” Today is the first and hopefully only theft of Celestial Crystals. The other eleven attempts can be stopped. And yes, there will be more for there is no point in only stealing one. But, I think it is odd that whoever steals this stone started at the eight stone. That should provide each of you a curiosity to question and find an answer to. ” Announces Timus after several long moments of silence while everyone has enjoyed a bit more dessert with some ale.
” Why do you say that, Timi? ” Queries Augusta beginning to wonder if an ordered procession of exists in concern to the crystals, and why it matters when stealing them.
At that being shared Nyx takes a sip of ale in conveying, ” Yes, they do and are based on the four elements. The Slave Stones begin with fire to move through the elements until each element possesses three stones that hold elemental and celestial energies. To bring them into close proximity to each other without respecting their order creates the destruction of the solar system that they abide in. ”
That settles into everyone’s thoughts as the evening seems warm in sharing a silence while Timus surveys the three females. Part of him wishes to tell what is happening but this night affects many occasions in all four of their lives. Thus, he cannot tell who, why, how and all of it but he wishes to save the three of them.
” So, it’s like piecing a puzzle together. ” Claims Phoenix setting her dessert plate aside by reaching for the pot of Neurian coffee on the sideboard trolly.
” A celestial puzzle, yes, an energy puzzle. Its energy of it literally abides as the bases of billions of solar systems and various star systems. One of those is Augusta’s Terran homeworld. That fact is why my ancestor chose Terra as one of his many targets. ” Replies Nyx rising to assist Phoenix with giving everyone Neurian coffee while continuing to explain. ” He knew that the crystals` powers increase exponentially in a solar system that holds a star chart similar to the Slaves Stones lineage. ”
At that being mentioned Timus shoots a glance at Phoenix gesturing that she should supply him a third serving of Berries Nori. From that Phoenix teases him. ” Only if you tell us more. Or there will be no treats to fatten up Father Time if you don’t share more. ”
With a wink and a chuckle, Timus, sends out a protest with an acceptance of that demand. ” Hey you, watch it! I am also Mother time, but tonight yes, more reading while I promise you that Time can never be fat. I am a lean mean tick-tocking being with sexy curves, especially when I am all girlie. ”
Everyone enjoys a good chuckle about that before Timus reads from the text on the ninth page. ” Its given the name of Oiprocs but I, Tempus Immortalis name it Bhavini. ” Announces Timus with continuing on in resharing knowledge. ” It abides as the eight crystals with it representing water within feminine and negative energies. It holds characteristics of stabilization, determination, depth, persistence, inflexibility, rigidity, stubbornness, opinionatedness and single-mindedness. It comes to be considered fixed in its housing in the celestial. ”
Then with a glance and a wink toward Phoenix, he grins while sipping Torian Ale before continuing as everyone else remains attentive. ” Aquamarine mineral representing the emotional realm, it soothes emotions, counteracts negativity, brings tranquillity, provides clear insight, aligns the physical and spiritual while it helps to attune to higher levels of existence while remaining grounded. It is the stone of the emotional realm. ”
“ Why Oiprocs? ” Queries Augusta relaxing further on the chair winking at Scorpio and holding the cup of coffee.
“ Because at the time of the creation of the stones the maker of them stood on a freshly birthed planet to collect the purest of celestial energies. ”
“ Ah, so purity is important. ” Responds Augusta in prepping to say more but Timi continues what he has to share.
“ Oh yes, very, very important for the wielder of all twelve must be pure in whatever energies it lives in. No mixed, no halfling, no bio-generated and nothing tainted with balanced energies. ”
Augusta winces at what the Time Immortals claim. She also feels that her first question lacks an answer. “ So why Oiprocs, you did not answer me, ” Comes spoke in feelings of minor frustration.
Nyx who has delivered coffees currently stands next to a seated Scorpio as the Demon Prime then states, “ The solar system was Solar One, Tierra’s favourite solar system and her personal biosphere, her very special ‘Eden’ experiment known as the Terran mortal species. ”
“ Oh! ” Augusta sharply conveys in shock with pushing inquisitiveness, “ My Earth, why my Earth? ”
” Because it was new. Literally pristine in the glory of our Creator and so abundant in Celestial vibrations that the stellar bodies dance in a rhythm unlike any that had ever been before. ” Comes from Timus as a sacred knowledge becomes shared, a knowledge that is only known to a few entities.
“ The very planetary bodies and stars seem to chant their astrological names, names that change during Terra`s existence, names of the pictures of energy links known as constellations in the heavens over Terra. In not knowing what to call each stone the maker asked about deciding. I said for them to roll a dice, leave it to chance. And so the Terran Age of Aries sent its vibrations by naming thirteen constellations but only twelve were used. Twelve processional vibrations are the soul beat of Solar One. ”
At that being spoken, Augusta is stunned and wide-eyed barely breathing. She cannot believe that her Earth is what creates terror’s wake for so many entities. “ But, but, but…not fair. No, no. ” She protests as Timus continues.
“ Aries is one. Taurus is two. Gemini is three. Cancer is four. Leo is five, and Virgo is six. Libra is seven. Scorpio is eight. Sagittarius is nine. Capricorn is ten. Aquarius is eleven and Pisces is twelve. ”
“ Strange, strange but why is it Oiprocs? That is not Scorpio. Or any of them. ” Interjects Phoenix with not seeing why the names are not used as the name of the book or anything about the crystal.
“ Oh, now, dear Phoenix please wait a few moments. ” Consoles Timus with remaining focused. ” The eighth book in this era is stolen first. The number eight gem is Oiprocs. ”
And with that mentioning, Nyx conjures a basic handheld mirror. She does it because she has many times read the tale of how a Demon was a god, how her ancestor was captured and the consequences of the tyranny done. One such detail is the reverse enchantments done on the books. Thus, by holding the mirror over the book, as Timus displays its back cover does bring Nyx to proclaim, “ Look at the mirror and the words. ”
The other two females read the lettering reflected in the mirror, words that show a word of the same letters but a new word.
“ Scorpio, ” utters Phoenix in awe. ” So these criminals are out to get my family, it`s about me. ”
“ Keep going, more thought ladies. ” Encourages Timus.
With that Nyx realizes something. “ No, not you, not really but maybe it’s someone important to Scorpios. ”
“ Who? ” Sharply shoots forth Augusta in suddenly standing because the entirety of the criminal act feels like it comes with many meanings.
“ I cannot say much more. But, there are four of us here today. We should all wonder why. ” Retorts Timi looking Augusta in the eyes seeming to almost hold sorrow in his gaze.
At that moment Nyx clarifies why she is on Nero Nie today. “ I am here because one of the strongest spells that I have ever joined creating did trigger instant automatic teleportation to this location. ” She stated in placing a hand on Phoenix’s shoulder, ” I then for the first time ever felt my demonic aura fluctuating like a vibration that is not my own. ”
Timus grins about that for it shows that maybe there is hope to stop what the future might hold for all four of them. “ Yes, and if each of the twelve gemstones becomes stolen it will force you, Nyx, to that location of the theft. That is due to the last theft was done by a pure demonic entity. Thus, the energy summons the current Prime Demonic. It does that just as it does it to me because of my energy blessing the crystals.”
And with a squeeze of Phoenix’s shoulder, Nyx says, “ And you being here is probably flaunting that the theft couldn’t be stopped by the owner of the book. Hence, a warning that each owner is powerless against the thievery. ”
With such entering the chat Phoenix feels helpless while understanding her limits as empress, her knowing she is little league notions to someone so much stronger.
” But, but, ” stutters Augusta while her mind is speedily sorting through the information “ But, Phoenix is not to blame. Remember, you said, we are not to blame. ”
“ True, we are not but we each are now marked by this deed, scarred forever. ” Coldly claims Nyx in feeling restless of what now must be dealt with.
Timus gives a weary sigh of possessing answers but being chained by who he is. In that thought, the Time Immortal stands up to extend a hand to Nyx about needing to depart as he says, “ Uhm, dear brother, my love for you will do anything for you. However, it cannot make judgements on the mortality of a myth. ”
At that, he sorrowfully looks at all three females.“ Only the records of existence judge, it’s a self-judgement that the Creator enforces. Time is merely time as such I will escort the lovely Nyx home to Demonos before returning to Titania. So, thank you for the holy day feast, and the chance to be family and for the hope of the four of us to meet more often as a family. ”
Such a speech ends the chat as Nyx grips his hand with that flash of precision twilight energy to teleport the two Primes out of the Vampire Empress’s kitchen. That allows Phoenix and Augusta to nestle amongst the aftermath and wonder about everything while knowing their vacation is ruined. At that moment Scorpio blows a loving kiss toward Augusta to dare to change the mood. “ My beloved, sometimes it is not easy being Scorpio’s beloved, now is it? ”
Augusta looks at her, looks at this female who abides by her soul’s beat. And in that, she gives a hand gesture for Scorpio to come hither.
“ Scorpio’s beloved is with Scorpio for a long time, the good times, the evil times, the notorious and blah times. But, right now it is ‘our bed needs us’ time. And yes, Augusta’s beloved is desired so please come to bed. “
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