ka Colfra.
When Ayanesa fell in love with Ka Colfra she knew that he was already betrothed to another. When he refused to leave her to be at her side, she decided that if she, could not have him then neither would her rival. What Isabellani would do to her arch enemy, is another story; suffice to say, it was barbaric.
When Nathan and Cistera were to discover the truth, much much later in years. Cistera was naturally enraged.
Sought revenge but HOW? All those in the galaxies as families face losing family. Why they procreate in such large numbers, with many families having several offspring. There are some strange traditions that allow for those females within the family line to become pregnant and thus continue the lineage.
Now Calina was Cistera's step sister. Her father, his daughter by another. Nathan was bonded to Cistera. By right, he could if he desired, claim her sister, in this case, her 'step sister' as his own and have her sire his Kets? The mere intimation of this, was to Ayanesa, an outrage.
She would be forced, against her will, to submit her daughter to his advances, to have her, sire his Kets.
Namely, Ethan, Kaila (Ameryst) & Delise. To Cistera and Nathan, well to Cistera, nothing less than revenge on Ayanesa for what she had done.
Thus Nathan is the father to Soniette and Ethan? Brother and sister, kin. Any love they have for each other, can not, go beyond the sensibilities of close friendship. Anything else is unacceptable. That is the law, it is in force for many reasons, that make sense.
Over time they had developed a very close bond. Inseparable and constantly enjoying each other’s company. Closeness.
The point of wanting, to step beyond kith an kin had never been an issue until they were older. A chance kiss and a terrible truth dawned on them. Love. An all prevailing, overpowering sense beyond reason.
Such a desire, eats at them, consumes them. Enough for them, to want to find, some way, that will grant them, the right to be different? The stuff of folklore, of legends or mystical intervention, anything! Only one ‘Entity’, so Ethan has learned, has a level of power that can, so it is said; change the past and the present?
From ancient history, stories abound, of the powers of the Shadow Walkers? Born, it is said within the fires of creation itself. Spewed forth to forever walk within the shadow of the creator. Upon the winds of time, from the birth of all that is.
Legend has it, there are TWELVE of them, though in truth THIRTEEN, but the THIRTEENTH Shadow Walker, is known in whispers, as the GRIM REAPER. The bringer of DEATH, or the QUEQUACESTA as is also known, across the galaxies. Their rebirth, continues, through the centuries. Regarded as deities, as seers and often seen as Shamen, in form, from warlocks to mystics.
Shadow Walkers are always MALE, which may seem a little selective. Each Shadow Walker has their own SOUL companion, a female. Who holds the power? Both in balance, both in tune with each other. one Soul companion to every Shadow Walker, except the Quequacesta or grim reaper, who has what is known as the Siheeja. It is known, from recorded transcripts, that she, fights by his side and wields a weapon, like a Ketlevling (baby, child.)
grips a new toy!
Soul companions, are like recharge units to the Shadow Walkers, who, when they meet always greet them with their hands upturned. It is, a sign, of respect, of offering empty hands, to her and in return she bestows upon him, the gift of the sacred flame, symbolizing life and rebirth. It is said, such a flame, taken from the the fires of creation itself, gives infinite light and life. Is such fantasy or truth?
Symbols denoting the Shadow Walkers and their Soul companions, have been found across the planets on pyramids, on monoliths and more. An outstretched hand, a flame, a lamp. The eye of reincarnation, of rebirth.
Twelve soul companions, can summon the dark one or Quequacesta, with an ancient ceremony to invoke his power against others, BUT at risk of one of them, sacrificing their life as payment in kind. The two are bonded by the hand of the creator, for eternity.
IF either dies, (though they don't call it this, they call it being 'reborn', rebirth, reincarnation.) the other can live on for 40 days and 40 nights only. They will cease to exist and rebirth begins over again. There is a reason for this. It gives, whoever is left, time to call upon the others, to seek revenge if that, is what is required. Point the Quequacesta, to those responsible for the sudden demise of their chosen one.
No one, but a fool, would KILL a Shadow Walker or their Soul companion. Some will wish to, because of their powers to see into the future, their visions, their ability to fold time.
Yet is it a blessing or a curse for them? In the shadow of the creator, they share the weight of the worlds, upon their shoulders, because they know, they understand, they see, they hear, the truth and such horrors, such abomination; of all that those around them are, were, will be. A blessing or their curse?
They see us all, as we truly are, nothing can be hidden from them. Love. Devotion. Trust. Friendship. Until they are exposed, to the contamination of our hatred, our rage, our avarice, our spite and malice towards each other?
Truth. Justice. Premonition. If we know they have the powers, we seek them out, ask their advice, seek counsel?
Yet such truth, does not come to all, without a price. You cannot hide from them, all that you are, heart, soul, body and or mind. All is revealed to them.
The answer you want, the solution you seek? What if it is NOT the one you want? When they do not lie? Cannot lie?
Will not lie? Are beyond deceit? Capable only of telling the truth.
Had Ethan and Soniette, done the wrong thing by choosing to ignore the advice they had been given? Becci had concerns on their well being. Yet is love blind? For he knew, were it to be put to the test, he would die for her.
How simplistic was that! In her heart, Soniette felt linked to him, bound to him. Without him close to her, she felt at odds with herself and everything including others in her life.
Deep into its inner sanctum. Even now, it was getting colder and colder, yet still NO NOISE, nothing. Not even their breathing. They were, that much was apparent by the soft white mist of breath, upon the air.
Suddenly, it, was there. Sat before them, as the sudden shock realization dawned upon them, with Soniette hissing at Ethan, some panic in her voice.
“On your knees, Momma told me, it must be on your knees before such a Deity.“ Soniette omitted to mention that her mother had added, ‘I hope you NEVER meet a Shadow Walker!‘ An echo of words, from her Papa on the same subject.
Reverence? Respect? These beings were an unknown quantity.
It reminded Corky, so he had told Soniette, of the chaos theory.
"All things work fine and to a given pattern, until someone or something, throws a spanner in the works." What a spanner was, Soniette was not entirely sure of, but chaos? Oh yes, with past experiences coming to mind, re her kith and kin, her fellow Kets? She understood what chaos could bring about! He dropped with her, still holding hands to their knees.
Totally motionless, they held their heads down.
The voice was soft, mellow. “Who have we here? Ket Phaketsut Amari Soniette of the Fendiq and though you too, are a Ket now? King Ethan of the Kal Heiron, for that is one day, what you will be, but not without your bride and you ask, I hear it in your heart, I sense it in your thoughts. I feel it, like the breath upon my face of the Creator!
You have a question, a dilemma, a deep dark desire. Ask me Kal Heiron King and I may grant you your wish, but be careful, VERY careful! What you wish for? To change YOUR destiny, I must change the Phaketsut Amari, Soniette’s.
Can you afford the price, it will cost you both."
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