RaiRai
12-01-2003, 04:28 PM
There was a light coming from the first stone arch. A traveller was coming. No one had dared to enter the monastery since the end of time. But this man was different.
Kieran assembled the monks in front of the portal and took his place at the front of the group. He held his sceptre and waited for their new arrival. The light flashed once and then was gone. A man stood, drenched in blood, dizzy from his journey and bowed his head to them. The monks bowed their heads and Kieran stepped forward to welcome the man.
“Welcome Lian.” He said bowing his majestic head. “Welcome to the stone palace of the oracles.”
The man stepped forward and handed him a parchment. He then fell to his knees and drifted to sleep. The first monk took him to the recovery temple and Kieran wandered to his chamber to examine the script.
‘I am Lian, keeper of dreams. I have journeyed from Juxana, a planet far beyond earth’s known stars. Please, take me into your care as I have no where else to be. I have information that may be of knowledge to you.’
“I know you do.” Kieran laughed, folding the parchment and placing into the chest where he kept the others.
“Lian of Juxana - keeper of dreams.” Kieran bowed to the recovering traveller. The traveller stood from his bed and bowed also.
“Kieran of the realms - master of the stone palace of the oracles.” He took Kieran’s hand and kissed it once. “I thank you for taking me into your care. I am glad you see me worthy of a place on your council.”
“You have earnt it my friend. Please, walk with me.”
Lian put on his jacket and walked alongside his master.
“I hope you realise now you have entered through the first portal, you may never return.” Kieran explained to Lian as they passed through the courtyard. The trees were green with splendour and the roses budded with a beauty Lian had never witnessed before.
“It was destined. I have no want to go back to Juxana.”
“Then the first task is over for you. Leaving home planets is the hardest thing to be done. Now it is time for your separation.”
Lian hung his head and stopped in his paces. Kieran turned back to his new disciple and sighed.
“I know it is hard, but the ties must be severed if you are to become a monk. You must not remember the people you love, you must learn to love again.”
Lian remained silent for a short while, taking in the soft air. Breathing the sweetened scent of the flowers. Reminiscing and remembering for just a short while.
“I did not love in Juxana. I loved at the crossroads of Romax.”
“Ah.” Kieran sat on the edge of the fountain and stared into the waters pure.
“Limbo. Between worlds. It seems you loved well.”
Lian sat beside his master and hung his head.
“I have not sinned. To love is not a sin. But yes, I loved her very much. She was headed for here.”
“Flik” Kieran smiled “ Earth’s keeper of nightmares. You stayed at Romax long?”
“Long enough to know what love was. Will I be refused my position? I am ready to die…”
“No need.” Kieran smiled. “She did not pass. She had more tests to run. She was sent back to earth.”
Lian smiled also and raised his head.
“Then I allow the council to perform the separation immediately, if that is your will.”
“It shall be done…”
---
The graveyard shone that night, with the light of the passing moons. The chamber door remained open and one solemn shadow crept past the ceremony.
The chants had become music to her immature ears and she couldn’t refuse a quick glance at what was taking place in the temple.
Sasha used her shirt to wipe away the dirt from the beautiful stained glass window and sat outside, watching the new initiation.
She could'nt see much from within, just peoples backs, all moving about in a circle and a man upon a stone alter, his wrists and feet bound by cord. She could see the inchanted candle being hung above his head, a rich smell and color coming from the wax.
Sasha was curious as to the rituals in palace. She had travelled through one of the lesser watched gates, the sixth stone gate, and managed to hide herself by creating a shadow about her frail form.
She looked about 17, with dark hair - a mixture of black and red, cut short and swept across her purple eyes. She licked her bottom lip as a single cherry was placed onto the man's lips, but he did not open them to eat it. She was really hungry, having not eaten since she crept into the Stone Palace. The world beyond the palace was protected by a mighty silver orb, much like a shield, over the lands, though everywhere about the palace were stone monuments and pillars, with energies flowing through them that prevented any passage through.
The only way out of the palace was through the stone gates, leading to different worlds. Since her arrival, she had learnt many things about the palace and it's 'secrets' and needed to pass a message onto a woman called 'Flik', although she knew nothing about this woman or about the travel involved in finding her. It was the last will of a maiden before she was turned to stone. She remembered the words well...
"Warn Flik...Earth...the stone...don't...don't let her try again. She won't succeed..."
Sasha rubbed her tired eyes as she heaved herself up onto the mighty stone windowsill and just leant her head back against the wall, listening to the sweet music. She would wait until the other 'Seekers' arrived before she made any plans to exit through one of the gates.
Kieran assembled the monks in front of the portal and took his place at the front of the group. He held his sceptre and waited for their new arrival. The light flashed once and then was gone. A man stood, drenched in blood, dizzy from his journey and bowed his head to them. The monks bowed their heads and Kieran stepped forward to welcome the man.
“Welcome Lian.” He said bowing his majestic head. “Welcome to the stone palace of the oracles.”
The man stepped forward and handed him a parchment. He then fell to his knees and drifted to sleep. The first monk took him to the recovery temple and Kieran wandered to his chamber to examine the script.
‘I am Lian, keeper of dreams. I have journeyed from Juxana, a planet far beyond earth’s known stars. Please, take me into your care as I have no where else to be. I have information that may be of knowledge to you.’
“I know you do.” Kieran laughed, folding the parchment and placing into the chest where he kept the others.
“Lian of Juxana - keeper of dreams.” Kieran bowed to the recovering traveller. The traveller stood from his bed and bowed also.
“Kieran of the realms - master of the stone palace of the oracles.” He took Kieran’s hand and kissed it once. “I thank you for taking me into your care. I am glad you see me worthy of a place on your council.”
“You have earnt it my friend. Please, walk with me.”
Lian put on his jacket and walked alongside his master.
“I hope you realise now you have entered through the first portal, you may never return.” Kieran explained to Lian as they passed through the courtyard. The trees were green with splendour and the roses budded with a beauty Lian had never witnessed before.
“It was destined. I have no want to go back to Juxana.”
“Then the first task is over for you. Leaving home planets is the hardest thing to be done. Now it is time for your separation.”
Lian hung his head and stopped in his paces. Kieran turned back to his new disciple and sighed.
“I know it is hard, but the ties must be severed if you are to become a monk. You must not remember the people you love, you must learn to love again.”
Lian remained silent for a short while, taking in the soft air. Breathing the sweetened scent of the flowers. Reminiscing and remembering for just a short while.
“I did not love in Juxana. I loved at the crossroads of Romax.”
“Ah.” Kieran sat on the edge of the fountain and stared into the waters pure.
“Limbo. Between worlds. It seems you loved well.”
Lian sat beside his master and hung his head.
“I have not sinned. To love is not a sin. But yes, I loved her very much. She was headed for here.”
“Flik” Kieran smiled “ Earth’s keeper of nightmares. You stayed at Romax long?”
“Long enough to know what love was. Will I be refused my position? I am ready to die…”
“No need.” Kieran smiled. “She did not pass. She had more tests to run. She was sent back to earth.”
Lian smiled also and raised his head.
“Then I allow the council to perform the separation immediately, if that is your will.”
“It shall be done…”
---
The graveyard shone that night, with the light of the passing moons. The chamber door remained open and one solemn shadow crept past the ceremony.
The chants had become music to her immature ears and she couldn’t refuse a quick glance at what was taking place in the temple.
Sasha used her shirt to wipe away the dirt from the beautiful stained glass window and sat outside, watching the new initiation.
She could'nt see much from within, just peoples backs, all moving about in a circle and a man upon a stone alter, his wrists and feet bound by cord. She could see the inchanted candle being hung above his head, a rich smell and color coming from the wax.
Sasha was curious as to the rituals in palace. She had travelled through one of the lesser watched gates, the sixth stone gate, and managed to hide herself by creating a shadow about her frail form.
She looked about 17, with dark hair - a mixture of black and red, cut short and swept across her purple eyes. She licked her bottom lip as a single cherry was placed onto the man's lips, but he did not open them to eat it. She was really hungry, having not eaten since she crept into the Stone Palace. The world beyond the palace was protected by a mighty silver orb, much like a shield, over the lands, though everywhere about the palace were stone monuments and pillars, with energies flowing through them that prevented any passage through.
The only way out of the palace was through the stone gates, leading to different worlds. Since her arrival, she had learnt many things about the palace and it's 'secrets' and needed to pass a message onto a woman called 'Flik', although she knew nothing about this woman or about the travel involved in finding her. It was the last will of a maiden before she was turned to stone. She remembered the words well...
"Warn Flik...Earth...the stone...don't...don't let her try again. She won't succeed..."
Sasha rubbed her tired eyes as she heaved herself up onto the mighty stone windowsill and just leant her head back against the wall, listening to the sweet music. She would wait until the other 'Seekers' arrived before she made any plans to exit through one of the gates.