" Why did we stop here? We should be running. This place is not very far from Guardian Yvonne's place. Kilian can catch up at any moment. "
Xen yelled, paranoid.
" Wait! Martha is relaying a message. We wouldn't get it if we crossed this perimeter. Shhh! Listen carefully, it's Yvonne. Is he... is he talking with Kilian? "
Calex looked concerned.
There was absolute silence as they listened to their conversation carefully with the help of the connection that Martha had created -
" There was a time when I used to admire my sister. I used to look up to her.
But then they began to shower unnecessary praises on her while all she did was sneak out to meet with men.
Like I didn't know what she was doing in the name of training for strength. "
" What rubbish! Kiara never saw any men apart from Calex.And your tribe ostracized her for that. " Yvonne tried to counter Kilian's claim.
" She did a lot more than that. I saw her myself with Netera... "
" You cannot be serious.... " Yvonne fumed.
" Yeah, Netera! I see them with my own eyes... "Kilian continued unapologetic.
" For heaven's sake Kilian, stop framing your dead sister. Was it not enough that you killed her for your selfish reasons, whatever it is. Power? Fame? Authority? We all know what happened between her and Netera. He tried to r*pe her you, f*king loser. "
The sound of Yvonne's whip was audible. It was loud and clear.
Kilian's sickening laughter followed.
" I see! You are still devoted to that wench! Alright! Let me tell you my little secret.
But let me tell you, once it's out, there is no going back.
Don't blame me for saying it out loud.
You are the one that wanted to know as your last wish. And I am going to comply like a kind and generous authority. "
Kilain grabbed Yvonne's whip with his bare hand and pinned him with his glaring eyes.
" Mira is not what you think she is.
She is the Southern Star.
The very source of the prophecy that sent the entire Chemorian population into a frenzy. "
A deafening gasp resonated across the connection.
" Just look at their reaction, Yvonne. What do you think the rest of the Chemorian population will do with her if they learn about it?
Don't blame me. You are the one that wanted to know.."
" LIES!!! "
Yvonne yelled and the shaking of his voice was also audible. " You just want to torture the poor child... "
Kilian chuckled.
" You knew it all along as well. I mean you saw how the three of them feel for Mira and how she feels for them.
It is not a normal relationship under the heavens.
Yet it is perfectly normal for them and they are in absolute sync with each other.
They feel incomplete with their bond.
The prophecy did manifest itself in Yvonne. But I admit it was a weird manifestation.
Imagine what the tribes will do when they learn about this? "
The after a momentary pause he added,
" Whatever doubt you might have had, should have been erased when you saw how the Heartstaff attached itself with the three of them. "
Yvonne was absolutely silent. But his heart was beating so heavily that its rhythm was audible.
" You are broadcasting it, aren't you... " Kilian grabbed Yvonne's whip as he tried to attack him from the back.
" You knew? " Yvonne's voice was almost fading away as Kilian's laughter kept interrupting him.
" Of course I do. I also know that Mira can hear all of it as well.
I took my liberty since the broadcast was on and sent the message across the universe.
Now the entire Chemora knows our little secret.
Soon troops will arrive in search of Mira and her three little princes.
No matter where she hides, they will keep coming after her.
But if you choose to come back to me, I can promise you that I will spare your knights, Mira.
I will be waiting for you. "
Yvonne's cry filled the air as the connection got severed.
" Come on. Let's get out of here. "
Calex turned towards Mira, who stood there like a stone.
" What is the Southern Star? " She finally asked.
" A harbinger of harmony and peace over the war torn Chemorian lands. " Calex replied.
" Is that a bad thing? " Mira quivered as she took a step away from them.
" No sweetheart! " Calex jumped by her side and pulled her into an embrace. " It isn't. "
" Is Guardian Yvonne dead because of me? " Mira asked as she looked around at all their faces. " Did my mother die because of me as well? "
The boys were shook by Yvonne's death but they quickly turned around and stood strong in front of Mira.
" We were all tricked by your uncle Kilian, Mira. He came to us as a saint. Nothing is your fault Mira. If it is even a fault, the fault is in our stars. "
Kian said.
" Does it mean that we no longer have any control over what our tribes do? Kilian said he broadcasted this over the entirety of Chemora, we need to figure out what to do. "
Braze stepped up.
" Wait a minute. We can still use the power of the Heartstaff, can't we? We thought Kilian had tricked us by channeling it through his veins but I was able to use it. We can do it again.
Let's give it a try. If they are coming for us, there is no point running.
We must be prepared for the challenge. "
Braze and Kian stepped forward as Xen took the lead.
He grabbed both their hands and they closed their eyes, trying to focus on their spots where the Heartstaff was lodged.
Sparks started flying and they could soon feel the heat pumping up.
They looked at each other as fire emitted from their eyes.
A circle formed in their middle. A blazing circle.As they slowly expanded it with concentration, it enclosed Mira and her father as well.