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June 20, 2016
Helpful Articles for tonight’s Full Moon Summer Solstice Combo!
Full Moons aren’t rare and neither is the Summer solstice but both on the same day is. Time to celebrate! And since we’re WooWoo around here I’ve collected a few helpful places you can venture off too to learn more about tonight’s energy and how you can utilize it before you go singing and dancing underneath the light of the full moon.
Over on TreeHugger they’ve got a nice write-up about the rarity of this event, and a link to where you can watch the moon tonight live: The strawberry full moon makes this summer solstice a super rare thing
Venture over to AstrologyHub if you want to the 411 on the astrological implications of a full moon plus solstice. A very thorough informative article. ‘DESTINY CALLS’ UNDER SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON (REPRISE)
And some other equally insightful interpretations of events:
Full Moon in Sagittarius – Finding Clarity Among the Chaos
Finally a very beautifully written piece from Brainpickings. I especially liked the quote to start the article, ‘Solstice, Seasonality, and the Human Spirit: A Beautiful 1948 Meditation‘
“As never before, our world needs warmth in its cold, metallic heart, warmth to go on and face what has been made of human life, warmth to remain humane and kind.”Tweet Quote
If you’d to learn why astrology is a great tool check out the interview I did with astrologer Anne Ortelee.
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Procrastinate With Me Monday – Episode 2
No introduction needed. You know the drill. If you like it share it!
Deep Sh*t
Funny Sh*t
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June 15, 2016
Have you been Plucked and WooWoo’d Lately?
Have you been down with Plucky and WooWoo lately? Not to worry if you’ve missed our live shows or our Orphan Black podcast got you covered! Check out our latest episodes!
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June 14, 2016
Synarchy Book 3 – Meet the Antagonists
What up peeps! First off my apologies for no snippet, no audio book no nothing last week. It was just a weird energy week. But! The good news is we’re back, I’m back and I pumped out 1200 words today (so far). These means lots to share with you!
I am attempting to put these scenes in some semblance of order. I know as readers you’re probably already a little confused by the going ons which is fine. Feedback ya’ll! I’m literally sharing things as they vomit out of my brain the dreaded first draft that all the ‘professional” writers will tell you you’re not suppose to share with anybody. *gasp, shudder* Are you enjoying reading the process? Sound off in the comments!
It’s time to meet the antagonists of Synarchy. This takes place right after the previous share, Meet The Protoganists. And if you haven’t already I’d encouraged all brand new blog readers that have stumbled upon this particularly posting to check out Why write Synarchy.
By the way, in the previous scene in Meet the Protoganists there’s a scene I cut out of the end (no idea where it went actually I’ll have to rewrite it) was Jochlan coming to get Saraya’s passed out body and take her back to Dacwen. We start right after that.
In the scene immediately following you’ll get some of my brain notes. There’s a whole two paragraphs that I would call just my brain notes, information that will make it into the book into a different kind of way. The awesome thing about the last scene is that it has really propelled my vision of the story a little bit further. Enough that I’m starting to see the story again.
Ready set, let’s get our sci-fi on.
Planet Dacwen
The Royal Palace
Saraya had regained consciousness by the time Jochlan returned them. She was able to walk on her own down the hallway of the palace and into the throne room. The Luri Kas, members of the Queens guard stood along the columns. The Queen was not alone either, Savil, Saraya’s brother and one of the Queen’s advisors stood with them.
“Saraya-” Jochlan began, but she interrupted him with a shake of her head.
“It’s okay. It was my choice. I’m just glad you’re all right.”
“I will find out who they are, princess. You will have justice, I swear it.”
“I know,” Saraya smiled at him. She took a deep breath and continued walking to where he mother stood.
Queen [name] had her hands clasped in front of her, and frowned at her daughter. “Why would you interfere again?”
“Because it was my fault mother,” Saraya spoke quietly. “If I had stopped him inside the belt it wouldn’t have happened at all.”
“It is not the first time situations have occurred that have caused incidents. That is even more reason we do not interfere.” [Queen] sighed. “You are not above the law, Saraya.”
“I understand.”
[Queen] stepped forward, cupping her daughter’s face gently in her hand and pressed a kiss to her forehead. The words she quietly spoke where for Saraya alone. “It was not the lawful call, but it was the right one.”
If there was one thing she hated it was disappointing her mother. Even if the words brought her some comfort, she still felt guilty. Not over her actions, but because – “If I’ve made things difficult for you here, mother-”
“Let me handle that. Serve your sentence with [honor].”
“Yes [queen].”
The Queen stepped backwards, motioning at the [guards]. “Take her.”
The [guards] came out and took her to the [punishment] chamber. Jochlan watched Saraya taken away, giving her their respectful stance as she passed him.
Savil looked at his mother. “She will be the second queen to be imprisoned before her rule. It does not bode well.”
“That is your only concern after your sister was attacked?”
Savil waved a hand. “I have no doubt Jochlan will get to the bottom of that matter, and Saraya is unharmed. What is harmful are her actions mother. The men are causing civil unrest. This will only agitate more to their cause.”
The Queen turned to look at her son. “There will always be someone who wishes to change the way things are.”
“True. But, change can be good.”
“Not in this instance.”
Savil [action] “The men are simply fighting for a say in their Government.”
Queen* arches a brow. “They have a say. That is the purpose of the General Assembly to give all a say.”
“But they have no right to rule as leader of that Assembly. Or of this planet.”
“Because they are not suited for it. Both history, and the patriarchal controlled planets in other systems have proven that.”
Savil smirks. “In regards to being suited for ruling, it would seem, neither is your heir my queen.”
Queen folded her arms in front of her, staring patiently at Savil. “She broke those rules so her error didn’t cost the lives of others. How would you have broken our laws, Savil?”
“She saved the lives of humans,” he couldn’t hide his distaste of the word. “How can you hold such little regard for the men of Dacwen yet value the lives on Earth so much?”
“You misunderstand. I value all life. It doesn’t matter which planet it is on. To live is a great gift granted by the Source and it should be treated as such. And I should not have to remind you that never have the men of Dacwen been treated as less then. You simply may not rule. Not on this planet.”
Savil stared at his mother in silence. Finally he shook his head, placed his hand over his heart, then extended it outwards. “As you say, my Queen.”
Queen watched him. “Savil. Be careful that your quest for power does not lead you down a path you don’t want to go.”
“I don’t want to be King, mother.”
“Then what do you want?”
Savil simply smiled and walked away.
Queen watched him walk off and sighed. “Jochlan.”
He turned his attention to the Queen as she spoke his name, walking forward and gave her the same respectful greeting. “Ma’am. I have not identified who attacked us inside the Asteroid. However, based on their fighting style and the technology they used, I believe they were from this planet.”
“An unprovoked attacked inside the asteroid belt on the day of the changing of the codes is worrisome and an offense that will not be tolerated,” Queen said. “Find out who was behind this Jochlan.”
“As you command my Queen.” Jochlan paused, casting a brief glance in the direction Savil had departed. “He worries me. I fear he plots against you.”
A flicker of sadness passed through the Queen’s expressive eyes. “Your instincts do not fail you, Jochlan. My son has set some machinations into motion. We must find out what, but it is a secondary matter to this attack.”
Jochlan looked thoughtful. “He does not hold enough sway over the people to flare the dissenters against you.”
“My concern is that he does not plot against us, but someone else.”
Jochlan nodded. “Understood.” Once more he hesitates.
The Queen smiles kindly at him, noticing his demeanor. “Speak Jochlan.”
“Do you think there is a reason she felt compelled to save them?” he asked.
The [Queen] slowly smiled. “Yes, I do. That will be all.”
Jochlan turned on his heel and marched out of the palace.
Certain cosmic laws governed the universe and planets that were to undergo the ascension process. No one but source knew what ethereal goddess or god had put this into place. It was a test yes but a miscarry one. A rite of passage before power was given. This was done in attempt to prevent the kind of cosmic destruction that Atlantis had caused. Thus the Demiurge was born.
Before passing unto earth, all souls with their great knowledge and power were filtered through the Demiurge. It was they who were responsible of hiding memories of the great cosmic knowledge, of trying to trick souls into karmic agreements that would make it all the more difficult for them to remember, ascend, evolve once they were in body.
Explanations of ascension could be simplified into simply remembering your soul. Remembering its knowledge, remembering where it came from, remembering the power that was everyone’s birthright and taking that power back.
It wasn’t easy, as evidenced by the current state of affairs on Earth. Power was the ultimate aphrodisiac.
Shadows crawled and they whispered. Time had no meaning here, so it was no thing that the line stretched out the door. The room was huge if you could call it that. It was more just space, a void, the gateway between spirit and physical form, the waypoint between There and Earth. The souls that patiently waited their turn looked nothing like the Demiurge.
Savil walked slowly into the void. He could feel the Demiurge more than he could see them, distinct yet formless. The light hid them; it was only in the darkness that you could make out their shapes. There was no way to describe them, no being alive in any galaxy on any inhabited planet that looked like the Demiurge. There were six of them.
You have failed us.
It was more feeling than actual sound. Still, it translated well in his mind.
“No. I have come with a solution.” Savil tried to stand tall, but they slithered and moved around him eliciting fear from his *Dacwen body. A cold sweat broke out on the back of his neck and his heart rate rapidly climbed until it was pounding in his chest.
…speak it.
“The Black Knight Satellite. The humans of Earth that refuse to take back their power, we take it from them. The Anunnaki have abandoned the planet to continue their war with Heven. Heven has forsaken them. The Galactic Federation is in pieces and will take time to rebuild. That energy is ripe for the taking. Take it. Rip their souls from their bodies, send the soul back. I will see to it that that that energy is sent here which will allow you to take form on Earth. Then nothing will stop us from finding the doorways the Horan’s guard and opening them. Once you have that power, you will no longer be bound to earth. No planet in the cosmos will be safe from you. Any planet ascended or not can be controlled by the Demiurge.”
They hissed and withered because what Savil said enticed them. Power was the ultimate aphrodisiac.
…and in return?
Savil smiled. It was not a smile of warmth or love. It dripped with the pleasure of an ego that wanted destruction and the pain of chaos. That wanted revenge. “I wish to be one of you. And I wish for Dacwen to be the first planet that you enslave.”
They were laughing. It sounded nothing like the laughter that came from a being with form. This lacked *human emotion, it cut right through him and inspired a fear that shook Savil down to his very soul.
…Deal.
The single word boomed in the chamber. The contract was sealed.
Savil had no time to smile before he felt himself being ejected, thrust back through the portal that brought him here, nausea overtaking him in the milliseconds it took. He was spit out onto the floor of his room in the palace on (Capital city name goes here). Savil stood up, dusting himself off arrogantly, inwardly smirking at what was to come.
Time was of the essence. He would need to move now, while one of his meddling sister’s was serving out the length of her sentence.
Reide was pretty sure Savil had been switched at birth. Their mother had had four children, two daughters, two sons and Savil had been a *douche [need alien word here] from day one.
He was also up to something. She followed him through the *market [alien word] and frowned because the path he was taking was familiar. The destination was the *control room (better term for this) that controlled what the Earth conspiracy theorists [who were usually right] had called The Black Knight Satellite.
It was a satellite. It could also be used as a weapon. It had been put in place to monitor the seven seals that kept the doorways closed. And, should something happen on earth that the Horans couldn’t stop, should the doorways become threatened by the people of earth, the Black Knight had a setting that would forcibly remove every single soul from earth in one sweep. Death basically. It was a *fucking (alien word) death beam.
Reide didn’t like it, but no one who was halfway decent did. The idea of mass genocide didn’t sit right with her, but the idea of letting out what was behind those doorways didn’t sit right with her either. It was a necessary thing, the kind one hoped and *prayed [hmm different word?] they would never, ever have to use. Which begged the question, what the *fuck was Savil doing heading towards the control room he didn’t have access to open anyway? Reide frowned, she thought to call Jochlan but he had his hands full at the moment, and she might be wrong. She didn’t want to send Savil off into a temper tantrum that would feed the ire of the men on the planet who suddenly thought not having a king was affecting their manhood. Masculinity was just so fragile at times, Reide thought with a smirk. Really it was a symptom of an internal lack of the feminine. Basically those *whiney *fucks were out of balance and needed to head to the *Temple of Healing [this title is weak and must be approved upon] stat.
She shook her head, and rounded the corner Savil had ducked behind. Reide pulled up short because she was suddenly face to face with her brother.
Savil grabbed her arm, and Reide felt a pinprick from his grasp. He’d just dosed her something.
“Savil-“she started but words were failing her. In fact she felt herself rapidly falling into unconsciousness.
“Don’t worry sister,” his voice sounded far away, but his words inspired an utterly helpless kind of panic. “You won’t be alive to see the horror. My gift to you.”
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June 13, 2016
Procrastinate With Me Monday – #PMMM – Episode 1
Happy Frelling Monday!
I’ve decided to combine Deep Sh*t Sundays and Funny Sh*t Mondays. I’m a fun loving person, and I find way too many great pictures on the internet not to share with you all but I think two days worth is a bit much and it was crowding up my blog page. So from now on, on Monday’s you get a two for one! Now called Procrastinate With Me Monday or #PWMM for short.
Let’s start with this amazing video of a man and his Parrot. Because why not.
Deep Sh*t
Funny Sh*t
And don’t forget, if you love it share it!
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June 8, 2016
We’re Already Building A Better World – 8 Examples – #SYSRW
What up blog readers. In this edition of Sh*t you should read Wednesday I wanted to share both articles, and organizations that are already building a better world. These are real people, real groups that are showing others how to transition out of our bullshit system (C’mon you know it’s bullshit) into something better, real, sustainable. If you thought you needed to reinvent the world to help make the world a better place, you didn’t.
World Changing Articles aka People already being awesome
Tribes Create Their Own Food Laws to Stop USDA From Killing Native Food Economies
Former Inmate Hires Ex-Cons So They Can Get On Positive Path After Prison
World Changing Organizations you can hook up with
Books for your brain
America The Possible: A Manifesto For A Brighter Future
Do you know of an organization already helping make the world better? Did one of the articles/organisations resonate with you? Sound off below in the comments!
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June 2, 2016
DCS on Paraversal Universe Radio: Alien Abduction Round Table
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Paraversal Universe Radio on the Paranormal King network, hosted by Kevin and Jennifer. I was joined by two other wonderful ladies and it was a really fun, informative discussion on possible signs of Alien Abduction. We didn’t get through the whole list but the show did go for two and 1/2 hours. The extra 30 minutes a required encore by the audience.
Of course, I get a li’ll WooWoo and don’t always agree with the discussion panel but, that’s just how I roll. 
June 1, 2016
Sh*t You Should Read Wednesday – 6 Business and Productivity Tips – Episode 9
It’s another edition of Sh’t You Should Read Wednesday! Happy Wednesday! We like being productive. Writers have to be, and we’re also in a business as it were so I’m going to share some helpful articles and websites on ways to be more productive and business like. Grab the liquor, kick back, and get to reading.
Blogging Business
ProBlogger Podcast literally everything on this site is helpful. The blog too.
Productivity
never check email before noon (and other thoughts on doing your best work).
Cool Creative Business Sh*t
Unity launches a series of women in gaming talks
Google Tilt Brush: Impossible now a reality?
Writing Productivity
How to Write Characters Who Don’t Sound Like You
Did you find this list of articles helpful? Please share it or comment below!
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May 31, 2016
Synarchy Book 3: Welcome to Dacwen
Memorial day weekend wore me out ya’ll. I’m very much an introvert/extrovert. Love being around people, need that energy until I’m done and must retreat back into my quiet bubble of solitude. That’ pretty much how I’m feeling today. I just want to lay in my bed, cocoon myself and watch netflix.
Which is exactly what I’m going to do, but there are some items on the to do list that need tending and the first is sharing more of Book 3 with you all!
The below that is literally a mess, I’m not going to lie. I deeply hate the dialogue in the first scene. I’m not kidding. I hesitated to share it because I dislike the dialogue that much. But, what I do like is the history behind the planet and the purpose of the people, and the policy of not interfering with Earth business. I like the characters in the scene though I don’t have a feel for Saraya’s mother yet. A little one, but I need to dive deeper into her. Funny story behind the name of the planet Dacwen. I asked one of my best friends to give me a cool alien name for what a queen would be called. My asshole friend text me back with DaQueeen. So helpful right? But then I was staring at it, and staring it and from that was born Dacwen aka DaQueen.
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This is how things get named in Sci-fi. Asshole friends.
First scene background. I had written (and I’m not quite sure how I’m going to tie it in yet), that at the end of Synarchy Book 2 because of what happens to Michael Gabriel goes off rails. Heven is now in a state of chaos because of it, and Gabriel is trying to erase that, which means erasing everything that happened that the Terenzio’s did to let the Ascension occur. Saraya tries to stop him. There are pieces of that I’ll end up integrating into this book somehow, haven’t figured that out yet. But, that’s the discussion between Saraya and her mother in the first scene.
In the second scene, you’re seeing the fallout of Saraya interfering in Earth affairs for the second time when Saraya rescued Will and Elania from the helicopter. And a very brief introduction to our antagonists. As always I encourage and welcome your feedback!
#Another Scene
Not often present at these proceedings were two Horans. On their home planet, Dacwen the name meant Guardians, and to become a Horan was a great honor. It was their job to guard the Kalturo, seven doorways that existed on Earth of immense power.
[Galaxy name]
Dacwen
The planet Dacwen was a brilliant mix of advanced technology blended with the natural beauty of a planet. Though significantly smaller than Earth, Dacwen was similar in landscape at least on one half. There was a very large continent called [name] that supported the majority of the planets population. Branching out from that continent were a hundred indiviual islands, varying in shape and population with some completely uninhabited by Dacwieans(?). To the west, following the great ocean the other half of the planet was barren, a place of fire and ice that could not support any life.
Called the [barren place] it had been there for 2,000 years, a startling reminder to the people why there was no longer a King of Dacwen. Long ago, because of pressure by the General Assembly the Queen had allowed the lineage to pass to her son, instead of her daughter. What had followed was the suppression of the feminine, an abandonment of the Goddess and then war. It had nearly destroyed the planet and their entire race, before the King’s daughter had overthrown her father, and begun the painful process of restoring balance.
Saraya marched through the great hall, flanked on either side by two of the [queens] guards. It was not a throne room, but rather an open hall with towering statues, an open balcony behind the Queen that oversaw the Capital city. It resembled more an office than anything else, and was the place where the Queen conducted affairs of the country when she wasn’t presiding over the daily General Assemblies.
Queen [name] was standing next to her desk, a circular thing projecting an curved holographic screen above it, various data scrolling across the screen. Queen NoName pulled her gaze away from it, and centered them on her daughter. There was a displeased expression on her face, evident in the tightening of her features that made deeper the faint wrinkles at the corner of her eyes.
When she stood in front of her mother, Saraya pressed her open palm over her heart, then extended it outwards, her head tipping low with the motion respectfully, the standard greeting.
“Namaste, mother,” Saraya said quietly.
Queen NoName waved her had, dismissing the Guards. When they were alone, she walked down the three short steps to face her daughter. “Saraya what were you thinking?” she asked without preamble.
Saraya hesitated, uncomfortable under the displeased weight of her mothers gaze. But while she felt guilt for disappoint her, she didn’t about her actions. Still, she tried to choose her words carefully. “If we allow this – Earth will fall.”
“A planet we have no allegiance to.”
“We are the Guardians.”
“Of the doorways. Not the planet, and certainly not the people. That is the Archangel’s job. You know this, Saraya.”
Saraya frowned lightly. “I know. I am not soft on the Earth people, that wasn’t why I did it. The majority of them are stupid and cruel – but they are that way because they have not evolved. Many of them embrace conscious evolution but not all. This was their opportunity to do so, the very cosmos aligned so they could. They deserve a real chance.”
Queen NoName sighed. “They do. But do all planets that choose to evolve, Earth is far from the first and it will not be the last. Source has seen fit to throw another challenge their way, and they will either overcome it, or not.” The Queen’s voice grew firmer. “You have no right to play into their destiny, Saraya. This is a battle the people of Earth must overcome through their own strength, by their own merit. Do you understand?”
Saraya was silent, allowing herself to truly hear her mother’s words. After a time she nodded. “Yes mother.”
Queen NoName took her daughters hands in her own. “You are young, Saraya. But your heart is as strong as your mind. Your compassion is not wrong, just misplaced. Suffering is not pleasant but it is sometimes necessary for growth.”
Saraya squeezed her mother’s hands. “I understand mother. I acted rashly.”
“You did. But you will learn. However, your actions are not without consequence. You will make the General Assembly aware of what you have done and accept whatever punishment they decide. And remember, you get one Saraya. Do not disobey the laws again.”
“Yes, mother.”
Jochlan marched down the long corridor and over to the pair. He swept into the respectful motion. “My Queen, Princess, there is trouble. The Galactic Federation has been murdered.”
Shock ripped over Saraya’s face. The Queen frowned deeply. “Jochlan, Saraya go and see the truth of the murder.”
“Yes my Queen. Do we report our findings to the new represntives that are sent?”
“If they ask for it, yes. If they do not, you will hold your tongues. Do you understand?” The Queen looked mostly at her daughter.
Jochlan nodded. Saraya looked as if she might argue but wisely bit her tongue. “Yes, my queen.”
Releasing her mother’s hands she turned and followed Jochlan out of the hall.
“I’m disappointed in you,” Jochlan said quietly once they were side by side.
“I know, I shouldn’t have done it.”
“Not that,” Jochlan’s mouth twisted. “You lost to an Angel. Your training will be doubled for the next moon cycles for that.”
Saraya resisted the urge to both laugh and punch him in the shoulder. “Good. Clearly, I need it.”
#NewScene
Planet Dacwen
The Royal Palace
Saraya had regained consciousness by the time Jochlan returned them. She was able to walk on her own down the hallway of the palace and into the throne room. The Luri Kas, members of the Queens guard stood along the columns. The Queen was not alone either, Savil, Saraya’s brother and one of the Queen’s advisors stood with them.
“Saraya-” Jochlan began, but she interrupted him with a shake of her head.
“It’s okay. It was my choice. I’m just glad you’re all right.”
“I will find out who they are, princess. You will have justice, I swear it.”
“I know,” Saraya smiled at him. She took a deep breath and continued walking to where he mother stood.
Queen [name] had her hands clasped in front of her, and frowned at her daughter. “Why would you interfere again?”
“Because it was my fault mother,” Saraya spoke quietly. “If I had stopped him inside the belt it wouldn’t have happened at all.”
“It is not the first time situations have occurred that have caused incidents. That is even more reason we do not interfere.”
[Queen] sighed. “You are not above the law, Saraya.”
“I understand.”
[Queen] stepped forward, cupping her daughter’s face gently in her hand and pressed a kiss to her forehead. The words she quietly spoke where for Saraya alone. “It was not the lawful call, but it was the right one.”
If there was one thing she hated it was disappointing her mother. Even if the words brought her some comfort, she still felt guilty. Not over her actions, but because – “If I’ve made things difficult for you here, mother-”
“Let me handle that. Serve your sentence with [honor].”
“Yes [queen].”
The Queen stepped backwards, motioning at the [guards]. “Take her.”
The [guards] came out and took her to the [punishment] chamber. Jochlan watched Saraya taken away, giving her their respectful stance as she passed him.
Savil looked at his mother. “She will be the second queen to be imprisoned before her rule. It does not bode well.”
“That is your only concern after your sister was attacked?”
Savil waved a hand. “I have no doubt Jochlan will get to the bottom of that matter, and Saraya is unharmed. What is harmful are her actions mother. The men are causing civil unrest. This will only agitate more to their cause.”
The Queen turned to look at her son. “There will always be someone who wishes to change the way things are.”
“True. But, change can be good.”
“Not in this instance.”
Savil [action] “The men are simply fighting for a say in their Government.”
Queen* arches a brow. “They have a say. That is the purpose of the General Assembly to give all a say.”
“But they have no right to rule as leader of that Assembly. Or of this planet.”
“Because they are not suited for it. Both history, and the patriarchal controlled planets in other systems have proven that.”
Savil smirks. “In regards to being suited for ruling, it would seem, neither is your heir my queen.”
Queen folded her arms in front of her, staring patiently at Savil. “She broke those rules so her error didn’t cost the lives of others. How would you have broken our laws, Savil?”
“She saved the lives of humans,” he couldn’t hide his distaste of the word. “How can you hold such little regard for the men of Dacwen yet value the lives on Earth so much?”
“You misunderstand. I value all life. It doesn’t matter which planet it is on. To live is a great gift granted by the Source and it should be treated as such. And I should not have to remind you that never have the men of Dacwen been treated as less then. You simply may not rule. Not on this planet.”
Savil stared at his mother in silence. Finally he shook his head, placed his hand over his heart, then extended it outwards. “As you say, my Queen.”
Queen watched him. “Savil. Be careful that your quest for power does not lead you down a path you don’t want to go.”
“I don’t want to be King, mother.”
“Then what do you want?”
Savil simply smiled and walked away.
Queen watches him walk off and sighs. “Jochlan.”
He turned his attention to the Queen as she spoke his name, walking forward and gave her the same respectful greeting. “Ma’am. I have not identified who attacked us inside the Asteroid. However, based on their fighting style and the technology they used, I believe they were from this planet.”
“An unprovoked attacked inside the asteroid belt on the day of the changing of the codes is worrisome and an offense that will not be tolerated,” Queen said. “Find out who was behind this Jochlan.”
“As you command my Queen.” Jochlan paused, casting a brief glance in the direction Savil had departed. “He worries me, Queen. I fear he plots against you.”
A flicker of sadness passed through the Queen’s expressive eyes. “Your instincts do not fail you, Jochlan. My son has set some machinations into motion. We must find out what, but it is a secondary matter to this attack.”
Jochlan looked thoughtful. “He does not hold enough sway over the people to flare the dissenters against you.”
“My concern is that he does not plot against us, but someone else.”
Jochlan nodded. “Understood.” Once more he hesitates.
The Queen smiles kindly at him, noticing his demeanor. “Speak Jochlan.”
“Do you think there is a reason she felt compelled to save them?” he asked.
The [Queen] slowly smiled. “Yes, I do. That will be all.”
Jochlan turned on his heel and marched out of the palace.
#Demiurge Scene
Shadows crawled and they whispered. Time had no meaning here, so it was no thing that the line stretched out the door. The room was huge if you could call it that. It was more just space, a void, the gateway between spirit and physical form, the waypoint between There and Earth. The souls that patiently waited their turn looked nothing like the Demiurge.
____
Savil walked slowly into the void. He could feel the Demiurge more than he could see them, they slithered through the darkness, distinct yet formless.
You have failed us.
It was more feeling than actual sound. Still, it translated well in his mind.
“The planet may be in the early thrones of the Ascension process but that does not mean the doorways cannot be taken.”
We are listening….
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